On-Line Extravaganza

Need to get some Christmas shopping done? Click here to get all the details about Stampin' Up's holiday sale. Discounts of 30-50% on select bundled items.

Happy shoppin'!

Leah

Stampin' Inspiration

Last week I went to a Workshop Wow meeting with other demos from the lower mainland. As part of our monthly get togethers we always have a swap. Here are a few of the great swaps and demos from the evening.

There were some other great projects using the shimmer paints (my photos of that did not turn out though - you could see the gorgeous shimmer), an adorable Santa bag, and some sparkly ornaments. I couldn't wait to get into my stamp room and try some of these techniques myself.

If you would like information on how to create any of these projects or you would like to be a part of these great monthly swaps, see wonderful demonstrations and have a fun time with a great group of ladies contact me for more information.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

New Prize To Be Won!!

Well, again I am a few days late announcing the monthly contest winner. Congratulations to Heather Meech - the October stamp set winner. Just for placing an order with me, she won the Patterned Pines Level 1 stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalogue.

During the month of November I am giving away a Level 1 Decor Element (as seen below).

To be entered in the contest all you have to do is place an order with me anytime before November 30th. Just go to my website to place an on-line order, call me, or e-mail me now.

This month is the perfect time to give your loved ones your Stampin' Up wishlist and my phone number/email. Every order they place will also qualify for the decor elements draw, and if the order is over $200 it will qualify for additional hostess sets and benefits. So make sure to let your family know what you want for Christmas. December 4th is the latest I can place an order with a guarantee that it will arrive and be delivered prior to Christmas.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Time to Party!

The final deals of the week are from October 26, 10 AM (MT) through October 31, 11:50 PM (MT).

116214 Princess Party Kit regular $21.95 (special price $13.99)
116213 Pirate Party Kit regular $21.95 (special price $13.99)

You can see these on page 174 and 175 of the current catalogue.

If you are interested in either of these great deals please contact me or place your order on-line.
Remember for every order you place with me you will be entered to win the Patterned Pines hostess set this month.

Happy Stampin!

Leah

Deals of the Week #3

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off!

This week’s Deals of the Week are:
114348 Basic Jumbo grommets (reg. $9.50) sale$6.49
109857 Mini Library clips (reg. $18.95) sale $12.99
122571 Circle Designer brads (reg. $8.50) sale $5.49
112581 1/2" Library clips (reg. $9.75) sale $5.49

These deals are available October 19, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT)

Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers!

Leah

Blog Header

I just created this new seasonal blog header using Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio. It was so easy! All the images and Designer Paper were included in with the software. I can't wait to start creating a Christmas blog header. If you would like to learn how to do this and other cool digital projects please attend my Digital Studio information evening - Nov. 6th.

Contact me for more information.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Deal of the week #2

Sorry for the late posting of this deal. Life is hectic as usual.

This week your deal of the week are three Big Shot dies.
Perfect Setting Bigz XL die, 115961, $34.99
Flower Burst Embosslits Die, 114515, $7.49
Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die, 116760, $34.99

These dies will be available at the discounted price until Monday, October 19 at 11:50 am Eastern. To order your dies, you can place an order on-line, or send me an email with your order and I’ll pool your order with others to save on shipping (if applicable).

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Cards in a Flash

I LOVE Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio! This evening I realized that I should probably send birthday invitations out to Matthew's school friends, but had not yet made any invitations. Oops!
No problem though. I opened My Digital Studio and 5 minutes later I was printing these adorable little invites, full details and images on the inside of the cards too! Then I just added some embroidery thread for the balloon string and put them in the envelopes.


If you would like to learn more about My Digital Studio give me a call or come to my info. night in November.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

Want to get a head start on your Christmas cards, get inspired to do more creating at home, have some girl time, and be entered to win a free stamp set in my October stamp set give-away? Then contact me to sign up for my Stamp-a-Stack on Sat. Oct. 17th from 1-4pm. We will make 10 cards (2 each of 5 designs) for $25.

Here is a little sneek peak at the cards. Missing from the photos is a card using the Medallion stamp.

