Sale-A-Bration is almost here!!

SAB is almost here, and there is a LOT to look forward to!!

For those that are unfamiliar, for every 65$, yes, I said SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS!! Ok, so for every 65$ you spend in the current catalogues, you can choose one of 6 exclusive rewards available ONLY during SAB. In addition to that, you can choose from 20 stamp sets within the big catalogue as well!! That is new!!! LOTS to choose from!! There are 4 stamp sets, one new fabulous border punch, and one paper pad of 6x6 papers to choose from in the SAB flyer.

So here's a breakdown:

Promotion Dates: January 5-March 31, 2010 - the longest ever!

Promotion Details
Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $65 purchase (before tax and shipping).

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $395* in workshop sales**, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.

*Second Sale-A-Bration product rewarded at $785; all other hostess Sale-A-Bration rewards occur in $395 increments.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $56.95) from the current catalogues when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$269	$225
Digital+ Starter Kit	$239	$199

The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.

SO!!! Let's get crafting!! :) If you would like to host a workshop, feel free to let me know! If you want ot attend one, let me kno that too! Place a qualifying order, get a free reward! :)

I have some new stamps to play with, in CLEAR MOUNT!!! We have these amazing new blocks that have a wonderful comfort grip!! You can now choose many of our stamp sets in clear or wood mount, and the price is reflective of your choice! I can't wait to show you all some new creations! :)

Cool Christmas Ornaments!

I was blog surfing yesterday, and found this blog with instructions! I found I needed a video for it, so I might try my hand at it this evening, and share it with you :) We only have the webcam, so we'll see how that goes :)

At the blog link above, you will notice that she has made a ball ornament out of hers. I didn't have time to make 36 of the flowers and attach them all together! Tonight I am goingto make a mini ball, which I will video for you :) I gave these three as gifts with 6 cards to each of the three teachers :)

They are clickable, so if you want to see them bigger, feel free :)




SUPPLIES:
Designer Paper: Merry Moments
Accessories: silver cord, Tiara stickles, red pearls
adhesive: family treasures I think

My Digital Studio

I was having issues with my laptop, and our desktop had no issues, but it is amazingly S-L-O-W!! So I didn't get to play much with it. I need to take the webinars to learn more,but for now, I'm just playing! :)


Here is a creation I made in no time yesterday! Nothing fancy, but it was fun :) I know it is Hallowe'en pics, but I wanted something easy to start :)

All sorts of gift tags/cards!

OK, so not al sorts, but two different styles.

We did this last night at the Hostess Club. This is a fantastic group of ladies that
get together here once a month! So we did some heat embossing, and tag makin'!


SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: real red, night of navy, whisper white, shimmery white
ink: versamark
accessories: silver elastic cord from the holiday mini, 1 3/4 circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, detail silver embossing powder, distressing tool from the cutter kit, 1/16" circle punch
Stamps: Serene Snowflake from the Holiday Mini

INSTRUCTIONS for circle gift tags:
cut cardstock into 2x4 strips
fold andscore in half
slide the folded half into your punch first, but not quite all the way, and punch out your circle. It should open like a mini card
punch along the score line and thread with silver elastic cord and tie
Rub your whisper white/shimmery white cardstock with your Embossing Buddy to avoid emobssing finger prints!
Stamp a small snowflake image - or other Christmasy image - in versamark, then sprinkle with silver detail embossing powder, over your powder pal! Shake off excess EP.
Heat emboss.
punch out your snowflake with the 1 3/8 circle punch and adhere to your cardstock tag.

VOILA!! :)
LOTS of fun, and useful, and you can make these for any gift giving occasion! :)

Have a fabulous day, and don't forget about the RIBBON and BUTTON share!!

Ribbon and Corduroy Button Shares!

In light of this weeks amazing deals, and just how wonderful our accessories are, I am going to offer a ribbon share, and a corduroy button share!

Striped/Stitched Ribbon Share:

1 yard of each of the following ribbons for 8.50 and that includes the shipping and handling to me! If you are out of the local area, actual shipping charges to you apply, but since the ribbon is not bulky or heavy, I don't anticipate a high shipping cost!
I MUST have a minimum of ten people sign up and pay by Nov 29th in order to take advantage of the specials this week! You may purchase more than one share! I will do more than one group!

• Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  

Corduroy Button Share
This share includes each of the following corduroy buttons, one of each size of button from each colours for a total of 24 buttons. The cost of this share is 5.50 including shipping to me, and the taxes. I will ship for actual shipping charges if you are not local. I must have 8 people sign up and pay by Nov 29th in order to order in time to take advantage of the special this week!

