Happy Birthday Chuck

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We celebrated a friend’s birthday this past weekend.  It is a milestone birthday and one that a lot of us Baby Boomers will be reaching soon.

The 65th birthday is something to celebrate because there seems to be something different about reaching this age now than in the past.  And, what makes it this way?

So, for Chuck, he has a whole lot of living to do.

Stamps: Blue Ribbon (c – 125981, w – 125979, p. 33, 2012-2013 AC), Clockworks ( c-127292, w-127290 p105, 2012-2013 AC)
Paper: Natural White, Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Patio Party DSP
Ink: Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Argyle Emboss Folder,  Alphabet Die Cuts (retired), Circle 2 Die, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, 2-3/8” Scallop Circle Punch

Here’s to all the Baby Boomers!!!!

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Stampin’ Up’s Media Campaign

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Have you seen the new media campaign that Stampin’ Up! is running?

This Stampin’ Up! advertisement will be in Canadian magazines such as Chatelaine and Today’s Parents.    There has been a lot of comments on some of the social networking sites.
Watch for them and leave me a comment as to what you think.
Ok, I promise, this will be my last post on what I did with the Simply Scrappin’ Kit.  I can’t believe the quantity of projects that the papers and embellishments helped create.  
I have for you another 3 cards that I did with the left overs from the Scrap Book.  Can you imagine how many cards you could get if you just used the kit for cards?  LOTS!  I know I should be quantifying but LOTS is about as far as it goes tonight.

Stamps: Your Amazing (c – 126722, w – 126720, p. 33, 2012-2013 AC)
Paper: Naturals White, Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Riding Hood Red, Summer Starfruit (Simply Scrappin’ Pinwheels on Parade Kit #126929 p. 168, 2012-2013 AC)
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Midnight Muse, Basic Grey
Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, Linen Thread
Don’t forget to leave me a comment and let me know what you think of Stampin’ Up!’s Canadian media campaign.

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Simply Scrappin’ Kit and a Stamp Set

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A couple of days ago I did a post on using the Simply Scrappin’ Kits and how easy it was to put a scrapbook together in a short period of time.

All the guess work on which colours to use and which designer series paper to use is gone.

These kits come colour coordinated with 2 sheets of card stock stickers, 6 sheets of double sided design papers (3 of each design) and 8 sheets of card stock (2 of each colour) and all papers are 12″x12″  

At the end of putting my 12 page scrapbook together, I still had papers and stickers left, so I decided to show you what you can do with these kits besides scrapbook.

With the addition of Natural White and Whisper White card stock, 1 stamp set, 1 punch, framelits and embellishments, I created 6 cards and I still have products left over. 

Here is a sample of 3 cards.  I will share the rest later.

Stamps: Your Amazing (c – 126722, w – 126720, p. 33, 2012-2013 AC)
Paper: Naturals White, Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Riding Hood Red, Summer Starfruit (Simply Scrappin’ Pinwheels on Parade Kit #126929 p. 168, 2012-2013 AC)
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Midnight Muse, Basic Grey
Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, Linen Thread

I wanted to demonstrate, how one stamp set could be used to create various cards with different moods.

I will post the remainder in a future post.

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Tuesday Tips and Techniques – Paper Bows Part 2

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Last Tuesday, I showed you how to make a flat paper bow.  I am back with another version of a paper bow. 

This one is quite similar to making a Pin Wheel. 

One of the ways to use a paper bow is to decorate a package or box.  I have used the bow on a card box that I can give as a gift.

This bow was made using the designer paper from the Pin Wheel Simply Scrappin’ Kit.  My goodness but these kits go a long ways.  Value for your money!!!!

Here is the video on how to create this bow.

I hope you enjoy and try one of your own.

Remember, if you have any questions on today’s video, please contact me.

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Convention 2012, a Free Stamp Set and a Thank You!

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Stampin’ Up!’ Convention 2012 was a blast.  There were so many things to see and do, for example, General Sessions where the Prize Patrol was a hit with everyone that was there.  When “Prize Patrol” is announced, the excitement starts as everyone waits to see if their colour and pattern wrist band appears on the screen.  And if it does, the noise does intensify and you receive a suite of products that have been demonstrated.  How sweet it that!!

Of course, there is the Exhibit Hall where new products are shown and demonstrated, cards and projects made by various demonstrators are displayed, a place to check out the new My Digital Software and a place where you can get hands on information on the new products.

