Life as Leanne

Simply Buttons

2010-08-29T09:10:00.000-06:00

In the spirit of trying to use up some of my many many accessories, I cased this card from the SU catalogue. Quick and simple but cute.
We got back a couple days ago from a trip to SanFrancisco. Quite an interesting place! We had a really nice time and had great weather. Now it's back to reality and back to school in only 3 more sleeps. Once school starts I will have a much more regular schedule at the gym which will be great...to many 12+ hour days there this summer! And I hope to get back up to my studio a little more often.

Three Cheers for Friday!

2010-08-13T18:22:00.000-06:00

I made this card last week. The flowers are from a Mother's Day set that was in a mini catalogue this year. I used up some DSP in Perfect Plum. The ribbon is black. Coloured with Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, and Regal Rose.
Today is Friday and I am so happy! I work some pretty long days at the gym and by Friday I am so tired. Lots to do this weekend though, as we leave on Tuesday for a week in SanFrancisco! We've never been and are all excited to go!

This video is of my 8 year old daughter, Jenna, at our gym. She is stunting with Mitchel, one of our coaches and a member of the the Edmonton Eskimos Cheer Team. The team trains at my gym and I work as the promotions coordinator for the team. My partner at the gym coaches the team. The guys at the gym are all so awesome to the younger kids. This was Jenn's first day trying this particular skill...pretty good for an 8 year old! :) If you live in the Edmonton area and you are interested in more information on my gym visit www.perfectstormathletics.com!

I Scream, You Scream!

2010-08-09T20:07:00.000-06:00

This is such a fun stamp set! I used the masking technique to put the bottom scoop on - stamped the top one first, then placed the mask over top and stamped the bottom. I really like how the top one turned out and I love the colours. Not my usual colours - Apricot Appeal and Pumpkin Pie but they look great with the Chocolate Chip!
The title of this post reminded me of a funny cartoon I saw several years ago. Instead of an ice cream truck there was a pic of an asparagus truck with the phrase: I cuss, you cuss, we all cuss for asparagus! The caption: Failed marketing ploys. Makes me giggle every time I think of asparagus!

Baby Bundle

2010-08-08T13:37:00.000-06:00

This set has been sitting unmounted for quite some time but a friend of mine had a baby boy on Friday so I was inspired to mount and use it. I am trying to use up some of my retired DSP as well as buttons and brads. I seem to hoard them for some reason! But no more! Every card must have a brad or button on it for the next 6 months and then I might be close to using half of them up! LOL! The colour is Bermuda Bay with Chocolate Chip.

Cute as a Bug

2010-08-07T21:27:00.000-06:00

I made these a few months back and this set is now retired but I still love this stamp! Makes such a cute baby card. I just placed a new stamping order and got some stuff from the new Holiday mini! It's got some great stuff in it! It starts September 1. I hope to get up to my studio in the next day or so to play...maybe tomorrow since it sounds like it's going to rain.

Where Have I Been?

2010-08-02T20:11:00.000-06:00

It's been so long since I last posted...I can hardly believe how much time has gone by! I have been so busy with the new gym that I have literally not had a second to think about anything else until recently. The gym is going really well and is so much fun and now that we have almost a month of operation under our belt I feel like I can breathe again. It's sad that summer is half over but I am looking forward to a holiday in a couple of weeks and to doing some stamping and scrapbooking again! My studio is pretty much a disaster zone...last room in the house to get a major overhaul. That is next weekend's job. The cards I am posting today are a simple and fun layout that I love. And this stamp set is just so cute. This is my favorite one form the set "A Flower for All Seasons". I have some new sets that need to be mounted and are calling for some ink! Can't wait to use them and get back into this awesome hobby!

New Colours!

2010-04-10T21:36:00.000-06:00

So exciting! Stampin' Up announced this week that several colours will be retiring and some of our favourite "in colours" will become regular SU colours. While I will miss a few of the oldies I am looking forward to the change.

Creating the Perfect Storm

2010-04-01T17:06:00.000-06:00

It's been a loooong time since my last post and I have lots of good reasons. The best is because of my amazing new venture. I am starting an all-star cheerleading gym in Edmonton. Along with cheer we will have tumbling, dance and fitness. Check out our website at www.perfectstormathletics.com!
Our Name
The Perfect Storm is the simultaneous occurrence of specific events which, if taken individually, would be far less powerful than the storm which results from their combination. Rare by their very nature, it is only through the union of all the ideal elements that we create…. The Perfect Storm.

Make a Difference

2010-01-21T19:55:00.000-07:00

I {Heart} Hearts Makes a Difference for Haiti Disaster Relief

From now until February 28, 2010, for every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you buy, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Contact me to purchase your set.

2010-01-13T19:44:00.001-07:00

This card uses two products featured in the Sale-a-Bration mini: Whimsical Words and the new border punch. You can get one for FREE with a $65 order between now and the end of March or spend $130 and get them both...there is no limit! This card is quick and easy to make. Cardstock is Melon Mambo and uses the coordinating ribbon and whisper white for the layer. This stamp set is retired but any heart set could easily be used.

Got Milk?

2010-01-11T17:15:00.000-07:00

These little milk cartons are just the cutest! And they are so easy to make. (The key is using your bone folder.) They are made using the milk carton die for the Big Shot. I love that you can make one with a "card size" piece of cardstock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". These ones were made using Ruby Red and some PSD from a prints pack. Hearts are from the SU punch. Added a library clip to the top and a tag made with the Modern Label and Word Window punches.

Chalkboard Technique

2010-01-10T15:45:00.000-07:00

Can you believe this is the first time I have done the chalkboard technique?! It's so easy but so pretty. Using white craft ink stamp your image on black cardstock. While the ink is still wet use a sponge dauber or Q-tip to add colour with the Stampin' pastels. Once the ink is dry wipe off excess pastel (chalk) with a tissue or swiffer cloth. And that's it! This card is 5x5 and uses the Priceless set as well as the Whimsical Words from Sale-a-bration. I used the pastel colours Taken with Teal, Lavender Lace and Pink Passion and the teal and lavender cardstock.

Love My Tree

2010-01-02T08:34:00.005-07:00

I love SU's decor elements! I had contemplated getting this tree for our room for months and finally did a few weeks ago. I am so glad! I love it! This is the largest one in black. I think I am going to add some red paper or fabric behind the frame to make the word LOVE stand out a little better and to add some colour. I also have decor elements in my kids' rooms and my studio. They are really quite easy to use (some easier than others) and look so fantastic. If you have been thinking about getting some but weren't sure...go for it!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T20:45:00.004-07:00

Wow, another year has come and gone. With a new year I thought it was time for a new layout. I have been searching and playing and FINALLY found this one. I love it! I love snowmen and for the most part winter is cool (no pun intended). Living in Alberta I have to put up with lots of cold and snow so this background is perfect. I am hoping to get back to some more regular posts this year. Things get so hectic that I rarely have time but I am hoping this year to MAKE time. I am planning to go down to part time with my regular job and there are some exciting opportunities for me on the horizon...only time will tell what I end up deciding to do. Anyway, I wish you all good health and much happiness in 2010. This picture was taken a couple days ago on my back deck. This is our beautiful view! We look onto a pond and a horse ranch is on the other side of the trees across the lake. I absolutely love it when it's all frosty like this.

