I was speaking with my friend, Madhu, yesterday and she asked me if I liked the Take A Spin stamp set.  And although I said I did, I had to admit that I had not actually made a card using this set yet. So, today I did!

And I like the set even better now!

I stamped the circle three times – in Old Olive, So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise. Then I cut out pieces of the Old Olive and So Saffron circles and paper pieced them onto the Tempting Turquoise circle. I was concerned that the Game Spinner Hand might not move bit it does. It actually sits up a little bit on the washer so it helped with this bulkier card.

The card itself is Chocolate Chip with layers of Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron. On the So Saffron piece, I stamped "thank you for being you" from the Bold Blossom stamp set which seemed appropriate for this card. 

I adhered the spinner circle to a larger circle of Chocolate Chip cardstock with dimensionals and added three Chocolate Chip brads as an embellishment. Hope you like it! 

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Stamps: Take A Spin (W121937, C122015), Bold Blossom (W123232, C122232)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908)

Paper: Play Date (117168), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Old Olive (100702), So Saffron (105118), Chocolate Chip (102128) 

Big Shot: 3" Circle (122125) 

Punches:  2-1/2" Circle (120906)

Other: Game Spinner Hands (121893), Jumbo Brads 5/16" Neutrals (112534), Mat Pack 105826), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Take a Spin Stamp Set, Set of 4

Wood $35.95, #121937, Clear #122015, $25.95

Game Spinner Hands, Set of 12

$4.95, #121893

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My favourite Sale A Bration stamp set or product pack is …

I will announce the winner on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011. The winner will be selected from all the comments by random.org. Canadians and non-demonstrators only, please. 

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This is another very simple card featuring the So Happy For You stamp set which is also a free stamp set choice during Sale A Bration.  

To make this card, I created a Very Vanilla card and stamped the "birthday wishes" greeting from So Happy For You along the bottom right in Baja Breeze ink. And that’s the only stamping involved!

Next,  I punched a piece of Baja Breeze cardstock with the Scallop Trim Border punch. Over that I layered more Very Vanilla cardstock with a Baja Breeze patterned paper from the Springtime Vintage designer series paper package.

Finally, I tied a bow of Very Vanilla satin ribbon and adhered a Rosette on top of the knot. To that I added a Basic Rhinestone. And I was finshed!

Tip: Make several of these cards without the greeting. As you need a card, you can stamp whichever So Happy For You greeting is needed: so happy for you, good luck, birthday wishes, thinking of you or thanks. A great time saver!

Stamps: So Happy For You (W121853, C123220)

Inks: Baja Breeze (111833)

Paper: Springtime Vintage DSP (121782), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650)

Punches: Scallop Trim Border (118402)

Other: Very Vanilla 5/8” Satin Ribbon (117291) 11”, Basic Rhinestones (119246), Rosettes (118774) 
 

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 Rosettes, 18 total, 6 each of 3 sizes

$7.95, #118774

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I made this card with the Bliss stamp set and choose the colours – Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Riding Hood Red to go with it. I love the versatility of this Sale A Bration stamp set. This card has a complete different look than this card which also used the Bliss stamp set.

For this card, I also used the First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper is fast becoming a favourite of mine. In the package, you receive 24 doubled sided sheets that will remind you of dictionary and encyclopedia pages. The pattern is subtle and works well by adding an accent to the page without taking the focus off the stamped images.

For this card, I stamped three flowers from the Bliss stamp set in Riding Hood Red ink and punched then with the 1" circle punch. I layered each image onto a 1-1/4" circle punched from Basic Black cardstock. After adding a small Basic Rhinestone to the center of each flower, I added them to the card I had already made by adhering the First Editions paper to Very Vanilla cardstock with the ‘Bliss" greeting stamped in the lower right corner. I added Basic Black satin ribbon as another embellishment and I was finished. A really clean and simple card and a layout that can be used with a wide variety of stamp sets. Enjoy!    

What is Sale-A-Bration? It is your chance to choose one free item for every $60 you spend before shipping and tax. Place you order online today and you can receive the Bliss stamp set free. Or, contact me to place your order for you. Click here to see all the free stamps sets and products available.

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Stamps: Bliss (W121851, C123217)

Inks: Basic Black (101179), Riding Hood Red (111836)

Paper: First Edition Specialty DSP (121878), Basic Black (121045), Riding Hood Red (111348), Very Vanilla (101650)  

Punches:  1” Circle (119868), 1-1/4” Circle (119861)

Other: Basic Black 5/8” Satin Ribbon (117285) 12”, Basic Rhinestones (119246), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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 First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper

24 Sheets: 4 each of 6 double-sided designs, 12" x 12"

$14.95, #121878

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This card uses the new Punch Bunch stamp set from page 5 of the Sale A Bration catalogue. You can earn this stamp set free with any $60 order.

