Crinkled Cardstock Technique

This month I'm participating in a technique swap- I send out 24 of the same techniques and get back 23 different ones. I took four different techniques, so sometime next month I'll receive almost 100 different techniques back! My first one is 'Crinkled Cardstock'. I used three different circle punches scrunched up (unfold and then glued together:

Stamp Set: Occasional Quotes
Ink & Paper: Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Distressing tool, little leaves sizzix die, sponging

Pillow Box Thank You

These were the thank- you's I made for my open house last week- they're so simple... Pillow Boxes (made with the bigz die through the bigshot), two scallop circles cut open and folded accordian style and a thank you stamp in a 1 1/4 inch circle punch. What's inside? CHOCOLATE of course!!

Watercolor Trio Birthday Card

This card features two ripped edges- notice how the two edges match? This is done by lining the red and white pieces up and tearing through both layers at the same time. Then you just slide the red layer out a bit and adhere to the back. The Watercolor Trio flowers are colored with Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait Markers. A bit of two way glue and some dazzling diamonds and voila! This was our third project from my open house this last week. The card base is naturals white- a 40lb heavyweight cardstock which has just a bit of texture to it... a new favorite for me!

Enjoy!
Tania

This card was designed by my friend and fellow demonstrator Deb Duval- awesome isn't it?!

Cute By the Inch Chocolates

Isn't this the most darling chocolate treat bag? Project #2 from my open house this week, original design from Deb Duval!!

Stamp Set: Cute by the Inch
Paper: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other: Two Tags Bigz Die, Satin Riggon, Chocolates from Costco!

Enjoy!
Tania

Friends Never Fade Birthday Card

Here is one of the three projects we did at my open house last night. What a hoot! Thanks for coming everyone!!

Stamp Sets: Friends Never Fade & Perfect Punches
Cardstock & Inks: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Night of Navy
Other: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder

This card was designed by my friend and fellow demonstrator Deb Duval- Great work Deb- we all loved it!

Enjoy!
Tania

Occasional Quotes Swap Card

Tonight I'm going to one of our awesome demonstrator meetings with a dozen cards to swap so I can get some new samples for my open house next week. Here's my swap card!


Stamp Set: Occasional Quotes (new hostess level 3 set, see below!)
Ink & Paper: Perfect Plum, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz & Whisper White
Other: Beautiful wings (butterfly with two way glue and dazzling diamonds), Little leaves and heart to heart punch with dotted texture plates, Piercing tool and mat pack, sponging

Like this set? Contact me to host a party and earn it for free!

The New 2010 Catalogue is Here!

The New2010 -2011 Catalogue is finally here! Click on the images to see browse the catalogues online!

I'm so excited... my favorites?

New Stamp Set: Just Believe (page 109)
New accessories: Basic Pearls & Paper daisies (page 188)
Plus... everything in the new colors (pages 165-167)!!!!

Checkout the Color retrofit Kits- this is definitely the way to go if you want to get everything!

I'm like a kid in a candy store! Yippee! (I also changed the whole look and feel of my blog.. what'd you think? Did the new catalogue inspire me? !

My Digital Studio: Introduction

By now most of you have seen some things about MDS (My Digital Studio) but for those who haven't, here's a great introduction to the product!

Teacher Thank You Gifts

I created some fun, useful gifts for my childrens teachers this year. Thanks Deb for this neat idea!

Here are the steps:

1. Stamp and color small images (in this case the Apples from 'First Days' .

2. Punch them out using the 1/2" circle punch.

3. Cover the flat bottom of some clear glass beads with crystal effects glue and then pressed the stamped image onto it facing up

4. Glue (using Tombow Adhesive) the bead to various stationary items- in this case I did large paperclips, magnets, pushpins (on a piece of foam) and clips. For the clips, I sandwiches the pins between the bead and a second 1/2" punchout to make it more secure.

The second version uses a Bubble Bee incentive stamp from some time ago- I have no name with it (sorry) , but I though it'd be cute!


I'm going to package these items up in a clear cellophane bag and add a big shot Top Note Topper that my kids will decorate for their teachers!

Enjoy!
Tania

2010-11 New Catalogue & Retired Products BOGO 50% off Sale

Join me Tuesday July 13th, 7-9pm!

New 2010/11 Catalogues & Products

Free Make & Take

Cash (or cheque) & Carry Retired Stamps and Accessories on sale. Purchase any of my 25+ retired stamp sets or 30+ Paper & Ink packages and receive 50% of the price as new catalogue merchandise credit(valid only July 13th)

For example- purchase the retired set "Branch Out" for $26.95 and receive50% ( $13.48) to spend on merchandise from the new catalogue (not applicable to taxes and shipping, must be used July 13th).

Please RSVP by July 12th

Retired Stamp Sets include:

Branch Out, Holiday Best, Just Riding, Love Bug, Sweet Little Sentiments, Out of the Box, Comfort Food, Of the Earth, Note Of Thanks, Good Neighbors, Delight in Life, Lost of Thoughts, Congrats, Whimsical Words, One of a Kind, Christmas Punch, Yummy, Wow Flowers, Pirate Time, Wow Flowers, Butterfly Accent, GardenWhimsy, Dream a Little, Botanical Blooms, Polka Dot Punches, Think Happy Thoughts, Picture This, Picnic Parade, Boho Friend wheel

Retired Paper & Ink Bundles - packages include some or all of the following: full or partial packs of cardstock (both 8 1/2 x 11 and 12 x 12), Ink Pads, Markers, Ink refills, ribbon, Designer Series Paper . Prices vary!

Please RSVP by July 10th