Thursday, February 7, 2019


Hello Friends!

Here is a short video discussing my next workshop, Card Sketch #2.  Don't worry if you didn't attend the first one; this is part of a series of 6 but they all stand alone.  I do have extra card sketch packets for the first one, not the cards themselves, if you would like to have it to keep the set complete.

During this workshop,  you will be creating 4 cards based on the card sketch.  These pictures are NOT representational of the ones we will be making.  We will be using the Twinkle, Twinkle designer series paper with matching cardstock to make 4 baby themed cards.

To reserve your spot please click here - Card Sketch #2 Workshop.

See you soon!


Monday, February 4, 2019

Hello!

I finally had time to play around with the Baby Bear Stamp Set.  It is so darn cute!

The video below details how I made the card.  Now I did use an action wobble that I picked up at my local Scrapbooking store but if you don't have one you could try to use a strip of card stock scored every quarter inch and accordion folded than attached to the back of the bear and the other end to the card.

I used my Stamparatus to stamp him as I had it all lined up for a demonstration I did before Christmas and he was still in the tool.  You can use blocks and use parts of the bear to line it up, like his arm pits.

Supplies and measurements are listed below.  To purchase any of the supplies needed, please head on over to my on-line store.


Baby Bear Wobble Card

For each card:

#144237               Very Vanilla Thick             4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” for card base
#101650               Very Vanilla                        2-1/2” x 4”, for gift card pocket
                                                                And        4-1/4” x 5-1/2”, mat
                                                                And        Scrap, for sentiment
#120953               Crumb Cake                        5-1/2” x 4-1/4”, mat
#146967               DSP Crumb Cake               5-1/2” x 4-1/4”, mat
                                                                And        Scrap, for sentiment mat
#100730               Whisper White                  4” x 4” for bear

Other Supplies:
#147116               Crumb Cake Ink Pad
#147115               Soft Suede Ink Pad
#147114               Early Espresso Ink Pad
#147105               Balmy Blue Ink Pad
#147138               Blueberry Bushel
#110755               Tombow Multipurpose Glue
Action Wobble, large or small or use an small strip of cardstock accordion folded.

Stamps, Dies, Embossing Folders:
#141859               Baby Bear
#146470               Fastened With Love
#148551               Rectangle Stitched Framelits

Tools:
#102300               Bone Folder
#126889               Stampin’ Trimmer
#122334               Simply Scored Scoring Tool
#143263               Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
#103579               Paper Snips








Friday, February 1, 2019




Welcome!

Today I played around with the Lasting Lily Stamp Set, which, FYI, is a Sale-A-Bration item that you can earn free by placing a $120 order.  Please see my on-line store here, for further information.  Sale-A-Bration ends March 31, 2019 and products do sell out so don't wait!  Scroll down to view the video.





I created a set of four note cards that fit neatly inside with their envelopes into our acetate box.  The box I decorated simply with a strip of whisper white and embellished to match the cards.











Supplies and tools required to complete these cards are as follows:

Lasting Lily Gift Set

For each card:
(multiply by 4 for four cards)
#140272               Whisper White Thick       5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4 for card base
                                                                And        5-1/2” x 4-1/4”, for focal image
                                                                And        Scrap (about 1” x 3”), for sentiment
#144246               Tranquil Tide CS                                5-1/2” x 4-1/4”, mat
#115320               Melon Mambo CS            5-1/2” x 4-1/4”, mat

For box band:
#100730               Whisper White                  1” x 11” Scored at 2-5/8”, 3-1/4”, 7-3/4” and 8-3/8”
#144246               Tranquil Tide                      Scrap (about 2” x 4”)
#115320               Melon Mambo                  Scrap (about 2” x 4”)

Other Supplies:
#107301               4 Whisper White Envelopes       
#144628               1 Acetate Card Box
#132708               Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
#147051               Melon Mambo Ink Pad
#147146               Tranquil Tide Ink Pad
#110755               Tombow Multipurpose Glue

Stamps, Dies, Embossing Folders:
#149717               Lasting Lily Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration $120 Level freebie)
#149786               Home to Roost Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration $60 Level freebie)
#148551               Rectangle Stitched Framelits

Tools:
#102300               Bone Folder
#126889               Stampin’ Trimmer
#122334               Simply Scored Scoring Tool

#143263               Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine


  




Sunday, January 27, 2019


Hello!

Boy its cold out there!  I read today that Australia is reaching record highs for their summer, I think we reached some record lows last week, at least it felt like it!

Best to stay inside and do something more enjoyable, like make some cards using a one-sheet wonder technique and this diagram below.
I have the video posted below but I didn't demonstrate each card.  However, as long as you cut the first four cuts as shown on the template above, you can pretty much figure out what I did.  Pictures of the finished cards (10) are below as well as the video.

To purchase supplies used, please hop on over to my on-line store here.

If you are local to me and would like to host an event please email me.

To join my team, please click here.

 Enjoy!


Cards 1, 2 and 3



Cards 4 and 5
Cards 6 and 7
Cards 8, 9 and 10
The colours we used are from the Share What You Love Suite.



Saturday, January 19, 2019

Welcome!





