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Well we have had quite the weather the last week or two. I am participating in a card making challenge! (Great motivator to get back in the stamp room!).
Lately, I have been busy sewing and crafting up little goodies for the students in my program. It is that time of year (the end of the school season), where it feels like I am in a perpetual storm of disorganized chaos! But hey, I must like it, I keep doing it!
Well, without further ado, here are some pictures of what I have been up to. Many of the products and stamps I am using will be retired as of May 31, 2019 -or earlier:( But, that means Stampin’UP! will be making way for new and exciting designs…which I will share with you next month!

I’m in love with this heart constellation stamp! Pun intended! The Little Twinkle Stamp Set is categorized under “Kids & Babies”. But I see this constellation being used for Valentines day and possibly Weddings or Anniversaries. Here are two colour variations on the original. Do you see what details I missed? In my excitement in taking the photo I forgot the greeting and the bling.

I was challenged to create a few ideas for the Twinkle Twinkle Suite. I am naturally drawn to the Brights collection of colors, so working with the Subtles collection was indeed a challenge.

I started with a few layout ideas and worked within a few parameters. I decided I would introduce the Picture Perfect stamp set and the Little Twinkle Stamp Set. These cards were featured at our card event in June, so I wanted to focus on our featured products used during the event.

This Soft Seafoam Twinkle card was created using all products from the suite, except for the 3/8″ Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon.

Powder Pink Perfect Birthday

I added the Powder Pink 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon. The DSP is from the suite, and the greeting is stamped in grey  from Picture Perfect Birthday. I used the Everyday Punch Label.

I pulled out Colorful Seasons Stamp set. I wanted to feature a large bold image on the front of the card, yet keep it fairly simple.  I added the same 3/8″ silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon and pink Artisan pearls. I thought this could be an any occasion card…birthday maybe?

Be sure to leave a comment below to tell me which one is your favourite.

Twinkle Twinkle Suite

Are you looking for a fun stamp to create cards for the little ones in your world? Be sure to check out the Little Twinkle Bundle.

I recently co-hosted an event with my dear friend and fellow demonstrator Cathy. We hosted at a local pub, had dinner and made cards, using this bundle. It was a fun event. It’s wonderful to work alongside another creative and to meet other crafty people.

A little creative inspiration for you. I created this card for our event. If you look closely you will notice the similarities with the middle pink card in the catalog. This is called CASEing. (Copy And Share Everything… be sure to give credit to where you are inspired). I turned the card to a landscape design, and switched from Petal Pink to Soft Sea Foam and lastly, I used different Designer Series Paper and Silver &Pool Party Baker’s Twine.  It goes together quickly.

This is the second card I designed for the card event. This one features the Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set , The In Color 2018-2020 Designer Series 6 x 6 Paper Stack and two new in colours: Lovely Lipstick and Blueberry Bushel. I was inspired by one of my favourite card layouts. If you follow my blog, you will likely have seen this one before.

The Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper is part of July’s promo, be sure to click the photo above to check out the deals.

Creatively Yours,

Roxane

A short and sweet sentiment. It sounds simple, yet for many of us this is a mantra we work hard to achieve on a daily basis. What does it mean to Enjoy Life? We each have our personal ways of enjoying life.

Creativity, is one way of enjoying life. Taking time each day to create something. Many people associate crafts or fine arts with creativity. I often hear people say, “I’m not creative! I can’t paint, or draw or sew or knit or scrapbook.”  These are all creative talents that some are inheritable born with and others learn. I believe we all have an inner creative. Some of us create beautifully decorated homes, host elegant dinner parties, tend to gorgeous gardens, write words that leave a lasting impression. In many ways we all have a way to express our uniqueness.

Stampin’ Up! has released a stamp set with this title and the sentiments are simple and inspiring.  

I created this card for a recent demonstrator card swap. I decided to go monochromatic, using the Wood Textures DSP, Neutrals Color Collection and Linen Thread, and of course a bit of sponging around the edges.

Supply List:

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set#148190

Wood Texture Designer Series Paper Stack #144177

Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650

Linen Thread #104199

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad #147116

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad #147115

Stamping Sponges #141337

If you love paper, this is the sale for you. The Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack, featured in this card is part of this sale, click the photo to check out my online shop

Enjoy Life!

Roxane

I confess, I have a love affair with paper (and fabric). I love patterned paper because they are beautiful, the colour combinations are spot on and my head spins with ideas for making the world a prettier place.

The NEW Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 Annual Catalog is a great place to start for inspiring ideas.

For the month of July, when you purchase 3 packages of paper from the selected flyer, you can choose ONE for FREE!

