Swirly Thank you!

Hi Everyone! It's official, today is the last day of school here! Let the summer vacation begin!! I hope you all have crafty plans for the summer! (This year during the summer I will only be posting 3 days a week instead of 6. I hope you all understand!)

Today is all about thanking the wonderful teacher's out there that do such a great job with our kids!

Not sure about you, but Swirly Bird is one of those stamp sets that are completely out of my comfort zone. Because you mostly random stamp which is not my thing! Getting better at it though!

I completely cased this one! Yep, I did! 

See those small gold dots?? There are embossed! Cool or what!? I made them using this really cool Versa Marker that one of my customers gave me for Christmas! Thank you!

We made this teacher an Aromatherapy bracelet too! 

As you can see I tried to make the card have the same colours as the bracelet. I think it worked out great! 

Of course this pretty little bracelet needed a pretty little package. It was supposed to be the same package as the other Aromatherapy Bracelet that we made for another teacher, however I forgot one score line. So, it turned into this!

I stamped all over the Whisper White cardstock. I changed it a little from the card.

It's a triangle box with no sides! Pretty cool eh? I love how everything turned out!

Confession... I completely forgot to take a picture of the card and the package together! Can't now because the teacher already has their gift! Oops!

Supplies for the card:

Paper:

Crumb Cake

Whisper White 

Inks:

Mint Macaron

Rose Red

Tempting Turquoise

Perfect Plum

Stamps:

Swirly Bird

Four You (retired)

Accessories:

Gold Thread

Gold Sequins

Glue Dots

Versa Marker

Gold Embossing Powder

Heat Gun

Supplies for the package:

Paper:

Whisper White 4" x 7 1/2"

score @ 3/4", 3 3/4", 6 3/4"

Inks:

Same as Card

Stamps:

Swirly Bird

Accessories:

Same as card

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!

Teacher Thank You Gift!

Hi Everyone! It's Monday! Hard to believe another weekend is behind us! I spent the weekend enjoying my family, how about you?

Since summer vacation will soon be upon us, I will be taking a break from Blogging 6 days a week. Don't worry, I will still be sending out new blog posts, only 3 days a week from July until September. I really need this time with my family, hope you all understand!

Don't forget, if you are interested in a ribbon share, please send me a message ASAP!

Okay, back to my card that I have for you today!

It's all about Thanking our wonderful teachers, they do such an amazing job with our kids.

I forgot to take a picture of the card and the treat bag all by it's self! Oops!

I know many of you are curious as to what we put inside that little treat bag...

An aromatherapy bracelet that we (my daughter and I) made ourselves! Super easy and fun too! 

There are black lava beads on the bracelet that you can put essential oils on. Great for when you are having a very stressful day, or when you need a little pick me up. You can put whatever essential oil you want on the lava beads.

Supplies for the card only, the treat bag is same as these but a little bit larger.

Supplies:

Paper:
Very Vanilla
Basic Black
Timeless Elegance DSP

Inks:
Memento Black

Stamp:
Tin of Cards

Accessories:
Deco Label Framelits
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon
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!

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!

Sweet Cupcake!

Hi Everyone! I have to be honest, this card took me forever to make! I had trouble with the layering and the colours. 

I think I have finally got the hang of it. 

It wasn't easy. 

I think I spent 2 days trying to make it work and look good!

This one is based on the design from the one in the catalogue.

It's hard to believe that each Cupcake has 6 colours or 6 layers to it! You start with the lightest colour first, which is usually the fuller stamp image. 

The ones on the end are:

Pool Party stamped off

Pool Party full strength

Mint Macaron

The middle is:

Blushing Bride stamped off

Blushing Bride full strength

Watermelon Wonder

For the base of the Cupcake:

Sahara Sand stamped off

Crumb Cake

Soft Suede

Supplies:

Paper:

Whisper White

Birthday Bouquet DSP (retired)

Watermelon Wonder

Inks:

Pool Party

Mint Macaron

Blushing Bride

Watermelon Wonder

Sahara Sand

Crumb Cake

Soft Suede

Stamps:

Sweet Cupcake

Accessories:

Cupcake Cutouts Framelits

Deco Labels Framelits

Dimensionals

Rhinestones

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!

Throwback Thursday!

Hi Everyone! Yes, that time of week again, Throwback Thursday! However, the card I have for you today may not technically be a Throwback Thursday one! You see, I used one of our NEW stamp sets with this oldie but a goodie.

I know I have featured it quite a few times, but how could I resist!!!?? I think they go together so well! They were almost mode for one another!

