Getting Back on Track

Well a lot has happened since my last post!  Movers arrived 1 Aug, unloaded our things, unpackers came the next day and since then it has been a flurry of commotion!!  Busy month of August organizing, cleaning and doing some renovations.  We got ourselves settled enough for Ashley to go back to work and the kids to start school and then I got myself ready for my trip to St. George, Utah.  What an amazing time I had relaxing, stamping and sharing business tips with the top demonstrators of Stampin' Up! at Founder's Circle.  So much fun and now that I have had a taste of it, I will be working to get myself there again next year.  We participated in a swap while we were there and we were challenged to make a simple 2 layer demonstratable card.  Well, I succeeded with the two layers... maybe a little time consuming with the masking and using the stamp-a-ma-jig, but I love what I came up with.  Here it is:

I used a new stamp set from the Holiday Catalogue called Watercolor Winter (pg 14).  I stamped the solid poinsettia in cherry cobbler classic ink in the bottom corner of a precut whisper white framelit.  Using the stamp-a-mj-jg, I then stamped the outline poinsettia over top with Bravo Burgundy.  I then masked the three poinsettias and went through the same process with the poinsettia stamp but this time using Always Artichoke ink and then stamped the sprigs as well before removing the masks.  I finished the poinsettias with little gold dots in the center using the new Gold Stampin' Dazzle marker.  I stamped my greeting in Early Espresso and sponged the edges of the framelit in Crumb Cake.  The Always Artichoke layer of card stock is a framelit one size smaller than the white, ran through the Holiday Frame Embossing Folder.  It was cut in half, sponged with always artichoke and then layered on the cherry cobbler card.  The white framelit was mounted on top with Dimensionals and then the whole card was sprayed with my champagne mist shimmer spray!!  Here is what 120 look like!! That is how many I had to make for my Founder's Circle swap.  It was 2 days of marathon stamping!! 

How would you like to receive a special bundle of these Christmas cards?  Place an order before the end of Sept (that's only 2 more days) and your name will be entered into a draw to win a set of 6 Poinsettia Christmas Cards. Either place an order at my online store or contact me with your order.

Happy Stamping!!
Catherine

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set:  Watercolor Winter (129724w or 129727c), More Merry Messages (126400w or 126402c)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (126966), Bravo Burgundy (126967), Always Artichoke (126972), Early Espresso (126974) and Crumb Cake (126975)
Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Always Artichoke (105119) and Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma- Jig (101049), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Holiday Frame Embossing Folder (127820), Big Shot (113439), Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker (128979), Sponges (101610), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806)

3 more nights till reunited with our possessions!

We have been recuperating from our week of moving and spending some quality family time together this weekend.  We are looking forward to getting our house on Tuesday and then our possessions will be arriving on Wednesday.  I can't wait to dig out my stamping stuff from Convention and be able to share with you some of the beautiful swaps I received.

Don't Forget about:

Moving Special!! 
Place a $60 (before shipping and tax) Online orders between Monday 23 Jul until Mon 30 Jul and you will receive a FREE Stamp Set valued at $19.95 or less.
Place your order online, don't forget about the reason to smile promotion and then when I am notified of your order then I will be in contact with you to receive your stamp set choice and then I will order it for you and ship it to your home address.

Current Promotions:
Details for the Current Promotions can be found HERE


Reason to Smile Spend $60 during the month of July and have the opportunity to purchase the exclusive stamp Set "Reason to Smile" for just $5.00  This stamp set is valued at $25.95.


We "heart" our Hostesses! Earn an additional $60 in hostess benefits when your workshop totals $575, only until the end of July.  Even if you don't have a chance to have a workshop, you can also collect orders and still reap the benefits.


Holiday Mini Catalogue. 
Holiday Mini begins 1 August, minis should be showing up in mailboxes at the end of July.  PDF will be posted on my blog on 1 Aug (or close to there :)) Don't be surprised when you see the size... it has expanded and will be a full 8 1/2 x 11 catalogue.


MDS 2 is coming real soon!!!! 1 Aug is the release date and I will be back with more information on that!!  It is all very exciting!! 


Here is my creative share for the day:  


We received the stamp set You're Amazing (pg 33) at Convention and they had display boards made up by samples created by some very talented demonstrators.  Since I have haven't had a chance to play... thought I would share their wonderful creations.  Enjoy! 


To order any of the supplies used to create all these wonderful cards, visit my online store or send me an email! 


Have a great day! 
Catherine 

TGIF!!!

So happy today was Friday, the moving truck loaded and gone, house all clean, van and car all packed, drive to Cornwall was quick and uneventful and final walk through of the new house went well.  My future craft room though isn't quite as big as I thought... it is wider but a bit shorter.  I might only have room for one of my tables, we will have to see once I get all the furniture in.  The other thing I am not too sure about is how tall my bookcases are as the drop ceiling is making me doubt that I will be putting anything on top of them.

I wanted to share some photos of my craft room during this whole moving process.

