Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Paisley's Notecards

So here are the infamous cards I made for my cousin's shower - there is a set of 10 and they are packaged on Papertrey's new Clearly Creative Card Boxes




I am also part of a swap card club and this month was Baby card so here is the card I am sending out...


Monday, May 28, 2007

Belize Bound!

I leave in 4 days for Belize!!!

My cousin, Paisley is getting married there on Sunday, June 3rd and I needed to make cards for her wedding and a ladies luncheon. I used the iris folding technique for the wedding dress card (minus the folding LOL) that Gail showed me. We went to Stampeology on Saturday afternoon for their Garage sale and got loads of paper for 10 cents!!

Gail's Wedding Card



Paisley's Wedding Card



Ladies Luncheon Card



I still have a pack of cards to make as another gift but that will happen later today :)

artScape Class

Well we had our last class this past Wednesday. We made a few cards and a coaster.

Here are some pixs!

Sample Coaster


Class Coasters

Class card - using Palette O' Prints

Next class will be Saturday, July 7th, 14th and 21st.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Stamp Camp ~ Solo

Well I had my first solo stamp camp this past Friday at Gail's House. Shout out to the Tryba family! We had 11 people and loads of fun. Great food and fun was had by all and thanks to Lexi - Gail's niece for taking all these great pictures!!


We had a great sign outside her house to welcome everyone in...


We set up in the dining room and had 2 long tables...



On the credenza we had the projects stationed out with duplicates of everything...






We made 3 different cards...

We started off with the Blooming with Happiness Set and Simply Sayings II



Here is Gail with the white craft ink/floral card


Mary (these Tryba girls like to play Vanna White lol)


Mary overseeing Jamie's progress..


Kathleen & Gail


Joan pondering...




Susan & Trish





Susan & Dorothy


Lexi's spin on the Masculine card - love it!


Even Daisy had fun!

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Damien Rice Concert & Stuff

I am so sorry you guys - it's been ages since I last posted - 15 days to be exact. I have been teaching a stamp class with Grace at artScape on Wednesday nights. We extended the class for an extra 2 weeks so that has kept me busy. In addition, I am hosting my first Stamp Camp for 13 people! Oh my!! It will be held at my friend Gail's home (shout out to Gail :) We are making 3 cards this Friday. I also just finished 150 wedding invites for a local bride - unfortunately I didn't document my journey like I did with the baby's announcements but I will share photos soon...

But, last night I went and saw my favorite artist...





DAMIEN RICE

Irish singer songwriter Damien Rice returned last year with his brand new album '9'. I saw him in December at an extremely small venue The Vic up north - 12th row!! But last night he played at the Civic Opera! Amazing! We were on the main floor, center stage - with my BFF Shelly and I. You may know "The Blowers Daughter' which was used in the film Closer which we waited for in anticipation throughout the night.

Check out...


Damien's Music


Tuesday, May 01, 2007

SWAP Cards

Every month, Grace and I partake in a swap with a different themes - this month was a non-traditional fold card. I used the infamous Papertrey Butterfly Kisses set.






Sample Cards


Okay I have promised my friend Lana for MONTHS to make some sample cards for her friend - he may like for his stores and I finally made them - I am really pleased with them but not so pleased with my photography skills - I need to learn how to use my digital camera better - anyways here they are...






I used Stampin' Ups! Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst and Certainly Celery cardstock along with SU's Floral Background stamp and White Craft Ink. The sentiment is SU's Sincere Salutations. I also tried Papertery's backordered Black Palette Hybrid Ink.

Going, Going, Gone!!!!!

Stampin' Up! has just released the list of stamp sets to be retired before the new catalog is released on July 1st.

These sets will no longer be available after June 30th at midnight, so if there's a set you see that you've always loved but haven't purchased yet, be sure to call or email us to get it before it's gone!

Download the Retired List and check it against the 2007 Idea Book and Catalog. One is Alphabetical and one is Numerical, by page number.These retiring stamps are only available through June 30, so don't miss your chance to get them while you can!

