Strength & Hope Card Class - Join the Cause and Stamp Out Breast Cancer!

Join the Cause and Stamp Out Breast Cancer!

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue sales period, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of each Strength & Hope set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

I was inspired by this campaign and by friends of mine who are participating in the Walk to End Women’s Cancers in June. In honor of close friends and all women out there, who have battled and are currently battling this disease, I am hosting a fundraiser for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

We will make four cards, all using the Strength and Hope stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue. Proceeds from this class ($8 from each participant’s fee) will be donated to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation along with 20% of all product purchased at the event.

Class details

When: Monday, May 30th - 7pm to 9pm

Where: My home in Barrhaven (Ottawa, ON)

Cost:

$15 for 4 cards

$30 for 4 cards and includes the Strength & Hope clear stamp

$35 for 4 cards and includes the Strength & Hope wood stamp set

($8 from each participant’s fee will be donated to the ORCF)

Please RSVP and pay before May 22nd



2 Great Starter Kits to Choose From!

Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrator starter kits are a fantastic deal and best of all, the kits are customizable. You select the stamp sets, ink, and accessories that best suit your style, and get started today!

Standard Starter Kit $215 (+ pst in provinces with pst)

The standard Starter Kit includes

•Five complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
•A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
•Assortment of Designer Series paper and card stock
•Four Classic Stampin' Pads
•Two Stampin' Write markers
•VersaMark Pad
•Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
•Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
•Adhesives
•Blender pen
•Stamping sponge
•Stampin' Scrub and Mist
•Box of Idea Book & Catalogues
•Business forms and tools

PLUS….training DVD, eight catalogues and all the forms you need to get started in your business.

USE THIS WORKSHEET TO WORK OUT YOUR CHOICES

The cost is only $215 plus provincial tax (no GST!) ! The retail value that you would have paid for the stamps and accessories alone is more than $375! That doesn’t even include business supplies!

Digital Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit $215 (+ pst in provinces with pst)

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes

•My Digital Studio software suite
•Three complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
•Assortment of card stock
•Four Classic Stampin' Pads
•Two Stampin' Write markers
•Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
•Brights Designer buttons
•Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
•Adhesives
•Stampin' Scrub and Mist
•Box of Idea Book & Catalogues
•Business forms and tools

USE THIS WORKSHEET TO SELECT YOUR CHOICES

Choose the Starter Kit that best matches your stamping and paper-crafting interests, and get over $375 of Stampin' Up!'s high-quality products for just $215!

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Technique of the Week: Wax Paper Resist with Embossing Folders

Get out your iron and use it for something fun this week! Using an embossing folder for the Big Shot, your iron and some wax paper, you'll create a one of a kind background for your projects. This card features the new Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120889) from the Holiday Mini Catalogue.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Wicked Cool (W118738/C120600)
• Ink: Basic Black (101179), Elegant Eggplant (105210), Old Olive (102277)
• Paper: Elegant Eggplant (105126), Glossy White (102599), Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045)
• Accessories: Black Flourish Designer Jewels (120987), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
  
• Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder(120889), 2 x 1 3/8 XL Oval (119859), Modern Label Punch (119849), Bitty Bat(119279), Stampin' Sponges (101610)
  
• Other: Towel, Household Iron, Wax Paper
  

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

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  Elegant Eggplant
  • Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5
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  Glossy White
  • Mat: 4 x 5.25
• Scrap of Whisper White, Basic Black, and Elegant Eggplant for punched shapes

Technique Directions

1. Emboss a piece of wax paper using the Big Shot and the Spider Web Embossing Folder.
2. Sandwich the embossed piece of wax paper between two pieces of Glossy White cardstock. Cover with a thin towel and then iron on a dry setting that is relatively hot like the one for Cotton. Gently iron until the wax transfers from the wax paper to the cardstock. You will end up with two pieces that have wax on them.
3. Take your brayer and cover the glossy cardstock as desired, the wax part will resist the ink. For this project, the image was brayered with Basic Black and then lightly sponged with Elegant Eggplant and Rich Razzleberry.
4. The finished panel will look like this:

