New Classes Scheduled and December 31, 2013 Weekly Deals

I have posted my new Class Schedule for the winter months.  To check it out, click on Classes in the top menu or follow this link:  New Class Schedule.

Here are this week's Weekly Deals for you!

WEEKLY DEALS

There is no better way to start a new year than with a discount on some great crafting supplies! We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals.

	Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies Item # 129021 Regular Price: $32.95 Discounted Price: $24.71   25% off
	Circle Collection Framelits Dies Item # 130911 Regular Price: $32.95 Discounted Price: $24.71   25% off
	Bermuda Bay Classic Pad Item #131171 Regular Price: $7.25 Discounted Price: $5.44   25% off
	Silver Glimmer Paper Item #124005 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46   25% off
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $3.25 Discounted Price: $2.44   25% off
	Fancy Fan Textured Embossing Folder Item # 127751 Regular Price: $9.95 Discounted Price: $7.46   25% off
	Smoky Slate Embossing Powder Item # 129396 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46   25% off
	Blue 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon Item # 125053 Regular Price: $9.50 Discounted Price: $7.13    25% off
	Regals Core'dinations Item # 129955 Regular Price: $29.95 Discounted Price: $22.46     25% off
	A Year in Review Photobook Template Item # 125743 Regular Price: $26.95 Discounted Price: $16.17     40% off

Say Good-bye to the Holiday Catalogue 2013

Happy New Year's Eve to you!!  It's the last day of 2013 and in two more days you won't be able to order from the Holiday Catalogue anymore!  I want to be sure that you don't miss out on items that you really wanted!

To help you in your decisions, you will want to know which items are being carried over from the Holiday catalogue and will be available to order until June.  Here is a copy of the Carry Over list:

Holiday Carry-Over List

• Joyful Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Joyful Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Evergreen Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Evergreen Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Greetings Of The Season Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Greetings Of The Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Christmas Ornament Punch
• Christmas Collectibles Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Christmas Collectibles Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Very Merry Tags Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Very Merry Tags Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Tags 4 You Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Tags 4 You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Oh Goodie! Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Oh Goodie! Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Festive Flurry Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Festive Flurry Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Festive Flurry Framelits Dies
• Jewish Celebrations Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Jewish Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Christmas Messages Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Christmas Messages Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Ornament Keepsakes Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Ornament Keepsakes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies
• Merry Minis Punch Pack
• Snowflake Soiree Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Snowflake Soiree Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• More Merry Messages Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• More Merry Messages Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Now anything that is not on that list won't be available after Jan.2.  That includes all the Thanksgiving and Halloween products.  Here are some of the products:  (to order, simply click on the link which will take you directly to that product in my On-Line Store, or email or call me.)

• Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper

• Magnificent Maple Wood-Mount Stamp

• Harvest Of Thanks Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Harvest Of Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit
• Truly Grateful Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Truly Grateful Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Halloween Happiness Wood-Mount Stamp
• Toil Trouble Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Toil Trouble Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Halloween Hello Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Halloween Hello Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Halloween Bash Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Halloween Bash Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper
• Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape
• Cherry Cobbler 1" Grosgrain Stitched Edge Ribbon
• Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

• A Banner Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• A Banner Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Wishing You Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Wishing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Season Of Style Designer Series Paper
• Joy To The World Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Joy To The World Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Fun With Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Fun With Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Season Of Style Designer Washi Tape
• Snow Day Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Snow Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Calm Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Calm Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Merry Little Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Merry Little Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Remembering Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Remembering Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Frosted Finishes Embellishments

• Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Special Season Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Special Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• Santa's List Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Santa's List Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Color Me Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Color Me Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Wonderful Wreath Wood-Mount Stamp

• Love Joy Wood-Mount Stamp

Occasions Catalogue Product Shares

I know some of you are waiting with bated breath for Product Shares from the new Occasions Catalogue and I won't disappoint you!  They are ready to go!  Just click on Occasions Catalogue Product Shares in the top menu, or follow this link:

Occasions Catalogue Product Shares

What is a product share??

Let's say you've been browsing through the new Occasions Catalogue and drooling over all the new paper, ribbons and embellishments!  You want all of it, but when you start adding up the cost, you realize you're going to have to pick and choose only a few of them. 

Here's Heather's Product Shares to the rescue!

                                                  

With product shares, a group of 4 people share packs of products so that you would get a sample say from 4 different packages of DSP for the price of one, because 4 packages are shared equally between 4 people. It works the same way for ribbons and embellishments.  It's a great way to get a variety of the new products at an affordable price. 

