Saturday, September 30, 2017

Alternative Uses for Seasonal Stamp Sets

Seasonal stamp sets often have sentiments and images that can be used for alternative occasions and projects.  Take a look at how we used Oh Joy from the Watercolour Christmas stamp set to make both a Christmas card and a baby card.

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A bit about me

Hi!

I wanted to take a minute to thank those of you that are visiting my blog.  I'd love to hear your comments on what you are seeing if you have a minute.

I also wanted to explain why my posts are often sporadic. I work part time Mon-Wed in the healthcare field.  I also have a 6 year old son and a husband who works shift work in law enforcement.  I am committed to my crafting and Stampin' UP business and love to make live videos and projects to share but sometimes getting to the computer to publish them gets a bit delayed.

I truly appreciate your support and hope you will continue to tune in.

Gillian

Stamp-a-ma-jig

Do you like to use repeating images but struggle to get them lined up perfectly?  Watch this video to see the product you need to make it happen every time!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Amazing October Deals from SU

Two amazing new deals for Oct 1st that will make you want to be part of my '40 gets us 400' online order! This can't get any better! Get free stuff from SU and then more free stuff as part of the $400 online order!!
You must email me that you want to participate by September 30th!
All orders must emailed to me by October 1st by noon. I will then do the random draw for prizes. Prize choices must be emailed to me by 6pm on October 1st so I can place the order no later than 8pm that evening.
If you are not local, I will give you different instructions.

This is such an amazing way to get some items you want/need AND get FREE stuff!!  

I am beyond excited about the world card days sales!!  

If anyone is interested in the DSP sale but doesn't want 4 packs, why not get together with a friend or two?  Alternatively, if you are local, I will consider sharing 4 packs with you - message me!




Sunday, September 24, 2017

Changing Up Paper Pumpkin to Suit Your Needs

I love Paper Pumpkin and I loved September's kit but sometimes we get kits with pieces we don't want to use as they've suggested or even just extra bits we don't want to waste.  Check out this video to see my alternates for some of the supplies in September's kit.

If you are not interested in the 40 for 400 party I mention in the video, but want to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to get the coordinating October and November kits - great!  I will send you 70 rhinestones so you can add some 'bling' to the amazing things I know we'll be creating with those kits.

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Treat Keeping

I'll be honest, treat keepers are not generally my 'go to' when it comes to crafting or purchases from the catalogue.  But I ended up with these as part of my holiday catalogue share and have to admit they are pretty fun!  So many choices to fill them up with for whatever the occasion may be.  Even better, I've learned that you can fit a collection of these in the acetate boxes (also in the holiday catalogue) so you could give that special someone an assortment of say jellybeans, or for every two that you put hot chocolate mix in, you could put marshmallows in another.... so many possibilities!

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Tags, Tags, and More Tags!

I know..... another post about tags!  This should be the last one for a few weeks.  I recently demonstrated making tags at an event so I have lots of samples on hand!

The top three tags all use DSP and embellishments from the Year of Cheer product suite. 

The bottom two use DSP from... the Making Memories Card Pack. Can you believe that!  For $12.50, you get so many choices.  The images on the tags are from the Merry Little Labels and Labels to Love stamp sets and both feature the new Label punch that can be purchased as a bundle with Merry Little Labels.


You can't go wrong with any of the products featured in these tags.  Message me today to purchase yours or visit my online store.  Keep checking my Facebook page for a tag class date.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Coffee Cafe Cupcake and a Crate

This is still one of my favourite bundles from the Annual Catalogue.  Would you have imagined a cupcake?  The coffee sleeve is the cupcake and the whip cream is the icing - brilliant!  

This set has been made even better by the addition of the Merry Cafe stamp set in the holiday catalogue.  Have you got yours yet?  

And of course it's made even cuter by packaging it as a 3x3 note card in the crate created from the Wood Words Bundle.

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Wine Bottle (or any bottle really) Tags

Watch as I show you how to make a beautiful handmade tag to hang on a wine bottle rather than putting that bottle in yet another dollar store wine bag.

