Happy Halloween with Treats

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BEWARE !!! It’s October 31st and the streets will be filled with the ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches, and the like.
Here is are some treats for those who dare to venture out today!!!  

Watch the eyeballs!  They are searching you out!!!

Bags of Candy Corn await you!!!!  If you dare to put your hand inside…..ooh

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, Spider Web Folder 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, Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit

Have a safe and Happy Halloween and watch for those little ones crossing the streets!!!


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Tuesday Tips and Techniques Champagne Shimmer Mist

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It’s Tuesday and time for a Simply Said with Karen video.  This week, I am continuing with the Stampin’ Up! Shimmer Paints and giving you different ideas for using them in your card making or other paper crafts.
Today, the focus is on the Champagne Shimmer Mist.  This particular shimmer mist is so pretty and so very subtle that you can use it on all different types of cards.  It’s just not for Christmas where we tend to bling up our cards.
First, though, before we get to the video, I would like you to see the card that I made from last week’s sample on the Platinum Shimmer Mist
Not only did I want you to see the card completed after using the Platinum Shimmer Mist, I also wanted you to see how you can change the colour of the Silver Glimmer Paper.  
To change the colour, use an Aqua Painter Brush and pick up Baja Breeze reinker and literally paint the Silver Glimmer paper.  It does take a bit to dry so you can either let it dry naturally or take a heat gun to it.  I would be careful with the heat gun as the heat may damage the glimmer paper

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (c – 127793, w – 115027, p. 54 2012 Annual Catalogue), Border Banter (c – 128930 w- 128927 p.20 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
Paper: Natural White, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Candlelight DSP, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Versa Mark, White Embossing Powder, Aqua Pen, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Here is the card using the Champagne Shimmer Mist.  It is hard to see the glimmer and the shimmer but it is there.
Stamps: SnowflakeSoiree (c – 127925 w- 127922 p.5 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Candlelight DSP, Champagne Glimmer
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Champagne Shimmer Mist, Spritzer, Soft Suede Marker, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Now the video which shows you 2 ways that you can use the Champagne Shimmer Mist.

How do you use your Shimmer Paints?  Leave me a comment and let me know.


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Stamp Spooktacular Sale

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Stampin’ Up!’s One Day Sale happens Monday, October 29, 2012
 This is a Spooktacular Event – never before offered before!

Starts Monday, October 29 at 12:01 am and continues to October 29 at 10:50 pm.  All times are Pacific Time….
Stamps in all current catalogue have been reduced.  The exceptions are:

  • Hostess sets
  • Bundled stamp sets
  • Digital stamp brush sets
There are no limits on the number of stamps you order

  • There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
  • Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online.

    • You can order your stamps by shopping by ONLINE STORE, or EMAIL me your order.

    Orders must be placed before 9:00 pm Pacific Time on Monday October 29th.


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    Last Card from the Christmas Stamp a Stack

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    I held my Christmas Stamp a Stack last weekend and we had so much fun creating the cards I had planned. It is so nice to be able to share what I love to do.  
    Here is one last card from my event.

    Stamps: Make A Mitten (c – 127943, w – 127940, p. 11 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c – 128033 w- 128030 p.6 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
    Paper: Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green, Whisper White
    Ink: Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Soft Suede, Gumball Green
    Accessories: Mitten Builder Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Pool Party Markers, White Bakers Twine, Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder

    I cased this card (with a few changes of course) from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday catalogue.  
    Everyone enjoyed the cards that we made and here are some pictures from the 2 days.
    Here is a collage of the event along with the cards that we made.
    As always, if you have questions, please EMAIL ME


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    Tuesday Tips and Techniques – How to use Shimmer Paints

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    A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on this Christmas card where I used Stampin’ Up! Platinum Shimmer Paint.
    Today, I have a video that shows you how I used the Platinum Shimmer paint and created shimmer and dimension on the tree.
    As always, if you have questions on this technique, EMAIL me and I will answer your questions.


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    A Special Birthday

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    I’m taking a break from Christmas cards and sharing a Birthday card for a special friend and her Birthday.

    This is a milestone birthday like so many of us have had this year or will be having.  It’s all about those Baby Boomers.

    I had so much fun designing and creating this card.  It just had to be special.  I think I am finally getting a handle on colouring with markers.  Every time I do some, the images seem to get better.  I hope you agree.

    Stamps: Daydream Medallions (c – 126467, w – 126465, p. 117 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Fabulous Florets (c – 123027, w- 123025 p.83 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Happiest Birthday (retired)
    Paper: Naturals White, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede, Whisper White
    Ink: Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede
    Accessories: Big Shot, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Versa Mark, Watercolor Paper, Black Stazon Ink, Markers: Primrose Petals, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit, White Gel Pen, Punches: 3/4” Circle, 1” Circle, 1-3/8” Circle, Summer Starfruit 3/8” Satin Ribbon

    I even decorated the inside, something that I am trying to do more often.  Sorry, forgot to take a picture.
    I hope you enjoy.


