Sunday Share - #simplestamping with Lasting Lily

If you have seen some of Stampin' Up!'s latest posts you will notice they have challenged us as demonstrators to make cards that are easy, quick and adaptable to most stamp sets - using the hashtag #simplestamping. It's a great reminder of using our basic products (stamps, paper, inks) to create some quick cards - and who doesn't love that??

I decided to take the concept to my first Stamp Club class of 2019 earlier this month and this is what we did for our #simplestamping card:

Quick, easy and definitely a design concept that can be used for many stamps - two ink colours, one stamped layer mounted on crumb cake a note card sized base . . . 

The next project added quite a bit more to the card and I showed everyone the new framelits coming out March 1st to coordinate with some of the Sale-a-Bration Stamps - you won't want to miss out on getting those! That's a new direction for Stampin' Up! and it's certainly a popular one!! Check out my online store for all the great FREE items you can earn with your purchases . . . I have an order going in by noon on March 1st so let me know if you want me to add anything for you or use my Shop Now button to go online yourself!

For this card we inked the flower stamps in Powder Pink, then took a Sponge Dauber and added a bit of Highland Heather ink to the stamps then stamped onto the cardstock for die cutting with the coordinating Lily Framelits Dies - it gives it a really soft look when you add the ink before stamping!

And these are my thank-you cards for everyone ordering this month - another way of using the Lasting Lily stamps with the greeting from Itty Bitty Greetings added to the front. And I love the new Stitched Rectangle Dies in the Occasions Catalogue!!

Want to get a monthly kit in a box? Paper Pumpkin is turning 6 and March's kit will celebrate this anniversary by giving everyone an extra stamp set! That's right, you will get two stamp sets in the March kit! You won't want to miss this special kit and we've been given a sneak peak that it's going to be all cards too! Sign up here by March 10th or go to my online store and scroll down to buy a subscription which give you FREE Sale-a-Bration items too! Remember March 10th is the deadline to get this special anniversary kit!

Until next time, Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - new Sale-a-Bration items you can get FREE!!

If winter is still hanging on in your area, then spending some time crafting is sure to cheer you up! Here's what happened this past week in our part of the West Coast - looks pretty when you don't need to travel, but created quite the mess with traffic!!

And here's the new products Stampin' Up! introduced on Friday so you can enjoy Sale-a-Bration even more . . .  shop any time at my online store (link here) or drop me a quick email or message to let me know what you would like - I'm happy to help you anytime. There is a new stamp set, an embossing folder and the Painted Seasons Stamps and Designer Series Papers - wow!

A quick video showcasing the new Painted Seasons bundle that you can get FREE with your qualifying purchase - it's going to be a best seller for sure!

I'm at a scrapbook retreat for the weekend - working on some new project ideas and trying to catch up with some of my scrapbook pictures and pages - hoping it's not too cold for us!!

While you are thinking about your wish list, why not get the "ultimate bundle" and get the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit - joining Stampin' Up! for the discount on your products is a great budget decision and if you decide to stay on, then you get all the best parts of being among other crafters who share your passion - and you get to be part of my team!! Check it out here and contact me for more info or just do it!

I will have a Make it Monday event on February 18th at 7:00 pm even though it is Family Day so you can RSVP on my events page and I'll save a spot for you!

What are/were your plans this weekend??

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - Some Card Swap Ideas for you!

I belong to a great team of demonstrators from across Canada and each time Stampin' Up! introduces a new catalogue, we are given a chance to participate in a "card swap" so we can get a variety of cards to share with you, without having to buy all the products all at once. Today I'm sharing a couple of cards I received recently so you can see how great the stamp sets are and think about what you'd like to make with the stamps!

Sale-a-Bration is on and you can get free products with every $60 you spend so don't delay - check your wish list now and shop soon - you don't want to miss out because you waited too long and then find out the item is Back ordered (like the Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack)!

How cute is this happy puppy card I received from Alicja using the Happy Tails Stamps Set??

