Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Online Catalogue Party

Hello, all!  I’m here to announce my first ever online Stampin’ Up! Catalogue party.

Stampin’ Up!’s annual Sale-A-Bration is in winding down, but there is still plenty of time to get in on the fabulous free products.  So, whether you are restocking your supplies after your Christmas card and Valentine’s depletions, or shopping for some of Stampin’ Up!’s amazing new products in the Occasions Catalogue, now is the perfect moment to get more bang for your buck.

For every $60 worth of product you purchase, you get to pick a free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure or flyer for free. Completely free! No added shipping, no added taxes! Just free!

Check out our Annual catalogue, Occasions catalogue, and Sale-A-Bration brochure & flyer:

2014-2015 Annual Catalogue

Occasions Catalogue

Sale-A-Bration Brochure

Sale-A-Bration Flyer

You can shop online anytime, at Stampin' Up! Canada and join the party by entering Hostess code 4TTMCK2K during check out.  Or send me your order via email at cardyologist@gmail.com (payment can be made by email money transfer or credit card).

Our online catalogue party  is only open to customers in Edmonton and area and ends March 31.

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first time playing in the pool (The Paper Plunge #15)

I have a ton of friends who are expecting new small people very soon and, therefore, a ton of baby cards to make.

I set out to make a card for a baby girl, who was welcomed to the the world recently. But when I came across The Paper Plunge challenge site, I was instantly struck with inspiration that didn;t fit with what I had in mind for this baby girl. I was so excited about this card and LOVE how it turned out; thankfully I know two baby boys who are soon to make their debuts :)

Check out (and play along!) The Paper Plunge.  This is their current sketch challenge (The Paper Plunge #15):

And here is my card; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

whisper white cardstock

ink:

pacific point classic

real red classic

daffodil delight classic

pacific point stampin' write marker

basic black stampin' write marker

bling and things:

real red 1/4" stitched grosgrain ribbon

gold liquid pearls

toothpick

black glass bead

tools and toys:

big shot

cloudy day embossing folder

simply scored

simply scored borders plate

rotary cutter

paper snips

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals

stamps:

designer typeset

moving forward

kinda eclectic

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a thank you for FMS167

A new year and a new card.  Woohoo!

I have the loveliest neighbours.  They really are! Not only are they exactly what neighbours should be: quiet, tidy, friendly (without being overbearing, intrusive or nosy); they are also super sweet and so very kind.  They stopped by on Christmas Eve with a gift for our family and even included something for Small, Medium and Large!  This was on top of the wonderful things they do throughout the year, like tossing stray toys back over the fence or getting rid of the weeds from the cracks in our half of the driveway.  I had intended to stop by their place, with a homemade treat, in the New Year, but this changed the sentiment on the card I was making from one of just wishes for a Happy New Year, to include a Thank You, as well.

I decided to hit a much loved challenge site, for a little inspiration and purpose.  So, Freshly Made Sketches supplied the perfect sketch to get the creative juices flowing.  I love Narelle's versatile sketch for FMS #167; check it out:

And here is what I came up with; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

pistachio pudding cardtsock

island indigo cardstock

whisper white cardstock

venetian romance designer series paper


ink:

encore gold


bling and things:

gold sequin trim

gold embossing powder

march 2014 paper pumpkin "thank you" wood die-cut


tools and toys:

rotary paper cutter

snail adhesive

glue dots

stampin' dimesionals

paper-piercing tool

stampin' pierce mat

stamp-a-ma-jig

pencil

ruler

paper snips

heat tool

essentials paper-piercing pack

big shot

window frames framelits


stamps:

christmas messages

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I'm back... with a card for Fab Friday #42

Hi, all, or any :) I am back (or at least sort of).  I'm learning not to make promises that I may not be able to keep; so I am not going commit to being back on a regular basis and that way you won't be disappointed, but rather pleasantly surprised.

 

I have a card today to participate in the Fab Friday Challenge.  Fab Friday #42 is a color challenge and a cool and challenging one at that.  Be sure to check out the wonderful creations by their design team and other crafters.  I think that I did the colour combo justice and am quite pleased with the way my card turned out. 

 

 

Here is the challenge pic:

 

 

 

Here is my card; I hope you enjoy...

 

 

 

 

paper:

 

summer starfruit cardstock

 

soft suede core'dinations

 

costal cabana cardstock

 

whisper white cardstock

 

gold foil sheet

 

vellum paper

 

 

ink:

 

early espresso classic

 

crisp cantaloupe classic

 

versamark

 

gold encore

 

 

bling and things:

 

gold embossing powder

 

pool party embossing powder

 

crisp cantaloupe thick baker's twine

 

 

tools and toys:

 

rotary paper cutter

 

sanding block

 

stamp-a-ma-jig

 

simply scored

 

heat tool

 

curly label punch

 

1" circle punch

 

1 1/4" scallop circle punch

 

paper snips

 

stampin' pierce mat

 

paper piercing tool

 

snail adhesive

 

stampin' dimensionals

 

scotch tape

 

 

stamps:

 

elementary elegance

 

a fitting occasion

 

gorgeous grunge

 

dictionary

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another yak card...

