Turtle Creations

Elements of Style with Doily Die and Embossing Folder Wax Paper Resist

2012-01-21T21:59:00.000-06:00

I love the new Doily Die. You do however have to have a little patience to poke out all the pieces! It's also very important to make your "sandwich" nice and tight, especially when using card stock. You will need a card stock shim to help with this.

The embossing folder wax paper resist technique is fun to do. The types of background papers you can make is endless. Vintage Wallpaper was used here. I also used shimmery white card stock. It gives an elegant shimmer when light is reflected.

My card is topped off with a very vanilla seam binding ribbon bow and dazzling details in the middle of the Elements of Style flowers.

The original design for this card was by Chris Smith, a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I really enjoy her work. I changed the stamp sets, paper colors, ribbon and added the background technique in order to try something new.

So, hope your New Year is off to a good start and you are creating whenever possible! Happy stamping!

Cindy

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Spice Cake DSP

2012-01-05T22:43:00.000-06:00

I'm a little late in posting this picture; the paper is from the 2011 Holiday Mini, which is now done. This is a card I started to CASE and then ended up just using the three panel arrangement for my card. I used a paper daisy and dabbed very vanilla craft ink on it to take away the whiteness of the paper. I love the soft suede ribbon, which I used as a little accent, together with the polka dot brads that I also love and rarely use.

The new 2012 Occasions Mini is now out. I am having problems adding the gadget to my page on the sidebar in order to have a direct link. It won't let me copy and paste the url as in the past.

But here's a link....and hoping it works!

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-CA/2012Occasions_Mini_iwr/index.html

If you did not receive a catalogue yet, please let me know and I"ll get one to you.

Also coming up on January 24 is Sale-a-bration. You don't want to miss this event. For every $60 you spend you get to choose items from some great products FREE!!

More to come...

Thanks so much for visiting this past year and HAPPY NEW!!

YEAR!!!

Cindy

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Patterned Party

2011-12-29T15:43:00.000-06:00

I saw this card using Patterned Party done quite some time ago by Jen Tinko of Stampin on the Fly. It's a fun stamp set that colors up quite nicely with markers. I changed the colors, ribbon and sentiment.

To choose my colors, I used the Color Coach . It's a great tool if you need help picking colors that really work together.

It has become a valuable tool and I use it often. However, when I went back to get the name of the person I cased from, I came across another card done in the very same colors and ribbon I did mine in!! Oh well...you never know, maybe they used the Color Coach too!

Here's a little info on the Color Coach. You can get add ons for all the In Colors.

Color Coach 121046

Price: $18.95 CAD

Let this coach help you put together custom color schemes to express your unique creativity. Whether you want a quick reference of all colors in a collection, a card for every color, or blank cards to record your own color combinations, this swatch book Is for you!

■ Text in English, Spanish, French, and German

■ Includes 55 double-sided cards with removable metal post fastener

■ Includes color theory cards and individual color swatch cards

■ On individual color cards, one side shows color, the other side lists coordinating colors

■ Card size: 2-3/4" x 4-1/2"

All the best in 2012 and have fun creating fun and personal home made papercrafts.

Cindy

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Stocking Die - Penguin Punch Art

2011-12-17T19:40:00.000-06:00

No stamps used in the construction of this project!!

An adorable gift card holder designed by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Michelle Suite, using the Stocking Die. She provided a video on a demonstrator website making construction quick and easy. Thank you Michelle for your generosity! It folds at the top; opens from the bottom and inside is a flap where you can insert a gift card.

My little penguin is made from the owl punch and a 1" circle punch. Isn't he cute?!

The snowflake is one of the dies from the Snowflakes Set #2 and the silver glimmer paper. Unfortunately, Stampin' Up! has just announced the dies are no longer available as the manufacturer has discontinued them.

Texture is added to the stocking with the Snowburst Embossing Folder and the Stripes Embossing Folder. You can get the Stripes folder free as one of the options in Sale-a-bration that starts Jan. 24. For every $60 you spend you can choose a Sale-a-bration item for free!! It's coming up quickly!!

Have a blessed Christmas!

Cindy

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Lovely As A Tree - Inviting

2011-12-10T10:04:00.000-06:00

Lovely As A Tree is a very loved stamp set! My background stamp set is Woodgrain and suits the Lovely As A Tree set. This is a really warm and inviting card!! There is some sparkle on the main tree that you can't see, but it is really pretty. I used a glue pen and dazzling diamonds glitter. The sentiment is from Introducing. My little bow was made with some retired real red taffeta ribbon.

This card of course was used as an invitation, but I also made a bunch with "Thinking of You" on the front to be used as a more general card. I think the always artichoke and real red look great together!

Christmas blessings,

Cindy

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Dasher - Embossed Ribbon

2011-12-03T21:22:00.000-06:00

Very Vanilla and Early Espresso were used on this elegant Dasher image. I used both heat embossing and dry embossing. My Very Vanilla ribbon was glued onto a piece of card stock and passed through the Big Shot. It's a fun and easy technique! Glimmer brads and the Northern Flurry decorative strip were used for the snowflake.

Christmas blessings!

Cindy

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Snow Much Fun - Two Tags Die

2011-12-01T11:11:00.000-06:00

Inspired by a tag I saw on Splitcoast. I used all Stampin' Up! products and added some detail. These tags can be used for gift boxes, gift bags, scrapbook pages or on cards.

Stamp set is Snow Much Fun; sentiment is from Delightful Decorations.

Rick Rack is from the Tasteful Trim die. Ribbon is Cherry Cobbler Quilted ribbon tied together with retired sparkly trim (that I can't remember the name of!!

All the pattern paper is from Frostwood Lodge DSP from the 2011 Holiday Mini.

Dazzling Details was added to the snowball, hat band and buttons. Rhinestones, of course, adorn the sentiment.

Have fun creating super cute and easy tags using Stampin' Up! products.

Christmas blessings...

Cindy

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The Sounding Joy - Snowburst Embossing Folder/Pewter Embossing Powder

2011-11-19T09:03:00.000-06:00

I really like The Sounding Joy stamp set...it makes me want to sing Christmas carols!! This is a workshop card I did; nice and easy! The pewter embossing powder is quite nice on a card and goes nicely with the silver card stock and antique brads.

Fa la la la la, la la la la!

Christmas greetings!

Cindy

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Punch Art Duck - Playful Polka Dots

2011-11-16T10:08:00.001-06:00

How fun is this little punch art duck?! Made with the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit from the 2011 Summer Mini...I made this in the summer; just a little slow in uploading it my blog! All the embellishments are from the kit. I love this little duck!

Now, if I recall correctly the punches used were:

Ornament punch; 1 3/4" scallop circle; boho blossoms; large oval; small oval for the lower part of the mouth.

Colors: Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie

Next post will suit the season a little more!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cindy

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Snowburst Christmas - Snowburst Embossing Folder

2011-11-12T17:43:00.000-06:00

This card was designed by Andrea Walford, a Canadian papercrafter. Andrea provided step by step instructions for this card, which made is easy and fun. There is a lot of sparkle to this technique. Craft white ink was used to rub over the embossed piece, sprinkled with Iredescent Ice and heat embossed. The colors and sparkle are so pretty!

Great design Andrea!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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French Foliage - Rock 'n Roll

2011-11-06T07:20:00.000-06:00

A class card using the Rock 'n Roll technique. A fun technique to give stamped images color and dimension. Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive used here.

The rhinestone was colored using a permanent marker such as a Sharpie.

Time to put the fall stamps aside for awhile and get moving on the Christmas images!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Free Digital Downloads - 4 days only - Nov. 4 - 7, 2011

2011-11-04T11:15:00.001-05:00

Do you love to do digital scrap booking?!

Check it out below!

http://mydigitalstudio.net/profiles/blogs/celebrate-digital-scrapbooking-day-with-free-downloads

'til later...

Cindy

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Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

2011-11-03T17:12:00.000-05:00

That's one way to get me into the kitchen!

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

Item #125152

$20.95

"Take your love of stamping into the kitchen. Create fun and tasty stamped cookies for any occasion. Fit a silicone stamp over the bottom of wood handle and press into dough - it's that easy! Let the kids help! Food safe, easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Each set include 3 silicone stamps, one handle and two great cookie recipes."

Order them on-line through my Stampin' Up! website or directly through me.

