Last Chance for Stamp A Stack 2014

That's right - tomorrow is my last scheduled event for December to get your cards done at my Stamp A Stack night.  I will be open from 7:00 to 9:00 pm so hope you can make it. Send me an email or call to reserve your spot.

Here's the cute cards you can pick from - or make some quick and easy tags instead - it's all up to you!!!

 

 

If you want to get together with some friends and do your own card night - let me know - I'll try to arrange a date for you at my studio!

It's not too late to order your Christmas decorating, wrapping and card making supplies from Stampin' Up! but hurry to make sure you get what you want before the last minute rush! Order any time from my on-line store (click here) and your order comes directly to you.

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! On Line Extravanganza Nov 24 - Dec 2

Stampin' Up! expands on the traditional Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in the US by giving us a one week on-line sale! Check out some of these amazing deals and if they have been on your wish list - order now or get together with some friends and order together!!

Here's the deals so you can plan ahead - the first two are one day only - the rest are for the whole period of the sale  . . .  . so start your list now!!

Email me if you would like a PDF version of the flyer!

 

And if you've been thinking about joining Stampin' Up! to get their "family discount" - there isn't a better time! You can get your Starter Kit on sale for 25% off during the same time period . . . . .  plus an extra 5% commission on all your purchases as a new member of Stampin' Up! during December. That's up to 35% off your first order and 25% on other orders - wow!

 

 

Merry & Bright Stamp A Stack Dates

 

 

Create your own “Merry & Bright” Christmas Cards, Gift Tags and more!!

 

Only $10 for 4 cards or 8 tags or mix and match. Choose from several quick and easy designs on the tables - make them all the same, or choose from any design kit - it's up to you! Please bring your favourite adhesives and scissors (and remember to mark your name on them).

 

Mark your calendars for any Monday or Tuesday for these 3 weeks:

November 17/18; November 24/25; December 1/2

 

 7:00 to 9:00 pm each night

 

Call or email me now to reserve your spot! Weekly draws for those attending to win some great products! And take at look at this "Merry & Bright" Kit available in our Holiday Supplement Flyer:

 

 

 

  

 

This wonderful kit makes 26 stars in so many sizes and is available either when you shop with me at any one of my Stamp A Stack events, or in my on-line store (Click here) - it will look fabulous decorating your home for Christmas and the kit includes absolutely EVERYTHING you need to put it together!

Stampin' for the Holidays and Make it Mondays tomorrow night!!

Hi everyone - wow, it's been awhile since I added a post . . .  . I sure have been busy creating even if I haven't been blogging! How are you doing making your cards, tags or boxes for Christmas??

My "Make it Mondays" events continue tomorrow night from 7:00 - 9:00 pm when you can drop in, make two cards to add to your "card box" and get ideas for making even more at home. Here's a sample of what we did in September - lots of fun.

Add the last Monday in the month to your calendar and then send me a quick email to say you are coming and I'll have a spot for you - limit 8 per session so reply soon! There will not be one in December but stay tuned - January 26th we'll be back on track!

Our Ronald McDonald House 2nd Annual Fundraiser was lots of fun - here's what the guests made at my station (one of 8 around the room).

And here's some place cards I made for dinner at our house last night - I was so happy that our new "In Colours" papers and inks matched perfectly with the flowers!!

Looking for new ideas for that perfect card or decorating idea for Christmas?? Check out our new Holiday Catalogue and Supplement!! If you don't have one, drop by on my Make it Mondays and I'll make sure you go home with one! Or check out my link here to shop on line and get delivery to your home (yes, shopping in pj's is totally encouraged!)

October 8th is the last day to buy your ticket to RMHC Fun Day

Time is running out so get your ticket now to this year's Ronald McDonald House Charities

Stamp - A -Stack Fundraiser

 

 

October 18, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

Lots of card making time, a light lunch, and tons of prizes worth up to $2000.00

and you can win any one in our raffles!!! I will be there with 8 other local Stampin' Up! demonstrators and we all want you to have a wonderful card making experience.

 

 

Click here to link to the site to order your tickets now so you can be part of the fun day that will benefit children from our communities when they are ill, along with their families that need the many supports offered so caringly at RMHC! If you have extra cards to share, bring them and we will pass them on to RMHC for the families to use when they want to celebrate away from home.