A good friend of mine has recently started a card/stamping blog as well.  I keep checking in on her blog for new posts and have found none.  So, when I last saw her, I told her she needed to post something new; to which she retorted, "I will, when you do!"

So here's my "something new" and I encourage you all to check out her blog; I'm sure there will be something new anytime now ; )

For those of you looking at this card and saying, "that's a bison...!?" you can read the whole story behind my lovingly referring to the pictured animal as a yak, here. 

I made this card for a very special lady who recently had a graduation from a school who's mascot is the bison.  

Here's my card; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

basic black cardstock

pacific point cardstock

whisper white cardstock

ink:

basic black classic

pacific point stampin' write marker

bling and things:

silver glimmer paper

silver foil smooch spritz

tools and toys:

big shot

timeless type dies

rotary paper cutter

stamp-a-ma-jig

simply scored

snail adhesive

two way glue pen

colour spritzer

stamp sets:

in wilderness

well scripted

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a special birthday...

I know, I know!  It' been so long!  My poor little blog is feeling unloved.  In fact, my blog-iversary came and went without so much as a hi from me.  It's hard to believe that it's been a year already!  I would have popped in, but it's been pretty busy around here with all the family activities (both fun and everyday ho-hum) that I haven't had time to post.  However, this week I will have two posts for you!  

Today's post is of the card that I made for a very special lady in my life who recently turned 60.  I put a lot of time and energy into this one, but I wanted to make sure she could tell just by looking at this card that she is SO loved, appreciated and valued.  She is the one who introduced me to card making; I have no doubt that she appreciates and understands all that went into this.  (Love ya', Momma!)

Here's my card; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

crumb cake cardstock

pool party cardstock

very vanilla cardstock

primrose petals cardstock

early espresso cardstock


ink:

versamark

primrose petals classic

pool party classic

midnight muse classic

pacific point classic

tempting turquoise classic

pool party stampin' marker

primrose petals stampin' marker


bling and things:

large pearl brads

early espresso embossing powder


tools and toys:

heat tool

big shot

lacy brocade embossing folder

designer frame embossing folder

little leaves die

timeless type dies

large oval punch

rotary paper cutter

hobby blade

ruler

simply scored

paper snips

stamping sponges

two way glue pen

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals

stamp-a-ma-jig

embossing buddy


stamp sets:

well scripted

swallowtail

yummy

oh, hello

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SUOC #67- spring (and My Paper Pumpkin) is in the air

This is my first time playing in the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge.  I definitely have to admit that I haven't participated before because I never seem to be able to stick straight to only Stampin' Up! products in my cards.

This has changed recently, since I received "My Paper Pumpkin" last week.  I am absolutely in love with the contents of that little red box which came in the mail, and would suggest that EVERYONE get one!  If you don't know what "My Paper Pumpkin" is, I would strongly advise you find a Stampin' Up! demonstrator near you and find out ASAP : )

I deviated from the recipe for the suggested projects that came in the box, but I adore the color combo they came up with and stuck to that.  After all was said and done, I managed to use all of the items in my box (along with a few added extras from my stash) to make 14 paper pumpkin inspired birthday cards (2 each of 7 designs).  I will share them all in a later post : )

The card bases in "My Paper Pumpkin" are Basic Grey colored white cores.  As soon as I saw this I knew that I wanted to dry emboss every inch of that beautiful cardstock, sand off the grey on the raised  parts and ink up the exposed white.  This is how I achieved the Lucky Limeade coloring on the basic grey chevron banner in the background.

The SUOC #67 is titled "Spring is in the Air!".  The lady holding an umbrella in the "Million Dollar Moments" hostess set from the 2013 Spring Catalogue is a new favorite of mine.  I love spring showers and full out thunderstorms that the new season promises; that's exactly what I think of when I see her holding her hand out to catch the first drops that will breathe new life into the earth.

Here is my card; I hope you enjoy:

paper:

basic grey cardstock

basic grey paper pumpkin cardstock

tempting turquoise cardstock

whisper white cardstock

ink:

lucky limeade classic

basic grey classic

daffodil delight classic

tempting turquoise classic

bling and things:

paper pumpkin lucky limeade scallop edge die cut leftovers

tools and toys:

paper snips

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals

big shot

chevron embossing folder

ovals collection framelits

two-way glue pen

paper cutter

simply scored

ruler

pencil

stamp-a-ma-jig

stamping sponges

designer sanding block


stamp sets:

million dollar moments

up, up & away

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