Santa's Workshop Designer Paper Card Share

Hi Friends

I just love the entire Santa's Workshop suite of products on page 18 and 19 of the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue.

CLICK HERE to view the catalogue online.  Or CLICK HERE to go the online store to see it all.

I decided to use the Santa's Workshop specialty designer paper to create a card that is almost stampless!  I KNOW, how can that be?  But this paper is so great you can just cut pieces of it out and use them as they are. The Santa's Signpost dies also cut out the designer paper!

I used the softly falling embossing folder for the background, then just added the simple Merry Christmas sentiment above a strip of the designer paper.  I did use a snowflake cut from the new Sparkle Glimmer Paper on the top as well.

Have a special day!
Stampin' Smiles

Caterpillar Birthday Card Share

Hi Friends

Yesterday I posted the first of 2 cards I created (in this case it was cased from pinterest) for the recent children's free introductory class at our local recreation department.  CLICK HERE to go to that post and see the Bella and Friends card.

Here is the second card - the one I cased from pinterest ....

This adorable caterpillar is made using the 1" circle punch and some retired bubbles and fizz designer paper. You can use any colour combination you desire, but I thought these bright cheerful colours of Lemon Lime Twist and Bermuda Bay would appeal to children of all ages.

I used to do classes that I called "Punch Art".  We created cards using all sorts of punched out card pieces to create various creatures and images.  I have not made one for quite a while, and it was fun to do this one!

Have a special day!
Stampin' Smiles

Bella and Friends Card Share

Hi Friends

A while ago I offered a free class to local children to learn to stamp.  I had to create 2 cards that would work for 6 to 10 yr olds as well as 11 to 16 yr olds.

The first one I came up with uses Bella and Friends stamp set ....

I used some retired designer paper called Tasty Treats for the background, then stamped 3 of the Bella images and cut them out with one of the stitched square dies (#2).  I coloured them with Stampin' Write Markers and added a sentiment from Perennial Birthday stamp set

What do you think?  Isn't this card cute?

Have a special day!
Stampin' Smiles

Snowflake Showcase Suite of Products

Hi Friends

For a limited time, you can get the Snowflake Showcase suite of products.  They are available to order from Nov 1 to 30, 2018 only. Then they will disappear forever.

I cased this card from the Stampin' Up! brochure.  It uses the Snowfall Dies and the White Velvet Paper ....

The colours are Whisper White and Soft Sea Foam with a bit of Copper Foil added onto the snowflakes.  The background is a light wash using the Soft Sea Foam ink and a stamp from Waterfront to make the dots.

There are 2 stamp sets, the Snowfall Dies, the White Velvet Paper and some Snowflake Trinkets in the suite.

Happiness Surrounds stamp set - photopolymer - $22.00 Canadian

Snow Is Glistening - Photopolymer - $27.00 Canadian

Snowfall Dies $53.00

Snowflake Trinkets $10.00

White Velvet Paper $6.75

Click on any of the pictures to go to my online store for more information!

Have a special day.
Stampin' Smiles

Peaceful Poinsettia Card Share

Hi Friends!

One of the symbols of Christmas is definitely the poinsettia plant.  How do you pronounce it?  Is it poinsett-ia or poinsetta?  I think either way is ok.

The Peaceful Poinsettia bundle is so beautiful and versatile, I am sure you are going to love it if you don't already.  I DO!!!

Just click on the image above to go to my Canadian online store for more details.  This bundle is also available in wood mount if you prefer.

Here is my card share for today ....

I cut out the holly in real red as well and used the real red circles inside the shaded spruce die cuts.  This picky picking is made possible and easy with the new Take Your Pick tool.  On one end it has some sticky putty like substance that sticks to little tiny pieces and puts them exactly where you want them.  I am so excited to have this tool sitting right on my craft table every day!  It is exactly what I need to successfully place itty bitty pieces!  And it's only $13.50 plus shipping and tax!!!!

I coloured the stamped poinsettia and leaf image with Stampin' Blends - Shaded Spruce and Real Red.  The center of the flower is Dark Pineapple Punch, and I put a bit of Smoky Slate on the berries to add a bit of dimension.  After the card was finished and assembled, I added Wink Of Stella to the flower and leaves.  Isn't it so pretty?