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=125152

If it doesn't move....stamp it!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Frostwood Lodge - Box In A Bag

2011-10-27T13:34:00.001-05:00

This project starts out with a 4 1/2" square piece of card stock to make a small box base. Use your favourite DSP (Frostwood Lodge from Holiday Mini used here) for the "bag" portion. I made a few and filled them with coffee beans, nuts and chocolate using the medium sized cello bags on page 181 of IB&C.

My flower was made using the Blossoms Petal Builder punch. I saw a video on YouTube by Create with Dee showing how she ran it through the Big Shot after assembling.

Tall one is using 6 1/2" DSP; small one uses 5 1/2" DSP. Woodgrain background stamp was used on the scalloped border and Round Tab Punch handles.

It's a perfect time of year to start working on your Christmas cards and 3D projects!! Order your supplies on-line through my Stampin' Up! website

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/cindymcgurk/

or call me directly! (807) 735-3336 I will assist you with Stampin' Up!'s wonderful product line or with any projects you have in mind.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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French Foliage - Joseph's Coat - Slider Card

2011-10-19T14:28:00.001-05:00

A fun card!! This is a slider card. Pull the tab at the top and it opens at both the top and bottom!! A strip of recycled shopping bag is the trick to this card.

The technique for the focal piece was very cool too. It's called Joseph's Coat, an emboss resist technique, using glossy card stock and clear embossing powder. I followed the instructions of a Stampin' Up! demonstrator France Martin for this technique.

This is how the card looks open!

Ink Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso.

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Glossy Card Stock

Stamp Set: French Foliage and Posy Punch

It is still fall, so my French Foliage card is still appropriate; however, it's hard to tell these last few days with snow on the ground! Here's hoping for some more seasonal weather in the forecast!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Simply Sent - Everyday Elegance

2011-10-08T17:18:00.002-05:00

Simply Sent Promotion - buy 2 get a stamp set free!!

These two cards feature the Simply Sent set called Everyday Elegance which can be found on page 193 of the IB&C

This card kits includes:

8 printed, die cut, embossed cards

16 self adhesive cards

8 white envelopes

For the first card I added the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt mittens. You get 4 each of the mittens, holly, snowflake and wreath. $13.95 in the Holiday Mini. Aren't the mittens super cute?! Sentiment is from the Tiny Tags set.

The Baja Breeze card just has white satin ribbon and pearls added for a quick card. The die cut scalloped edges are so pretty, it really doesn't need much. The sentiment used here is from Everyday Wishes, which is one of the choices for your free stamp set (regular price $11.95)

There are two other Simply Sent sets available and are certainly worth a look. So check out page 193 and call me to order yours today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Elements of Style and Mocha Morning

2011-09-27T20:40:00.000-05:00

I love how this card turned out. I had made a 12 X 12 DSP purse and wanted to make a card to match. I ended up giving the purse away, so there is no picture of it. I'll just have to see if there is another piece in that pack of paper that will be suitable for another purse.

So crumb cake and basic black were the only two colors used. I didn't realize until I was making the card that the paper and the stamp set co-ordinate! So I used the flourish part of the stamp on a little corner of the inside. The vintage wallpaper embossing folder was used on the black background. The hummingbird is clear embossed.

Other embellishments are the crumb cake seam binding ribbon, vintage brads and the eyelet border punch.

Stamp Set: Elements of Style

Paper: Mocha Morning Speciality

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

Ladybug Olivia

2011-09-22T14:56:00.001-05:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Olivia!!

I wanted to make a card with a ladybug for my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. Once I got the ladybug made it was harder to pull the card together. I thought this was okay until I uploaded the photo and thought it just doesn't look right. I think it's because the ladybug is disproportionate to the little pinwheel. So I'll have to go back to the drawing board to design another.

However, I don't think Olivia minded at all how the card looked. It was filled will more than adequate amounts of love from her Gramma and Grandpa!! LOVE YOU OLIVIA! Happy Birthday!!

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Happy 7th BIrthday Liam!!

2011-09-21T10:30:00.000-05:00

My oldest grandson turned 7 today!! Hope you have a fabulous day Liam!!

His favourite thing now is Lego. Several months ago I mailed all of my daughter's childhood Lego to him and his brother. I think it has provided his mom with many hours of peace and quiet!

His mom made him a Lego invitation, so I made a Lego birthday card. The worker was clip art I printed off the computer and the blocks of course were made from card stock and a 1/2" circle punch. Sponge the edges, add dimensionals and you are done. I used some retired colours; Yo Yo Yellow, Glorious Green, Brilliant Blue. Real Red was also used. This is about as simple as punch art gets!

Happy Birthday to Liam! Tomorrow it's your sister's day!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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A CASE of Ice Cream Parlor!

2011-09-15T07:43:00.000-05:00

I was wanting to use up some retired Designer Series Paper (Ice Cream Parlor) and after searching examples, I came across one by Carroll Ann (her blog is Carroll's Corner and goes by mrsboz on splitcoast) using Ice Cream Parlor. It was bright and cheery and fit the need!! My card is pretty much the same as hers; I changed the butterfly (Bold Blossom - now retired), sentiment (Short & Sweet) and side piece (Tasteful Trim die). I tried several base colors and just kept coming back to her original card. So yellow it is!

I made several and gave them away with orders.

Cindy

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Bookmarks - Lovely As A Tree and Sunflower

2011-09-10T09:27:00.000-05:00

This bookmark uses an old favourite (Lovely As A Tree) and a new background stamp (Sunflower). The spritzer tool was used to splash some colour at the top and bottom.

Other supplies used were the eyelet border punch, slot punch (retired), Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon and hemp thread.

Paper: Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso

Thanks for stopping by!!

Cindy

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Scrapbook Layout - Quilting Technique with Cheerful Treat

2011-09-07T08:20:00.000-05:00

Scrapbook Layouts by Stephanie Wright, Aug. 2011

This is a sample layout I used to demonstrate during my Quilt In A Day card class; page made by my daughter. I wanted to show that the technique could also be used in scrap booking. In the first photo I made a 6 X 6 piece using the quilt technique and Stephanie cut it down to use as her first panel. The DSP I used was Cheerful Treat DSP and you can earn it free with your hostess dollars for hosting a qualifying workshop!!

She continued the color combo and papers onto her second layout using a leftover piece of the quilt and an additional border piece using the Tasteful Trim Big Shot die.

Her title was made using a retired Stampin' Up Alphabet set.

Other embellishments adorn the page and were made from: Daisies #2 die; Circle Circus stamp set, Button Buddies stamp set and Designer Buttons.

Here is the layout that she used; Dec 2008 Page Maps

Here's a link to their home page:

http://www.pagemaps.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Bookmarks - Delicate Doilies

2011-09-04T10:12:00.000-05:00

One of the 4 designs of bookmarks I made as "take one's". Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo and So Saffron are the ink colors used.

Delicate Doilies is available in wood and clear mount and three of them co-ordinate with punches! Doily Triple Layer, 1 3/4" Circle and 2 1/2" Circle. I used a retired slot punch at the top to thread the ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Love & Care.....and the WINNER IS......

2011-08-31T09:50:00.002-05:00

I am happy to announce the winner of my Mining for Memories Red Lake Convention Blog Candy Winner is DRUM ROLL.......

Mary Lou!!!

To enter, convention goers had to post a comment to my blog with the phrase "Mining for Memories" Mary Lou said "I had a great time at Mining for Memories Convention. I'm not a newbie any more."
Here are the cards individually. The entire blog candy package is in my August 16th post.

These first two cards were CASEd from Vicki Burdick. I changed the colors and placement. The Perfect Plum, Blush Blossom and Sahara Sand combo came from the Color Coach. I highly recommend this tool if you have trouble choosing colors for your projects.

This third card was a CASE from another demonstrator, Brandy Cox. I used her placement of the flowers as my guide for this focal piece.

So thanks so much to those that entered! I'll be sure to have another Blog Candy event in the near future!! As always, I'd be happy to help you with ideas and supplies for all your scrap booking and card making projects.

Congratulations Mary Lou!! Thank you to all those from Mining for Memories Convention 2011 that entered to win.

Cindy

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Butterfly Punch Art

2011-08-23T09:40:00.000-05:00

Convention is over, so it's time to share some of the items I had on display at my Stampin' Up! table.

A couple of friends and myself have a new found interest in punch art. This little gal was created as a birthday card for Lori, one of these friends. The paper for this first one is from the DSP that is available as a hostess selection, called Cheerful Treat.

When I brought the first card to show my daughter, my granddaughter wanted to hold it. I couldn't let her play with it (she's 2!) so I told her I'd make her one. The background paper is from the now retired Ice Cream Parlor.

