Easter Wishes

Well, I know it isn't quite Easter, but I did want to share with you the card I did for my Shoebox Swap at Leadership. I made up 24 of these cards before I left and then had to take 24 packs to be made up the evening of the swap. It was a busy night, making 24 cards in 4 hours. Managed pretty well and then left with a total of 48 different cards. I just love the look of the polka dots on the front of this card. The Impressions Folder is something else. It provides so much texture. I also used the New Scallop Trim Border Punch as well. This punch is only available for FREE in the Sale-a-bration mini catalogue. This is a fantastic time of year to place an order and earn additional products for free. Make sure you check out my online store HERE to place your Sale-a-bration order online or send me an e-mail as I am putting orders in quite regularly. Wouldn't it be fun to receive a box like this on your front door stop?

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set: Chocolate Bunny, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card Stock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

Accessories: Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponges, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Vintage Brads, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Rich Razzleberry polka dot grosgrain, Blender Pens

Have a fantastic Tuesday!!

Love You Much!

Hi there everyone,
Thank you for still stopping by despite my lack of posting. My life truly got away on me in Dec and my electronic time was seriously deprived. I am slowly getting back into the groove. I was hoping to have a nice long post tonight but I am not feeling well now and need to go to bed. It has been a crazy week, but the open house I had on Saturday went very well. I like doing open houses because I love seeing all of you and that motivates me.... unfortunately my body this evening is not allowing me to be energetic and motivated. I will leave you with the card we did on Sat and I'll be back again tomorrow! I just wanted to make sure that we started the week off right with a new blog post! Have a great Monday!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: I {Heart} Hearts (Occasions Mini), Well Scripted (Occasions Mini), I {Love} Love Wheel
Ink: Real Red and Pretty in Pink Classic Ink
Card Stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty In Pink
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Bigz XL Pennant Die (for red scallop), White Gel Pen, Clear Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals, Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Stamping Sponges

Last Day for Incredible Savings!!!!

Hi there everyone! Wow, what a weekend I have had. My Christmas Card Buffet went over really well and I had 30 happy ladies! I was so pleased! My supplies are still packed up as Sunday was a busy day with the family. I will be getting back on track this week with my blog and my plans for the new year. I will be placing an order Monday evening at 930pm. This will be the last chance to take advantage of the fantastic specials going on right now. Please have a look at the listing.... I wouldn't want you to miss out on any great deals.

Here is the link to my earlier post.

If anyone is interested in ordering products as Christmas gifts you will want to do that soon as well to avoid delays with holiday shipping times. Or, an even better thought is a gift certificate. I have some gift certificates that you could purchase in any denomination and then they can be redeemed during our annual Sale-a-bration promotion which starts 4 Jan along with all the fantastic new products in the Occasions Mini Catalogue. I can't wait for the New Year!!

I hope you all have a fantastic Monday and I will be back later with a creative post. Don't forget the sale ends today :)

Still Cutting Paper!!!

Good Morning everyone!!! I am still busy cutting paper for Saturday. I feel like I haven't even made a dent. 350 is a lot of cards. I will take a picture of all the paper packs when I am done so you can see how busy I have been the past few days.

Quick post to share with you one of the cards we will be doing on Saturday.

This is the card that I am calling Santa Post. I am using the Christmas Punch stamp set (level 2 hostess) for the santa stamp and snowflake and then I used the Winter Post Stamp Set for the postmark stamp. I stamped the postmark image with Soft Suede ink on Soft Suede Patterned Designer Paper. Mounted that on Black CS and then a Real Red Card Base. I used the Black Striped Grosgrain and then Red Grosgrain on top of that with the snowflake punched with a 1" Circle Punch and attached with some Linen thread. The Santa stamp is stamped with Real Red, Soft Suede and Basic Black and punched out with 1 1/4" square punch and then layered on 1 3/8" black squares.

Hope you enjoy! Must get back to cutting paper!! Once I get through Sat, you will see a more regular schedule of posting. I have a ton of things to get on my blog!

Don't forget the great specials for this week only!!

Huge Sale for 1 Week Only!!!!!

Wow! I wish I had a chance to tell you all about this sale first thing this morning, but I had a very busy day and am only now getting to my computer. Wow, what fantastic deals!!! I need to control myself! Stampin' Up! is offering these great deals for just ONE WEEK! Sale starts today and runs until 30 Nov. Orders can be placed through me at cathmsand@cogeco.ca or straight through my website for delivery to your home, HERE!! There are some amazing specials there! Discounts range from 30 - 50% off on over 40 products product bundles. All items will be available right until 30 Nov, even if some items go on backorder. The only exception to this is the "Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle", this product is only available in a limited quantity, so contact me today if you are interested!

