A little fun at work.....

I know it has been quite a long long time! and I'm sorry.... Things have been quite busy here! Just wanted to share what we did at work! A few weekends and lunch hours went into this..... but we did win first prize :)

The fireplace is an actual video with sound we played.......

and here is a video of it......

Well.... that is all.......... Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season!! -XOX-

STAMPIN' UP HUGE SALE! Holiday Extravaganza

Hello! ***Don't forget the monthly challenge!!!*** Dates: November 23-30, 2009 For one week only, you can get amazing discounts--up to 50 percent off--on over 40 products and product bundles! All orders may be placed through me at any time. The sale ends Monday November 30, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT). Discounts range between 30% and 50%! Here is a partial look! For the entire selection, you may either email me or visit Stampin' Up!'s online store. http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=462 See you soon! & Happy shopping! -XOX-

Contest!!! Monthly challenge! Reminder.....

Hello! :) I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy the beautiful weekend! It was so wonderful to see the sun today :) I thought we could have a monthly "inspiration" challenge. So from now on, on the 1st of each month I will post a project to inspire you. Please link your project below (you may leave a comment as well, but be sure to link your project first!) and with random number interger i will pick a winner.... A $5.00 certificate for Stampin' Up! purchased through me!! And if you buy this stamp set, I will take the cost of shipping for this set (an added 10%) off your invoice as an added bonus :) Here is your inspiration for the month of November - use this as a sketch, or use a stamp set that you loved but didn't know what you could ever use it for (now is the time to try it! LOL) or as a color inspiration. I chose this stamp set mostly because of Julie! :) She wasn't sure what i could possibly come up with. Stamp set used: Ocean Commotion 114423 Price: $20.95 Winner will be chosen November 30th! Can't wait to see what you come up with :) -XOX-

Just a mini post...

Hello! :) ****Don't forget the monthly challenge!!! 2 weeks left!**** Just sharing a card I made for someone special... a reminder I am thinking of them! The stamped image is not Stampin' Up! but the rest is... Hope you enjoy! have a super day! -XOX-

My princess :)

Hello! :) ****Don't forget the monthly challenge!!!**** Tomorrow is a big day for my daughter Jessica... So I wanted to take the time to introduce you to her! She is competing tomorrow - first competition of the season... I wish you luck baby! I love you and believe in you!!! Skate with your heart! xxxx And a special shout out and thank you to her coaches!!! Nat & Mel!! And here is a little something I created for fun! :) This was done with the Top Note die and the Match Box die from Stampin' Up! hope you enjoy! Have a wonderful weekend! -XOX-

Stampin' Up Club share - October

Hello! :) ****Don't forget the monthly challenge!!!**** I know this is really late... but here are the cards we made for our Club meeting in October! We used Lovely As A Tree 115026 Price: $36.95 on both cards and some Dazzling Diamonds & Shimmer paint which I mixed with Alcohol to make into a mist! Hope you like them! Have a great day! -XOX-

Holiday Extravaganza

Hello! I know it has been a while... My computer has died! I'm using my mom's (Thanks Mommy!).... so nedless to say, there is only so much i can do! LOL I have a few projects i will post this weekend and finaly the class list! For the video... I may have to wait - this computer is not quite as friendly!! LOL See below? It's the Holiday Extravaganza! **Click on it to see the PDF** And from now until January 4th, receive a free Decor Elements (a value of up to $22.95) when you spend $65 on products in this Guide. Contact me and place an order! :) There is no limit to the number of free Décor Elements you can earn. For every $65 purchased from the Gift-Giving Guide, you will receive a free Décor Element valued at $22.95 or less. Be back this weekend! Until then, stay safe! -XOX-

Final Deal of the Week!

Hello!

Today is the announcement of the final Deal of the Week of the month long promotion. Don't forget to drop me a line to place your order or to use my online ordering:)

The final deals of the week are from October 26, 10 AM (MT) through October 31, 11:50 PM (MT). 116214, page 174, Princess Party Kit for only $13.99!

116213, page 175, Pirate Party Kit for only $13.99!

Hey... did you miss out on the Deals of the Week and would like to get hold of them all at an additional 20% off of the sale price? If so, contact me regarding signing up as a Demonstrator and take advantage of one the many fabulous offers that Stampin' Up offers us! This is only available until October 31st so act now!