Simple Gifts

2009-12-21T11:18:00.004-07:00

These are 2 of the simple gifts I put together this year for some of the teachers at my kids' schools. Now that Parker is in middle school he has several teachers and Jenna has a music teacher, library teacher, gym teacher, and a teacher assistant that works in her classroom. These are great as little thank you's and also work well as hostess gifts. The Deer Friends ones are chocolate covered peppermint patties. The candles are so simple to make. Stamp a snowflake image on tissue paper, cut it out and punch a small hole in the middle. Place the image on the candle with the wick thru the hole. Use your heat tool to melt the image into the wax and when it's still liquid sprinkle some dazzling diamonds on top. I have tested these candles and you can burn them, but as always, do not leave burning candles unattended! Both are packaged in SU cello bags and I used the top note die for the bag toppers.

Three for Three!

2009-11-24T19:23:00.003-07:00

We made this great little gift card holders on Sunday. I got the pattern from Angie Juda (Chic n Scratch). I made one small modification. Hers called for a piece of cardstock 11" by 4 1/2". I changed it to 4 1/4" so we could get 2 out of a single piece of cardstock. She has a tutorial on her blog. They are very quick and easy to make.

Club Card #2

2009-11-23T18:54:00.003-07:00

Look at me go...posting 2 days in a row! LOL! This is the other card we made at my club workshop yesterday. I like to use non-traditional

colours for many of my Christmas cards. This is Tempting Turquoise with Orchid Opulance. I also have a small snowflake punched out with the 1" circle and an orchid layer (1 1/4" circle) on the inside of the card. And I LOVE snowmen! They are so much fun to colour.

Club Card

2009-11-22T14:07:00.004-07:00

This is one of the cards we made at my club workshop today. I got the idea from Ann at http://www.stampinchic.com/ . I used dimensionals to pop the top 2 layers of snow as well as the middle tree. The stamp set is Pattern Pines (hostess set) as well as the sentiment from Short & Sweet. Trees are in Real Red. It's hard to see but the background has a bit of blue pastel for the sky. The torn paper also has dazzling diamonds along the edge. Hopefully I will post again soon! It has been such a busy fall and then we took a holiday to Maui which was amazing!

Crimp It

2009-11-01T14:30:00.004-07:00

I made the heart card this summer after seeing it on Jill's blog (see my list) and used it at a Stamp-a-Stack. So cute and simple. (And a single layer..woohoo for less cutting!) Then this week when I was trying to come up with some Christmas cards for a stamp-a-stack I thought I could just change it up a little and turn it into a Christmas design! Loved the results.

Love this punch!

2009-10-27T21:29:00.003-06:00

I cased this card out of the Holiday Mini catalogue. White base with Bashful Blue layer that I ran through the BigShot using the polkadot texturz plate. Ornaments are stamped in Old Olive, Real Red and So Saffron. Ribbon is Old Olive. One ornament (green) is on dimensionals. I also added texture to the flap of the envelope so they totally coordinate!

Double Flap Card

2009-10-25T10:32:00.003-06:00

These cards are fun and simple yet look like you spend a lot of time on them. Got the idea from Dawn @ Dawns Stamping Thoughts. Here is a link to her video tutorial.

Love the Sparkles

2009-10-21T17:05:00.004-06:00

I have seen a couple cards similar to this and knew that I had to try it. Love the results! These were made using the sticky pages from SU and the new ornament punch. The punch was a little tough to get thru the pages at times but it wasn't too hard. The sentiments are embossed with silver.

Instructions:

Punch ornament out of sticky paper

Cut ribbon or cord for the ornament to "hang" on and a tie around piece if you want one.

Remove the white backing from the ornament (sticky) and place on cardstock with the string pieces underneath

Using a cutting blade and a ruler cut strips through the orange/red sticky layer

Peel one stripe off and cover with glitter. Repeat for each strip.

You could also make this ornament using sticky strip. Just punch an ornament out of white cardstock and cut strips of sticky strip for it, trimming right at the edge of the ornament. SU has a thin sticky strip but it is also available at craft stores in a wide width.

Long Time No Post!

2009-10-19T17:29:00.003-06:00

I can't believe it's been 2 months since my last post! Wow. Time sure flies. Just after my last one we went on a holiday and when we got home it was time for the kids to start school and I was back working full time. Needless to say I have hardly done any stamping except for a couple of workshops I have hosted. This card is from one I did in September. It is pretty much a case from one of the examples in the Holiday mini. I LOVE the new ornament punch! The background is embossed using the bigshot. We also embossed the flap of the envelope to match!

UPS Woes

2009-08-17T08:34:00.004-06:00

So, my latest shipment of stamping stuff was delivered on Thursday. Unfortunately it is nowhere to be found. Boo! I am still waiting to hear from SU/UPS as to what they are going to do about it. UPS says it was delivered to the front door (which is odd b/c they always leave it by my garage door) and we have searched everywhere for it. I don't believe that anyone would have taken it as we live on an acreage and I was home about 15 minutes after they say it was delivered. So now I have to play the waiting game which makes me very unhappy. Not only do I have customers waiting on their orders I had some fun new toys in that box! Sigh...

Here is a picture of my new puppy eating. I guess he was really pooped out so laying down was the way to go. He is such a good boy and we love having him in our home. And on a really positive note I have lost about 3 pounds since we got him just over a week ago. Taking him for 2 walks a day is a great way to get exercise! I just can't say no to those big brown puppy dog eyes!

Happy Friday!

2009-08-14T11:27:00.003-06:00

Just another DSP card! This one uses Baja Breeze and the Priceless stamp set. Been so busy this week driving Parker to and from golf camp and working on wedding invitations. I hope to do some stamping this weekend and get back on track. Happy Friday!

Top Note Layer

2009-08-10T07:22:00.004-06:00

This is the first card I have made using only a portion of the top note die. I found this in my scrap bin and must have misaligned the die when I cut it as a small part of it was missing. So, I cut it a little more and used it as a layer on this card. The stamp set is a retired level 2 hostess

set called Echoes of Kindness. Also uses Soft Sky designer paper & double stitched ribbon along with a small piece of sheer ribbon that I just cannot think of the name of and I am too lazy to go upstairs and check! It, too, is retired. :)

I have a lot on the go today. I have some ladies coming over to work on some cool explosion boxes for an upcoming reunion plus I have wedding invitations to print and put together for some friends. (Laundry...what's that?!) I will show you both in the coming days.

2009-08-09T08:56:00.002-06:00

This stamp set is so much fun. This is yet another "use up the DSP" card. I really like how it turned out but it looks like my owl on the left is falling off. Guess he needs a little more snail. Anyway, just used circle punches for this one. I also stamped, coloured, and cut out the party hats and added dazzling diamonds to the tops. Card and ribbon are Bashful Blue. Used Only Olive to watercolour the owls (but just on regular cardstock.)

And I am happy to report that Xedo had a great night last night so we are feeling much more rested. We had a blast with him yesterday. Jenna decided she would hit some golf balls in the backyard last night and it turned out to be the best game ever. She hits the ball and Xedo brings it back. He was so excited. I think it also helped to tire him out!

Time for a Drink

2009-08-08T14:46:00.004-06:00

After last night I could use a drink...but preferably coffee. Xedo was a really good boy but was out of sorts. He would lay down and then be up 10 minutes later looking for a new spot. He's a big guy and is not very graceful when it comes to laying down (thunk!). So far today he's been great and just adores the kids.

