Shimmery Penguin

I love this little guy. This is the card I made the other night after I was inspired by our cute penguins outside. Just a reminder that this set and the wonderful shimmer paint used to make the shimmer spray are only available until Jan 4th.


you can kind of see the shimmer spray in the top right corner
This does not do it justice, but trying to show the crystal effects on the iceburg

This is to show the wonderful Icicle Rub-ons
It is hard-ish to see here, but this is to try and show the shimmer spray
Stamp: Cold & Cuddly
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Not quite Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, and Tempting Turquoise Markers
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Not quite Navy, and Basic Gray
Misc: Icicle Rub-ons, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Crystal Effects, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches

I used the Icicle Rub-ons for the snowflake border, I love how easy Stampin' Up!'s rub-ons are to use. I have never had problems with them not wanting to go on, or coming off for that matter. Also to get the wonderful Shimmer all over the card I used rubbing alcohol and poured it into a mister and then added about 10 or so drops of platinum shimmer paint into it. You then shake it all up and spray. It makes all colors of cardstock look wonderful. It is much more noticeable in person, and I also have to say that the crystal effect on the iceberg is way more glossy in person and looks so much better.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Soon to be Discontinued....

Stampin' Up announced this morning that there are items on the current dormant list that are being discontinued on January 4th, 2010

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

If any of these stamp sets are on your wish list, make sure to purchase them before they are gone for good!

I am offering a small special, I have 1 Garden Greetings that has been barely used, is not stained and never mounted but I still have the wood blocks and case it came in. It is normally $25.95 plus shipping and tax for a total of $29.84 and I am selling it for $20.00 which is a savings of more than 20%! Leave a comment here or email me if you are interested in this set.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

What a great way to welcome December

Stampin' Up! has extended their Holiday Extravaganza sale until Dec 2nd!! The extensions are only for orders placed directly with me, so email or call me to place your order. I am also offering another little addition to this great promotion. Any order placed with me before midnight Dec 2nd will be entered to win some great Stampin' Up! prizes.


The prize pack includes Silver Embossing Powder, Micro Beads, Platinum and Frost White Shimmer Paint, a one of a kind bracelet made by me from Stampin' Up!'s Hodgepodge Hardware and Pretties Kit, the cute little penguin card I made the other night and 2, yes 2!! Stampin Up Stamp Sets!!!!

My December deal is from now until Dec 31st and all orders must be placed directly with me by either email or phone.

Deal #1 Ribbon Share

You will receive this share beginning Jan 5th.
5/8" Satin Ribbon (from the new Occasions Mini Jan 5th to April 30th)
Colors include
Basic Black, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla, Old Olive and Basic Gray

You will get 3 yards of each of the above colors for $27.00. This is a great way to get some of all of the new ribbon without having to buy them all.

Deal #2 Holiday Mini

Any items you order from the current Holiday Mini will have FREE Shipping, that is a 10% savings.

Deal #3Stampin' Write Markers

Purchase the Many Marvelous Markers for only 160.00 plus shipping and taxes and save over 10%!! This set normally sells for 179.95

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Simple Christmas

I am once again trying to expand my color choices. I usually stick to only my favorites and then I get stuck in ruts. I did a card a while back that used Not Quite Navy and I am really liking this color. It will never replace Night of Navy for me, but I will have to buy another pack of it soon as I am running low.



Stamps: Loads of Love & Many Merry Messages
Ink: Not Quite Navy & Whisper White Craft
Paper: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy & Bashful Blue
Misc: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

I know this is not craft related at all but I really need to say how upset I am that in the last 1 second of the game my beloved Roughriders lost the CFL Grey Cup!! I could not believe what I was watching. We were ahead at the half by 14!!! and somehow lost on a field goal AFTER the clock read 0:00. Hockey is my sport of choice, but I have been a Roughrider fan since I was born, (I am pretty sure it is mandatory to be a die hard Roughrider fan if you have ever lived in Saskatchewan) We went over to my grams place this evening to drop some Christmas decorations off on our way home from a Christmas party and I was slightly shocked to see my 87 year old grandma sitting on the edge of her seat watching the start of the game. We decided to stay at her place and watch the whole game with her, and I must say it was definitely an experience to watch her watch the game.

