So it's been a while, and a RIBBON SHARE!

I lost my mojo for a while... ok, for a long while!  But I'm back, I'm motivated, and I'm gonna get on top of things... including posting to the blog :)

I have a Facebook Fan Page now... lots going on there!  I post a lot of events, product shares, and ideas there too!

Don't forget about my Business Website, where you can shop online 24/7!  There's a fantastic clearance rack, up to date promotions, and more!

The NEW CATALOG is out!!  WHOOOOHOOO!!!  Lots of great stuff in there this year - new Big Shot dies, embossing folders, stamps, accessories, and 5 new colours!!

There's also the new Summer Mini, with lots of great new stuff in it too :)

So onward and upward!! :)

With the release of the new catalogue, there were a number of new ribbons added to the line up!  It's so hard to choose just one!  So I'm makin' it easy :)  Once a month I am going to host a ribbon share :)  This month it is the 1/2 inch scalloped dots grosgrain ribbon.   For $15.00 you will get 1 yard of each colour of this fabulous new ribbon! Purchase 2 shares for $28.00. Must have 9 participants, and will open a 2nd block of shares when that is full!  

Isn't it pretty!!? :)

The colours are: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Tangerine Tango! Great for Christmas, Fall, Hallowe'en, and everything in between!

Deadline to participate: July 30th, 2011. Payable with cash or cheque only. Call or email with your number of shares, and share this with your friends!!

I will be doing another share next month,so keep your eyes peeled! :)

Have a happy day!
See ya!

Card Club has resumed!

I've been neglectful of the blog, but posting lots of my facebook fan page!

I just wanted to let you all know that card club has resume!  The first Monday of every month at 7:30 we'll be getting together to make 2 cards with envelopes.  The cost of the class is 8$.  This months theme is Easter/Spring, and below is a sneak peek!  Punches, embossing folders, sponging and more!  Space is limited to 8, so sign up today!

As well, Stampin' Up! is offering GRAB BAGS!!  Amazing deals to be had at the ONLINE STORE!  Be sure to check out the clearance rack as well!  Place your order directly and have it delivered right to your front door, and be guaranteed to get what you want!!  SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!  If you would rather place your order directly through  me, email me by 9pm on April 2nd and I will place my big order then!  Payment due upon receipt of merchandise, cash and cheques only for this special!

Item	Description
125873	$6 Grab Bag (containing at least $24 worth of products!)
125874	$12 Grab Bag (containing at least $48 worth of products!)
125875	$18 Grab Bag (containing at least $72 worth of products!)

12 Days of Christmas - Day 4

Phew, almost missed today's post!!  It's been a busy day, bowling with the kids, babysitting the neighbour girl, tidying up, family movie night... wouldn't trade it for the world :)

So, today's card!

This is an oldie but one of my favourite, and most popular cards frm last Christmas! :)

Supplies:
stamps:  Mr. Twigster - retired I believe!  But he's too cute to put away for good!
ink:  Jet Black Stazon, Real Red, Pumpkin pie, a blue for the shadow
cardstock:  Whisper White
accessories: aqua painter to make the shadown on the ground, and dazzling diamonds glitter :)

Have a happy day!
See ya!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

How time flies!  We went to a Young Families Christmas dinner at church tonight.  It was a 'specific potluck' in that we all brought something to the turkey dinner.  I did the turkey and the gravy, another family brought mashed potatoes and apple pie/ice-cream, another snacks and drinks, another veggies, another stuffing, etc.  It was SO good!!  The kids had a blast, even without planned activities, they just loved to run and play with each other :)  We'll have to do this again for sure!

So... on to today's card! :)

SUPPLIES:
cardstock:  Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight (for the star)
accessories:  ornament punch, dazzling diamonds or rhinestones, I forget!  I used both of those and pearls on these cards this year :)

I LOVE this colour combo... Cherry Cobbler is definitely my GO TO colour this Christmas :)

Have a happy day!
See ya!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

Back to cards, on day 3!!  Hmmm, maybe this should have been a countdown...?!  LOL  Only 9 more days till Christmas!  Today I will double up I think, and share two cards, if you don't mind ;)  They are both featuring the Marina Mist cardstock/ink, but the pictures look like it's two different colours!  I hate that! LOL  For the card on the left, I stamped the clear block D in Marina Mist onto scrap paper first, then stamped onto my card.  I then rolled the edges of the clear block in Night of Navy and stamped directly over the Marina Mist.  I LOVE how this works, and will be using it more in the future! :)  Marina Mist is my new favourite blue!

Supplies:
cardstock:  whisper white, marina mist, rich razzleberry, pink pirouette, night of navy
stamps:  serene snowflakes, christmas punches, clear block D on the card on the left
ink:  night of navy, marina mist, pink pirouette, rich razzleberry
accessories:  marina mist ribbon, scalloped circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, retired rich razzleberry polka dotted ribbon

Have a happy day!
See ya!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 2

Another day, another project! :)  Today I think I'll show some ornaments that I have made :)  These are all for sale, should you decide you want to purchase one or two :)

These were such fun to make!!  Stretched my thinking beyond the 'page' for using stuff I have had, but didn't want to use, hoarding is such a problem for me ;) LOL

SUPPLIES:
accessories:  Holly Jolly Rub Ons, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Cherry Cobbler Marker
other:  glass ball ornaments, irredescent "Easter Grass"

I didn't order the Cherry Cobbler seam binding, by mistake!!  However, I had the vanilla, so I just whipped out my marker and dyed a few feet of it to match the ornaments!! :)  It worked like a charm :)

These ornaments are $4.00 each, and there are more to choose from!!

Have a happy day!
See ya!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 1

I took photos of a pile of my Christmas cards, ornaments and projects :)  I'm getting back on the blogging ball, and posting one a day until Christmas Eve... so, while that is really only 11 days, I can double up, eh?! :)

I LOVE THIS CARD!!  It shines and sparkles more than this photo shows!!

SUPPLIES:
cardstock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
ink:  cherry cobbler
accessories:  silver glass glitter from the Holiday Mini, decorative label punch, white organza ribbon, silver shimmer paint, Northern Flurries Embossing Folder for the Big Shot

If you want to order for Christmas, the deadline is Dec 15th... and even that is not a guarantee!  If your order does not arrive in time, I will print up a gift certificate for you to give to the crafter you love! :)  All gifts ordered this month come GIFT WRAPPED - esp appealing to husbands and out of town gift givers :)

Have a happy day!
See ya!