It’s time for another Global Design Project (GDP136) Challenge and this time we are CASEing the Designer! In the card making world you can find inspiration from so many different people and I am always in awe of some of the creations I see. The designer we are CASEing this time is fellow Canadian and Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Allison Okamitsu. Allison is one of the most talented Demonstrators out there. Her cards are always bright and fun, and her designs are always beyond gorgeous. I am so excited we are CASEing her for this challenge! Here is my card:
When we CASE (Copy and Share Everything or Copy and Selectively Edit), we can copy the design exactly or choose to take elements of the card and make them our own. Here is Allison’s card that is the inspiration for this weeks challenge.
Isn’t her card just adorable? In this case, I chose to go with Allison’s layout with the four images on the top and the sentiment on the bottom.
For my card I used one of my favourite stamp sets, Painted Harvest, as well as a new favourite; the brand new Rooted In Nature Stamp Set that will be available in the new 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue coming out on June 1st.
I do hope you liked this card! Be sure to subscribe to my blog and newsletter by clicking the link on the right-hand side of this page! You can also catch me over on YouTube, where I share video tutorials and more.
Happy Weekend, friends! Thank you for joining me today. Despite the crazy wind storm we had on Friday (seriously, I thought my car was going to blow over on the highway!), we have been having some pretty good weather this past week. I think Spring is finally here! I even spent four hours in the garden yesterday doing some clean up and prepping for new flowers!
This makes me super excited to show you this card that I created with the brand new In Every Season Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up! I definitely had Spring in mind when I created it and just love how it turned out. The sentiment is also from a new stamp set (Rooted in Nature – sneak peek coming soon!).
Both of these gorgeous sets will be available in the new 2018 – 2019 Annual Catalogue that is coming on June 1st. That is less than a month away!
*Cue Happy Dance*
You’ll notice that I used many different floral stamps on this one including Primrose, Violets, and Carnations. So pretty, right?
In total there are 12 different flowers included in the stamp set which you can see below. As you can tell, the possibilities are endless this one. For this card in particular, I used Pacific Point Card Stock and ink, and used a combination of Stampin’ Write Markers and Blends (will be available soon), to colour in the flowers.
Please feel free to save the guide below to use as a reference when making your own creations with this set.
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Today I have the cutest card to show you featuring a BRAND NEW stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This cute Kangaroo and baby Koala are from the new Animal Outing Stamp Set that will be in the new 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue! The catalogue and set, along with some other amazing new products will be available on June 1st!
Do you know how soon that is?! It’s only one month away!
I am so excited about the new catalogue and can already tell you that you will absolutely love it. New stamps, suites, kits, and embellishments, oh my!
You may even notice something else that is new on this card, and that is our new Pearlized Doilies. These are beautiful new doilies that have a pearl finish on one side, and white on the other. I think these are going to be so versatile and they really can be used for any project. They just add that little extra something, you know?
If you want to get a copy of the new catalogue, as well as a chance to use some brand new product, be sure to RSVP to my Catalogue Launch Party on Friday, June 8th. You can view full details on my Events page, or on Facebook!
Stayed tuned for more new product samples on my blog. I’m so excited to share them items with you!
Hello friends! I’m in the midst of an unexpected two weeks off at my day job, so that means I’ve been spending more time in the craft room – and I’m loving it! To be honest though, I’ve needed a bit of a mental break and am getting some much needed rest and time to really just do nothing. It’s been good for me and a much needed break for sure.
But let’s get on with today’s card because I am in LOVE! It features the new Perennial Birthdays Stamp Set from the 2018 Occasions Catalogue. I can already tell that this set is going to get a lot of use; not just for birthday cards, but I foresee all sorts of occasions being used with this fun floral set.
I stamped this card using the masking technique and did some watercoloring with our Aqua Painters. I used a Berry Burst for the card based, and then Berry Burst, Pool Party, and Cucumber Crush Ink for the stamped images. If you don’t happen to have Cucumber Crush Ink, Wild Wasabi is an excellent substitute!
