Stamp with Heather

Extra Fundraiser Kits

Howdy!  I am on cloud nine right now!  I just got my first "MDS album" delivered today and WOWSERS I am SO excited!  It is amazing!  I can't get over how happy I am!  Can't wait to show you at my upcoming classes!

Sorry, back to the reason for this post.  I have 5 fundraiser kits left from our event on the weekend.  Included in the kit are the supplies to make the project shown HERE, the stamp set With All My Heart, plus the instructions AND a bonus thank you gift!  Please email me privately at adamsum@yahoo.com if you are Canadian and interested in purchasing a kit for $40.  Thank you so much!

Happy Monday!

Heather

Valentine's is quickly approaching

 Happy Monday!  Well, the video is shot, but I'm still trying to figure out the world of Mac.  I know it can't be too hard, but when switching from Windows to the Mac I've had to learn a lot.  Anyhow, I haven't quite figured out how to edit my video (to my satisfaction) so I'm hoping my boys sleep at the same time this afternoon so I can get it together:)

Today's card follows the sketch that I posted on my downline blog for my lovely ladies for last week.  It's a very simply look, but I'm happy with the final product.  The three hearts are stamped in Versamark on the Kraft cardstock then I used clear embossing powder.  The squares are punched out of the Sale-a-bration DSP.  The hearts on the scallop square are punched out and popped up.  It's a bit tough to see, but they have the shimmer paint on them as well.  Clean and simple!

I hope you have a fabulous day!  I've got to finish prepping for my kids' Valentine's Day projects at school!

Take care,

Heather

**Bonnie, I have been trying to get a hold of you through email.  If you're not getting them, please email me so we can connect:)***

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Gumball Machine Greeting

 Happy Super Bowl Sunday!  Hope you've had a great day!  This stamp set is super fun and matches the sweetreat cup holders.  (I'm shooting the video tomorrow on the "trap" door)  I like the added touch of the button and the brad on the machine to help make it even more 3D.  

The three little hearts on the bottom are punched using the three heart punch.  The middle one is popped up with dimensionals.  The colour scheme was picked from the Playground buttons...More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise and Real Red.  

 The tab on the top of the card when pulled makes the "trap" door for the candies so you don't have to rip open the card to get to the treats.

I added a little greeting on this tab this time though so you could have a little surprise greeting.  

Hope you like the card today!  

Take care,

Heather

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Fundraiser Update

Sorry to say there is no photo post today (but there will be tomorrow!)  What I do want to share with you is the exciting news from my stampers!!!!  I had so much fun at the fundraiser this morning!  Thank you so much to each of you for attending, sharing in a creative morning and even better....for sharing with the London Foodbank!  We raised 506 pounds of food and $310!!!  That's amazing and the London Foodbank was so grateful for your efforts!  Thank you so much!

Heather

Loving the Big Shot for sewing!

 Happy Friday to you!  Hope you're having a great day!  Today's post really excites me!  I love the colours and I love the project!  This bag is the "reverse" of the rag quilt purse.  I die cut the material with the scallop square die in the Big Shot but rather than sewing the edges out, I sewed them "in".  

This purse was made with 19 squares of fabric on the outside of the purse, then I used quilt batting on the inside and then a liner done in one fabric (one piece) on the inside.  Rather than using ribbon for the handles, I made them with some coordinating fabric.  

You know this couldn't be on my blog without a little more SU, I used the Playground Old Olive Button to hold the flap over.  

 Also, I had to make a matching card to go with this purse.  It's so simple, but matches the colours on the purse ... Summer Sun, Real Red, Old Olive and Ballet Blue.  It's tough to see in this photo, but I dry embossed two rectangles around the popped out layer of Summer Sun.  The butterflies were cut with the little Embosslit from the mini catalogue (cute, eh?)  Then I had Real Red ribbon around the top layer and tied shut with a button and linen thread.  The greeting "SIMPLY ADORABLE" is a rub on in Whisper White.

Hope you enjoyed today's post and I'll see you again tomorrow!  (Just an update....any online orders placed, I have shipped out the boxes and ribbon to you:)  Thanks again for the order!

Take care,

Heather

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Moments

 I am still having way too much fun with MDS!  It is so quick and easy and sure makes it fun to take more pictures....like I need help in that department:)  

 This page makes me laugh.  Nathan has his own "cheer face" and will do it on demand.  After seeing Emma's first competition, he wondered why all the girls has such goofy facial expressions.  So Emma told him about cheer faces so now he has all sorts of them to share!  Too funny!!!  I will be including some journaling on this page on the lines once I figure out exactly what I want to write.

I am super excited about a few of the new downloads Stampin' Up! has for MDS.  There are Cord Buttons and the Epoxy Brads!  Super fun and you'll be seeing them on some MDS pages soon:)

Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

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I (HEART) Hearts Final Card

 Happy Wednesday to you!  Today's card was the last card we made at the I Heart Heart Class last night.  Thank you so much to Marion, Linda, Sonia, BJ, Barb and Lesley for coming!  I had such a fun night!  This card was a complete CASE from Mary Fish!  She is such a fun stamper and when I saw this card on her blog I knew I needed to make it!  I love the colours she used, so fresh and so fun!  I've never combined Certainly Celery, More Mustard, Bermuda Bay and Real Red....how fun is that?  Thank you so much Mary for the inspiration!  I can't wait to use these colours on another card!

I hope that you have a wonderful day today and I'll "see" you again tomorrow!  

Take care,

Heather

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A Day Late:) February Sale-a-bration Club!

 Alright, I'm sorry this didn't get posted yesterday BUT I am so excited that all my projects are cut and bagged for my fundraiser on Saturday!  I was on a mission yesterday and thanks to my family I've got it all done!!!!  I'm so excited! 

You guys are so patient with me!  This special started yesterday so for those of you that have placed an online order with me in February already this will be shipped to you!  This month's club is a little bit different.  I am going to ship you out 10 packages!  I will die cut you the following:

• 2 Box #2 Dies (like the pink and black box)
• 2 Matchbox Dies
• 2 Bitty Box Dies (like the Bashful Blue box shown)
• 2 Fancy Favour Dies AND
• 2 Bag with Scallops
• PLUS 10 pieces of ribbon for you to enjoy!

 If you want to convert your packages to look like mine with the Sweet Treat Cup Holders, or the Sweet Heart Cup Holders, throw them on your order and you'll be all set!  Because Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you may want to use some of these packages for Valentine's Day, I will ship out your Sale-a-bration thank you gift the day after your order is placed!!!!!

In order to qualify for this thank you, simply place a Sale-a-bration order ($65 order before shipping and taxes) on my SU website (www.heathersummers.stampinup.net) on or before February 10th and you'll qualify!  Your order will also count toward my Simply Rewards program (earning free product from me!)

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I'll see you again tomorrow:)

It's a Sneak Peek!