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September's Paper Pumpkin

Here is a look at the kit as well as the creation and finished product of one of the projects!
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Holiday Share Items Up Close!

 Check out all of the items up close that you will get as part of my Holiday Catalogue Shares!! You don't want to miss out on these products! 
Full share is $60 but I am willing to do mini shares of:
DSP only
DSP & Ribbon
Embellishments only
Embellishments & Ribbon

Message me today if you are interested.  Shipping is extra.

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Friday, September 8, 2017

Showcasing New Product and the Year of Cheer Suite

This video includes a detailed preview of some of the must have new products you need: pizza boxes, acetate boxes, black rhinestones to name a few.  Additionally, I showcase the Year of Cheer Suite (amazing!) by CASEing a card from the holiday catalogue and then of course switching it up to make it my own.

My apologies, it is a bit on the long side.  The product preview is at the beginning and the card creation is the 2nd half.

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Enjoy!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Paper Pumpkin Promotion - Final Days

Do you know about this great opportunity to try out Paper Pumpkin at 1/2 off.  SU is promising an amazing autumn themed kit and when it is delivered directly to your door with everything you need to just open the box and get started..... why not give it a go?!

Follow this link and then scroll down to the subscribe box on the bottom left and you'll be all set!
https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca?demoid=2174230


Monday, September 4, 2017

Autumn Artistry

I was challenged to make an autumn themed card and was inspired by a card that I had received from a dear friend.  Watch to see how I made her design my own and how I was able to layer three different colours on top of each other and achieve an amazing fall foliage effect!

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Friday, September 1, 2017

Note Cards

Oh.My.Gosh. I am loving creating all of the designs for my upcoming 3x3 thank you note cards class on Thursday September 28th. Here is a peak at 4 of the 6 designs you get to choose from. Make 3 each of any 3 designs. I hope you'll join me!
Good Morning Everyone!
I hope everyone is excited as I am that the Holiday Catalogue is live!!


I am offering several promotions over the course of this catalogue (Sept - Dec):

1. My Holiday Catalogue Share (see link below)  - $60 for a little bit of all the DSP and embellishments in the catalogue.

2. Stamp of the Month and Class to Go Promo (images in link below)  - Each month I am offering a different stamp set from the catalogue, plus all the supplies (your own ink and adhesives are required) for 5 make-n-takes (with PDF instructions) - $40. RSVP and etransfer is required on the 5th of each month. This offer is available to both local and distant customers. Participate in all 4 months and receive a free embellishment of your choice from the catalogue with your December kit! Stamp sets will be as follows:
Sept - Carols of Christmas (pg. 13)
Oct - Merry Cafe (pg. 46)
Nov - Wishes all Aglow (pg.22)
Dec - Cheers to the Year (pg. 37)
Framelits for both Carols of Christmas and Merry Cafe can be added for an additional charge if you are interested.

3.  Referrals are a huge part of my business and so I would like to offer something to all of my existing customers for helping me reach my goals. Do you know someone who you think might be interested in card classes or Stampin’ Up! Products? Anyone introducing someone new to my business (they place an order, attend a class) for the remainder of the year will be entered into a draw at the end of that particular month for a free hostess stamp set.  You can have multiple entries each month so spread the word!

4. Anyone hosting a class, and therefore introducing me to multiple new people at once, will not only have their name entered for the hostess stamp set, they will receive a goody bag of embellishments from the Holiday Catalogue too!

5. I am offering a group order for local customers to save on shipping for this weekend.  All orders must be emailed to me by Monday at noon. (note: if your order is $90 or more, it is worth it to use the host code, order online and have your order shipped directly to you)

September host code is: 4BBTENFQ

6. In addition to all of my promotions, SU is offering an exclusive free hostess set (in addition to all other normal rewards) for all parties hosted over $375.  Let me know if you want to book a party/class or host a Facebook event!

I am super excited about the upcoming holiday season and hope to see your familiar faces at some of my classes.

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