26 June 2009

Another Busy Week!

Well, there is always a first for something!  This is the first time I have made such a large card.  This card measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/2".  Once again I was trying to co-ordinate this card to go along with the two 50th Anniversary cards that I had already made.  I stamped the Baroque swirl on the Gold Card Stock with Versamark and then Embossed it with Gold Powder.  I stamped the Hearts from "A Happy Heart" in Versamark on a strip of Vellum Card Stock and Embossed with the Gold Powder as well.  I attached the vellum to a piece of Whisper White Card Stock cut the same size with Gold Brads.  I then mounted it onto a piece of Basic Black Card Stock.  I embossed the word Cherish on White and punched out using the Large Oval Punch. I punched another Large Oval from the Gold Card Stock and cut in half and then mounted it behind the white so you are able to see a bit of gold peeking out on the top and bottom.  I then mounted that to a Black Punched Scallop Oval.  I love these two punches!  They work so well together for the greetings of your cards.  My Aunt loved her cards and I think she might even frame the whole collection of the three co-ordinating Anniversary Cards.  I hope you all have a fantastic Weekend!  

22 June 2009

Have you Missed Me!

Wow, Last week was just crazy.  Thank you to all those that participated in my Birthday Sale.  Between Ashley getting home, my birthday, sorting out orders and then getting ready for my grandmother's 97th Birthday Celebration in Newmarket this weekend I had a busy week and didn't get a chance to blog or look at any blogs for that matter.  I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beautiful weather we are having. 

So, onto to today's post....  I was asked to make a couple of 50th Anniversary cards for this past weekend and these are the cards I came up with.  

Does the layout look familiar to anyone?  The layout came from one of the cards we made last week at the stamp camp.  I changed up the colours and the salutation to come up with a nice gold and glitzy card.  

I used the swirly image from the To Have & To Hold stamp set and embossed it in gold on the brushed gold card stock.  The Bride and Groom image are stamped in Jet Black Staz-on ink and the flowers are highlighted with the gold fine galaxy glitter.  The greeting Together Forever came from the Stamp Set by the same name and was also embossed in gold embossing powder.  Hope you enjoy! 
Here are a few reminders for you as well:
I have my new 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalogue in my hand and I'm loving it!  You can have one in your hands as well as soon as I receive my shipment of catalogues (expecting my order on Thurs).  If you would like to reserve a copy here are your options.

1. Reserve a copy for a special price of $8 (retail value of $11.95)
2. Place an order of $50 and get the catalogue at the special price of $4.00, or better yet....
3. Place an order of $100 or host a workshop and get a catalogue for FREE! 

Let me know which option suits you best and I will have a catalogue ready for you as soon as they come in.

DON'T FORGET! 

**The Country Living Summer Cookout Kit Is Available for purchase!  
SEE DETAILS 

**The Last Chance Accessories List has been updated.  CLICK HERE!
**The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (Download Occasions Mini)expires June 30!  Many limited edition stamps will be gone!



15 June 2009

I'm Here and A Happy Birthday

Phew!  The weekend is over.  What a great day we had on Sat with the Stamp-A-Stack Card Buffet.  We had a lot of fun and at the end of the day I could officially say my feet were beat.  I am already looking at the calendar to determine when the next one is going to be.  Sunday was also a very busy day as we were getting ready to have Daddy home after 3 weeks of being away.  Everyone is happy now and I am finally getting a chance to do some of my stamping things.  

First off, I wanted to share with you a special 15% discount on any order you place today through till Tues 16 Jun at 9pm.  This is a special one day sale (ok, a little more than 1 day, but I am late at announcing it) to celebrate my birthday.  15% off on the 15 Jun!!!  I truly appreciate all my loyal customers and stampin' friends and wanted to say thank you to all of you for supporting my Stampin' Up! business.  

Send me an e-mail or give me a call to place your order before 9pm on Tues 16 Jun to take advantage of this 15% discount!  Heads up....the prices are increasing in the next catalogue, so if you want to save some more money and you have some items on your wish list, you might consider getting them before the end of 30 June.  

Some other news......
I have my new 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalogue in my hand and I'm loving it!  You can have one in your hands as well as soon as I receive my shipment of catalogues.  If you would like to reserve a copy here are your options.

1. Reserve a copy for a special price of $8 (retail value of $11.95)
2. Place an order of $50 and get the catalogue at the special price of $4.00, or better yet....
3. Place an order of $100 or host a workshop and get a catalogue for FREE! 

Let me know which option suits you best and I will have a catalogue ready for you as soon as they come in.  

Are you wondering what the new In Colours are going to be.....Well, if you haven't seen them yet on any other blogs here they are.....


If it is difficult to view the names under the swatches here they are again from left to right.
Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay,  Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango. 

I love them all and will be back with some colour comparisons and some new samples made with these spectacular colours. I am loving the new in colour polka dot ribbon as well! 

DON'T FORGET! 

**The Country Living Summer Cookout Kit Goes On Sale Today!  
SEE DETAILS 

**The Last Chance Accessories List has been updated.  CLICK HERE!
**The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (Download Occasions Mini)expires June 30!  Many limited edition stamps will be gone!


Country Living Cookout Starts Today


Country Living Cookout Kit!



Create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!

Item # 

Description

Price

118070 

Country Living Summer Cookout Kit $32.95

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:

  • 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)
  • Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
  • 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
  • 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
  • 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
  • 4 printed recipe cards
  • 5 yards linen thread 
  • Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
  • Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
  • Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)

Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware.


Check out how Shelli Gardener (CEO of Stampin' Up!) used the kit.  You'll even find a cool blitz box tutorial on her website.

