Think 'Love'

We haven't been feeling the greatest these last couple of days with a cold bug running through our household so our schedule has been 'light' compared to what we would normally have planned over the holidays! Not a bad thing I guess... forces us to slow down and spend some time together, and inside where its warm!

I would have liked to have spent more inside time stamping over the last couple of days but here's what I have managed to do (in between our family naps). I'm trying to get my display board updated from Fall/Winter to Winter/Valentine's Day so while I wait for my preordered 'Love You Much' bundle to arrive, I decided to play with the stamp set "Something New To Love" (111692)! This is a fun set! I've had a heart set before and found that outside of its obvious use (Valentine's Day), I used it quite a bit for everyday kind of things, like when you need to fill a small space on a scrapbook page, or to decorate an envelope etc. The last set I had, I sold because it retired so I'm so excited that I have another heart set in my collection again :o)

The bag is a double pouch purse bag, and the card is 3x3 in size. I used Riding Hood Red, Whisper White and Black as my colour combinations for these projects! Hope you like them!

Here are the projects individually! Have a great day everyone and

HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

New Year = New Opportunities For You!

Happy 2009 Everyone

I hope this year brings you, and your families good health, peace, love & happiness!

About my title today...

One of the reasons that I decided to turn my love of Stamping/Scrapbooking into a full-fledged business was because I wanted the challenge of running my own business! I wanted to see what I could accomplish with something that I controlled and managed from beginning to end! It was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself & my family!

This is an invitation to join my Stampin' Up! Team! It's an invitation of opportunity. It's an invitation to meet new friends and to do something you love. It's an opportunity to support your crafting habit and earn free product & rewards, while doing that. It's an opportunity to grow as an individual and help others enjoy the joy of stamping! It's an opportunity to try something new for 2009!

For the month of January, I have a special gift for anyone who joins my team! Special products that will help you kick-start your business and add even greater value to an already AWESOME Demonstrator Starter Kit. I will give one of the gifts below away to each person that signs up with me from January 1 to January 31 - and YOU will get to choose your gift in the order that you sign up! So, if you are the very first to comfirm your registration, you will get first dibbs on the gift you like below.

Of course, you may have questions about becoming a Demonstrator. I'm here to help! Email me your questions and I will be happy to reply back, same day!

If you have already been considering this opportunity and are ready to join - click here to go directly to my Business Website, where you can register online from the comfort of your home! You'll have your Starter Kit in about a week & 1/2, shipped directly to your door! You'll need a Password to register online - use 'Lisa Burns' and you'll be off to the races!

Extra Gifts For Joining Include:

1) Family Decor Elements
Includes the word "Family" (size: small; color: Chocolate). Our Décor Elements product line is another way for you to express your creativity, just on a larger canvas than a card or scrapbook page! Easy to apply, easy to remove, and easy to love. Here's a picture.



2) A Good Egg Stamp Set



3) Autumn Harvest Stamp Set


4) Snow Burst Stamp Set



Can't wait to have you as part of our FAMILY!! Thanks for stopping by today - and a TERRIFIC start to your New Year!

Santa Brought Me A New Camera!

And I'm loving it! Thought I would share just a few photos I've taken with it over the last couple of days... I've taken over 200 already since Christmas morning so this truly is just a few :o)

It's a Canon Rebel XS EOS and its amazing!

I have this feeling that scrapbooking will take on an entirely new meaning with better quality photos!

'I WISH' Holiday Scrapbook Class

Date: Sunday January 11, 2009

630-830pm

This class will focus on getting some Holiday 12x12 Scrapbook pages complete & ready for all of those wonderful photos you've recently taken!! Guests will make 4 full 12x12 Holiday pages (2 - double page coordinating layouts using the 'I WISH' Simply Scrappin' Kit! I will provide all extra's for the class. You will take home all 4 completed pages, plus the remaining contents of your kit so that you can continue creating more pages long after the class ends!! Pictures are not required for this class as the pages have been designed for you to insert photos after the class. Most project material will come from your kit, however I will pre-cut any extra's needed for guests! You will need your own scrapbook adhesive for this class.

These are just 2 of the pages we'll be making at this class! I will also have several other projects - made using the 'I Wish Kit' on display for you to see while you are here! Bring a camera!

Contact me for more details!

