Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL?????

This is the second card from my monthly card class.  It is a super fun card to make, and obviously designed for a guy.   

The card base is crumb cake and embossed with Alphabet Press embossing folder from the annual catalog. 

I cut the football shape out on my Silhouette Cameo, and glued on white strips.  Then I embossed it with the Lots of Dots embossing folder from Sale-A-Bration. 

 I then sponged the raised areas. 

 Next I punched holes with my cropodile and insert eyelets.  I used linen thread to thread the eyelets.  

I think this is a great birthday card for any age.  

Peaceful Petals and Delicate Doily

This is one of the cards I designed for  last night's card class.  It features a heat embossed background using the Delicate Doily backgrounds stamp from the annual catalog. 

The focal image is stamped with and image from the Peaceful Petals Stamp set from the Occasions mini catalog and was water colored using blender pen and ink pads.  

A quick ribbon with a simple knot finishes off this card.  

I think I must really want spring....this card screams spring to me. This is a great any occasion card....I purposefully did not put a greeting on it....that way I could use it as a sympathy, birthday, get well, thank you, mothers day....the list goes on....

True North Swappers February Swap Card

Each month I participate in a card swap with other Canadian demonstrators.  It is a great way to share ideas and techniques.  

This is my card for our February swap. It features the stamp set Blessed Easter found in the Occasions Mini catalog.

It is still freezing cold and 2 1/2 feet of snow here in Winnipeg....sure cannot wait to see some spring tulips!

a FUNNY story and a 3D project share....

So I have a funny story to share with you, a prelude to my 3D share today. 

A while back I saw this gorgeous 3D calendar online made by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I loved it so much that I contacted her and asked her how she made it, because I wanted to make one for myself. 

So within just a few hours Debbie had responded back to my email with instructions on how she had made hers.  

Well, it took me a while but in  late January I made mine- oh I was so very proud of my handmade calendar!  I had it proudly displayed on my computer desk for all to see.  

Then at the end of January, as I was writing my monthly newsletter, I grabbed my calendar to get the dates for my classes....and things just were not working out.  Something was wrong.  I grabbed my daytime and I was a day off in everything....what was going on??? 

Then I noticed something....like a fool I had printed and oh so carefully trimmed out each month precisely...of a 2013 calendar!  DUH!!!!!  no wonder things were not working out!!

Well I sure felt stupid!  And this calendar had been on my desk for all to see for at least two weeks!  Did I every feel stupid. 

So now  that I am over it....and have replaced the 2013 calendar with a corrected 2014 calendar, I can now share some photos with you. 

 The colored image is from the stamp set For The Birds in the annual catalog. I added a few birds.

This is the side view

And here is the back view.  I decided to use mini brads to attach my calendar, that way next year I can just change out the calendar and still use the base. 

2 single layer cards - a challenge!

Last week I hosted another Chat & Challenge online for a group of SUDSOL demonstrators. 

Normally I do a sketch challenge, but I decided to change it up a bit- you know me - live life on the edge- hahahhaha!  

Their challenge was to make a single layer card using no embellishments....now this is HARD to do....but they did an awesome job!  I cannot share their cards with you but here are two samples I submitted: 

This first card uses the Sale-A-Bration free set called Petal Parade and the greeting is from the Peachy Keen stamp set found in the new Occasions Mini catalog.  The vertical and horizontal lines were made with a ruler and Stampin' Write markers. 

This second card was made with the Petal Parade stamp set and the greeting is from A Dozen Thoughts from the annual catalog. I drew the lines with markers and then masked and stamp the floral images using more mustard, crumb cake, early espresso and cajun craze. 

Retired Items for Sale

I am cleaning out some of my retired stamps.  They are half off the original price. They are all cling mount.

Ain't Love Grand originally $20.95 now $10.50

Triple Treat Flower originally $10.95 now $5.50

Decorate a Daisy originally $21.95 now $11.00

Herb Expressions originally $40.95 now $20.00

Festive & Fun originally $17.95 now $9.00

A Cherry on Top originally $27.95 now $14.00 NEW NEW

Greeting Card Kids originally $19.95 now $10.00

Woodgrain background stamp originally $21.95 now $10.50  SOLD SOLD SOLD!!!

A Good Egg originally $29.95 now $15.00

Outline Occasions originally $21.95 now $11.00

Madison Avenue originally $19.95 now $10.00

Pretty Postage originally $10.95 now $5.50 NEW NEW

Patterned Occasions originally $20.95 now $10.50

Tote-ally Tess originally $20.95 now $10.50

Regular wheel handle originally $4.95 now $2.50

Jumbo wheel handle with builder spindly originally $13.00 now $6.50

Regular wheel handle+ink cartridge+creamy caramel ink originally 11.50 now 5.75

Wisteria Wonder ink pad regular $7.95 now $4.00

Pool Party ink pad regular $7.95 now $4.00

Pleaseant Poppies

Here is the last card I found during my cleaning spree.  It features the background image called Pleasant Poppies, found on page 75 item #129499.

