Christmas is Coming! Are you ready??

Oh My Goodness - my countdown calendar says 15 days to Christmas - so time is going fast! And I've got two things to help you with your to-do list!!

FIRST - I'm sharing some last minute cards I have made in the past few days in case you need some quick ideas to finish off your cards for family, friend, co-workers and everyone else on your "I've been good this year" list! Like the ideas??  - then make them smaller for gift cards or tags if you don't need full size cards!

The first three cards "happened" because I am trying to use up my Designer Series papers (so I can buy more next year, of course!), along with that fabulous Subtle Stripes Satin Ribbon in the Holiday Catalogue.  And check out that cute reindeer clip with the enamel dot for his nose - so much fun!

The "Rudolph" card I saw on Pinterest and knew I had to adapt it and use those antlers that came in the Wonderland Stamp Set - they are so cute!! Did you know you can colour our Rhinestones with a Sharpie marker or alcohol markers? So easy to get just the right colour - of course I used Real Red for the nose!

SECOND - And to help us finish off our projects (cards, tags, Christmas (or New Years) table decorations and place cards), Stampin' Up! announced today that they are having a year end clearance on-line so you can shop at home, and have your order sent directly to your house in time to finish off all your projects (or to buy at special prices so you have what you need ready for next year - kinda like an early Boxing Day sale!).

Many products I used in these cards are either on the year end clearance sale or in the Holiday Catalogue retired list - so check it out and get them while they are still available - once they are gone, they are gone and I don't want YOU to be the one with the sad face!

You can use this link to see all the details - while the Year-end Sale is on, you won't find a separate category for "clearance rack" but don't worry - they've all been rolled into the one area so you won't miss out on anything on your wish list!

All on-line shoppers receive a special thank-you gift from me when you order, so don't be "anonymous" or I can't send you the "Thank You"! And I do want you to know I appreciate you sharing your crafting time with me!

Happy Stamping, and a special wish for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you so much for being a part of my stampin' world!

Early Black Friday - week long On-line Extravaganza starts November 23

 

It's that time of year again, when Stampin' Up! offers some huge special savings to our customers - sharing the "Giving Thanks" spirit with all of us!

 

Check out this link to my website to go direct to my on-line shopping starting Monday and message or email me to get the PDF of all the specials (not sure I can include in this blog post but will try to find a way) - you won't want to miss November 23rd and 30th as they have some "super special" one day only incredible values for the 24 hour period only.

 

Get together with friends and share the Designer Series Paper Packs on special November 23rd (buy 3 get 1 free!), or put your own order in any time and get the week long deals you want before they are gone!! There are punches and ribbons 50% off; the Magnetic Platform is 40% off as are many embellishments and Paper Pumpkin kits (yes, even if you are not a subscriber you can get the kits on the list); lots more punches at 30% off along with some unique stamps that never got into the annual catalogue.  You will definitely want to check them all out!!

 

Use my Hostess code for the month AFGTZZYE for all on-line shopping, and I will send you a thank you gift from my special card class supplies as long as you let me know your name/address on the order (don't be anonymous)! If your order is over $200, do not use this code as you will get your own Host Rewards at checkout! And I will still send you my cards as a thank you!

 

Reminder of my special weekly Christmas card making dates - every Monday between now and December 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm; and Friday mornings December 4th and 11th from Noon - 3:00 pm. Let me know you are coming and I will have kits ready for you to make some cards - all cards are 2/$5.00 and you can make as many as you have time for! Great way to add to your card box!!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

Christmas Card Stamp a Stack events - mark YOUR Calendar now!

It's coming closer - the holiday season that is - and you know you will want to have some cards made to give to your special friends and family - so take a look at all the dates I am in my studio and book your times now! My events are always listed in my website link and I'm adding them below at the end of this post.

My Stamp a Stack events are super easy, lots of fun and will get you into the holiday spirit while you tick another project off your to-do list! And you can't beat the price -  2 cards/$5.00 and make as many styles as there are kits available - how easy is that?? There will also be some tag options available - super easy to make lots for your special gifts!