"Olive" this martini stamp and think it looks super with this DSP. I ordered the Cottage Wall DSP last week and am looking forward to its arrival. In the mean time I need to continue to use up my old stuff. If you have any great ideas on how to use up LOTS of DSP let me know! Hope you are having a wonderful day.

Xedo!

2009-08-07T20:38:00.004-06:00

We finally got a dog! We promised the kids once we moved to the acreage that we would get a dog...but then we needed grass. We have some grass now so it was time to get a dog. I decided I felt better about adopting a rescued dog rather than buying one from a breeder. We looked into one rescue place last week and have been waiting for 5 days to hear back from them. We got tired of waiting so the kids and I took a trip to the humane society in hopes of finding a puppy. When we got there we were told they had no puppies left. Bummer. We decided to look around anyway. The kids wanted every dog we saw but I was far more selective and didn't really see one that caught my eye. I had pretty much given up hope when a staff member walked by with a cute black dog. We followed her and checked him out. Soooo cute and playful! He is about 2 years old and is a lab retriever cross of some kind. He was a stray but clearly had a family at some point. They named him Johnnie at the humane society but we changed his name to Xedo (like Tuxedo...he's all black with some white on his chest). So far he is a great dog. Very exciting day for him and us so everyone is pretty tired.

Baja?

2009-08-06T08:30:00.002-06:00

Another card using up some DSP! This uses the Baja Breeze paper and the Priceless stamp set. The butterfly is stamped in Pink Pirouette, cut out and mounted on dimensionals. It's hard to see in the picture but the antennae and body of the butterfly are in dazzling diamonds. I also used the eyelet border punch on the DSP strip on the left.
Funny story: When I was making this card my 7 year old daughter asked what colour I was using. "Baja Breeze," I replied. "Pffft!" she said. "Baja isn't even a word!"

Summer Drink

2009-08-05T08:06:00.003-06:00

Mmmmm...the perfect summer drink. I am trying desperately to use up some of my DSP. I've made a whole pile of cards using this type of layout. It's pretty simple but I think looks great. The card base is Rose Red and the DSP is retired. Ribbon is Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain. Stamp set is Cheers to You. Edges are roughed with the cutter kit and done up with dazzling diamonds. If you don't have the cutter kit from SU you really should get it.

Baby Bug

2009-08-04T08:11:00.002-06:00

I made these using the new Cute as a Bug hostess set. So cute! I had them done up without the scallop border and then decided they needed a little something else. Love this punch! I had a request to do some baby cards at my next stamp-a-stack so I thought I would start playing around. The designer paper is retired but I am really trying to use up some of my DSP. I have a ridiculous amount and have promised myself I won't buy any new stuff until I use some of what I already have.

Fabulous Boxes

2009-08-03T16:46:00.003-06:00

I love these boxes! I watched Dawn Griffith's (Dawns Stamping Thoughts) video on how to make these awesome boxes and then made a whole pile of them. They are easy to make and they get easier the more you do! Click here to watch the video. The ones on the left aren't quite done yet but I thought I'd show them anyway. As Dawn mentions, you can easily fit 6 cards with envelopes inside. These will make great gifts!

Weather Woes

2009-08-03T16:36:00.003-06:00

Phew! He have had some crazy weather here. On Saturday evening we had a crazy thunderstorm with hail that ripped into hundreds of houses here. Thankfully our new home is fine but our home in town that we are renting out to a friend was damaged. :( Lots of hail holes all over the back of the house as well as to window frames. And our gazebo is no more. It was sad to drive down the streets and see house after house ripped to pieces. Ours isn't bad compared to some. Our neighbor on one side has much more damage than us and on the other side they have no damage at all. It's been really warm the past couple of weeks but has now cooled down and is supposed to stay that way for a few days.

3 of a Kind

2009-07-29T17:07:00.003-06:00

These are samples of the last card we will make at my stamp-a-stack on Friday. They all use the same DSP, just different sides. It's retired but who cares! The colours are great: tempting turquoise, green galore, and apricot appeal. I also used the flowers from One of a Kind and the Boho Blossom punch. A couple also use the Word Window punch. These samples show how simple it is to change up a card & make it your own!

Cupcake Case

2009-07-27T21:14:00.007-06:00

This is another card we will be making at the stamp-a-stack this Friday. I cased it from Alesha at A Little Scrapbook Therapy (click here to see her card). Please ignore the hideous colouring job on the cupcake stand and the crooked sentiment. I was in a hurry to finish it and made a mess! Ugggh! I am somewhat of a perfectionist and that kind of stuff drives me nuts. Looking forward to making a new one on Friday! Colours are Bermuda Bay with Melon Mambo and basic black. I also added some Crystal Effects to each of the cherries on the tops of the cupcakes. I think this would look good with some kind of texture on the Melon Mambo layer...polka dots or something might be fun.

Beer & Football

2009-07-27T21:06:00.006-06:00

Here is another card we will be making at this Friday's birthday stamp-a-stack. A truly masculine card...beer & football! The card is whisper white with a layer of kraft that I ran thru the Big Shot using one of the texturz plates and tore at the bottom. The footballs (from Just Football) are stamped in Close to Cocoa and the beer in black. I used my pastels in More Mustard to colour the beer. They are punched with the 1 1/4" square and the small tag and then layered over the larger punches. Finally, I used some black twine to finish it off. Oh, and the sentiment is from the Family Phrases set. I also used the "Cheers to you" sentiment on the inside.

Decor Elements!

2009-07-27T20:58:00.003-06:00

I am so happy with how these turned out...I must get more! I put these butterflies from the Stampin' Up decor elements line up in Jenna's room this afternoon. It was so quick and easy. I have decided I am going to buy 2 more packages and take them up and over her door and to the next wall. I am also going to get more for other places in the house. These are the medium Flutter butterflies.

My Family

2009-07-25T14:39:00.003-06:00

Just had to share these pics of our family that we had taken on Thursday night at the Karting for Cancer fundraiser my husband held. :)

So Proud

2009-07-25T14:23:00.005-06:00

No time to stamp these days. We had hyrdoseeding done on Monday and I have been spending the better part of my days watering. It has been hot here all week (between 28 and 32 degrees Celcius which is about 82-90 for my American friends) and we have had no rain. But there is some in the forecast for tonight so my fingers are crossed!

Anyway, the 2nd picture was taken yesterday at the Rexall Edmonton Indy. My husband and son shaved their heads as part of a cancer fundraiser. My son's friend was diagnosed with cancer this spring; that's them in the top pic. My husband's company is sponsoring Alex Tagliani's car this weekend so we had Alex out to the event. Yesterday we spent some time at the track and were even able to tour his trailer and hang out there. Very cool! He is a super guy and we sure hope he does well on Sunday. The kids and I may head out again tomorrow to watch.

New Ribbon is Ready

2009-07-14T08:15:00.005-06:00

If you ordered a ribbon share it is ready to go! I used to cut the ribbon and put it in a ziplock bag. Wasn't very pretty. Then I saw this idea on a couple of blogs and thought it was fantastic. I just used the heavy cardstock that comes with the designer paper. I cut it 3" wide for a single share (3 yards) and 6" wide for a double (6 yards). I used my 1" circle punch to punch out the notches. I didn't measure; just eyeballed it. It was so easy and looks great. I will do another share if I get at least 4 more people interested. You get 3 yards of each of these great new colours for just $20. (Canada only) You can either pick it up from me or I will mail it right to you for an additional $2.

