A First with Fox and Friends!

Something I have never attempted to do is at home card kits.  Well, here's my first!  I know many of you struggle to find opportunities to get out of the house, or you live too far to attend my regular classes.  For both you, and my current customers who live close, I will now be offering monthly card kits.

This month... as an introductory offer, I will be making this kit available in two different ways.  The first is as a Gift with Purchase for online orders only, and the second is as a kit available for purchase.


For those of you placing an order of $65+ on my Stampin' Up website, you will receive this kit free in the mail!  You do not need to do anything to receive it.  For every $65 you spend, you will receive an additional kit to make at home.  This does not apply to club orders.  This offer is available from Feb 1st- Feb 28th 2010.  This is in addition to the fabulous Sale-a-bration rewards you will receive for your $65 order!

Here's the details for my Fox and Friends Card Kit by mail.  This kit is only available in Canada.
Your kit will contain all the supplies you need to complete 12 cards, two of each design  (stamped images and adhesives are not included).  Kits will be mailed on the Thursday after the order was placed regardless of whether purchased on Thursday -Wednesday.

Your kit will contain:

• 12- 2 5/8 x 2 5/8" pieces of coordinating DSP
• 12- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" pieces of coordinating cardstock
• 12- Scallop Circle punched pieces in coordinating cardstock
• 12- 1 3/8" whisper white circles
• 12- Modern Label punched pieces in coordinating cardstock
• 12- Word Window punched pieces in Whisper White
• 12 Mini Square Whisper White Envelopes
• 12- 3x3  Whisper White notecards
•  All the pieces needed to complete 12 cards.
• A PDF file sent to you via email with photos and instructions!
• The cost is $12 per kit including s/h, you can order as many as you'd like.
  

*Remember that you don't have to have the Fox and Friends stamp set to use this kit... many different stamped images would work!  It is adorable though...so think about it when placing your $65+ order!

Want a kit for free? Anyone leaving a comment on my blog between today and Friday February 5th will be entered in a draw for a free kit!

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Stamp Sets:  Fox and Friends, Short and Sweet

Loving Valentine's Packaging...

Between teaching grade seven and having two little boys with preschool and kindergarten classes, I've got a lot of Valentine treat packaging to do.  I've decided that both of my boys will get the Love Bots for their packaging, and it's looking like my Grade Sevens will get these... minus the love sentiment... that could possibly make them gag:)

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Stamp Set(s): Tiny Tags
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Very Vanilla, #117153 Sending Love Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red
Embellishments: 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, #112580 Clips Assortment, Linen Thread
Sizzix: #117310 Stampin’ Up! Mini Milk Carton
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Adhesives: Snail,  Sticky Strip
Punches: Medium Jewelry Tag

Crop Night Make-n-Take

 This was a fun little project that everyone made at crop night last week.  I have so much fun coming up with these... I thought this would be perfect for Valentine's Day with a chocolate in it... then again, I think that everything would be perfect with chocolate in it!  If you're wondering how I made the pink heart have the same embossing as the vanilla heart, I simply punched out the pink heart using the full heart punch and then placed it in the embosslit to get the same pattern. 

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Stamp Set(s): Tiny Tags
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Real, Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Real Red, Pretty In Pink
Embellishments: 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread
Sizzix: 115967 Stampin’ Up! Bitty Box & Envelope, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, 117332 Stampin’ Up! Scalloped Heart of Hearts
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Medium Jewelry Tag, 1" Circle, Full Heart

Mojo Monday #123 Challenge

Just thought that I would give the Mojo Monday Sketch a go!  I love this Very Thankful #115338 stamp set; not only is it adorable, but, for every one of these stamp sets purchased, Stampin' Up will donate $2 to Ronald McDonald House Charities.  The clear buttons are fabulous as you can make buttons to coordinate with any colours.  I simply punched out a circle of coordinating DSP and stuck it to the back using mini glue dots.  I'm definitely loving this Nouveau Chic DSP!!!!!!  This was the first time that I opened the pack and it won't be the last!

I have an amazing PAC at the school I teach at who generously donates money to the teachers to buy supplies for their classrooms and our staff wanted to write them a thank you note.  I offered to come up with a card:)

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Stamp Set(s): Very Thankful #115338
Paper: Basic Black, Nouveau Chic DSP, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Basic Black, Sage Shadow Stampin' Write Marker
Embellishments: Earth Elements and Neutrals Buttons, Fresh Favourites II Buttons, Clear Buttons, Valet Ribbon Originals Valet (retired) black ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Punches: Scallop Trim Border, 1" Circle, 3/4" Circle

Technique Club Card

 My newest clubs have just started and this is one of the cards from our first night.  I wanted to play with Stampin' Around wheels and their possibilities.  I am always amazed by how many people have never used them when they are the first thing that attracted me to attend my first Stampin' Up workshop. I love using them to finish of the coordinating envelope.

