So Happy For You Swap

Here's another Lorna Raczynski swap. It's hard to tell from the photo but she ran our medium weight window sheets through the Big Shot using the Cherry Blossom embosslit and added it over top of the cardstock cut cherry blossoms. What a great idea! I never would have thought of that. She also incorporated a couple Sale-a-Bration products - the So Happy for You stamp set, the ribbon & button pack and the designer series paper.

There are so many options for free product this year for Sale-a-Bration. I remember when I first became a demonstrator, the only options were stamp sets. Now you have a choice of stamp sets (wood or clear mount), a designer series paper & quick accents pack, ribbon & button pack and even a digital option! Definitely something for everyone!

Thanks for stopping by!
Sherry

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Sweet Summer Swaps

I have more Sale-A-Bration swaps to share with you today. This first one was created by my upline Winona Semler - isn't it cute?! This set didn't jump out at me initially but I love what Winona did with it and the more samples I see, the more it is growing on me.

This next swap was created by Kathy House. Not only did she use the Sweet Summer stamp set but she also incorporated the So Happy for You set and the ribbon & button pack - all of which you can get for FREE during Sale-a-Bration. I love how she used the buttons for flowers - super cute!

Order online here to get your FREE Sweet Summer stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Together Layout

Hope you are having a great Saturday! We actually have a relatively relaxed weekend - just one soccer event/child each day! That's very rare in our house for a weekend. I have a lofty cleaning to do list for this weekend and hope to get a few layouts done as well!

The layout I'm sharing with you today is one we did at my downline dinner last week. This is an 8"x8" layout - I love this size for quick & easy layouts. I find 6x6 just too small. I have an album that I am working on that is filled with the photos of my brother and his family. Jen is so great at getting family photos done every year and sends us copies so they go in there with my niece and nephews school photos.

Working towards my goal of 104 pages in 2011 - this is another album that should get caught up by the end of the year. This will be a great back up when I'm looking for "quick & easy catch up layouts":)

I'm working on my February newsletter, if you aren't already on my email list be sure to sign up using the sign up box on the left to receive your free gift, exclusive project ideas and tool tips & tricks.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Sherry

Supplies:
Stamps: Define Your Life (114950)
Inks: Early Espresso classic ink (119670)
Cardstock: Early Espresso cardstock (119686); Springtime Vintage dsp (121782); Very Vanilla cardstock (101650); Rose Red cardstock (102544); River Rock cardstock (108640)
Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine (113439); Blossom Party die (115971); Basic Pearls (119247); Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack (118309); 2-1/2" circle punch (120906); Decorative Label Punch (120907).

Bliss Stamp Club Card

Today I thought I'd share one of the projects that we made at stamp club this month. This uses the Bliss stamp set that you can get for FREE with a $60 purchase. I have used this stamp set soooo much already. I love that flourish!

If you are interested in joining a stamp club, I am looking to start another in February or March, email me if you'd like more information. As a stamp club member, here are some of the perks you receive:

• Free Idea Book & Catalogue(s) $20 value - this club will receive the current one as well as the catalogue to be released in July.
• Free monthly class $200 value - each month we learn a new technique, create a 6"x6" technique page, two cards and a 3D project.
• Instruction sheet with photos of each of the projects.
• Invitation to my exclusive hostess only event - held in June.
• Lots of fun!
• New friendships!
• During your hostess month you will receive a minimum level 1 hostess set ($20 value) and minimum $25 free merchandise. This could be so much more. Ask me how.

****No Experience Required! New and experienced stampers welcome!****

So if this sounds good to you or you have some questions, email me, I'd be happy to answer them for you. Don't worry, if you are unable to attend any given month, the precut and punched supplies will be included in with your order for you to complete at home!

I'd LOVE to have you join us! Reserve your spot now before it fills!

Sherry

Bliss Card

Isn't this an AMAZING card? This was a swap that I received from Lynne Scratch. It uses the Sale-A-Bration set called Bliss - my favorite SAB set! It's hard to tell from the photo but the stamped images are embossed and then run through the Big Shot using the square lattice die. And the color combination is beautiful - I believe it is Old Olive and Not Quite Navy.