• Kraft Corduroy buttons
  
• Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
• Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
• Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

Check out this blog post for all the great specials going on this week!!

Thanks!
Kristi-Anna

BIG SALE!!!!!!

Whoa!! This was a GREAT surprise to wake up to!!! I knew Stampin' Up! was having a sale starting today but I didn't anticipate this AWESOME sale!!!! These bundles and prices are valid only for ONE WEEK. The sale ends on November 30th. If you are Canadian and would like to place an order please email me at beaudrybunch@cogeco.ca

Enough of my babbling....check out the sale!!! CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE SU SITE AND CHECK OUT THE PRICES (with pictures). Make sure you are at the CANADIAN side of the site! :)

I'll be back later tonight to show the tags and gift cards the stamp clubbers are making! :)

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch REG Price 59.90 SALE PRICE 29.95	$59.90	$29.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch REG Price 41.90 SALE PRICE 20.95	$41.90	$20.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch REG Price 41.90 SALE PRICE 20.95	$41.90	$20.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads REG Price 35.45 SALE PRICE 17.73	$35.45	$17.73
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons REG PRICE 42.50 SALE PRICE 21.25	$42.50	$21.25
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set REG PRICE 54.90 SALE PRICE 27.45	$54.90	$27.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch REG PRICE 42.90 SALE PRICE 21.45	$42.90	$21.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon REG PRICE 69.85 SALE PRICE 34.93	$69.85	$34.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon REG PRICE 69.85 SALE PRICE 34.93	$69.85	$34.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon REG PRICE 69.85 SALE PRICE 34.93	$69.85	$34.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters REG PRICE 33.90 SALE PRICE 16.95	$33.90	$16.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon REG PRICE 27.00 SALE PRICE 16.20	$27.00	$16.20
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads REG PRICE 170.95 SALE PRICE 102.57	$170.95	$102.57
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad REG PRICE 56.95 SALE PRICE 34.17	$56.95	$34.17
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads REG PRICE 58.95 SALE PRICE 35.37	$58.95	$35.37
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads REG PRICE 58.95 SALE PRICE 35.37	$58.95	$35.37
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons REG PRICE 57.40 SALE PRICE 34.44	$57.40	$34.44
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons REG PRICE 78.40 SALE PRICE 47.04	$78.40	$47.04
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons REG PRIC E 78.40 SALE PRICE 47.04	$78.40	$47.04
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set REG PRICE 115.90 SALE PRICE 69.54	$115.90	$69.54
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch REG PRICE 73.85 SALE PRICE 44.31	$73.85	$44.31
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch REG PRICE 73.85 SALE PRICE 44.31	$73.85	$44.31
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials REG PRICE 56.85 SALE PRICE 34.11	$56.85	$34.11
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements REG PRICE 100.85 SALE PRICE 60.51	$100.85	$60.51
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements REG PRICE 100.85 SALE PRICE 60.51	$100.85	$60.51
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements REG PRICE 100.85 SALE PRICE 60.51	$100.85	$60.51
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 50.20 SALE PRICE 35.14	$50.20	$35.14
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 50.20 SALE PRICE 35.14	$50.20	$35.14
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 50.20 SALE PRICE 35.14	$50.20	$35.14
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon REG PRICE 71.70 SALE PRICE 50.19	$71.70	$50.19
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter REG PRICE 61.10 SALE PRICE 42.77	$61.10	$42.77
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 50.85 SALE PRICE 35.60	$50.85	$35.60
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 50.85 SALE PRICE 35.60	$50.85	$35.60
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 53.85 SALE PRICE 37.70	$53.85	$37.70
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 53.85 SALE PRICE 37.70	$53.85	$37.70
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 53.85 SALE PRICE 37.70	$53.85	$37.70
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements REG PRICE 91.90 SALE PRICE 64.33	$91.90	$64.33
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements REG PRICE 91.90 SALE PRICE 64.33	$91.90	$64.33
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements REG PRICE 91.90 SALE PRICE 64.33	$91.90	$64.33
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77	$53.95	$37.77
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77	$53.95	$37.77
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 11.25 SALE PRICE 7.88	$11.25	$7.88
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads REG PRICE 9.95 SALE PRICE 6.97	$9.95	$6.97
112081	Scallop Square punch REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07	$22.95	$16.07
113693	Full Heart punch REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07	$22.95	$16.07
113694	Heart to Heart punch REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07	$22.95	$16.07
112091	Scallop Edge punch REG PRICE 22.95 SALE PRICE 16.07	$22.95	$16.07
112571	Circle Designer brads REG PRICE 8.50 SALE PRICE 5.95	$8.50	$5.95
112579	Flower Designer brads REG PRICE 8.50 SALE PRICE 5.95	$8.50	$5.95
112572	Star Designer brads REG PRICE 8.50 SALE PRICE 5.95	$8.50	$5.95
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77	$53.95	$37.77
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements REG PRICE 93.95 SALE PRICE 65.77	$93.95	$65.77
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements REG PRICE 53.95 SALE PRICE 37.77	$53.95	$37.77
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements REG PRICE 86.95 SALE PRICE 60.87	$86.95	$60.87