Contact me before Oct. 12th so I can prepare the materials and snacks.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Leah

OCTOBER FREE STAMP SET

Well, it has been a busy few weeks for me. I am a bit late on this one, but I would like to announce that Ally Hankins was the winner of September's free stamp set (Level 1 hostess set Holiday Best).

As well, I wanted to announce that the free stamp set for October is Patterned Pines (Level 1 hostess set from the current holiday mini). If you want to be entered in the draw to win all you have to do is place an order through me, on-line through my website, or book a party with me before October 31st.

Contact me now for your chance to win!

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Project of the Month - Autumn Splendor card

Stamps
Autumn Splendor*
Grateful Greetings*
Paper
Chocolate Chip card stock (11" x 4-1/4")
Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper*
Ink
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad
Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad
Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker
Accessories
Linen thread
Mini Library clips
Stampin' Dimensionals
Color Spritzer Tool
3/16" Corner Rounder punch

*From the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog

Instructions
1, Spritz Chocolate Chip card stock with Chocolate Chip ink using Color Spritzer Tool. Round card corners using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch.
2. Stamp leaf image in Dusty Durango ink on grid Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper, and cut out.
3. Cut Taken with Teal leaf from multicoloured leaf Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper.
4. Repeatedly stamp leaf image in Chocolate Chip ink on grid Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper. Stamp sentiment in Chocolate Chip ink on grid paper. Tear top edge of grid paper. Adhere strip of Taken with Teal Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper to bottom of grid paper. Round corners of striped Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch; adhere grid paper to it. Adhere cut-out leaves to grid paper using Stampin' Dimensionals.
5. Tie linen thread around Mini Library clip and attach clip to layered Designer Series paper.
6. Adhere layered paper to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

My Digital Studio

My Digital Studio is now available for purchase! Use the same great artwork, colours, and accessory images found in our current product line to create personalized projects. The options are endless: create assorted photo albums, calendars, and greeting cards using My Digital Studio. Once you've created your personalized gift or heirloom, have it printed in our high-quality print facility and delivered to your door.

For more information about My Digital Studio contact me or come to an information night at my home in Coquitlam on Friday, November 6th from 7:30 -9:00pm. You will get to see the program in use and create a make'n'take project for free.

Stampin' Up is also offering a special Demonstrator Kit from Oct 1 - Mar 31st.

Become a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator today with the limited-time Digital+ Starter Kit. Including My Digital Studio™ software, as well as a selection of award-winning stamps, ink, and accessories, this customizable Starter Kit will surely jumpstart your creativity!
You can enhance your kit by adding scrapbooking products with our Stampin’ Memories® add-on for only $69.

For only $239 (retail value of over $385) you will receive:
My Digital Studio software
Stamp sets (Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz)
Assorted card stock (1 pkg. 8-1/2" x 11" Earth Elements® OR colour family of your choice)
Card stock (1 pkg. 8-1/2" x 11" Whisper White OR Neutrals)
Classic Stampin’ Pads® (4: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise OR 4 colours of your choice)
Stampin’ Write® markers (4: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red OR 4 colours of your choice)
Ribbon (Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain and Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain)
Button Latte Designer buttons
Stampin’ Dimensionals® (1 pkg.)
Mini Glue Dots (1 pkg.)
SNAIL Adhesive® (1 pkg.)

BUSINESS SUPPLIES
Catalogues, business forms, and other printed materials to get your business started off right!

Contact me today to sign up for the MDS info night or to sign up as a demonstrator with this great starter kit promotion.

Deals of the Week

The Deal of the Week promo in July was so successful Stampin' Up is bring ing it back for the month of October. Here are the details for Week 1

109183 Trio Flower punch $15.99 ($22.95 reg. )
109041 5-Petal Flower punch $15.99 ($22.95 reg. )
110709 My Way punch $16.99 ($22.95 reg. )

These deals are available Oct 1 - 12 only. Contact me now to order, or you can order on-line through my website.

Happy Stampin'!

