Sale-A-Bration ends Thursday!

We are down to the last few days of this amazing promotion...  remember that with each $60 of merchandise you purchase, you select one free Sale-A-Bration reward!

I'll be placing my last order on Thursday in the early evening so be sure to contact me if you want to take advantage of this special! 

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

Stamp-A-Stack cards!

Finally...  I am posting some new cards!  These are a few of the cards that will be offered at this month's Stamp-A-Stacks.  So excited to be having a stamping evening tomorrow!

I have scheduled a second Stamp-A-Stack since the one on March 11th was full.  The second date will be March 25th and there are 5 seats still available.  Email or call if you'd like to register!

We have 15 cards ready to go for this Stamp-A-Stack.  Here's a sneak peak at a few...

 
Happy stampin'!

Getting ready for Stamp-A-Stack

Well, things are well underway for the Stamp-A-Stack...  but there was a small set back tonight when Jenna dropped by the craft room to "help".  I left her alone with her Dad for just long enough for me to cut a piece of card stock and when I returned, I found her taking my card apart!  Her Dad claims that I said she was fine to touch anything...  Oh well, she tried re-assembling it with her own creative flair and it was very cute!  So, I sent her Dad for the camera and I enjoyed her creating!

This card still needs some work...  but we do have 10 cards already created for the Stamp-A-Stack!

I can't resist sharing one more cute photo of our little girl from today...  creating again - this time a snowman!

I'll try to snap a couple of photos of the cards that have been created in the next couple of days so I can actually share something stamped here!

Stamp-A-Stack Date... finally!

Hello stamping friends!

I think we are finally ready to get back to stamping!  My craft room is a little more organized and functional...  and I'm definitely ready to get creating!  So, it's time for a Stamp-A-Stack on...

Friday, March 11th at 7:00 pm!

Please register if you'd like to come by return email or phone.  Class fee is $15 and includes up to 7 cards of your choice.  Or, if you stamp more than 7 cards, your class fee will be calculated at $2 per card.

I'm back!

Hello faithful stamping friends!

After a year's absence, I am working to get back to stamping!!!  I am hoping to hold my first stamping class, a Stamp-A-Stack, at the end of February or early in March...  I just need to get my craft room organized and then I'll set the date and let you know!  I hope you'll be able to come and stamp again!

So much happened in 2010 that kept me too busy to be able to stamp, but things are settling down now and I'm anxious to get back to stamping.

Let me mention that Sale-A-Bration is currently on.  This means FREE products until March 31st!  For every $60 you order (merchandise total before shipping and taxes), you can select one free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice!  There are lots of great products to choose from - stamp sets (of course!), a paper and accents pack, a ribbon and button pack, a digital images CD, a cute Decor Elements chalkboard, or you can even select any stamp set valued at $17.95 or less from the Idea Book & Catalogue!  You can see the Sale-A-Bration brochure online here.

Also, be sure to check out the Occasions Mini Catalogue.  There are lots of great new products available in this mini catalogue!

If you would like to order anything, please let me know...  I will place orders weekly.  And, if you pick up any order placed by February 7th, you will enjoy free shipping!  Orders placed between February 7th and 28th, and picked up, will be half price shipping!  I'm still happy to deliver orders also - regular shipping charges will apply.  You can also place an order through my website and have it delivered right to your door.

Before I sign off, I'll just share our big news for those who don't already know...  In September, my husband and I became parents to a beautiful little girl.  Jenna is now 26 months and is a ton of fun!  Here are a few photos of our daughter.

This photo was taken on September 14th, her second day with us, while we were still in China.  We loved her spiky hair!

Enjoying a fall day...  We love that she's holding some red maple leaves in her hands!

One of my favourite photos of Jenna...

And, on one of many walks along the creek behind our house - our little girl loves being outside and loves going for walks.

Retiring Stamp Sets & Accessories

Hello stampin' friends!

Yes, I'm still alive... I can't believe how busy life is with 3 kids and a full-time job! Oh, throw in a new house purchase, planning for a move and packing, and you can imagine how crazy things are around here! We can't wait to be settled into a bigger house with space for everyone - and with space for a craft room again!

But, along with all the excitement we have going on, I wanted to be sure to get the list of stamp sets and accessories that are being retired out to you. The stamp sets will be available until June 30th, however, the accessories are available only while supplies last and some are already sold out! Don't delay if there's anything that you want - be sure to email me with your order (bevennis@shaw.ca) or order online through my website (www.bevennis.stampinup.net).