Make it Mondays are my regular monthly drop in evenings where you make some cards to add to your box so you always have cards on hand for any event. Keep the 3rd Monday of each month open and let me know you are coming so I have some kits ready for you . . . . and just like the special Christmas/Holiday events, my studio fee is only 2 cards/$5.00.

Here are some cards and tags I have done recently and they might be in my Stamp a Stack boxes for you to make! If not, there will always be some fun cards kits ready for your creative touch - that's a guarantee - so book soon!!

Events and Dates:

Make it Monday nights - November 16th and December 21st - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Stamp a Stack nights - Monday, November 23, 30th and December 7 and 14 - all 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Stamp a Stack days - Friday December 4 and 11 - Noon to 3:00 pm

Look forward to seeing you soon - and Happy Stamping!

Nature's Crayon Box!

I saw this picture from Blue Mountain Cards today and had to share it with you! What a wonderful way to express the changing colours at this time of year!

 

 

And Stampin' Up! has just the right bundle of products for you to make some stunning cards or scrapbook pages to showcase your autumn colouring - check out these gorgeous samples from some creative demonstrators and the wreath featured in our Annual Catalogue and get your ideas going too!

 

 

 

The Vintage Leaves Bundle shown below includes the Vintage Leaves stamp set and Leaflets Framelits Dies to get you started with your own colouring box! What are you waiting for??

 

 

Catalogue #140235 on p 88 of the Annual Catalogue - check it out in my on-line store and get your own Vintage Leaves and Framelits soon - you will LOVE it!!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



 

Weekly Deal Update - want to add anything to your 15% off order?

This is a really quick post to share the weekly deals starting today - in case you want to add any of the items to your stamp sale order.

I'm sending in an order tonight and can include yours with the 15% off Stamp Sets sale items . . . take a look and let me know by email or PM me or even call on the phone! That Bow Builder Punch is one of my favourites! A perfect bow for a card front or envelope!

See something you need to have and don't want to wait?  Click the link here and you can order now my on-line store and it will ship directly to you. Use my hostess code W9KFJYDK and I will send you a thank you gift. If your order is over $200 then do not use the code as you will get your rewards at checkout!

Get 15% off all Stamp sets but only until October 23rd!!

Stampin' Up! has announced a Stamp Sale but only until October 23rd so now is the time to get your wish list checked off!! The sale includes all Stamp Sets in the Annual and Holiday Catalogues (but not hostess sets or bundles which are already discounted).

I will place an order tomorrow evening and can add your items to the order or you can shop on-line any time and have your order delivered right to your home! (That was EASY!).

If you shop on-line use my HOSTESS CODE and receive a gift from me! The Hostess Code for this month is W9KFJYDK so please use it to get your gift - unless your order is over $200 then you get your own rewards on-line!

Link to my on-line store here and happy shopping!

Thank you for making our 3rd Annual Ronald McDonald House fundraiser a big success!!

Wow - we had so much fun yesterday with our guests at our 3rd annual RMHC Stamp-a-Stack for Christmas. All guests made 9 different Christmas cards during the day, and will receive the project plans for all cards in their email "in" box - watch for it!

Lots of prizes for everyone (picture above), coffee and donuts to start the day, a "build your own sandwich" lunch with some seriously fun cupcakes, and making some great cards (picture below) with demonstrators who shared their talents. Look forward to seeing YOU next year!

We raised over $3000.00 which will fund more than 40 nights for families needing to stay close to Children's Hospital while their kids receive much needed health care treatments. Here's a quick link to our local Ronald McDonald House site for more information on their services for families in need. Ronald McDonald House Charities is the Stampin' Up! charity of choice, and we are so proud to be part of this event. Over the years, Stampin' Up! has donated over $1 million dollars to local houses wherever they are . . .  what a great feeling to be part of this cause and share in yesterday's event.

This year's special Stamp Set is called "Sprinkles of Life" and $3.00 from the sale of every stamp set will go from Stampin' Up! to local RMH Charities. Check in with me if you'd like to have it and help us help kids and their families be together :-)

Thank you so much to everyone who attended as a guest, to the donors who helped us with raffle prizes and to my demonstrator friends who shared the event with me (as well as their pictures) - together we rock!!

