Decorated Box Top

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Hi Everyone and I hope you had a happy Monday.  My grandson, who does ski racing, won a gold medal for his age group this weekend.  Do we have another “Crazy Canuck” on our hands?  Way to go Nathan!!
My project today is the box top for a set of cards.  This will be part of my fundraising donation for the silent auction to raise money for the Harper Mountain Ski Club (the one Nathan belongs to).  The box contains 8 different occasions cards, from Birthday to….Thinking of You.  I will also be adding a stamp, some DSP and a gift certificate. 

Stamps: Mixed Bunch (c-125537, $26.95, w-125535, $33.95, p. 17, 2012 Occasions Mini), Tiny Tags(w-118091 $27.95, c – 118592 $20.95 p. 136, 2011/2012 IB&C),  Build a Blossom (w-121923 $31.95, c – 121994 $22.95 p. 112, 2011/2012 IB&C)
Paper: Perfect Plum, Concord Crush, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Flirtatious DSP, Subtle DSP Stack
Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Big Shot, Paper Doily Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Backgrounds 1 Textuz Plates, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls, Punches: Blossoms, Blossom Petals Builder, Boho, ½” Circle, Bird Builder, Jewelry Tag,  Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon, White Bakers Twine
Have you used the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets?  They will turn anything into a sticker.   The Mixed Blossom flower was stamped on Whisper White card stock using So Saffron and Concord Crush classic inks, and then the a piece of adhesive sheet applied over the entire art piece. Punch out the flower with the Blossom punch.
 
Tip: Make sure that the piece of adhesive sheet is slightly smaller than the stamped art piece.  This will help in making sure that your punch does not get clogged with adhesive.


Remove the protective sheet and cover with Dazzling Diamonds.  So much easier than applying glue and then the Dazzling Diamonds.


Here’s to a great evening and until next time…

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A BIrthday Card

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Hi Everyone:  I hope that you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and gave out a little love.
My card today is a birthday card for my grandson.  He is turning 8 and I would like to know where the time goes.  He is getting so grown up.  I have a special bond with him as I was at the hospital to see him born.  His Dad was on a business trip and missed the birth by about 15 min.  He was born a month early so Dad and Mom thought there would be no problem with a business trip.  These little guys come when they decide and sometimes the unexpected happens.
He loves to ski  and is on a race team and this stamp is the closest I could get to skiing.

Stamps: On Your Birthday (w-111664 $41.95, p. 163, 2011/2012 IB&C), Extreme Snowboard (Retired)
Paper: Whisper White, Naturals White, Basic Black, Morning Mocha
Ink: Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze, Marina Mist
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Glimmer Brads, Dazzling Diamonds, Brayer, Versa-mark, Black Embossing Powder.


I love creating scenes and using the brayer and don’t do it as often as I would like.  
I hope that you enjoy.
Until next time….


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Freshly Made Swap

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Hi Everyone: Today, my post is for the challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches challenge plus it is also for a swap.  I got the idea for my card from Sandy Mathis over at Stamp with Sandy.

Thank you Sandy for the inspiration.

The challenge at Freshly Made Sketches is called “seeing double”.





Stamps: Flower Fest (c-122280, $24.95, w-122278, $33.95, p. 124, 2011/2012 IB&C), Just Believe (c-120453, $31.95, w-116948, $41.95, p. 109, 2011/2012 IB&C)
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, Always Artichoke,
Ink: River Rock, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Big Shot, Label Framelits, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Versa-mark, White Embossing Powder, Pearls, Very Vanilla 5/8” Satin Ribbon



To make the leaves, I stamped another flower from the set and punched out with the 5-Petal Flower punch and then cut the petals apart to use for the leaves.
 
This colour combination is new to me and I am very pleased with the way it came together.  I am certainly loving the framelit dies.
Enjoy the rest of your evening and until next time.


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February Club Card

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Hi Everyone,  It’s Wednesday and you know what that means…slide into the weekend.
My share today is the final project for the February Club coming up this Friday.  If you would like to join us, contact me HERE and I will give you the details.  It’s fun and I offer different techniques to get you on your way to happy stamping and making cards.  
I used My Digital Studio to print 2 umbrellas  from the Rue De Fleur digital stamp set using Concord Crush colour. 
 
With the first umbrella, I cut the card stock so that the umbrella ended up in the middle and the second umbrella, I cut out and used dimensionals to give the umbrella a 3-D look.  I used pastels to colour the lace along the bottom, attached one of the new larger peals to the top and a smaller pearl on the umbrella handle.
 
