Stamp with Heather

Upcoming CLASSES and CLUBS!

I have a few events coming, but for now, I've got my annual retired stamp sale information to share with you!

• Wednesday February 29 6 pm to 9 pm- RETIRED STAMP SALE!!!  You've been asking about this and it's finally here!!!  This year's retired stamp sale, you won't want to miss it!  I've got over 100 stamp sets and so much more ready to move!  The way I run my retired stamp sale is that you "purchase" the retired products for a little less than their original catalogue price.  Then you get the equivalent in current merchandise for FREE!!!  All you have to do is pay for the shipping and tax.  And to top it off.....you will qualify for Sale-a-bration products (more free product!!!)   Who doesn't love free!  Please RSVP as I have a thank you gift for everyone attending!

 

Where oh where is Heather???

Well, I'm here, really, truly!  Everything is GREAT but what have I been up to you ask????  Well, two things have been keeping me BUSY!

1.  My online MDS class which has been SO MUCH FUN so far!  I am so excited about all the samples that are already being shared (in less than a week!) and of course all the learning we are doing from each other!  I've learned some new things too, thanks so much ladies!

2.  CLEANING!  I have my retired stamp sale at my home on Wednesday so I thought on Friday night I would go to the basement and get out my bins of goodies. Then that lead to moving some things around, cleaning out bins and more cleaning and more cleaning and OH MY GOODNESS I found 2 more bins of stamps!!!  WHAT!?!?!  Where have these been hiding????  SO, not only is my basement a little tidier (so NOT done yet though) BUT I've found even more treasures for my retired stamp sale!  I think this may be my biggest sale EVER so you may not want to miss this one as I want it ALL gone!!!!

Hope you can make it at 6 pm (remember, the doors open at 6 and sometimes there is a little line up:) so I'll see you there!  Please RSVP for your special thanks for coming gift as well!

Have a GREAT Sunday and I'm hoping to be back this afternoon with a crafty creation!  In the meantime, can't wait to see so many of you Wednesday night!

Take care,

Heather

It's that time again! MDS Blog Hop - Baby Style!

Some of you ask how I organize my photos so I thought I'd share a little on that one today.  Once I scrapbook them, I save them onto my external hard drive.  This lets me know that they are scrapbooked, saves room on my computer and helps me stay organized.  The problem though with this is I'm LAZY so getting the external hard drive to find a "baby" picture for today's page was a little more challenging....so 18 months was as close as I could go!  So this page is a bit of a summary of Cole at 18 months.

Subway Art or Word Collages are a big trend right now so I thought it would be fun on a page.  Some of the images were stamps, but a lot of them were created in text boxes and represent "how" he said things at this age.  Love the simplicity of colours and layout of this page.  Hope you do too!

I wanted to share a few more comments from my friends in my online class...we are having so much fun!

• Thanks SO much for this added video.  I was really having problems finding the things I wanted to purchase and also having a hard time finding them once I downloaded them.  After watching your video I just said to myself--DUH!!!  Simple yet with all the stuff there is to learn just one more obstical that kept making me not move forward with making projects.  These videos are REALLY helping. - Thank you Gerry!
• I heart this color combination Heather!!!!  I can't wait to make this page today! - Thank you Kristyne!

It's not too late to join the MDS class if you're at all interested in creating digital projects!  In the meantime have an AWESOME day!  It's FRIDAY!!!

Hugs,

Heather

CLICK HERE for information and registration for my online MDS class

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2.  Mandy Grant
3. Julie Leblanc 
4.  Amber Meadows
5.  Terri Mongeon
6.  Cindy Schuster
7.  Erica Shaw
8.  Heather Summers
9.  Alesha Walls
10.  Holly VanDyne

 

On the Go ... MDS Download

This is SERIOUSLY my favourite download EVER!  I'm not sure why I'm so excited about it, but I think if you have any boys to scrapbook, you're goign to want this kit....HANDS DOWN!  SERIOUSLY!!!  It has a ton of DSP, AMAZING embellishments, stamps and just screams FUN!  I had to use a million of the elements on this ONE page, I know it's probably way too much, but that's okay, right?

The only thing on this page that isn't from the On the Go kit are the frames and they are non other than Downtown Grunge.

OK, so I know it's a quick post but RUN and check out this week's downloads!  They are AMAZING!!!!

*MDS Online class update - it's NEVER too late to join!  I've had a number of you ask if you can still sign up...for sure you can!  Everything is on the site and will stay there until the end of June so you've got lots of time!  And also, if you haven't received your invitation please email me as a few of you haven't logged in yet:)

Have a WONDERFUL Thursday!  I've got my downline meeting tonight so it should be AWESOME!!!

Take care,

Heather

Cherish the Moments

Happy Wednesday to you!  Thank you to those of you that have left comments about the My Digital Studio class!  I'm having SO much fun already!  A few of you have asked where "day 2" is.  The site the class is on gets updated first thing each morning, so just continue going to the website (the password protected class site) and you'll see everyday's posts, videos and samples go up!  Fun stuff!  There are also 2 new videos added since the class started and more to come:)  Thanks again!

Alrighty, onto the card for the day!  I LOVE the aviary DSP in the catalogue (that's my name for it....it's the sweet baby colour DSP with the birds:)  And to top it off, the baby set in the current mini was a MUST have!  I don't have many baby sets so when I saw this I knew I had to have it!  This card is fairly straight forward and I thought it'd be great not only for a new mom, but also a new Grandma or aunt!  What do you think?

Hate to keep it short, but must get the kids to the bus and the day started!  Have a great day!

OH, I ALMOST FORGOT....CHECK OUT YESTERDAY'S MDS DOWNLOADS, THERE IS THE CUTEST BOY KIT!!!!  LOVE IT AND YES, YOU'LL SEE A PAGE WITH IT IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE!!!

Take care,

Heather

Thank you!

WOW!  Thank you for all the positive responses so far to my online My Digital Studio class.  All of the invitations have been sent, and if you didn't receive yours, please check your spam folder and then email me if it's not there.  Sometimes email addresses don't like it when I send bulk emails:)  Not to worry if you didn't get in yesterday, you'll have lots of time to catch up:)  And if you haven't signed up yet...it's never too late (well, I guess July 1st would be too late:)  Here are a few of the comments from my class so far:

Oh my... this tip alone made it so worth me joining. I had no idea you could do that. I can't wait to watch all of the videos. Thanks Heather! (Thank you Buffy!)

and

With your first post I feel like I've gotten my money's worth.  Didn't know this could be done.  I am getting so motivated to start using this for more than blog headers.  Can't wait for tomorrow. (Thank you Patti!)  

