Friday, August 29, 2008
Scrappers Club Feature #3 - Angie!
My dear friend Angie... what a Scrapper you have become! It warms my heart to see how much you enjoy completing your scrapbook layouts!!
Angie has blossomed into this wonderful crafter who I am so privileged to know and to spend time with. You make my craft room a better place Ang - and I love ya! Angie created these 2 fabulous 12x12 layouts above, showcasing her son playing in the wading pool and his trucks! Aren't they awesome!!!
She went on to create the layout below, using a sample page I had made last winter. She kept the same color combination and basic layout but made minor changes by using a different stamp set, added the year (yup - she's got a page ready for winter 2009 already - that is 'SO' Angie) and finally added some silver brads to make the snowflakes sparkle a bit more! I love what you did with this page Angie - well done!
I didn't get a chance to take pictures of Sherri & Christine's wonderful page layouts - hopefully they will bring them along in September so that I can share their talent with you also!!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Scrappers Club Feature #2 - Maria!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Scrappers Club Feature #1 - Silvia!
If you are interested in my next Scrappers Club, starting up in the Fall/Winter, email me at lisaburns@rogers.com and I can provide all of the details! You will get a gift for joining, valuable scrappin' & social time as well as a Hostess set from the NEW Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalogue!! The club has been a great way for the girls (and myself) to get caught up a bit - if only for a moment - on scrapbooking our memories!
Let's start with Silvia! Remember, my previous post of the pink girlie layout page I made for her (using the retired Crew Kids Girl SS Kit), because she wasn't able to attend July's scrappin' session?? Well, look what she was able to do with it while here last night - with pictures she just happen to have with her! Amazing!
Silvia decided to make a coordinating page last night and came up with this layout - I LOVE IT!
Here's a closer shot of the details she put on her page
I'll be back tomorrow with more layouts from others in my very talented Scrappers Club! Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
September Event Schedule
Monday, August 25, 2008
Scrappers Clubs
Sunday, August 24, 2008
More New Catalogue SWAP Samples!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
New Catalogue SWAP Samples!
Card #1 - By Maureen Koprowski!
Card #2 - By Lisa Depencier!
Good Morning Everyone! As much as it is fun and adventurous to be away from home for a few days/nights, there is just something about returning HOME to ones own bed - that is just so comforting!!
Since I'll be doing laundry most of today, I thought I would share some of the wonderful creations I received in a recent card swap I participated in. You might recall the details of the swap from a previous post ... it was a new catalogue card swap with other demo's in my local group to be exchanged at our last Quarterly Meeting!
Enjoy!
Card #3 - By Corinne Sommerville!
Card #4 - By Chris Collard!
Friday, August 22, 2008
I'm back from Algonquin!! And what a week it was!
My first post back will be of our trip - since I haven't had time to get fully caught up on my Stampin' Up! stuff just yet (we arrived home about 3 hrs ago :o)
BUT... I had plenty of R&R time, time to reflect, time to plan, no time to create but that's ok... I will hopefully get a chance to do that tonight after everyone goes to bed! Besides, my 'new product' order isn't expected to arrive until early next week so I'm anxiously awaiting Mr. Brown!!
For now, here are some pictures from our trip! We were fortunate enough to bring our 12 yr old nephew Jake with us this week to experience camping at its best - in Algonquin Park! Actually, this was our first trip that far North as well so much of this trip was new for everyone! It was really funny watching Jake's reactions to travelling with a 4 1/2 yr old but most of the time, they were just like brothers, bantering back n' forth! Lots of great memories to cherish from this trip!Here are some shots of the beautiful surroundings up North:
Canoeing from our camp site - Rock Lake:
We were on our way to a Beaver movie (yes, you read that correctly...)! Must husband has a thing for documentaries etc. so when he found out that the park offered various educational events like this - we had to go see one! As much as we all kinda grumbled when he told us of our agenda that night, the story of the Beaver was actually quite interesting!! Evan Jake said "that wasn't that bad"!! On the way to this Beaver movie, we noticed a bunch of cars pulled over on the side of the road along the Hwy 60... even though we are not from the area, we had a sense that this meant something so in true 'tourist' fashion, we pulled over to see what all the fuss was about and sure enough, the crowd was watching something!! A moose sighting!! Not just a moose, but a moose and her baby!! It was awesome!! We were some distance away but my camera on zoom managed to get a some half-decent photos!!
