Host a workshop in September!

Host a workshop in September and get a FREE bonus stamp set. That is on top of the other hostess benefits you are entitled to ($20 in free merchandise and a Level 1 Hostess set for a $200 workshop!). I have several envelopes with pictures of stamp sets in them. Pick an envelope and I will bring that stamp set in that envelope to your workshop for you! Club members are entitled to this benefit as well as long as they invited 3 extra people to their club meetings this month!

This card was made with the Birthday Bakery Level 1 hostess set, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Tangerine Tango Cardstock and Daffodil brads. I coloured the image with Stampin Write Markers.

Congratulations to Helene who won the Punched Posies stamp set at my All A Flutter Class this past weekend.

Watch my blog in September, comment on some posts and win some prizes. I am going to be offering some "blog candy" throughout the month so those of you who read my blog will be eligable for some great prizes!

Flight of the Butterfly in Cajun Craze....

I know I have been neglecting my blog this month but I've been away and was too lazy too post anything. Hopefully things are getting back to normal and in September there will be more regular postings! One more week until back to school and I am looking forward to having some creating time. Taking a few weeks off stamping has left me creatively impaired. I hope I get back to normal soon because I have some nice new stamp sets I want to get some ink on!

This card was made with one of my favourite stamp sets, Flight of the Butterfly. It's so simple and easy to use, mostly because I have the great Butterly Punch to cut out the butterflies for me. For the colours I used Very Vanilla, More Mustard and the fabulous Cajun Craze (a must have colour for fall I think) To finish off the card I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, a Scallop Border punch and a Cajun Craze brad.

Sooooooo happy to be home!!!

It's been a long 2 1/2 weeks since I have been home and I am so happy to see my bed, my coffee maker and my cat again! Jake LOVED PEI! He loved going to the beach and chasing the birds (I'm sure the birds loved it...don't worry, he never got close!) We had beautiful weather, at lots of seafood and hunted down a bunch of sea glass!

Don't forget to check out the garage sale this Saturday at my house, 2pm until 3:30. I have several stampers bringing stuff to sell so I am sure you can get some great deals!

Upcoming Christmas Card Classes...

Christmas card classes are starting in October so here is some advance details of my two Christmas Card classes for October and November. These classes are available as private card classes in your home. Details of the private classes are slightly different so contact me for more details.

The Christmas card classes this year will not be available "to go". If by some chance you can't make it to a class and you are past the cancellation deadline, there will be a fee for me having to make them for you.

The card I posted today is one from last year and is not on we will be doing this fall. The "A Merry Little Christmas..." sentiment is now retired.

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“It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas Card Class

Saturday October 23rd, 10 a.m.

Classic cards will be the theme of this Christmas card class. We will use traditional colours and elegant stamps on these card. This is a 10 card class (2 each of 5 designs)

Class fee is $30 or FREE if you place a *$65 order the day of the class.

*before shipping and tax.
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“Christmas Vacation” Christmas Card Class
Saturday November 20th, 10a.m.

Cute and fun is the theme of this Christmas card class. Lots of cute images and fun colours will be used at this Christmas card class. This is a 10 card class (2 each of 5 design)

Class fee is $30 or FREE if you place a *$65 order the day of the class.

*before shipping and tax.

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I will be posting details of my December class a little later since I don’t have all the details worked out yet but it will be on December 4th.

Super Quick Cards Class

To the left are a few of the cards we will be doing in my Super Quick Cards Class in September. This will be a 15 card class (3 cards each of 5 designs)

This class is on Saturday September 18th, 10 am at my place (only one date for this class) This class is $30 but FREE if you place a $70 (before shipping and tax) order the day of the class. $30 is still required in advance to hold your spot. 4 spaces left so sign up early!!

If you signed up for Stampers Club I will be e-mailing you shortly letting you know the date of your first club meeting and the month in which you will be hosting. I am just waiting to hear back from my September hostesses (sp?) so I don't have to pepper you all with e-mail. I have already drawn names for months so feel free to e-mail me if you can't stand the suspense! LOL!

I am hoping to have all my Christmas card classes from October to December posted before the end of August. I am just working out the details of each class right now!

Watercolour Trio

This is a slightly unusual colour combination that I am starting to really enjoy, red and purple. On this card I used Cherry Cobbler and Concord Crush together with some Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz. Not colours I would normally use together but I saw them together on a Kleenex box and knew I had to try the colours together on a card.

On this card I used the Watercolour Trio stamp set, the new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and a Filigree Brad. The Watercolour Trio stamp set is in the Summer Mini which is ending August 31st. My last order of the month will be going in on the 30th so be sure to get your orders to me before then if there is anything you would like.

Some Reminders:

• Sunday is the last day to sign up for this years Stampers Club.
• I have one space left in my All A Flutter Card Class on Monday August 30th.
• If you are bringing stuff to sell at my Stampers/Scrappers Garage sale please be sure to let me know so I have a table for you to set up on.

I have a friend who is looking for an old stamp set called "Elegant Ornaments" If you have this stamp set and wish to get rid of it please let me know so I can get you two in touch with eachother.

I love Iridescent Ice Embossing powder...

