It's A Boy!

I do not have a card to share with you today, and I won't be posting tomorrow either.  On Thursday, Oct 27 our family grew by one not so small precious bundle.  Our second grandson - Cameron Alexander - was brought into the family circle.  Cameron bounded into the world weighing 9 lbs 6.8 oz.  He is truly a precious bundle of light and joy for our entire family.  Gramma and Grampa are over the moon with happiness at the latest light of our lives.  I cannot share a picture with you as I have an agreement with our son and daughter-in-law that I will not post pictures of our grandchildren's (don't you LOVE that word) faces on my blog. 

I am sure you will understand as I spend time with Cameron and his big brother James.

Happy Stampin' .....

Ribbon and Designer Paper shares

I am furiously getting ready for the annual Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake City next week.  But thought I would post an opportunity to get in on my Ribbon and Designer Series Paper shares.  All prices include Stampin' Up! S&H and Tax and the only extra cost will be the shipping from me to you.  I ship the most cost effective way by Canada Post.  Canadians only, please.  Thank You!  EMAIL ME with your choice(s).

Ribbon Shares: Pages 194 and 195 of the main catalogue

This year there are 3 brand new types of ribbon and new colours in the already available ribbons. I am offering 2 yds of each of the new ribbons or colours. This is a super way to have ribbon from lots of colours to match your cardstock, ink, markers and designer papers. Here are details of the Ribbon Share:
  3/8” Ruffled 5 new ones (10 yds) $16.75 per set (All of Them)
  3/8” Denim 2 new ones (4 yds) $4.75 per set (Artichoke, Blue)
  5/8” Satin 3 new ones (6 yds) $6.00 per set (Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip)
  3/8” Taffeta 7 new ones (14 yds) $16.50 per set (Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, so Saffron, Soft Suede)
  ½” Scallop Dots 10 new ones (20 yds)$27.00 per set (All of them)
  1-1/4” Striped 7 new ones (14 yds) $23.25 per set (Cajun Craze, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo, Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi)
 1/8” Taffeta 2 new ones (4 yds) $4.00 per set (Baja Breeze, Regal Rose)
 ¼” Grosgrain 4 new ones (8 yds) $4.50 per set (Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Rose Red, Tempting Turquoise)
 ½” Seam Binding 7 new ones (14 yds) $16.50 per set (Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Very Vanilla)
                           All of the above $119.00 per set (104 yds)

You can choose the ribbon(s) you want. For instance, if you want some ribbon to match the 5 new 2011 In Colours, then you would choose the 3/8" Rubbled share at $16.75. You will receive 2 yds of Wisteria Wonder, 2 yds of Pool Party, 2 yds of Island Indigo, 2 yds of Calypso Coral and 2 yds of Lucky Limeade.

Designer Series Paper Shares: Pages 185 and 186 of the main catalogue

Every year Stampin' Up! adds brand new designer series papers to match colours in our cardstock, ink, markers, buttons and ribbons. This year there are 12 new packages (does not include the specialty ones from page 183). In this share you will receive a 6'x6" piece of each of the 6 different sheets from all 12 packages. A total of 72 pieces for just $25.00!

Paper Stacks Designer Series Paper Share: Page 186 of the main catalogue

Also on page 186 is the extremely popular Paper Stacks. These stacks are designs using all 4 colour collections as well as the 2010 and 2011 in colours. The designs are tone on tone, just one colour per sheet. You will never be without a piece of patterned paper to match your cardstock again! There are 4 collections (Subltes, Brights, Regals and Neutrals) and the two In Colour stacks for a total of 6 stacks. You can order just the 4 collections, or just the 2 in colours, or all 6, it is up to you.

  Brights, Subtles, Regals, Neutrals 80 pieces in total $15.50 per set
  In Colours 2010 and 2011 20 pieces in total $4.50
                 All of the above $20.00 - 100 pieces!