It is a cool and rainy day here so I expect to do some stamping. I also promised my daughter I would show her how to use the sewing machine. Now that I have a huge studio I can leave it set up and use it for card and scrapbooking. Yay! Hope you have a great day.

Wow!

2009-07-13T18:09:00.003-06:00

I just got a sneak peak at the new 2009 Holiday Mini Catalogue and all I can say is WOW! There are hostess sets (including a snowman...yay!), amazing holiday stamps, designer paper, a digital scrapbooking kit and Build-A-Bear stamps and dies for the Big Shot. It is amazing!

Stampin' Up also has a great deal of the week! I know I will be getting some of these great brads. I have the circle ones but have not gotten around to getting the squares so this is the perfect opportunity. I am placing an order on Saturday so please let me know if you want to order anything.

SAS Spoiler

2009-07-12T10:57:00.003-06:00

We will {likely} be making this card at my upcoming birthday stamp-a-stack on July 31. I say likely because I could change my mind at any time! I got the idea from Splitcoaststampers but made a few little changes. This is the first time I have done the "rock and roll" technique. It is so easy and I think my stampers will like it. To do it just ink up your stamp in one colour and then rock and roll the edges in a darker colour. The results are awesome. Just be sure to stamp with the lighter colour first so you do not ruin your ink pads!

The stamp set is Priceless (along with the "wish big" from Short & Sweet). Colours are Pretty in Pink, Lovely Lavender, and Certainly Celery. I used Dazzling Diamonds in the centre of each lavender flower and used the piercing tool to create the butterfly's flight pattern. I would like to try this card in a couple different colour combinations.

Beary Cute

2009-07-11T09:11:00.005-06:00

I just love this Bear from Under the Stars. I made these 2 cards while trying to come up with a Stamp-a-Stack card. Neither one is quite right but I am getting there. I have a hard time coming up with SAS cards as I can't quite keep them simple enough. Both have elements from cards I saw on Splitcoaststampers. The top one uses one of the texturz plates from SU and the cutter kit to rough the edges. I love that thing! The second one uses the Sanded background stamp and the letter and number are from Simple Serif Mini Alphabet & Numbers which is apparently now retired since I could not find it in my current catalogue. Bummer. Anyway, Both cards use Very Vanilla and Close to Cocoa. The top one uses a small piece of Creamy Caramel for the oval layer and the bottom one uses Really Rust. Both bears are colored with pastels. I like these because they work for anyone...kids, guys, and ladies, too!

Jenna's Card

2009-07-08T14:05:00.004-06:00

This is my seven year old daughter Jenna's version of my card from yesterday. Isn't it gorgeous? I love the colours and how the pink and blue mixed to make purple. It uses Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay with Garden Green for the stem & leaves. She is very proud of her card and was so excited to hear I was going to put it on my blog. "But you're going to say that I made it, right?" was her first reaction! Gotta love kids!

Stampin' Up a Storm

2009-07-07T21:17:00.006-06:00

Made using Mellow Moss, Perfect Plum & Pale Plum.

Made using the new In Colours: Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango with Old Olive

One version of the So Saffron, Really Rust, and Old Olive combination.

Another version of the colours listed above.

Cards made using the Big Shot. Layered the flowers, added rhinestone brads. Used a textruz plate for the celery layer. They turned out ok but are missing something. Not my favorite cards ever but pretty quick and easy.

What else is there to do on a rainy day besides stamping? Well lots, really, but I chose to spend a couple hours stamping! Made a few ok cards and then it happened...I came across what I thought was a nice card in the new catty to case and WOW did I love the results! I used markers to colour the stamp from "Inspired by Nature". After markering all the colours on a sprayed a light mist of water right onto the stamp and then stamped the image on naturals cardstock. The look is like watercolour. The pictures do not do them justice. They are so pretty! I love to give cards away that I love so I am excited to give 2 of these to friends who just moved into new hoses, one for my parents' 40th anniversary and one to the company who built our new home.

Scrap-tacular Day!

2009-07-07T08:06:00.004-06:00

It has been ages since I scrapbooked and I had forgotten how much I really love to do it! My best scrappin' friend Julie came over for our first session in my new studio and it was fantastic! I decided that I would work on the pictures I took at the New Kids on the Block concert last November. Yes, I was a teenager again for one night last fall and it was the most amazing night EVER! :) Anyway, I managed to get 6 pages done which I am super happy about. It only took me a few minutes to get back into the groove. The letters are chipboard covered in whisper white craft ink and embossed with iridescent ice. I used both my star punches and star die for the bigshot. Colours are Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Black. I am not a Kiwi Kiss fan but it matched the ticket so I used it and I love the results. I will show more pictures of my pages as the week goes on.

Make a Wish!

2009-07-06T21:51:00.004-06:00

You can purchase this adorable "printable" stamp set and help the Make a Wish Foundation. Alica at Happy Stampin (you can visit her blog...check out my faves) recently lost her 5 year old son to cancer and make a wish was a special part of his life. This stamp set was created in his honour. Click here to check it out.

I have purchased mine and hope to make a card to share in the next day or so!

Ribbon Share

2009-07-06T08:36:00.005-06:00

New IN COLOUR ribbon share! For just $20 you will receive approximately 3 yards of each of the 6 new 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbons from Stampin' Up! If you were to purchase full spools of these ribbons it would cost you over $100! Colours include (in order of photo): Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry. Email me at leanne@cantorque.com to order. I can ship to anywhere in Canada for an additional $2.

2009-07-05T09:35:00.003-06:00

This card is cased from someone...I think maybe Julie from Paper Pleasing Ideas. Anyway, we are making it at a workshop today. It uses the set Inspired by Nature. I stamped the grass in Old Olive and the sun is made from a 1" circle mask with Summer Sun pastel. The butterfly is from Flight of the Butterfly. I stamped it in Pumpkin Pie and cut it out. It is adhered with a glue dot. The ribbon is also Pumpkin Pie and I used a rhinestone brad from the "fire" collection. The white layer is 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 and the orange layer is 2 3/4 by 3 3/4. Simple but pretty.

First Workshop Card

2009-07-04T20:33:00.002-06:00

I held my first workshop in my new studio last weekend and this is one of the cards we made. It was a big hit with everyone. They chose their own designer series paper and made a version of this card. They all turned out fantastic! Cut 12 - 1 1/4" squares out of the DSP of your choice. Flip half the squares over and glue onto some scrap paper (copy paper) that is 3 3/4 by 4 3/4. Line it up so it is centered on the Top Note die for the Big Shot and run it thru. It's that easy!

New Studio

2009-06-22T13:19:00.008-06:00

This is where I keep my stamps now...we no longer need it in our room so this was the perfect place.

This is my stamping space...and my new catty!

I got this great file holder at Costco. Works great for all my 81/2x11 cardstock. There are also shelves and drawers below.

The cutting and Big Shot station. I think I am going to set up another table to separate them. Not quite enough room. This also holds my scrap bins. I have 5: oranges/yellows/browns, blues/purples, reds/pinks, greens, and neutrals.

I uses these Ikea shelves/dressers for all my ribbons and other accessories. The drawers are full of alterable items, extra snails, glue, etc., bags, tissue paper, etc, etc. The drawers on the right are for my punches.

