Would you like this stampset for free???

If the answer is yes, then all you need to do is call 7 or 8 friends, and invite them over for an evening of stamping fun. Best of all...I do all the work, heck, I will even bring the snacks if you like! The only way you can get this stampset is by hosting a workshop.

It is so versatile, and the ways to use it are only limited by your time and your imagination. This card was cased from Jen Sannes, check out her blog HERE. The crumb cake is such a lovely soft colour, and paired with whisper white makes a very elegant presentation.

Drop me a line, and let me know when you would like to earn your free stampset, and we can make a date.

Artistic Etchings

When I first saw this set, I thought, not for me! However, after seeing some incredible designs, I was hooked. These cards were totally cased and inspired by Jo-Ann Pullen, check out her blog HERE.

The base of the card is very vanilla, and the accent colour is the new Baja Breeze...love it. The medallions are stamped using the new daffodil delight, and the distressing is done with Early Expresso.




Enjoy your day.

Sometimes simple is best...

We made this card last week at the open house, and I LOVE IT. Simply layout and colour scheme of white and real red. This could easily changed up and still have the same immpact. The stampset is Upsey Daisy...a real classic. To get the shadow effect I stamped once, then shifted the stamp ever so slightly and stamped again. Very cool.

Enjoy your week....I am planning on another Open House evening, this Friday from 6-9. We will make this card (maybe in different colour combo) and there is still plenty of great deals on paper, punches and retired stampsets.

Let me know if you plan on popping by...

Elements of Style Toile

Good Morning Friends, finally some relief from the heat wave we have had here. A gentle, much needed rain is falling, making for a lovely day! We are traveling this weekend to see my niece and her hubby and attending a huge cattle sale. They have a beautiful farm at Belleville, and tonight and this weekend are hosting their friends and business associates for a Jersey Sale. My Mom and Dad are going with us, so it will make for a nice little family reunion.

I have to say, this is one of my all time favourite cards I have made. Totally copied from a number of sources on the net, and it really looks like toile fabric. The image is stamped with regular ink, then I used the blender pen to pull the colour through the image. I make a beautiful soft effect. The base image is done the same way, however, I ran it through the textured embossing folder from the mini. The colour combo is crumb cake and rich razzleberry. Give this technique a try, use other colours, I have one almost done using black, and WOW, is it elegant.

Enjoy your weekend, I know I will...and make sure you take some time out for yourself to create.

Stamps, and paper and punches...oh my!

And so much more....everytime I go into my craft room, I see more items to add to the BOGO table. I am so excited to have everyone over on Wed. We will make a couple of cards, drool over the new catalogue, and have some good old fashioned fun.

The new designer paper is fantastic. A very quick and easy congrats card. Hope you like them, and I do hope to see you on Wed night. Please send me a note if you need directions...

FREE stampsets and more...BOGO!

Love Elements of Style. It is just so darn pretty. We will be making this card on Wed night if you join the fun. I will show you how to use the blender pen, to create the water coloured look...so pretty.

Here are some more details for Wed night. Please be sure to drop me a note if you plan on attending so I have enough prepped for the make and take.

I have a nice selection of retired stamps, paper and accessories. Each item will have it's regular retail (OR LOWER) price on it for later reference.
You go through the product and pick what you would like.
Bring me your "pile"
I will put your stuff in a bag and hand it to you....that is FREE,there is NO CHARGE for anything you pick.
I will have added your "free purchases" up (what the actual value was)and I will put that number on an order form and give it to you.
That is how much you need to order from either the current catalogue or the decor elements brochure. You pay full price for what you order and your order will be delivered to me.

Here is an update on the bookings...both punches are gone...but there are still plenty of dates...and yes, I am accepting bookings in Aug as well.

Here are the dates available:
1. July 8th......Booked by Sue
2. July 14th.....Booked by Andrea
3. July 15th
4. July 21st

Happy Canada Day...

Or should I say Happy Catalog Day...that's right...the new catty is available. You can check it out HERE, or you can come to my house next Wed, grab a refreshment, and a spot of your own, and browse through this great catty. I say it every year...BUT THIS CATTY IS THE BEST EVER!!

What a spectacular day here at the beach. Blue skies for as far as you can see, and if you stay out of the shade the sun is HOT, HOT, HOT. Tonight my Hubby will be here, and we will take a stroll down to the beach and watch the fireworks.

Enjoy your day...picnic, barbeque, chillaxin.....whatever your pleasure...have fun!