Shoebox Swap

Here are the cards I made today at the Team Canada monthly meeting. If you are interested in details about these cards, or want to know how you can join our demo group please contact me.

Basket of Treats

I found Valentine coloured candy corn at Thrifty's this week, so couldn't resist making up a little basket of treats for my husband, John (candy corn is his favourite - but usually only available at Halloween).

I used Real Red DSP, A Happy Heart stamp set, and my Baskets & Blooms die in the Big Shot. I did have to get a bit creative for the tag. I stamped the images, cut it 1.5" rectangle and then ran it through until the top had cut, then reversed it so I could keep the long tag. Then I rounded the bottom corners. It was much easier than that all sounds. For a final touch I punched out some flowers and added them to the basket with a rhinestone brad.

If you want to know more or to give the Big Shot a try please contact me. I love showing how this amazing tool works.

The New Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book/Catalogue has Officially Launched!

The new Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book and Catalogue has just been launched, so it's time to sit down and start working on those wish lists!

You can order on-line through my website or e-mail me with your new catalogue order now.

And just in case a new catalogue wasn't enough - Stampin' Up! has also released a new Decor Elements line, with some fabulous new vinyl art designs that will blow you away.

If you are in the Coquitlam/Port Moody area you are also welcome to drop by on February 8th for my New Catalogue Open House (e-mail me for details). I'll be having a free make'n'take, card sample ideas, retired product for sale, and door prizes. I'd love to see you so come on by!

Valentine Card

I am participating in a shoebox swap at the end of January and this is the card that I have prepared. Here are the details:

Stamps
A Happy Heart
Cute & Curly

Paper
Pirouette Pink CS
Riding Hood Red CS
Whisper White CS
textured Chocolate Chip CS

Inks
White Craft Ink
Riding Hood Red Classic Ink
Pirouette Pink Classic Ink
Chocolate Chip Stampin' Marker

Accessories
Stamp-a-ma-jig
Curly Label Punch
Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon
Scallop edge punch
dimensionals
Big Shot & Top Notes Die
Paper Snips
glue stick

Instructions
Stamp tic tac toe image on Pirouette Pink CS card base using Pirouette Pink Classic ink.
Cut Whisper White and Riding Hood Red CS using the Big Shot & Top Notes die. I did not cut the full shape only about 2/3. Trim edge of the Riding Hood Red Top Note. Stamp dandelion image using White Craft ink. Glue all 3 layers together.
Use scallop edge punch on a piece of 5-1/2" X 1- 1/2" textured Chocolate Chip CS. Tie ribbon around the paper strip and adhere to the card front.
Use Chocolate Chip Marker to ink the curly label, omitting the thank you. Stamp immage on Whisper White CS.
Ink i love u stamp with Riding Hood Red Ink and the Chocolate Chip Marker. Use stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp inside the curly label. Use Curly Label punch to cut out image. Ahere to card front using dimensionals.

Birthday Card Class

These are the cards we will be making at my upcoming birthday stamp-a-stack. If you are interested in attending please contact me asap. I still have 1 (possibly 2) spots available. If you are interested, but can't make it that day, contact me to book your own workshop as a class or as a party so you can earn hostess rewards. Inspired by Nature
Party Hearty

Always

Priceless and Happy Everything

January Project of the Month - Love Card

Stamps
Love You Much Bundle
Paper
Old Olive card stock
Riding Hood Red card stock
Very Vanilla card stock
Ink
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Stampin' Write marker
Accessories
Stampin' Dimensionals
Scallop Edge punch
Sewing machine and thread

Instructions
Adhere Candy Lane paper to Riding Hood Red card.
Ink love image using Old Olive and Riding Hood Red ink, and stamp on Very Vanilla card stock. Punch hearts from Candy Lane paper using Heart to Heart punch, and adhere small heart to card stock using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Punch scalloped border on Old Olive card stock using Scallop Edge punch, and adhere behind Very Vanilla card stock. Sew along left edge of card stock using sewing machine and thread, and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

In addition to the retiring list (posted below), Stampin' Up has announced a blowout sale of retiring, previously retired and current product. You can click the images below to see the details. The image below shows the sale products that are not in the current catalogue.If you are interested in anything please contact me or use the shop now button on my website.