Happy Birthday to ME!

Isn't this My Digital Studio card beautiful?  Stampin' Up! sent it to me for my birthday!  I know, they really do spoil us Demonstrators!  They even added some sparkly rhinestones too, so pretty....

And of course with today being Halloween I couldn't leave you without some last minute spooky inspiration.  Check out these little treat bags I made for my friend Kristy's little ones.

Take a look at those eyeball chocolates...so creepy...

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Happy Stampin' 
Allison
 

They've done it again!

The Clearance Rack in my Stampin' Up! Online Store has been updated once again!  Now there are some fantastic items available for discounted bulk purchase prices that were only ever for demonstrators in the past!  Some of my favourites?  I thought you'd never ask...

Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware - Ribbon Slide (Bulk)

Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware - Ribbon Slide (Bulk)

Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware - Ribbon Slide (Bulk)

$3.49

$3.49

$3.49

Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper (Bulk)

Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper (Bulk)

Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper (Bulk)

$4.89

$4.89

$4.89

Designer Buttons (Bulk) $3.19

Orchard Ribbon Originals (Bulk) $2.89

These are just a few of the new things that have been added to the Online Store!  Plus there's a whole bunch of stuff that they added a couple of weeks ago!  Amazing deals to be had for sure!  Go and check it out!

Happy Shoppin'
Allison
 

Embossing Frenzy Class Tonight - 2 spaces

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Want to get out for some stamping time tonight?  I've got 2 spaces remaining for the Embossing Frenzy Class at 7pm this evening.  We're going to learn Double Embossing, Cracked Glass, and Faux Metal!  All using the heat tool and embossing powders!  Class fee is $10, or FREE with $30 Stampin' Up! order.  Contact me ASAP if you'd like to join us!  

Happy Stampin' 
Allison
 

Sock Monkey Cake

Photography by Shannon @ Shale Photography

This Sunday I had the absolute pleasure of creating a Sock Monkey Cake for my friend Shannon's baby shower (I told you I got a lot accomplished this weekend!).  Beautiful little James was born three weeks ago and I will tell you that he's going to be a heartbreaking ladies man!  What a cutie!!!

I know you drop by my blog for stamping inspiration, but I just had to share this cake because it was SO fun to make!  I hope you like it!

Allison

So Many Tags

So remember yesterday when I said I'd been busy?  Are you starting to believe me?  These 200 Christmas tags are just a portion of the custom order I had been working on over the past week.  The above picture is a mid way progress shot.  And check out how awesome they look all completed and packaged!

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I made a total of 50 bags of tags with 4 tags in each bag.  I'm super pleased with how they turned out!  I hope my customer is too!  

Want to make some little bags of tags for yourself?  A few things you'll want to order:

103104  Small 3" x 5" Cellophane Bags (50 bags per package) $4.95

116958  Easy Events Stamp Set (wood mount) $40.95 OR
123225  Easy Events Stamp Set (cling mount) $30.95
Perfect for making tags for any event!  I think a little box with an assortment of tags would make a fabulous Christmas gift!

LOTS of ribbon for the ties!  I like the 3/8" Taffeta.  And it comes in 10 colours...something for everyone!  p.195 of the catalogue.

You can head over to my Online Store to get what you need to create some beautiful tags too!  Have a great day!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Bright & Blingy

I've been busy.  Like up all night working kind of busy.  So sorry it's been so quiet on my blog, but with all that work comes lots of pictures to share of what I've done.  :)  So I'll be back to posting like regular!  Thanks for sticking with me and still stopping in.  :)

First up, I just HAVE to share these purses!  I made 24 of these bright and blingy babies for a custom order for an Indian Diwali celebration.  I am SO pleased with how they turned out.  Now my mind is spinning on more designs.  You'll be seeing these re-invented and looking Christmas-y sooner rather than later I'm thinking!

Inside each purse is three 3 x 3 notecards and envelopes.  They are all double embossed just like the purse too!  SO much embossing, but SO worth it!  I think these will be making a big impact at the Diwali celebration!  

Thanks again for stopping by.  I appreciate you choosing to spend a few minutes here on my blog to check out what I've been up to.  Have a fabulous day!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Card Keeper Class

 Thursday, November 3rd

7pm

Class fee:  $30, or FREE with $90 Stampin' Up! order

Create a beautiful perpetual card organizer that you can use year after year. Make one for yourself, or create as a gift. Class fee is $30, or FREE with $90 Stampin' Up! order. Contact me to register.

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Embossing Frenzy Class

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Thursday, October 27th

7pm

Class fee: $10, or FREE with $30 Stampin' Up! Order

Three fun techniques and you'll be an embossing pro!  We're going to learn faux metal, cracked glass, and double embossing.  A great night with the heat tool and some fabulous friends!  I hope you join us!  Class fee is $10, or FREE with $30 Stampin' Up! order.  Please contact me to register.  

Hope to see you soon!

Allison

And so it begins...

Today is the first of 9 craft fairs I will be attending this fall/winter!  My bags are packed and I'm ready.  Just have to stop by Starbucks for some get up and go!  I'd love for you to come visit me today!  And remember that there's always a craft fair ordering special!

Willow Ridge Community Centre

680 Acadia Drive SE

10am-3pm

See you there!
Allison

Christmas Tags

So have you ever noticed the selection of Cellophane Bags on pg. 181 of the catalogue?  They're kinda hiding, but once you find them and get some you'll be addicted!  I have been putting everything in these little babies, including Christmas tags!  I made up these little packages of tags for a customer recently and now I'm making up little bags of tags like crazy!  These ones use the Easy Events stamp set, PERFECT for tags for all occasions.  Oh, and my other addiction?  Those mini clothespins!  I'm putting them on everything!  So if you want some you better order them sooner rather than later!  I think I'm cleaning out the warehouse!  

