'EH'mazing Stampers

bday craft

2011-03-26T16:15:00.000-07:00

Hi there...

These adorable books are the craft that the girls at Mikayla's 12th bday party made earlier in the month. I found the awesome link at Becky Higgins website for About Me journals. She has one for adults and one for teens....Anyway even though I loved the idea I wasn't sure about how to put the pages together....didn't want to pay to have them bound. Sooooo I was SUPER excited to find these binders at Staples that were the perfect size! Plus they had the area in the front to put a piece of paper in...so of course the girls had to personalize them! With all my Saleabration orders in Jan/Feb i've been ordering the Ice Cream parlour paper pack. That way each girl had their own sheet of 12x12 cardstock stickers and coordinating paper to match! I used my clear block and clear mount alphabet set for them to stamp their names. It came together very quickly (1 hr at the party) and they took the extras home and they could do the writing at home too. I believe its 27 pgs total. Each pg of my sample book (Kylie's) has some type of sticker on it too so the 1 pg was plenty!

Hope you liked this idea,

Kerry

cute cute cute

2011-03-24T16:11:00.000-07:00

Greetings!

Still more pic's from Regionals...
These are adorable chocolate bar covers!!! I love the ideas they gave using the SU fabric. Some I'm not sharing on here as I want to do them with my clubs and classes....

Thought this was a super cute idea though....had to share.

Kerry

up and coming

2011-03-22T16:10:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

Here is a sneak peek at a stamp set that is coming out in the Summer Mini catalog. I forget the name though...sorry. I am so done with winter, and am sooo counting the days until spring/summer!

Kerry

too cute

2011-03-18T16:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a swap card that was on display at Regionals...isn't it adorable!!! Makes me want to buy the woodgrain background stamp.....I tell ya...going to SU events sure adds to my wish list :)

Take care,
Kerry

last Make n' Take

2011-03-16T16:02:00.000-07:00

Well, here is the last project made at the Vancouver Regionals that I attended at the end of February. SU really outdid themselves this time around as the projects were beautiful and we got to use many accessories. Its always fun to see them in real life before buying....
I LOVE the seam binding that is found on pg 16 as its so light and easy to work with. Also good if mailing as it doesn't weight down your card.

I'll be posting some card fronts swaps that my fellow team members rec'd at Regionals next.

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

2011-03-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

Another cute Make n Take project made at the Vancouver Regionals!!! A set of 4 mini cards to give! We used the Nature Walk stamp set, plus the Botanical Gazette Designer Series paper as well. A bit of Crumb Cake seam binding as well.....
Thanks for dropping by!

Kerry

'egg'cellent

2011-03-10T15:59:00.000-08:00

Here's another card using the Nature Walk stamp set that was a Make n' take. Got the good 'ol crimper out for this one...I always forget to use that gadget!!! Matching envie as well.....

Kerry

simple and elegant

2011-03-08T15:56:00.000-08:00

Here is another make n take from the Regionals I went to.
We each received the set - Nature Walk which can be found on pg 27 of the Occasions Mini catalog. I love the idea of taking a SU marker and colouring the white rosettes (pg 16). Its always a nice touch to stamp an envelope to match as well...don't you agree?

Kerry

banner

2011-03-06T15:51:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Sorry for not posting earlier but we had a power outage monday morning and our desktop fried :( Anyway....after a few days at the computer dr, a new power supply added we are all good to go!

Here is one of the make n take's we made at the Vancouver Regionals last Saturday!!!! The projects were really over the top so we stamped as much as we could given the timeframe there, and brought the rest home to finish. I was proud of myself as for once I set aside time the day after Regionals and completed ALL the make n takes...before I put the supplies away! Anyway this was one of my favourties...it uses lots of neat accessories. Hard to make out but there is dazzling diamonds around each of the circles with the letter on it. Can you see all the neat accessories on the close ups?????? Posting more this week so stay tuned!!!

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

White Crayon resist

2011-03-01T21:05:00.000-08:00

hello again, thanks for dropping by.

Y'know when you see a card on a stampers blog and you just are in awe, and you instantly fall in love...well I had that happen when I saw this card. You can find the original on stampinfunwithselene's blog! I love the colours Wild Wasabi and Baja Blue together. I purchased the Baja Blue seam binding for this card (and clubs) and its so lightweight and easy to use. We also use the Easter Blossom stamp set, and the Springtime Vintage designer paper.

This card showcases the White Crayon resist technique. An oldie, but a goodie in my opinion. So easy, and so elegant.

Hope you like it!

Kerry

Build a Blossom

2011-02-27T20:55:00.000-08:00

Greetings,

Well yesterday I had one of the best days I've had in a long time. Stampin' Up! came to Vancouver!! Yes...it was Regionals. The last time they came here was 4 years ago! So I was in dire need of a creative tune up :)

Anyway I"ll be sharing the make n' take projects we made in the upcoming days but I thought I"d share what the gals in my clubs made in February.

There was quite a bit of interest in the Build a Blossom stamp set (pg 12 of the Occasions Mini) and the matching punch when we all saw it at first. I thought this would be a great stamp set to show since the punch didn't line up with the set, like in some sets SU has come out with before. Soooo I found a card idea I liked and went with it! I love the shimmer paint mixed in with rubbing alchohol. I truly believe ANY card would probably benefit from a spritz of that stuff!!! Can't go wrong with glitter :) Colours were Rose Red and Pear Pizazz for paper. Ink was Rose Red and Always Artichoke. We used the Springtime Vintage designer paper (pg 15 of the Occasion Mini) as well on both cards this month! LOVE LOVE LOVE that paper! Adornments are the embellishment which are found on pg 15 as well. Hope you like it!

Kerry

p.s. one thing I recommend when positioning your petals is to punch out a circle and adhere snail to it and then place them on that. Worked well at our clubs!

A Day at the Zoo

2011-02-22T08:43:00.000-08:00

What a gorgeous weekend we had here in the FraserValley. Living on the West Coast we are just used to the rain that settles over here for the majority of the winter. BUT one good thing about that is that when there is a sunny day it is so extra special, and we're just dying to get out! My kids had a Pro-D day on friday and the older girls were at friends so we took the youngest 2 to the zoo. It was so odd to just have 2 kids with us! It was an amazing time, and neat to see just the 2 interact with eachother.