Take care,

The Crop!

So I did theGrantham Lioness show on Saturday. I have a photo of ME in my booth, but it's still on the camera. It's not a show I will be doing next year. Traffic was low, and it was a crow dthat was more vintage and not interested in my creations. But it was worth the experience, to start deciding which shows are worth participating in! :)

HUGE thanks to my wonderful husband for coming to my rescue when I forgot my display board at home! As well, he came and manned the table for the last 2 hours of the show and he even wore my SU! apron!! :) A true blessing for sure :)

The afternoon and evening were filled with stamping, scrapping and eating! :) The crop was a success, and everyone had a good time,and by the looks of the slips in the grand prize bag, LOTS was accomplished!! Everyone got a goody bag, a door prize, snacks, a yummo supper from Antipastos! Everyone did a make 'n take Chrismtas card, which I will share tomorrow. We had a Stampin' Up! lotto, and a grand prize draw! Christa T. was the lucky winner of both the lotto AND the grand prize!! :)

I am going over the numbers and will share them with you later this week. I will be hosting another fundraiser crop in February I think, stay tuned for details!

In the meantime... another card share!
I'm stepping away from Christmas today, as I seem to have forgotten to take photos of a bunch of my Christmas creations!! LOL!



SUPPLIES:
cardstock: close to cocoa, not quite navy, kraft
ink: chocolate chip
accessories: 5/8 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon, sponges, stampin' dimensionals
stamps: Sense of Time

Ho Ho Ho!

I created this card a couple weeks ago. I liked how it was simple but on the elegant side. Then I looked at it a bit longer... and it reminded me of something... Santa's belt! LOL! So much for the elegant simple look!! Michael said to me "I hope that card doesn't have a zipper!" LOL!



SUPPLIES:
cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Wide Oval punch
Stamps: Christmas Punch - hostess level 2 reward

Craft Show Booth and Dancing Reindeer!

Here's a photo of my booth from the Parnall School Vendor Fair. Pay no heed to the women in the background! I forgotto get one with ME in the photo, so I may try for it this Saturday at the Grantham Lions Craft Show :)

I laid out all my Christmas cards on the table, just one of each, plus a layer of my more intricate cards in front of my display. My display board needs a wee bit of attention, as some of the cards are askew! I have a catalogue display thingy for catties, and another cardboard thing for my non Christmas cards - thinking of you, get well, girl/boy birthday, sympathy, and some general non specific cards. Also, the pink bag was to hold my door prize slips, with a stack of customer care cards and pens in front of it. I gave away a 20$ gift certificate, and a stamp set that was retired.



And now onto the dancing reindeer!! I bought the set "Sparkly & Bright" a little while ago, b/c I saw some cute things done with it. Then I got stumped!! Thanks to my friend April, I now have a cute card that IS sparkly, with a fewdancing reindeer... we joke they are doing the can can! LOL!


Click to enlarge to see the detail, and it is clear when it's bigger! :)

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Sparkly & Bright
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Real Red Stampin' Write marker
Cardstock: Whisper White
Accessories: two way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Parnall Craft/Vendor Fair

I participated in this show on Saturday, and it was SO much fun!! HUGE thanks to my friend Jen for stepping in to man my booth while I went to London after lunch! I met many wonderful folks, paper crafters and non paper crafters alike!

I had decent sales,and made some fantastic contacts! I will be posting a photo of my booth later today when I bring the camera to the computer.

Thank you to all those that came to see me, support me, and to visit my booth at the show!! I am doing another show this Saturday at the Grantham Lions Hall at Niagara/Lakeshore in St. Catharines :) More door prizes, more cards, more fun!! :)

To Brighten Your Day!