See what I mean!!??

After I photographed this I put Crystal Effects on the frogs. I makes a big difference! I might even put googly eyes on them!

You just might see these to stamp sets together again very soon!

Supplies:

Paper:

Crumb Cake

Old Olive

Always Artichoke

Watercolour Paper

Inks:

Stazon Black

Old Olive

Garden Green

Always Artichoke

Pool Party

Stamps:

Jar of Love

Very Punny (retired)

Accessories:

Aqua Painter

Seaside Embossing Folder

Button (Old Olive)

Linen Thread

Dimensionals

Glue Dots

Word Window Punch (retired)

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!

Foxy Friends

Hi Everyone! So, this is my first attempt at playing with the new Foxy Friends stamp set. It is ridiculously cute!

While the card isn't perfect, I am still pretty happy with it. I even masked stuff off! You should be proud! lol!

While I do need to work on my masking off skills, I still think it turned out pretty good. 

What have you created using this adorable set?

I have made a raccoon, this little guy, and a cat or two.

Supplies:

Paper:
Early Espresso
Whisper White
Trim the Tree DSP (retired)

Inks:
Early Espresso
Cajun Craze
Old Olive
Memento Black

Stamps:
Foxy Friends
Sheltering Tree (sentiment)
Sitting Here (shadow)

Accessories:
paper for masking
Dimensionals
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!

Loving Dapper Denim!

Hi Everyone! We are in the final few weeks of school around here, then it's summer vacation! That also means it's time to thank the wonderful people who have taught/inspired and kept our kids safe over the school year. 

This one is for the school bus driver. Great guy, he puts up with a lot of kids twice a day!

He hinted the other day that some Chocolate Chip Cookies would be fabulous right about now! Which is great because I love to bake. 

I used the New InColour Dapper Denim. I promise that you will fall in love with this colour! I do hope they decide to keep this colour for a while.

As you can see I used absolutely no dimensionals! I know, from time to time that happens! This card just didn't need any at all.

I did stamp off the Dapper Denim and Crumb Cake once. I didn't want it full strength. (It is full strength for the sentiment).

Supplies:

Paper:

Crumb Cake

Dapper Denim

Whisper White

Inks:

Crumb Cake (stamped off)

Dapper Denim (stamped off)

Stamps:

Gorgeous Grunge

Work of Art

Simply Wonderful (retired)

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!

Bella and Friends

Hi Everyone! How was your weekend? Did you get to spend time with your family celebrating Father's Day? Thankfully we did!

Last week our daughter had a cold, and was feeling under the weather. So, to cheer her up, I made her a cute little card with the new stamp set: Bella and Friends. 

Isn't she cute! It worked, it made her feel better.

Not sure that you can tell from this photo, but the little heart collar has Crystal Effects on it.

Supplies:

Paper:

Rose Red 3" x 3"

Pink Pirouette 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Watercolour Paper

Inks:

Pink Pirouette

Black Stazon

Rose Red

Stamps:

Bella and Friends

Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:

Happy Hearts Embossing Folder

2" Circle Punch

2 3/8" Scallop Punch

Word Window Punch

Crystal Effects

Dimensionals

Aqua Painter

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!

Swirly Bird 4!

Hi Everyone! How are you liking my week of Swirly Bird cards?? 

This next Swirly Bird card is not my original. I saw one like it on Pinterest. I absolutely fell in love with it. So you know what that means! I had to make one too!

Can you see the possibilities with this?? Instead of flowers, they could be hearts, butterflies, stars even. And don't get me started on the colour choices!

It's like a sea of roses~!

Supplies:

Paper:

Soft Suede

Mint Macaron

Whisper White

Inks:

Mint Macaron

Rose Red

Stamps:

Swirly Bird

Wetlands

Accessories:

Swirly Scribbles Framelits

Dimensionals

Pearls

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!

Throwback Thursday!

Hi Everyone! That time of the week where I share a card/project using a retired stamp set and sometimes other retired products. I completely forgot to do one last week! Sorry about that!

Today's card is using the beautiful Gently Falling and Four You stamp sets. They are both retired.

I stamped right on the Natural Cotton Ribbon and it doesn't smudge or anything!

Supplies:

Paper:

Very Vanilla

Always Artichoke

Inks:

Always Aritchoke

Cajun Craze

Soft Suede

Delightful Dijon

Stamps:

Gently Falling

Four You

Accessories:

Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Vintage Brad

Natural Cotton Ribbon

Dimensionals

Glue Dots

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!