Ribbon Share Reminder

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend.  I had a fabulous time filled with classes and clubs and blogging and creating.  Sometimes I forget that this is actually my job because it's so fun!  Of course there's the yucky things like accounting, but at least that's only once a year!  (yes, I'm aware it should be more often than that, but sadly I'm a last minute tax crunch kinda girl)

Anyways, on to the real reason you're here, creative stuff.  I'm placing an order this evening for another round of Occasions Mini Ribbon Shares.  Please email me if you'd like a spot and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.  We are not allowed to put PayPal buttons on our blog for product, only classes, so sorry for the extra step of having to contact me for the invoice, but that's the rules.  Here's the rest of the details:

3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon
$22 Pick-up in SE Calgary
$25 Shipped Canada Wide
Approx 2 1/2 yards each of 4 colours for a total of 10 yards of ribbon.
Colours are as follows (please see pg.12 Occasions Mini Catalogue):
- Pear Pizzazz               - Riding Hood Red

- Blushing Bride                   - Baja Breeze

 Baker's Twine
$ 7.50 Pick-up in SE Calgary
$ 10.50 Shipped Canada Wide
5 yards each of 8 colours for a total of 40 yards of twine.
Colours are as follows (please see pg.35 Occasions Mini Catalogue & pg.194 Idea Book and Catalogue):
- Lucky Limeaid            - Calpyso Coral
- Pool Party                  - Island Indigo
- Wisteria Wonder        - Early Espresso
- Cherry Cobbler          - Whisper White

Please let me know if you have any questions, or contact me to order.

Happy Stampin'

Allison 

 

Be A Big Shot Class, Round 2

Be A Big Shot Class, Round2

Saturday, February 25th - 7pm

$12 
(Class fees due by Feb 19th @ 12noon)

The Big Shot is one of my all time favourite tools and I love all the dies, embossing folders, and texture plates that go with it!  Each class I'll show you some fun 'out of the box' projects using the dies and embossing folders, but in new, not so obvious ways!  This class we're going to explore the many uses for the Petite Pocket Die, not just for pockets!  All class attendees will receive 20% off the Petite Pocket Die when purchased on the day of the class.

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All classes are held in my home in SE Calgary.  Class fees are non refundable and non transferable.  If you cannot attend the class, you may pick up your supplies from my home up to two weeks past the class date.  All supplies not picked up by this time are forfeited.

To view my full class calendar go HERE.

Let's see some project close ups...

Pocket scrapbook to store your precious memories.

Gum/gift card favour pouch.  Thanks to my friend Kristine for this awesome project!

Treat holder

I hope you'll join me!  

Happy Stampin'

Allison

CASEing Shelli Gardner! I must be crazy! & a Video

I guess I was feeling pretty brave last night as I decided that I'd CASE (Copy And Share Everything) a project from Stampin' Up!'s CEO and Cofounder, Shelli Gardner.  It was fun and I didn't really think much about it at the time, but now I'm stressing my project, BIG TIME.  CASEing Shelli?!  Am I out of my mind?!?!  Oh well, here it goes.... 

This is the adorable gift pouch Shelli made at Leadership:

And here's my version, the same but different.  ;)

I thought her idea was SO awesome, so I wanted to make a video for you too!  I hope you like it!

Stamps: Apothecary Art

Ink: Calypso Coral, Basic Black

Stampin' Write Markers: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi

Paper: Pool Party, Whisper White, Domestic Goddess DSP

Big Shot: Labels Framelits Dies, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Foler

Punches: 1 1/4" Square, 1" Circle

Embellishments: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon

Adhesives: Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, SNAIL

All supplies from Stampin' Up!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed the project as well as the video!  Thanks Shelli for the inspiration!  You should check out her awesome blog HERE.

Happy Stampin'

Allison

I (Heart) Hearts 5 Minute Valentine

Last night I was at my upline Kristine's house for a meeting.  So fun!  I did a presentation to show my winning card from Leadership, and I was a little bit nervous, but everything went smoothly.  Today I've got a busy day today as well, so I thought what a perfect time to share a super easy, make in under 5 minutes card that everyone can duplicate with whatever they have at home.  I added a few lines of embossing on the bottom of my card with my Big Shot, but if you don't have one then just omit that part.  

I did the rock n roll technique on my heart image, super quick and easy.  Simply ink up your stamp in a light coloured ink, and then roll the edges of your stamp in a darker coloured ink.  Stamp onto cardstock. 

So if you have some cardstock, thread or ribbon, a button, a stamp set and some ink, you can make this style of card in 5 minutes or less at home, I promise!  Here's the supplies I used to make mine:

Stamps: I (Heart) Hearts, Short & Sweet

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride

Paper: Very Vanilla Cardstock

Big Shot: Stripes Embossing Folder (available for FREE when you choose it as your Sale-a-bration item!)

Embellishments: Neutrals Buttons, Linen Thread

I know that life can get crazy, but no matter how busy things get, everyone can find 5 minutes to spare.  I hope I've inspired you to make a card in 5 minutes or less!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Leadership 2012 Gifts from My Besties

When I travel to Stampin' Up! events I always hang with my SU! besties.  It's always fun to exchange gifts, and the girls really spoiled me this Leadership!