I was chatting with my friend April, about fruity cards in the late fall. We both think folks don't realy want them! LOL! However, this card called out! It has a bit of holiday appeal, without the holiday sentiment!



SUPPLIES:
cardstock: real red, garden green, whisper white
link: real red, garden green, basic brown - all markers
accessories: scalloped eyelet punch, paper snips
stamps: Tart 'N Tangy -pg 126, 111514; Sincere Salutations pg 143 115068

O Christmas Tree!!

Not the song, the Big Shot Die! ! WOWZERS!!! It's amazing!!!
So... I got it for 14$ using the hostess special... think on it, I saved almost 40$!! :) WHOOT!

So here it is! I sprayed the trees on the front of the card with platinum shimmer paint mist - I put 3 drops into a travel sized bottle of rubbing alcohol. I sprayed the tree on the inside with it too. I will dress it up tomorrow, but it looks fun now :)





SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint, O Christmas Tree Die for Big Shot
Stamps: Patterened Pines Hostess Set from Holiday Mini, All Year Cheer III retired

Upcoming Classes and Crop info!

Happy November!

See the following email for specials, events, classes, and promotions!! Email or call to place an order! Hurry these deals are only good until November 30th!

I am planning on two Christmas Card classes in November. You will make 10 cards, 2 each of 5 designs, including envelopes. The cost of the class is 25$, however, if you spend 60$ in the catalogue, your class is FREE!!

Saturday, November 28th - 1:30-4:00pm
Monday, November 30th - 7:30-10:00pm

Class size is limited to eight, so please sign up early! :)

The ALL DAY CROP is fast approaching, and there are still some seats available! Prepayment holds your spot - 40$. Your day includes supper, snacks, goody bag, door prize drasws, raffles, and grand prize draw! Proceeds from the day are going to help send some kids to summer camp in 2010!

You can make cheques payable to me: Kristi-Anna Beaudry.

NOVEMBER 14th, 1:00-10:00 pm, at BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 Arlington Ave, St. Catharines.


HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
Please see attached flyer for full colour photos!
Spend 65$ on merchandise from the Gift Giving Guide attached, and get a Decor Elements Piece valued at $22.95 FREE!! Find gifts for your friends, family, spouse, or yourself!

HOSTESS PROMOTION!
We're excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses September through November:

* Host a workshop totaling $330 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalogue for only $14!

*Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

* Host a workshop of at least $525 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $106.95; promotional price: $53.47) when you use your hostess free dollars!*

*Since My Digital Studio is not available in Quebec, hostesses can choose to purchase a Loads of Love/Loads of Fun stamp bundle at 50% off. Hostesses may choose one of the following in place of My Digital Studio:

Item #


Description


Special 50% off Price
119891 Loads of Love Bundle $31.45
119892 Des Tonnes D'Amour Bundle $31.45

Sense of Time

I am in themode creating for the craft show on Saturday.



SUPPLIES:
CS: night of navy, basic grey, whisper white, kiwi kiss*
Ink: night of navy
Stamps: Sense of Time, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Urban Oasis DSP*
Accessories: silver brads, sponges
*retired colour

It's Spidey Time!

So Zachary was invited to his friend's party, and the theme was spiders. So I thought I would zip out a spider card for him. It turned out pretty good, and the kids were amazed by it!! :)



SUPPLIES:
Punches: Large Oval, Round Tab, 1/4inch thumb punch, 1/2 inch circle
Cardstock: Basic Black, Real Red, Garden Green
Ink: Basic Black - Stampin' Write, and Classic Ink
alpha stamps: something from WalMart

Pretty easy, and the kids LOVED making it with me :)

Punchy Spider

I wanted to post the cute card I made for Zachary's friend B, for his spider birthday party. Hoewver, the camera cord has gone awol. It will have to wait until tomorrow!

The final deals of the week are from October 26, 10 AM through October 31!

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
116214	174	Princess Party Kit	$21.95	$13.99
116213	175	Pirate Party Kit	$21.95	$13.99

What a deal!!! :)

Fundraiser Reminder!