And the classes..were awesome this year.  Classes covered a myriad of topics, like,  I am a Leader, why it can be dysfunctional, what it is, why it happens and how to avoid it; I am Earning An Incentive Trip, where demonstrators who have earned an incentive trip gave great tips on how they did it and how the rest of us can too; I am Reaching Out where fun ways were explored to include the emerging demographics (women 25 – 35, who value creativity) in your business.

At the end of each session, we were asked to either blog, tweet or Facebook about the class that we had attended and a few days after the convention, the moderator of the session would do an Internet search using the key words from their session.  If the moderator was able to come up with your post, then you would win a FREE STAMP of your choice.

Well, don’t you think I was surprised when I got the call from Stampin’ Up!’s Brian Pilling moderator of the Leadership class telling me that I had won a free stamp set.  Actually, I had forgotten about the challenge and it was a few days before I even listened to the message.

I did learn a few lessons, listen to your messages and SOCIAL MEDIA does WORK.    I called Brian to let me know how pleased and excited I was to have won the FREE stamp set.  And my choice…From My Heart.  I know that I will get lots of use from this stamp .

From My Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # c- 126557, w – 126555, p. 139 2012/13 Annual Catalogue
Greetings
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 This is a partial picture of a card made with this stamp set.  You can see more of the card on page 138 of the Annual Catalogue.

THANK YOU STAMPIN’ UP! and THANK YOU BRIAN PILLING for finding me on the world-wide web

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Simply Scrappin’ Scrap Book

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Where are your pictures?

On your camera, residing on your computer and or maybe they are stashed away in a drawer

Isn’t it time to preserve those memories?  To share them with family and friends?  I know that my parents lament all the time that they don’t get to see the pictures anymore.

How would you like to plan a gift for your parents or maybe great-grandparents.

The Simply Scrappin’ kits from Stampin’ Up! are just the answer.

Currently there are 4 kits in the 2012-13 Annual Catalogue and a Christmas kit in the 2012 Holiday Catalogue.  These kits comes loaded with papers and die cuts that you can create an album in an afternoon (if you don’t count adding the pictures and the journalling).

I will be holding a class on August 24, 2012 to show you how to put a 12 page scrapbook together in an afternoon.

You must register by August 14, 2012 so that I have time to order your kit and have it here in time.

Contact me for the details

Here is a sampling of the Scrapbook pages.

Cover Page

Page 2&3

Page 4&5

 These pages were constructed using the Simply Scrappin’ Kit Pinwheels on Parade on page 168 of the 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue.  I made 12 pages PLUS, I did 6 cards that I will feature on a later post.

The cost of this class is $30.00 and will include a Simply Scrappin’ Kit of your choice plus a Snail Adhesive.  You will also go home with the Scrap Maps so that you can construct more pages if you wish.

See you choice of Simply Scrappin’ Kits
See the Christmas Simply Scrappin’ Kit

This will certainly make your Scrap Booking life much easier.

Can’t make the class date?

Contact me to order your choice of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit and I will send you the kit, the snail adhesive and the Scrap Maps –  Cost will be $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

Do It Your Way and scrapbook when you want to.

 

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Making a Paper Bow – Tuesday Tips and Techniques

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Last year, Paper Bows became a hit in the paper crafting world and they continue to be one of hottest trends today.  You see all different shapes and sizes, colours and mediums for these bows.

The Paper Bows are great to decorate gifts….saves times from having to go and purchase a bow, that ultimately gets thrown out unless of course the recipient recycles their bows and ribbons.

Do you accumulate paper scraps from card making and scrap booking?  Here is a chance to use up those scraps that we store and eventually throw away.

So for those of us who love to paper craft, here is another way to get into your craft space and clean up the scraps.

I have for you today as part of the Tuesday Tips and Technique’s video, Part 1 of Paper Bow Making.

This is a sample of a paper bow that we made as part of Make & Takes at Stampin’ Up! 2012 Convention.

PS..the Kraft boxes make it an easy way to package your gift.  This one was stamped using Versamark and the Lovely and Lacy stamp set.  You can also decorate with designer series papers and card stock.  The choice is yours and there are so many.

So here is your video on How to Make Paper Bows.

I hope you  enjoy the bow tutorial.  Tune in for Part 2 next week.