Okay, here's the list of retiring stamp sets... you can click on the image to see it so you can actually read it!
The list of retiring accessories is long... remember that there are a number of our current colours that are being retired and some of the items are selling out quickly so you don't want to miss out on your opportunities to stock up on card stock, ink pads and ink refills if one of the retiring colours is your favourite! Click here to see the full list of retiring accessories. Some items are discounted... up to 50% off! You'll see all of the current prices on the retiring accessories list.

And, here's the list of Definitely Decorative items that are being retired. They are all being offered at a 25% discount until June 30th.

Hope all is going well with you and I hope to see you soon!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

Colour Renovation... and a small update!

Hello stampin' friends!

Well, first I have to say that life has been a whirlwind for us these last few months... I have not forgotten you. In fact, I think of you often and am really missing all of you! My free time is just very limited these days and despite my hopes that I would have posted an update sooner, things just have not worked out that way! We are all doing well - actually, really well as we settle into our new routines. But it sure is busy... and fun!

So, our big news is that we have put an offer on a house and are waiting for all the details to be settled in the coming days. The really great news is that we will have lots more room, including room for a craft room and room for stamping classes again! If all works out, we'll be moving early in the summer... I'll keep you posted!

Now, I do have some important news from Stampin' Up! to share with you. There is a Colour Renovation happening starting July 1st in the new Idea Book & Catalogue. Some old "friends" are returning to our colour palette - River Rock, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Tangerine Tango and Riding Hood Red. These past In Colors will join Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede from this year in the New Color Collections offered by Stampin' Up!

In addition to these old favourites we'll be introduced to five new colours - Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Marina Mist to complete the four new Color Collections.

There will also be five new In Colors starting on July 1st! The good news is that the In Colors will stick around for a two year cycle before retiring and will be joined by another five new ones in July 2011 when the full complement of 50 colours will be complete!

Now for the other news....only 25 of the current colours will remain for purchase beyond July 1st so between now and June 30th, have a look through your card stock, ribbons, markers and other accessories and place your order for the colours you want to have on hand beyond July 1st.

Here are the colours that are retiring:

And, here's how the new Color Collections will look on July 1st:

Although I'm not able to organize any classes right now, I'm still happy to place orders if you need anything.

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

We've added six feet to our home!

I know that many of you are wondering what the heck has happened to me... All is good - just busy! We've added six feet to our home - six little feet and this addition has kept us quite occupied. Many of you know that we've been providing weekend respite care to three wonderful little children and we're excited to have just had them move in with us. They are beautiful kids - a little girl who is 6, and two boys aged 5 and 4. We've been working hard to get them settled and to try to make life work as smoothly as possible.

So, for now, I must take a break from stamping classes - my craft room is not currently functional as it has been taken over by bunkbeds and dinosaurs, cars and other assorted things that hurt a lot when you unexpectedly step on them! But I am working on getting myself organized to continue taking orders... remember that Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of March and you can take advantage of the many free rewards that are available with every $65 of regular priced mechandise ordered. You can find all the details on my website here.

I do miss you all and hope to manage to balance a bit of stamping once we all get settled into our new routine.

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

Stamp-A-Stack

Okay, I'm a terrible blogger! Things have just been unbelievably hectic in my world... so sorry! I feel guilty everyday for not getting back on here. I will be back soon... For now though I only have a couple of minutes but wanted to let you know that I am planning a Stamp-A-Stack - I really need some time in my stamping room! So hope you can make it - we'll get to use some of the new products from the Mini Catalogue which I just received...

Friday, February 5th at 7:00 pm
~ or ~
Saturday, February 6th at 9:30 am

Email me (bevennis@shaw.ca) if you'd like to register.

Hope to see you soon! Happy stampin'!

Bev.

Happy New Year!!!

Can you believe that 2010 is here already?! And can you believe how long I've gone without a post here?!!! So sorry - life has been hectic. We've had lots going on and my free time has been very limited... I'll tell you a little more about that in a future post!

For now, I wanted to drop in to say Happy New Year, let you know that I am still here and thinking about all of my stamping friends, and also mention that there's lots going on with Stampin' Up! right now... I'll post more details soon - hopefully tonight although I'm babysitting three little kids, including a 5 month old baby, so it might have to wait until tomorrow night. But you can get all the latest news on my demonstrator website - www.bevennis.stampinup.net. The most exciting news is that SALE-A-BRATION is now here and there are lots of exciting items to choose for free with every $65 in merchandise ordered until March 31st!

I must run now... but I'll be back soon!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

12 Days of Holiday Savings

Stampin' Up! is having a big sale on Big Shot products... these special prices are available until December 22nd!

