Thanks to everyone who entered my "Guess the Retiring Stamp Sets" contest.   

Our winner is …. Lee Ann Sommer with 3 correct guesses.  Lee Ann wins a $30 gift certificate. And everyone who sent in an entry receive $5 off a $50 order.

Thanks for entering!

Get out your sanding blocks

Another simple technqiue using the window sheets. Again, I used the thick window sheets and ran them throught the Big Shot with the Daisies #2 Bigz die. This has to be the die I reach for the most and is a must have for Big Shot owners.

Flower, Daisies #2, #114520, #23.95

After peeling off the blue backing, I sanded the daisies to get the frosted look. I finished off the card with Ribbon Originals in Pig Tails and Dress Up which are both on the Last Chance list for 50% off.

Pig Tails, # 114316, $9.48  and Dress Up, #114317, $8.75

If you have enjoyed Window Sheet Mania week, please leave a comment. And please share with me any other products you would like to see highlighted.

Happy Sunday -

Wet Stencil Technique

How else can you use your Big Shot? For making stencils. I used the Tulipe die and the thick window sheets to make my own reusable stencil. After spritzing the stencil with water, I scribbled on it with the chocolate chip watercolor crayon and then spritzed it gently again.

The last step is to press your cardstock onto the stencil and then allow it to dry. The only colours used were chocolate chip and celery. I embellished the card with my favourite Ribbon Originals in Valet. It is a very elegant yet simple card. 

Tulipe Bigz Die, #113457, $25.95

If you are in the greater Edmonton area and would like information on my Big Shot rental program, please contact me by e-mail here.

Happy Saturday -

Big Shot Top Note 

This album took no time at all to create using the Top Note die for the Big Shot and a Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin’ kit. I used the thick window sheets to create the front and back covers and to give the album durability.

What a wonderful gift perfectly sized for slipping into a purse or diaper bag? Or, if you have been hesitant to start scrapbooking, this album is an easy to finish project that will get you started in no time.

I used the crop-a-dile to effortlessly make a hole and inserted a binder ring to hold the pages together. A few short lengths of ribbon help to decorate the front and a few self-adhesive die cuts from the Simply Scrappin’ kit tie everything together. 

Don’t forget to sign up as a Dreaming About Rubber Stamps Facebook Fan to see the fanclub only Window sheet samples that will be posted this weekend.

Happy Friday!

Don’t forget to send me your guesses for stamp sets that will be on the Last Chance list released on Monday. See the May 26th post below for more information.  And don’t forget to check back here for up to the minute updates including more information on retiring accessories at up to 50% off …

Window Sheet Accent

This is a  simple and fun way to create an accent using the window sheets. Simply punch out the circular second hand from the clock and insert a window sheet behind it using sticky strip. I then used dimensionals between the layers to create a bit of shadowing. Stampin’ Up! makes it easy on us stampers by coordinating products. In this example, the 1" circle punch fits perfectly on the image leaving only a thin border.     

This set is my absolute favourite set from the Occasions Mini. It is a classic set good for creating so many types of cards. I can’t believe it will be gone on June 30th.

 Sense of Time, #113804, $30.95 

Happy Thursday!

Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion
June 1 – 30, 2009

Extra FREE PRODUCTS! This is an awesome special - If you can’t hostess an in home workshop, gather orders from your friends and stamping buddies so you don’t miss out!

• Hostesses who hold a $330-$524.99 workshop will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Hostesses who hold a $525 or more workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

The hostess plan is already very generous but now it is amazing! Get some orders together and take advantage of the free merchandise. Place your own order on-line or call or e-mail me with your order. This is the time to buy the BIG SHOT that has been on your wish list. 

Contact me ASAP to book your workshop as my calendar is filling up fast! 

And Many Mower

Tri-Shutter Fold Card

This is such a great masculine set.  I love the fact that the greetings included can be used for alot of occasions, Fathers Day, birthdays or just because – And Many Mower, #113724, $37.95 

It ties in really well with the Manchester Designer Series Paper.  

Stamp and colour the image on cardstock. Then cut a piece of Window Sheet the same size and stamp the image with StazOn, here I used the white. Layer acetate on top of cardstock to create overlay. 