You can choose between Designer Series Paper Share, Specialty Paper Share, and Ribbons and Embellishments Share, or if you want it all, you can sign up for all three and save 15% in the "I Want It All" Share!

Do you have to be my customer or live in the Okanagan Valley to take part in the share?  No, as long as you live in Canada, (according to Stampin' Up! regulations), you can sign up for shares and I will mail them out to you.  Just make sure you leave clear answers to all the questions.

Here is a copy of the details (as they appear on the Product Share Page.)

Option A  Designer Series Paper Shares - $17.00 each (includes tax and shipping) - 4 people required

Retro Fresh DSP - (pg. 19)  one  6" x 12" sheet of each of 6 two-sided designs
Watercolour Wonder DSP - (pg. 23)  one  6" x 12" sheet of each of 6 two-sided designs
High Tide DSP - (pg. 24)  one  6" x 12" sheet of each of 6 two-sided designs
Kaleidoscope DSP - (pg. 27)  one  6" x 12" sheet of each of 6 two-sided designs
                                                            

Option B  Specialty Paper Shares - $17.50 each (includes tax and shipping) -      4 people required

Foil Sheets - (pg. 23)  one  6" x 12" sheet of each colour - silver and gold
Fancy Foil Designer Vellum - (pg. 23) Silver -  nine 6" x 6" pieces - 3 each of 3 designs
                                                          Gold -   nine 6" x 6" pieces - 3 each of 3 designs
Watercolour Wonder Designer Note Cards & Envelopes  (pg. 22)
                                                                    - 5 notecards - 1 each of 5 designs & 5 envelopes

Option C  Beautiful Embellishments - $20.00 each (includes tax and shipping) - 4 people required

Silver 1/8" Ribbon - (pg. 23)  2 1/2 yards 
Gold Sequin Trim  - (pg.23) - 2 1/2 yards 
1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon -  ( pg. 37) - 1 1/4 yards 
Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon - (pg. 18) - 1 1/4 yards
Mini Metallic Clothespins - (pg. 37) - 6 clothespins - 3 gold and 3 silver
Baker's Twine - (pg.24) -12 1/2 yards total -  6 1/4 yards each of gold and silver
Basic Metal Buttons - (pg. 26) - 8 buttons - 2 each of 4 sizes

Option D  I Want It All  - $46.00 each (includes tax and shipping) - 4 people required  Save 15%.

Includes all of Options A,B and C.


Any one residing in Canada can take part in these Product Shares.  If you live outside the Okanagan, I will add a flat $5.00 to cover mailing the shares out to you.

Use the form below to sign up for the shares you want.  Scroll down all the way to make sure you include all the important information. 

You will not be charged simply by filling out this form. 

Once I have 4 people to form a share, I will send each person a Paypal invoice for their portion. When I have received payment, I will order the products and sort and carefully package the product shares and have them delivered to you.  You can cancel your order at any time before submitting payment, by emailing me your decision.

New Year's Card for Pals Paper Arts

Pals Paper Arts Challenge #185 has been out for a while, and as I was looking around for inspiration today, I found their sketch, and decided to make a New Year's card with it:


                                               
  It's a mixture of new and old products, but definitely on the glitzy side:

• I don't know if I'm breaking a cardinal rule of the Arts, but I'm mixing my metallics!  This card features gold and silver embossing powder, gold foil sheets, silver glimmer paper and gold sequins. I like the way it looks so, if it looks good, break all the rules!!!
• I decided New Year's was a good celebration to use up some of my Modern Medley designs that I tend to overlook.  Here I mixed a mosaic design with some variable width stripes.  I'm such a rebel today!

• Everyone watches the clock for midnight New Year's Eve, so I used the Clockworks stamp set for that great pocket watch.  I had to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to center the clock face, but I had SUCH a hard time with it.  Part of the problem is that my Clockworks set is clear mount and that can pose a problem with two-step stamping, especially if you have to clean the stamp in between stamping the acetate of the Stamp-a-ma-jig and inking up in Versamark so you can add embossing powder.  The cleaning of the stamp moves it slightly on the clear mount block.  If I had it to do over, I would definitely get this set in wood mount, and that goes for any two-step stamping set.
• The sentiment is half of one of the Christmas Messages set stamps.  I carefully inked it up in Versamark ink as well and embossed it with gold embossing powder.  Don't forget to use your embossing buddy for these kinds of projects, so you don't get embossing powder where you don't want it.
• I used an old neglected friend, the Curly Label punch, for the sentiment and it was just the right look! Yay for old friends:  "Should Auld Acquaintance be forgot...."

