Take a Spin with me!

Hi everyone!

What a cold weekend - it's been the perfect excuse to stay indoors and play with  my favorite toys  :)  This next card showcases one of Stampin' Up!'s newest toys: spinner wheels!  It brings me back to childhood memories of board games with friends. 

The stamp set for this card is from the new Occasions Mini Catalogue and it's called "Take a Spin".  It has 4 different wheels you stamp, then attached a game spinner head to.  The spinners are also found in the new Mini.  They're super easy to use - just poke hole, layer the spinner, a washer and then anchor it with a brad. 

It makes for a really fun, interesting and interactive card!  It would also be great for interactive scrapbook pages. 

The paper I used is called Thoroughly Modern.  It is retired now, but I swore that in the New Year I would stop hoarding my retired papers and actually use them.  I have way too much and hate to see it just sitting there.  So although it's unavailable, there are many more fantastic Stampin' Up! designer series paper sets.  I'm going through all my old to make room for more new! 

Hope you like :)

Another cupcake for you!

Hi everyone,

I won't type a whole bunch because even my arms are shaking from a great fitness class I had tonight...I'm just afraid I won't be able to get out of bed in the a.m.  haha

I just think the Build a Cupcake punch is the coolest thing ever!  The matching stamp set Create a Cupcake makes it simple to jazz up your creations as well.  For this one, I used Soft Suede ink to stamp the muffin liner onto the punch out.  I also meticulously coloured each dot on the polkadots a different colour and do I ever love how it turned out - just like rainbow sprinkles! Who doesn't love rainbow sprinkles!  The little cherry is also a punch out from the same punch.  I then just coloured it with markers.

That's it, that's all - hope you like!

Occasions Mini is here!!!

Hi everyone!

January is here and that means the Occasions Mini is also here!  It's packed with great stuff; I'm having a blast playing with my new stuff.  I also can't wait to show you guys how to use the products at a workshop/home party.  There's a really great sewing line, botanical line, vintage floral line, etc.  I could go on, but it would take forever.  Contact me to get your hands on a real copy or check out the PDF from my sidebar here or from my website. 

Here is a card I made using some really innovative new products in the mini.

The sentiment (and matching sentiment inside, which you can't see) is from the set called "Create-a-Cupcake".  The cupcake in the circle is actually not a stamp! It's a .... PUNCH! Gotta love this punch - it makes the cupcake base, frosted top, a cherry and a candle! To decorate the top of the cupcake, I used a heart from a different punch this time though. The sprinkles are from a little stamp that is also party of the Create-a-Cupcake set.  I love that you could make any colour sprinkles you want, or even stamp multiple times in different colours for the multicoloured sprinkles!

It's a really versatile and easy way to make embellishments.  If you want to see it in action - book a workshop with me & you'll get to play with lots of my goodies! 

The patterned paper is not from the mini, but it is still current and you can find it in the big catalogue (Sweet and Sour DSP).  The ribbon is (unfortunately) retired, but I couldn't resist using it because of the polkadots! 
Hope you like :)

Back again!

Hi everyone!

Sorry I haven't posted in so long - I have been super busy, but in a good way.  I found out I passed my national HR exam, so I get to use letters behind my name now (CHRP).  I also had a very successful tradeshow and nice home party in between now & then.  Not to mention Christmas and all that stuff (I am nowhere near done shopping or ready! At least the house is decorated though).

Finally got a chance to play with some new goodies I've acquired.  I'll give you a couple cards to look at since I've deprived you all so long :)

This one uses the Morning Cup stamp set & matching wheel.  It's so adorable & great for both the caffeine addict or teatotaller in your life!  I used NEW Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon, which will be available to customers upon the launch of the new mini catalogue January 4th.  I have copies already, contact me if you'd like to start preplanning your purchases! The middle of the ribbon is anchored with a matching Glimmer Brad.
 

This card is pretty neat if I do say so myself! The shiny looking part is actually a Window Sheet that I ran through the Big Shot in the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  It's such a cool effect!  I also used the stamp set Just Believe for the tiny blue flower journalling spot.  The ribbon is the ever classy Very Vanilla satin ribbon.  It's a great ribbon to have on hand since it goes with anything and adds a little shine to any project.  The hardware I used is retired, but it matched so well I couldn't resist. Plus, I have GOT to learn to let go of some things and actually use them!  To finish it off, I added a little brown sponging to the bottom of the card.

Hope you like these and I hope it's sooner rather than later for my next post!

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Starter Kit Promo

Hi everyone,

For my post today I figured I'd show a card set I made for the tradeshow coming up on December 2nd.  Only 2 sets of these will be available to purchase that day.  But I will have many, many more cards as well!

Besides cards, I also wanted to mention an incredible deal Stampin' Up has announced regarding becoming a demonstrator!  From now until November 30th you can sign up to be a demonstrator and get 50% off your starter kit! The starter kit is jam packed with all the goodies you need to start your business.  Or if you just want to get the 20% discount on your hobby, then this is a great way to build your collection quickly and cheaply! 

There is over $375 of products that would regularly cost $215, but will now only cost you $107.50!  You can either pick the Standard kit or the Digital Plus starter kit.  The Digital Plus includes a copy of My Digital Studio.

For more information (or if you don't need to hear anymore, you want to join my team RIGHT AWAY...) contact me today!


Here are only some of the benefits of being a demonstrator:

•Earn additional income while sharing creativity

•Get access to demo only preorders, contests and prizes
•Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas including an exclusive SU demonstrator only website
•Receive a free subscription to our monthly magazine

•Receive free two-month subscription to your own business website

•Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips

You know you want to....
:)