Last Day for Current Catty and Promotion!

Of course, after making a baby card for a girl last month in club, I was thinking that I had a 50/ 50 chance of being prepared for the arrival of my girlfriend's baby!  Well,  I won't be buying a lottery ticket this week... she had a boy:)  Anyway.. I quickly disappeared downstairs and used my girl card as my model:)  

***As a special bonus in celebration of the last day of the current catty, every person placing an order of $25+ with me today between 7:30am and 7:30pm will get a free package of the adorable new Mini Clothespins from the new catty that launches tomorrow.  I'll even do this in addition to my MDS promo that I have on until today!  You'll also receive a free copy of the new 2011-2012 catalogue... you just need to cover the shipping cost of $4.95  There is no shipping cost if you pick up from me!***

Cathy Feniuk... you are the winner for the time period of June 23-26th!  Congratulations! 

*** Please contact me with your choices... see the below post link below for my special giveaway for your selections.  Both of the Something to Celebrate sets and the Punch Bunch are taken already and other than that all are all still available

• I have a clear mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post! 

• Any $30 order of My Digital Studio downloads placed until June 30th at 10:30pm PST will receive a $10 credit to be used towards an order in July!  This credit will increase with each $30 you spend:) 

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Stamp Set(s):Puns From the Past, Curvy Verses
Paper:Subtles DSP Stack, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze
Ink:Soft Suede, Baja Breeze
Embellishments:Basic Pearls
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Brayer
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:2 3/8 Circle, Trio of Flowers
Big Shot:Circle Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #78~ Be Patriotic

 This week's Stampin' Royalty challenge is Be Patriotic with the upcoming Canada Day and 4th of July celebrations.  Although I am a proud Canadian, sending a Canada Day card is something that I've never done.  I've made Canada Day cards to showcase the phenomenal products that Stampin' Up has released, but I'm sad to say, I'm not even sure who to send one to:) I kept this one simple as I was finally able to stamp lastnight for the first time in two weeks... I had to ease back in and pray that some mojo came along:)  I promise that I will send this one...or should I say hand deliver as there is no time left to get one mailed to someone:)  Last day of school today... YIPPPEEEEEEEE!  Just had a thought... is anyone else seeing that little flag as a cupcake topper on an yummy white cupcake with red icing????  Can you tell I have sugar on the brain right now?

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Stamp Set(s):Canadian Pride, Canada Day
Paper:Whisper White, Real Red
Ink:Real Red
Embellishments:Brights Designer Brads
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:1 3/8" Circle, Scallop Circle
Big Shot:Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

New My Digital Studio Downloads Released Today!

Sorry for forgetting to post the link for the new My Digital Studio downloads last week.  Make sure that you check out the ones from this week as well as last as they are AWESOME!  I've decided to carry on my My Digital Studio promotion until the end of June... that gives you three more days!  Any $30 order of My Digital Studio downloads placed until June 30th at 10:30pm PST will receive a $10 credit to be used towards an order in July!  This credit will increase with each $30 you spend:)  Don't miss out!  I should be back to regular posting again tomorrow as it is the last day of school:)

 http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_June_21.pdf
 http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_June_28.pdf

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The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award

 

I am flattered to accept this irresistibly sweet blog award from the very talented Kris Kilkenny. Part of this award is to share seven random facts about myself and pass the award onto 8 other bloggers.  So here they are:

1. Peanut M&M's are my FAVOURITE sweet.

2. My first sip of pop always makes me hiccup

3. I once dyed my hair orange by accident and left it like that on purpose:)

4. I knew I was going to marry my husband the first time I saw him.

5. I am a pathetic sucker when it comes to my little boys, however I try not to let them know that!

6. I still cry when I think about my first dog!

7. I had the best in-laws in the world!

I'm awarding the following 8 people with the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award:

1.Natasha and Leigha -  Diary of Two Crafty Girls
2.Sabriena - Little Miss Scrapalicious
3.Dawn -The Inked Stamper
4.Sandra - Stamper on the Shore
5.Shanda - Shimmy Shimmy Cocoa Craft
6.Sarah - All Inked Up
7. Julie - Julie B's Stampin' Space