Mixing up some OLD with some NEW - and a new Make it Monday time

Last week was a busy week in my family for birthdays and anniversaries. I decided to make several variations of the cards you see here, so I could get them done and in the mail! Sometimes it's hard to think of so many different cards - this "short cut" is a good way to send out your handmade cards to your family and friends, showing them you remembered their event, and use up some of those products sitting on your desk:

I had some "Adventure Bound" paper left from early spring that looks like wood grain, die cut some maple leafs from the retired Autumn Accents Bigz die, stamped them with our new Happy Scenes stamps and coloured the pumpkins and leaves, added another glitter leaf, some burlap ribbon and a special greeting for each person - lots of fun to make and I am sure the cards put a smile on their faces when they opened their envelope.

Last month at our Make it Monday we started thinking Christmas cards, as well as adding a card for any occasion to our card box (see picture). For my October 19th night, we will be thinking Christmas again, and making another card that can be easily changed up for birthdays, anniversaries or even a sympathy card. Make it Mondays are the 3rd Monday each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm except July and August so put the dates into your calendar and give yourself some well-earned "me time".

Make it Mondays is for you if you want to drop in with no club commitment, pay $5.00 to make a couple of fun cards (no supplies required) or the cards are free with any product order. Send me a quick email or message me if you want to come so I can have your spot ready!

My Make it Monday evenings are a great way to try new products, ask me how to use tools that you have seen elsewhere and aren't sure about, and visit with friends who craft like you do (or want to try like you do!). I'm looking forward to see you next Monday!

Can't come but need some products??? Let me know and I will add it to my next order - or shop on line anytime and have your order go directly to your home!  Check my link here for the latest weekly deals, clearance centre items and regular catalogue items!

Remember to sign up for my blog updates so you will know when my events are on, and can plan to drop by!

Happy Stampin'!!

How cute are these treat bags for your Thanksgiving table?

I had so much fun making these cute bags from the September Paper Pumpkin kit . . . . if you haven't tried one yet, then sign up now and you can get some of the past kits (including this one) while they are still available!!

Here's my completed kit, filled with lots of sweet treats that I am taking for our family dinner today - the stamps that come with the kit have Halloween options too - great ideas for your special little trick or treaters when they come knocking!

 

 

Want to try Paper Pumpkin kits for yourself? Then click on this link and sign up now and be ready for your monthly fun  surprise - even I don't know ahead of time what is coming - that's part of the fun! Lots of ideas too, on my Paper Pumpkin site if you are not crazy about doing the project as suggested so always some great options to change it up your way!



Stamp Out Breast Cancer with Paper Pumpkin

 

To show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re going PINK . . . or at least our October boxes are! And, we’re excited to announce that Stampin’ Up! will make a donation* to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The best part—you, our AMAZING subscribers, will determine the amount of the donation!

Stampin’ Up! will donate:

• $1 for every active Paper Pumpkin subscriber - that's me -  and all my friends who have already signed up)!
• Plus, an additional $1 for every new subscriber - that will be you and all my awesome friends who sign up by October 10!

Here’s what you need to do: 

• Keep the fun coming for October so Stampin' Up! can donate a $1 for you! Only those who receive the October shipment will be counted for the donation. When you get your October kit, you will not only be donating to a good cause, but you will also get a limited-edition, pretty pink Paper Pumpkin box! You do not want to miss it. Promise.
• Spread the word! Help us get as many new subscribers as possible. Every current subscriber adds $1 and for new subscribers it’s doubled, so let’s get the word out and raise as much as possible.

Together, we will make a difference!

Here's the link to sign up now for your Paper Pumpkin kit!

More About BCRF

BCRF is a world-class organization, dedicated to ending breast cancer and we are excited to be teaming up with them to make this happen. Their mission is to advance the world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. To learn about more ways to help, please visit www.bcrfcure.org.

*All funds will be donated in US dollars.

It's Back!! - Ronald McDonald House Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Saturday, October 17th

Hi Everyone!

