Punch Bunch is the Hottest Sale-a-bration Set Around!

 

Since Sale-A-Bration started last week, the Punch Bunch Stamp Set (W121847/C123211) has been the most popular stamp set! All the images in this set, including this adorable Owl and birthday greeting, coordinate with Stampin' Up punches. During Sale-A-Bration, you can earn this set for FREE as a customer or hostess!

Here's the artwork and a couple ideas using the Punch Bunch stamp set:

Check back for more samples using this cute stamp set! 

Or better yet, book a private class for you and your friends and we can make cards using Punch Bunch and the coordinating paper punches.

Email me for available dates :)

Cupcake Frosting Technique

Cupcakes are one of the hottest trends in papercrafting, and the new build a Cupcake punch is perfect for creating these little cuties on your cards and scrapbook pages. One of the best parts of the cupcake is the frosting, so this week's technique will help you step you your cupcakes with a bit of heat embossing.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: So Happy For You (Earn it free during Sale-A-Bration!)
• Ink:Real Red Classic (103133), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pink Pirouette (111351), Soft Suede (115318), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119768), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), White Embossing Powder (109132), Dazzling Diamonds (102023)
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  Tools: 2 ½ Circle Punch (120906), Build A Cupcake Punch (121807) Paper Crimper Tool (101618), Heat Tool (100005)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Pink Pirouette
  • 8.5 x 5.5 for card base
• Whisper White
  • Scrap for punched circle
• Soft Suede
  • Strip for cupcake bottom
• Glimmer Paper
  • Scrap for punched cherry

Technique Directions

1. Using a small container mix together equal parts of White Embossing Powder and Dazzling Diamonds. Be sure to mix them well.
2. Take punched out "top" of cupcake and apply Versamark. Cover with embossing powder/dazzling diamonds mixture and tap off excess. Heat and set with Heat Tool.
3. Allow to cool and repeat to build up frosting.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold cardbase in half.
2. Take piece of Soft Suede cardstock and run through paper crimmer. Punch out bottom of cupcake.
3. Punch cherry out of glimmer paper.
4. Punch circle out of Whisper White and stamp greeting towards bottom in Red Classic.
5. Attach bottom of cupcake to circle using SNAIL, attach top using a Stampin' Dimensional and the cherry with a glue dot.
6. Add ribbon to card base using SNAIL. Cut off at left edge and cut on angle towards the right hand edge.
7. Add circle with cupcake using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Petal Cone Heart Pouch

 

One of my favourite things about any new Stampin' Up catalog is seeing what new Big Shot products are available! The Petal Cone Die (121810) in the Occasions Mini is one of the most versatile dies around! Here the cone becomes a heart shaped pouch perfect for little love notes or treats!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057), Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (117693)
• Ink: Basic Black(101179), Rose Red (101178)
• Paper: Rose Red (102544), Pretty in Pink (100459), Pink Pirouette (111351), Newsprint Designer Series Paper (121878), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),Neutrals Designer Series Buttons (119743), Game Spinners (121893), Linen Thread, (104199) Glue Dots (103683), Sticky Strip (104294)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Petal Cone Die (121810), Full Heart Punch (119883), Spiral Punch (119872), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Jumbo Wheel Handle (103661)
• Other: Pliers

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut a Pretty in Pink Petal Cone Die, and then a Rose Red Petal Cone Die.
2. Take Rose Red die cut piece and roll over top with wheel and Rose Red Ink
3. Attach the two cones together using flaps along the side and sticky strip.
4. Attach banner to heart using SNAIL.
5. Take 2.5 x 2.5 piece of newsprint paper and add spirals along the left hand side using punch. Scrumple up and smooth out. Attach to heart using Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Using Full Heart Punch, punch out heart out of Red Glimmer Paper Attach to project using Stampin' Dimensionals. Cut spinner hand in half using pliers and attach to back of heart with Glue Dots. Add button with Linen Thread bow using Glue Dots.
7. Stamp definition in Basic Black on Pink Pirouette, punch out with Decorative Label Punch. Attach to project with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Are you ready for Valentine's Day? More importantly, are you ready to Sale-A-Brate? You can earn free stamps and paper by purchasing $60 or more of the supplies above in my online store!

