Leaving for Nashville?

It's been such a whirlwind 48 hours I think my head might just spin off. It all started with a phone call. . .


I was set to leave for my first Leadership, my first Manager's Reception (Wed evening) on Wed morning at 7:45 am.  Packing was almost done, swaps done and just a few things to throw together and I was outta here.

I received a phone call from United had "rebooked" my flight to leave on Thursday due to snow in Chicago - WHAT????


After a frenzy of phone calls to fellow travellers, airlines and looking for other options we realized there weren't many.  I finally found Vincent - my hero (heart).  After being on hold for 2 hours with Air Canada I was able to change our booking to a different airline on Wed night at 12:10.  Yep, we were taking the red eye.  I'm sad I didn't take photos of myself with phones in both of my ears, lap top open, cooking dinner and royally screwing up baking some cornmeal muffins all in those two hours because it was pretty comical.  Well, it is comical now because I AM IN NASHVILLE!


After a few delays in Calgary (our crew was late to fly the plane), in Toronto (snow storm and only one run way open) we landed in Nashville at 10:30 am. Much better than the alternate of Thursday evening!  Look out Nashville here we come!

Ribbon Card #2

Here is a cute stamp set that doesn't see enough ink in this house. I used the 5/8" grosgrain to divide the pattern paper and cardstock and I added a ribbon "flag" too.

Stamps - Greetings Earthling, On your Birthday
Paper - Pacific Point, Celebrations Designer Series paper, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Red glitter paper
Inks - Pacific Point, Black Stazon, Markers (Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Basic Gray, Bashful Blue)
Accessories - 5/8" Grosgrain, 1/4" grosgrain, 1" circle punch, Celebrations Quick Accents, Blender pen, sponges


Join the 5/8" ribbon share for just $29, click here for more details. 

Cheers,
K

It's Ribbon week!!!

Here is a quick 4x4 card that I made.  I used the 1/4" grosgrain to separate two different pieces of paper.  Super simple!

Stamps - Every Little Bit, Perfect Punches
Paper - Nursery Suite, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, So Saffron
Inks - Chocolate Chip
Accessories - 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Nursery Suite Quick Accents, Modern Label punch, 1 3/8" circle, 1/4" circle, Designer Label Scallop Trim and Itty Bitty shapes pack

Join the 1/4" ribbon share for just $21, click here for more details.


Cheers, 
K

Ribbon Share

Happy Monday!

I had a busy weekend of kids camps and classes so I'm sitting here Monday getting ready to plan my to do list for the week :) Wish me luck.


I sent a recent note in my newsletter about a new ribbon share I'm starting for 2011.  I had a few inquiries about what type of ribbon I use the most, prices, lengths and what ribbons am I offering. So here is a post to hopefully answer those questions.

What is a ribbon share?

  Are you interested in sampling some of Stampin Up ribbons but a whole roll is too much? Join a ribbon share!  I purchase all the ribbons in a particular ribbon style and cut them up into 2 or 3yrd increments. Joining a share is less than buying 3 rolls of ribbon in the same family. Payment by cash or cheque only.

What colours do the ribbons come in?

  If you have an Idea book and Catalogue check out page 190-191.  If you don't here is the list - -Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Night of Navy, Early Espresso, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Marina Mist, and Basic Black. 


Here is a photo of the types of ribbons I'm offering and prices.  

1/4" Grosgrain - 3 yards of each 13 colours - $21 
5/8" Grosgrain - 3 yards of each 13 colours - $29
5/8" Satin Ribbon - 3 yards of each 13 colours - $37
1/2" Stitched-Poly ribbon - 3 yards of each 5 colours - $15 (In colours only)
3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - 2 yards of each 13 colours - $29
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - 2 yards of each 13 colours - $25
1/2" Seam Binding - 2 yards of each 7 colours - $15 (Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz and Rose Red)

Which ribbons do I use the most?

  The 1/4" grosgrain is my go to ribbon for most of my cards but I do use ALL OF THEM.  The 5/8" satin is soo very pretty in all the colours and dresses up any card.  The new Seam Binding ribbon now comes in 7 GORGEOUS colours.  This is definitely my newest fave!


This week I'm going to have a card each day that shows off a different ribbon from my ribbon share.  Contact me if you are interested in joining the share.  Deadline to join is January 31st.

1/4" Grosgrain - all this for just $21

5/8" Grosgrain just $29 AND I bundle them just like this.

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for a new card with ribbon :)


Cheers, 
K

More great Owl projects

Thanks to everyone for joining me for the Owl Together class this weekend.  I created these mini party bags for all participants with a few of my favourite chocolates in each.  If you own the Owl punch or are thinking of joining me for my Owl Together Class on March 4th start planning your order for this cool Owl stamp.  Order over $60 between Jan 25th - March 31st and you can choose the Punch Bunch set that includes this adorable stamp.

So start planning your Sale-A-Bration order or contact me to book your workshop and earn this set for free.


Cheers, 
K

Very Versatile Owl punch

This weekend is my highly anticipated Owl Together class.  It's highly anticipated because it's my first stamping class after having more than 2 weeks off for Christmas.  I hope I remember how.

If you missed getting the chance to sign up for this class or the January date didn't work I will be holding this class again on March 4th.

When the catalogue first came out I completely resisted purchasing the Owl punch,  I went to Convention in July I quickly changed my mind.  One of my roommates created her swap cards with the Owl punch and I was sold.  I have found many samples of different creatures you can create with the Owl punch and here is a compilation of those ideas.

Don't miss out on getting this great punch.  Sign up for my class on March 4th and this punch is included in the cost of the class.  

Thanks for stopping by.


Cheers, 
K

Kids Class sneak peek

More sneak peeks for my Kids class this weekend.  If your house is anything like mine in the spring is birthday central.  I hope this will help the moms in my kids camps get a jump on birthdays in 2011.

 The bottom two super simple cards can be created with a simple birthday stamp, some inks and a sponge.  I love the new Bring on the Cake set in the Occasions Mini but the cupcake in these cards is from Party Hearty an ol' standby from the main Idea book and Catalogue.  The colours used in these cards are Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive.  

I hope the kids this weekend are ready to get inky!

Cheers, 
K