Project Share: Fall Thank You Card

Stamps
• Sassy Salutations
• Wonderfall

Paper
• Cajun Craze Cardstock
• Early Espresso Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Soft Suede Cardstock
• Summer Starfruit Cardstock
• Very Vanilla Cardstock
• Core’dinations Cardstock

Ink
• Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin’ Pad

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Linen Thread
• Naturals Designer Buttons
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Core’dinations™ Dust Buddy
• Large Oval Punch
• Stampin’ Sanding Block
• Big Shot™
• Autumn Accents Bigz™ Die
• Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder

To order any of the stamps, tools, and embellishments you see here ~ or other products, please visit my demonstrator website at your leisure.  Remember my site is open 24/7. I can ship direct to you anywhere in Canada also for no additional charge! 

Inspiration Station ~ Card Swaps to Inspire Your Creative Spark!

You're on your way out to the mailbox, and you just know what happens next - out comes the onslaught of Flyers, bills and other mail - much of which comes into the house and is destined for the big blue bin down the hall.. 

..but if you're lucky once in a while you find something truly special waiting for you.  Something crafty, something creative, something FUN!  Someone has sent you a hand-stamped card ~ *BLISS*

My teddybear often laughs at me when he brings in the mail, it's gotten to a point where I will ask him regularly if there's anything "good" in the mail.  Good mail comes in a few categories ~ penpal letters, cards, swaps, the occasional magazine subscription ~ it's all good.  There's so much of a difference in the day when you find these fun little surprises waiting for you. That pile of bills can surely wait, there's Fun-mail to be had.  This is the good stuff ~ you can't let it pass you by.. :) 

So with that in mind, I thought I'd start a SWAP!  If things catch on this month perhaps we'll make it a monthly event but for now let's see how things go. 

Since we're in October - I started thinking of all things Fall - My Birthday, Thanksgiving, Fall, Autumn Leaves and of course Hallowe'en..  but then I let my mind wander a little further into Remembrance Day and well onto Christmas.  Given that we're already October 1st, Canadian Thanksgiving will be long gone by the time these swaps hit the mailbox, but let your imagination go wild.  

Details:

You will make 10 identical cards with at least 1 layer of card stock or designer series paper on top of your card base and at least 1 embellishment (ribbon, buttons, brads, bling etc).  Fellow demonstrators are welcome to participate also. 

Use only supplies that are available in the current 2012-2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog or the Current Holiday Catalog.  This will make it easier for the recipient of your lovely handiwork to re-create your card at home. 

Please include your name and email on a sticky note to the back of each card in case the recipient has a question ~ or wants to thank you directly for your card. You can include the card recipe if you would like but it is not required. 

I will be taking sign-ups until Oct 9th, and cards should be in my hands by Oct 15th. Send your cards to  Tammy Wilson:  PO BOX 457 Cardinal, Ontario, K0E 1E0. 

I will have them sorted and back on their way within a day or two.  Please include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for the same amount of postage needed to send your cards to me. If you are outside of Canada - please contact me to arrange payment for return postage.  

It is a good idea to enclose each of your swaps inside a Ziplock bag - should the envelope be damaged in transit this will help to keep your cards safe.  Please ensure that your name is on your envelope - this will help keep everything organized. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me at iscrapnstamp@gmail.com.  I cannot wait to see your cards! 

Don't want to do 10 cards but still want to swap?  Contact me about doing a one on one swap!  

Well Hello Again I must be going...

I set out with my blog to post daily, and then decided that even if I managed to post a few times a week that would be OK with me.  Well I've learned over time that the best way to jinx yourself is often to announce your plan.  For me this week it was telling my teddy bear that I was absolutely not going anywhere that day that I had a list of things that I wanted to get done.  I'd gotten too much of the heat the day before and the idea of staying home suited me just fine.  Sounds good?  Sure!  Did it happen? Oh of COURSE NOT!  