Alrighty, enough about this, I know you came to see a crafty creation...I hope:)  This super fun creation is called a box card and my downline Mitzi taught me this (thanks Mitzi!)  I LOVE this concept as have everyone in my class!  The base of the card uses a full 8 1/2 x 11 inch piece of card stock.  I scord it at 1 1/2 and 7 in the "long" direction and then 2 1/2, 4,  and 8 1/2 in the other direction.  Cut off the corners (all four rectangles that measure 1 1/2 x 2).  Then make the 1 1/2 inch squares into a tab and create a box.  Decorate however you see fit.  Then, "smoosh" the box down so it folds flat and voila...a box card!  For a video check out THIS (thanks Mitzi for this link to Valita).  Hope you like this idea!

And of course it couldn't be more fun since I used the AWESOME Sweet Shop ensemble!  LOVE IT!!!!  I love how fresh the colours are and how happy it makes me!

Have yourself a FABULOUS Tuesday!  Oh, and thanks for all the helpful suggestions on the ipod...it's been found and my house is almost clean:)

Take care,

Heather

It's official....the My Digital Studio Class has started!

Well, we've had a fun weekend so far!  Yesterday, maybe fun isn't the right word and maybe you can help....we've lost an ipod!  I have icloud on it so it can track it BUT the problem is it's dead!   WAAAAA!!!  The kids can't remember where it's ended up and of course it's my ipod....the one that has my music on it for running:(  If you know of another way to track it down, I'd love for you to share:)

In the meantime, I spent a great deal of time yesterday finishing off some of the little details for my My Digital Studio online class!!!!  I am SO STINKIN excited!  I've got 50 videos posted, 30 posts ready to go, and then there will be days with MULTIPLE posts as well!  How fun is that!?!?  If you want more details feel free to CLICK HERE.

Isn't this project sweet?  My friend Anne made this for Adam and I for Valentinen's Day.  It uses the Petal Cone die (three of them).  Anne then ran it through the polka dot embossing folder and assembled them together.  The "chocolate" was also made with the petal cone die.  The top of the box is done with the folding flowers die....which looks adorable!  Thank you so much Anne!  I hope you like the creation today!!!

I'll be back tomorrow as I've got lots of samples to photograph today!  Have a GREAT family day!  I hope we do!

Take care,

Heather

 

Happy Saturday!

We had a blast last night for my mom's birthday!  My brother and his amazing wife and their adorable daughter came to spend the night with us too!  It was great fun and dinner turned out great....all new recipes from none other than Pinterest.

Were you wondering if I'd given up with this sweet set....Tea Shoppe?  Well, I haven't...it's still a favourite of mine!  I love to stamp with this one and can't wait to show you what I've been up to with it!  

I was thinking I'd like to do a tea afternoon with some friends and this will make the perfect invitation.  I love the twitterpatted paper in the mini, so elegant and pretty!  And of course the ruffled ribbon is PERFECT for this card!  

I hope you like today's sweet little card! We've got a fun filled day today around here.  Emma's room will be finished today (I still have to hang up some pictures and hem her curtains...maybe while I do that she'll clean it:)  Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

My Digital Studio Blog Hop

It's Friday AND the beginning of a LONG weekend!  WHOO HOOO!!!  Can't wait!  I am so super excited for a busy but great weekend ahead!  We've got my mom's birthday dinner tonight which will be FUN, a neighbourhood dinner tomorrow night and Mark's football party on Sunday....too much fun!  Can't wait!

This week's challenge was to create a project using an MDS download from Sale-a-bration!  Well, this was an EASY PEASY task, who doesn't love the Everyday Enchantment DSP????  (If you don't love it, don't tell me:)

I actually used a layout from a book I created for 2009 as a starting place, modified it like crazy and LOVE my final result!  Isn't Cole just a sweet little ham bone?  The stamp set I used is Reasons I Love You (the numbers, label, title are all from this).  

I hope you like my page today!  I am loving it and I think that's all that matters:)  Cole made this little hat the other day at the gym...isn't it the cutest?  OK, enough about me and my little munchkin, I hope you have a FABULOUS day!  Remember, my MDS online class starts on MONDAY!!!!!  50 PLUS videos, a project a day for 30 days and SO MUCH MORE!!!  CLICK HERE to read up on the class if you're interested!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today!  Have a GREAT day!

Heather

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2.  Mandy Grant
3. Julie Leblanc 
4.  Amber Meadows
5.  Terri Mongeon
6.  Cindy Schuster
7.  Erica Shaw
8.  Heather Summers
9.  Alesha Walls
10.  Holly VanDyne

 

 

Everyday Enchantment

Happy Thursday!  I love Thursdays...it's ALMOST the weekend, lunches are ALMOST done, it's always a busy day but for some reason I just love them!  

Do you find this paper as dreamy as I do?  I am LOVING the Everyday Enchantment paper!  It is fresh, yet vintage.  Clean, yet distressed.  Do any of those really make sense together?  Don't know, but I am in LOVE!  And I suppose the best part is it's free with Sale-a-bration! (spend $60 and get FREE product!)

This card is chalked full of *new* products (from the mini).  The fun label shape is cut using the new label dies (LOVE these!)  The hearts are from the heart sizzlit in the mini...they are GORGEOUS and textured...yummy!  The "love you" is from the stamp set PS I love you.  And of course the little bit of texture with the Bakers Twine in Lucky Limeade.  FUN STUFF!  Hope you like it!

I'm super excited with some new fun things I've got coming your way, so make sure to check back in the next few days:)  Also, I have about 10 more swatchbooks left if you're interested (Simply My Digital Studio Sketch Book)

Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by!

Heather

 

The Day After...

is never too late to say "I love you" to those around you!  I think I'd like to start making Valentine's happen monthly around my house.  I won't call it that, but there's nothing wrong with doing a "nice night" intentionally each month, is there??  We shall see!  We had a great family Valentine's night.  The kids helped me make a delicious dessert for Adam.....pretzel crust peanut butter brownies...the sweet and the savoury!  YUMMY!!!!  Then we had make your own heart pizzas for dinner (I cooked WAY too much bacon for my family...they LOVE bacon!!!)  After dinner we just hung out and had fun!

