Flower Shop Beginner Card

One of the classes I added to my line up is an Introductory To Stamping.  This is one of the basic cards we create .....

Sometimes it is nice to get back to the basics of simple but elegant cards.  Next post I will share the other card we make in my Introduction To Stamping class.

  Stamps:  Simply Sketched, Flower Shop, Petite Petals
  Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana
  Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush
  Other:  Decorative Dots EF (SAB - R), Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Basic Rhinestone

I will be back next post with the second card we make at my introductory class.

Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Stampin' ...... 

Gingham Garden Thank You card

A bit of Washi Tape added to this card, pops it up a bit ....

Another one of my Thank You cards to share with you today.  I have a few rolls of Washi Tape and decided to put a couple of them to good use on this card.  I think it brings a card from so-so to fabulous with a very little bit of effort.  It uses one of my favourite stamp sets - Flower Shop.

  Stamps:  Flower Shop, Gifts Of Kindness
  Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, StazOn
  Paper:  Whisper White
  Other:  Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Pansy Punch

A few supplies turned into a great Thank You card for my fabulous customers! Thank You Ladies, you rock!!!

Happy Stampin' .. .. .. . . . . . .. 

2014 Calendar - 3D Class

This year I am trying to add some 3D items into my class mix.  This month we made this great 2014 Calendar ....

I used the basic calendar base from the one I made last year, and used my ultra, very favourite Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up - Modern Medley.  I keep letting the powers that be know that I would really appreciate it if they kept this DSP in the next catalogue!  Oh Please!!!!
Ah-hem, back to the task at hand - - - LOL.  Every September I order a whole bunch of these mini calendars with no idea what I will do with them.  I make them available to my customers, so if you are looking for some (in Canada) let me know and I will add you to the list for this year.

  Stamps:  Flower Shop
  Ink:  StazOn
  Paper:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Silver Glimmer, Modern Medley DSP
  Other:  Pansy Punch, Bird Punch, XL Rhinestones, 2014 calendar

I have my calendar sitting on my desk right beside my monitor where I can look at it all the time.  Give one of these calendars a try.  You cut a piece of basic black cardstock 10-1/2 x 5-1/2, score it at 4-1/4, 5-1/4 and 6-1/4.  Decorate it as desired. I used two velcro dots to hold the top together, but you can punch a hole in it and tie it with twine or ribbon, or use adhesive.  If you want to mail it, it fits into a regular sized card envelope.

Happy Stampin' .... ..... .....

Annual Customer Appreciation Evening

On Wednesday night I held my Annual Customer Appreciation Evening.  It was a great event and everyone had a blast. 

Each year for the past 4 years, I have invited all of my customers to an evening of fun, food and stamping.  We have dinner - lasagna, spinach and strawberry salad, bacon wrapped dates and desert, There are LOTS of door prizes and I provide a make 'n take for everyone to do.

As usual, I completely forgot to take pictures!  I get so involved in the fun-ness of the evening that pictures do not enter my mind. Which is truly amazing because I am always taking pictures everywhere I go.  But I thought I would share a picture of the Bacon Wrapped Date appie that I made.  When I began this 4 years ago it was held in my studio (which is really my kitchen) and there was about 12 of us.  I made these little gems and they were a big hit.  The evening has grown each year, and this year was no exception.  I knew if I did not have the favorite appie that I would get flack, so I made sure I had lots again this year.  I used 3 packages of bacon, and there were only about 8 left at the end!  Here is a picture of what they look like ....

If you click on the picture it will take you back to the post I did in Dec of 2012 where I share the recipe.  They are quite easy to do, and are a mouthful of deliciousness.  We also collected food for our local food bank, and now I have 77 lbs of food to deliver today!

Thank you to everyone who came out to share the evening with me. It is my little way of paying back all of my customers for their continued support of me and my obsession of Card Making!

For the make 'n take, we made this cute Ghirardelli Treat Holder that I cased from Mary Fish ....

I just love all the gold we have to work with this season.  Stampin' Up! has come up with some wonderful co-ordinating products.  The base of the holder is a piece of Whisper White cardstock that is cut 5-1/2 x 2, then you use the Scallop Tag Topper Punch on each end.  Then it is scored at 2-5/8 and 2-7/8.  The washi tape is added on the front, then we layered the Flower Shop flower and the Petite Petals flower and topped them off with some Champagne Glimmer Paper that is punched with the Itty Bitty flower punch.  It is tied shut with a bit of 1/8" Striped Gross Grain Ribbon.  Then we slipped a Ghirardelli chocolate inside.

Maybe you can come and join us next year?  All you need to do is become a customer.  Contact me right away if you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to become yours!

Happy stampin' . . . . .         

Banners Anniversary or Birthday Card

Last year I took an online course and this is cased from one of the cards we made.

