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.

Touch of Nature Class

A Touch of Nature Card Class

Saturday, May 28th, 9:30 a.m.

We will be doing a bit of this and a bit of that but all the card will be nature themed (think flowers, butterflies, trees etc). This will be a 10 card class (2 each of 5 designs). One of the cards we will making with the Simple Friendship stamp set is to the left.

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.

There was a cancellation so I have one space left if you are interested!

My next order will be going in next Saturday the 28th. If you want to add to that order be sure to contact me before then.

Retiring Stamp Set Contest

It's that time of year again when soon we will be saying good bye to some of the stamp sets in the catalogue. On June 1st the list of retiring stamp sets will be posted and we will see what is staying and what is going.

Reply to this post (by clicking on the title "Retiring Stamp Set Contest") and post 25 ***stamp sets that you think will be leaving us for good in the comments section. You just need to type in the PROPER stamp set name as shown in the catalogue. If you don't type the proper name it WON'T count as a guess. Please be sure to add your name to the post entry or I will have no idea who posted it. Please remember comments do not post until I approve them so it make take a day to see your post!

***stamp sets only, no wheels or accessories.

The Prize will be a brand new wood mounted Swirls and Curls Verses stamp set (the Level 1 hostess set in the Summer Mini, page 4) The person who has the most right will win the stamp set. In the event of a tie or someone (like Irene) copying and pasting someone's list exactly, the person who posted their list first will win!



Todays card is a card I did with some classrooms this year for Mother's day. I changed this one to use the hostess set you could win by entering this contest; Swirls and Curls stamp set. I also used the Confetti stamp set, Sweetheart stamp set and the Fancy Flower punch.

Sunny Fun

I am so deeply ashamed that I have not been updating my blog at all but due to numerous complaints that some of you out there do read it (although I know some of you only look at the pictures...LOL) I will make a much bigger effort to post something every day this week. I spent today stamping so I would have a few new things to post over the next week!

This card was made with the new set Sunny Fun out of the new Summer Mini. If you like to colour this is a fun stamp set to have.

The colours I used on this card are Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight. Also used on this card is the Build A Bear Pawsitively Prints Designer Paper, Polka Dots embossing Folder and a Daffodil Delight Button.

Refuge and Strength Class

I know, my poor neglected blog. I am sure a lot of you have given up on checking it out. I'll try to do better this month.

My next class is with the stamp set Refuge and Strength on May 14th where I am donating the class fee to the Canadian Cancer's Relay for Life. It's a great cause. So get a beautiful stamp set, some great projects and of course fun to raise money for this great cause. There is still some space so be sure to sign up soon. All the details are below!


Saturday May 14th, 9:30 am.

Includes the stamp set Strength and Hope from the Summer Mini Catalogue. Stampin Up will donate $2 from the sale of each stamp set to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This will be a 6 card class (2 each of 3 designs) using this stamp set. To the left are two of the cards we will be making as well as a candle which is one of the bonus projects we will be doing. There will also be a fabulous draw for a coveted Level 3 Hostess Set so be sure to sign up today!

Cost will be $37.28 for a Wood Mount stamp set or $31.06 for a Clear Mount stamp set. The attachment to this e-mail will show you a picture of this stamp set.

I will be donating $10 per person attending to the Canadian Cancer Society: Relay For Life.

Payment is due by May 4th in order to have the stamp sets in on time for the class.