The Stampin' Grounds

More Surprises for the Boys - Travel Journals

These were SO much fun to put together!  They are trip journals, one for each boy.  Inside the pages are labeled with one 2-page layout per day, for them to draw their favourite events of the day.  If they were a little older, I would make it into a scrapbook, with places for pics and everything, but as they are 3 and 6, well, I'll let them do the art. :)  Just wait until you see what I made to go with these puppies!

Here's how I did them:

• Tall Tales Designer Series Paper (From the new catalog) - CUTE, eh?  I would have popped out the trees and flowers, etc as it was BEGGING for it, but as we are travelling, it would just get caught and torn, so I had to leave it for now. <sigh>
• Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry polka-dot grosgrain (new catalog) - I LOVE these colours - that razzleberry is going to be INCREDIBLE on Christmas Cards!!!
• Zutter Bind-it-all and -o-wires for the binding
• chipboard covers.

That's it!  So fast and easy, but they are going to FLIP OUT when they get them!  The only trouble will be in limiting them to the day on the page! :)

Off to Disney - Surprises for the Boys!

I have had SO much fun creating some surprises for my boys on our Disneyland trip this week!  I thought I would share them over the next few days.

 First of all I knew that they would LOVE the new animal designer series paper, so I themed everything I'm giving them with it!  Check back here every couple of days, and I'll show you what I made, and how I made it!

First off, we have two plane rides coming up, and you know how little boys' tummies get on trips - HUNGRY!  I found this idea on Splitcoast from Tracy Harp - THANK YOU TRACY!  She has a tutorial on her blog as well - check it out for an alternative way to make it using the colluzzle. I just HAD to modify it a bit for punches, and make it for my boys (the R & T are for Ryan and Tyler).  Isn't it ADORABLE?!  They are going to flip when they each get one, filled with crackers and other goodies (no candy for us, but lots of healthy treats!)  Tracy is so clever to have come up with this, I think! They are SO easy to make - here's how!

Assemble the following pieces of cardstock/Designer Paper:

• One 8" x 10.5" piece of cardstock for basic colour of box (in my case, choco chip)
• Coordinating Designer Paper for sides of box: (I used the new 'Tall Tales' Designer Paper!)
  
  Note: 13/16" is just the tiny line immediately following any 1/4" measurement.  I find that a 1/4" mount is a little too 'chunky' for many of my projects, and a 1/8" mount is a little too tiny.  It just figures that the option that is perfect is so persnickity!  If you find it too much so, just substitute every 3/16" measurement for 7/8" instead. :)  Also - remember to look at your paper first, so you know which direction you want the images to be oriented!
  
  
  • 2 Pieces for Front & Back: 4-13/16" by 2-13/16",
  • Top Piece: 1-13/16" x 4-13/16"
  • 2 side pieces: 2-7/8"" by 1-13/16"
  • Front Flap: 4-13/16" by 5/16" (3/8" if you can't do the 5/16"!) - It's easiest to cut it from a large piece of paper, and then eyeball the perfect size.
  • One 3" x 2.5" piece of Acetate (medium weight)
  • scrap of white cardstock

Other Supplies You Will Need:

• One 15" length of thick, medium-width ribbon (I used the new Crushed Curry polka dot grosgrain from the new catalog!) Use 16" if you are not dexterous.
• 2 Jumbo Eyelets
• One 5/16" brad
• Wide Oval Punch
• Large Oval Punch
• Linen Thread
• Tiny word messages stampset (I used the Brand New "Teeny Tiny Wishes' set from the, you got it, new catalog!) :)
• Metallic eyelets (normal size)
• 1/2" circle punch
• Cropadile
• Scoring Tool (I used my Fiskars paper cutter/scorer)
• Sticky Tape and/or Tombow - please note, no snail or gluestick on this project - this is a heavy duty adhesive project, as are most 3-D projects, and it needs super-strength

Here goes!

Step 1 - the 8" x 10.5" Cardstock Piece:

1. Score 10.5" side at 3", 5", 8" and 10" 
2. Score 8" side at 1-1/2" and 6-1/2"
3. Cut flaps as shown (blue lines show cuts, pencil shows score), and cut off striped blue areas completely (from tiny scoreline side)
4. Fold scorelines - remember to always fold AWAY from the area you just scored - the 'valleys become peaks!'
5.  At this point, I usually do a dry run (no adhesives) just to make sure I scored everything correctly, and the box goes together well.  I may adjust an edge if it is going to show too much..
   