Anyways, enough of that talk. I finished my penguin card last night and tomorrow I will take some pictures of it and get it up on here for you all.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Fishing for gifts

I really like the new animal set Cold & Cuddly and this also happens to be one of my nieces favorite sets. It is especially fitting since it is cold and snowy outside right now. We are having a little bit of a cold streak right now, but it is supposed to warm up tomorrow, fingers crossed. This set also has an adorable little penguin and I love that little penguin so much that when I saw an outside display that had 2 penguins on a teeter toter I had to get it for the front yard. Tonight my son and husband worked on setting that up for us and it is sooooooooo freaking cute. It has put me in a penguin mood so I am now going to work on another card with that little guy and hopefully I will get it up on here in a day or two for you all to see.






Stamp: Cold & Cuddly & Snow Swirled
Ink: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White Craft and In Color Markers
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry
Misc: Silver Brads, Modern Label Punch, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hope you all have a great weekend

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Thanks so much

I was in need of a thank you card and I decided to recreate a card we did at Regionals. This is a retired stamp set as well as retired DSP, but the rest is still available, and I have the stamp set for sale in case anyone is interested.



Stamp: Soft Summer
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Old Olive, Bashful Blue and Very Vanilla
Misc: Watercolor Crayons, Mini Library Clip, Bashful Blue 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch & Stampin' Dimensionals

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Reinker Birthday

This is probably one of my most favorite cards right now. I am still in love with Pacific Point, and I also love playing with reinkers. This background is so easy to create using just 3 reinkers and glossy paper. This also uses my favorite stamp set, Medallion.




Stamps: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink & Pacific Point and Bashful Blue reinkers
Papers: Glossy White, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip
Misc: Chocolate Chip 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Don't forget about the amazing deals that both Stampin' Up! and I am offering right now.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

New MDS downloads available

Stampin' Up has released new digital downloads just in time for the holidays. As of today, there are seven new digital downloads for My Digital Studio available, including several holiday-themed kits that will make your Christmas projects a breeze!

Item #	Item Name	Price
118117	Berry Christmas stamp brush set	$7.95
118118	Friend by Definition stamp brush set	$2.95
118119	Just Perfect Alphabet stamp brush set	$13.25
120880	Christmas Cocoa II digital kit	$13.25
120881	Write Stuff II digital kit	$13.25
120882	Icicle digital photo card kit	$5.95
120883	Merry Moments digital photo card kit	$5.95

Icicle Digital Photo Card Kit
Christmas Cocoa II digital kit


Merry Moments digital photo card kit
Berry Christmas stamp brush set
Friend by Definition stamp brush set
Just Perfect Alphabet stamp brush set
Write Stuff II digital kit
As usual you can click on the Stampin Up button on the left sidebar to order these through my online store, or you can contact me directly through e-mail or by phone.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Online Holiday Extravaganza

From now until Nov 30th Stampin' Up! is offering amazing discounts-up from 30 to 50 percent off-on over 40 products and product bundles!

To place your order you can visit my online store in the left sidebar or you can call or e-mail me directly.

Product Offering:

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$59.90	$29.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90	$20.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90	$20.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$35.45	$17.73
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$67.50	$33.75
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$54.90	$27.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$42.90	$21.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$33.90	$16.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$27.90	$16.20
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$170.95	$102.57
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$56.95	$34.17
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95	$35.37
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95	$35.37
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$57.40	$34.44
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40	$47.04
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40	$47.04
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$115.90	$69.54
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85	$44.31
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85	$44.31
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$56.85	$34.11
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$71.70	$50.19
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$61.10	$42.77
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85	$35.60
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85	$35.60
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$11.25	$7.88
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$9.95	$6.97
112081	Scallop Square punch	$22.95	$16.07
113693	Full Heart punch	$22.95	$16.07
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$22.95	$16.07
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$22.95	$16.07
112571	Circle Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
112579	Flower Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
112572	Star Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$93.95	$65.77
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$86.95	$60.87

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

I am also offering my own Holiday deal from now until Dec 2nd.

