Shari's Stampin Craziness

Happy New Year!

2012-01-07T19:41:00.000-08:00

It's almost time to change my title...I can't actually tell you the last time I sat down and stamped...the craziness can stay...but the stampin I'm thinkin is on hold for awhile!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy new year! All the best in 2012!

Love
Shari

It's the end!

2011-10-10T20:37:00.000-07:00

Yes...what a subject line! But for me it’s the end of an era...I’m no longer going to be selling any home businesses. Partylite, Uppercase Living and Close to My Heart. It’s taken me awhile to actually come to this conclusion, but I don’t have the time to create even for myself, nor do I have the client base to keep up with my monthly commitments anymore, everyone has everything!

I will be having a giant open house in November to celebrate my many many years of selling home businesses! I’ll have food, prizes and free shipping on all orders.

Thank you for your support in the past years! For my monthly scrapbooking ladies, I will still have one more scrapbook night as well as a card making night, that I will commit to!

I will be in contact with you in a few more weeks with the date of my open house, if you’d like to see any of the catalogues in the meantime, please let me know and I can get one to you! I’ll also have the November monthly specials for you to see.

Again I thank you for many years of fun and hope to see you at my final open house coming soon!
Shari

2011-08-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

August-September Constant Campaign

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $82 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $39.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!

2011-08-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

UL is very excited to announce it's new jewelery line, stay tuned!

New catalogue is out!

2011-08-02T16:44:00.000-07:00

Happy summer! And very exciting news, CTMH has a great new catalogue for fall/winter, it is available now!

Close To My Heart has teamed up with the makers of the Cricut machine and we now have our own exclusive cartridge! It is called Art Philosophy and it is paired up with 3 of our My Acrylix Stamp Sets and 3 Dimensional Elements Sheets to make some awesome artwork. On top of that, numerous other My Acrylix Stamp Sets in the Idea Book pair wonderfully with images on the cricut Cartridge. There are 700 different shapes on the Cricut cartridge, ranging from elegant rosettes and lace to trendy gift boxes and banners. Oh, and there is an alphabet too!

And the best news is that you get the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection for only $109.95. It includes:1 Cartridge (700 images, font, Shapes and 3-D items)3 Coordinating My Acrylix D Size Stamp Sets3 Coordinating 9x12" Dimensional Elements Sheets (tags, mixed shapes, banners)This collection along with all the other NEW Close To My Heart items unveiled in our New Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book starts on Monday, August 1st.

Click HERE to see all the current idea books.

The August stamp of the month is called "Wicked" and it's a fabulous Halloween set...yes...already thinking of the upcoming holidays!

My Anniversary!!!

2011-06-17T08:51:00.000-07:00

I totally forgot that it was my CTMH anniversary! I’ve been with CTMH now for 6 years! Holy smokes time flies!!! Although my stamp collections shows 6 years lol!

Check out my blog for different CTMH videos all the time, I’m trying to change them up when I think of it lol! They are right at the top of my blog you can’t miss it!
And don’t forget the SOM it’s a must have for every season!

This month I’m going to be placing an order by June 20th...if you’d like to order anything I’d like to offer you free shipping, as well as every order will get a little or big surprise from me! If you’d like to order anything please let me know b/f the 20th.

Have a great week everyone!

June is for digital!

2011-06-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

This month’s constant campaign is a little different! It’s a FREE for all!
During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per customer account during June, so customers who already have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account are ready to log on and start creating. If a customer doesn't have an account, no worries—they can log on and create an account and then order their free JPG file with no strings attached. (remember a JPG file is not a print out of your layout, it’s just the file) Go ahead and try out some digital scrapbooking this month! Click HERE to go to Studio J.

Dates: Offer valid June 1, 12:01 am (MDT) – June 30, 11:59 pm (MDT)

May layout

2011-05-27T08:53:00.000-07:00

I love this layout! I love this story from Robert Munsch...it's pretty hard to get through it without shedding a tear...my kids think i'm nuts! They'll get it someday...This is what I used for this layout...sorry my photos aren't more "professional"!

Magic layout lovely assistant 9034
sophia level 2 paper X7131B
desert sand 12X12 Z2153

Stamp sets:
magic tabs C1448
on the edge C1399
love you forever C1398
tiny typewriter alphabet D1222
rustic alphabet E1002

Ink pads:
cocoa Z2114
hollyhock Z2128
blush Z2106
sunkiss yellow Z2151
desert sand Z2118
sweet leaf Z2153

accessories etc:
pink collection ribbon Z1384
clear buttons Z1391
pink assortment buttons Z1370
colonial white ribbon collection Z1126
water brush 1771

Thanks so much for looking and stopping by!

Shari :O)

Scrapbook pages

2011-05-01T12:47:00.000-07:00

It's been AGES since I've posted some artwork! Mind you, I've only had 2 scrapbook classes so far this year...it's been busy...and an unusual year for me! lol! So I have no excuses but that...

So this layout was from the book "Magic" called Hocus Pocus, from CTMH item #9034

Here's what I used:

Fanfar L2 paper X7138B

Stamp sets:
thrill ride D1425

pennant alphabet E1018

magic tabs C1448

waxy flax
buttons z1369-red z1371-blue

Thanks for looking!

Free acrylic block!

2011-03-05T11:29:00.000-08:00

Throughout March, when you buy your favorite My Acrylix® stamps, we’ll give you a free My Acrylix block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you’ll have the best block, too! Just purchase $30 CAN in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile block sizes: 3" × 3" (Y1006) or 2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010).

The Original Scrapbox...a dream come true!

2011-03-05T09:41:00.000-08:00

Check this out!

"Canada Workbox Giveaway" click HERE to win this! Wouldn't it be amazing!

Go to "The Original Scrapbox" HERE to see what it is...you'll be stunned!

Go to THIS BLOG, to enter! Sorry...it's for Canada only!

Sad songs...

2011-02-21T09:50:00.000-08:00

When all hope is gone,
Sad songs say so much.

Andrea Bocelli...

2011-02-20T09:37:00.000-08:00

One of my all time favorite songs...I first heard this and ran out and bought the CD...played it...played it and played it...I can't get sick of it! I'd love to see him live...also Sarah Brightman...she's truely one of the most talented singers out there! And animated...she's always in character!

Downtown...

2011-02-19T11:11:00.000-08:00

When your alone and life is making you lonely you can always go...downtown...

A year already?