Are you ready for a day of ink, glue, and maybe a bit of glitter and dazzle? Each year for the past three years I have joined a team of Stampin' Up! demonstrators to participate in a fundraiser for the Vancouver Ronald McDonald House.  The House is located on the grounds of Children's Hospital and provides a home away from home for families with children seeking treatment at the hospital for life threatening illnesses.  Stampin' Up! and its demonstrators donate time and money to support Ronald McDonald House Charities throughout North America, contributing over $1,000,000.00 to date! You can help us "Make a Difference" in our own community this October.

So what does this special day look like?

• make 9 unique Christmas themed cards - get a big head start on your own card making!
• receive an awesome goodie bag with crafting supplies
• enjoy a catered lunch (see link for details)
• take part in an optional raffle with some amazing prizes - you'll want to join this for sure!
• share in lots of laughter, prizes and fun!

All proceeds from the sale of admission and raffle tickets will go directly to Ronald McDonald House!

So where and when is this one of a kind stamping day?

 

Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West (upper level - meeting rooms beside the concession)

3677 Kensington Avenue

Burnaby

 

Saturday, October 17th from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Click here to register -  and if you register by Sept 5th then you get 15 extra raffle tickets (extended deadline due to recent power failures)!

 

When you register, please put my name in brackets after yours so I can update you on the event!

 

 AND we'll have display boards with lots of ideas for your own Christmas cards! So make sure to bring your camera with you!

 

Weekly Deals! Catch my order going in tomorrow!

If you don't like putting in an order for only one or two items on line - then this post is for you!

I have an order going in tomorrow and will be happy to add your items from the weekly deals flyer - take a look and message or email me so you don't miss out!

And remember the Paper Pumpkin 50% off special . .  . the clock is ticking on this deal too  . . . only until September 10th so hurry and sign up soon!  Check out all the details on my previous post!

Paper Pumpkin Strikes Again!! 50% off - only until September 10th!!

Have you been thinking of getting on the Paper Pumpkin train, but keep putting it off until the specials are over?

Well, guess what? Paper Pumpkin has come back with ANOTHER 50% off special because they knew you were procrastinating!!



Stampin' Up! unveiled the August and September kits to convention attendees last week (no pictures were allowed) but the comments were that - "the two kits are absolutely awesome and TELL EVERYONE TO GET SIGNED UP so they don't miss out!!"

So here I am to let you know (in lots of time, but don't procrastinate again!) and here's the link to sign up - you will not be sorry, I promise you. And the best part, once signed up with Paper Pumpkin you can buy refill kits of your favourite projects! How cool is that?? Remember to use the promo code HALFOFF and you will be sooo happy you did! You can also skip a month any time if you will be away so no need to worry about the box sitting at your door and you're not home to pick it up.

Here's what I made with July's kit - I followed the directions for a couple of cards, but turned some on the side, and tilted some to give me lots of different cards from the one kit - and the box is great for taking camping, to the cabin or working on with your kids on rainy days. You'll always have some cards for those unexpected events - and you don't have to stamp the greeting until you are ready to use the card. Check out Pinterest each month for lots of more ideas to make your kit if the included directions aren't exactly what you need/like! The boxes can be handy storage for all the ink spots you will get, as well as the exclusive stamp sets. The only thing I added was my Snail Adhesive - everything else was in the kit. Glue sticks work equally well and we have some really good ones! Ask me!



Catching up with Summer Fun

If you missed my Make it Monday session the end of June - these are the two cards we did. One uses small bits of papers that you probably have sitting on your craft table (the ends were punched with the NEW Triple Banner Punch), along with the NEW Host Stamp Set called "Happy Birthday, Everyone" and it really does have a saying for anyone and everyone. It can be yours by hosting an event for you and your friends to stamp (you can even book my studio so no cleaning up at home required!!) or if you are putting in a large "wish list" order it can be yours too! The card on the right is a real rainbow of colours - a quick and happy card to send to a friend for a birthday. Stamp the same flower from Petite Petals Stamp Set in several colours - or shades of the same colour, punch out with the matching Petite Petals punch, add a bit of background from Gorgeous Grunge and a greeting (from Boys Will Be Boys) and you are done. So easy and fun!!