Click here to shop 24/7 and have it delivered right to your door !

Sale-a-bration is here!

The day has finally arrived....it's time for Sale-A-Bration! Get ready to earn free stamps, decor elements, buttons/ribbon and paper with every purchase of $60 or more! Here's a peek of another one of the must have Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, Sweet Summer! Contact me to schedule your Sale-a-Bration event today!

1, 2, 3…it’s FREE

SALE-A-BRATION ends on March 31st!

Don't missed out on some great specials!!!

Just a little reminder that I’ve got not 1, not 2 but 3 specials on until March 31st! Don’t forget that with every one of these specials, you get FREE stuff !

Here are all the details:

1. "I want it ALL" kit
Don't miss out on this fabulous deal. If you'd like to take advantage of the Starter Kit discount...you only have until March 31st, so don't wait too long! Not only do you have 2 kits to choose from and you get 15% off AND a free stamp set of your choice from Stampin' Up!......

As a BONUS, for the remainder of the month...if you purchase one of the starter kits from me, I'll give you a Sale-A-Bration stamp set for free!

Want to join and buy one of the kits? Click HERE and enter "roxiescreations" as the password. I'll send you the stamp sets in the mail if you are not local. (No commitment needed)

Love to SAVE?
Click here to check out how much you SAVE

2. Big Shot Sale
Don't miss out on this fabulous sale on the perfect tool for die-cutting and texture tool!
Take advantage of my personal March special AND get to attend my free Big Shot Club classes!

Pick 2 embossing folders for FREE when you purchase the Big Shot before March 31st!

3. $1000 Catalogue Workshop Event
10 Individuals are required to participate in this Catalogue Workshop Event, gather orders of $100 and you are in the drawing for FREE STUFF!!! For all the details click HERE.

To purchase any of these specials, email me at RoxiesPaperCreations@gmail.com or call 613-800-2117

I will be placing an order at 6PM on March 31st!

Sunflower Bookmark & Starter Kit Promotion!

Today, I want to share a bookmark that I made for my team members, the Sunflower Papercrafters. (I haven't given them out yet so I hope they don't check my blog today! hee hee!)

I used the Two Tags die for the Sizzix Big Shot.  (Click HERE for details of the great BIG SHOT SALE I have on right now!)

I ran it through on Confetti White cardstock.  The sunflower is made with the Scallop Circle punch.  I sponged the edges with Chocolate Chip, and then slit each petal towards the middle (not too far!).  The middle of the flower was punched with the 1" circle punch out of Chocolate Chip Designer Paper.  The stem is Old Olive cardstock and the leaf is made out of Old Olive satin ribbon.  I used the Timeless Type Alphabet Junior sizzlits dies (love, love, LOVE these!!!), to cut out each girl's initial. What do you think? Cute, eh!? I hope they like them! : )

I am lucky to have a wonderful team of ladies who share the same passion as me.  My team is made up of different types of demos, some for the discount and some hobby demos.

When I bought the starter kit last year during Sale-a-bration, I really only did it for the discount (or so that's what I thought!).  I never imagined that I would LOVE doing what I do!  I have met so many wonderful people, made some fantastic new friends and get to share my passion for papercrafting with others who get just as excited as I do about a new SU catalog, or matching ink, cardstock and ribbon! *wink*

Would you like to get all of your products discounted?  Or get your Stampin’ Up! supplies at a discount AND get the same 20% income (with the potential for up to 40%) on all of your friends’ orders, too?  Think you might like to become a demonstrator and earn lots of FREE products and make a little extra money too? Then now is the time to buy the starter kit or join my team!

We are nearing the end of a great Starter Kit promotion!  Not only do you have 2 kits to choose from but you get 15% off AND a FREE stamp set of your choice (valued at up to $63.95) from Stampin' Up!……

Plus, as a BONUS, for the remainder of the month…purchase one of the starter kits from me and get a Sale-A-Bration stamp set for free!

Click here for more info on the kits

It's really easy to sign up!
Go HERE and click Join Now on the bottom left corner.  Enter "roxiescreations" as the password.
I'll send you the stamp set in the mail if you are not local. (No commitment needed) 

Have questions? Call or email me.

5 minutes or less cards using Sale-a-bration products!

