Fast and Fabulous Friday - Petal Parade One Last Time

Hello Friends

Doctor appointments for the kids meant my morning ran away from me.  But I finally got around to making a card.  Thank goodness today's card is supposed to be Fast & Fabulous because that is exactly what it is!!

I decided to use Petal Parade one last time and I suspect this is one of the cards we will be making Sunday when I run my Last Chance for Sale-A-Bration class.  If you have not gotten everything you want from SAB yet, then this is your chance to make some cards (8 of them) just for putting in a Sale-A-Bration order!

At any rate, today's card is Petal Parade done in Silver and Cherry Cobbler.  I've been using predominantly pastel colours for this set up until now but I really like the way this card pops, don't you?

After I run some errands, I will try to post another of Sunday's class cards so you can see what we will be doing.  Trust me, everything that is being offered for Sale-A-Bration this year is gorgeous and you will definitely want to own all of them.  So contact me for details about Sunday's class or check it out here - and RSVP to let me know you would like to join us.

We'd certainly love to have you!

Until then, have a fantastic day and God Bless,    ~Cynthia   <><  

Product List
Stamp : Simply Sketched Clear-mount Stamp Set [129672]
Ink : Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] , Silver Metallic Encore Pad [132142]
Card Stock : Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] , Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [119685]
Punch : Large Oval Punch [119855] , Scallop Oval Punch [119856] , Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] , Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526]
Ribbon & Trim : Scallop Trim Border Punch [118402]
Accessory : Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246]

Thankful Thursday - Why I Do What I Do.....

Hello Friends

I had to write a brief bio today to send to someone in the Canadian Stampin' Up! office - and as I finished it, I was reminded once again of why I do what I do.  

Because I LOVE the ladies I have met as I have undertaken this adventure.  

Because I LOVE sharing how easy it is to create something beautiful.  

Because I LOVE the look on the face of the person who, despite thinking that they aren't crafty, creates a gorgeous project.  

Because I LOVE knowing that I can be some small part in helping others express their creativity.

So many reasons why I love what I do.  So many reasons why I feel blessed.  

Today I created a quick Thank You card to be given to one of my friends.  Someone who never fails to tell me how much she likes receiving my cards.  Someone who, like so many others, reminds me how much I just love doing what I do. 

Thankful Thursday.  I hope you, too, are reminded today of all the things you have to be thankful for!

God Bless,    ~Cynthia      <><

• Petal Parade Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
• Silver 1/8" Ribbon
• Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Versamark Pad
• Happy Watercolor [clear]
• Happy Watercolor [wood]
• Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Stamping Sponges
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
• Heat Tool

The Perfect Sale-A-Bration Card

It's official.
Susie Wood is a genius!

Susie took another Demonstrator's design, changed the colours and embossing folder, and came up with this beauty - that I loved so much I had to reproduce for you here!

Simple.  But oh so elegant. 

And what a perfect Sale-A-Bration card:
SAB embossing folder (Designer Dots)
SAB stamp set (Petal Parade)
SAB Designer Series Paper (Sweet Sorbet)
SAB Baker's Twine (Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack)

Virtually everything about this card can be earned - for FREE - during Sale-A-Bration.

I think I feel the need to reproduce this card in a few more colours...what do you think? 

But for now....I am busy at my Sale-A-Bration Kick-Off class!  Loving the chance to get to craft and get inky with some wonderful ladies!  Wish you could've joined us.  Maybe next time?

You really *DO* want to get your Sale-A-Bration products you know!  They are too gorgeous to not own them all!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this start to their weekend!!   
We are expecting snow.  
Again.  
And you know what.....so what!  This is February.  This is Canada.  And snow comes with the territory!    For all those who are tired of snow and cold, might I remind you that THIS is going to make your experience of Spring and Summer this year just that much sweeter!  
(Yes, I know, I am an optimist). 

To all of you - enjoy whatever weather you are having.  God Bless you all,    ~Cynthia   <><

• Petal Parade Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper
• Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack
• Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Mini Glue Dots

• 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch
• 2-3/8 Inch Scallop Circle Punch

Thankful Thursday - Your Chance to Decide.....

Hello Friends

Another Thankful Thursday and another reason to dwell on the things that make me appreciative in life.  

Today, quite honestly, I am thankful for my health.  I spent the better part of this week knocked out from a cold that was worse than any I've had in the past several years....and with my Sale-A-Bration Kick-Off Class coming up this Saturday (want to join me?  For details, see here) I just didn't have "time" to be knocked out and off my feet.  But thankfully, it turned out to be 'just' a cold and nothing worse.  

Tangerine Tango

Strawberry Slush

No flu.  
No pneumonia.  
No nothing else.  
Just a nasty cold.  
And as annoying as colds are, they tend to clear up such that you barely remember what it was like to feel unwell.  
Well almost barely.

I am not so far beyond the cold that it's remnants don't still linger.  I had a voice for much of this week that made me sound like a Disney cartoon character (and it wasn't pretty - let me tell you!).  I can mostly speak normally now but it still comes and goes.  And I came to realize that you can lose an awful lot of skin from your nose yet still not expose the bone (although I was wondering if I would be able to truly test the limits).  But raw, red nose aside, I am doing quite a bit better now and I am looking forward to introducing so many of my friends to all the wonderful Sale-A-Bration products this coming Saturday.  So -- Thankful I am.   Most definitely!

