Holiday Open House!

The time has finally arrived for my annual Holiday Open House ...a little later than usual but nonetheless it will happen Friday December 17th from 6-9pm!

What you can expect at this sale...

Stampin' Up!
Epicure

There may be more vendors, just waiting for confirmation on their attendance for Friday night!

For my part of the Open House - You can expect:
My 2 for 1 Surplus Sale Table
A Cash & Carry Table with new Clearance Bundle options
Some handmade items for sale
Ribbon, Designer Paper & Accessory Samplers - perfect for stocking stuffer gifts!

AND providing my envelope order arrives in time for Friday I should have some Holiday Kits for sale too!

Another aspect of this sale will be my long awaited 'PUNCH CHANGE-OVER' sale! I will be selling off all of my 'old-style' punches in order to buy the new punch styles! This just makes sense so that my new stampin' friends can see what style punch they will really be getting if they order them!! You have to be here to get in on these deals!

Email me at lisaburns@rogers.com if you want more Holiday Open House & Sale Details!!

Holiday Fundraiser Event - This Saturday!

There's still time to attend my Holiday Fundraiser this coming Saturday from 9-12noon!

Shown here are the projects + the stamp set & jewel package you receive in your event kit. Each kit will make 15 Holiday cards and because you get the stamp set + the jewels - you can create even more cards at home!! There will also be step-by-step instructions in both the event kits + the take out kits!

I hope you'll consider coming and supporting this local fundraising effort!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Addicted to Jewels!

Two more card samples made using the Holly Jolly Rub Ons! Holiday cards really come together easily with these colorful rub ons and for someone that might not have a lot of stamp set or ink colors, it really is a wonderful option to increase your Holiday card options!

If you enlarge the photo of the cards, you'll see that I embellished once again using the jewels - this time, the Pearl Jewels! I just can't get enough of these quick little accents AND they are super affordable at just $6.50 per package.

Check 'em out:

Thanks for stopping by today! It will be another busy day for us today... but FUN BUSY for sure! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Time is running out...!

Two posts in one day! I know eh!! It's freezing outside around here so I'm spending more time inside today! Thought I would share the links to the current promotions!

Time is running out...

Both the Online Spectacular & the 1/2 price Starter Kit promotion are about to end! Tuesday November 30th is your last day to cash in on these savings. Don't delay!

Product Discounts!

Digital Download Discounts!

You can order directly online (and have the order shipped to your front door) OR you can email me and I can place your order!

Remember - all orders over $200 before taxes will receive FREE SHIPPING !!!

Holly Jolly Joy!

Here's another card made last weekend! I used the colors of Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive together with the Holly Jolly Rub Ons, the Decorative Label (still on backorder) punch and some bling (aka Rhinestone Jewels)! I'm seriously addicted to both of the jewel options in the catalogue!!

Here's a picture of the Holly Jolly Rub Ons:

Hope you enjoyed today's post - I'll be back tomorrow with more fun samples using these Rub Ons!!

Something Different to Share!

Last weekend, my friend and team member Rebecca came over to make some cards and chat! When we decided to get together, we didn't actually plan what to work on... she just mentioned that she was going to bring a few things over to work on, so I planned to do the same but we never really mentioned 'what' we'd be working on!

When Rebecca walked into my craft studio, she noticed my Holly Jolly rub ons on my craft table and started laughing... apparently that was the product she too wanted to break out and start creating with!

We spent a couple of hours making cards - one of which is posted today! I'll share the rest in some upcoming posts.

Have a great Friday everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

You guessed it... more Contempo Christmas!

Last Contempo Christmas sample for the week ... promise!! Starting tomorrow I will switch to something else ...I have LOTs to share with you so you can expect near-daily posts from me for awhile (wow you're saying...I know)!!

Anyhow, this IS a card that we'll be making at my December 11th Holiday Fundraiser! It's one of 5 different styles of cards and you get to make 3 of each style so that 15 Holiday Cards with envelopes ready to go well before Christmas Day!!

Plus, great social company, food, prizes and Holiday ambiance AND proceeds go to a local kids group - what more could a stamper ask for?

Hope to see you there - contact me soon to register - spots are filling quickly!

Contempo Christmas Bundle!

More Contempo Christmas Bundle samples! While these are not cards that will be made at my Holiday Fundraiser coming up - they will be on display as a way to show guests many different ways to use the stamp set they're receiving in their event kit!

I can't tell you how easy this bundle has been work with! Cards, boxes & bags and even scrapbook pages have been coming together quite nicely just using this bundle and a few embellishments!

The samples shown today use Rhinestone Jewels, some punches and some of Clear Tinsel showcased in the current Holiday Mini!

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

More Holiday Fundraiser Samples!