The room is about 25 feet long. I have room for up to 16 stampers. There are 3 lights and plug ins on each side of the room plus pot lights in the ceiling. There are no windows in this room which I like because I never have to worry about colours fading when I leave projects or paper out.

Settling In

2009-06-18T10:51:00.004-06:00

We are settling in to our new home and loving the acreage life. Had to share a couple pics of the house all finished and one of the beautiful sunsets we had the other night. I will upload some of the studio as soon as I getting looking somewhat acceptable! I am going to be working on some teacher gifts over the next few days and will be sure to share them. I have just had so much to do with the house and the weather has been so beautiful that I just have not used my new studio much. But, that is going to change right away! I also have some awesome news about our other house. While we have not found a buyer we do have a renter! She is a friend (and fellow stamper!) and we are so excited to have her and her kids living in our home. Phew! What a relief!

New Catty Arrived!

2009-06-16T16:04:00.003-06:00

Yahoo! My new Stampin' Up! catalogue just arrived! I have been so busy that I was not quite as eager to get it this time as I have been in the past. There are some really cute new stamp sets including one with a kangaroo and a new baby one with a cute little teddy bear and train. But it's the other stuff that I LOVE. There are some really cute birthday party kits - a princess one for girls and a pirate one for boys! There is also FINALLY a Canadian set! It's not as cute as I would like, but it's a start. There is also a new butterfly punch and some cute scrapbook kits. They also have some new wedding goodies and some file folders and other organizational things that coordinate with designer series paper. All around a really nice catalogue. Along with my catty was all my new arrivals - my sneak peak purchases...new in colour pads, paper, and IN COLOUR MARKERS! Plus a couple new hostess sets that are super cute. Woohoo! I think I am going to have to find some time tonight to play!

First Projects

2009-06-08T22:42:00.005-06:00

Woohoo! I stamped in my new studio. I should have taken some pics before I started to make a mess! It still needs a little work but it's functional. I will take some pics soon.

I made a birthday card for my sister in law using this super cute owl set. I used my Big Shot to make the textured background. I just folded the card around the plate so only the top half got textured. The very top didn't really get done but the ribbon hides that! The branch was stamped and cut out as well as the leaves, owl and hat. The owl and hat are on dimensionals. Colours are Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Riding Hood Red. Turned out pretty cute. The little boxes were also made using the Big Shot and are just little treats for the kids to take to their teachers tomorrow. I have not done many treats for them throughout the year as I have been so busy so I thought I would start sending a few during these last days of school. Now I need to figure out what to do for the end of the year gifts.

We're In!

2009-06-05T14:25:00.003-06:00

We are finally in our new house! It is so amazing; I can't get over how great it feels to be here. Here are a couple of sneak peaks at the new stamping studio. There are now boxes all over the place and so much to do but I hope to get working on it this weekend. Each "station" has its own light with switch and plug in. It's gonna be awesome!

Packing Up

2009-05-13T19:57:00.004-06:00

Wow, it has been forever since I stamped and even longer since I posted! We move in 2 weeks and I am slowly packing everything up. This week it has been my stamping supplies. I was going to leave them out for a bit and then wondered why. Not like I have time to stamp! Packing up has has made me realize how much freakin' stamping stuff I have! :) Anyway, the house is looking amazing and I can hardly wait to move on in! I posted a few pics so you can see how it's looking. The stone went up a week or so ago and looks fabulous. The flooring is going to be done tomorrow. Only 16 sleeps til moving day! I will (try to) post some pics of my new stamping studio once we get the counters and lights in next week.

Still here!

2009-04-13T19:47:00.003-06:00

It has been so long since I stamped! I made this one a month or so ago. Uses the star punches and silver cardstock. The base is Bashful Blue and the dark blue is Not Quite Navy. Thought this could work for a guy or an older kid's birthday. I hope to stamp again soon. Like maybe tomorrow...

Jenna's 7th

2009-03-29T13:38:00.002-06:00

I made this card for my daughter who turns 7 on Friday. I can hardly believe she is 7! Anyway, she loved the colours we chose for her invitations so I decided to make her card using the same colours. I also used my new cupcake dies for the Big Shot! So much fun. And the polka dot texturz again. I also crimped the base of the cupcake. The ribbon in stamped on with black StazOn (wish I had brown) but it still looks good. The hearts are from the SU 3 heart punch. Added dazzling diamonds to the flames and a little spot on each heart.

Sympathy x2

2009-03-28T20:00:00.002-06:00

These are the 2 sympathy cards I have made for friends who lost their husbands in an avalanche this past week. We are so thankful that my brother in law is home safe and sound but so heartbroken for the other families who are not so lucky.

Party Invites

2009-03-26T21:43:00.003-06:00

It has been ages since I stamped! I whipped these up tonight for my daughter's 7th birthday party next weekend. Since it's spring break here next week we need to get them out tomorrow. We did pink for the girls and turquoise for the boys. I got to use my new Texurz pads which was fun. The Chocolate Chip piece on the front is polka-dot textured.

I hope to get to do more stamping soon. Unfortunately I need to make 2 sympathy cards, but thankfully not 3. My brother in law was caught in an avalanche this week and while he escaped unharmed the two he was with did not make it out. We are deeply saddened by this loss as they were all very close. My heart goes out to the two widows and their children. One was my son's first grade teacher who is also pregnant with her second child and the other is left with 4 young children. It is just so tragic.

Champs!

2009-03-16T10:09:00.003-06:00

I have been so busy organizing our annual cheer competition at West Edmonton Mall, coaching, dealing with the new house, etc. that I have not had a chance to stamp in ages. Hopefully soon! I just wanted to share this picture of Jenna with our first place trophy from the competition! The girls nailed their routine! Way to go Parkland Spirit All-Stars!

Masculine Birthday

2009-03-02T21:19:00.004-07:00

Cards for guys are the toughest! I thought this one would be great for many guys I know. Love the Cheers to You set! Card base is Naturals Ivory with Really Rust layer and More Mustard designer paper and then another layer of Naturals Ivory. Stamped the beer in black once on white and once on mustard and cut them out. The white is mounted on a dimensional as is the "c" which is chipboard coloured with a marker. The rest of celebrate is in black. Also did some paper piercing under the Ivory layer.

Time to Share!

2009-03-01T11:26:00.001-07:00

Embellishment Share

What’s a share? A share is an opportunity for you to purchase several different embellishments for one low price. I purchase full packages of several embellishments (brads, buttons, clips, etc.) and divide them among 8 people. You end up with a great assortment of these embellishments at a fraction of the cost of purchasing full packs! You will save money and have the chance to try out a variety of embellishments and see which, if any, you would like to purchase as full packages.

Here is what you will get:
3 Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons
3 Kraft corduroy buttons
3 Pacific Point corduroy buttons
3 Clear buttons
3 of the clips assortment (1 of each style)
3 of the ½” library clips (1 of each colour)
10 Latte buttons (one of each style)
4 jumbo 5/16” brads (one of each colour)
4 jumbo 5/8” brads (one of each colour)
10 clear rhinestone brads
4 flower assortment brads (one of each colour)
2 designer flower brads (1 of each style)
2 designer star brads (1 of each style)
2 designer circle brads (1 of each style)
(See page 174-176 of the Spring~Summer catalogue for pictures)

To purchase full packages of all of these great embellishments the cost would be over $150! I am offering a share for just $20! You may purchase as many shares as you want. When the items arrive I will package them for you. Free delivery in Spruce Grove/Stony Plain or have them mailed (rural or other area - Canada only) for just $2.
To order please call or email me with the number of shares you would like to purchase. As soon as I get 4 orders I will place the order with Stampin’ Up! My shares fill up quickly so don’t wait too long. If you have any questions or would like to request other shares (I have done paper, ribbon, and other embellishments in the past), please contact me. Email: stampin.leanne@shaw.ca

An Egg-Cellent Deal!

