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I just created my very own smartphone scanning barcode!  YAY!  Now you can find me quickly and easily with your smartphone by just scanning this image and it will redirect you to my site!  How cool is that???

I promise to come back later on today and post a "real" post but I was so excited to share this.  I know I'm probably the last person to figure this out, but nonetheless, I did it all by my lonesome which is a huge deal since I'm technology-challenged!

January Scrap Club

Hi Everyone!  Thought I'd take a break from all my Leadership posts and share with you the layouts that my Scrapbooking Club worked on this month.  I use My Digital Studio to come up with the layout and email that to everyone in my club so that they know what the general layout will be, how many pictures they'll need, the size of the pictures, etc... I personally prefer to re-create the layouts the "old-fashion" way though.  If you're interested in trying out My Digital Studio, contact me and I'll hook you up with a 30 day FREE trial!

Here are the two layouts we did:

This layout is of my two big guys.  During our trip to Tobermory, while exploring the Flowerpot Island, they came across a "throne" looking rock formation.  They both took a turn sitting on it and I thought since it's their birthdays they can be "king"!

Here are my little guys at the end of the summer enjoying one last trip to Wonderland.  They absolutely LOVE the splash park and we will most definitely be going again once the weather permits.  As for my big guys, they were off on the big kid slides so unfortunately there aren't any pictures of them.

Thanks for looking!



Leadership Contest Winners

Hi Everyone!  Hope you had a great weekend.  I was so crazy busy that I didn't have a chance to even get on my computer for more than 5 minutes, let alone do anything productive.  I had a all day scrapbooking event on Saturday and I tripled booked myself on Sunday...oops...but it all worked out and today is my recovery day, and what better way to recover and relax then going through Leadership pictures to get inspired and motivated, right?
So I'm going to share with you some of the winners from the Stampin' Up Leadership Attendee contest. To enter, all we had to do was create a card or scrapbook page using a stamp set from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalogue.

Here are some pictures of some of my favourites:

This card was created using "Love & Laughter" and is just simply elegant.  There is something about a black and white card that appeals to me.

Another one of my favourite colour combinations.  This card was made with "Rue Des Fleurs" and has so many layers and details.  One word...WOW!

The creator of this card used "Bordering On Romance" and created this wonderful piece of art.  I can't even tell you how much I love this card so I'll let it speak for itself.

To be totally honest, I have this set and ONLY because it was given to me for participating in a challenge that Stampin' Up recently held.  But after seeing this card, I am so glad that I have it.  Isn't this just sooo cute?  "Gnome Sweet Gnome" is just one of those sets that you can let your imagination run wild!

And last but definitely not least, this "Tea Shoppe" card is just breathtaking.  From the colour combination to the attention to detail, this card is just gorgeous!

My sincerest apologies to the creators of these cards since I cannot give you proper credit.  Congratulations to you all and thank you for inspiring me!









Leadership Highlights

I know! I know!  I'm a week behind and there have been updates even before we left San Antonio, but better late than never right? Heehee...

Here are some pictures of the most memorable moments of Leadership to me.  Keep in mind that it was first time attending any Stampin' UP event and I was most definitely in awe!

This is my first official Leadership picture taken on Wednesday morning on our way to the Convention Center.  Blair was the one who smuggled me across the border...j/k...although she was the one kind enough to drive me to Buffalo even though we only officially met that morning.  Only stampers would be that crazy, I mean trusting, to do something like that!

 

Christyne, Blair, and I chatting with Dale Hampshire about our angle and came up with something BRILLIANT!  I'm sure it'll be the next big thing!  S.I.N with Stampin' UP!  Doesn't that sound fun???

Inking up my first stamp at my first ever Stampin' UP event was awesome!  It was official at that very moment...I was in the Big Leagues!!! WOOHOO!

These ladies are just amazing!  I met them the night before and they welcomed me with open arms.  I feel as though I've known them for a long time.  This picture was snapped of Claudia, Cristena, and I at Manager's Reception just before we headed in to the theatre for the main show.





Two words....PRIZE PATROL!!!!  All I can say is WOW!  Stampin' Up really makes it worth your while in information and prizes!  I almost had to buy another luggage to bring everything home...not that I'm complaining.

It was time to say good-bye.  Definitely NOT one of my favourite moments but I am glad I attended Leadership and I couldn't think of a better group of women with whom I would have wanted to share this experience with.

WOW!  Talk about a long post! So I will end it now but I will be back tomorrow to share some pictures of projects and cards, as well as some "tourist" pictures of San Antonio.

Thanks for looking!



Back From Leadership

I am back from Leadership in San Antonio and I can't even begin to tell you how much I've learned in 4 days and how inspired and motivated I am.  I will make a very conscience effort to post at least twice a week so that I can fill you all in on different projects, ideas, and workshops I have up my sleeve.

