New Cards and Tags Classes - Just for you!!

Hi everyone - I'm officially allowed to talk about Christmas now that we've flipped to the November calendar! And I have a line up of classes for you to pick from - so here goes -

The new Watercolor Christmas Project Kit class is the quickest and easiest way to make a lot of cards that will amaze your family and friends. You get 20 cards in the kit, gold foil lined envelopes, and the cost for my class is only $30 (including shipping/taxes!!) and you will use my stamps and inks to make your project in under three hours - sign up now and prepay by November 9th (e transfer, credit card, cash or cheque) so I can order and have the kits for your chosen date. You can pick from any of these dates: Sunday, Nov 26th 1 - 4 pm; Monday Nov 27th 1 - 4 pm and 7 - 9:30 pm;  Wednesday Nov 29th 1 - 4 pm or 7 - 9:30 pm (or contact me to arrange another time). Want to do the kit on your own? Here's the link to my on-line store to order direct, or contact me to get your order placed and arrange pickup. Remember you will need to order the stamps too if you do it on your own - but they are a great set of greetings and small images :-) Here's some of the finished cards from the kit - so sign up NOW!!

My annual Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack classes kick off on  Monday, November 20th (my normal Make it Monday night) and you can sign up for one of three time spots and make as many cards as you like - and come as many times as you want!! Cards are 5/$15.00 and they will all be cards you will be happy to send to your family and friends - using some of my favourite papers, stamps and framelits, including Carols of Christmas; Night in Bethlehem; Quilted Christmas, Merry Mistletoe and Christmas Pines.  Dates are: Monday, Nov 20th 7 - 9:00 pm; Tuesday, Nov 21st 1 - 3:00 pm and 7 - 9:00 pm - other dates may be added as needed.

Here's some sneak peeks of the products we are using -

Tags for Christmas dates will feature some of our popular punches and coordinating stamps to make it easy for you to get ready for gift wrapping days (and nights)! You will make 10 tags PLUS a cute pizza box with 4 mini gift tags inside all for $15.00 - which date do you want to book? Dates are Tuesday Dec 5; Wednesday Dec 6 and Thursday Dec 7th - all from 1 - 3:00 pm and one evening slot on Wednesday Dec 6 from  7- 9:00 pm.

Here's a peek at some of the products we will be using for the tags -

As a thank you for creating with me, I will be sending weekly projects to you starting mid-November for 6 weeks to help you get ready for Christmas at your house - watch for them in your in box, or sign up now if you aren't on my list so I can send them to you!

And one last item - if you have been wondering if you should get the Stampin' Blends - the answer is YES! They are so smooth - I'm just loving them - if you like colouring, you will LOVE the Blends! Check them out - they are in my on-line store now! And you can get them a few at a time!

Looking forward to stamping with you soon!!

Pumpkin Cookie Recipe and some fun card ideas!

Hi everyone - this week has been all about the rain outside - so perfect weather to cozy up with a hot drink and get crafting! I had so much fun chatting with everyone who dropped into my events last weekend - and so many of you took advantage of the specials sales on for World Cardmaking Week - way to go!! My theme was #makeacardsendacard as I always think it's not just about making a card, it's making sure you actually SEND it to someone!!

Here's the cards that we made to celebrate - so easy and will make a big impression on whoever is lucky enough to get the card from you :-)

This Christmas Card that I cased from another demo was super popular - so quick with the embossing folder, a stamped die cut oval, some ribbon, sequins and layering with great colours - what could go wrong??

These two cards use the so popular Painted Harvest Stamp set from the 2017 Holiday Catalogue, and a copy paper mask, with an oval cut out of the centre. The top card uses the oval piece as the mask - place your mask on the lower right, stamp all over, remove the mask and there is a space for your greeting. The other card uses the outside part of the mask - stamp into and around the centre part and when you take it away, you are left with a defined focal centre image - pretty cool, isn't it?  Add your greeting and done!

I had a few cards left from the last Make it Monday night and several people wanted to do an all occasion card so they made these cards - super simple but they make a big impression! The paper strips were cut from the Color Theory DSP Stacks and were available in Dapper Denim and Crushed Curry as well as the featured Old Olive and Berry Burst.

Want to make any of these cards at home?? You can shop my online store any time using this link and get all you need - or send me a message to add items to my next orders going in . . . I'm here to help you get your cards made and in the mail!

I have to tell you that the biggest hit of the World Card Making Days events was not the cards (although they were popular!) but the Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies I made (along with the butter tarts which disappeared pretty quick!) and I have had repeated requests to give you the recipe for the cookies - so here it is!

PUMPKIN CINNAMON COOKIES 2017 10

All images and text ©Two Peas & Their Pod.

Yield: 48 cookies – Bake time: 10-12 minutes – Temp oven: 350®

Preheat oven to 350® F. Line two baking sheets with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper and set aside.

 COOKIE INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup pumpkin – (I used ½ 398 ml can Western Family 100% pure pumpkin)

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup cinnamon chips **

CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING:

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.

Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla and mix until combined, about 3 minutes. Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in the cinnamon chips.

