HAPPY FOR WORD WEDNESDAY

Happy day to you!  I've created a card with the last letter in January's WORD - "Happy".  The stamp set of choice is "You're A Gem"(page 156 Idea Book)

Check it out.

The Create with Connie and Mary sketch was great inspiration!

I used some of the Baja Breeze scraps I had left on my table and added a card base of Calypso Coral, designer paper courtesy of Everyday Enchantment(Sale-A-Bration FREE choice) and a little Big Shot action.

This could very well substitute as a Valentine greeting if red is not your thing.

RECIPE:

Stamp Set:  You're A Gem(122270)

Card Stock:  Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper(FREE SAB 126154)

Ink:  Calypso Coral Classic(12293.9)

Accessories:  Big Shot(113439), Finial Press Embossing Folder(115963), Simply Scored(122334), 5 Petal Flower Punch(119880), Word Window Punch(119857), 3/16" Corner Punch(119871), Trinket Keys(121892), 5/16" Neutrals Brads, 1/2" Baja Breeze Seam Binding(122331), Snail Adhesive(104332), Stampin' Dimensionals(104430)

Don't forget to check out the Sale-A-Bration brochure for your pick of Free products with your $60 purchase. You'll love all the choices!

Thanks a bunch for visiting today.  I've been mulling over the WORD for February and think you'll like it.  Make sure to check back for the reveal next Wednesday.

HOW ABOUT A LITTLE ROMANCE?

Here we are at Tuesday, the last day of January!  So, I'm leading in to February, the month of love, with "Loving Thoughts" and "Bordering on Romance".  Both sets are available in the Occasions Mini catalogue until April 30th.

I love the softness of this card and Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride make it so.  The addition of a subtle pattern from the Twitterpated pack helps too.

I stamped the flower bundle from Bordering on Romance several times with Stazon Jet Black ink and then added color with a blender pen.  I had fun cutting out each bundle and layering them using Stampin' Dimensionals.  And the pearls......well they add just the right touch!

RECIPE:

Stamp Sets:  Bordering on Romance(125482), Loving Thoughts(125845)

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper(125406)

Ink:  Baja Breeze Classic(111833), Blushing Bride Classic(119786), Pear Pizzazz Classic(119784), Stazon Jet Black(101406)

Accessories:  Blender Pens(102845 set of 3), Basic Pearls(119247), 1/2" Baja Breeze Seam Binding(122331), Snail Adhesive(104332), Stampin' Dimensionals(104430), Simply Scored(122334), Paper Snips(103579)

Wedding season is approaching and these stamp sets are perfect for invitations or lovely greeting cards.  So why not book a Workshop with me so we can get busy creating for your perfect wedding day.  Contact Me so we can set a date for stamping fun!

WORKSHOPS STAMPIN' UP STYLE

Happy Monday to you and welcome.  Can you believe that it is the last Monday in January?  I am having trouble with that 'cause it seems that this month disappeared in a blink!  However, it also means that we only have another couple of months of winter up here in northeastern BC!  Can't complain about that!

Now then, I've made a slight change to my class calendar for February and will be offering this class on Tuesday, Feb. 7th and Wednesday, Feb. 8th instead.

I think you'll enjoy creating this pretty set.  It consists of four 3" x 6" greeting cards, envelopes and the box to put them in.  This set uses the Everyday Enchantment designer paper from Sale-A-Bration and a new stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalogue called "Tea Shoppe".

Please join me.  The cost is only $25.00 for this fun class and I'll leave the sign-up open until Saturday, Feb. 4th.  Just visit my Class Calendar to RSVP.

Want to have a party?  

With Sale-A-Bration in full swing, a Hostess can earn even more Free products like this pretty Tote bag!  

It could be yours with a $200 Workshop!  I have dates free to stamp with you and your friends, just contact me and we'll get you on your way to earning all the Free products that Stampin' Up! has to offer their hosts.

Do you want even more?  

Sign Up to be a Demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration for only $150 and for the rest of 2012, you can choose a Free paper pack or digital download every month.  Check out the details on my website and then contact me for a one-on-one!  I'd love to have you join me!

ELEMENTARY ELEGANCE WITH STAMPIN' UP!

Welcome!  Seems that I missed a post this week and I apologize for that.  Guess I forgot about Thursday - LOL.

Well, here is a great card that I created using a FREE Sale-A-Bration selection called "Elementary Elegance"(125122).  I had some calypso coral card stock sitting on the table from Wednesday's post and carried on with a new color theme by adding Baja Breeze.

