Thursday, August 9, 2012

Designer Fabrics on Clearance Rack Now FOR $0.99!!!

Are you a crafty person,  a quilter or maybe a fabric collector/sewing fanantic type of person? 

If you answered YES to one or all of these types then I have a GREAT deal to share with you!  Stampin' Up! has reduced the price on their "discontinued" Designer Fabrics on the Clearance Rack to just $0.99 for a limited time (while supplies last)! 

Where can you buy anything for under a dollar these days.  If you've never tried Stampin' Ups! Designer Fabrics this is an especially good time to take advantage of this special one time offer.

You will receive three coordinating fat quarters in a package for just $0.99!  Two of the fabric choices Candy Cane Lane and Deck the Halls are Christmas fabrics, and would be just perfect for Christmas stockings for kids or grandkids, table runners, wall quilts, and more.  Think apron, tea towel trims, pillow covers, kids clothing and the list goes on and on for the Springtime Vintage and Sweet Stitches Designer Fabrics.  Here is a peak at what's being offered:
121716 Deck the Halls Designer Fabric $0.99
121715 Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric $0.99


121817 Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric $0.99

121818 Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric $0.99
So what are you waiting for place your today.  Shop Now


Please Note:  There is no limit to the quantity of these Designer Fabrics that you can purchase; however, this offer is only good while supplies last, so you may not receive all the material you order.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Doing Triple Time with Elements of Style

Happy BC Day Long Weekend to all my customers and friends from the West Coast!  The sun is shining and it's going to be an awesome weekend. 

Big news today if you're following the Olympics...........Canada won its first Gold Medal!!!!!   What excitement as Rosie MacLennan delivers a 57.3 performance and bests the favoured to win Chinese competitors on the trampoline to take this coveted medal.  Karen Cockburn her teammate also delivered a stellar performance to come in fourth!   Wow it was so awesome we cried!!!!



So what's all that have to do with my post today??? 

Well to begin I was totally inspired by Rosie's story and performance and her name reminded me of "Primrose Petals". 

Secondly, I was planning on making a "Best Wishes" card for a dear friend who's celebrating a milestone birthday this week.  She loves hummingbirds and rose pink so I thought why not combine these two things to make a "winning" birthday card.  And, here's what I came up with:



The technique I used is called a Triple Time Stamping Technique.  One of our great stampers Dawn Olchefske has done a great video tutorial on this technique.  Basically this card is pretty straightforward to make and would be a real wow in a class. 

1. Cut card base and layers from Primrose Petals and Whisper White  card stock in the following dimensions: 

Whisper White
  • 2" x 3-1/4"
  • 3" x 4-1/4"
  • 4" x 5-1/4"
Primrose Petals (2012-2014 In-Colour)
  • 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
  • 3-1/4" x 4-1/2"
  • 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (fold for card base)
2.  Using repositioning tape layer the three Whisper White pieces of cardstock one on top of the other keeping equal borders around the edges of each layer.

3.  Stamp the sentiment "Best Wishes" from Sincere Salutations (retired) in Basic Black, on the 2 by 3 1/4" layer.  Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set. 

4. Stamp the "Swirl" from Elements of Style stampset in Pretty in Pink. Begin at the center and work your way around the three layers.  Press hard so the image goes on all three layers evenly.

5.  Stamp the "Hummingbird" from the Elements of Style stampset in Primrose Petals ink as many times as you choose, but making sure it is stamped across all three layers of the Whisper White card stock.  Note:  There will be gaps, but these will be filled in when you mount these pieces to the Primrose Petals layers.

6.  Separate the Whisper White Layers and then mount them on the Primrose Petal layers and card base.  I mounted the 2" layer to the 3" layer and then added dimensionals to the back of the 3 1/4" Primrose Petals layer before mounting on the 4" Whisper White layer.  Make sure that everything is going in the same direction so your bird wings match on all layers. 

So that wasn't too hard was it!  Hope you enjoyed this mini tutorial on the Triple Time Stamping Technique.  Come again. 


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

31 Days of Savings...............


Are you addicted to Digital goods?  If so now's your best chance to indulge your guilty pleasure and get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of Stampin' Ups! print products during the month of August!

With digital goods on sale and the 30-day FREE trial of MDS2 software, August is shaping up to be the perfect time for you to enter the digital designing craze and see what it's all about!

What's on sale?
Well to begin with, ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags. Can you believe this?  I'm not kidding, you can print any photobook, board book, swatchbook, individual page(s), greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off.  CLICK HERE for more information!