2011-02-18T15:42:00.000-08:00

It's been a year since we've been glued to the TV watching the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, they were amazing! I love the Olympics, I hate that it's only every 4 years...but then we get to enjoy them even more! I loved this song, the silence in the crowd, it's amazing!

the countdown is on!

2011-02-16T09:11:00.000-08:00

30 days and counting to my vacation...I can't wait!

Happy Valentine's day...???

2011-02-13T19:18:00.001-08:00

Going Classical

2011-02-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

I have a secret...I love classical music! I became to love it more when I lived in Germany with my second host family, Familie Bohm...my favorite family =) My host father's name is Wolfgang and he loved classical music, and he ended up buying me a whole set of cd's! sigh...I miss them!

Storybook Love...

2011-02-11T15:38:00.000-08:00

I LOVE this movie, and I LOVE this song! I've loved it for years, and everytime I hear this song I get goose bumps! I have no clue what about it I love so much...but I do! I actually prefer the origional version on the movie "The Princess Bride", it's played at the end during the credits, there's more arrangements with the guitar...but this will do! There's a bit of his chatter at the beginning if you can get through that...you'll enjoy the song!

Time to laugh

2011-02-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

Tear jerker yesterday...today, let's laugh! Love the video more than the song i have to say...

Amazing concert...

2011-02-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

I went to see Reba McIntire in about 1994 I think...when I lived in Calgary. I should rephrase that...I went to see John Michael Montgomery who was opening for Reba lol! I wasn't really a fan of Reba at the time, but LOVED John! I had 10th row tickets on the floor. John actually wasn't the best live...but REBA! OMG! I can't believe I had such great seats! Everyone of her songs she performed...I mean she performed! Like she was doing a music video to each song! It wasn't a concert, it was a broadway show! Amazing lady! Immediately...I became a fan!

I didn't know this song when I went to the concert. The crowd was silent through the whole song...I cried, I'm sure everyone cried...it was amazing...maybe you haven't heard it before...you need to read the lyrics...I still tear up when I hear this song!! Imagine, 1000's of people, silent...listening to this song...

Everyone has someone in their life that they regret not telling them you love them enough, for me, Papa Joe...I hope he knew...

The greatest man I never knew
Lived just down the hall
And everyday we said hello
But never touched at all
He was in his paper
I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon

The greatest man I never knew
Came home late every night
He never had too much to say
Too much was on his mind
I never really knew him
And now it seems so sad
Everything he gave to us took all he had

Then the days turned into years
And the memories to black and white
He grew cold like an old winter wind
Blowing across my life

The greatest words I never heard
I guess I`ll never hear
The man I thought could never die
S`been dead almost a year
He was good at business
But there was business left to do
He never said he loved me
Guess he thought I knew

This goes back...

2011-02-08T09:03:00.000-08:00

This song takes you back a few years...classic!

Manic Monday

2011-02-07T00:42:00.000-08:00

Yes...Monday is manic in this house! Thank goodness for friends and family that help out! Happy Monday everyone!

Let them eat cake!

2011-02-06T11:43:00.000-08:00

It's been SO long since I've done anything creative lately...just have lost my groove. So the opportunity came up to make a cake for my friend's 40th birthday, I decided to try something I have yet to venture...#1 using fondant...#2 a topsy turvy cake!

After a few hours of researding online, thank goodness for youtube...I decided topsy turvy it would be...but only venturing on 2 layers...didn't have enough pans for more! I KNOW you should do things in odd numbers, and it would have been way better with 3 layers...but it turned out pretty good for my first try! AND it tasted fabulous! Marshmallow fondant is the WAY to go! Nummy! The balls around the bottom were last minute...I didn't have enough buttercream to make a nice border and it needed something...kinda reminds me of a Flintstone cake lol! The dots were brown and pink...not sure why they are turning up funky colors!

Now...what will I try next time...

So...how was your Saturday?

2011-02-06T11:32:00.001-08:00

Celebrated a friend's 40th birthday...need I say more? Happy Birthday Hillary!

Girls...

2011-02-05T08:32:00.003-08:00

I'm planning a night out tonight and of course...what better song to start out the day!

Let them be little

2011-02-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

Sometimes we want them to do things to make them more grown up...what's the rush?

This song says is ALL! I love my kids....(tear)

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.

So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

Let them be little

Carribean Dreaming...

2011-02-03T09:40:00.000-08:00

I leave in 43 days for a Carribean cruise and it can't be going slower!!! Today here though in Northern Canada the snow is melting! It's a beautiful day, my windows are open...probably next week will be back to -40...BUT in the meantime...one can dream...enjoy!

Need a laugh...

2011-02-02T00:00:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you just need to laugh...and who is to say that the "King" was any different? Imagine singing the same songs over and over and over...well every once and awhile Elvis would change the lyrics...for this one he said "Do you gaze at your bald head and wish you had hair". Then he noticed a bald guy in the audience...not only that...listen to the background singer...she just kept going and going.

I love listening to this song and hear his UNCONTROLLABLE laughter! Hope it puts a smile on your face too!

Everyday a constant battle just to stay between the shore...

2011-02-01T12:06:00.000-08:00

Just a spark of the great lyrics to this song. Some days are just too hard to swim and let the water move us where it wants.

Here's the lyrics:

You know a dream is like a river
Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores...and

I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry

Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids

There's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
But with the good Lord as my captain
I can make it through them all...yes

I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry

Love this very sad song...

2011-01-31T00:00:00.000-08:00

You know, I love Elvis. This song has brought tears to my eyes over many years of hearing it. You can hear the truth and pain in his words, there's no denying it. Funny how things you feel years before, become quite ironic in your own life...enjoy this song...

Walking down memory lane...

2011-01-30T09:37:00.000-08:00

This was a staple 8-track in our car in the early 80's that I remember...and I'm pretty sure we only had two others lol! So we got to know this pretty well!

Wow! It's a snow day!

2011-01-28T10:33:00.000-08:00

It snowed...and snowed...and snowed! I just shovelled for 1/2 hour and I'm not even 1/4 done...going to buy a bigger shovel this afternoon!!! I thought this song was appropriate to those who are working hard today where I live...shovelling!

Opps...missed yesterday!

2011-01-27T07:23:00.000-08:00

I'm not used to this working stuff and organizing my life around it yet...but here I am today! I really love Adam Lambert, have since American Idol,and I'm glad he didn't win b/c now he's nobody's puppet, he can do what he wants with his music. I love the lyrics in this song...you know sometimes you just like the song...sometimes you like the message...

