Sunday Share - Timeless Tulips Bundle and Save the Date!!

The new 2020 January - June Mini Catalogue is now live and I am so happy to share with you over the next few weeks some of the projects we did at On Stage in Las Vegas to introduce us to the amazing array of products available - you will love adding some of these stamps, punches, dies and papers to  crafting time!!

In addition, when you shop from this Mini or from the regular catalogue you can earn FREE products from the Sale-a-Bration flyer as soon as your purchases reach $60 - so take a look through the catalogue and flyer in the sidebar links and see below to get your own copy soon!

Sale-a-Bration is always the best time to think about joining Stampin' Up! - it's when I signed up and so did most of my team! There's always extra rewards for signing and this year is no exception - look what you can get as an add-on to your kit (which already includes $165.00 worth of product of your choice for $135.00; a complete business package for order taking and no tax or shipping) and it's worth up to $100 more depending on which stamp set you choose!!!

I was able to get the Mini Trimmer and Designer Series Paper Sampler to see them for myself and I can tell you that it's worth going for even if you decide you don't want to do anything more than get the kit  . . . . but if you like the products then why not stay for the discount - that's being a smart shopper!! 

Today I'm sharing the card we made using the Timeless Tulips Bundle - it's a DistINKtive stamp set with lots of greetings and a coordinating punch for some quick and easy tulip making - the Rococo Rose goes so well with the Pear Pizzazz leaves and we added Wink of Stella over the punched flowers for some added glimmer. I really like the Linen Thread wrapped around the Whisper White layer and tied - it almost takes on a soft green look from the cardstock . . . 

Here's a look at the stamp set and the punch - you will love what you can make using them and I know they will be a great addition to your crafting space. Take a look at p 43 in the 2020 Mini Catalogue for some more ideas,  then start making your own projects! These would make a great border on spring layouts too!

Join me next Saturday January 11th from 11 am - 4:00 pm for my Catalogue Launch party - we always have so much fun and you will make a card, see (and try) new products on display, check out Paper Pumpkin kits, enter into draws for some products and you can shop my retired products basket too! RSVP on my Events page here so I have enough kits ready for you - and yes, friends are welcome to join you :-)

Happy stamping!

Sunday Share - Free as a Bird

This week it's all about the birds - now I must admit that I've not been a huge fan of bird stamps in the past but something about this set and dies as well as the absolutely gorgeous Bird Ballad Designer Series Papers spoke to me and yup - they all got added to my pre-order!!

I did have a bit of a head start as one of the cards we made during April's On Stage event used the papers and stamps so I fell in love with the set right away . . . . here's the card we made - isn't it a great card to give to a friend or send to someone who did something that you want to recognize??  I think a card in the mail is the kind of "happy mail" we can all use!

This year's catalogue makes it super easy to order a whole suite - you only need to write down one number and you've got it all! For the Bird Ballad Suite the number is #152190 (click on the number to order) and here's what you get:

Of course, if you want to pick and choose from the suite, you are welcome to do that too - use this link to see all the coordinating products - I do love the Stitched Nested Labels Dies - they make such an impressive label for your cards or layouts!

The Designer Series Papers are amazing and will work really well with the Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin in the suite. I could go on and on but I think you get the idea that there's lots to love in this suite - order yours now and start creating some fun cards too! Here's a quick video to show you how you can make my featured card too!

Shop here for any of your Stampin' Up! products - I'm so happy when you choose me to be your demonstrator!

Today is the last day of my Catalogue Launch events so if you haven't stopped by then do so today from 1:00 - 4:00 pm! Prizes, make and takes, new products to look at and a new catalogue for you to take home! Love to see you :-) Or shop on line before noon on July 1st and use the Host Code BJ3F9ZBF to get my make and takes sent to you as a thank you and be part of my draws!

Happy stamping!

Sunday Share - Come Sail Away With Me!

Update - apologies for this not going out yesterday - my scheduling error :-(

At our Stampin' Up! convention in April we got to see and play with new products and order some items ahead of the new catalogue release. I plan to showcase the cards we made and the products we used over the next few posts so you can get your own products and make the cards too!

