Halloween Goody bags for my son's JK/SK Friends!

You should have seen his face this morning.... All the bags lined up on the counter top. he was so happy that he left his school/lunch bag behind, nothing mattered more than to share the 'treats ' with his friends! Hope that all went well :-)

Holidays Stamp-A-Stack... first 5 designs

What is a Stamp-a-Stack?
The idea behind a Stamp-a-Stack class is that you go home with a 'stack' of cards ready to send out. Traditionally, at a Stamp-a-Stack, you would take a couple of card designs and mass produce each one a few times.

How many cards do you make in the class?In my Stamp-a-Stack Classes, you make 10 cards and matching envelopes, in 5 different designs.
How much does the class cost?
I charge $25. It includes an embellishment pack (ribbon, brads, etc) and 10 envelopes.
How long does the class take?
My afternoon classes are at 1:30pm for a 2:00 start, and we always start on time. Speedy workers are often finished by 4:00 - 4:30, and those who work at a more leisurely pace are usually done by 5 pm.
How will you set up for the class?
I have a nice heated, bright finished basement and have a big stable table. I will set 5 different stations (1 per design) with all the supplies for that design. Each one can work on one design and then they swap seats as they finish.
When are you having this Stamp-A-Stack?
I am hosting this one on November 7th, 2009 at my place or Julie's Stamp Oasis (sounds nicer doesn't it?) . I need people to notify me before November 2nd to ensure that I prepare enough supplies. phone 519-836-7770 or e-mail: kewlstamps-n-more@sympatico.ca

Any incentives?

Yes, but that is a surprise... Draws, Kewl Bucks, and so on...

Now, are you as excited about this as I am? This is going to be so much fun... can't hardly wait, wahoo!

Oye, Oye!!! Bring a Friend and get a $5 coupon!

Mojo Monday with MDS

I am fairly new to this digital stuff but once you start playing with it, it just makes you wonder why didn't I try it before!!!

... It is so easy to use (and mess free, which is perfect when your house is up for sale, lol)

One Challenge (which I have been slacking off big time lately... sorry everyone)

Mojo Monday 110... Hope you'll play too :-)

Stamp-a-Stack part 1

Look at what I did using My Digital Studio from Stampin'Up! How "kewl" is that?

Last Deal of the week for October...

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week:

Dates - October 26, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 31, 9:50 AM (MT)

Item -Page -Description

116214 - 174 - Princess Party Kit: Reg $21.95 - Sale $13.99
116213 - 175 - Pirate Party Kit: Reg $21.95 - Sale $13.99

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50 cards on the go :-)

Or should I say... Officially ordered... My first real big order, wahoo!!!

As usual, the ingredient list: Old Olive, Whisper White Card stock, Very Vanilla Textured Card Stock, Old Olive Classic ink, Not Quite navy Craft Ink, Polytwill (retired) old Olive Ribbon, and Enjoy every moment Stamp set as well as the neighborhood Jumbo wheel.

Non SU, buttons from my mom's stash and Liquid Pearl Dimensional Fabric paint.

Tada ! I am soooo happy and excited at the same time... I love it! Thanks for stopping by :-)

Projects on the go!

All of a sudden, I needed to create a 'card' and I did...

Ingredients: I used the Upsy Daisy stamp set from Stampin'Up! , Whisper White, Crushed Curry card Stock, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango Classic Inks, Polka Dots 5/8" Dusty Durango Grosgrain Ribbon and a sponge to remove the line between the colours. Then I embossed in clear embossing powder the sentiment. (non SU: Pearl fabric paint and embossing Folder).

Hope you like it. The only thing with this card that is time consuming... letting the fabric paint dry:-)

Remember my Challenge Blog (and yesterday's hint)?

Well, here ist is officially :-) Just go to Easy Breezy Kewl Colour Challenges

Plus Irridescent ice embossing...

Ingredients 100% SU: Handsome Hunter, Whisper White and Real Red Card Stock, and same colors in Craft Ink (Easier when the time come for embossing), Scallop Circle, 1 3/8 Circle, 1 1/4 Circle and eyelet Border Punches, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon in Real Red, Dimensionals, Clear, irridescent Ice and White embossing Powder, Heat Tool as well as Season of Joy and Heard from the Heart stamp sets

If you do not use Stampin'Up! products, you are still welcome to participate as long as the colours look similar...The more the merrier!