 

 

 

Stamp, Stock and Save + World Card Making Day

I would love to stamp with you on Saturday which is World Card Making Day - but we will be visiting our older son Mike and his family who recently moved to West Kelowna.

But wait! Stampin' Up! came up with a perfect way to celebrate the day by giving us super discounts on what we need most at this time of year - paper, stamps, envelopes, inks and adhesives. Aren't you starting to think about making holiday cards? I know I am . . . . .

The sale starts today until October 6th - so jump right in and pick up your special deals before they end! Click on this link and you can place your order 24/7 on my website and the order will go directly to your home - so easy - you can even do it in your jammies with coffee at your side!!

While you are shopping check out the Weekly Deals for this week - love the punches on sale and the "For the Birds" stamp set is the perfect one for so many different cards and is so much fun to colour with markers, blender pens or Blendabilities. Give it a try :-)

 

Here's a picture of the fun project we made last night at my "Make it Monday" drop in - and some sample card ideas to make using the Choose Happiness stamp set. Thanks for coming ladies! I really enjoyed your company.

 

 

 Stay tuned for more easy and fun ideas as we ramp up production of Christmas cards, tags and boxes!



Make it Monday - Sept 29th features Choose Happiness!! BC Crop for Kids Last Chance

We are going to turn this stamp set into some seasonal fun treats for your kids, friends, neighbours and co-workers. Come and have a good time with friends, or meets some new friends and walk away with some new ideas for this fun stamp set :-)

Here's the stamp set - lots of versatile stamps and some great messages too!

 

 

And here's a sneak peak at one of the fun projects/ideas from our very own Stampin' Up! CEO Shelli - and yes, candy just might be included . . . . . .

 

 

 

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday - email or call me to book your spot. If you can't wait and want to shop now for the weekly deals or clearance centre items, then click here and go directly to my on-line store.

 

BC Crop for Kids: Special for all orders placed before Sunday, September 28th:  I will donate 10% of tall your orders before tax/shipping to BC Crop for Kids. On-line ordering is easy and secure and the order comes directly to your house - so you can even shop in your pj's - I'll never tell!

 

If you enter this Hostess code 4JM37TWR your order will count for the donation, and your name will go into my draw to be held at BC Crop for Kids on Sunday, September 28th. All orders will receive the new Holiday catalogue from me as soon as I can arrange delivery. It is full of so many super kits and ideas - you will totally love it!

Make it Mondays - Amazing Birthdays Fun Cards

These are the cards each person made on Monday night! They are quick and easy with the Note Card pack - 20 note cards and envelopes for only $7.50 - great to have on hand when you want the smaller note size and they are ready to add your own stamping and design ideas. We added a bit of ribbon to one, and some bakers twine to the other . .  . . what are you going to add from your stash?

Want to take the basic design and "step it up" a bit? Then take a look at these ideas to take your cards from good to awesome! Some glitter, vellum papers, and sparkly ribbon take these cards to the next level! All these ideas were done from the one stamp set - Amazing Birthdays - check it out on my website along with ideas, promotions and weekly specials - Click here to shop anytime!

The next "Make it Monday" will be September 29th from 7 - 9 pm at my studio - send me an email or message to book your spot!

Happy Stampin'

Convention, Stamp Club Cards and NEW Make it Mondays - fun!!

 

Love the "Kinda Eclectic" Stamps - so many great stamps and ideas all in one set! This set is one you may not think "I want" when you first see it, but I knew as soon as I got it at convention I was going to use it in my stamp club class last Thursday. They all loved seeing the results and learning how one set can give you so many different looks.

 

 

Look at the fun stamping on the journal too - what a great idea to give someone going on a holiday, heading back to school or even moving to a new house or community! A fun way to document the journey and have lots of memories once the event is over . . .  and wouldn't the small journal be perfect to keep track of all your holiday planning so it's in one place when you need it??

 

See the stamp set and journals on line here or contact me to place an order anytime.

 

Coming SOON - Make it Mondays!!

Want to have some "me" time and relax and create? Join me starting Monday, August 25th from 7 - 9 pm and then on the last Monday of each month for a "stamp and chat" evening . . .  . . I will be sharing two cards each session that you can make and take home for your "ready box" so you don't have to run out and buy a card when you need one . . . . August cards will be "Amazing Birthday" cards and future Mondays will be other themes of cards or tags so you will always have something to grab and go from home. Free cards with any order, or 2/$5.00 without.