Winter Break Class

Happy Holidays to you all! I hope you are enjoying this wonderous season of Peace & Joy and that your days have been filled making cherished memories to last a lifetime ... now, go scrapbook them :o)

I have LOTs to catch you up on so I'll start with my next class! It is this coming Tuesday December 30th from 10-12noon and it centers around Moms and their stir-crazy kids :o) The class will allow parent & child to spend a couple of hours learning about and creating their very own projects!

Here's a sample for Tuesday's class - contact me if you'd like to join in the fun!

This card is CASE'd from Julestampsx3 (SCS) - I loved the layout when I found her sample! I did change the color combination and the size of the tic-tack-toe boxes as I wanted class-go'ers to try punches instead of having to free hand cut! These were fun cards to make!

Have a great night everyone!

Happy Birthday Autumn!

Hi Everyone! Happy Monday to you all!

I hope you found some time this past weekend to sit back & relax & enjoy the Winter weather!

A few weekends ago, I spent a couple of wonderful hours stamping at a Birthday Party! Autumn's 10th birthday is actually today, December 22nd but Charlene (her lovely Mom) booked her birthday party earlier in December to avoid the pre-Holiday craziness! I had so much fun showing the girls how to stamp, and use ribbon & punches and I think they really liked their cards!

I hope you enjoy a few pictures from Autumn's party, as well as the projects the girls worked on, shown below. As you'll see, the girls felt very comfortable customizing their own cards to allow their creativity to shine through!! Happy Birthday Autumn - may it be your best birthday ever!

Email me anytime if you think a birthday party is in order for someone you know! You could even throw yourself your own birthday party and invite some friends over for a Girls' Night Out :o)

Love You Much Promotion!

I know it's hard... but at some point, we need to break away from Holiday cards and start thinking ahead to our late Winter & Early Spring projects...sigh...

Don't get me wrong - I still have a number of holiday cards to get finished AND yes, to get in the mail (oh boy), but I am very excited to share with you the next Stampin' Up! Bundle promotion!

This amazing bundle is called 'Love You Much' and consists of the following products:

• A 6-piece stamp set called 'Love You Much'
• New Designer Paper called 'Candy Lane'
• A new Punch called 'Heart To Heart'

You get the bundle at 20% off! This promotion starts on December 23rd and runs until January 31, 2009. I have a SPECIAL OFFER as well!

SPECIAL INCENTIVE from me to you - but only until December 31st (Note - 20% off bundle will continue on until January 31, 2009).

All bundle orders placed via my online website (http://www.lisaburns.stampinup.net/), or via me directly will earn a FREE BUNDLE CLASS in January! That's right - a FREE CLASS with every bundle order from December 23rd to December 31st ONLY! Details on the class to be announced shortly!

Holiday Gift Bag Class - Monday December 15th!

Happy Saturday My Stamping Friends!

Its been a long time coming...but we finally have a 'slower' weekend to enjoy so while Rod & Evan are off to do some fun BOY things - I get to STAMP!! Well, that is ...after I've cleaned the bathrooms :o(

Once I did make it into my craft room, I finished off my projects for Monday night's Holiday Gift Bag class! There are just a few spots left open, so if you'd like to join us for some social time - RSVP by tomorrow night so that I can prepare enough projects for everyone (lisaburns@rogers.com)!

Guests will get to make at least 5 Holiday Bags (maybe more if time permits) and I will be demonstrating the 3 fun projects shown here. A double-pouch purse, a 2,4,6,8 candy bag and a pillow box! Hope you can make it! I'm even providing the candy or fillers for the projects!!

Here are the projects shown individually. Thanks for stopping by today!

Retiring Stamp Set List Announcement!

It's here! The retiring stamp set list from the Fall Winter Idea Book & Catalogue! Click here to take you to my business website to view the stamp sets that will be gone, gone, gone as of January 18, 2009!

Oh - and for the first time EVER - Stampin' Up! is offering a discount on the retiring stamp sets. All retiring sets are 10% off until December 31, 2008!

Oh and one more thing - Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100 or more!! That's a whole lotta savings and perfect for this time of year :o)

Contact me anytime for more details or to place your order!

Just 2 Days Left For the Holiday Bundle Sale!

And supplies are running out...

Don't forget about my personal incentive... With a minimum $50 order (via my online store or through myself directly), you will receive a FREE Snail Runner Adhesive! If you are on my customer mailing list, you will receive the added bonus of qualifying for a FREE stamp set too! If you don't have a local demonstrator, email me today to be added!

Check out these handy links to view each Holiday Bundle!

If you have thought about starting up your own Home Business, or have been asking questions about the PERKs of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - you'll want to check back tomorrow for another exclusive offer from me!!