To make this card, I used the Fancy Flower Punch twice – once in Daffodil Delight cardstock and once in the Sweet Stitches designer series paper. I crumpled up the flowers and then adhered them to another patterned piece of Sweet Stiches designer series paper that I had already layered onto Early Espresso cardstock and added Wild Wasabi stems and leaves. The leaves were also punched from the Fancy Flower punch and then cut down with scissors. I also crumpled up the leaves before adding then to the card.

I wrapped Early Espresso 5/8" grosgrain ribbon around this piece and added a length of the Pompom Trim in Daffodil Delight on top. The Pompom Trims are so cute! You need to add one of these to your order!

Next, I stamped the "true friend" greeting onto Crumb Cake cardstock with Early Espresso ink. Then, I punched it out with the 1" circle punch and added it to the card with a dimensional. Finally, I then made an Early Espresso button with the Sweet Buttons embosslit and added it to the card with a dimensional after adding a bow of linen thread.

This card is probably more shabby chic then most of my cards. Please leave a comment and let me know if you like it!

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Stamps: Punch Bunch (W121847, C123211)

Inks: Early Espresso (119670)

Paper: Sweet Stitches DSP (121781), Crumb Cake (120953), Early Espresso (119686), Daffodil Delight (119683), Wild Wasabi (108641)

Punches: Fancy Flower (118073), 1” Circle (119868)

Big Shot: Sweet Buttons Embosslit (121813)

Other: Early Espresso 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (119955), Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim (121885), Linen Thread (104199), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Isn’t this card cheerful?

I used another of the free Sale-A-Bration sets for this card – the Sweet Summer stamp set. I told you it would be difficult to choose a favourite set so it’s a good thing you can earn more than one!

One of my favourite colour combinations is Pear Pizzazz and Poppy Parade so I decided to use those colours for this card. I made a Framed Tulip embossing folder frame in Pear Pizzazz and added a piece of Poppy Parade cardstock inside the frame.  Next, I added a piece of striped Pear Pizzazz paper from the Springtime Vintage designer series paper package. The stem was stamped onto Glossy White cardstock with Black StazOn ink and then coloured in with inks and a Blender Pen. I stamped the three flowers onto another piece of Glossy White cardstock and after colouring theim, I cut them out and applied them to the card with dimensionals. In addition to Pear Pizzazz and Poppy Parade, I also use Daffodil Delight ink to colour the flowers. I added Pear Pizzazz seam binding to hide where the two papers joined before I added a "thanks" greeting from the So Happy For You stamp set, another Sale-A-Bration freebie.  I think this card would really brighten someone’s day, don’t you?

I made this card for my Dars Team meeting last Saturday. It is one of four projects we made in addiiton to demonstrations, business talk and swapping. And starting tomorrow, you can Join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator and receive a 15% discount on the kit and a $60 free product bonus. E-mail me to receive more information on joining my Dars Team of demonstrators or click here for more details on the Starter Kit. The free product bonus includes a Color Coach, any punch for $23.95 or less, a $14.95 stamp set and a Simply Sent Kit.

Mini Catalogues Launch: Drop in on Friday, January 28th between 3 pm and 8 pm if you are in the Edmonton area to see the new products from the Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogues. Make two cards, enter to win the door prize and enjoy some cake and coffee. Please click here to RSVP and for more details. 

My Special: During Sale-A-Bration, place an order of $60 or more and receive a free stamp set or product from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. Plus if you place your order by January 31st, as a BONUS from me, you will receive online access to three exclusive video tutorials. These videos will not be shared anywhere else. (I have extended the date to allow you to view the Sale-A-Bration catalogue online starting tomorrow.)

Please contact me by e-mail, phone 780.472.8200, toll free 1.866.472.8207 or fax 780.406.6407 to place your orders and receive my free gift.

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Do you remember these little cards from last week?

Last night as my daughter, Alex, was getting ready for bed, she suddenly remembered that she needed a birthday card for one of her friends at school. And it needed to be large enough for other friends to sign. I really did not want to create a card from scratch at that hour (I was watching The Closer!) and needed a fast solution. Luckily, I still had this little card and used it to easily create a bigger card.