 HAPPY MONDAY to you!  I hope that you've had a great weekend!  I'm pumped and ready for a fun week.  I'm really excited about the fundraiser on Saturday and am slightly ahead of my schedule (that rarely happens:)

Well, this card today is a little sneak peek to my February Sale-a-bration club.  If you're not sure of how this club works read on:)

• You must be Canadian
• It's up to you to place an online order at my website (www.heathersummers.stampinup.net) of $65 or more before shipping and taxes
• As a HUGE thank you to YOU, I will mail you a class to go kit!  (This kit will be shown on my blog later today....but I know some of you have been anxiously awaiting Feb. 1st to place your next order:)
• IF you order this class to go, I suggest that you add a package of the heart shaped sweet treat cup holders as these are just TOO fun and will be used in this month's projects:)  The order number is 120435 and they are $3.95 for 12!!!  What a GREAT deal!!!

 Back to today's card! I got this colour combination from scrub brushes at IKEA.  I know this sounds crazy but in the giant bin of kitchen sink scrub brushes these three colours jumped out and I knew I had to make a card...wish I took a picture to share with you.  The colours are Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Crushed Curry!  I am so happy with the result of this card.

Like my card the other day, this one has the little trap door in it so you can get the candies out without ripping the card (yes, I know a video will be coming:)  

This card is so simple, but I'm thrilled with all the texture.  I used the Polka Dot embossing folder, the buttons, the heart sweet treat container and the ribbon.  Well, I hope you enjoy your day and I hope to have my February club project up today!

Take care,

Heather

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Picnic Parade

 This stamp set is so sweet!  It's the level two hostess set from the current mini catalogue!  (If you're coming to the fundraiser next Saturday a few of you lucky ladies will be going home with this set:)

When I showed Nathan this card he called it his own and wants to send it to "his friend" Parker.  How can I deny that?  This is one of those sets that you want to use EVERY stamp from the stamp set on one card.  I think I just about did:)  The images were all stamped in Staz On ink and then coloured in with the SU markers.  However, the fur on the animals I actually watercoloured with the ink pads and my aqua painter.  I didn't want them to be too vibrant.  I also watercoloured in some grass in Old Olive.  The clouds were also watercoloured with Bashful Blue.  I punched out a scallop oval and then just watercoloured inside this "stencil" to get the puffy cloud look.

 This card follows the sketch this week on my downline blog.  The colours are Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo!  Very bright, but very fun!  Brings a little sunshine inside on some of these dreary days!  The DSP is from the Sale-a-bration paper pack.  I actually stamped the greeting on the DSP as well.  The button is from the mini catalogue, a Pretty In Pink Cord Button with the Linen Thread tied in a bow on the button.

I hope you enjoy today's card!  I'll have my Feb. stamp club project to post tomorrow for you!  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

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Vintage Vogue

 Happy Saturday to you!  I would have posted earlier but I'm in a little bit of pain today:) Good pain....I started taking a gymnastics class!  OK, you need to know a little bit about myself, I've NEVER been able to do a cartwheel and the idea of supporting my weight in a handstand or on the bars just seems silly!  Well, my SIL and I decided we'd try it since our girls take a class together!  It was an hour of fun and laughs (ok, except for these pushup things we had to do at the end....)  I had a blast and can't wait until next week!

Sorry, back to the card...the reason you are here today:)  For those of you that follow my blog, you know that I don't very often post a "pretty card" on my blog.  I absolutely love them but really struggle with creating that "vintagey" pretty feel.  This card is simple but I'm happy with the final effect.

 It uses Kraft (my favourite), Pale Plum and Rich Razzleberry.  All the stamps are done using the Vintage Vogue stamp set from the mini catalogue.  The "i" is dotted with a square ice brad.  Everything is lightly sponged in Chocolate Chip.  The ribbon is the Kraft taffeta and of course the scalloped edge is with the punch from the Sale-a-bration cattie.  I hope you like today's creation, and I'll continue to play with this set to hopefully get a feel for this style.  Enjoy your day!!!

Heather

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Love Bandit

 Isn't this stamp set adorable?  It didn't jump out at me at first when the new mini came out but the more I saw with it, the more I knew I just needed it.  Well, I won it at a Stampin' Up! meeting so it turned out great!  I'm so happy with this set!  I think it would be fun for the kids to use for their Valentine's crafts at school.

This card is Soft Suede and Real Red.  It uses the NEW Heart Treat cup holders....sweet, eh?  The Soft Suede paper in the front of the card is textured and the card itself is regular.

 I will be shooting a video (hopefully this weekend) on a card similar to this using the "trap door" method for the treats.  The heart on the right of the card is on the tab that you pull and then the candies will "fall" out of the card rather than having to rip the layers of cardstock off the card to get to the treats.

Now I just want to take one moment to "speak" to any Canadians that are still sitting on the fence on whether Stampin' Up! is the right choice for YOU!  There are two days left of the Shelli recruiting challenge.  The Shelli recruiting challenge is an opportunity for demonstrators in both Canada and the United States to earn a Workshop of a Lifetime!  This Workshop of a Lifetime would mean Shelli (YES, THE Shelli .... CEO of Stampin' Up!) would come here to London and host a workshop and/or downline meeting!  Wouldn't that be amazing!  I have to thank all the lovely ladies that have already joined the Simply Stars team this month!  I am SO excited to have you join us!  If you are thinking of joining the Stampin' Up! family, whether it's to build a small business or simply to get a great discount and incentives, then now is the time!  The starter kit is on sale (15% off) AND you get to select ANY stamp set of your choice from the current catalogue or mini catalogue!!!!  How fun is that?  Please email me if you would like more information on becoming a member of my team!  I look forward to hearing from you! (adamsum@yahoo.com)

Take care,

Heather

I Love Stamping

 Well, you know I do, but Tess does too!  This stamp set is so sweet, and I love it!!!  This greeting is so appropriate as well, "The best things in life are made, not bought."  Isn't that the truth?

I apologize for the photo quality of this card, I took the picture late in the day.  Cole has been a little fussy again so sleep is limited and I'm not as organized as I like to be:)  But, that's okay, I appreciate your stopping by!  Thank you!

My wonderful team of downline stampers and I have started a new challenge on my downline blog each week.  We have a colour challenge and a design challenge.  Soon, we'll be starting the Simply Stars tour where I'll link to any of my girls with websites so you can see what they create with the sketch given!  (My girls don't know this yet, but I'm excited to share this news with them:)

 Anyhow back to the card.....I used Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive.  The oval was cut with the Big Shot Scallop Oval.  The Tempting Turquoise border and star were run through the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Dry Emboss Folder.  I stamped Tess in Staz On on the watercolour paper and coloured her in with markers.  The purse was stamped on the Sale-a-bration DSP and then cut out.  The stars are made with the hand punches (the Large and Small Star).  I also placed a brad inside the button for a different look.  I fed the ends of the brad through the button holes and then closed the button on the backside.  Then the button was put on with glue dots.  

I hope you have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

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Have you been missing MDS.....