Happy Tails was one of the first sets on my list in the new Occasions Catalogue - and I love that it has a matching Dog Builder Punch that you can order with the stamps as bundle and save 10% - that's like getting free shipping! Check out the items on my online store here. When you add a pack of Whisper White Cardstock and a pack of matching Whisper White Medium Envelopes you have earned an item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure and can pick any of the $60 value products FREE! Have fun shopping for your free items by clicking here!

Next is a card I received from Yvonne - you can read all about this Lasting Lily Stamp Set below!

One of the most beautiful stamp sets in the Sale-a-Bration brochure is called Lasting Lily. It is one of the new Distinktive design stamps with so much depth to the stamp - you won't believe the dimension you get from this stamp! Check out your wish list and stock up on your regular supplies too because once you spend $120 you can get this set FREE and it will be so worth it to have on your shelf.

Did  you know that Stampin' Up! is releasing some very special products in March (and for the month of March only!!) to coordinate with some of the Sale-a-Bration sets. And Lily Framelits Dies are on the list to die cut the flowers, leaves and greetings from the stamp set! You don't want to miss out on this fantastic set - so get the stamps now, and the framelits as soon as they are released in March!

If your wish list is getting longer - why not place your order as a new member of my team? You can purchase $225 worth of products of your choice and it will only cost you $135 and no commitment  to spend any more if you don't want to. A second sign up option gives you a great crafting carry bag for only $40 more!  If you decide you like being a part of this Stampin' Up! family, then you have until July 31st to make your first quarterly minimum purchase . . . lots of time to get friends and family helping you meet the amount!  Check out the details on my website here - or call/message me for more details - it really is the best deal going!

Reminder that my next Make it Monday will be on February 18th even though it is Family Day - you are welcome to come and bring someone with you to share the evening - check my events page here and RSVP!

Here's my last swap card for today from Pauline and it features a Host Set in the Annual Catalogue called Very Vintage - just a lovely card!!

Enjoy looking at my swap card samples today and I hope I have inspired you to create something special in your crafting area - it's a snowy afternoon here in Maple Ridge and I'm ready to get cozy and play with my stamps some more!

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - Join my Stamp Club now! and a Sneak Peak Video

It's Sunday again, and we are back from a wonderful trip to the Palm Springs area to visit family who spend the winter there (lucky guys!!). It was sunny, warm and blue skies every day we were there - and now we are back to the West Coast reality of temperatures hovering around + 0 mark and it's trying to snow for the first time this year . . . . this was taken arriving in the airport in Palm Springs. I hope it reminds you of warmer weather too!

I have ONE opening left for my 2019 Stamp Club morning session starting Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 am. If you would like to join an amazing and fun group of ladies who stamp and create together, then message, email or call me and I'll give you the details. We do 8 club classes during 2019 and you will get to be the host with the rewards once during the season. It's lots of fun and a great way to budget your purchases and get things on your wish list gradually.  This group is the daytime part of my evening session which meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm.  The daytime group meets the following morning. Together you form my Stamp Club for the year. Let me know quickly as I know this spot won't last!!

Paper Pumpkin has released a sneak peak of the February kit which is ready to go to happy members mid-February. You must be registered by February 10th to get these super fun kits sent directly to you via FedEx (in Canada). Here's a video to watch . . . . . and the February kit is all cards which I know you will love!

You can get a 3 month subscription and be eligible for a Sale-a-Bration items of your choice . . . .just sign up here and you are ready for a monthly fun surprise! Each month Stampin' Up! shares videos and alternate projects in case the kit isn't something you would normally make so you are never without some guidance to make what you'd like!! These kits are a great value as they include everything you need to create the project each month - inks, stamps, papers and adhesives. And they are designed by Stampin' Up! artists so you know they will be a quality product when done!

Browse my online store for some amazing new products and choose your FREE Sale-a-Bration items - for every $60 you spend, you can pick a free item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure so get shopping and enjoy creating!

Happy Stampin!