ANYHOW, you didn't come to hear about our night, you want to see a craft or two:)  Mark's class is known as the 5/6 Hive and his teacher loves bees.  SO, when I go in and do crafts with his class, I love to use their theme:)  I saw a cute punched bee idea on Pinterest (shocker) and modified it using all SU supplies!  Here is what I used:

• base of box - two tags die in So Saffron
• So Saffron - 1 x 3 inch piece of paper on the front and back to "create a box"
• Face - biggest oval punch and 1 3/4 inch circle in So Saffron
• Eyes - black and white punched out using the bird's wing from the bird punch
• Nose - 3/4 inch circle in Real Red

All of the bee is sponged with More Mustard ink and the details were just drawn on using the Basic Black marker....cute eh?  I love how Mark took off the nose and added "bushy eyebrows" (not sure why:)  BUT it's great doing crafts with the class as they all make them their own!

Update on the donut box from yesterday...Mark won the award for the most creative package:)  He was pretty happy!  Well, I hope you have a great day!  So excited for my birthday class today and tonight!

Hugs!

Heather 

Donuts anyone?

Happy Valentine's Day to you!  Well, I have about a million projects I should have shared with you BEFORE today, but because we love to show people in our lives we love them EVERYDAY I can share them over the next little while!  (Yes, I procrastinated and didn't get all my projects done in time!)

Mark has a fun day at school today and they are having a little contest in their class for the "heartiest" treat and the cutest packaging.  So, thanks to Pinterest (saw the idea to make cheerios look like donuts....so we used Lifesavers) and then we came up with the Tim Horton's box for the "donuts".  For those of you south of the border, Tim Hortons is a coffee chain that is slowing trickling your way (saw some in Ohio this weekend!)  LOVE their coffee and they are literally on EVERY street corner it seems here in London.  As a matter of fact we have one about 8 houses away:)

Enough about me...onto the project!  So, Mark and I "iced" the Lifesaver candies with some Royal Icing, then sprinkled the hearts on the candy.  We let them set for a few hours and then made the box.  To make the box, I followed the general "layout" for the Bitty Box die and just adapted it to fit the Lifesaver candies.  Here are the dimensions of the box, but again, will vary depending on the treat you are using:

• 5 3/4 x 8 scrore at 3/8(this tab reinforces the sides), 7/8, 4 7/8, 5 3/8 and in the opposite direction I scored at 1/2(this just makes a small tab that slides into close the box), 1, 4, 4 1/2, 7 1/2 
• then I just cut a 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 piece of Early Espresso for the top of the box
• the logo was just cut off a clean coffee cup and voila...a Tim Horton's donut box!

I hope you like today's sweet little project!  Mark is SUPER excited to take it to school today!  Will keep you posted on the contest, although I think he really doesn't care as I made one for him as well so he's just tickled pink!

Have a WONDERFUL day spending time with those you love!  Off to do craft in Nathan's class!

Take care,

Heather

Where is she?

Well, we had a fantastic weekend!  Emma had a cheer competition at Kalihari Resort in Ohio all weekend so the five of us (we left Cole at home wtih my mom....THANK YOU mom!) and away we went!  What a FUN resort!  We had an amazing time at the indoor water park, watching the cheer competition and just hanging out as a family!  It was a LATE night though and I am trying to play MAJOR catch up!  I wasn't online this weekend so if you're waiting for me via email I'm doing my best to get caught up today!

I had a number of questions about my online MDS class!  Yes, it will be super fun:)  Kidding, that's not the question.  Some have asked if you'll be able to view the videos, what types of things I'll be showing, if it's just scrapbook pages etc.  So, today I thought I'd share with you a video of a more difficult technique (so not to worry for any of the beginners out there, I have videos to start you off from DAY one...how to do a download, how to use a punch...)  This video shows a cool technique and a neat home decor item!  

On our class I will be showcasing 30 scrapbook pages (1 per day of the class) PLUS...yes, PLUS, addtionals tips and tricks using MDS for OTHER things such as cards, swatchbooks, home decor and so much more!

So today's project was created by Emma and I (love doing MDS WITH my kids as well!) and it's a sign for her binder at school and now she wants it on her door as well!  It is so clean and simple yet looks great in a frame!  This coloured version is the binder copy and the red one is for her door.

So for all you MDS users, or want to be users:) remember to download your FREE copy of My Digtial Studio (30 day trial!) and I'd love to have you join my online class as well!  It's 30 days, just like your trial, and what better way to learn the program than to commit to spending a few minutes a day playing, learning, trying and creating!!!! CLICK HERE to see all the details on the online class!  Hope you can join the fun!

In the meantime, I hope your Monday is a GREAT one!  4 more loads of laundry, a meal, Valentines, Nathan's class craft and a birthday class to prep for..plus emails still on the agenda for today!  Can't wait!  Got my coffee and am ready to go!

Take care,

Heather

 

Mouth Watering Sweet Shop

Happy Sunday to you!  Does this tempt you, it sure tempts me!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE ice cream so this card just makes my mouth water:)

I love how fresh the colour combination is on this card which of course was inspired by the sweet Sweet Shop DSP!  Here is the "recipe" for this baby:

• Wisteria Wonder - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Soft Suede - 3 x 5 1/2 run through the Polka Dot Embossing Folder
• Calypso Coral - Label die (mid size)
• DSP - 1 x 5 1/2
• Whisper White - scraps for the ice cream cone, 1/2 x 2 1/2
• Inks - Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Soft Suede
• Other - Wisteria Wonder Bakers Twine, Wisteria Wonder Ribbon, Jelly Bean Brad, Dimensionals

This is one of the cards we're making this week at my birthday card class!  Can't wait for this class, will be so much fun!

I hope you're having a GREAT day!  We're having an awesome family weekend (will fill you in tomorrow when I have a little more time:)  Take care,

Heather

Same Layout....Different Card

Thanks so much for all the fun comments on the card using Everyday Enchantment the other day.  I loved the layout so wanted to recreate it using another clour scheme and theme!  So here goes:

• Pool Party - 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
• Calypso Coral - large label (LOVE THIS DIE!), 1 3/8 inch circles
• Sweet Shop DSP - second largest label die
• Whisper White - 1 1/4 inch circles
• Wisteria Wonder Ribbon
• Sweet Shop Embellishments

This card came together in just minutes and is so super fun and bright!  It's perfect for anyone on their special day!  

I hope you like it!  Enjoy your wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

Using an MDS Template!

Happy Friday to you!  You know what that means...MDS Blog Hop!  Are you guys not THRILLED about the option of doing the FREE 30 day trial from Stampin' Up! for the My Digital Studio program!  It's a test it and try it before you buy it:)  I love this so you can see if digital designing is for you!  ANYHOW, enough of my babbling, this week's theme is to use a template.  I knew exactly which template I wanted to use and then of course modify to make it my own:)

This first picture is the "make it my own" subway art.  I've got this framed in my entrance way for Valentine's Day and it looks so cute! LOVE IT!  Can you tell how I made it my own?  I added a few of my own words in the artwork to personalize it.