Just a reminder of the upcoming fundraiser! There are still spots available, but they are filling up fast!! I am placing an oder for the goodie bag items, so get your money in fast for extra ballots and great prizes!! :)

November 14th, ALL DAY CROP (fundraiser) 1-10pm

Saturday, November 14th from1-10pm.
Location: Bethel Baptist Church - 10 Arlington Ave., St. Catharines
Cost: 40$ - includes supper, snacks, drinks, goodie bags, draws and a grand prize draw. One free make 'n take will be available should you wish to do it.
FUNDRAISING! Bethel Baptist Church has a children's program called AWANA (www.awana.org), and each year clubbers who finish their 3rd book in Sparks, and clubbers who complete their 2nd book of T&T are eligible to attend two different camps in the summer. The proceeds from the crop will go towards sending these kids to summer camp! A portion of sales from the day will also go towards the camp trips!
PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED to hold your spot! Payments rec'd by November 1st will recieve an extra 2 ballots into the grand prize draw! So get your scrappin, or stamping stuff together, and come on out for a good time!

The third deals of the week are from October 19 through October 25.

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$9.50	$6.49
109857	179	Mini Library clips	$18.95	$12.99
112571	179	Circle Designer brads	$8.50	$5.49
112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$9.75	$5.49

For more information on the Deals of the Week, feel free to email or give me a call! What a deal!! :)

Boy Birthday

Here's a boy themed birthday card I made for one of Zachary's friends.

It was pretty simple and easy to make.

Supplies:
cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue
Markers: real red, summer sun, brilliant blue
Accessories: Big Shot Top Note Die - one ofmy most used!, chunky glitter

Deal ofo the Week #2

WOW, what a great offer Stampin' Up! has this week - Oct 12 - 19th at 10am!! These dies are on sale for roughly 40% off! WOW!!!

To place an order, call me or email me! :)

Week 2 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
115961	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$34.99
114515	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$7.49
116760	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$34.99

Stationary Box Class

Here are some photos to show you what you'll be making! :)

Class details:
DATE: Thursday, October 17th
TIME: 7:30-10:00pm
WHERE: My stamping studio *my house*
COST: $30.00, or spend 50$ in the cataogues and reduce your class fee to 10$
What you come away with: the box, 4 full sized cards with envelopes, 3 3x3 note cards with envelopes, 3 tags. They all coordinate, and it is a thank you theme.


The full box.


The box closed, with all the contents displayed, without the envelopes.


The box open displaying the cards, notecards and tags inside it.

This box is made from retired designer series papers *Raspberry Tart*
CS: cameo coral, rose red, pretty in pink, and whisper white
Ink: Rose red
Stamps: Thank you from the 12$ and under category

***Inspired by Jackie Topa***

and the winner is...

....number 3, as chosen by the birthday girl!! :) Amanda, please get me your mailing info so I can get your prize to you!! :D

Winner

I forgot to get JA to choose a number last night AND this morning! LOL! So I will ask her at school at lunch, and post it mid afternoon today!

Deal of the Week and a GIVE AWAY!

Stampin' Up! just announced that their deal of the week program is back! How exciting!!! So from now to October 12th the following items are on sale!!!

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
109183	186	Trio Flower punch	$22.95	$15.99
109041	187	5-Petal Flower punch	$22.95	$15.99
110709	187	My Way punch	$22.95	$16.99

Also, I realized my last birthday party post was my 100th post on this blog!! So I'm going to have a give away! I will do a random drawing on Wed (October 7th, it's JA's birthday, so why not?!). Leave a comment on this post to get your name intot he draw. Link to this blog/post from your blog, earn another entry! Sign up for my email newsletter to earn a 3rd entry! :) If your friends come to my blo9g from YOUR link, havethem let me know,so you can earn additional entries!

The prize... one of the cute purses we made at the birthday party, with some scrappy/stamping goodies inside!!

The birthday party, part 2

This is the bulletin board that each girl made. Very simple,but lots of fun! The one thing I forgot was to give the girls push pins! I had intended to give each girl 3 pins that they could adhere buttons to :)

We used chipboard backings from DSP packages (I tried thicker,but it becamedifficult to set the eyelets!).
Here are the instructions:

1. cover chipboard with designer series paper
2. die cut butterflies, or other decor of your choice
3. cut 12x12 piece of thick cork board (purchased at M's with a coupon) into 4 6x6 pieces and adhere with sticky strip
4. stamp letters and cut out,then adhere
5. embellish as you please with glitter
6. using Crop-A-Dile punch holes in the top, set jumbo eyelets and thread with ribbon for hanging
   

Emily's Mom talked with me the other day, and the party was a hit!! The birthday girl said "it was the best birthday party I have ever had, Mom!" :)

My Digital Studio RELEASED TODAY!!