 As lots of you know we are in the middle of the My Digital Studio Online class.  We are having a BLAST and learning a ton from everyone!  Thanks to all of you that are participating!  If you are interested in taking my online MDS class, please click HERE for details.  It's NEVER too late to join one of my Online Simply Classes!  They are designed for you.  You work at your own pace, you check out the videos and samples when it works for YOU!  It's all about YOU!!!! 

 Here is some of what my wonderful "students" are saying in the class:

"What adorable pictures!! I just placed my order for MDS and can't wait until it arrives so I can start playing around with all the wonderful ideas you have shown. Thanks for another fabulous online class."

"You are making this so easy to learn. I look forward to all your tips and tricks each day. such a good teacher you are!"

This class includes 10 How To videos and 20 other videos that are more page/project specific.  The 10 How To videos cover the key elements of the program and what each of the side bar tools cover. 

I hope you have a wonderful day and I'll be back again tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

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Thanks Abby!

 My good friend Abby is a crazy paper crafter!  She is very talented and is always sharing either her wonderful creations or ones she finds that inspire her.  Every once in a while she enables me and will forward a card that of course I love and want to case.  This is no exception.  Abby will email me a card with an idea....the ribbon and buttons on this card, I then put my own colours, stamps and twist on the concept that I love and VOILA I have a new card.  Thank you Ally for your encouragement and inspiration!

I thought I'd make a "heart tree" as I'm hooked on this stamp set Season of Friendship.  I simply punched out hearts with the new heart punch in the mini catalogue and then I sponged it in Pretty in Pink and then barely sponged the edges in Real Red.

 The background for this card is 4 x 5 1/4 and then run through none other than the polka dotted background...don't you love it!!!  The tree is stamped on the inside of the scallop oval Big Shot die.  The greeting (which I borrowed from my friend Susan, thanks!) is from the new stamp set that matches the heart sweet treat cup holders.  It is stamped on the small oval, layered on the large oval and then on the scallop oval.  The buttons are from the Playground button pack and attached with glue dots. 

The inside of the card is stamped with the I (HEART) Heart stamp set in Soft Suede ink.  I stamped it off on scrap paper first just to soften the colour a bit.  The Real Red paper was run through the Big Shot and then I added the little scallop edge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  See you again tomorrow!  Oh, thanks so much for your comments about my videos.  I'll be back in video mode here shortly.  I've got just a few more days of my online MDS class (which by the way has been super fun!) and once I'm done doing those daily videos I'll be back to making them for my blog!  

 Take care,

Heather

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Love You Much with I (HEART) Hearts

 Getting sick of this set yet?  Well, I'm not:)  I wanted to make at least one of my cards for my class a Valentine's Day card.  And what better way to say I love you to someone than sharing little chocolate treats?  In my world, it's a sure thing:)

This card uses the Polka Dot Dry emboss folder (gotta love that one), the Heart Treat Cups (super fun and work with the Full Heart Punch) and of course the I (HEART) Hearts stamp set.  This card is also one we will be making at the class on February 2nd.  I have a few spots left so if you're interested please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com.  

 The other thing I love about this card is that I pulled out the Black Gingham ribbon.  I love Gingham and it's been forever since I've pulled it out!  AND you want to know something else, the Love You Much stamp fits in the Full Heart Punch....how great is that?  I know, it really doesn't take much to make me happy.  Adam is one lucky guy:)

Anyhow, I hope you're week is starting off great!  Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

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I (HEART) Hearts Take Two

 This stamp set really is fun!  It wasn't first on my list in the Mini Catalogue (can you guess what was????  You gotter otter....Fox and Friends!)  Anyhow, It was near the top as you can see as it makes for fun cards...but not necessarily too lovey or Valentines Day.  (are you enjoying my made up vocabulary???)  

This is another card we will be making for the I (HEART) Hearts class on February 2nd.  Don't you love it?  These are colours I used on one of my Christmas cards and I still can't get enough of it - Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst and Kraft.  I have the middle layer of the card popped up on dimensionals as well as a few of the hearts.

 The stripes are done using the stamp set Stripes (in the mini Catalogue) with the Whisper White Ink.  And of course there is the SAB punch on the top and bottom and the super sweet Love You Much from Whimsical Words.  I hope you like today's card and I hope you can join us for the class on Feb. 2 in support of Haiti Relief.

Take care,

Heather

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I (HEART) Hearts

 I'm sure that most have you regular blog hoppers have seen the amazing fundraising efforts Stampin' Up! has already done and is continuing to do for Haiti relief.  Stampin' Up! is donating thousands of kits to families in need.  Click HERE to read about the efforts on Shelli's blog.  On top of this, Stampin' Up! will be donating $2 for every I (HEART) Hearts stamp set sold between now and the end of February to the Red Cross for Haiti Relief.  

I am so touched to be a part of this amazing company.  Click HERE to read information about their fundraising efforts.  As we all know, every little bit helps.  So, I'd like to do my part by offering a free class to go along with this stamp set.  If you sign up for my I (HEART) Hearts, you will simply be paying for the stamp set and I will provide all the supplies for the projects as a thank you for your donation.

 Here are the class details:

February 2nd 

7 - 9 pm

At my home

$42 (includes the stamps and four cards...inside and out:)

You have three options for this class:

Option #1 - the wood mount stamp set

Option #2 - the clear mount stamp set with block D (all the stamps will fit on this block)

Option #3 - the clear mount stamp set with a package of treat cups and dimensionals

When you sign up for this class, I will order you the wood mount stamp set unless otherwise indicated so please make sure you let me know.  Please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com if you're interested in coming to this class.  Thanks so much for all you do!  Have a great day!  I'll be back tomorrow with another sample using this set.

NOTE: The card front is done using the hugs notecard in the mini catalogue.  This is very similar to a sample that Shelli showed at Leadership.  These little hugs are super cute and fun for a layer on a card, or on their own in the little glassine envelopes.

Take care,

Heather

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Happy, Happy Bird Day!

 Happy Friday to you!  Hope you've had a great day!  Sorry for the late post, we were pretty busy playing "Play-tatoe" (meaning Play doh:)  One of Nathan's little quirky sayings...I should really write these things down:)

I am loving the Sweet Pea felt.  It sure makes for a cute and quick card.  I also added some dry embossing to this card as well.  The polka dotted dry emboss folder is used on a portion of the Old Olive cardstock and then I also used it on the Rose Red background piece.  

 The Kraft card also has three dry embossed lines on them (near the bottom, can you see it?)  I used the Fiskars cutter to make these dry embossed lines.  Basically I did it like I wanted to fold on these lines, but I didn't end up folding them. The lines look cute on the inside and outside of the card so the inside doesn't have too much embellishing.

The stamp set used today is the level one stamp set "Picture This" from the mini catalogue.  I used the word happy alone on the outside and then the full greeting on the inside.  I hope you like this card!  Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll be back again tomorrow:)

Take care,

Heather

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Season of Friendship Take Two!

