ok, just one more valentine's card

I was originally going to use the elephant instead of the mouse (Happy Heart Day stamp set) in my previous card but it was a little too big. So, there was the elephant just sitting there looking all lonely. Of course I just couldn't throw it out. So, I put this together (apparently though, I coloured out of the lines!). Simple card - used more of the Candy Lane paper - tore it (love tearing), stuck the elephant on with dimensionals and added some ribbon attached with a brad. That's it!! Now seriously, that's it for Valentine's Day cards. :-)

happy heart day meets the big shot top note

Ok, one last Valentine's Day card and then it's time to move onto something else. Thought I would dig out the Happy Heart Day stamp set from last year. I love the top note bigz die. Actually, I love the Big Shot period! So, for this card, I sponged the edges with Riding Hood Red and there are dazzling diamonds on the butterfly heart and the flower in the heart. Not sure if you can see that or not. The mouse is stuck on with dimensionals and I roughed the edges with my fingernail.

simple rustic rooster

This card looks better in real life. I have seen alot of samples with this set, but they just seem too busy. Too me, rustic means simple, so I thought that I would make just a simple little rooster. Usually I use another colour or two and maybe some ribbon. I used Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla cardstock. I stamped the script with Versamark on the Chocolate Chip and used my Stamp-a-ma-jig (love that thing). Stamped the rooster in Chocolate Chip on Very Vanilla, tore the bottom and sponged the edges. Then for a splash of colour, stamped the Paris stamp in Red Rose and attached with a dimensional. Now you ask, what kind of card is this? A birthday card? A thank you card? I have no idea. I just love the rooster... :-)

ribbon and embellishments a la carte

I have decided to change the way the ribbon and embellishment shares are going to work. I have been thinking about my previous post and think that this new share will work better. Cause maybe you don't like all of the ribbon and embellishments and only want to pick a few. So, here's my new plan. Ribbon and embellishments a la carte. I have separated all of the new ribbon and embellishments into groups. I have indicated how many spots per group there will be and of course, you can pick from as many groups as you like. If you want more than what is offered in each group, you can pick 2 spots in one group. If one group fills up, I will start that group again if required. Click here for a printable version.

Ribbon - pages 176 & 177

Group 1 - Dress Up Ribbon Originals (3 spots)
You will get 1 yard of each: So Saffron, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red
Cost is $7

Group 2 - Pig Tails Ribbon Originals (3 spots)
You will get 1.65 yards of each: Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie
Cost is $7.50

Group 3 - Valet Ribbon Originals (3 spots)
You will get 1 yard of each: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black
Cost is $7

Group 3 - Organza Ribbon (3 spots)
You will get 5 yards of: Whisper White
Cost is $3.25

Group 4 - 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (3 spots each colour)
You will get 3.3 yards of one colour.
Cost is $4.00 and you can choose as many as you like. (If you want Old Olive, your order will be 4A).

• A - Old Olive
• B - Pretty inPink
• C - So Saffron

Group 5 - In Colors 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (3 spots each colour)
You will get 5 yards of one colour.
Cost is $5 and you can choose as many as you like.

• A - Riding Hood Red
• B - Pink Pirouette
• C - Baja Breeze
• D - Pacific Point
• E - Kiwi Kiss
• F - Tangerine Tango

Embellishments - pages 174 - 177

Group 6 - Clear Rhinestone Brads (4 spots)
You will get 21 brads; 7 ea. of 3 sizes
Cost is $4.00

Group 7 - Jumbo Brads (2 spots in each)
You will get 16 brads; 4 ea. of: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Silver

• A - 5 1/6" Neutrals Assortment $5.50
• B - 5/8" Neutrals Assortment $5.00

Group 8 - Flower Assortment Designer Brads (2 spots)
You will get 16 brads; 4 ea. of: Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip
Cost is $5.25

Group 9 - Corduroy Buttons (4 spots of each colour)
You will get 6 buttons of one colour; 2 ea. of each size (3 sizes).
Cost is  $3.75/colour.

• A - Kiwi Kiss
• B - Chocolate Chip
• C - Kraft
• D - Pacific Point
• E - Pumpkin Pie
• F - Summer Sun

Group 10 - Button Latte (3 spots)
You will get 10 buttons; 1 of each button
Cost $3.75

Group 11 - 1/2" Library Clips (4 spots)
You will get 6 clips; 2 of each: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White
$2.50

Group 12 - Fleurettes (4 spots) my favourite!!
You will get 3 fleurettes; 1 of each size
Cost is $4.25

I've just started with the new ribbons and embellishments that have come out in this catalogue. If there is something that you are interested in but don't want to purchase the whole package, let me know and I can post a share on that one.

