Stampin Palooza – Toronto February 2010

Here are some samples of my presentation I did at the Stampin’ Palooza event here in Toronto!  The theme of my presentation was “Inspired by attending SU Events”.  The latest being the regional in Phoenix and that beautiful technique by Heather Cleveland – the eyelet border punch put through the crimper a few times and then stuck to a 1 3/4″ circle punch with double sided tape (or sticky sheet).  Top it with a nice brad, some Sweet Pea felt leaf and every project was a hit.

I spoke of the benefits of being able to earn preview sets (the Sweet Treat set) and then got to show the attendees the projects we made as M&T’s at the regional Phoenix!

It was fun and scary and inspiring all at the same time.

The highlight of the weekend was picking up Linda Hansen and taking her to the top of the CN Tower.

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New MDS Pages

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More of My Digital Studio

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My “Awesome” Digital Studio

I made some samples today (and one this afternoon and three tonight and one two days ago) and I’m amazed at what this program has the potential to be:

Here are some samples:

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Elina makes it so easy to fill these pages of awesome beautiful works of creativity, inspiration - I’m so excited to share them with you!!  I have NEVER been a scrapbooker (despite what people think Stampin’ Up! is all about!)  I think  as of this day.  I’m your avid Digital Scrapbooker!!

My Swaps

Since I had a few issues with deciding to come and signing up and then cancelling and signing up again and then life…I managed a few swaps…

Here you go….

Pink Flamingo DSP – Thank You – SCS Dinner Swap(s)

The variations on a theme:

Branch Out (Just a few)

Gift Card Holder (Open)

Gift Card Holder (Open)

Love with Circle Circus Flower

Love Card (#2 Daisies)

Branch Out with Score Lines (Single Layer Swap)

Found My MoJo

I found my mojo and have at least 3 cards to proove it:

This the flower pot card (second one is the insert)

Insert to the Pot Card

This emboss water technique, some Haiku DSP, a scallop die and circle cutter make this one a simple yet beautiful card (I know its in the eyes of the beholder but my be-held eyes love it.

Both of these cards have pink pirouette, kiwi kiss paper.

I will post the receipe for both cards later tonight.

Quick & Easy with the Big Shot

So I had to add a quick note to my daughter’s teacher this week, so rather than tear out a scrap of paper I did the the following instead:

• Went up to my Craft room (10 seconds)
• Took out a 1/2 sheet of cut Kraft colored  cardstock (81/2 x 11 cut in half) – 2.5 seconds.  It was already cut.
• Took a scrap sheet of Pink Pirouette cardstock (out of  loose pieces box of cardstock) – 2.5 seconds.  It was already scrap sized.
• Used the Stampin’ Up Top Note Bigz Die to cute a card base – (I left a piece uncut on the top so that I could use this as an open card than a full top note (20 seconds)
• Cut out 3 flowers from the Daisies Flower #2 Bigz Die using Pink Pirouette Cardstock (20 seconds)
• Adhere all 3 pieces of the Daisy#2 die (30 seconds) and attached a Kraft Corduroy button to Daisies Die ensemble (10 seconds)
• Attached and Tied Kraft Taffeta Ribbon to the top (20 seconds)
• Stamped bloom from the Bloomin Beautiful stamp set (10 Seconds)

So about 2 1/2 minutes to make a card.  Simple and Quick?

Branch Out

Its my new favorite set, super easy:

Recipe:

Stamps & Accessories:

• Branch Out
• Top Note Bigz Die
• Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon
• Sponges

Paper & Ink:

• Chocolate Chip Cardstock and Classic Ink
• Taste Of Textiles Specialty Paper
• Craft Cardstock
• Pixie Pink Classic Ink
• Old Olive Classic Ink

Latest Creations

Here are some of the swaps I created and finally uploaded for my site:

Fabulous Friend:

Recipe:

Stamps & Accessories:

• Oval All Stamp Set (Spring/Summer Mini – due out on April 1)
• Oval Scallop Punch (Spring/Summer Mini – due out on April 1)
• Small Oval Punch
• Big Shot Machine
• Beautiful BigShot Butterflies (Exclusive SU Die)
• Rhinestone Brads
• Real Red 5/8″ grosgrain ribbon
• Daubers

Paper & Ink:

• Real Red Cardstock & Classic Ink & Markers
• YoYo Yellow Cardstock & Markers
• Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
• Pink Flamingo DSP
• Whisper White Cardstock

Friends 24/7: (A nearly complete CASE of Shelli’s card from Leadership)

Recipe:

Stamps & Accessories:

• Friends 24/7 Stamp Set
• Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel
• Craft Taffeta Ribbon
• Spiral Punch
• Kind Thoughts Brocade Small Décor Stencil

Paper & Ink:

• Craft Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Neutrals White Cardstock
• White Craft Ink
• Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

Friends 24/7 Wheel

Recipe:

Stamps & Accessories:

• Friends 24/7 Stamp Set
• Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel
• Scallop Punch
• Sponges

Paper & Ink:

• Chocolate Chip Cardstock and Classic Ink
• Baja Breeze Cardstock
• Crystal Effects
• White Gel Pen
• Paper Snips

Statement of the Heart

Recipe:

Stamps & Accessories:

• Friends 24/7 Stamp Set
• Statement of the Heart Stamp Set
• Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon
• Crystal Effects

Paper & Ink:

• Chocolate Chip Cardstock
• Baja Breeze Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP
• So Saffron Cardstock

You Only Live Once

Recipe:

Stamps & Accessories:

• Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set
• Filigree Designer Brads
• Craft Taffeta Ribbon

Paper & Ink:

• Craft Cardstock
• Urban Oasis DSP
• Basic Grey Classic Ink
• Kiwi Kiss Cardstock & Classic Ink