I love this card featuring the Come Sail Away Bundle (p 145 of the new catalogue) and with so many men in my life, this is a perfect suite of products to make some great cards and layouts too. I think Stampin' Up! must really like this suite of products too because they are featured on the front cover of the new catalogue! We actually used the coordinating Memories & More Cards on the Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes, as well as the coordinating Stamp Set, Twine and Trinkets (and did a bit of fussy cutting too!)

One of the best things in the new catalogue is the layout for seeing and purchasing products - I love how you can get everything you want using just one number - or buy individual items if you want to pick and choose from the suite!

The Come Sail Away Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple item number (#152175). It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed:

The Come Sail Away Suite Bundle includes

* Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set (10% off)

* Smooth Sailing Dies (10% off)

* High Seas 3D Embossing Folder

* Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

* Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack

* Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine

* Sail Away Trinkets

Add ink, cardstock, and adhesive to complete your project. There are some great card options for you in the catalogue but I think one of my favourites is the layout below using the Memories & More Cards in the Suite - what a fabulous way to keep and share your memories!

Shop now using this link to get your project going soon - and make a note to visit me this coming weekend for my Catalogue Launch days :

Friday June 28th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday June 29th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday June 30th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm

You want to be in on the fun and prizes too and I have your new catalogue waiting for you as you come in!!

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - spotlight on The Wesbrooke ladies and New Catalogue fun dates!

Today is the day to feature my friends at The Wesbrooke again - these ladies are such a joy to make cards with and they love going away with some cards they have made by themselves to give to family or close friends . . .

Last month we made two cards - one was definitely pretty and feminine  and the other - well the bow ties speak for themselves!

We had lots of laughs while they made the cards and at the end, they wanted to know when I was coming back! I was happy to say that I'm booked right through the summer with dates in June, July and August so everyone left with smiles . . .

Here's the sign that announces I am coming for the afternoon - pretty cool isn't it??

If you are out and about next Sunday - June 23rd - I will be at  the Clipper St Garage Sale in Langley with my Retired products - GREAT deals on stamps, dies, punches and bundles as well as Designer Series Papers and maybe some cardstock too!  Come and help me clear out so I can make room for the new items!!

And SAVE THE DATES - for my upcoming Catalogue Launch events - can't wait to see you :-) There will be door prizes tickets for coming, another ticket if you bring a friend, another ticket for orders placed at the event, and some treats and a card (or two) to make featuring new products and new colours  . . .  and pick up your new catalogue!!

Friday June 28th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday June 29th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday June 30th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Happy stamping!!

It's a Brand New Catalogue Kind of Day!!

A new catalogue day is always exciting for us in the Stampin' Up! world - and today is the day for the 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue Launch! This book is called "Creativity is Calling" and for a good reason - it's filled with lots of ideas and products to help you make cards, scrapbook layouts or make home decor projects!

Click here to go to the link on my store, or look to the right and click on the image at the top of the page - either way you will soon be starting your wish list for new "must have" products!

Here's a quick video from Stampin' Up! to share some of the new products!

And Save the Date for my Catalogue Launch Party- pick one and join the fun!! Please RSVP so I can prepare enough Make and Takes for you and your friends! You can drop in any time during the time slot you reserve - looking forward to seeing you, sharing some fun time in my studio, and giving you your very own copy of the new Catalogue too! Bring your wish list and you can place your order at the party! Can't wait till then??? Then click this link and shop now!

Friday, June 28 1:00 - 4:00 pm; or 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday June 29  1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday June 30 1:00 - 4:00 pm

RSVP right here - either click on this link or email/message me :-)

Sunday Share - a fun afternoon at The Wesbrooke!

It's a new year and a new class at The Wesbrooke Senior's Residence in Pitt Meadows - I love coming to visit this group of ladies! They are always so happy to sit and make cards with me and love the results they get :-) Here's the cards we made last week with a brief description of what I used -

I used retired Designer Series Papers for this card - a few different sheets from the pack as these cards were going into the box for residents birthdays so we did not want them all the same! I also used the Stitched Labels Framelits to die cut the greeting which is from the Detailed With Love Stamp Set. We added some little pearls to finish off the card which was a super popular choice!

