Monday, July 27, 2009

Deal of the Week: Heart to Heart Punch

You're going to LOVE our Heart to Heart punch, especially July 27-31 when it's just $15.99—that's more than 30% off the regular price of $22.95!
Call or e-mail me today to place your order (I will be placing an order before the end of July, so shipping will be 10% not $9.95)
Happy Stampin'!
Leah

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Birthday Calendar Class

I will be offering a FABULOUS birthday calendars (# 101398 from Stampin Up!) class on Sunday, August 16th from 12noon-4pm at my home in Coquitlam. These calendars make an
awesome gift for you and /or someone in your life, that's because these calendars NEVER expire ...

If you are interested in getting yourself organized, or creating a beautiful and practical gift for someone please call or e-mail me to sign up. The class is $20 for one calendar (or $35 to complete 2 calendars).

The calendar will have a bold, yet elegant look as we are using sets such as Autumn Harvest, Always, A Beautiful Thing, and Baroque Motifs (just to name a few). I will try to post a few pictures soon.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Friday, July 24, 2009

'Tis the Season....for Birthdays!

It seems like everyone I know has at least one child with a summer birthday (my youngest son is one of them!) So we are getting ready for a stream of birthday parties. The gifts are purchased and now I have the cards to make. Here is a boy and a girl sample of the cards I am making.

The boy card uses Pun Fun (it has a birthday saying inside from the SU! set On Your Birthday).
The colours are real red, soft suede, tempting turquoise, taken with teal, and more mustard. This was my first time using an aqua painter - I think it turned out well. This card also sports a piece of hardware from the Vanilla Hodgepodge kit currently on sale - see previous post for details.
The girl card uses a set and paper that are WAY out of my normal style - Pony Party stamp set and Kaleidoscope DSP,as usual all supplies are Stampin' Up! I used the Big Shot to cut the pink frame around the saying and Dazzling Diamonds to add a little sparkle. The pony was coloured using blender pen and pixie and passion pink ink. My 3 year old son LOVED the sparkles he wanted to make his own yellow pony - with LOTS of sparkles.

I hope you enjoyed looking, feel free to leave comments.

Leah

Monday, July 20, 2009

Deal of the Week: Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware

Our Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware adds class to any project. Get them for just $26.99 (over 30% off the regular price of $41.95)—only July 20-26!

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Perpetual Birthday Calendar

Here is a sneak preview of the perpetual birthday calendar for my class on August 16th. We will be using dazzling diamonds ( on the dandelion hearts - it is hard to see in the photo), felt fusion flowers, a misitng twechnique to create faux watercolours, and the new in-colour pens, plus many other techniques, tools, and accessories.

These calendars make great gifts! They are also wonderful to own for yourself. This calendar never expires, so you will never miss another birthday.

Please contact me to sign-up for this class or to book a private party.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Deal of the Week: Square Fire Rhinestone Brads

Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone brads. From July 13–19, they're just $10.99—over 30% off the regular price of $15.95!Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

New 2009/2010 Catalog Scavenger Hunt

I forgot to hand out a Scavenger Hunt Questionnaire at my Open House this evening! - for those of you unable to make it, you are still welcome to play along (using the on-line catalogue, or come visit me to get your own catalogue). Basically, complete the quiz, submit it to me by the deadline and you are entered to win. There will be one $10 gift certificate for the person with the most correct answers (or in the event of a tie - the person who submitted their answers first).

To submit your answers on-line, just copy and paste the following questions into an e-mail and answer them right there in your e-mail.