   Note: I accidentally took the pic of the cutting diagram backwards from the pic of the actual cardstock - SORRY!  You'll have to reverse it in your head!

Step 2 - Adhere Decorative Paper to Box Front & Back, paying careful attention to which direction your paper design goes!

1. If this is often where you mess up (i.e. the paper is upside down when you are done), keep in mind that the BOTTOM of your design should face the middle on this project, so the one closest to you is upside down, and the one with the 'lid' edge is right side up, if you lay it out as shown here

Step 3: Create Window

• Using Wide Oval Punch, punch hole in front of box (the bottom panel without the lid) as far down as punch will go. 
  
• Using sticky Strip, adhere window to BACK of hole you just punched (as in NOT onto designer paper!) - save punched out piece for tag
• Kid Tip: if your kids are ANYTHING like mine, make sure you use sticky strip ALL around the edges of the window, as who knows WHAT they will be putting inside of it, and Lord knows we don't want it coming out!  ;)
• (apologies - I forgot to do this step when I was making these - so I had to take a pic using the cutting diagram - hope it makes sense!)

Step 4 - Assemble Your Box

1. I use sticky strip - it's the easiest to put things together.. just peel and stick!
2. The short flaps go first, and then the flaps closest to the 'lid', and finally the front flaps fold over both of the others, so you get the best visual from the front
3. I put sticky strip as follows, to get the most effiecient use of strip while still getting all areas stuck down that I wanted to. :)
   1. Tip #1: Where sticky strip is called for on two flaps in a straight line , just use one strip across, and then cut it when you are finished in between - it's faster!
   2. Tip #2: When adhering Sticky Strip and boxes, you have one shot, so you have to get it right the first time.  To adhere that last flap, lay the box flat on it's side (on one of the edges you are adhering), and line it up as you go.  It reduces wiggle! 
4. NOTE: I forgot to put the window in first, so this doesn't show it with one - yous should have the window punched BEFORE you put it together!

Step 5: Adhere Remaining Designer Papers to Box

Step 6: Create 'Lid Lock'

1. Mark 2.5" midpoint on flap of lid with Pencil
2. Using 1/2" Circle Punch, line it up so that the edge and that dot are centred in the circle
3. Holding the flap down, mark that midpoint again with your pencil
4. Using the Cropadile on the smaller of the two holes, punch a hole on that mark 
5. Place a 5/16" Brad into that hole, leaving it a bit loose, so that the lid can 'lock' under it - play with this a big - you'll get a feel for the right tightness.

Step 7: Create the Handle

1. Mark 1" in the middle of each side LIGHTLY with a pencil on the inside of the box(you will have to erase this later)
2. Punch with the BIG HOLE of the Cropadile on each side
3. Set with a Jumbo Brad
4.  Double knot one end of your ribbon
5. Thread ribbon from inside of box to outside on one side.
6. Thread ribbon back into box on the other side from around the back, and double knot inside on end

Step 8: Make the Tag

1. Stamp a tiny message and punch it out using the large oval punch (remember to punch upside down so you can see what you are doing!)
2. Adhere to the wide oval punch you punched out from the front of the box while making the window
3. Punch a small hole with the cropadile, set a regular sized eyelet, and thread linen thread through it, attaching it to the handle

That's it!  Hope you enjoyed it!!!  I can't wait until my kids see theirs!  I'll try to get a shot of them filled up, so you can see that too!  I plan to fill them with little plastic resealable baggies inside, so we can keep contents fresh - I will refill from a 'master bag', but that way I have discretion over how much they eat of any one thing!  LOL  - I'll let you know how it goes!!! 

Tune in in a couple of days, and I'll show you more projects I made for the trip!

Hostess Oasis Make n' Take - SPOILER!

If you were a hostess last year, or you placed an order that qualified for hostess benefits, you are one of the lucky ones who are invited to my annual Hostess Oasis event on July 6th!  Everyone is getting a massage (not by me - no worries there!), there will be games, new products, and of course a make n' take!

Sooooo... wanna see what the make n' take will be?  You DO?!  You just want to see a sneak peek of some of the new products and colours from the new catalog, don't you!  LOL - ok, how about a sneak peek for you????  Here's the make n' take we will be making!

This is a 'Shadow Box Card', and they are really simple to make (and if you are a hostess coming on the 6th, you will be making this one!) - here's how:

1. Cut two pieces of 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" cardstock
   
2. optionallly cut one sheet of 3-1/2" x 4" designer series paper for the background image (isn't this one CUTE?!)
   