I changed up the designer paper and the sentiment.  This designer series paper is from the the Sale-A-Bration brochure which goes live tomorrow!!!  Yippeee it's SAB time again.  You can earn it for FREE with a minimum order and it is called Sweet Sorbet!  I keep forgetting about these great 2013-15 In Colour Boutique Details (the flower button in the middle of the flower).  They are great and match the 5 In Colours - Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana.

  Stamps:  Flower Shop, To You and Yours (R)
  Ink:  Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana
  Paper:  Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet DSP
  Other:  1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Pansy Punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, sponges, In Colour Boutique Details

Banners are truly "in" right now and this card came about before the introduction of the brand new Banners Framelits.  It would be great to use those dies on this card too!

Happy Stampin' ..... 

Flower Shop and Chevron Thank You card

I used the Chevron Border Punch on this great Thank You card ...

I repeated the Thank you to match the repetitions of the Chevron Border Punch.  A bit of bling on the flower and the card was done.  I could send you one of my hand made cards if you like, all you need to do is place a Stampin' Up! order through me and one will show up in your hands.  Just like magic!!!  LOL

  Stamps:  Flower Shop, Gifts of Kindness
  Ink:  Whisper White craft, StazOn
  Paper:  Primrose Petals, Basic Black, Champagne Glimmer
  Other:  Chevron Border Punch, Pansy Punch, 1/.2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Scallop Circle Punch

Sale-A-Bration is right around the corner, do you have your brochure yet?  Email me and I will get one out to you right away.  Lots of FREE items in it this year, and you can get one of my cards as well!!!!

Happy Stampin' ... ... ... ... 

Flower Shop Thank You card

Every one of my customers who orders from me receives a handmade Thank You card.  This was one of them in late December .....

I decided to pair the Off The Grid stamp with Flower Shop and got a great result.  It also uses the soon to be available Banner Punch from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  You can earn this cute punch for FREE by ordering a minimum of $60 worth of Stampin' Up! product (before S&H and tax) during our annual Sale-A-Bration sale.  There are lots more products available as well and I will be sharing some of them with you soon.

  Stamps:  Off The Grid, Flower Shop, Pennant Parade
  Ink:  Very Vanilla craft, Primrose Petals, StazOn
  Paper:  Primrose Petals Core'dinations, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Champagne Glimmer
  Other:  Banner Punch, Pansy Punch, Itty Bitty Scallop Circle Punch

Want to get some Sale-A-Bration items for your very own?  Email me and we can talk about it!

Happy Stampin' ... ... ...         

Flower Shop Bundle card #3

This is a Cascading Card that is mounted right onto a regular card base .......

I received this one during the Late Night Stampers events I attended at the July Stampin' Up! Convention.  We get together and do make 'n takes with each other for inpsiration and fun.  We then go home with LOTS of cards and ideas for our classes.

  Stamps:  Flower Shop, Banner Greetings
  Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding
  Paper:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Early Espresso Patterns DSP
  Other:  Pansy Punch, Itty Bitty Circle Punch, Bird Punch

I you go to You Tube and google "Cascading Card Stampin ' Up! or click HERE and it will show you lots of videos on how to make this type of card.

Happy Stamping .... 

Flower Shop Bundle card #2

Here is the second card we made in my recent Flower Shop Bundle class ....

I received this card in a swap at the July Stampin' Up! Convention.  It did not have a name of the author on it, but if it belongs to you, please email me so I can give you proper credit.  This is a bright and cheerful card that shows off all of the flower from the Flower Shop stamp set.  It is also quite easy to do, so it can be duplicated many times over in a short period of time.

  Stamps:  Flower Shop, Sassy Salutations
  Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush
  Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
  Other:  Pansy Punch, Strawberry Slush Ruffled Ribbon, XL Rhinestones

Wouldn't you love to receive one of these bright and sunny cards on your birthday?  Contact me to arrange your very own Private Party so your family and friends can make this card, then you just have to hint you would love to receive it on your special day!!!!

Happy Stampin' .... 

Flower Shop Bundle Card #1

In September I held a class with the Flower Shop Bundle.  We made 3 awesome cards ...

This card was cased from Mary Brown in THIS post.  I just love Mary's clean and simple style.  This card was a big hit at my recent class.

  Stamps:  Flower Shop, Create A Cupcake
  Ink:  Smoky Slate, Real Red
  Paper:  Smoky Slate, Real Red, Shimmery White, Basic Black
  Other:  Perfect Polka Dot EF, Little Leaves Die, Pansy Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, XL Rhinestones, Hexagon Punch

This bundle includes the Flower Shop stamp set (clear or wood mounted) and the Pansy Punch.  If you purchase them together you save 15%!

Have a great day, and Stampin' Smiles .....