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.

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

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!

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.

Are YOU ready for Christmas??
            (me neither .... )


Who's coming to the Christmas Tags Workshop this Saturday, December 8th from 1pm to 4pm?  We will be, once again, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 209 Cochrane Street in Whitby.  Room 4, in the basement, entrance is off of the parking lot at the back of the building.

For just $20 (or FREE with any order over $25), you will enjoy an afternoon of crafting your own tags (min. of 20).  See the samples below.

To reserve your spot, simply email me at donnaj.hobson@gmail.com, or click on "going" on the Facebook event -----> Christmas Tag Workshop

Don't forget, to receive my newsletters and stay up to date on all things Stampin' Up! opt-in here -----> Sign up for the Newsletter here!!

Pheww ...... I made it!  All the card kits for tomorrows workshop are done!  WooHoo!

I still have spots left, email me at donnaj.hobson@gmail.com to reserve yours today!!

Shop here!!

It's here!

December's Paper Pumpkin!

This one, by far, is my favorite but  that's because its got plaid in it!  WooHoo!

Everything is included to make 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs or you can come up with your own designs, complete with matching envelopes.

I've made one of each just to show you how gorgeous they are just the way they were intended.

To be fair, I love plaid and gingham.  I have no idea why.  I think it might be because its comforting, very Christmasy and grandmotherly, or something like that.

Take a look below!!

Click here to go shopping!!