Hey, slow it down whataya want from me
Whataya want from me
Yeah I'm afraid whataya want from me
Whataya want from me

There might have been a time
When I would give myself away
Oooh once upon a time I didn't give a damn
But now, here we are so whataya want from me

Just don't give up I'm workin it out
Please don't give in, I won't let you down
It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey, whataya want from me
Yeah, it's plain to see (plain to see)
that baby you're beautiful

And there's nothing wrong with you
(nothing wrong with you)
It's me, I'm a freak (yeah)
but thanks for lovin' me
Cause you're doing it perfectly
(it perfectly)

There might have been a time
When I would let you slip away
I wouldn't even try
But I think you could save my life

Just don't give up on me
I won't let you down
No, I won't let you down

(So hey) just don't give up
I'm workin it out
Please don't give in,
I won't let you down
It messed me up Need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey, whataya want from me

A German pop song for you!

2011-01-25T09:16:00.000-08:00

For those of you that do not know...18 years ago I was a Rotary Exchange student and I was given East Germany to live in! Yes...the was was down 2 years b/f I went...but no...changes were barely made! Every house looked the same, drab, dreary, old, grey and falling apart. BUT it was the best time...once I learnt German, and that was thanks to a girl from England that came over to do her German practicum! After almost 3 months of me being cooped up ( I couldn't buy a train ticket, couldn't ask directions...nothing) She taught me German and life was good!

This song reminds me of my time, it's the only cassette...yes I said cassette...that I bought from over there, and I still remember the lyrics to this song lol! I hope you enjoy it!

Working 9 to 5...

2011-01-24T17:49:00.000-08:00

Okay...so it wasn't 9 to 5 but it was sure nice going to work today! Most of you are saying...are you serious? But I've been looking for work and patiently waiting...I now have a term position...yes it'll end..but in the meantime I"m SO happy to be going to work!!!

Enjoy your Monday!

Song of the day...for you my Rivier!

2011-01-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

I am not one of those yell out to the world religious people. Yes I am catholic, graduated from a private catholic all girls school and in all honestly, was the best thing I did. I truely hope I can give my children the education I received from this school. It wasn't just math and science, it was you! Small classes with teachers who WANT to be there, they WANT you to succeed, they WANT their school to look good! I made the best friends there, we had the best times locked up for 6 out of 7 days of the week! No one tried to scale the 20 foot chain link fence lol! We did almost burn down the home ec room...but certainly not on purpose!
Such great memories there that I would not have had, had I stayed at high school here.

This song is a great song for Sunday, we often played this in prayer in the morning or at night. Michael W Smith and Amy Grant were like our staple songs! Love them both still to this day. This song makes me smile b/c it reminds me of you girls from Rivier as well as all the Sisters that put up with us!

This song has good memories...I hope you enjoy it as well!

Shari

Song of the day...

2011-01-22T09:43:00.000-08:00

Dido...I don't own the CD...I don't even know any other songs...but this one I really like! Thank you...what more can you say to someone to make their day brighter? Everyone should say thank you...thank you for making supper, thank you for being nice to your brother, thank you for opening the door for me, I even say thank you to the ladies that take my blood...so thank you to you for visiting my blog and enjoying my songs of the day!

Video not so great...song...love it!

2011-01-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

This song just makes me want to dance...despite what it's called! The video on the other hand, is much to be desired...if I were you...I'd just listen to the good song! It has no real meaning for me...except that it makes me happy!

Song of the day

2011-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Ah...I used to listen to this song EVERY night before I went to sleep. Most often b/c my friend Ryan worked at the radio station and would play it for me =) I love love loved Glass Tiger growing up...which most of you know! And thanks to a local singer Jen Hanson who ended up being a back up singer for the group, I got to meet my idols when I was I think 16? Sigh...dreams do come true! Those were the days...

It's my party...

2011-01-19T00:00:00.000-08:00

I'm having an un-birthday this year, I really don't care that I'm getting a year older, nor do I care to celebrate...I'm not exactly where I thought I'd be or who I thought I'd be when I was 37 years old...but I guess I have to take that and make it into who I'm going to be and where I will be IN my 37th year don't I...hmmm...easier said...

Anyways, I have decided to take time every day and find a song that matches me, or someone in my life at this time...or this time years ago. Music has always played a very important role for me...probably b/c it's the only thing I can remember! I can't remember what I did yesterday, or two weeks ago...but I bet I can sing most Poison or Glass Tiger songs from the 80's! I ROCK!

So...today is my birthday...what song shall I start my 37th year...this is a long and thoughtful process...should I start it sad...emotional...happy...silly...hmmm...WELL...if you know me, you know I don't stay unhappy for too long...you know I like to have fun, and I am usually the loudest in the crowd and doing the stupidest things...SO...I found this song...I remember my Dad singing this around the house when it was popular....ahh...see I do remember things!

and really...it's kinda fitting for the beginning of my 37th year lol!! Enjoy my song of the day...turn up the volume!

Sorry I'm late!

2011-01-07T20:42:00.000-08:00

I'm so sorry! With this being the last week of Christmas break and kids going back to school I forgot to make my draw! There were only two entries, so I had Miss Cherity make the lucky draw this time (she felt left out) and the winner of a $25 Marni Luhu gift certificate is...

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BookGirlB! Brandy is that you? Congrats! Thanks everyone for entering and I hope you have a wonderful 2011 and that I helped make it a good start for you!

Shari

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T09:08:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that 2011 will be a great, great year for everyone!

To start the year, I still have one giveaway left for a $25 Marni Luhu gift certificate! Check out her website at www.marniluhu.com and come back here and let me know what your favorite is! Refer someone else to the contest and get your name entered twice! Start off the new year with something special for YOU!

Happy New Year!

Shari

ps...contest ends on Wednesday January 5th, good luck!

New Winner!

2010-12-27T20:57:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry, I'm a day late to make this draw! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a happy Boxing day shopping day lol! My son turned 11 on Boxing day...hard to believe b/c I haven't aged a day hahahahahaha!

Anyways...he did make the drawing for the UL $25 gift certificate and the lucky winner is......

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KIMBERLY G! Congrats to you...again!

I still have one more draw to make...so stay tuned! Have a great holiday week everyone!

Shari

Giveaway Number Three!

2010-12-23T15:48:00.000-08:00

I'm really enjoying making other people's day brigher by winning! Today's blog giveaway is a $25 Uppercase Living gift certificate from yours truely! It would go well with the January special coming of buy two get one FREE!