Purchase a Big Shot directly through me and receive 15% off, as well as a Sizzlits die of your choice for FREE! All other Big Shot accessories will be 10% off. To place an order for these you must contact me directly either through e-mail or by phone. You can also leave a comment here and I will get back to you.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Rich and Regal Christmas

I love trying out new color combos and seeing what happens. I reached into the rich regal color family for this card and I love the way it turned out. I stamped the image in versa mark and embossed with clear to get the wonderfully shinny poinsettias. I love making Christmas cards, so much so that I always have them done by mid September, and yet I still make them. I think I have enough for my mom's cards too.


Stamps: Christ is Born, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Versa Mark
Paper: Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke
Misc: Clear Embossing Powder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Cold & Cuddly....

and boy is it ever cold out! OK I know I am being a wuss, but when I went to work tonight I did not realize it was going to be this cold out, so I didn't bother with a jacket. It was windy and soooo cold when I left, and to top it off the fan in the car doesn't work so I had no heat until after I got home. This card while cute, did not make me feel any warmer, but it was inspired by the cold outside. I also really love using the micro beads, I love the dimension they add.




Stamps: Cold and Cudddly
Inks: In Color Markers ( Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede)
Paper: Very Vanilla Cardstock, Bermuda Bay Cardstock, Soft Suede Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock
Misc: Micro Beads, Stampin Dimensionals, Texturz Impressions Backgrounds #1, Modern Label Punch, 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in Soft Suede, Sponge Daubers to 'chalk' the raised image.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Loads of Holiday Cheer

I am loving the new DSP Holiday Lounge! I paired the tone on tone red with Taken with teal since those are the main colors in the DSP even though they never actually appear together on any of the papers and I like the look, a lot. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to help place the tree in the truck bed and then also masked off the truck so that the tree branches would not be on the truck, but look like they went into the truck bed.

Stamps: Loads of Love
Ink: Basic Black, In Color Markers, Blender Pen, Ruby Red, Basic Gray
Paper: Holiday Lounge DSP, Taken with Teal, Whisper White, Basic Black
Misc: Blender Pens, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' Dimensionals

I love hearing your feedback, so please leave a comment

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Beautiful Butterflies

I just love butterflies, and I must admit I am a little sad this time of year that there are no butterflies out anymore. I do still see them when we go to the zoo, we make a small stop in the botanical gardens that house them all year long, just to see them. I love the ones that have blue on one side of the wings and brown eyes on the other side. They are really freaky when they open up their wings, it looks like a bird is looking at you.

Back on topic here, this little butterfly is from the Bigz butterfly die from Stampin' Up! and I love this die. Thank you again Cat for letting me borrow it!! I also really love the new window sheets, and this one is called clearly thanks and has 4 patterns on it, so when you cut it into quarters this is one of the images. I love that this is not too springy, but still hopeful. I have no idea who I am giving this card to yet, but I sure hope they love it as much as I do.



Stamps: none
Ink: none
Paper: Bashful Blue DSP, Bashful Blue Cardstock, Night of Navy Cardstock, So Saffron DSP, Vellum Cardstock
Misc: Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Filigree Brads, Silver Brads, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Fifth Avenue Floral

I just love this stamp set. I have been playing with the new In Colors again and figured I would use a favorite stamp set. I love the look of all the flowers in this set, but the rose is especially gorgeous.




Stamp set: Fifth Avenue Floral
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay
Inks: In Color Markers (Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry Soft Suede)
Misc: Stampin' Dimensionals


Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Fall colors

Around here, fall is almost over, but I love the colors so much that I used them for this card. Pumpkin Pie is such a wonderful orange, and Chocolate Chip is the nicest brown and both of them are so fitting, with yesterday being Halloween.




I hope you all had a wonderful time yesterday, we sure did. I have a ton of pictures I need to get organized for scrapbooking.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'