September "Best of 25 Years" Stamp Set

Best of...Autumn!

Autumn is my favourite season.  Stampin' Up! put a great set together for us this month!  I especially love that little image with the rake learning against the tree.  That was from "A Tree for All Seasons".  So sweet!

I am placing my next order on September 5 if you want to purchase anything!

Enjoy your day,
Andra

ps - This is the LAST day for the Starter Kit +Pick a Kit promotion AND the Paper Pumpkin promotion.  Don't miss out if you are interested in them!!

Bitty Butterflies

Hi everyone,

Stampin' Up! announced a new promotion!  From August 29-September 30, you will save 15% if you purchase the Papillon Potpourri stamp set and the Bitty Butterfly punch together as a bundle.

My next order is September 5 if you want to purchase this special bundle or any other products!

Here is the flyer:

Have a lovely day!

Andra

ps - don't forget about the awesome 1/2 price Paper Pumpkin Promotion.  Just go to www.mypaperpumpkin.ca, click to order it, select me as your Demonstrator and then type in PUMPKINDEAL to get the special price.  

Marvellous Markers!

Here's a fun video showing a few techniques you can use with the Stampin' Write Markers.

They are basic techniques, but good reminders!

If you haven't purchased any of Stampin' Up!'s markers before, consider them for your next order.  You can use them in so many ways!

Click here to watch the video!

Have a colourful day!
Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Crazy, Mixed-Up Love

I like this set.  It's fun.  Perfect for Valentines, Anniversary cards or just "I like you" cards.  :)

Crazy, Mixed-Up Love 

• page 30
• wood mount - 131068 - $24.95
• clear mount - 131071 - $17.95

Made by Pam Steckman.  

Made by Shirley Pumpkin!  :)

Made by Rita Wright.  

Made by Erica Cerwin.  

Made by Debbie Spano.

Made by Rita Wright.  

I hope you enjoyed these fun ideas today!

Andra

NEW Single Stamps!

Hi,
It's the perfect time to make a PLAN for your Holiday projects.  You don't have to start, but it's nice to come up with an idea of how many cards you want to send out and what products you want to use.

Sometimes you just need one or two stamps to refresh your collection.  Stampin' Up! has just released the new Holiday Single Stamps for this reason.  Check out the flyer below.  If you have difficulty seeing the images, please visit my business website (link above!) and you can download the pdf.

I am placing my LAST order for August on Wednesday, August 28.  Please contact me by 6:00 pm if you want to order anything.  I will place the next order on September 5.

Enjoy your day!
Andra

NEW Paper Trimmer video

Hi everyone,

Here's a great video that shows Stampin' Up!'s new Paper Trimmer in action.  The Holiday Catalogue has new "add-ons" for this Trimmer: a Rotary blade and some fancy new blades!

I saw it in action at Convention this year and it is great!

Check out the video, made by Stampin' up!, here.

Enjoy your day!

Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Kind & Cozy

I have decided to showcase some of the great new stamp sets in the Main Catalogue.  Over the next couple of weeks, I will show you samples I found online, using new sets.  I hope you enjoy the ideas and inspiration!

This was one of the sets that really caught my eye when I first saw the new Catalogue.  It's fun and cute!  You can really dress it up, or make quick, simple cards.  Here are some samples for you to check out.

Kind & Cozy 

• page 82
• wood mount - 129123 - $26.95
• clear mount - 129126 - $20.95

A sweet little card made by Meg Loven.

A simple, striking card by Wend Cranford.

Of course, for those of you into gift giving, it's PERFECT for the top of jars!!  :)

Or you can stamp on the Mini Muslin bags (in the Holiday Catalogue) for gift bags!

I love the interesting colour combination in this card (perfect layout too!) by Chat Wszelak. 

A great card by Jen Jacobsen.

So many cute ideas with this fun little set!

Hope you have a great day,

Andra

Simply Pressed Clay and Molds

Another fun video today!

The Simply Pressed Clay and the Buttons and Blossoms Molds are fun new products in the Main Catalogue.

Click here to watch Bonnie Thurber (love her!!) from Stampin' Up! demonstrate how to use them.  

Have a great day!
Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Tag It

I have decided to showcase some of the great new stamp sets in the Main Catalogue.  Over the next couple of weeks, I will show you samples I found online, using new sets.  I hope you enjoy the ideas and inspiration!

This is a fun set.  You can definitely use it all through the year.

Tag It (Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set) 

• page 45
• wood mount - 130300 - $27.95
• clear mount - 130303 - $20.95

A fun Christmas card made by Heather Heroldt.   

A fresh and fun card made by Patty Waggoner.  

This card was on display at Convention.  Quick, fun and simple to make!

Two fun cards shown at Convention. These are the "polaroid" style cards that are all the rage right now.  All you need is the Square Framelits dies and you can make your own!!

Another fun and simple card.  This was also on display at Convention.   

Hope you like these ideas.  I think it's a really fun set.  I love that purchasing it helps support the Ronald McDonald House Foundation!

Have a lovely day!