If you want to try this technique and don’t have the My Digital Studio software, you are in luck.
Stampin’ Up! has a FREE Trial offer for My Digital Studio going on right now.  Check out my Free Trial  page to find out the details and you can be on  your way to creating Hybrid cards (hybrid cards are those that combine digital and crafting supplies. 
This offer is good only until the end of February.

Stamps: Rue De Fleur (My Digital Studio Download 125924), Loving Thoughts (c-125845, $28.95, w-125843, $36.95, p. 15, 2012 Occasions Mini)
Paper: Whisper White, Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder, Attic Boutique DSP
Ink: Concord Crush
Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate, Ticket Punch, Pastels, Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, Crochet Trim, Large Pearls Basic Jewels, Pearls, Hat Pin, Versa-mark


That’s it for today, until next time…


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Bordering Birthday

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Hi Everyone.  We are having a beautiful day today and the birds are very happily singing away.  Yesterday, the TV had pictures of people out in shorts and tank tops and roller blading (only in Vancouver, eh?)  It’s not exactly shorts and tank top weather here in Kamloops but I will take the sunshine.
The card I am sharing today is from the Bordering on Romance set.  This set is so pretty and when combined with the Twitterpated DSP or the Attic Boutique DSP, a truly beautiful card can emerge. 
This card was also done for a former co-worker’s birthday.  She celebrated a milestone and I was invited into the office to help celebrate.  A chocolate birthday card was presented to her and it’s hoot.


I hope you can read it.  I can’t remember what kind of chocolate bar the first one  and the 7th one is

  1. ???
  2. Snicker
  3. Crunch
  4. Rollo
  5. Scor
  6. After Eight
  7. ???
  8. Fun Dip
  9. Wunderbar
  10. Smarties
  11. Nerds

Now for my card


Stamps: Bordering on Romance – (c – 125482, $26.95, w – 125480, $33.95 p. 11 2012 Occasions Mini), Petite Pairs (c-122497 $25.95, w-122495, $35.95, p164 2011-2012 IB&C)
Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Twitterpated DSP
Ink: Basic Black Craft, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelit Dies, Adorning Accent Embossing Folders, Punches: Scallop Oval, Oval, Markers: Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Blender Pens, Pearls, Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon


Don’t forget the My Digital Studio free trial.  Check it out HERE
Enjoy the rest of the day and if are a football fan, of course, enjoy the Super Bowl.
Until next time….

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February Club Project

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Hi Everyone.  It’s Friday and we are into the 2nd month of 2012.  I just am not sure where the time goes or what I do with it.  Some of the time I do know what I do with it, as kitchen renos have been going on.  I have new countertops and backsplash and the other thing that I am very sure of is that Lloyd will never ever do another backsplash.  The kitchen is going to look spectacular (at least in my eyes).  When it gets completely done, I will share pictures.
For the February Club, I decided to do a ensemble, a box and a card.  The box will be good for a gift, treats or what ever else you may want to fit in it.

Stampin’ Up! has given us a set of Sweet Shop stickers in the Occasions Mini.  These would be a quick and easy way to add interest to your scrapbook page and/or a card. Check out my store to see the whole set.  Click HERE.  In fact, there is a whole suite of products called Sweet Shop.

Stamps: Mouth Watering (c-125677, $20.95, w-125675, $25.95, p. 34, 2012 Occasions Mini), Just Believe (c-120453 $31.95, w-116498, $41.95, p109 2011-2012 IB&C),
Paper: Whisper White Textured, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Sweet Shop DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Scallop Circle Die, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, Versamark Pen, Markers: Chocolate Chip, Calypso Coral, Real Red, Melon Scented Emboss Powder, Jelly Bean Brad
Co-ordinating Box (4×4)
Paper: Pool Party, Sweet Shop DSP, Clear Window Sheets
Accessories: Big Shot, Labels Framelit Dies, Sweet Shop Stickers, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon


The new Simply Scored tool, makes it so easy to make boxes, score cards, add interest to card fronts and the gazillion scores for a rosette.  
The Simply Scored tool comes with markers, a stylus and is divided into 1/8th inch score tracks.  Very soon, Stampin’ Up! will be introducing a diagonal tool that will help you make envelopes.   Check out the Simply Scored tool HERE
That’s it for my post today.  Until next time….

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Calypso Coral Birthday Card.