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    Tuesday Tips and Techniques

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    Finally, I have made it back with a Tuesday Tips and Techniques video.  

    Today, I tried replicating the Raised Star in the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue.  I have seen different ways of doing this star from using a template to folding origami style.

    Because I often like to challenge myself, as I am sure others do, I opted to try the origami method to make the star.

    Origami is the art of folding paper, a traditional Japanese art.  Origami is hundreds of years old and it is popular with so many people.  One of the pieces that you will see quite often is the crane.

    Here is my version of the Raised Star

    As always, if you have any questions, please EMAIL me


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    Back to Christmas

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    I have been working on Christmas again, with a few birthdays, anniversary and thank you cards thrown in.
    Today’s post is one of the Christmas cards.
    Speaking of Christmas, you can still get in on the rest of the 12 Weeks of Christmas newsletter that goes out every week.  Week 3 will be going out soon, so don’t miss on on any more fabulous projects. 
    Sign up for my mailing list on the top right of my blog.
    Make your life easier, all the thinking and designing is done for you and pictures and instructions are included.  
    Next weekend is the Christmas Stack-a-Stack and I will be featuring some of those cards for you this week and into next.
    Fun times ahead.  
    EMAIL me for more details, as there are a few spots open for the Saturday session.
    Stamps: Scentsational Season (c – 121190, w – 121026, p. 16 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Joyous Celebrations (c – 128069, w- 128066 p.7 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c – 128033, w – 128030, p. 8 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
    Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Snow Festival DSP
    Ink: Gumball Green, Crumb Cake
    Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelit Dies, Window Frames Collection, , Versa Mark, White Embossing Powder, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip Markers
    This card is somewhat CASEd from the Holiday Catalogue.  Same design, different elements.

    I just absolutely love The Snow Festival designer paper.  It’s so fun and bright.

    Here’s a tip!

    After the mug was stamped with Gumball Green ink, I used the blender pen to remove the green from the liquid in the cup.  Before stamping, I coloured in using a Chocolate Chip Marker.  Much better than have green chocolate.  Don’t ya think?

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    Thank You Cards

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    Here is a change from the Christmas Cards that I have been displaying for the past couple of weeks on my blog.
    I created  Thank You cards for a couple of my customers and used a combination of the Gently Falling and French Foliage stamp sets.  Love, Love these sets.  
    All the leaves and the acorn are embossed with various embossing powders and then sponged and crinkled. The technique is called Emboss Resist.
    I hope they look a little real.  

    The Apothecary Label is stamped using the verbiage and water spot stamps from the French Foliage stamp set and the DSP is given some texture with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder.  Texturizing DSP seems to bring out the best in the papers.

    Stamps: Gently Falling (c – 123804, w – 123802, p. 86 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), French Foliage (c – 121166, w- 120845 p.86 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Lacy and Lovely (c – 122887, w – 122885, p. 99 2012/13 Annual Catalogue)
    Paper: Naturals White, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Comfort Café DSP
    Ink: Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, More Mustard
    Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelit Dies, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Versa Mark, Tangerine Tango, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, and Early Espresso Embossing Powders, Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Naturals Designer Button, Linen Thread
    Tuesday Tips and Techniques has been missing over the past several weeks.  It’s been a little hectic in my life lately and hope to get back on track next Tuesday with some great techniques.

    Also, if you are looking for Christmas card, gifts and tags, there is still time to get in on the 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter.  

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    The Holiday Collection Framelit Dies

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    For today’s post, I used the Holiday Collection Framelit Dies in a new way…at least for me it is.  
    Rather than stamping the images from the Scentsational Season and then cutting with the framelits, I cut one of the layers using the framelits.
    Doing this, makes the card look like a collage or a scene.  I then backed the cutouts with scraps of Be of Good Cheer DSP.  Another good way to use up those scraps and use your imagination for the cutouts.
    I figure that the Candy Cane looks gourmetish (probably not a word, but it works) with the traditional red and white coming with a touch of green.  The Christmas Tree is already decorated with baubles and the Gingerbread Man is sporting polka dots.
    This is a great way to have fun.

    Stamps: Scentsational Season (c – 121190, w – 121026, p. 16 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Joyous Celebrations (c – 128069, w- 128066 p.7 p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
    Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Be of Good Cheer DSP
    Ink: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
    Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelit Dies, Petals a Plenty Emboss Folder, Pearl Jewels Cherry Cobbler Textured Ribbon (2011), 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch
    Stop by and leave me a comment telling me what you do with your scraps.


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    World Card Making Day

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    October 6th is World Card Making Day and it is a holiday to celebrate the creations of hand made cards and the special connections and relationships that these cards generate.
    This day also signals the start of the card making season for all your holiday and Christmas cards.
    So, for today, go to your happy place and create a special card for those that are special to you.

    Happy Creating!!