The much-awaited release of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Ups! state-of-the-art Digital Crafting Software, Now Available!


You don't want to wait to purchase this fabulous new software. All of the exclusive Stampin' Up! Colors are included, including In Colors from the past two years!! I have seen some amazing samples done using this software, and I cannot wait to get my hands on it!! :)


* Dozens of the most popular stamp sets along with Simply Scrappin' Kits, ribbons, brads, hardware, punches, embellishments and more! If you were to purchase all the stamp sets separately that are included in this software package, you would spend more than $1000, and that's just for the stamped images!

What can you do with My Digital Software?

* Obviously, it makes scrapbooking so simple and quick. Whether you want to use the pages as you design them on the screen or print them out and add your own embellishments and layers (Hybrid projects), this software will have you plowing through your back-logged photographs and turning them into works-of-art in no time.


* You can also design cards and other projects with MDS, as well as print out your own designer papers and embellishments to use on traditional projects.


* Since all the colors perfectly match Stampin' Up! colors, the possibilities are endless!

The program is very user-friendly and easy to use. Within minutes of installing the software on your home computer, you can be creating beautiful projects like the scrapbook page pictured above.

Watch this blog for even more project ideas! Plus, when you purchase from me, I will help you with anything you may wish to learn, or have trouble getting started with (I willl earn right along with you!)

The month of October, there is a special offer to purchase at half price!

Sweet Rewards Hostess promotion: As you know, our Sweet Rewards Hostess promotion is well under way. Hostesses who hold a $330 workshop can choose any item from the Holiday Mini for just $14. Now, with the release of My Digital Studio, we've sweetened the deal! Hostesses can also get 50% OFF My Digital Studio when they host a $525 workshop--that's over $50 in savings!

Be sure to call or email me with any questions you might have! I am here to help.

Happy scrappin'!

The birthday party!

So I was hired by one of JA's classmates Mom's to do her birthday party. I wanted to show you the projects that we made (2 in total). The girls were aged 8 and9. They had a fabulous time,and loved their projects!! :)

I'll just do one for today tho :)

We made these cute and fabulous purses! I found the idea here, and she has instructions, but I will do a little tutorial tomorrow with extra measurements. :) Thiswas So fun to do!!!

Just a share :)

Just thought I would share something colourful on the blog today. I made this at the trailerinJuly. I am LOVING that little Thank you stamp from SU! All the papers are from the New In Colours and the patterned is from Razzleberry Lemonade :)

ALL DAY CROP INFO!

A few dates to mark on your calendars:
Sept 1 - Nov 30th AMAZING hostess specials!
Oct 1 - Stampin' Up! releases My Digital Studio!
Oct 5 (Monday) - 5$ card night!
Oct 8 (Thursday) - Stationary Box Class 7-10pm
Oct 17 (Saturday) - Stationary Box Class - 1-4pm
November 14th, ALL DAY CROP (fundraiser) 1-10pm

Saturday, November 14th from1-10pm.
Location: Bethel Baptist Church
Cost: 40$ - includes supper, snacks, drinks, goodie bags, draws and a grand prize draw. One free make 'n take will be available should you wish to do it.
FUNDRAISING! Bethel Baptist Church has a children's program called AWANA (www.awana.org), and each year clubbers who finish their 3rd book in Sparks, and clubbers who complete their 2nd book of T&T are eligible to attend two different camps in the summer. The proceeds from the crop will go towards sending these kids to summer camp! A portion of sales from the day will also go towards the camp trips!
PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED to hold your spot! Payments rec'd by November 1st will recieve an extra 2 ballots into the grand prize draw! So get your scrappin, or stamping stuff together, and come on out for a good time!

ALL DAY CROP!

An all day crop is coming soon to a church near you!! I am hosting a crop at Bethel Baptist Church in November (probably the 14th). It will be a fundraiser that will help send some of the AWANA kids to camp next summer! They work hard all year, and earn these trips, and some cannot afford it. Details are coming in the next day or two! :)

As well, classes and events are going to be posted as well! :) It's gonna be a great fall! :)

The Cupboard Card

I have lots of blogs that I visit, and one is Heather Summers Blog. She made this really cute Hallowe'en card, which you can see here. Heather did a fabulous video tutorial. Once I did the card the way she showed, I was able to do it in different sizes and shapes. I also used my new Circle Scissors Plus, and WOW is all I say to that!:) I don't do Hallowe'en cards, but I did manage to make a few of my own design and some new designer series papers, and the new in colour cardstocks.