-XOX-

PS> i will be sharing the GORGEOUS cards the girls made this weekend when we met up for our stampin' up club!!! Stay tuned...... worth a see!!

Deal of the Week!

Hello! So sorry for the recent silence, but my lap top's video card has died.... sad sad day for me! It shouldn't be much longer.... i shall be up and running again soon! For now, here are the deals for week 3!

Basic Jumbo grommets - 114348: now only $6.49

Mini Library clips - 109857: now only $12.99

Circle Designer brads - 112571: now only $5.49

1/2" Library clips - 112581: now only $5.49 Dates: October 19, 10 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT).

See you soon with more cards! :)

-XOX-

Deal of the week - WEEK 2

Hello! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend! The winner of the Chocolate Chip Classic Ink pad is........ Stephanie! Congrats! :) The second deals of the week are valid from October 12, 09 through October 18th, 09. Perfect Setting Bigz XL die – think cupcake sleeves & napkin rings! Regular Price $57.95 Special Price $34.99 Item number 115961 Flower Burst Embosslits die – cuts & embosses at the same time! Regular Price $15.95 Special Price $7.49 Item number 114515 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die Regular Price $53.95 Special Price $34.49

Item number 116760

-XOX-

Classes ..... And Newsletter & the 12 weeks of Christmas!

Hello! Classes Here are a look at some of the cards you could be making in 2 of my upcoming classes:

1. Christmas /Holiday cards: you and your friends get to make 16 Holiday cards (4 cards of 4 designs/ stamp sets) for only $32.00. Offered October 10th from 2pm to 5pm at my house. Call to reserve or call to schedule (min 3 students per class).
2. "When the brayer met the ink pad" - you will make 3 cards using my favorite technique for $25.00 Offered October 10th from 10am to 1pm at my house. Call to reserve or call to schedule (min 3 students per class).

All customers receive $5.00 off class fees with the purchase of $40.00 or more. As a special for the months of October and November, at the end of November I will draw from all my hostesses who hold a class or workshop and the winner will receive a special surprise - a stamp set and some extra goodies! Newsletter If you sign up for my newsletter you will receive a weekly email showing an idea for the holidays! This Saturday starts the 2009 12 weeks program! Subscribers to my email newsletter will receive a new holiday card, gift idea, ornament or tag idea in their email inbox. Make sure your signed up to receive these great holiday ideas as they are exclusive to my newsletter subscribers!! The subscription box is in the upper right corner of the blog. Each week will bring new projects that are sure to inspire! And you will even receive exclusive monthly coupons and specials! Wishing you all a good week & weekend! -XOX-

DEAL OF THE WEEK!

Stampin' Up! is offering "Deals of the Week" during the month of October! Just email me your order! Deal #1: The first deals of the week are from October 1, midnight (MT) through October 12, 9:50 AM (MT). 109183 Trio Flower punch $15.99

109041 5-Petal Flower punch $15.99 110709 My Way punch $16.99

Deals of the Week items may be purchased on workshop, demonstrator, customer, and online orders. Don't forget to chose the video! See details for the contest here! XOX

Contest!

**CLOSED** Already in October....... The cold is starting to settle in.... How about a little contest to warm you up? I am offering a RAK... My favorite color...... An ink pad... Chocolate Chip sound good? :) OK... Now that I have your attention; I need your help! Leave a comment telling me what you would like to see as my first video - which specific technique, or maybe an idea for a specific set of stamps or occasion? Let me know! I will pick one idea for my video... if more than one person has the same idea I will give you a $5.00 coupon for any purchases over $25.00 made through me! (coupons only valide in Canada and with me). So tell me what you want and you can win! Let everyone know :) **winner announced on October 7th** Thank you for your help :) -XOX-

Stampin' Up! Club :)

Hello! :) Yesterday was a great day! The club made two ultra great cards.... I took some pictures.... This morning I wanted to post them --- only to realize that I hadn't put the memory card back into the camera. so, no pictures! I feel terrible - or terribly stupid! LOL Here are the samples I made so at least you can have an idea of what we did yesterday :) We learned how to make the cloud backgrounds, use the sweet centers (which I LOVE), using ink pads to color in an image, and a recessed window card (just for you Tina! LOL). We also used the markers onto our stamps to have a multi colored stamped image...

If you would like more information on joining a stampin' club of your own, please email me! vanilla_232@hotmail.com.