Well, my grandson (age 4) was recovering from heart surgery and not well at that time, so I couldn't leave him out, so I made him one too!!

My daughter needed a birthday card for a friend's little girl so...okay... I'll make one for her too!!

I've got a few more ready to assemble and then I think it's time to move on to the next punch art!

This was a paid tutorial from Kim Score of Paper Punch Addiction.

Designer Purse - Purchase Incentive

2011-08-17T21:22:00.002-05:00

CONVENTION PURCHASE INCENTIVE: Purchase $50 (before S&H) of Stampin’ Up merchandise through me by Aug. 30 and you will receive a handmade designer purse – a paper purse of course…to hold cards or a small gift. Order will be made Sept 1 so you can take advantage of the new Holiday Mini.

On-line orders also qualify, but must be made through my Stampin' Up! website. Just click on the icon in the sidebar (the green round one that says "Order Stampin' Up! Online") to place your order. Have your order shipped right to your door!! On-line orders have to Sept. 1 to qualify for this incentive....so you can take advtange of the new holiday mini.

This offer is open to ALL qualifying orders made through me, up to and including Aug. 30. You do not need to be a convention goer to take advantage of this incentive.

As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

liam_cindy@yahoo.ca or 735-3336

Here is another sample of the purse using a different Designer Series Paper. Each purse will be made using different designer series papers.

If you're at convention, make sure to stop by and see what the purse looks like open!

Check out yesterday's post to see how you can win some Blog Candy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Love & Care Blog Candy - Red Lake Mining for Memories

2011-08-16T16:35:00.001-05:00

Red Lake Mining for Memories convention goers - enter to win this Love & Care Stamp Set with 3 hand stamped cards together with 12 pieces of 6" X 6" DSP and 2 yards of In Color ribbon!!!

What is Blog Candy?!

Well....I'm not exactly sure why they call it that, but in general it is usually a way to win something really sweet!! So I put together this really sweet package of goodies. All you have to do is come visit my table at convention, get a free hand stamped bookmark and on the back of the bookmark it will give you details on how you can enter to win! It's as easy as that! Contest open to Mining for Memories 2011 registrants only. No purchase necessary.

Details on individual cards will be posted after convention; cards inspired by other Stampin' Up demonstrators. All products used are Stampin' Up!

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Center Step Card Workshop - Mining for Memories Convention in Red Lake

2011-08-02T15:25:00.001-05:00

This is Friday's workshop card. Only a few score lines and cuts are needed to create a unique card to showcase your favorite stamp, embellishments and/or photos.

Times: Friday, August 19 @ 12:00 noon (ETA: 12:00 noon class is now full) or

Friday, August 19 @ 6:30 p.m

Cost: $10.00

All materials provided, except for adhesives. List will be provided.

Call or e-mail to register!!

735-3336 or

liam_cindy@yahoo.ca

Catherine is still taking registrations. If you are undecided, give her a call. 662-1149

Thanks and see you at convention starting Thursday, August 18 at the Red Lake Legion

Cindy

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Quilt In A Day Workshop Card

2011-07-31T18:58:00.004-05:00

This is the card we will be making at Mining for Memories 2011. Need a baby card? You can choose either pink or blue!

Times: Saturday, August 20 @ 11:30 a.m. (ETA: 11:30 a.m. class is now full) or

Saturday, August 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $10.00

Supplies: I will supply everything except adhesives. List will be provided.

Limit 8 per class

Haven't registered for convention yet? Give Catherine a call at 662-1149

Call me to register for my classes 735-3336 or e-mail liam_cindy@yahoo.ca

The Step It Up & Out card is under August 2 post.

One Bright Punch Art Duck!!

2011-07-29T08:44:00.000-05:00

This punch art duck is another card courtesy of Jessica, my friend's daughter-in-law. Now, Jessica is back in BC, so I'll have to come up with my own new cards :P She has made a punch art addict out of my friend Lori, so there is likely more to come!

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I am almost finished getting my kits ready for Mining for Memories Convention here in Red Lake. So if you live in the area and haven't registered, there is still time.

Give Catherine a call at 662-1149.

Cindy

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My Friend - July Customer Order Thank You

2011-07-23T16:37:00.000-05:00

My Friend stamp set is new to the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalogue. I chose it to do thank you cards for my recent workshop orders. Seems I was having a little bit of "indecision" going on when making these. I just could not make up my mind on ribbon color and matting sizes. So I just kept changing them. I did 9 cards in all and I think only two are the same. A few of them have Rich Razzleberry card bases.

I love the pumpkin pie 3/8" taffeta ribbon. I actually just realized when doing this post that both the pumpkin pie and old olive are not in the new catalogue...oops.

I used Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive markers and colored directly onto the stamp. It was fun to do, but does take a little bit of time if you are doing multiple cards.

So, now I have to get busy getting ready for Red Lake's Mining for Memories Convention in August. It's coming up quick!!

Cindy

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Dragon Punch Art

2011-07-21T18:29:00.000-05:00

My friend Sheila invited me to make this card with her and another friend Lori. Once again Jessica (Sheila's daughter-in-law) came up with this cute dragon for us to try. Basically, it's made with the oval punches, circle punches and boho blossoms punch. I had drawn on his eyes and when I uploaded it to this post, I realized what a horrid job I did on them. So off came his snout and I used one of the hearts from the 3 heart punch; cut it in half and he got some new eyes! I'd like to say this little guy was hassle free, but that would just not be the case!! We did however have loads of fun and lots of laughs and I think he is adorable!

Cindy

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Brides and Grooms

2011-07-18T20:00:00.001-05:00

These are really fun to make!! Aren't they the cutest?!

My friend Sheila's daughter-in-law Jessica came to visit her with her two boys and just so happens she is a super talented stamper and card maker! So while she was here, I got to make one of these cards. I then went home and made four more.

Credit goes to Sabrina Satchwell (Jessica's friend) and her blog Little Miss Scrapalicious. Sabrina had a link to the blog of Lynn Pratt of Stamp N Design for the original template. Both very talented ladies.

The first dress uses the Elegant Lines embossing folder and the second one uses retired DSP. I think it was called Specialty Paper Bride. The 2nd has glitter all over it and look absolutely gorgeous IRL!!

All my brides with different waist bands.

All my grooms..some a little different.

My original card is a little shorter. You had the option of shortening it up and then the bride and groom would stand taller than the card; however, the gown didn't print to size.

So, thanks Jessica and Sheila!!! I really appreciate being allowed to join in on the fun! Do come back soon!!

Cindy

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Baroque Motifs Wedding Workshop Card

2011-07-09T10:54:00.000-05:00

This is the second card I did at my last workshop. I had done this one with a different sentiment a few weeks ago (previous June post "More RMH cards Set 5") for a Ronald McDonald House donation and thought at the time that it would make a great workshop card. So it's kind of a repeat! I added five of the rhinestones from the strip that comes in the rhinestone package. I used textured whisper white card stock for the card base and elegant eggplant for the mat. Swirls are in old olive and the flowers are perfect plum.

I think it's a pretty elegant CAS card. Quick and easy!

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Bold Blossom/Three Layer Punch Workshop Card

2011-07-07T17:40:00.000-05:00

A workshop card using the Bold Blossom stamp set and the triple layer punch. I love these colors together. I used the color coach to choose my colors. I wanted to try one of the cards that has the top of the card shorter than the inside. It doesn't stand up properly, so had to lie it flat to take this photo.

I chose Rich Razzleberry as a base color because purple happens to be my hostess' favourite color.

The inside of my card.

Thank you Lori and Jen; you were wonderful hosts. Hope your guests enjoyed their cards!

My second workshop card uses Elegant Eggplant...another purple!! I'll post that next time.

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GET WELL SOON SULLY!!

2011-07-06T09:47:00.000-05:00

Here's my grandson Sully as he mends from his surgery at the children's hospital in Montreal, Quebec. They ended up having to replace the artery...now just praying the artery and lungs heal as hoped.

Sully well enough to take a walk to the hospital terrace.

Making a Cars puzzle as he recoups.

The photos were taken by his mom.

I have finally sent off my 50+ thank you cards to the Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They will put them in their common room for families to use.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY REUBEN!!! Under The Stars!!

2011-06-29T08:46:00.000-05:00

Happy 5th Birthday Reuben!!

I just had to have this set when it first came out!! I think this might be the third catalogue it has been in and this is the first time I have used it! I'm so glad it (and the wood background stamp) made it to the new catalogue. Maybe now I'll make the things I've been putting off for so long. There are a couple of retired products on this card, but nothing that couldn't be substituted easily. I painted the marshallow with white craft ink and sprayed it with a thin layer of acrylic sealer just to be safe.

