Language of Friendship Swap

Back at the beginning of January, I participated in an organized Sale-A-Bration swap with several other talented demonstrators.  I received so many beautiful cards!  This particular card created by Lisa-Ann Chamzuk uses the Language of Friendship stamp set, which is in the Idea Book & Catalogue but that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-Bration.

Isn't it gorgeous?!  I love this stamp set because it has two punches that coordinate with it - that means no cutting! Lisa-Ann used so many different elements on this card to make it the beautiful card that it is.  The first thing I thought when I saw it was that it would make a great side panel on a scrapbook page! 

Supplies:
Stamps: Language of Friendship (WM 127721/CM 127722) - FREE with a $60 order
Ink:  Baja Breeze (111833); Chocolate Chip (100908)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip (102128); Baja Breeze (111352); Very Vanilla (101650); Crumb Cake (120953); First Edition Specialty dsp (121878)
Accessories: Basic Pearls (119247); Big Shot (113439); Adorning Accents Edgelits (125595); Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (120175); Designer Frames embossing folder (127709) - FREE with a $60 order; Bird Builder punch (117191); Boho Blossoms punch (119858)

That's just one of the many swaps that I have to share with you.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sherry

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Outlined Occasions Swap

One of the great things about attending Stampin' Up! events is the opportunity to swap cards with other demonstrators.  It is so nice to get ideas and samples in different styles and stamp sets.  So this year I managed to get 50 swaps done, with the help of my mom the night before we left:) 

I think it's easy to look at an outline image (like the thanks) and think oh that needs to be coloured in - so I wanted to design a card where it didn't need to be coloured in but still look good.  I think I accomplished that.  It's hard to tell from the photo, but I added a bit of dazzling details to the little stars to add just a bit of bling.  This card is quick and easy to reproduce and the greeting can easily be switched out for a birthday card.  Not only that but what a great way to use up scraps of patterned paper!  The banner was created using the 1" circle punch and then just cut in half!  So simple!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Outlined Occasions (WM 126014/CM 126016) - FREE with a $60 purchase!
Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730); Lucky Limeade (122926); Island Indigo (122923); Sweet Shop designer series paper (125408)
Inks:  Island Indigo (122937)
Accessories: 1" circle punch (119868); Big Shot (113439); Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Embossing Folder (117335); Lucky Limeade ribbon from Everyday Enchantement ribbon & brad pack (127279); Dazzling Details (124117) 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sherry

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New Digital Downloads

Good morning!  I can't believe it's already mid week!  I've got a quick post for you today with the new digital downloads that were released yesterday.  I'm so excited about the baby photobook!  What a great way to document your baby's 1st year - LOVE IT!

Candy Conversations Stamp Brush Set - 129345 - $7.95

Download includes:
* 12-piece stamp brush set

Features:
* Additional digital pieces for even more versatility.

Grand Soiree Stamp Brush Set - 129353 - $4.95

Download includes:
* 5-piece stamp brush set

Oh Baby Photobook Template - 129350 - $21.95

Download includes:
* 24-page 8" x 8" photobook designer template
* 28-piece stamp brush set
* 9 Designer Series Paper patterns
* 14 embellishments

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* Perfect for documenting a baby's first 12 months.
* Elements included individually for use on other coordinating projects—iron-on baby onesies, journals, cards, and more.

Coordinating colors:
Almost Amethyst, Baja Breeze, Going Gray, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Whisper White

Wild About You Envelopes & Tags - 129351 - $6.50

Download includes:
* 4-page 8-1/2" x 11" décor designer template
* 10-piece stamp brush set
* 6 embellishments

Features:
* Digital-exclusive.
* Three Valentine printables with three coordinating envelope templates.
* Artwork sized perfectly for 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" tags.
* Images included as stamp brushes and embellishments allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Sale-A-Bration Starts Today!

Today is the day - Stampin' Up!'s largest promotion - Sale-A-Bration begins today!  There are many different ways that you can take advantage of this wonderful promotion.

•  As a customer - purchase $60 (before shipping & GST) of product from the Idea Book & Catalogue, Occasions Mini and/or the Clearance Rack and choose a product from the Sale-A-Bration mini absolutely free!  There are no limits - this is for every $60 you spend!
•  As a hostess - host a qualifying workshop and receive a free tote in addition to the regular hostess benefits.  Host a $525 (before shipping & GST) workshop, class or private party and you will receive a free tote, a hostess bundle (dsp, brads, ribbon and stamp set), plus 90 hostess dollars and 1 item at 1/2 price.  In addition to this, everyone who hosts a $525 workshop, class or private party through me will receive an invitation to a FREE class using their hostess bundle in April.  Contact me today to book yours!
• By joining Stampin' Up! - Join the Stampin' Up! family during Sale-a-Bration for only $150! and get a free paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year!  $150 for your choice of starter kit - either the standard starter kit or the digital kit!  What a fabulous deal!  Contact me for more information or if you are ready to purchase the starter kit, visit my website here and shop away.  Authorization code is SHPKSTAMPER.  Remember the kits are customizable so if you aren't a fan of something in the kit, you are likely able to change it for a similar item of equal or lesser value.

Many of you know that I've just returned from Stampin' Up!'s leadership convention and boy did we have a great time.  I learnt so much and am so inspired, I could offer a dozen classes each month from now until June and still not have covered everything!  One of the things that we receive when we attend a leadership is a bag and this years bag is fabulous - check it out!

Isn't it adorable.  And notice the little buttons on the red part?  Well those undo so that you can remove that portion of reverse it.  When we arrived to do our make and takes we had these adorable notebook holders to coordinate (as well as chocolate:) waiting for us.

