Carousel Notes Purse

I've been eyeing these super-cute carousel note purses for a while now, as I've seen my upline, Kari, create a few. I decided to give it a go last night, and did I ever have fun! I used some retired SU DSP that I've been hoarding and the carousel notes in the current In Colours. When I first saw the carousel notes, I wasn't sure how I could use them, but they are perfect for this project. Hmmm...I'm already thinking this will make a great Mother's Day project for my students at school...

So 'tweet' of you...

Here's a quick thank you card I made for a former colleague, whom I jokingly refer to as my "Mama Bird." I am in the process of applying for a graduate diploma program called Learning and Teaching with Technology, and she helped me out by writing me a fabulous reference letter. Thanks, Carol!

The paper is by KI Memories, and the stamp is from Imaginisce. I did some paper piecing on the chick's belly. Of course, I had to pull out my SU scallop punch for that finishing touch!

Neutral Christmas card

Here's one of the cards we made at the Christmas card class on Sunday. We had a great afternoon of stamping and chatting. The tree image is from "Lovely as a Tree" and the sentiment is from "Season of Joy." This card was inspired by one I saw on SCS; it appealed to me because of the neutral colours, which are unconventional for Christmas. Thanks for looking!

Gobble, gobble!

Here's a few cards I made tonight with my version of the punch turkey as seen in the Stampin' Up magazine I get each month as a demonstrator. Isn't he the CUTEST?!? I used SU's Scallop punch for his feathers, the 3/4'' Circle and 1-3/8'' Circle punches for his head and body, and the Boho Blossoms punch for his feet and beak.

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Another Promotion!

Stampin' Up is celebrating World Card Making Day (yes, there really is such a thing!) by offering customers 20% off their fun and colourful Simply Sent Card Elements and easy-to-use Simply Sent card kits! These items are on page 176 - 177 of the catalogue. Click on the image to see the flyer. This offer is only valid from October 4 - 11.

It's Stampin' Up's 20th birthday!

In honour of Stampin' Up's 20th birthday, there are loads of fantastic specials coming out! Here are a few that are currently in effect:

From Oct. 1 - 31, get 20% off a great selection of birthday stamp sets with a purchase of $20 in regular merchandise! There is no limit to the number of sets you can purchase once you have made the minimum $20 purchase. Click here to see which sets are available.

Another special offer right now is the single, large-tip Aqua Painter for $8.50, while supplies last! The Aqua Painter is a super handy tool for watercolouring and is normally only offered in a set of two. No minimum purchase required for this special.

Did you know you can order online now directly through my demonstrator website? Just click on "Shop Now" at the top right corner of the website and you can have the convenience of placing your order anytime, day or night ;)

Christmas Card Class

Happy October! Hard to believe that winter is around the corner with the warm, sunny weather we've been having. October brings Thanksgiving and Halloween, and then before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. I'll be offering my first Christmas card class of the season on Sunday, October 26. Come on out for a fun and festive time! We will be stamping four merry and bright cards, with matching stamped envelopes, to get your stash started. Sign up early as class size will be limited to ten.

Christmas Card Class
Sunday, October 26, 2008
1 - 4 pm
at Monica's Paper Cottage
Class fee: $15