STAMP SETS

24 Festive Four 105451 16.95
24 Tag Time 105453 36.95
25 Sketch It 103311 47.95
25 Year-Round Fun II 103913 39.95
26 Loving Hearts 103728 27.95
26 Mon Ami 104877 20.95
27 Dream Come True 106179 31.95
27 Sweet Talk 103967 13.5
28 Happy Hearts 100319 20.95
30 Trick or Treat 100028 16.95
31 Halloween Backgrounds 104028 16.95
31 What a Hoot 107177 27.95
32 Web Wishes 104614 29.95
33 Always on My Mind 105487 39.95
34 Holiday Woodcuts 100006 27.95
34 Santa Post 104111 20.95
35 Yule Bits & Borders 103871 34.95
36 Crazy for Christmas 100126 27.95
37 Gifts of Joy 105987 24.95
38 Christmas Carolers 103843 24.95
38 Holiday Print 100313 22.95
40 Happiest of Holidays 104417 20.95
41 Happy Winter 100789 16.95
42 Holiday Spirit 103532 27.95
42 Peace Be unto You 105335 24.95
43 Madonna and Child 105343 25.95
44 Peace & Love 104377 34.95
45 O Tannenbaum 106751 24.95
45 Sleigh Full of Toys 104375 27.95
46 Cruisin’ Christmas 104603 25.95
46 ’Tis the Season 104419 27.95
47 Holiday Wishes 100426 31.95
48 Little Holiday Wishes 104462 22.95
48 Merry Minis 105433 40.95
49 Merry 105152 31.95
49 Sweet Holidays 104032 22.95
51 Snowflakes 101589 29.95
53 Bundle Up 104816 27.95
54 Little Somethings 101635 22.95
56 A Greeting for All Reasons 100999 39.95
56 Simple Sketches 102771 40.95
57 Much Love 107155 22.95
58 Fun with Shapes 104040 34.95
58 It All Adds Up 105054 27.95
59 Simply Circles 103939 24.95
60 Celebrate in Style 105057 27.95
60 Feathered Friends 102680 36.95
61 Birthday Best 105455 17.95
62 Mini Mates 104465 40.95
62 Tags & More 101380 27.95
63 Hip Hip Hooray 107183 31.95
64 Fun Filled 105461 22.95
64 Nice & Narrow 100160 29.95
65 First in Fashion 107125 22.95
66 Nice & Easy Notes 103039 36.95
66 Simple Wishes 101167 16.95
67 Little Hellos 104478 27.95
68 Tassel Time 101581 34.95
69 Pretty Princess 103767 31.95
70 Favorite Teddy Bear 103361 40.95
71 Happy Occasions 105467 20.95
72 Fairy-tale Wedding 107029 20.95
72 Life’s Special Moments 105266 31.95
73 Happily Ever After 104305 22.95
73 Parlez-Vous Français? 107602 24.95
74 Baby Talk 105065 31.95
74 Swell News 105475 22.95
76 Wishing You the Best 106747 16.95
77 Olive You 106281 20.95
78 Bubble Queen 105513 29.95
78 Cool Cat 104970 20.95
79 Do the Hula 105473 36.95
80 Computer Quips 105256 27.95
80 Love Ya Bunches 105462 24.95
81 Going Out In Style 104820 27.95
81 Stampin’ Fun for Everyone 107333 27.95
82 Best of Cluck 105254 31.95
82 Right at Home 103765 27.95
83 Espressoly for You 107037 27.95
83 On the Move 107206 27.95
84 A Little Love 103739 22.95
84 Wisecracks 105278 36.95
85 Words by Wilson 104907 31.95
86 Living Large 107190 31.95
86 Time with You 106630 31.95
88 A Happy Hi 106314 27.95
88 And Everything Nice 105345 39.95
90 All the Best 103895 27.95
90 Frolicking Frogs 105175 31.95
91 All Natural 104473 24.95
91 Sweet Pea 106774 36.95
92 Under the Weather 105507 20.95
92 What’s for Dinner 103909 36.95
93 Mix & Mingle 107208 20.95
93 Stay Tuned 107153 27.95
94 All God’s Children 100283 27.95
94 Symbols of Salvation 105471 24.95
96 A New Little Someone 103635 27.95
97 Baby Firsts 102341 27.95
97 Buggies & Booties 105509 31.95
99 All Mixed Up 107145 40.95
99 Teacher’s Aid 105059 27.95
100 I Love Soccer 107389 27.95
100 Power Up 105479 24.95
101 By Air 107039 31.95
102 Girlfriends 101573 29.95
102 Girlfriends Accessories 103226 22.95
103 All Wrapped Up 104036 27.95
103 All Wrapped Up Accessories 104038 13.5
103 Totally Cool 104073 27.95
104 En Pointe 105408 24.95
104 Lively Little Ones 105427 40.95
105 Glam Girl 106780 36.95
105 It’s a Cheer Thing 105497 27.95
106 Pocket Fun 100162 27.95
106 Treat Yourself 105321 40.95
107 Sporting Goods 104120 39.95
109 Birthday Beauty 107035 20.95