Andra

Quatrefancy gift box project

Hi everyone,

Today I am posting a link to a fabulous online tutorial made by Jeanna Bohanon.  It is a card gift box showcasing the Quatrefancy DSP and a sweet stamp set called Label Love.  It's a great project and I know you will love it.  :)

Please click here to check it out!

Enjoy your day,
Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Perfect Blend

This is a small, inexpensive set, but it is really cute!

Perfect Blend 

• page 37
• wood mount - 130745 - $16.95
• clear mount - 131392 - $13.95

A clean and simple card made by Elizabeth Miller.

A great card made by Heather Summers.  

Some small cards or gift tags made by Becky Roberts.

I hope you liked the ideas today!

Andra

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Stampin' Up! has supported donated money to Ronald McDonald House Charities for many years.

Every year there is a specific stamp set for the Charity, and a portion of money from the the sale of the set goes directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities.  

Check out this video showcasing ideas from this year's special stamp set: Tag It.

Enjoy your day,

Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Zoo Babies

What a sweet set!  Perfect for baby cards, birthday cards or just fun-loving cards.

Zoo Babies 

• page 54
• wood mount - 130453 - $33.95
• clear mount - 130456 - $24.95

Made by Mary Fish.  

Made by my sweet friend Shirley!
(if you visit her blog, you'll see a picture of me from Convention this year!!)

Made by Terri Walker.  

Made by Rita Wright.

Made by Ilina Crouse.  

Made by Aly Schilling.

Aren't these cute ideas?  So colourful and fun!  I hope you like them.

Andra

update on stamp camp sessions...

Hi friends,

I am so excited that so many of you are pumped to attend another stamp camp with me.  I have missed holding them!

The first class filled up so fast that I opened a second session.  Please note that the Friday night session is currently full (but I can add you to a wait list).  The Saturday morning session is about half full.

If you are registered for the Friday night session and want to switch to the Saturday morning session, please let me know.

If you have a group of friends who would like to attend, we could do a separate session.  It works for me if there are at least 4 people.  Let me know if that idea would work for your friends and then we'll organize that.

Also, I have updated the class info a bit.  We will do 5 cards and you will get the Magnificent Maple stamp for $25.

See below for updated info and contact me to sign up.  :)


"Magnificent Maple and More" Stamp Camp
- Friday, September 13 - starting at 6:30 *FULL* (you can be added to a wait list)
or
- Saturday, September 14 - starting at 9:30 (spaces available)
or
- contact me to have a separate session with at least 4 people (you organize your friends!)

- cost is $25
- You will make 5 autumn-ish cards AND you will receive the Magnificent Maple stamp from the Holiday Catalogue (you will use it for 3 of the cards the Class)
- I will provide refreshments!
- It will be fun!  :)

Pre-payment is not necessary, but if you need to cancel, I ask that you still buy the Magnificent Maple stamp from me ($14.00) since I have to pre-order them.  You may pay for the class with cash, cheque or an instant bank transfer.

I have room for 14 people to attend this class.  There is a wait list for the Friday night session.  If you are registered for the Friday night session and want to move to the Saturday morning session, please let me know.

Please email me at adonbrook@mac.com to register for the class.  Registration deadline is August 23 so I have time to order the stamps for you!  :)


* The other class I am planning is a fabulous project-based class and I'll give you details soon! *



Have a great day!  (Note: this is my second post today - scroll down to watch a lovely video!!)
Andra

Heart Warming Video

Hi,

If you have a few moments, please watch this video.  It's heart warming and will start your day off right.  We got to see it at Convention this year.  

Click here to view the video.

Lots of love,

Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Flower Shop

Flower Shop 

• page 94
• wood mount - 130939 - $29.95
• clear mount - 130942 - $21.95
• coordinating punch: "Pansy Punch" on page 183)

A simple, but sweet card made by Christine Pyrch.  

Clean and classic card made by Andrea Borries. 

Simple layout in great colours made by Amy O'Neill.  

Fabulous flower box project made by Connie Babbert.  

Colourful, fun card made by Christine Pyrch.

Hope you enjoyed today's projects!

Andra

Another Thank You and...a stamp camp!!!

Good morning everyone!

Here is the latest "Simply See-Through" Photopolymer Stamp set from Stampin' Up!  It is a very useful set and because of the Photopolymer, you'll get perfect placement when you stamp these greetings!

Scroll down for more info about a (gasp!) stamp camp coming up soon!

And now, some very big news!  I'm going to have a Stamp Camp!  Yep, you read that correctly!  I know I haven't had one in a very long time, but I've decided it's time.  Actually, I have plans for two classes in September, but I'll start with this one:


"Magnificent Maple and More" Stamp Camp
- Friday, September 13 - starting at 6:30
- cost is $22 (could be $25 if we make 5 cards instead of 4 - I'll update this when I decide)
- You will make 4 (or 5) autumn-ish cards AND you will receive the Magnificent Maple stamp from the Holiday Catalogue (you will use it for 2 (or 3) of the cards the Class)
- I will provide refreshments!
- It will be fun!  :)

Pre-payment is not necessary, but if you need to cancel, I ask that you still buy the Magnificent Maple stamp from me ($14.00) since I have to pre-order them.  You may pay for the class with cash, cheque or an instant bank transfer.