In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into rounded teaspoons and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place balls 1 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. (I got 6 rows x 4 per row/ x 2 sheets)

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are just beginning to brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for two minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.

**I got my cinnamon chips from Well Seasoned in Langley – an awesome “everything food” store! (on 64^th East of 200^th just before Costco)

Enjoy your baking and card making - and next post I'll catch you up on our Ronald McDonald House fundraiser - it was so much fun and the cards were amazing!!

Happy Stamping!

World Card Making Days - Oct 5, 6, and 7 - PLUS week long specials!

Hi everyone - I am sure you are getting yourselves into the regular routine of fall, maybe back to school, or at least a more "normal" pace in your life now that summer is over, and our Fall/Autumn has begun. Loving the cooler days and even the rain was a welcome sight on the West Coast!

As you know, I have had my Card Making and Holiday Catalogue event in the works for awhile now, and I am so happy I did not send out notices - as yesterday Stampin' Up! announced some big sales for World Card Making Day events that go for 10 days - yikes!! - and a Designer Series Paper Sale for the month of October. Add in some special kits for Paper Pumpkin for October and November, and the BIG news that Stampin' Blends alcohol markers are being brought back this year (more once I know) and you have the makings for an awesome blog post! So let's get going:

World Card Making Day #makeacardsendacard is October 7th this year and to celebrate with you I will be having drop in card making events on Thursday, October 5th  from 7:00 - 9:00 pm; Friday October 6th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm; and Saturday October 7th from 1:00 - 4:  00 pm. At the same time you can see the Holiday Catalogue (and take home a copy) and some of the awesome items I have got - and sample cards I have made - I wish I could "have it all" but I'm making do with what my budget says! There are a couple of really fun kits to make too - so no need to buy lots of product - it's all there for you! And did I mention door prizes?? Yes, there will be some awesome door prizes for all those attending during any of the three days :-) and some early holiday style treats too!

Stampin' Up! is having a super sale starting October 1st to 10th with 15% off on so many items we use in card making - check my in store link on October 1st for all the details or watch for my email with the attachments. My favourite items are the Note Cards and Envelopes (20/$6.80) and the Fast Fuse Adhesive ($13.50) with TWO refills FREE! So many Stamp Sets are on sale too - and the Designer Series Papers to coordinate with them - you won't want to miss all the details!

There is no limit to the number of FREE packages of Designer Series Papers you can order, so check with your friends and family and get the deal and share with them! And you can pick your free products - so you can buy three of the paper stacks at $12.50 and get that Specialty Designer Paper priced at $17.00 or $14.50 for FREE. I have the list now and will be sending with my email so check your "in box" later this afternoon or check my shopping link on October 1st!

We still have some spaces at our Ronald McDonald Stamp-a-Stack Fundraiser on October 14th and would love to have you join us - it is such a fun event with some amazing prizes! Stamp-n-Storage has again donated some of their amazing storage units for our event and I would love to see you go home with one of those prizes or any of the other many donated items! Book your tickets here and join the fun! If you have any questions, send me a quick email and let me know.

Thinking about Paper Pumpkin kits? If you haven't then you really should . . . they come right to your door, are complete with everything you need to make the kits as designed (instructions included too) and Stampin' Up! posts a video showing how to make the kits, and has a Pinterest board with so many options you just might want to order a second kit to try out the ideas! And for the first time ever, October and November kits will coordinate so you can having matching holiday themed items ready for your gift giving days ahead. Try it out by signing up here - you've got nothing to lose and so much fun once you try it! And a perk about being a member of the Paper Pumpkin Club is you can buy past kits while they last!

Mark your calendar now for my next Make it Monday event on October 16th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Although it is a "drop-in" style event, please let me know you are coming so I have enough kits prepared for you and yes, your friends too! I supply everything and the cost is $5.00 to make the featured cards or free with any order. You are welcome to browse my studio, check out the retired products table (bargains @50% off), share your inspiration ideas and add some cards to your box ready to send to your family and friends. Here's the cards we made at this month's evening:

And if you can't make one of my event times, I am taking orders now for the World Card Making Specials and will send them all in by the end of the day October 9th. Let me know what you need!

And until we meet again - Happy Stamping!

September is here - time to get creating!!

Hi everyone!

I'm so excited that the 2017 Holiday Catalogue is here! And from what I am hearing, you are getting excited too . . . 

I can't wait for you to see all the great new stamps, papers, ribbons and creative tools available for you. You can view the 2017 Holiday Catalogue at my online store, or download the catalogue from the image to the right. If you are an out of town customer of mine, I have mailed you one - if you are local to our Maple Ridge area, please stop by at one of my events to get yours! You really will want your own copy so you can take in the amazing and fun ideas and gorgeous samples.

My Catalogue launch event is coming soon! I will have samples and new products so you can see for yourself how awesome they are. Don’t want or need all the products – then check out the many kits as they have everything you need to make some gorgeous cards with only adhesive, inks and stamps required (and some kits have it all!) Watch for your email invitation 🙂

I still have some Retired Products for sale in my Stampin' Studio, so let me know when you want to come by and take advantage of all the bargains - most items are 50% off – it’s definitely worth taking a look!