It really turned out lovely, don’t you think?
A full list of supplies used to make today’s card is at the bottom of this post. Please choose to shop with me in my Canadian Online Stampin’ Up! Store. I’d love to welcome you as one of my VIP customers! Check out the perks HERE.
Thank you so much for shopping with me and visiting the blog today! I SO appreciate you stopping by.
I decided to enter the Global Design Project Challenge #123 at the last minute, and I’m super excited to show you what I came up with! I’ve done the challenge before, but I admit, it’s been a while!
This challenge (#GDP123) is all about new beginnings, and I think this is something we can all relate to. Whether it’s a new job, you’re a new Stampin’ Up! Demo (or want to be!), retirement, wedding…the list can go on! We’ve all started anew at one point or other, so what a perfect theme!
For this particular card, I had two things in mind; retirement and/or new job. I think it suits either occasion as its bright, cheery, and really shows excitement!
The layout of the card is cased from the lovely Lauren Alarid, who is a fellow demonstrator and a 2018 Artisan Design Team Member. Her cards are always so lovely, but the layout in which this one is based, is probably one of my faves!
I do hope you love this card! If you have any questions about this or anything Stampin’ Up!, please comment below!
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Hello Friends! I have a super cute card to share with you today! It’s featuring the CUTEST set from the new Sale-A-Bration Brochure – the Party Pandas! Seriously, these little guys are so adorable I know you will love them.
Also featured on this card is a favourite of mine from the Annual Catalogue, the Birthday Delivery Bundle. So cute, right?!
I made this card on Saturday afternoon when I went live on my Stampin’ Girl Facebook Page, but I also uploaded the video to my brand-new YouTube Channel (please subscribe)! I’ll post more on YouTube later, but be sure to ‘like’ my Facebook Page so you never miss a live video!
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Hi Friends! I hope you’re having an amazing week so far! I’ve been busy this week; both at work and at play, but I am happy to bring you a card featuring the new Truly Tailored Stamp Set from the Occasions Catalogue that went live on January 3rd!
Seriously, have you seen the catalogue yet? It has so many amazing new items, I can hardly handle it! If you’re joining me from the Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop, thank you for stopping by! I know you’ve already seen some amazing projects, so thanks for sticking around!
If you’re here just because you enjoy my blog (thanks a million!), be sure to check out the other amazing projects by checking out the list below!
From the moment I opened the Occasions Catalogue, the True Gentlemen Suite instantly caught my eye. I’m not sure if was the colours (my fave colours are blue/turquoise), or if it’s because masculine cards are what I struggle with most, but this set really has it all for me. Plus, I thought that this suite would make the masculine cards come a bit easier for me.
And let me tell you, this suite has helped so much!
I decided to go with something a bit more simple this time, but this suite really allows you to get creative with the sentiments and embellishments. The colour, sentiments; everything about this set just speaks to me and has so much to offer.
I think aside from the Truly Tailored Stamp Set itself, the True Gentlemen Designer Series Paper may be one of my most favourite Designer Series Paper that Stampin’ Up! has ever had. I say this because of it’s level of details, it’s classiness, and I think it can appeal to both kids and adults alike. Just think of the gift packaging you can create with it too!
If you like this suite as much as I do, but are not too sure what to get, I’ve put together this little bundle for you to give you a hand. It’s an easy way to earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!
Thank you once again for supporting my small business. Remember to use this month’s Hostess Code (ZCT7NK76) at checkout so you can earn even more rewards!
Thank you so much for stopping by! Be sure to click on the ‘Next’ button below to see the next amazing project and to follow along in the blog hop. You can full the full list of participants below and all you have to do is click on their name to see their beautiful creations.
Stampin’ Up! is having its biggest sale of the year; that is Sale-A-Bration! Starting January 3 and running through to March 31, you have the opportunity to earn FREE Product! Today also marks the start of the ALL NEW Occasions Catalogue!
Sale-A-Bration is an amazing time to shop Stampin’ Up! because when you do, you earn a FREE level 1 product from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure for every $60 you spend (before taxes and shipping).
