Sneak Peak............ New In Colours 2009-2010

July 1st will mark the beginning of a new season for Stampin' Up with the release of the Idea Book and Catalogue for 2009-2010. Let me tell you I've received my copy and I just can't wait to share it with you. This catty is filled to capacity with exciting projects and informational tips, and in my opinion this is the best catalogue yet!

So although I'm sad to see the old In Colours go into retirement I can tell you that the six replacement In Colours are absolutely awesome and I know you're going to love them too! With yummy names like Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzelberry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede and Dusty Durango it looks like another fun season is about to begin! Here's a sneak peak ...... enjoy!

Stay tuned for some neat cards and projects using these new colours and a sneak peak at the awesome ribbon that will be available soon. If you're interested in hosting a workshop/party in your home or mine to view the new catty and products just give me a call at 778-880-1206.

Card Swap Colourful Impressions Meeting June 8th

This post has been hanging around for awhile since my mom's accident as I haven't had much time to spend on it. I thought I'd share some samples of the card I made for the June 8th Colourful Impressions Meeting Swap. It was tough trying to come up with a swap for this meeting as I had limited supplies on hand. I decided I wanted a colourful, friendly card and chose the "Friendly Words and Oval All stamp sets as they seemed to fit the bill. Here are the details and samples:

Stamps: Friendly Words Jumbo Roller (Item No. 114696), Oval All (Item No. 113790)
Inks: Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood and Raspberry Tart DSP
Tools: Eyelet Border Punch
Accessories: Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Dimensionals

And the finished card

Hope you enjoyed this.

Cupcake Time

Mudmaven has some very delightful blog candy offerings on her blog and some gorgeous cards to look at as well, so hop on over and check it out.

Dem Bones........

On Tuesday my 87 year old mother, Marjorie, fell off a step ladder and broke her hip. She was taken to her local hospital and has undergone hip surgery. When I received the phone call from her building security I was so distressed, thinking "on no this will be the end of her". The staff at the hospital and her surgeon have been just fantastic and are treating her so well. Marjorie is a real fighter and said this fall wasn't going to be a set back for her, and she's going to get back on her feet again. Well today it happened. She had her first physio session this morning and actually stood and walked about 12 feet with the assistance of a walker. Isn't that just too fantastic? I phoned my family this evening to let them know what progress she's made and everyone was amazed. Thanks Heather for the fantastic flowers they helped to brighten mom's day and I'm sure gave her the incentive to get up off the bed. Thanks everyone for your prayers, as I believe these helped too! Will keep you posted as to mom's progress.

Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion

It's time to have some fun and earn more hostess dollars! From June 1-30, 2009 Stampin' Up! is offering a new Hostess Promotion. There are two ways to benefit from this offering:

1. Hostesses who hold a $330-$524.99 workshop will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars and,

2. Hostesses who hold a $525 or more workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Contact me to learn more about any of these promotions, or visit my Online Store by clicking SHOP NOW above!

LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS AND ACCESSORIES

June 1st has arrived and with it all the excitement (and sadness) of Stampin' Ups "Last Chance" announcement of retiring stamp sets and accessories from the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book and Catalogue. Now's your time to save as some of those accessories are on sale for up to 50% off! But remember, you have to act fast as the accessories on this list are available only while supplies last and sell out DAILY (last chance stamp sets are available the entire month).

If there's something you want, your best chance of getting it is to visit my "Shop Now" online shopping service and order direct - this will ensure your order is processed immediately. Shopping on line also gives you an opportunity to see pictures of all of the items in this special promotion.

The downloadable lists of the Last Chance items in pdf format are here:

CLICK HERE for the list in Alphabetical order

CLICK HERE for the list by Page Number

CLICK HERE for the Decor Elements “Last Chance” List

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

I Won, I Won and I'm so Excited..........

Everyone loves a mystery and I’m no exception. Last week Jenn Picard a member of our Colourful Impressions group posted an invitation on the CI site to check out her blog called A New Ink on Life (http://anewinkonlife.typepad.com) and learn her exciting BIG NEWS about being asked to participate in something real special. Well this intrigued me and so I looked up her site and had a ball checking out her new posts and answering her daily questions related to Stampin’ Up. And tonight it paid off………………drum roll please…………



And The Winner is............
“PENNY HANUSZAK. Penny’s name was randomly drawn from the 55 comments left and she wins A FREE PASS to USTAMP!!! Congratulations Penny, please email me your information so I can make sure you receive your free pass in July.” From Jenn’s post May 28, 2009.

And now for Jenn’s EXCITING NEWS. Well after participating for 4 USTAMP seasons, Jenn has been asked to be the Creative Crew Girl Member from Canada on the USTAMP with Dawn and Friends team of extremely talented Stampin' Up demonstrators! Now how fantastic is that!!! UStamp is a fun and exciting on line event that will have a team of demonstrators representing each of the countries that Stampin' Up! is open for business in - United States, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, United Kingdom and of course CANADA!

This event takes place on line in July and August and this team will be sharing their passion for Stampin' Up! through creative Stamping, Scrapping and Home Decor projects. This on line class will also include on line chats, gallery shares and PRIZES and is a perfect opportunity for both Stampin' Up! Customers and Stampin' Up! Demonstrators to have fun and learn new skills.


If you want more information on this on line event hurry over to Jenn’s site and check out the blinkie button for USTAMP with Dawn and Friends. See you there!