And here's the birthday boy! I cropped him out of a group photo so I could have a recent one of just him! Resolution isn't great because I lifted it off of Facebook!!

Have fun making S'mores Reuben!!

LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Hugs & Kisses

Gramma and Grandpa

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SULLY

2011-06-27T11:50:00.001-05:00

My grandson Sully in now in Montreal for his surgery. He was born with Tetralogy of Fallot. Four years later, they have discovered that his right pulmonary artery is completed blocked. They are doing a roll technique to untwist the artery and put a stint behind it (I think I have it right?!)

Sully in Montreal back in Jan for his MRI

Sully getting ready for his MRI.

His surgery takes place tomorrow. We are praying for you Sully! LOVE YOU!!

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More Ronald McDonald House Cards (Set 5)

2011-06-27T11:22:00.000-05:00

Some of these were UFO's. I decided to pull them out and finish them up to add to the collection. I think the cards are now going to the Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg.

Sully is now in Montreal for his surgery, but they are not staying in a RMH as the hospital they are going to is too far away.

The stamped piece was made years ago....I ended up removing it from the card stock it was on and putting it on white textured card stock; added rhinestones and called it done!

I attended a charity stamp event hosted by Liz Wight, another local demonstrator. She donated the $ to buy new toys for the church nursery. I just thought it fitting to pay it forward and donate the cards I made.

Another of the cards made at Liz's stamp event.

One of my favourite stamp sets "Terrific Tulips". Another card I made years ago. This was CASEd (Copy and Share Everything). ie: not my original design.

Another card made at a Stampin' Up! workshop hosted by demonstrator Helen Piaskowski; if I recall correctly, this is also a CASE.

One from years ago that I freshened up with new card base and paper.

Another Terrific Tulips; this one done on watercolor paper. The pink flower has some Iridescent Ice on it.

Roses In Winter; an old workshop card.

Also from Liz's workshop; I added some retired eyelets.

A card made several years ago.

That's it for RMH cards. I now have a total of 50! Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Mega Swap 2004 Goes To Ronald McDonald House (Set 4)

2011-06-21T16:13:00.000-05:00

This is the final set of swap cards that have been made into full size A2 cards. So happy that all (those that could be made into Thank You cards) swap participant's work could come in so handy!!

Thanks so much to all those who participated way back in 2004....that was 7 years in the making!!

Next post will be of ones I made myself at one time or another.

Cindy

Mega Swap 2004 Goes to Ronald McDonald House (Set 2)

2011-06-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

2nd set of Mega Swap 2004 Cards. I didn't do much to each card. Maybe added ribbon, or brads; cropped off faded card stock or replaced mats.

I don't think any of the stamp sets are still current, but some of the techniques have not lost their popularity.

That's it for today....

Cindy

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Mega Swap 2004 Goes to Ronald McDonald House (Set 3)

2011-06-13T18:20:00.025-05:00

More 2004 swaps made into cards. Anyone know how to change the dates on a post? I have posts that are ready to go and I thought they would post on the date posted, not the date created?!!

Next set will be the final of the Mega Swap 2004 card fronts.

Remember.... "Creative clutter is better than idle neatness"

Cindy

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Mega Swap 2004 Goes to Ronald McDonald House!!

2011-06-13T18:16:00.004-05:00

In 2007 when my daughter Stephanie became a demonstrator, her upline Betsy Kingma generously gave her a whole slew of swaps as inspiration. Fast forward to 2011...Stephanie is no longer a demonstrator and I am!! I have therefore inherited the swaps!! When cleaning my stamp space, I decided I needed to do something with these swaps. Stephanie's son's (my gandson) need for the use of a Ronald McDonald House first happened 4 years ago. This in itself is a separate post, and I will indeed post her story in the near future.

They will be going once again to a Ronald McDonald House likely within the next month. I decided I would turn any of the swaps that could be remotely considered a thank you into Thank You cards to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Montreal, Quebec where they will be staying. Guests of RMH could use them as they see fit.

So....this is the first set of 10 cards. I'll post them 10 at a time until all 40 cards from this swap have been posted.

If you were involved in the 2004 Mega Swap, maybe your card front is here or one of the next few posts!!!

Thanks for looking and hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into the stamping styles of 2004!!!

Your swaps are very much appreciated!!

Cindy

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A Card Maker is Born.....

2011-06-10T08:22:00.000-05:00

I went to a scrapping event in Thunder Bay with my friend Janet. She wanted to have a go at making cards and here are her awesome results!!! Helen Piaskowski, a demonstrator from Thunder Bay had a lovely display board of cards. Janet took her inspiration from there, making it super easy.

The Big Shot and Daisies #2 die

A pear pizzaz bow from my stash of ribbons came in handy.

Helen had retired stamp sets for sale and this is one Janet got a great deal on. She used the lattice embossing folder to add a bit of texture.

Sad to say, I was at a scrapbooking event and didn't take one picture of us!!

But she made five cards and we had lots of fun!!

Thanks Janet for a fun weekend.

Cindy

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Sunny Fun - So Cool of You!

2011-06-08T15:36:00.000-05:00

I made these as thank you cards to put in with my last club's order. I did some in Pacific Point and some in Melon Mambo. A perfect set for this time of year! One of the many fun sets you can find in the 2011 Summer Mini.

The polka dotted papers are from the Brights Collection of 12 X 12 DSP's. The cute little jewelry tag idea came from a card by Cristena Bagne on Stampin' Connection, a demonstrator website.

A fun, bright, cheery card!

My pre-order from the new 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalogue will be here soon. Can't wait to play with them :)

Happy Stamping!

Cindy

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Joy Fold Four Frames

2011-05-26T10:21:00.000-05:00

This fun fold card was done at my last stamp class of the year along with the altered composition notebook. Joy fold cards are easy to put together! It helps when you have gorgeous paper like the Elegant Soiree DSP used here!

I found out after the class when I tried to order the vanilla rosettes, that they are no longer available. I'd love for them to re-introduce something similar, especially the small ones that I used.

I should have taken a picture of the inside of this card to show how the Joy Fold looks when opened. I'll try to come back and add that later.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Beyond the Garden and Greenhouse Gala Composition Notebooks

2011-05-20T08:10:00.000-05:00

This is an inexpensive (well...relatively anyhow!) composition notebook. I paid $3.80 each for my notebooks and keep reading how people bought theirs for $1.00 each. I sure hope to find them for $1.00 somewhere!

My final classes for the year included this project. There is so much you could add to the cover of these notebooks, but the paper I chose didn't seem to call for anymore embellishments. The paper design does all the work for you. Dazzling Diamonds is added to the centre of the flowers in the photo above.

This second photo was made with Greenhouse Gala DSP. The flower was embossed with Iridescent Ice.

Supplies:

Paper: Beyond the Garden DSP, Pacific Point/Greenhouse Gala DSP, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzaz

Ink: Pacific Point (for sponging edges)/Pear Pizzaz

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Pear Pizzaz Poly Ribbon, glue stick, exacto knife, sticky strip, dazzling diamonds, iridescent ice.

Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade

Flower Garden Embossing Folder

2011-05-18T11:26:00.000-05:00

This card is a case of one by Sharon L. Field of Created by U. I played around with different colors, added some paper piercing and a sentiment. We did this card at a CAS class where I gave them a choice of using either So Saffron, Marina Mist or Perfect Plum.

Colors used: So Saffron, Perfect Plum, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Peach Parfait and Rich Razzleberry.

Ribbon Choices: 3/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta, 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta, Peach Parfait 1/2" stitched poly ribbon and Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Taffeta.

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; On Your Birthday

Accessories: Garden Flower embossing folder, sponge daubers

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Suit Card

2011-05-12T12:18:00.000-05:00

Well, here is a fun little card for a gentleman! I have been wanting to give this one a try for some time. Instructions were from Jackie Toppa of Addicted to Stamping. I used textured card stock to give it a fabric look. I also saw this card made to fit the top of a box in which you could add a gift certificate.

I had cropped the bottom of it to make it fit a standard A2 envelope, but it still didn't fit and I didn't want to shorten him up too much! I'd leave it the original size and make my own envelope if I were to make this card for someone. For now it just a "for fun" card. I stamped the inside with "Congratulations".