10 June 2009

Update on Discontinued Accessories

Hello there everyone!  I can't believe it is already Wednesday and my Stamp Camp is only a few days away.  I have been busy getting ready for it along with celebrating Tristan's 3rd Birthday yesterday.  What a busy day we had.  I can't believe he is already three!  Where does the time go?  

I just want to update you on the discontinued accessory list for now and hopefully be back with a card post either later today or tomorrow.  

Some reminders:
*If you place an online order through my website before the end of June I will send you a FREE copy of the 2009/1010 Idea Book & Catalogue!  

*Last Chance Stamp sets and decor elements will be no longer available after 30 Jun and the Accessories that are discontinued are only available while supplies last so get your orders in today.  Some of the items on the list are 25% or 50% off as well. 

Item #Product DescriptionCANDiscountSale PriceAvailability
112735RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS12.950.56.48Available
105143DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR11.750.55.88Out of stock
113888RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS12.950.56.48Available
109044PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM13.750.56.88Available
111364RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"11.250.55.63Available
106961STAZON REFILL WHITE6.250.53.13Out of stock
114341COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT12.750.56.38Available
114316RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS18.950.59.48Available
111414RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN12.950.56.48Available
114351DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY6.250.53.13Available
114338COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS12.750.56.38Available
114019ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES13.950.56.98Available
114317RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP17.50.58.75Available
102875HEMP TWINE RED3.950.51.98Available
101259HEMP TWINE BLACK3.950.51.98Available
113979ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS11.250.55.63Available
114350DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO6.250.53.13Available
111363RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"9.950.257.46Available
111365RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED8.950.256.71Available
111847RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"11.250.258.44Available
111371RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"12.250.259.19Available
111373RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"12.250.259.19Available
111372RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"12.250.259.19Available
113884RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT12.950.259.71Out of stock
114318RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET17.50.2513.13Available
111374RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"12.250.259.18Available
111370RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"12.250.259.18Available
111415RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS12.950.259.71Available
113887RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS13.950.2510.46Available
111416RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA12.950.259.71Available
111338NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II15.50.2511.63Available
111879RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA9.950.257.46Out of stock
111277RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY12.950.259.71Available
110730DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES10.750.258.06Available
107272PUNCH KEY TAG19.950.2514.96Out of stock
113980DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE11.750.258.81Available
111375RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"12.250.259.19Out of stock
112010DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN10.750.258.06Out of stock
113991TASTE OF TEXTILES11.750.258.81Available
101399STIPPLE BRUSHES8.250.256.19Out of stock
112092BUTTON BOUQUET9.50.257.13Out of stock
112139NOTES CAROUSEL II13.950.2510.46Out of stock
111336NOTES SCALLOP II13.950.2510.46Out of stock
111840CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT3.5  Available
111841CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO3.5  Available
111843CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE3.5  Available
111839CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED3.5  Out of stock
111842CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS3.5  Out of stock
112161DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS11.75  Out of stock
112042DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN11.75  Available
112156DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE11.75  Out of stock
112150DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT11.75  Out of stock
112153DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO11.75  Out of stock
111844CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE3.5  Out of stock
111836CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED6.95  Out of stock
111838CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE6.95  Available
113966DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE11.75  Available
109123STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN3.95  Out of stock
113981DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS11.75  Available
112157DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE11.75  Out of stock
113975DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART11.75  Available
114037DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER13.95  Out of stock
113978DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS11.75  Available
112041DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE11.75  Out of stock
112468DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS11.75  Out of stock
111834CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO6.95  Available
114039DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY13.95  Available
108590CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X1210.75  Out of stock
111337NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II11.75  Available
112471DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET11.75  Out of stock
112464DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER11.75  Available
112006ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II17.95  Available
111837CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT6.95  Available
112461DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE11.75  Out of stock
113993DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE13.95  Out of stock
112155DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED11.75  Out of stock
111353CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 116.5  Out of stock
111348CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 116.5  Out of stock
112172SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY23.95  Out of stock
100900GIFT SACKS WHITE3.5  Out of stock
114605SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS50.95  Out of stock
102264COLUZZLE STARTER KIT23.95  Out of stock
111346CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 1210.75  Out of stock
111835CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS6.95  Available
111350CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 116.5  Out of stock
105668TATTOO KIT I16.5  Out of stock
111349CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 116.5  Out of stock
109231SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS64.95  Available
111351CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 116.5  Out of stock
112165SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL23.95  Out of stock
113950DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE10.75  Out of stock
111345CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 1213.95  Out of stock
105669TATTOO KIT II16.5  Out of stock
111833CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE6.95  Out of stock
113936SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES23.95  Out of stock
111347CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 119.5  Out of stock
107288ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE6.5  Out of stock
104310CRAFTERS TOOL KIT49.95  Available
111352CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 116.5  Out of stock
113943SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET23.95  Available
113925SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS23.95  Out of stock
112179SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES23.95  Available
113911SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN23.95  Out of stock
112054SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER23.95  Out of stock
111253Blooms & Bulbs7.75  Out of stock
109684Doodle9.95  Out of stock
111257Happy, Happy Birthday9.95  Available
109692Love7.75  Available
109568My ABCs7.75  Out of stock
109682Perfectly Pretty7.75  Out of stock
109687See You Around9.95  Available
109683So Swirly9.95  Available
111260Something Fishy9.95  Available
111262Stems & Silhouettes9.95  Available
105516Watercolor Joy7.75  Out of stock
114528Embosslit Flower13.95  Available
116209Note of Thanks11.95  Available
116210Birthdays Counts11.95  Available
112966Curly Label Bundle*39.95  Available
112457Designer Series Paper Juntos12.95  Available
112475Illuminated7.75  Available
113034Stampin' Color Index Labels4.75  Available
115535Hand Drawn Bundle   Available
 * The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue.