NEW! Clearance Rack!

New and exciting news from Stampin' Up!  You will now find a Clearance Rack in the shop now section of my Stampin' Up! website!  These items are highly discounted.  You really won't believe the prices.  These items are only available for online orders, so visit my website today!  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/allisonokamitsu/

Home Decor Tree

Hi Everyone!

I thought I'd show you another one of the home decor decals I put up this weekend while at my Aunt's house in Edmonton.  I just love this!  The tree decal is called Tree, Thoughts & Prayers and the saying is Direction of your Dreams.  She chose the beautiful chocolate colour, but these are also available in black. 

Have a great day everyone!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Home Decor

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.  I was in Edmonton visiting family and had a really terrific time!  My Aunt ordered some wall decals recently and we had a chance over the weekend to put them up, and I've got to say...they look AMAZING!!!

The picture above is of her ensuite bathroom.  We applied two sheets of the Old Olive Upsy Daisies and one sheet of the White Uspy Daisies 'sprouting out' above her tiles.  Even though these come all on one sheet, we just cut them appart and applied them in random pieces at random lengths to make them look more natural.  I can't stress enough how easy these are to apply and how much they add to a room.  In a matter of an hour, we had them all up and now the bathroom really looks truly finished and sophisticated!  We kept going in there over and over again all weekend to look at them!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Another Stamp a Stack Class Item

I've decided to show you another card that will be featured at the Stamp a Stack Event on October 12th from 6-9pm.  I really wish you could feel the red and white paper on the left of this card.  It feels like a lush and plush velvet!  Register for this event as soon as possible.  Email me at nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com

The stamp set used to make this card is called Tree Trimmings, and this is such a great buy, at only $19.95.  The stamp set has three ornament stamps (one not shown here) as well as the cute little string with a bow to hang them on.  The colours I've used are Whisper White, Real Red, and Chocolate Chip.  That beautiful flocked velety paper is from the Christmas Cocoa Designer Specialty Paper pack from the new Holiday Mini Catalogue and I added the cute scallop detail beside it using the Scallop Edge Punch.  I've also used a selection of 1/4" grosgrain ribbons in Whisper White, Real Red, and Chocolate Chip for some interest. 

I hope you're enjoying the sneak peek at the Stamp a Stack Event.  Please join me!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

CONGRATULATIONS MARGO!!!!!

What a lucky lady!  Margo has won all the Stampin' Up! products in the picture above!  How did Margo win?  Well, Margo checks in on my blog almost every day and leaves me comments on my projects.  Margo was lucky enough to check in on my blog a day that there was a contest (Sept 14th).  Margo left a comment, and now Margo gets free stuff!  Totally cool!  Wanna know what else is cool?  I live in Calgary and Margo doesn't.  How can Margo get more great Stampin' Up! products you ask if she doesn't live in the same city as me?  Well, gotta love technology!  Margo can click on the Stampin' Up! logo in the top right hand corner of this page right under where it says SHOP HERE NOW!!! and Margo can get all her products shipped directly to her house at no extra cost!  Now that's cool! 

So now you want free stuff too right?  Here's what you've got to do.  First of all, if you're not a follower of my blog, now's the time to join!  Not only that, if you sign up as a follower and then get three of your friends to sign up as a follower you can win free stuff!  When your friends sign up, send me an email to nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com so I can keep track.  Oh, and boyfriends and husband's don't count!  Good luck everyone!  Let's spread the word.  Stampin' Up! rules, and so does Nice People Stamp!

Margo, please email me at nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com to provide me with your mailing address to receive your free goodies!

Halloween Matchbox Treat

Hi Everyone!

I'm totally head over heals in love with my BIG SHOT!  I can just make so much with it!  This little matchbox is all spooky and sweet with these Halloween papers and stamps, but it could look lovely with some pretty bridal paper for wedding favours!  It's just so versatile!

I made this with the Matchbox Die and the BIG SHOT.  The cardstock used for the box is Pumpkin Pie and the paper for the cover is the Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper.  I used a small strip of Perfect Plum cardstock and stamped it with the pumpkin from the Family Accessories stamp set for a little embelishment.  The label features a saying from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, some Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, and an Old Olive Brad. 

I think I'll make a bunch of these and put mini chocolate bars inside for the trick or treaters this year!  Won't that be sweet...

Happy Stampin'

Allison

MY BIG SHOT IS HERE! MY BIG SHOT IS HERE!

Hi Everyone!

So yesterday evening my BIG SHOT arrived!  I've been oohing and aaahing over it for a very long time, and I finally got it!  It has totally lived up to my expectations and I love love love it!  Now I'm going to ask Santa to bring me oodles and oodles of dies for Christmas! 

And since my BIG SHOT arrived and I've been playing with it non-stop, I thought I'd show you one of the cards I made.  This card will also be a selection at my Stamp a Stack Event being held on October 12th 6-9pm, REGISTER EARLY, only 7 spaces left.   http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/allisonokamitsu/events?id=390424

So for this card the colours I used are Whisper White, Bashful Blue, and Night of Navy.  The stamp sets featured here are Serene Snowflakes and hostess level 2 stamp set Christmas Punch.  I cut out that great window in the front of the card with the Movers and Shapers Die and my BIG SHOT! 

Join me for the Stamp a stack Event and you can give this card away at Christmas too!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

 

WATERFALL SCRAPBOOK CLASS - DATE CHANGE!!!

So sorry about the confusion everyone.  The date for the Waterfall Scrapbook Class was originally posted incorrectly.  The correct date is Monday, October 19th from 6-9pm.  REGISTER TODAY - 7 spaces left!  Email nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com
Registration for this event ends October 7th.

Emboss Resist Technique

Hi Everyone!

I made this card to give for a birthday, but I think it would look really lovely changed up for Christmas.  The new Serene Snowflakes stamp set is really beautiful, I bet that would look great!

So the colours for this card are Real Red, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery.  The stamp sets are Short and Sweet and One of a Kind.  To do the emboss resist technique: stamp your image with VersaMark ink onto Glossy Cardstock.  Sprinkle with Clear Embossing Powder and heat with your Heat Tool.  Use your Brayer, inked with Bashful Blue, and colour over the entire image.  Use a tissue to wipe off any excess ink.  This technique is another unique way to use your stamps to create a whole new look!

I hope you have fun re-creating this card, and if anyone makes one with snowflakes, be sure to email me a picture!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

WATERFALL SCRAPBOOK - Back by Popular Demand!

Hi Everyone!

Today I am sharing with you a project that I'll be doing at a class on Monday, October 19th from 6-9pm.  Cost is $25.  Included in the kit is 3 sheets of high quality cardstock stickers, 2 sheets of designer series paper, 3 sheets of textured cardstock (real red, old olive, very vanilla), 1' old olive grosgrain ribbon, and all the assembly pieces for this beautiful little book (cut, scored, and ready to assemble).  I've done this class on a few occasions before and it's always a HUGE hit.  Please come join me!  REGISTER TODAY - 7 spaces left!  nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com

Registration for this event ends October 7th

Pull the tab and see the pages turn!  Watch the video below:

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Animal Stories

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.  I spent a lot of my weekend getting ready for my upcoming classes and workshops.  I always get so excited getting everyone's packages together!  If you haven't attended classes before, please check the class calendar to the right, I've got lots planned and I'd love to see you there.  PLUS, I have a new special...get a friend to register for a class (who has never attended before) and you get $5 off your class, bring two friends and get $10 off your class, three friends $15 off...you get it! 

Alright, now for the project today.  This is a box and set of cards that I made for my friend who just had a baby (hopefully she likes them when she sees them here)!  I love that they're totally generic, boy or girl, so I can re-create them for many more people without worrying if they have a girl or boy.

The stamp set I used here is called Animal Stories.  I love that the animals look puffy, like stuffed animals!  I've also used the matching Tall Tales Designer Series Paper, I just love that these go together!  For embelishments I've used some co-ordinating grosgrain ribbon, mini library clips, and staples.  The cardstock colours are Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White. 

