Dec 29, 2011 | Announcements, cards, Christmas, rubber stamping, Seasonal Catalogue
Hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus… I've had a wonderful time catching up with family and friends, and taking a few moments to catch my breath!
I thought I'd share my Christmas card design with you. If you've been following my blog at all, you'll know that I like to do cards that look great but aren't too finicky. This one suited me to a T! I used the Simply Scored tool to create a few score lines around the edge of the card, and then used my Big Shot to die cut a snowflake from Brushed Silver metallic paper. I silver embossed my greeting to create a tone on tone effect, which I really like!
I then had a brainwave as I had stocked up on some of the fantastic silver Glimmer Paper carried in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue – and this is the "bling" version of my card…not so much subtle elegance but more in your face! (still love it, perhaps even more…).
If you LOOOOOVE the glimmer paper like I do, you may want to stock up on a few sheets before they go – they don't appear in the Occasions Mini Catalogue (though fingers crossed they may make a future appearance in a mini catalogue or the next Idea Book?? No guarantees though!). One thing that I _know_ will NOT be carried over (because Stampin' Up! has warned demonstrators already!) – the cute stocking builder punch! So if you fell in love with that punch, you may want to consider getting one before they disappear!! The Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalogue sales period ends January 3rd – so place your online order HERE (take a look at the Clearance Rack while you're at it…) or contact me.
Dec 21, 2011 | Big Shot, cards, Christmas
I love the Big Shot Stocking Die that Stampin' Up! carries – so perfect for this time of year! This is a card made with that die. I cut out two Cherry Cobbler stockings (at the same time), then embossed the Whisper White cardstock using the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder. I then cut out the toe and heel with the die and the cuff as well. For the cuff, I folded the cardstock in half, then made sure that the fold was inside the cutting area for the cuff, so it didn't get cut off. With the fold intact, it holds this card together! One hint if you're going to re-create this card – if you fold the embossed cardstock with the good (puffy) side in before die cutting, it won't "crack" along the fold line as it may if you fold the other way. Ask me how I figured this one out…LOL.
Hope these last few days of preparation for Christmas aren't too crazy for you! Today's the last mailing for the 12 Weeks of Christmas for those on my email list so see you in your inbox a little later today.
Dec 15, 2011 | Announcements, specials
Stampin' Up! is adding new items to the Clearance Rack in my online store! December 15 – January 5, keep checking in to see what's on sale. Punches (the older style with the black body), Big Shot dies, glitter and accessories… click on the image or HERE to visit my online store and start saving! Why wait until Boxing Day to shop the bargains – they're here now! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Happy Shopping!
Dec 13, 2011 | Announcements, Business Opportunity, Sale-A-Bration, specials
I'm attending Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference in January 2012 – I'm looking forward to attending this annual event for business builders, as I haven't attended in a few years. As a perk – I can offer you a special deal for TODAY and TOMORROW ONLY!! If you sign up as a Canadian Stampin' Up! demonstrator with my team by tomorrow evening, you can receive your starter kit at a discount, PLUS receive your choice of either a package of Designer Series Paper or 11 free digital downloads! Your starter kit will only be $150 for almost $250 worth of crafting AND business supplies. You will be ready to go right away, and will be able to share the fun of Sale-a-Bration as a demonstrator, when it officially starts in January.
Click HERE and click on "JOIN NOW" to take advantage of this special offer – but remember, it expires tomorrow at 11:50 Mountain Time. Contact me if you have any questions – don't miss out on your chance to Sale-a-Brate early!
Dec 11, 2011 | Announcements
I’m working behind the scenes getting the Inbox Inspiration Program ready to launch in the new year. My Inbox Inspiration program will be a paid subscription format, and subscribers will receive weekly emails featuring a project, with complete instructions, and may also include tutorials. It’s similar to the Twelve Weeks of Christmas program, but it’s going to be offered year round! If you’d like to be informed of the launch of the program, please add your name to the information mailing list. This is NOT the program itself, just a personal notification of the program launch. Your email address will not be shared. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus… I've had a wonderful time catching up with family and friends, and taking a few moments to catch my breath!
I then had a brainwave as I had stocked up on some of the fantastic silver Glimmer Paper carried in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue – and this is the "bling" version of my card…not so much subtle elegance but more in your face! (still love it, perhaps even more…).
