Love and Care Hostess stamp set...

Here is a card I made for a wedding we will be going to. The flowers are from the hostess set in the Summer Mini called Love and Care. The only way to get this hostess set is by hosting a workshop before August 31st reaching $200 or more in sales or placing a $200 order for yourself.




Also used on this card: Wisteria Wonder and Certainly Celery Stampin Write Markers, Pearl Jewels, Smooch Illuminate Top Coat, and butterfly from the Beautiful Wings embosslit. The sentiment "Happiness Always" is from a retired set from two years ago that I can't seem to part with.

Just Beleive in Wisteria Wonder...

Here is a card we did at my open house on July 9th. We used Just Believe, Four Frame and for accessories used the Decorative Label Punch, a Filigree brad and the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

Still just playing with blogger, trying to get it to post from home.

Pennant Parade

I know all of you who were at my New Catalogue Extravaganza have seen and made this card but it's been such a busy summer I really haven't sat down to make a lot of cards. I did make two yesterday but I have not taken any pictures of them yet so maybe I will post one tomorrow!

I have been having nothing but problems with blogger so hopefully I can post this from the library this afternoon (if you see this, it worked!) My computer has gone through quite the series of upgrades so I am hoping it's one of those I can "undo" to fix the problems.

So Cool of You...

I'm still madly in love with my Sunny Fun stamp set. I am especially loving that I can use it with my nice Brights and In Colour Stampin Write markers, especially since I am already planning my fall and winter classes and thinking of idea's using the richer darker colours that come with the season.

I haven't had a full day at home yet to sit down and finalize the classes but I promise you, in my head, these are fabulous classes!

Herb Expressions...

I know this stamp set has been around for a while but it's new to me because I just got it. Todays card is a super quick one I made using the Thyme image from the stamp set. The one thing I really love about this stamp set is that it is super easy to colour. I know some of you out there HATE colouring (although I can't imagine why) so this one is quite easy to colour.

I know I said I would have my updated class schedule up by the end of this week but obviously that hasn't happened. I do have all my Christmas card classes worked out but I am still playing around with what I want to do in September. I do know it will be on September 24th but hopefully I will have time tomorrow to work it out and post out the schedule for the rest of the year.

Button Buddies

As soon as I saw Button Buddies in the new catalogue I knew I had to have it. I just LOVE pigs. In fact my house was once full of pig pictures, figurines and stuffed animals. Because I loved pigs so much people bought me every pig thing they could find and it just became too much so it's no longer out.

I don't have any traditional baby sets so I thought this pig would make a super cute baby girl card. The sentiment is from Friendly Phrases. Also used on this card is a pinking border from the Sizzix Bigz XL Tasteful Trim, Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, Sizzix Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Pretty in Pink button, and a 5/16 white brad. The colours used are Whisper White, Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette.

Printed Petals...

I sure hope I haven't posted this card yet but if I did I apologize. I'm pretty tired from spending my days painting! Some of you may remcognize this card from our stampers club class in June but I have not had a chance to take pictures of any new cards. I have been working hard on my Color Crazy class this Saturday so hopefully I will have more cards to post soon.

I will be updating my fall card classes later this week so be sure to check out my Stampin Up website to check them out!

Products Used on this Card:

• Word Play stamp set


• Printed Petals stamp set


• Sweetheart stamp set


• Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla cardstock


• Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Crumb Cake Classic Ink


• Neutrals brads

Bold Butterfly....

I know I am neglecting my blog again but hopefully I will be on the ball more. I have some new stamp sets from the new catalogue coming this week and I am sure I will have all kinds of new stuff to post. I've been so busy this past week getting ready for my open house that I've neglected my designing duties!

Speaking of my open house a HUGE thiank you to all of you who came out. I think the best part of my job is that I get to be around all of you on a regular basis.

Congratulations to Anne B for winning the door prize!