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

gorgeous sky

2011-02-21T08:41:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

Just wanted to share a beautiful sunset we had here. I only used my point and shoot small camera but even so you can just imagine what it looked like in real life! The colours were amazing!

Enjoy,
Kerry

cute cupcakes

2011-02-19T08:38:00.000-08:00

Hello!

My 2 oldest daughters go to a local Christian girls club, called GEMS. I just had to share the adorable cupcakes she made there a few weeks ago. Polar Bears and Walrus's. Once you took the candy off they were very yummy!

Great party idea, don't you think?

Have a great day!

Kerry

Crazy for Owls

2011-01-30T20:19:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Here is the 2nd card the club ladies made in January. I love the Owl punch and finally purchased it over the holidays. Merry Christmas to me :) Anyway as I was blog surfing, I came accross the great sample on createwithcori.com

Again we used the Valentine Defined stamp set from the Occasions Mini. Used the new glimmer paper on pg 7 (love how it doesn't come off in your hands like most glitter pages do!). Lastly another new product I showcased was the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder called Framed Tulips - found on pg 28. Loooove it!

Anyway thanks for dropping by, I love to hear from you :)

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

Valentine tri-fold

2011-01-27T20:14:00.000-08:00

Hello! Thanks for stopping by!

Here is one of the projects my club ladies made in January. I got the idea from createwithdee.typepad.com if you want to see her awesome work! I love this new set from the Occasions Mini called 'Valentine Defined' pg 9. The base of the card is a 12x12 pc of whisper white cut in half then you trim around 2" from one end so its on an angle. You attach the hearts on the angle.

Have you made your Valentine a card yet?

Another Valentine card is coming, stay tuned!

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

Addy's 1

2011-01-22T20:10:00.000-08:00

Hope you're having a great weekend!

I took the kiddies to a Science Celebration today at our local University. Lots of experiments, make n takes and a great science show to watch!

This evening I make this bday card for my niece that is turning one this week. Her family just arrived from Australia today so they are having a party for Addy tomorrow afternoon. I am looking forward to meeting her and her sister tomorrow for the first time! Australia is a very long way from here so our visits are far between!

Its hard to make out but there are dazzling diamonds on the icing as well.

Club projects are being posted soon...stay tuned!

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

valentine card

2011-01-18T11:59:00.000-08:00

greetings!

Here is a card I made the other day. I love the new sparkly red c/s. It comes in a pkg of 2 - 12x12. I'll be using this at my clubs this month. I also used the new stamp set = defined by love. Colours used are crumb cake and real red.

Making Valentine projects with club this month - will share once the clubs have come over!

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

Happy New Year!

2011-01-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

Hello!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday and now a great start in the New Year!

I'll be posting soon...just waiting for my Occasions Mini catalog order to arrive so I can start playing :) You can view the new Mini catalog here. Loads of new stamp sets, designer paper, fabric and Big Shot items! Not to mention lots of new accessories too. My website is always available 24/7 if you'd like to place an order, or you can contact me of course as well!

Here's the picture I sent out with my Christmas cards this year.

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

Letterpress Plates

2010-12-16T18:29:00.000-08:00

Hi
Here is one of the projects made at club in November. Its an awful picture..sorry about that! Its a quick gift to make if you need one in a hurry. The letterpress plate was used with Old Olive craft ink. It makes a debossed image...pressed 'in', instead of the embossing plates/folders that raise the paper. Stay tuned, more to share coming up!

Kerry

decorated tin

2010-12-14T18:26:00.000-08:00

Hello,
I have a non-stamping related craft to share today. There are so many opportunities for the home-schooled child I have found. One morning last week we went to another home-schooled family's house and the mom taught a few girls how to make these decorated cookie tins. See what Megan made! (with some help from her mom) Cute I"d say!

Countdown is on, yippee!

Kerry

Finding our perfect tree

2010-12-12T18:21:00.000-08:00

Seasons Greetings!

Here are a few pic's of us last sunday getting our Christmas tree. We knew the rain was coming so went a bit earlier then some years past. It is VERY hard to get a picture with all 4 looking as Jacob is a little monkey :) What can you expect for a 2yr old though....Such a beautiful day it was, we had hot chocolate there and then came home and decorated. Love family days.

Groupon is coming local!

2010-12-08T13:52:00.000-08:00

hello!!
Do you want to save $$? Well I came accross this great site called 'Groupon'. Up until now the coupons were mostly good for the Vancouver area, (they are alos all over N. America I believe) but they announced today that they are going to be offering Groupons to the Abbotsford area!!! Each day thru your email acc't a special deal will be emailed. I've taken advantage of it once a few weeks ago...(remember up until now they've mostly been located in Vancouver so I never bought any). I bought the Body Shop Groupon - get a $40 voucher for $20. Great as this time of year I always buy a few things there anyway. Everything went smoothly, and I've already spent it. If you want to sign up, its FREE and you can click here to check it out: http://www.groupon.com/r/uu11496294 My friend in the past has used a 'Gap' Groupon as well.....there are some great deals to be had! Happy Shopping!

Christmas card class for November

2010-11-27T15:54:00.000-08:00

Greetings!!! I find it hard to believe that I'm finished with yearly Christmas cards for another year! Seems just like yesterday I was starting them in August...in MUCH warmer weather!

Here are the 2 cards the ladies made in November 5 of each. Both ideas I found online.

I love the frosted technique - ran the medium acetate with petals a plenty and you rub the sanding block over...

Isn't this folded tree super cute?

For both cards we used the Holly Jolly dsp.

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

September Christmas cards

2010-11-23T22:33:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Well i'm on a roll here, aren't I? Here are the Christmas cards that were made in September. Again, the ladies made 5 of each.
She snowflake is made using the Northern Flurry die with silver cardstock. Also silver embossing on some snowflakes too.