Thanks for stopping in today.  I'm off to get some work done to get ready for the craft fair I'm attending this Saturday.  I'll be back to show you some of those creations tomorrow!  Have a fabulous day, and thanks again for the visit!


Happy Stampin'
Allison

Baby Shower Favors & Thankyous

I am so thrilled to share with you some more of the baby shower creations.  There is most certainly a theme here, so the baby onesie and elephant are repeated over many of the projects.  The little milk carton favors will be placed at each guest's location at the table so they can have a little memento of the day.  I think they turned out just adorable!  They will be great filled with chocolate, candies, nuts, you name it!  And those little clothespins make everything look so super cute!  

 

And then after the shower, the parents-to-be have some co-ordinating thank you cards to send to their guests.  I just love that the thank you cards will be a reminder of the decor that was at the shower.  Such a nice touch! 

I thank you so much for stopping by today.  Enjoy your Wednesday!

 

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Baby Shower Centerpieces

I hope all my Canadian readers enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving long weekend with family and friends.  I took the weekend off work (SO weird for me!) and spent some quality time hosting my Dad and his wife.  We had a really fantastic time, although the visit went by way too quickly, as it always seems to.

You may have noticed a little bit of sporadic posting in the last two weeks.  I'm sorry for that, but I've been working on a bunch of projects for someone who has commissioned me to do some creating for her.  It has been such a pleasure working with her, and I'm excited to show you what I've been doing.

Today's project is the centerpiece for a baby shower.  So the boxes will sit in the middle of each table and inside are little baby onesie postcards.  Throughout the baby shower, guests will be encouraged to write a note of well wishes to the parents-to-be and the baby.  They can then be hung on a clothesline at the baby shower, or the new Daddy can hang them up in the house before Mom and baby get home from the hospital.  Here's a picture of them hanging in my kitchen window.

I've got some more baby shower creations to show you over the next few days, so I hope you come back and 'see' me.

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Halloween Treats Class

 Tuesday, October 25th

7pm-9pm

$20

Send your child to school or show off to your co-workers with Halloween treats that will WOW!  You will leave this class with 24 decorated treat sleeves ready to fill with your favourite candy!  Class fee: $20, additional treat sleeves $0.75 each.  Please RSVP with payment by October 13th.

These fun sleeves also fit pencils, M&M's, licorice, and many more things I'm sure!

I hope you can come!
Allison

Diwali Purse

Over the past week or so I have been working with a wonderful lady to create some items for her to give as gifts this fall and Christmas.  She has been invited to a Diwali celebration and I started creating these for her to give to the hostesses of the houses she visits.  So far I've just made this turquoise one, but I plan on making some with Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Regal Rose (and some more colours I can't think of right now).

The little purse was inspired by one that my friend Kristine made for a Leadership swap, but I changed the dimensions and added a pocket on the inside so it would hold the 3x3 notecards and envelopes.  I also made my own tassel with some embroidery thread that matches my Tempting Turquoise cardstock.  It was a bit tricky at first, but once I got a technique figured out it was smooth sailing.

I'm loving the gold!  What do you think?

Happy Stampin'
Allison

The Clearance Rack

The Clearance Rack frenzy is well under way and if you haven't checked out my online store, I suggest you head over there and check out the deals.  It's like Boxing Day in October!  Here's a few of my fave's to give you a little taste of what's there!

Star Punch $8.59 (was $22.95)

Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $4.89 (was $13.50)

 

Pretties Kit $15.99 (was $41.95)

Christmas Rub-ons $5.39 (was $12.95)

Design-a-House $2.99 (was $7.50)

These items are absolutely perfect for your holiday creating, even better that they're on sale!  Clearance Rack items can only be ordered online, so go HERE to shop.

Happy Shoppin'
Allison
 

Christmas Suitcase

I've been one busy lady!  Over the past couple of days I made 6 of these Christmas Suitcases!  Each one has 10 cards w/ envelopes, 10 tags, a post-it note holder, and a decorated pen.  I made a version of these suitcases last year, but of course I needed to do an update with the new Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit.  So fun!

So have you been thinking about that amazing deal on the Demonstrator Starter Kit?  I mean can you really pass up a FREE Big Shot (or $125 in SU! product)?  More info HERE....


Happy Stampin' 
Allison

A FREE BIG SHOT!!!!!

This is beyond an amazing deal!!!  Sign up to be a demonstrator in the month of October and you will get a FREE Big Shot (or $125 in free product)!  This is a crazy deal!  I'm not sure I even believe it myself!  But I do promise you it's true!  :)  I read it on the Demonstrator website myself!  

PLUS, until October 2nd, you will receive the Sweet Cake stamp set from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalogue too!!!!  

You can purchase the Standard Starter Kit, or the Digital Starter Kit, for $215 and you'll get a FREE Big Shot AND the Sweet Cake stamp set (if you sign up today or tomorrow).  WOW!!!!!  The Starter Kits alone are over $400 in value, and now you get a Big Shot and a stamp set too!!!!  All for just $215

Call or email me with your questions, I will be waiting by the phone and computer all day to help.  I don't want anyone to miss out on this fantastic wicked awesome deal!!!!  More info on becoming a Demonstrator and some frequently asked questions HERE.  Or GO HERE to sign up!

Allison

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