*Complete and return by Midnight July 12th to be eligible for prizes *
Return to : leah_dixon@telus.net

Your Name:____________________________________

Your Email:____________________________________
(Will not be added to any mailing lists)

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1. Name 3 of the 6 new In Colors:

2. How many punches coordinate with the Christmas Punch Hostess Level 2 Set on page 14?

3. Throughout the catalog there are great tips spotlighted with stitching – what tip is mentioned on page 17?

4. What great new time-saving product is featured on page 159?

5. What's the name of the paper shown on page 115?

6. Which single stamp on page 208 coordinates with a new punch?

7. If planning a party for little boys and girls, which page(s) would you NOT want to miss?

8. Which very popular stamp set in the "All Natural" section came back into the catalog after spending time on the Dormant List?

9. How many new background stamps can you find on pages 133 and 134?

10. Which “clearly” wonderful product is shown on page 169?

11. On which pages will you find pictures of our actual 48 colors of card stock?

12. As a Hostess, you earn how many free dollars to shop with for a $500 Show?

13. $2 of which set goes to support Ronald McDonald House?

14. Which alphabet is named after a person?

15. Which activities are depicted in the “Extreme” stamps?

16. How many new punches are in the 2009-2010 Catalog?

17. Which colors are used in the Playground Designer Buttons?

18. What is my favourite new stamp set? You guess it and you can order it at 10% off.

19. The scalloped shaped square card on page 112 was made with what? And where do you find it?

20. What set of stamps has a bride and groom in it?

21. What set of stamps has an Australian marsupial in it?

22. If you want to join my stamping team and become a Stampin Up demonstrator, where do you find a description and picture of the Starter Kit Contents? Are you interested in this? If Yes, ask me about the special $105 starter kit available from July 15 – August 31st.

23. Which Designer Series Paper (pgs. 160 – 163) is not like the others*?

24. Where would you find the Rub-Ons that coordinate with the Animal Stories stamp set?

25. Where would you find the Décor Elements tree that matches the tree in the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set on page 52? What colors does it come in?

26. If I wanted an organizational file folder and a gusseted envelope, where would I find it?

27. What Simply Scrappin’ Kit has holly in it?

28. Planning a wedding or special event? Where would you find stunning vanilla, white, and black patterned card stock?

29. Need a gift for someone who doesn’t stamp or tired of writing your name and address? Where can you order a personalized stamp?

30. Where can you find the Matchbox Die to use for the tip on page 119?

Now that you’ve had a good trip through the catalogue:
What is your favourite new stamp set?


What are your favourite new accessories?


What products would you like to see demonstrated at a workshop or class?

Good luck!

Monday, July 6, 2009

The second deal of the week is


Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag (113474, pg. 194)
Regular Price - $103.95
Special Price - $77.99 (That's 25% off the regular price !)


Available from July 6, 10 AM (MT) through July 12, 9:50 AM (MT)


Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Flatware Wrap


Paper

Country Living Summer Cookout Kit
Confetti White card stock

Ink
Night of Navy Stampin' Spot (included in kit)
Real Red Stampin' Spot (included in kit)

Accessories
Linen thread
Silver brad
Hole punch
Decorative toothpick
Wrapped moist towelette

Instructions
Fold coaster in half. Punch holes through right edge using hole punch.
Stamp checkered image in Real Red ink on top and bottom of Confetti White card stock.
Stamp "Dig in" in Night of Navy ink in center of Confetti White card stock (1-5/8" x 1-5/8"). Punch one hole through top and two holes through left side. Thread toothpick through holes on left side. Adhere Confetti White card stock to towelette.
Stamp star image in Night of Navy ink on Confetti White card stock. Cut out. Attach silver brad to centre. Adhere star over hole for toothpick.
Thread linen thread through holes in coaster and through hole in Confetti White card stock. Tie in bow.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Deal of the Week: Scallop Edge Punch

Everything's prettier in scallops! July 1–5, get the Scallop Edge punch for just $15.99—over 30% off the regular price of $22.95!Throughout July, be sure to check my web site or blog every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

June Blog Contest Winner

There were only two entrants in the June Blog contest - so congratulations to Jeneen Stange who won the Itty Bitty Buds Hostess set.

Happy Canada Day!