These are 2 of my favorite card samples that will be made at my upcoming Holiday Fundraiser on December 11th!

The first card uses lots of bling and the second card uses a combination of the Snowflake Embossing Folder (although you can't really tell that from the picture...sorry)!

You can make these card too - just email me at lisaburns@rogers.com and let me know you'd like to attend! Bring a friend and make a morning of it! I guarentee you'll have FUN !!

Have a great night ladies!

Holiday Fundraiser Event!

Hi Everyone! Hope you're having a great week so far!

Aren't these Holiday Cards fabulous? Would you like to make them?

Make plans to attend my Holiday Fundraiser on Saturday December 11th from 9-12noon and you will not only make 3 of each of these cards but you can also make 9 more cards (3 of each of 3 more card types) for a total of 15 beautifully handmade Holidy cards!!

Here are the details for this event - proceeds to benefit local children in hockey! No crafting experience is needed to attend! Space/tickets are limited so don't delay!

When: Saturday December 11, 2010 / 9am to noon

Where: Dorchester Community Center / Arena (Lions Room)

4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester

Cost: $55

There will be an Earlybird prize draw for all registrations received by Friday November 26th 2010!

What's Included: Each guest will receive a Holiday Kit complete with the Contempo (Clear) stamp set, a package of Jewel Rhinestones & plus enough pre-cut card materials to make 15 beautiful Holiday cards (3 cards of 5 different styles) for the season! Envelopes will be provided with each kit. Another bonus will be the step-by-step instructions for each of the 5 different card types - including a picture and itemized supply list for each card so that you can easily recreate these cards at home! The event will provide you the opportunity to make the cards in your kit while enjoying a social morning with friends, food & Holiday music! This year, I have a team of hockey Mom's helping me out to prepare for the event as well as during the event! There will be prizes too!

I'll share more Contempo card projects over the next week to get you excited about the new stamp set you'll receive when you attend this event! They are also shown below!

Congratulations & Welcome!

Welcome to the Stampin' Up! family AND to Team Burns to the following lovely ladies...

Julie E
Lisa V
Michelle R

I'm so excited to have each of you as part of this team! Let me know when you get your kits - it will be much like Christmas around your house - lol!!

There's still plenty of time to take advantage of the 50% off Starter Kit and since I know a number of you are considering it as an option for you - here are some common questions I have been getting to help you with your decision making!

Question: Does this mean I'm a demonstrator?
Answer: Essentially it does as the Starter Kit triggers a demonstrator number and this is a good thing! The demo number is going to give you access to the Demo Only Website, an ongoing discount, access to demo only events etc. Having a demo number doesn't mean you have to sell! In fact, a good percentage of my team are hobbyists and enjoy the demo status simply for the personal perks! Whether you want the Starter Kit for personal use or to begin your journey of opportunity as a business, the kit is a SIMPLY AMAZING DEAL !!

Question: If I don't sell, do I need to give the kit back or pay a penalty of some kind?
Answer: Absolultely NOT ! The $107.50 Starter Kit is yours to keep without any obligation to sell the product thereafter, or host parties/workshops or events. You can get the kit and walk away without any committment!

Question: Once I sign up, can I sell the kit to some friends or family?
Answer: Absolutely YES! Once you're signed up, you can offer the kit to anyone you want as long as they are not currently an active demonstrator. I can help you with options around this as the Starter Kit sale is time-sensitive so we'll want to act quickly!

If you have more questions, send them along to me and I will ensure you have answers within 24hrs! Or, another option for local girls, come out to my Kit Craze meeting this coming Saturday November 20th from 6-8pm and get all of your questions addressed!

Have a super night everyone!!

The BEST Starter Kit Deal Yet!

JOIN STAMPIN' UP! FOR 50% OFF THE REGULAR START KIT PRICES

Buy a starter kit (regularly $215) for just $107.50

Deal runs from Nov 15-30th 2010 only

There is no shipping fees and no taxes

Here's what you get in the Standard Starter Kit (Kit valued at over $375 worth of product) - now just $107.50 !!

• 4 Stamp sets of your choice (Clear or Wooden)
• 1 Clear Block (C), or substitution of your choice
• Stampin' Around standard handle and wheel / ink cartridge of your choice
• 2 Packages of Cardstock, color of your choice
• 1 Designer Series Paper stack, color of your choice
• 4 Classic Stampin' Pads - you choose the colours
• 1 Classic Ink Refill, color of your choice
• VersaMark Ink Pad (or another color of your choice as a substitution)
• 2 Stampin' Write Markers, color of your choice
• Ribbon
• Stampin' Scrub
• Stampin' Scrub Mist
• A Blender pen
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Snail Adhesive
• Stampin' Sponge
• Decor Elements piece w/ Applicator

You also get some business supplies ... 8 Idea Book & Catalogues, Business Supplies & Forms and Tools!