Finishing Touches

1. Fold card base in half.
2. Attach finished glossy cardstock panel once brayered and sponged to card base using SNAIL.
3. Using transfer sheet and following directions in the package, place Designer Jewels as shown. For this project, the main flourish image was cut in half and then applied.
4. Stamp Spooky in Old Olive classic ink on Whisper White and then punch out with Modern Label punch.
5. Punch out a XL Oval of Elegant Eggplant and then crinkle up. Smooth it out and attach greeting piece using SNAIL.
6. Cut two separate jewels from Designer Jewel package and add to each end of the greeting. Affix to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
7. Punch bat from Basic Black and attach with Stampin' Dimensionals as shown.

This technique can be easily adapted for any embossing folder to create a distinctive background or accent for your papercrafting projects.

To shop my Stampin' Up! store for these products, click HERE!

Sign up for a SCRAPBOOK IN A DAY CLASS!

Take a fun day to get your scrapbooking done! During this class you will create 20 pages – a total of 10 double page 12x12 spread. You will leave this class with a great start on your 2010 family scrapbook album, all done in a single day! This class includes all the supplies to complete your pages – cardstock, designer series paper, accessories and much more!  Raffle, prizes … and more.


Where: Barrhaven, ON
When: Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: $65


Registration deadline: September 10, 2010
Payment and registration needed to reserve your spot.

Payments accepted:
cheque, cash, email transfer or use the Paypal* link below to reserve and pay now. 
*Please note that there is a $2.50 fee for paying with Pay Pal.  Thank you.

For more information, EMAIL ME!

Extra, Extra Hostess Benefits!

Live in the Ottawa area? Schedule your next workshop with me by August 31st and earn an additional $35 in FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise, starting with a $450 workshop order! Or email me to learn more about hosting a virtual catalogue workshop!

CLICK HERE FOR $35 HOSTESS BONUS FLYER!

For example, if you host a $450 workshop, you'll receive:

•A free Level 1 or Level 2 stamp set of your choice. To learn more, see pages 9 - 16 of the new catalogue or CLICK HERE.

•Receive $80 in FREE Stampin' Up! product ($45 + $35)

•I'll hold the workshop in my home or yours. Invite 5 or 6 friends and earn some great products for FREE!

•Workshop includes a personal demonstration, 2 fun make & take projects, lots of paper crafting tips and ideas!

Dates: July 27-August 31, 2010

Call me at 613-800-2117 or email RoxiesPaperCreations@gmail.com to book your stamping party before August 31st!

Calling all Past Demonstrators!

There's a brand new promotion where all FORMER Stampin' Up! demonstators in July!  If you are a previous demonstrator who resigned prior to March 31, 2010 and have been looking for an opportunity to rejoin, it’s here!! for only $45 CDN!!!

Former demonstrators will already have the stamping supplies they need, so, in order to keep the price so low, the Rejoin Starter Kit contains the bare essentials to help them get their businesses back up and running.

Come back and check us out!!!


» 30% (or more) discount on first order

» 20% (or more) discount on all purchases

» Exclusive websites full of stampin’ ideas

» Opportunities to receive FREE stamps

» Be part of a sharing stamping community

» NO COMMITMENTS!!! Join in July, enjoy all the benefits at least until January 2011... even if you never place an order!!!!

If you previously were part of the Sunflower Papercrafters, we would love to welcome you back!

If you previously were a demonstrator, and your upline is no longer active and are looking for a new group to be a part of–we would love to have you join our group!

CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS–I WOULD LOVE the opportunity to share with you everything that is new about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.  You can also download the application form HERE!

Weren’t a past demonstrator but are ready to join in the fun? Stampin’ Up! has two new awesome Starter Kits – both only $215 (CAN).Both have been updated to include great new and exciting product! Head on over to my website to read more about these awesome kits! Click on the JOIN MY TEAM at the top right corner for information and step-by-step sign up instructions. 

Colour Renovation - Colour Kits

You know how Stampin’ Up! has done a Colour Renovation? Well, they are making it really easy to get all those new colours by making RetroFit Colour Kits! Yes, they have added the new colours in Pastels, Markers and More! Click the link below to see the great options available to you.