I have so many exciting things to share but I'll keep you in suspense for a little while longer since I have turned into quite the old lady and my bed is calling me.  I just wanted to post to say that I'm still alive...lol!

I'm going to share my FAVOURITE picture of all the hundreds that I took with you now though.....

I met Shelli Gardner!  Isn't she soooo cute!?  And she's SUPER nice to boot!  I truly work for one of the BEST companies EVER!

Religious Stamp-A-Stack Cards

Hello Everyone,

I hope back to school went smoothly for all.  It's been so busy here in my house that I can't believe it's already mid-September. Since I have a few minutes, I thought I'd share the cards that we made yesterday at my first of three Christmas Stamp-A-Stacks (before time gets away from me again...lol).  If you missed yesterdays workshop but like what you see, please contact me and perhaps we can arrange a make up date.  It's also not too late to sign up for the other two workshops, if you'd like the details let me know.

So without further delay here are the cards:

Technique: Heat Embossing
Stamps: Gifts of Christmas
Inks: VersaMark
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, Heat Tool, Basic Pearls

Technique: Big Shot Die Cutting

Stamps: Four The Holidays

Inks: Real Red

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot, Lattice Bigz Die, Bird Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Stamps: Come To Bethlehem

Inks: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Brushed Gold, Always Artichoke DSP (Regals Collection)

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Champagne Glass Stampin' Glitter

Technique: Dry Embossing

Stamps: The Sounding Joy

Inks: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon

Stamps: Jolly Bingo Bits, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker, More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker
Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, More Mustard, Night of Navy DSP (Regal Collections)
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1" Square Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Stamps: Bells & Boughs, Merry & Type
Inks: Basic Black, Soft Suede, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker, Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, River Rock Stampin' Write Marker
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Paisley Petals DSP
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Ticket Corner Punch


Thanks for looking!

Retired Stamp Sets for Sale

Hello Fellow Stampers...I have been a busy little beaver and have pulled out 46 stamp sets that I have to part with =*( as there really is only so many sets a girl can own. On a bright note, I can now offer these gently loved (some are even brand new) to you at a great deal!

Wood Mount – New Unmounted
Name	Price	Catalogue	Reg. Price
Birthday Bakery	$20	2010-2011	Hostess 1
Bliss	$20	2011 SAB	SAB
Clear Mount – New Unmounted
Because I Care	$15	2010-2011	Hostess 1
Wood Mount
Berry Christmas	$20	Holiday Mini 2009	$30.95
Birthday Bliss	$10	2010-2011	$19.95
Cheep Talk	$20	2010-2011	$32.95
Eight Great Greetings	$25	Occasions Mini 2009	$37.95
Elegant Cheer	$15	Spring-Summer 2009	$22.95
Flowers In Silhouette	$5	Spring-Summer 2009	$9.50
Frames with A Flourish	$25	2009-2010	$39.95
From The Garden	$15	Spring-Summer 2008	Hostess 1
Font Of You	$20	Spring-Summer 2009	$29.95
God’s Beauty	$15	Spring-Summer 2009	Hostess 1
Holiday Collection	$15	Holiday 2008	Kit
Itty Bitty Buds	$20	Spring-Summer 2009	Hostess 2
Little Pieces	$10	Spring-Summer 2008	$20.95
Live Like You Mean It	$15	Fall-Winter 2008	Hostess 1
Love You Much	$20	2010-2011	$31.95
Owl Together Now	$20	Spring-Summer 2009	$35.95
Paint Prints	$15	2005
Polka Dot Punches	$15	2009 SAB	SAB
Priceless	$25	2010-2011	$35.95
Quick and Cute	$15	2004-2005	$24.95
Quick Cards	$15
Rose Rhapsody	$18
Simply Said	$25	2010-2011	$35.95
Something To Celebrate	$20
Star-Studded Season	$30
Tagger’s Dozen	$15	Spring-Summer 2008	$22.95
Terrific Tulips	$18	2004-2005	$35.95
Text & Texture	$20	2009-2010	$30.95
Very Punny	$15	2007 SAB	SAB
Very Thankful	$15	2009-2010	$19.95
Wagon Full of Fun	$30	Occasions Mini 2009	$46.95
Watercolor Minis	$15
Year-Round Fun II	$25	2005-2006	$41.95
You Are My Sunshine	$15
Clear Mount
Afterthoughts	$15	2010-2011	Hostess 1
Cute By The Inch	$18	2010-2011	Hostess 2
Hodgepodge Happiness	$10	2010-2011	$13.95
Fast & Fabulous	$18	2010-2011	Hostess 2
Fireside Christmas	$10	Holiday Mini 2010	$15.95
Flower For All Seasons	$10	2010-2011	$17.95
Merry Crittermas	$15	Occasions Mini 2010	$21.95
Playful Pieces	$20	2010-2011	Hostess 3
Punched Posies	$15	Summer Mini 2010	Hostess 2
Tag Alongs	$10	2010-2011	$16.95