November Extravaganza - Week 1 Winner

Hello dear friends

We have our first winner!  It is with great excitement that earlier this evening I sent off an e-mail to Genevieve B. to tell her that she won the Scentsational Seasons stamp set in this week's Bonus Draw.  Woo hoo for Genevieve!!

So - week 2 of the November Extravaganza is upon us.  And the Bonus draw this week will be for the Perfectly Preserved stamp set.  Remember, for every online order of $50 (and for each increment of $50) you get one entry into this week's weekly bonus draw, and you also get an equal number of entries into the end-of-the-month draw.  The monthly draw, in honour of my Stampin' Anniversary, is for the Ornament Keepsakes bundle (stamp set plus framelits).

And of course, it gets even better.....every $50 order this month gets a bonus product gift from me (this includes club orders).  Last week a number of you took advantage of this to get your free gift of brads or trinkets.  This week, every $50 order from any source, will get you your choice of a package of rhinestone jewels, pearls or buttons (pgs 175/176 of the catalogue).  So make up your list now and see what it is you'd like to get for FREE!

Hope everyone is looking forward to a spectacular weekend!  Mine is busy, busy, busy...but it's all good!   Enjoy your Saturday.           God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><

Scentsational Gingerbread Man - November Extravaganza

Quick post today as Mondays are my overwhelmingly busy day.   Well...one of them at least!  :)

This was Barb Mullikin's swap card from Founder's Circle.  That little Gingerbread Man is just too cute to ignore, isn't he?  Place a $50 (or more) online order and be entered into a draw to win him and his corresponding stamp set (Scentsational Season) for FREE.  Also automatically earn a package of brads or trinkets.  And be entered into an end-of-month draw to win the Ornament Keepsakes bundle (stamp set plus framelits).  Check out all the details here:

And in other news....  I have a SUPER class to invite you to.  Make 25 Christmas Cards in a single class - and still have time left-over to enjoy something to eat and drink.  No - I'm serious!!  Check back later today for details about this amazingly easy and efficient class!

Gotta run and get my reality chores done now. 
Until later, have a wonderful day and God Bless,  
Cynthia   <><

Scentsational Season Giveaway

Hey there friends.  It's a cold and gray Sunday here, but I wanted to bring you a little Cheer so I am re-posting a card from a while back.

Remember when I posted it the first time?  Well I loved it then and I love it now so I thought I'd show it to you again.  Because remember - you could win the stamp set (Scentsational Season) I used to make the Gingerbread Man and the Candy Cane - just by submitting a $50 online order this week!  In fact, a $50 order gets you the brads or trinkets of your choice (my Bonus Gift to you), PLUS a chance to win this cute stamp set, PLUS a chance to win the November end-of-month prize - an Ornament Keepsakes Bundle or a $50 Gift certificate.

For details about the $50 Bonus Gifts and the November weekly and monthly Bonus Draws, see my post of November 2.   The offer is good to anyone in Canada so feel free to participate.

And on that note -- I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing and happy Sunday!
God Bless you all,     ~Cynthia    <><

Anniversary Extravaganza - Week 1 Giveaway

Hello friends

I am so excited about being able to share some wonderful Stampin' Up! goodies with all of my friends this month.  Yesterday I told you that November is my Anniversary month - 2 years as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator - so I am having an Anniversary Extravaganza all month long with giveaways of wonderful goodies.  Check out yesterday's post for all the details.

This week's fabulous Weekly Online Bonus Prize is the Scentsational Season Stamp Set.  Check out yet another cute but simple card you can make using this ever-so-cute stamp set.

Supply List
Stamps - Scentsational Season, More Merry Messages
Paper - Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Basic Gray
Big Shot -  Holiday Collection Framelits
Tools and Accessories - 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, dimensionals
 
It doesn't get much easier.  And can't you just smell the coffee/hot chocolate and feel the steam rising from this nice warm mug of happiness?