"Creative clutter is better than idle neatness"

author unknown

Cindy

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Karen's Quilted Birthday

2011-05-03T16:15:00.000-05:00

A friend wanted a gift certificate and after printing up the certificate, I thought I'd make a card to give the recipient also.

I'm sure there is a name to this pattern, but I don't know what it is!!. I cut a sliver of ribbon to tie on the button. I love that some of the papers have some "sparkle" on them. You sure could make a lot of squares for cards with those skinny little strips. Great use for scraps too.

Hope it was a great birthday Karen!!

Stamp Set: Tiny Tags
Ink: Pretty In Pink and Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Sending Love DSP
Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Designer Buttons, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Mischief

2011-04-26T09:44:00.000-05:00

This piece was made over a year ago. It features my grandson Sullivan. I love this photo that his mother took. He was two when this picture was taken; he is now four!

My first scrapbooked canvas piece. These are all non-Stampin' Up! products (paper is Basic Grey). I took a class from Sharon Reimer of the Scrapbook Cottage from Steinbach, Manitoba. She comes to Red Lake once a year, brings her store and offers an array of classes and does an amazing job. This was one of the classes that I took. You chose your own papers, colors, embellishments from her stock and went at 'er. All you needed to bring was a photo and any "personal" pieces you might like to add to your project. Sharon and her staff were there to assist you in any choice dilemmas you might have. Everyone's project was unique and it was so much fun seeing the great pieces that everyone produced.

The jean pocket was taken from a old pair of his jeans. One of the reasons it has taken me so long to post this is because when it was hanging on his wall, the frog went missing! Apparently, my canvas is titled quite appropriately! It was the perfect little frog and it took me months to find a replacement (which happened to come from the bait section of Walmart)

The little clip at the bottom is suppose to hold a ticket with the year on it. I never did get to it and now I've misplaced it. That's what happens when you procrastinate! Grrr.

Happy Scrapping!

Cindy

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Embedded/Inlaid Paisley Petals

2011-04-14T15:29:00.001-05:00

The 2nd card we did in our daytime CAS class yesterday. We used the sneak peak Paisley Petals DSP to debut in the 2011/2012 catalogue in July and the vintage flower adornments from the Occasions Mini. This is a very common design, but lends itself to a very comfy, warm quilt like look.

I used bravo burgundy and pear pizzaz cardstock; vintage wallpaper embossing folder and pear pizzaz seam binding ribbon. Pretty simple!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Greenhouse Gala Boho Blossoms CAS 134

2011-04-12T15:13:00.000-05:00

A little bit of a contrast going on here....winter in the first photo....the hopes of spring in the second.

I used last week's Fall To Layout 134 for my cards. This is the card we did at our CAS class. I did the blue card for my class and used silver brads. Here is the link to CAS blog...where you can see what others have done with this sketch.

http://www.cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/

The flowers are made with Vellum Card Stock and the Boho Blossoms three flower punch. I've made these little flowers this way before, for this card....from way back.

For my second CAS card, we used the new Paisley Petals DSP that will be out in the July catalogue. My next post will show that card.

Thanks, Cindy

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Canine Thank You

2011-04-03T11:23:00.000-05:00

It has been over two weeks since I have last posted. We just got back from a great trip to southern Ontario (Beamsville) to visit my daughter. This is the quick thank you card I made for our neighbours who took care of our yellow lab Gage. At just under two years old, she is still quite a handful!! So we are very thankful to them for caring for her. Both stamp sets and the dsp are retired, but this was the perfect image for my card.

So, now it's time to get productive and do more stamping!! Lots going on in the next couple of weeks.

Stamp Sets: For Father, Much Appreciated (both retired)

Paper: DSP Deck the Halls (retired), Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Seam Binding, Buttons, Chalks

Til later,

Cindy

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Two CASEs

2011-03-15T19:59:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you just have to CASE someone else's lovely work! I got both these ideas from a Stampin' Up! demonstrator website. I usually don't post things that aren't at least partly my own, but I thought...why not? It's okay to let people know you appreciate their talents!

The box idea was from Linda Gutierrez. She used Stampin' Up! #2 box die. I didn't have that die, so I made the boxes myself. I thought her box was adorable!

The card was by Wendy Janson. Her blog is called It's All About Stamping! Her coloring of the flowers was amazing and so vibrant looking. I could not duplicate her work, but loved the colors and layout.

I'm sure I will CASE (Copy And Share Everything) or (Copy And Selectively Edit) from time to time! Thanks Linda and Wendy for sharing your beautiful work on Stampin' Connection!

Cindy

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Perpetual Motion

2011-03-12T11:30:00.000-06:00

Glitter Puzzle/Burnished Velvet

This quilt pattern is called Perpetual Motion. I love the colors in this one. They are taken from the glitter set Fine Supernova. I used Olive, Chocolate and Orange. There are five .25 oz. pots of fine glitter for $17.95 (Cdn).

Card stock is Early Espresso and Old Olive

Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Neutrals glitter brad and Early Espresso Satin Ribbon.

This is a 5 1/4" square card and fits the 5 1/2" envelopes.

Thanks,

Cindy

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Perk Up!!

2011-03-09T22:22:00.000-06:00

March's stamp class card.

I really like how this card turned out. The paper and ribbon are so pretty; the stamp set is so FUN! I got to use a ton of stuff on this card. Seam binding ribbon; antique brads, watercolor paper, aqua pens, Versamarker, clear embossing powder, jewelry tag punch, 1/16 inch hole punch, stazon ink, Springtime Vintage DSP!!!

The coffee pot and mug have been shined up with some clear embossing powder.

I cased the layout of a card by TrishG of Encourage Joy (Jan 17 post) She used a coffee cup, which is what drew my attention to it. The layout is so versatile...you can put anything on that little square.

Other supplies:

Stamp Set: Morning Cup

Paper: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

Accessories: embroidery thread

Build a Blossom Inlaid/Embedded Technique

2011-03-05T16:25:00.001-06:00

A small, but very fun workshop, where we made this card with the Build a Blossom stamp set.

A workshop card to demo inlaid technique and the Build a Blossom Punch and Blossoms Petals Punch. The background paper was made using the small flower from Vintage Vogue.

Thanks ladies for a fun morning!!

This second card is also Melon Mambo, but colors are off. A sentiment still needs to be added, once one "speaks" to me! These two cards were my "rejects"!

This was actually the first card I made. It is a 5 1/4" square card.

Stamp Sets: Build a Blossom, Vintage Vogue

Ink: Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Old Olive

Paper: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Regals Collections DSP

Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing folder, Swirly die, Blossom Petals Punch, Ribbon, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons

Happy Stamping!!

Cindy

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Happy Birthday Sheila!!

2011-03-02T22:28:00.000-06:00

This is a fun glittery card I made for a friend's birthday. I really like this technique.

Another go at burnished velvet (aka glitter puzzle) This is so sparkly. I just got my order of Stampin' Up! super fine glitter. I should have made a swatch of each color before I started, because it's very hard to decide what colors to put together. They are not exact matches to Stampin' Up's colors, so I found it challenging. When I first put the colors together, I was a little unsure. But once I introduced the card stock, it came together quite nicely.

I used the Fine Cosmos glitter set; Rose Pink, Celery and Turquoise.

Card stock is Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White.

Quilt pattern was taken off the Internet from a free pattern site and is called Pieced Star.

They are a lot of fun to make; takes a little prep time and clean up after each color so you don't contaminate your glitter pots!

Cindy

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Stylish Blogger Award....Imagine That!!

2011-02-23T18:34:00.003-06:00

I was so surprised to received this lovely Stylish Blogger Award. I have never spoken or met any other blogger in the paper crafting world, so this is quite fun.

I received this award from
http://madewonderful.blogspot.com/
She has tons of fun cards and projects. Great blog Melissa! Thank you so much for choosing me as one of the 8 recipients.

Here's what I have to do...

1. Thank the person who gave this award to me and link it back to their blog (see above link)

2. Share 8 things about yourself.

3. Pass this award to 8 others individuals that I have recently discovered.

4. Leave a comment so they can pass along the recognition.

8 things about myself:

1. I live in a small gold mining community in Northwestern Ontario.

2. I worked for Scotiabank for 17 years until my retirement in October.

3. I have two wonderful daughters. One lives at their fishing camp here in Red Lake, the other at their fruit orchard in the Niagara area. Fish or apples anyone?

4. I have five beautiful grandchildren. Three boys and two girls. They are all delightful!!

5. I enjoy crime shows and hate reality television.

6. I signed up for our community's Biggest Loser (Lifestyle) Challenge and am now committed to six months of healthy living...wish me luck!! (What was I thinking?!)