 

My hubby's Mom called and wanted me to come over, which was originally the plan but I'd made the executive decision to stay home and catch up.  In any case, I decided I'd go over and lend a hand and get things done - be home by early afternoon and get cracking on *my* list which included working on my swap cards, cleaning a reptile cage and other assorted "to do's"..   

What actually happened wasn't anywhere close to that..   

Upon arrival, I climbed the few short steps from the garage to go into the house. That last stair is a bit of a jump up and I always put my braced leg up first - this was no exception - normally I use the railing to help boost myself that little bit to get up over the threshold.  Normally that works..  this time however, I inadvertantly missed the railing but didn't miss the cement floor and connected full force on it by way of my arm and shoulder.  

Given my still too recent almost year long "vacation" in hospital, I did NOT want to go to the hospital.  I had been able to sit up and I felt ok (though sore).  I couldn't however muster enough strength to actually get myself up off the floor.  Thank goodness for awesome neighbors; a friend of mine in-laws came in with a friend and had me back on my feet in only moments. 

An X-ray Tuesday revealed that I've cracked a rib, so I'm on limited function as far as lifting and lugging for the next several weeks.  I'm so lucky that my teddybear doesn't mind carrying my ScrapNStamp bags cause those can get HEAVY! 

 

I am aware that I had begun promoting a Christmas in July event that ended up getting forgotten in the shufffle and I'm sorry about that.  I am working on a promotion to make up for that.  

In the meantime, I'm working on my Swap Cards for 3 Wedding and Anniversary Card Swaps.  I'll try to share those pictures here over the weekend.  Would you like to receive a copy of each of my entries to the swap?  Leave me a comment and tell me what your favorite thing about a wedding Celebration is and I'll draw someone to win!  

Thanks to those of you who have e-mailed wondering where I am - it's great to know that you guys notice when I am "missing"..  :) 

I'm working on setting up a Craft & Vendor Fair in Cardinal for Oct 1st with all proceeds going to benefit the Food for All Food Bank for more info Email me!  

 

We are still looking for 3 members for a Friday night Stamper's Club, and 4 members for a Tuesday morning Scrapbooker's Club -  Are you interested?  E-mail me for more info.. 

 

Technique Classes - Sept 9th - Dec 9th - Register Now

September 9^th – December 9^th, 2010

Technique Classes

Taught at the St John’s United Church Hall in Cardinal

Each week I will be teaching a new stamping technique such as:

 heat embossing, dry embossing, two step stamping,  fun folds, die cutting and more!

Contact me for more information on how to register for my classes and crops or how to host your own catalog party or workshop to earn free product and incentives.

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 Technique Classes


Want to learn new stamping techniques ?
Learn how to use a variety of tools?
If you sign up for them all - it will be something new each time!

Attend 6 Classes – Get your 7^th Free!

     Thursday, Sept 9^th        7:00 – 9:00pm

Thursday, Sept 23^rd      7:00 – 9:00pm        

Saturday Sept 25th         2:00-4:30pm

Thursday, Oct 13^th           7:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, Oct 23^rd        2:00-4:30pm

Thursday, Oct 28^th           7:00 – 9:00pm

Thursday, Nov 11^th      7:00 – 9:00

Thursday, Nov 25^th      7:00 – 9:00
Saturday, Nov 27^th        2:00-4:30pm

Thursday, Dec 9^th       7:00 – 9:00

$30 per class

*(Stampers Club/Scrapbookers Club/Marker Club Members or members of my downline team receive $10 off class fee.

Ask me for info on becoming a member of my team, or signing up for one of my clubs.

We will make half a dozen cards in varying styles that are sure to please!

please bring your own adhesive, or one can be purchased before class

Registration is required as space is limited

*Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

*no refunds on class fee if cancellation within 48 hours of class

Instead a credit will be applied for a future class or purchase

*When you attend  6 classes get your 7th for FREE