Today I made these beautiful Double Z Fold cards using the Climbing Roses Stamp Set from the 2019 Occasions Catalogue.

To view the video on making this card click here.

To make the Gorgeous Grape/Highland Heather version, as shown in the video, you will need the following:

Cardstock and Paper
#146987  Gorgeous Grape  4-1/4" x 11" and 3" x 9-3/4"
#100730  Whisper White 4-1/4" x 11" and 4-1/4" x 4/1-4"
#148554  Gingham Gala DSP 2 sheets of Highland Heather (OC)

Ink Pads and Colouring Tools
#147276  Highland Heather Blends, Dark and Light
#144597  Old Olive Blends, Dark and Light
#132708  Momento Tuxedo Black
#141897  Wink of Stella Brush Clear

Embellishments
#148561  Gingham Gala Sequins (OC)

Adhesives
#104430  Stampin' Dimensionals
#104332  Snail or Tape Runner of choice OR
#110755  Tombow Mono

Stamps, Dies, Folders
#145372  Stitched Shapes Framelits (Largest Square Used)
#148551  Rectangle Stitched Framelits (Largest and 4th largest used) (OC)
#148658  Climbing Roses Stamp Set (OC)
#148549  Rose Trellis Thinlits Dies (OC)

Tools
#146276  Stamparatus (Blocks can be used)
#144107  Take your pick tool (or #126189 Paper Piercing Tool)
#126889  Stampin' Trimmer
#122334  Simply Scored Scoring Tool (or use scoring blade on trimmer)
#143263  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

This card is not as hard as it looks!  Give it a try.

To purchase any of the supplies needed for this card please visit my on-line store here.

Please use host code 3V2X96DV during the month of January 2019 and I will send you enough cardstock to complete this Valentine's Day Card card six times!  If your order is over $200, don't use the host code as you will earn your own host benefits!  (Don't worry, I will still send you the cardstock package!)

Don't forget ----->  Sale-A-Bration is on until March 31, 2019!  For every $60 you order before shipping, handling and taxes, you get to pick an item from the brochure.  See my on-line store for details!

Enjoy!

Gorgeous Grape/Highland Heather









Calypso Coral/Grapefruit Grove











Night of Navy/Balmy Blue

Saturday, January 5, 2019

WooHoo!

New Year! New Stamps!  ..... and some of them FREE!!

It's Sale-A-Bration time!

Head on over to my on-line store to take a peek at what you can earn with each $60 purchase.

Here's a teaser, make cards like these using the Hello Cupcake stamp set which is
available as an option with any $60 purchase.  But that is just one of several stamp sets to choose from, as well as ribbons, dies and papers.


I have also done a short video highlighting some of the other items available.  Check that video  out and start shopping on my on-line store here.


AND GUESS WHAT!!???  There's more!


  • Host an event in your home and you could earn additional free product!  During Sale-A-Bration, if your event reaches $300 or more in sales before shipping and taxes, you not only earn the 10% in free product but also an additional $30!! That's $60 in free product!

  • Join Stampin' Up as an Independent Demonstrator for $135 and receive not the normal $165 in product but $225 <---- that's $60 more than normal!! OR pay $175 and you not only receive the $225 in  product, but you also receive the Craft and Carry Tote!  So if you have ever considered joining, now is the time!  Just click here and join today!

That's a lot of goodness going on, for sure!  If you don't already have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and would like a copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure just send me a note.  If you would like to discuss the Stampin' Up opportunity, well, send me a note!! 

I hope to hear from you soon!






Tuesday, January 1, 2019


Happy New Year!

Hard to believe the Christmas season is coming to an end here in southern Ontario, there is no snow on the ground!  At least it isn't too cold (yet).

Please join me over on my YouTube channel for my first ever video!  WooHoo!  I can not tell a lie ...... that was nerve wrecking!  Well, practice makes perfect, so I'm told, and it looks like I need lots of practice!  You can still make me feel good by giving me a thumbs up though!!  HaHa!

Today, I shared this cute Valentine's Day card that I actually made for a card swap I am in.  Its simple and uses some new stamps and dies from the Occasions catalogue that premieres on January 3.






To complete this card you will need:


  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, 8.5" x 5.5" scored at 4.25" for card base
  • Berry Burst Cardstock, 5.25" x 4" for embossed layer
  • Powder Pink Cardstock, 4" square
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock, 4" square
  • Whisper White Cardstock, 5.5" x 4.25" for inside
  • Memento Ink Pad
  • Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad
  • Adhesive of choice
  • Embellishments of choice
  • Swirl and Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • Meant to Be Stamp Set
  • Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies
  • Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
You will also, of course,  need your basic tools including a paper trimmer with scoring blade (or a scoreboard), bone folder, big shot machine and stamp blocks or stamparatus.

In the video, I used the stamparatus as I made multiples of this card for a card swap so it was much easier.

I am eternally grateful for any orders placed through my on-line store here.  In fact, any customers who order on-line during the month of January 2019, using the host code 3V2X96DV , will receive enough cardstock to make six of these cards!  Cardstock packs will be mailed out, directly from me, at the end of January.

See my video here for instructions on how to make this card.