Click here to order Stampin' Up! product online and get your FREE Bliss set!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Sale-A-Bration Starts Today!

Sale-A-Bration really is one of my favorite times of the year. And why wouldn't it be? Who doesn't love FREE product?!

How does it work you ask?

Until March 31st for every $60 (before shipping & GST) you spend, you earn one FREE Sale-a-Bration product of your choice. You can order product online 24/7 here.

Host a workshop of at least $395 (before shipping & GST) and earn one FREE Sale-a-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits. Email me to book your SAB workshop.

Join Stampin' Up! by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your starter kit. PLUS, get a bonus bundle filled with over $60 in FREE products. Sign up online here.

This years Sale-a-Bration includes free stamp sets, a designer series paper & quick accents pack, a button and ribbon pack and even a digital content CD for the My Digital Studio lovers out there! I'm really excited about this years offerings and I know you will be too.

Don't have a Sale-A-Bration mini? View it online here. Or email me and I will send you a copy absolutely free (Canadians only please).

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Sherry

Treasure Stampers Digital Page

I had a great My Digital Studio class on Saturday morning with a few ladies. It inspired me to bring my laptop and work on some projects during Eathan's soccer practice afterwards. I LOVE it.

This is the photo my daughter took of us on Friday night at the Treasure Stampers team dinner. One of the albums I am working on, as I work towards my goal of 104 pages in 2011, is doing an album all about me. Because my team and Stampin' Up! are a big part of my life, I thought this would make a great addition to the album.

Update on the page number - January 22nd: 7 pages of 104 done! I think MDS is definitely going to be a lifesaver in this journey towards 104 pages!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Card Results

If you read yesterdays post, you know about our team dinner on Friday night and the blindfold stamping. Well, as promised, today I am sharing the results. Here is Bobbi and Shelley, the blindfolded version is on the left. They did a great job!

Here are Katrina and Donna. Katrina did a fabulous job watercoloring, considering she had no sight - to top it off the image was small and detailed!

Here are Carla and Cindy. The blindfold version is on the right - you can hardly tell the difference!

Here are Jean and Marj! The blindfold version is on the right. Let me tell you stamping a greeting in a punched shape with your eyes open is difficult - but Marj did it blindfolded! This was a great way to start the evening - so much fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Downline Dinner

Last night we had our Treasure Stampers team dinner - it was so much fun. With everyones busy schedules, we just didnt't get a chance to do anything before Christmas but I really wanted to do something to show my appreciation for them. So I decided a dinner in January, after everyones lives had calmed down a bit, would be fun.
We started the evening with some stamping - blindfolded! It was so much fun. This first photo is of Bobbi and Shelley - they probably had the most involved card.

The way it worked was that I had everyone get into groups of two and I had set up stations with the supplies only. So no one could see the project and then decide where they were going to sit. This photo is of Jean and Marj - two of my newest downline members.

Then I took the person who wasn't going to be blindfolded into another room and showed them the card and gave them any instructions that were required. Here are Carla and Cindy working together - and now that I look at the photo - Carla's using her hands to pass Cindy supplies! Tsk, tsk:)

So each card was different and some used different techniques. This is Katrina and Donna and their card included watercoloring! Can you imagine watercoloring blindfolded? Katrina did a great job!

If you'd like to see the finished projects stop by tomorrow, I will be sharing them then.

Have a great day!

Click here if you'd like more information on joining the Treasure Stamper team.

Sherry

Be My Valentine - Swap No 5

I love the a la carte sections of our publications. Sometimes you'd like to make a card or two for an occasion but don't necessarily need a hole stamp set. That's where this Be My Valentine stamp came from - the a la carte section of the Occasions Mini.

This swap was created by Lynne Scratch - isn't it beautiful?! I love the pleated ribbon and then the vanilla rosette and just a touch of bling around the heart - amazing. This card size is 3"x6" and I believe the colors are Melon Mambo, Regal Rose and Rich Razzleberry - three colors that I never would have put together but they look great!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sherry

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Only 2 Days Left to Get Your Creative ARTwork Kit!

Only two days left to get all the supplies and instructions to create these two projects. Check out all the details here. Show someone that they mean the world to you with this adorable 6" square fold out album.

