Holiday Gift and Decorating Class
Date: Saturday October 24, 2009
Where: 612 O'Connor Dr
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Cost is $20
Unable to make it? Contact me to book your own date to be a Stampin' Up! Hostess and invite some of your friends and family to your event! I can even hold it at my home for you. Or check my calendar (new dates will be added late next week) for other upcoming events that you can attend!
~Amanda
Supplies
Stamps: Circle Circus, All Holidays
Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Sahara Sand
Paper: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Large Grommets, 1/2" cricle punch, stampin dimensionals
This second card is inspired by my aunt's version that she completed at my last workshop. She changed up the design a bit and created a card I never would have come up with. I changed the In Color to Bermuda Bay instead of Melon Mambo and voila!
Supplies
Stamps: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Sahara Sand
Paper: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
Accessories: Large Grommets, 1/2" cricle punch, stampin dimensionals
~Amanda
Dasher in Gold, Take 2 with Green
Stamps: Dasher, Serene Snowflakes
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Hunter Green or Mellow Moss, Sahara Sand, Christmas Cocoa Speciality Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Kraft Taffeta ribbon, sticky strip, scallop edge punch, gold embossing powder
~Amanda
October Specials and great deals!
Special #2:
October 1st to 12th: Three punches have been discounted this week:
Description Regular Price Sale Price
Trio Flower punch $22.95 $15.99
5-Petal Flower punch $22.95 $15.99
My Way punch $22.95 $16.99
Go to my Demostrator Business Website to place your online order and then click "SHOP NOW" in the top right corner or contact me to host your own workshop! Make sure to check back each week as Stampin' Up! unveils a new deal.
Special #3:
From October 1 to November 30, 2009, get our all-new My Digital Studio™ software for 50% off when you host a $525 workshop! Plus, get any one item from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalogue for just $14 when you host a $330 workshop.
My Digital Studio is a creative digital crafting program that will let you create scrapbooks, cards, calendars and much more. Once created you can send then to be printed or print them at home. You can find more information and a video about My Digital Studio here.
Special #4:
Digital + Starter Kit: Start your own Stampin' Up! business for $239. More info here.
~ Amanda
Digital + Starter Kit
- My Digital Studio software
- Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
- Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
- Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
- Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads®
- Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write® markers
- Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
- Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
- Button Latte Designer buttons
- Stampin' Dimensionals®
- Mini Glue Dots
- SNAIL Adhesive®
- Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)
Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin' Up!® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact me today to get started! If you are looking for more information about becoming a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator please follow this link to my website.
~Amanda
Dasher in Gold
Supplies
Stamps: Dasher
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Real Red, Sahara Sand, Christmas Cocoa Speciality Paper, Whisper White
Accessories: Kraft taffeta ribbon, scallop edge punch, gold embossing powder
~A
Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion
From September 1-November 30, host a $330 Stampin' Up! workshop, and choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalogue for just $14! (*offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio)
Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop products, or latest dies for the Sizzix Big Shot. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop!
And in October 2009 My Digital Studio is set to be released!
Are you ready to host your own get together with friends and family? I can run the workshop at your place or mine. Contact me today to pick a date that works for you!
You can dowload a copy of the Holiday Mini or let me know if you'd like your own printed copy. And be sure to check out my upcoming workshops and classes!
~A
Circle Sympathy
Supplies
Stamps: Circle Circus
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, button
~A
Leaves with Cherries and Hearts
Interested in attending some classes or a workshop? Check out this page to browse over the next few months to see if you can attend one of my planned events. If the dates will not work for you, we can pick one for you to host at your home or mine! There are quite a few different things planned, especially to get ready for Christmas! I am also setting aside time to scrapbook, mostly on Saturday or Sunday afternoons while my husband is away working. If you would like to join me just drop me a line!
Supplies
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Night of Navy, Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, Kraft, Mellow Moss, Real Red
Accessories: Little Leaves Sizzlet die, hole punch, Heart to Heart punch
~A
Just had to make a cherry cone! I spiced this one up a bit with some embossing (although you could just use white craft ink instead). What flavours would this one be? Cherry chip and Strawberry maybe? Sounds good.
Supplies
Stamps: Tart and Tangy, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Short and Sweet, 2nd card also uses Itty Bitty Backgrounds and Sanded Background
Ink: 1st card: Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Basic Black. 2nd card: Versamark, Ruby Red, Basic Black
Paper: 1st card: Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa. 2nd card: Whisper White, Basic Black, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Scallop edge punch, scallop circle punch, white gel pen, Texturz Plates + Big Shot, 2nd card: white embossing powder + heat gun
~A
Scrappin' Friday
These photos in today's finished page date back to our first apartment, well over 8 years ago. Man was it that long now? In order to accomplish this daunting task (remember all the photos I talked about) I have been trying to keep the layouts simple and clean. Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scrappin' Kits are awesome for that reason. They include designer paper, textured card stock and self adhesive die-cuts. You can whip out a few layouts without much fuss. I'm headed back to do more scrapping!