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$99.95	$79.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$29.95	$25.46
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$29.95	$22.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$29.95	$25.46
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$26.95	$21.56
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$57.95	$43.46
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$53.95	$43.16
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$57.95	$49.26
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$21.95	$18.66
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$17.50	$13.13

Sorry I've been gone so long...

We've had a lot going on and my "to do" list is just getting longer and longer! I haven't had much time to spend at my computer so that's why it's been so long since my last post. I know I still have the December card contest to post which I hope to do very soon... I started but was interrupted so just need to find time to finish. Soon, I promise!

In the meantime, I just thought I would pop in and post a card that I made for a workshop last month. It's using the Dasher stamp which many of you have ordered... It's a quick and easy card, especially when you use the Designer Series paper (this is from the Holiday Mini). The ink colour used on this card is Soft Suede.

Okay, must run! I hope your holiday preparations are going well... Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

Door Prize Winners...

We had a wonderful day today with many of our stampin' friends dropping by for the Open House. It was great to see you all!

For those who could not make it, I thought you might like to see the cards that we had to be stamped. They are all simple cards. This first one is made with a stamp that most people don't even know about... it's called Simple Snowflake - it's an individual stamp for $9.95 and it's designed to be used with the Jumbo Snowflake punch. You could easily substitute any holiday greeting onto this card - this one comes from the Many Merry Messages stamp set.

Next, we used another stamp from that very last page of the Idea Book & Catalogue - this one is called Dasher and it's a $10.95 stamp. Dasher is stamped in Soft Suede and to give this card some bling, there is some Brushed Gold card stock - we discovered that many of you don't know about Stampin' Up!'s Brushed Gold and Brushed Silver card stock - you can find them on page 159. The greeting on this card comes from the A Cardinal Christmas stamp set. By the way, this is Rich Razzleberry card stock and ink on this card - a great, rich colour if you're looking to use something other than reds on a Christmas card this year.

The third card uses the For All You Do Stamp set with Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive ink and card stock. It also uses the Scallop Square Punch which is on sale until November 30th for only $16.07! The ribbon on this card is from the Holiday Mini Catalogue so is only available for a limited time - it's an Old Olive taffeta ribbon.

Now, I know some of you are checking in to see who won the door prizes... just before I get to that, let me just mention that for those of you who were not able to come, but did place an order between November 1st and 28th, that your name was entered in the draws. We had 6 different draw bags and everyone put their names in for the favourite door prizes. I hope that all of the winners will enjoy their prizes! So, let's get to announcing the winners:

Winners of door prize #6 ~ Patterned Pine stamp sets (there were 3):
~ Karin
~ Jessica
~ Jayne

Winner of door prize #5 ~ Christmas Greetings stamp set, Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware and Crafters Tool Kit ($106.85 value):
~ Loletta

Winner of door prize #4 ~ Define Your Life stamp set, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch and Vintage Brads ($107.35 value):
~ Jo

Winner of door prize #3 ~ Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Flight of the Butterfly stamp set, Colour Coach, Adhesive Eraser, Designer Buttons Playground, Filigree Brads and Clips Assortment ($106.50 value):
~ Ingmarie

Winner of door prize #2 ~ Tabletop Paper Cutter and In Colour Assorted Card Stock ($75.45 value):
~ Debbie

Winner of door prize #1 ~ Colour Caddy with Extender Kit ($105.90 value):
~ Jana

Congratulations to everyone! Again, thanks to everyone who came out and made today fantastic!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

Huge Sale - Save 30%, 40%, 50%!!!

Stampin' Up! is having an amazing sale, but it's only here until November 30th! You can order these items online through my demonstrator website (www.bevennis.stampinup.net) or by contacting me... For those who received my email announcement of this sale, you may have noticed that I said this special pricing was only available through an online order... I've reread the "fine print" and discovered that this is not the case - you can order through me for the discounted price as well!

I'll be placing orders on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday if you would like to take advantage of any of these specials!

Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$59.90	$29.95
Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90	$20.95
Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90	$20.95
Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$35.45	$17.73
Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$67.50	$33.75
Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$54.90	$27.45
Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$42.90	$21.45
Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$33.90	$16.95
Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$27.00	$16.20
Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$170.95	$102.57
Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$56.95	$34.17
Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95	$35.37
Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95	$35.37
Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$57.40	$34.44
Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40	$47.04
Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40	$47.04
Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$115.90	$69.54
Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85	$44.31
Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85	$44.31
On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$56.85	$34.11
Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$71.70	$50.19
Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$61.10	$42.77
Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85	$35.60
Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85	$35.60
Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$11.25	$7.88
5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$9.95	$6.97
Scallop Square punch	$22.95	$16.07
Full Heart punch	$22.95	$16.07
Heart to Heart punch	$22.95	$16.07
Scallop Edge punch	$22.95	$16.07
Circle Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
Flower Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
Star Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$93.95	$65.77
Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$86.95	$60.87

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

A new Santa's Workshop

Many of you will already know about the new Santa's Workshop - with all new cards - that I'm planning for the first weekend in December. There are only 2 seats left for the Friday night class - if you'd like to join us on December 4th at 7:00 pm, be sure to register quickly! And, there are lots of seats left on Saturday, December 5th if you'd like to come then.

