'Birthday Bash' Fun & Another Christmas Card

Hello Stampers!

Well, it was lots of fun today at the 'Birthday Bash' class -there were lots of cards, goodies and laughs!

One comment that I hear a lot from people when copying a card in a class is "but mine isn't exactly like yours!"  You know what - that's a GOOD thing!!  There are no mistakes in creating - only opportunities for creativity!  The cards I prepare as examples are just that - examples.  I love it when a client will add, delete or change something on a card!  It shows the crafters personality, and you know what - the card that they changed - that they think they made a 'mistake' on - is always the one the crafter is most proud of!

Here's a picture of my good friend and client Susan - proudly showing off the card that she changed up, and made her own!

Doesn't she look thrilled with how her card turned out?  Yes - and she should!!  It's gorgeous!

I had made these little treats for each stamper to take home!  (they had chocolates in them, of course!)

I used the now-retired Pillow Box die, and decorated each with a mix of new and retired DSP to decorate them.  Who doesn't love a treat - chocolate, even!?

I promised you another new card using product from the new Holiday catalogue - and here it is!

How cute are these little mittens?!  They are from the 'Chock Full of Cheer' set (pg.10 Annual Catalogue #126715w $26.95 or 126717c $20.95 set of 7), and punched out with the new Mitten Builder Punch (pg.11 Holiday cat. #127824 $21.95).  I used a DSP from the Festival of Prints DSP Stack (#126904 $8.50 Holiday cat.), using the Labels Collection Framelits (#125598 $32.95 Annual cat.)to frame the mittens.  To soften the look, I sponged the outline of the frame with Gumball Green, and stamped the mittens with Gumball Green and Real Red classic inks.  The sentiment, also from the Chock Full of Cheer set, was stamped in Real Red, punched out with the Scalllop Oval punch (#119856 $22.95).  The mittens were 'tied' together with Baker's Twine in Lucky Limeade (#125572 $3.95 Annual cat.)  Both the mittens and the sentiment were popped up with dimensionals, to add depth to the card.  The card base is Whisper White card stock.

Well, it's been a fun & busy day - I hope you've had a good day too, and have enjoyed seeing my latest creation!

Remember - if you'd like a copy of the catalogue(s), feel free to contact me - either by phone or email at 604 298 0472 debsmart@shaw.ca  Or, you can place an order any time 24/7 online by clicking the 'Shop Now' button at the top right of this page!

Until next time  - Happy Stamping!
~Deborah

SNAIL Adhesive - Manufacturer Change

Hello Stampers!

Stampin' Up! has advised us of the following change made to the 'Snail' adhesive that we sell - as follows:

Small Change to Snail Adhesive July 31, 2012
We just wanted to give you a heads up that we're switching the type of liner used in the Snail Adhesive. This new liner is tinted blue and thinner than the previous liner making the roll appear to have less adhesive. Rest assured that you're still getting the same amount of adhesive; the only change is the liner itself due to the supplier no longer carrying the current liner.

So - when you receive your Snail, if it looks a bit different - not to worry!  It's just the liner that has changed.  I'm still using up my supply of the existing Snail -so if you've received the new Snail, and would like to share your feedback, please feel free to leave your comment here! :)

REMINDERS - Registration is still open for the upcoming 'Birthday Bash' card class on August 11th! There are 4 spots left - so HURRY - save your spot NOW!  Call or email me at 604.298.0472 or debsmart@shaw.ca

                      - Tomorrow is the 1st day of the NEW HOLIDAY CATALOGUE!  I just got my box of goodies late today - so I'll be posting new pictures tomorrow!  Let me know where I can send you your copy of the catalogue!

I'm off to play with my new products (teehee!) See you tomorrow!

Happy Stamping,
~Deborah

"BIRTHDAY BASH" Themed Card Class!

Save the date!!  Saturday, August 11th 1:00pm - 3:30pm

WHEN:            Saturday, August 11^th 2012-07-27     

                         1:00pm – 3:30pm

 WHERE:          My home, In Burnaby, BC

 

COST:            $18.00 includes card kits, adhesives, envelopes, snacks, beverages & fun!!

WHAT:         Have fun making 5 designs of Birthday Cards.  Each card is a unique design, made by you, that will ‘WOW’ your friends and family!

All the cutting and measuring has been done for you – all you have to do is use the quality products supplied – stamps, inks, punches and adhesives – to assemble these fabulous cards!

REGISTER:     Call Deborah at 604.298.0472 or email debsmart@shaw.ca to reserve your spot!

                        Registration open from July 28^th – August 9^th

Pre-registration required to ensure adequate supplies prepared.

These are the fabulous cards we'll be making!  Space is limited, so don't delay

Register NOW!

New Holiday Catalogue Coming Soon!

It's true!!  The NEW HOLIDAY CATALOGUE will be arriving on Wednesday, August 1st!!

And if you thought the new Annual Catalogue was great - wait til you see what's in the Holiday one!  Plus, it's about 10 pages longer, and bigger, than the old style holiday catalogues.  Oh my gosh - I want one of everything!!  Of course, I can't have it all (well, at least not right away - lol) but I have placed a pre-order, which should be here just before the catalogue goes live!  If I work fast enough, I'll be able to give you a couple of sneak peeks :)

If you want to be on the list to GET YOUR COPY of the new Holiday Catalogue, either leave me a message on this post, or email me at stampandcreate@shaw.ca or give me a call at 604.298.0472

You're gonna love it!!

For now - I'm working on pulling together everything for my next card class - so save the date - Saturday, August 11th for my 'Birthday Bash' card class!  We'll be using lots of new stamps, colours and papers from the new Annual Catalogue.

I'll be posting the details, and samples, in the next couple of days.

Until then,
Happy Stamping!
~Deborah