Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Fancy Fold for Valentine's!

I was challenged in my West Coast Creators group to make a fancy fold card.  Eek!  Of course I have seen this everywhere on Pinterest, Instagram posts and Blogs but I had yet to every make my own.  Until now!

I am over the moon at how this card turned out! A true 'labour of love' for sure. I used a Rich Razzleberry cardstock base and the Painted With Love DSP. I stamped the sentiment from the Sure Do Love You stamp set and then used the January Paper Pumpkin stamp set to add the 2nd smaller sentiment as well as the XOXO on the inside panel.  Let me tell you, the Stamparatus would have come in handy for lining up the XOXO but as I don`t have mine yet, it was the old school Stamp-a-ma-jig for me!



I am so pleased at the result that I will be offering a fancy fold and shaker card class in either March or April. I hope you will join me!

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Monday, January 29, 2018

The Last of My Myths and Magic Display Cards

I was honoured to be asked to demonstrate and showcase the Myths and Magic Suite at an event run this past weekend by my wonderful upline Angela McKay (North Shore Stamper) and another amazing top Canadian demonstrator Alison Solven.

I have already posted many of the cards I was displaying in previous blog posts so these are the last two cards and a 3D project as well.  The technique I was showcasing was using the washi tape to create a mask (blog post dated: )

This first card involved using the washi tape to mask out the waves.  I did this on Shimmery White paper cut out with the Lots of Labels Framelits. I then used my aquapainter and three inks: Bermuda Bay, Dapper Denim and Pool Party.  I framed this with DSP from the Myths and Magic Suite also cut with the Lots of Labels Framelits. The seaweed is cut with the Magical Mates Framelits using the Myths and Magic Glimmer Paper.  I fussy cut the mermaids from the DSP and used the Seaside Embossing Folder on the Pool Party Cardstock.  To finish it off, I use the Celebrate You Thinlits to cut out the amazing and stamped the You Are from the Magical Day stamp set and then cut it out.



 This next one is all about rainbows and unicorns!!  Again I used the washi tape to mask out the different 'bands' of colour on my rainbow.  I cut the rainbow from Watercolour Paper using the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits as a guide.  The cloud DSP is from the Myths and Magic pack.  The unicorns are stamped on Shimmery White paper and coloured with Stampin Blends. The sentiment is from the Epic Celebrations stamp set and I coloured it using Stampin`Write Markers to get the two tone effect.




And finally this cute little treat box which was CASEd from Pootles UK. It uses a 6x6 piece of DSP with a bit of scoring and folding and then a hole punched through for the ribbon.  Easy peasy!  I used the washi tape to mask out the rainbow which is again created using my aquapainter and ink pads.  The unicorn is coloured with Stampin`Blends.


Tuesday, January 23, 2018

February Events

I'd love to have you join me for one of these upcoming classes in February if you are within driving distance of Langley, BC.

Myths and Magic
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myths-magic-tickets-42374024849

Truly Tailored
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truly-tailored-tickets-42373479217

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Heartfelt Blooms, Fresh Fig and Wink of Stella

This technique and basic card layout I found on Pinterest courtesy of Tina at stampinstudio.com

It is super easy and SO amazing!  Check it out and watch the magic happen!  Now to get this stamp and/or the shimmery gray ribbon you do need to make a qualifying purchase as they are Saleabration freebies but they are so worth it!

Current Host Code for Online Orders: YBPV7P2J

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Saturday, January 20, 2018

Do you have a Stampin' Up! Dream Item?

Do you have that one big ticket Stampin' Up! item (big shot, large letter framelits)  that you'd love to own but you can't bring yourself to buy?  Now is the time! 
With no obligations whatsoever, you can purchase a SU starter kit and for $135 (NO shipping, NO tax), you will choose $165 worth of product AND two additional stamp sets (of ANY value!).  These deal cannot be beat and is available now until March 31st only. 
If this is of interest to you, message me and I will give the the link to get you started.
Not interested in signing up regardless of how good the deal is?  No problem.
What about Sale-A-Bration Super Stamp Camp?