Myself, Jake and Evan at the Beaver movie!
One of the highlights was our hike on 'Lookout Cliff' - we took a few photos at the top of the cliff but this one was the best shot of the view perspective! The boys really liked the hike up with all of the twists & turns, but especially the rocks!
Don't worry Penny...they were safe :o)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
HodgePodge Share! Just 1 left!
I have 1 left from my Super Huge Surplus Sale this past weekend... It's available to anyone that would like to buy it. I would prefer to sell it locally first but if I haven't heard from anyone by the end of August, I'll open it up to everyone (thanks for your understanding ladies :o)
Contents of each share includes - 45 Pewter Embellishment Pieces + Coordinating Pewter Brads. Each bag shown above represents 1 share.
Cost - Just $11
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Isn't this just the cutest...
Another demonstrator, the super-talented Martha Inchley made 70 of these for our BIG Quarterly meeting last Monday. She is one patient lady...let me tell ya!! I think 10 w0uld be my max with all of the detail on this project :o)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Super Huge Surplus Sale - this coming weekend!
It occurred to me today, as I was making some of my last minute preparations for my upcoming Surplus Sale that I may not have posted the details on my Blog!!! If you are on my customer distribution list, you've known about the sale for awhile now but there may be some of you out there that I've met over the years that use only my Blog for updates so I would be remise if I didn't provide some information in the event you're local and would like to attend!
This is also a wonderful opportunity for me to post some long overdue pictures of just some of the items I will have at my sale this weekend! Thank you to those that have been so patient waiting for these shots :o)
I will have about 100 stamp sets available on my Surplus Tables: Approximately 75 gently used and 25 brand new uncut/unmounted stamp sets!
Friday August 15th - is a special 'Club Member / Hostess' appreciation pre-sale. If you've been in any of my clubs over the years, or held a Stampin' Up! home party with me - you are entitled to come over Friday night for the festivities!! If you don't fall into this category, there is still plenty of time to qualify for the pre-sale by contacting me to book your Fall party, or to join my Fall Clubs! Email me at lisaburns@rogers.com for more information, or to sign up!
Saturday August 16th - this sale is open to everyone! The sale will run from 9-11am at my home. RSVP for full details, including directions.
Surplus Tables:
I will have several tables full of retired Stampin' Up! products including stamp sets, both uncut/unmounted & gently used PLUS accessories such as Punches and Simply Scrappin' Kits! If you are a crafter, you won't want to miss out on this sale!How does it work?Surplus Tables:All of my items will have prices on them, regular catalogue prices. You collect what you wish and I will total them up for you - YOU PAY NOTHING FOR THIS STUFF and you take it all home with you that day. I will then hand you a NEW '09 Fall Winter Idea Book & Catalogue and invite you to sit down, relax and go shopping in the new catalogue - using your credit total from the retired pile! So, for example, if you selected 3 stamp sets from the Surplus Pile and the total came to $80...you would pay nothing for the used sets and you would go shopping for at least $80 worth of new stamps & supplies in the Fall Winter Catalogue!! You pay full shipping & taxes on these orders. Getting FREE stamps & accessories has never been easier!
Cash & Carry Tables:
There will be many items available for cash & carry, including SU! and non-SU! products. There will be definitely be some Creative Memories products available for purchase!
Handmade Projects:
I have packaged up a number of class projects, handmade items, speciality bags, scrapbook pages, accessory shares etc. for purchase! Even if you don't create your own projects, you may want to swing by to purchase some extra cards/bags etc. for those special occasions that always seem to creep up on us!
