February Stamp Club & New Round Starting!

February Stamp Club Projects.  We learned the Acrylic Distress technique and explored the versatility of the Labels Framelits Dies, love it!!!!

Another great weekend with my Stamp Club ladies!  I'm so lucky to have such a fabulous group to create and socialize with!  We have SO much fun!

Our current round of Calgary Stamp Club is coming to a close as we have only one more meeting in March and then a new group will be forming in April.  We learn a new technique each time we meet, and always have tons of fun!  If you'd like some more information about joining the next round, please contact me asap so I can hold you a spot.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

A Simple Treat

So I'm on a bit of a run with the Labels Framelits this week.  I used them with my Stamp Club ladies this month (I'll share the Stamp Club projects tomorrow), so I made some samples to show them some alternate projects.

This little cutie is such a quick and easy little treat bag!  It literally took me under 2 minutes to make it!  I love the cello bags on page 181 of the catalogue, and fancy that, there's a Labels Framelit Die to fit both the small and medium bags!  Treat bags for the kiddos (or the big kids) has never been easier!  

Stamps: Something Sweet

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red

Punches: Modern Label, Decorative Label

Big Shot: Labels Framelits Dies

Other: 3" x 5" Cello Bags, Gumballs

 All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate your support!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

  

Framelits, Apothecary Art, and some Bling!

Happy Monday to you!  Did you have a good weekend?  I sure did!!!  The Be A Big Shot, Round 2 Class was on Saturday night, so I had a house full of ladies over creating and having fun!  I enjoyed it as always!  And then Sunday was our Stamp Club meeting.  Another fun day of creating!  I'm really spoiled that this is my job.  AND I get to do it all again tonight with another group of Stamp Club ladies!!!  Seriously, I'm on cloud nine!  

Today's card is one that will appeal to you quick crafters out there!  The Apothecary Art stamp set is AMAZING, but some people shy away from it because they think they have to colour in all those little flowers.  Well, if you're short on time, just do what I did!  Punch out a few blossoms with your Itty Bitty Punch Pack flower punch, add some jewels, and voila!  No colouring required!

A stunning card with not a whole lot of effort.  Of course it helps that those Labels Framelits Dies fit the stamp set images perfectly, so no fussy cutting required either!  A crowd pleaser I'd say!

Stamps: Apothecary Art

Ink: Soft Suede, Calypso Coral

Paper: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Attic Boutique DSP

Punches:  Itty Bitty Punch Pack, 1" Square

Big Shot: Labels Framelits

Embellishments: Basic Jewels, Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Everyday Enchantment Brads

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Have a fabulous Monday friends!  

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Baby Shower Inspiration

There are so many wonderful aspects to my job as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, but being part of the milestones in people's lives has to be right up near the top.  Last week a dear friend of mine came over so we could do some creative planning for her baby shower.  And let me tell you, this baby is going to get a royal welcome!  She's planning on adorable onsie invitations and thank you cards, as well a little shopping bag favour with goodies inside.  She's a beginner crafter, so we chose simple and elegant designs that are cute and adorable with not a lot of technical steps.  She's going to do a fabulous job!  This is one girl who truly knows how to put on an event, so I can't wait to go!  

Thanks for letting me share.  
Happy Stampin'
Allison

Mixed Bunch Birthday Class

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Mixed Bunch Birthday Class

 Thursday, April 26th 7pm - 5 spaces left

Saturday, April 28th 7pm - FULL

I'm so excited to share this class with you!  Join me for a night of fun and create 4 stunning cards and 3 matching gift tags.  Everyone will leave the class with 7 beautiful projects as well as the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set (and the co-ordinating Blossom Punch too if you want it!).  Please carefully read the class fee options below, and contact me if you have any questions or would like to register.  Registration and payment no later than Thursday, March 29th.

 

Option 1: Class fee includes the cost of the stamp set:

$37 Clear mount stamp set

 $44 Wood mount stamp set

Option 2: Class fee includes the cost of the stamp set and punch:

(with this option the class is free!)

$58 Clear mount stamp set & punch

$66 Wood mount stamp set & punch

All class fees are due by Thursday, March 29th to ensure our stamp sets and punches have plenty of time to get here. 

Please contact me to register and arrange payment.  Because this class fee includes Stampin' Up! product I cannot put a PayPal link on my blog, but I can send you a PayPal invoice as soon as you register.  I also accept cash or cheque.  

Let's see some project close ups...

I'm SO excited for this class!!!!  I hope you'll join me for a fun night of creating!!!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

A teaser....

