Time for preording Christmas cards

Just wanted to take a moment to share a few Stampin' Up updates with everyone!

Stampin' Up just added over 70 new items to their Clearance Rack ~ an opportunity to get some awesome products at up to 60% off from digital software content to die cutting tools to specificity paper and embellishments .... there are lots of awesome finds ~ check out my online store for ordering information!

Also for those who love the look of homemade creations and cards but just do not have the investment or space for paper crafting in your own home please remember to check out my classes and workshops where you can come out to my home and make cards or scrapbook layouts with out having to invest in equipment or storage space ~ you just pay for the cost of the workshop and create your master piece for taking home!

 

Also as much as I am enjoying the sunshine and warm weather the reality that Christmas in coming shortly is upon me ~ less than 10 weeks away and 6 weeks until Xmas cards should be mailed out ~ if you are interested in purchasing some of my premade Christmas cards or ordering custom made Christmas cards this year please let me know ASAP by email so that I can start planning to have all orders filled in time to meet your needs .... costs for cards are listed belong!

Ready made Price List
$3 each
$12 for set of 5
$20 for set of 10

Custom Designed Price List
$5 each
$20 for set of 5
$35 for set of 10
Add a gift box to any card set for $5

Happy Stampin' 

Margaret 

Back to Spool with a new crafting space!

 Just wanted to pop on and share the Back to Spool special for September is coming to a close ~ last week to take advantage of getting some free Ribbon!

Also wanted to give an update that our basement renovations took way longer than anticipated but are finally almost complete ~ it sure cuts into finding time to craft and blog but the light is finally getting closer at the end of that tunnel and I so cannot wait to have some spare time again to make use of my new crafting space.

This weekend I finally got my craft room almost 'complete' ... just need to put together a couple of the IKEA mirror door inserts to hide some of the clutter and than do the 'decorating' of some art work for the walls so thought I would share some photos so far :)

View from the door looking to the right ... Michaels had their Recollection cubes on sale this month and I went a little overboard but am totally LOVING the outcome! Desk is from IKEA and I need to get a new chair down the road as this is one of my 'class chairs' and while ok for an hour or so not for all day crafting!

Invested in some IKEA Expedit cubes ~ loving how much these hold .. combination of all my craft stuff and the rotation toys for the daycare and all the kids books conveniently organized in one area.

 Close up view of my desk top ....  love how the little cubes hold all my knick knacks at my finger tips!

 Made use of every last inch of space for storage ... Recollection cubes under the desk hold my card samples, envelopes, straps of paper in the drawers and so forth.

Initially I was going to use the IKEA towel racks on the wall for punch storage but while shopping I noticed that this IKEA side desk drawer option was a PERFECT size to hold all my punches and embossing folders and so forth ... the Stampin Up new punches all stand up so I can pull open the drawer and see what is there by the image plus they are all contained so when I am sitting reflecting there is less visual chaos on the wall to distract my creativity.  

The Recollections 12x12 hanging file cubes are perfect for keeping all my paper at my finger tips, neatly organized and free from light and dust ... well worth the investment!

Happy Stampin'
Margaret

Try the My Digital Studio 2 for FREE

Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio 2 is here and you can try it out for FREE for 30 days to see if you like it by clicking HERE ... I now after 30 days you are going to love it so than you can give me a shout and I can hook you up with the full program and all the fixings to get you started either making 100% fully digital creations or amazing Stampin' Up hybrids that combine digital and traditional use of ribbons, buttons, brads and other embellishments to give it that 3D effect!

Happy Stampin'

Margaret

Missing Loved One

I know my blog has been a little AWOL lately however I need your help ~  Darrell Reihl a family friend has gone missing from the St Catherine's Ontario region on Tuesday August 14th ~ his loved ones are beside themselves with worry for Darrell and they could use all the prayers and positive support possible to help bring him home!!!

Let's work our blogging magic ~ one never knows where the help Darrell needs to get home might be found so please regardless of your home based location if you could please SHARE this photo on your blog or Facebook or other media options to help spread the word it would be an awesome ~ I thank you in advance for your love and support!!!!

Victoria Day weekend celebrations

Here is hoping that everyone had an amazing Victoria Day weekend! After two months of battling the worst strain of pnemonia I have ever had I am starting to feel human again with a little extra energy for more than just making it through the work day and sleeping! 

I spent my long weekend gardening and landscaping the front and backyards for the summer while my spouse repaired our fences and built storage in our outdoor sheds - however I did squeeze  in a wee bit of paper crafting time on Sunday afternoon with my upline to finally put something new on my blog here for you all! 

We made this cute little dual drawer gift box  ... this project features the Matchbox Bigz Die which is on the retiring list so if you like what you see be sure to order it before May 31st when it will be gone.

 The drawers could hold jewellery, candy, tea bags, lottery tickets or whatever your imagination can think of as a little 'thank you' hostess gift or thinking of you gift for a loved one!

I finally got a chance to get a sneak peek at the upcoming 2012-2013 catalog and I am SO EXCITED by some of the new products we are coming out with and some gorgeous new stamps sets and In Color paper ... plus we have revamped our Stamp Pads and I got to try one at my upline this weekend and WOW LOVE THEM ... nice even yet juicy coverage of ink and no needing to twist to get into the nooks and crannies of the bigger stamps - it was awesome!

I will be sending out my June newsletter at the end of the month with my upcoming class schedule and new catalog kick off Stamp a Stack for June so let me know if you are wanting to attend!

Happy Stampin'

Margaret