This is a card that we had at the last Santa's Workshop and these cute little snowmen were quite popular! I really like the addition of the Snowflake Window Sheet at the top - makes for a really fun card! This card will not be included in the December Santa's Workshop - we'll have all new cards for that event!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

October Card Contest Entries and Winner!

Well, there were only 2 entries in the October Card Contest... These two came from Tiffany and her mom, Jamie. Here's Tiffany's first... This ice cream stamp set retired a while ago, but I had fun using it for several cards when it was current. I like how Tiffany added the bottom scoop of ice cream (although I'd be sad to have this happen if it were real ice cream!). The bright colours are vibrant and fun - I think anyone would love to receive a card like this.

Jamie's card is also fun and I love how she created the big bright moon in the background. I expect she likely cut out a circle and layered it on her background paper then used a brayer to ink up around it. When she removed the circle, this nice moon appeared. Notice also how she used glitter - maybe Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder (?) to create the stars. Definately a great card for a cat lover!

Okay, so let's get to announcing the winner... Using the list randomizer here's the outcome:

1. Tiffany
2. Jamie

Congratulations, Tiffany! You have $20 in free product plus a hostess stamp set - I'll email you a photo of the hostess sets that you can pick from later today! Thanks to both Jamie and Tiffany for sharing their creativity with us!

Now, we'll try another contest for November... The theme won't come as a big surprise and most everyone should be able to make a submission - it's Holiday/Christmas cards! Just to recap on the "rules" for the contest, your submissions must use only Stampin' Up! products (current or retired) and in emailing me your submission, you are giving me permission to post it on my blog. The prize will again be $20 in Stampin' Up! product plus a hostess stamp set. You will receive one entry in the prize draw per submission. Your submission (by email to be at bevennis@shaw.ca) must be received by November 30th.

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

Santa Punch Art

Here's a fun and cute little Santa punch card... I've seen variations on this card on several blogs so I'm not sure who the original creator is, but whoever it is must be a very creative person! This little guy takes some work to create - lots of little pieces to fit together.

We enjoyed another afternoon of Santa's Workshop today... one more to come on Friday evening. The upcoming class is full, but if you are still interested, please let me know and I'll try to schedule a fourth date. I'm also interested to know if anyone would be interested if I put together a second Santa's Workshop with all new Christmas cards... If you would be interested, please email to let me know!

I'll be back tomorrow night with the October card contest entries and to announce the November card contest.

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

Punch Art Ornaments

Here's a fun and easy way to create Christmas card... this card comes from my friend Melanie and it is just so clever! Use your punches to create ornaments by punching them out of your favourite Designer Series Paper. Notice how she use a heart punch to add the little ornament holder at the top... is there a proper name for that part of the ornament? Hmmm, if there is, I don't know it! It's a bit hard to see in the photo, but Melanie added some glitter to the ornaments to dress them up a bit. Very cute!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

Santa's Workshop was a lot of fun!

With Christmas music playing, twelve stampers worked away at creating holiday cards this afternoon... It's always such fun to share our creations with enthusiastic stampers and today was certainly very enjoyable!

This "JOY" card was one of the choices and many people made it. I was really proud of this card. I think it's one that would really stand out in a Christmas card display. As many of you know, I love using the Big Shot and this card is a good example of that!

This card was not one of the Santa's Workshop cards... but I wanted to share it with you here. Isn't this little Build-A-Bear adorable? He takes a bit of work to cut and assemble, but he's sure worth it! I should probably add some white to the pom-pom on his hat... just noticed that now as I'm looking at on my computer.

There are still a couple of seats available in next Sunday's Santa's Workshop... email if you'd like to join in the fun!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)

Butterflies...

I think that every single card with a butterfly on it makes me happy! This adorable card was a make and take at one of our demonstrator meetings. I had hidden it away with the idea that I would use it as a card for a Stamp-A-Stack... unfortunately I hid it so well that I managed to forget about it! Fortunately, I was doing some organizing in my craft room a couple of weeks ago (not that you would be able to tell now!!) and I found it. I adore the layout on this card. Maybe it will re-appear in a Stamp-A-Stack in the spring when we are getting back to butterfly season!

Happy stampin'!

Bev.

(All images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!)