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Teacher Gift

I know that it's a little weird for a teacher to be making a teacher gift... this one is actually for my teaching partner as she is leaving on maternity leave this summer:)  I got this fabulous project off of a recent UStamp post. It uses two new products... the adorable Delicate Doilies stamp set and the gorgeous Flirtatious Specialty DSP.  One sheet of the DSP is made up of those adorable little Melon Mambo doilies that are super easy to cut apart and the perfect size for a card front.   I love the colour combo and it is the perfect sized set for a reasonably quick gift.  I hope you like this little gift idea:)  

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Stamp Set(s):Delicate Doilies, Cute and Curly
Paper:Regal Rose, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Flirtatious Specialty DSP
Ink:Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Regal Rose, Early Espresso
Embellishments:Rhinestone Brads, retired white ribbon, Basic Rhinestones
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

June Scrapbook Club

 This was our June Scrapbook Club spread this month.  I had a lot of fun creating this page as I love looking back through old photos:)  I know that this DSP is retired, but it is still available through My Digital Studio and is a PERFECT combo for the Travel Log stamp set in the current mini.  What do you think.... any improvements you can suggest?  I'm always looking to become a better scrapbooker, so your feedback is welcome!

 Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a clear mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post! 
• get a $10 credit to be used on your purchases in July for every $30 you spend on My Digital Studio downloads between June 21st and June 26th. Every $30 purchase will earn you an additional $10 credit!!!!! 

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Stamp Set(s):Travel Log
Paper:Travel Journal DSP (retired), Night Of Navy, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie
Ink:Night of Navy Craft Ink, Classic Ink: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake
Embellishments:Jumbo Designer Buttons, Clear Embossing Powder, Linen Thread, Timeless Type Chipboard
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Tombow
Punches:1/2" Circle

Big Shot:Tasteful Trims Die, Lots of Labels Die, Go Go Boots Alphabet Set

Cheery CASE

This bright and cheery card is a CASE of one that I had seen on UStamp.  I loved the simplicity of the card and the bright colours.  I changed up the orientation of the card and added in a fun new sentiment from the upcoming Hostess set called Happiest Birthday Wishes.  Making this card made me realize how long it has been since I've done any serious two-step stamping!  I love it!

We winners:
                               15th-18th--

                     Wanda said...

Cute favour bag! Wish I could have been there too!

June 9, 2011 3:52 PM

                              19th -22nd- Laurel Fournier

*** Please contact me with your choices... see the below post link below for my special giveaway for your selections.  Both of the Something to Celebrate sets are taken already and other than that all are free.
Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a clear mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post! 
• get a $10 credit to be used on your purchases in July for every $30 you spend on My Digital Studio downloads between June 21st and June 26th. Every $30 purchase will earn you an additional $10 credit!!!!! 

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Stamp Set(s):Greenhouse Garden, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper:Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Ink: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #77

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is a fabulous sketch challenge.  I'm starting to feel a sense of panic as many of my favourite DSP's are about to be gone FOREVER!  The Celebrations DSP is one of them.   Make sure to come and join us... I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Thanks so much for all the sweet comments lately, they have really been keeping me going as far as this end of school stretch has been going:)  Don't worry, I haven't forgotten...  I'll post the winners of my giveaway for the 15th-18th time period and the 19th to 22nd time period tomorrow:)

Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a clear mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post! 
• get a $10 credit to be used on your purchases in July for every $30 you spend on My Digital Studio downloads between June 21st and June 26th. Every $30 purchase will earn you an additional $10 credit!!!!! 

