December 31, 2010

Birthday Spinner




Happy New Year to everyone!  Just a quick post today... boy number two has the stomach flu:(  This is a super fun card that I made using the new spinners that will available for order on January 4th!  The boys thought that this was the coolest b-day card ever!


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Stamp Set(s): Take A Spin
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Celebrations DSP
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Pacific Point
Embellishments: Real Red 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain (retired), Game Spinner Hands, Celebrations Quick Accents
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals

December 30, 2010

Share the Love

Stampin' Up sent me a free page of the new Love Impressions RubOns in the first demonstrator order that I placed in December... I love the perks SU gives:)  This adorable little Valentine card was soooooo easy and soooo fun to make.  Your chance to order these super cute RubOns is coming up quickly... January 4th to be exact!  Maybe you'd rather have them for free????? Why not sign up to be a demo then and get them in your first demo order?

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Stamp Set(s): XOXO Stamp Set
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Love Impressionds DSP
Ink: Basic Gray
Embellishments: Real Red Satin Ribbon, Love Impressions RubOns
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Clear Block
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Medium Punch 3/4" x 15/16" Oval

December 29, 2010

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #52 ~ Scrapbook Challenge


Holy... blast from the past!  This wedding photo was taken of Sean and I ten years ago!!!!!  Where does time go???? 

This weeks' Stampin' Royalty Challenge is super fun!  The challenge is to share something that you've scrapbooked lately.  Digital entries are welcome as it seems to be what many of us are into now... surprisingly... mine isn't this time around!

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Paper: Red Glitter Paper, Love Impressions DSP, Basic Grey
Embellishments: Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Sizzix: Big Shot, 3" Circle, 3 1/2" Circle
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Signo White Gel Pen
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Small Heart Punch

December 28, 2010

Filled With Love Promotion



I have been having the most hilarious morning trying to learn how to post from my new IPad:) If you stumbled across my blog earlier... you may have come up with some very bizarre posts as I just  added anything photos I had on the ipad to my blog posts:)  I uploaded all of the new card photos on to my computer lastnight... but I will admit that I am challenged when it comes to technology:)  All I really needed to do was add the text:)

Stampin' Up has a fabulous bundle on right now which includes this adorable Filled With Love stamp set, a package of DSP and free bitty buttons!  Make sure to click on the link on my sidebar:)


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Stamp Set(s): Filled With Love
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red Glimmer Paper, Retired DSP
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Real Red
Sizzix: Big Shot, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Crystal Effects
Punches: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Full Heart Punch, Heart Small

December 24, 2010

Christmas Gifts for My Gals!


I made these for all of my Club Girls this month as a little Christmas Gift.  (Megan... yours is still here:).  They are adorable little A-Frame desktop calendars.  I got the concept from an AMAZING crafting friend of mine, Angie Juda.  She even eliminated a large part of the work for me as she has a template for the calendar portion available on her blog.  All I had to do was print it out and follow her video instructions for cutting.

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Paper: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Whisper White, Marina Mist
Embellishments: Jumbo Eyelets, Flower Brads, Pear Pizzaz Twill Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Sanding Blocks, Crop-o-dile,
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

December 23, 2010

Club Card Share


This was one of the cards we did at club this month.  All of the ladies comment on the fact that there is nothing that compares to the SU blocks when it comes to hold.  The stamps cling to them perfectly.  I really liked sharing with them another use for these amazing blocks.  You simply put them into your classic stamp pads just like you would a stamp.  Once they are inked up... just stamp them on your paper and you'll get these fabulous backgrounds to stamp on like the Bashful Blue one on this card.  I love how it all came together with the new Botanical Gazette DSP and the new Nature Walk stamp set!

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Stamp Set(s): Nature Walk
Paper: Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Botanical Gazette DSP
Ink: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso
Embellishments: Basic Pearls
Tools: Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals

December 22, 2010

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #51~ Sketch Challenge

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is a Sketch Challenge:)  Thanks goodness for me as I was away when I realized that my design team sample needed to be in.  I had no stamping supplies other than my computer and My Digital Studio.  It sounds a little redundant to say, I love the Love Impressions Designer Series Paper!  The colours are subtle, yet striking at the same time... what do you think?  I can't wait to make this card for real!  I can't wait to see what you come up with!