The end of Sale-a-bration is a few weeks away but you still have lots of time to take advantage of this great event.  Here are some cards that I put together, in less than 5 minutes each, using some of the Sale-a-bration products that you can earn for FREE!

Supplies:

Stamps: Happy Moments

Ink: Black Stazon, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive stampin' write markers

Cardstock: Very Vanilla. Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Paper: Merry Moments DP

Acessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain striped ribbon, dimensionals, paper snips

Supplies:

Stamps: Birthday Bliss

Ink: Taken with Teal classic ink

Cardstock: Sahara Sand (textured)

Paper: Holiday Lounge

Accessories: Small & Large tag punches, dimensionals

I still have a few dates open for a workshop or private class with friends in March!  Email me or call 613-800-2117 for more information :-)

Big Shot Sale & FREE monthly class

IF you've been waiting for a special day to purchase the BIG SHOT, now is the time! I'm offering a FANTASTIC special for the remainder of March.

Purchase the Big Shot this month and you'll receive:

• TWO Sale-A-Bration products for FREE
• PLUS TWO of the Stampin' Up Embossing Folders of your choice as a thank you from me!

That's an extra $65 of product for free with your machine, which is an amazing deal at only $132.95.

BIG SHOT CLUB CLASSES

As a bonus, you'll be able to attend some FREE monthly classes to learn how to use it.


Did you know that the BIG SHOT can cut more than 50 materials including fabric? It's perfect for sewing and quilting.  Here's just a couple sewing related project ideas (all images copyright Stampin Up!):

Doesn't this make the cutest headband!?

Beautiful quilts have been made using the Big Shot.  Here is a quilt square that was given to us at Leadership in Phoenix.  Click HERE to download the instructions to make this quilt square.

The latest craze is the rag purse using the scallop square die.  You can find a wonderful video tutorial on Angie Juda's blog. 

Here is a sample of a rag purse! I can't sew to save my life but you can bet that I will try.  I already have all my squares cut, just have to assemble it now.  I will share with you as soon as I am finished!

Be a member of my exclusive Big Shot club!
When you purchase a Big Shot from me, you join my Big Shot Club for FREE. Anyone who has purchased a Big Shot from me in the past automatically is a member. You get to attend a FREE monthly class that will be offered for the next 3 months. You'll create two projects and you will learn new techniques and ideas for making the most of your machine. If you cannot attend the class, you'll get the project ideas by email. The first Big Shot class will be Friday, April 16th at 7 p.m. If you have a Big Shot purchased elsewhere OR would still like to attend – the cost is $15. (Email me to reserve a spot for this class)

To order this special, EMAIL ME or
CALL ME (613-800-2117) with your order!

Paper Punches...A Crafter's Must Have!

For a while now, I have been playing around with some ideas about personal challenges when it comes to my blog.  I tend to blog many days in a row and then not for a week, and then again a few days, and then absent for another week ( or two)...well you get the drift! 

I thought that I could be a more consistent blogger if I set up some regular challenges for myself. Every Friday, I will feature a tool or crafting tip. 

So...Welcome all to the first of my "Tool Tip Fridays"!

Today's featured tool, is the paper punch. 

Stampin' Up! has wonderful paper punches and the best part is that some of them coordinate with a stamp set.  Very often do I hear a customer of mine, at a class or workshop, ask "Is there a punch that goes with that set?"  Especially when I am making them cut shapes with their scissors! *smile*

Punched shapes are great to add detail to your cards, scrapbook layouts or any paper projects.  You can create fun characters like this little bunny.

You can find instructions to make this bunny box on Amy Celona's blog.

You can create a faux embossed look like in this card: 

By layering punched shapes of one color on top of the same color, it gives it an embossed look.  Here I used the word window punch and adhere them to the bottom part of my card.

It sorta looks like a brick wall, don't you think?

You can also use punches to create embellishements, like flowers.  This flower was created by punching out 3 scallop circle in Pretty in Pink cardstock.  The cardstock was first stamped with the En Francais background stamp.  I sponged the edges, scrunched them (very technical term! lol), layered them and then pierced a hole to but a brad in to secure them together.  I used a pop up glue dot to adhere a button in the middle of my flower, on top of my brad.