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Stamp Set(s):Party This Way
Paper:Celebrations DSP, Whisper White, Pacific Point
Ink:Old Olive, Real Red, Pacific Point
Embellishments:Real Red 1/8" Taffeta, Brights Buttons
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Big Shot:Scallop Square

UStamp Club Card

This was the final club card that we made this month.  This stunning card was part of the recent UStamp session.  I really love alternatives to the standard fold card.  This Father's Day card will be put away for next year:) 
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Stamp Set(s):Sail Away, Texture, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stampin' Around Wheel
Paper:Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Watercolour Paper
Ink:Basic Black Stazon, Bashful Blue Watercolour Crayon, Sahara Sand, Night of Navy
Embellishments:Twill Ribbon, Basic Black Embossing Powder, Night of Navy 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain, Jumbo Eyelets
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Crop-o-dile
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Big Shot:Lattice Square Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

First Christmas Card of the un-Season:)

Well I hope that you all had a wonderful Father's Day with your family's yesterday.  Unfortunately, Sean had to work yesterday, and to make it even worse, was stuck on a rescue and didn't arrive home until almost 8pm lastnight.  I think that we'll have a "do-over" on Father's Day as it really didn't feel like we got to spoil him! 

This fun card was made using a set from the Demonstrator Pre-order... I LOVE IT!!!!  To make it even better, I was able to pair it with my all time favourite DSP, Jolly Holiday!  This one is on the last chance list, so you only have a few more days to get hold of it!  That new Lace Ribbon Punch was fun to add some pop to the inside of the card!

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Stamp Set(s): Snow Much Fun
Paper:Watercolour Paper, Crumb Cake, Jolly Holiday DSP, Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Ink:Black Stazon, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Lace Ribbon Punch
Big Shot:Circle Die

Playing With a Sketch

This quick and easy card was created following a Mojo sketch from a few weeks ago.  I never seem to get time to create when the actual sketches are posted:)  I've shown off a couple of new products in this card including the adorable Just Add Cake DSP as well as the new hostess set called Happiest Birthday Wishes.


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Stamp Set(s):Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper:Whisper White, Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Just Add Cake DSP
Ink:Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso, Baja Breeze
Embellishments:So Saffron retired ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:2 3/8" Scallop, 1 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle
Big Shot:Circle Die

Scrappin' Saturday!

Quick pre-made page from My Digital Studio again today:)  Finished report cards lastnight so no time for creating... but I'm so close to the end I can taste it:)  Only the Grade Seven Video left to do!!!!


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Second Club Card Share

These were our second club cards this month.  Club members chose the textured background of their choice and the stamp of their choice from the gorgeous Puns From The Past set which is on the Last Chance List! This effective technique is done simply by brayering the ink, Crumb Cake in this case, on the smoother side of your folder.  Next, simply put your paper in the folder and run it through your Big Shot:)  This would be fun in so many colours!


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Stamp Set(s):Puns From the Past
Paper:Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, In Colours DSP Patterns Stack
Ink:Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Embellishments:Basic Pearls
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle
Big Shot:Circle Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper Folder

Club Card CASE

This stunning cards is one that we are making at club this month.  I CASE'd this from a fellow SU demo, Mary Fish.  I love her clean and classy style and the way her card features so many gorgeous products!

Don't miss out on this awesome Hodgepodge Hardware as it is on the Last Chance list and will be gone as soon as it sells out!

On another note, the winner of my free stamp set for the period ending on the 14th is

myhookandyarnadventure said...

Oh wow, this is so generous of you! I love your designs, they are so lovely and great to recreate. Thanks for the opportunity to win!  Please feel free to contact me with which stamp you'd like from the pile:) Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a wood mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post!

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Stamp Set: You're A Gem
Paper:Old Olive, River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink:Chocolate Chip
Embellishments:Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Basic Pearls, Hodgepodge Hardware, Silver Brads
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:1" Circle, Trio Flower
Big Shot:Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #76

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is an Inspiration Challenge.  I love this photo and new exactly what I was going to do as soon as I saw it!  (Well, my first thought was to use one of the demo pre-order stamp sets from the upcoming catalog, but then I remembered that I wasn't sure that I "needed" that stamp set so I didn't order it:(  It is already on my next order!  Then I decided that could create something similar using my new triple layer punches! I've seen many cards similar to this out there already, but I love the concept and the colour combo!  This card would definitely require some extra postage!!!!   There are two little sneak peeks from the upcoming catty on here... can you find them?  (PS new colours only count as one!)

