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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like the Holidays. Let’s face it, the holidays seem to appear earlier every year. They also have the uncanny knack of showing up when we are at our busiest. We have holiday gatherings and parties. We have places to go with the kids. Presents that need to be bought. So many things that just have to be done.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have creative ideas delivered to your inbox? 12 days full of great holiday help. These ideas will cover gift giving, decorating and card making. They will be packed full of inspiring ideas. Just when you need the inspiration and the ease of great projects I'm available to you, ready to help you though the busiest time of the year.  

The holidays are a time of sparkle and wonder. Handmade gifts and decorating add to that in a way that is uniquely your own. Having inspiration for great projects, that are simple and easy to do, can be a jumping off point that will spark your creativity. Adding that little bit of your own personal touches to decoration, cards and gifts really does show that you care enough to go that extra step.

Sign up for the 12-day Holiday Helper using my signup box on the top right side bar of my blog - choose the 12 day Holiday Helper option. The newsletter will be set to be delivered to your inbox every morning starting November 16th.   Just add your name and your primary email address and click submit - if you are a regular newsletter subscriber you must go to the sign up box and click on the Holiday Helper Gift Giving link to receive these emails too. I'm here to help you add that sparkle and glitter to your Holidays!

*Please note - this is available to Canadian customers only - no Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  If you live in the US or are a demonstrator please contact me and I'll get you hooked up with the right person to help you with your request.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Alison

 

 

 

Deals of the Week - Week #3

Hello Stampers,

The deal of the week for October 19 - 26 is all about embellishments!  You can dress up the simpliest card with one of these beauties!

Dates	Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
October 19, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT)	114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$9.50	$6.49
	109857	179	Mini Library clips	$18.95	$12.99
	122571	179	Circle Designer brads	$8.50	$5.49
	112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$9.75	$5.49

Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers!

Happy Savings!

Alison

Wedding Card

It's been a long time since I was at a wedding - my generation is all married now (and possibily divorced and married again) so the next crop of weddings has started.

I made this card based on the colours of the invitation - black, white and red.  I love the new bridal line of papers and stamps from Stampin' Up! and teamed the "groom" (black) with the "bride" (white) designer papers to create this card.  I also used the dove from the Movers & Shapers window punches for the cut out on the front of the card.  I love how you can position the die anywhere in the open area of this Big Shot die.

Normally I wouldn't have used black for a wedding card but it seems to be a popular choice these days for brides - the bridesmaids were in black with red accents and it was a stunning look against the white dress of the bride.

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Serene Snowflakes Class

  Don't have enough Designer Paper?  No problem!  These six cards are all created using a One Sheet Wonder technique.  Stamp these beautiful snowflake images as your Designer Paper, add the co-ordinating matchbook and you have an amazing gift set!

You'll also learn a wondeful new technique using the fabulous Shimmer Paints!

In Studio class (New Westminster, BC)

Date:    Saturday, October 31st OR Thursday, November 12th
Time:    Saturday at 10:30 am OR Thursday at 7:00 pm

Cost:    $30 (six cards and box) or include the stamp set Serene Snowflake for $60!

Class available by mail - includes instructions and all precut materials $30 (additional postage may be required); include the stamp set for $60.

Class instructions delivered by email for FREE with any $50 or more online purchase (before shipping/taxes). 

Serene Snowflakes Class

Class - October 31 $30.00Class - November 12 $30.00Serene Snowflakes Stamp Set Add On $30.00Class by Mail $30.00Postage - Class by Mail $3.00Postage - Class by Mail & Stamp Set $9.00

Happy Stamping!

Alison

To "Die" For...Week #2 of Deal of the Week!

Deals of the Week!

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week which are truly "to die for!" Dates Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price October 12, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 19, 9:50 AM (MT) 115961 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die $57.95 $34.99 114515 195 Flower Burst Embosslits $15.95 $7.49 116760 201 Bigz XL Cake 3 Tier Die $53.95 $34.99 Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers! Or email me your order and pick up when it arrives....or email me to have it shipped directly to your door anywhere in Canada! All purchases qualify for my Customer Appreciation reward program - ask me how to save money on your purchases! These are awesome specials for your Big Shot!  Plan to order before Sunday, October 18th! Happy Stamping! Alison

Calendar in a Case Class!

Each year I offer this adorable calendar in a case class - this year it's on Saturday, October 17th at 10 am in my studio.

You will stamp 12 months worth of calendar pages for 2010 and you'll learn some fun techniques too!  All the pages fit neatly in an acrylic case that doubles as a stand!  Perfect for your desk or to give as a gift.  Price of class is $25

Registration closes October 15th so email me now to reserve your spot!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Alison

Kris Kringle Stamp Camp November 7th!

I've finalized the arrangements for my annual Stamp Camp - this year it's called Kris Kringle Stamp Camp and will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 am; repeating again at 1:00 pm.  The class will be held in Burnaby in a large space that offers lots of room to spread out - easy to get to off the freeway and there's easy parking too!

The format is a little different this year - you will have the choice of four different classes offered at two different time slots.  You can come to one class in either time slot (space permitting) or sign up for a class in each time slot and spend the day crafting.

All the classes will have a Christmas/Holiday theme and include:

 Tree Trimming Class - make four beautiful cards and a wonderful box to keep them in as storage or as a gift.  Recreate the box over and over again for future projects!