 

My next Make it Monday session will be September 21st, at 7:00 pm. Starting in September, I am going to try the 3rd Monday of the month to see if that helps some of you who would like to come but had commitments on the last Monday. That will also tie in with my weekend event to unveil the Holiday catalogue (Save the Date - September 17 - 20)  and you can see in person all the fun goodies we are getting to preview now! You will absolutely love some of the new dies, embossing folders and kits - and the paper, and the stamp sets . . . .  so much to love in this new catalogue. Making cards this year for Christmas is going to be FUN!!!

 

Need anything over summer - running out of paper or adhesives?? You can always order on-line and it will ship directly to your home! Super easy and quick too. If you are not in a hurry, I will have an order going in August 13th with my Stamp Club gang and would be happy to add yours to the list!

 

I've got one other card to show you that I made for a swap I'm in - it uses Endless Birthday Wishes - love the fun fonts - and the banner and star punches. I really liked the colour combo when I saw the idea on Pinterest. Happy Stampin'!

 

 

Don't have the NEW Annual Catalogue?? Let me know, it's free with any order!



Make it Monday June 29th - Last one before summer break!!

My "Make it Monday" drop in events are perfect for new stampers, or those who want to add to their card box. I show you how to create quick and easy cards, using basic designs so you can create more at home with your own products. I also try to find ways to help you use up that stash of paper so you can feel good when you want to buy new!

Join me Monday, June 29th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and make some cards to go into your "I need a card NOW" box!

Here's the quick card we did last month with one stamp set (Kinda Eclectic) - Soft Sky, Pool Party and Island Indigo Inks, a couple of mini pearls and a cut out silver flower that was sitting on my desk for some sparkle!

 

 

And here's the second project we did - mini thank you cards (Lovely Amazing You Stamp Set) in a cute bag to take as a hostess gift - great to have on hand when visiting family and friends this summer - or make some (using some of that paper you have!) so you are ready anytime with a "Thank You" that is sure to make your hosts smile and know you care about them!

 

My last picture is to show you recent cards I made for a swap I am in - each month we exchange cards based on a theme and it is awesome what a variety of cards and stamp sets are used! Such a creative group - love my Stampin' Up! friends :-) The card on the left uses "Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set" - the Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp for 2015-2016 - $3.00 of every set sold goes to our local RMHC on your behalf. The stamp set coordinates with the new Tree Builder Punch making it super easy to get your card done!  The card on the right was stamped with Sweetbriar Rose and coloured with blender pens - a perfect way to "watercolour" without the mess!

 

Check out Pinterest for so many ideas - search under your stamp set name, plus Stampin Up and you will be amazed at how many ideas are being shared!

 

Want to be part of my team and get your own discount on products? Then check out the Join button on my website, or contact me by email - I'll get you going! Here's my link for shopping, joining or browsing ideas click here to start!

 

 

 

Paper Pumpkin kits are better than ever and SO reasonable - take a kit to the cottage, in your trailer when you head out camping or save it as a rainy day project with the kids this summer (if we get some rain!) Here's the latest kit when it arrived - I'm waiting to make it with a friend!  Click on this link to get started yourself!

 



 

Until next time - have fun stampin' and happy summer!

June Paper Pumpkin kit is the BEST ever!!

My Paper Pumpkin box arrived yesterday at my door - thank you Mr. FedEx!!! I opened it up, and Oh! WOW!!! I am sure it is the BEST one ever!  I know I am taking it on our next camping trip to make up - so easy to bring as everything you need is inside the box . . . . and when you are done, back in the box to bring safely home - love it!!

Here's my box opening . . . . .  . . . . .

Then a quick peak inside . . . .  . . .  . wow looks like lots of card making stuff (yay!) . . . . .

 

 

And finally  . . . .  .  . the BIG Reveal!!! All the ingredients to whip up 8 cards and envelopes with liners ready to go! Thanks Paper Pumpkin (big HAPPY face!)!!!

 

 

And remember check out Pinterest each month for alternate ideas if you aren't crazy about the project as offered any month - there are always lots of creative options to choose from. Here's the Paper Pumpkin link to get you started (click here) - have fun!!



WOW!! 50% off Paper Pumpkin - First 2 Months!!

Have you been on the fence about trying Paper Pumpkin???

 

Not sure if it might be right for your crafting style???