And showcase a few of your favorite photos of loved ones on this frameable 12x12 scrapbook page.

Request you kit today!

Sherry

Thanks for Caring

I have another swap to share with you today. This was created by Shannon McGann - I love the look of the black with vanilla and the embossing just adds to it. Unfortunately, while I was away, we had a death in the family and so upon returning had a funeral to attend. This would have made a perfect sympathy card! This uses the new sympathy set in the Occasions Mini - Thanks for Caring. It is a beautiful set and not necessarily just for sympathy cards.

Today, I thought I would also share a few photos of some decorated albums. When we go to leadership, convention or regionals, there are always tons of projects there to inspire us. I loved the way they took the average looking Sweet Stitches designer printed album (121802) - from the Occasions Mini - and turned it into a WOW and so simply done. The photos show three different versions of the same album - aren't they incredible?!

This gives you a new way to look at the Stampin' Up! albums - think about the possibilities! By simply using supplies you already have, you can take one of our albums and turn it into a WOW!



Click here to order your own Sweet Stitches album (121802).

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Leadership Update and Swap No 4

We made it home safely from leadership but I must say, I wish I was back in Nashville! I cannot believe the snow here! At least it's supposed to warm up later this week.

Leadership was a blast - apart from the crazy long days, it was the best one I've been to. We met so many new friends and got to see some old friends. There were so many fabulous announcements, giveaways and the make & takes were AMAZING! The managers reception was incredible - they bused us to the Wildhorse Saloon - sooo much fun. The photo is a few of us from the We CAN Stamp group (back row: Trisha, Christy, Lorna and Winona; front row: Corrina, Donna and me) who qualified for the reception. Before we boarded the bus, they gave us all cowboy hats, so we had to take a photo.

I will try to post a few more leadership photos over the next week or so. For now, I do have a project to share. This is another swap, created by Winona Semler, that I received. I love the colors and that Baja Breeze seam binding - beautiful!

Supplies:

Stamps: Baby Blossoms (WM 121927/CM 122000) and You're a Gem (WM 122268/CM 122270) stamp sets

Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650) and Baja Breeze (111352); Springtime Vintage dsp (121782)

Inks: Baja Breeze (111833); Always Artichoke (105219) and Early Espresso (119670) ink

Accessories: Framed Tulips embossing folder (121809); Baja Breeze seam binding (122331) and dimensionals (104430).

Isn't it gorgeous?!

Until next time,

Sherry

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Last Chance for Early Bird Pricing

**Today is the last day to register for the Early Bird price of $39.95**

Whether you are a card-making guru or novice you’ll appreciate having these quick and versatile cards on hand when you need them! This card set features the Word Play stamp set and the Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper. The simple card bases feature layers of colors and patterns that coordinate with any of the greetings and card candy accents you choose to add for any occasion. You’ll love saving time and money when you have these ready-to-customize cards on hand!

Start the year off right with a nice selection of cards ready to go at a moments notice. Join me on January 24th to create this wonderful Build-a-Card kit - includes tote, 8 cards with envelopes, card candy, and tags.

Date: January 24th

Time: You choose - 9am to Noon OR 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Place: My Stamping Studio

Cost: Early Bird price - Register and pay for class by Jan. 16th and you pay only $39.95

After Jan. 16th class fee goes up to $44.95

Class fee includes all precut supplies to create box, 8 cards (with envelopes), tags and card candy.

What to bring: Adhesive (snail, mini glue dots and dimensionals)

Be sure to register now to receive the early bird price! Space is limited to 8 per session.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Swap No 3

Todays card was created by Donna Wizniuk. I love the softness of this card! I believe what she did to create the background is brayer pink ink onto the debossed side of the Framed Tulips embossing folder. Then ran a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock through it. The darker oval portion was created using the negative space of the wide oval cut from a scrap of cardstock, and then sponged to make it a bit darker than the rest. The stamp set is the Blessed Mother set (WM 121913/CM 122063) from the Occasions Mini.

Beautiful Donna!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sherry

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Create a Cupcake Cards

The Create a Cupcake stamp set (WM 121915/CM 121982) and the Build a Cupcake punch (121807) were popular for this months swap. If you make a lot of birthday cards these two items are definitely a must have - super cute.