 

Email or call me to book your space now!

Wow! Look at my latest Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

 

My Paper Pumpkin for August arrived today! Thank you FedEx for a speedy delivery right to my door! There is sooo much in this kit - I don't know where to start . . . . how about 4 large card bases, and 4 coordinating coloured envelopes, and 4 smaller cards and 4 polka dot envelopes, and 8 large greeting die cuts (Thanks, Hello, Congrats and Smile) and 8 smaller die cuts (stars and hearts) and a sheet of die cut banner, and 2 sheets of die cut circles (large and small) and a bag of pink sequins and a bag of silver mini brads and a "Hello Honey" ink spot and Seriously Amazing Stamp Set and Linen thread  and Dimensionals and Glue Dots!!!!

 

Don't those pictures make you want to get in on Paper Pumpkin too? What are you waiting for - it's so easy to sign up and get ready for a box of fun delivered to your door every month (you can even skip a month if you are planning to be away). And if you really loved a kit, Stampin' Up! releases refills of kits for signed up members only - a great way to add to a kit you loved - or to share making it with a friend. Save your box to store your stamp spots and stamps - they will be ready to use on any project.

 

Sign up now so you'll be all set for next month's kit and if you sign up before September 10th - your first two months will be half price - use the code on line (click here) and please look for my name as your demonstrator so I can let you know of any Paper Pumpkin specials as they happen. While you are on the Paper Pumpkin site - check out all the ideas on Pinterest - you don't have to follow the monthly project instructions and there is always product left over to create your own fun ideas.

 

Have fun creating and hope to see you soon in my crafting studio :-)

Big Deal on a Big Shot!!!

 

Have you been waiting for "the right time" to get a Big Shot??? Then this awesome deal is just for you - when you buy the Big Shot during the month of August you can choose any of the listed bundles below for FREE - and if you have a Big Shot already, then the bundles are a great way to save 15% on some of your favourite products. 

 

But you will have to decide to get this special pricing by August 31st as it is only good for this month! And if you order from me during this month (either on-line or at one of my classes) I will include an embossing folder of your choice for FREE as my special promotion gift to you . . . .  so don't wait - order soon - either on my website or contact me directly to place your order for you.

 

Which one of these great deals are you going to pick???

Paper Pumpkin Kits are awesome - try them 1/2 price - subscribe by September 10th!!

I am having so much fun with the new Paper Pumpkin kits! Stampin' Up! listened to our requests for more product and better value and they have definitely taken all our comments to heart.  Each month you will get an exclusive new project to do, a Stampin' Spot ink pad (and no colour repeats guaranteed for at least a year) plus exclusive stamps that you can use on any projects in the future!

Try Paper Pumpkin for two months for 50% off and if you really don't like it you can stop anytime . . . .  . but I know you will have so much fun making a new project every month to keep or give away - it's all up to you. You can even get your kids to help if they love to craft with you. And even better, as a monthly member to Paper Pumpkin you can get refills of many past months if you absolutely want more of a project! All sent to your door . . .how easy is that??

Keep those boxes too - they make ideal storage cases for the stampin' Spots, stamps and projects:

Check out even more ideas at Paper Pumpkin's Facebook page - and watch their monthly videos on each new kit as it is released.

Want to prepay so you don't have a monthly charge?? Then choose your option below and sign up at the link here  for either monthly or pre-paid subscriptions and please put my name in as your demonstrator while you are signing up - I really appreciate it and will be able to connect with you when I know of special postings on Paper Pumpkin :-)

 While you are at the Paper Pumpkin website check out all the fun projects people have put on Pinterest or click on the link here!

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE on Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers !!!

Pick any 3 paper packs from pages 186 - 187 in the new catalogue and choose a fourth one FREE!

Get together with your best scrapbooking friend and have her pick four other designs and share them -  even better if you put your orders in together through me, I'll do the sorting/sharing for you before I wrap your order . . . .  no extra work and you will each have lots of paper from 8 different packages!

This is a great summer deal and a super way to get some gorgeous new papers on sale!!

Check them out here and order on-line or email me but don't miss out - this offer is good to July 31st only.

Sign up now for Ronald McDonald House Stamp A Stack and get FREE swag!!