September's Featured Project

Halloween Treat Box

Stamps
Pumpkin Patch (from Holiday Mini Catalogue)

Paper
Pumpkin Pie card stock
Whisper White card stock (1-1/2" x 1-3/4")

Ink
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
Stampin' Dimensionals
Box Pattern #48 from Stampin' Up Demo Pattern Library

Instructions
1. Using treat box pattern (email me if you would like me to send you a copy of the box pattern - I have been unable to upload it to my blog), trace pattern on Pumpkin Pie card stock, then cut out and score.

2. Stamp grass image in Pumpkin Pie ink on unassembled box.

3. Assemble box.
4. Stamp pumpkin image in Pumpkin Pie ink, face and stem images in Chocolate Chip ink, and grass and curly vine images in Old Olive ink on Whisper White card stock.

5. Adhere to treat box using Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Stamp "From our patch to yours" in Basic Black ink on top of treat box.

September Free Stamp Set

CONGRATULATIONS to Edytha Barker for winning the Christmas Punch stamp set, which was the August free stamp set.

For the second month in a row I will be offering a chance to win a free stamp set. You will be entered in the draw when you place an order through me, on-line through my demonstrator website, or book a party with me before September 30th.

The stamp set this month is a Level one Hostess set called 'Holiday Best'.


The new holiday mini started yesterday (Sept. 1st)- e-mail or call me to place your order.

Good luck and Happy stampin'!

Leah

Sweet Rewards

From September 1-November 30, 2009, host a $330 workshop and choose any item* from the Holiday Mini Catalogue for just $14—that's in addition to Stampin' Up!'s already fantastic hostess benefits!Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned™ jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop® products, or latest dies for the Sizzix® Big Shot™. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop!*Excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio™

FREE STAMP SET

I'm giving away one free stamp set this month.
Here's how it works.....everyone that places a Stampin' Up! order with me from today until Aug. 31st has a chance to win. When you place an order....online or in person your name will be added to the draw.

The free stamp set is the Christmas Punch stamp set and it's a level two hostess set in the 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.

Call now to place your order. Or go to my business website to check out this month's Stampin' Up specials and then place your order on-line to have it mailed directly to you.

Just for the Kids... and the Kid in You

From August 1–31, get a FREE package of Designer buttons—a $10.95 value—when you spend $45 on stamp sets in the Growing Up section of the catalog or my Online Store.

In addition to this great deal - Stampin' Up has a new Growth Chart (not available in any catalogue).

Track your children's growth with the limited-time Décor Elements™ Growth Chart, now on sale for just $33.95. But hurry—it's only available through September 30!

Contact me now to place your order.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

August Featured Project

Don’t Forget bookmark

Stamps:
Teacher's Pet Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Naturals White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Textured Rich Regals 12 X 12
Card Stock Textured Earth Elements 12 X 12
Designer Series Paper Patterns Old Olive

Ink:
Stazon Pad Jet Black
Classic Stampin Pad Rose Red
Classic Stampin Pad Going Gray

Accessories:
Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
Blender Pens
Metal Edge Tags Aluminum White Circle
Glue Dots Mini
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Brads Silver
Stampin Dimensionals
Punch Trio Flower
Punch 1 3/4 Inch Circle
Punch Scallop Edge
Ribbon Grosgrain Striped Old Olive 1/2"

Instructions:

1. Scallop bottom edge of Old Olive textured card stock (3-7/8" x 4") using Scallop Edge punch. Mark top centre point. Measure 2" down on right side and mark; repeat on left side. Score diagonal lines from centre point to each 2" point. Fold score lines and adhere ends in back.

2. Adhere Old Olive Patterns Designer Series paper (3-7/8" x 3-1/4") to top of Old Olive textured card stock, folding corners around back of bookmark.

3. Stamp elephant image in Jet Black StazOn ink on Naturals White card stock. Watercolour image with Going Gray and Rose Red ink using blender pens. Punch out image using 1-3/4" Circle punch, and adhere to Metal Edge tag.

4. Punch flower from Rose Red textured card stock using Trio Flower punch. Punch hole in centre of flower using 1/16" Circle punch, and attach Silver brad. Adhere flower to tag with Mini Glue Dot, and adhere tag to bookmark using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Tie Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon around bookmark.

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

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

'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

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.

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.

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.

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)

**********************************************
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!

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.

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.

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!

Happy Birthday, Michael!

