Congratulations!

Hi Everyone! Today's card is a new one for me. I have been trying to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. For some of you this isn't new and not hard at all. But, for me it was very challenging. 

I thought I had to have the images completely straight in order for it to look nice, however I think it looks great. What do think? Can you even tell that I did the background words?

I started stamping the sentiment in the middle and worked my way up, then I worked my way down. I have no idea if that is the way to do it, but it worked for me!

There are 2 dimensionals (on top of one another) under the middle star, while the outside two have just one.

Since this is a Graduation card, I needed a little gift bag to go with it. You can find the instructions here.

 You would be surprised a what you can actually fit in that cute little treat bag!

Here they are all matchy matchy! What do you think?

Supplies for the card only:

Paper:

Rich Razzleberry

Whisper White

Rich Razzleberry DSP

Inks:

Rich Razzleberry

Stamps:

Balloon Celebration

Sky is the Limit

Accessories:

Dimensionals

Star Punch (retired)

Cupcake Cutouts Framelits (banner)

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Swirly Bird 5!

Hi Everyone! Okay, this is the last day that I am going to post a card using the new stamp set Swirly Bird. 

Okay, this one technically doesn't use the Swirly Bird stamp set. It does however use the Thinlits that match. Swirly Scribbles!

I am sure I got my inspiration for this card from one I saw on Pinterest. However, I can't find it anymore! 

I was going to use the retired Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder on the Whisper White background. However, I am liking the simplicity of it without.

I know the Itty Bitty Punches have been retired and they don't seem to be returning with anything like them, so instead you could use the flower from the Swirly Bird stamp set. 

Love the Pearls!

Supplies:

Paper:

Whisper White

Soft Suede

Pink Pirouette

Inks:

Soft Suede

Stamps:

Sky is the Limit

Accessories:

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits

Itty Bitty Punches (retired)

Glue dots

Pearls

Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Sprinkles of Life

Hi Everyone! So, what do you think of the new catalogue?? (If you need one please send me a message so I can get you one ASAP!). 

Isn't it fabulous! Seriously the best one yet!!

My want list is never ending! Thankfully my order has been shipped.

So, until then... it's Sprinkles of Life and the Sky is the Limit. Two of my favorite stamp sets.

Sometimes we need cards that tell a different story.

I think the Dimensionals under the clouds really add to the effect.

Supplies:

Paper:

Soft Sky

Whisper White

Inks:

Soft Sky

Stamps:

Sprinkles of Life

Sky is the Limit

Pedal Pusher (greeting)

Accessories:

Project Life Corner Rounder

Tree Builder Punch

Painted Blooms Cotton Twine

Glue Dots

Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Petal Potpourri

Hi Everyone! Today's card is using what I like call a universal layout. Meaning the layout doesn't change, just the stamp sets. 

This is the beautiful stamp set Petal Potpourri with Sky is the Limit for the sentiment. It reminds me of a black tie event for some reason - clean and elegant.

Instead of the flower you could use a snowflake, a tree, balloons, etc.

Don't you just love those Antique brads!!??

Supplies:

Paper:

Cherry Cobbler

Timeless Elegance DSP

Very Vanilla 2 1/4" x 3 3/4"

Basic Black 2 1/2" x 4"

Inks:

Cherry Cobbler

Stamps:

Petal Potpourri

Sky is the Limit

Accessories:

Antique Brad

Dimensionals

Seam Binding (Cherry Cobbler)

Bone Folder (to curl the petals)

Medallion Punch

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Petite Petals re-make!

Hi Everyone! Today's card is a re-make of one I made a few years ago for my daughters' Birthday.

This time I used the flower from the Itty Bitty Accent Punches. I wanted to use the Smokey Slate flowers instead of the cut out like the original. You can find the original here.

Instead of those really cute flowers you could use the new Balloon Punch (the small one would work best), the Star or the Heart from the Itty Bitty Accent Punches, you get the idea! 

I absolutely love our Itty Bitty Accent Punches. I hope they have a set each year!

Supplies:

Paper:
Island Indigo
Smokey Slate 3" x 5 1/4"

Inks:
Island Indigo

Stamps:
Sky is the Limit (retired)

Accessories:
Itt Bitty Accent Punches
Pearls
Glue Dots
Dimensionals (under the Smokey Slate)
Bakers Twine (Island Indigo)
Basic Grey Button

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Sky is the Limit Birthday!

