In Color Club - Pistachio Meadows

Hello Dear Friends

I am here, yet again, to tempt you with an In Color Club "Wow" Card.  Believe me when I tell you that you want to be a part of this virtual club.  Anyone, anywhere in Canada can join.  And a new club is starting up soon.  So go ahead and join.  Aren't you just dying to get your hands on all the luscious new In Colors and their co-ordinating products?  

As a club member, you get some of absolutely everything...and then some!  The bonuses make it more economical for you to get your In Colors as part of club, than just on their own.  And just think...you can spread your shopping out over 5 months yet still get hostess benefits!  It doesn't get any better my friends!  And remember, a gorgeous handmade card and co-ordinating envelope are yours each month to help show you the ways that your In Colors can be used to create beauty!

Anyone in Canada.  Anywhere.  Get all the details here or contact me with your questions.  I have some gorgeous cards waiting for you.  Why don't you get started today?

I hope everyone's day is looking as bright and cheery as mine is.  
God Bless and keep you all.            Cynthia       <><

In Color Club - Coastal Cabana Gift of Kindness

Hello Friends

Here's another of the gorgeous card & envelope sets that my In Color Club members receive along with their instalment of wonderful, co-ordinating products.

What do you think? 

One of the things I love best about making my own cards is that I can spruce up the envelope and inside of the card if I wish, to make them co-ordinate.  And I'll tell you, this matchy-matchy envelope and card make me very happy indeed!

Won't you join us in our virtual club?  Become an In Color Club Member and receive all of the co-ordinating products in all of our new, delicious In Colors!  For information, check here.  Or contact me for details.  Membership is open to anyone in Canada.

Hope this Monday morning finds you all looking forward to a marvelous week.
God Bless,     ~Cynthia     <><

In Color Club - Strawberry Slush Window Card

Hello Dear Friends

The first instalment of the In Color Club has finally made its way out of my door and into the hands of its club members.  And I must say....it is a GREAT way to accumulate the new In Colors.  

The club members each received their first In Color collection (full-sized ink pad, refill, marker, ribbon, buttons, 8.5x11 cardstock, 12x12 cardstock, DSP and Core-Dinations cardstock), plus a gorgeous monochromatic card and matching envelope to show them just how beautiful their new colours are to play with!

Today's card is the Strawberry Slush sample.  A WOW card for sure!

I have a new In Color club starting up and if you would like to be a member to collect all of the co-ordinating products in all of the new In Colors in the most economical fashion possible (plus receive some gorgeous hand-stamped cards from me), then let me know.  New members are always welcome.  And the best part is -- it is a virtual club so you don't have to come to meetings or be here in person.  If you live anywhere in Canada - you too can be a member of this virtual club.  Contact me and we can get you started on your In Color Adventure.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  It is a long weekend for many of us here in Ontario!!  I hope, wherever you are, that your Sunday and your weekend is wonderful!

God Bless,     ~Cynthia     <><

Holiday Catalogue is Live and NEW THINLITS are Here!!

Hello Friends

I don't have a card for you today - instead I am dying to tell you about the new thinlits that are available starting today.  As you know, the Holiday Catalogue goes live today so you can order from it.  But there is a new product that isn't even in any of the published catalogues yet - that you can order, starting today!

Thinlits that create a flip-card, or swinging card.  Easily.  Presto.  No fuss.  No muss!  There's a "Label" Shape.  And a "Circle" shape.  And I intend to order BOTH!!  Let me know if you want one (or both) for yourself.

NEW! Stampin' Up! Thinlits Card Dies

Available August 1, 2013
They've been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies (available Aug. 1) cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

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Here are some great combinations of the dies with current Stampin' Up! stamps.

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W, item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131091 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W, item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W, item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W, item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W, item 130327 C)
• These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform* (item 130658) so you can place the dies exactly where you want them!

Not the Bling I Promised You

Hi Friends

I'm a bit late with this post - but things got out of hand on my schedule over the last little while.  Sorry.  I promised you a post where I used the new Frosted Finishes Embellishments in the way that they were intended.  Then I got sidetracked into using other new sets (I can't wait to play with it ALL) and I ended up NOT designing the perfect card to show off these beautiful and glittery bling-y embellishments.  However, I am certain you will enjoy these 2 simple but festive cards.