7. I was introduced to Stampin' Up! through my daughters. My oldest told my youngest about Stampin' Up!, who then signed up as a demonstrator without knowing anything about stamping. When she decided not to be an active demonstrator, I decided to make it part of my retirement. It's all their fault!!

8. Sometimes I have a bit of a problem with motivation, so I started a blog to make sure I started and finished my projects.

I've been following a number of blogs thanks to Stampin' Connection and they are all so fun!!

These are the ones I have chosen to extend this award to....

Encourage Joy
http://encouragejoy.blogspot.com

Cut Color Past
http://cutcolorpaste.blogspot.com

Just Keep Swimming
http://tmcc4.blogspot.com

Cindy's Inklings
http://cindys-inklings.blogspot.com

Ribbons & Julz
http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com

The Crazy Stamp Lady
http://thecrazystamplady.blogspot.com

Rosie's Creative Cottage
http://rosiescreativecottage.blogspot.com

Taylor Made
http://madebythetaylors.blogspot.com

Enjoy your Stylish Blog Award and have fun blogging!

CAS FTL127 Greenhouse Garden

2011-02-18T14:27:00.000-06:00

I just started a daytime class for Clean and Simple Cards. This is one of the cards we did, based on the clean and simple stamping blog, FTL #127. I think they had fun...I've even challenged them to go home and make a card on their own using this layout! Can't wait to see what they come up with.

This is CAS FTL127 - always a great starting point when your mojo needs a kick start!

Stamp Sets: Greenhouse Garden, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, dimensionals, ribbon, square lattice embossing folder

Happy Stamping!
Cindy

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12 X 12 DSP Purses

2011-02-16T15:28:00.001-06:00

REALLY fun to make!! Use DSP or cardstock. The purses are large enough to hold a few cards.

I did a class on these purses. I provided a bunch of choices of DSP both retired and current. The first group just happened to choose retired, but the second group did have some current. But I forgot to get pictures of the 2nd class....drat!!

The first two purses were my sample ones that I made. It was great to use up some retired stuff.

Sheila's purse! I love the bright colors. Yes, we know that the birds are upside down!

Lori's purse. The colors are way off here...the colors are gorgeous IRL.

Tammy's purse! Isn't it fun with the polka dots?!

Sorry Karen, yours is missing...I thought I had a shot of yours!!

Accessories: Fun Flowers die, buttons, brads, round tab punch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Concord Crush Baroque Motif

2011-02-13T15:36:00.000-06:00

This is one of the cards from a workshop I did yesterday. A couple of days before the workshop, I heard that one of the attendees didn't know what to do with with the square medallion stamp in this set...so I thought I'd play around and this is the card I ended up with. I liked it, so decided we would make one at the workshop.

I was hoping the photo would show a little bit of how the paper shimmers....I used Shimmery White card stock and it adds a nice bit of elegance to this card. The little medallion piece was embossed in white and then I added Dazzling Diamonds glitter while it was still wet. The square lattice embossing folder adds some texture; dimensionals were used to give it some depth. The horizontal accent strip was made with the dotted scalloped ribbon punch.

It was a fun morning!! When I got home, I made a set of five of these to fit in an A2 card box. I think the ladies inspired me to get productive!!

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That's One BRIGHT Quilt!!

2011-02-07T22:36:00.000-06:00

A quilt I finally finished for one of my grandsons. This is such a simple pattern, yet it was a year and a half in the making!

I didn't realize 'til I uploaded these that I suppose I should have put a small border between the pieced section and the borders. The orange touches the orange on the left side, which is fine, but the right side doesn't have them! Think he will care!?

Close up of pattern. My friend Lori quilted it for me! Thanks Lori!

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Orchid Opulence Wedding

2011-02-06T11:30:00.000-06:00

A wedding card for a sweet bride, made to go with the colors in the bride's invitation. Pretty and simple! I dyed the non-Stampin' Up! flower with retired Orchid Opulence re-inker and used a couple of embossing folders to give it some elegance. Always happy when that retired stuff comes in handy!! A little oversight...there is a tiny pearl tuck in left corner area that I didn't notice, til it was too late!! Can you see it?!

I spent a little time in Photoshop thanks to the two videos of Ilina Crouse from Stampin' Connection. I didn't manage all the tips, but was thrilled to learn how to easily change the background to a solid color and add a watermark. A few glitches and still more wrinkles to iron out, but happy with what I managed to "retain"!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Cindy

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Tiny Teacup Thank You

2011-02-05T08:25:00.001-06:00

This is another CASE (LeAnne Pugliese from Splitcoast). I flipped the card to make a tent fold and used different card stock, papers and put a sentiment using punches. Trying to make more than just one card at a time, so that I have a stash. All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Tiny Teacup, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Blueberry Crisp DSP

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories: Scallop circle punch, Word Window, Modern Label Punch, Circle Punches, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Glitter Puzzle

2011-01-30T20:25:00.001-06:00

This is for my grandson, who turned 4 today!

Happy Birthday Sullivan!!

I attended a Glitter Puzzle workshop at the beginning of January presented by Caroline Spicer, a local and very talented scrapbooker!!

So, I finally got to play on my own and this is my first attempt. My Stampin' Up! glitter is on order and I can't wait to try out the colors. The ones used here are Martha Stewart and they are more on the pastel side. In real life this is wonderfully sparkly. This is a very messy technique - glitter everywhere!!

Thanks Caroline - I already have my quilt patterns printed off to give it a try one day!!

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake, Party Hearty (for the hat)
Paper: Green Galore, Daffodil Delight, Elegant Eggplant

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight (for the hat), Basic Black

Accessories: Martha Stewart glitter, owl punch, Tasteful Trim Die, Cricut & Celebrations (for the #4)

Cindy

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Tea for Two

2011-01-29T09:17:00.002-06:00

I think this is such a sweet Valentine!

My daughter Stephanie made this card. Her inspiration came from a Christmas card by Linda Callahan. I think it turned out great.

I finished off the inside for her.

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Love Impressions DSP, Basic Grey

Stamp Sets: Teacup, Valentine Defined

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: clear embossing powder, real red grosgrain ribbon, hearts border punch, 3 hearts punch and heart from owl punch, dimensionals

Ribbon Class Cont'd.....Fork Bow and Fringed Ribbon

2011-01-26T09:12:00.000-06:00

I saved these techniques for my last post!! Once again, I let them choose the ribbon color of their choice and they made one sample of each technique.

This one card shows two ribbon techniques.

. The satin ribbon bow was made with a medium sized salad serving type fork. I first saw this technique done on France Martin's blog and was amazed at how simple it was! As simple as it is to do, it's not so simple to explain clearly in words!! Best to learn this visually.

The fringed ribbon below the fork bow is a super simple technique I saw on the blog of Mary Fish. Just cut off the end of the ribbon lengthwise and pull the frays away a few at a time, until it is the length you want. Works great with any grosgrain ribbon. How simple is that??!!!

My card uses the Eat Chocolate Stamp set, done in Pink Pirouette and Early Espresso. Love this set!

Cindy

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Ribbon Class Cont'd....Scrunchy Ribbon

2011-01-22T09:43:00.000-06:00

A simple little technique that didn't go over so well LOL!!

Another technique I got from Mary Fish's Minute to Wow video. I thought it portrayed the scrunchy ribbon beautifully. The idea is to separate the end of your ribbon and grab a fibre or two and pull, scrunching the ribbon along. Which is great, if it happens quickly and easily. Enough said.

My card is a CASE from the Occasions mini, except that I added the scrunchy ribbon, which I also saw someone else do!! I still might add a sentiment and button on there somewhere.

Short and sweet today!! See you soon with the final post of cards I made for my ribbon class.

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Ribbon Class Cont'd....Scrapbook Layout Sample/Tag

2011-01-19T12:27:00.000-06:00

This heritage page was designed to showcase the Shabby Ribbon Flower. The page was done by my daughter Stephanie. This is an original photo postcard taken in 1910 in Cobalt, Ontario of my grandmother. Title will go near the top, with some more details at the very bottom.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! except the large piece of lace border. The tag and background are spritzed with Shimmer Paint (and rubbing alcohol), which does not show in this photo.

Just a close up of the flower. Participants made a tag with the same paper (or they could choose the reverse which had music notes on it) and a black flower.

Thanks for stopping by...