3. Score in the edges of both pieces of cardstock at 1/2" and 1" from the ends, and glue the last segments together, forming the box!

That's it!  Wanna know what some of these new goodies are???  Here goes!

• Soft Suede IN COLOUR Cardstock ('09-'10)
• Tall Tales Designer Series Paper ('09-'10)
• Animal Stories Stampset ('09-'10 catalog)
• Teeny Tiny Wishes Stampset ('09-'10 catalog)
• Circle Circus Stampset ('09-10 catalog)
• Soft Suede, Dusty Durango & Crushed Curry Classic Inkpads ('09-'10 catalog)
• Modern Label Punch ('09-'10 catalog)
• Green Galore Classic Inkpad
• Versamark
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Heat Tool
• Powder Pal

Isn't it CUTE?!!!  I LOVE these new sets - I am having SO much fun playing with them!!  I can't wait to share them with you at my Open House on the 18th!!!!

Cancelling Midnight Crop

Hi Everyone,

As is typical for summer, seems like you guys would rather do other things than the midnight crop this summer!  So, I'm CANCELLING the crop on Friday, as no one signed up for it.  Just thought I'd let everyone know in advance, in case you were considering dropping in! 

I may actually put them on hold for the summer, as everyone is so busy - I'll let you know in my next newsletter. :)

More soon!

LAST CHANCE SALE! (sale on a sale!!

This is my LAST PROMOTION of the Stampin' Up! year (which ends June 30th!)

For this last few days of the month, I am adding a 10% discount on top of the sale prices for ALL retiring items, including accessories, stampsets, and Decor Elements!  That means some of those items are going to be some 55-60% off!!! 

You must order through me, and your order needs to be in my inbox NO LATER THAN THIS SATURDAY, June 27th! (I'll be in Disney with the boys after that. :)  Make sure you  mention this promotion when you order!

There are three lists of retiring items you will want to check out

1. The list of retiring stampsets in the catalog
2. The list of retiring Decor Elements (vinyl appliques for walls and objects)
3. The list of retiring accessories (paper, bling, embellishments, tools, inks, etc) - this one is listed below with the most up-to-date list of what's gone already (once they run out, it is no longer available for purchase) - look at the SALE PRICE column for the last price (The discount is listed to the left - if it says .5, it is 50% off, and I'll take another 10% off of the sale price!)*