All you have to do is leave a comment telling me which walls in your house need to be Uppercased!

You can see Uppercase Living products on my website, click HERE.

Good luck!

This will end on Sunday....will make a Boxing day draw with the birthday boy again picking the winner!

Good luck, and Merry Christmas Everyone!

Shari

And another winner today!

2010-12-21T21:14:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to.......

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CT Mom!! You won a $25 gift certificate to shop with Marni LuHu! Merry Christmas to you!

Shari

And another giveaway is here!

2010-12-19T19:34:00.000-08:00

This one is a little different! This is for a $25 gift certificate from Marla Fehr at Marni LuHu Handmade Jewelery! Shop her website at Marni LuHu Designs. Now who wouldn't want that perfect piece of jewelry for yourself for Christmas!

Go to her website and then leave a comment here of your favorite item she has on her blog. Invite someone else to enter and you get another entry yourself, just let me know you did!

This contest will end Tuesday December 21st so enter today!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Shari

And my first blog winner is...

2010-12-19T15:10:00.001-08:00

Thank you all for entering! My first blog winner of a $25 Gift Certificate to Close To My Heart is..........

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Kimberley G!

Mikylo picked your name! Congratulations! And stay tuned for another giveaway tomorrow!

It's Christmas, and time for giving!

2010-12-17T14:38:00.000-08:00

I'm going to have a few giveaways on my blog...this is something I've never done before! So tune in regularly for new giveaways before Christmas!

The first giveaway is a $25 gift certificate from Close To My Heart! So all you scrapbookers/card makers out there this one is for you! Leave me a comment after this entry about what your favorite tool/color/paper anything is about this art!

If you follow my blog, please say so and you'll get another entry into my giveaway!

For my facebook friends, if you don't have or want to sign into a blog to leave a comment, then message me on facebook about your favorite scrapbooking/card making item!

Invite your friends to enter! If you have referred anyone to my blog, let me know and you'll get another entry!

Stay tuned for more!

This draw will be made on Sunday, December 19th so enter now!

Shari =)

UL Holiday Clearance!

2010-12-10T17:53:00.000-08:00

‎2010 Holiday Clearance: Deep Discounts on Select Items!
Help your customers stock up and save during our 2010 Holiday Clearance! From December 13 at noon MT until December 31 at 11:59 p.m. (midnight) MT or while supplies last, we’re offering deep discounts on a select number of items including accessories, stationery, ...gift boxes, and much more!* Here’s just a few of the incredible deals you’ll find:

· MDF Board Pre-Drilled with Antique Knobs-$14.95

· Photo Board Kit-$19.95

· Tin Canisters (set of 4)-$7.95

· Canvas Trick or Treat Bags (set of 2)-$5.95

· All Occasion and Holiday Card Sets (8 cards and 8 envelopes)-$3.95

Not only are these items a perfect way to showcase Uppercase Living’s classic vinyl, they also make fabulous gifts all year round.

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Mikylo's 11th Birthday Party!

2010-12-01T14:13:00.000-08:00

Well...a few days b/f my son's "kid" party (his real b'day is Boxing day...poor kid!) He tells me his friends are all asking what craft we are doing this year! I thought when we said pizza and a movie party...it was pizza and a movie! Oh well...so i found this really cute tic tac idea, as agin his theme is snowmen! I think this is about the 5th snowman party he's had lol! I hope these kids enjoy making these!

Elvis!

2010-11-13T11:46:00.000-08:00

We had an Elvis impersonator come to Creighton this week and he was fantastic! It's as close to Elvis as I'll ever get! His name was Daylin James and he's won awards for his impression as well as done shows in Vegas...Hope to see him again!

2010-11-02T16:18:00.000-07:00

Welcome Santa in style with our new—and exclusive—Cookies for Santa Charger Kits! Beginning today, November 1 and continuing while supplies last, we’re offering these charming kits for just $11.95 (each an over $25 value)! Available in either a square or a round design, these kits are perfect for sharing home...made treats or decorating for the holidays. They also make great gifts for family, friends, neighbors, and teachers—and at these prices your customers can afford to give one to everyone on their list!

Each kit comes with a 10" x 10" “Cookies for Santa” expression in Crimson Red and your choice of foundation: a Scalloped Charger ($9.95; Item #700076) or a Square Charger ($11.95; Item #700077).

These are going to go fast so I'm going to hopefully place an order by Thursday the 4th to ensure that we get them, and they are here in time for Christmas!

Email me at craftymom@mymts.net if you'd like to order!

Finally a card!

2010-10-22T18:16:00.000-07:00

It seems like AGES since I've sat down and made a card. But it's now that time of year again when my little goblins want a Halloween party...so I have to make the invitations! They haven't seen them yet, so I hope they like them as much as the fun I had making them! It was good to get my fingers dirty again...and yes...they are black lol!

Here's what I used:

Pansy purple and black ink
versamark
orange, black, pansy purple cardstock
background paper contraband
glossy paper
purple chalk
black stickles
thriller stamp set
happy haunting stamp set
beware stamp set
flap fold technique (http://www.patstamps.com/)
reverse soot technique (http://www.patstampst.com/)

Thanks for looking, feel free to leave a comment!

Happy Halloween!

Shari :O)

Uppercase Living Open House

2010-10-14T07:55:00.000-07:00

This is in my stairway.

There will be an Uppercase Living Open house this Saturday from 2-6 at my home. You can email me for details on how to get there!

You can also shop on my website HERE if you can not attend. You have to log in, and save any orders you make under your name, then please let me know you have done this so I can add it to my Open House.

Hope to see you then, please feel free to bring a friend! There is a new fall/winter catalogue as well as a holiday mini catalogue! I also have a lot of items up in my home for you to see, so come on over!

THRILLER!

2010-09-01T21:37:00.001-07:00

Love September's SOM, Thriller!

Buy one get one FREE!

2010-06-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

You can't beat that! Buy one Uppercase Living expression and get the second of equal or lesser value FREE! This includes all our expressions, decorative and photo prints and custom orders. NOW is the time to shop! Buy your wedding gifts, baby shower, birthday, heck even think ahead for Christmas! Not only that, ALL items in our Celebrations catalogue!

Check out my website to see the full catalogue online, or contact me for full details. This sale is only on until July 12th so shop NOW!

See you next time!