110 Tu-Tu Terrific 107163 31.95
112 Friends Are Like Flowers 105178 31.95
113 Mixed Bouquet 105755 39.95
116 All I Have Seen 105463 20.95
117 Flower Fest 107043 47.95
118 Petal Prints 104284 36.95
118 Watercolor Minis 104468 24.95
120 Love without End 100152 34.95
120 Petal Pushers 104836 34.95
121 Fresh Flowers 102751 34.95
122 In Full Bloom 103829 34.95
122 Roses in Winter 100386 39.95
123 Burst into Bloom 105457 16.95
123 Still Life Stems 107393 34.95
124 Spring Garden 101857 34.95
124 Watercolor Garden 101352 36.95
126 Window on the World 103941 27.95
127 Sew Seasonal 107194 39.95
128 Seaside Sketches 103555 39.95
128 Some Like It Hot 105431 34.95
130 Fall Whimsy 100130 20.95
130 Flower Filled 105180 34.95
131 Autumn Leaf Prints 105481 27.95
131 Gorgeous Grapevine 105491 39.95
132 Drawing on Nature 104812 20.95
132 On Gossamer Wings 105501 39.95
132 Stippled Stencils 105460 16.95
133 Natural Beauty 104765 27.95
135 Song Birds 106642 25.95
136 Pines 100863 34.95
137 In the Wild 100321 27.95
138 Bold Butterfly 103804 39.95
139 Because of You 107181 22.95
139 Winged Things 104373 29.95
140 Cute As a Bug 103363 20.95
140 Fishy Friends 100132 27.95
141 Beautiful Beach 107317 36.95
144 Ruff Day 105351 24.95
144 The Cat’s Meow 105042 31.95
146 Sparkling Summer 104163 34.95
147 Super Squirrel 107347 27.95
148 Ladybuds 107956 20.95
148 Lively Leaves 107175 20.95
150 It’s About Time 106287 29.95
150 World Tour 107357 27.95
151 Finest Flourishes 107395 24.95
151 Kanji 102081 16.95
152 Balmy Breezes 104962 27.95
152 Knobbly Gnomes 105061 31.95
153 Mostly Flowers 104480 16.95
153 No Place Like Gnome 107165 40.95
154 Down to Business 107141 27.95
154 Trading Collection 107391 43.95
155 Artifacts 105419 31.95
155 Open for Trade 107329 43.95
158 Good Things Grow 106706 27.95
160 Around & About 104474 16.95
160 By Design 100349 20.95
160 Simple Shapes 103606 31.95
161 Fine Frames 103810 20.95
161 Itty Bitty Borders 100554 17.95
162 Lexicon of Love 105464 20.95
162 Wonderful Weaves 105359 20.95
163 Finials & Frames 107349 27.95
164 Letter Prints 107003 24.95
165 Eclectic Backgrounds 107015 20.95
166 Beyond the Basics 102475 16.95
166 Fresh Fillers 104476 16.95
166 Petite Patterns 101717 16.95
167 Stars & Swirls 100851 16.95
168 Crosshatch 105258 22.95
168 Fontastic 107204 22.95
169 Wild Hearts 107196 22.95
170 Cheesecloth 105353 22.95
170 Ephemera 105493 22.95
170 French Script 102086 22.95
173 Handle with Care 107167 27.95
174 All-Year Cheer III 101236 40.95
174 Alphabet Stew 107337 34.95
175 Cheery Chat 102856 39.95
178 All-Year Cheer I 102189 40.95
178 All-Year Cheer II 102176 40.95
179 Handbill Headlines 107017 20.95
179 Words of Wisdom 103957 27.95
180 Brighter Tomorrow 104229 27.95
180 Elegant Greetings 101163 36.95
181 Quirky Quips 107361 27.95
183 Friend to Friend 103965 34.95
184 Simple Sayings II 100174 27.95
184 Wonderful Words II 104964 27.95
186 Para Ti 105469 40.95
187 Sampler Sayings 107023 27.95
188 Play on Words 107353 24.95
190 Expressive Flexible Phrases 105184 54.95
190 Quick Thinking 105160 17.95
190 Tiny Talk 103877 22.95
191 Day-to-Day Flexible Phrases 105188 29.95
193 Mod Alphabet 107327 53.95
194 Brushstroke Alphabet 104438 53.95
194 Brushstroke Numbers 104439 22.95
194 Classic Alphabet 104433 53.95
194 Classic Numbers 104434 22.95
194 Short Order Accent 107367 22.95
195 Whimsical Alphabet Lower 104996 36.95
195 Whimsical Alphabet Upper 104994 36.95
195 Whimsical Numbers 104992 22.95
196 Alphadots 104042 36.95
196 Alphadots Numbers 103849 22.95
196 Collage Alphabet 104881 36.95
196 Collage Numbers 104883 22.95
196 Notebook Alphabet 107019 36.95
196 Notebook Numbers 107021 22.95
197 Supersize Symbols 107171 20.95