Click HERE to download the PFD in larger format.

Upcoming Classes Using All New Stampin' Up! Products

Hi folks! I am back from a very wonderful and relaxing week at the cottage with my family during what has been a record breaking scorching hot week here in Ottawa!  We were so happy to be by the lake.  I don't usually post pictures of my boys here but these are just too cute not to share;

While at the cottage, I took some 400 plus pictures so I really need to get going on some scrapbooking.  I will create a few pages with My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! and will post them soon.  Check back for those....

Having had some relaxing time away from my stamps, I am ready and eager to get stamping with all of you! I have just updated my class schedule for the months of July and August.  You can check it out all the details HERE.

Here are the details of classes in the next couple of weeks;

Monthly Card Class
Thursday, July 15th, 7:30pm – 9pm - RSVP by July 12th
At this class, you’ll make 5 beautiful and simple cards with products from the new 2010-2011 catalogue!
COST: $15 for class or FREE with a $25 order placed that day.
(Demonstrators can attend for $10)
Bring a friend I’ve never met and get $5 off your next class!

Birthday Card Stamp-a-stack
Wednesday, July 21st, 7:30pm – 9:30pm - RSVP by July 18th
Who doesn't need birthday cards? Get a jump start on your upcoming birthdays! In this class you will make 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs). There will also be other greetings available for your cards.
COST: $30 for class or FREE with a $50 order placed that day.
(Demonstrators can attend for $20)

Stamp of the Month Card Class

Tuesday, July 27th OR Thursday, August 12th, 7:30pm-9:30pm
RSVP by July 13th
Each month, a different featured stamp set will be used to make 4 beautiful cards. For the month of July, we will be using the Friends Never Fade stamp set. You will also receive half a pack of the Greenhouse Garden Designer Paper.
COST: Pay $40 for clear-mount* OR $45 for wood mount stamp set & class
              Pay $20 for the class only

*If you do not already own a clear block, I can order one for you at an additional cost of $11.50 + s/h & taxes


Please RSVP before July 13th to ensure that you receive your stamp set on time for the class. Payment must also be received by July 13th.
Accepted methods of payment: Cheque, cash, email transfer or Paypal (a $1 fee applies)


Have a splendid week and stay cool! 
I will be back tomorrow with previews of some cards that we will be making on Thursday,

Two Reasons to Celebrate!

Happy Canada Day my dear Canadian friends!

Today there are 2 reasons to celebrate. The obvious being that it’s July 1st and so we get to show off our pride about living in this amazing country! I am Canadian….and SO proud of it! I woke up to sunshine this morning and have lots of fun stuff planned with the family today. It’s going to be great fun!  I wish you all a safe and fun filled Canada Day! xo

The second reason to celebrate is that July 1st brings the launch of the new 2010-2011 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalogue. That’s right! As of today, you can browse the new catalogue online HERE.

Want a hard copy of the catalogue for yourself!? Book a private class with friends, join a stamp club or join my team of Sunflower Papercrafters to get it for FREE!

I can also ship one to you, anywhere in Canada, for $15. Email me to order yours :)

Teacher's Gift and Card

Today I want to show you the gift we got for Owen's teacher. I know that I have posted a similar card HERE, but I wanted to show you how you can get inspiration for colors in different places such as magazines, home decor, or in this case, fabric.

I found this beautiful silk scarf, which I knew Owen's teacher would absolutely love, and wanted to purchase a cute gift bag to put it in. The color of the scarf is very similar to Stampin' Up! Kraft (newly named Crumb Cake). While walking around Indigo, I saw this lunch bag that was Very Vanilla with Cameo Coral, Crumb Cake and So Saffron. 

On the way home, I was already thinking of what I would do for the card.   I remembered that I had some retired SU designer paper called Walk in the Park that had a patterned sheet of Cameo Coral.  I also thought that the Kind & Caring Thoughts stamp set (2009-2010 Hostess level 3 set) would be perfect for it!  Here is the card close up...