This stamp set could be yours for FREE!  Place an online order with me and be entered into the draw.  For every order of $50 you get one entry.  A $100 order gets you 2 entries (and so on).   I can ship to anywhere in Canada so don't be shy.  Whether you are a long-time customer or a first-time customer, I would love for this Scentsational Season stamp set to be my gift to you.  Help me celebrate my Anniversary month by letting me spread my joy!

And in the meantime, have a wonderful weekend.  God Bless you all,    ~Cynthia    <><

 

November's Anniversary Extravaganza! - week 1

Ok – Drum Roll Please…..

November is a special month for me.  At the end of the month I celebrate my 2 year Anniversary as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Woo Hoo!!   So since November is special to me, and since Christmas is fast approaching, I am in a giving mood.  A very giving mood.  And all month long I plan on giving away goodies to my customers, both “old” and “new”. 

Here is what I propose:

Each week I will have a different Weekly Ordering Bonus -- A special bonus that you will get for each order placed that is over $50. This includes orders placed at club.  This week's Ordering Bonus (today thru Nov 9): 
your choice - a pkg of brads or vintage trinkets  If you place your order online, send me an e-mail to let me know which brads/trinkets you wish for me to send to you.  Naturally a $100 order gets you 2 gifts and likewise for each additional $50 increment.

In addition, each week there will be a Weekly Online Bonus Draw for orders that are placed online.  For every online order that is over $50 (before s&h and tax), your name will be entered in a draw for a super product bonus.  And your name gets entered for each and every additional increment of $50.  So a $50 order gets you one entry, a $100 order gets you 2 entries, etc!!  This week's Online Bonus Draw winner will receive the Scentsational Season stamp set
Place an online order for $50 or more (before s&h and taxes) and your name will be entered in a draw to win this "Scentsational" Stamp set!

And then.....At the end of the month I will have a draw that includes the names of everybody who put in an online order this month (one entry for every $50 ordered) and a second draw that includes the names of everyone who placed an order of $50 or more, online or personally.  Your name could be entered multiple times and be included in both draws.  One winner will receive the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (stamp set AND framelits) and the second winner will receive a $50 Shopping Spree.  

Place your $50 orders this month, and be entered to win these wonderful products!

Happy November everyone!!  God Bless,    Cynthia    <><

These offers are good for anyone in all of Canada!  If you have never ordered from me before, now is as good a time as any to place your first order!

Be a part of my November Anniversary extravaganza!  Let's create and celebrate together!

Thankful Thursday - Four Seasons

Yes, dear friends - I am blessed.  And thankful.   And as promised yesterday, today I have a Thankful Thursday card.   I used the Hostess set, Four Seasons (one of my favourites from this catalogue!) and some thumping of coloured ink on the stamp to get the variegated Fall colours.  Love how it turned out, don't you?

Supply List
Stamps - Four Seasons, Perfectly Penned, Scentsational Season
Paper - Whisper White, More Mustard, Cajun Craze
Ink - More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso & Garden Green markers
Tools and Accessories - 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, dimensionals, (Dazzling Diamonds & 2-Way Glue Pen)

Of course, my daughters unanimously piped up and said the card needed glitter (but then again, what card doesn't??) so I added some and I must say, I see their point.  Unfortunately from this photo it appears that the 'wind' is the most prominent element now.  The photo does not do justice to the subtle sparkle of the leaf motifs on the white scalloped circle, surrounding the bird.  But in real life the glitter really draws attention to this element and makes the card just that much more appealing.






And don't you just love the way the steam image from the Scentsational Season stamp set can double as wind currents?  I saw this idea online (I cannot remember where) so I cannot take credit.  But it is awfully effective, isn't it?  One of the benefits of hand-stamping cards is that you can add coordinating details to the inside of the card (and the envelope) to really jazz things up.  I love the blowing leaves on the inside of this card!

I have a multitude of things for which to be thankful - not the least of which is my husband and kids.  I don't think I could ever get tired of telling you how much I love them.  I really do.  But I'll keep it short this time and just mention it in passing.....I love them (!!).   :)

Hope you too are surrounded by people that you love. 
       God Bless,      ~Cynthia    <><

Christmas Cheer!