Supplies
Accessories: Summer Home Simply Scrappin' Kit (retired)
~A
Stamps: Best Wishes & More, Sanded Background
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Basic Grey
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Basic Grey, Glossy White
Accessories: Hearts and Brackets Bigz Die, black brads, stampin dimensionals, paper piercer, mat pack, Heart to Heart punch
~A
Bermuda Anniversary
Today's card is a case. But I cannot remember which card I saw on Splitcoaststampers that inspired me! It could be either this one, or this or another one I haven't found as of yet!
Stamps: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Really Rust
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Really Rust, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon
~A
Supplies
Stamps: Party Hearty, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Tempting Turquoise, Crushed Curry, Basic Black
Paper: Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, heavy duty aluminum foil
Accessories: Big Shot texturz plates, stampin' dimensionals
~A
Stamps: Always
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose
Paper: Very Vanilla, Pretty In Pink
Accessories: Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, stampin' dimensionals, scallop border punch
New Catalogue Party!
Using my new Big Shot and a brand new exclusive die from Stampin' Up! I created this card to show case off the new Falling Leaves stamp set. The ribbon is the reverse side of the polka-dot grosgrain ribbon, I love how it is reversible!
Supplies
Stamps: Falling Leaves
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Soft Suede, Versamark, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Kraft, Soft Suede, Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon, sticky strip, stampin' dimensional, word window punch, Hearts and Brackets Original Die
Save the Date!
Thinking of Chocolate!
Today's card is one of my new fav colour combos. I really like chocolate! mm, chocolate. The centre Very Vanilla strip is up on dimensionals with a little twig of ribbon up in the top right corner. Did you miss it? It is kinda hard to see in the photo. The chocolate chip layer underneath is stamped with versamark to create a hint of a pattern.
You'll have to come back and check later this week for an updated workshop and classes post. I will have 2 different ones to choose from and I cannot wait to share all the cool items from the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue. If you are interested in laying your hands on a physical copy please let me know so I can get one to you. Or you can always download it from the bar on the right side of the screen.
Supplies
Stamps: Close as A Memory, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark
Paper: Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Mellow Moss stampin' write marker, Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, linen thread, stampin' dimensional, Designer Button Latte, glue dot
Using Tangerine Tango
Make sure that you get hold of the Last Chance List. Check out the links on the left side of the screen at the top. These stamps and Decor Elements are disappearing the end of June, this is your last chance to get your hands on them!
Supplies
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, All Holidays
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Paper: Whisper White, Handsome Hunter, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Whisper White taffeta ribbon, blender pens, Stampin' Dimensionals
And another surprise yesterday from my parents - a Sizzix Big Shot! I had so much fun going over the Stampin' Up! catalogue picking out what I wanted for dies. The bad news is that I have to wait for it to arrive:( But I do have some sneak peak items due to arrive this Wednesday and Thursday to keep me company until the Big Shot can get here.
Birthday Birthday!
Anywho enough with the exclamation marks! These colours are great together, but it makes it hard to take a great picture of them.
Stamps: Party Hearty, Happy Happy Birthday Jumbo wheel
Ink: Baja Breeze, Taken with Teal, Sage Shadow, Versamark
Paper: Baja Breeze, Taken with Teal, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
Accessories: Baja Breeze wide ribbon, stampin dimensionals
A Baby Card
Stamps: Nursery Necessities
Ink: Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Almost Amethyst, Versamark
Paper: Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Accessories: Button Bouquet, glue dot, sponge dauber, clear embossing powder, embossing buddy
Another Card Purse!
The above card purse above supplies are:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Basic Grey, Going Gray, Watercolour paper, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories: word window punch, photo corners punch, Button Bouquet Designer Button, Linen thread, glue dot, Jumbo brads, Basic Grey taffeta ribbon, Watercolour Wonder crayons
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, All Holidays
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
Ink: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze
Paper: Baja Breeze, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Accessories: Whisper White taffeta ribbon, stampin' dimensionals
Scrapbooking Promotion
1. Free Designer Paper: when you buy 3 you get 1 free!
2. Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for $99.00 with the Scrapbooking Starter Kit!
3. A sneak peak Jumble Alphabet stamp set at 20% off! Check out the stamp set here. Purchase for $46.36+taxes and shipping.
More details over at Stampin' Up!'s website.