This first card was created by Cindy. I LOVE the colour combination - she took it right from the Sweet & Sour dsp (117390) and the sparkly cherries - what a great touch!

The second one was created by Debra. I love how she used the Framed Tulips embossing folder on dsp - I never think of doing that but love the look of it. It's hard to tell from the photo but she also used Crystal Effects on the cherry and the spots on the icing. Super cute!

This last card was created by Victoria. I love how she has the green dsp peeking through the border she created using the small heart punch. What a great idea!

Hopefully these cards have inspired you to create using our new cupcake set! Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Swap No. 1

While I'm away, I will be sharing some of the cards I received from a swap that my upline had at the beginning of January. Todays card was created by Lorna Raczynski - isn't it OUTSTANDING?! I always love Lornas cards, the detail and time she puts into her swaps is incredible.

The texture on this card is amazing - check out the feather, the cork, the wood sheets, the button and the ribbon. The stamp set she used is the Nature Walk set (WM 121925/CM 121997) on page 27 of the Holiday Mini and she added a bit of the coordinating Botanical Gazette dsp (121783) at the bottom of the card as well. Beautiful! Thanks Lorna.

Until next time,

Sherry

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Off to Leadership in Nashville!

Well as you read this, I am on my way to the Stampin' Up! leadership convention in Nashville, Tennessee! I am excited to go but also a little worried that our flight(s) will be delayed. We decided to fly in on the Wednesday and arrive in time to attend the managers reception on Wednesday night because we couldn't get a hotel room for Tuesday night. Managers reception is a special night that SU! puts on for demonstrators of a certain title and above and it's always LOTS of fun. Plus it's a surprise! We get on a bus and have no idead where we are going. Lots of surprises and treats, a great meal and entertainment. I can't wait!

Anyway, I thought I'd share with you my swap that I am bringing with me. I used the fabulous new stamp set Bliss, that you can get for FREE with a $60 purchase beginning on January 25th. I absolutely love this set and will definitely be using it a lot over the next couple months. Check out the textured border - that's a new impressions folder Framed Tulips (121809), another one of my favourites from the Occasions Mini!

Supplies:

Stamps: Bliss (WM 121851/CM 123217) - available free with $60 purchase Jan. 25th

Inks: Pink Pirouette (111838); Soft Suede (115657); Certainly Celery (105217)

Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650); Soft Suede (115318); Pink Pirouette (111351); Certainly Celery (105125) and Vellum cardstock (101856)

Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch (119275); Designer Label (119862); 1-3/8" circle (119860)

Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine (113439); Framed Tulips embossing folder (121809); self-adhesive pearls (119247)

I have scheduled some posts while I'm away so be sure to stop by to check them out!

Have a great day!

Sherry

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Coffee Anyone?

I'm always looking for new ways to present just ordinary gifts. When I saw the template for this coffee mug on the Scor-Pal website, I had to give it a try! I thought it would be the perfect way to spruce up a Tim Hortons, Starbucks or Second Cup gift card. To make it even more special, I added some coffee grounds - it smells fabulous!


Isn't this a fabulous way to present a little something to someone special? I had so much fun making it that I made a few extra and added them to my Etsy shop. You can pick up yours here.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sherry

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Build-a-Card Class - Early Bird Discount

Whether you are a card-making guru or novice you’ll appreciate having these quick and versatile cards on hand when you need them! This card set features the Word Play stamp set and the Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper. The simple card bases feature layers of colors and patterns that coordinate with any of the greetings and card candy accents you choose to add for any occasion. You’ll love saving time and money when you have these ready-to-customize cards on hand!

Start the year off right with a nice selection of cards ready to go at a moments notice. Join me on January 24th to create this wonderful Build-a-Card kit - includes tote, 8 cards with envelopes, card candy, and tags.

Date: January 24th

Time: You choose - 9am to Noon OR 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Place: My Stamping Studio

Cost: Early Bird price - Register and pay for class by Jan. 16th and you pay only $39.95

After Jan. 16th class fee goes up to $44.95

Class fee includes all precut supplies to create box, 8 cards (with envelopes), tags and card candy.