 Thank you so much for all the kind words on yesterday's post!  I had a lot of fun on that card and just as much fun on this one!  I love this tree and you can totally do anything with it!  Wouldn't it be sweet covered in the new little heart punch in the mini catalogue?  Or the little butterflies in the Beautiful Butterfly embosslit?  The colours of this Sweet Pea felt are fun and cheery....Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip...YUMMY!

These little circles come in the Sweet Pea felt kit.  I just attached them to the card front with glue dots. 

 Here is the recipe for this card:

• Kraft - 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, 4 3/4 x 3 1/2, scrap
• Rose Red - 5 1/4 x 4, 1 3/4 x 4
• Pretty in Pink - 5 x 3 3/4, 4 x 3 1/2
• Chocolate Chip Striped Grosgrain - 4 1/2 inches, 10 inches
• Linen Thread
• Sweet Pea Felt
• Thank you Kindly Stamp
• Season of Friendship Stamp
• Glue Dots

 I know it's not stamping related but in case you need something to put a smile on your face, I thought I'd share a photo of Cole I took on the weekend.  It makes me smile, hope it does you too:)

Again, thanks so much for your kind words and emails!  Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

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Season of Friendship

 I have to laugh.  Last night at my class we were talking about what makes a person card worthy.  I know this sounds horrible but you and I both know there are certain people that receive certain cards.  If you know they don't keep the card, do you embellish like crazy?  Well, when they saw today's card they were asking me who was this button worthy!  I had to laugh BUT then again, I suppose I'd have to give that some thought before mailing....or will I even mail this one or will I keep it on display for a while, stash it away because it's a favourite and in years to come wonder why I didn't share it?  (Come on, do you ever do this????)

 This card is made with the stamp set Season of Friendship.  I really love this set and will have a few cards with this set over the next week.

 Here is the recipe for this card:

• Kraft - 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, 3 3/4 x 5
• Tempting Turquoise - 4 x 5 1/4, 1 1/4 x 4
• Real Red - 4 x 5 1/4
• Whisper White Craft Ink
• Real Red Polka Dotted Ribbon - 5 inches and 12 inches
• Playground Buttons
• Glue Dots
• Season of Friendship Stamp Set

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a great day!

Heather

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Valentine's Treat Package

 Happy Tuesday!  This little project is meant to hold a card and a little treat inside but truly you could use it for whatever you like!  This is just made with a 12 x 5 inch piece of cardstock scored at 5 7/8 and 6 1/8 (this is how you can add something with a little bit of thickness to it).  The package is sealed with the large scallop circle from the Big Shot.

And I'm sure you've guessed it, the DSP is from the Sweet Pea paper pack!  I'm excited to share that I've used almost half of my pack so far...that's a real accomplishment for me!

 The bird is created using the new bird punch from the mini catalogue.  I wanted to break up the white background by stamping the Friends 24/7 in the background.  The package is closed with none other than the satin pink ribbon!  Speaking of ribbon the ribbon will be arriving today for my ribbon share so I will start cutting tonight after my Fox and Friends class.

Hope you have a great day!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Heather

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It's still Monday:)

 Happy Monday to you!  What a fun but busy day!  Sorry for the late post:)  We had a day of visiting old and new friends, which was VERY enjoyable.  And then tonight my upline had a great downline meeting, which was great to get to see old and new friends again!  Thank you so much to all the ladies that demoed amazing projects and to Alicia for hosting the meeting!

Today's project was a lot of fun to make.  We did this in our last template club.  This sweet little box holds two of the milk cartons....which has GOT to be my favourite die ever!  

 Did you know that you can get 4 milk carton boxes from one sheet of 12x12 cardstock.  You need a 5x7 sheet of cardstock to make the box.  To get four from one sheet, start cutting 5 inches in and cut 7 inches long.  Rotate the page 90 degrees and cut 5 inches in and cut 7 inches long....repeat on all sides and VOILA you have 4 pieces with a 2x2 scrap.

I hope that you had a fabulous day and I'll "see" you again tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

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Let's Monkey Around!

 Are you sick of this set yet?  I promise tomorrow's post won't use Fox and Friends....but in all honesty, I'd be okay showing more:)  I can't get enough of these little creatures.  As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator we're told some things on the "inside world" and one thing I just read and am totally bummed about is that this stamp set isn't in the next cattie (let's hope I read it wrong!)  Some of the Stampin' Up! sets from a mini catalogue will make the next year catalogue BUT this isn't one of them.  BUMMER!  But that's okay because I am going to get great use out of this set in the next three months!  

 Anyhow, onto the card!  This is one of the cards we are making at the Fox and Friends class I have this week (yes, the inside and out AND envelope...I know, I know, what's up?!?!)  The colours on this card are So Saffron, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip.  I will try and post a recipe with dimensions for this card later this week.  I am having so much fun with the online My Digital Studio class (CLICK HERE for details) and the events I'm hosting during Sale-a-bration that I've slacked a little on my blog details (Sorry about that:)  I'll get back into the swing of it soon though!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!  See you again tomorrow!

Heather

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Love you Much

 Happy Saturday to you!  Hope you had a great week!  I am so excited to have my Fox and Friends classes next week!  I hope you are looking forward to them as much as I am!

This is one of the cards you will be making....  I LOVE the textures that are in the new mini catalogue.  The Polka Dot embossing folder is a MUST have!  I love embossing only part of the paper to give the look as shown on the Old Olive cardstock.  (you can achieve this look by having the portion of paper you'd like to remain as is sticking out of the folder when you run it through the machine).  The fox is stamped in Pink Passion and the greeting is in Basic Black.

 The scallop edge is a NEW punch available in Sale-a-bration....yes, that's right....FREE!!!!  Isn't it a pretty edge?  The other NEW product is the dry embossed heart.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I do apologize for not having a video up lately on my blog!  I'll have some coming up:)  Also, I have had a number of you ask, YES, YES, YES you can still sign up for my MDS online class, thanks so much for asking!  Enjoy your day!

Heather

Sweet Gumballs

 I am loving the new clear blocks from SU!  It was amazingly easy to put this stamped image together with the clear blocks and ink.  This would make a very fun Valentines card.  

Wanna know even more good news.....this stamp set can be used with the 1 3/4 inch circle punch and the sweet treat cup holders!

I also used the heart punch from the mini catalogue...isn't it cute?  I popped it up using dimensinoals and then I highlighted the heart with the white gel pen just like the stamped images.

 The paper on this card is the Sending Love DSP, Real Red, Whisper White and Basic Black.  The ribbon on the card is the Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon.  

I hope you like today's creation!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

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Thank you Says Mr. Turtle

Thank you so much for the overwhelming response I have had for the food bank fundraiser!  I am so excited about this event and obviously you are too as we have out grown my house!  The event will be at Kings College (I will send you a map) on Saturday February 6th.  So, if you'd like to join in the fun, grab a friend and come on out!  Please email me for details or questions.  Hope you can make it.