Item # Product Description CAN Discount Sale Price Availability 112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available 105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 11.75 0.5 5.88 Out of stock 113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available 109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 13.75 0.5 6.88 Available 111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" 11.25 0.5 5.63 Available 106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 6.25 0.5 3.13 Out of stock 114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 12.75 0.5 6.38 Available 114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 18.95 0.5 9.48 Available 111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available 114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 6.25 0.5 3.13 Available 114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 12.75 0.5 6.38 Available 114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available 114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 17.5 0.5 8.75 Available 102875 HEMP TWINE RED 3.95 0.5 1.98 Available 101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 3.95 0.5 1.98 Available 113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 11.25 0.5 5.63 Available 114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 6.25 0.5 3.13 Available 111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available 111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 11.25 0.25 8.44 Available 111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 12.25 0.25 9.19 Available 111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8" 12.25 0.25 9.19 Available 111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8" 12.25 0.25 9.19 Available 113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 12.95 0.25 9.71 Out of stock 114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 17.5 0.25 13.13 Available 111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 12.25 0.25 9.18 Available 111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 12.25 0.25 9.18 Available 111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available 113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 13.95 0.25 10.46 Available 111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available 111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 15.5 0.25 11.63 Available 111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 9.95 0.25 7.46 Out of stock 111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available 110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 10.75 0.25 8.06 Available 107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 19.95 0.25 14.96 Out of stock 113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 11.75 0.25 8.81 Available 111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 12.25 0.25 9.19 Out of stock 112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 10.75 0.25 8.06 Out of stock 113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 11.75 0.25 8.81 Available 101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 8.25 0.25 6.19 Out of stock 112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 9.5 0.25 7.13 Out of stock 112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 13.95 0.25 10.46 Out of stock 111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 13.95 0.25 10.46 Out of stock 111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 3.5     Available 111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 3.5     Available 111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 3.5     Available 111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 3.5     Out of stock 111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 3.5     Out of stock 112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 11.75     Out of stock 112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 11.75     Available 112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 11.75     Available 112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 11.75     Out of stock 112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 11.75     Out of stock 111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 3.5     Out of stock 111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 6.95     Out of stock 111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 6.95     Available 113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 11.75     Available 109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.95     Out of stock 113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 11.75     Available 112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 11.75     Out of stock 113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 11.75     Available 114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 13.95     Out of stock 113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 11.75     Available 112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 11.75     Out of stock 112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 11.75     Out of stock 111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 6.95     Available 114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 13.95     Available 108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 10.75     Out of stock 111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 11.75     Available 112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 11.75     Out of stock 112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 11.75     Available 112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 17.95     Available 111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 6.95     Available 112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 11.75     Out of stock 113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 13.95     Available 112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 11.75     Out of stock 111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 6.5     Out of stock 111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 6.5     Out of stock 112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 23.95     Out of stock 100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 3.5     Out of stock 114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 50.95     Out of stock 102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 23.95     Out of stock 111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 10.75     Out of stock 111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 6.95     Available 111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 6.5     Out of stock 105668 TATTOO KIT I 16.5     Out of stock 111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 6.5     Out of stock 109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 64.95     Available 111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 6.5     Out of stock 112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 23.95     Out of stock 113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 10.75     Out of stock 111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 13.95     Out of stock 105669 TATTOO KIT II 16.5     Out of stock 111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 6.95     Out of stock 113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 23.95     Out of stock 111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 9.5     Out of stock 107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 6.5     Out of stock 104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 49.95     Available 111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 6.5     Out of stock 113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 23.95     Available 113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 23.95     Available 112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 23.95     Available 113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 23.95     Out of stock 112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 23.95     Out of stock 111253 Blooms & Bulbs 7.75     Out of stock 109684 Doodle 9.95     Out of stock 111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 9.95     Available 109692 Love 7.75     Available 109568 My ABCs 7.75     Out of stock 109682 Perfectly Pretty 7.75     Out of stock 109687 See You Around 9.95     Available 109683 So Swirly 9.95     Available 111260 Something Fishy 9.95     Available 111262 Stems & Silhouettes 9.95     Available 105516 Watercolor Joy 7.75     Available 114528 Embosslit Flower 13.95     Available 116209 Note of Thanks 11.95     Available 116210 Birthdays Counts 11.95     Available 112966 Curly Label Bundle* 39.95     Available 112457 Designer Series Paper Juntos 12.95     Available 112475 Illuminated 7.75     Available 113034 Stampin' Color Index Labels 4.75     Available 115535 Hand Drawn Bundle       Available  * The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog List last updated: 24Jun09

*the 10% off will be calculated from the merchandise total, and subtracted after tax and s/h are calculated.

See you all at my open house on July 18th!!!

CUTE BigShot Class Projects

I thought I would share what my Bigshot Class was up to a week ago - sorry I didn't show you sooner!  

I think I've mentioned that one of the coolest things about being a Demonstrator is that we get a monthly magazine FILLED with project ideas and techniques.  One of the ones I fell in love with this month and HAD to try was by Jodi-Danielle Kutz in Ontario - she made this GORGEOUS card that was published in this month's Stampin' Success - LOVE IT!

I also am seriously lamenting the loss of the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Cardstock - this was my hands-down favourite paper ever - it's SO my style, and I am in a bit of sorrow that it is going.  I have stockpiled several packages for my own use already! LOL

AND I'm sure you have all seen the current trend in scallop circle scrapbooks all over splitcoast - this is my take on the trend.  I felt like doing something a bit more fun, and I LOVE the 'All In the Family' set, so I made a cute little ring book that would be such a fun gift for a friend! 

Here are the supplies I used for each project - I highlited in red the items that are either retiring or are in the mini-catalog which both end June 30th, so if there is something you want, order now!!

Wedding Card:

• Chocolate Chip Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Baja Breeze Cardstock
• Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Cardstock
• Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Bigshot)
• Hodgepodge Hardware
• Toolkit (poky needle tool thing/pad and hammer)
• Basic Jumbo Grommet
• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
• Designer Label Punch (coordinates with Hodgepodge Hardware)
• Whisper White Organza Ribbon (mini catalog)
• Tombow

Friend Mini-Scrapbook

• Baja Breeze Cardstock
• Stampin' Up! Chipboard
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper
• Ice Rhinestone Circle Brad
• Pretty In Pink Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• All in the Family stampset
• Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker
• Cropadile (to make hole in chipboard)
• Ring from Office Supply store
• Baja Breeze Inkpad
• Scallop Circle Die (Bigshot)
• Circle Die (Bigshot)

Cruisin' to the Caribbean!