The "Early Bird Bonus" is only on for a few more days until June 15th, so sign up now and tell your friends too!

This is an awesome event, with lots of creativity, tons of prizes and a day out with your friends! What could make it better? Oh, I know -  and you will get refreshments during the day, a light lunch and go home with  a bunch of really fun cards you made "all by yourself"!

 

Click here to get more information and sign up right now while you are thinking of it! And forward this post to all your friends and let them know you have booked to get the early bird bonus pack !

 

Once you come to the event, you'll have a blast AND you can feel great knowing you contributed to Ronald McDonald House Charities and made life just a bit happier for those children and families who need our support. I can't wait to see you there as I am one of the lucky Stampin' Up! demonstrators who got asked to come to this event and share making a card with you!

 

What are you waiting for??? Any questions, please send an email and I'll get back to you as quickly as I can.

 

 

Join my Stampin' Up! Team for $60.00 - only until June 30th!

 

Have you been thinking about being a demonstrator but don't want to spend the regular joining membership fee? Then this new option - available only until June 30th - might be just for you!

 

For the next month, new recruits that join Stampin' Up! can do so at the traditional Starter Kit priced at $125 ($155 product value), or for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $60 ($65 product value.)

Even better, a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit will be included in each starter kit (that's a $24.95 value)!

Click the link here to my on line website or send me an email - I'd love to help you get new products first; and at a discount; and share your love of creating with your friends and family!

Last Week to Save on Retiring Products!

Major discounts on retiring products!!

From now until June 4, 2014, we're offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products. Check out my on line store here and get your favourites before they are gone for good!

Check out the Clearance rack while you are in the store - new items are added regularly at greatly reduced prices.

May 3rd is National Scrapbook Day - Come and play!!!

To celebrate the day, I am having Open House from noon to 4:00 pm so come and make a card for Mother's Day or any other event coming up, and see what Stampin' Up! has just released for all of us who love scrapbooking!

You've heard of Becky Higgins Project Life kits and products??  Well this is Stampin' Up!'s new partnership and I am so excited to be able to share it with you.

 



I will have my samples of the Project Life way of scrapbooking on display for you to check out - Stampin' Up! style - so you know the colours and patterns are going to be great. If you've never seen or tried Project Life then now is your chance - it is a way to document your stories without cutting, pasting or having to buy lots of products (of course you can add to the basics if you choose - LOL!). It is very affordable, and the best part is you add pictures, a bit of the story in your words, slide them into your pockets on the album pages and you are ready to show off your latest adventure - whether it is a day at the playground, a "day in the life" of your family, or showcasing the best of your latest vacation.

And while you are here, check out the new catalogue available to you June 1st - I am going to a Catalogue Premiere event on Wednesday evening and will have my very own "sneak peak" copy for you to see!

 

 

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday - drop by for a few minutes or stay and create all afternoon!

NEW! Paper Pumpkin - Prepaid subscriptions for busy Moms in your life (maybe you??)

 

With Mother’s Day around the corner, take advantage of the just-released subscriptions for Paper Pumpkin™.

 

Simply order the subscription of your choice at my on-line store and you’ll be e-mailed a code that your supermom (or you) can use to redeem the prepaid subscription on www.mypaperpumpkin.com.

My last kit was amazing - here's a peak inside when I opened it up!

A ready to make framed artwork kit, plus matching wrap, plus a gift tag = 1, 2, 3 and you are done! Gift made, ready to send or give, and lots more pieces to use on another project :-)

Thanks Stampin' Up! That was so EASY and fun to put together !!!

 

 

 

 





Get your favourites before they go with FREE shipping to April 25th!

It's that time of year when Stampin' Up! lets us know what items are being retired to make room for new products in their new catalogue. And when you check out the retired list on my website (click here), remember you get FREE SHIPPING now until April 25th so don't wait - that's a great savings for you and an easy way to order and have the products delivered right to your door!

 

All retired products are available only while quantities last, so if there is something you really want, take advantage of the free shipping and place your order now. On line shopping is open 24/7 or if you want to place your order through me, then send me an email, or call me and I'll put it in for you!

I know I'm going to really miss some of those gorgeous ribbons, and the dazzling diamonds glitter has been my go-to glitter forever! And some of those embossing folders -  I always reach for them! What are you going to miss?