Until next time!

-XOX-

Sneak peek! Petit Aperçu!

Here is a little peek at the projects the Stampin' Club will do tomorrow!

Come back Sunday to see the completed projects :)

-XOX-

A quick hello!

Hello :)

Just wanted to share a card I made this week with the Very Thankful set - #115338.

I will be updating Thurday or Friday -just need to take some pictures! - with a sneak peek for my Stampin' Club which is meeting Saturday! Stay tuned...... :)

Until then - Hope you're having a good week!

-XOX-

A few cards... quelques cartes...

Bonjour! Je voulais partager quelques cartes que j'ai récemment faites. J'espère que vous les aimez :) La première est faite avec "Branch Out (#113200)" et la deuxième avec "Medaillion (#115223)" De plus, dans quelques semaines je vais mettre un vidéo par semaine - "la carte de la semaine". Si vous avez une requête spéciale, gênez-vous pas de la partager! Here are a few cards I made this past week... The one made with Branch out (#113200)is a card I gave with an orders I received in the last week... The other thank you card was made wiht my favorite stamp Medallion (#115223) - so versatle. Hope you enjoy! Also, I will start posting a video each week - "card of the week". If you have special requests, please feel free to let me know! -XOX-

Inspired by Nature... Inspiré de la nature...

Bonjour :) Voici une carte faite à la demande de ma mère. Elle voulait une carte avec des margueritte bleue pour une amie chère... Coloré avec les Stampin' Write de Stampin' Up! Des marqueurs à base d'eau. J'ai appliqué les couleurs directement sur l'étampe, et voilà! Below is a card made by special request for my mom. She wanted a card with blue daisies for a dear friend... I colored directly on the stamp with Stampin' Write markers from Stampin' Up! They are water base... Hope you like it!! Voici l'étampe / here is the stamp set: Et le markeurs / and the super markers! I would love to introduce you to a new friend of mine... Lynn :) She has just signed up with Stampin' Up! Please leave her a comment and say hi and welcome to world of Stampin' Up! when you have a chance... -XOX-

Un peu de temps libre... A little free time...

Voici ce que j'ai fait l'autre soir en attendant ma commande qui arrivera vendredi... Je suis si impatiente! Plusieurs cartes ainsi qu'une boîte pour les ranger :)Sur un Piédestal et le Stamp-A-Ma-Jig... Magie! Here is what I did will trying to make the time go by as I await my order coming this Friday- some cards and a box to store them in... On A Pedestal and the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.... pure magic! Dans une couple de semaines, je vous dévoile un cours constituant de 20 cartes de noel en un après midi :) In a couple of weeks I will announce my upcoming Christmas card class - 20 cards in one afternoon :) Stay tuned...

Et la gagnante est..... and the winner is.....

La gagnante d'un certificat cadeau de 5$ échangeable sur tous produits Stampin' Up! obtenus à travers moi! Si vous dépensez plus de 75$ avant taxes et livraison, je vous offre un certificat de 10$, est........ The winner of a $5 gift certificate to be redeemed against a purchase of Stampin' Up! products through me! If you spend over $75 before shipping and taxes, I will offer you a $10 certificate, is........

Congrats!!! Email me Stephanie :)

Merci à toutes d'avoir participé! Thank you for participating!

Thank you Jess for your assistance!

Mini Catalogue!

En vigeur aujourd'hui! Look what the mini holds! La gagnante sera annoncée demain soir... il vous reste du temps à participer!! The winner will be announce tomorrow evening... you still have time to participate!

Groupe d'estompage - Stampin' Club

Nous nous sommes rencontrées samedi... J'ai offert un petit sac de friandises et des coupons ainsi qu'une carte fidélité - une carte offerte à toutes clientes et qui vous offres des estampes gratuites! Nous avons travaillé avec quelques techniques, dont un fond à l'éponge et ressistance embossage à chaud. Nous avons commencé avec un fond blanc et avons repreduit le devant du sac. We met up on Saturday... I offered a little goodie bag, coupons and a loyalty card - a card I'm offering to all customers which can earn you free stamps! We worked on several techniques, including emboss resist and sponging a background. We started with whisper white cardstock and reproduced the front of the bag. Hope you enjoy!

N'oubliez pas de vous incrire au concours ci-bas! Don't forget to link up your projects for the contest!