I will place the order on or near February 15th.

And if your total purchase comes to $60, you will get to choose a Sale-A-Bration set!!

Please email me at sunflowerz@shaw.ca to place your order or if you have ANY questions!

Please note: Orders will not apply to monthly club commitments.

all new stampin' up! ribbons and embellishments share club - **cancelled - see new post of 28Jan09**

First, the ribbons....

Would you like to receive one yard of each of the wonderful NEW Ribbons from the new Stampin' Up! catalogue? I am forming a Ribbon share club right now where you can receive one yard of each of the items described below at a fraction of the cost of buying a full package of each new item! You can buy one package of each new ribbon for approximately $92 plus tax and shipping, or join my ribbon share and get one yard of each ribbon for only $20!

Your Ribbon share sampler will include 12 yards of ribbon:

• 1 yard of So Saffron ribbon from the Dress Up package
• 1 yard of Whisper White ribbon from the Dress Up package
• 1 yard of Riding Hood Red ribbon from the Dress Up package
• 1 yard of Kiwi Kiss double sided polka dot ribbon from the Pig Tails package
• 1 yard of Pumpkin Pie rick rack ribbon from the Pig Tails package
• 1 yard of Baja Breeze ribbon from the Pig Tails package
• 1 yard of Chocolate Chip polka dot ribbon from the Valet package
• 1 yard of Basic Black ribbon from the Valet package
• 1 yard of striped Old Olive ribbon
• 1 yard of striped Pretty in Pink ribbon
• 1 yard of striped So Saffron ribbon
• 1 yard of Organza Whisper White ribbon

This club includes 12 yards of ribbon as described above and can be seen on pages 178-179 of the Spring-Summer 2009 idea book & catalogue.

The EMBELLISHMENTS....the BUTTONS, BRADS and CLIPS....

I am also forming a share right now where you can receive a sample of each of the items described below at a fraction of the cost of buying a full package of each new item! You can buy one package of each new item for approximately $145 plus tax and shipping, or join my share and get a sample of everything for only $23.00!

Your embellishment sampler will include these 50 pieces:

• 3 Kiwi Kiss Corduroy buttons
• 3 Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
• 3 Kraft Corduroy buttons
• 3 Pacific Point Corduroy buttons
• 3 Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
• 3 Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
• 3 1/2" Library Clips (one each of: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White)
• 4 Latte buttons (one of each style)
• 8 Jumbo 5 1/6" brads (one each of: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Silver)
• 4 Jumbo 5/8" brads (two each of: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Silver)
• 9 Clear Rhinestone brads (three each of 3 sizes)
• 4 flower Assortment brads (one each of: Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip)

This share includes 50 pieces as described above. They can be seen on pages 174-176 of the Spring-Summer 2009 idea book & catalogue.

Each share will consist of 8 members and I will put in an order once a share club fills. Purchase both share clubs and you will receive 10% off! Please note that by purchasing a product share club, it does not apply to monthly club committments.

Please email me at sunflowerz@shaw.ca to place your order!

dormant list

Last year, when SU! went to two catalogues, they began using what is called the 'Dormant List'. This is a list of stamps that are still available, but just aren't in the current catalogue. You can find a list of the most current dormant sets by clicking here.

stampin' supplies

Not sure if you have noticed or not, but the Stampin' Supplies aren't at the back of the catalogue. SU decided to do away with it so they could offer even MORE goodies! But if you click here, you can download a PDF version of them. Just print it out and stick it in the back of your catalogue!

catalogues are here!

The catalogues are here! So, for those of you who are coming to the workshop on Friday, you can get yours then, or if you want them sooner, let me know and you can come by and pick yours up. For those not in the club, catalogues are $10 which includes taxes and s/h.