The other card has glitter faintly on it. You take a small spray bottle and fill with Rubbing Alchohol and then put 6 - 7 drops of Shimmer Paint. Shake and spray and voila - shimmer paper! so pretty...you can never go wrong with glitter, that's all I'm gonna say!

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

Faith Girlz

2010-11-16T22:27:00.000-08:00

November 6th I had the honour of taking my 2 oldest girls (tweens) to a Faith Girls conferance. It was such an amazing day and I loved having such great discussion with them! No little brother and sister interupting! Here is the website which I highly recommend! It was just accross the border so after the conferance we enjoyed a bit of shopping and a dinner out. Such special times.

Here is a picture with Nancy Rue who has authored many amazing books - both fiction and non fiction for the girls tween age group! She was a great speaker and my girls really related to her well. She has such a heart for her 'mini women' as she calls them!

Kerry

October Christmas cards

2010-11-14T22:24:00.000-08:00

Hello!
Every year I start holding my Christmas card classes in August. Since I havn't blogged I have lots to share in the upcoming days. Here are the 2 cards the ladies made in October - they make 5 of each. I really liked the idea of using the lattice die for the Big Shot as a stencil. I sponged Crumb cake over the stencil on Whisper White cardstock.
The bell was colouring in with ink and blender pens.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kerry

Fall Fair

2010-11-12T22:19:00.000-08:00

Hello!

One of the yearly traditions at my kids elementary school is the annual Fall Fair for grade 2's. I've gone thru this 2x already and now it was Kylie's turn. Since she is a SU demo in the making she chose to make Fall cards. She had a blast, and she would disappear into my craft room and make the cards herself. She had fun gold embossing (was very wow'd) and I helped her with the Joseph's Coat card. Other then that she did it herself! I love how my love of all things arts and crafts has passed onto her.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm back

2010-11-10T22:14:00.001-08:00

Well hello out there! What can I say...its been a lonnnnnng time! All I have to say is life got busy and something had to give. Blogging was one thing that went to the wayside. I hope you understand.
Enough of that! I look forward to sharing what I've been stamping!

Here are my 2 club projects that we made in October. I just loved the tealight cake samples I saw online so when I saw the tealights (battery) at Costco in September I snatched them up, in anticipation of making them! I love how easy it is, and my girls especially have really liked this project.

The card we made used the reflection technique. An oldie but a goodie in my opinion. One of my favourite cards I have made was years ago and used this technique and Lovely as a Tree....

Its hard to make out but there is Dazzling Diamonds on the trees in the foreground. I loved this card sample when I came accross it online.

Thanks for your patience and I hope to be blogging more often now again.

Kerry

Calling all former SU demo's

2010-07-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

There's a brand new promotion where all FORMER SU demos can rejoin in July... for only $45 CDN!!!Former demonstrators will already have the stamping supplies they need, so, in order to keep the price so low, the Rejoin Starter Kit contains the bare essentials to help them get their businesses back up and running.If you want more information, please contact me and I'll send you the new forms!

Also, a plus side for the HST which starts today is that there will no longer be any taxes on the starter kit!!! As well as free shipping....

Would love for you to join my team!

Kerry

kid bday card

2010-06-30T23:04:00.000-07:00

Hello,
Y'know when you pick up something cheap meaning to use it for a great project you have in mind..and then if you're like me it gets stashed and long forgotten.....welllllll here is my project - finally done. Last August when we were down in Bellingham they had such SUPER cheap prices on back to school items. I think I paid .25 cents for this pkg of crayons. Anyway I scooped up quite a few with the intent to make cards like this one I just made tonight. Its a quick way to make a bday card as you use an outline stamp set for the child to colour in themself! Include a new pkg of crayons and you're done! Neat idea eh?

Thanks for stopping by!
Kerry

p.s don't forget to RSVP for my New Catalog Kick Off party which is coming up July 6th. 7 - 9pm. LOTS of retired product at amazing deals, prizes, make n' takes and food.

p.s.s I used some new daffodil delight cardstock partnered with Melon Mambo and Tempting Turqoise. Got this colour combo from my new Colour Coach. I LOVE IT!

tea holder

2010-06-28T22:58:00.000-07:00

Howdy,
Here's the last of my June club projects. Its a tea bag holder or even a gift card holder as well.....I googled a real peacock and used the chalks to resemble the peacock colours.....Using the Presto Designer paper I sponged versamark over it first, then rubbed the chalks (pastels) over it till you could see the pattern come thru....
Happy Stampin'
Kerry

wood sheets

2010-06-26T22:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Summer!
Here's another project made in my June clubs. If a Father's Day sentiment wasn't needed I had others available. I am so happy the Wood Sheets made it back into the new Catalog....sometimes they are just the look that will complete a card. This layout is quite simple but for a masculin card I think that's the way to go.....the wood just adds that little touch, don't ya think?
This card is now going to my Dad for Father's Day but he's away for another week....

Ta,
Kerry

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

2010-06-25T22:56:00.000-07:00

Hello,
Another event is checked off the calender done! WOW only a few more days left of school!!!

As head of the Staff Appreciation committee at my girls elementary school I try to come up with unique ideas each year for the wrap up luncheon. This year for the luncheon we did Chicken Ceasar wraps. Thankfully I have a wonderful group of mom's that help out! I was in charge of the 'meat' so Chris BBQ'd around 16 chicken breasts, then I cut them up in strips and put them in my crock pot so they'd stay warm. The others mom's brought the salads, desserts, wraps, drinks and veggie platter. It went really well of which i'm thankful...always a relief when its done as I worry something might go wrong. Phew :)

I also had 3 mom's come over one day last week and we made 30 of these little holders for a lottery ticket. I've heard one teacher won $2 so I guess no one is quitting their teaching job :)

Stay tuned as I have some more posts planned!!!!
Kerry

Joy Fold card

2010-06-24T22:53:00.000-07:00

Here's one of the cards the gals in my 3 clubs made in June. I love how the Joy Fold cards open....the 'sparkle' tag holds the front flap closed. Using one of my fav colour combo's which retired - ruby red and cameo coral. Also the Presto designer paper - with both those colours sponged over. This makes the word's 'pop'.
thanks for stopping by,
Kerry

new house

2010-06-22T22:51:00.000-07:00

hi again,
Here's a quick card I made for my wonderful MIL as she's just moved from out of town to 25 minutes away!!!!! Can you say 'happy'!!!