Well, today is a big day in our house. It is the final day for the 2009 Spring/Summer catalog, the day my eldest son will be drawing a name to see who wins the Itty Bitty Buds stamp set (you can enter by commenting on any of my June Blog entries before bedtime tonight -7pm). And most importantly it is my baby's 1 st Birthday.

I hope you have enjoyed all the cards and scrapbook pages posted recently. Check back tomorrow for a link to the NEW catalog!!! Or contact me now if you want to know how to get your own copy.Stamps:
Big Bold Birthday Stamp Set

Paper:
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALITY SWEET SLUMBER
Card Stock Baja Breeze 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock So Saffron 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red
Classic Stampin Pad So Saffron

Accessories:
Rub Ons Chit Chat
Ribbon Grosgrain Striped So Saffron
Glitter Dazzling Diamonds
Stampin' Glitter Chunky Essentials
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue Adhesive
Stampin Dimensionals

Created by:
Barbara Jackson

Beautiful Borders

Stamps:
Beautiful Borders Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Baja Breeze 8 1/2 X 11
Designer Series Paper Patterns Baja Breeze

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Baja Breeze

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Double Stitched Baja Breeze 1 Inch
Pretties Kit
Punch Scallop Edge
Glue Dots Mini
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Lisa Lange

Frames With A Flourish

Stamps:
Upsy Daisy Stamp Set
Frames With A Flourish Stamp Set
Gratuitous Graffiti Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Tangerine Tango 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Night Of Navy 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Night Of Navy
Classic Stampin Pad Pixie Pink
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black
Classic Stampin Pad Pink Passion
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Night Of Navy 1/4 Inch
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Stamping Sponges

Created by:
Sharon Cheng

It's A Sign

Stamps:
It’S A Sign Stamp Set
Sanded Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Pacific Point 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Pumpkin Pie 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Kiwi Kiss
Craft Stampin Pad Basic Black

Accessories:
Stampin Emboss Powder Clear
Embossing Buddy
Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie
Punch My Way
Punch Photo Corners
Crop-A-Dile
Brads Silver
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Lisa Chatterjee

Elegant Cheer

This beautiful card was created mainly with Designer Series Paper and some simple hardware, from the HodgePodge Kit. Stamps:
Elegant Cheer Stamp Set

Paper:
Designer Series Paper Bella Rose
Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Naturals White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red

Accessories:
Hodgepodge Hardware Styled Silver
Punch Heart-To-Heart
Punch Scallop Edge
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Ribbon Taffeta Riding Hood Red 3/8 Inch

Created by:
Roseann Ward

Baroque Embossed

Stamps:
Baroque Stamp Set
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Glossy White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black

Accessories:
Cutter Kit
Stampin Emboss Powder Black
Heat Tool
Pretties Kit
Ribbon Grosgrain Old Olive 5/8 Inch

Comments:
Using the distressing tool, distress all the card stock except the glossy white. Stamp the Baroque BG in versamark ink, stamp on glossy white card stock, pour the black embossing powder over the image and heat. Stamp the sentiment in black ink on the white card stock. Mount the large Old Olive to the black card front and then mount the Baroque embossed image on the old olive. Tie the old olive ribbon around the card, top to bottom in a knot. Thread your hat pin with pearls and crystals from the pretties kit, pin through the know and secure with clutch. Mount the sentiment to the small old olive cs and then to the small black cs. Punch two 1/8" holes in the lower right corner using your hand held punch, insert rhinestone brads and secure. Mount to lower right corner using stampin dimensionals.

Created by:
Anne Axelson

Open House Specials

My catalogue shipment has arrived and it is beautiful! I can't wait to share with you the gorgeous catalogue full of new product, exciting samples and some entirely new product lines!!! If you haven't already - please RSVP for my New Catlague Open House on Wednesday, July 8th from 7:00-9:00 pm . There is no cost for this event, but I do need to know how many people are attending so I can prepare make'n'takes and snacks.

Special #1 (announced June 17th):
BRING A FRIEND who is new to me, and each of you get 3 Extra Doorprize Tickets! Be sure to let me know you are bringing a guest, so that there is a make ‘ n’ take for them!