Hi Everyone! How is your March Break going so far? Sorry if you don't get a break, we are thinking of you!

Many people dear to us share today as their Birthday and oddly enough, 2 of them, love older style planes. I shared one of their cards earlier, you can find it here. This is the other one.

You can't really tell from the photo, but that is Blackberry Bliss, not black. I also used our Craft White ink for the exhaust smoke, you can sort of see it.

I used the World Traveler Embossing Folder as the base and layered from there. I did stamp the air plane in Memento Black, but it certainly could have been Blackberry Bliss. 

The clouds are from the same set (Sky is the Limit), stamped on Soft Sky with Soft Sky ink. They really do look like they are floating.

What do you think?

Supplies:

Paper:
Smokey Slate
Blackberry Bliss 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Soft Sky 4" x 3"
Whisper White

Inks:
Craft White
Memento Black
Blackberry Bliss
Soft Sky

Stamps:
Sky is the Limit
Express Yourself (retired)

Accessories:
Vellum Paper (propeller)
Brad
Washi Label Punch
Black Bakers Twine
Dimensionals
World Traveler Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

The Sky is the Limit!

Hi everyone! Do you ever have a hard time to coming up with neutral cards? 

This set from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue is perfect for anyone! 

And it matches perfectly with the World Traveler Embossing Folder. Or even our World Map Stamp. Oh, the possibilities!

This would be great for a graduation card... their school colours and the greeting "The sky is the limit".

Supplies:

Paper:

Early Espresso

Old Olive

Very Vanilla

DSP (retired)

Vellum (for the propeller)

Inks: 

Early Espresso

Old Olive

Stamps:

Sky is the Limit

Express Yourself (retired)

Accessories:

Banner Punch

Brad

World Traveler Embossing Folder

Candy Dot

Small Flower Punch (propeller)

Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Congratulations Bokeh Style!

Hi Everyone! I finally had a chance to try the Bokeh  effect on some cards. First I tried with water colour. For some reason that just didn't work for me. I would show you, but they are not worthy of a photo, trust me!

Then, I found a tutorial on how to do it with sponge daubers. So much easier! 

I have another one that I made using Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo. Still waiting for the White Craft ink to dry. 

You do get messy with this card, but you will love the results! (Stamp Club members - I will be teaching this at our next class!)

Bokeh = A photography effect of a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject

Supplies:

Paper:
Marina Mist 
Whisper White

Inks: 
Marina Mist
Mint Macaron
Craft White
Black Memento

Stamps:
Sky is the Limit

Accessories:
Sponge daubers
Rhinestones
Window sheet with circles punched out for a template

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Sky is the Limit

Hi everyone! Today's card is all about the Free stamp set you can get during Sale-A-Bration (if you need more information please send me a message).

 As soon as I saw this set, I knew it would be mine! I love everything about it, from the font style - to the images.

As an added bonus it goes really well with the World Embossing folder, and the Tree Builder punch (makes great clouds). That is why I love Stampin' Up! so much. They have done all the coordinating for you. 

I guess I should probably tell you how I made the card! 

First I cut all my pieces, then I brayered the World Embossing Folder with Soft Sky, ran that through the Big Shot. 

Stamped my Birthday greeting in Night of Navy, then assembled all the layers.

I punched out the clouds in Vellum using the Tree Builder Punch. I adhered them with a glue pen. Make sure you put the glue in unnoticeable spots.

Stamped the plane and the tail clouds on a separate piece of Whisper White in Night of Navy as well. A little bit of Fussy cutting and they were done.

For the propeller I used the Small Flower Punch, then trimmed it to look one. Pierced a whole through the propeller and the plane, then added the silver brad. Of course the plane has Dimensionals behind it. There you have it!

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", Night of Navy 4" x 5 1/4", Smokey Slate 3 3/4" x 5", Whisper White 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", Vellum and extra Whisper White

Inks: Soft Sky, Night of Navy

Stamps: Sky is the Limit

Accessories: Tree Builder Punch, Glue Pen, Brayer, World Embossing Folder, Brad, Small Flower punch, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!