Friday, January 19, 2018

New Classes Added

Is the Magical Day or Truly Tailored set on your wish list?  I am offering product based classes for each set where you will go home with the bundles as well as create projects.  Visit my Facebook Page or SU website for all the details and to register.


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Thursday, January 18, 2018

48 hour Anniversary Specials

What a year it has been! 
I can't believe I have already reached my one year 'stampiversary'! And on the same day, I was notified that I had been selected to demonstrate - on stage, in front of everyone - at OnStage in Red Deer in April!  What a day!
I'm a week late but I'd love to offer this anniversary special for Thursday January 18th and Friday January 19th.  That's 48 hours to get in on the celebration!!


Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Mix and Match Occasions Catalogue

I have been having so much fun combining different stamps, DSP and suites from the Occasions catalogue (OC) and Saleabration sets (SAB) as well as the annual catalogue (AC).  Take a look at what I've been up to!

For the dragon card..... sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes (AC), DSP is Painted Love (OC), the conversation bubble is from Foxy Friends (AC) and the dragon I fussy cut from Myths & Magic DSP (OC). The ribbon is the 1/8" gold (AC)

For the knight card..... sentiment is from the Yay You hostess set (OC), DSP is Myths & Magic and then I used the glitter enamel dots in dapper denim (AC).


Friday, January 12, 2018

February Class to Go - RSVP before January 18th

Don't forget about this amazing chance to get a new stamp set PLUS supplies and instructions for 5 make-n-takes!!  Cost is $40 and everything will be mailed to you!
RSVP no later than midnight on January 18th so I can have your kit in the mail by February 1st.

Picture Perfect Birthday - February Kit

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More Items Have Arrived from the Occasions Catty and SAB!!

I just had to share my latest shipment of goodies!  Can't wait to play and show you what I've created!


Friday, January 5, 2018

Myths and Magic

I have been holding off posting this card until the catalogue went live and you could get your hands on this set.  After winning this set on Prize Patrol at OnStage, I was a bit disappointed but I have seen the error of my ways.  It is a great set with so many possibilities for creative cards!

This first picture shows how I used washi tape to mask out my wizard's 'magic'.  I then used my aquapainter and ink from the top of my stamp pad to create this look with Lemon Lime Twist and Bermuda Bay. (on watercolour paper of course).

I used a combination of Bermuda Bay Stampin Write Marker and aquapainter to colour the wizard's cloak and hat. I used Basic Gray Marker and smokey slate ink for his beard. The stars are done with silver embossing powder and the sentiment with Basic Gray.  I have then matted with Lemon Lime Twist onto a Bermuda Bay card front.
This was CASEd from Linda Hanford.



Occasions Catty Walk Through

I did a quick video last night showcasing some items in the new catalogue that might get overlooked as they are on very full pages.  Also highlighted a few of my favourites!


Tuesday, January 2, 2018

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year....

Nope, not Christmas, but Sale-a-bration!!!  That's right, the best 3 months of the SU! calendar when every $60 you spends gets you a FREE item from the sale-a-bration catalogue!! And it all starts tomorrow!!

Check out this card!  The DSP and all of the ribbon are free SAB items!!  The sentiment is from Picture Perfect Birthday (a new Occasions set). I am so in love with this Bubbles and Fizz DSP.  I can easily see myself choosing it with each of my orders in the next 3 months so I don't run out!  And this shimmery ribbon?!  Three great colours in three different widths?!  SU! has knocked it out of the park this year!

Contact me or head to my online store to get your order in and those FREE items on their way!

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Monday, January 1, 2018

January 2018

So many great things going on as we start a new calendar year!  Here's a brief rundown of a few.

Once again I am offering monthly classes to go for those who are interested.  Click on the link for all of the details!
Occasions Classes to Go