Sunny Fun

Sorry my blog has been neglected for a few days but it has been a super busy week. On the weekend we brought some orphaned baby squirrels to the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary which was a super awesome trip (it's in Rosseau, between Huntsville and Parry Sound.) We saw some owls, wolves, bears and a lioness. If you are ever out that way you should check it out. It's a great charity that does awesome work with rehabilitating wildlife.

It's the first day of summer, yippee, so I thought this would be the perfect card to post. I just love the Sunny Fun stamp set from the Summer Mini and if you love bright colours and love to colour I am sure it will be a favourite of yours. The "you're invited" sentiment is from Family Phrases which is retiring at the end of June.

My last order out of the current catalogue will be going in on June 25th. If there is anything off teh retiring list you want be sure to order it then so you don't miss out!

Retiring Party Hearty

Here is a card I did at a recent class using the soon to be retired Party Hearty stamp set. The one thing I really love about this stamp set is how gender neutral the set is. You can use it to make cards for all the men and women in your life as well as for children.

For this card I used Baja Breeze, Peach Parfait and Whisper White. The "wishing you..." sentiment is from the "On Your Birthday" stamp set. Also in this card is Patterns Designer Paper, Rhinestone Jewels (can I even make a card without these?) and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

Congratulations to CeeJay who won my draw for the Button Greeting stamp set and ribbons in my class contest below. Thank you all for your suggestions and I will be keeping them in mind as a plan out my classes for the rest of the year.

A Flower for all Seasons....

I spent some time last week making some super quick and simple thank you notes with the very cute "A Flower for All Seasons" stamp set that will be retiring soon. I coloured the image using the ink from my classic ink pads and a blender pen. The 'thank you' sentiment is from the stamp set "For all you Do" (which is not retiring)

Don't forget my July 9th New catalogue extravaganza is coming up soon and you will need to RSVP if you want the free goody bag and free make and take cards. I will be posting more info on this event later this week!

Last Chance Card Class

It’s so sad to say good-bye so this card class will feature stamp sets that will be leaving us soon and no longer be available in the new catalogue in July! This will be a 10 card class of various occasions (2 each of 5 designs) This class will be on Saturday June 25th, 9:30 am.

Cost for the class is $30 but free with a $65 order that day! Class fee is still due in advance to hold your spot.

Please contact me if you would like to sign up for this class!

I will be placing an order tomorrow and placing my last order of the month on Saturday June 25th. If there is anything you absolutely want to have before it's gone be sure to get your order to me before one of these dates!

I am looking towards the future and planning out some classes for the rest of the year (and even into the spring) If there are any class idea's you would like to share or classes I have done in the past that you loved, please post them into the comments sections (click on the title "Last Chance Card Class" and scroll down to comment) Be sure to sign your name and comment by next Tuesday (the 14th) and I will enter you into a draw to win a Real Razzleberry 3/8 Taffeta ribbon, Whisper White 1/8 Taffeta ribbon and the stamp set Button Greetings from the Level 3 Hostess set in the current catalogue.

Pun Fun

Say goodbye to Pun Fun because it isn't in the next catalogue. This stamp set is still available for purchase until June 30th but it will not be available after that.

This card was made with Real Red, Tangerine Tango and Baja Breeze. The punched border made was made with the Scallop Edge Border. All I did was "miss" when lining it up so it creates more of a pinking shear look. Also used on this card was Baja Breze patterns designer paper, Perfect Polka dots embossing folder and white brads.

Last Chance List

Stampin Up had announced it's retirement list for the catalogue. If you would like to see the complete lists please click HERE. Stamp sets are available until the end of June but accessories are only available while supplies last.

Today card is made with one of my soon to be missed stamp sets Great Friend. The butterflies were inked with Tempting Turquoise and Pacific Point Craft inks and the embossed with clear embossing powder. I then cut them out and applied a strip of Rhinestone jewels to the center. I finished the card off with a sentiment from Curly Cute (which is not retiring thank goodness!)

Clean and Simple

Today scard is a super clean and simple card using the butterfly from the Strength and Hope stamp set. I always have the urge to keep adding to a card but on this one I forced myself to stop, allowing the butterfly to be the primary focus. The butterfly was inked witH Daffodil Delight and Tangerine Tango Craft inks and embossed with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder. I then added three Rhinestone Jewels to the center. I really can't live without my Rhinestone and Pearl Jewels. The other colour I used to make the card is Poppy Parade.

Host a workshop in June!

Host a workshop in June and not only could you be eligible for fabulous regular Hostess Benefits if your orders reach $265 or more, you will also be eligible for some little bonuses. These benefits are also eligible for anyone placing an online order through me at these amounts. Click HERE to shop online

§ If you host a workshop that reaches $265 or more you will get:
· the brand new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue BEFORE July 1st
· regular hostess benefits of $25 free in Stampin Up stuff and a Level 1 hostess set.

§ If you host a workshop that reaches $395 or more you will get:
· the brand new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue BEFORE July 1st
· An Adhesive Package (1 each of Tombow Glue, 2 way Glue Pen, Glue Dots and Stampin Dimensionals)
· regular hostess benefits of $45 free in Stampin Up stuff and a Level 1 OR Level 2 hostess set.

§ If you host a workshop that reaches $525 or more you will get:
· the brand new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue BEFORE July 1st
· An Adhesive Package (1 each of Tombow Glue, 2 way Glue Pen, Glue Dots and Stampin Dimensionals)
· My July class absolutely FREE (to be announced later this month but this class will include product)
· regular hostess benefits of $60 free in Stampin Up stuff and a Two Level 1 hostess sets OR a Level 1 and a Level 2 hostess set.

Please contact me to check out available dates (sdavid@ontera.net ). Workshops will consist of three projects. Catalogue deliver depends on when they are delivered to me!