Recognize the fabric?  I'm thinking maybe a new Product Suite in the next catalogue maybe?  Check out the tag that Shelli signed - it coordinates and was done using MDS.  I love all the little extra details that SU! puts into their events - they are so worthwhile attending.  I've got my calendar marked for Convention in July - you could join me and the other Treasure Stampers!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Key to my Heart Hybrid Artwork

Good Monday morning!  I have so much to share with you about my trip to San Antonio over the next couple weeks.  Pictures need to be downloaded and edited so hopefully I will get a chance to do that later this week.  I just have to catch up on emails and a couple custom orders that came in while I was gone.  In the meantime, I have some projects that I did prior to leaving to share with you.

This was the hybrid project that we did at our My Digital Studio club in January.  I created the artwork in MDS and then printed it on an iron on transfer.  We ironed it onto some linen that I had laying around and the embellished it a bit with some of the pleated ribbon from the Occasions mini, some punches and a mat for a photo.

 This fits into a 9"x9" Ribba frame from IKEA.  I'm quite happy with the way it turned out and have it on my mantle.

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember tomorrow is the first day of Sale-a-Bration so be sure to stop by for all the details!

Sherry

Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack

If you are anything like me, you can never have enough birthday cards.  Whenever I need a birthday card, I don't seem to have one that appropriate.  So I've decided to host a birthday card stamp-a-stack on Friday Feb. 3rd at either 9:30am OR 6:30pm.

We will be making 9 cards - 3 each of 3 designs (one masculine, one juvenile and a feminine card).  I do all the prep work, you come stamp and assemble.  No experience required.

Class fee of $25 is due by January 31st in order to guarantee a spot.

Please bring basic tool kit to class:  adhesive, scissors, and bone folder.

To register use the Paypal link below or email me.

Class Times

Morning Class Evening Class

Tea Shoppe Card

Good morning!  Isn't this paper doily gorgeous?  This was one of the cards we made at my Jan. 6th class.  It uses the cute Tea Shoppe stamp set on page 19 of the Occasions Mini catalogue.  The card is a different fold - I started with a 5-1/2"x8-1/2" card base but then instead of scoring it in the middle, I scored it at 2-1/8" from either short end so that there are two flaps that fold in.

Here's a photo of the inside.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Fresh Vintage Swap

I'm so excited about Sale-a-Bration this year!  There are so many great things that you can earn for free and as a hostess of a qualifying workshop ($525+) - a beautiful bundle that you receive!  The Everyday Enchantement dsp and Fresh Vintage stamp set that I've used on this card are both in that bundle.  This dsp is so beautiful - there is not a pattern in the package that I don't like.  The colours are soft and beautiful, it just makes me happy.

SAB Details

• As a customer you can choose a free SAB product for every $60 you spend from Jan. 24 to Mar. 31.
• As a hostess, host a $200 workshop and you receive a free Stampin' Up! tote in addition to the regular hostess benefits.  Host a $525+ workshop and receive a bundle of all three products on pages 6 and 7 of the SAB mini, $90 hostess dollars, a free tote and 1 item at 50% off!  
• Join Stampin' Up! for only $150 and receive a free paper pack (does not include shipping) or digital download for every month for the rest of the year! 

I still have a few available dates if you are in the Sherwood Park, Edmonton or surrounding areas and would like to book a private party to take advantage of the additional benefits of hosting during SAB.  Contact me and we'll find a date that works for you.

Back to the card!  I participated in a Sale-a-Bration swap at the beginning of the month with some very talented demonstrators and this is the card I made for it.

Lots of great new products were used on this card.

• Everyday Enchantement dsp (126154) - free with a $60 order from Jan. 24 to Mar. 31
• Fresh Vintage stamp set (CM 125117/WM 125115) - free with a $60 order during SAB
• Adorning Accents embossing folder (125601)
• Labels Collection framelits die (125598)

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Dirty Laundry Vineyard MDS Layout

Good morning!  It's been a while since I've shared an MDS layout.  This one uses a couple of new things!  The first is the fabulous Everyday Enchantement dsp (from the One Big Sale-a-Bration CD) available Jan. 24th to Mar. 31st.  I LOVE this paper - digitally and in traditional format!  The colours and patterns are beautiful.  It's hard to tell but I also used the Everyday Enchantement ribbon and brads.  And the star burst is from the Piece of Cake Ensemble CD (available for free beginning Jan. 24th).  The photos were taken in Penticton.  We found a vineyard called Dirty Laundry and had to go check it out - what a fun name.  They took that theme and went all out.  The sign that greets you looks like a sheet hanging from a clothesline, as you walk towards the front, they have old style washing machines.  Their benches are giant clothespins.  All the little details just added to the winery.  I'm glad we stopped.

Be sure to check out the new downloads that were released yesterday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Rue Des Fleurs meets Petite Pocket

Yippee!  I'm leaving for San Antonio today!  I'm writing this post ahead of time so that you still have some pretty projects to look at while I'm gone. 

Todays project is from the pieces that we were given at a SU! Regional event back in September!  I never did do anything with them and saw them in my basket and wanted to get them done.  The stamp set that they used is no longer available so I used the Rue Des Fleurs set from the mini catalogue.  The pouches were cut using the Petite Pocket Die and then two of them were trimmed to make them slightly shorter than the back one.

The little tags pull out so that you can write a message on them.  I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it just yet but I do think it would make a great accent on a scrapbook layout so that's where I'm thinking it will end up.

Thanks for stopping by today! 

Sherry