Lift me Up - Set sampler part 4

 Here are the last two Lift Me Up samples. Have I convinced you it's a MUST get set? Hee hee.

This sample by Kim Stathakos showcases the Seaside embossing folder as well as the stamp set.  And such a cute idea using the negative space for the clouds.
 

 And here is one from Lisa Henderson. Love those cute little clouds to make the pattern background.

 

Lift me Up bundle 144711 Wood mount $68.25 or 144712 Clear mount $59.25

Which has been your favourite Lift me Up sample?

On Friday I'll share the latest Coffee, Cookies and Cards samples!

Cheers, 

K

Christmas Craft Fair at Lake Bonavista - TODAY!

Today, Sun, Nov 20th I'm at the Lake Bonavista Craft fair from 11-4pm.
1401 Acadia Dr SE

Come and pick up some fun stocking stuffers and check out the oodles of Christmas cards if you are behind on your creating.  

Downline - Stamp and Share!

This weekend was  my Stamp and Share and I just LOVED the cards they all brought for this month's Creative Challenge so I just had to share!

This month I sent each participant a colour challenge with the one of the new In Color's and some new Ruched ribbon.  

Check out the cards from Bev and Deborah. They used Dapper Denim, Soft Sky and Wisteria Wonder.  Aren't they incredible!

Created by Bev - love the Botanical Blooms with the shimmer

Created by Deborah - Love the variety of flowers on this wreath!

Here are some incredible samples from Krista. She had a challenging color combo one with Emerald Envy, Watermelon Wonder and Daffodil Delight, but WOW!

Created by Krista - love they way she combined both of the dies in this Swirly Scribbles framelits set

And this one is too cute for words!

I have such amazing team members and glad they took time from their sunny weekend to come stamp with me.

More samples to come on Wednesday!

Cheers, 
K

Birthday card swap

Here are some more amazing samples of Birthday cards from my team.

Created by Kari Grateful Bunch

Created by Robyn Birthday Blooms

Created by Shelley Party Wishes

Created by Velma Botanical Builder Framelits and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Thank you to my team for creating such amazing cards that could be assembled in under 10 min! It made the shoe box swap a smashing success!

Cheers, 
K

June Coffee, Cookies and Cards!

I've been bitten by the bug!  The Watercolour Wings bug!

This month's Coffee, Cookies and Cards class is all about the butterflies.

Unfortunately due to some family commitments I will only be having a morning class on Tuesday, June 23rd but please RSVP to this class ASAP.  Come have one last craft outing before the kids are out of school for the summer. 

If you'd like to gather friends together to make these cards or a different set of cards contact me to book your private class.  

 Date - Tues, June 23
Time - 9:30 - 11:30
Cost - $10 or free with a qualifying order

Cheers,
K

Meet the In Colours - Tip Top Taupe

It's almost time!!  Just one more day until we can order from the amazing new 2015-2015 Catalogue.

Here is a sampling of cards created with the new In Colours.  I'll give you close ups and details on each throughout the week.

First we have Tip Top Taupe - which I LOVE>  It's like a classy grey beige colours. I can't wait to pair this one with Night of Navy and Early Espresso too.

 The colours I used on this card are Tip Top Taupe, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla.  Plus the stamp sets - Hardwood,  An Open Heart and Crazy About You.  Plus each card this week showcases the awesome Hello You framelits.

Hope you can check back tomorrow to see my card with Mint Macaron!

Cheers, 
K

Sheltering Tree - but no tree?

Yay!  It's almost the weekend.  Do you have some extra specials plans for the weekend? We have THREE hockey games this weekend and two on Mother's day. I missed last weekend's games so I'm excited about to see the kids play.

One last card made with the Sheltering Tree stamp set. This one is a different as I just used the sentiment from the stamp set. I just love this font.

 This will be the last chance to register for this WOW class as I have to order the stamp sets to arrive in time for the class date.

Date - Thursday, May 21st
Time - 10am or 6:30pm
Cost - $40 includes the cost of the stamp set BUT if you already have purchased the stamp set this class is just $10!

Have a great weekend and hope it's super springy where you are!