2009 spring-summer catalogue

Just a quick note to remind you that the new catalogue will be online tomorrow at 12 MST (11am PST). Hopefully the catalogues will come tomorrow! I will post on line as soon as they come in!!  

rustic rooster

Here is another new set from the catalogue, Rustic Rooster, which is a Level 2 hostess set. I have a thing for roosters right now and when I saw this, I had to get it. I love this colour combination - Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss and Rose Red. You will see this colour combination in the new catalogue. Speaking of which, I got an email today that they have been shipped. And knowing our postal system, they probably won't get here until Friday or Monday.

spring-summer 2009 catalogue

One of the perks about being a SU demonstrator is that we get a complimentary catalogue sent to us usually before we receive the boxes of catalogues that we order for our customers. And today, I got mine!!! I think you are going to love it. They have made ALL of the stamps die cut so you don't have to cut them out anymore (yay! more time stamping!) There are some new accessories like jumbo brads, corduroy buttons, designer buttons and the list goes on. Oh, and the Big Shot is in the catalogue with new templates too (I'll have my Big Shot out at our workshop on the 23rd). I should have my box of catalogues by the end of the week and I will let you know when it comes in so for those who live in the area, can swing by and pick yours up (club members only).

milk carton boxes

Aren't these just too cute? They are milk carton boxes in their own little container. I totally cased the milk cartons here and found the template here. I think this we will make these for the February workshop which will be held on February 20th (mark your calendars!). The neat thing about them, is that each milk carton has it's own little trap door on the bottom so you can fill each carton with goodies! And what kind of paper did I use? I used one of the level 3 hostess sets from the new catalogue called the 'Hand Drawn Bundle. Too cute. The set comes with 2 sheets of Loop to Loop rub-ons (1 ea. Chocolate Chip and Whisper White), 9 sheets of 12x12 Designer Series double sided paper (3 ea. in 3 designs) and the It's a Loop Thing stamp set. You can obtain level 3 hostess sets by holding a workshop where your net sales (before taxes and shipping and handling) reach $655.

Here are some more card samples using the same set.

love this set

I was totally on the fence about getting the new Love You Much bundle, but since I got it, I can't stop playing with it! Made this card using the stuff from the Love You Much bundle and the Big Shot envelope die.

love you much valentine's class

What better time of year is there to express your love and appreciation to your family and friends than Valentine’s Day? In this class you’ll create four love & friendship cards, four 3” x 3” friendship notes and 9 tags that can be used when packaging up Valentine’s treats for your kids, teachers, friends &/or co-workers. The whole collection is packaged in this one-of-a-kind Stationery Purse.

Date: Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $25

Location: 7185 194A Street, Surrey

Please email me to sign up for this class: sunflowerz@shaw.ca (if you have already let me know, then you don't have to email me again).

Class to go:

If you are not able to attend, this class is available to purchase by mail. Cost is $30 (includes shipping) and will include all supplies to make the project (but not things like adhesive, ink, stamps, etc.). Full instructions will be emailed to you. Kits will be shipped on January 26th.

Recipe:

• Stamps: Love You Much, En Français

• Ink: VersaMark ink, Basic Brown, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa Classic ink, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron classic inks/refills

• Paper: Candy Lane DP, Close to Cocoa 12” x 12” CS, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red 8 ½” x 11” CS

• Adhesive: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen

• Ribbon & Brads: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Elastic Cord, Silver brads

• Punches: Scallop Circle punch, Scallop Edge punch, 1/8” handheld circle punch, 1/16" handheld punch, tag corner punch, Designer Label punch, Heart to Heart punch.

• Other tools & accessories: Personal paper trimmer with scoring blade, bone folder, paper snips, blender pen, Stampin’ Sponge, self-adhesive Velcro, medium Whisper White envelopes, mini square envelopes, medium cello bags

retired accessory list

Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.

Products are marked as available or unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18.

Keep in mind that the status of any retiring product may change quickly based on demand.
With most catalogues, some accessories are completely retired while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalogue. Sometimes popular items are "retired" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured.

Click here to view the list of the accessories that are retiring.

love you much valentine bundle

I know I have already sent out an email regarding the Love You Much Valentine's bundle, but just wanted to get it onto my blog. It's a super cute bundle and is offered at 20% off the regular price. Get it while you can as it's only available until January 31st!!

inventory blowout!

From January 5-18, get a selection of retired, retiring and current Stampin' Up! products for up to 50% off regular prices!

Not sure of what some of the already retired sets look like? Click below!

happy 2009!

I hope that everybody had a wonderful holiday season! And wasn't it great having a white Christmas? They said that it was the first 'national' white Christmas since 1971!!

Anyways, down to business! I am starting this blog to keep you updated on SU information instead of always sending out emails. I will post any new SU information, so be sure to check back often. I am going to try it this way instead of sending out monthly newsletters like I used to do. If you have any comments, suggestions, please let me know! You can subscribe at the bottom which will let you know of any updates.

I will also post samples of cards, etc. (which is currently in the works).