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A Special Surprise Tuesday Sale

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Stampin' Up! is having a surprise sale starting every Tuesday that runs for a week. You can order from my online store or by emailing me!
Check out these amazing deals - most marked down 25% except for the My Digital Studio downloads that are marked down 50% (Wow!)
Here's today's sale items:

Square Collection Framelit Dies #130921 Reg $32.95 SALE $24.74

Chevron Embossing Folder #127749 Reg $9.95 SALE $7.46

Essentials Paper Piercing Pack #126187 Reg $10.95 SALE $8.21

Festive Paper Piercing Pack #127857 Reg $10.95 SALE $8.21

Petite Curly Label Punch #129405 Reg $15.95 SALE $11.96

Today & Everyday Photobook Template MDS #126157 Reg $16.50 SALE $8.25

Hurry to take advantage of these great prices - this week only!

Saturday, 5 October 2013

Today is World Card Making Day! Did you have a chance to get into your craft room and make some cards? I did! It's been a couple of weeks since I last got to play as I've been away for work and then had a friend visiting. It definitely felt good to get back to being creative.

I did some preparation for some upcoming classes - check out my Mixed Media class on October 26th and my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack on October 26th. I also got my cards finished (well almost finished - just waiting for ribbon to arrive in my Stampin' Up! order) for the swap that I participate in each month.
I thought I'd share some of the cards I received in September swap. The theme was Halloween, Thanksgiving and Fall.

Here's my card - did I mention that I love the new Circle and Label Thinlits?

I used the Truly Grateful Stampset for this card and stamped it in three colours - crushed curry, soft suede and Tangerine Tango that coordinate with the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper. I cut the edge off the Burlap Ribbon and then unraveled a few strands from each side which I then fastened to the front with a Vintage Brad.

For the inside I stamped "You" in the same colours as the wheat.

Here's some of the swaps I received using the same stamp set - so many different ways to use it!

Created by Mo Dickie

Created by Ellie Blake - I love how Ellie turned the Circle Thinlit on its side for this card

Created by Alison Solven

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Let's Get this Party Started....

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

In light of Stampin' Up's 25th Anniversary, they are giving away an extra $25.00 in hostess dollars to all qualifying workshops. Here are the details:

Email me now, to book a party or private class.

Orders larger than the qualifying amount are not eligible for additional hostess dollars.

Happy Stamping,
Melva

Thursday, 26 September 2013

The Stampin' Up! Concept Artists have come up with a great idea - you can create your own cell phone case! So instead of paying the high prices for the cell phone cases, create one exactly as you want it.

You can find some inexpensive cases at London Drugs , Walmart or Target for less than $10.00. Check out the 3 different cases.

For the Inspire/Create/Share case, the digital stamp from MDS’s Hooray For Today Stamp Brush Set was updated and printed it on Whisper White Cardstock; for the black and white case, Modern Medley Designer Series Paper was used; and the last case was embellished by combining a favourite picture and MDS’s “Family is everything” digital stamp from the Hooray for Today Stamp Brush Set. It was then printed on Whisper White Cardstock.

Trace around the case with a pencil. (Since the case is see-through, you should be able to see to center it and trace.) If you can’t find a see-through case, just measure your case and draw the lines on the paper with a ruler. Then lay the case down and trace around the corners to get the exact measurement of the corners and the camera lens hole.

After you cut your paper to the exact size of your case, use a paint brush to completely cover the top of the case with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Adhere the paper to the case and let it dry; then, using a paint brush, completely cover the case with Crystal Effects to make it water-resistant and more durable. Let it dry.

You now have your very own custom case!

Sunday, 15 September 2013

At Stampin' Up! Convention in July, Shelli Gardiner, Stampin' Up! Co-founder, demonstrated a beautiful card using the Swallowtail stamp (Item 129216) and I knew that I was going to case it. It is stunning - as Shelli's cards always are! She is the master of vintage and shabby chic! It's my sister's birthday coming up, so what a perfect opportunity to try it. I got a little carried away, but I like how it turned out.

First of all Shelli's card - WOW!

The surprise is when you open it - the butterfly almost comes to life!

Now my case of it. Definitely a little busier and I changed up the stamps and colours. I'm pleased with how it turned out. I hope my sister likes it!

Colours are Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cataloupe

Stamp set used: Swallowtail, Everything Eleanor, Background Builders, Gorgeous Grunge, Potpurri Papillion and for the sentiments, Bring on the Cake and Field Flowers