The deadline to submit your entry is Friday, November 6th at 8:59 PM, Eastern (Toronto Time)The most important thing here, is to remember to have fun:-) Happy Stampin!

See U soon!

Decor Elements and Mirrors :-)

I just couldn't wait anymore and since my house is up for sale, I didn't want to leave these definitions behind! So how could I use them now and not have to repurchase new ones for my next home? Easy, let's use picture frames (nah... too many people do that, hmmm.) I know! Mirrors... IKEA here I come, and for once I stayed within budget, I needed "Frames" lamps and light bulbs. Tada I did good! Now I just need my hubby to hang those up :-)

See you tomorrow with My SUPER Easy Breezy Kewl Colour Challenge... hint... Handsome Hunte, Whisper White, Real Red with a twist... Irridescent Ice Embossing por Favor. Can you smell it?

Stamp-a Stack FAQs

Some of you asked questions about a Stamp-a-Stack class. I did a little bit of investigating and basically, here are the answers that I was able to gather for you. If you have more questions, simply leave a comment, and I'll add to this post.
What is a Stamp-a-Stack?
The idea behind a Stamp-a-Stack class is that you go home with a 'stack' of cards ready to send out. Traditionally, at a Stamp-a-Stack, you would take a couple of card designs and mass produce each one a few times.
How often can you run Stamp-a-Stacks?
I can host a Stamp-a-Stack class every week (if need be) simply let me know which day would work best for you and we will make it happen.
Saturday afternoon, a week night or at day times can be arranged.
How many cards do you make in the class?In my Stamp-a-Stack Classes, you make 10 cards and matching envelopes, in 5 different designs.
How much does the class cost?
I charge $25. It includes an embellishment pack (ribbon, brads, etc) and 10 envelopes.
How much would you charge for extra supplies?
Assuming that you would “pre-stamp” all images and still use all the tools at hand, (ribbons, brads, etc) and envelopes are still part of the ‘kit’, I would charge $15.Are the classes suitable for beginners?Definitely! But more experienced stampers will also pick up some tips and tricks.
Is the cardstock pre-cut?Yes, I pre-cut everything and ore-score. It makes it so much quicker that way! I package it all up. You get to keep the cello bags. That way, as a design is completed, it can be popped in the bag, away from falling inkpads !
How long does the class take?
My evening classes are at 7pm for a 7:30 start, and we always start on time. Speedy workers are often finished by 9-9:30, and those who work at a more leisurely pace are usually done by 10pm.
How will you set up for the class?
I can accommodate 5 people per class at this time. I have a nice heated, bright finished basement and have a big stable table. I will set 5 different stations (1 per design) with all the supplies for that design. Each one can work on one design and then they swap seats as they finish.
Can I have a Stamp-a-Stack in my own home?
Definitely! Once you have experienced a regular workshop, lots of people like to get their fingers a bit more inky and invite their friends over for a Stamp-a-Stack. Instead of 10, you will make 8 cards for $20 (all supplies included), in a couple of different designs.
Can I pick which type of Stamp-a-Stack I want in my own home?
Definitely! Just let me know what you feel like and we can even pick the designs together.

Swap received from Ruth Hill (one of the Artful*Inker SU team member)

Remember... I am a crafty person but not a photographer, lol!!!

Still you can clearly see (most days) the beautiful creations that I love to share with all of you to help you get creative as well...

This card was received at this month's team meeting from a fellow demonstrator Ruth...

I just love how lovely it looks, dimension, embossing, ribbon, etc... She did a GREAT job and this would really be easy and fun to reproduce in a class.

Now on to more serious stuff... 3rd week already to enjoy... Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week:

Dates - October 19, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT)

Item - Page - Description

114348 - 179 - Basic Jumbo grommets Reg : $9.50 Sale : $6.49

109857 - 179 - Mini Library clips Reg: $18.95 Sale : $12.99

112571 - 179 - Circle Designer brads Reg: $8.50 Sale: $5.49

112581 - 179 - 1/2" Library clips Reg: $9.75 Sale: $5.49

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Holidays are coming... Really? Time to get ready :-)

I have been thinking about doing some type of stamp a stack for the holidays...Just need to find 'Participants' lol!!!

Anywho...someone once told me at one point that a picture is worth a thousand words... So without any further adieu...