 Seriously, don't you just love this set!?!?  The turtle may be one of my favourite stamps in the set (next to the monkey).  

 I used the new alphabet stamp set from the mini catalogue in Old Olive.  The turtle was stamped in Old Olive and then Certainly Celery.  The turtle is attached with dimensionals to give a little "pop".  It's a little tough to see in the photo but I used the white gel pen on the button to look like thread as well.  Here is the recipe for the card:

• Old Olive 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, 3 x 3
• Tempting Turquoise - 2 x 4, 4 1/2 x 3 1/2
• Certainly Celery - 1 7/8 x 3 7/8, 4 1/8 x 3 3/8
• Whisper White - 2 7/8 x 2 7/8
• Old Olive Ink
• Tempting Turquoise Ribbon - 3 inches
• Dimensionals
• Tempting Turquoise Button (playground) and a glue dot

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Heather

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Back to my fav....Fox and Friends!

 Seriously, don't you think this is the cutest set EVER!?!?  I love Fox and Friends!  I stamped the whale in Bashful Blue and then "rock and rolled" it in Brocade Blue.  Then I cut out the whale leaving a small white border.  The water coming out the top I punched with the 1/2 inch circle and put it in my build a brad - cute, eh?

The Certainly Celery was run through the Polka Dot Embossing Folder (isn't it FUN!!!)  I love the polka dots!  As you can see it is on the inside of the card as well.

Here is the recipe for this card:

• Bashful Blue - 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, Modern Label
• Certainly Celery - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, 1 1/2 x 4 1/4, 1 3/4 inch circle
• Whisper White - 1 x 4 1/4 scalloped edge, 1 3/8 inch circle, Word Window, 1/2 inch circle, 3 1/8 x 3 5/8
• Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper - 3 x 3 1/4
• Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon - 12 inches

 This is one of the cards we are doing next week at my Fox and Friends class...hope you guys like it!  Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

As you know it's Sale-a-bration time in the Stampin' Up! world!  It's the best time as a customer or as a potential recruit!  If you have ever thought of joining Stampin' Up! now is a FANTASTIC time and I'd LOVE to have you join my Simply Stars team!  Here are some of the perks.

Here are some of the benefits Stampin' Up! offers:

• Your first order (of $200 or more) receive a 30% discount!
• Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20% discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting. 

Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's up to you! See theCompensation Table for more information.

Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put as much (or as little) time into it as you'd like! 

Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics on our Demonstrator Web Site.

Here are some of the benefits that I offer to my downline:

• Continuous support in whatever way YOU need.  It could simply be creatively or in a business sense.  It's up to you!
• A downline blog that all my girls are on and support one another with ideas, questions, samples, photos, videos and so much more!
• Monthly downline meetings
• Business builder meetings for those that are interested and more!

If you are interested in learning more about this amazing opportunity please don't hesitate to contact me at adamsum@yahoo.com

Take care,

Heather

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Sending Love

 As most of you know one of my favourite things about Stampin' Up! is the opportunity to give back.  I am VERY excited to offer this Sending Love class with a little give back to our local food bank!  I hope you can come to this event and join in the fun!

Are you looking for a morning out of the snow?

Do you like to stamp with wonderful ladies (that's you!)

Then this event may be for you!

Saturday February 6th

9:30 to noon (or so)

Create these super cute projects.....4 mini milk cartons and case, the hidden treasure box and two cards (of course inside and out AND the envelopes!)

Cost:  $40 includes the stamp set With All My Heart, Epoxy Brads, all the projects and a donation to the London Food Bank and of course treats

AND GUESS WHAT, THERE'S MORE!!!

If you bring a donation to the London Food Bank I will give you a Sale-a-bration item as a thank you!

AND for every extra item you bring for the Food Bank you'll be given a ticket for some amazing door prizes (yes, that's right, one ticket for one item!!!)

I really hope you can join me for this fun day!  If you can't make it I will have kits available!  I am limiting this event to about 20 people so please RSVP and enjoy a morning out!  Also, if you'd prefer the clear mount stamps please let me know.  Please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com if you're interested.

Take care,

Heather

(Hey, did you see my "new" use for MDS.  Thanks Marjorie for the idea....isn't it a fun way to advertise a class?)

Always Thanks

I was really happy with the layout that I did the other day for the "Fabulous Friend" card (with the turtle on it) so I decided to use the same dimensions and switch up the card a bit.  This card uses the stamp set Always and the NEW DSP from the mini catalogue!  I just love this paper with the glitter and texture!

The colours on this card are Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip.  You can check out the dimensions on the other card if you want to recreate this card.  The bird was stamped on  Very Vanilla in Chocolate Chip and then cut out and popped up with dimensionals.  The THANKS is stamped on Very Vanilla and punched with the word window and mounted on the Chocolate Chip Modern Label.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If you have signed up for the Online Simply My Digital Studio, invitations were sent out last night.  If you have not received yours please check your SPAM folder then fire me off an email and I'll resend it to you.  Thanks again for signing up!  Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

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Voila Inspired Totally Tess

REMINDER - TODAY IS MY LAST DAY FOR THE JANUARY SALE-A-BRATION ONLINE CLUB ORDERS TO BE IN!!!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

My intentions for this card were to have Tess holding the tray from Voila.  BUT, I couldn't quite get the tray on the right angle SO, I hand drew in the tray instead.  I then used the stamp set, Crazy for Cupcakes for the treat on the tray.

I stamped the cupcake stamp set on the watercolour paper and then just cut out the top cupcake.  The images are just coloured in using the SU markers (although I did a bit of watercolouring on the  hair to add some depth...just for you Christie:)

Today's card recipe:

• Taken With Teal - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• So Saffron - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, 4 1/8 x 3 5/8, scallop oval, 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 
• Old Olive - 3 1/8 x 1 then scallop the edge 
• Watercolour Paper - 3 x 2 3/4, small oval, scrap for the cupcake 
• Sweet Pea DSP - 4 x 5 1/4, 4 x 3 1/2, large oval, 1 x 5 1/4, 1 3/4 circle, 1 3/8 circle 
• Very Vanilla - 5 1/4 x 4, 1 1/4 circle 
• Old Olive Brads 
• Apricot Appeal Ribbon - 12 inches 
• Stamps - Totally Tess, Crazy for Cupcakes 
• Markers - Taken with Teal, So Saffron, Old Olive, Real Red 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

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Sweet Pea and Congratulations!

This is a favourite expression of mine.  It typically refers to a baby, but I use it all the time to all my kids.  I couldn't resist this stamp set when it came out for that very reason ... "Sweet Pea".

This card was made at my mystery night class.  Can you believe I am sharing NEW embellishments.  I am learning, slowly, not to hoard.  I can always order more, right?