This card was done to look like a wrapped present on the card front - all tied in a bow with striped bakers twine from my retired stash - as was the paper. The greeting and stamped bows are from Picture Perfect Stamp Set and the stitched square and circle are done with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. 

Here's a couple of pictures of my happy stampers - they love sharing their finished results!

You can purchase all the highlighted items from my online store any time by clicking this link and placing your order . . .  use this Host Code U3YTE4ZY between now and January 28th to get in on my Catalogue Launch draws for some great prizes AND I will  send you one of the Make and Take cards we will be doing as a thank you for shopping with me!

There's still time to visit with me this afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and see some of the great new products and ideas - or - visit me tomorrow Monday January 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm for my monthly Make it Monday event. Please RSVP on my Events Page on my website - link here - so I know you are coming and have enough kits ready!! Make 2 cards for $5.00 (as many as you have time for) or free with qualifying orders over $35.00

Remember Sale-a-Bration is on now until March 31st which means when your order hits that magic $60.00 mark you can choose any item in the Sale-a-Bration brochure for FREE! Read all about Sale-a-Bration here!!

While you are visiting my blog, why not sign up so you don't miss any of my posts and you will be the first to know when my next events are coming up!

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - Dashing Deer Bundle for Holiday Creating!

If you are looking for some great ideas for your card making or tags this year, then look no further than the Dashing Deer Stamps and Detailed Deer coordinating framelits - they are sold as a bundle too so you can save 10% right off! That's a great deal . . . . and they coordinate so well with the September only Dashing Along special promotion - host a workshop or party (in your home, at my studio or online!) and get this exclusive Designer Series Paper pack FREE!!

Here's a peak at the papers - they are gorgeous and just what you want for this years cards, tags or scrapbook layouts . . . . .

And look at the cards you can make when you use the paper with the Dashing Deer bundle - your family and friends will love the cards they get from you this year and you will have so much fun creating them.

Here's what the bundle includes and a quick tag idea in the Holiday Catalogue - shop now at my online store (click here) or ask me to do it for you. Your order will come directly to your home so you can start as soon as UPS drops off your box!

If you want to see (and touch) the new Holiday catalogue products in person, then RSVP to my Catalogue and Cards events this week (click here to sign up) - Thursday September 27th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm; and Friday, Saturday, Sunday (September 28th, 29th and 30th) from 1:-00 - 4:00 pm each afternoon. Scroll down to the date you are coming, fill in the RSVP and I'll have your card kit ready to make! You can also send me an email or message that you are coming - and you know you are welcome to bring a friend or two as well! the more the merrier :-)

Make a card, nibble on some early Christmas treats, and enter draws for some great products - a fun event for everyone!

You can also check out my "Retired Products" section where all items are discounted up to 50% for you and are available cash and carry!

Look forward to seeing you later this week -

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper in the spotlight!

Have you SEEN this awesome Laser Cut paper in action yet? If you came to one of my Catalogue Launch Events this past few days, you would have seen how many ways you can use this Specialty Paper - it is White on one side, and Vanilla on the other so it will coordinate with all your colour choices for a card base, or a layout where you want to have a vintage feel!  Here's some pictures to show you just a few of the pieces I cut out to work with . .

The greetings on the cards and the flowers on the envelopes are from the retired Wild About Flowers set (sorry!) but there are lots of stamps in the new catalogue that will work equally well!!

The colours are Smoky Slate for the card base, Basic Gray for the next layer, Melon Mambo for the pop of pink, and then the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut piece on top!  

Here's a picture of some of the pieces cut from a 12" x 12" sheet - so many designs that can be cut for layouts and cards! Hope you can see all the possibilities with this new paper pack - you can even try colouring with a brayer to coordinate with your cardstock or patterned paper - fun!!