Click HERE to Link you to the Stampin' Up! website for pictures and prices of products on Sale! Go and check it out! You wouldn't want to miss it!

120280 Framed with Love Bundle
- Framed with Love stamp set
- Full Heart punch
REG Price 59.90 SALE PRICE 29.95

120281 Thank You Kindly Bundle
- Thank You Kindly stamp set
- Scallop Edge punch
REG Price 41.90 SALE PRICE 20.95

120976 Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)
- Tous mes remerciements stamp set
- Scallop Edge punch
REG Price 41.90 SALE PRICE 20.95

120282 Animal Crackers Bundle
- Animal Crackers stamp set
- Star Designer brads
REG Price 35.45 SALE PRICE 17.73

120283 Corduroy Button Bundle
- Kraft Corduroy buttons
- Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
- Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
- Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
- Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
REG PRICE 42.50 SALE PRICE 21.25

120284 Game Night Bundle
- Card Games stamp set
- Game Night stamp set
REG PRICE 54.90 SALE PRICE 27.45

120285 Four Square Bundle
- Four Square stamp set
- Scallop Square punch
REG PRICE 42.90 SALE PRICE 21.45

120286 Heart to Heart Bundle
- Love You Much stamp set
- Heart to Heart punch
- Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
REG PRICE 69.85 SALE PRICE 34.93

120310 Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)
- Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
- Heart to Heart punch
- Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
REG PRICE 69.85 SALE PRICE 34.93

120311 Heart to Heart Bundle (French)
- J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
- Heart to Heart punch
- Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
REG PRICE 69.85 SALE PRICE 34.93

120287 Chipboard Letter Bundle
- On Board Timeless Type
- On Board Loads of Letters
REG PRICE 33.90 SALE PRICE 16.95

120288 Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle
- Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
- Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
REG PRICE 27.00 SALE PRICE 16.20

120289 Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*
- Best Wishes & More stamp set
- Eight Great Greetings stamp set
- On a Pedestal stamp set
- Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
- Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
- Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
- Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Flower Designer brads
REG PRICE 170.95 SALE PRICE 102.57

120290 Build-A-Brad Bundle
- Calendar Alphabet stamp set
- Pewter Build-A-Brad
- Antique Brass Build-A-Brad
REG PRICE 56.95 SALE PRICE 34.17

120291 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle
- Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
- Circle Designer brads
- Flower Designer brads
REG PRICE 58.95 SALE PRICE 35.37

120312 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)
- Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
- Circle Designer brads
- Flower Designer brads
REG PRICE 58.95 SALE PRICE 35.37

120292 Cheep Talk Bundle
- Cheep Talk stamp set
- Note cards
- Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
REG PRICE 57.40 SALE PRICE 34.44

120293 Sock Monkey Bundle
- Sock Monkey stamp set
- Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
- Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
REG PRICE 78.40 SALE PRICE 47.04

120313 Sock Monkey Bundle (French)
- Sing-chaussette stamp set
- Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
- Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
REG PRICE 78.40 SALE PRICE 47.04

120294 Alphabet Bundle
- Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
- Lovely Letters stamp set
REG PRICE 115.90 SALE PRICE 69.54

120295 Simply Said Bundle
- Simply Said stamp set
- Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Full Heart punch
REG PRICE 73.85 SALE PRICE 44.31

120314 Simply Said Bundle (French)
- Amitié stamp set
- Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Full Heart punch
REG PRICE 73.85 SALE PRICE 44.31

120296 On Board Bundle
- On Board So Tweet
- On Board Batch of Blooms
- On Board Essentials
REG PRICE 56.85 SALE PRICE 34.11

120927 Christmas Décor Bundle #1
- Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
- Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
- Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
REG PRICE 100.85 SALE PRICE 60.51

120298 Christmas Décor Bundle #2
- Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
- Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
- Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
REG PRICE 100.85 SALE PRICE 60.51

120299 Christmas Décor Bundle #3
- Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
- Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
- Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
REG PRICE 100.85 SALE PRICE 60.51

120300 For All You Do Bundle
- For All You Do stamp set
- 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 50.20 SALE PRICE 35.14

120315 For All You Do Bundle (French)
- Merci pour tout stamp set
- 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 50.20 SALE PRICE 35.14

120316 For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)
- Por todo lo que haces stamp set
- 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 50.20 SALE PRICE 35.14