Even if you only want to stock up on your basics like adhesives, or Whisper White and Very Vanilla Cardstock - you can do it now and NO shipping! That's saving a minimum of $9.95 on your on-line orders - a perfect time to replenish those small items that you need all the time.

I'm making my list and placing my order before they run out . . . . . hope you are too!

Your quick link to shopping is right here - have fun!

My March Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived today and it's awesome!!!!

Here's the scoop on my kit that arrived today . . . .  so much fun to play with when I got home from work, and working out at the gym :-)

The kit will make 8 cards, includes 8 envelopes with GOLD liners, some really cute and trendy wooden greetings, gold glitter dots to add to the cards, two photopolymer stamps so you can see right where you are stamping, and two Stampin' Spots in Calypso Coral and Island Indigo.

There are even some glue dots to help anchor the wooden words!

Eight cards ready to go and the stamps and ink spots are there for your next creative burst of energy - what a happy project to do :-)

Thanks Stampin' Up for making these kits even more fun for us!!!




How can you get yours?? So easy . . . . . . . here's the special details for you!
 

New Paper Pumpkin subscribers who sign up at www.mypaperpumpkin.com/ between January 11 and March 31, 2014, will receive a FREE set of In Color Stampin' Write Markers -a $19.95  value-with their Welcome Kit.

This special offer is only valid for new subscribers and  customers must sign up at http://www.mypaperpumpkin.com/.

Please enter my name as your demonstrator when you sign up, so I'll know when you get your kits, and can share creative ideas with you.
 
The markers will be sent with the subscriber's Welcome Kit.  No coupon code is required. Anyone who signs up for a Paper Pumpkin membership during the promotion dates (through March 31) will get a FREE set of In Color Stampin' Write Markers.

Please note: if you signed up earlier, and have put your subscription on hold or cancelled, now is the time to get it going again. Sign up with the same email and you will not get the welcome kit twice - guaranteed!

Give it a try! You won't be sorry :-)

What gives you inspiration?

 

I was reading a flyer that came in from Pier 1 and suddenly the picture made me think of a card idea - so I sat down and made the card on the left. The right is the inspiration picture. What do you think? I loved the colours and knew it was going to be a fun card!

 

Take a look at the advertising flyers that come in to your house - someone spent lots of money putting together graphics and colour combos to get your interest - why not use that expertise to jump start your card making or scrapbook pages creativity?

 

Then take a look at what Stampin' Up! has on my shopping website (click here) - from new kits to new colours - it's all there for you . . .give me a shout by email or phone if I can help you get started on your next project.

New! Textured Boutique Embossing Machine

You've been waiting for Stampin' Up! to come out with this little gem that they teased us with last summer! It's perfect for those who only like embossing (it does not cut) and it's a REALLY reasonable price ($36.95) compared to buying a Big Shot if you only want the embossing feature. It fits in a small corner of your scrapbook table, and is so handy to take to a crop or when you are going to create with a friend.

See more information in this video (click here) and then order on line (click here) or send me an email!

Order the machine, plus any three embossing folders** (only $9.95 each) and you qualify for a FREE item in Sale-A-Bration (SAB) until March 31st - so pick up the SAB Decorative Dots embossing folder free and you've got a variety of new items to play with right away! Awesome deal and what a way to maximize your purchase!!!

** Embossing folders are on p 190-191 in the Annual Catalogue, and on p 22, 26, and 32 in the New 2014 Occasions catalogue. Pick your favourite designs and order soon :-)

Try Paper Pumpkin and get a bonus set of Markers!

 

 

If you  haven't tried Paper Pumpkin yet, now's your chance! Not only are the kits getting better each month, if you sign up now you will get a FREE set of In Color Markers (reg $19.95) so Click here and then on the Paper Pumpkin picture like this one . . . .  choose Canada/English, follow the links and please fill in my name as your demonstrator so I know you signed up!

 

The picture below shows you what was in my January kit when I got home from work today - it is called "Love Notes"  and it is super cute and includes a special gift of the In Color Boutique Details buttons - FUN!

 

 

 

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit that you sign up for and every month is a new surprise to create. It always includes stamps and ink spots as well as the project so you can make more items with your new supplies. Your first month's Welcome Kit (shown in the top picture) includes a clear block which will fit all the stamps in future kits . . . .  so what are you waiting for? Join now and watch for your very own FedEx delivery next month!