Special #2 (announced today June 24th):
All orders for $100+ placed at the Open House (or e-mailed to me prior to the Open House) will receive FREE SHIPPING!

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Outlined For Fun

Stamps:
Outlined For Fun Stamp Set (retiring)
Simple Serif Alphabet mini & Numbers Stamp Set (retiring)
Under The Stars Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Very Vanilla 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Creamy Caramel 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Basic Black 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8 1/2 X 11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black
Stampin Write Marker Creamy Caramel
Stampin Write Marker Close To Cocoa

Accessories:
Punch Heart-To-Heart
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Hemp Twine Black

Created by:
Rhonda Wilkinson

Just B card

Stamps:
Just B Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Only Orange 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Tempting Turquoise 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Only Orange
Classic Stampin Pad Tempting Turquoise

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Tempting Turquoise 1/4 Inch
Stamping Sponges
Accents & Elements Flower Fusion
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Jane Raulin-Kissel

Absolutely Fabulous

This great greetings set has 8 different sayings for all occassions. You can check it out on page 132 of the catalogue.Stamps:
Petal Pizzazz Stamp Set
Absolutely Fabulous Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Basic Gray 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Night Of Navy 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Designer Series Paper Urban Garden

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Gray
Classic Stampin Pad Not Quite Navy
Classic Stampin Pad Kiwi Kiss
Classic Stampin Pad Baja Breeze

Accessories:
Ribbon Taffeta Whisper White 3/8 Inch
Mat Pack
Designer Brads Flower
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Edmundo Miranda-Jaime

ABC Images

This stamp set is great for making an abc book with your little one, wonderful for use in a classroom dictionary, or can be used for sweet cards like this one. Check out the upper and lowercase alphabets that go with this too on page 146 of the current catalogue.Stamps:
Abc Images Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Pretty In Pink 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Apricot Appeal 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Barely Banana 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Certainly Celery 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Pale Plum 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Neutrals Assortment 8 1/2 X 11

Inks:
Stampin Write Marker Pretty In Pink
Stampin Write Marker Apricot Appeal
Stampin Write Marker Barely Banana
Stampin Write Marker Certainly Celery
Stampin Write Marker Bashful Blue
Stampin Write Marker Pale Plum
Classic Stampin Pad Going Gray

Accessories:
Crystal Effects
Glitter Dazzling Diamonds
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Alysabeth Johnston

Boatloads of Love

This set is simply adorable. Loads of Love (the truck) will still be available in the new catalogue, but this nautical set will be gone forever in just 10 days. Contact me asap to place your order before the sets you have admired are gone for good.Stamps:
Boatloads Of Love Stamp Set
Nursery Necessities Stamp Set (not retiring)

Paper:
Card Stock Not Quite Navy 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Certainly Celery 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Stazon Pad Jet Black
Classic Stampin Pad Not Quite Navy
Classic Stampin Pad Certainly Celery
Craft Stampin Pad Bashful Blue

Accessories:
Sizzix Big Shot Machine
Sizzix Texturz Plates Backgrounds #1
Blender Pens
Punch 1 3/8 Inch Circle
Punch 1 1/4 Inch Circle
Punch 3/4 Inch Circle
Brads Vintage
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Leanna Cardwell

Great Grads

With graduations coming soon - this cute little card is great for a young man or woman.
Stamps:
Great Grads Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Basic Black 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Designer Series Paper Hand Drawn Hostess

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red

Accessories:
Ribbon Taffeta Riding Hood Red 3/8 Inch
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Punch 1 3/4 Inch Circle
Punch Spiral

Created by:
Rose Blackburn

You Tube videos!!!

Do you want to see the latest stampin' techniques right from the comfort of your own home? Well, you can by checking out the Stampin' Up You Tube channel . You can subscribe for free as well to be notified when new videos are uploaded. Hope you enjoy this inspiring resource.

Leah

Central Park Scrapbook Page

Stamps:
Central Park Stamp Set
Define Your Life Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Textured Rich Regals 12 X 12
Card Stock 12 X 12 Textured In Color 09

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Brocade Blue
Classic Stampin Pad Kiwi Kiss

Accessories:
Punch Key Tag
Punch 1 3/4 Inch Circle
Crafters' Tool Kit
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Sarah Sagert

God's Beauty in Wonderful Watercolours

A beautiful card created using 2 retiring sets: Wonderful Watercolours and a Level 1 hostess set - God's Beauty.