    In honour of World Card Making Day, I have a Christmas card for you.

    Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes (c – 128051, w – 128048, p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c – 128033, w- 128030 p.8 p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue)
    Ink: Primrose Petals, Early Espresso
    Paper: Very Vanilla, Candlelight Christmas DSP
    Accessories: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelit, Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Diamonds, Primrose Petals 3/” Stitched Satin Ribbon

    The ornament is stamped with Primrose Petals and then a piece of Adhesive Sheet was placed on top of the stamped image.  Before peeling off the backing, the image is run through the Big Shot using the matching framelit from the Holiday Ornaments Framelit Die.  This step saves you framelits from the glue.

    After cutting, peel off the Adhesive backing and sprinkle with the Dazzling Diamonds.  The Adhesive sheets make adding Dazzling Diamonds to an image so easy peasy.

    The sentiment banner is hand snipped.  These are great to use up your little strips of scraps.

    How are you celebrating World Card Making Day?

    Leave a comment and let me know

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    Christmas Decor Event

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    First, I would like to wish all my Canadian friends, a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.  Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends.  And, of course, eat lots of turkey.  Gobble, Gobble
    I held my Christmas Decor Event last weekend, and the ladies that attended had a great time, chatting, gluing, and enjoying Stampin’ Up! cookies all while covered in glitter.
    Excuse me as I have been negligent in posting as I am up to my ears (yes, over my mouth) in other things. Not only that but I have not been able to spend time in my Play Room (aka stamping place) so consequently there has been little to no card making.
    I will get back on track and be able to share what it is I love to do soon.
    Here are a couple of pictures of the ladies with their fabulous creations.
    Cathy behind her lovely Star
    Jacquie with her lovely Stars – 
    So that’s it for today and like I said, I will soon be able to get back to playing.


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    Stampin’ Up! and Single Rubber Stamps

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    Stampin’ Up! is trying something new!!

    Stampin’ Up! if offering the chance to buy single pieces from these select stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings. 

    The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.
    • These stamps are available on any order type-customer, workshop, or online. 
    • You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
    • The single stamps can be ordered in the online store.
    • These won’t be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they’ll be packaged in cello bags. If you’d like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
    • This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
    • The stamps won’t come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you’ll need to buy a block separately if you don’t already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers. 
    • There’s no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
    • This offer is not available in Quebec.
    • Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!


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    Stampin Up Christmas Present For You

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    Stampin’ Claus has a an October special that will help you with your Christmas cards, scrapbooking and decor products.
    This special is valid from October 1 – 31.   Don’t miss out
    EMAIL  me to order or order ONLINE

     This special qualifies for SMILE REWARDS


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    Lovely as a Tree for Christmas

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    One of my most favorite stamps is the Lovely as a Tree set.  In this year’s catalogue, Stampin’ Up! has now made this set as a clear-mount.  Now you can decide which one you would like to stamp with.
    For this card, I decided to try out a new technique that is in this month’s Stampin’ Success magazine.  This is a great magazine for demonstrators and is one of the perks of being a demonstrator.  Every month it is packed full of ideas, new techniques or helping you to build your business.
    Becoming a demonstrator is so easy and so rewarding.  It’s about the people that you meet along the way.  Establishing relationships in itself is rewarding.  It’s your customers who become your friends, your downline that you can mentor and the coaching you receive from your upline.
    Give it a try.  For only $125, the kit to get you started will be yours.  Maybe you would like to be a hobbyist, and that is ok too.  Join the Fun and become a demonstrator.  Try it out and if it’s not for you that’s ok too.
    So on with the card.
    Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (c-127793, w-115026, p.84,  2012/2013 Annual Catalogue), Chock Full of Cheer (c – 126717, w – 126715 p. 10 2012/13 Holiday Catalogue)
    Paper: Natural White, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Candlelight Christmas DSP
    Ink: Lucky Limeade
    Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber, Early Espresso Marker, Spritzer, Versa Mark, Gold Emboss Powder, Early Espresso 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, Glimmer Brad, Stamp-a-ma-jig
    The technique I used on this card is an overlay of Platinum Shimmer Paint.  There are also 2 other Shimmer Paints, Frost White and Champagne Mist.  All the paints will give a different effect.

    The Platinum Shimmer Paint gives a sharp, crisp look , Frost White adds softness and shine and Champagne Mist adds warmth and a slightly vintage fell.  All of the shimmer paints can be apply to the stamp with a dauber, or your card stock and it also can be painted on your stamped image with an Aqua Painter.

    For this card, I used the Platinum Shimmer.  First I stamped the image, applied the paint to the stamp with a dauber,  and then using the Stamp-a-jig, stamped over the original image.  It’s difficult to see the shimmer in the picture, but is is there adding dimension.

    Want a refresher on how to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig?  Check out my video in this Tuesday Tips and Techniques post.

    A word of caution, a little bit goes a long way, and you can get messy fingers.

    Give it a try and have fun!!


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