Of course the finishing touch is the Black Glitter Organza Ribbon.  This is in the Halloween section of the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue, but it works really well for Christmas too.  I just love, love, love that ribbon and have gone through a few rolls of it already. 

Thanks for popping in today, and I hope you have a special day.
Stampin' Smiles

Dashing Deer Trio Card Share

Hi Friends!

Happy Halloween!  I hope you have a scary day with lots of little gobblins in your life!!!

Today's card share is from my recent Christmas Creative One Day Mini Retreat.  We created 6 cards, and this was one of the favourites.

To create the hole for the ribbon to wrap around the bottom left corner, we used the hole die from the Seasonal Layers die set.  Then after wrapping the ribbon and attaching it to the Night of Navy layer, we added one of the Clear or Frosted Epoxy Droplets.  A different way to do your ribbon, and very easy. No bows to tie, just a knot!

The Dashing Deer stamp set is paired with the Winter Woods set to create this peaceful view of what happens sometimes in our back yard.  Colours on this card are Whisper White, Night Of Navy, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso.

Thanks for visiting today, and I hope you have a special day.
Stampin' Smiles

Spirited Snowmen Card Share

Hi Friends!

The Spirited Snowmen stamp set from the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue is one of my favourite sets this year.

Here is what the stamp set looks like (you can click on the image to go to my Canadian Online Store for more information)

Aren't they adorable?  They are so happy and enjoying the snow and cold.

I used two snowflakes from the Blizzard Die and some of the Under The Mistletoe designer paper.  The Striped Burlap Trim blends really well with the elements on the card.

We created this card at my recent Christmas Creative One Day Mini Retreats in Port Alberni and Powell River.  We had such a great time crafting, visiting and laughing.  Maybe you would like to join us next year?  I host a spring edition and a Christmas edition each year.

I hope you have a special day.
Stampin' Smiles

Sea Of Textures Card Share

Hi Friends!

I have a card to share with you today that is created with the Sea Of Textures bundle.  This bundle consists of the Sea Of Textures stamp set and co-ordinating Under The Seas dies.

 This stamp set has the cutest octopus in it!  We have named him "Oliver" the Octopus.  Living on the west coast of BC, Canada (and on the west coast of Vancouver Island) we see water life all the time.  It is difficult to see an octopus in the water because they live way down under the sea. But there are aquariums where you can go and see water "stuff" in real life. They actually go out each spring and bring in samples from the ocean and place them in an aquarium setting that replicates where they live. Then in the fall they return the creatures etc back to the ocean. 

CLICK HERE to go to the local aquarium's website.  Here is a picture I found on their website.

Anyhow, back to today's scheduled topic!  LOL

Here is the card I created - I call it an Aquarium Card.

I used the shaker card technique and left out the shaker stuff inside the frame to make it look like Oliver is in an aquarium.  He is sponged with Flirty Flamingo and Mint Macaron inks.  You have to be very careful not to overlap the colours because they turn to brown if you do!

The background behind Oliver is the emboss resist technique - stamp the sea weed and coral images from the stamp set in versamark ink and use white embossing powder.  I also used the dots from the Waterfront stamp set to add some bubbles at the top.  Once we heated the embossing powder we sponged on some ink.  From the bottom up it is Fresh Fig, Mint Macaron, Flirty Flamingo and Pool Party at the top.  We also used the Wink Of Stella brush to add some bling to Oliver before we sealed him inside his aquarium.  We added a layer of Tranquil Textures designer paper as well.  The Artisan Pearls finish off the card.  What do you think?????

You can order any of these products online from my Canadian Stampin' Up! store.  Just CLICK HERE to go there and see all the information on the products and to place your order.

Or you can EMAIL ME and I am happy to place your order for you.  I hope you get a chance to create a card (or case a card) using these fun products.

Have a special day.
Stampin' Smiles

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Event Cards

Hi Friends!

I recently shared pictures of the 2nd Annual Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fund Raiser event that my Team of Craft Room Stampers and I held. CLICK HERE to see that blog post.