What are your plans on New Year's Eve?  We are going with two other couples to see the Hobbit Part 2 and I am so excited about that.  Have I mentioned that I am a huge Tolkien fan?  And that the Lord of the Rings Trilogy is my favourite movie series ever?

 

Click on any of these products for a direct link to my Stampin' Up! On-Line Store!

• Clockworks Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Clockworks
• Christmas Messages Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Christmas Messages Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Modern Medley Designer Series Paper
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Silver Glimmer Paper
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Versamark Pad
• Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Embossing Buddy
• Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
• Heat Tool
• Curly Label Punch
• Gold Sequin Trim*

*Available starting Jan. 3, 2014 from the Occasions Catalogue.

Better Late Than Never for As You See It Challenge 017

It's really late, I know, but I needed a blog post for you today and I really liked the sketch for As You See It Challenge 017, so I decided to do a card for the challenge anyway!  Besides, I'm itching to get into the new Occasions Catalogue material anyway!  Here's the sketch:

That Amanda, she's so talented!  You really should try some of these sketches and enter these challenges!

Here's my Design Team Sample:

• I'll bet you can hardly wait to get your hands on some of these new products from the Occasions Catalogue!  As soon as it goes live on Jan. 3, I'll be taking orders!  Or you can shop on-line 24/7 at my On-Line Stampin' Up! Store.
• On my Smoky Slate card base, I've used a background panel of Watercolour Wonder Design Series paper.  All the new Design Series Paper will be included in the product shares from the new catalogue.  Keep an eye on my blog for the details next week.
• The sentiment is one I keep having to remind myself about (see my Christmas story below) and you will be able to get this stamp and more like it in the Perfect Pennants stamp set

• I've used a torn piece of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock to emphasize the "Life doesn't have to be perfect" bit.  The little chevron arrows are from the Circle Card Thinlit accessories dies.
• The rolled flowers are made with a new Originals Die - the Spiral Flower Originals Die.  The size of the flowers it creates are quite large, but I think you could make them smaller by cutting off some of the spiral.  I trimmed off some of the edge to make it shorter.  I will do a video tutorial on how to use it when the catalogue goes live.

I hope your Christmas was a wonderful one.  I know mine was!  It wasn't perfect or even as we had planned, but in the end, it was satisfying and heart-warming.  My daughter, son-in-law and my almost 2 year old grandson came to spend the holiday with us.  We were so excited to have a little one in the house again for the Christmas season!  We planned all sorts of fun activities.  Then, two days before they were to travel here, little Parker came down with a fever and illness, probably the flu.  The fever left before they travelled but he was still very sick and had no energy at all, poor little fellow.

We scaled down our plans considerably, and spent our days looking after him and his mom and dad, who were pretty tired, having to get up with him all the time.  By Christmas morning, he was a little better, but not even remotely interested in opening presents.  We finally got him perked up enough to get interested in the big package for him in the living room, and when he opened it, he was delighted to find a retro style play kitchen with all the accessories!  

Well, that changed the whole atmosphere and he dug into the rest of his presents with gusto, ending the day by eating some Christmas dinner with the rest of us and going to bed happily with some of his new toys.  So Christmas wasn't perfect, but it was wonderful!    

What did you do for Christmas this year?

• Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Island Indigo 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
• Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
• Circle card Thinlits Die
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Watercolour Wonder Designer Series Paper *
• Perfect Pennants Stamp Set *
• Spiral Flower Originals Die*

* Products found in the new Occasions Catalogue, available for order Jan. 3, 2014.

The Best of 2013 with Playing with Papercrafting VI

Welcome to the Best of 2013!  During this week I will highlight some of my best projects during the year.  Each photo will have a link to the original post for instructions and comments.  Hope you enjoy the series, while I take some time off to be with my family this Christmas. (Just a note:  any promotions you see in the original posts are not valid now!)


July



This card won a Pals Paper Arts Pick for Challenge #165.  I loved using the new Walk in the Wild stamp set and Burlap Ribbon, as well as the Season of Style DSP.  Here's where you can find out how to do it.

August



More burlap in August, but this one featured Field Flowers Stamp set with two-step stamping, and the wood background from the Truly Grateful stamp set.  This one was a winner in the Pals Paper Arts Challenge #169.  You can access the original post here.


Well, that's it for the Year 2013 in review.  I hope you liked it and will try one or two of these designs.  See you tomorrow with some brand new material!  It won't be long until you can purchase from the Occasions catalogue.  (If you still don't have one, email me and I will mail you one.)  Also, it's the last few days of the Holiday Catalogue.  If you want something from it, call or email me soon, before they're gone for good.