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Cards for Fall

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It’s 35 degrees C or nearly 100 degrees F and I’m doing Fall cards.  Maybe it helps me to cope with this ridiculous heat.  It has started to cloud over and I can hear the thunder rolling.  Hopefully, we won’t get any lightening because with the dry hot weather, the forests have dried out and there is always the potential for wild fires.

I know, it was just a month ago and we were complaining about the rain…oh well, we are just never satisfied with the weather no matter what season we are in.

Besides, the weather is one of those things that we just don’t have control over or do we? 

I am not sure if this is common knowledge, but seeding clouds with silver iodide and dry ice (carbon dioxide) has been known to change the weather around airports, farming areas, and drought areas.  These chemicals will increase precipitation such as rain or snow and it will also inhibit hail and fog.  

Actually, this is practiced in all areas around the globe with the most significant usage in China.  How do I know about this?  My son, a meteorologist, worked for a company in Alberta that was contracted by insurance companies to assist in the control of hail, which can be golf size and cause much damage to grain crops.

But can this be good for people and the environment?  The experts agree that there is little impact to people and the ground as the amount of silver exposure is less than the silver in a tooth filling. 

But who knows the long term effects as many studies in other area determine that there is little cause for concern and then 10 – 15 years later, another study will come out contradicting the previous study.  You just can’t fool with Mother Nature.

Now, the lesson in Cloud Seeding is over, on with card!!!

Stamps: Wonderfall (c – 128087, w – 128084, p. 33, 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Mixed Medley ( c-128057, w-128054, p39, 2012 Holiday Catalogue – Hostess Set)
Paper: Naturals White, More Mustard, Whisper White, First Edition DSP, Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP
Ink: More Mustard, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Big Shot, Autumn Accents, 3/4” Circle Punch, 1” Circle Punch, Linen Thread, Sponge

The secret to using this die cut and the stamp is to die cut the card stock first, ink up the stamp and lay it on the die cut.  Of course, it can be a bit tricky is get it lined up.

Well, that is my post for today, I hope you enjoy.

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Stamping Friends

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The dictionary defines “friend” as a person who likes and knows another, person who favours and supports, a person who belongs to the same side and group.

I have many friends and they do come from various places…my family, friends I have known since high school, friends from volunteer organizations that I have belonged to, my blogging friends that I have met on line, my fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators, those that I have worked for and worked with and the list goes on.

For me, each of these people or groups of people hold a special place in my life.  I know that each of them will give me support when I require it and are there to hold my hand and wipe my tears if need be.

I can’t imagine life without friendship because it’s the special relationships and bonds that we form from having common interests and sometimes not so common interests.

So where is this going you might ask.

Sometimes people are alone and afraid and may feel that at this time of their lives, they do not have the  family and/or friends close by.

Ronald MacDonald House supports many families in need through out the year. Each year, thousands of families stay at more than 160 independently operated Ronald McDonald Houses in North America. These Houses serve as temporary homes for the families of seriously ill children who are being treated in nearby hospitals.

In this time of crises, sometimes you need a friend and Stampin’ Up! and their demos help to make the burden a little less stressful.

Stampin’ Up! is a national sponsor of the Ronald MacDonald House Charities and help those families enjoy a creative environment in their “home-away-from home”.

Each year Stampin’ Up! creates a special stamp set where proceeds from the sale of this stamp set will go to the charity.   

This year, Stampin’ Up! is donating $3.00 from the sale of each stamp set.

Demonstrators are also encouraged to support the Ronald MacDonald House Charities to donate hand-crafted cards to the families so that they can use them…someone may need a Birthday card and just cannot find the time to go out and buy one.  At Convention and Regional events, there are always baskets where demonstrators can drop off their cards to be send to the Ronald MacDonald Houses.

Demonstrators will often organize events and volunteer activities…maybe it is a card making session with the children and the parents.  This gives the family some respite from the strenuous and emotional roller coasters that need to endure.

I am sure that many friendships develop when demonstrators are personally involved at the Ronald MacDonald Houses.

This year, the stamp set for the Ronald MacDonald Houses is called Moving Forward and I have done a card using each of the stamps in the set.