May is Scrapbooking Month
1st card:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
Ink: Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy (both Stampin' Write Markers)
Paper: Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Black grosgrain ribbon, Filigree brads, stampin' dimensionals, Button Latte Designer Buttons, glue dots, sticky strip
2nd card:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Short and Sweet
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Versamark
Paper: Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Accessories: Word Window punch, Glassy Glaze Enamel Embossing powde, Vintage Brads, scallop cricle punch, stampin dimensionals
March's Card Purse Class
I found a simple flower card made by alliohran and fell in love with the colour combo! Generally I dislike Groovy Guava, but these colours really work well together. Oh and did you notice the new jumbo brads in the centre of the flower?
Stamps: Polka Dot Punches (Sale-A-Bration), Sweet Little Sentiments (Hostess)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 5/16" Jumbo brad, Stampin' Dimensionals, 5 petal punch
I get a lot of inspiration from splitcoaststampers. It has a great section to search on any Stampin' Up! stamp to get a variety of styles and ideas to use. I love it! This next card's idea and colours came from trishastamps.
Stamps: Polka Dot Punches (Sale-A-Bration), Sweet Little Sentiments (Hostess)
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Certaintly Celery, Pink Passion, Versamark, Basic Black
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Whisper White
Accessories: Certaintly Celery ribbon (Sale-A-Bration), Stampin' Dimensionals, white embossing powder, Large Heart Punch
I designed the next card so that each person could choose which image she liked from the Wild About You set. The white area is just wide enough for the elephant and tall enough if the giraffe stamp was used.
Stamps: Wild About You, Sanded background stamp
Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Basic Black
Paper: More Mustard, Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, More Mustard Stampin' Write marker
Stamps: Best Wishes and More
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette
Paper: Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Flower Fusion, silver brad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip ribbon, sticky strip
Memories
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa, Parisian Breeze Speciality Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Wide Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, Neutrals button, 1" circle punch, corner rounder, Greatest Moments rub-ons
I've case'd this card I saw over at Splitcoaststampers. I used water colour paper and Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink , then spritzed water on the flower to make the colour run a bit, a little heat from the heat gun and some markers to add accent to the centre of the flower and voila! Oh and don't forget to add the little brad to the centre too!
Take a chance to play around with stamping on watercolour paper! There are so many techniques that can be experimented with: watercolour wonder crayons, ink and blender pens, markers, watercolour pencils, or just stamp in a colour and spritz with water!
Stamps: Embrace Life
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Lovely Lilac
Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Lovely Lilac, watercolour paper
Accessories: Vintage brad, 1-3/4" circle punch, Greatest Moments rub-ons, various Stampin' Write markers to colour in centre of flowers
I really liked this card I made for a friend's daughter's birthday just after I started as a demonstrator. I really like the colours and the background of the card. And the paper piercing, okay well I really like all of it! I've just changed up the flower colours and used a different stamp set too.
Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzazz, Short and Sweet
Inks: So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive
Paper: So Saffron, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, glitter, scallop circle punch
A Great Way to Connect
Hostesses: Hold a workshop of $200 or more and choose any one item from the "Under $12" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalogue for free. For every $200 spent at a workshop, the hostess will receive another "Under $12" item free.
Make sure to place your order before April 30th!
Bleaching technique
On the large circle the flowers are embossed in white on Elegant Eggplant and then I've bleached the petals.
Stamps: Botanical Blooms (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Versamark, Pale Plum
Paper: Sahara Sand, Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla, Perfect Plum
Accessories: White and Black embossing powder, Filigree brads, Certainly Celery Sale-A-Bration ribbon, sticky strip, 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" circle punches, Mellow Moss Stampin' Write marker, stampin' dimensionals, household bleach, aqua painter
I've done the same thing on this card, embossing the flower in white and then used the aqua painter with bleach to colour in some of the petals.
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink: Versamark, Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Accessories: White taffeta ribbon, white embossing powder, household bleach, aqua painter
Ocassions Mini Catalogue is here!
Interested in placing an order? You can order online order if you live in Canada from my website here, just click on the SHOP NOW button on the top right corner of the webpage. Or check out my upcoming events or host your own!
Easter Sneak Peak from the Occassions Mini!
Item 113822: Eight Great Greetings ($37.95)
Item 113196: An Egg-cellent Easter ($27.95)
Item 113262: Wagon Full of Fun ($46.95)
Item 113833: Egg Hunt Wheel ($7.75)
Email me if you would like to place an order. And don't forget about Sale-A-Bration! With every $60 order you qualify for free Sale-A-Bration product until March 31, 2009.
You can also order these and many more products from the Occasions Mini starting April 1, 2009.