I am leaving my Host Code open from my open house until July 19th so you can take another look through the catalogue and let me know (message or email is great) if you want me to put your order in for you - that way you will still get in on the draws for my Catalogue Launch events.

The order will arrive the week of July 23rd for you (how exciting is that?) to create with your new products!! Simply use this Host Code G7YNSURH if ordering online (order ships directly to you) or I will enter it for you if you send me your list (and arrange delivery once it arrives) - either way your products will soon be on the way! Remember if your order exceeds $200 do not use the Host Code as you will get your own rewards for shopping, and I will still include you in my draws and send a thank you for shopping online with me!

Remember the Designer Paper Buy 3 Get 1 FREE promotion on for the month of July - a great time to stock up on papers or share with a friend (I can help you split the order up anyway you want!).

Click here to order online now - or email/message me to place your order on July 19th.

What are you making today?

Happy Stamping :-)

Sunday Share - back in BC and visiting family plus some cards!

We've spent the past week back in BC, first camping in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, then driving to the Nelson area to stay with our son Chris and DIL Becky.

Here's some of our trip highlights for you to see - starting with the sunset on our last night in Fairmont Hot Springs about 10:00 pm!

I thought you might appreciate what a "straight" road in BC looks like, compared to the prairie roads we drove on earlier in our trip - lots of mountains and you know there will shortly be a curve in the road!

Lots of great scenery in the mountains - 

And our camping spot at Chris and Becky's - fun to watch the baby lambs play around while their moms focus on eating!

I did make some cards to send to friends having birthdays - and used some retired products too so I can make room for all the new products in the Annual Catalogue - come and see some of the new ideas for yourself at my Catalogue launch Events July 5-6-7. Look on my website under the Events link for times each day. Can't wait to see you and share some of my fun creations! 

That awesome Copper Trim on the card below is in the new catalogue too - it separates and looks like netting!  I added copper embossing, and a small strip of paper that had some copper foil highlights!

And the Lace Trim is back too - I sponged Tranquil Tide on some of the retired Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalogue - a great way to get a new look!

If you are looking for a special card for a wedding or anniversary, then this card idea is perfect - fun fold openings are always a hit with the person receiving your card - and I can help you make or design cards for your family and friends that will make them say "Wow!". 

You can shop now for all the 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue products by clicking on this link and setting up/using an account in your name - the order goes direct to you - which is the best way to get your products sooner while I am still traveling! 

Hope you enjoyed today's Sunday Share - 

Happy stamping!

Sunday Share - Catching up on our trip, with some cards for you

I did plan on being able to share something of our trip each week with you but we had no consistent internet connections since leaving family in Sundre AB last Friday, so today's post will give you a couple of prairie pictures, and some cards that I made on the road too!

First a shot of the "goes forever" road that we saw driving to Saskatoon and around the area. My cousin took us to Moose Jaw where we did the Underground Tunnel Tours - if you have never done them put it on your bucket list as they were fascinating! Unfortunately we were not allowed to take any pictures, so you need to check them out yourselves on line.

One night as we headed back to the campground from her place we were just in time to see the sun setting - beautiful sky!

And we stayed at Gordie Howe Campground - what were the chances we would get #9 site???  The hedges between each site were lilac bushes - and boy did our allergies ever suffer as they were all blooming!

As we headed  back west this week, we stayed a couple of days in Drumheller - the badlands are really different and great for picture taking! As the weather turned super hot (only for those two days) we weren't able to tour the museum since we couldn't leave Sammy in the car.

Here's a couple of cards to share with you - both made with the Share What You Love suite of products - and available now to everyone with the new catalogue - love the pearly shine to the Share What You Love Designer Series papers - they go so well with the Pearlized Doilies. They were featured in my May Newsletter and I made a couple of different options.

Remember while I am travelling, you can shop anytime by going directly to my store, click on this link, and have your products delivered directly to you!

Meanwhile - save the date for July 5-6-7 for my Catalogue Launch when you can pick up your catalogue and see and play with some of the new products. Check my website for the times each day :-)

Happy Stamping!