Stampin' Royalty Challenge #87~ Theme: Back to School!

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge has a fun theme, Back to School!  This was perfect as "welcome back" presents for the boys' teachers were on my "to-do list":)

Don't you think the In Colour Ruffled Ribbon made the perfect little leaf on the apple?  I used the leftover pieces from the Triple Blossom Punch made the perfect little apple seeds!  If you're interested on a little video on how to make that apple, leave me a comment and I'll whip one up today!  Here's the link for the video that I did the following day:)  http://www.northshorestamper.com/2011/09/apple-video.html

As a teacher... I know that I'd be much happier to get some nuggets instead of an apple:)  Make sure to come and join us this week... I know that we'd all like to see what you come up with !

I was also so excited to be able to enter this in the Stamp Something weekly challenge which was Back to School as well!

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Stamp Set(s):It's a Wrap, Family Reunion, School Lines, For Teacher (wheel)
Paper:Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, In Colours 2010-2012 In Colour DSP Stack
Ink:Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade
Embellishments:Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Triple Blossom Punch, Round Tab Punch,
Big Shot:Bitty Box Die
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My Brain Isn't Working...

Don't ask why, but I've had an awful headache for the past few days.  My craft room is cool and a little on the dark side as it is in the basement so I've spent a little more time than normal in it when at home during the day.  Although I've been able to craft, I've struggled with the whole thinking part, so I've relied on sketches and challenges to inspire me:)  This week's Sweet Sunday Sketch was what I used for my layout, and I used the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge for my colour scheme as they were suggesting a Monochromatic theme this week:)  Can you guess what sex the baby is that my mom asked me to make this card for?


Check out the new Shaker Frames that I used on the center rattle!  These are the same ones that I used on my Christmas card yesterday... you get a variety of sizes in the package.  I was really unsure about what one could possibly to with ones this small, imagine the jumping and squealing when I realized that they were the right size for my rattle!

Yippee! I was a winner:)

The new mini launches in just 2 days... but you know what that means, the current mini is done in less than that!  If there's anything that you're wanting from the current summer mini or if you want to take advantage of the BUY 3, Get 1 Free DSP promotion, let me know!  Anyone purchasing $50+ before taxes and s/h , before August 31st at 10:50pm PST will get a free set of the Shaker Frames mailed to them as a little present from me!

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Stamp Set(s):Button Buddies, Petite Pairs
Paper:Whisper White, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Subtles Designer Series Paper stack
Ink:Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Signo White Gel Pen
Embellishments:White Baker's Twine, Clear Buttons, Basic Rhinestones, Window Sheets, Micro Beads
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Shaker Frames
Punches:1 1/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Scallop Circle, Itty Bitty Punch Pack

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Shaking It Up!

I know it seems early, but I always liket o get my club girls thinking about their Christmas cards long before the time comes:)  Here is a sample from our club night this month that makes use of the new self adhesive Shaker Frames and the awesome new Mica flakes!  What do you think the odds are that we spill the Mica flakes in one of our standard fits of laughter that night????  I can just see those scattered all over my floors:)

If you've been thinking of joining club, I've got some spaces available right now.  Contact me for details and to reserve your spot!  Long distance members are welcome!



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Stamp Set(s):Snow Much Fun
Paper:Whisper White, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Ink:Black StazOn, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand
Embellishments:Basic Rhinestones, Mica Flakes, Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Shaker Frames
Punches:2 1/2" Circle, 1 3/4" Circle, Modern Label
Big Shot:Perfect Pennants, Norther Flurry Die, Movers and Shapers Windows, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder


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Upcoming Class Planner and New Class/ Class to Go Announcement!

 I know that it's been awhile in coming, but I've got a new class planner ready for you!  This class makes use of some fabulous products from both the Holiday Mini and the New Idea Book and Catalogue!  As you've probably guessed, the Spice Cake DSP from the upcoming Holiday Mini is my ABSOLUTE favourite DSP, and it is a focus of this fun new class along with the GORGEOUS Perfectly Penned stamp set from the current Idea Book and Catalogue!  The A La Carte Triple Treat Flower is the perfect addition to the class with the way it coordinates so perfectly with the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper.  The class includes 4 cards and a simple, yet effective packaging idea for the cards (shown above)!

Class Planner: 
$5.50 Includes PDF Instructions with easy to follow photographs
-get your class planner free with a $40 purchase from me!

Prebuy now and class planner will be mailed to you starting September 1st at 12pm PST!