Contact me if you want information on how you can earn this set free before June 30th. In fact, the first person to phone or e-mail me an order for $100 (before taxes & s/h) can choose this set (or any Level 1 hostess set, including decor element -flower finesse) as an extra little gift. This is a great deal since you would normally have to place a $200 order to receive any hostess benefits.
Stamps:
God's Beauty Stamp Set
Wonderful Watercolors Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Baja Breeze 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Chocolate Chip 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Night Of Navy 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Sahara Sand
Classic Stampin Pad Pacific Point
Craft Stampin Pad Whisper White
Craft Stampin Pad Pretty In Pink
Craft Stampin Pad Certainly Celery
Versamark Pad
Stazon Pad Jet Black
Stampin Write Marker Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:
Ribbon Organza Whisper White 5/8 Inch
Stampin Emboss Powder Iridescent Ice
Stampin Emboss Powder Clear
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
Stamping Sponges
Crop-A-Dile
Blender Pens
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Jacqueline Topa

New Catalogue Open House (July 8th)

Since the new catalogue is just around the corner (July 1st release date) I'd like to take a minute to tell you to SAVE THE DATE. . . Wednesday, July 8th from 7:00-9:00 pm . . . New Catalogue Debut at my house in Coquitlam. It's open house style, so come when you can and leave when you must! PLUS - there is no cost for this event . . . Get Excited!!! As of this July, it will only occur annually, so if you miss it, the next new catalogue event isn't until NEXT JULY!

What do we do at a New Catalogue Debut???

• Get a look at the new product lines, accessories, SUPER CUTE new stuff and more!
• Browse the Catalogue
• Create Wish Lists
• Take home your own copy of the new catalogue if you want one (see how below)
• Stamp a Make & Take Card using new product lines!
• Have your name entered into draws for door prizes.
• See a decor elements demonstration.
• Shop discounted retiring merchandise and used stamp sets!
• Order from the new catalogue - with my one night only new catalogue sale!!!
• Visit with new and old friends
• and . . . Snack on munchies. . . of course!!!
  

Please RSVP now so I can have enough supplies prepared for the make and take!

How to reserve your copy of the new catalogue:

• All Hostesses from the previous catalogue period (Jan – June 2009) get a FREE catalogue! ~ You don't need to do anything I have one saved just for you. :o)
• Make a $50 purchase at the Catalogue Debut and get a free catalogue.
• Make a $50 purchase between Now and June 30th via my webstore, and for just $5.00 postage get a free catalogue mailed to you (or you can pick it up for free at my open house).
• Or you may also purchase a catalogue at the Catalogue Debut for just $10.
  

(Please note that there is a one free catalogue per person limit.)

If you have and questions, please ask and thanks for stopping by!

Be sure to check back often as I will be announcing Open House specials as the event approaches!

Special #1 (announced today June 17th):
BRING A FRIEND who is new to me, and each of you get 3 Extra Doorprize Tickets! Be sure to let me know you are bringing a guest, so that there is a make ‘ n’ take for them!

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Zoofari Card

This cute stamp set and the adorable Designer Paper are both retiring, I'll miss the cute little monkey. Stamps:
Zoofari Stamp Set
Family Phrases Stamp Set

Paper:
Designer Series Paper Good Morning Sunshine
Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Summer Sun 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Chocolate Chip 8 1/2X11
Watercolor Paper 3.75 Inches X 5 Inches

Inks:
Stazon Pad Jet Black
Classic Stampin Pad Pacific Point
Stampin Write Marker Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Summer Sun
Classic Stampin Pad Kiwi Kiss
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Bold Brights

Accessories:
Buttons Corduroy Summer Sun
Ribbon Grosgrain Chocolate Chip 5/8 Inch
Punch 3/4 Inch Circle
Punch Word Window
Aqua Painters
Stampin Dimensionals
Stamping Sponges
Glue Dots Mini
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Janine Tinklenberg