Shari

Baby gift accordian album

2010-05-31T10:47:00.000-07:00

Yes...it's a little late for my friend...but I KNOW she'll appreciate it! She is a scrapbooker too, actually I came to know her from going to fellow scrapbooking events! I really hope she likes it!

I got this template from a fellow CTMH'er Vicki Wizniuk. You can see her blog HERE. Her album was 6X6 though...so I had to make a few changes here and there, really like how it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment!

Wedding Card

2010-05-04T19:59:00.000-07:00

"We do not remember days, we remember moments", I think it's a fitting quote for a wedding card!

I was asked to make a wedding card, I thought it would be safe to go with silver and black, would match any wedding color theme...I hope! Decorated the card a little bit, and the part that says "congratulations" has a little flap that will hold money or a gift card! Hope she likes it!

April Scrapbook Club

2010-04-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

April brings an Easter layout. You could omit the bunny and the saying and make it any spring layout...but the bunny is pretty darn cute!!! I didn't like this paper pack until I saw this layout from a fellow CTMH consultant! The flowers are sprayed with a homemade glimmer mist and I'm addicted to it, love the look!! Here's what I used:

Caboodle L2 paper pack X7121B

sweet leaf ink Z2152

sorbet ink Z2164

bamboo ink Z2103

colonial white designer brads Z1274

big pinks flowers Z1033

sorbet ribbon Z1123

classmate alphabet D1303

giggle caps D1136

liquid glass Z679

cricut - bunny

Walk for MS, please donate!

2010-04-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

For a few years now I have been walking in the annual MS walk here in Flin Flon. My Aunty Shirley had MS, and I do this in her honor. Now it has become a family event with my two children walking with me! My dad usually walks, but is away this year :O(

Please take this time to donate to my walk for MS, click HERE for details.

Thank you in advance for sponsoring me in my walk for MS!

"Celebrate" with Uppercase Living!

2010-04-08T07:26:00.000-07:00

A new mini catalogue is here! Uppercase Living is more than just wall quotes! Anyone with a wedding coming up can personalize your day and make it one of a kind! A special teacher, a grad...you name it! Check out our Celebrations catalogue, there's something for everyone!

Click HERE for a full view of the catalogue!

Another miss you...

2010-03-31T12:00:00.000-07:00

So I figured she may be sending these out to men as well...it's SO hard for me to make masculine cards! Not even 100% sure if you'd call this masculine...but hope so!

Here's what I used:

dessert sand textured cardstock X5747
veranda L2 X7119B
dogs life C1316
classmate alphabet D1303
say it in style D1283
ribbon...from my collection lol!

Miss you

2010-03-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

I miss making cards! So again when a friend asked me to make her a few for her business, how can I refuse! I just don't make cards as much anymore because I don't have any card group ladies, only scrapbooking! And I really don't find the time OR should I say make the time to make any for no reason! She wanted some "we miss you" cards. I found these layouts from Vicki Wizniuk a fellow CTMH'er, love her work!

Here's what I used for this card:

topstitch L2 X7120B
classmate alphabet D1303
giggle caps D1136
just blooms Z1300
chocolate ink pad Z2111
heavenly blue ink pad Z2126
chocolate ribbon rounds Z1127
martha stewart punch

Thanks for looking!

Uppercase Living order

2010-03-28T09:41:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone! I'm going to be putting in my Open House order for Uppercase Living on Wednesday! I'm so excited to get what I'm ordering...my walls will never look the same!

Remember, buy 2 items get 1 FREE!!!! Also with every $50 order you get a free gift expression, check my website for the full catalogue! Enjoy Uppercase Living!

March scrapbooking

2010-03-18T19:41:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I am not the best photographer! Maybe that's on my list of new things to learn!

This heart says "I just love you to pieces" stamped on it.

It's hard to see but this heart says "love (heart) always" stamped on it, and it's completely covered in liquid glass, hence why it's so shiny!

Well it's that time again! This is the layout I picked for March thinking the ladies can use it for a family layout...for kids...for Valentine's day...whatever you love! But yet...it's not too girlie :O) At least I hope it's not! The actual photos will be where you see the twilight squares and rectangles...I just needed to put something on there to give them and idea of where photos can be. Of course the 5X7 photo on the first page can be put into two smaller photos as well...whatever works!

Here's what I used in the layout:

Imagine page 68-69
Veranda L2 paper pack X 7119B
In my heart D1245
February word puzzle D1269
All my heart D1194
Hearthrob D1309
Dimensional elements hearts Z1278
sparkles Z1104
parchment ink pad Z2142
cocoa ink pad Z2114
tulip ink pad Z2166
tulip marker Z2366
black marker Z293
photo hangers Z293
liquid glass Z279
twill ribbon Z1099

EPIPHANIE giveaway...I love contests!

2010-03-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

We've been overwhelmed by all the love you've been sending. We think it's our turn to send a little back. So....

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- Tweet about this contest or about Epiphanie in your Twitter status.

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- Blog about this contest and/or about Epiphanie.

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- Purchase an Epiphanie Bag before midnight (CST) on March 31st.

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Afterwards, email us at xo@epiphaniebags.com. Include your name and your total number of entries in the subject heading. In the body of your email, type a list of everything you completed including the verifiable links.

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The winner will be selected using an online random number generator; and announced on the Epiphanie blog by April 2nd, 2010.

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Because Epiphanie is about exploring, traveling, and living a life more inspired. AND we think it might be nice to have a vacation to go along with your sassy new camera bag! We chose Southwest simply because they are our favorite airline. Southwest did not solicit our opinion. Epiphanie is not affiliated with Southwest, and Southwest is not sponsoring this contest in any way whatsoever. And for the record, Canon is not sponsoring this contest either, nor are we affiliated with Canon.

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Uppercase Living Open House!

2010-03-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to be introducing Uppercase Living to you all! I am going to hold an open house on Sunday, March 21st from 2-5pm at my home, 421 Princess Blvd. You can come and go as you wish, I'm going to have a little make and take for you so you can try our products and see how simple they are to apply!

If you want to see our products before you come, you can go to my website and view the current catalogue. You can also go into the design studio called "MyDesign Suite" and create your own personalized design. If you save it, I can add it to my open house order, simple as that!

I hope to see you out on Sunday, please feel free to bring a friend! If you can't make it and are interested in hosting your own party, please phone me or email or leave a comment after this post.

Have a great week everyone!

10 from 1

2010-03-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

I was asked to make some thank you cards for a friend, and thought the 10 from 1 pattern was perfect! Here's what I came up with! Sorry, I'm not the best photographer!