Local Class:

Saturday October 1st

7:30-9:30pm 

$40

-Includes Perfectly Penned Stamp Set and Spice Cake DSP as well as all supplies needed to complete class or pick it up from me to make at home
- contact me to register, payment holds your spot

Class To Go Kit:
$45 Includes everything in Local Class Kit as well as shipping anywhere in Canada
-contact me to purchase

Class Add Ons (Please let me know that you'd like these at time of registration)
-Purchase the Triple Treat Flower for just $10 including s/h and taxes with this class!
-Purchase the Basic Pearls for just $5 including s/h and taxes with this class!

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Bring on The Merry!

 I just wanted to share another sample with you from my upcoming Merry and Type class!  It doesn't look very Christmasy when photographed outside in the brilliant sunshine, but I took this photo when we were away last month:)  This will be a fun class to help you get a jump on your Christmas cards. It is also an opportunity to get hold of some cute new products at a 20% discount! (remember that any products used in my class can be be purchased on class night or at the time of payment for distance class members at a 20% discount!)

Merry & Type Christmas Card Class

Wednesday September 28th

7:30-9:30

$45 * Includes the Merry & Type Stamp Set and Letters to Santa DSP

I have 4 spaces left in this class, don't miss out... RSVP ASAP!

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Stamp Set(s):Merry & Type
Paper:Letters to Santa, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink:Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive
Embellishments:Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:1" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch

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Scrapbook Club

I don't know how happy my girls were with their scrapbook layouts this month as there was quite a bit of cutting to be done:)  The colours from the Country Club Simply Scrappin' Kit are awesome though!  We used the same stamp set for this as I used when I made the wedding card for the Stampin' Royalty Challenge this week.  Talk about a different look!  Aren't the new stamp sets, Letter It and Number It perfect for scrapbook titles?  

Are you interested in meeting with us once a month to complete a double page or two single page layouts?  If so, let me know!  I am more than happy to prepare pages for long distance members of our scrapbook club as well:) 

There are some fabulous new downloads available for My Digital Studio this week!  Don't miss out!
http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_Aug_23.pdf

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Stamp Set(s):Creative Elements, Letter It, Number It
Paper:Country Club Simply Scrappin' Kit, Whisper White
Ink:Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, Pear Pizzaz
Embellishments:Country Club Simply Scrappin Kit, Smooch Spritz, Regals Brads, Subtles Brads
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals

 
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 Buy 3, Get 1 Free DSP Promotion

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Personalize Pennants... and ANOTHER challenge:)

Joe had a birthday party to go to the other day for a buddy named Lochlan.  Fortunately for me and the limited amount of space that I had for my pennants, Joe always calls him "Loch".  Joe really liked the idea that I was able to personalize this card for his friend:)  What do you think???  Too much for a 7 years old boy????

I was so excited when a girlfriend let me know that pennants were perfect for the Banner Bash Theme over at Hand Stamped Sentiments!  Yippee... two challenges entered in one week!!!
So excited... I was a winner:)


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Stamp Set(s):Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:Big Top Birthday DSP, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink:Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise
Embellishments:Linen Thread, Designer Brights buttons, Bakers Twine
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Pennant Parade, 3/4" circle, Tasteful Trims Die


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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #86-Bring on the Bling!!!!

It feels so good to be back creating with the girls over at Stampin' Royalty this week:)  These amazing ladies allowed me to take a little hiatus as we had been out of town for almost a month:) I was so excited when I saw that this weeks challenge was to add glitter... bling... anything sparkly!  Now, you're probably looking at my card and thinking, "well, there's not really a lot of that on her card!".  Actually, it is all the camera's fault that it appears that way!  This whole card is sprayed with the Vanilla Smooch Spritz... I just can't get the dazzling sparkle to show in my photo:(  You'll just have to take my word for it... or get married so that I can send you this card;)  This was really married for one of my hubby's fireman friends who is getting married to an amazing girl in just three weeks!  That reminds me, I need to find a dress!!!!!  Yikes!

Well, I really hope that you like this card and I'd love to hear what you think of this stamp set from the new catty, Creative Elements.  It is definitely a favourite of mine and I can't wait to show you how different it looks in my scrapbook page that I designed for this month's club!S

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Stamp Set(s):Tiny Tags, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Creative Elements
Paper:Whisper White, Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette
Ink:Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette
Embellishments:Soft Suede Taffeta, Basic Pearls, Vanilla Smooch Spritz
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Mini Jewelry Tag


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Pals Paper Arts #107 Sketch Challenge... Yippee!!!!