I have room for 14 people to attend this class.  I will make a wait list in case people cancel.

Please email me at adonbrook@mac.com to register for the class.  Registration deadline is August 31 so I have time to order the stamps for you!  :)


* The other class I am planning is a fabulous project-based class and I'll give you details soon! *


Oh yes, a few other reminders:

1) You have until August 31 to take advantage of the Starter Kit +KIT add on deal.  Great new products!  Check out the Holiday Catalogue - if your wish list is big, consider the Starter Kit as a way to save some money!

2) You have until August 31 to take advantage of the 1/2 price Paper Pumpkin deal.  It's so much fun to get the kits in the mail each month!  I know you'll enjoy them!

Scroll down through my website to see details on both of these deals.

Have a delightful day!
Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Timeless Talk

This is a sweet stamp set.  The images are kind of vintage but the sayings are a bit modern.  I am sure you'll enjoy these samples.  It is really easy to take a stamp set like this and make cards in any colour scheme.

Timeless Talk 

• page 19
• wood mount - 126605 - $27.95
• clear mount - 126607 - $20.95

This pretty card was made by Leena Girsa.

This card was made by Paula Wright.  

A great card made by Jenny Peterson.  

I love this card set made by Joan Robertson.
All black and white with just a tiny bit of colour found in the ribbon.  Love it!

I hope you are enjoying the card samples I'm sharing with you.  I am enjoying finding them!

Andra

Paper Tents

Hi,

Check out this fun video by Stampin' Up! showing how to make the cute "paper tents" that are shown on page 50 of the Main Catalogue.

I love to see how to make 3D projects!

Click here to watch the video.

Enjoy your day!
Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Regarding Dahlias

I love this stamp set.  The flower is so big and absolutely gorgeous.  You can stamp it in colour, you can use VersaMark and embossing powder, you can use it as a background or you can cut it out and mount it as a focal point.  Whatever you do, it's a great set!

Regarding Dahlias 

• page 91
• wood mount - 130324 - $24.95
• clear mount - 130327 - $17.95

A great card made by Deena Boos.

A fun and bold card by Mary Fish.  

A great card by Angela McKay.  

A sweet and simple card by Diane Squires.  

I hope you like the ideas.  You could make these cards in any colour scheme.  Have fun playing!

Andra

"Season of Style" Scrapbook project

Hi,
Here's another fabulous video that shows great new products in the Holiday Catalogue!

The products shown are the 8x8 Seasonal Stripes Album, the 8x8 Divided Page Protectors and the Season of Style Journaling Tags.

This style of scrapbooking is perfect for the BUSY person (I think that's everyone, isn't it??).  It's really about documenting life.  It's about keeping the memories and jotting down quick ideas.  It's something your whole family can be part of.

It's a kind of scrapbooking that I think I can manage!  :)

Anyway, here's the video so you can have a look at those products in action!

Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Cycle Celebration

This is one of those sweet stamp sets that every time you see another project made with it, you want it more!!!  It is whimsical, easy to use and can be used for both feminine and masculine cards.

Cycle Celebration 

• page 10
• wood mount - 130270 - $26.95
• clear mount - 130273 - $20.95

A darling card made by Deena Boos.  

I love the background of candles!  Made by Laurie Chilton.

a fabulous card made by Sandy Mathis.  

A fun card with a great layout made by Justin Krieger.

Have a great day,
Andra

"Season of Style" Holiday Planner/Organizer

I know, I know, it's WAY too early to start thinking about Christmas, but I wanted to show you this video which showcases NEW products in the Holiday Catalogue!  This organizer will help you GET READY for the holidays, so it's something you might want to get in the next few months.  OR you can use it as a memory journal for this holiday season.

The video, made by Stampin' Up! (love their videos), shows the This and That Season of Style Journal,  the Naughty and Nice Rotary Stamp, the Season of Style This and That Stickers and the new Washi Tape.

I saw all of these products at Convention and LOVE them.  I just purchased them for myself so that I can make the journal/organizer too!

Click here to see the video!

Enjoy your day,
Andra

New Stamp Set Showcase: Wetlands

I have decided to showcase some of the great new stamp sets in the Main Catalogue.  Over the next couple of weeks, I will show you samples I found online, using brand new sets.  I hope you enjoy the ideas and inspiration!

I love this set - it can be used to make masculine cards, sympathy cards, summery cards or just about anything you want!

Wetlands

• page 69
• wood mount - 126695 - $26.95
• clear mount - 126697 - $20.95

A perfect card by Deena Boos.  She used a large acrylic block to make the background.  

Lyssa Zwolanek made 4 cards with the same colour scheme.  Check out her blog to see them.  

Made by Michele Force.  So simple and pretty!

Wowza - these sweet beach scenes were made by Angie Leach.
You can go to her blog to see how she made them.  

Hope you like the ideas!

Andra

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