This card was quick and simple to put together.  Here is the recipe:

• Old Olive - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Rose Red - 4 x 4 1/2 then scalloped with new edge punch from the Sale-a-bration catalogue, 3 1/2 x 2 1/4

• Whisper White - 3 3/8 x 2 1/8

• Sweet Pea DSP - 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

• Sweet Pea stamp set and Taken With Teal Ink

• Old Olive Ribbon

• Sweet Pea Stitched Felt

I also want to announce the winner of my online MDS class.  Random.org selected 59 from my comment list and this is what the comment said:

Hi Heather!

It has be a long time bu I would love to this class too. I have not be able to see what it is all about or what it can do yet. From what I can see from your creations it most definitly looks interesting!

Talk soon
Shannon

So Shannon, please email me and I'll make sure I get your invitation sent out on Sunday night for the MDS class!  Hope you have a wonderful day!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Take care, 

Heather 

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My Fabulous Friend - Fox and Friends Class Details

Here is another card we made at my Mystery Card night.  This DSP is from the Sweet Pea Package...again, I know, but it's amazing and so versatile!  My goal is to use the entire package before the end of Sale-a-bration...wish me luck!  I'm doing alright so far.

Here is the recipe for this card:

• Old Olive - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Chocolate Chip - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8,  4 1/8 x 3 1/8, 3 1/8 x 2 1/8, Modern Label
•   Whisper White - Word Window, 2 x 3
• Sweet Pea DSP - 4 x 5 1/4, 4 x 3
• Old Olive Ink
• Fox and Friends Stamp and Really Retro Stamp Set
• Soft Subtles Brads
• Pretty in Pink Epoxy Brads
• Old Olive Striped Ribbon - 2 inches
• Dimensionals

Thanks again for stopping by!  If you're interested in taking the Fox and Friends class I will be opening a second night as it's a BIG hit!  Or, if you're Canadian and would like to receive this card class in the mail please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com for more details.

 

Class Details:

• $32 includes the wood mounted stamp set OR the clear mount stamps with the brown epoxy brads (you need to bring your own block if you choose the clear mount stamp)
• Create at least 4 cards (inside and out)
• Tuesday January 19 OR Wednesday January 20

I'm excited to see many of you tomorrow at my retired stamp sale.  It's from 9:30 to noon on Saturday at my house!  Have a great day!

Heather

 

Love Birds

I LOVE the new punch style and image in the new catalogue.  Don't you think this little birdie is just adorable? This card came together really quickly for me, which is always a bonus.

The background is stamped in Very Vanilla Craft Ink.  The bold image with the new fun brad is stamped in Real Red Craft Ink.  I sponged the Kraft layers with Chocolate Chip and also Very Vanilla ink.  Love the final look.

The two larger hearts are done using the new Stampin' Up! heart punch in the mini catalogue and are popped up using dimensionals.  The smallest heart is created with the Heart to Heart punch (and is also popped up).

I outlined the birds with a Basic Gray marker just to show the difference in layers.  The wings  are popped up with dimensionals as well.  I hope you like this little creation.  

Sorry I don't have my dimensions today for this card (in a rush for this post).  If I remember, I'll try and come back to post dimensions for you.  Hope you like it!

Take care,

Heather

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It's time for a Ribbon Share

This satin ribbon is YUMMY!  Tying this ribbon is very easy and it "listens".  What I mean by that is that it isn't very stiff so it ties easily and stays in its place.

So I'm going to do a RIBBON SHARE!  If you are Canadian you can participate this share!  For only $32 you will receive approximately 3 yards of each colour of this ribbon!  I will order this ribbon as each group fills up and will begin shipping next week (once I receive the order from Stampin' Up!)  There are no additional shipping fees for this share if you are not a local customer.  Thanks so much!

Please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com if you are interested in participating in this share.  Take care.

Simply MDS Online Class Free Pass

Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to my online MDS class!  I am excited to say I will be picking a random winner from the comments left on this post to get the class for free.  If you have already registered for this class, I will refund your money.  Please leave me a comment with either just a friendly greeting or an MDS question.  I will select a winner on Friday for the MDS class that begins on Monday!

Another way to get this class for free is by becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator on my Simply Stars Team.  My downline receives all my online classes as a thank you.

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Today's project is one of them from my Mystery Night class last night.  How cute is this milk carton!?!  Well guess what, it's a die in the current mini catalogue!  Is it not just the sweetest?!?!  It's a small little container which is perfect if you want to give someone just a little treat.  The front rectangle is about 1 3/4 x 2 inches.  Don't you love it!?!?  Sorry I'll stop being so excited.  Here is the recipe for this little treat container:

• Kraft - 5 x 7 for the container to run through the Big Shot
• DSP Sweet Pea - 1 1/2 x 7 
• Soft Suede - 1 3/4 inch circle 
• Apricot Appeal - 1 3/8 circle 
• Whisper White - 1 1/4 inch circle and the Tiny Tag punch (new in the mini catalogue!) 
• Linen Thread 
• Library Clip 
• Stamp Set - Good Neighbour (FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set!) and Tiny Tags (mini catalogue) 
• Inks - Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Apricot Appeal 
• Paper Piercer    

I hope you like this project as much as I do!  You'll be seeing more of this little package! If you haven't checked out the mini catalogue or the new Sale-a-bration catalogue it's worth checking out!

Take care,

Heather

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Mystery Night...tonight

Hi Ladies!  I have had two cancellations for my Mystery Night tonight.  SO, if you're free and looking for some fun, we'd love to have you join us.  Here are the details:

• We are making three cards (inside and out!) plus the sweetest little package

• You will go home with a treat bag of goodies:)

• The cost of the class is a $40 order

Please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com if you can make it!  Hope to see you tonight!

Simple Wow

I wanted to use some of the scraps I had from this NEW DSP paper pack!  I have to say this is probably the yummiest DSP EVER!  I love the colours and the glitter on this cardstock and I really don't think you'll be disappointed if you order this one.

I love the simplicity of this card and don't you love how the font on the "hey there, grandpa" matches the cursive love on the heart stamp?  There are BEAUTIFUL greeting stamps in both the sale-a-bration and the new mini catalogue!  If you haven't checked out these catalogues it's worth it!

If you are a Canadian and you'd like a copy of the mini catalogue or sale-a-bration catalogue please email me at adamsum@yhaoo.com and I'd be happy to send you one!

Today's card recipe:

• Basic Black - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Real Red - 4 x 5 1/4 
• Whisper White - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, a scrap to stamp the heart on, 4 x 5 1/4 
• DSP - 1 1/4 inch squares, 1 x 4  
• Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon - 14 inches 
• Real Red Craft Ink and Dazzling Diamonds Embossing Powder (on the heart and the greeting inside the card) 
• Basic Black ink 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Today is the day my SALE-A-BRATION CLUB starts!  Click here for details if you're interested!  Can't wait to "stamp" with you:)

Take care,

Heather

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Happy Birthday from Totally Tess and a winner!