Kerry

I'm still around!

2010-06-20T22:47:00.000-07:00

Are you shocked?
Yes, I"m still around...I can't believe the date of my last post! Where have the last few months gone? I'm sorry but my blog had to take a back seat as I adjusted to homeschooling my middle daughter. I pulled her out of public school mid-april. (notice the how the dates coincide...)
Anyway its been a great move for her, but has added another hat to my list of hats...

I'm excited to get back on here though....so hope you continue to visit!

Here is a card I made tonight for Kylie's teacher. I was asked to make a card for the kiddies to sign as we're doing a group gift for her teacher. I liked a card that Angela McKay made on SCS so followed her example..just changing my DSP.

More to come,
Kerry

2010-04-13T15:40:00.001-07:00

Greetings!
Thanks for dropping by! Here's a card I made this week-end using the new Flowers Awash stamp set. This is a sneak peek set from the new upcoming Catalog that comes out in July. You can purchase it this month only, or earn it free. Read on for more details!!!

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set--or get it FREE when you host a $460 workshop!
Awash with Flowers (wood-mount; set of 18)
$52.95 code - 120549
Awash with Flowers (clear-mount; set of 18)
$36.95

Plus, get 20 percent off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogue:
Greenhouse Garden
Fifth Avenue Floral
Flower Fancy
Trendy Trees

For this card I tried the 'Drunken Chalks' technique which I had never played with.
You stamp in white ink and rub pastels (chalks) over it....The white outline stamp is white embossed.
Love to hear from you,
Kerry

My neice's bday card

2010-04-07T16:09:00.000-07:00

Hello,
Hope you're having a super week! Last saturday I had some time to stamp while Jacob was napping so I for once planned ahead and made my adorable Neice, Katie her 1st bday card. My sister adopted her this past December and she's the cutest, little bundle EVER!

Thanks for dropping by,
Kerry

great storage idea!

2010-04-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hi,
While blog surfing the other day I came accross this wonderful idea for sponge storage! For each colour sponge staple the matching cardstock onto it. I used the wonderful tab punch which worked perfectly! Now I know which sponge to grab, and I don't have to keep making a new one, which saves me $$. Gotta love that :)

Now, go organize :)
Kerry

WOW - Clearance Rack

2010-04-02T14:06:00.000-07:00

Hi!
Did you know about the great deals to be had on the SU Clearance Rack?

Up to 60% off on online orders. Have fun shopping yourself, or get a friend to join in with you....all hostess freebies still apply to online orders!

You can view the Clearance Rack here.

You can place an order online via my website which you can find here.

These would make great bday gifts I'm thinking too.....

Happy Shopping,
Kerry

Mag case

2010-03-31T20:29:00.000-07:00

Hi again!
One of the many things I love about being a SU demo is our monthly magazine we get. It is chock full of ideas, techniques, art projects etc....
I 'cased' this card idea from our latest magazine. I made the button using 4 layers of black c/s and crystal effects are on top. I stamped a bunch of images from 'Define your Life' stamp set and them punched them out using my scallop circle punch.

Thanks for dropping by,
Kerry

Bride & Groom DSP

2010-03-29T20:27:00.000-07:00

Hi again, thanks for stopping by!
Here is a total case I did for my club this month. I loved the whole look of this card. I did suggest the club ladies put their butterflies where they wanted, plus some ladies sponged Rich Razzleberry ink as well as Barely Banana as well...(kinda like my previous card I shared on here with the yellow/pink combo? I love how you can change the Bride and Groom paper to suit what ever colour you need! Can you say 'versatile'!

As always, happy stampin'
Kerry

Thrift store find

2010-03-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hi there!
Well its the end of the month so its time to share what my club ladies made this month.

The ladies punched 5 flowers out of some old Nursury Rhyme books that I owned and also bought at the local thrift store. It was neat as each card had a different look, depending on the pages used. I love the corduroy brads too! The Medallion stamp is inked in versamark for a subtle look.
Happy stamping,
Kerry

Card share

2010-03-19T14:07:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Here's a card I recently made to showcase some of the techniques we're playing with at my March clubs this month. I love the Bride and Groom paper as its so elegant!
I got my ideas for these techniques from Patty Bennett's awesome blog! Thanks Patty!

Have you stamped today?
Kerry

Palm Springs

2010-03-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

As promised here are a few pictures of our recent trip to Palm Springs....hard to beleive just a week ago right now I was laying in the sun....actually its not so bad as its a gorgeous day here in BC. It was a bit disappointing the weather this year there in CA. Only reached the mid 70's and most days there was such a strong, cool wind...brrrrr! My girls and hubby didn't mind as they stayed in the heated pool for hours but for little guy Jacob once his bathing suite was cold he liked to walk around in the wading pool and it was just to chilly most times. We still had a wonderful holiday thought. One day it poured rain so we went to the Children's Museum there. AWESOME! Also revisited the Living Desert and fed the giraffes....All in all a great family time and the kids did well on the drive. We put just over 3000 miles on our Nissan Quest!

Hope you're having a fabulous day!
Kerr

i'm back

2010-03-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

Happy March everyone!

Its been awhile....The kids went back to school today after having 2 weeks off. We decided to drive to Palm Springs this year which was a first for us as last year we flew there. I was hesitant but all in all in went really well!!! I will share some photo's next post after I upload them. We only got back a day and a half ago so lots of catching up to do!

I just wanted to share the 2 club projects we made in February. I used quite a bit of Ocassions Mini catalog product.

The red and pink card showcases the rock n' roll technique which was new to some of my new stampers in my clubs. And the other card uses the wheel to make a background. I just put a piece of rectangle c/s in the middle and wheeled over. Before removing the piece of c/s I sponged the edges in the matching ink. (in this case, old olive) When you lift the centre c/s you are left with a crisp, white matt which you can stamp directly on, or in the case of this card I created we put a double matt over it.