Stamps: Moving Forward (c – 126322, w – 126320, p. 209 2012-2013 AC)
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Pacific Point, Whisper White, International Bazaar DSP, Brights Collection DSP
Ink: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Big Shot, Chevron Emboss Folder, Stamp-Ma-Jig, Daffodil Delight Button, Whisper White Bakers Twine,

 

Stamps: Moving Forward (c – 126322, w – 126320, p. 209 2012-2013 AC, Affection Collection (c-127949, w- 127946, p. 35 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Comfort Café DSP
Ink: Midnight Muse, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Flue
Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Emboss Folder, Bitty Banner Framelits, Brights Brads, Gumball Green Ribbon, Stamp-Ma-Jig

Stamps: Moving Forward (c – 126322, w – 126320, p. 209 2012-2013 AC), Lacy & Lovely c-122887, w-122885, p. 99 AC)
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Brights Collection DSP
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines Emboss Folder, Stamp-Ma-Jig, Black Marker, Rhinestones, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Pretty in Pink 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon
Friendship bonds are very powerful and just knowing that someone if there for you makes life interesting and fun.
I have one more item before I end this post……  So drum roll please….rattattat
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New Holiday Catalogue Available

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The new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue is available to order from starting today.  There are so many wonderful and new products…just too many to list.

VISIT my Online Store and start your list and dream about the many wonderful projects that you can create.

Stampin’ Up! is now offering products in a Bundle where you can save 15% on the total cost of the bundle   This will save you $s and who doesn’t need to save when you are heading into Fall – school going back in, Christmas on the horizon.

Here is an example of the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle.  You receive the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit and the Googly Ghouls Stamp set.  Separately, this would cost $25.95 (clear mount stamps), if you purchase these as a bundle, you pay $20.95. that’s a saving of $5.00 Woo Yoo!

The kit has enough to make up 10 treat bags for the little ghoulies.  And those Googly eyes…fabulous

Here are a couple of treat boxes that I did using the Googly eyes.  I just couldn’t resist.

Front
Back
Stamps: Googly Ghouls (c – 128063, w – 128080 p. 27 2012-2013 Holiday Catalogue)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Purse Die, Designer Rosette Die, 1-1/2” Circle Punch, 1-3/4” Circle Punch, 3/4” Circle Punch, 2-3/8” Scallop Punch,  Certainly Celery Marker,  More Mustard Scallop Dots Ribbon, Versamark, Black Emboss Powder, Clear Emboss Powder, Large Oval Punch, Pumpkin Pie/Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Googly eyes. 7/8” Cotton Ribbon, Natural Brads

A couple of things that I did 
  • Cut Frankenstein’s bolts off after I stamped the image and inserted brass coloured brads.
  • Stamped the Cotton Ribbon with the BOO stamp in the set.
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On Friday, I will randomly select someone’s name and they will receive a spool of Raspberry Ripple Ribbon and post the winner’s name on my blog. The ribbon is one of the new In Colours and it’s beautiful.
I am only able to send the ribbon to a Canadian address.  If you have a non-Canadian address and your name is chosen, I will send you this beautiful card that I used in the video.

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Tuesday Tips and Techniques – How to Conquer 2-Step Stamping

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Welcome to another session of Tuesday Tips and Techniques.

Do you know what 2-Step Stamping is or are you unsure as to how to do 2-Step Stamping?

This week, I have a video for you which will help you become a pro on using the Stamp-a-Ma-Jig to accomplish 2-step stamping.  The Stamp-A-Ma-Jig’s power is unleashed.

In this video, I use the clear mount stamps which will work as well as the wood mount stamps.

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Item #101049  $15.50

Yesterday on my post, I said there would be BLOG CANDY to celebrate my 1st Anniversary of retirement.

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On Friday, I will randomly select someone’s name and they will receive this spool of Raspberry Ripple Ribbon and post the winner’s name on my blog. The ribbon is one of the new In Colours and it’s beautiful.
I am only able to send the ribbon to a Canadian address.  If you have a non-Canadian address and your name is chosen, I will send you this beautiful card that I used in the video.
 

 

Stamps: Joyous Celebrations (c – 128069, w – 129066 p. 7 2012-2013 Holiday Catalogue)
Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green
Ink: Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Frame Emboss Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Rhinestones.
The embossed area is sponged with the Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and adds to the elegance of this card.

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Owl Wedding

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Before I get to my card, I would like to share a bit of trivia:

For Paul Anka fan’s did you know that today is Paul Anka’s birthday?  I know, some of you are probably scratching your head, saying who is Paul Anka? Paul is a Canadian who became famous for his songs like Diana, Put Your Head on My Shoulder and Lonely Boy.  He also wrote the theme song for the “Johnny Carson Show”.