Check out that edge - I love working with the new Edgelits from Stampin' Up!  This card could easily serve as a wedding or wedding shower invitation or, change the sentiment for a birthday or anniversary greeting.

RECIPE:

Stamp Sets:  Elementary Elegance(SAB 125122), Wedding Sweet(115466), Bordering on Romance(125482)

Card Stock:  Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper(SAB 126154)

Ink:  Calypso Coral Classic(122939), Baja Breeze Classic(111833)

Accessories:  Heat Tool(100005), Versamark(102283), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder(109130), Stamp-a-ma-jig(101049), Big Shot(113439), Edgelits Adorning Accents(125595), Curly Label Punch(119851), Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die(114506), Paper Snips(103579), Snail Adhesive(104332), Stampin' Dimensionals(104430)

Check out my Online Store for more Free selections from Sale-A-Bration.

PONY PARTY FOR WORD WEDNESDAY

Welcome to WORD Wednesday.  This month I have been using stamp sets that highlight each letter in the word "HAPPY".  This week we are on the second "P" and I choose to use "Pony Party"...........

...the color challenge from Create with Connie & Mary

...and their sketch challenge.

Great sketch isn't it?!

I started with a card base of Lucky Limeade and matted it with one of the fabulous patterns from the Everyday Enchantment designer paper(126154) that is in the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  Then I had to figure out how to add Peach Parfait to the mix.  So, I stamped the pony image and colored it with a blender pen and the Peach Parfait classic ink.  Problem solved and I ended up with a portrait of a Palamino at the same time.(At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

Check out the brad and ribbon - that is also from the Sale-A-Bration brochure and it is called the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack(127279).

RECIPE:
Stamp Set:  Pony Party(115217)

Card Stock:  Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper(SAB126154)

Ink:  Lucky Limeade Classic(122935), Soft Suede Classic(115657), Peach Parfait Classic(119783)

Accessories:  Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack(127279), Big Shot(113439), Framelits Labels Collection(125598), Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die(114506), Punch Windows(115953), Word Window Punch(119857), Modern Label Punch(119849), Scallop Trim Border Punch(118402), Blender Pen(102845 set of 3), Paper Piercing Tool(116631), Mat Pack(105826), Snail Adhesive(104332), Stampin' Dimensionals(104430)

Have you ever thought about joining the Stampin' Up! family but were not quite sure how?  

Well, there is no better time than now!  During Sale-A-Bration you can join and purchase the Starter Kit for the fabulous price of $150!  

Imagine getting over $300 worth of quality products for the low, low price of $150!  Besides all the fabulous benefits you will receive as a Demonstrator, you will also be able to choose One FREE paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year!

So, why wait!  Visit my website and join my team today!

IT'S TIME TO SALE-A-BRATE

Welcome to Sale-A-Bration! 

Do you like FREE stuff?  This is a great time to get some.  With each $60 purchase, you can add one free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure to your order.  

Here's a sample of one very cute stamp set that you can earn.  It's called "Sprinkled Expressions" and it was perfect for creating a birthday card for my grandson.

I added a greeting from "Happiest Birthday Wishes" to the inside.

RECIPE:

Stamp Sets:  Sprinkled Expressions(SAB125132), Happiest Birthday Wishes(122617)

Card Stock:  Island Indigo, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper(125406)

Ink:  Island Indigo Classic(122937), Poppy Parade Classic(119782)

Accessories:  Paper Snips(103579), Big Shot(113439), Originals Stars #2 Die(113461), Snail Adhesive(104332), Stampin' Dimensionals(104430)

Sprinkled Expressions - Sale-a-bration - #125132

Make sure to check out your Sale-A-Bration brochure for many other great Free choices.  It's really one of the most wonderful times of the year!

REMEMBER THIS CARD

...from Friday's post?

Well, I changed it a bit! 

I like this version much better, don't you?

Just adding that small strip of embossed card stock cleaned it up and now the flowers stand out.  After all that was the whole idea to begin with.

Tomorrow is January 24th and the start of what I think is the best time of the Stampin' Up! year.  Yes, SALE-A-BRATION starts tomorrow so you can begin earning wonderful products with only a $60 purchase!

One of my very favourite items in the Sale-a-bration brochure is the "Everyday Enchantment" designer paper(126154) and I've been using it a lot.  Check out this post and this post to have a look at just 2 of the wonderful patterns in this package.

You can access my Online Store and also earn "Cynthia's Creative Points" for your purchases as well.  Yes, it really is the best time of the year!

Take care and happy shopping!