More Cards....

These are tags I created using the Big on Christmas stamp set and I used the Round Tab Punch to create the top of the ornament.



I also used the Big on Christmas Stamp set to make this card.





This card is one of the cards we made at my Santa's Elves Workshop using the Season of Joy stamp set.



Enjoy your day,
Michelle

Cutest Couple Ever...

This is my very handsome son, Brennan and his absolutely beautiful girl friend, Nicole before they went to the Snow Ball Dance at the school.
Are they not the cutest couple???

Tis the Season to be Busy...

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to my Blog. Where does time go??
I love these Shirt Box Bags! so easy to create and they are so cute.



This bag I used the snow man from the Punch Pals stamp set.
Here are the instructions to create these awesome bags.





Fig.1 Take one part of the shirt box and cut in half as shown.



Fig. 2 Put together so that the opening is on the top. Glue all 3 sides together. See Fig. 3. I used the double sided tape as it is stronger than the regular adhesive. To attach the handle I used snow flake brads. You can use any size shirt box to create this bag. I purchase mine at Essential Packing in Cloverdale. They have lots of sizes to choose from.

Fig. 3

I hope all this makes sense. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Michelle

Shirt Box Gift Bag and Card to Match

This is the coolest way to make a gift bag! It is a regular shirt box cut in half to make the bag and then I decorated it by using the Bella Rose Designer Paper, Heard from the Heart stamp set and Flower Fancy stamp set. I used Rose Red Ink for the flower and chocolate chip ink as the outlines. I think this has become my favorite stamp set it is so easy to use the two step stamp and the flowers are beautiful. I made this gift bag and card for my favorite sister-in-law, Leah for her Birthday. She loved it!!
Stay posted over the next few days as I have created some Christmas Box Bags too. I will show you more in detail as to how to make these great gift bags. So easy!!

Enjoy your day...Michelle


Shirt Box Gift Bag and Matching Card

Santa's Elves Workshop...

Hi Everyone,

Christmas is only 43 more sleeps away, Yikes!! Where does time go? It's not to late to get your Christmas cards and all your gift wrapping made. I am hosting a Santa's Elves Workshop where you can get all this done in 1 day. You will make 16 cards, 4 gift bags, 4 bag-a-lopes, 2 gift boxes and tags to match them all.

Spend the day in Santa’s workshop creating all your cards, bags, tags and boxes

Saturday, November 22nd

10:30 - 1:00 Christmas Cards:
You will create 16 cards in total. 4 each of 4 designs
Cost: $30 includes instructions, pre cut supplies and envelopes to complete your projects.

1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
(Bring a bagged lunch or you may go out to get your lunch as there is Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s, A&W and Quizno’s close by.)

2:00 - 4:30 Boxes, Bags and Tags:
You will create 4 Bag-a-Lopes, 4 gift bags, 2 boxes and gift tags to match them all
Cost:$30 includes instructions and pre cut supplies to complete your projects.

Both classes: Cost $55

**Each stamper is required to bring a double sided adhesive, one for each class, and scissors.
There will be prizes and specials throughout the day.
No shipping and handling on any Stampin’ Up purchase of $50 or more.
*Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Hope to see you there, Michelle

More classes...

Christmas Candles... Learn how to create and embellish 2 plain candles into a beautiful piece of art. You will also make a votive candle holder that is so pretty when it is lite. I will show you how you can package you creations as you will want to make one for yourself and one to give away!
Tuesday, October 21st @ 7 PM Cost: $20.00

(Front Cover)

(Inside)
Mini Memory Album... This is a perfect gift to give to Grandma! I will show you how to create a Mini Memory Album by using the Simply Scrappin Kits by Stampin' Up. We will use either the Summer Home Kit, Winter Retreat or I wish, your choice. Bring 6 to 10 photos to complete this project. You will also need to bring an adhesive with you (or you can purchase a Stampin' Up Sail Adhesive for $8.75), a pair of scissors and a paper trimmer, if you have one.
Saturday, November 1st @ 11:00 AM Cost: $25.00

(*see previous posting for pre registration and class details)

Michelle

Happy Fall...I love all the tree's changing color!!

I'm still trying to figure out how to work this blog!! Why does it look so easy on other blogs? I finally get the picture where I want it and I delete it. Then I have to start over. One reason why it has taken me so long to up date my blog. I think I might have figured it out, hopefully!!
Anyway...here are my October/November Classes. I love my new stamp sets from the Holiday Mini that is now available.
Boxes, Bags and Tags...In this class you will learn how to create a gift bag from an envelope, make a gift box from scratch, how to make a plain dollar store gift bag beautiful and turn a cello bag into great packaging for your home made goodies. Each one of them will get a matching gift tag!
Tuesday, November 11th @ 1:00 PM Cost: $30.00



Gift Packaging...I will show you tips and tricks to package all your home made gifts. While you create these projects you will learn ways to package different types of home made treats including gift tags for each one. (If you don't make your own treats I will show you ways to cheat, no one needs to know!) I will then show you ways to put it all together usiung different types of baskets, bags, etc. Included...a recipe for Christmas Crunch, YUM!
Tuesday, October 28th @ 7 PM Cost: $25.00




Christmas Cards... You will make all 6 of these cards using differnt Stamp Sets for each one.
Your friends and family will love to receive these beautiful cards that you have made!
Friday, November 7th @ 6:30 PM Cost: $30.00

**Pre registration is required as space is limited. All supplies are included unless otherwise mentioned. Payment is due at time of registration. Sorry no refunds, a credit will be given to use on a future class or product if cancellation is made up to 3 days prior to class date.