If you ever have any questions please feel free to ask away.

Look forward to sharing more soon! Thanks for dropping by!

Kerry

Olympic good times

2010-02-12T15:55:00.000-08:00

hi,
It has been very cool to catch the excitement as the Olympics fast approaches! Tonight is opening ceremonies and for sure my girls and I are watching them on tv. We had the great experience this past Sunday to have the torch go near our house. We also have the Russian Figure Skating practicing at our local ice rink. After swimming lessons we always check them out. It is so amazing in real life to see the triple axles! Here are a few pic's I took that Sunday afternoon. The girls school is really getting into it to with Opening ceremonies on monday, a Winter Sports day and lastly a Closing Ceremonies in 2 weeks. What a great experience that the girls will hopefully always remember! Go Canada!

Russian Figure Skater Maria Mukhortova

my new Stampin' area!

2010-02-11T15:51:00.001-08:00

Hello!

I'm so excited..I wanted to share with you where my club ladies are going to be stamping tonight! This has been something we've toyed around with for ages...after having my stamping events in our basement suite in November it really made me love having my events out of my kitchen - family area. Our suite was rented in December though so back up to our kitchen for January.....I got to thinking that we really don't use our basement much....old tv, barbies, excersice equipment gathering dust LOL....so my friend Rosella and I last friday moved everything around and Voila...my new stamping area was born! I'm so happy as I was able to set up today while Jake is napping. Plus my kiddies/husband won't be in a mad rush to eat dinner and get the kitchen all ready for stamping.
I was able to borrow some chairs and tables. I put a few things up but will make it more homey/crafty as time goes on.

What do you think?

Happy Stamping!
Kerry

January club card #2

2010-02-08T20:09:00.000-08:00

Hello again,

Here is the 2nd project made at January club.

It was such a super easy card to make. You could easily make a batch of these, using the different sentiments found in the Well Scripted stamp set and it would make a lovely gift!

Stay tuned for some Olympic pic's!

Happy Stampin'

and thanks for dropping by!

Kerry

club in Jan

2010-02-07T20:06:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Wow...life has been busy lately. How about you?

I realized I havn't shared my Jan club projects so here they are!

I was happy with how this turned out. LOVE the new DSP in the Occasions Mini...it has sparkle built right in! I also did 2 techniques with this card - faux icing which I learned about from my monthly Stampin' Success magazine that Demonstrator's get. We also did Paper Piecing on the cupcake holder...(DSP)

I love brown and pink as a colour combo...don't you? You can't go wrong in my opinion :)

Will share more soon! Also pictures from our Olympic festivities we were at this afternoon! FUN!

Kerry

new clear mount stamps tutorial

2010-01-17T22:42:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Well I have sure jumped on the bandwagon with SU's new clear mounted stamps! I only preordered 2 in December. I wasn't sure as I LOVE wood mount. BUTTTTTT my latest order I ordered ALL clear mount. WOWZA!!! CAn you beleive it! I love how little room they take up, plus the thumbnail on the spine of all the images is super!!! Canlook at a glance what I need. Anyway I've loved everything about them but the one thing once in awhile I"ve found is when I clean them on my scrub they come off my clear block. Its hasn't bugged me too much but now that I've read the following tutorial I'll be triming my stickers and avoid this problem.

If you have a moment its worth reading!

http://stampinfunwithselene.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-put-your-new-stamps-together-so.html

Have a great week!

With all my Heart

2010-01-15T15:28:00.000-08:00

Swap card by Amy. Amy used a cool technique where you stamp using your white craft pad and then rub your Stampin' Pastels over it. (chalks). Very soft and muted look! She used the With All My Heart stamp set on pg 12.

Paper Stack

2010-01-14T15:26:00.000-08:00

Card by Lynn. Lynn used the new large pack of Designer Series paper. Coordinates perfectly with Sweet Pea stitched felt pieces. 48 sheets total: 2 ea of 24 double sided designs! pg 33 of the Occasions Mini.

cute turtle

2010-01-13T15:24:00.000-08:00

Card by Louise. Louise incorporated 2 new sets on her swap card. Fox & Friends on pg 31 and Beary Best Times pg 40. Cute!

Tess

2010-01-12T15:23:00.000-08:00

Swap card by Sarah. Tote-ally Tess stamp set found on pg 41 of the Occasions Mini.

Mom card

2010-01-11T15:21:00.000-08:00

Card by Andi....Messages for Mom stamp set found on pg. 29 of the Occasions Mini catalog.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-10T15:06:00.000-08:00

Hello,
I hope you've had a wonderful holiday! I took a break from stamping during the holidays and am feeling very refreshed! It also helped that my friend came over and helped me 'clean sweep' my craft room. WOW, does it look amazing!!! It had gotten to the point where I could hardly stand to be in here anymore. Really sucks the creative juices out when your work space is a bomb, eh? Anyone relate?

Anyway a new year, and a new swap with my downline. Here is the card that I made for the swap. It uses the new Vintage Vogue stamp set. (Mine is clear mount...lovin' it!) Also the Sending Love Notes Hugs (p 19). Not only do theymake adorable little Valentine cards, they make great matt's! Well Scripted stamp set is my fav, its pg 19 as well. So verstaile and a real keeper! Colours on this card are Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry.

On another note...I had a dozey of a fall a week ago tonight! We were ice skating at a work party for Chris's store and I was helping Mikayla from not falling and in doing that lost my balance and landed on the back of my head! Ouch! Long story short I got a concussion, blacked out, fractured skull, staples, whiplash and a very sore head and neck needless to say! I am thankful this is the worse of it though....my memory has a come back except for that whole evening...don't remember any of it from lacing Mikayla's skates onward....so that's some drama in our lives we could do without!

I'll be sharing my swap cards in the next few days so hope you come by and take a look!

OH!!! its Saleabration time and the new Occasions Mini is up and running! BOTH have fab new accessories and stamp sets. Plus, the release of our new clear mount system will have you loving either wood or clear mount - options are always great!

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

Teacher gifts

2009-12-22T20:04:00.000-08:00

Hello again, Thanks for stopping by!