I'm really excited to add a fun new class to my April calendar!  Be sure to stop by this afternoon to check out all the details!  You won't want to miss this!

Until later.....
Allison
 

Kindness Matters - Catalogue CASE

FREE stamps!  Yep, the beautiful Kindness Matters stamp set is one you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration!  This is one of those sets that has been on my list for WAY too long, and now I can finally say that it has a cozy home on my shelf.  Better yet, I didn't pay for it.  Score!  You can see all the Sale-a-bration items you can earn HERE.  Just spend $60 before tax and shipping in my store HERE and you can get free stuff too!

I've been eying up the card on page 121 of the catalogue so tonight I sat down to make it.  I changed it up a bit with my layout, but it's pretty much the same as it is in the catalogue.  I love that this book is so full of ideas!

Oh, and double score on FREE goodies!  The Designer Frames Embossing Folders are also an available selection in the Sale-a-bration promotion!  So awesome!  

 

Stamps: Kindness Matters

Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, First Edition DSP

Punches: Extra Large Oval, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle

Big Shot: Designer Frames Embossing Folder

Stampin' Pastels: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Other: Stampin' Sponge, Color Spritzer Tool, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker

All supplies from Stampin' Up!

I made this same card with a different sentiment for some very special people, and they should be arriving soon!  And no I'm not telling who they're for, I don't want to ruin the surprise!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Ribbon Organizer - Check!

Finally!  A ribbon storage solution I'm happy with!  I've tried many, let me tell you.  Those ribbon boxes where you pull out the ends, nightmare.  The paper towel dispenser like dowel thing, horrid.  A drawer to throw everything into never to be seen again, not exactly a storage solution, more like a storage abyss.  And now, the fabulous luxury of this PERFECT shelf!  

This is actually a picture shelf from Ikea that is super skinny and long.  I guess you are supposed to mount it on the wall and then place your framed art on the shelf.  I think they'd make more money marketing this as a ribbon shelf quite honestly.  I don't really get the intended concept for it.  Nevertheless, it's the perfect solution to all my ribbon hoarding nightmares.  That really is a lot of ribbon isn't it?  I should really get creating...

Have a fabulous day!  Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Stampin'
Allison
 

Pennant Banner Thanks

Happy Tuesday!  I hope in your part of the world you had a long weekend too!  It was Family Day yesterday here in Alberta so my husband had an extra day off work.  YAY!  We spent the majority of the weekend doing some house cleaning and organizing.  I did tell him my friend Jackie is to blame.  She told me that she has been organizing her craft room, and of course I thought 'Good Idea'....yeah right.  If we have to make one more trip to Ikea I think I'm in for a divorce. ;)

Anyways, you're here for some creative inspiration!  Today's card is a super quick one that came together really fast.  The most time consuming part was colouring the clouds.  I used Pool Party Ink and my Blender Pen to get this shaded effect.  Since it's on Whisper White cardstock, just be sure you don't do too much blending or your cardstock will pill.

The ultra cute elements of this card are of course in the pennant banner.  I punched out some scraps from my Sweet Shop DSP and then some little embellishment bits from some co-ordinating cardstock.  

Stamps: Thank You Kindly, Send Me Soaring

Ink: Basic Black, Pool Party

Paper: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Sweet Shop DSP

Punches: Pennant Builder, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Heart to Heart

Embellishments: Wisteria Wonder Baker's Twine, Basic Jewels

Other: Blender Pen, Crop-a-dile

 All supplies from Stampin' Up!

I hope you have a great day!  I'll still be organizing...

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

The Best Kind of Mail

 * There is one space remaining for the Be A Big Shot Class, Round 2 this Saturday, Feb 25th @ 7pm.  Please contact me ASAP if you'd like to attend, the registration deadline is today!*

I got mail!  Good mail!  The kind that doesn't have a 'due by' date on it!  Hahaha!  My friend, cousin, and downline team member Niki sent me this card to congratulate me on winning the creative contest at Leadership in January.  She is so kind.  She did mention that she cased it from somewhere, so thanks to the original creator for the design, and thank you Niki for taking the time to make me such a beautiful card.  

I love the layers of scallops along the bottom and the dangling little hearts with the pearls.  What fabulous touches!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Be A Big Shot Class, Round 3

Be A Big Shot Class, Round 3

Saturday, March 17th - 7pm

$12 
(Class fees due upon registration)

The Big Shot is one of my all time favourite tools and I love all the dies, embossing folders, and texture plates that go with it!  Each class I'll show you some fun 'out of the box' projects using the dies and embossing folders, but in new, not so obvious ways!  This class we're going to explore the many uses for the Fancy Favor Die!  All class attendees will receive 20% off the Fancy Favor Die when purchased on the day of the class.