THANK YOU EVERYONE! 

Thanks to your loyal and AWESOME patronage, I am proud to be able to say I EARNED THE CRUISE TO THE CARIBBEAN!  WOO HOO!!!

Can you tell I'm excited??!  I have reason to be - if you don't know what this is all about, Stampin' Up! has an incentive program where you can earn a cruise/incentive trip each year, based on how much you help people who sign up to be demonstrators with you and how much you sell.  About 30-50 people go from Canada each year, and in my first year as a demo, I was lucky enough to earn the trip to Hawaii (the one I just came back from)!  Once you go on one of these, you just HAVE to earn it again - they spoil you absolutely rotten - I love it!!!

So, if you earn this cruise, they basically pamper you and your significant other with top-notch accomodations, your flights - EVERYTHING you need for the entire vacation!  This time it's a 9-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean, and we will go next spring.  I'm SO excited - we're going to take our kids this time, as the boat has an amazing kids' deck!

Anyway, I wouldn't be on this cruise if it wasn't for you, my so-loyal customers and my Sea to Sky Stampers group of demonstrators - thank you to you all!!!! 

Interested in learning more about the perks of being a demonstrator?  CLICK HERE!

Ry & Ty - What I Wish For You Layout

One of the big reasons I started this 'Me & Mine' scrapbook was to have a chance to impart some of my thoughts about and to my kids. They LOVE flipping through this album (there are fingerprints on the pics to prove it!), and they love reading what I wrote. 

This month's layout is one of my favourites - I took the opportunity to write what I wished for both of them.  The text is copied below for you (I hear sometimes it's hard to read what I wrote from the pic).. we'll be making this layout Thursday in the Scrapbook Class actually!  (yep, there is still space, email me if you want to come: $10 for a 2 page, 8" layout in your choice of paper/colours from my collection!), or free with a $25+ order that evening.

For the last 2 weeks of June, if you order one of the Featured products that I used to make this project (listed below), I will pay your shipping for you! (you must order through me for this to qualify) - here are the featured items!

Spiral Punch, #108341, $13.75

I got the look of a journal page by punching the edge with the Spiral Punch (a fave of mine), and then lightly bending the edge up so it looked 'torn out'.  LOVE this punch - so many uses! (just wait until you see my filmstrip layout!)

Eyelet Border Punch, #113692, $19.95

I LOVE the eyelet border punch - that's the one I used to make the eyelet edges on each side of the layout - I use this one all the time to make faux lace on cards and scrapbook pages - a HUGE favourite of mine!

Valet Ribbon Originals, #114318, $17.50 ON SALE FOR $13.13 while supplies last!

I must have had three packs of this year, and I've gone through almost all of them!  I LOVED these colours, and the texture of these ribbons was SO much fun to play with.  It retires in 2 weeks officially, and as an accessory, when it's gone it's gone!  Was for sure my favourite ribbon pack this year.

Here's the text:

Ryan and Tyler:
What I Wish For You..

to know there is something bigger than you out there, and to feel free to find it in whatever way is right for you.

to be strong in your beliefs, but also remember that true wisdom is to consider other points of view while expressing your own, and never to ‘lock in’ to your beliefs.

to treat the needs of your partner and friendships as equal to your own, and not more or less.

to know that no matter what life holds for you, you will always have a safe, loving home to return to, recharge, and re-engage life.

To remember to love first and be joyful in life.

To live with integrity to your beliefs always.

Last Chance Items, Going...going........

This is what's left ladies - there are only 2 weeks left before they are gone for good!  Order directly (and have it shipped directly to you!) through my website here, or email me with your order!