Although the instructions for this card look intimidating, the card does come together pretty easily. Give it a try!    

Supplies:

Cardstock - Always Artichoke 12” x 5-1/2”, Manchester DSP two of 11-1/2” x 5/8”, two of 3-1/2” x 3”, 3-1/4” x 2-3/4”, Kraft 3-1/2” x 3” and 2-1/2” x 1-3/4”, Very Vanilla 2-1/4” x 2-1/4”, Baja Breeze 2-3/8” x 2-3/8” and 2-5/8” x 1-7/8”, Chocolate Chip 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” and 2-3/4" x 2"                                                                                                                                  Stamps -  And Many Mower
Inks -  Basic Brown
Markers - Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Bordering Blue
Other -  5 Chocolate Chip 5/8” Ribbon  

Notes: Cut cardstock to 12" x 5-1/2". Score card at 4" and 8". Score 1" from the top and 1" from the bottom at 2" and 10". Cut from the 2" score to the 10" score at both top and bottom. Fold 1" strips at top and bottom opposite the folds in the center section.  

This set from the Occasions Mini Catalogue is only available until June 30th. Get yours today -

Happy Wednesday!

Big Shot Box #2

Did you know that you can etch Window Sheets? Neither did I!

Using a piercing tool or sharp needle, draw lines on the Window Sheet. The lines can be random as shown or use a straight edge for a more structured design. How easy is that?     

To decorate the box, I used self-adhesive die-cuts from the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin’ kit. This is one of the kits that is sure to sell fast when the last chance list is released. If you have been meaning to order it, do it today – Sunshine Garden, #113911$23.95 on page 164.      

Happy Tuesday!

Win a gift certificate! 

How are you at reading minds at Stampin’ Up? It’s time for my annual contest to see who can guess correctly the most retiring stamps sets. Look through your Spring-Summer 2009 catalog and EMAIL ME your list of 10 stamp sets you think will be on the "Last Chance List" which will be posted June 1st. Please do not include hostess sets as we know all of these will be retiring. Don’t have a catalogue? Just click on the link on the right sidebar to see it online.

The winner with the most correct guesses will receive a $30 gift certificate from me. If the winner has all 10 correct, they will receive and extra $20 gift certificate. And everyone who enters will receive $5 off a $50 order until June 30th.

Contest deadline is midnight on May 30th, 2009 unless the list is released early so the contest will end then.

Please note that this contest is only open to Canadians and is not open Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. 

Save 15% on all Retiring 2008-2009 In Color Products

The 2008-2009 In Colors will be retiring soon so it’s time to stock up and save on cardstock, ribbons, and more. Take advantage of this super special by sending me your email order today.  All items are while supplies last. Order early to avoid being disappointed!  

Cardstock, Inkpads and Re-inkers, page 153

Cards & Envelopes, page 157

Designer Series Paper, pages 158 – 161

Simply Scrappin; Kits, pages 162 – 165

Bright Delights Rub-Ons, page 172

Soho Designer Series Hardware, page 175

Corduroy Buttons, page 176

Button Bouquet Designer Buttons, page 176

Fleurettes, page 177 

Flowers Fusion To, page 177

Ribbon, pages 178 – 179

Buy 3, get 1 free special  will apply to Designer Series Papers and Textured Cardstocks. 

Special pricing applies only to products with In Color items included. And, if your order is over $200, you will also receive hostess benefits from page 16 including FREE merchandise and a FREE hostess item.
 
Orders must be received by May 31st to qualify. Orders can be phoned in or sent by email. Online orders do not qualify. 

Heat It Up!

We had lots of fun at my downline meeting this weekend creating projects using the Window Sheets. In fact, we had so much fun that I will be sharing one project Monday through Friday this week and even have a bonus project on Friday for my Facebook Fans so join now because you won’t want to miss out!  

Who knew that Window Sheets would curl when heated? It takes a while but your patience will be rewarded when your clear flower petals start to turn upwards. If needed, the acrylic pieces can be shaped while still warm.

What are you waiting for? Order your Window Sheets today - Window Sheets Medium #114323 for $7.25, Window SheetsThick #114324 for $9.95

Happy Monday!