What to bring: Adhesive (snail, mini glue dots and dimensionals)

Register Now

Build-a-Card Early Bird - AM Class $39.95 Build-A-Card Class Early Bird - PM Class $39.95

Be sure to register now to receive the early bird price! Space is limited to 8 per session.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

Creative ARTwork Scrapbook Page

Have any of you made any New Years resolutions? I don't normally make them but this year I've decided to make a scrapbook related resolution - to create 104 layouts in 2011! That's with photos included. Some will be done digitally, some traditional, some 8"x8" and some 12"x12". Averaged out - that's two pages per week. I think that's pretty reasonable. We'll see how it goes though, it's only the first week and I've only created one - I better get busy. Don't want to fall behind right at the beginning!

This is my first page for 2011 - my Creative ARTwork page. I love how this page turned out and when black & white photos are added - it looks even better!

Here's a close up of the pleated ribbon. I love adding ribbon to my pages this way.

I'd love to hear if you've set some resolutions of your own and what they are. We could cheer each other on!

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Sherry

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January's Creative ARTwork Kit

This months Creative ARTwork kit is all about love. The Love U scrapbook page is perfect to showcase photos of your loved ones. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see the page with photos. And the album opens up to show off your favorite photos of someone who means the world to you! Wouldn't this make a great gift to your favorite someone on Valentine's Day?

If you are a demonstrator or have a demonstrator, the pdf file is available for purchase for $9.95. Or if you'd like all the consumeable supplies, purchase the kit (sorry Canadians only) and I will ship them to you or have them ready for pick up, if you are local. Not crafty or just don't have the time? Let me make them for you - this option is available worldwide. Check out my Etsy store for more information.

All details can be found here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Occasions Mini Catalogue

The Occasions Mini Catalogue went live on January 4th and it is fabulous. There are so many FABULOUS products in this mini. Today I thought I'd share a few of my favorites. They are definitely not limited to these but these are definitely ones I was extremely excited to see.

The first one is the Bring on the Cake stamp set (CM 121958/WM 121899). My On Your Birthday stamp set is so well loved, I was thrilled to see a new birthday set added to the mix. You can expect a birthday stamp-a-stack soon!

The next thing I actually think I squealed about when I saw it was the red Glimmer Paper (121790). Who doesn't love adding shimmer to their projects. I've used almost an entire package already! Does anyone foresee other colors? Wouldn't that be awesome!

I love the texture of the Embossing Folders so I'm always excited to see a new folder and the Framed Tulips (121809) on page 28 is amazing. Love it!

What about the Pompom Trim (page 35)?! And 3 different colors - Woohoo! I've used almost half a roll of that already as well. You can see it on this project.

Let's see what else... what about the new trinkets (page 24) - crowns and keys! I can't wait to play with those. And the new fabrics and fabric designer brads, the new Big Shot dies.... you get the point, I could go on and on:)

If you are Canadian and don't have a copy of the mini, please email me and I'd be happy to send on to you.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Happy Birthday Gift Tag

I'm super excited about this tag. I LOVE how it turned out. I created this for a swap that I participated in using new product. Notice the pompom trim - love it! I will be going through a number of rolls of that! The Happy Birthday is from a new birthday set - Bring on the Cake (available Jan. 4th). I was so happy to see a new birthday set, my old one has been well used and I'm a bit tired of it. The back of this tag says "Not just a year older, but a year better".

Click here to see a few more photos of the tag.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry

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Welcome 2011!

Wow! It's been quite some time since I've blogged. I'm sorry I've neglected you for so long! I admit that I did enjoy the break though.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! We certainly did. Last week was so nice. We spent it relaxing, hanging out with a couple family and friend gatherings. I was sad to see the kids go back to school today and was a bit lost this morning without them.

Anyway on to todays post...

I've been playing around with some new goodies so thought I'd share a couple of those projects with you over the next few days. With Valentine's Day being the next occasion, I thought the a la carte stamp - Be My Valentine (available Jan. 4th) would be a perfect addition to my collection. I created this cute little love note with a glassine envelope as the pocket. This would make a cute little note to tuck into a loved ones lunch box on Valentine's Day.

More photos and details can be seen in my Etsy shop here.

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back to share a gift tag tomorrow.

Sherry

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