I will also have tons of SU! Inspiration Sheets to give away with purchase, or sell for non-purchases! I believe I have approximately 65 different SU! Inspiration sheet-styles to choose from!! I will also have a variety of past Idea Book & Catalogues, Mini's and technique booklets!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Quarterly Meeting Update
This is a shot of what my swap preparations looked like, everything pre-cut and ready to assemble! I kept my swaps very simple this time around mostly because I was so limited with supplies from the new catalogue, but also because the idea is to create samples that are easily duplicated for classes or workshops! I used the new 09 In Colors: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, and the Bella Rose Designer Paper. The only ink I needed was Chocolate Chip and the accessories I used were: the new Scallop Edge Punch (amazing) and Chocolate Chip Poly Twill (note - the chocolate chip poly twill did not make it back into the F/W IB&C however they have brought back 1/4 inch Chocoate Chip Grosgrain!! Yey!!
The 2nd project shown below was our Make n' Take for the night! I was so excited to make these bags because I've seen them all over the place on blogs etc. but never really tried them myself. I guess I thought they would be hard to make! OMGosh, was I wrong! They are so super easy to make, its rediculous! I've switched up my plan for my club members this month and I'll be making 1 of each of these bags for their orders! I'll also include these bags in an upcoming class - so keep watching!
My Catalogues ARE in the building!
I've picked up the catalogues and even got around to taking 1 of my catalogues in for binding & plastic covers yesterday (will be ready this AM for me) so I will have plenty of opportunity today to pour over it, hopefully sitting in the sun and enjoying every ounce of its glory!
All kidding aside - the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalogue is AMAZING! I'm so happy about it and I can't wait to recreate some of the beautiful projects within it! Lots of new & exciting stamp sets, the accessories are fantastic and for those of you that scrapbook... OMGosh... the Simply Scrappin' Kits are OUTSTANDING! I hope you can make my upcoming Surplus Sale to check this weekend to check it out and get your own copy.
For those that can't make the Surplus Sale, the Fall-Winter IB&C is now available online, so you can go to http://www.lisaburns.stampinup.net/ to view it! ENJOY! ** UPDATE as of noon - the online catalogue is taking a VERY, VERY long time to download! Apparently there are 1000's of people trying to access it all at once so it bogs it down. Keep trying OR plan to come to my Surplus Sale and get a copy of your very own. Its way better in real life anyway :o) **
I'll be back later today with a post from our BIG Quarterly Demo meeting last night - lots of FUN as always as well as some swap samples I received - all with a focus on New Catalogue products!! Have a wonderful Tuesday morning everyone!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Stampin' Up! Update #4 - Customer Info
I was hoping to have my pre-order of Fall/Winter IB&C's before tomorrow's launch but unfortunately, the delivery times didn't work in my favor :o( so I, along with most of you will be glued to my computer hoping to catch a glimpse of the online catalogue. As much as I know this ISN'T THE SAME as having the real hard copy... it will have to do!!
My catalogues ARE expected to arrive in time for my Hostess/Club appreciation sale Friday night so we can breath a sigh of relief!
If you'd like to check out the flyer up-close, use this link (http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/Never_Before_Seen_CA.pdf), and be sure to let me know if you'd like to order any of these discounted stamp sets to kick start your week!! Email me at lisaburns@rogers.com!!
Christmas In July Stamp-A-Stack Samples! Final Part!
At the top of my list was house-cleaning (you know...the detailed stuff that doesn't get done from week-to-week *urrgghhh*), finalizing details for my Super Huge Surplus Sale next weekend, finishing my swap card for our BIG SU! Quarterly Meeting on Monday night ...all in addition to spending some quality time with the family! Plan that are, I'm sure, not far off from many of you!!! lol!!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Stampin' Up! Update #3 - New Demo Info
Stampin' Up! Update #2 - New Product Info
* More Die Cut blooms in different colors!! Can't wait for these!!
* More Carousel Notes in different colors
* Scallop Notes
* Gift notes
* Textured love notes
* All new Designer Paper options - whew! Thank goodness! Couldn't live without more of this designer paper :o)
* All new Simply Scrappin' Kits
* More Flower Fusion color options!