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It's hard to tell from this picture the but whole butterfly image was covered with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. I just love the way that looks! It's such an easy technique that adds some real ooh la la to your card.

First I stamped the butterfly image (All A Flutter, Summer Mini) with Black Staz On on white cardstock. I then coloured the butterfly with Marina Mist, Bashful Blue and Basic Gray Stampin Write Markers. When that was dry I pressed my Versamark Watermark ink pad all over the white cardstock and piled on the Iridesent Ice embossing powder. I tapped the white cardstock to remove the excess powder and then carefully heat it up with my heat tool (holding onto the edges, kind of like how you should hold a photograph)

Other items used on this card are:

• Scallop Edge Punch
• Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
• Pewter Brads
• Whimsy Jumbo Wheel

Friends are Flowers....

Cherry Cobbler is so YUMMY! I just love this new colour and I am thinking people are going to be seeing a lot of this colour on my blog because Christmas is coming (I know it really isn't but for me and Christmas card designing, it's practically here...LOL!) In fact I have already designed two Christmas cards for upcoming classes. I am hoping to have my classes for October, November and December posted by the end of August so you can all see what is coming up. Check out my Stampin Up Website to see the details of my September Super Quick Cards class. I will post one of the cards here before the end of the month!

This card was made with the Friends Never Fade stamp set, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White Cardstock, the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, White Taffeta ribbon and a Silver Ribbon Slide from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware Kit.

Crazy for Cupcakes....

This is a set I've had for a few years now but it is my definite "go to" stamp set when I need to make a birthday card. Soft Suede, Blushing Bride and Very Vanilla is now one of my favourite colour combinations out of all of our new colours. Pear Pizzazz added in looks fantastic too!

Please make note of my August 15th sign up deadline for Stamper Clubs sign ups this year. If I did not receive an e-mail from you, or you did not sign up at my July open house then you are not signed up. Please e-mail me (s-pdavid@sympatico.ca) to be sure I include you with the group of your choice before the deadline. I will be setting up clubs and club dates for September immediately after the 15th so club members watch your e-mail.

A Garage Sale for You

This is your day to trade and/or sell your used Stamping and Scrapping items that you no longer need. So gather up the items you bought and regret or items you just no longer want to bring to my house and trade or sell for items you do want or money.

Most stores and demo’s charge a fee to provide a location and customers for this (usually a certain portion has to be spent in the store or with the demo). I won’t be doing that this year so the money you make is yours to do with what you want.

This event will start a 2pm on Saturday August 28th until 3:30. I will have all my tables out so you have a place to put your stuff.

If you are not selling anything you of course are invited to come and check out the great deals.

There are some rules:
· ALL items MUST be priced. If they are not priced when you get here you will need to put them away.
· Please be reasonable when pricing items. This is a garage sale so people are expecting bargains.
· Please do not bring 5 big boxes of stuff to sell. I don’t have that many tables (if it’s nice out feel free to bring your own tables because we will be outside)
· Please RSVP with me if you are bringing items to sell or trade

· Please do not bring anything in a current catalogue to sell

All A Flutter Class

This is one of the cards we will be making in my All A Flutter Card Class in August. One of my favourite things to stamp are butterflies. I can’t pass up a butterfly of any kind when I see a stamp or die that features them (I think I own them all!!!). This class will be all about butterflies. There are a few spots left so sign up soon!



This will be a 10 card class (2 each of 5 designs)

When:
Saturday August 28th, 10 a.m. (3 spaces left)
OR
Monday August 30th, 10am (3 spaces left)

Cost: $25 or FREE with a $60 order (before shipping and tax) placed and paid for at your class.
*** $25 still required to hold your spot and will be refunded at class with your order.

Extra Extra! Hostesses Earn More Benefits!

Take advantage of the fabulous special starting today for everyone who books a workshop through me! Until the end of August, host a party that reaches $450 and get an EXTRA $35 in hostess rewards. That is on top of the $45 in free merchandise you would receive for a $450 workshop! That's $80 in free stuff! And don't forget the fabulous free hostess sets you also get to choose from for hosting a workshop! Punched Posies is a a fabulous Level 2 hostess set in the Summer Mini that is only available until the end of August!

Never hostessed a workshop before? Call or e-mail me and I can tell you all about it!

As you all know I do take time off in August but I do have some dates to book a workshop for anyone who would like to host one this month. Contact me ASAP to take advantage of this great offer!

Everyone who books a workshop through me this month will receive a special surprise from me! Book yours to find out what it is!

Loads of Love...

Such a cute set that can be used for so may occasions, especially with the Loads of Love Accessories and Loads of Love stamp sets that go with it! This set has been around for many years but it is still a classic!

This card was made with the Loads of Love and Loads of Love Accessories in the colours of Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait. I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for the background.

If there is anything you need/want please be sure to get your orders in to me by tomorrow. This will be my last order before the end of August as I am taking a few weeks off. Of course Online Shopping through my Stampin Up Website will still be available.