WHEELS
26 Love Swirls 102254 8.25
31 Spooky Spiders 100351 8.25
34 Gingerbread Man 101829 8.25
39 Many Mittens 100417 8.25
39 Star 101638 8.25
40 Poinsettia Jumbo 104424 10.95
40 Swirling Stars Jumbo 104425 10.95
40 Woodcut Holly Jumbo 104423 10.95
41 Pine Bough 101088 8.25
42 Only Ornaments 103543 8.25
47 Gifts Galore 103195 8.25
48 Candy Cane Christmas 103296 8.25
51 Star Studded 104061 8.25
53 Twinkle 104893 8.25
54 Heart Angels 103150 8.25
64 Party 102671 8.25
65 Polka Dot Blocks 104099 8.25
70 Paw Tracks 101090 8.25
71 Adoring Hearts Jumbo 105523 10.95
71 Baby Rattle Jumbo 105522 10.95
71 Leaves & Swirls Jumbo 105524 10.95
81 Millinery Jumbo 104895 10.95
88 Hollyhock Jumbo 105520 10.95
92 Whirly-Twirly 104098 8.25
93 Jazz 104158 8.25
96 Wash Day Jumbo 103749 10.95
97 Baby Time 101420 8.25
98 Hand Prints 104103 8.25
98 Sweet Feet 100593 8.25
100 Builder Bits 105518 8.25
117 Leaf Fest Jumbo 107463 10.95
121 Blossoms & Bugs 103112 8.25
126 Swirl Fun 100622 8.25
127 Sew Sweet Jumbo 107478 10.95
130 Pindot 102604 8.25
136 Great Outdoors 101525 8.25
137 Dry Brush Jumbo 107501 10.95
138 Flitting By Jumbo 104156 10.95
142 Farmyard Jumbo 104066 10.95
144 Pounce 105361 8.25
156 With Honour Jumbo 107562 10.95
159 Square Pegs Jumbo 104160 10.95
163 Size It Up 105448 8.25
238 Eau De Cologne 104897 8.25
239 Everyday Blossoms Jumbo 106319 10.95
239 Lots Of Hearts Jumbo 106320 10.95