There's also another Starter Kit option called the Digital+ Starter Kit and it will get you the MDS software (which comes with a regular price that is actually more than the kit cost itself right now!!) + some additional product.

• MDS Software
• 3 Stamp Sets
• 1 Clear Block
• 2 Packages of Cardstock
• 4 Classic Ink Pads
• 2 Stampin' Write Markers
• Buttons
• Ribbon
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Stampin' Scrub
• Stampin' Mist
• Mini Glue Dots
• Snail Adhesive
• Decor Elements piece w/ applicator

You also get some business supplies ... 8 Idea Book & Catalogues, Business Supplies & Forms and Tools!

You can purchase this kit directly online and have the kit shipped to your front door within days... simply:

Go to www.lisaburns.stampinup.net

Then 'Start Your Own Business' Then 'Join Now'

You'll be asked tor review an online IDA (everyone has to complete this when buying the Starter Kit), then fill in a password.

Your password is " Lisa Burns "

Email me anytime with questions - lisaburns@rogers.com!

If you're local and you don't have a demonstrator, you may be interested in coming to my KIT CRAZE night this coming Saturday! It will be an informal gathering of crafting addicts who have questions about the kit, the business, the demo perks - just about anything you need to have answered will be answered Saturday night! Email me if you'd like the invitation!

Have a great week ladies!!

Advanced Card Class - Tuesday November 16th !

If you like detail on your cards... if you've been making single-layer cards and want to try something a bit more challenging, this class is for you!

Come out Tuesday and make 3 Holiday cards with some advanced techniques. There will be full instruction so anyone with even a bit of crafting experience will be able to complete these cards - don't be intimidated by the class title! The post today is an example of what we could make at Tuesday's class. I hope you'll join us - you won't be dissappointed!!

Simply Scrappin' Kit Class - Thursday October 28th !

If you've wondered what these kits contain, or the projects you can create with them - this class is for you!

We will be focusing on Holiday cards Thursday night, with the help of the Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Kit shown below. There's still room for you to join the fun! Email me before 9pm Wednesday night at lisaburns@rogers.com.

With my camera still out-of-commission, I'm not able to show any of the projects I've been working on lately - which makes me really sad becuase I've been very, very busy! But, if you've been to a recent class, you know that I've been displaying all of my projects for you to see while you're here. If you're coming by for an upcoming class, be sure to bring your camera and take as many pictures as you wish!!

In light of my current situation (no camera = no pictures to show), I've decided to post a few pictures from my Simply Scrappin' Class from last year so that at least you can get an idea of what you'll be missing if you don't join us Thursday night - lol!! Enjoy!

The class fee is just $30 and you'll leave with all class materials + the Christmas Cheer SS Kit

The value of the kit alone is $31.00 after shipping & taxes so you're getting both the class & the kit for cheaper than what it would cost you to buy the kit on it's own!

Note - you will be using the contents of your own kit and leaving the class with lots of left over contents!

Holiday Bundles - 20% Off!

From October 19 - December 16th

Vintage Christmas Bundle
#124067 wood $29.96

#124068 clear $24.36

Contempo Christmas Card Bundle

#124071 wood $25.96

#124072 clear $21.96

Tags Til Christmas Bundle

#124077 wood $49.52

#124078 clear $41.52

OR

Gift Packaging Bundle

#124083 wood $31.92

#124084 clear $24.72

Simply Adorned Gift Bundle
#124076 $52.32

Frame Gift Bundle

#124075 $23.12

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

"There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow . . . "

Come out and spend time with friends at a Holiday class, or book a workshop and treat your friends/family to an afternoon/evening of cardmaking fun! You & your guests will learn how to make this Christmas even more memorable with handmade cards, gifts, and packaging.

Plus, both you and your guests will get 20% off select holiday products during the ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday promotion, which begins today, October 19, and runs through December 16, 2010.

Click here to view my remaining October class line-up. November's schedule will be published soon. Or, you can consider the following dates for a potential in-home party! Either way, you're sure to get into the Holiday spirit while doing something you love to do - STAMP !

• Monday November 1st
or

• Wednesday November 10th

Welcome Elise!

I'm so excited to share the name of a new Team Burns team member... Elise Francis! I've known Elise for a few years now and she's such a fun person to be around. I'm thrilled that she's made the choice to invest in the Starter Kit, and the Stampin' Up! journey :o)

Not only that... but Elise earned the Greenhouse Gala Tote AND the Eat Chocolate stamp set for FREE because she purchased her kit before October 10th!