Check out this link to sign up for our Ronald McDonald House fundraiser - you won't want to miss it on Saturday, October 14th - and now that September is here, tickets are going fast!!

Remember to sign up for your Paper Pumpkin kit at 50% off - only until September 10th!! The kits are so much fun - you won't want to miss out! You can even buy refills of kits you love once you are a member! Click on the link for easy sign up!

Make it Mondays starts again September 18^th – from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Although this is a “drop-in” style of event, please let me know you are coming so I prepare enough kits for you and your friends! Cost is $5.00 to make the featured cards or free with any $25 order. You can send me an email or text, or message me on Facebook. This is a fun way to add cards to your box so you are ready for any event . . . plus you can take them home as samples to recreate with your own products - win/win!!

Can’t wait to see you and share the fun 😊

As the summer heat cools into fall I wanted to share a project in my Newsletter featuring one of the new stamp sets from the 2017 Holiday Catalogue. You'll be glad to have a go-to stamp set, like Painted Harvest, to spark your creativity. I know sunflowers are usually yellow tones - but I am having fun making different flowers with other colours - try it yourself!

Painted Harvest Stamp Set

The new Painted Harvest stamp set makes this card bloom with personality. Don't let this gorgeous card fool you, it's easy to create with just a few supplies. You can make something that looks amazing, but doesn't take a ton of work, especially with this stamp set. It's just what I look for when I want to make a bunch of cards quickly. Follow these few steps to make it now!

Stamp Inside Card

Score 5-1/4" x 8" Whisper White cardstock at 4" on 8" side. Ink larger flower layer with Marina Mist. Stamp off.

Stamp on inside top right corner. Stamp small flower layer with Dapper Denim.

Stamp Card Front

Stamp leaves with Lemon Lime Twist & Wild Wasabi. Stamp flower center and dots with Lemon Lime Twist.

Fold card and repeat stamping steps on card front.

Leave top right corner blank. Fill in with Wild Wasabi leaves for variety.

Fold Corner

Fold top right corner down towards the center of the card. The fold should be about 2-3/4" to 3" from the top on the right edge.

Use the Bone Folder to neatly crease the fold into place.

Final Touches

Adhere the corner flap down. Stamp greeting with Dapper Denim ink.

Adhere folded card piece to 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Dapper Denim cardstock.

Add a gold circle Metallic Enamel Shape to the tip of folded corner to finish the corner fold effect.

Try the idea with another stamp set and be sure to let me know how you did!

Happy Stamping!

Ginny

Paper Pumpkin 50% off deal plus new Catalogue September 1st

Hi everyone - if you are like me you have been enjoying summer, getting out to visit with family and friends, and now you are just about ready to get back into a regular routine which I REALLY hope includes some card making and/or scrapbooking time!

The 2017 Holiday catalogue debut is just a few days away . . . and sneak peaks have been shared all over Pinterest by demonstrators who got in their early pre-orders. Since I spent so much time travelling and camping in our new trailer, I'm way behind - but I will be making it up to you over the next few weeks! If you haven't got your Annual or Holiday catalogue yet, let me know and I can arrange delivery or mail it out if you live out of town.



 Get in on the Paper Pumpkin Savings - Sign up NOW!

New subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin before September 10 will get September’s kit—including everything they need to make stunning fall-themed projects—all for an introductory 50% off! It’s a great price for a beautiful kit—and you may even want to buy extras! That's one of the best things about being part of Paper Pumpkin - you can buy extra kits, or previous kits as they become available on the site. No one else can buy them - so a special perk for being a part of the Paper Pumpkin Club!

 

Contact me or go online here and get your order in by September 10th - you don't want to miss out on the fabulous new kits that are coming our way each month - perfect to do with kids or to take on your travels for rainy day fun!

And watch for more news on a special Host Stamp Set coming in September for you - host a party at either your place or mine, or do an online one with your friends that have a wish list ready to go. I can help you put it all together and you can earn this special stamp set, in addition to all the regular rewards. Here's a teaser to show you what's coming!





So many fun ideas from our Stampin' Up! design team for this new set - you are going to love it for making cards and tags or to stamp around your holiday layouts!

Are you like me and need that morning coffee to get you going? Then I'm sure you are already in love with the Coffee Break Suite on p 31 in the Annual Catalogue. They were first on my list when the catalogue came out - and I have been having fun playing with them and sharing them with coffee friends. Look at the fab samples of the papers, embellishments as well as the stamps and framelits. And the bundle saves you 10% - it's only $59.25 for the complete set of stamps and framelits.



 

What you don't know if you haven't looked at your Holiday Catalogue is that there is a coordinating stamp set called Merry Café on p 46 that is perfect for fall and winter themed cards. Here's a card I made for a recent swap, that has some sneak peeks of new papers and ribbons, too and I made a variation by reversing the colours. Which one do you like best?? 



And a reminder, if you haven't signed up for this year's Ronald McDonald Stamp-a-Stack fundraiser you can still get a spot by clicking on this link - but hurry as tickets are limited and going fast. it's on Saturday, October 14th - see the link for all the details. Can't wait to see you again :-)

Until next time, Happy Stamping!