Sale-A-Bration Promotion

Last Chance List

So long...farewell...

The 2011 Stampin' Up! Retirement Lists have been released and there are some FANTASTIC deals to be had! Remember that all accessories (DSP, buttons, brads, ribbon, etc) are only available while supplies last! So do not take too long to decide!

- Retiring Accessories (while supplies last only!!!)
- Retiring Stamp Sets (available until the end of June)
- Retiring Definitely Decorative Home Decor

Downline Gift

This was a thank you gift I made for my downline. I created it from the 5x5 on board journal. I covered the front with newsprint Designer Series paper and wild wasabi from the subtles collection.
These journals don't take long to put together and make great gifts!

Wall Art

I have not posted on here in FOREVER! I'm turning out to be a horrible blogger.

I wanted to share some pictures I decorated for my scrapbook room. I had so much fun making them! I used my big shot to cut out the words. The "Create" picture I stamped in white craft in and sponged colored chalk on top.

Girl Birthday Card

Here is a little card I threw together in a hurry for Rebecca's 1st birthday. I have been inspired to make simpler cards so for this card I only used two pieces of paper. The little butterfly holds the top flap shut. I used pretty in pink paper and free Sale-a-bration patterned paper. The bunny and mushrooms are from a free hostess set I got out of the last mini and the "happy birthday" is a free Sale-a-bration set. Gotta love the free stuff! If you want to earn your own free product I would love to talk to you about signing up as a demonstrator or hosting a workshop.

Calgary Regional

I had soooooo much fun attending the Calgary Regional with Karen. I left there feeling incredibly inspired and wanting to hole up in my craft room and stamp for a week. Now I can't wait to host classes and workshops for everyone I know, lol.
By the way if you would let me have a workshop at your place I would love that to!
I leared some cool new techniques and can't wait to share them with all of you. The stained glass look shown below was one of my favorites. Also had to love the purse card though.
I have a ton of pics from the event! If you would like, stop by for a cup of coffee and I will show you them all.

Mojo 123 Thank You card

I tried a Mojo Monday sketch for this card and loved it! I used Bella Birds DSP, Bordering Blue, Whisper White and Pink Pirouette card stock, Pink Pirouette ink, Thank You Kindly and Bundled in Love stamp sets, the Scallop Trim border punch, flower brads, silver flower brads and button bouquet buttons.

12 x 12 Scrapbook

After doing my other scrapbook pages I was on a roll and did two more. Now I am back at work so it may be a few days before I can get back to it.
Paper - To the Nines Designer Series, Sahara Sand background, Pumpkin Pie
Ink - Chocolate Chip marker
Accessories - Big Shot with Naturally Serif alphabet, 2-way glue pen to attach letters (it works awesome for that!)

12 x 12 Scrapbook

Finally! I did a scrapbook page! It has been a while. Karen and I challenged each other to do a page set every 2 weeks. Here is mine. I have had a quiet, relaxing Sunday evening scrapbooking with a friend and a cup of tea. To see the layout that inspired these pages see http://allicreate.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-scrapclub.html
Stamp Set - Baroque Motifs, Embrace Life
Paper - creamy caramel, always artichoke, close to cocoa
Ink - creamy caramel, always artichoke, close to cocoa

Sympathy Card

One of our friends dog died today so I made up a card for them. Once again I created the design myself and loved how it turned out! I'll have to do more of this. And it only took my 15 minuts to make.
Supplies Used:
Stamps - Thoughts & Prayers
Ink - Not Quite Navy marker, Sahara Sand stamp pad
Paper - Sahara Sand, Bella Blue Designer Series, Very Vanilla
Accessories - Wide Oval punch, 5/16 Assorted Natural Brads, Sponge Daubbers

Thank You Card

I'm working on getting back into posting on my blog. With Karen's help we hope to have something for you each week.
This is a card I put together today. Usually I have to find an idea and copy it but I thought I would try my hand at coming up with something myself. I'm trying to find that creative side in me. Don't know if I really like this card yet.
Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - For All You Do, Oval All
Paper - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Going Grey, Designer Series Perfect Plum
Ink - Perfect Plum
Accessories - Crystal Effects, 1 3/8 square punch, 1 1/4 square punch, wide oval punch, Uni-ball Gel Pen, 5/16 neutrals assorted brads, organza ribbon, horizontal slot punch.

Begining Stampers Card Class

Karen is hosting a card class on January 26 (Australia Day!) at her house in Black Diamond. We will be making five cards and the cost is $20. Everyone is welcome! Please let one of us know by January 22 if you are coming so there are enough materials for everyone. Here are some pictures of the type of cards we will be doing.

January Cards

Here are some of the cards we made at the January card club meeting.

Christmas Cards

Some more Christmas Cards. Merry Christmas everyone!

Tile

This is a beautiful fall tile that that Karen made for me. It is with one of the wall decor items from Stampin' Up and the leaves were cut with the Big Shot. I love it Karen! Now I need to make myself a Christmas one.