Here are the teacher/coach gifts I made this Christmas. Each year I try to find something unique and this year when I was in the States a few weeks ago I came accross this great Chocolate covered pretzels. I loved the packaging and thought..."I can alter those". So here is what I came up with. I did use some retired stuff and also some current supplies too....Loved my circle cutter for getting the perfect sized circle on the top of the lid.

I probably won't be posting much in the next while...

I hope you have a Wonderful Christmas with your Loved Ones....That you get some time to celebrate the real reason for the Season too! The Birth of Our Lord Jesus.

Thanks for sharing 2009 with me and I look forward to sharing lots in 2010 as well!

Kerry

Snowman Poop

2009-12-19T20:02:00.000-08:00

howdy!
Here is the craft I did with Mikayla's gr 5 class last week. The poem reads:
Heard you've been naughty so here's the scoop....All you get this year is snowman poop!

All but one of the kids felt their parents would be great with it, I brought along a Merry Christmas stamp in its place if need be :) The kids all thought it was funny. Something different then a card, right?

Happy Stampin
Kerry

crafttime

2009-12-17T19:57:00.000-08:00

Hello!
Mikayla had her friend Tess over yesterday and they seemed kinda bored so I asked if they wanted to make a craft. Of course the answer was 'yes'....they are 10 yr old girls :)
Anyway I saw this idea ages ago and finally got the girls to try it out. We used felt with the Top Note die and stitched them together to make a small purse. Used the embosslits for the white flower and a rhinestone brad for the centre. Non SU ribbon for the handle. Cute eh?

Kerry

Twelve Days of Christmas

2009-12-11T16:10:00.000-08:00

Please check my website for details on this promotion. If you want a deal on Big Shot items or Decor Element Vinyl sheets then you don't want to miss this one!

Check it out here.

You can email me or order via my website! Free shipping on all orders for the rest of December!

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

cute boxes

2009-12-05T15:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday!

I just finished baking some Christmas goodies so thought i'd take a few minutes to rest at the computer before Jacob wakes up!

Here are some cute little boxes that I gave to my Downline that came to my Christmas party last week. They fit the Ghiradelli (sp?) chocolates perfectly!

You can find the directions here.

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

December MDS

2009-12-01T12:14:00.000-08:00

Season's Greetings!
Its officially December now! The countdown is on :)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed all my posts of my first ever Digital calender I made using My Digital Studio.

Kerry

Nov MDS

2009-11-30T12:13:00.000-08:00

Oct MDS

2009-11-30T12:12:00.000-08:00

Sept MDS

2009-11-30T12:11:00.000-08:00

August MDS

2009-11-30T12:10:00.000-08:00

July MDS

2009-11-29T12:09:00.001-08:00

June MDS

2009-11-29T12:09:00.000-08:00

May MDS

2009-11-28T12:08:00.000-08:00

April MDS

2009-11-28T12:07:00.000-08:00

March MDS

2009-11-27T12:06:00.000-08:00

Feb MDS

2009-11-27T12:05:00.000-08:00

girls date

2009-11-26T23:02:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I just wanted to share the photo's of my 2 oldest girls! On the weekend we went on a date to a large Christmas craft show and there was the most amazing face painter! Didn't she do an amazing job...and it was free too! In real life it was so sparkly...and another booth offered free hair colour so I let the girls splurge and choose a colour of their choice. Mikayla's is really obvious against her dark hair...but Megan's you can't see as much. Her choice was purple. I"m happy to report that both heads are back to normal. Phew! We had that awful experience last October where I died Megan's hair purple to be a pixie for Halloween and it wouldn't wash out like the bottle said! Her school photo and Christmas portrait all had that colour in them!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Online Extravaganza!

2009-11-26T12:18:00.000-08:00

Stampin' Up! is offering an amazing sale on right now..this week only! Sale ends November 30th.

You can check out all the amazing deals at my online store. Just look for the promotions area. 30% - 50% off!!!!

You can shop 24/7 via my online store. Or email/phone me with an order.

Happy Shopping for yourself or they make great gifts!

Kerry

Jan MDS

2009-11-26T12:03:00.000-08:00

I thought I'd share my calender here...its a gift for my MIL. Its all made with My Digital Studio.

thanks,
Kerry

November club

2009-11-25T12:43:00.000-08:00

One month today! Are you getting a good start to your Christmas list?

Here is a cute project that my clubs have made this month. I have added embroidery thread to them since the photo was taken.

If you'd like directions to make this box feel free to leave me a comment and your email and I'll email you the directions.

Let the countdown begin :)

Kerry

I LOVE it!

2009-11-24T14:12:00.000-08:00

Hi!!!!!

UPS just delivered my MDS calender I had made for my MIL. I'm sooo excited as it turned out perfectly! I couldn't be happier :) Here's the front page of the calender. The colours are so crisp, pages high quality.....can ya tell I love it :)

If you come by before Christmas make sure to remind me to show it to you!

Happy Stamping and digi playing,

Kerry

KISS

2009-11-23T12:41:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

Here is a perfect example of KISS. (keep it simple silly)

I really loved this card on SCS on quickly made one up for myself while I have my friend, Lynn's stamp set! I hoping to make a bunch of these ones up for myself this year to use. Its stamped on Shimmery White cardstock which is hard to make out in the image.

Have a great day!

Kerry

Holiday card class card #2

2009-11-21T12:38:00.000-08:00

Hello again,
Remember that angel card I shared awhile ago? Anyway here is the replacement card I had to come up with! (cardstock needed was backordered so I had to have a plan B)
I'm quite happy how it turned out, I like the tone on tone look the vanilla piece that has been embossed with a textured plate gives...(hard to make out...maybe click on the image to make it bigger?) The snowflake is gold embossed and the tiny snowflakes on the bottom are stamped using the Champagne Shimmer paint.

You can make the square mediallion by using a piece of cardstock 2.75 x 2.75 and then using the scallop edge punch to go around the edges...Make a great focal point!