2009-03-01T09:20:00.002-07:00

Starting TODAY, Stampin' Up! is offering customers a special opportunity to pre-order select sets from the Occasions Mini Catalog , which won't be released in full until April 1. (Pre-order means you can order it & receive it now before the mini is released.) They are just in time for your Spring and Easter craft needs! To place your order either visit my Stampin' Up! website or contact me.

More Swirls

2009-02-24T22:24:00.003-07:00

I just love these swirls from the Priceless set. I did this card up tonight while chatting on the phone! Too easy! Punched the flower with the 1 1/4" circle and added a rhinestone brad. Colours are Basic Black, Whisper White and Tangerine Tango. I think I will do some more like this. I really like it! This would also be nice with the swirls embossed. May have to try that next.

Just Add Swirls

2009-02-22T16:46:00.004-07:00

I posted this card a few days ago but without the swirls. I decided the card needed a little something extra so I added these swirls from the Priceless set. I love it now! We made this card at my club workshop today and even brand new stampers could do it no problem. Have you tried a Glitter Window card yet? If not, you should. Directions are in the resources section of Splitcoast Stampers.

I have nothing new to post today besides this. Life is just super busy right now between work, coaching, the new house and selling this one. We have had 3 showings in just over a week so I am hopeful that buyers are right around the corner!

Maybe I will take a trip downstairs tonight and do some stamping. I am too busy to see many movies (other than with the kids now & again) so the Oscars don't mean much to me. I will just watch entertainment shows tomorrow to check out the red carpet fashions! Have a great night.

Layout Case

2009-02-17T18:27:00.002-07:00

I cased this layout from the Spring~Summer 2009 catalogue. It is on page 170 (Canadian) as part of the simply sent card kits. I just changed up the colours and the stamp set. The ribbon is a little different, too, as this was too wide to go vertical. Colours: Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Rose Red. The right edge of the tangerine piece is worn and slightly curled up. I stamped the butterfly outline on Pacific Pt with the same colour ink (not Versamark). The butterfly is stamped in Tango with Rose Red outline but that is hard to see in the picture. It is subtle IRL (in real life) but the body is all T.Tango. I also scraped the top and bottom of the white layer with T.Tango. The colours are so pretty together and look much better IRL. Hope you had a good day today!

Brayer Fun

2009-02-16T18:46:00.003-07:00

I saw a great post on Julie's blog (Paper Pleasing Ideas) on using a brayer to make a sunset-type background. I totally cased the first card. It is Pink Pirouette and Cameo Coral. The second one just uses the Cameo paper. The third card is my own design. We will be making the third one at my workshop next weekend. The technique is really easy. Choose a lighter and darker shade of the same colour. Ink half the brayer in the lighter colour and then the other half in the darker. You must do it in this order or you will get the darker ink on the lighter pad and that is bad! Brayer across glossy white cardstock. Keep going back and forth until you get the colour you want. The one I designed is Tangerine Tango with Apricot Appeal. Then use Stazon Ink to stamp the black image. Be careful though as it's a little slippery. My last one kind of smudged a little (on the right).

Glitter Window

2009-02-15T13:56:00.004-07:00

I finally stamped again! (I am not counting the Valentine's I did for my son's class on Thursday night!). I have a workshop next Sunday and one of the techniques I am teaching is the glitter window. This is the first card I have made using that technique and I think it turned out ok. I used Spotlight on Christmas for the flower and I think it works. The circle is the 1 3/4" punch. The window is covered with dazzling diamonds. Much prettier IRL. Now I am off to plan the other 2 cards...

I'm Back!

2009-02-08T18:19:00.003-07:00

Well, I am back from a relaxing vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nothing like spending a week on the beach! The weather was amazing and I loved reading in the sun every day. Missed my kids a lot, though! Just before we left my cheer team had their first competition and I am thrilled to say that they placed 2nd. They did a great job and looked so cute. They were so excited to get a trophy! (That is my daughter holding it!) For most it was their first competition experience in any sport so it was very special. While we were gone they did a lot of work on our new house. The siding is all done and the inside is drywalled!

Friends

2009-01-29T21:47:00.003-07:00

I don't think I have posted this one before. I just love this set. It's so cute. This was the first card I made with it. Hope you like it.

Sunny Scrapping

2009-01-27T20:31:00.002-07:00

I did these 2 pages awhile back. I cased the first one from the SU catalogue. I love how it turned out. Pics are from our trip to Disneyland in the fall of 2007. Since I have no time to stamp or scrap I will just continue to share some of my older work. I don't see any time in the near future as I am super busy with work this week, then the cheer competition on Saturday and then my hubby and I are off to Puerto Rico on Sunday. Woohoo! Partly business for him, all pleasure for me!

Priceless

2009-01-25T08:26:00.004-07:00

I made this card quite some time ago (before my blogging days). I think it may be in my slide show but I'm sure it's not on here anywhere else so I thought I would feature it today since a) I have nothing newly made to show and b) I want to post something. This was made using the Priceless set. The colours are Soft Sky and Regal Rose. There are several layers which take some time to cut, along with cutting out the butterfly, but in the end it's worth it! The butterfly is stamped on the white layer in Regal Rose and then just the wings were cut out of another piece and stuck on. This gives it a neat look and eliminates the need to cut out the antennae.

Cheers!

2009-01-24T20:18:00.002-07:00

Today was my cheer team's last practice before our first competition. Yikes! The kids were so wired...it was hard to keep them under control. (They are 6-8 years old!) Hopefully they will be relaxed next week and everything will go according to plan. I made this card tonight and it was inspired by our uniforms! Not sure what I will do with this card yet...maybe make enough for the whole team.

No Time!

2009-01-19T21:15:00.001-07:00

Uggh! I have no time to stamp! This is my super busy time of year for work so I have not had any time to stamp. On top of that I am trying to get our house ready to officially list it before we leave for Puerto Rico on Feb. 1st. I really hope to get some stamping in soon. Maybe Wednesday but no sooner...tomorrow night I am going to see STOMP. Can't wait - I love it! Hope everyone likes the new SU catty! So many things I want for my Big Shot!

Buzzin' By

2009-01-13T17:18:00.003-07:00

These cards are made with the new set Just Buzzin' By ($32.95 CAD). So cute! Colours are Summer Sun and Basic Black. The bottom is done with the scallop edge punch. Did you know we are getting an eyelet border punch? Woohoo! Less than a week til the new catalogue launches. The bottom card was made by my 6 year old daughter. She loves to stamp and scrapbook!

Posts Now Edited

2009-01-11T09:54:00.003-07:00

As I said I would, I have taken down all the pictures now. I have edited posts to include some explanations of sets. I am still happy to answer any questions you have. Sorry if you missed the pics but I said from the start this was for a limited time...don't want to get in trouble! :) I hope you all get your new catty very soon!