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Hi Everyone.  Before I share one of the Birthday Stamp-a-Stack cards, I want to let you in on a super Stampin’ Up! promotion.
On February 1, 2012, Stampin’ Up! will be announcing a fabulous promotion for those that want to try out My Digital Studio.  Until the end of February, My Digital Studio will be available for download FREE  (yes, you read it right, FREE) from my Stampin’ Up! website.
For those that take advantage of  this FREE offer, I will be holding a Getting Started Class.  Check back here on Tuesday, and I will provide you with more details.

 

The Birthday Stamp-a-Stack is over and it was a success in spite of the snowfall that we had.  I had 10 people attend and there were lots of laughs, chatter and sharing of stamping and card making knowledge. 
Here is one of the cards that they went home with.
Stamps: My Friend (c – 122587 $24.95 w-125585, $33.95, p139 2011-2012 IB&C), Apothecary Art (c – 122527 $33.95 w-125525, $42.95, p. 17, 2012 Occasions Mini)
Paper: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey Textured
Ink: Calypso Coral, Basic Grey
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls.


There were a few “lessons learned” on my part and I will be incorporating them into my next Stamp-a-Stack.


Enjoy your evening and until next time…

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Birthday Card Stamp a Stack

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Hi Everyone:  I have been neglecting my blog and blog visits this week.  It has been a busy week getting ready for the Birthday Card Stamp a Stack tomorrow.  I have 12 ladies coming and making 10 cards so that is a lot of designing and card stock cutting.  I think I am all together for tomorrow and I know we will be having FUN, FUN, FUN!!
Over the next several posts, I will be sharing the various cards that we will be making tomorrow.
So for the first one:

Stamps for Man Cards are usually hard to find, so this one, “Packed for Dad”, is a great one.  I am thinking that there are a lot of different ways to use this stamp.  This card also smells very nice with the new Vanilla Emboss Powder that is available in the Occasion Mini catalogue.  Ooh so many things.

This card uses the Spotlight technique and highlights some the various man things to make them stand out.


To give this card a further man feeling, I used the spritzer and spritzed a little Soft Suede ink around and completed the sentiment with a Metal Brad


Stamps: Packed for Dad (w-125672 $ 11.95 p. 39 2012 Occasions Mini), Patterned Party (c – 123067 $22.95, W – 123065 $32.95, p. 68, 2011-2012 IB&C)
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Well Worn DSP
Ink: Early Espresso Craft, Soft Suede,
Accessories: Soft Suede Marker, Spritzer, Metal Brad, Big Shot, Circles Die, 1-3/4” Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Vanilla Scented Emboss Powder

 
Don’t forget Sale-a-Bration is in full swing.  Get in on the free products by contacting me to host a Private Class.  As a Hostess, you receive many wonderful benefits that I just know you can’t do without. LOL
Contact me HERE


Enjoy your weekend and until next time…

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SALE-A-BRATION Countdown Day 0

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Hi Everyone.  Well, it’s Day 0 and Sale-a-Bration starts in just a few hours, 12:01 MST.  
 
Remember, you can order from my Stampin’ Up! website 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. For every $60 that you order, you will be entitled to one free product of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.  
 
There are new products and some stamp sets, embellishments and card stock that are current in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalogue. 
During Sale-a-Bration, there is the opportunity to start your own Stampin’ Up! business and join in the fun, friends, and rewards.  
 
Joining now means your Starter Kit is $150 which contains products valued at more than $425, plus, you will get a free paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year.  Such a deal!!!!
 
So, if you feel like placing an order in your PJs, be my guest! (LOL)
Here is my last card for the Countdown to Sale-a-Bration series and I hope you have enjoyed them.



Stamps: Fresh Vintage (c-125117, w-125115, 2012 Sale-a-Bration), Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess Set, p. 10, 2011-2012 IB&C)
Paper: Peach Parfait, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink: Peach Parfait
Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Lucky Limeade marker, Peach Parfait marker, Everyday Enchantment ribbon (2012 Sale-A-Bration)
Enjoy your evening and until next time….


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SALE-A-BRATION Countdown Day 1

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Hi Everyone.  With only 1 more day to go to Sale-A-Bration, I hope that you have your hostess rewards and your other products picked out.  
Contact me to set up your very own Private Class and see all the fabulous products that Stampin’ Up! has to offer in their Occasion Mini and the Sale-A-Bration catalogues.  You won’t be disappointed.