However, if you spend $120 (before taxes and shipping), you earn a FREE level 2 item from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. It’s also a fantastic time to join the Stampin’ Up! family!
GET TWO FREE STAMP SETS
Sale-A-Bration is also the perfect time to join the Stampin’ Up! family. When you purchase the Starter Kit for $135, you get to build your own kit with $165 in product of your choosing, PLUS you get two choose TWO additional stamps sets of your choice from the Annual or Occasions Catalogues!
The best part for me about joining Stampin’ Up! is that your part of a community. A community that creates, supports, and shares. It’s fun, encouraging, and most of all, you get to surround yourself with like-minded, creative people just like you.
My team is growing and I’d love for you to join me! You can view all about becoming a Demonstrator HERE.
If you’re ready to dive right in, go HERE and click JOIN NOW to get started. Still have some unanswered questions? I’d love to chat! Call or email me any time!
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Hello friends! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! We’ve certainly been busy! We finally got started on new flooring in our basement since our last flooding, and I took my boys to an amazing farm for some apple picking and lots of play! Weekends pass way too soon, don’t they?
I have a couple of cards to share with you today using the new Carols of Christmas Bundle from the new Holiday Catalogue.
I just love that Stampin’ Up! included Brown Craft Paper and Old Olive Cardstock together as the Merry Little Christmas Bundle. Coupled with Basic Black Cardstock, it just looks so great and I think the colour combination really works! I even used the new Champaign Foil Sheets for the cute little deer that comes in the bundle as part of the framelits.
I should also note that the card above is also part of the Card Swap I am participating in with my Stampin’ Up! Team! I’m so excited to participate with such a wonderful group of ladies! If you want to know more about joining my team, click HERE!
I just love how both of these cards turned out! Is this bundle on your wish list?
You can see a complete list of all the supplies I used to create today’s card, with clickable links to My Canadian Online Stampin’ Up! Store at the end of this blog post. I’d love to be your Canadian Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.
Thank you so much for visiting!
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I am a little bit behind to post about this, but the NEW 2017 – 2018 Holiday Catalogue is LIVE as of September 1st!
Have you seen it yet? How much do you love it?
Stampin’ Up! never seizes to amaze me with the new products they come out with. This Holiday Catalogue to chalk full of beautiful creative, and fun sets, suites, paper, and more.
I have already stalked up on some of my faves and I can’t wait to share them with you.
My Canadian Online Store is ready to begin taking orders and all you have to do is click HERE. But before you begin your shop-a-thon, there is a way for you to get the most bang for your buck, and that is to purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit! You get to choose $165 worth of product for only $135, plus the shipping is FREE!
As soon as you purchase the Starter Kit, you instantly get a minimum of 20% off your future purchases, for as long as you remain a Demonstrator. Click HERE to buy your kit and join my team. Still have questions? Read my FAQ HERE.
Now I have many favourites from the new holiday catalogue, so I’ll be posting my Top 10 Lists soon, but let’s take a peek at some of the new items, shall we?! Here are just a few. Just click on each image for more information.
Merry Little Christmas Suite, Pg. 10
Watercolour Christmas Project Kit, Pg. 34
Year of Cheer Suite, Pg. 36
Mini Pizza Boxes, Pg. 44
Merry Cafe Stamp Set, Pg. 29
Painted Autumn Suite, Pg. 48
Spooky Night Suite, Pg. 52
Detailed Gate Thinlit Dies, Pg. 54
As you can see, there are several suites. I want ALL of them! Hehe
As always, I am so thankful that you choose me to be your demonstrator. I can’t thank you enough for shopping with me, and as always, you get a special thank you card from me personally when you shop in my online store.
Have fun shopping the new catalogue, and don’t forget to make your own Catalogue Survival Kit! These will truly come in handy!
Oh, and if you have any questions about any of the new product, or if you need any help, please don’t hesitate to contact me. It would be my pleasure to assist you.
Until next time, happy stamping!
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