All in the Family Bundle (item 116217) – 50% Off **SOLD OUT**

The Manly Man’s Bundle (item 116224) – 50% Off

Seasonal Stamper’s Bundle (item 116221) – 40% Off

Alpha-Betcha Need This Bundle (item 116226) – 40% Off

I’m On Board Bundle (item 116218) – 30% Off

Bags & Tags Bundle (item 116216) – 30% Off **SOLD OUT**

Curly Label Punch Bundle (item 112966) – 30% Off

Star Stuck Bundle (item 116220) – 30% Off

Sticky Situation Bundle (item 116222) – 30% Off

Mission Embossable Bundle (item 116223) – 30% Off **SOLD OUT**

Scrapbooker’s Dream Bundle (item 116227) – 25% Off

Wild Thing, I Think I Love You Bundle (item 116225) – 20% Off

Ribbon Storage Bundle (item 116228) – 20% Off

Santa's Stocking Stuffer **SOLD OUT**

Here are some additional products available at discounted prices:

Empty Turquoise Tin (item 114673) $4.75 each

Silver Skinny Tin (item 108333) $2.50 each

Holiday Bundle Specials - LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to treat yourself to a 'Bundle'! The Bundle offers are only good until December 1st OR while supplies last!

Here's a little EXTRA offer for from me to you...

With any $50 order minimum from now until December 1st I will give you a FREE Snail Adhesive! That's right, I really want you to try out the Stampin' Up! tape runner so I'm giving you one for FREE with every qualifying order! If you already have a Snail runner and would prefer a FREE refill or a FREE Classic Ink pad instead - that's fine :o)

There's more...

If you are on my email distribution list (my personal customer mailing list) - you will also be entered into a draw for a FREE stamp set! What is the FREE stamp set you ask? Great question :o) I would like to give away the Hostess Level 1 stamp set ORGANIC GRACE! I'll be back later with a picture of the set!

All you have to do is place a qualifying order by December 1st to receive a ballot! All email, phone and online orders WILL qualify however please note that free rewards will come from me directly so if you order online, I will deliver/mail your FREE stuff when it arrives!

This incentive is applicable to all individual offers from now until December 1st and unfortunately cannot be combined with Hostess/Club/Class or Special Event orders (thank you in advance). I've listed the Bundles below for you, or hop on over to my Business Website to view there...

50% Off Category!

All in the Family Bundle SALE PRICE $37.95 (116217)
All in the Family Stamp Set
Family Accessories Stamp Set
Neighbourhood Stampin’ Around Wheel

The Manly Man’s Bundle SALE PRICE $33.95 (116224)
Sporting Stamp Set
Just Football Stamp Set
Just Basketball Stamp Set
Just Baseball Stamp Set

40% Off Category!

Seasonal Stamper’s Bundle SALE PRICE $59.95 (116221)
Autumn Harvest Stamp Set
Snow Burst Stamp Set
A Good Egg Stamp Set
Something New to Love Stamp Set

Alpha-Betcha Need This Bundle SALE PRICE $45.95 (116226)
Well-Worn Alphabet Stamp Set
Well-Worn Numbers Stamp Set

30% Off Category!

I’m On Board Bundle SALE PRICE $55.95 (116218)
On Board Batch of Blooms
On Board Essentials
On Board Lots of Letters
On Board Timeless Type
On Board 8 ½ x 8 ½ Ring Album

Bags and Tags Bundle SALE PRICE $61.95 (116216)
Punch Pals Stamp Set
Riding Hood Red Classic Ink
Note Cards
White Gift Sacks (2 pkgs)
Riding Hood Red DSP
Tag Punch

Santa’s Stocking Stuffer Bundle SALE PRICE $19.95 (116219)
Square Ice Brads
Metallic eyelets
Fresh Favorites II Coloured Buttons

Curly Label Punch Bundle SALE PRICE $27.97 (112966)
Curly Label Punch Bundle

Star Struck Bundle SALE PRICE $34.95 (116220)
Starstruck Stamp Set
Starring You Stamp Set
Star Designer Brads Star Assortment
Star Punch

Sticky Situation Bundle SALE PRICE $38.95 (116222)
Sticky Cut Letters
Blue Bead Duos
Green Bead Duos
Fine Cosmo Stampin’ Glitter
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

Mission Embossable Bundle SALE PRICE $54.95 (116223)
Heat Tool
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Iridescent Ice Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Powder Pals
Embossing Buddy

25% Off Category!

