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.

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.

Eat Chocolate

One of my favourite sets from the Occasions Mini catalogue "Eat Chocolate" is the perfect stamp set for making little goodies to give away. This one was made with the Pillow Box die and Big Shot Machine. I also used one of my favourite colour combination of pink and brown (in this case Blushing Bride and Early Espresso. The Decorative Labe Punch gives it the perfect finishing touch.

Don't forget to check out my Stampin Up Website (link to the right) and see all my upcoming classes. I have all my classes set up until the end of June (and I of course still do private classes)

Big Shot Class

Saturday April 16th, 9:30am

This is a class where all the projects will be made with the Sizzix Big Shot. We will be making 10 projects (5 different designs, two of each design) This will be a mix of cards and other items. My basement is filled with Big Shot projects I have made over the last year or two and I will be doing draws for all attendees to enter and win these items.

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

Season of Friendship

Happy April Fools Day! So far I haven't been an April Fool but there is still time.

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack on my Stampin Up Website. It's been updated with all kinds of new Clearance Items including Grab Bags which look like lots of fun. Remember these items can only be ordered through Online through my website and not through me. Click on my "Shop Now 24/7" link to the right to see everything. Don't forget that a $200 order online earns you hostess rewards!

Todays card was made with the Season of Friendship stamp set and the colours of Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler and Pear Pizzazz. Super simple to make, except all the cutting out of the flowers but I love to cut so it was easy for me! The only embellishments I used were tiny Pearl Jewels and a Cherry Cobbler brad.

Sale-a-bration's Sweet Summer

Sweet Summer is such a wonderful stamp set and I am sad that it is not part of the regular catalogue and will be gone after today (the end of Sale-a-bration) This card was made with the colours of Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White. The embellishments are Rich Razzleberry brads and a Rich Razzleberry button. The entire flower image was stamped, coloured, and I then pressed a Versamark Watermark ink pad over the whole piece of paper and embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.

Today is the last day of Sale-a-bration and the last day you can place an order for $60 or more and get free Sale-a-bration items. Click on the link to the right to place your order online today!

Party This Way

The thing I love about this time of year is all the bright colours. I though this stamp set (which I got ages ago and finally pulled out) "Party This Way" was the perfect set for the bright colours used in the Ice Cream Parlour Designer Paper and button pack (from the Sale-a-bration Mini) The colours used on this project are Melon Mambo, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight.

I had a lot of fun at my last class and my next class on April 16th (the Big Shot class) is almost full even though I have yet to show you a sample. I just ordered myself some new dies with a fabulous project in mind so hopefully I can get that posted later this week to entice those of you who are on the fence to sign up.

Simple Friendship....

I though it was about time to post a card using some of my much neglected brown cardstock (Soft Suede on this card) and brown inks. Of course all brown look fabulous with Baja Breeze, my new go to colour lately. Mini pearl jewels and the scallop circle/border punch add the perfect finishing touch to this card.

I usually do my stamping (creating and cutting for classes) while watching tv but there have been so many reruns I have turned to reality tv. I haven't watched Dancing with the Stars since I think the 2nd season but it was awesome last night. I am definitely hooked! So glad I have something new to watch when all the reruns are on!