Hello Friends

I have been working away trying to finish the design of my Founder's Circle card (I will have to make 120 of them by the 11th.  I fly out on the 12th!).  But I needed to take a break and decided to create this quick and cute card for you.  Afterall, I need to start showing you all the reasons why you want to get one of the rolls of free Stitched Satin Ribbon that Stampin' Up! is giving away with every order over $50 this month (see my Free Ribbon page in the tabs at the top of my blog for details)!  I only used a smidgeon of the Gumball Green ribbon on this card, but stay tuned this month for lots of other great uses for the ribbon!

This card wasn't CASed from anyone else, but I'm certain there must be many like it on the internet.  Let's face it - the new stamps and images are so very cute and lend themselves to simple, fast but adorable cards!  Here's mine:

Supply List
Stamps - Scentsational Season, Tiny Tags
Paper - Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Gumball Green
Ink - Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Big Shot -  Delicate Designs EF, Holiday Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits
Tools and Accessories - Merry Minis Punch Pack, Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, mini-brad, Jewelry Tag Punch, dimensionals

Don't you just LOVE that Gingerbread man?  He makes me smile and so does this card!  Remember - you still have 2 days to take advantage of the sale I am offering - order this stamp set and the matching framelits as a bundle, and get a free gift from me (not to mention the free roll of ribbon from SU!).  Believe me, this stamp set and coordinating framelits are so cute you will kick yourself if you let the season pass without ordering them.  If you live anywhere in Canada, contact me to get your stamps and framelits bundle (plus free gifts) today!

By the way - the offer of a Free Hallowe'en Painter's Tray Kit for anyone purchasing the starter kit has been extended until September 16th!  I'd love for you to join my team so if you are interested, contact me and we can get your Hallowe'en Painter's Tray Kit on its way to you!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Labour Day weekend.  Keep safe!
God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><

My WOW Creation! Holiday Earrings!!

Many of you will have already received your new holiday mini catalogue in the mail (and if you haven't....contact me and we can get one to you!).  You can start placing orders from this holiday catalogue beginning on Aug 1.  As a demonstrator, I was able to pre-order items and it felt like Christmas when my box of pre-order stuff arrived last Thursday evening.   Of course, that didn't leave me much time to "play" since I was leaving Monday morning for Convention.  But I had an idea of something I wanted to try and lo and behold, it worked pretty much exactly as I'd hoped.  Check out the earrings I made using the new stamps and framelits!!!

 
Supply List
Stamps - Ornament Keepsakes, Scentsational Season
Paper - Whisper White
Ink - Pacific Point, Gumball Green, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise
Big Shot - Holiday Ornament Framelits, Holiday Collection Framelits
Tools and Accessories -Tombow Multi Liquid Adhesive, Dazzling Diamonds (only on the Christmas trees)
































This is how I assembly line made these little darlings .....

I needed 5 of each shape to make a single earring.  So I needed 10 images to make a pair.  Obviously I needed to find some way to expedite the process so here is what I came up with.  I stamped 10 white sheets with this arrangement of images.







I managed to place them so that I could fit all 5 framelits on at the same time and get all 5 to cut out with a single pass through the Big Shot

And then once cut-out, see how the white card is left with the cutest little frame of cut-out images?    -- I see cards coming up using this white "negative" frame!!
More how-to photos will follow once I get home.  And you may be able to figure it out just by seeing these photos.  But in the meantime, I wanted to show you the lovely little holiday earrings I was able to create with our amazing new Stampin' Up! products.

I brought some of these little beauties with me to Salt Lake City.  I have some very talented ladies who I will get to share a stage with when we present our class on Friday and Saturday mornings...I'm hoping they all have pierced ears!  And I also have some room mates here that I'd like to thank for putting up with me and not laughing as I talk in my sleep.  Same hope.....I made them a pair each, hoping they share my delight in Christmas earrings!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their week.  I am having an absolute blast here at Convention!!
God Bless you all,      ~Cynthia      <><