This second photo shows you what I added to the page.  I had to increase the width by just a bit so I added the words on the left hand column.  As you can see I added my family's names throughout the artwork. I removed a few of the stamps on the template and VOILA!

I also added the photo on this page.  The sweet creation by Stampin' Up! didn't have a photo box, but I wanted to include this picture of my family (the only one I have of the six of us I think since the summer!)

Well, I hope you like my take on the challenge this week!  Don't forget to check out my new MDS online class (look at yesterday's post if you're intersted:)

Also, don't forget to check out the other hoppers!

Have a WONDERFUL last day of the week!  Take care,

Heather

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2.  Mandy Grant
3. Julie Leblanc 
4.  Amber Meadows
5.  Terri Mongeon
6.  Cindy Schuster
7.  Erica Shaw
8.  Heather Summers
9.  Alesha Walls
10.  Holly VanDyne

 

My Digital Studio Made Simple!

I am so stinkin excited about this that I've had a hard time not spilling the beans earlier than today!  YOU have been asking for this and FINALLY I'm listening.....it's time for an online class!  As soon as Stampin' Up! announced that they were offering a 30 day FREE trial of their amazing My Digital Studio software I wanted to provide something that would TEACH you how to utilize this program and see if it's the right fit for you!  So I am offering a 30 day online class...just think, download the program, sign up for this class, learn all there is to learn and know if you will LOVE it as much as I do!!!!  So what does an online class mean and look like?

• 30 day class
• password protected website that you will be invited to on February 19...let the countdown begin!
• class begins February 20
• the online content will be accessible until the end of June!
• more than 50 videos all the way from beginner to advanced techniques! (already posted on the site!)
• most of the videos have corresponding pages to go along with them
• 30 12x12 pages - one a day!  Each page will have a "recipe" for you and most have a matching video to show a trick or an idea demonstrated on the page
• BONUS projects shared - different page sizes, hybrid projects and so much more!
• a photo gallery that we can all contribute to, so of course this will be amazing!
• you get all this for only $20

Here are some questions that may help explain this online class to you:

Who can join the class?  ANYONE!!!  It doesn't matter where you live, you are welcome to sign up for this class.  There is no product exchanging hands so EVERYONE and ANYONE is welcome!

Who is this class designed for?  EVERYONE!!!  You can have NO experience with My Digital Studio all the way to someone that has printed products before!  There will be tricks and tips as well as inspiration for all!

I'm a demonstrator, can I join?  For sure you can!  I am so excited to share my passion for this program and help continue to make the MDS world grow!  It can only keep getting better!

I'm a demonstrator, can my customers join the class?  For sure they can!  I am a firm believer that online classes should be about sharing what we love and teaching one another.  There is absolutely no solicitation from anyone (members or myself included) for sales or recruiting in my classes.  I direct all students to contact their local demonstrator.

When does the class start?  February 20th.  You can register late for this class (as it is open until the END of June) however, it's always fun to start the class on the start date so you can share in the excitement of the daily blog posts.

When does the class end?  March 20th.  However, the videos, files, photos and site will be available until the end of June so you can continually reference the information on the site!

Does it matter if I am on a Mac?  No, Mac, or PC is just fine!  As long as you have a version of My Digital Studio on your computer you are ready to go!

Do I have to buy the program to take the course?   No, you can use the 30 day FREE download that Stampin' Up! is offering!  In the 30 day class, you will be able to easily create a book and see if MDS is right for you!

Can I request videos in the class?  For sure!!!  I have shot more than 50 videos so far, and would love to add to the library!  If during the class you have a question or would like a video I am there to support YOU!

Can I copy your pages to use in my own albums?  Yes, please do!  I'm sure you'd rather have your kids/family on the pages, but if you'd like my photos too just let me know:)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!  I hope you'll join me in this My Digital Studio adventure!  Click the Pay Pal link below to join the class!  I will send you a "thank you email" to confirm you have registered for the class.  You will then receive the invitation to the class on February 19th.  Can't wait!!!!  If you don't own the program, I encourage you to try the free download and join my class so you can truly see if MDS is right for you!  You're going to LOVE it!  

Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to get your FREE MDS Download (if you don't already own the program)

Congratulations!

Mid week already!  I am just so excited about this year's SAB that I can't stop creating with it!  I LOVE the DSP the most, then the brads, and the stamps....I can't pick!  I really am a happy stamper!  I needed a "man" card and came up with this one for a Leadership board card that I had to create.  I made a bunch of extras of this so I could have them on hand.

I don't tend to make a lot of congratulations card and am always stuck when I need one.  So, I've now got a few in my stash:)

The fun part of this card is the stitching as well...I love pulling out my sewing machine for cards!

Well, hate to keep this short, but I've gotta run, it's a busy day today!

Have yourself a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

Be My Valentine

It's Tuesday!  MDS Download Day...are you excited!  I always get so giddy to see what SU has in store for us each Tuesday, today is no exception!  Click here to check them out!

Today's project is just a sweet little cute one that can be whipped up for your Valentine!  I used Early Espresso as the base and created a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch card.  Then I put a layer of Soft Suede on top of this.  The bottom portion of this layer is embossed using the heart embossing folder (don't you LOVE this folder!!!).  Then the tag and heart are from PS I Love You....sweet, cute and QUICK!

The pleated ribbon isn't necessary but adds a little pop on the header as well....I sure hope this pleated ribbon gets carried over to the next catalogue!  And of course all these little gems are on top of a 1 x 8 cello bag with some little treats!  (these are the peppermint M&Ms....LOVE them!!!!)

I appreciate your stopping by today and hopefully gave you a little Valentine's inspiration:)  Have a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

 

 

Whooo doesn't love owls?

I know there are some of you out there that are a little unsure of these adorable little creatures but for some reason I am drawn to these sweet little chubby cuties!

I'm not sure that I shared our little ipod mishap story with you over the holidays.  Mark saved his money for quite sometime to buy himself an ipod.  He and Adam went out and got one during Boxing Week on sale and Mark was just so tickled pink.  Not 48 hours after having the ipod, Cole got a hold of it and SMASHED it on the kitchen floor.  Now this is strange as we have another ipod, he's handled it before and NOTHING.  48 hours in and this ipod was more than hurting!