The Best of 2013 with Playing with Papercrafting V

Welcome to the Best of 2013!  For the next week I will highlight some of my best projects during the year.  Each photo will have a link to the original post for instructions and comments.  Hope you enjoy the series, while I take some time off to be with my family this Christmas. (Just a note:  any promotions you see in the original posts are not valid now!)


May




This card uses Clockworks, one of my very favourite masculine/steampunk sets.  Here is the original post.


June



This sympathy card won a Dynamic Darling Honorable Mention in The Paper Players Challenge #57.

Don't forget to send me photos of your favourite projects this year.  I'll be back on Sunday, with some fresh material.  Enjoying my time with my family very much!

The Best of 2013 with Playing with Papercrafting IV

Welcome to the Best of 2013!  For the next week I will highlight some of my best projects during the year.  Each photo will have a link to the original post for instructions and comments.  Hope you enjoy the series, while I take some time off to be with my family this Christmas. (Just a note:  any promotions you see in the original posts are not valid now!)


March



This one was created at my Creative Escape retreat at Gardom Lake.  Love the vintage look!  Here's the original post.


April



Here's a great Valentine card made with the old Artisan Embellishments kit.  I still miss it!! That and the amazing flower trim.  Here's all the details.  This one also won A Cut Above Award with The Paper Players.

Email me a photo of your favourite projects this year or email me a link to a photo of your favourite project. It doesn't have to be stamp related.

The Best of 2013 with Playing with Papercrafting III

Welcome to the Best of 2013!  During this week I will highlight some of my best projects during the year.  Each photo will have a link to the original post for instructions and comments.  Hope you enjoy the series, while I take some time off to be with my family this Christmas. (Just a note:  any promotions you see in the original posts are not valid now!)

On this Christmas Day, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Today in honour of Christmas, I am featuring my best Christmas Cards of the Season!

September




This card using the Festive Flurry Stamp Set and Framelits was created for As You See It Challenges 004  as a member of the Design Team.  You can find the original post here.

October



Here is my first attempt at scrapbooking in a very long time.  I was kinda proud of this one.  Here's the deets on the post.


I hope your Christmas has been a great one.  I love this time of year, although I know that it can be very difficult for some of you.  I would love to see some of your favourite creations during this past year.  Send me an email with a photo or a link to a photo or two of your pride and joys!

The Best of 2013 with Playing with Papercrafting II

Welcome to the Best of 2013!  For the next week I will highlight some of my best projects during the year.  Each photo will have a link to the original post for instructions and comments.  Hope you enjoy the series, while I take some time off to be with my family this Christmas. (Just a note:  any promotions you see in the original posts are not valid now!)

On this Christmas Eve, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Today and tomorrow, in honour of Christmas, I am featuring my best Christmas Cards of the Season!

November



I think this was my favourite Christmas card of all this past year.  Find it here.

December



This card won a Dynamic Darlings award from Dynamic Duos Challenge #83.  You can see the original post here.

                                           

Here are this week's Weekly Deals:

WEEKLY DEALS

Here are this week's Weekly Deals, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

	2012-2014 In Color Core'dinations Item # 129957 Regular Price: $14.95 Discounted Price: $11.21
	Classic Pad Pear Pizzaz Item #131180 Regular Price: $7.25 Discounted Price: $5.44
	Count Down the New Year Ensemble (MDS) Item #129002 Regular Price: $13.95 Discounted Price: $8.37
	Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon Item # 130019 Regular Price: $12.50 Discounted Price: $9.38
	Delicate Designs Textured Embossing Folder Item # 127023 Regular Price: $10.95 Discounted Price: $8.21
	Fancy Flower XL Punch Item # 118073 Regular Price: $22.95 Discounted Price: $17.21
	Hardware Clips Essentials Item #129964 Regular Price: $7.95 Discounted Price: $5.96
	Hearts Aflutter Bigshot Framelit Item # 130159 Regular Price: $30.95 Discounted Price: $23.21
	Big Shot Die Large Scallop Item # 127019 Regular Price: $9.95 Discounted Price: $7.46
	Needlepoint Border Textured Embossing Folder Item # 129383 Regular Price: $9.95 Discounted Price: $ 7.46
	Pop & Place Item # 135290 Regular Price: $27.95 Discounted Price:  $19.56
	Tempting Turquoise Item # 122950 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46