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!