Luckily we were able to replace the ipod (thanks to a good friend!) but it got me thinking that I really needed to make sure they were "safe".  So I built a sweet little technology holder in our cupboard (will share another day) and I made a case for my ipod and Mark's.  Now they have the heavy duty apple protectors, but I thought I should make something sweet and personal for around that (just because!)

So while on Pinterest one day I saw a cute owl holder and thought, "hey, I can make that!"  So here's my interpretation on the owl holder!  I used some mustard felt and the Spice Cake fabric, along with our buttons.  It literally was created from scraps and took me about 15 minutes to put together!  

I hope you like this little gem as much as I do (well, maybe not AS much, but at least maybe it was worth stopping by on this fine Monday morning!)  Have a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

Hello Hello Hello

Boy am I tired!  Ever have those mornings that just come out of no where....you know you think you have 8 hours left to sleep but there you are at 6 am ready for the day (or not ready in my case:)

I love today's card!  It truly makes me happy, I think it's the simplicity and crispness that white does to a card!

This card uses Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler and More Mustard....fun colour combination....try it!  

I stamped the greeting three times (once in each colour-stamp is from Elementary Elegance).  Then the "sky" is dry embossed with the houndstooth embossing folder.  The clouds are also embossed to add a little more pop to the card.

The only "tricky" part on this card was gluing down the Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine.  

Well, I hope you like it and I hope you have a GREAT family day....wish me luck to stay up past noon:)  

Take care,

Heather

 

 

celebrate YOU

Morning!  I can't stress enough how happy this year's In Colours make me. I am so excited that they are around for 2 years!  Don't they just pop and scream FUN?  Whenever I look at them (especially together) they just make me smile..yes, I am that simple of a person...colour makes me happy!

I think that Pool Party is still my favourite In Colour, but Calypso Coral truly is a VERY close second!  The Designer Series Paper in the mini (forget the name right now) that is a birthday theme is AMAZING and I just love that texture is incorporated into the paper as well...these hearts pop up!  YUM!

I saw this idea of creating the ground and sky then running it through an embossing folder on non other than Pinterest...I didn't pin the photo and of course now can't find it!  So sorry!

Anyhow, today's post is a quick one for you as it's a busy day around here!  I hope your day is as great as you are!

Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop and Simply Digital Sketch Book Two is HERE!

Can you believe it's that time again?  Friday!  Wow!  This week sure has flown by!  I've had sick children, which is NEVER fun!  Nathan was home two days, Cole is green all over and Emma is "achy"!  What a way to start our weekend!  I'm sure today will bring an even better day, right?

Well, I have GREAT news for you!  Back by POPULAR demand, I have created a Simply Digtial Sketch Book TWO!  I am super excited to share my newest My Digital Swatchbook with YOU!  Do you ever struggle coming up with a layout?  Single page?  Double page?  Do you get stuck when it comes to putting your colours together?  Are you looking to learn a few tips and tricks about My Digital Studio?  

Well, this handy little swatchbook could be the answer for you!!!!  Are you intrigued....here are the details:

• 25 double page layouts - 12 of the pages have 12x12 sketchs and the other 13 pages are 11 x 8 1/2
• the 12 pages are black and white (as shown below)
• A NEW feature requested by YOU - the 13 pages are actual double page spreads from my scrapbook so you can see my photo placements, journaling, titles and tricks 
• 25 suggested colour combinations
• 25 Tips and Tricks to using My Digial Studio
• This VERY durable book will be printed using Stampin' Up!'s print services so not only will you have a wonderful resource you can take along with you, you will also have a sample of the AMAZING swatchbooks available in My Digital Studio!

The cost of this amazing tool and resource is $25 which includes the product, shipping from me to you, and all of the fabulous layouts, ideas and colour combinations! 

I will be taking orders from NOW until they sell out....I have LIMITED quantity for ordering so it will be first come first serve.  Now remember, if you are in my My Digital Studio club, you will be receiving one of these gems from me in the mail!  I will be placing the order on Sunday for the first batch, which means I should receive these books no later than mid February to ship out to YOU!

If you are local and do NOT require additional shipping, the cost of your book will be $20 and I can send you a Pay Pal invoice for this amount.  If you order more than one book, please email me and I will send you a Pay Pal invoice as shipping rates will be less.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!!!  I am super excited to share this product with you and hope you are as excited as I am!!!!  Oh, and of course, I hope you enjoy today's little page that I created for you as well:)  Have a WONDERFUL day!

Take care,

Heather

*Because this is a finished product I can sell this book to Canadians and Americans:)  Thanks so much for checking!*

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2.  Mandy Grant
3. Julie Leblanc 
4.  Amber Meadows
5.  Terri Mongeon
6.  Cindy Schuster
7.  Erica Shaw
8.  Heather Summers
9.  Alesha Walls
10.  Holly VanDyne
11.  Kelly Birrell (this week's guest blog hopper!)

Enchantment DSP.....

is gorgeous!  Can you believe it, another "real" scrapbook page!  I just love this paper and have been using it a ton and thought it would look great displayed on a scrapbook page!  Now, I may recreate this page in MDS as well so I have it in my bound family scrapbook, but in the meantime it'll look great in a frame here in my studio.

I used the stamp set Elementary Elegance (the key and crown) as a little extra pop on the page.  This page truly came together in a matter of minutes!  I hope you like it!!!

Here is a close up of the title for you.  I really need to use this alphabet set a little more often, and on my cards too.  It's so sweet.

Well, I hope you day is full of fun and friendship!  

Take care,

Heather

Elementary Elegance

Happy top of the morning to you!  Are you loving this year's Sale-a-bration treats? I want to say that they are the best yet (in my opinion!)  I think this Designer Series Pape, Enchantment, is beautiful!  I love the colour combinations, the elegance, the rustic edge and the versatility.  You really can use the paper for man cards too (remember there are two sides to every page:)

I had fun creating this birthday card.  It truly is very simple, although the accordian lolli makes it lok a little more challenging than it is!  I used a Calypso Coral card with a layer of Soft Suede.  Then of course the DSP is on top of this.  I did use a strip of the neutrals Soft Suede DSP on the strip on the card front.

The sweet greeting and butterfly are from the stamp set Elementary Elegance.  I used a little bit of sponging and pearls to add some "pop" and then the little crown to just top it off!

I hope you like the card today!  Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by today!

Take care,

Heather

Love you, hybrid card

Tuesday...you know what that means!  MDS download day!  So excited to head over and check out what Stampin' Up! has for us today!  CLICK HERE to see.

I thought for today I'd share a hybrid card that I made.  We actually did this card with my Grandma and her friends earlier this month at her retirement home.  The original idea for this card I is from Pinterest (I'm sorry I don't have the link to the original creator...it was a link to a photo site, so if you know the "inspirer" please let me know!)