Scrapbooker’s Dream Bundle SALE PRICE $71.95 (116227)
Blooms Again Die Cuts
Urban Garden DSP
On Board Lots of Letters
Roof Garden Accents and Elements
Natural Linen 12x12 ring album
Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon
Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler

20% Off Category!

Wild Thing, I think I Love You Bundle SALE PRICE $51.95 (116225)
Wild About You Stamp Set
Bold Brights Cardstock
Bold Brights Classic Ink Spots

Ribbon Storage Bundle SALE PRICE $44.95 (116228)
Small Ribbon Keeper (2)
Medium Ribbon Keeper (2)
Large Ribbon Keeper (2)

Holiday Bundles Are Now Available! Happy Shopping!

Be sure to check out my Business Website for all your Holiday Bundle options at discounted prices! There are stamp sets, ink, cardstock and lots of accessories & embellishments available at Bundle Sale prices!!

Supplies are limited and Bundle Pricing is only available until supplies run out - so don't delay! Stock up now for the Holidays OR go shopping for the crafty ones in your family and save some money while doing it! Remember, you must log into my Demonstrator Website to get these online deals!

Happy Shopping Friends!

More Holiday SAS Samples and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wishes!!

We had such a great time on Sunday...stamping the morning away! A warm HELLO and THANK YOU to Sandi, Laurie, Jenn, Marie, Elise, Leigh Ann, Gail & Chris! You gals made this Stamp-A-Stack so much FUN - hope you enjoyed it as much as I did :o)

I also wanted to send a few Happy Birthday wishes out! Sunday was my Brother Kevin's birthday AND my friend & stamper Sandi's birthday!! Sandi, I'm thrilled that you decided to celebrate your special day with all of us :o) I hope you had a wonderful rest of your day!!

So - wanna see the other 2 cards we made? Ok!

The first card uses Kraft cardstock and Craft White ink - I love the 'frosted' look this combo produces. After we applied the White Craft ink to make the tree image, we poured Iridescent Ice embossing powder over top to create a sparkling effect (sadly not visable in the picture) that won't come off on the hands of the receiver! I also gave the girls the option to try out some Holiday sayings in the form of Rub Ons - since they are 20% off (with any $20 order) this month!

The next card uses my new favorite Holiday colour - PINK! I can't get enough of the Pink/White, Pink/Chocoate, Pink/Grey combos this year! This photo again won't do this card justice as you can't see the little 'Crystal Effects' additions we added to the tree on this card. This sample uses another favorite set of mine this year - Snow Swirl!

Finally - here are few pictures of the ladies working really, really hard on their cards! If you have been thinking of attending a card making event...you should try it! It is so relaxing and enjoyable and even if you don't become an addict (like me), there is no reason in the world you shouldn't give it a try! I have a very comfortable Craft Room in my home and would welcome new friends at these classes/events anytime! Email me for information on my next Holiday Stamp-A-Stack of cards!

Holiday Extravaganza - Holiday Bundle Sale

Exciting news from Stampin' Up!

Feel like doing some online shopping... You'll need to log into my Business Website everyday to check out the savings!

Holiday Extravaganza - Holiday Bundle Sale

Cheers!

Holiday Stamp-A-Stack - Tomorrow's Preview

Hi There Stamping Friends!

Our winter weather is here, making me feel very festive just in time for my next Holiday Stamp-A-Stack tomorrow morning! Our area received approx. 20 cm of snow with other parts of SW Ontario receiving up to 33cm yesterday alone! I hope where ever you are - that you are staying warm and cozy and finding time to enjoy the weekend!

Last night, I put the finishing touches on the card projects for my Holiday SAS tomorrow. As always, the selection process is a labour of love...but in the end...worth every minute of prep time! I'm really pleased with the cards the ladies will make tomorrow!

Thought I would share a sneak peak today! I love these layouts...simple, yet beautiful with lots & lots of options in terms of color selection & embellishments! I took the original inspiration right from SCS's and then added my own touch by modifying the ribbon & embellishments as well as the color options.

The red colour scheme uses Riding Hood Red and the Blue is Baja Breeze - both 2009 In Colours. These cards also use Designer Paper, The Big Shot, In Colour Ribbons, Embossing, Felt Snowflakes and Brads! If you would like any further information on the card samples, or any of my other upcoming Holiday classes - email me anytime :o)

Here are the card samples shown individually:

Have a great day everyone!

Transitioning to the 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalogue!

What? The Fall Winter Idea Book & Catalogue is going away?