Cost of class $25 - if you would like to purchase the two stamp sets used in the cards (Four the Holidays and Tree Trimmings) you can for a combined price of $60 (a savings of $10).

Christmas Scrapbook Class - PRICE change!

 - complete twelve 6 x 6 scrapbook pages in either a Vintage Theme (warm earth tones) or Winter Theme (rich navy & silver tones) - perfect as a keepsake of Christmas' past or for this year.  It would make a treasured gift for someone special.

Vintage Theme - $25 - includes 2 sheets of rubons (Chocolate & White), embellishments and instructions - include a matching Natural Linen 6 x 6 ring album for $50

Picture of outside of Vintage Album - winter theme is silver and white snowflakes on Navy album.

 

 

 

Winter Theme - $25 - includes 2 sheets of rubons (Silver & White), embellishments, instructions - include a matching Navy Linen 6 x 6 ring album for $50

Picture of two of the inside pages - we'll use the new Shimmer Paints and one of the pages will be include a shaker window!

 

Christmas to Go! - $30

This class includes 12 cards and envelopes which fit in a unique double sided box - there are four designs and you make three of each one!

 

 

Serene Snowflakes - $25

Class includes six cards and matching gift box - uses the One Sheet Wonder technique for producing multiple projects quickly and economically!

*this project replaces the calendar class previously offered

I hope you'll be able to join me at my Stamp Camp - remember you can come for one class in each time slot if you wish - bring your own basics and a brown bag lunch!

All classes available by mail or take away - instructions and supplies included in price!  Deduct $5 from the cost of the class to determine the class to go option!

Register by sending me an email!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Deals of the Week are BACK!!

Hello Stampers,

This popular month long sale is back but only until October 31st!  Each week a new "special" will be announced and will only be available for that week.  You can order online through my shopping cart (click on Shop Now at my website) or by emailing or phoning me your order.

WEEK ONE DEAL: From October 1 - October 11th you can purchase any or ALL of these great punches for the listed sale price.

Trio Flower Punch            Page 186            $22.95 Reg        $15.99 SALE!

5-Petal Flower Punch       Page 187            $22.95 Reg        $15.99 SALE!

My Way Punch                  Page 187            $22.95 Reg         $16.99 SALE! 

That's up to a 30% savings!  Why not combine it with some great bargains from the Clearance Rack for even more savings?!

Happy Punching!

Alison

Digital Scrapbooking is HERE and so is a NEW Starter Kit Offer!

Hello Papercrafters!

Today is the first day you can order the My Digital Studio - free shipping if you order through me by October 31st!  AND your name will be entered in a draw for your choice of either the Christmas Punch or Asian Artistry Level 2 hostess set!

But..hold on to your seats because Stampin' Up! announced an awesome new Starter Kit for anyone who signs up as a demonstrator before March 31, 2010.  This new kit  includes the My Digital Studio software!  Priced at just $239 (a $385 value!), this Digital+Starter Kit includes:

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads^®
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write^® markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals^®
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive^®
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

 

If you'd like to change the colours of the inks, ribbon, paper and markers you CAN - pick the ones you like best!  And you can substitute the two stamp sets for ones of your choice (equal or lesser value)!

 

 

Combing My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin’ Up!
products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also
demonstrate projects using non-digital elements.  Contact me today to get
started!

My next Canada Inks Up! team meeting (where my team of demonstrators gets together) is

on Monday, October 19^th at 7:00 pm in

Burnaby

– please join us as my guest to learn more!

Happy Papercrafting!

Alison

 

Upcoming Classes

Listing of my Upcoming Classes:

World Cardmaking Day - October 3rd - 10:00 am (FULL) or 1:30 pm - $20 for six cards (your choice from 12 designs) - make all 12 for $30.  Full Details Here -

My Digital Studio - Tuesday, October 6th at 10:30 am or 7:00 pm - FREE - come find out all about this papercrafting tool - it's more than scrapbooking - it's cards, calendars, DVDs, movies and more!  Full details here - http://tinyurl.com/na4nu5

Big Shot Club - Wednesday, October 7th at 10:30 am - $20 - all projects involve Big Shot dies - purchase $30 in product and the class is FREE

Autumn Meadows - Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 pm or Saturday, October 24th at 10:30 - $25  full details here - http://tinyurl.com/l3qqro

Tree Trimmings Class - Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm or Saturday, October 24th at 2:00 pm - $25  full details here - http://tinyurl.com/nb9b45

Calendar in a Case - Saturday, October 17th - 10 am - $25 - 12 months of stamped calendar pages that fit neatly in an acrylic case that stands up to display one month at a time!  Great for your desk or as a gift.

Build a Bear Workshop - Saturday, October 17th - 2:00 pm - $25 - Stampin' Up! has partnered with Build A Bear Workshops to bring you these exclusive Big Shot Dies - full details here - http://tinyurl.com/kpez4u

Canada Inks Up! Team Meet Up - Monday, October 19th at 7:00 pm - FREE - come meet my incredible team of demonstrators - make n' takes, demonstrations, business tips and FUN!  It's a great place to learn more about the Stampin' Up! business opportunity - no pressure just information!

Hope to see you at a class or event soon!

Happy Stamping!