Only 2 spaces left.

 All classes are held in my home in SE Calgary.  Class fees are non refundable and non transferable.  If you cannot attend the class, you may pick up your supplies from my home up to two weeks past the class date.  All supplies not picked up by this time are forfeited.

To view my full class calendar go HERE.

Let's see some project close ups...

Gift Pocket, perfect for some apple cider mix.

Gift Box, wait until you see how this one opens. 

Gift Bag, with hemp handles and everything!

I hope you'll join me!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Happy Birthday Butterflies

Isn't it nice when something comes together just like you envisioned?  I've had these three butterflies sitting on my desk for the better part of a year.  I know, what took me so long eh?  Anyways, as soon as I received the Elementary Elegance stamp set I knew exactly what I wanted to do with the lonely butterflies, and now they have a home.  :)  

I've been seeing some really simple and elegant cards on Pinterest lately and got totally inspired.  I'm pleased with how my cards turned out too.  The showstopper and focal point of these cards are those colourful butterflies!  Super easy to make with your Big Shot!

Stamps: Elementary Elegance (FREE Sale-a-bration set!)

Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango

Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, Vellum

Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die

Embellishments: Silver Brads

Remember that when you shop during Sale-a-bration you earn a FREE item with every $60 you spend!  Check out all the FREE goodies you can earn HERE, and then do your shopping HERE. 

I appreciate you stopping by today to see what I've been up to.  I hope you enjoyed the cards.  Have a fantastic day!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

So Grateful

My brother-in-law is in for a super big treat tonight.  Through friends of my Mom, he received 4 complimentary tickets to the Bryan Adams show tonight...in Tokyo!  Needless to say, we are SO grateful to the people who made this possible.  So of course in true Stampin' Up! Demonstrator fashion, I wanted to make them a card.  ;)

I did some layering with my markers to create a painted look on the flowers.  

To create this look at home you'll need a selection of makers in the same colour (I used pinks) in a variety of hues.  (You can see the exact colours I used in the supply list below.)  Start with your lightest colour, and colour in the flower.  Work using your lightest to darkest markers, and keep layering the ink colours one on top of one the other, but still leaving the previous colour layers exposed in places.  Throughout the process be sure to use your blender pen to blend the colours together.  It takes some practice, and I'm certainly no expert, but I hope you'll try it.

Stamps: Apothecary Art, Style Beautiful

Ink: Basic Black, Wild Wasabi

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red

Stampin' Write Markers: Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi

Big Shot: Labels Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Other: Blender Pen

I hope you have a terrific day!  I'm going to be working on some upcoming class samples, so look out for those next week!  Until tomorrow...

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

A Day of Rest

I'm just popping in to let you know that I'm not feeling that great so I'll be taking a day of rest today.  Back to blogging as usual tomorrow I would think, but very much looking forward to a day in bed today. 

Allison

Mini File Folio Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope the most important person in your life is making you feel loved.  I'll be spoiling my wonderful husband today with a few of his favourite treats and giving him this Mini File Folio filled with little notes and trinkets to show him just how much he means to me.  I took these pictures before I did all the personalizing to make this a special gift for him, so you'll see this as a blank canvas.  

This folio has 6 pockets, perfect to slide a piece of cardstock into.  I used mine to write my hubby some love notes, but you could use them for pictures, movie ticket stubs, or favourite quotes.  

I really love the little flags that hang from each pocket with a mini safety pin.  Each one is different, and totally cute!

The finishing touch is this adorable belly band to hold the folio closed.  

I sure hope he likes it!  I'm pleased with how it turned out!  


The list of supplies to make this little cutie is quite daunting, so I'm going to just list the basics of what you'll need to create a project with the same feel.  No tools, just the consumables.

Paper:  Everyday Enchantment DSP, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade

Embellishments: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brads, Vintage Trinkets, Neutrals Buttons, Basic Pearls, Victoria Crochet Trim 
All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!  Give all those you love a big hug and a kiss and tell them how special they are to you.  

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Last Minute Valentines Inspiration

Valentines Day is tomorrow, so I hope you've made a gift for your sweetie!  If not, here is some last minute inspiration from Leadership Conference.  I hope you can find an idea here and run with it.  

The countdown is on!  You better get to work!


Happy Stampin'
Allison