I made the following card for a wonderful lady in our church. Her son went home to be with Jesus, after a courageous battle with brain cancer, in May.



Above is a top view, so you can see how cool the fold really is! :)

SUPPLIES:
All Stampin' Up!:
CS: Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay
Patterned Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay (markers, how awesome is that, the in colours have markers now!)
Stamps: Sweet Shapes
other: glitter pen



I made this card for my friend Lynn, whose husband it was that went to Heaven. I used up old stock, papers, and rub ons. I love how it turned out! (please disregard the wet spots on the lower left side, as the kids got it wet before I gave it to her, argh LOL).

I'm still here

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, and I do have some new cards and stuff to share... just have to photograph in good light and get them up here! I intend to get them all done, and start posting more regularly :)

It's National Scrapbooking MONTH!!

Whoohoo!!! :D What fun is that?! Lots I tell ya. I went to a scrappy retreat this weekend, and got a lot done, and MoJo returned!!!

Stampin' Up! is offering this amazing special... buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and/or 12x12 Textured cardstock, and get a 4th pack for FREE!!! You can mix and match the cardstock and papers if you like, the possibilities are endless!!

Also, a sneak peek from the new catalogue coming in July... the JUMBO ALPHABET SET is on for 20% off!! An amazing and fun deal!

Call or email to let me know which papers you want :)
I will post some creations with our DSP later this week!!!

Hello everyone! With only 1 more sleep until Sale-A-Bration concludes, I thought I would offer this quick turn around special!

FREE SHIPPING
on all orders placed and paid for by 9pm tomorrow evening! (March 31st)

This is my own promotion that I want to share with you! Due to the short time frame for this Stylin' Stamper special, I would prefer to have orders paid via credit card (unless you can get to me with cash or cheque by 9pm tomorrow!).

As an additional incentive, for anyone who purchases the BIG SHOT machine, I will throw in a die of your choice valued at $5.95.

In addition to the great savings of shipping (plus saving the tax on shipping!), for each $60.00 that is spent qualifies for one of six sale-a-bration rewards ABSOLUTELY FREE!

These purchases also qualify for your Frequent Shopper Cards!

What more can you ask for, free shipping, free merchandise, free rewards!

Please email me your orders, or call before 11pm tonite, or after 8:40 tomorrow morning!

Have a happy day!

FREE EVENT this Saturday

Hello Everyone!

This Saturday March 21st I will be at the Friends of Recovery Spring Fling and Mini Expo at Westminster Church at 10 Queenston St. between 10 am and 3 pm and would love to see you!

It is FREE to come and peruse the aisles and see what great things we have for you. The first 50 guests are privy to a free gift provided by Stokes Seeds! There will be mini services offered like massages, hand manicures, nail polishing, hair braiding, and more. I will be doing a fun make 'n take project and you can have your picture taken with the family for $5 in our spring back ground. Lunnette a like will be there at the children's crafting area to entertain the children between 10:30 and 12 and there are plenty of baked goods and BBQ items to enjoy while you are there! All of these are being offered reasonably priced, almost FREE to you! It is a great opportunity to do something with the children for next to nothing!

Of course I will be there with other great companies (I believe there are 35+ vendors participating - Tupperware, Pampered Chef, clothing, etc). I will have an exclusive special in addition to Sale-A-Bration (purchase 60$ and you can choose one of 6 rewards FREE!).

Come and have a look, buy great stuff you can't get online or in the catolog and save 23% right off the top as you pay no shipping or tax on cash and carry items!

Have a fabulous Spring day!
Kristi-Anna

The New Catalog!!

IT'S HERE!!! IT'S HERE!!! Whoohoo!! Lots of great new accessories, stamps, and tools! The time to order is now!!

Keep watch out for Sale-A-Bration announcements (you only have to spend 60$ this time around!!), and the brochure... it will not disappoint!

If you want to buy a catalog, I have them for sale, for 10$ each - no shipping, no taxes! AWESOME!!

A Trade Show - in Welland

Several of Niagaras best direct sales companies are going to be gathering all in one place to serve you! Stampin' Up!, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, Tools for Tomboys and MORE... Free coffee and parking! No cost to come! Free draws for great promo items!

Date:	Saturday, January 24, 2009
Time:	9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:	NT Co-Op Community Room
Street:	366 Thorold Rd
City/Town:	Welland, ON

Would LOVE to see you there!