120301 Striped Ribbon Bundle
- Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
- Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
REG PRICE 71.70 SALE PRICE 50.19

120302 Bling Bundle
- Sticky Pages
- Sticky Cuts Sweet
- Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
- Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
REG PRICE 61.10 SALE PRICE 42.77

120303 Fresh-Cut Bundle
- Fresh Cuts stamp set
- Fresh-Cut Notes
- 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 50.85 SALE PRICE 35.60

120317 Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)
- Fraicheur exuise stamp set
- Fresh-Cut Notes
- 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 50.85 SALE PRICE 35.60

120304 Pendant Note Bundle
- Pendant Park stamp set
- Pendant notes
- 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 53.85 SALE PRICE 37.70

120318 Pendant Note Bundle (French)
- Adorable parc stamp set
- Pendant notes
- 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 53.85 SALE PRICE 37.70

120319 Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)
- Un dia en el parque stamp set
- Pendant notes
- 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 53.85 SALE PRICE 37.70

120305 Sporting Bundle #1
- Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
- Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements
REG PRICE 91.90 SALE PRICE 64.33

120306 Sporting Bundle #2
- Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
- Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements
REG PRICE 91.90 SALE PRICE 64.33

120307 Sporting Bundle #3
- Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
- Black Just Sports Décor Elements
REG PRICE 91.90 SALE PRICE 64.33

114864 Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements
REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77

114863 Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements
REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77

112534 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 11.25 SALE PRICE 7.88

112533 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
REG PRICE 9.95 SALE PRICE 6.97

112081 Scallop Square punch
REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07

113693 Full Heart punch
REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07

113694 Heart to Heart punch
REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07

112091 Scallop Edge punch
REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07

112571 Circle Designer brads
REG PRICE 8.50 SALE PRICE 5.95

112579 Flower Designer brads
REG PRICE 8.50 SALE PRICE 5.95

112572 Star Designer brads
REG PRICE 8.50 SALE PRICE 5.95

114785 Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements
REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77

114786 Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements
REG PRICE 93.95 SALE PRICE 65.77

114791 Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements
REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77

114792 Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements
REG PRICE 86.95 SALE PRICE 60.87

* This bundle is available only while supplies last.

Lots of Snowmen Invitations!

A friend of mine made these invites for her son's first birthday. Aren't they just so cute. This Snowman stamp actually comes with writing in the centre for Thank you cards, but we decided that we would use an exacto knife and cut out the centre portion and that way we didn't have to worry about inking up portions of the stamp that we did not want. For my own stamp, I just placed the cut out piece back on the wood where it should belong without adhering it to the block. It sits nice and snug and then can be used for its original purpose.

What a great job she did with all the colouring! She used her Stampin' Write Markers to colour in all the scarves and hats and there were no two created the same. I just think it is so much fun!

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Simple Seasonal Thanks $23.95 Item #111548

Time for some Decorating!

Yippee!!! I finally had a chance to stamp something other than a Christmas Card. I had seen this done before and just had to try it out myself. I stamped 10 ornaments from the Delightful Decorations stamp set and punched them out with the Ornament Punch. I scored down the centre of each punched ornament to make folding in half easier.

I started by folding an ornament in half with the stamped side on the inside. I applied my snail adhesive onto the back of the folded punch and then layered another folded punch on top. I continued this process until I had stacked all 10 of the folded punched ornaments together.

I threaded a bead onto some ribbon and tied a knot at the bottom to make a large loop on top of the bead. I then laid the loop down the seam of the stacked ornaments and applied adhesive on the back of the last folded ornament. I then attached the first and last ornament in the stack together to form a circle around the ribbon. I then attached a bow to the top of the ornament with a glue dot. And there you have it. I hope I didn't lose anyone in the explanation. If I did, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will have to show you in person. It is quite simple, just a bit tedious. I am trying to decide how many of these I want to make for my tree :)

I seem to have been posting every 10 days lately, but that will be changing after today! I have missed not being here to share with you. If you haven't checked out the Holiday Extravaganza Gift Giving Guide you will want to do so. There are some great products on there and if you spend $65 on products from the guide you will receive a free Decor Elements (valued at $22.95). This a great way of experiencing our fantastic Decor Elements.

Have a great day and we will see you tomorrow with another post!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations (116517, pg 24 Holiday Mini)

Card Stock: Very Vanilla

Ink: Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink

Accessories: Ornament Punch (116794, pg 25 Holiday Mini), Vanilla Bead from the Pretties Kit, Thin Ribbon to fit through bead, ribbon for bow