Gum treat holder and bag tag from Kristine

Business card holder from Christine

Fabric sachet from Rose, smells so yummy!!!

To take a peek at what I made them you can see my post HERE.

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Favourite Sale-a-Bration Samples from Leadership 2012

With the kick off of Sale-a-bration yesterday I thought today to be the perfect time to share with you some of the beautiful samples I saw at Leadership using the FREE Sale-a-bration items!  

Learn more about Sale-a-bration HERE, shop online HERE, and get over $400 in supplies for $150 by becoming a demonstrator HERE.  Enjoy the pretties!

 FREE Sale-a-bration products used: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Elementary Elegance Stamp Set,

Designer Frames Embossing Folders, In-colour Assorted 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Pkg

FREE Sale-a-bration products used: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, 

In-colour Assorted 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Pkg

FREE Sale-a-bration products used: Elementary Elegance Stamp Set, Everyday Enchantment DSP,

Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

FREE Sale-a-bration products used: Sprinkled Expressions Stamp Set

 FREE Sale-a-bration products used: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, 

 In-colour Assorted 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Pkg

Sale-a-bration is a fabulous time to buy, host, and join!  You can order online HERE, contact me to book your party HERE, and learn more about joining the Stampin' Up! community HERE.  

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Sale-a-bration is here!

The wait is finally over!  The Sale-a-bration promotion begins today, so for every $60* you spend you will be to pick a FREE item from this catalogue:

In here you'll find beautiful stamp sets, designer paper, embellishments, my digital studio CDs, home decor decals, and more!  You can shop in my online store HERE, or contact me to place your order. 

Happy Stampin'
Allison
*order must total $60 before shipping and taxes are calculated.

An Opportunity You Can't Miss

If you've been reading about my fabulous trip to San Antonio for Leadership Conference, you know that Stampin' Up! truly pulls out all the stops for their demonstrators.  Not only at events, but on a day to day basis that makes a huge difference in my life.  They can do the same for you!

During Sale-a-bration, which starts in just 1 sleep on Tuesday January 24th, not only will the two amazing (and totally customizable!) Starter Kits be on sale for $150 

 but you will receive a FREE package of Designer Paper or a Digital Download with your demonstrator order each month for the remainder of the year!!!!  That's 11 packages if you sign up before the end of January! 

Contact me today and I will spend some time with you, (on the phone, in person, or over email, whatever works for you) to answer any questions you may have.  There's also some more information here if you'd like to do some reading.  This is a fabulous opportunity you can't miss! 

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Leadership 2012 - Stampin' Up! Displays

Today is a day of travel, so I'm on my way home soon.  I have really enjoyed this trip and I'm sad to be leaving the beautiful (and SUNNY) city of San Antonio.  I do miss my husband and my dog, but I was thinking they could come here and we could skip the rest of winter in Calgary, somehow I don't think that will work out....

The displays and the Leadership Conference were AMAZING!  It's truly breathtaking when you see it all there.  I hope you enjoy some of my favourite pictures.  :)

I've got lots more pictures to share with you of the displays, but that will have to wait until another day.  I've got to catch a taxi to the airport!  

Happy Stampin'
Allison
 

Leadership 2012 - end of Day 3 & Card Contest Displays

The closing session of the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio was such a treat.  We were spoiled with a fantastic stamping presentation by none other than the charismatic and creative Shelli.  

She was just as excited as all of us.  ;)

Shelli used the Apothecary Art stamp set and the Framelits Dies for her projects, and let me tell you, these are must haves!  Check out all her lovely ideas...

I'll try and do a video when I get home on how to make this little pouch, it's really cool!

Shelli is all about the layers!  So it was fun to watch her create this card on stage and hear some of her tips of adhering so many layers together.  It's sticky strip baby!

This card is absolutely to die for!  So much texture and layering.  The inside is a total wow too!

This next card is so so cute, it actually has a tea bag tucked in the front of it!  And FYI, Shelli's favourite tea is Choice: Organic Liquorice Peppermint. ;)

Are you thinking quit your typing and show me the samples??  Here's the rest...

Aren't Shelli's creations amazing?!!?  It's really no surprise that Stampin' Up! has the best crafting products on the market, look at how creative our leader is!

And let's not forget all my demonstrator friends out there!  They're talented and inspiring too.  There were LOTS and LOTS of beautiful cards entered in the Leadership Stamping Contest, here's a few that caught my eye.

After the conference wrapped up and we said goodbye to some of our demonstrator friends, we decided to walk along the river and find somewhere to eat dinner.  I quickly googled local restaurants and one called 'The Republic of Texas' seemed pretty well reviewed.  Well, it was awesome!  And we got a beautiful table right along the river's edge.  What a lovely night!

Well, I should say that it was lovely right up until our walk back to the hotel.  We had a run in with a RAT!  We were walking along the river and there was a passageway that had walls on both sides and was pretty dark.  As soon as we entered the passage, this furry thing with a long tail scurried out of the shadows and right in front of us!  I freaked and wanted to turn around and go the other way.  Well 'the other way' was the opposite direction of our hotel and going to be a really really long walk back.  So they made me walk through!  Well, run through!  I was running like the wind!  Never a dull moment...

Happy Stampin'
Allison