Answers

2009-01-10T13:23:00.004-07:00

I have received a few questions about the new catalogue that I will answer here:

No, there are no new cat sets.
The Big Shot is the same price and the starter kit is the same except that you get the Billboard strip (small letters) instead of Join in the Cheer (Peace & Joy & Love & Cheer)
Prices are the same except that sets that were previously not die cut now are die cut (yes, even "old" sets) are now a little bit more (eg. Lovely as a Tree was $30.95, now $32.95). Well worth the $2 in my mind!
Baby Scrappin kits are the same
There are 4 new DSP that are on textured cardstock and are $13.95 (pics below plus some other new cool textured paper that I also took a pic of)
The Bright Delights rub ons are the only "colour" ones. The others are all white and chocolate chip except A Perfect Day which are black and white.
There are now only 12 background stamps and only one is new...called Pretty Petals. Has small flowers and butterflies.

*I will be taking down my pictures tonight or tomorrow.*

Thanks to everyone for all their kind words regarding the posting of the pics. I feel a little guilty about doing it but at the same time I think it's only fair for all demos to see the new stamps and accessories at the same time. I wish SU would just post the catty on line when they starting mailing them to make it fair for everyone. Anyway, I have had an unreal number of visits over the last day. I hope that some of you continue to visit my blog on a regular basis. :)

If you have any other new catty questions please feel free to ask, but I will not be posting any more pics at this time.

Not My Style

2009-01-09T20:10:00.002-07:00

This is so not my style but I got a couple requests to see this one.

Edit:

Called "Classic Skteches": Roman columns, faces with some Roman numerals...

The Final 3 pics!

2009-01-09T19:59:00.001-07:00

The last few Big Shot die pics.

Edit: explained in the post below.

Big Shot

2009-01-09T19:52:00.003-07:00

Lots of people want to see more new stuff for the Big Shot so here it is. There are some in an earlier post as well. I have almost all new ones here. Sorry that some of these pics aren't great.

Edit:

Little box with scallop edge flap, circles and ovals in various sizes like the star one

New strip of letters (like the Naturally Serif) but different font

Flower Layers #3. Way better than the Flower Layers. These look like flowers!

Lots of tags: 4 sizzlits with 5 tags total

5 embosslits - all flowers

By Request

2009-01-09T14:05:00.004-07:00

Love You Much Valentine set from the bundle! And the Friends 24-7 which is not my style at all but I'm sure someone will like it. :)

SSK!

2009-01-09T13:38:00.003-07:00

The new Simply Stampin' Kits! OK, now I am done...for real! (Maybe!) Hope you take the time to check out some of my stamping projects while you're here! Enjoy your day!

Edit:

Hoppy Memories with the letter for Explore and play, with frogs, turtle, stars. Very cute! Kiwi, pumpkin, tempting turquoise and real red

2 Sweet with flowers, stars, labels, etc. Basic grey, perfect plu, pale plum and kiwi

Sunshine Garden with flowers, stems, borders. So affron, celery, baja and olive

Sweet Nothings: Reminds me of Bella Rose. Riding hood, pink pir, kiwi, and choc chip

Another one called Love Sparkles and one called Tailor Made

Satisfied?

2009-01-09T13:20:00.002-07:00

Hope I have satisfied your curiosity!

Edit: set with some dogs. Not outline drawing, full coverage. Includes a fire hydrant stamp!

Branch out: tree with some accessories including a bird, bird house, butterfly, tire swing, rubber boots, snow and sort of dots that can be leaves

Ocean Commotion: a fish, seahorse, shell and swirly thing that I guess is supposed to be seaweed

Fingers Crossed

2009-01-09T13:15:00.004-07:00

Fingers crossed that I don't get in trouble for this! But seriously, I know how much it hurts to wait!

Edit:
Set with little Holly Hobby type little girls and a hat with kittens. Pretty cute.

New sport sets: Just Surfing and Just Riding (bike)

Done for Now

2009-01-09T12:57:00.002-07:00

Okay, I am done posting for now. These will not stay up for too long as I am really not supposed to post any pics from the catty (shame on me!) but I know how hard it is to wait!

Edit:

Cute set like "Under the Stars" called "Hit the Road" with a dog driving a jeep, a canoe, a bike...

New simply sent kits that are $29.95! One that has old olive and chocolate chip. Cards are scalloped on the bottom and embossed with swirls! Very pretty.

Another is 8 choc chip carosel notes with some card stock die cuts

Last one has some adhesive die cuts, chipboard flowers.

New Stamps!

2009-01-09T12:41:00.003-07:00

Keep checking back...I will post more!

Edit: Tool set with a hammer, screwdriver, measuring tape, wrench and saw. They are "sketched" and have a witty sentiment under each

Animal Crackers...kind of like pun fun but different animals and not a sketched look

Hoppy For You: a couple of frogs (not outlined...full coverage-type if that makes sense!) lily pad, log, little bee. Cute set!

That's Funny: peanuts saying things like you're amazing with the sentiment "complimentary peanuts". 3 others in this set.

Hotess Sets

2009-01-09T12:29:00.004-07:00

The sets in pink are Level 1 Hostess sets. The others are the new individual stamps you can purchase. Remember, these are Canadian prices. :)

Edit:

New level 1 hostess sets. Not great. :(

Set of 3 called God's Beauty with a branch with leaves, a butterfly and a flower. "Realistic" looking

Set of 3 called Dear Friend. Again, more realistic looking 3 flower stamps, one is roses plus the sentiment "dear friend"

Comfort Food set of 4. A donut that says "donut be sad" plus 3 others...popcorn, milk and a loaf of bread.

Prints pack with regal rose, apricot, brocade, basic grey and garden green.

Sentiments set with simple type. Basically all occasion type

Darling dots: lady bug, flower, present, heart, leaf, circle with be happy in it, star and a cupcake. This one is cute

More pics!

2009-01-09T12:21:00.004-07:00

Some awesome new kits for under $12 for those who want to give stamping a try! Clear rhinestone brads! New buttons! Remember to click on a picture to see a larger version.

Edit: Buttons include some corduroy buttons in kiwi, chocolate chip, kraft, pacific point, pumpkin and summer sun.
New button bouquet type set called Button Latte with chocolate chip, so saffron, vanilla and white
1/2" library clips (come as pack of 24) with chocolate, olive and white
Clear Rhinestone brads (pack of 84) for $13.75
Fleurettes: hand crocheted flowers in pink pirouette, riding hood and white
Canvas cuts: die cut canvas sheets that coordinate with new rub ones
New rub ons that have colours
On Board "So Tweet" with Owls and little birds
"Under $12"page. Mini Note kits that come with 4 gift notes with envelopes, a couple stamps and a chocolate chip spot for $11.95. Great for new stampers. There is a thank you set and a birthday set.
Individual stamps:
Most are sentiments: together forever, beautiful little baby, happy birthday to you, so glad you are one of my dearest friends, and a celebrate one with a bunch of words. Also a flowers in silhouette and a square stamp with a couple flowers in it.

2009-01-09T12:18:00.002-07:00

New ribbon and lots of new stuff for the Big Shot!