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Paper:Wistful Wisteria, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Calypso Coral
Embellishments:Buttons Latte, 5/16" & 5/8" Neutrals Assorted Brads, Basic Rhinestones
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Two Way Glue Pen
Punches:Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer

Almost Back!

I'm feeling a little better today (no thanks to the Canucks Game:), but I'm still playing a little catch up:)  I'll have a new card for you tomorrow, but I've decided to share a gorgeous card that I received from my up- up line:)  This is such a classy looking card!

There are some great new downloads available today too:)

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_June_14.pdf

Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a wood mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• I have yet another special for you from June11th through 14th... order $30+ in product and earn yourself a $10 credit to be used in July.  If you place an $60 order with me, you'll receive a credit for $20 to be used in July.   You can choose to place your order online through my online website or contacting me via phone or email. My Digital Studio online orders are included in this!  *This offer cannot be combined with any other offer that I am offering. 

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post!

 

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So Simple

This simple 3x3 card was whipped up so that I actually felt like I got to play this weekend.  There is nothing more frustrating than spending your days off in bed:(   I really love the colour combo of Basic Gray with the new In Colour Calypso Coral.  Hope you had a great weekend! 

Joanne Swiss,  you are the winner of the free stamp set for the period ending on the 10th!  Please contact me to make your choice.  The only one taken is the Something To Celebrate:)

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Stamp Set(s): Solid Stripes, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral,Whisper White
Ink:Basic Gray, Calypso Coral

Embellishments:Basic Gray Taffeta (retired)
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Scrappin' Saturday!

This cold has me down, so today is just a quick pre-made page right out of My Digital Studio!  All I had to add was the photos and the journalling.  


Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a wood mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• I have yet another special for you from June11th through 14th... order $30+ in product and earn yourself a $10 credit to be used in July.  If you place an $60 order with me, you'll receive a credit for $20 to be used in July.   You can choose to place your order online through my online website or contacting me via phone or email. My Digital Studio online orders are included in this!  *This offer cannot be combined with any other offer that I am offering. 

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post!

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Out of Steam

I'm so sorry that I don't have anything new to share with you today... the pace of the last few weeks of school have caught up with me and I am sick... sick... sick.   Today will be a day of sleeping and not creating as I had originally planned.  I decided to share a sample made at our recent West Creators Team night.  This is the perfect blend of new and retiring product!  If you loved that Elegant Soiree DSP as much as I did, you'll want to buy it up before it is all gone! 

 Don't forget about the fabulous promotions that I have on this month:

• I have a wood mount set of the amazing WORD PLAY stamp set for the first person to join my team this month!

• I have yet another special for you from June 6th through 10th... order $30+ in product and earn yourself one of the new In Colour classic stamp pads for free when the new catty launches in just three and a half weeks!  If you place an $60 order with me, you'll be able to choose two stamp pads... and so on. You can choose to place your order online through my online website or contacting me via phone or email.  If you place your order online, simply email me your new colour selection and I'll order them all July 1st:)  My Digital Studio online orders are included in this!

• Don't forget to check out my special give-a-way in the following post!

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Stamp Set(s):Sail Away
Paper:Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree DSP, Early Espresso
Ink:Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Aquapainter
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Small Oval, Word WIndo
Big Shot:Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Such a Great Night!

Last night we had a team training meeting at my place for our team.  We had such a great time!  This was one of the demos that Kristina did for us.  We shared samples, so the favour bag Kristina made for me went home with one of my girls... but I couldn't resist to sit down and make another!  I love it!  There are many gorgeous items on this particular sample that are retiring... one of my favourite, the Designer Label punch is one of them! In addition, that cute little sentiment is part of a gorgeous stamp set called Matchbox Messages that is also retiring... you don't want to miss out on that one!

Thank you in particular to Kristina for such a great night and thanks to all who attended!


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Stamp Set(s):Matchbox Messages, Retro Remix wheel
Paper:Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink:Early Espresso, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake
Embellishments:Basic Rhinestones, Victoria Crochet Trim
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips, Stampin' Around Handle

Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches:1" Circle, Designer Label, Triple Blossom Punch, Boho Blossoms