The "lve" and "you" I typed up in MDS and then simply printed it onto Whisper White card stock.  The "o" is done by punching the small heart from Cherry Cobbler paper FIRST then punching a 3/4 inch circel around the punched out heart.  EASY PEASY, eh?  Are you loving the Baker's Twine?  I sure am!  I LOVE that we carry it now in all the In Colours, it just helps to make the project pop, don't you think?

I hope you like my clean and simple card today!  If you're one to make a million Valentines, this one would be a nice simple one to recreate!  Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by on this last day of January!

Take care,

Heather

Love Owls

Happy Monday morning to you!  I hope you had a GREAT weekend!  Last week I had my first downline meeting of  2012 wiht my amazing team (thanks ladies!)  I just love all the sharing, snacks and fellowship that occurs when we get together, it certainly puts you "in the mood" for crafting after a fun night like that!

ANYHOW, one of my goals I set for myself last fall was to create more for my team so I try and have a little thank you with me when we get together.  SO, this month I made these little gems!  Aren't they ADORABLE?

Here is the supply list:

• Cherry Cobbler - 2 1/2 inch circle, small heart
• Blusing Bride - 2 1/2 inch circle then cut about half of it with the 2 1/2 inch punch again to get the belly.  I then ran it through the Big Shot edge embossing folder
• Whisper White - 1 inch circle
• Basic Black - Itty Bitty Punch Pack
• Silver Glimmer Paper - Pennant Punch (for the beak) and Boho Flower Punch (for the feet)

To finish off the project I sandwiched a litte treat between the owl body and a plain 2 1/2 inch circle on the back.  If these were for Valentine's Day, you could put a punny little saying and sign the back circle.  I hope you like today's creation and I hope you have a great start to your week!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to check out my Stampin' Up! site!

Looking for Quick and Simple?

This could be your solution!  This Sale-a-bration set lends itself well to quick and simple!  You could pick any of the greeting and any colour combintation and whip this card up in no time!  I do like that I used the same number of pennants as letters in the word celebrate...silly I know!

Again, inspired by the Brights!  I just used the tip of my pennant punch and punched out one of each colour.  I attached them to the card front using Tombow Glue on the top edge but not the bottom so I could flare them up a bit.  The "celebrate" is stamped in StazOn and then coloured in with the Brights markers.  I created the card front on Whisper White and then mounted it onto a Whisper White card!  

Fun, clean, simple and quick!  Who can ask for more??  Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your day!

Take care,

Heather

Elementary Elegance

Hola!  It's the weekend and can you believe we don't seem to have too much on the agenda (yet!)  I'm sure it will get busy but a few more hours in my jammies will be wonderful!

This stamp set from Sale-a-bration was NOT top of my list but boy am I glad I've stepped out of my comfort zone!  I LOVE this set!  It's BEAUTIFUL!

I used Crumb Cake (sponged with Crumb Cake) some Early Espresso and Pool Party on this card!

Can you see the other new product...the jumbo pearls....I haven't used them yet and I love them!  They won't take away from the little pearls, but on the right card they sure offer the wow factor!

I wish we carried the pleated ribbon in Crumb Cake, although it's fun to pleat your own ribbon with sticky strip and ribbon.

I hope you like this card as much as I do!  Thank you so much for stopping by to say hi today!

Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop Day!

I really do love MDS...are you surprised by that statement?  It's just versatile and I've used it for SO many things!  As I'm here in San Antonio I got to thinking how much I use and rely on MDS.  Here's just a short list of things I've done using My Digital Studio:

• scrapbooks
• short story books for the kids
• kids projects
• bag toppers
• cards
• journals
• advent calendar
• banners
• tags
• candy wrapper covers
• flyers
• newletters
• blog header and decor 
• quilt
• tshirt
• labels
• AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Amazing!  Had you told me I'd use it for these things and more before ordering it, I wouldn't have believed you and now I can't stop!!!  OK, enough of my babbling, I know....onto today's page!  The majority of this page is done using the Modern Details DSP and kit!  It is so funky and fun!  I know they aren't traditional Christmas colours but I figured that my shirt had enough pink and red tones that I could pull it off for this page!  I hope you like it!!!!  

I'm excited to hop around and see what the other ladies have in store for you!!!    Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

 

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

 

Dare to Dream

What a great statement....Dare to Dream!  Maybe that should be my motto for my downline meeting tonight....Dare to Dream...why not!

I am super excited for my team event tonight!  It feels like forever since I've seen so many of my "Stars" so tonight will be a ton of fun!  I can't wait to share our Leadership experience with my team and have some fun!

In the meantime, this card was fun to stamp...I was inspired by the Brights collection again....maybe it's the sunshine that's putting me in the Brights mood!  I loved pairing the stamped images with the buttons....quick, simple and sweet!  What do you think?

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday and I'll be back with a little MDSing tomorrow!!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

Pillow Gifts

Mid week already!  I love Wednesdays, they are always so busy but lots of fun!  Emma has dance class, the kids come to the gym after school, wrestling and club tonight!  Whoo hooo!!!

I forgot to share with you my pillow gifts from last week.  Whenever my team and I travel to a Stampin' Up! event we exchange a little handmade something that we call Pillow Gifts.  It's a fun way to start the stamping experience!  I'll share what I received (they were amazing gifts, thank you ladies!) in the near future (have to take pictures of them still).  In the meantime this is what I made.

I used the new Twitterpatted fabric (so sweet!) to make these wristlets to hold your keys.  They were fun to put together and were well received.

I got the idea for this project HERE.  I used these metal rings from Michaels(in the sewing section) as I figured we could hook our key chains onto this ring and now you have an easy to find and easy to hold.  Rather than using the batting as suggested on the blog I found it, I used some strapping I had that I had purchased at Fabricland.  I'll try and shoot a video on how I put these together (but don't hold your breath as my "to do list" is rather long right now:)

Don't look too carefully at the stitching (my sewing machine didn't like how thick the fabric was). but this gives you an idea of how it is assembled.  Basically you have two pieces of fabric, one with the strapping in it, sewn on top of each other.  Then you sew it into a circle (use a zig zag stitch) and make sure you put the metal ring in the circle before stitching it together.

Then pick some sort of "wrap" (ribbon, fabric...whatever you like) and sew it over the seam.  And voila....you have a cute key wristlet!  Hope you like it!

Alrighty, off to "start" the day!  I hope yours is as fun as mine will be!  Take care,

Heather

A "real" scrapbook page? What?