Then this special pricing is just for you - try it half price for two months - I guarantee you will love the kits! Even if the monthly project is not what you might normally use, there are tons of ideas on Pinterest every month to show you other options so you can have fun with the kit, your way!!

Here's the link to the website, remember to enter the promo code SAVE50 and please enter my name as your demonstrator so I can help you with ideas if you are stuck! Don't let your Pamper Pumpkin sit in the box!

** Small print - offer ends June 10th and is for new subscribers only. Try it! You'll love it!!

Paper Pumpkin Special Deal $7.00 only until tonight (May 9) at 5:50 pm PDT

Hello Stampers,

HURRY - the best Paper Pumpkin deal ever!  $7 for the month of May (regular price is $24.95 plus tax) - honestly the best deal I've ever seen for this awesome monthly subscription.

SIGN UP HERE!

Use PROMO CODE 24HOURS - only good until Saturday, May 9th at 5:50 PM (PST). 

Check out my sneak peak below of the May, 2015 kit that can be yours if you sign up before the deadline - and did I mention it's ONLY $7.00?? JUST WOW!!

You can continue to receive kits each month (for regular price $24.95) or opt out and skip a month.  You can also cancel (gasp) but why would you want to?

Put my name in as your demonstrator and I will keep you updated on options for the monthly kits!

Have fun creating - it's a moment just for you!

Occasions Catalogue and Make it Mondays

 

If you thought this catalogue ended with Sale-A-Bration on March 31st - like some of my Stamp Club members did - then this post is for you!

 

Take off the outside cover "flyer" pages and reveal the gorgeous bouquet of flowers and the best part? The new expiry date of June 2nd is revealed too! Yes, you can order from this Occasions Catalogue and the Annual Catalogue until June 2nd . . . .  so what are you waiting for? Start that wish list and let me know so I can place your order with others, or shop on-line and the order will come right to your door . . . . . you bet, shopping in pj's  . . . .  it doesn't get much easier than that!!

 

While you are adding to that list, take a look at the Weekly Deals to the right of this post - some great deals again, but only for a week!

 

Reminder - my next Make it Monday drop in session is on April 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Come in, make a couple of cards to add to your box so you are always ready for any event . . .  . free with any order or $5.00 drop in fee.

 

Can't wait to see you soon!

Free Shipping April 6 -10th!!

What a great time to stock up on those items you've been needing, but not wanting to pay shipping for a small order!! Now you can get anything you need, from either the Annual Catalogue, the Spring Occasions Catalogue, the on-line Clearance Rack or the Weekly Deals - all with no shipping. That saves a minimum of $9.95 - or more if your order is over $100.00 . . .  .  so what are you waiting for?

You can order some paper today, ink pads tomorrow, adhesives the next day, what ever you want and whenever you want - no limits to the number of orders you put in - the shipping is FREE so let's start shopping now with this link!

Remember that the Weekly Deals will change items every Tuesday so check it out tomorrow! It's also on my blog sidebar so you can always see what the deals are for the current week.

Have you got your FREE products yet??

Sale-a-Bration ends March 31st which means you only have 9 more days to get your bonus products while you shop for your regular supplies, or add your "wish list" items to your crafting space.

Take a look at all the wonderful free products available to you and let me know which one you are going to get!!

 

 

 

Click here to check out all the new items added to the FREE list and then shop at my on-line store,  or email me with your order!

And check out this super deal on Paper Pumpkin - I have a monthly subscription and I am going to purchase a three month prepaid subscription which will: #1 SAVE me money, and #2 get me a FREE Sale-a-Bration product of my choice!!! Such a great offer and not just for new subscribers! You can still cancel a month with your prepaid because you will away . . . .  or just too busy with other things going on in our lives (although we need to make sure we put some "me-time" into our planners!)

 

I will be placing an order March 30th after my "Make it Monday" drop in session so why not give me a call, book your spot in my crafting studio, and have a relaxing evening . . . .  sharing time with other crafters. It's a great way to unwind, make a couple of "any occasion" cards to add to your box and get some new ideas. The "Make it Monday" evening is on the LAST Monday of each month (except June/July and August) and is free with any order, or a small $5.00 drop in fee if you only want to make the cards. Time is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm so I do hope I will see you soon.