Kind of crazy isn't it!  It took a day and a half to pack up this room and closet.  Just think of how long it is going to take me to get it all set up! Wish me luck.  
I also wanted to share some photos that I took at Convention that showcase the In Colours that I was chatting about yesterday.  The home office has a legacy room and it is filled with wonderful displays.  Enjoy the pics and I look forward to hearing about your thoughts.   Will be back again soon with some more creative pics.

Have a great day,

Catherine

Moving Day!!!

Hi there everyone,  sorry for no post yesterday, but I forgot my camera and computer at the house and we were staying in the hotel.  I remembered it today.... I am completely exhausted, everyone is already asleep but I am going to share some fun projects about the new in colours.  Just an update on the move so far.  2 1/2 days of packing, over 16 hours of loading and the moving truck is absolutely full.  Not one single little bit of space left.  I was almost wondering what we were going to have to leave behind.  I made sure all my stamp stuff was on the truck and then I was ok with anything that we would need to leave :)  It all went well and tomorrow we will be making sure the house is all ok, need to pick up Cricket and then we will be on our way to Cornwall.  We have our final walkthrough when we get there of the new house and then I fully plan on sleeping in on Saturday.  I have been waiting for that day for weeks! Ok, onto the creative post...

I love this years in colours - raspberry ripple, primrose petals, gumball green, midnight muze, summer starfruit!  I love the names as well.  For my customer appreciation day we created a card using the Pleasant Poppies background stamp set.  Here it is in all five in colours.  I also used this card as one of my swaps for Convention.  I love doing things that carry the same design in different colours.  It is perfect to package cards like these up in sets to give away and that is just what I did.  I took an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of card stock and scored it at 5 1/2 on the long side and then turned it around and scored at 2 1/2".  I fold up the 2 1/2" piece and then fold the piece in half like a book with two interior pockets.  

Supplies Used

Stamp Set: Pleasant Poppies (pg 129), Made for You (pg 44)

Card Stock: Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muze, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Whisper White and Basic Black

Ink: Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muze, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green and Basic Black

Accessories:  Large Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, In Colour Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals and for the folder, the Finishing Touches Edgelits

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Catherine 

Simple Card and Winner of the Runaround Bag

Hi there everyone,

Well, I have had one exhausting day!  How about you?  I got home from Convention at 3am on Sunday night (Mon Morning) and then had only a few hours sleep and then the packers showed up at 8am.  You should see my stamp room now!  They had a busy day packing and will be back again tomorrow.  Stamp room took more than 1 day to pack.  I will have some pictures to show you soon of the after packing stage.

Onto something creative..... this card was actually on display at Convention and I fell in love with the simplicity.  I am not sure who's card it is but want to thank them for the great idea.  I think I will be making some of these cards.

Stamp Set: Morning Post Alphabet (pg 144)
Ink: Midnight Muze, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery
Paper: Whisper White and Pretty in Pink card stock
Tools:  Scalloped Edge Border Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Rhinestones, Colour Spritzer, Regal Rose Stampin' Write, Dimensionals

AND THE WINNER IS......


Thank you to all of you who commented on my 18 Jul Post.  I entered your names into a random name picker on the computer (that was fun) and came up with a lucky winner.  For those that had trouble leaving a comment, I entered you into the draw also since you made contact with me through an email. I will help you figure out the comment thing once I have settled down from my move.  Maybe one day that could even be a post.  Ok.... I know you are waiting to hear what name the computer spit out...






                                                       Congratulations to Allie B!!!!

I will pop the bag in the mail for you Allie!! Congrats and thank you to all of you for subscribing to my blog and leaving a comment.  Have a great day and think of me up to my eyeballs in boxes and stuff!

Catherine

Blooming with Kindness

Well, it has been another fantastic day at Convention.  We had marches across the stage for Milestone Achievements (300K for me), Annual Sales, Recruiting and Leadership.  It is so nice watching all these wonderful demonstrators celebrating their achievements.  I am exhausted so I am going to leave you with a quick creative post.  This card I am sharing is one that I just finished doing with my downline here in the hotel.  This stamp set was one of my immediate favorites as soon as the catalogue released.

Supplies Used
Stamp Set: Blooming with Kindness (pg 87)
Card Stock: Primrose Petals, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Primrose Petals, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:  Sponge, Color Spritzer, Soft Suede Stampin' Write, Primrose Petals Satin Stitched Ribbon, Crochet Trim, Pearls

Have a great day everyone!!
Catherine

Another Exciting Day!!

MDS 2 is almost here!!!  There are over 75 new design features found on MDS 2.  We saw a few today and it is very exciting.... can't wait to add it to my computer!

We had some fantastic classes and make and take sessions and now we are trying to call it a day!  I am determined to keep this blog alive, so onto a very quick post...

Here I am at the Awards Ceremony... we were having fun feeling like I was walking down the red carpet before the Oscar's or for a movie premiere!

We were having so much fun!  I am holding the Founder's Circle bag... it is a dooney & burke leather bag. Absolutely gorgeous.  Sorry no creativity today and for the small post.  We are absolutely exhausted.
Thank you all again for all that you do!!!

Catherine