Now you just have to contact me and let me know which one(s) you would like to purchase.  I will be collecting orders until tomorrow and placing the order on Sunday. This order will be here when I get back from Convention (hopefully) and before we go on our sailing adventure.


Then I will be collecting orders again (and this will be your last chance) until August 3rd and I will be placing the order on August 4th. You really don't want to miss these shares, specially if you are like me and like the coordinate your colours.

Have a super day and Happy Stampin' . . . . . .

What I have been doing ....

Well I have been MIA for a few days now.  I thought I would share with you what I have been doing .....

This is our sailboat "Maraya" and we were on a "cruise"!  Hubby and I set sail for the Broken Group Islands out in the Barkley Sound.  It is way out on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.  Next stop Japan!  There are numerous islands out there, and we have a few favourite hidey holes.  We were truly blessed this year with the weather.  We had lots of sunshine and nice warm days.  Because of the time of year, there was not a lot of boats out there, so we managed to find a hidey hole or two where we were all alone.  Ah the peace and quiet, no phones, no internet....

Here is a picture of "The Captain"  aka my hubby ....

And here is a picture of "The Admiral" aka me .....

These are taken at one of the small beaches we discovered a few years ago while cruising with some friends.  It is on Turtle Island and we nick named it "Bong Bay".  A truly funny story that involved a sticking out log, The Captain, and a forehead.  Bong is because of the sound it made contacting his forehead!  We try to get out there every year or so just to say hi to the log.  Yup it is still there after 6 years.

Thanks for being so patient. I will be back tomorrow with a card for you.  Don't forget the new Idea Book and Catalogue goes live tomorrow, July 1st!  Oh my it is packed full of awesome products just waiting to be adopted.

Bye for now, Happy Stampin'  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~    

Some Tofino, BC Pictures For You

Hello all, I am back in Tofino again for a few days. Tofino is located on the very western side of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.  It is a major vacation spot for all sorts of people and whale watching is very big here.  There are also houses (yah right not really houses, more like mansions) on beaches that are owned by celebrities such as John Travolta and Sarah McLachlan.  I am truly blessed to be able to stay in this very special part of our country.
My DH and I went out for a very chilly boat ride this morning to see some California Sea Lions that have taken up residence in one of the many, many bays in the area.  I thought I would share a couple of pictures with you.

I really feel sorry for who ever owns this bit of paradise.  There used to be floats, walkways, a dock and a great curvy slide in this bay.  But now the sea lions have taken over, you dare not even go too close to them, let alone try to use this property.  The slide is broken, one of the floating docks has been sunk, and the one the sea lions are on in this picture is slowly disappearing.  That is a lot of weight on that poor structure.
You can see some lighter, smaller ones that are the babies of the year.  Boy do they make a noise, and the smell is definitely not pleasant!
Then a bit further on we ran across this lone wolf....

Hubby says a few days ago there were 2 of them on the beach, so I am sure his (or her) mate is not far away. 
Just a couple of reasons why I love visiting Tofino.  Thanks for visiting, I will be back tomorrow with another card for you.
Happy Stampin' ................ 

Where Have I Been?

I have not posted in a few days because I've been on an adventure!  I spent 3 days in Tofino on Mackenzie Beach with my DH who is working out there again.  But this time we had our 3 yr old grandson, James with us.  Oh we had so much fun on the beach.  Here is a picture for you ....

Grampa and James spent a long time digging rivers between pockets of water around the rocks.  So much fun!
I'll be back tomorrow with a card I cased from Michelle Zindorf.
Happy Stampin' ........................  Glenda Mollet

Not At Home

Hi All

I am back in the land of Tofino and the awesome McKenzie Beach, BC. I am working on projects, but not posting until I get home. Here is a picture taken this am when my SIL and I were on our morning walk on the beach (in between rain storms)!

Ah, ain't it wonderful. It's pouring rain again now. But Oh Well, who cares. Its awesome here, but I return home tomorrow.......

Bye for now.......... Glenda Mollet