And here's what I used:

Life delights L2 paper pack X7089B

chocolate ink pad Z2111

blush ink pad Z2106
fringed phrases C1366
state of mind D1416
gracious greetings D1265
thoughtful scripts B1191
togetherness D1402
true friends D1406
sparkles Z1104
pink and green ribbon
just blooms Z1300
brads
buttons Z1155
glitter rub ons Z1221
assorted waxy flax

Thanks so much for looking...now I need to make 10 more for her!

Swap card

2010-03-03T13:58:00.000-08:00

Holy smokes! Two posts in one day! That is unusual for me lol! I am in the last days of a swap being due...got a day off so decided to come up with my prototype...I got the idea from a fellow CTMH'er and went with it. I didn't want to color in 11 cakes...so I embossed it in black, punched out holes and in the holes is glitter. I also sparkled up the card by spraying it with a home made pearl solution, LOVE IT! Used it on the flower as well. Hope my fellow swappers like it!

Here's what I used:

L2 You Rock paper pack X7122B
Piece of cake (feb som) D1407
versamark Z891
black embossing powder Z670
outdoor denim mini-medly Z1277
sparkles Z1104
white daisy flowers Z1300
indian corn blue reinker Z2230
two sizes hole punch
prisma glitter Z134

February Scrapbooking

2010-03-03T07:54:00.000-08:00

Here is the pages we did for February...in March LOL! Usually I try to post for my ladies b/f the class...but was missing some adapters...but the lost is found! So hopefully will get a few posts on here!

This was a CTMH layout, I just changed the paper a little. Please ignore the stamp on the white paper...there will be a photo there so I didn't mind it NOT thinking you'll all see it lol! Here's what I used:

White cardstock 1385
You Rock L2 X7122B
Star Power D1403
Rustic Alphabet E1002
Connections D1330
Say it in style D1283
Sunflower ink pad Z2150
Goldrush ink pad Z2123
Rockin top coats Z1272
Outdoor Denim mini medley Z1277

Thanks for looking!

I'm an Uppercase Living Independent Demonstrator!

2010-02-09T12:09:00.001-08:00

I swore I would NOT take anything else on LOL! But this opportunity is what I've been looking for! I love the Uppercase Living product, and it's finally coming to Canada on March 1st!!!

Here's some information about Uppercase Living:

Uppercase Living® was founded in 2006 with the vision of creating an inspiring decorative medium that would allow customers to transform their spaces into a reflection of themselves. This vision was delivered through beautiful decorative lettering and embellishments sold through in-home parties, called Open Houses. These expressions could be applied quickly and easily to walls, tiles, wood blocks, and other meaningful places, without enlisting the help of a professional decorator.

Uppercase Living quickly grew, as people all over the country found the value in surrounding themselves and their loved ones with meaningful and inspiring expressions. New people, systems and operations space were quickly added to keep up with the growing product demand. To continue moving Uppercase Living forward, a strong executive team was put in place to support and expand the way for a growing customer and Demonstrator base. This team works tirelessly to build a rewarding and life-changing opportunity that revolves around a product unparalleled in the industry.

Uppercase Living continues to grow and flourish. The founders and executive team have a united vision and are successfully leading the company into the future, continuing to develop and expand their product offerings. They remain true to the principles envisioned by the founders: To transform, inspire, and enrich lives through an impactful product and unique business opportunity. Independent Demonstrators and their customers all across the United States now transform homes and businesses everywhere with Uppercase Living designs.

Please see my website for full details and product! You are going to LOVE it! Contact me if you'd like to purchase, host a show or become a demonstrator yourself!

Christmas Layout

2010-01-21T19:13:00.000-08:00

Sorry this one came out a little crooked!

Okay...I finally made my layout for my scrapbook club ladies! I totally copied the ideas from the Autumn/Winter catalogue and love them! I will probably embellish the ornaments a lot more once I actually put photos on...until then they'll stay as they are :o)

Here's what I used:

Jingle Level 2 paper pack X7115B
Black ink Z2105
Cranberry ink Z2116
Olive ink Z2137
Juniper ink Z2165
New England Ivy marker Z2335
Holiday Trinkets D1366
Chocolate Alphabet large E1010

Hope my ladies like it!

Happy New year everyone!

2010-01-02T13:38:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I know mine went by WAY too fast and in another day, the kids are back in school! I'm usually hoping the holiday will end...not hoping to extend it!

Soon I also hope to be back in my craft room creating and posting some new goodies on here! I just wanted to wish you all a happy holiday and a Happy New Year and all the best in 2010!

Teacher's gifts

2009-12-17T20:06:00.000-08:00

You KNOW that it's this time of year...you KNOW you need to have gifts ready...but do I? NO LOL! So as per usual...the night before the last day of school I'm scrambling for a gift for the teachers! This is what I came up with, just little post it note holders...hope they like them!

Happy Holidays everyone!

My 12 days of Christmas...

2009-12-15T06:39:00.000-08:00

I made this up and posted it on my facebook and thought I'd share it with fellow bloggers!

On the 1st day of Christmas my children gave to me:
Haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 2nd day of Christmas my children gave to me:
two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 3rd day of Christmas my children gave to me:
three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 4th day of Christms my children gave to me:
four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 5th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 6th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 7th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 8th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 9th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 10th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
ten butterfly kisses...nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 11th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
11 carols on the piano...ten butterfly kisses...nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

On the 12th day of Christmas my children gave to me:
...♪♪ twelve strings of popcorn (half eaten...)11 carols on the piano...ten butterfly kisses...nine socks-a-missing... (again...thanx Annie)...eight dates watching Polar Express (♥ it!).....♪♪ seven cookies with lotsa sugar...six cheese string works of art...five...golden "I love you Mom(s)"!!! ♥...four holes dug outside (thanks Annie...) three uncovered sneezes...two munchkins full of love...and haircuts that made them so cute...♪♪

December Scrapbooking!

2009-12-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

I'm glad we finally got snow so this layout will be even more fun to do LOL! This idea was from another consultant Shauna Nutall, I changed a few things, but love this layout!!! Here's what I used:

Jingle creative basics X5808

Juniper and tulip paper and ink

dimensional elements flurry Z1225

glitter

white and pearl paint

journalling jots B1269

jingle boarders D1225

Happy 10th Birthday to my "baby"!!!

2009-11-27T08:25:00.000-08:00

"Mom, I want my birthday party on Annie's first birthday...and I want a dog theme...and I want a birthday cake with a dog digging on it."