Which brings me to today's card.  I need you to weigh in please.  I made this card in two versions, one using Tangerine Tango as the base colour and the second using Strawberry Slush.  And since this will be one of the cards my friends make on Saturday at my Sale-A-Bration Kick-Off Class, I want to make sure they get a chance to make the best version possible.  So I am asking you to weigh in and tell me which base colour you prefer?  "Orange" (Tangerine Tango) or "Pink" (Strawberry Slush).  I am leaning towards one of the choices but I want to check to make sure that my preference matches what YOU prefer.  So.....leave a comment please and let me know which card you like better.

You will give me even more to be Thankful for, if you help me out on this!

Hopefully I will see many of you on Saturday and you will see for yourself how stunning these cards are.  And how easy to make.   And the best part is......you can earn the stamp set I used FOR FREE!!  Really.... If you haven't RSVP'd already to join me on Saturday, then it is not too late.  Let me know you are coming and I will be waiting for you - with a smile!   (and what remains of my raw, red nose of course!)

Hope everyone stays healthy and enjoys the rest of their day.   God Bless,      ~Cynthia    <><

• Petal Parade Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Elegant Butterfly Punch
• Bitty Butterfly Punch
• Ovals Collection Framelits Dies
• Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
• Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad
• So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad
• Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
• Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
• 2-Way Glue Pen

It Just Keeps Getting Better!

Wow, wow and WOW again!!

Not only is it Sale-A-Bration time....but Stampin' Up! is continuing to offer their weekly deals!  You know, all those wonderful things that they offer for one week only, at a 25% discount.  So if you purchase these sale items, during Sale-A-Bration, it's almost like you are making money on the deal!

And they also brought back the Textured Impressions Embossing Machine.  Which you can use to help you get a Sale-A-Bration item.  And I am offering a special deal on this (read below).

First off - you came for a card, so here is a card! Made, of course, with Sale-A-Bration products.  Love the Petal Parade stamp set and I can see myself using it with every colour combination under the sun!  For this card I used Raspberry Ripple, Always Artichoke, Pink Pirouette and Perfect Plum, but really, you can use almost any colours and get outstanding results! 








And on to the other news I promised.  Firstly, the weekly deals:

Weekly Deals - 25 % off until Feb 3, 2014

And lastly, here is the Special Deal I am offering:

There's an exciting NEW Product Launch today - the Textured Impressions Embossing Machine in a sleek new design just for Stampin' Up!   And I have a Special Offer just for YOU!

  

When you purchase the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine (#132657 - $36.95) - AND your choice of ANY three Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - You pay a special price of just $75.00! Shipping and Tax Already Included!! (savings will vary depending on your location)

Your order could include ANY embossing folders of your choice. But why not consider the three NEW Embossing Folders that were introduced in the 2014 Occasions Catalog:
-Ampersand Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
(#132970)
-Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#132187)
-Scallops Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#132971)

And since your order will be over $60, you will also receive FREE - YOUR Choice of any Sale-A-Bration Product!
Just think - You could choose the new Decorative Dots Embossing Folder! (#133520)
That would be 4 NEW Embossing Folders to use with your Texture Boutique.

The Texture Boutique is the perfect, portable tool to create embossed cards, tags, embellishments, and more. Use it with our Stampin' Up! exclusive Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.
The initial supply of these is limited, but it will be making a permanent appearance in the next annual catalog that debuts in May.
Contact me to place your order by messaging me here on Facebook, or e-mail me at millanclan@bell.net.
Offer good only while current supplies last or until March 31st.

Fast & Fabulous Friday - Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peak Petal Parade

Hi there friends

Any card-maker who buzzes around the internet knows that Sale-A-Bration is about to begin...on Tuesday Jan 28, no less!  
 

Island Indigo Card Base

And I'm finally getting around to posting some SAB sneak peaks for you.   Here's one that I 'whipped up' tonight after supper using the blossoms from the Petal Parade stamp set (FREE with a qualifying SAB purchase) and a sentiment from the See Ya Later set (also FREE with a SAB order).

Actually, to be honest I started off with a solid Rose Red card background (see the 2nd card) but when I was finished, I realized it needed the Indigo mat behind it.  So I cut and glued to alter it to be how I wanted it .... so in truth, this card is still Fabulous but ultimately wasn't quite as "Fast" as most of my F&F Friday offerings are.

Hope you'll forgive me?!

Rose Red Card Base

Just as a side note - I especially like how cool it looks when I stamped the bloom multiple times then punched out the images with successive scallop circle punches and layered them together.  You probably can't tell that the Rose Red bloom at the bottom of the card has 3 layers (just like the Indigo bloom at the top)?  But it does.  Honest.  I wouldn't mislead you! 

I'm keeping this post very short since I have LOTS more to do in the few more days before SAB formally begins.

I can't wait - and I hope you are excited too!  If you need a catalogue, let me know!  Any order of $60 (before s&h and HST) gets you your choice of SAB item for FREE!  And I can ship to anywhere in Canada.  Remember that!

So - if you want a SAB catalogue, or if you want to place a SAB order, or if you just want to order a few more need-to-have-them craft supplies, contact me and I'll be happy to help you!

In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend and God Bless,      ~Cynthia    <><