Supplies

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts (in French)

Ink: Cameo Coral

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Paper: Bella Bleu, Walk in the Park (retired)

Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (available July 1st), Top Note Bigz Die, dimensionals, Lots of Tags sizzlits, Scallop edge punch, 1/16" hand held punch, paper cutter, snail adhesive

I apologise for the quality of the pictures..I still need to learn about lighting....apparently *wink*

So what do you think!? Next time you are looking for inspiration, pick up a magazine, look at the art that is in your home or go into your closet.  I bet you will be inspired : )

Wishing you all a great day!

P.S. Don't forget that today is the last day to order from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.  I will be placing an order later this evening.  If there are some retiring stamps sets or accessories that you want, get them before they are gone forever! Email me your order before 6pm (EST).  I can deliver to anywhere in Canada.  To see the Last Chance lists, click here and here.  To Shop Now, click HERE.

Seasons of Friendship Class - Spaces Still Available!

If you have missed the deadline to sign up for this class, no worries!  I have 2 spots left and you can still register : )

Choose the class only option for $20 or the class with the Seasons of Friendship stamp set for $45.

Here are 2 of the cards we will be making;

I also have 3 spots left for the Last Chance Card Class.  See all the details HERE!

Don't forget, only 5 days left to shop from the retiring list of Stamps, Accessories & Decor Elements. Click HERE to shop now!

Have a great weekend everyone!

"Good 'til the Last Scrap" Card Class Sample & Catalogue Pre-order

Hi folks!

I received my new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue in the mail on Friday and was inspired by one of the beautiful cards on the cover for one of my classes this week.  My "Good 'til the last scrap" class on Wednesday, June 16th will teach you how to use all of those designer paper and cardstock scraps.  We all know that we, papercrafters, have stashes of designer paper scraps or even full sheets that we have been hoarding! Time to put them to good use. : )

Supplies

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts, Vintage Vogue

Cardstock: Kraft (newly renamed Crumb cake), Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla

Ink: Not quite Navy

Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine, Top Note Bigz die, Lots of Tags sizzlit dies, Finial Press embossing folder, Scallop punch, glue stick, dimensionals, paper snips,

The new 2010-2011 Idea Book & catalogue is absolutely beautiful!  Stampin' Up! have really outdone themselves...again!  If you would like a copy of your own, here is how you can get one;

1 – Place an order of $50 or more from June 1st - June 30th and get a FREE copy
2 – Book a workshop and get a FREE copy
3 – Pay $5 and pick up your copy at my home OR pay $15 and I will ship one to your door! (anywhere in Canada )

This year's catalogue is a full 16 pages longer! Just think--16 additional pages filled with new and exciting products for you to enjoy!

Catalogues will be ready for delivery around Jul 1st.  Email me today to pre-order yours : )

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I still have some spaces available for my "Good 'til the last scrap" class.  For all the details, click HERE.

Email me or call 613-800-2117 before Tuesday, June 15th to register!



Wishing you all a wonderful week! xo

Birthday wishes

Oops... I got so caught up in retiring lists, retiring parties and the arrival of the new catalogue that I forgot to post this. 

Last Monday was my birthday and I received some beautiful handmade cards from friends, family and customers that I want to share with you.

from Sandy

                

from Cindy

from Tracie

Melissa made me this card and a matching book mark. How sweet! : )

As I am posting these, I am realising that I didn't take a picture of the card that my friend Maggie (my Stamping BFF ...a little inside joke! LOL) made for me using the Pedalling Past stamp set.  I will have to do that and post it later.  It's so very cute, she's almost got me convinced that I NEED to order that set. *wink, wink*

To celebrate my birthday, I had a FREE shipping sale for my customers and facebook fans.  Anyone who placed a $50 order got a chance to win some free stamps. 

The winner of the Picture Perfect stamp set was Vicki C. and Melissa S.  received the Good Neighbour stamp set.  Congrats ladies and thanks to all who placed an order!

Thanks to everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes and cards.  They truly made my day! *HUGS*

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May Stamp Club Projects Using Pastels

For last month's stamp club, a member asked me to teach techniques using pastels.  I was quite happy because frankly, I just don't use them enough...and I should! Pastels are great if you want to achieve a soft look. 

 Here is what I mean....