This card is my favourite from the set:

I hope you like it too!  Got any requests?  Let me know what you want to see!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Happy Sundae!

Hi Everyone!

I was going to wait to post this tomorrow, but I just couldn't resist posting it today!  Lots of you who attend my classes know that I LOVE the Stampin' Up! punches because they are so versatile, and this card is another example of that. 

The punches I used for this card are: 1 3/4" circle (for the bowl), 1" circle (for the icecream), 1/2" circle (for the cherry), scallop circle (for the icecream toppings), large oval (for the banana), modern label (for the saying), and scallop edge (for the bottom of the card).  The cardstock colours I used are Old Olive, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, and Close to Cocoa.  I also used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, and the AMAZING Mini Library Clips...aren't they just darling?!

Just a reminder that I will be doing the drawing this week for the givaway I mentioned in my first blog entry.  If you haven't made a comment yet, better hurry!  Unless you don't like free stuff...

Happy Stampin'
Allison

For Rachel...

Hi Everyone!

So after many days of phone tag, I finally connected with my friend Rachel!  I was telling her about the upcoming Halloween Box Class and she mentioned that Halloween isn't really her thing.  Sooooo...I told her I'd show her just how easy it is to change any project to meet her own needs, and here it is all switched up for Christmas!

To make this box I used Whisper White and Garden Green cardstock, as well as the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I also used the hostess level 2 Christmas Punch stamp set, as well as the Delightful Decorations stamp set with the matching Ornament Punch (I think you'll see me use this one a lot this season, it's just so easy!).  There's also some Silver Elastic Cord and one of the white Jumbo Grommets from the designer hardware series.  I really love the monochoromatic look of this project.  Not too many colours, not too many flashy embelishments, just nice, clean, and simple looking. 

Well, I hope Rachel and everyone else enjoyed this project, all switched up for Christmas!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Cupcake Crazies!

Hi Everyone!

I am a Pastry Chef, so I LOOOOVVVVEEEE cupcakes.  I've always wanted to come up with a fun and creative way to give cupcakes as gifts to friends and family when I visit, sooo...I designed this cute mini cupcake six-pack! 

This project is part of the upcoming Cupcake Crazies Class being held at my house on Wednesday, September 30th from 6-9pm.  During this class we'll be making the project shown above, as well as 4 matching cards, and an individual mini cupcake holder with a see thru window.  This is going to be so much fun!  Cost is $25.  Contact me by email to reserve your spot today!  Don't live in Calgary?  This project is also available by mail.  Contact me for more information.

Alright, down to the details.  The colours for this project are: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, and Pretty in Pink.  The saying is from one of my favs, Teeny Tiny Wishes, I also used the hostess level one stamp set Out of the Box for the adorable little cupcake.  The cupcakes even stay in place, so this is a great gift that can travel in the back seat of the car without getting ruined! 

Hope you enjoyed the project today, don't forget to sign up for the class!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Sweet Centers

Hi Everyone!

Last night it felt like fall for the first time here in Calgary.  I love fall, but it's just such a short season here.  In no time the ground will be covered with snow and I'll be dreaming of vacations to Vegas and Hawaii.  Anyways, on with today's project... 

Yesterday my friend and neighbor Johanna was asking me about the Sweet Centers stamp set and the co-ordinating Sweet Treat Cups from the Holiday Mini Catalogue, so I decided to make her this cute little card with a few Stampin' Up! goodies inside.  This stamp set and the matching cups really have endless possibilities.  In addition to this adorable little flower, there are also stamps for Halloween, Valentines Day, Christmas, and an adorable little hot air balloon I think would look great for birthdays.  These are really SOOOO simple to use.  First I stamped the flower petals in Pixie Pink Ink onto Whisper White Cardstock and cut them out.  Then I filled the Sweet Treat Cup with some eyelets, library clips, and brads.  These cups come with adhesive already on them, so all I had to do was remove the backing and stick it to my card, which is a 4 x 8 piece of Old Olive Cardstock (scored in the center and folded).  Then I just attached the flower petals with SNAIL and I was done!  Really really simple, but a great way to give a gift!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Faux Aligator Purse

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm showing you a Faux Aligator Purse that I did in a craft class a few weeks ago.  If you live in the Calgary area and are interested in attending craft classes, be sure to sign up as a follower (look to the left of this) so you'll always get the latest updates!  I also go to Edmonton about once a month to hold classes and workshops so if you live in Edmonton, there's always something going on for you too!  Sign up today!