GUESS WHAT.....breath, breath, breath!  Today is not only My Digital Studio Download day BUT it's also the beginning of Sale-a-bration!  How awesome is that!?!?!

OK....so when was the last time you saw a "real" scrapbook page on my blog!  It felt AMAZING to create a traditional scrapbook page and I have to say I'm thrilled with the result.  These are photos from Cole's second birthday...aren't they ADORABLE?!?!?  I had fun using the Brights Designer Paper Pack with the corresponding ink colour using the new Sale-a-bration stamp set!  (by the way are you excited about this year's Sale-a-bration!?!?!)

I hope you like my page today and maybe, just maybe you'll be seeing more traditionals pages in the near future!  Have a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT TODAY'S DOWNLOADS AND THE NEW SALE-A-BRATION ITEMS!

Petal Cone Die

It's Monday!  Life is back on track...heading to the gym today with Cole, club is just about ready for tonight, lunches were made and kids are happy!  Now just to catch up on laundry and cleaning:)  Wish me luck with that HUGE mound!  Truly Adam is amazing and while I was away he keeps the house tip top for me, thank you!

Today's creation is inspired by my downline and friend, Renee!  She created a super sweet birthday hat for me so I took her idea and made it into a box!  

I used the Petal Cone die in Melon Mambo and stamped the star image all over it from Sale-a-bration (which starts TOMORROW!!!)  I stamped an additional star on Whisper White and cut it out.

The bottom of the box is just lined with the Lucky Limeade ribbon....love this ribbon!  Before assembling the box, I twirled some 1/8 strips of cardstock and attached them to the inside panels of the petal cone die.  These would make super cute party favour boxes and come together really quickly!  Hope you like it!

Have a great start to your week!  Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

I'm Home!

YAY!  What a great little getaway I had...thank you Stampin' Up! for always stepping it up and providing us with amazing training, events and fun!  Leadership was no exception and I learned a ton and am so excited to share with YOU my customers and friends and downline!  I can't wait!

It's the Twitterpatted DSP again!  I know...beautiful!  This card uses Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Whisper White.  It's a very soft colour combination and I think it just pops!

Aren't the words beautiful on this card...it's a new stamp set in the mini catalogue.  I love that they can be prettied up, or used on a simple card!  I think you'll agree:)

Well, I hate to keep today's post short but I'm off to play with the kids and just hang out!  (although I do have some work to do for club tomorrow...AHH!!!)

I hope you have a great day and thank you for taking the time to stop by!

Take care,

Heather

Sale-a-bration Stamp Set

Hello from San Antonio!  Actually, I may be mid flight as you are reading this as I'm heading home today!  Usually we stay for an extra day when we are at a stamping event, but this year I decided to get home and spend some time with my family this weekend!  It's always crazy busy when I get home on a Sunday so I wanted to get home and spend a great family day with them tomorrow instead:)

Can you tell what DSP inspired this card?  I sure miss last year's paper, the orange and pink one...yummy!  So, I had to create a card with that colour palette in mind.  This card actually uses two of the Sale-a-bration stamp sets (the words are from the second set).  Aren't they pretty?

Here is the supply list for this card for you:

• Rose Red - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4
• Pumpkin Pie - 4 x 5 1/4, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4
• Peach Parfait - 3 3/4 x 2, 4 x 2 1/2
• Whisper White - 2 1/8 x 2 1/8
• DSP - 3 3/4 x 3
• Accessories - Peach Parfait ribbon, Pearls
• Ink - Peach Parfait, Rose Red (rock n' rolled!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope you've had a great week!  Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop Day!

Happy Friday to you!  I hope you are having a great week!  This week's blog hop is a fun one!  My friend Mandy picked a sketch to use as the starting point for the challenge this week!  I was a little intimidated when I first saw the sketch and wondered how I would piece it all together.  BUT then I started working with it and fell in LOVE (thanks Mandy!)

I thought I'd do a page maybe for each of my kids and put them in my scrapbook frames with my favourite photos of them from 2011.  I'll share the other pages if in fact this happens:)

In the meantime, here is Cole's page.  I tried to gather pictures that had different expressions as he is full of them!  I think one of my favourites is number 4.  It was taken at the CN Tower and Cole couldn't stop staring at the airport on Toronto Island.  Fun!

Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the hop today and I can't wait to see what everyone did with the sketch!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to see this week's downloads

 

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

 

Leadership Make and Takes

WOW!  Last night's Manager's Reception was amazing!  We watched the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei last night after a nice "meet and greet" social event!  It was WONDERFUL to connect with friends and even make some new friends at this event!  I will be sharing photos in an MDS page sooner than later:)

In the meantime....we sure are getting a fun package of supplies for our Leadership Make and Takes this year!  I will of course share with you the projects we will be making BUT I got to make some fun projects using the supplies and putting my own twist to them!  As an Artisan winner I got a fun box of goodies back in November to create some projects for the display boards!  I hope you like what I have to share wtih you over the next few weeks!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colours in this Designer Series Paper selection!  Isn't it beautiful?  The colours are so soft and feminine and they just make me happy!

The flowers are die cuts that layered so nicely on top of one another.  I did "crinkle" them together to make them pop a little more, although not necessary!

Here is a brinf summary of the supplies:

• Blushing Bride - 6 x 3 socred at 3
• Baja Breeze - 1 3/8 inch square punch (4)
• DSP - 1 1/4 inch square punch (4)
• the banner and the flowers are from the die cuts

I hope that you are enjoying your week!  It's amazing to be here in San Antonio and I will share details with you over the next few days!!!!

Take care,

Heather

 

love you

It's BEAUTIFUL....San Antonio is what I'm talking about!  We had a blast yesterday (even on the plane ride:)  I'll fill you in with details and photos so I don't make you read it twice!  Just know we are here safe and sound and looking forward to a great three day Stampin' Up! event.  Today we have make and takes and then the Managers Reception tonight!  Can't wait!!!

In the meantime I thought I'd share a sweet and quick little card that came together SUPER fast!  Here is a supply list:

• Wisteria Wonder - 4 x 6 scored at 3
• Whsiper White - 3 7/8 x 2 7/8, cupcake punch (for the clouds) x 4 (dry embossed)
• Wisteria Wonder Bakers Twine (YUMMY!!!!!  It's in the mini!)
• DSP - it's actually embossed (the dots are popped up....it's new too!)
• P.S. I Love You stamp set with Wisteria Wonder ink
• clothes pin....that's it!