Well, we're back!  It's back to a full routine of lunches, getting up early, OK I'll admit it...getting dressed and well, life!  I have to say that I had an amazing break and enjoyed the holidays a ton this year.  As much as it flew by we made some great memories and the reality of a routine is a welcome addition to our days now.  

I love this stamp set!  She is just too cute and SO versatile.  I love that she comes with a ton of Stampin' Up! stuff, like stamps, a marker, a card ect.  BUT I love  even more that I can use her with so many other sets!  This card she is holding the balloon from Owl Together Now.  Again, I'm using the Designer Series Paper from the Sweet Pea package.  Aren't the colours fun!?!?!  This one is Soft Suede, Rose Red and Taken With Teal, not a colour combination I would have thought of but I love it.  To tell you the truth, I though the paper was Old Olive (as I was stamping almost in the dark...just a desk lamp on) so in the morning I was pleasantly surprised!

Here is the recipe for this card:

• Rose Red - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, 3 7/8 x 3 1/8
• Whisper White - 4 3/4 x 1 then scalloped, 1 3/8 circle (inside card), 3 3/4 x 3 
• Taken With Teal - 1 3/4 inch circle (inside card), 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 
• Sweet Pea DSP - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 with one corner rounded, 1 x 5 1/2, paper piecing for the purse 
• Markers - Basic Gray, So Saffron, Crushed Curry, Rose Red, Old Olive, Taken With Teal, Blush Blossom 
• Stamps - Owl Together Now, Totally Tess, Birthday Greeting 
• Rose Red Stitched Ribbon - 14 inches 

AND now the winners of last month's online thank you "candy" are Georgia Buchanan and Cindy Trickett.  Thank you so much for placing your online orders with me and I'll ship these out today!  Also, if you placed an online order with me I ran out of my sample card from last month so you may get one of my favourite cards of 2009.

As a thank you for my Simply Rewards Program for online ordering for January, I will be sending out a thank you card and you'll be entered in the draw to win the level one OR level two hostess set from the upcoming mini OR a quilted purse!!!  Yes, that's right, that's THREE winners this month!!!  I'll post more on this later.  

Thank you so very much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful week!

Take care,

Heather

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Friend to Friend

OK, I'm two for two.  Two card, with inside and outsides done with a matching envelope!  How long will this last I wonder?  I can't wait to send out the cards!  Anyhow, today's cad is pretty simple in terms of layering and stamping.   I did cut out and pop up the front flower, which added to the time to create the card, but I think it adds to the final look.  This is a favourite stamp set because I love the detail the two step stamping gives.  And to top it off, the two step stamping is very forgiving, if you're not right on, it's okay!  If you're not familiar with the term two step stamping, it simply means an image that requires more than one stamp to complete "the look".  So for these images, it is the background flower (in pink and yellow) and the details on the flowers stamped in Chocolate Chip.

I forgot to mention that yesterday's DSP and today's both come from the *new* Sweet Pea Designer Series Pack that is new and coming up in the new mini catalogue that starts on the 5th!  Can you tell I'm excited to share this new product with you?

Anyhow, here is the recipe for today's card:

• So Saffron - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Chocolate Chip - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 
• Pretty in Pink - 1 x 3 3/4 
• Whisper White 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 with 2 rounded corners 
• DSP - 5 1/4 x 4, 5 1/4 x 1 1/4, 1 x 5 1/4 (inside) 
• Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon - 16 inches 
• Ink - So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip 
• Stamps - Greenhouse Garden, Teeny Tiny Wishes 

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

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Good Neighbour

We are so lucky to have the world's greatest neighbours.  We actually have a lot of wonderful neighbours so I'll be making a series of these cards for them.  It will be nice to have some on hand.  This card uses one of the new Sale-a-bration stamp sets called, Good Neighbour.  You can get it mounted on wood or on the clear blocks.  I think it's great that SU is giving the option for these stamps!  In case you're not familiar with Sale-a-bration, you can get this stamp set free if you spend $65 before shipping and  taxes between January 5th to March 30th.

For those of you that have followed my blog in the past year, you may remember that I started last year off with two stamping goals.  The first was to "actually" sent my cards and the second was to decorate the inside of the card.  Well, I'm not exactly sure when either of these ended but they did.  So, I've decided to change my process a little this year.  I am going to stamp a matching envelope, then I have no choice but to send my card....what do you think of my logic?  We'll see how it goes this year, but here's hoping!

Here's the recipe for today's card:

• Chocolate Chip - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, 5 3/8 x 2 3/4 scalloped on the bottom edge, large oval
• Bashful Blue -  5 1/4 x 2 1/8
• So Saffron - 5 1/8 x 2
• Whisper White - Top Note Die, Small Oval, 5 x 1 7/8
• Ink:  So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray 
• Blender Pen 
• Good Neighbour and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets 
• Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon - 18 inches  

I hope you have a fantastic day!  I'm hoping to spend some time outside as we got about a foot and a half of snow through the night.  The kids are SO excited!  

Take care,

Heather

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year to you and yours!  I hope you had a wonderful night and are looking forward to a "down" day today of time with family, friends or maybe even crafting:)

Today's post is a summary of my family's 2009 year.  I saw this similar layout in a scrapbooking magazine and thought it was wonderful.  I think it would make a great cover page in a scrapbook, like a table of contents, it's a preview of some of what you may see!

I hope you have a fantasic day!  Thank you by the way for the very excited responses I have received for my next online class Simply My Digital Studio.

Take care,

Heather

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Monkey Around

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I LOVE the Fox and Friends stamp set (can you tell, I've used it a million times:) Anyhow, this card was lots of fun to make.

Here is the recipe for today's card:

• So Saffron - 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
• Chocolate Chip - 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 scalloped
• Old Olive - 4 1/4 x 2 1/2
• Very Vanilla - 4 1/4 x 2 1/4
• Mat Pack and Paper Piercer
• White Gel Pen
• Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron Ink
• Fox and Friends Stamp Set
• Thank you Kindly Stamp Set
• Old Olive Striped Grosgrain ribbon - 16 inches
• Sponge

If you like this stamp set and you're interested in joining in the fun I am having a class with this stamp set.  The cost of the class is $32 and includes all supplies and the stamp set! The class will be on Tuesday January 19th from 7 to 9. Please bring scissors and adhesive with you. Remember, if you can't make the class I can always prepare you a "class to go".  Please email me at adamsum@yahoo.com if you're interseted in either taking this class at my home OR having the class shipped to you as a "class to go". 

Here is the video for today:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

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Ok, now maybe I have it! And a Simply My Digital Studio Online Class!

Well, I'm excited to share with you today a video from My Digital Studio that should work on all the computers!  Please let me know if you can watch it, if I talked slow enough and your honest opinion!  I am very excited about this new feature!  

As I create my pages I want to try and showcase something I do on one of my pages to help with the My Digital Studio process.  