Birthday Bakery

"If you are what you eat, eat something cute"

The Level 1 Hostess sets in the new catalogue are FABULOUS! I love them all this time but this one is especially fun. I love the quote that comes with it and colouring the cakes are lots of fun (if you love colouring like I do! If you don't you'd find it annoying!) Joining one of my stampin clubs (details in my July 11th blog post) or hosting a workshop is a great way to earn this set FREE!

I coloured the main image with Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose and Melon Mambo Stampin Write Markers. I used the Perfect Polka Dot folder and the Scallop Edge Punch. I attched a tiny Basic Pearl jewels (LOVE THESE!) on each scallop to finish it off.

Cottage Garden...two ways.

Sometimes when I am making a card for a workshop or a class I start out by making one card (to the left) and end up with card #2.


The first card just seemed like it needed more so after playing around I added a strip of Designer Paper (in Pear Pizzazz from the Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack Stack, In Color) and layered it onto a strip of white cardstock that had been punched with the Scallop border punch. I also added another white layer to the main image. Both cards were nice and depending on how "clean" you like your cards you may like #1 more but I ended up going with card #2 for my workshop.

These cards were made with Pear Pizzazz. Concord Crush and Whisper White Colours. The stamp set used is Cottage Garden. I embellished the card with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, White brads (from the Neutral Brad Collection) and the super fabulous Basic Rhinestoes (page 188)

All A Flutter....

It's been a few days since I posted on my blog but I have been so busy stamping and making new cards with the new colours and stamp sets that I just haven't had a chance to do much else.

This is a card I made using the All A Flutter stamp ($8.95 in the Summer Mini) and the "Because I Care" sentiment from the Because I Care hostess set. I absolutely love butterflies, and this one is fun if you love to colour. And for all of you who have already signed up for my All A Flutter card class at the end of August...this is NOT one of the cards you have to do. It's a bit time consuming with all the colouring, cutting, piercing and hand stitching. As pretty as it is I know most of you don't enjoy making the "card that never ends". The colours I used on this card were Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Tangerine Tango and Very Vanilla.

My next order is going in on Monday July 26th. If there is anything you want please get your order and payment to me before then!

Favourite Thoughts

I love the Favourite Thoughts stamp set (Only available until the end of August!) in the Summer Mini, the saying are super fun for "Just Because" card. For this card I paired it up with the super cute Level 2 Hostess set in the Summer Mini. The nice bright colours (Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery colours) give the card a nice summer feel. I did this card in my June Stampers Club but decided to just post it on my regular blog.

My "Over the Rainbow" Monday class is now FULL but there are still a few spaces left in the Saturday (the 24th) class.


Be sure to vote in the poll to the left about your favourites in the new catalogue. If I didn't list your favourite, post a comment by clicking on the title of this post! I love hearing what's on your wishlists!

Stampers Club 2010/2011

Do you love to rubber stamp?

Do you want a fun night out learning new projects and techniques?
Join my Stamper’s Club
How would you like time out with friends doing something you love? How would you like to learn how to make the most of the stamping supplies that you already have? Do you want to learn new techniques and make awesome projects. If you answered YES to any of these questions, then a club would be perfect for you.

How does it work?
As a member of a club with 8 ladies, you make a minimum monthly purchase of $25( before S&H and tax ) of Stampin’ Up! products from the current catalogue or mini catalogue, for 8 consecutive months, September through April.

What’s in it for you?
---A FREE monthly class where you’ll make 2 great projects (and I will give you supplies for a “homework assignment” each month for you to do before the next club meeting, this is optional but FUN to see what everyone brings back).
---One FREE Level 1 hostess stamp set( minimum )
---At least $20 minimum in free Stampin’ Up! product of your choice absolutely free.
---FREE 10 card class in June for all Stampers Club Members
---Extra product bonuses for hostesses who invite guests who place orders. This is on top of existing hostess benefits.

Contact me for more details or with any questions you might have: s-pdavid@sympatico.ca

Deadline to sign up is August 15th. I will then draw names to determine who hosts which month. All clubs will meet in the first week of each month (First weekend, week night following or second weekend.)

Upsy Daisy

The super cute Upsy Daisy stamp set always makes a quick and easy card but what I love most about this card is the colours Poppy Parade and Tangerine Tango together! It makes the card so bright and cheerful.

For the main image I used markers to colour it so I could get both colours on the flower image. I fancied up this card with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Gold Brads.

If you couldn't make it to my new Catalogue Extravaganza last weekend and want a catalogue be sure to let me know so I can drop one off to you the next time I am in your neighborhood. Also I still have a box of used stamp sets etc left so feel free to drop by (call first) if you want to take a look at them.

Razzle Dazzle...

Here is a super quick card I made using the Razzle Dazzle and From the Heart (Friend) stamp sets with the fabulouse new In colour Concord Crush. In colours use to be only around for 1 year and then they were gone but now they will be around for 2 years and I am completely thrilled about it. This card was finished off with the fabulous butterflies from the Beautiful Wings embosslit as well as the super cute Scallop Trim border punch.

Just to update you there are 4 spaces left in my Saturday the 24th "Over the Rainbow" card class, 3 spaces left in the Monday "Over the Rainbow" card class and one spot left in my Marker Club. Just read down a few posts to see all the details!