 

If you can't make it to my house, then email me your order and I will add it to mine on March 30th. Remember those Paper Pumpkin 3 month pre-paid subscriptions - they are definitely a BEST BUY!! But only until March 31st!!

 

Happy Stampin'

So many ways to colour - what's your favourite??

With Stampin' Up! announcing today that they will no longer carry the Blendabilities markers because of some serious quality issues (more at the end of this post), I realized I should remind you that there are still so many ways to enjoy colouring your stamps or backgrounds on your cards and layouts.

Stampin' Up! has wonderful stamp pad ink colours, and they work so well to "watercolour" with either Aqua Painters or Blender Pens - just a quick press on the closed lid, open the ink pad and you have a small pool of colour on the lid - ready to use with either brush style!

 

Aqua Painters



Blender Pens

You can also get quality Stampin' Write markers in all the colour families, in the two In - Colour series, and in single markers for the most popular colours. These water based markers make it super easy to do multi-colour stamping and the brush ends are perfect for colouring flowers, leaves or words on any of your stamps. So versatile and easy giving you control over each brush stroke. Sponges and sponge daubers are another quick and fun way to get colouring onto your papers . . . .  so let's start colouring!



I saw a post on Facebook yesterday that there are now "adult" colouring books for sale  to help us "de-stress" - at a huge price too - something like $20.00 per book! Instead of buying a colouring book at an outrageous price, why not grab some stamps and paper, and colour up some birthday or other occasion cards and make someone super happy to receive your artwork? Stamps, ink and paper - keep it simple, have fun and create at the same time - a WIN-WIN for you and a great feeling when you pass on your card to someone special!

Ready to colour? Then contact me to play at my "Make it Monday" session on the last Monday of each month where you will go home with tons of ideas and two cards to add to your box for when you absolutely need a card "Now!"  The next drop in session is March 30th at 7:00 pm.

And here are the February Make it Monday samples! So easy and fun to create . . . .  . use up some of those pretty papers in your stash as you make some cards for any event! 



Or maybe you would like to join my monthly stamp club which started in February - I still have one spot left and it is on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm, with an optional time the day after on Friday at 11:00 am. You will get to be "hostess" once in the 8 sessions and have your turn at "free" rewards!! Minimum commitment is only $25.00 per month and you choose what products you need as well as learn new techniques and take home two cards to share or show off your new skills. Last month we did these two cards at Stamp Club, one very girly with the pink butterfly and the other a masculine version of a Valentine's Day or Anniversary card.  

And now for the update on Blendabilities - we will miss having them but do appreciate that Stampin' Up! considers quality of a product above all for you and me to use!

As you may know, there have been some issues with the Blendabilities markers, which resulted in the product not being able to be ordered. Stampin' Up! initially noticed quality issues with this product, but they were within normal industry quality control standards.  Recently the problem has become greater than acceptable standards and unfortunately Stampin' Up! was not able to come to a solution with the manufacturer that meets the standards they demand for their products. The defect relates to the pens arriving with no ink in them or the pens drying out within the first little while. Sadly Stampin' Up! has made the difficult (but correct) decision to withdraw the product from the catalogue effective immediately. 

Stampin' Up! is committed to making this right for our customers.  If you have purchased Blendabilities from me, please check them all ASAP.  If you are happy with the product (and mine are just fine), then you can keep the markers and use them.  If you find a defect please contact me and I will report it to Stampin' Up! and let you know on the resolution.

Moving forward Stampin' Up! is committed to finding a solution for this product as the Blendabilities were very popular and the demonstrator base has been asking for a product like this for years.  But they won't do anything until they have a reliable product line that will truly meet our needs and their high level of quality. Thanks Stampin' Up! for continuing to provide us with quality products that we can depend on!

Please email me for any products you need, or to help you with a crafting idea . . . .  you can also shop on-line any time, day or night, in pj's or high heels - it's up to you. Click here and check out the Weekly Deals from my side bar, the clearance rack or any of the new and awesome kits!

Have fun colouring and crafting and hope to see you soon!