Item #	Product Description	CAN	Discount	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	11.75	0.5	5.88	Out of stock
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	13.75	0.5	6.88	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	11.25	0.5	5.63	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	6.25	0.5	3.13	Out of stock
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	12.75	0.5	6.38	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	18.95	0.5	9.48	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	6.25	0.5	3.13	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	12.75	0.5	6.38	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	13.95	0.5	6.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	17.5	0.5	8.75	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	3.95	0.5	1.98	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	3.95	0.5	1.98	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	11.25	0.5	5.63	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	6.25	0.5	3.13	Out of Stock
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	11.25	0.25	8.44	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	12.25	0.25	9.19	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	12.25	0.25	9.19	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	12.25	0.25	9.19	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	12.95	0.25	9.71	Out of stock
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	17.5	0.25	13.13	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	12.25	0.25	9.18	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	12.25	0.25	9.18	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	13.95	0.25	10.46	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	15.5	0.25	11.63	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	10.75	0.25	8.06	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	19.95	0.25	14.96	Out of stock
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	11.75	0.25	8.81	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	12.25	0.25	9.19	Out of stock
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	10.75	0.25	8.06	Out of stock
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	11.75	0.25	8.81	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	8.25	0.25	6.19	Out of stock
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	9.5	0.25	7.13	Out of stock
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	13.95	0.25	10.46	Out of stock
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	13.95	0.25	10.46	Out of stock
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	3.5			Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	3.5			Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	3.5			Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	3.5			Out of stock
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	3.5			Out of stock
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	11.75			Available
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	11.75			Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	11.75			Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	11.75			Available
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	11.75			Out of stock
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	3.5			Out of stock
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	6.95			Available
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	6.95			Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	11.75			Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.95			Out of stock
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	11.75			Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	11.75			Out of stock
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	11.75			Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	13.95			Out of stock
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	11.75			Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	11.75			Out of stock
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	11.75			Out of stock
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	6.95			Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	13.95			Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	10.75			Out of stock
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	11.75			Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	11.75			Out of stock
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	11.75			Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	17.95			Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	6.95			Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	11.75			Out of stock
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	13.95			Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	11.75			Out of stock
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	6.5			Out of stock
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	6.5			Out of stock
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	23.95			Out of stock
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	3.5			Available
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	50.95			Out of stock
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	23.95			Out of stock
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	10.75			Out of stock
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	6.95			Available
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	6.5			Out of Stock
105668	TATTOO KIT I	16.5			Out of stock
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	6.5			Out of stock
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	64.95			Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	6.5			Out of stock
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	23.95			Out of stock
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	10.75			Available
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	13.95			Available
105669	TATTOO KIT II	16.5			Out of stock
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	6.95			Available
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	23.95			Out of stock
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	9.5			Out of stock
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	6.5			Out of stock
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	49.95			Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	6.5			Out of stock
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	23.95			Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	23.95			Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	23.95			Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	23.95			Out of stock
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	23.95			Out of stock
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	7.75			Available
109684	Doodle	9.95			Out of stock
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	9.95			Available
109692	Love	7.75			Available
109568	My ABCs	7.75			Out of stock
109682	Perfectly Pretty	7.75			Out of stock
109687	See You Around	9.95			Available
109683	So Swirly	9.95			Available
111260	Something Fishy	9.95			Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	9.95			Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	7.75			Available
114528	Embosslit Flower	13.95			Available
116209	Note of Thanks	11.95			Available
116210	Birthdays Counts	11.95			Available
112966	Curly Label Bundle*	39.95			Available
115535	Hand Drawn Bundle				Available

 * The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

Last updated: 16Jun09, 3:09pm PST

Special #2 New Catalog Open House! (July 18th)

As promised, I will be announcing exciting new specials I will be offering at my New Catalog Open House on July 18th!  Here is Special #2 (drum roll please.............):

Special #2 (announced June 16th):

All orders $50+ placed at the Open House will receive FREE SHIPPING!

I hope you've marked this awesome event on your calendar!  As of this July, it will only occur annually, so if you miss it, the next new catalog event isn't until NEXT JULY!  Also, as most of you know, I run less events in the summer months, so I can focus on my family during summer break, so you'll need to come and get your 'fix' now! :)

Here are the original details on the event:
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Are you ready to see the new catalog??  I'm SO excited to announce the date for this - it's one of my most popular events!  I will be showcasing all the new items and techniques on July 18th!  Pick either the morning session or the afternoon session - both are the same!

You will:

• Get a look at the new product lines, accessories, SUPER CUTE new stuff and more!
• Get a chance at specials that ONLY HAPPEN at my Open Houses!
• Watch Demonstrations using the hottest new items every hour!
• Have your name entered into draws for door prizes EVERY HOUR, AND a grand prize basket of over $100 in value!
• Place an order of $25 or more, and get a FREE CATALOG (value $12)

More specials to be announced as the event approaches! I will be limiting attendance this time, so be sure you reserve a space by RSVP'ing early!

Special #1 (announced June 1st):

BRING A FRIEND who is new to me, and each of you get 3 Extra Doorprize Tickets!   Be sure to register them below, so that there is a doorprize ticket for them!

Special #2 (announced June 16th):

All orders for $50+ placed at the Open House will receive FREE SHIPPING!