Wild About You 6" x 6" Scrapbook page

Stamps:
Wild About You Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11 (3" x 2 1/2")
Card Stock Kraft 8 1/2X11 (3 5/8" x 5 1/2")
Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11 (5 1/2" x 5 1/2")
Card Stock Regal Rose 8 1/2X11 (5" x 5 1/2" Plus scrap)
Card Stock Neutrals Assortment 8 1/2 X 11 (Going Gray 6" x 6")

Ink:
Craft Stampin Pad Whisper White
Classic Stampin Pad Going Gray
Stampin Write Marker Regal Rose
Stampin Write Marker Bashful Blue
Stampin Write Markers Neutrals

Accessories:
Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
Punch 1 3/8 Inch Square
Scissors Paper Snips
Paper Cutter
Crafters' Tool Kit
Stampin Dimensionals
Ribbon Gingham Light Blue
Brads Soft Subtles

Instructions
1. Adhere Bashful Blue card stock (5-1/2" x 5-1/2") to Going Gray page.
2. Adhere Kraft card stock (5-1/2" x 3-5/8") and Regal Rose card stock (5-1/2" x 3/4") to page. 3. Adhere photo to page.
4. Stamp giraffe and bird images in Whisper White ink on page.
5. Attach Bashful Blue brads to page.
6. Stamp “Wild about you” in Regal Rose, Going Gray, and Bashful Blue ink on Whisper White card stock (3" x 2-1/2"); cut out and adhere to page using Stampin Dimensionals.
7. Stamp elephant image in Going Gray ink on Whisper White card stock (3" x 2-1/2"); cut out and adhere to page using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Punch square from Regal Rose card stock using 1-3/8" Square punch. Cut square diagonally and then punch out notch using corner of 1-3/8" Square punch. Punch two holes using 1/16" Circle punch. Thread Light Blue gingham ribbon through holes and tie. Adhere to page using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
9. Journal with Regal Rose Stampin’ Write marker on page

Summer Cookout Promo

This summer, Stampin' Up has partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit. You will love how it can help you create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!


Click the image to view a PDF with more info

Contact me now to order your BBQ kit.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Kindred Spirits Card

Stamps:
Kindred Spirits
Inks:
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
VersaMark pad
Paper:
Kraft card stock
More Mustard card stock
Riding Hood Red card stock
Accessories:
Flower Designer brads
Pretties Kit bulk
Scallop Edge punch
1" Circle punch

A Little Something

Only 2 more weeks left before Stampin' Up! releases their new catalog. Here is a quick little card made using one of the current (soon to be gone) hostess sets and the current in-colours, kiwi kiss, pacific point, tangerine tango and riding hood red.
You can still earn this set for FREE along with additional free merchandise when you place an order of $200 or more. Plus Stampin Up! is offering even more free merchandise when you place an order over $330. So call me now to place an order. Don't want to spend thant much money? Combine your order with a friend (or more than one) and split the hostess rewards.

Happy Stampin'!

Leah

Organic Outlines card

Stamps:
Organic Outlines
Thankyou Kindly

Paper:
Whisper White cardstock
Basic Black cardstock

Ink:
Black Staz On Pad
Riding Hood Red reinker
Pacific Point reinker
Kiwi Kiss reinker

Accessories:
baby wipes

Doodle This Card

Stamps:
Doodle This Stamp Set
Yummy Sab Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Basic Black 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Baja Breeze 8 1/2 X 11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Old Olive 5/8 Inch
Glue Dots Mini
Punch Ticket Corner
Crop-A-Dile
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Barbara Welch

A Little Birdie Told Me Card

Stamps:
A Little Birdie Told Me Stamp Set
Sanded Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Chocolate Chip 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Pink Pirouette 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Pink Pirouette

Accessories:
Crystal Effects
Glue Dots Mini
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Pretties Kit
Ribbon Taffeta Chocolate Chip 3/8 Inch
Glitter Dazzling Diamonds
Punch Small Tag
Punch Tag
Punch Double Rectangle
Sizzix Bigz Circles, Scallop #2
Sizzix Big Shot Machine

Created by: Richard Garay