* Ribbon - new colors in the 1/4 inch Grosgrain Ribbon (including Chocolate Chip - yey - they brought it back, thank goodness!)
* New WIDE Ribbon with stitching (this will be at the top of my wish list)
* New Punches including lots of 'scalloped' options (don't want to spoil this one too much) so I won't say too much about them until the catty is released!! But, you'll love them!!
I'll be back later today with some pictures of my Super Huge Surplus Sale next weekend! For now, enjoy your Saturday morning and THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for stopping by!
Friday, August 8, 2008
It's Here - The Full Retiring Accessory List!
Items that are no longer available have been changed to the color RED!
Don't forget to check out the post just prior to this one for some DISCOUNTED retiring products!!
109200
Accents & Elements Build A Flower
110718
Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719
Accents & Elements Messenger
103158
Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638
Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
103975
Card Stock Brushed Copper
108694
Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312
Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292
Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116
Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118
Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117
Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729
Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119
Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018
Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019
Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017
Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016
Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015
Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020
Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
109013
Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012
Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011
Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010
Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009
Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014
Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751
Designer Series Paper Azure*
110749
Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154
Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699
Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109160
Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109159
Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697
Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479
Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151
Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748
Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750
Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153
Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
109175
Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177
Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
110696
Designer Series Paper Prints Bali Breeze
109173
Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174
Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178
Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169
Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168
Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171
Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172
Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176
Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170
Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164
Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167
Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166
Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165
Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163
Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise
110698
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break
110273
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*
110271
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes
110272
Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky
107299
Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320
Eyelets Basic
100375
Eyelets Bold Brights
100381
Eyelets Earth Elements
107233
Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234
Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316
Eyelets Rich Regals
100378
Eyelets Soft Subtles
105515
Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
105531
Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532
Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
101120
Metallic Art Pencils
107307
On Board Accents
109181
On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179
On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306
On Board Simon Lower
102678
Paper Mulberry White
109227
Punch Box Three For You
102686
Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271
Pure Color Pencils
109060
Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
109063
Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061
Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
109062
Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059
Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058
Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
109189
Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187
Ribbon Originals District*
109188
Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185
Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184
Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186
Ribbon Originals Theater
110716
Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281
Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284
Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285
Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557
Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610
Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597
Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562
Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl
110587
Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577
Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184
Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228
Simply Sent Simple Delights
109229
Simply Sent Three Thoughts
106662
Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561
Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681
Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678
Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482
Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680
Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677
Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe
106610
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
107468
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554
Stampin' Color Index Labels
109553
Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)
106694
Stampin' Kids Markers
102673
Zig Painty
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Stampin' Up! Update #1 - New Product Info
Stampin' Up! just finished their 20th Anniversary Convention celebration - which I unfortunately did not get to attend but I hope one of these coming years, I will be there to take lots of great pics, hear all of the exciting news first hand, meet thousands of demo's from across Canada & the US and of course STAMP LIKE CRAZY. But for now, I would like to thank all of those demo's that took fantastic pictures and shared them on their blogs for us to enjoy! The photo below can be found on Holly's Blog (http://hydehaven.blogspot.com/) and it is a terrific shot of one of the NEW Decor Elements images coming our way very soon!! My little guy is growing up fast now and is into cars/trucks/bugs/sports etc. but I would have LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this for his baby room when he was tinie tiny!! Thanks for sharing the photo Holly!!
Décor Elements - Phase 2!
Most of you have caught a sneak peek of Décor Elements either on websites, blogs or you've been given a mini catalogue. Phase 2 is coming (October timing) and in addition to new images, this 2nd phase also offers new colours! Many of the new images are holiday related, so you'll want to check these out in plenty of time to make all of your festive preparations!
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine!
During convention, it was unveiled that an exciting new addition to Stampin' Up!'s product line-up was coming! The Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! die-cut machine! Partnering with Sizzix, one of the industry's leading die cut manufacturers, Stampin' Up! is offering this exclusive machine available only through Stampin' Up! demonstrators. In addition to the die-cut machine, Stampin' Up! will offer 29 Sizzix dies and 7 exclusive dies. The exclusive dies are also only available through Stampin' Up!
Be back tomorrow with more great updates and some project samples!! Have a great night!