Well...not quite yet. But eventually all good things must come to an end so I thought I would share some key dates with you now before the nuttiness of the Holiday's begin :o)

Fall Winter IB&C retiring stamp set and accessories lists:

Tuesday December 9th, 2008 - The retiring stamp sets will be announced & published
Monday January 5, 2009 - The retired accessories list will be announced & published

Accessories, including wheels, will be available only while supplies last. Updates on the retired accessories will be published each day to reflect which accessories are no longer available. If there is something you desperately have-to-have - I wouldn't recommend waiting!

Key Dates for the conclusion of the Fall Winter IB&C
Sunday January 18, 2009 - Last day to place orders

I will likely not be ordering any more cases of Fall Winter Idea Book & Catalogues as I'm trying to avoid having a surplus after they retire, so if you don't already have one and wish to reserve one of my remaining 8 - email me as soon as possible!

Here's what I've been up to this week...

Hi There!

Just a quick post to show you a few of the projects I've prepared for this coming weekend! I have 2 different Craft Events to attend this weekend - both local (yey)!! The first event is Saturday and it's called Sisters By Heart - Christmas Craft & Gift! The second event is on Sunday and its our 3rd Perfect Party since September! Whew... I think I'm going to need an extra long Christmas break to get some much needed rest after all of these events :o)

Looking forward to sharing the love of stampin' all weekend long! If you would like any information about either event, email me here and I would be happy to send you details!

Cheers!

Community Stamping Event In Dorchester!

I'm thrilled that I get to host a Community Event in November, with proceeds of the event going to support my son's Elementery School - St David's Catholic school in Dorchester! I've wanted to do a Fundraiser to 'give back' to the school for some time now and as the Holidays approach, I decided the time is now!

Living in a smaller community like Dorchester, events like this acts as a social event as well as a Fundraiser, and this event will be no exception! It is however, open to those that live outside of Dorchester and you do not have to have an affilliation with St David school to attend - everyone is welcome!

There are just a few spots left for this event so if you would like to attend - please email me as soon as you can! While the event is good for a stamper of any experience level, it is particularly good for those completely NEW to the craft! The projects are simple, yet fun and beautiful! All of the materials are provided for you, and the projects pre-measured and pre-cut so that you can focus on stamping and enjoying your creative time! This would be a nice event to bring a friend, your sister, your Mom or daughter to. Minimum age of 10yrs please, with adult participation for any guest 10-18yrs (thank you in advance for this)!

When: Saturday November 29, 2008 from 1 - 330pm
Where: St David school in Dorchester (in the gym)
What: Guests will make 8 Holiday cards with coordinating envelopes

EarlyBird Cost: $20 per guest, with $15 of each event fee being donated back to St David school! We hope to raise $350-$400 for the school from this event! Register by Nov. 15th and save $5 off your event fee!!

Late Registration Cost: $25 per guest, with $15 of each event fee being donated back to St David school! Registration for the event can be accepted up to Nov 24th 2008

What Else: There will be a light snack provided and a few prizes to give away to some lucky guests! Oh - and there will be lots of FUN!

Hope to see you there!

Peace & Joy - Love & Cheer Pages

This was the layout that the 'scrapbookers' got to make at our Create For A Cure event this past weekend! I think our guests liked them - which makes me very, very relieved and happy :o) For those of you that know me - I'm very particular about the quality of projects at my events/classes. It is not uncommon for me to make up 10 different cards for an event and only be happy with 1-2 of them for my guests!

That said, this page actually came together fairly easily for me! I think the reason that was the case was thanks to the super-amazing 'Join In The Cheer' Decorative Strip Die (113452), again, exclusive to Stampin' Up! The girls LOVED the detail with this die and how you could have several options for using the words on your pages (as one big saying, or cut up like my sample).

This was also my first page layout using the 'Frosty Day' Designer Series paper (113057) and I'm lovin' the color combinations!! The colors used here are Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue and a bit of Kraft. Here are the pages individually:

Thanks for stopping by today!

More Create For A Cure Samples!

Sharing more of the Create For A Cure projects! The card I posted yesterday was one of my favorites! Pink at Christmas time is very unrated - especially when you add in some glitter!!

The Merry Christmas mitten's card uses Kraft, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip & Vanilla cardstock & ink. The set used is the Scandanivian Season (111774) set (love this set)! I wanted everyone to try out the new Twill Rope in the Holiday mini so that acts as our mitten strings! The card also allowed guests to play around with a coordinting Stampin' Around Wheel - the Scandinavian Wheel (113633)!