Cindy

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Ribbon Class Cont'd...Shabby Ribbon Flower

2011-01-16T08:38:00.000-06:00

The second flower we did in our class was this Shabby Ribbon Flower. Our Vintage Brads are perfect for this flower. I made one from every color of 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon that I had. This is my demo assortment. I found a video tutorial for this flower back in April on Jenni Ingerich's blog Stamp With Jenni. They are perfect for any vintagey style of card or scrapbook page.

My display card below was made using the Early Espresso Striped Grosgrain and the Vintage Vogue stamp set. The corduroy buttons are retired, but were on the Clearance Rack at time of this post. I used the wax paper embossing folder technique to make my patterned paper.

We made a black striped ribbon flower and tag as a make and take. These little flowers only take 6" of ribbon to make. I'll have those to show on my next post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Simple Ribbon Flower cont'd....Scrapbook Layout and Samples

2011-01-12T13:10:00.002-06:00

This layout shows a page using one of the flowers that appeared in my previous post.

Photo and page created by my daughter Stephanie; featuring two of my grandchildren, Andie and Sullivan. It just awaits journalling!

She often gets her layouts from page maps (June 2009 shown here).

http://www.pagemaps.com/

Designer Series Paper is retired Holiday Treasures

Her title is from the stamp set Welcome Christmas. There is a little border of rub ons just below the photo.

In Andie's hair is a sweet flower I made from the 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon glued to a barrette with a real red corduroy brad for the centre. I used 15" of ribbon for this flower; 7 1/2" for the 5/8" satin and grosgrain flowers.

A sampling of 1 1/4" striped grosgrain flowers.

This is the one used in Andie's hair!! Just hot glue a barrette and you're done!

This brown one shows layering with another flower done in the crochet trim, embellished with a vintage brad. I've also seen them embellished with the Designer Big Buttons - really cute. I used corduroy buttons (some of which can still be found on the Clearance Rack) so that I could change them out once I decide what I would like to use them for.

Thanks and happy creating!!

Cindy

Scrap Happenin' 2011 - Ribbon Flowers

2011-01-09T11:25:00.000-06:00

Phew! Our 2nd Scrap Happenin' here in Red Lake is over; I taught some stuff and learned some stuff!

My class was on ribbon flowers with a couple of ribbon techniques.

I'll post all my sample projects over the the next few weeks.

I had made flowers in every color of satin and grosgrain 5/8" that I had. I had this frame already waiting to be used for something, so it became my display frame. Flowers are attached to the top of the glass with mini glue dots. Each flower has some bling (either ice circles, glimmer brads, rhinestones, or pearls.

Each participant made one flower of their ribbon color choice.

See you soon with a scrapbook sample using one of these flowers!

Cindy

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Bold and Beautiful Build a Blossom

2011-01-04T09:32:00.000-06:00

Bold and Beautiful! I really had fun making this flower and plan to make them in all different colors. Today is the launch of the new Occasions Mini Catalogue from Stampin Up!. This card features the stamp set Build a Blossom that co-ordinates with the Blossom Petals Punch.

Everything on here is current, except the polka dot grosgrain ribbon. Also new is the Fabric Designer Brads in the centre of the flower. Love them!! I embossed the petal leaves with Iridescent Ice for a little sparkle. White piece is embossed with polka dots.

Have fun designing your own flowers!

See you soon with yet another creation from the Occasion Mini!!

Cindy

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Nature Walk

2010-12-29T09:54:00.000-06:00

Another gorgeous set coming out January 4 in the new Stampin Up Occasions Mini. I've got a week to go before our local scrapping event. So much to do!! Trying to get samples made for all the sets I bought.....and I bought a lot!!!

I used a card by Ilina Crouse from My Creations as inspiration for this card. The bottom section was cased from her card.

Stamp Sets: Nature Walk, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Botanical Gazette, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Marina Mist

Accessories: lace trim, border punch, decorative label and word window punch, hodgepodge hardware

Winter Wonderland in Northwestern Ontario

2010-12-25T09:23:00.004-06:00

It couldn't look more majical than it does in Red Lake right now. The morning frost on the trees has created a beautiful setting for Christmas. This picture was taken Christmas Eve.

These pictures were taken around 8:30 a.m. Christmas Day. It is very overcast, so they look quite grey, but in person, the beauty is quite breathtaking.

Our backyard.

Merry Christmas! Have a blessed day!

Valentine Owls

2010-12-23T17:59:00.002-06:00

From Christmas owls to Valentine owls!

I'm letting the new Specialty Designer Series Paper Love Impessions do all the work here, with a little help from the new Glimmer Paper. Both these will be available Jan 4, 2010 from the Occasions Mini Catalogue. And of course, the owl punch and little leaves die are useful once again. No stamping here; I've allowed the wording in the paper be my sentiment.

This card used the Clean and Simple FTL#120. Didn't follow it exactly, but it gave me a starting point.

Everything is Stampin Up except the "crown" on the little lady's head. It was a small metallic flower that I glued to the back of her head to make it look like a crown or tiara.

I LOVED SO MUCH in the mini!! So, there will be more featuring these great products in the days ahead.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Peaceful Season

2010-12-18T20:00:00.000-06:00

Hostess Stamp Set Level II - Peaceful Seasons.

A simple and quick card using a technique that embosses only a selected part of the paper. You make a base similar to what you would find in picture frames matted with an oval. I made mine out of the cardboard that comes with designer series paper. Glued two together. But wood would likely work best, which I will try one day! Put it behind the embossing folder (only your paper goes inside) and run through your Big Shot with only one cutting pad. Love it.

This was one of the cards I did at a workshop. I also made a few to give away to friends.

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, 12 X 12 Brights Pattern Pack
Accessories: Polka Dot embossing folder, pearls, 2 step bird punch, real red satin ribbon

Merry Christmas!!!

Cindy.

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Tissue, Acetate and Glitter! Tea Bag Holder

2010-11-30T15:52:00.000-06:00

SPARKLE!

Another fun and easy project from our November Stamp Class.

Tea Bag Holder

This is an acetate and tissue technique that makes a beautifully sparkley background. Fun and easy to do. I first saw it done on a video from the blog of France Martin. Looked so nice in fall colors. We're in the dead of winter here, so I had to design mine for Christmas!

The inside holds two tea bags and has a fun little poem.

Supplies:

Stamps: All Holidays

Paper: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Soft Subtles Pattern Pack

Ink: Bashful Blue, Black Stazon

Accessories: Northern Flurries Decorative Strip, Rhinestones, acetate, tissue, Elmer's glue, Dazzling Diamonds, 1 1/4" circle punch, White Ribbon, Sticky Strip

Chocolate Bar Ribbon Slide

2010-11-24T21:25:00.001-06:00

One of the projects I did with our Stamp Club For November. We had lots of fun. The idea for the owls was CASEd from Kay Kalthoff aka Speedystamper on Splitcoast.

Don't they make a cute couple!!

This little project holds one of the large chocolate bars. Decorate them any way you wish and you have an inexpensive gift for someone on your list.

Just pull the ribbon and the chocolate bar comes out. You could even attach a gift certificate or money to the bar. I think it's a fun way to spread some joy.

They are not just for chocolate bars. Change the size and you can put microwave popcorn (with a movie gift certificate) or hot cocoa packets, different size bars, etc.

Just a close up of the cute couple! Apparently she is not impressed with his reindeer head gear.

All products Stampin' Up!
Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Garden Green
Ink: White Craft Ink, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Accessories: Owl Punch, White Organza Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Little Leaves Die, Snowflake Punch, Circle Punch

Spectacular Savings!

2010-11-22T10:06:00.005-06:00

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Orders can also be placed through me.

Call me if you need more info!

Cindy
(807) 735-3336

Greenhouse Gala Case

2010-11-04T16:56:00.000-05:00

These cards were CASEd from a Splitcoast stamper by the name of SouthernBellStamper. She had a sentiment where embellishments are on mine in the upper left. I loved her color combination and I have a lot of this paper, so was very happy to use some of it. I also tried out different embossing folders for the white. DSP panels are popped up with dimensionals.

I made 8 of these cards to give as a thank you to 8 individuals. I'm missing 2 in the photos. Each one of them is a little different. I omitted the sentiment as I left the cards blank for the recipient to use as they wish.

These two photos show the different embellisments/ribbon used.

Supplies:

Paper: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Stamps: None!

Accessories: Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Rhinestones, Butterflies die, brads, buttons, dimensionals.

Thank you Connie for sharing your card on Splitcoast.

Cindy

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Jolly Holiday Stamp Club Project

2010-10-28T12:01:00.004-05:00

This was the project we made at our stamp club this month.