Although the Eat Chocolate (Regional) promotion is now over - there's still a bit of time to get in on the FREE Gala Tote!

Join my team before October 18th (or while supplies last) and a tote is yours!

Here are a few more samples made using the Eat Chocolate stamp set (to be featured in the upcoming Occasions Mini)!

Day 2 at the Fair!

Another beautiful day at the Dorchester Fair and there was lots going on...

More Monster Truck / Derby events, a talent show and of course rides, food and vendors!

It was a long day for me, but a great one! I spent the day at the Fair showing friends some stampin' tricks and once that was over I rushed home, dressed into something warm and drove across the border to Port Huron to meet up with my family and some friends for Thanksgiving dinner! Couldn't stay the night because I'm off again tomorrow morning for the final day of the Fair, but it was sooo worth the drive! What a great meal!!

Tomorrow is a holiday - Thanksgiving Monday for most Canadians! I hope you celebrate the day off with family & friends, enjoying lots of great food, activities and memories!

If you find yourself looking for a fun family activity to do together, the Dorchester Fair is open Monday from 10-4pm! There's even a FREE pancake breakfast in the Donnybrook building starting at 10am!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Dorchester Fair!

Day 1 at the local Dorchester Fall Fair is complete - and what a fantastic day it was! Lots of sunshine & friends & fun for everyone!

Thank you to all who stopped by my table...I was thrilled to chat with so many of you, both those that I've known for awhile now as well as those that are now new friends! Welcome to my blog and to Stampin' Up!!

Just a quick reminder today that the Clearance Rack items are still available - albeit, going fast. Be sure to go online to check for the most current availability. A tip for you... click on the item you are looking to order and if it shows you product details it is likely still available to order. I tried to order the Ballet Blue ink pad the other day and while the picture is still showing on the website, the item had sold out so I just wanted to note that you really aren't guarenteed the product until you've 'checked out' and the order is finalized. Hope that helps!

I would love to be able to share some pictures of the Fair today...but I still have a broken camera so words will have to do. Come on out and see me this weekend - the kids activities are in the same building as we are (the Donnybrook building) so you can settle them into face painting, or pumpkin decorating and then pop by to see me :o)

I have free gifts for all catalogue orders placed at the Fair!

Have a great day everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

On Board Art Journal

These art journals are a lot of fun! They are often overlooked in the catalogue but they actually can make really nice mini scrapbooks, or gifts to record memories or activities. They come in 2 sizes: a 5x5 book shown in this post, and a book size 5 3/4 x 8 3/4! Both come 'bare' with chipboard on the outsides and Very Vanilla cardstock as the pages so that you can decorate as you wish!

My sample was made for my Mom! I remember growing up and watching my Mom as she 'wrote' things. She's always had such nice penmenship and took time to teach us the importance of this also. So, I created something that she could jott down daily things for my son as a keepsake. Little things that she enjoys day-to-day, like her garden or times that she's spent with us/Evan. I really wanted to have her capture those things in her words, and in her handwriting.

I know it will be something we will treasure forever!

I haven't forgotten about you...

I just don't have a working camera to post new pictures right now, which is a shame really because I've been creating like a mad-woman and want to share with you!!

I'm hopeful I will have a working camera by the weekend!

For now, I'll continue to post some updates in text and include stored pictures where I can. Thanks for your patience while I work through this :o)

Who doesn't LOVE chocolate ??

If you love these samples, you're going to LOVE the stamp set that was used to make them!

And, guess what...

It's FREE when you join Stampin' Up! right now! But, that's not all...

You still get the Greenhouse Gala Tote for FREE too!


If you're local and you want to be a part of the Stampin' Up! experience, there's one more opportunity you'll want to consider! A FREE Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Class I'm offering each month! The September Starter Kit Class is tomorrow (Wed). The October Starter Kit Class is Sunday Oct 3rd.


If you're not local - don't worry - there's something for you too! I will personally make you the Starter Kit Class projects and mail them to you once you've joined my team! I will also include step-by-step instructions on how to recreate the projects! This added bonus will help you kick-start your business by providing you with projects that you can easily recreate using the contents of your Starter Kit!!



I can't wait to experience the Stampin' Up! journey with YOU! Contact me today by email (lisaburns@rogers.com), or visit my Business Website to join my team! You'll need a unique password to join my team, so please keep 'Lisa Burns' handy - simple to remember eh!!




Thanks for stopping by today! I'll leave you today with a few key dates:

Sept 29th - September's FREE Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Class
Sept 30th - Impressions Folder Big Shot Class (there's still room for late registrations)
Oct 10th - End of the FREE 'Eat Chocolate' Regional Bonus
Oct 3rd - October's FREE Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Class

The Greenhouse Gala Tote is only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Don't miss out!