Hope to see you at one of my classes,
Enjoy your day...Michelle

New Postings Soon....

Hi Everyone,

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything. I have been so excited to use my New Stamp Sets and Designer Papers from the New Holiday Mini Catalogue coming soon that I haven't been able to do anything else. I can't wait to share my creations with you. I have also been planning for my Scrap Book Camp that I am going on this weekend. I can't wait...4 days of scrapping, stamping, laughing and best of all a weekend with the girls...no kids, no husband, no dishes, laundry, making dinner, you know all the Mom stuff. I can't wait. Only two more sleeps!!YIPEE.

Enjoy your day, Michelle

Happy Saturday!!

I hope everyone is enjoying the awesome day we are having!I went to see Mama Mia and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 last night with my girl friend Lisa. It's my second time seeing Mama Mia , I loved it. I even bought the sound track so I can sing along and not offend any one! They are both really good chic flicks. We went to the Clova Theatre in Cloverdale, what a great little community theatre. If you take your own bucket, bowl tube, what ever, you pay the refill price of $1.50. You can do the same with your drink too. Great deal!

All these not the most beautiful cards you have ever seen, my girl friend Lisa Miller made them for me. She used the Baroque Motifs stamp set to create all 4 of these awesome cards. I don't know anyone who would not be trilled to receive one of these cards.

Thank you so much Lisa for these very beautiful samples.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Michelle

JOIN MY STAMPIN' UP CLUB...

What is a Club?
Each month the same club members get together in my home in Surrey to learn new techniques, make projects and have fun. The club runs for seven consecutive months and each member commits to spending a minimum of $30 per month (before shipping/taxes) from choices in the catalogue(s). You make the projects for FREE each month.


What are the benefits?
You get a turn at being the hostess once in the seven month cycle and earn Free Hostess benefits and stamp sets.


What if I can't make it to club?
No Problem - Your project's will be completed for you if you are unable to come - you just send me your order by email or phone to fulfil your monthly minimum obligation to the members.


Can I bring a friend?
When you are the Hostess you may bring a friend to the club fro that day. You may also host a separate workshop outside of club and/or obtain outside orders to add to you workshop sales total and increase your benefits!


Any other perks for joining a club?
Each member receives a complimentary copy of the Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalogue with Club Member coupons to use throughout the year. A relaxing fun atmosphere where fun is the number one goal. It's perfect for those of you who say "I'd love to have a workshop and earn free benefits BUT I don't know anyone who stamps". In club you don't need to know anyone - I find the guests for you and you don't have to clean your house either!



My Fall Club will begin Saturday, October @ 11:00 am and we will meet the first Saturday every month after that for 6 months.

CLASSES, CLASSES, AND MORE CLASSES....

Well I think I am addicted to my new Blog. My Husband and kids say I spend way too much time on the computer now, What Ever!!!

Here is a list of my classes that I will be offering......

Stampin' 101:

Friday, September 19th @ 7:30 pm or

Saturday, September 13th @ 1:00 pm

We will make 4 cards learning new Tips, Tricks and Techniques.

This is a great beginners class

Cost: $20.00

Spooktaculor Cards and Gift Ideas:

Friday, October 3 rd @ 7:30 pm

This class will be sure to be spooky as we create these Halloween cards and gift ideas. You will make 2 different cards and as we create, you will learn 2 different ways to package your goodies for those special Ghosts and Goblins.

Cost: $26.00 (treats for your goodie bags included)

It's the Most Happiest Day of the Year....

Parents everywhere are doing the Happy Dance today as they send there Kids back to school. Of course today is just a teaser as they only go for an hour today. I have to admit that I am a little sad as my middle son is starting grade 12 and my youngest son is starting grade 7 today. Where does time go? They grow up so fast!

I am still trying to figure out how to use this Blogg. Trying to get the pictures and the info together is not easy. Bare with me as I try to figure this out.

This Memory album I created by using the New Simply Scrappin'

Kit, Summer Home. This kit comes complete with stickers,

12x12 textured card stock and 12x12 double sided paper.

This project I am offering as a Class.

Mini Memory Album....Friday, September 12th @ 7:30pm

I will show you how to create this Mini Memory Album by using

the Simply Scrappin' Kits. You can use either the Summer Home

or Winter Retreat Collection. You will receiver everything you

need to create 6 to 8 pages so bring 6 to 8 photos with you

to complete this project.

Cost: $25.00

(you will also need to bring an adhesive with you or you

can purchase a Stampin' Up Snail Adhesive for $8.75,

a pair of scissors and a paper trimmer , if you have one)

Enjoy your day, Michelle

Hello Everyone,

Well I finally did it. After trial and error and ALOT of help from my kid's I figure it out. How come our kids know more about computers than we do, are we not suppose to know everything?

I joined Stampin' Up in the Spring and I love it. The best thing is sharing my creativity with others and watching the satisfaction and enjoyment they get from creating there own project.

Stampin' Up recently released the NEW FALL AND WINTER IDEA BOOK AND CATALOGUE.
I love it! The New Stamp Sets, In Color's and New Designer Papers are AWESOME. The ideas in the catalogue are beautiful. I wanted to buy it all, except my bank account wouldn't let me. Don't you hate it when that happens?

I have been busy creating with my new stamp sets and papers. Here is what I have been working on....