If this deal was not amazing on it’s own, Stampin’ Up! has a short video to showcase these beautiful papers.

Which ones will you choose?

Click below to view the flyer.

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE DSP CA

The June 2018 Broadway Star Paper Pumpkin Kit

Did you know…

• it coordinates with the Broadway Birthday stamp set?
• there is a coordinating Broadway Lights Framelits die set?
• you save 10% when you purchase the Broadway Birthday bundle?
• the Paper Pumpkin card stock coordinates with the Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper?
• and then there is the Broadway Bound Suite that features a ton of shiny bling!
• birthday cards are the #1 card that is sent by all ages!
• people love snail mail that is personalized?

SHOP WITH ME

I know, that is a ton of information!! I love getting my orange subscription box each month. I love the portability of this kit. I can open it, add my scissors and clear block and I am ready to craft on the go!

Would you like to join me next month? Sign up to receive your very own subscription box before July 10th and we can craft together!!

SIGN ME UP FOR PAPER PUMPKIN 

I am planning a FB live crafting session with July’s kit on July 25th!

Stay tuned for some creative inspiration for this kit…

Creatively Yours,

Roxane

Rooted In Nature Bundle is a great compliment to your stamping stash. Here is the video showcasing the bundle and coordinating products:

This suite was first on my wish list. Yes, I bought one of everything, the stamp set, the framelits, the paper and the bling. I LOVE this set. I see so much versatility. Firstly it is a great compliment to our classic Lovely As A Tree stamp set. Secondly, it will make great masculine cards and thirdly a great landscape backdrop to other stamp sets in the catalog.

Here is a card I created at OnStage using this suite:

Supply List:

Rooted In Nature Clear Bundle 148353 Wood Bundle 148352

Nature’s Twine 146342

Leaves Trinkets 146343

Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper 146338

Soft Suede Card Stock 115318

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad 147115

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad 147146

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad 147106

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad 147142

Please be sure to check out this suite and more at my online shop

Creatively Yours,

Roxane

I love visiting old churches and looking at the stained glass art and ornate doors. I often find when I am traveling many of my photos are of doors and windows.  One of my favourite memories is Old Montreal, the cobblestone roads, ornate door hardware, carved wood and stained glass, takes you back in time. In this suite, the font is reminiscent of Renaissance times. Check out today’s video for some inspiration:

Another card I created at OnStage ( I forgot to add the black 1/8″ cord):

Supply List:

Painted Glass Bundle 148362

Graceful Glass 6″x 6″ Designer Vellum 146344

Lovely Lipstick Dark Stampin’ Blends 147028

Pineapple Punch Dark Stampin’ Blends 147030

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink 132708

Lovely Lipstick Card Stock 146970

Pineapple Punch Card Stock 146971

Whisper White Card Stock 100730

Black 1/8″ Cord 146350

Be sure to leave a comment below to let me know if you made this card.

Creatively Yours,

Roxane

This week I want to share a few of the Stampin’ Up! product videos. Today’s video features the Delightfully Detailed Suite.  I love how this collection has pre water colored cards (set of 20) ready for your creative touch.

Here is a card I made at Onstage, featuring the Delightfully Detailed Suite. I love the soft feminine look to this card.

To create this card, you will need the following supplies:

Very Vanilla Card stock ( scrap for the greeting)

Grapefruit Grove Card Stock 146972
(scrap approx 4″ x 1/2″ + 1″ x 3.5″)

Delightfully Detailed Note Cards& Envelopes 146911

Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper 146907

Detailed Trio Punch 146320

Detailed with Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set 146606

OR Bundle and Save 10%

Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Bundle 148328

Very Vanilla 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon 147629

Faceted Dots 146910

Yay!!! The moment we have been waiting for, Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. This is Stampin’ Up!’s 30 year celebration.

Have you ever looked to see what gift is associated with an anniversary? I love to see the traditional and modern options. Well, 30 is pearls! How lovely is that! Stampin’UP! is celebrating with some beautiful pearlescent products.

Here are a few to tempt you (clicking on the description will take you to my online shop, where you can view all the items in the new catalog):

Pearlized Doilies

Basic Pearls

Metallic Pearls

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

I love stamping and sharing my passion for crafting. If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the catalog, contact me today! (Canadian residents only).  Here is a short video to inspire you as well:

Creatively Yours,

Roxane

Today I did my very first YouTube LIVE. I am interested in your comments on YouTube LIVE vs. Facebook Live. Check it out below. I am loving the new colours introduced into the lines. While I was a bit sad to see Elegant Eggplant and Perfect Plum go I am LOVING the new Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape ( it really is gorgeous!).