I have started to capture the videos for my next online class!!!  I'm excited to announce that the SIMPLY MY DIGITAL STUDIO online class will begin on Monday, January 11th!  This online class will be perfect for anyone that is interested in digital scrapbooking, or anyone that scrapbooks in the "traditional fashions".  The class will include the following:

• 10 "How to videos" on the nuts and bolts of the My Digital Studio program
• 20 My Digital Studio Projects (the vast majority will be scrapbook pages) with a video to correspond with each one showing a trick or tip
• 20 photos and brief descriptions of each page

I hope you can join in the fun of this class!  This class is available for ANYONE!  YOu can live anywhere to join in this fun, that's the wonderful thing about an online class.  You can connect with people worldwide!  Here are the three ways YOU can join the class:

1.  Purchase the My Digital Studio software from my online Stampin' Up! store between now and January 10th (if you wait until the 5th of January you'll qualify for free Sale-a-bration product! - must be Canadian)

2.  If you have purchased My Digital Studio from me, please email me as a reminder and you will receive this class for free as a thank you!

3.  Pay $20 for this exclusive online class.  Click on the Pay Pal link below to register for Simply My Digital Studio

Can't wait for the fun to begin!  Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

Answers to Questions:  This class is not live, so you can do it at your own pace.  And the site will be open for months so you can always refer back to the video.

This class is an excellent learning opportunity for demonstrators as well as any scrapbooker, digital or traditional.

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It's time to Sale-a-Brate!!!! (just about:)

I am so excited about the upcoming Sale-a-Bration event with Stampin' Up!  It begins on January 5th and runs until the end of March!  If you've never taken part in Sale-a-bration let me fill you in on the basic details.  For every $65 you spend (in one order not including shipping or tax) you receive FREE PRODUCT!!!!  There are 4 brand new stamp sets, a crazy fun new punch and a pad of amazing Designer Series Paper!  On top of all those choices, there are also 50+ stamp sets you can choose between from the current Stampin' Up! catalogue that you can earn FOR FREE!  How crazy is that!?!?

I am excited to share with you today two of my Sale-a-bration specials that I will be offering!  The first is an online Sale-a-Bration Club!  Here are the details:

• The first club runs from January 5th to 10th
• There will be at least 3 clubs, you can do one, two or all of them, it's up to you!
• Place a minimum of a $65 order on my ONLINE STAMPIN UP STORE by January 10th
• You will recieve a free Sale-a-bration stamp set from Stampin' Up! with every $65 you spend
• You will recieve all the consumable supplies from me in the mail to make the project shown today (all the paper, ribbon, punched items - you just need to have the stamps, ink and adhesive and lots of stamps would look great!)
• You will recieve a file with a the supply list and dimensions of the project so you can easily recreate the project
• AND to top it off, you will be entered in a draw to win other FREE product each month.  Each month I will draw for a level one hostess set, a level two hostess set, a level three hostess set, a Sale-a-bration item and a quilted purse!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at adamsum@yahoo.com

Here is today's video for you:

I hope you enjoyed today's project and video!  Have a wonderful day....we are...it SNOWED!!!  The kids are SO excited!

Take care,

Heather

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A little dose of MDS

Well, I don't have a video for you today, but I do have a page to share.  These pictures were taken when we got home from church on Christmas Eve.  I love the little matching sweaters on my boys.  I normally love the button up, vest and tie but since Cole could wear "real" clothes to match his brothers I opted for this.  For the background paper on this page I used the Baroque Motifs stamp.  The blue paper was colour matched to their sweaters and I used four of the scallop squares enlarged to make that mat.  The photos were matted in white and a simple title was added in white as well.  Hope you like the page!  

Hope you check back tomorrow...especially my Canadian followers as I have some big fun news!

Take care,

Heather

Quick and Easy

Ok, so I didn't quite do it!  I've learned a few things about Mac, but most importantly I've learned I have a lot to learn!  I would love ANY suggestions you may have about webcasting using the Mac.  Is there a program you like or have heard of?  I don't like that all of you couldn't see the whole screen at one time.  I also watched the "movie" again and realize how sonic super fast I went, I'll slow down:) So for all you Mac users out there (or anyone who knows about Mac) I'd love some ideas! 

In the meantime, I have a video (from my PC) on a quick and easy card.  I was emailed before Christmas about making quick and easy cards.  I was challenged (yes, challenged) to make a card in under 3 minutes, cutting included!  WOW!  So, I accepted the challenge and this is what I came up with.  This is the second card I made, so my video is about 3 minutes as I talk alot, but my first card was made in under 3 minutes with the cutting included.  I hope you like it!

Here is the recipe:

• Taken With Teal - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, 1 3/8 Circle
• Chocolate Chip - 5 1/4 x 4, 1 3/4 inch Circle
• DSP (from the upcoming MINI!) - 3 3/4 x 5
• Old Olive - 5 x 1
• Whisper White - 1 1/4 inch Circle
• Old Olive Ink
• Old Olive brads
• Modern Label
• Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - 16 inches
• Fox and Friends Stamp Set

Here is the video:

Have a wonderful day as I learn a bit more about my computer today!

Take care,

Heather

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I think I've done it!

I think I've done it!  I am so excited and have had so much fun playing with my Christmas toy.  I've been wanting a Mac for some time and Adam WOWED me and shocked me with a Mac.  I've never used one before so it's been a day of trial and error.  I installed My Digital Studio on the Mac, made a page and even shot a video on how to make this page!  I am so excited!

OK, so onto the idea of a video.  You have to remember that this is my FIRST video ever using a screen capture program, so you have to tolerate my errors and stumbling, but I wanted to share it with you today!

I hope you like the page and the video!  Please let me know what you think (honestly) and what you'd like to see! Click on this link to view the video (maybe:) Have a great night!

Take care,

Heather

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Happy Boxing Day...or Extended Christmas Holidays!

Not sure what your holidays consist of, but we are lucky enough to have lots of family to share lots of time with!  So, today is an extension of the holidays (as is tomorrow!)  So, my posts will be quick.  I first want to thank you for all the comments today and yesterday!  The new little kitten has survived the chaos and craziness of Christmas (she has her own private suite to escape to when needed:)  We have decided on the name Mittens (thank you Tracy, please email me your address and I'll send you a little thank you!)  In the meantime, I will share two MDS pages with you, one I did yesterday morning while everyone was relaxing and another I did this afternoon.  I hope you like them!  I'm just finishing up the details for my online class (I got a new computer...can't wait to play!) and will post the details soon!

Hope you have a wonderful day and I'll be back again tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Well, the big day has finally arrived!  I hope you have had lots of fun preparing handmade treasures for those special to you.  Like every year, I don't accomplish as much as I would like to, but I am thrilled with what got done and will certainly enjoy the next few days of family fun time! 

I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that you have a safe and happy holiday season!

Take care,

Heather (Adam, Emma, Mark, Nathan, Cole AND the UNnamed new kitten....any suggestions feel free to leave a comment for this sweet little female cat's name!  I've got blog candy for the name we use!)