A festive box with 2 co-ordinating cards.

The box top was CASEd from a card by Splitcoast stamper StampinChristy. I did change a couple of things so that it wasn't an exact copy !!

Just a little piece of designer series paper and a cute little tag make this an easy, yet festive box to house co-ordinating cards and envelopes. This box holds six of the cards with their envelopes nicely.

Cute little scalloped edge and the polka dot embossing, together with dimensionals to raise the centre pieces; a little sparkly rhinestone on the tag and you have a jolly cute lid!

Cards were made the same as the box top. This card just happens to have a different side of the patterned paper (ran out of the small polka dot one!)

Envelopes were lined with co-ordinating paper. The little ornaments are stickers made from the Stampin' Up! adhesive sheets, so they can be used to seal the back of the envelope.

Now it's time to work on November's project.

Supplies:
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Paper: DSP Jolly Holiday, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Rhinestones, Seam Binding, Circle Punches, Swiss Dots embossing folder, dimensionals

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IT'S NO LONGER A 'UFO'

2010-10-22T16:24:00.001-05:00

This simple twin sized quilt was started probably close to five years ago. I wanted it to be a quick and inexpensive project. Well, it was inexpensive as I used only clearance fabrics and scraps. It's obvious the design is simple!! This quilt was started at a church quilt group that was making quilts for a mission trip to Malawi. As the story goes, they have been to Malawi twice with many, many quilts made by many loving hands.

For many untold reasons, it never got finished until now. I took it along with me to a quilt retreat in International Falls (at Island View Lodge) in September. All it needed was the binding to be sewn on!

Not sure what I will do with it now, but I do have ONE LESS UFO to complete!!! Thanks to my dear friend Lori for machine quilting this for me!

Now to pick out another. I just may be the Queen of UFO's and am hoping to be able to shed the self-proclaimed title.

Cindy

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Simple Little Gift Card Holder

2010-10-08T22:44:00.001-05:00

STAMP CLUB PROJECT

This was a quick little gift card we did last week along with the cardinal gift card holder. These can be done up quickly with just your scraps! It's small and measures 4.25" X 3" when closed.

Here it is with the belly band removed.

Inside view

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Punch Pals for the sentiment

Paper: Candy Cane Christmas DSP, real red, whisper white

Accessories: Northern Frost Decorative Strip, brads

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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CLEARNACE RACK BLITZ!!

2010-10-05T12:16:00.000-05:00

Stampin' Up! will be adding over 200 new items to the Clearance Rack to make room in their distribution room for new products! Check it out on my Stampin' Up! website. Order through this website and receive this awesome discount on discontinued items. Many items are current colors, just the specific product is retired.

You'll also receive hostess rewards for qualifying orders!

My website address:
http://cindymcgurk.stampinup.net/

Link to the Clearance Rack:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=494

Contact me if you have any questions. Happy shopping!

Cindy

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A Cardinal Christmas - Pop Up Gift Card Holder

2010-09-30T10:44:00.002-05:00

MY STAMP CLUB PROJECT - Getting Started On Christmas!

A vintage(y) Christmas card that holds a gift card. The bird has a subdued sparkle to it that cannot be seen in the photo. This DSP (Deck the Halls) definitely called for a vintage look. These pop up gift card holders are super simple, but my bird ended up being the most time consuming due to the intricate cutting and coloring! I used the new seam binding for the ribbon, which will tie at the side (The pieces are flapping in the wind at the back of the card) The Build A Brad used a fussy cut piece from the paper.

Materials:

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand

Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip; Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Build A Brad, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Gold Embossing Powder, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, 1/2 inch circle punch

Stamp Set: Bells and Boughs (front); God's Blessings (Inside)

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Designer Shoes!

2010-09-19T13:07:00.001-05:00

I first saw this project on Splitcoast, posted by Starla Nelson. Thank you Starla for your tips! Her blog had a link to the template made by a well known paper crafter named Ellen Hutson. Ellen showcased them to hold small cellophane treat bags filled with candy. They looked so cute, I gave it a try and then made another...and another!

A little designer error on the red one!! You'll be walking on your tip toes forever with the heel off the ground! LOL!

Just embellish with ready made items, or make your own, like I did here with satin ribbon and a pearl.

Black grommet and red corduroy button;

Baja Breeze ribbon and half-back pearl;

Pretty in Pink ribbon and half-back pearls.

Fun, simple and so cute!

Thanks for stopping by

Cindy

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Satin Ribbon Flower

2010-09-11T18:00:00.000-05:00

My first attempt at satin ribbon flowers! So fun and quite quick to make. This card actually came together quickly, thanks to the Big Shot and a couple of punches.

Supplies:

Card stock: Sahara Sand, Pacific Point, Blueberry Crisp DSP

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Little Leaves Die, Word Window Punch, Modern Label XL, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon

Ink: Sahara Sand (for sponging the edges) and Pacific Point for sentiment and edges of leaves.

Thank so much for stopping by!

Cindy

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Family Card Box

2010-09-04T20:52:00.002-05:00

The box is Dollarama $1.50. I should have bought more than just one!

I CASED (Copy and Selectively Edit) the idea from Nathasha Zandbergen at Splitcoast Stampers. She had done a 12 X 12 framed piece that is really beautiful. I just sized it down and added a little more to cover the top of the box. I would have changed the papers in order to make it look different, but I have tons of this Garden Greenhouse DSP, so stuck with these colors.

A strip of co-ordinating paper is added to the box base to tie them together. So there you have it - a sweet little box to house an assortment of cards either for yourself or as a gift.

A lot of different supplies used here!

Paper: Greenhouse Gala, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso
Punches: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" square, three hearts,
Dies: Little Leaves, Swirly, Butterflies, Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge
Stamp Sets: Itty Bitty, I {heaart} Hearts,
Ink: Baja Breeze and Early Espresso to distress the white box
plus more!

Thanks for looking - hope you are enjoying your Labour Day weekend!

Cindy

Rose Note Card Drawer Box

2010-08-27T17:46:00.001-05:00

This is layout #100 from the blog Clean and Simple from July 23 that I used for the note cards.

Because they are note cards, I didn't put a sentiment and felt that the paper was pretty enough without one.

The box is made from the cardobard found in the 12 X 12 packs of DSP. I tried making it from cardstock, but it was just too flimsy. The rose was made from DSP also.

Close up of notecard. Riding Hood Red cardstock and ribbon, eyelet border punch. Pretty simple!

Cards all in a row!

Close up of rose. It was sprayed with Smooch and has a bit of a glimmer. Leaves were made with Little Leaves die. Sentiment is from a retired set called Roses in Winter.

Just the box with its cute little handle. I think it will make a great little gift for someone.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

Mining for Memories Photos

2010-08-24T21:07:00.003-05:00

Group photo! One similar to this will be in the Winter Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker. We were all thrilled to have co-founder Katharina Doyle come to Red Lake for our Mining for Memories Scrapbooking convention. That's her front and centre on the right with our fearless leader Catherine Mochrie on the left. Thanks Lori for providing me with the photo!

Saturday workshop ladies with their easel cards. Hope you had fun.

Below: Friday workshop ladies!!! Thanks for the picture Andrea!!

Katharina Doyle (Canadian Scrapbooker) and Bev Beaudette (Scrapaholix Canada)

Such an honour to have them both here. I know we'll be seeing Bev again!

Next convention is January 2011!

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Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online sto

2010-08-22T17:12:00.003-05:00

Just trying to figure out how to use my Stampin' Up! website links on this blog. Just a little experimenting.
When you buy merchandise through my Stampin' Up! site, there are GREAT deals in the clearance section. It is really worth checking it out and they will ship right to your home.
The link below brings you to a page showing a promotion for hostesses. Catherine received hostess rewards during the Mining for Memories Convention and has earned an extra $35; I'm expecting she'll have over $100 to spend, which she will use to buy dies for the club. The order has not been finalized yet, so if you forgot to order something, let me know. You'll get to see what she has chosen at the next Scrapaholix club.

Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online sto

Sweet Pea

2010-08-20T07:49:00.004-05:00

One of my beautiful grandchildren. This is Andie. Her mom took the picture. This is another easel card made as an example for the convention. The flowers are made from vellum and a punch. Pretty simple. Isn't she adorable?

Front View

Side view so you can see the "easel"

Supplies: Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink paper; vellum, boho blossoms punch, melon mambo ribbon; I {heart} Hearts stamp set for sentiment; rhinestones for flower centres.