May all your wishes come true...In Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip. Whisper White and Creamy Caramel plur irridescent Ice embossing powder.


Same layout, different embossing plates, this time done in Kraft instead of Creamy caramel, glitter and white ribbon instead of red (this one contains no retired products what so ever...kewl)


Dasher, Basic Black, Kraft (can you tell I love it), Very vanilla and Soft Suede...


A classic... Lovely as a tree, Kraft and Always Artichoke and irridescent Ice embossing on the Whisper White Craft Ink... No credit for this one as I simply changes the colour of card stock to artichoke and ink color for the sentiment as well as used irridescent ice on the tree instead of glue and glitter.


Finally, Lovely as a tree, silver ink, Not quite navy and Whisper White, irridescent Ice embossing powder, dimensionals and I had a blast doing this.

One overdue post...My digital Studio is "KEWL"

Just trying it out for the fun of it... Awesome, one quick card (about 15 minutes) and all my fault as I didn't know what I wanted done, lol!!! Can't wait to really start to play with this!

Talk soon!

Deal of the week #2 and I won...Woohoo!

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week:

Dates - October 12, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 19, 9:50 AM (MT)

Item -Page -Description

115961 - 200 - Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die: Reg $57.95 - Sale $34.99
114515 - 195 - Flower Burst Embosslits: Reg $15.95 - Sale $7.49
116760 - 201 - Bigz XL Cake 3 Tier Die: Reg $53.95 - Sale $34.99

Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers!


And now on a personal note...I won the weekly challenge over at Tuesday Taggers!!! How kewl is that?

Pile it on and Easy Breezy

A few challenges (just the right number actually)...

Easy Breezy Kewl Colour Challenge (Sage, Kraft, Rust and Not quite Navy)

Pile it On - Aly's Sketch plus one more challenge

Aly's Sketch

Cute Card Thursday - Charm

Tuesday Taggers - Shades of Autumn

A spoon Full of Sugar - Halloween

Ingredients: Kraft, Sage Shadow, Really Rust, Whisper White and Not Quite Navy Card Stock, Adhesive, eyelets, dimensionals, crystal effect, paper clip (to create the charm), crop-a-dile, craft inks in Not quite navy, Really Rust and Sage Shadow, versa Mark and House of Hunt Stamp set and the matching wheel!

That's it for now, have to vacate the premise as we are having an open house again:-) Whish me luck, can't wait to be free to stamp WHEN I WANT and not have to worry about leaving some stuff out to dry, lol!!!

One more colour challenge over at Easy Breezy!

... You know the drill, direct link to your project using Mister Linky's magical widget...

If you do not use Stampin'Up! products, you are more than welcome to participate as long as the colours look similar...The more the merrier!

This challenge will be up until October 23rd...

At least 2 challenges with this card... Easy Breezy Kewl Colour Challenge and Stamps & Smile sketch.

Enjoy!

My own wedding anniversary.

Happy Wednesday... One card, one occasion and two challenges:-)

My wedding anniversary is coming up on the 12 of this month...pfff 7 years already! So I tried to do a not too feminine card that would still show him that I love him (still, lol)... hey, he snores and I have not kicked him(yet)

On with the more useful stuff, 2 challenges, Sweet Sunday by K Giron (sketch) and Pals Paper Art (Thanks or Gratitude) - not entered via Mr Linky...contest closed at noon...

Ingredients: Kraft, Basic Black, Whisper White and Soft Suede card stock, White stazon, Sahara Sand and Soft Suede Classic inks, Soft suede grosgrain ribbon, adhesive and dimensionals as well as product that resemble a combination of Crystal effects and shimmer paint from the mini...

I'm back and taking it easy :-)

Still love to create (and missed it too). House is spotless (and up for sale), visited my family (a few hours drive), school is out (can't complain, lol), getting lots of interviews, bank and dentist appointments...

Finally manage to squeeze an order in (Digital Studio, come to mama...) and did a quick birthday card following a request from a friend (pink, butterflies and birthday)

Totally works for Flutter By Wednesday :-)

Ingredients: Kraft card stock and Pretty in Pink DP (retired), glue dots, chunky glitter, butterflies die cuts, Medallion stamp, craft ink in White and Regal Rose, Clear embossing powder and White embossing powder, heat tool, ribbon and a button... Hope you like it!