Stamps: Outlined Occasions (c-126016, w-126014, 2012 Sale-a-Bration)
Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Twitterpated DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Big Shot, Large Circle Scallop Die, Circle Scissors Plus, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon, Pearls, Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz
Enjoy today and until the next time…


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SALE-A-BRATION Countdown Day 2

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Hi Everyone.  Here we are with only 2 days left to Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration.  It will be an awesome sale, so don’t miss out.  If you need a catalogue to hold in your hand and peruse the goodies, contact me HERE

Stamps: My Friend (c – 122587 $24.95 w-125585, $33.95, p139 2011-2012 IB&C), Language of Friendship (c – 122752 $14.95 w-122750, $19.95, p101 2011-2012 IB&C), On Your Birthday ( w-111664, $41.95, p163 2011-2012 IB&C)
Paper: Certainly Celery, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Pocketful of Posies DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Boho Blossoms Punch, Modern Label Punch, Pearls, Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Daffodil Delight ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon
There is some wonderful and exciting news coming out of the Stampin’ Up!’s San Antonio Leadership meetings this week.  The catalogue concepts that we have been used to over the years is changing and there is some great news on My Digital Studio  starting on February 1, 2011.  I will have details on my blog in a couple of days. 


Enjoy your Saturday and until next time…


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SALE-A-BRATION Countdown Day 3

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Hi Everybody.  It’s getting closer, only 3 more days.  Yeah!!
The card I have today is cased from Frenchie.  She has a video on her blog that shows how to make the butterfly using the Mixed Bunch stamp set and the Blossom Punch.  The emboss resist technique on Glossy White card stock  is also used on the butterfly.  Thanks Frenchie for sharing your talent.




Stamps: Mixed Bunch (c-125537, $26.95, w-125535, $33.95, p. 17, 2012 Occasions Mini), Apothecary Art (c – 122527 $33.95 w-125525, $42.95, p. 17, 2012 Occasions Mini
Paper: Pool Party, Naturals White, Attic Boutique DSP, Glossy White
Ink: Old Olive, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:  Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Blossom Punch, Pearls, Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon


It’s finally starting to warm up here.  Only -13 C (25F).  Thank goodness, although there are snow storm warnings out for us today.
I hope you enjoy my card for today’s countdown post and until next time…

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SALE-A-BRATION Countdown Day 5 and 4

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Hi Everybody and welcome to Sale-A-Bration Countdown Days 5 and 4.  I just ran out of time and energy yesterday to post Day 5.  Some days are just like that.
I have been designing cards for the Birthday Card Stamp-A-Stack event on January 28, 2012.  For information on this event please contact me HERE or visit my Stampin Up Website.
SAB5

Stamps: Elementary Elegance, Loving Thoughts (c-125845, $28.95, w-125843, $36.95, p. 15, 2012 Occasions Mini)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink: Poppy Parade
Accessories: Poppy Parade Ribbon, Mini Brad (SAB), Vera mark, Gold Embossing Powder, Curly Label Punch
SAB4

Stamps: Elementary Elegance, Fresh Vintage
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Doily Triple Layer Punch, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Mini Brad (SAB), Lucky Limeade Baker’s Twine
The Triple Layer Punch was used to punch out the flower medallion from the Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration stamp set. It just fits perfectly with the image.


Until next time…

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SALE-A-BRATION Countdown Day 6

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Hi Everyone and here we are at Day 6 of the Sale-A-Bration countdown.  The excitement is building on the way to Day 0.
First, though I have to complain about the weather.  We were so spoiled with mild and sunny weather and now we are paying for it.  The whole of British Columbia is in a deep freeze.  Today in Kamloops it was -19 C (0 F).  The worse part is that the wind is causing a windchill of -30 C (-30F).  Even Vancouver which is located on the coast is suffering.  Washington State is going to be under a massive snowstorm tomorrow, so I don’t envy them.  It’s supposed to warm up by the weekend.  Now that I have finished with the weather forecast, on to the card.


As I promised in my post yesterday, I have not used the Fresh Vintage stamp set.
 
I hope you enjoy.

Stamps: Best Friends Forever (c-122807, $21.95, w-122805, $28.95, p. 90, 2011/2012 IB&C), Loving Thoughts (c-125845, $28.95, w-125843, $36.95, p. 15, 2012 Occasions Mini)
Paper: Night of Navy, Naturals White, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Night of Navy
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Edgelit Die, Designer Frames, Night of Navy Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Brad, Boho Blossom Punch
The theme of the butterfly on the Everyday Enchantment DSP is carried through as a focal point on the card front.  The butterfly was embossed with the Beautiful Wings embosslit die.
That’s it for this evening, until next time…

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