 We used the Popping Pastels technique.  Here are the steps for this card;

1. Stamp your image on Whisper White with Versamark.  I find it works best with a bold   stamp.  Here we used the Medallion stamp.
2. Take your Stampin' pastels and a sponge dauber and in a tapping motion add the pastel color to the versamarked image that you stamped on the paper. The pastel powder on the sponge will stick to the image. Only do one image at a time so it stays sticky.  On this card I used Elegant Eggplant in the middle, then Orchid Opulence and finally, Pale Plum on the outside. 
3. I added a strip of Elegant Eggplant that I punched with the scallop trim border punch (which will be available in the Catalogue on July 1st!) and then added a piece of white organza ribbon.
4. I then layered it on my Orchid Opulence card base.  This card measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" and fits perfectly in the medium square envelops.
5. I stamped the sentiment from Sincere Salutations, in Pale Plum on Whisper White, then punched it out using the large oval punch.  I then layered it on a piece of Elegant Eggplant which was punched with the scallop oval punch.  I popped it with some dimensionals.

 We also used pastels on the second card but this time in a very different way. 

 Can you spot the pastels!?  This technique is called Shimmery Pastels and I found the tutorial on Tami  White's blog.  It is very subtle but creates a beautiful effect.  Here, we used it on the butterflies.  Look more closely...

 If you would like to join one of my stamp clubs, or even gather some of your friends and make up your own club, you can find more information HERE!

 If you live in the Ottawa or surrounding area, I will have 2 new clubs starting in September.   If you are interested, drop me a line at 613.800.2117 or email me :)

 Have a great day everyone!

 

Last Chance Card Class

Last Chance Card Class

Monday, June 21st, 7pm – 9pm

At this class, you’ll make 5 simple and beautiful cards using some of my favorite stamps sets from the retiring list!

COST: $15 for class or FREE with a $25 order placed that day. (Demonstrators can attend for $10)

Bring a friend I’ve never met and get $5 off your next class!

NEXT CLASSES: July 15, August 12th, September 16th

Email me or call 613-800-2117 to register.
Sneak peek pictures to come!

To view my updated June class schedule, click HERE!
To download the Last Chance Stamp sets list, click HERE!

All a Flutter swap card

When I went to Phoenix for the Leadership Convention in January, I was lucky enough to experience it with a fantastic group of demonstrators that are my sidelines.  My stamping sisters, if you would like :) 

We decided, in order to keep in touch and share our craft, (since we don't all live in the same city, or province for that matter) that we would organize a swap whenever a new Stampin' Up! catalogue would come out.  Here is the card that I made for them:

Supplies

Stamps: All a Flutter, En Francais

Ink: More Mustard classic ink, Dusty Durango classic ink, Sahara Sand classic ink, Basic Black craft ink

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, More Mustard, Basic Black,

Designer Paper: Presto Patterns, Autumn Traditions

Accessories: Distress tool, Stampin' sponges, Basic Black satin ribbon, 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, corner tag punch, Hodge Podge harware in Very Vanilla,

I used the All a Flutter single stamp on page 31 of the Summer mini catalogue.  (Click HERE to download the catalogue pdf. file!).

I saw a card made by Sandi MacIver a couple months back with a tag on the front of the card.  I saved it in my favorites so that I could CASE it at some point.  My card is very similar except that I used different colors and stamps.

The cardstock from the tag is actually the new Presto Patterns Designer Paper.  I LOVE this paper!!! So many possibilities!!!  The image is already on the paper but the paper is white so you can use a sponge, or brayer with the color of your choice to make the image "pop" out.  The best way to explain it is that it's as if the images on the paper were embossed with clear ink.  If that makes any sense!?  On my tag, I brought out the pattern from the Presto Patterns paper by sponging with More Mustard and Dusty Durango.  Have a closer look here...

The butterfly image was inked in Basic Black Craft ink and then embossed with clear powder. 

I couldn't decide whether I wanted to color the butterfly in or not.  I ended up not coloring it on my swap cards but did make one for myself.  Here it is...

So what are your thoughts!?  To color or not to color!? 

Leave me a comment.  I would love to hear from you!

Happy stamping,