A scrappy challenge

I am participating in a 79 day challenge at The Scrapping Nook. It is certainly motivating me to get some stuff done!! Here's one of the pages I completed. We were to scraplift any/all of a particular layout. I worked for a few days on thsi, while I was tidying the NEW scrappy area (which I will share with you all tomorrow).

For now... BEAUTY... (these photos were from Brian's wedding this past Aug).



SUPPLIES:
Stampin' Up!: patterened paper (purely pomegranate, certainly celery), ink (purely pom.), chipboard hearts, satin ribbon, organdy ribbon
Prima: flower, Say it With Crystals
Stickles
Creative Imaginations: pearl brads, epoxy stickers
Sakura: sparkly gel pen
Making Memories: rub ons
Maya Road: sheer
Basic Grey: chipboard letters

Groovy Girls again NEW WINNER

I have drawn two winners, and twice have rec'd no response. Why? Why do people enter and then don't claim their prize!?

Anyway, the NEW WINNER IS ANNETTE, there is no contact information for you, so I will give it until Saturday at 1pm to get the mailing information.

If I do not hear from Annette... I will simply give the doll to a friend. *sigh*

LOVE YOU MUCH BUNDLE sale :)

Get ready for Valentine's Day with the exclusive Love You Much Bundle (item 115405). The Love You Much Bundle is available until Jan 31st, and includes the following:

Description	Retail Value
Love You Much stamp set	$30.95
Candy Lane Designer Series paper (Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla)	$11.95
Heart to Heart punch	$19.95
Bundle Retail Value	$62.85
Love You Much Bundle (20% off; item 115405)

RETIRED ACCESSORIES!

I will be ordering on Jan 10th, and supplies are limited! I will update this list in RED when items are sold out!

Retired Accessories List

Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.

Products are marked as available or unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18.

Keep in mind that the status of any retiring product may change quickly based on demand.

With most catalogues, some accessories are completely retired while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalogue. Sometimes popular items are "retired" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured.

If you want the products as shown in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue, now is the time to purchase them.

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*	Sold out
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY	Sold out
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK	Sold out
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI	Sold out
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25	sold out
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE	Sold out
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME	Sold out
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT	SOLD OUT!
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

	Retiring Wheels
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO	Not Available
104100	MAKING TRACKS
108978	SANDY SHELLS
110332	SNOW
101233	SNOWFLAKE
109694	SWEET STARS
111249	TAKE A NUMBER

INVENTORY BLOWOUT!!

I will be placing an order on January 10th for all inventory blowout items, retired stamp sets, and retired accessories. THESE ARE ON LIMITED SUPPLY ONLY, so some may not be available! Get your orders in QUICKLY! :) I will update as things are sold out!

Inventory Blowout

Dates: January 5-18, 2009

Promotion details:

Get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price!

Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
109190	180	On Board 9" x 9" clipboard	$9.50	$6.99
107925	181	On Board Bitty Book	$11.75	$8.99
105384	183	Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album	$23.95	$17.99
105381	183	Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album	$23.95	$17.99
103977	187	Bold Bright buttons	$8.25	$5.99
104389	188	Double Circle punch	$7.50	$5.49
114447	n/a	Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit	$58.95	$29.48

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue

Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
109013	163	Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.75	$4.49
109012	163	Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.75	$4.49
109011	163	Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.75	$4.49
109010	163	River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.75	$4.49
109009	163	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.75	$4.49
109014	163	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.75	$4.49
109179	178	On Board Ginormous Pieces	$18.95	$12.99
109189	190	Beachfront Ribbon Originals	$16.95	$14.99
109187	190	District Ribbon Originals	$16.95	$10.99
109188	190	Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals	$16.95	$11.49
109185	190	Jersey Ribbon Originals	$16.95	$11.99
109184	190	Sherbet Ribbon Originals	$16.95	$11.99
109186	190	Theater Ribbon Originals	$16.95	$11.49
109062	191	River Rock double-stitched ribbon	$11.95	$7.99
110716	191	Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon	$10.95	$7.49

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue

Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalogue:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
111349	162	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock	$6.50	$4.99
111345	162	In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock	$13.95	$10.49
109110	185	Fire Circle Rhinestone brads	$13.75	$9.99
109112	185	Fire Square Rhinestone brads	$13.75	$9.99
109113	185	Ice Square Rhinestone brads	$13.75	$9.99
111325	185	Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware	$36.95	$27.49
112454	185	Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware	$36.95	$27.49
113451	n/a	20th Anniversary Embosslits die	$13.95	$10.99