Sale-A-Bration 2010 is the perfect time to start your collection! When you order $65 in punches or other Stampin' Up! products, you can earn the NEW Scallop Trim Border Punch!  It's like a Buy 3 get one FREE deal!

To find punches in my store, click HERE, go to TOOLS, then PUNCHES. You'll love the selection! All grey ones are the new design from the Occasions Mini catalogue! Select any 3 at $22.95 AND you'll be able to select the Scallop Trim punch, or a stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure FREE!

Have any questions about some of the products used? Just email me!

Happy Friday!

So Ready for Spring!

Well I don't know about you but I am so DONE with winter! As much as I love playing hockey on the backyard rink with my oldest son, or playing in the snow and building forts with the 2 boys, I really can't wait to hear the chirping of the birds and smell the fresh Spring air!

With Valentine's Day come and gone, I have already moved on to Spring and Easter projects.  With the beautiful Stampin' Up! designer paper like the New Sweet Pea Designer Paper stack from the Occasions Mini, or the Cottage Wall dsp, how could you not be inspired to create?

Here is a quilted card, using Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, we made at last week's monthly card class:

Supplies

Stamps: With All My Heart

Cardstock: Pale Plum, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine, Top Note Bigz die, Beautiful Wings sizzlits die, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, dimensionals, Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, adhesive, bone folder, paper cutter

Do you have a long wish list? Want to earn some of those items for free.  Book a workshop or private class with friends!  This is one of the cards that you could be making. 

 Click HERE for information on hosting a stamping party or email me for more information!

Vintage Valentine

Good day everyone!

With Valentine's day only a few days away, I thought that I would post some of the cards that I've made in the last couple of weeks.  I will try to post one a day until Sunday! My own little blogging challenge this week! lol

Today's cards are from my January Stamp club.

This eyelet flower embellishment was shown to us in Phoenix at Leadership Convention.  This card is cased from the one I saw on the display board.  I love how you can use it on a card or on a scrapbook layout.  I also like how it looks like lace.

The second card I designed with the thought that I would try to make it Vintage.  I loved all the projects that Shelli (Stampin' Up! CEO and co-founder) showed us in Phoenix.  I have always been a little scared to try it, probably because my style is more "clean".  I really liked how it turned out and my club members loved making it.

I always try to find some ways to re-use scraps and what not.  This time, I decided to use some of the packaging paper that comes with SU orders. 

This card format is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". We used the I {love} Love jumbo wheel on the packaging paper.  First we inked it on a Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad, then "wheeled" it on the paper.  We crumpled the paper up and then smoothed it back before sponging the edges. 

Other items used: NEW scallop trim border punch (that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration!), NEW Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, Scalloped Hearts of Hearts embosslit, Full heart punch, "Love You Much" from the Well Scripted stamp set. 

LOVE the Chocolate Chip, Kraft & Real Red combo!

Here is a closer look...

I have lots more ideas for Vintage style projects that I will be sharing! I am even planning a class for April!

To SHOP for Stampin' Up! products 24/7, CLICK HERE!

Want more information on joining a Stamp club!? Email me

It's a beautiful sunny winter day here in Ottawa! Hope you are enjoying some sun wherever you are :-)

That's it for now,

Helping Haiti

As all of you know…on January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

To help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake, Stampin Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (117010) and donate it to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. (Until Feb. 28, 2010)

The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Click HERE to see what else Stampin' Up! is doing to help out the relief effort in Haiti.

 
This set comes in either clear mount or wood mount.
Wood-Mount 117010 $35.95
Clear-Mount 118571 $24.95 (Block D recommended 118485 $11.50)

Help to make a difference!  Email me to order your I{Heart}Hearts stamp set today!

Monthly Card Class Sneak Peek

Every month, I hold a class where we make 6 cards for different occasions.  Purchase $25 in products and make the cards for FREE or pay a flat fee of $15.  Bring a friend and make a 2nd set of cards for FREE!!! 

Live in Ottawa or surrounding area? Want to join the fun!? I have 2 spots left....  The class is tonight!  See all the details HERE.

Here is a sneak peek of some of the cards will be making.

We will be using lots of products from the new Occasions mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration brochure.  Don't have on in hand!? Email me your full address and I will gladly pop one in the mail for you!