Cheers, 
K

Sheltering Tree - Stamping in a curve

I've always liked wood stamps best but I can admit now I like photopolymer stamps almost as much.  Maybe I was "encouraged" to purchase them because of cost and sometimes that was the only option but I REALLY like how you can curve them on your wood block.

You may be wondering why there is snow on this tree but I have a tree in my front yard that looks just like this. It's also known as "spring snow" and it sure looks like it when all the blooms start to fall off.

Tomorrow I have one last card featuring Sheltering Tree but if you sign up for my WOW class on Thurs, May 21st you can make these 3 amazing cards with this stamp set.

Date - Thursday, May 21st ** Date change due to a mtg I have on Wednesday
Time - 10am or 6:30pm
Cost - $40 includes the cost of the stamp set BUT if you already have purchased the stamp set this class is just $10!

 Cheers, 
K

Sheltering Tree - reverse stamping

Here is another way to achieve a background look with photopolymer stamps - reverse stamping.

First I stamped the tree trunk in Early Espresso.  I used the "reverse side" of the large leaf stamp and inked it in Pistachio Pudding to create the large green tree outline. Then I added the "proper side" of the leaf stamp in Rose Red ink.

The grass was the "ground" stamped several times over with Pear Pizzazz.
 

Spaces still available in the May WOW Class!

Date - Thursday, May 21st ** Date change due to a mtg I have on Wednesday
Time - 10am or 6:30pm
Cost - $40 includes the cost of the stamp set BUT if you already have purchased the stamp set this class is just $10! 

Cheers, 
K

Cardmaker's projects

Ooo, the list is long for this week but on the top is to get back to blogging with regularity!  Last week was filled with the sniffles, clubs, unexpected stresses but I'm looking forward to a week of stamping!

We had a great time at Cardmaker's with some fun quick and easy projects - well, I intended them to be quick and easy :)  Each of the cards use the new photopolymer set Lovely Amazing You.

 

140594 Lovely Amazing You $17.95

And then our big project was the cute Berry Basket but with 3x3 note cards.  The Cheerful Critters sets is HOLY MOLY adorable!

I used the ink pads and blender pens to colour each of the cards.  So easy!

Thanks for checking in!

Cheers, 
K

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BIG Class Announcement - Owls 3.0

I am very excited to share with you a class I have been planning (in my head) for a while now. My Owl classes have been very popular in past years and I'm hoping this one is just as popular!

Introducing . . .  Owls 3.0

I LOVE my Owl punch and have used it in so many different ways.  In this class you will learn 5 different background techniques as well as create these, I think, super cute card.

Now the details

Date - Sat, April 4 ** Note this is the long Easter weekend
Time - 1-4pm
Cost - $40 Just cards or include any $22.95 punch and pay just $55

** You will need to own the Owl Builder punch for this class. There is homework to be done to complete the Owls before the class date.  If not this will be a sleep over class.

Here's a flashback of my Owl Together Class . . .

  and Everything Owls and More.

 ** Please leave a comment or email me if you would love to take this class but are unavailable the first week in April.  I am working to find some May dates as well.

Cheers and Owl see you soon, 
Sorry, that was really corny.

K

March Coffee, Cookies and Cards

Here are the latest samples of my Coffee, Cookies and Cards class.  

Set aside a quick morning or evening time just for you!  You deserve it!

 Date - Tues, March 31st
Times - 10am or 7pm
Cost - $10 or free with a $20 order

Register now as those morning spaces fill quickly! Bring a friend new to stamping and your class is FREE!

Hope to see you there!

** You NEED to check my blog on Monday morning! I have an exciting new class announcement and you WILL NOT want to miss it. Trust me!

Cheers, 
K

Card Buffet - Sheltering Tree

New Occasions Catalogue starts today!!!  It's like Christmas all over again!!  Also a great bonus is Sale A Bration starts today too! If you'd like a hard copy of this catalogue let me know and I'll send you one ASAP.

One of my favourite sets in this year's Occasions Catalogue is the Sheltering Tree.  It has all these great add-ons like a swing, bicycle and a mini rake too.  Change up the colours and you can create a beautiful tree for different seasons.

Come create this card at the Card Buffet on the weekend of January 17-18.  More details here.