First, I created a full size card of Crumb Cake cardstock and added a piece of Real Red polka dot paper from the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. Behind the paper, I added a piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock along the top and a second piece that had been punched with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border along the bottom. 

After cutting the back off the little card, I added it with dimensionals and I was done!

To create even ends on the banner, you can use any square punch as shown above.   

Stamps: Create A Cupcake (121982 Clear, 121915 Wood)

Inks: Real Red (103133)

Paper: Glimmer Paper (121790), Neutrals Patterns DSP Stack (117157), Brights Patterns DSP Stack (117155), Chocolate Chip (102128), Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482), Regal Rose (105130), Crumb Cake (120953)

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)

Punches: Build A Cupcake (121807), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (119275)

Other: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

My Special: During Sale-A-Bration, place an order of $60 or more and receive a free stamp set or product from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. Plus if you place your order by January 25th, as a BONUS from me, you will receive online access to three exclusive video tutorials.

Please contact me by e-mail, phone 780.472.8200, toll free 1.866.472.8207 or fax 780.406.6407 to place your orders and receive my free gift.

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Create A Cupcake Stamp Set

Clear #121982, $19.95

Wood #121915, $27.95

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Only one week to go before Sale-A-Bration 2011 starts!

What is Sale-A-Bration? It is your chance to earn free stamps and products from Stampin’ Up! And it will be so hard to choose a favourite. There are four stamps sets to choose from this year – So Happy for You (a greeting set), Punch Bunch (great for using with our punches and it has a cute owl image), Sweet Summer ( a floral set because we all love them) and Bliss which I used for this card. You can also choose from an Ice Cream Parlor paper & accents kit or ribbon & button pack, the So Much To Celebrate Digital CD and the Notes Chalkboard Decor Elements.

And you can choose one free item for every $60 you spend before tax and shipping! Contact me today with your orders and receive the pre-order bonus below!

Starting January 25th, there are three ways you can earn free products:

•     Spend $60 and earn one free product of your choice. And as a BONUS, if you place your Sale-a-bration pre-order with me by January 25th, you will also receive exclusive web access to three video tutorials highlighting various techniques with the new Sale-a-bration stamp sets. These videos will not be shared anywhere else.

•     Host an in-home Workshop and receive one free product in addition to the Hostess Benefits. Contact me today to reserve a workshop date by March 16th.

•     Join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator and receive a 15% discount on the kit and a $60 free product bonus. E-mail me to receive more information or click here for more details on the Starter Kit. The free product bonus includes a Color Coach, Any punch for $23.95 or less, a $14.95 stamp set and a Simply Sent Kit.

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This was a fun card to make!

Stamps: You’re A Gem (Clear #122270 $14.95. Wood #122268 $17.95)

Inks: Basic Black (101179)

Paper: Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper (121781), Basic Black (121045), Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730) 

Big Shot: Fun Flowers Bigz Die (121812)

Punches: Modern Label (119849)

Other: Basic Glimmer Brads (121003), Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109027), Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119761), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

My Special: Place an order of $50 or more from any of the current catalogues by January 18th, 2011 and your will receive free Adornments with your order (page 15, $7.95.) Please contact me by e-mail, phone 780.472.8200, toll free 1.866.472.8207 or fax 780.406.6407 to place your orders and receive the free gift.

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 Fun Flowers Bigz L Die

#121812, $43.95

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If you only took a quick look at the Petal Cone Die in the Occasions Mini catalogue, or didn’t even notice it all, go take another look. This Bigz die for the Big Shot Machine is so cute!

I was surprised how easy these were to make and the die even includes the scallop petals and the banner.

I dressed the Petal Cone die up a bit with a length of Very Vanilla Seam Binding that I gathered a little bit.

The only other embellishment is the Rosette with a pearl center. 

Whether you leave this Petal Cone die open of close the top for a different look and purpose, you will have fun creating with this die. 

Stamps: Say It Simply (122324, Set of 2, $9.95)

Inks: Baja Breeze (111833)

Paper: Springtime Vintage Designer Series paper (121782), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650) 

Big Shot: Petal Cone Bigz Die (121810)

Other: Rosettes (118774), Basic Pearls (119247), Very Vanilla Seam Binding (120999), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

My Special: Place an order of $50 or more from any current catalogues by January 18th, 2011 and your will receive free Adornments with your order (page 15, $7.95.) Please contact me by e-mail, phone 780.472.8200, toll free 1.866.472.8207 or fax 780.406.6407 to place your orders and receive the free gift.

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Petal Cone Bigz L Die

#121810, $43.95

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