The list includes some of Stampin' Ups! best digital content..... 30 downloads and 1 content disc. Yup, that equals 31.  Here's the list of content:

Item Digital Content Retail Price 31% Off Price
127217
Floral District Collection Disc$ 29.95 $ 20.67
118115
Night and Day Designer Series Paper$ 6.95 $ 4.80
129929
Candid Frames$ 3.75 $ 2.59
129921
Check This Out Page Templates$ 6.50 $ 4.49
129609
Blossom Builders Embellishments$ 7.95 $ 5.49
128999
It's All Me Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
127441
Whimsical Note Journal Template$ 2.50 $ 1.73
128342
Pinwheel Daily Calendar Template$ 12.50 $ 8.63
127599
Party Animal Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
127600
Autumn Traditions Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
127620
Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble$ 18.50 $ 12.77
126027
Playful Polka Dots Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
130066
World Traveler Photobook Template$ 21.95 $ 15.15
131221
Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper$ 6.50 $ 4.49
130850
Joyful Times Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
124463
One Great Year Digital Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
127175
Limited Edition Embellishments$ 3.75 $ 2.59
129607
Walk in the Park II Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
129934
#HASHTHIS Stamp Brush Set$ 9.95 $ 6.87
129923
Book of Birthdays Swatchbook Template$ 15.95 $ 11.01
121071
Travel Journal Kit$ 13.25 $ 9.14
129924
Get it Done Kit$ 7.95 $ 5.49
129005
Sweetly Nested Framable$ 6.50 $ 4.49
127758
Delight in the Day Photobook Template$ 24.95 $ 17.22
130862
Blast Off Ensemble$ 24.95 $ 17.22
129890
Little Milestone Birthdays Greeting Card$ 9.95 $ 6.87
128892
Designer Gift Cards$ 6.50 $ 4.49
127580
And a Happy New Year Photocard Template$ 2.50 $ 1.73
127435
Thanks Tons Greeting Card Template Set$ 3.75 $ 2.59
127587
Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit$ 9.95 $ 6.87
127762
Gratitude Framable Designer Template$ 2.50 $ 1.73

Still on the fence? Get MDS 2 FREE for 30 days.  You've got nothing to lose! CLICK HERE for a FREE TRIAL.

*By ordering through a demonstrator (MOI) you will always save by getting the "preferred price".

MY DIGITAL STUDIO IS HERE!!!!


MDS 2--My Digital Studio's newest software--is now available EARLY in downloadable format for you to enjoy! So clear your schedule so you can start playing today, I know I am. MDS2 has 75 new and exciting changes that will help you get started designing spreads, creating your own custom-sized projects, adding different colors to your stamp brushes, and so much more.
Already have the original My Digital Studio then upgrade your MDS software to our newest version—MDS 2. Click here to purchase your MDS 2 Upgrade 130650 Regular Price: $27.72 Preferred Price: $24.95* Software upgrade includes:* Full software with design tools to create cards, photobooks, calendars, and more
* Some functional content including a few punches, card stock, and photo layouts.
* Disk version will be released later this fall.Features:* Full of new design features for you to enjoy
* A downloadable version of the software that you’ll get right away
* Easy to order professional prints of your designs
* Mac and Windows compatible


Haven't taken the My Digital Studio plunge? Get the downloadable version of MDS 2 (software only) or MDS 2+ (software plus $650 in content).

Still on the fence? Get MDS 2 FREE for 30 days. You've got nothing to lose! CLICK HERE for a FREE TRIAL.
*By ordering through a demonstrator (MOI) you will always save by getting the "preferred price".

Holiday Mini Available August 1, 2012



2012-2013 Holiday Catalogue

As of today you can experience all the gorgeous products available in this year’s holiday catalogue.  What fun! Products in the holiday catalogue are now available for ordering.  This catalogue is bigger and better than ever before.  New features include it's size and the addition of product bundles.  You'll want to check it out right away. 
Why not book a workshop with me and I'll show you how to use some of the great new bundles and products.  For all my regular customers your new catalogues are being shipped and will be delivered shortly.  In the meantime you can begin enjoying it by clicking this link:

Join My Team in August and Earn a Free Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray Project

Earn a Free Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray Project just by joining my team during the month of August........... how's that for a great start to a new month?


Whether you're looking to start your own small business or be a hobbyist with benefits, it's easy and inexpensive to join Stampin' Up!s great program. And, during the month of August, it's going to be even more special.  When you purchase your Stampin' Up! starter kit for the low cost of $99 (regularly $125)you'll enjoy the following benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator:  
  • Flexibility is one of the biggest perks being a new demonstrator.  You get a great deal on Starter Kit products and you get to choose them yourself.  Click here to see what's included in your kit.
  • You'll get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products you purchase as a Demonstrator.
  • You earn free access to Stampin' Connection and invitations to Stampin' Up! events and contests. 
  • You'll make fantastic new friendships,  and have regular opportunities to get together and stamp, and you do it on your time frame, not someone elses.
  • Demonstrators are the first to see and try out fantastic new products, have sneak peaks and see samples from Stampin' Up!  Demonstrators also have access to the products through Title Benefit Bundles, Stampers' Showcase, and Stampin Success Magazine (a FREE monthly demonstrator magazine filled with beautiful photos and project ideas!)
  • Opportunties to earn free trips, cash bonuses and other incentives are available for those interested in making this opportunity into a viable and rewarding business.  You could be Canada's next "Rising Star" (ask me how).
  • In addition, new demonstrators are eligible for TWO FREE MONTHS of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)-including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards-if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.  Everything is included in DBWS to assist you in being the best demonstrator you can be!
You'll also get my expert advice on how to get your business going, win awards and meet your goals. 
  • Another perk in joining my team this month is you'll earn this wonderful Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray project kit - a $75 value for FREE!
This exclusive kit contains the perfect elements of a spooktacular Halloween decoration and is only available through this promotion from now until August 31st, 2012 so don't delay. 

So, what are you waiting for!  Sign-up today!

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