Founders Swap - Shimmery Pines, the Video!

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Shimmery Pines (Founders Circle Swap)

Its is easy to create lots and lots of these gorgeous, Shimmery cards

I have been tickled pink  and on cloud nine for the last few weeks.  Ever since I returned from Founders Circle in Utah in September I have been getting tons of e-mails from all over Canada and the US with people asking me how I made my Founders Swap card - the super shimmery Ornamental Pine card.

The short answer is - it is super easy.  Just Versamark and Iridescent Ice embossing Powder.  But if you really want the whole scoop, take a few minutes and watch the video I put together for you.

To be honest, I wanted to make a video of this card anyhow, but the huge interest in it meant that I needed to make it sooner, rather than later.

So here it is folks.  Enjoy!
And have a wonderful weekend.  God Bless,    ~Cynthia   <><

2 SPECTACULAR CLASSES - Next Weekend - World Card-Making Day!

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I have been busy running damage control since the venue I had booked for my World Card-Making Day Extravaganza next weekend informed me that they'll need to make a change to my weekend plans (an elder in their church passed away so the Hall is needed for a funeral service next weekend).

You know, this might work out even better this way.

I returned from Founder's Circle with 2 FANTASTIC CLASSES that I am dying to hold.  And this gives me the opportunity.  Come to my house either Friday night or Saturday - or BOTH (!), and make some of the most gorgeous cards you could imagine.  

Both classes include the stamp set.  (If you already own the stamp set[s] you can choose an alternate one of equal or lesser value - or choose a more expensive one and pay the difference)

The Ornamental Pine Class will be offered Friday night at my home, 7 - 9 pm, and also Saturday afternoon from 1 - 3.

Due to popular demand, the video on how to create the brown card in this set (my Founders' Circle swap card this year) can be found HERE:

The Lovely As A Tree Class will be offered on Saturday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Take both classes and get $8 off ($4 off each class).

Ornamental Pine Class
Friday Oct 3 (7 - 9 pm) or Saturday Oct 4 (1 - 3 pm) 
My house (Also available as a kit to go)

Ornamental Pine Stamp Set

Ornamental Pine Class

Lovely As A Tree Class

Saturday Oct 4 (9:30 - 11:30 am) 
My house (Also available as a kit to go)

Stamp Set - Lovely As a Tree

Lovely As A Tree Card Class

Pricing for Both classes is the same and includes the stamp set!
Choose either clear or wood option.
Already own this set?  Choose an alternate stamp set of equal or lesser value instead.

Clear Option - (stamp set plus product valued more than $35)
      = $40*
OR
Wood Option - (stamp set plus product valued at more than $49)
      = $55*



Take Both Classes and knock $4 off the price of EACH registration fee!

Please note:  Card kits include all cardstock cut or punched to proper size and any embossing.  E-mailed instructions include details as to the  colours of ink stamp sets used.  As per Stampin' Up! policy, no pre-stamping has been done

*s&h will be charged for any kits that are not local pick-up.  Contact me for rates. 
 

Day 2 Founders - the Swap

Hello my Dear Friends

Note added October 17:  The video to make this swap card can be found HERE:  

As most of you know, one of the most exciting things about Founders is getting to swap cards with the highest achievers in the company.  And although it might take a loooong time to create my card in 113 copies, nothing in the world beats getting that many in retrun when you swap on Thursday night.

Well, I've got to tell you, I spent a fair chunk of time on Thursday putting the front of my swaps onto the card base, then packaging these in little cellophane bags so they could withstand the trip home in 113 different suitcases.  And let me tell you, I was NOT alone!  It was amazing how many people cam with unfinished swaps this year and had to assemble in the gathering space!

My Founders Circle Swap - 2014

At any rate, fellow Canadians and all-round special ladies Gail Lowe and Eldonna Epp spent hours helping me with these 2 tasks until finally, I ended up with a stack of gorgeous cards!  Without the help of these 2 ladies, I would NEVER have gotten done in time!  

Gail Lowe (Left) and Eldonna Epp (Right).  My life-savers!!

And let me tell you, I was THRILLED Thursday night when we swapped with each other and there was a LOT of excitement about my card.  I have already given permission to countless ladies to reproduce my card at parties, workshops and on their blogs.  

Note.  VIDEO to make this card can be found HERE.

Swapping is a LOT of fun.  Somewhat chaotic, yes - but fun nonetheless.  

And after we swapped, Stampin' Up! provided us with milk and cookies as we shared stories and ideas, tips and tricks for running our businesses.

Milk and Cookies for All

Milk and Cookies after the hard work of swapping!

Swapping in our Pjs

More Swaping in our Pjs

And then when we got back to our rooms, we were greeted once again with a pillow gift.  This time, our pillow gift was a classic children's Christmas story, signed by none other than Shelli herself!

Pillow Gift #2 Wrapped in Classic Christmas cloth

Pillow Gift #2 - a Classic

It was a good day.  A VERY good day.  And the trip is only half done!  Tomorrow we get to re-live one of the Founder's Circle highlights - the yearly visit to Kanab where the manufacturing facility is.

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But I guess I better leave something for tomorrow.  So for tonight I will leave you with just a sneak peak of all my lovely swap cards!

My Fantastic Founders Swap cards - 2014

And wish to you a wonderful evening and a fantastic weekend!   

God Bless,
~Cynthia   <><