Edit:

New die that is the top and bottom of a cupcake as well as some little dots and candles

Texturz plates: come in packs of 3 double sided. Things like diamond pattern, polka dots, swirls, flowers, paisley, kind of a rough looking one, etc. Awesome!
New ribbon includes:

Pumpkin rick-rack type, kiwi with white polka dots, brown with little white dots, black velvet (at least that what it looks like), Wide Baja Breeze, some white, saffron and rising hood red that is a fancier type.

Also, 1/2" striped grosgrain is now in Old Olive, Pretty in Pink and So Saffron

New Catty Spoilers!

2009-01-09T12:11:00.006-07:00

I got my new Stampin' Up catalogues today! Woohoo! Here are a bunch of pics of new stuff. I will post more as the day goes on! Click on the pictures to see larger versions.

Jan. 11

Edit: Pictures WERE as follows:

New punches: large heart, eyelet border

New circle cutter

New dies for the Big Shot: box #2...looks like a mini TimBit box for those who know what that is, a larce circle die that looks like it will fit inside the large scallop die, a large index card and a large flower

Keeping Up

2009-01-07T09:56:00.003-07:00

I am trying my best to keep up with daily postings. It's tough as this is my busy time of year with work. I hope to maybe stamp tonight so in the mean time I will share a card I made awhile back. This uses the Embrace Life set. Paper is basic black and taken with teal. Such a nice combination. The small flowers have some Crystal Effects on them. The other picture is of a cutlery holder I bought last week at IKEA. I thought it would be perfect for my daughter's ribbons. We need to get at least 1 more but she thinks it's great. Gotta love IKEA!

Thanks...I needed that!

2009-01-06T15:50:00.006-07:00

So, I have been having one of those days when nothing seems to go right and everyone and everything is driving me nuts. I have so much work to do as I did not keep up with everything in December after my accident and then with Christmas...sigh! But then, while checking out my favorite blogs, as I do almost every day, I get the biggest compliment ever! My blog is now listed on someone else's favorite blogs! Now if that doesn't cheer a girl up, I don't know what would! It may sound a little silly but aren't we all looking for approval and for people to like what we do? Anyway, I am so excited to be listed on Alicia's blog (Happy Stampin'). She does awesome work (check out her blog!) and is an inspiration to me when I read about all she deals with on a daily basis having a young son with cancer.

Anyway, the card I have posted is one I made ages ago but I still really like it. I used the Pick a Petal set and stamped on DSP with black and then cut out the petals and made them into a flower. The middle is one of the flower punches (can't remember which 3-flower punch at the moment). Then I embossed Thank You in white. The colours look a little weird in the picture but you get the idea. I did this at a workshop and everyone loved it.

And thank you, Alicia, for making me smile! I needed that!

My Own Felt Flurry

2009-01-03T14:24:00.002-07:00

I made my own felt flurry! Just used a piece of white felt in the Big Shot with the Snowflake die and WOW did it turn out great! I wanted it for the front of this DVD tin album that I made for my best friend for Christmas. The paper is from a pack I bought ages ago. I just love how this turned out. If you are thinking about getting the Big Shot but aren't sure...just buy it! It is the greatest. You won't regret it!

You're Grrreat!

2009-01-02T20:54:00.004-07:00

How cute is this bear? He is from the set "Under the Stars". It's kind of a camping set but as with many sets we can turn them into multi-purpose stamps. The bear is stamped in Close to Cocoa on Very Vanilla and coloured with pastels. The sentiment is from 2 sets. The "you're" is from Very Punny and the "grrreat" is also from Under the Stars. I stamped them on Vanilla and used the small and large oval punches. The hearts are all from the new Heart punch from SU. I LOVE THAT THING! I have so many punches but as with most stamping and scrapping stuff, you can never have too many. I layered the hearts on the outside with Pretty in Pink on top and Close to Cocoa behind. Gives it a nice look I think. Hope you have a grrreat day!

Cupcake and Storage Ideas

2009-01-02T06:43:00.004-07:00

Here is my first card made using the Simple Birthday Thanks that I showed you a couple days ago with the centre cut out. I stamped the top part of the image using Pixe Pink for the cupcake, Real Red for the Cherry and Bravo Burgundy for the stem. I coloured the inside with pastel and a sponge dauber. The sprinkles are chunky glitter and I also added a touch of dazzling diamonds to the cherry. For the bottom I stamped just the bottom of the cupcake, cut it out, flipped it over and ran it though the crimper. It is all attached to a whisper white card with dimensionals. The sentiment is from Crazy for Cupcakes. I also used the sponge dauber and pastel around the outside of the card to soften it. My 6 year old "pink freak" loves it! She was the first to use this stamp and can't get enough. She even made me a card (which is not unusual). She left it on my night stand on New Year's Eve. What a sweetie she can be! I will take a picture today and post it.

Hope your new year is off to a great start. I am off to IKEA today (woohoo!) to get a few things and check out storage and set up ideas for my new studio. I fcame across an awesome blog last night that show all sorts of organizational ideas for stamping and scrapbooking and some amazing craft spaces. Is is called Crafty Storage. Click here to check it out.

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T17:21:00.003-07:00

Let's celebrate with a drink! Well, how about a stamped drink? I was so excited when this set came out. I bought it right away and mounted it and then it just sat on my shelf. My goal today was to use some of my new sets. We will be making these cards at my next club workshop. I just used the large scalloped circle die for the Big Shot with a folded card just showing about 3 scallops. Then I used a piece of DSP with the smaller scallop die (it has 2 sizes on it). The drinks are stamped and then punched with the scallop punch. I used the small scallop as a seal on the envelope. Both drinks have some dazzling diamonds thay may be difficult to see in the pics. These fit just perfectly into a regular envelope and work for all kinds of occasions. Woohoo! Hope you enjoy the first day of 2009!

Last Post of 2008

2008-12-31T08:29:00.004-07:00

I just got this cute cupcake stamp from Stampin' Up the other day. I had been contemplating buying it for awhile but I was hesitant because of the writing inside the base. Last night when I went to mount it I thought, "Why not just cut it out? That way I don't have to worry about trying to mask it and I can always use my stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the words if I want them." So, that's what I did. It was quite easy and I am so happy I did it. I just need to find a block to put the inside on now. The card was inspired by another one I did awhile back using the Flight of the Butterfly set and this scallop envelop die for the Big Shot. I added some piercing (which I need to remember to do more - it looks so nice!) and just used the new heart punch which I LOVE! The DSP is from the new Candy Lane paper that is part of the new Valentine's Day Bundle from SU. Unfortunately it is sold out at the moment but hopefully they will have more in soon. I am waiting for my stamp set that goes with the bundle.

I hope to do some more stamping today. I just have to watch that I don't do too much or my back gets sore. On a happy note I got my new vehicle! Decided to go with an SUV this time so I am now driving a Volvo XC90 in silver. I haven't had it out much yet but so far I love it. I hope everyone has a very safe and happy new year's eve. We don't have any plans. My husband is sick so that puts a bit of a damper on the night but the kids and I will have fun playing the Wii that Santa brought us. That thing is awesome! I used the Wii Fit yesterday (first workout in way too long!) My back has been really sore but I figured I would try it anyway. I did some Yoga and some strength training as well as a few balance games. LOVE IT! If you have a Wii and don't have Wii Fit, get it! I hope that it will keep me motivated. Only 1 month until we are in Puerto Rico...not really enough time to get back in shape but it's better than nothing. OK, well I will stop rambling and let you enjoy the rest of your day!

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