Supply List 
Stamps - Christmas Collectibles (w131772, c131775), Teeny Tiny Wishes (w128748, c127802)
Paper - Whisper White (100730), Elegant Eggplant (105126) 
Ink - Elegant Eggplant (126969), Elegant Eggplant Marker (131262) 
Big Shot -  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (132174), Christmas Ornament Punch (132152), Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch (119849) 
Tools and Accessories - Basic Rhinestones (119246), Dimensionals (104430)

Did you know that starting tomorrow, you can order from the Holiday catalogue?  And this gorgeous, heirloom ornament stamp set and the punch are available as a cost-saving bundle.  You really want to own these - 5 different ornament images that make Christmas card-making a breeze!

This card was very quick and easy to create -- once I figured out how to emboss only a handful of the stripes instead of the entire card front!  :)   My club ladies will all find out how to do this.  Come join us if you'd like to learn some easy but Wow-techniques too!  Contact me for more information.




As for the second card in today's post:

Supply List 
Stamps - Festive Flurry (w131778, c131781), Calm Christmas (w132736, c132739)
Paper - Whisper White (100730) 
Ink - Midnight Muse (126860) 
Big Shot -  Northern Flurry Embossing Folder (120902), Festive Flurry Framelit Dies (132193) 
Tools and Accessories - Basic Rhinestones (119246), Dimensionals (104430)

I love using the new Festive Flurry Stamp set and Framelits together.  And I LOVE that you can order them as a bundle and save 15% on the cost!!  In fact, I love that Stampin' Up! made so many of the co-ordinating stamp sets and punches, dies or embossing folders from both the regular and Seasonal catalogue, available as cost-saving bundles.  Woo hoo!  

Okay - it really is time to get on with the rest of my day now.  Hope you are all looking forward to smiles, happiness and sunshine (even if only in attitude)!     

God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><

Sneak Peak #5 - The Ultimate Embellishment!

Yowzers!!

That's all I could think of to say when I made these earrings using a pair of the Frosted Finishes Embellishments from the new Holiday Catalogue (4 short days until you can place your own orders.  Is your wish list ready yet?  Tick tick tick).

Can you say beautiful?  This picture doesn't even do them justice.  They sparkle.  They shine.  They are glamourous.  And elegant!

Maybe these gorgeous embellishments are "supposed" to be used on cards - but I couldn't resist turning a pair into earrings.  In fact, I am going to wear them to church this morning!  

I will use some on a card today to embellish it - look for that post tomorrow.  But for today, these stunning little beauties are going to embellish...ME!

I am smiling from ear to ear right now, anticipating showing these off to my friends.  I hope you all have your own reasons to smile today too!      Enjoy your day!
         
God Bless,    Cynthia     <><

Sneak Peak #4 - Simple Snowflakes

Happy Saturday My Friends

I am still having a blast playing with the limited materials I have while visiting my parents.  Since I brought a handful of new Holiday Catalogue products with me, I can create a few simple Sneak Peaks to let you see how easy it is to make uber-cute cards, even without a lot of supplies!

With this simple card, I am not certain what draws your eyes and curiosity first - the wonderful new embossing folder (Pretty Print) or the stunning snowflakes (easily cut using the Festive Flurry framelits)?  The snowflake shapes are the 2 smallest of the 4 shapes and sizes included with these framelits.  I embossed them (polka dots or Petals-A-Plenty) and added bling, and a Merry Christmas from my favourite Go-To set of all time - Teeny Tiny Wishes!

Ta Da.  What do you think?  Easy and awesome is what comes to mind here.

Have a long drive back to Ottawa with the kids today so we can see my hubby again after our 2 weeks at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  Our visit was wonderful.  But I think we're all missing hubby/Dad right now and it will be GOOD to be home!

"See" you tomorrow with some more wonderful stuff.  Hope your Saturday is spectacular!    God Bless,    ~Cynthia      <><