I may have mislead you in some of the names of the cards, so I will leave you with a chart of the revamp at the end of the blog post

Here are a few of the cards I featured in the video:

Painted Glass & Graceful Glass Designer Vellum (Graceful Glass Suite)

Detailed with Love (Delightfully Detailed Suite)

Love What you Do (Share What You Love Suite)

Rooted In Nature ( Nature’s Poem Suite)

Friday June 1, 2018 the catalog will go live in my Online Shop. Be sure to pop by and check it out.

If you would like a hard copy of the catalog AND you do not have a demonstrator AND you live in Canada, contact me and I can send one out to you.

Here are the newest colors to join Stampin’ Up’s core color family:

These are the NEW 2018-2020 in color collection as well as the 2017-2019 in colors that were introduced last year

You will notice that there are some colors say ‘returning’. These are previous in colors that have been added to the core color collection.

I will have a card to share featuring two of the returning colours, stay tuned. Until then, create and share.

Creatively Yours,

Roxane

Today is a bittersweet day for me. The last day to order from the 2017-2018 catalog. It feels a little bit like I need to make some new years resolutions. I will only buy one thing from the new catalog. Nope, can’t do it.

As a demonstrator we get the chance to pre-order from a selected few items from the upcoming catalog…being released Friday June 1! What a great way to start the weekend. Sit back grab a cup of tea and do a bit of online shopping, wish list making and a bit of dreaming. I will post the link to the online catalog on Friday.

For now, I hope to inspire you with these two cards that feature some retiring products:

Pop of Inspiration was created using the Pop of Paradise stamp set and two ink colours Emerald Envy (retiring) and Lemon Lime Twist (in color 2017-2019). The inspirational quote is from Just Add Text stamp set and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. If you look really close you may see the glitter & clear epoxy shapes. I thought it would give the illusion of dew drops on the leaves.

This card went together quickly. I cut the Emerald Envy card base 8 -1/2″ x 5-1/2 and the Whisper White mat at 4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped and stamped off the leaves using the two leaf stamps in the set and the two ink colors around the perimeter of the card front. Then I inked up the greeting with the Tuxedo Black, added the bling and it’s done. Super sweet and super cute!

Thoughtful Inspiration  was created with the Touches of Texture stamp set and Always Artichoke (retiring) and Rose Red (retiring).

For this design I stamped the lace on either side of the Very Vanilla card front and the flowers using the Tuxedo Black ink. I painted the flowers with Rose Red and the leaves with Always Artichoke, using my aqua painter. I finished off the card with the greeting in the centre and mounted in on top of an Always Artichoke card base cut at 11-1/2″ x 4-1/4″. I added Glitter Enamel dots for the bling! Sweet and Simple.

I hope these cards inspire you to create one of your own.

Interested in ordering products to create your own creations? Click here to hop on over to my online shop.

Be sure to tune in to my You Tube channel on Thursday May 31 @ 11 am for some inspiration and a sneak peak at the new products.

Here are the alternate cards you will see in my posted video.

Back in September I received this kit and was so impressed with the stamps, the greetings and the foiled leaves! I loved that they had cards and little treat boxes. I was travelling to visit my Mom ( in Newfoundland), and had about a 3 hour wait in the Toronto Airport! What better way to wait for my plane than to play with my newest PP kit! I even had someone watching me create the mini cards. I gave her one and she was so excited, she took it over to her friends to tell them!

Before I left I decided that I would record my alternate project video, then while away I could work on the editing and posting. I uploaded the content to my computer only to find out that I had pressed record when I was setting up the supplies to create the card, then hit record again when I was making the card. Yep, you guessed it, my video consisted of me prepping for the video! AGHH!  I was in Newfoundland, without any extra materials, so I was unable to post the video.

After I got home I had all these other wonderful card/video ideas, and pushed this one to the side. Well, the nagging feeling of having this video got the better of me and I re-recorded what I could, edited it and here it is to share with you! Enjoy, I would love to hear if you have made alternate cards with this kit.

If  you would like to create the alternate cards, here is a list of supplies:

Soft Suede Cardstock #115318

Crushed Curry Cardstock #131199

Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650

Calypso Coral Cardstock #122925

Cajun Craze Cardstock #119684

Crumb Cake Cardstock #120953

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #141493

I was really on a roll with this kit creating, here are a few more cards I made. I hope that I inspired you to create something new with your Paper Pumpkin kit.

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YES, I want to try Paper Pumpkin!!!!