Today I am here to share the cards we made during the event.  There were 5 of my Team Members plus myself who created cards, and we had 2 more Team Members who helped in various areas (and some that actually participated in the event itself).

This card was created by Sharon Newman using the breast cancer colours.

Clorissa Ginger created this masculine card using the Waterfront stamp set.

Carla Neville shared a Black Ice Technique card with everyone.

Valerie Barker brought this beautiful Christmas card.  She used the Winter Woods bundle for it.

This card was brought by Louise Berlinski and it was a big hit with the Stampers!

I cased this one from Anne Marie Hile and we created it at the event.  Don't you just love the colours in the Tropical Escape designer paper? Granny Apple Green and Blushing Bride go so well together, then add some Basic Black for a pop!

We hope you will consider joining us in October 2019 for our 3rd Annual Stamp Out Breast Cancer fund raiser!

Have a special day.
Stampin' Smiles

24 Hour Birthday Stamp Sale

Hi Friends

Stampin' Up! is having a 24 hour Birthday sale on select stamp sets.

You can save 15% on these select sets, but only today - Tues Oct 23rd, 2018

Here is what is on sale ....

Just click on either picture to go to my Canadian Online Store for more information, to see pictures of the sets, or to place an order!

Please use the Current Host Code when placing your online order, and I will email you some card tutorials at the end of the month.  The code right now is 9B97JET7.

Have a special day
Stampin' Smiles

Dashing Deer Card Share

Hi Friends!

This is one of the cards we made at the Sunshine Club Seniors Stamp Crafts.  It's a Christmas card using the Dashing Deer bundle and the oh so gorgeous Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper.

This is one of my favourite bundles from the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue.  And the Joyous Noel Specialty paper has copper highlights on one side of every sheet in the package!

Just look at those gorgeous patterns!  This paper has been used a lot on recent projects and will continue to be my favourite paper in the catalogue. (click on the image above to go to my online store for more information).

I added some Copper Foil along with Tranquil Tide and Early Espresso cardstock. The deer is stamped in one of the new colours Merry Merlot.  The Early Espresso die cut is cut with one of the 3 dies in the Delicate Lace die set.

If you have any questions, please EMAIL ME, I would love to hear from you.
Any details on the products can be found on my ONLINE Canadian Store.  If you don't already have a Canadian Demonstrator, I would be happy to send you a catalogue and pleased if you would choose me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

I hope you have a special day!

Stampin' Smiles

Waterfront Masculine Card

Hi Friends!

The best part about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - besides my customers - is meeting and getting together with Demos all over the world.  Whenever we get together we usually swap cards and I always get some amazing cards to showcase our great products.

I received this card from my friend and fellow Canadian Demonstrator, MiRan Bigrigg.  She makes some of the best cards, and they seem effortless on her part.  I decided that I would love to do this card with my Sunshine Club Seniors Group of Stamp Crafters.

Isn't this a wonderful card?  It uses the Waterfront stamp set to create a beautiful scene of outdoors.  She used the Woodland embossing folder to emboss only half of the Crumb Cake card base, and the Pinewood Planks embossing folder for the Early Espresso layer.  I changed a couple of things, but mostly the card is as she made it.

The ink colours I used are Soft Suede, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Blackberry Bliss.  I love how this stamp set is Photopolymer and you can see right through it so you know exactly where you are placing it.  It makes scene building very easy and stressfree!

If you have any questions or comments, please EMAIL ME!  If you would like to see the products available in the Canadian Online Store please CLICK HERE.

I hope you had a special day!
Stampin' Smiles

2nd Annual Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fund Raiser Event

Hi Friends!

Last weekend my Team of amazing Demonstrators and I held our 2nd Annual Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fund Raiser.

We get together with wonderful Stampers and stamp cards all day.  There is lunch, snacks, refreshments, raffles and door prizes.  Here are some pictures of the day ...

We had a wide range of stampers from brand new to seasoned, and everyone had a wonderful time.  We are so blessed to be able to donate over $1700 (Canadian) to the Canadian Cancer Society earmarked for breast cancer research!

Thank you, Ladies, for making our day special and joining us for this event.  We are already planning our 3rd Annual Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fund Raiser in October 2019!  Hope to see you there!

Have a special day
Stampin' Smiles