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My Digital Studio:  XOXO Stamp Set,  Love Impressions DSP, Well Scripted Stamp Set

December 20, 2010

Cupcake Craze Continues

This was a fun little project that we did at club this month. It is awful, but the second that my new mini preorder arrived, any Christmas crafting went out the window.  I am so excited to make these for the boys classmates for Valentine's Day!  I don't think they'll let me make them look quite as girly as these ones did... but I'll share with you when I get final approval:)



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Stamp Set(s): Create a Cupcake
Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Retired DSP stack (last year's SAB), Crumb Cake
Ink: Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake
Embellishments: Retired Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon,
Sizzix: Big Shot, Circles #2 Die, Petal Cone BigZ XL Die
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Crop-o-dile
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, Build-a-Cupcake

December 19, 2010

My Little Lucas:)


Just a quick share of another page from my mom's scrapbook.  I love the fact that even when the Autumn Spice DSP retires in a couple of weeks that I have an endless supply!  This is a must have download! 

Now that I've caught up with scrapping most of 2010, I think I'll head back and work on 2009.  I can't imagine how great it would feel to be caught up! 

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December 18, 2010

Crazy for Cupcakes!


The new cupcake punch is a MUST!  This should definitely be on your "list" for the new Occasions Mini... and in my opinion, it should be near the top of the list!  That adorable little cupcake is all popped up in separate parts... cherry and all; and there was NO cutting involved!

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Stamp Set(s): Create a Cupcake
Paper: Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Sizzix: Big Shot,Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Crystal Effects
Punches: Build a Cupcake, circle punches

December 17, 2010

Sew Much Fun!


Well, the craziness is officially over and I'm in to that wonderful time when I just get to enjoy the arrival of Christmas!  My shopping is done... or at least I think it is... and all the cards are sent!  Now play time starts!  I got to pull out these adorable new stamps and paper from the "Oh Sew Suite".  Aren't they too cute????? The colours make me think of Spring:)


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Stamp Set(s): Sew Suite, Pattern Pieces
Paper: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Stitches DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise
Embellishments: Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain, Sweet Stitches Designer Big Buttons, Buttons Latte (retired), Subtles Buttons
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Crystal Effects

December 16, 2010

Hot Chocolate... mmmmmmmm:)


This page was created with some photos that I took last year when the Olympics were on in Vancouver.  When I created my mom's scrapbook recently, I wanted a few pages that told the story of each month and the major events in our lives.  I couldn't resist making this page when I looked at these photos of little Lucas' face!


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December 15, 2010

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #50! Go Glitter!!!!!


I have been completely out of commission for the past 4 days with a horrible flu... thank goodness my blog was already set to post for the week.  That is with the exception of this awesome glitter challenge that we're having at Stampin' Royalty this week.  I didn't want to miss out, so I decided to go with a CASE this week.  This is a version of a gorgeous card done by Lynn Pratt.  Now normally I wouldn't do a case for a design team sample, but with the lack of energy I still have, just getting something created was a feat in itself:)  Thanks for the inspiration Lynn!

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Stamp Set(s):  Peaceful Season
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Embellishments: Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Glass Glitter
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Tearing Edge Ruler
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: 3/4" Circle

December 14, 2010

Sweet Summer



I can finally start to share some of the MDS pages that I've been working on lately.  I made a 12x12 scrapbook for my mom for her birthday at the end of November, but she just got it on Monday.  Now I don't have to worry about spoiling the surprise!


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December 13, 2010

Final Stamp-a-Stack Share



Now, I would really love to give credit for this card, but I have NO idea who created it!  I photographed it on the display board at Regionals.  I love the warmth of the colour combo.  If you know who created this gorgeous card, please let me know so I can give credit!  This was definitely a favourite with the ladies who attended the Stamp-a-Stack.

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Stamp Set(s): Snowglobe, Christmas Greetings
Paper: Whipser White, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding
Sizzix: Big Shot, Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:  1 3/4" Circle

December 12, 2010

Quick Christmas Thank You Cards!

 In my "spare time", wink wink, I manage my son's soccer team.  We had our Christmas wind up party last week and I wanted some Christmas thank you cards for the coaches that the boys could sign them before we tucked in some well deserved gift cards.  I had yet to ink up the "Goal" stamp set from the current catty, but seeing as I wanted to keep it simple, these stamps were perfect!  I know that it's hard to tell from the angle that I took the photo on, but both of the soccer balls are popped up on dimensionals.  I love the shading on the stamps... it really makes the soccer balls look like they are popping off of the page!