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Stamp Set(s): A Happy Heart, I Love Love Stampin' Around Wheel, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip,  Real Red
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon, Jumbo Brads 5/16, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons
Sizzix: Movers and Shapers Windows
Tools: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Stampin' Around Handle, Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, Sponge Daubers
Punches: Modern Label

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #4

This week is Stampin' Royalty's first Sketch Challenge!  I absolute loved the layout for this challenge, and with it being so close to Valentine's Day I couldn't resist using my new Love Bandit stamp set!  It's funny, but whenever I make a Valentine's card... the only person whose opinion matters to be is my husband!  I loved the sentiment on this card as it is so fitting for me.  I still remember seeing my husband for the first time 11 years ago, and this was exactly how I felt.  I never recovered after meeting him the first time and I don't intend to try to get my heart back at any point! He can have it for as long as he'll keep it!  Okay... enough lovey dovey stuff

I can't wait to see what you come up with!  Make sure to come on over to Stampin' Royalty and check out the other amazing cards done by the design team!

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Stamp Set(s): Love Bandit #118577
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty Paper #117153
Ink: Chocolate Chip,  Real Red
Embellishments: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads #117272
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder #117335
Tools: Paper Snips, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals
Punches: Pinking Hearts Border #118072, Trio of Flowers, Tag Corner

Club Card Sneak Peek

 This card was a complete case from the new Occasions Mini pg 15.  I loved the idea of using just a portion of the Stampin' Around wheel on a card front.  I also loved that I could use my Stampin' Write markers to vary the colours of that image.  I loved the rich textures in Stampin' Up's card when you combined the chipboard with the polka dot background!  Check out another club card tomorrow using the Stampin' Around Wheels!

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Stamp Set(s): I Heart Hearts
Stampin' Around Wheels: I Love Love
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Whisper White, Chipboard
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Olive Olive (Classic and Craft)
Embellishments: Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Stampin' Up Alphabet Simple Letters
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Clear Mount Block Bundle
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Pinking Hearts Border, Mini Heart

PPA26 Challenge and a Gift for My Hostess:)

Something that I love doing at my workshops is to demonstrate cards for stampers, and non stampers alike.  This is one of those quick simple cards that even if you're not into stamping... you can whip up in a flash with a Big Shot and some basic supplies.  When I demo a quick card like this, I also like to have a gift ready to give to my hostess that demonstrates a beautiful way of packaging up those quick and easy cards as a gift. 

When I saw the PPA Challenge this week, "Anything But a Card", it inspired me to create my little gift box.  Don't forget to contact me ASAP to book your Sale-A-Bration Workshop and earn those free items!

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Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty Paper #117153
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads #117272, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Real Red Epoxy Brads #117270
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Beautiful Wings Embosslit #118138
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Sponge Daubers
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Extra Large Fancy Flower #118073, Scallop Trim Border #118402

Another Wedding Invite Sample.

This was another sample that I had made in my frenzy of coming up with some wedding invitations.  You'll notice that the colours are the same as the last sample... subtle hint as to the wedding colours of the bridesmaids:)  If you've made wedding invitations, I would love to see your samples too!  Put your link in the comments section for everyone to check out!



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Stamp Set(s): Together Forever
Paper: Bridesmaid Specialty Paper, Always Artichoke, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Trim Border, Mini Heart

An MDS Card with the New Sweet Pea Pack!

I don't know how many of you out there have the My Digital Studio Program, but if you're not one of them, you should be!  I have had more fun than I ever imagined using this program.  Imagine never running out of your favourite DSP!  Every few weeks, Stampin' Up seems to make new downloads available.  I really had fun on this card because one of my pet peeves is wasting DSP.  I decided to plan the whole card out using My Digital Studio.  Then, once I was pleased with the results, I went down to my craft room and just put it together. The only real difference was that I textured the background of my card using the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder.

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Stamp Set(s): Simple Friendship
Paper: Sweet Pea DSP Stack, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal
Embellishments: 5/16" jumbo brads, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain
MDS: My Sweet Pea Digital Kit #119978 $13.25
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Tools: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Trim Border