I stamped the image on watercolor paper with versamark and embossed it with black embossing powder.

Then I watercolored the images with a blender pen and ink. I then grabbed some sponges and ink and sponged the background.

  Then to add some interest I cut the image into three pieces and matted it on black card base.

 The greeting is from the stamp set called Tiny Tags (retired) and punched with the jewelry tag punch (retired)

More cards I have missed sharing.....

 This card was a swap card I received from Colleen Vassos.  It is a cheery card using the Oh Hello stamp set found on page 34 item#130733.  The DSP is Sycamore Street. 

This second card was also a swap card I received from Karina Chin.  It features the stamp sets Madison Avenue and Pretty Petites from last years Sale-A-Bration.  The DSP is Sycamore Street. 

NEW Personalized Stamp + NEW Stamp Set + NEW Classes!!!!

Hi Girls!  

As promised I am back today to share with you a couple of just released new products from Stampin' Up!  

Also, we have a Monday holiday coming up in a couple of weeks so I thought why not add another card class.....and also a new Stamp set of the Month class with the NEW Perfect Pennants stamp set and dies- these are so great!  Just click on the calendar below to enlarge it and check out the new class schedule: 

Second up is the NEW personalized photopolymer stamp....this is AMAZING- you can personalize it any way you want....check it out here and you can go online and create your own too!  

Finally it  is the NEW photopolymer dual alphabet set....how cute is this!  Check it out! 

Cards I have missed sharing....

I was cleaning in my craft room this weekend an came upon a stack of cards that I have not yet shared with you.  Over the next couple of days I will share them.  Here are the first bunch: 

 This first card was a swap card I received designed by Christyne Richardson.  It was from last years Sale-A-Bration and featured the stamp set entitled Bloomin Marvellous. The embossed background was done with the Honeycomb embossing folder. This can be found on page 191 item#129378

 This second card was also a swap card and was designed by Christine Dionne.  It features the stamp set Feeling Sentimental from SaleaBration last year.  The framelit shaped background is from the Window Frame framelit set found on page 186, item#129021.

This is a card I made using the same stamp set from last years Sale-A-Bration.  I used a piece of paper that I received flower wrapped in and encorporated it into my distressed card.  Fun!

Now I know that the stamp sets featured in these three cards are now retired, but there may be a layout you can use, or you can substitute stamp sets that you have to create a totally "You" card.  

These are posted for inspiration....and I hope they inspire you to design your own card. 

What's On Sale at Stampin' Up!- Weekly Deals !

WEEKLY DEALS

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

 I will be back tomorrow to show you a brand new photopolymer stamp set and a brand new personalized stamp!

	Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130018 Regular Price: $12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $9.38 CAN
	Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 131210 Regular Price: $9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $7.13 CAN
	Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685 Regular Price: $8.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 CAN
	Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 131151 Regular Price: $12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $9.38 CAN
	From My Heart Wood Mount Stamp Set Item # 132007 Regular Price: $48.95 CAN Discounted Price: $36.71 CAN
	Canvas Creations Item # 129375 Regular Price: $5.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.13 CAN
	Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die Item # 126999 Regular Price: $26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 CAN

2 Way Glue Pen- permanent or temporary? Both!

Today I wanted to talk to you about  the Stampin' Up! 2-Way Glue Pen.

 It is small and portable, the 2-Way Glue Pen is excellent for adhering Glitter and paper. 

To start the 2-Way Glue Pen, push the tip in a few times and allow the glue to saturate the tip (the tip will turn blue). 

When applying it to a project, the adhesive is temporary when allowed to dry before adhering ( like a post it note)  or permanent when adhered promptly.

Features & Benefits

•  Permanent or temporary bond
•  Dries quickly Great for adhering glitter
•  Blue when wet; clear when dry 
• 10 grams
•  Chisel tip 
• Washes off skin with soap and water 
• Acid free

Tips:

1. Wet bond (permanent bond): While the glue is still blue and wet, immediately make the bond. (Use a wet bond when you apply glitter)

2. Dry bond (temporary): Apply glue lightly and wait for the adhesive to dry (it will become clear). Use this method when masking or positioning stencils. When you are finished, you can remove the bond easily.

Stamp Set of the Month Card Class- Petite Petals & Chalk Talk Framelits.....

This is the fourth and final card from my Stamp Set of the Month card class for January featuring Petite Petals stamp set. 

Products Used: 

Neutrals Designer Series Paper # 130132 $26.95
Chalk Talk Framelits129983 $30.95
Pearls #119247 $6.50
Vanilla Ribbon (retired)
Petite Petals Stamp Set #133155 $14.95
Petite Petals Punch#133322 $15.95 or bundle together save 15% #134822 $26.25
Four You Stamp Set#130538 $14.95
Secret Garden Framelits#129372 $30.95