Last Minute Christmas Special
For all of you last minute shoppers out there... I have a special for you!  Order $50+ in merchandise before Sunday December 12th at 10pm PT and you will get 20% off of the merchandise amount as well as free Expedited Shipping* to me!  That means that I should have your order ready for pick up by Wednesday night!  Orders must be placed directly through me and not online!
*Expedited shipping is usually a $25 additional fee... it is in addition to regular shipping, so the standard 10% shipping will still be charged, but the $25 expedited fee is waived.
If you forget to let your significant other know something on your wish list... now is the time!

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Stamp Set(s): Goal, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive, Whisper White
Embellishments: Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain

Tools: Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Modern Label, Word Window

December 11, 2010

CASE and a Christmas Special


Here is yet another CASE of a Christmas card that I fell in love with early in the season!  Ilina always has STUNNING creations!  Personally I loved the fact that it was such non-traditional Christmas colours!



Last Minute Christmas Special
For all of you last minute shoppers out there... I have a special for you!  Order $50+ in merchandise before Sunday December 12th at 10pm PT and you will get 20% off of the merchandise amount as well as free Expedited Shipping* to me!  That means that I should have your order ready for pick up by Wednesday night!  Orders must be placed directly through me and not online!
*Expedited shipping is usually a $25 additional fee... it is in addition to regular shipping, so the standard 10% shipping will still be charged, but the $25 expedited fee is waived.
If you forget to let your significant other know something on your wish list... now is the time!


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Stamp Set(s): Contempo Christmas
Paper: Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride,
Ink: Early Espresso
Embellishments:  Blushing Bride Twill Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Hemp Twine
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Two-Way Glue Pen
Punches: Scallop Trim Border, Ornament Punch

December 10, 2010

Thanks for a Great Night Ladies:)



Last night was my final Stamp-a-Stack of the season.  It was such a great time!  You may notice that the cards that I use for my Stamp-a-Stacks are often cased from other demos.  I find that this way I can find my favourites over the fall and then add the links to file.  When it comes to my classes it really helps to cut down on the planning at this busy time of year.  This adorable card was originally created by Heather Summers.  This card is PERFECT for using up those little leftovers from your DSP!  It was one of the few cards that my ladies didn't find a way to add glitter too:)

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Stamp Set(s): Tags Til Christmas, Christmas Greetings
Paper: Candy Cane DSP, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Garden Green
Embellishments: Real Red Satin Ribbon
Sizzix: Big Shot, Scallop Square Duo
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: 1 3/8" Square


December 09, 2010

Stamp-a-Stack Share


I've got my final Stamp-a-Stack of the season tonight.  Last year I started holding them back in August and they definitely put me in the Christmas spirit early.  With all of my other classes this year it was impossible, so it has really only been November and December.  I promise that I'll find a way to fit more in next year... I think I'll add that to my New Year's Resolutions list:)

This adorable card was cased from a fabulous friend and downline, Sabriena Satchwell.  I love the elegant simplicity of it!

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Paper: Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Embellishments: Basic
Rhinestones, Real Red Satin Ribbon
Sizzix: Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Small Star Punch (retired)

December 08, 2010

New Downloads and a Deal!

Item  Description  Image  Price 
125148  2011 Notable Desktop Calendar Kit   $18.50 
125145  Calm and Bright Photo Card Template         $2.50 
125146  Holiday Greetings Photo Card Template         $2.50 
125147  Good Cheer Photo Card Template         $2.50 
123968  Leadership 2011 Stamp Brush Set      $2.50 
123981  Serene Snowflakes Stamp Brush Set         $2.50 
123982  Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper         $6.50 
123987  Woodgrain Stamp Brush         $2.50 
123985  Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper        $6.50 
123986  Just Believe Stamp Brush Set        $7.95 
123983    Curly Cute Stamp Brush Set    $4.95 
Purchase $35 before taxes in digital downloads in the month of December and get a $10 Gift Certificate to be used in January! (can not be used for club orders).  $70 in downloads will earn you a $20 gift certificate and so on!  You can check out all of the other amazing downloads here and then click on Digital Crafting on the right hand side!

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