To make this purse I used the Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper (so cute!!!) as well as the co-ordinating Real Red Cardstock.  The faux aligator look is achieved by inking up your entire piece of cardstock with VersaMark Ink.  Then cover the entire area with Clear Embossing Powder.  Before you heat the embossing powder, use the point of your Bone Folder and make random sized circles all over the place.  This will remove the embossing power from the circled area.  Then use your Heat Tool to melt the embossing powder.  This is a totally fun and easy way to dress up projects and give them that extra something. 

I hope you've been enjoying the projects so far.  Remember to leave comments, you never know when I'll be giving away things randomly!  Please be sure to include your email address in your comment so I know how to reach you if you win! 

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Spooky Halloween Box Class

Hi Everyone!

Isn't this box just adorable!?!  I think I'll be using this same design many times over.  Wouldn't it look just fabulous all decorated up for Christmas with some matching cards in the bottom drawer?  I must give credit where credit is due, because this project was inspired by Becky Roberts who did a box quite similar to this.  Thank you Becky! 

For this project I used the Cast-a-spell Designer Series Paper, a spooky, cute, and playful paper from the new catalogue.  The co-ordinating cardstock and ink colours are:  pumpkin pie, old olive, perfect plum, and basic black.  I also used the Batty for You and Calendar Alphabet & Numbers stamp sets.  Aren't the little peppermint patties with their sassy little Halloween sayings fun?

If you love is project as much as I do, come to my class this Sunday, September 20th from 2-5pm.  Email me for details at nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Delightful Decorations!

Hi Everyone,

So my friend Morgan requested a Christmas project, and here it is!  I used the oh so fabulous stamp set called Delightful Decorations and the matching Ornament Punch.  Having a punch for this stamp set really makes things quick and easy!  Think of all those Christmas Cards that you can produce in a short amount of time!  For the branches I used the Lovely as a Tree stamp set with the pine tree turned sideways, thanks Kristine for that tip!  I'm sorry it didn't show up in the photo that well, but the ornaments are actually shiny!  I just LOVE the new Shimmer Paint found in the Holiday Mini Catalogue!  Don't have a copy of the Holiday Mini?  Email me and I'll make sure you get one ASAP! 

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Techniques Spotlight Card

Hi Everyone,


This is a card I made for a techniques spotlight at my friend Angela's workshop.  I used the Stampin' Pastels for the flowers along the bottom of the card (such a beautiful product!).  If you've never used the Stampin' Pastels before, here's a quick overview:  Rub your Embossing Buddy over the area where you would like to place your image.  Ink your stamp with VersaMark ink.  Stamp onto your paper (your image will look like a watermark), and then apply the Stampin' Pastels in the colours of your choice with Sponge Daubers.  It's so simple, but adds so much pizzaz!  I also used the Heat and Stick Powder with the Dazzling Diamonds glitter for the pretty sparkly embellishment.  The stamp set is called Always.

Happy Stampin'
Allison

My First Entry!

Hi Everyone and WELCOME to my new blog! 


I am so totally excited about this new way for me to communicate with all my friends, family, and customers!  People say to me all the time "I wish I could copy your ideas" and now you can!  I will be posting oodles and oodles of craft projects made with the wonderful line of Stampin' Up! products.  There will also be some product giveaways so don't miss a single day!  Better bookmark me right now!
I am new to blogging so I'd love your feedback.  Let me know what you think of my new blog and tell me what kind of projects you'd like to see here and you could win $20 worth of Stampin' Up! products (only open to Canadian residents).  Leave a comment, don't forget your email address so I can contact the winner!


Happy Stampin'
Allison