Anyway love to hear from you!
Kerry

Holiday Card class card #1

2009-11-20T12:35:00.000-08:00

Hello,

Here is one of the 2 designs the ladies made at my November Holiday card classes this month.
I've been loving all the different things you can do with the Shimmer paint (found in the Holiday mini) and here is another way of using it...
You put 4 drops or so of the shimmer paint in a small spray bottle with rubbing alchohol...shake well and spritz over your cardstock. Here I used the Champagne Mist Shimmer paint...it is soooo pretty in real life - adds a real sparkle!

Thanks for stopping by!
Kerry

Gr 1 card

2009-11-19T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hello on this dreary day,

Here is a card I just did with Kylie's gr 1 class this morning.
I had premade all the scallop circles and had run them thru the Big Shot with Petals-a-Plenty beforehand. Each scallop circle was enough for 2 cards. The rest is pretty basic...we're dealing with 5 and 6 yr olds....it went really smoothly though and I think the kiddies had a great time! It also went quickly if you had wanted to do something like this yourself...no more then 5 minutes per group of 2 kids...I was in and out of the school in an hour and a half!

Stay tuned for more cards tomorrow!

Stay dry!
Kerry

whoo hoo MDS is Awesome!

2009-11-13T22:59:00.001-08:00

Hi there,

Are you happy that your week is done? I love the weekends. No matter that my husband works most of them, its just nice to know I don't have to deal with school, after school activities etc....
Anyway I had some time to tonight to myself and I really wanted to watch some tutorials that Patty Bennett has been posting. I watched one on how to crop punches when using MDS, and also how to create a blog header on MDS. It didn't take long to create my new blog header but it took longer on how to figure out my new free photo editing software - Picasso 3. I think I finally got the hang of it, cropped my blog header, saved it and uploaded it. Phew!

Thanks so much Patty on providing the great MDS tutorials!!!

Have a super weekend, thanks for dropping by,

Kerry

angels

2009-11-10T21:37:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I borrowed the Holy Triptych set from my friend Lynn thinking I would use it at my November Holiday Card class. I knew I wanted to showcase embossing as I had only used the white EP in this series of classes....I wanted to use the gold or silver as its a real 'Wow' at this time of year. Anyway here is what I came up with. The dress and hair of the angel is coloured in with Watercolour pencil crayons and blender pen. 2-way glue pen and dazzling diamonds are on the wings. Well...sometimes things don't go as planned and I noticed earlier today that my Night of Navy cardstock is on Backorder....and I need it by this coming thursday and it hasn't even shipped yet. Normally this wouldn't be a problem when I"m creating for a club or workshop but with the numbers of cards I have to cut (90 for this card alone) I needed those 2 packages!!!! Soooo I spent this evening coming up with another card completely using the cardstock I knew I have enough of....I quite like the card and will post it here once the classes are finished. (Nov 12th and Nov 17th) I used Serene Snowflakes instead and embossed in Gold, plus Champagne Shimmer paint to just give you a hint :)

Anyway lots of ramblings today....

Hope you're having a great week so far,

Kerry

2nd card from September class

2009-11-08T09:33:00.000-08:00

Hi again,

As promised here is the 2nd card that my customers made at my Holiday Card Class in September. They made of these cards as well....Hard to make out in the picture but we ran the chocolate chip matt thru with Petals-a-Plenty Embossing folder and then sponge daubed Champagne Mist shimmer paint over the raised images....so pretty in real life with the sparkle! The designer paper strip is from the Holiday Mini as well as is called Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP. The white part of the swirl is flocked. (pg 21 in the mini).

Thanks for dropping by! I appreciate all comments.

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

sept holiday card class

2009-11-07T21:29:00.000-08:00

Hello,

Ooops, Thanks to Wanda for pointing out that I hadn't shared my September holiday card class cards yet....I overlooked it!

Here is one of the cards the ladies made 5 of. I loved the idea of running fun foam thru the big shot so I did that, then we painted the snowflakes with White Shimmer paint. (found in the Holiday Mini) Finished off with a clear rhinestone brad in the middle. The blue colour is the new in colour - Bermuda Bay. I'll share the other card tomorrow!

Kerry

Holiday Gift Giving Guide

2009-11-06T14:13:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies!

You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide!

With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbours, card-makers, scrapbookers and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs. You'll also find some fabulous supplies you'll need to create special handcrafted gifts... you can give someone a special gift you handmade!

Plus, when you spend $65 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $22.95 value)!

Feel free to contact me for more info or to place an order. You can always place an order 24/7 on my website as well!

Happy Shopping!

Kerry

Sweet Centres - brilliant trap door!

2009-11-04T18:35:00.000-08:00

OK peeps...thanks for dropping by!

Here is the last project the ladies at my 3 clubs made in October....using the awesome Sweet Centres stamp set! One of the problems though is that its hard not to ruin your card when you want to get to what's you've put in the cup!!! WELL I came accross GREAT directions for making a trap door! First pic shows the finished card, and then the 2nd picture shows the trap door coming out.....brilliant I say!
Here are the directions:

Halloween Sweet Treat 3x 3 card
-olive base 3 x 6 (fold in half)
-slider door pumpkin 2 x 2 5/8
-stamp sweet treats stamp in black on whisper white c/s and cut out. Punch centre with 1 ¾ circle punch.
-4 mini glue dots to rim of treat cup (not sticky side) DO NOT ATTACH!!! Keep peel on!
-mini glue dot all 4 corners (white c/s side)
-lay slider door on top to see that the mini glue dots are not in the way of the movement of the door, but do not attach.
-lay main image on top of the card front and trace, circle, then punch out with 1 ¾ circle punch.
-Put layers together and you’re done!

Have fun making these and be sure to put a comment in my blog if you post a picture of your finished project on your blog! I'd love to take a peek!

Happy Stampin"
Kerry

Club project #2

2009-11-02T13:31:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

When I saw this tutorial on Patty Bennett's blog I just knew I had to try it! I didn't have access to the wooden frames though so I made my own using cardboard. (2 sheets glued together for a better thickness).....

I just loved the shimmer paint - I used the Champagne Mist on this card.....Colours used are Dusty Durango and Soft Suede. The club members could choose which definition they wanted for their own card....