My next class is my Color Crazy class on July 23rd. There are still two spaces available. The deadline for ordering the class with the ink pads is past but the 10 card class is still available for $25. If you would like the class with all 5 new in colour ink pads and assorted in colour cardstock pack it is $55 but the ink pads/paper won't be in until after the class. Details of the class below!

Colour Crazy Card Class

Saturday July 23rd. 9:30 am

The new In Colours are here and they are fabulous so come out to this class and see how great they are in person. We will be making 2 cards with each of the 5 new colours (so 10 cards in total)

Happiest Birthday Wishes...

Here is a card made using my favourite hostess set in the new catalogue, Happiest Birthday Wishes. In fact this catalogue is so full of fabulous birthday stamp sets that my August class is devoted to birthday cards so be su.re to sign up for that.

This card was made with the brand new in colours of Indigo Island and Pool Party. Other than that it's a pretty simple and basic card with the main image stamped with black craft ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

Don't forget my New Catalogue Extravaganza is this coming Saturday...I can't wait! I will be posting more about it tomorrow and sending an e-mail out to all of you on my mailing list

Happy Stampin Up New Year!

Yes the new catalogue begins today....woo hoo! And it is fabulous. There is so much I love and I can't wait to start shopping!

This is a card I made with a bunch of new stuff from the new catalogue. It's not an original card, I saw one like this somewhere on the internet and basically copied it but I can't remember where I saw it. The stamp sets I used are Pennant Parade and Happiest Birthday Wishes (a hostess set) The Pennant Parade has a super awesome Petite Pennants Builder Punch to match so no cutting out! The colours I used are the new in colours of Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade and Pool Party.

Here is a one day offer to any of you who are doing nothing today and read my blog regularily. I will be home all day today so if you feel like taking a drive out here today I will give you your catalogue today instead of making you wait until my New Catalogue Extravaganza next weekend. This is for TODAY only!

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!

Confetti and Word Play

This is a super simple card but it is using two of my most used sets (at least lately!) Confetti is a fun little set of background stamps that are super easy to make background paper with. Word Play of course is just awesome (and on sale until May 31st!)

The colours I used on this card are Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist and Basic Gray. Normally on this card I would have used Early Espresso, which is my normal "go-to" neutral colour but my Basic Gray is quite neglected so I pulled that out. The sentiment was coloured with Stampin Write Markers and the image was "huffed" on before stamping it on the whisper white cardstock.

Don't forget that May 31st is your last day to enter the Retirement Stamp set contest to win the brand new Level one hostess set Swirls and Curls Verses. Check out my May 17th blog post for more details.

Strength and Hope

So far I think I have been doing a much better job at keeping my blog updated so hopefully this trend continues. I made quite a few cards in the past two weeks since there was so much good tv on thanks to the Season Finale's (Yay Boston Rob and Hines for winning Survivor and Dancing with the Stars!!) Now there is no new tv there may be not be anymore new cards...LOL!

This is a card I made using the butterfly from the Strength and Hope stamp set in the Summer Mini catalogue. I also used En Francais and stamps from the Elements of Style stamp sets. The colours I used were Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla. I used the Sizzix Clear Circle die and Scallop Circle die. For embellishments I used some Pearl Jewels (I am totally addicted to these and the Rhinestone Jewels) and Old Olive Grosgrain.

Party Hearty

Here is a nice simple and quick birthday card that I made over the past weekend (along with a lot of other cards for upcoming classes as well as cards just for this blog)

For this card I used the colours of Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise and Poppy Parage. The accessories I used were a Rhinestone Jewel, Whisper White grosgrain ribbon and the Perfect Polka Dots embossing Folder. The designer paper I used was from Build a Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints (Turquoise) and the Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack In Color.(Poppy Parade)

The Party Hearty stamp set is on sale this month for 30% off. It is regularily $32.95 but this month it is on for $23.07. Check it out the whole set on page 54 in the Idea Book and Catalogue.