This is what I had to work with, and am super happy with the results of the cake...super simple, and he'll love it!! (I hope...)

Another Christmas card...

2009-11-20T16:04:00.000-08:00

Second card for my technique night...saw this idea from Vicki Wizniuk, another CTMH constultant! Love this idea! Used again watercolor coloring on the vellum (the presents) Here's what I used:

Jingle boarders D1225
Christmas melodies D1324
Adorning corners D1322
staz on black ink pad Z888
markers
creative basics jingle collection Z5808
rhinestone frames
juniper ink pad Z2165
decorative scissors
silver brads
circle colluzle

It's Christmas time!!!

2009-11-20T15:08:00.000-08:00

Made these cards for my technique club that I hold every year. This first one I took the idea from a fellow consultant but couldn't find the name. It's done with watercoloring vellum. Here's the supplies I used:

Creative Basics Jingle collection X5808
garden green paper 1244
vellum 1395
gold embossing powder Z668
versa mark Z891
markers
watercolor brush
snow flurries D1384
liquid glass Z679
gold ribbon
gold eyelets

Halloween layout

2009-11-09T19:56:00.000-08:00

Yes...I'm a little behind! This is for my November scrapbooking groups...we decided to work one month behind so we can add photos that we have taken in the month! Therefore...Halloween in November! Here's what's included in this layout:

October word puzzle D1311

Beware D1381

Halloween Delights C1130

Happy Haunting D1180

Creepy Cobwebs D1319

Enchanted L2 X7087B

Black ink Z2105

Clear ink Z900

Black embossing powder Z670

It was fun to make, hope they like it!

Halloween Party Invitations!

2009-10-26T12:51:00.000-07:00

These were again inspired by another CTMH consultant! The background paper is not CTMH, but paper I had lying around. We don't have a Halloween theme paper pack anymore...and it is VERY much missed! One of my many requests that I have in at the moment :O)

These are for a Halloween party that my kids are going to have on Halloween day. Love that it's a Saturday this year! Going to be a fun time...I most enjoy making the food! We are going to have candy corn pizza, blood red oozy punch, and sawed off fingers to eat. For dessert is cup 'o worms...

For these cards I used the following stamp sets from CTMH:

Merry Monsters B1333
Beware D1381
October Word Puzzle D1311

Hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween redo

2009-10-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the same card I just made but changed where the marbling goes...I like it better this way! Thanks for looking!!

Christmas in October!

2009-10-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

Here is another Faux Marbling, you can see a bit more in this card! Thanks to fellow consultant Karen Pederson for the wondering invention of the gingerbread houses! I love it! Here's what I used in this card:

Jingle creative basics X5808
Tulip paper
juniper paper
brown bag paper

black marker 4275
Around the block D1377
Festive thoughts D1179
White embossing powder Z673
liquid glass Z679
sponge daubers

Martha Stewart snowflake punch

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Halloween is near!

2009-10-16T21:12:00.000-07:00

The countdown is on for Halloween, are you ready for the ghosts and goblins? We are all decorated here and patiently waiting! Here's a Halloween card I made using the Faux Marble technique...you don't really see much of the technique...but it's there in the background on the top. Here's what I used:

topiary paper

grey wool paper

colonial white paper

bamboo paper

Grey wool ink Z2125

Grey flannel ink Z2124

Black ink Z2105

Barn red ink Z2104

Black waxy flax Z1089

sparkles Z1104

liquid glass Z679

October word puzzle D1311

Creepy cobwebs D1319

Design from page 55 in Wishes Card Confidence Program 9033, which is fast becoming my best friend!!

Advent Calendar class in November...book now! ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!!

2009-10-07T19:08:00.001-07:00

It's been awhile since I've offered a project! And this one is one of my fast favorites! This is a reusable advent calendar. The 2nd photo shows you drawer #2 is open...there is enough room in there for a few treats...ie...two treats for my kids...I'd say that you could put in 4 hershy kisses with no problem for an idea...or you could add little treasures for them!

Space is limited in this class b/c I only have 8 of the calendars and they came from the states on sale...won't get them again at the good price! So please contact me to book a spot today!

Cost is $30. You need to bring your adhesive, 12" trimmer and scissors.

Class will be held on November 20th, that is a Friday at 7:30. Book your spot today!

***I must give credit to Laurel Seabrook, a fellow CTMH consultant for this fabulous idea! And Tanya Johnson for helping find a great place to buy these!

October Layout

2009-10-06T20:35:00.000-07:00

The theme this month is obviously Fall! I love taking fall photos of the kids and dog and can't wait to get out there soon! For this layout I used "Swing Rhythm" layout from Imagine (CTMH). And for the supplies, here it goes! I have to apoligize as the one photo mat on the second page slipped down on me...crooked isn't how it's supposed to be! :oL

Cost for this class is $20.

cocoa cardstock X5642

sunflower cardstock 1242

autumn terracotta cardstock 1270

october word puzzle D1311

classic caps D1100

journaling jots B1269

autumn splendor D1181

november word puzzle D1312

autum terracota ink pad Z2101

sunflower ink pad Z2150

cocoa ink pad Z2114

timber brown staz on

delta ceramcoat white paint

"F" monogram chipboard Z1060

twill ribbon Z1099

pewter mini medley Z1243

Yes I did stamp on the pewter tag "fall" and it worked great using the timber brown staz on, just have to be careful b/c it's a big slippery!

I think that is it! It was a bit time consuming with the inking...stamping..and cutting...but in the end once I get some lovely fall photos on there it'll be awesome! I hope my ladies like it!!

Happy National Card Making Day!

2009-10-03T08:32:00.001-07:00

Happy World Card Making Day! Today is a day to create cards, send cards, and enjoy cards! Send one in the mail for that special someone...I know I absolutly love getting cards in the mail still!

Tonight I'm inviting you to my house to make cards/scrapbooking/catch up on anything you'd like! There is no charge, you can use my inks, blocks, and stamp pads. Starting at 7pm, come and celebrate World Card Making day!

Now I invite you to join a blog hop. I did not take part...but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it! Start HERE!

Another gesso

2009-09-21T21:06:00.001-07:00

Sorry, not a very straight scan tonight! Another gesso off card, can't just do one! Here's what I used for this one:

Wishes page 12 - keyhole
autumn splendor stamp set D1181
express postage stamp set D1262
cocoa textured, ponderosa pine, goldrush and pansy purple paper
cocoa ink
goldrush ink
natural twill
clear embossing powder

Again, thanks for looking! Please feel free to leave a comment on what you think!