In keeping with those swooning songs, my card share for the day is a wedding card..

WOO Loves you Baby

I had so much fun with these owls.  The tree trunk and branch used the new Woodgrain emboss folder from the Holiday Catalogue.

If you don’t have the Holiday Catalogue contact me and I will send one to you.

Of course, the bride had to have a veil decorated with pearls and the groom…why, a top hat for him.

Stamps: Word Play (c – 120651, w – 120038 p. 135 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue)
Paper: Shimmer White, Early Espresso, Natural White, Whisper White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Bashful Blue, Gumball Green, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Woodgrain Emboss Folder, Gumball Green Ribbon, Primrose, Pearls, Rhinestones, Owl Builder Punch, Sponge.

Check back tomorrow for some Blog Candy and help me celebrate my One Year Retirement Anniversary.  And yes, I’m still loving it.

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More Swaps from the Canada Inks Up Team

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Here are a few more swaps from the Canada Inks Up Team.  A few of the members of our team I had not met but I am sure glad I did.  Everyone is so talented, and so enthusiastic about Stampin’ Up!  Just being around them gives me motivation to create and achieve in my business.

So, drum roll….here are the cards.  The first thing you will notice is that both cards are different but they use the same stamp set and Designer Series Paper.

The first card was created by Colleen Vassos from Saskatoon.  Colleen was one of the speakers in a class at Convention 2012, along with Jill Leigh and Jocelyn Rhodes.

This class, “I Am A First-Time Recruiter”, covered the various of aspects of recruiting demonstrators to your down-line.  This is one area that many people have difficulty doing.

Sometimes, all you have to do is ask because sometimes someone is just waiting to be asked.

Colleen created a waterfall card using the Happy Hour stamp set.

Front of the Waterfall Card

The Waterfall Open.

This card was created by Karen Wersch and I love the colours that she used.  Makes you want to have a drink or maybe 3.

Front of Card

Inside – love the little drink in the corner.

This is a prime example of 2 different people using the same stamp set and papers and coming up with 2 entirely different cards.

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Canada Inks Up Card Swap

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Things are finally starting to return to normal after a week in Salt Lake City.  The laundry done and put away….just some ironing to do…YUK!

I am nursing a sore back though.  Could that be connected to a heavy suitcase or suitcases?   Probably.

I have been able to spend some time in my craft area today and using some of the ideas from convention and I will have them on my blog over the next week.

Still tons of stuff in my head!!!

The Canada Inks Up Team had a swap while we were in Salt Lake City.  Our fearless leader is Alison Sloven who made Founders Circle again this year.  Congratulations Alison.  You deserve the award for all your hard work.

The first card I am sharing has been created by Diane Evans.  This is a slider card that can be used as a gift card holder.  The first picture is the card closed and the second picture is with the sliders pulled out.  Diane did an amazing job creating this card.

Slider Card Closed

Slider Card Opened

 Melva Peters created the second card.  This is really neat…Melva created the envelope and then created the card inside.  What a neat idea and I will be trying this one out.

Card Closed

Inside Revealed

I have a few more cards that I will share in later posts.  Everyone did fabulous work and they were all different.

It always amazes me that you can give a group of stampers, stamps, ink, paper and embellishments and everyone creates something different and amazing.

I hope you have enjoyed these amazing cards.

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Tuesday Tips and Technqiues – Adhesive Sheets

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Last week, the Tuesday Tips and Technique video showed how to use Stampin’ Up! Adhesive Sheets to apply glitter to stamped images.

Today, I will show you how to use Stampin’ Up! Adhesive Sheets to turn paper/fabric die cuts into stickers.

This technique is great for cards, scrap booking and/or decor and so easy.

These are transportable so you could prepare a number of die cuts and have them stuck to the Adhesive Sheets and peel them off when you need them.  Great idea for kids or a quick project.

Have fun and if you have any questions, please contact me by email.

Here are the last few pictures from Convention 2012.  When I packed my suitcases to come home, it was touch and go at the airport…it’s a good thing I have a portable scale…because I got one of those “heavy” stickers on my suitcase.
SWAG – (stuff we all get)

Canada Inks Up Swap Cards displayed on the Card Tree available from Momento Hall

Momento Hall Goodies

MDS2 (My Digital Studio)…new software version available August 1, 2012
 Now you can see why I got the heavy sticker (LOL)

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