Cheers, 
K

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Coffee, Cookie and Cards class - Tues, Nov 25

As promised I have new cards to share for my next Coffee, Cookie and Cards class.

November is all Christmas!  I have spaces available in the 7pm class so contact me ASAP to register!  This is a great class for beginning stampers or for anyone who wants to build their card stash or learn something new.

There will not be a class in December but in January I will plan a variety of cards for anniversaries, birthdays, babies and more.  I'll also I will have cards that can be adapted for a variety of occasions. 

Thanks for checking in.

Cheers, 
K



 

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New class - Holiday Happenings

Hey friends!
 It's been a while since I have posted something new but I have been crazy busy!  

I have been lucky enough to have great friends and customers that have hosted wonderful workshops and private stamping classes this past month.   I have created over 160 cards with many new and seasoned customers this past month so THANK YOU!

Yesterday was capped off with a great Stamp a Stack and 9 happy stampers and 180 cards walked out my door.  Now it's time to get my own Christmas cards started! Ha ha!

I have a great new class planned for Thursday, Nov 27th at 7pm.  If you need some last minute birthday cards or Christmas cards this class is for you!  We will use the Happenings Simply Created Kit to create 15 cards in an evening!

Thanks to my friend Rose Coleman for this fab idea to create Christmas cards with this great kit!

Date - Thurs, Nov 27
Time - 7-9pm
Cost - $25 plus a food bank donation 

Here are some close ups of the cards.  Mix and match and create the cards you need!
 

Birthday selections

Christmas Selections

Cheers, 
K

Watercolour Wonder Christmas

I did warn you I have been in full blown Christmas mode, right?

It started last week when I made these samples with new Watercolour Wonder Simply Created kit.  It is simply amazing!

135869 $30.95

This kit includes (almost) everything needed to create 20 beautiful cards including envelopes.  The only thing you will need it a few re-inkers  (Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate and Coastal Cabana), Bermuda Bay ink pad and the Watercolour Winter Too stamp set.

I will be hosting a Christmas card workshop bee to prep all these pieces and assemble some cards in late November so watch for more info on this fun day!

Check out a few of the steps needed to create these lovely watercoloured cards.

Using the paint brush provided, Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler inks. I was a watercolouring fool!

And the letters to make another card (check out all the dif languages and extra letters too).

Best tip ever:  Apply Tombow to the back of the mini letters and attach twine to the back.  Let dry and then punch out letters.  Voila!  Letters perfectly spaced and attached to the string.

These great little die cut pieces are ready for stamping.

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Thanks for checking in!

Cheers, 
K

Happy Monday and some Christmas????

Yep, I was in full blown Christmas mode this past week if you can believe it.  I think I have heard more than 3 times that it is less that 90 days til Christmas and it almost makes me want to  . . .  well, you know.

Here is a fun card I made for my Blendabilities club peeps.

 I used the Open Heart stamp set for the branch and the sentiment is from Watercolour Winter Too.

A little fussy cutting around the Christmas Bauble and voila! 

I have tons of new Christmas card samples but I'm most excited to share my WOW class samples on Wednesday!  

Be sure to check back then to register for the coolest WOW class!

Cheers, 
K

Work of Art week! Sale ends today!

Here is an alternate option from flowers and such.  Wouldn't this make a great guy birthday card or thank you to a male teacher, bon voyage or congratulations!  It's such a useful set and soooo simple!

 

For this special stamp set I will be offering a special of 10% off this one set.  Ends today!!!  Thursday, Sept 11th

(w) $33.26 SAVE $3.70 or (c) $21.56 SAVE $2.70

Don't forget to check back each day this week to see another sample using the Work of Art stamp set!  

Cheers, 
K

Work of Art week!

I hope that is the last of the snow at least until October or November.  I am ready for some sunshine!

But I couldn't resist this one sneak a peek Christmas card.

For this special stamp set, Work of Art, I will be offering a special of 10% off this one set.  Ends Thursday, Sept 11th.

(w) $33.26 SAVE $3.70 or (c) $21.56 SAVE $2.70

Don't forget to check back each day this week to see another sample using the Work of Art stamp set!  

Also check out the latest Weekly Specials and an amazing new Photopolymer stamp set.

You're Wonderful 139158 $29.95

Cheers, 
K