Gesso

2009-09-21T21:00:00.001-07:00

Thought I'd bring out the gesso again for this technique, and I really like the look of it! It's a big messy, but well worth it! This technique is called "gesso off" and you can find it at the Technique Junkies if you are a subscriber!

Here's what I used for this card:

Wishes page 81 - fancy file
petal, twilight, white, cocoa paper
twilight marker
timber brown stazon
gesso
cocoa ribbon
paper flower
button
aspiration stamp set C1340
fringed phrases stamp set C1366
sparkle

Thanks for looking!

Scrapbook class

2009-09-17T18:53:00.000-07:00

(Sorry, first I must apologized for the photos...they are not the best!)

Time to scrapbook those summer vacation photos! For this layout I used the following colors:

Chocolate: x5643

Ocean: x5636

Buttercup: 1271

Autumn Terracota: 1270

Citrus Leaf: 1228

and white daisy cardstock: 1385

For decoration I used:

White bigger brads: Z1219

Badge buttons: Z1159

clear sparkles: Z1104

white embossing powder: Z673

goldrush embossing powder...sorry unavailable now

and white ribbon: Z270

The stamp set I used for the sun, flip flops and "summer" is:

August word puzzle: D1290

And for the word "Vacation" i used and alphabet set that was in a special..sorry I can't find a name!

Thanks for looking,and please feel free to leave me a comment and tell me what you think!

You're still a hoot...card #3

2009-09-12T12:41:00.000-07:00

Really wanted to show my ladies this neat card fold...love the Twitterpated paper...and thought that "you're a hoot" fit in perfectly with this paper! Here's what I used:

Twitterpated L2 paperpack: X7118B

Your a Hoot: C1362

Chocolate ink: Z2111

piercing tool: Z1114

Please leave comments, I like to hear what you think!

Card number two

2009-09-12T12:39:00.001-07:00

This card was CASED by Lisa Stenz who has a fabulous blog! This card used the following supplies:

Grace L2 paperpack: X7117B
Delightful Things: D1369
Barn Red ink: Z2104
Silver Pearl embossing powder: Z678
adhesive back pearls

Treasures

2009-09-12T12:31:00.000-07:00

I have my last card classes for two of my card groups this coming week. This first card is using the Stamp of the month, "Treasures" which is such a beautiful stamp set! This card was CASED from a consultant on the BB, I'm so sorry I didn't write down the name! If you show up on my blog, please take credit! :)

The supplies used were:

Honey: Z2162

Crystal Blue: Z2117

Treasures: D1375

White embossing powder

Clear embossing pad: Z900

fun flock (if you look closely on the big fluff): Z263

glitter

adhesive back pearls

white ribbon

Finally a card! Happy 1st birthday Kiera!!!

2009-09-08T10:22:00.001-07:00

I have made it back into the rath of my craft room to create a special card for a special little girl! My little godchild is one today! I decided to make it more adultish as she really doesn't mind what the card looks like...and her Mom really likes my cards :o) So hopefully this one is a winner!

This is the card front view...

Here is the card open...

And just another view...

Here is what I used:

Life's delight L2 paper pack X7089B

Good times B1332

Fringed phrases C1366

sparkles Z1104

Chocolate ink Z2111

Liquid applique on cupcake Z308

glitter

Just blooms Z1033

Hopefully now I'll get back into the swing of creating...soon...the kids will be in school!

September already?

2009-09-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

I better get my butt in gear and get ready to stamp! I have taken the whole summer off...and the dust in my craft room tells me so! LOL! I hope you have had a wonderful and safe summer!

September has a great deal on with CTMH. Click HERE for more details on how to get your "Delight in your everyday" card kit for FREE!!

Also September has the most beautiful stamp of the month. It's called "Treasures" and you can do so many wonderful things with this set! See above for photo.

I hope soon I will have some actual postings of my work! Kids still aren't in school...so I'm busy entertaining them! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Teacher's Gifts!

2009-06-27T15:52:00.000-07:00

Well it's that time of year and I've been creating up a storm! The two are for my children's teachers. I thought the calendar would be helpful for them! It's a mini calendar file I found online, and made it right through till December 2010 for them! I hope they like them as they were both fabulous teachers for my kids!

What they are, are dry erase message boards in case it wasn't clear :o)

I used the paper pack That's Amore and stickease as well, for this one X7107B. And The Works alphabet D1195

I found this one online, I wish I saved peoples names to give them credit! I loved this combination...it's the Unforgettable L2 paper pack X7106B and stickease as well. And typewriter keys D1220

Here I was a rebel and used contraband paper that I had lying around as well as ribbon and rub ons. The grad cap was from my computer, in the cap I put her high school name and year...you can't see that! I hope she likes it!

Thanks for looking everyone! Have a great weekend!

For Sale

2009-06-23T15:13:00.000-07:00

I have doubles that need to find a good home! I have some stamp sets, as well as three reinkers that I just got...and I have them! Job hazard I guess...ya that's it! Anyways, please email me at odut4@mts.net if you are interested in any of these items. Here's what I have, everything is new:

With Love D1284 $25

Playful Flourishes D1212 $25

Moments D1210 $25

Card Commentary C1281 $20 SOLD

4 reinkers $4 each SOLD

sweet leaf, crystal blue, twilight, and petal

Be Yourself D1349 $25

Festive Thoughts D1179 $25

I have the best Dad!

2009-06-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

I'm sure every girl thinks that her Dad is the best...but I think mine is! This is what I got him for Father's Day this year. I usually get the same 'ol same 'ol Canadian Tire gift card...but this year I decided on some good reading for him! All Chicken Soup for the Soul books, "loving our dogs" (he's a TOTAL dog lover) "Dads and Daughter's" and "wisdom of Dads". And for the new books I made a lovely and simple book mark with my kids on it smiling at him! It's nothing fancy, but it's nice to make my Dad something...usually it's much easier to whip something up for women and the men get left out! I hope he enjoys the books and the special book mark! (book mark idea came from Martha Stewarts website)

Happy Father's Dad Papason! I love you!!!

happy dad's day!

2009-06-18T07:15:00.000-07:00

I haven't been in my craft room much this week at all...it's just way too hot! So I thought I'd post the father's day card I made my Dad for last year. Hope you are all having a great week, and have a happy happy Father's day!!