Is it possible that my mood is actually altered by successful creating?  I was giddy with excitement when I saw this sketch yesterday morning... simple, clean, and totally what I was in need of!  I was trying to figure out which stamp set would fit in those cute little squares and the first one that I came across was the Spooky Bingo Bits:)  Now I even get to enter a challenge this week... it just keeps getting better:)  Thanks so much for coming to look today... your sweet comments gave me the push that I needed to sit down and keep creating.  I'm definitely feeling over the hump:)  Make sure to check back tomorrow for my Stampin' Royalty Challenge Card:)


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Stamp Set(s):Spooky Bingo Bits, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:Frightful Sight, Whisper White, Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Ink:Basic Black, Cajun Craze
Embellishments:Brights Designer Buttons, Linen Threads
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: 1" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch
Big Shot:  Tasteful Trims Die

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She's Back.......

Well, I have a few nights back in my room and I'm starting to get on top of things again:)  It felt so good to get in my room and unwind!  Three weeks away was too long for me but I wouldn't trade my time away with my boys for anything:)

This card came together quickly lastnight as I was actually ready to head up to bed when I decided that I absolutely had to have something to post today.  I've been working on projects for upcoming classes and clubs so I don't want to give those away yet;)  That gorgeous DSP is the Spice Cake DSP from the upcoming Holiday Mini... put it on your list now... I LOVE IT!!!!

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Stamp Set(s):Triple Treat Flower, Perfectly Penned
Paper:Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Spice Cake DSP
Ink:Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pool Party
Embellishments:Build-a-Brad (retired:()
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Dotted Scallop Border, Lace Ribbon Border

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Easy Way To Create With Easy Events! Purchase Your At Home Stamp-a-Stack!

Easy Events was one of the stamp sets that we were given at Convention this year!   It is the perfect stamp set if you are looking for something with both images and greetings to cover MANY occasions. I'm trying something new with this stamp set and offering you a take-home Stamp-a-Stack!  You will receive all of the cardstock, punched/textured pieces and embellishments necessary to complete 8 different cards as well as colour photographs and any necessary instructions! You can purchase the stamp set from me via phone, online or email as well!  The cost for the class is $45.  This includes shipping your Stamp-a-Stack supplies as well:) Contact me today to purchase your stamp set and Stamp-a-Stack!


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Stamp Set(s):Easy Events
Paper:Whisper White, So Saffron, Pear Pizzaz
Ink: Whisper White, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzaz, Pumpkin Pie, Black StazOn, Blushing Bride
Embellishments:Old Olive Polka Dot Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:2 3/8" Scallop Circle
Big Shot:Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Circle Die


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New My Digital Studio Downloads Available!

 Sorry that I was unable to post these new downloads when they were released:(  They are FABULOUS!  From August 16th-31st, purchase $30 in My Digital Studio Downloads from my online website and get a $10 credit to be used in the month of September!  Watch out for a My Digital Studio class being offered in September!

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_Aug_9.pdf

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_Aug_16.pdf

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I promise to be back with my regular posts next week, but until then it will still be a little be intermittent:)  Here was another Matchbox Die Nugget set that I made up using the It's A Wrap stamp set!  I made this little set up for my hubby on our 10th anniversary:)


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Stamp Set(s):It's a Wrap
Paper: Pool Party, Island Indigo
Ink:Pool Party, Island Indigo
Embellishments:Basic Rhinestones, In Colour Polka-Dot Brads, Linen Thread, Neutrals Buttons, Ruffled Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Blossom Bouquet, Bitty Punch Pack
Big Shot:Textured Impressions Striped Folder, Matchbox Die


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More Fun at the Lake

Click on the image to make it appear clearer:)

The second that I saw the new Well Worn DSP, I knew that it would be a favourite for me! I love the warm colours and the masculine feel to it. I had so much fun putting texture on this card with the new Houndstooth textured impressions embossing folder and the quilted Early Espresso ribbon (from the upcoming Holiday Mini). Petite Pairs is an adorable stamp set too... I love how each little stamp has a "follow up" stamp to complete the little saying if you'd like to or you can leave the first stamp on its own.

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Happy Birthday Dad!

Sorry for the lack of posts. I'm away on vacation with VERY limited access to Internet. It is my dad's 65th birthday in just a few days and my mom was in need of a birthday card for him. All I had with me was my preorder items from the upcoming Holiday Mini. These new products are to die for!

















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The Inevitable...

This was my favourite photo from Lucas' first day of Kindergarten!  He just stood there and looked at that gate for what seemed like an eternity!


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Isn't This Stunning?

This gorgeous card was sent to me by my up-up-line:)  Isn't it beautiful?  I love the colour combo on this!  I'll admit that on its own, River Rock is not my favourite colour, but when paired with Chocolate Chip and in this case, More Mustard and Old Olive, it is really rich looking!  That polka-dot ribbon is to die for!


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