Mini Pumpkin basket

2009-10-31T18:28:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

Here is one of the projects made at my October club. (we made 3 which i'll be sharing)....

Here are the directions....the box with handle is so cute and can be used for so many different holidays...can you see Easter Eggs? Hearts? etc....

Pumpkin basket (as found on Inkin’ Idaho’s blog)
1. Cut cardstock to 2-1/4" x 5-3/4".
2. Score along the bottom at 1".
3. Score the length at 1-3/4", 2-3/4", 4-1/2" and 5-1/2"
4. Cut on the score lines up to the intersecting score line at a slight angle (to avoid any overlap and it 's cleaner look). Cut off the little piece at the end as shown in the photo.
5. Punch 5 ovals with the Wide Oval Punch, sponge the edges for added depth. I used Pumpkin Pie cardstock and ink.
6. Handle is 6" x 1/2".

Happy Stampin'

Kerry

Holiday Card Class for October

2009-10-30T18:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!

I can finally share the 2 cards the ladies made this month at my Holiday Card class. I had 2 evenings of these projects. Everyone made 5 each of the 2 samples below.

On the cardinal card there is crystal effects to add a touch of elegance. I had each lady bring a cookie sheet so they could take them home spread out since they take awhile to dry....I sometimes wonder what my neighbours think we do in here :)

The second card is a case of a card I found online....I liked the way it was 11" x 3 1/2 . You punch with the scallop circle to create a 'hole' where you put the individual snowman. The individual snowman and the sentiment are raised on dimensionals...Of course every snowman has to have dazzling diamonds so that adds sparkle. Images coloured in with Stampin' Write markers in Bashful Blue, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie.

Thanks for dropping by,
Kerry

#4 Deals of the Week - Party Kits

2009-10-26T16:11:00.000-07:00

Week 4 Deals of the Week (good until Sunday night November 1st!)

116214 Princess Party Kit $13.99

116213 Pirate Party Kit $13.99

This is an amazing price as the regular price is $22.95 for the Princess and $21.95 for the Pirate!!!

Jacob's wall decor

2009-10-21T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hello!

As mentioned in my last post here is a picture of the wall hanging I made for Jacob quite a few months ago....I forgot to take a picture and share until now....

I used the retired Boy Simply Scrappin' kit from last year.

I still have room in my Yummy Yummy class that is November 4th (wednesday) if you're interested. You'll make 5 projects + take home your very own brand new Yummy Stamp set! Check out my website for all my classes listed or to place an order 24/7!

Thanks for stopping by,

Kerry

Deals of the Week #3

2009-10-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

WOW, these are a great deal! You can never have too many accessories and this week is a good time to stock up. They would make great stocking stuffers for crafters (or yourself) as well!
You can email/call me if you'd like to order these or shop from my store 24/7!

The third deals of the week are from October 19, 10 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM

114348 Basic Jumbo grommets $6.49

109857 Mini Library clips $12.99

112571 Circle Designer brads $5.49

112581 1/2" Library clips $5.49

Stay tuned for a wall decor item I made for Jacob's nursury.

Kerry

Deals of the Week #2

2009-10-12T13:58:00.000-07:00

WOW, these are some great prices for Die's for your Big Shot (or die cutting machine) Contact me if you'd like me to add these to my order going out Nov 16th...or you can place an individual customer order thru my website here.

The second deals of the week are from October 12, 10 AM (MT) through October 19, 9:50 AM (MT).

115961 Pg 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL die reg $57.95 sale $34.99

114515 Pg 195 Flower Burst Embosslits die reg $15.95 sale $7.49

116760 Pg 201 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die reg $53.95 sale $34.99

Happy Stampin' and die cutting!

Kerry

blog header update

2009-10-10T21:33:00.000-07:00

Hi again,
OK, well it was perfect timing as today Patty Bennett on her blog posted on how to make a blog header! I was using a card template and instead I was to go to Multimedia instead....so I made it again (took 2 minutes) and then saved it, went into Picaso and croped it to a more blog header size! Easy as pie! It will be fun to change it as the seasons change....I really should have a Fall theme right now as the colours on the trees are AMAZING this year! It seems we've had record sunshine since May and I sure am used to it! I hope the rain stays away! Can you believe on the weather netword I saw today the SNOW symbol for tuesday.....mixed precipitation and since we live on a mountain i'm reallllllly hoping they are wrong! I had the girls try on their winter boots from last year today just in case......2 fit, one to buy a bigger pair. Not bad.

Anyway enough ramblings.....

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Tomorrow we're having our traditional turkey dinner at my parents so looking forward to it!

Happy Stampin'
Kerry

hmmmm blog header

2009-10-08T22:56:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

Well I'm not sure how many of you view my blog without a feeder but if you come take a peek you'll notice I have a new blog header. I made a card on MDS, saved it to my computer and just uploaded it as my header. Now I realize its quite small but it works! This is a great option if I want to change it more often to suit the season.

Anyway off to play with MDS some more!

Happy Stampin' (and scrapbookin')

Kerry

Playing with My Digital Studio

2009-10-06T22:23:00.001-07:00

Hello,
I've been missing in action as I've been taking some time to learn more about MDS. It is now available to purchase and I wanted to get more knowledgeable so I've been watching the webinars that SU has provided for us Demonstrators to watch. I'm also finished taking the quizzes and will have my Certification on using MDS. One of the requirements for Certification was submitting to print one digital card that we create on our own. Here is the card I made this evening once the kiddies were in bed.

I have learned SO much from watching the webinars! As you can see from this card I learned how to make the inside page of a card. Also how to LAYER! Lots of embellishments, stamps and layers on this card! I wanted to use what i've learned, LOL! (a bit overboard maybe????)

Anyway I've submitted this for printing and look forward to sharing the real copy in person when I see you soon!

Until next time,
Kerry

Club project #2

2009-09-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome back, glad you could stop by,

Here's the 2nd project the ladies made using the resist emboss technique. The Medallion stamp is proving to be a popular one in the new catalog and I agree! This cards looks so much prettier in real life due to the glossy cardstock.
Colours used - Not Quite Navy and Old Olive.

Happy Stampin'
Kerry