The Peace, Love, Joy card uses the SU! Exclusive Top Note Bigz Die (113463) & The Big Shot machine (113439)! The Big Shot was a BIG HIT at our event. There's just something about the feeling when you get perfect die cuts, with such precision that makes you want to cut more!! I used the colors Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke and Mellow Moss cardstock, and all of the same ink colors with the addition of Chocolate Chip for the tree and a touch of Ruby Red (for the little birdie).

I'll share the scrapbook page layout in tomorrow's post!

Create For A Cure!

What a FANTASTIC day we had on Saturday at our first ever Create For A Cure fundraiser! It was a ton of work - but so completely worth it to 1) raise money for a wonderful cause and 2) to see the stamping excitement in the room during the event!

There are a number of people I wanted to formally THANK!

Rebecca Wheeler - you kept this event on track! I completely over-booked myself in October and you eagerly picked up my slack to ensure we were prepared for Saturday! What a team we make! I can't wait to hold another event with you in the Spring!

Forest City Concrete Finishing Ltd - Doug Wheeler - without your generous donation, we would not have been able to raffle off our Grand Prize 'The BIG SHOT' as well as a number of other prizes for our prize table. In addition to this, THANK YOU Doug & Kathryn for helping us set up & take down tables at our event!

TD Canada Trust - was a major sponsor for this event. With the generous donation TD made toward the cause, we were able to pay for the venue, the food and more prizes for our enormous prize table! Did you know that we were able to have 1 prize per guest??? That's 28 prizes PLUS the Big Shot & Dies!!

Stampin' Up! - when our amazing company found out what about our fundraising efforts, they too contributed to our prize table by sending along Stampin' Up! products!!

At the end of it all - together with our event guests, we raised just under $800 for The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation! Next year, I'm sure we'll try to stretch this out by having a goal of $1000 or more! I can't wait!

October Promotion

Stampin`Up! is celebrating their 20th Birthday this October!

In honour of their birthday, Stampin`Up! is offering YOU savings of select birthday stamp sets! Cool, everyone could use another birthday stamp set right!!

When you order a minimum of $20, you can choose an unlimited amount of the following birthday stamp sets at 20% off:

Big Bold Birthday (109439) - found on page 62. Reg Price - $32.95 Sale Price - $26.36

Party Hearty (111532) - found on page 63. Reg Price - $31.95 Sale Price - $25.56

Bitty Birthday (110994) - found on page 64. Reg Price - $15.50 Sale Price - $12.40

Crazy For Cupcakes (111618) - found on page 64. Reg Price - $28.95 Sale Price - $23.16

Simple Birthday Thanks (111546) - found on page 65. Reg Price - $20.95 Sale Price - $16.76

Time To Party (111702) - found on page 65. Reg Price - $19.95 Sale Price - $15.96

Crab & Company (108559) - found on page 68. Reg Price - $32.95 Sale Price - $26.36

Click here if you wish to see the flyer, or contact me anytime (but before October 31st) to place your order!

I Forgot My Blogger Log In Info :o)

Too funny! It's been so long since I posted that I actually had trouble getting in this morning!

I'm back! And although I can't say that the fury of events & activities is over just yet, I'm about mid-way through and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel :o) As much as the past couple of weeks has been very, very busy for me (and I'm tired :o( - I have had a wonderful time at all of my events & workshops. I have made more new friends than I would have ever expected, and I'm well on my way to my personal goals for the months leading up to the Holidays!

So, all-in-all a very productive couple of weeks! I do miss posting to my blog though, so this week one of my goals is to get caught up a bit and share some of the projects I've been working on lately!

The 6x6 pages shown above, were demonstrated at my friend Christine's house last week! 2 of the 3 projects I demo'd used the new BIG SHOT and the look on the faces of the guests at Christine's party was priceless! If you haven't seen the BIG SHOT in use yet - you are truly missing out. Stay tuned for my updated class list for end of October, November and yes into December where I will have a night devoted to the use of the BIG SHOT machine!

Here are the pages up close & personal. I love the ease at which you can make your own die-cuts as well as the fact that you can cut through approx 50 different material types with just a turn of the lever!! Amazing!

I demonstrated to Christine & her guests how I could die-cut up to 7 pieces of cardstock at once, as well as how to use chipboard to create the Maple Leaf die on the 6x6 page on the left! I also used Designer Paper from the new Holiday Mini (Autumn Vine) and Jumbo Outline Alpha letters!!