I can see making a TON of these for Valentine's Day even as a bag topper (or sider....that might be neat to put a cello bag to the right of the image) with some Oreo Truffles in it for the teachers at school maybe...obviously will switch up the greeting though:)  What do you think?

Well, I'm off for a busy day here in San Antonio!  I hope you have a great day....thanks again Mom for making this possible!

Take care,

Heather

 

Twitterpatted Designer Series Paper...LOVE IT!

It's an exciting day today!  I'm on my way to San Antonio with some of my closest friends!  Stampin' Up!'s Leadership starts tomorrow and we are going to have so much fun!  Today we'll arrive just after lunch so we'll have the afternoon to explore..not to worry I've packed my camera and I'll be sharing!!!  If you have any recommendations for either restaurants or things to do in San Antonio right downtown (at the Convention Center) I'd LOVE any suggestions you may have!

In the meantime, this card was completely inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest made by Amanda Mertz.  I switched up the card colours but the layout is the same. 

My colour combination is Soft Suede, Island Indigo and Cherry Cobbler (with a splash of Pool Party).  The DSP is called Twitterpatted and is in the current mini catalogue...it's BEAUTIFUL!  You will love it!  I love that I can use a few of the patterns as well for "man cards".  

The other elements on this card are jewelry tags in the library clip....love it!  The bow is two pieces of Cherry Cobbler tied together and then glue dotted on the back of the clip.  The edge of the card is dry embossed using the Simply Scored tool as well.

I appreciate your stopping by my blog today!  I hope you have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

Grandma Day!

Happy Monday to you!  It's stamping with Grandma and friends today!  I can't wait!  I love going to my Grandma's retirement home and crafting with her and some of her friends.  I have made some simple cards this month (which I'll share with you soon:) as I have Cole with me today so he may be a handful and the ladies do require a LOT of assistance sometimes so we'll see how we do!  Wish me luck and a whole lot of fun!

Today's project is completely inspired by my GREAT friend Missy Shipman!  I can't wait to see her this week so this post is for her!  This is one of the projects we did at the Tea for Two class last week.  It's a slider package that can hold a tea bag as well as a special greeting inside.

The package is made using the Fancy Favour Box...notice the scallop on the top of the box.  Rather than using the entire box, you only use the front panel (and include about 1/2 an inch tab around on each side) and the back panel.  Attach them together using the tabs and you have a sweet little packet.

Are you loving this DSP yet?  It's called Enchantment and will be FREE starting on January 24th when Sale-a-bration returns!  Can't wait!

The other little sneak peek is the brad on the top...do you see it in the scallop flower?  Isn't is ADORABLE???  Again, it's some free product coming at the end of the month!!!  Get excited as there are some AWESOME options this year!!!

The "neat" thing about the slider card is that the two tags die on the inside doesn't come all the way out.  It is kept captive in the holder so this sweet package all stays together.  I will be sliding a little tea bag under the ribbon in the back and a special little note under the ribbon on the front.  Can't wait to share this with a friend!

Alrighty, have a WONDERFUL day today...make it special for you and those around you!  

Take care,

Heather

Patterned Party

Good morning to you!  I had a "card emergency" here this past week!  At Christmas I always give away a ton of cards to family in friends in little card packs as just a little something special!  Well, I must have given away EVERY birthday card I owned so this past week I had to get some birthday cards together and here's one of them!  (It's also the card we did at the Strathroy club....thanks again ladies for a fun night!!!)  

The base of this card is River Rock...not a colour I use very often, but I should!  I used the "man" DSP that I just love to man up the card a bit.  I like all the little layers on this card (again inspired by my friend Carrie Gaskin over at Artistic Avenger).  I used the stamp set Patterned Party on this card.  The pattern strip at the top is stamped in River Rock.  The next layer is the new dry embossing folder (hearts) from the mini catalogue.  Love this idea of being able to put it in the middle of my card!)  Then the paper is pleated and sewn.  Lastly, the strip of DSP on the bottom is torn and just offers a little "base" or "grounding" for the card.

I stamped the image in Early Espresso on the Very Vanilla layer.  Then on scrap paper I stamped the balloons in Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy and River Rock.  Then I cut them out and mounted them (some are popped up).  The edge of the Very Vanilla layer is scalloped with the Decorative Label Punch (which of course matches the Cajun Craze Decorative Label underneath the Vanilla layer.)  I sponged the layers with Early Espresso just to "man" it up a little.  

For the greeting I stamped the pattern strip on the banner in River Rock and the greeting is in Cajun Craze.  And that's it....a "manly" birthday card.  Hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Take care,

Heather

 

You're my TYPE!

This set is ADORABLE!  I was trying to make a "man" card with this one so I didn't want to "bling" it up too much!  I have my friend, Carrie Gaskin to thank for this layout!  She had a super cute card on her blog that I loved and I've switched it up but thank you Carrie for my starting point!

This card uses Basic Grey, Basic Black and Daffodil Delight.  The typewriter is stamped in the Grey.  I then stamped it again on a different piece of Whisper White and cut out the paper.  Then I stamped the greeting on the paper and when I attached it to the card front, the bottom of the page is attached directly on the card front and the top of the page has two dimensionals high so it looks like "real" paper:)  Fun, eh?

I used the Colour Spritzer tool on the front of the card.  This is a tool I really should use more often than I do.  Do you forget about your tools sometimes?  I should take pictures of my tools (like my crimper or the spritzer) and hang them by my workspace just to remind me to use them:)  Fun idea....but the reality is probably something I'll never do!

The tone on tone is the "Carrie" touch.  I loved how she used the Tasteful Trim Big Shot die on the card front using the same colour...she's so smart!  Well, I hope you've liked my card today!  Busy day around here....hanging out with the kids (and of course Adam too:)

Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

My Digital Studio Blog Hop

It's that time again....Friday!  This first week of back to school FLEW by!  The kids did great adjusting to being back at school, although Nathan was EXHAUSTED each night.  I'm not sure he was up past 6:30 at all this week....

For the My Digital Studio blog hop this week the theme is basically whatever!  So I thought I would try and get a little caught up on my Christmas scrapbooking (still have a TON of pages to go!)

I love this page as it's a the grandkids all together.....Adam's sister's children and ours.  There are two more cousins but they live too far away we don't get to see them very often:(  This was Christmas morning at our house.  All the kids piled on the couch and were relatively cooperative!  I used a ton of different elements on this page...if you have any specific questions let me know!

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this week's blog hop!  Thank you for making a pitstop here today.  Enjoy your weekend!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to see this week's downloads

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

P.S. I'm still LOVING you!

Well good morning to you!  I hope your week is going amazingly well!  I'm sure it is!  I'm super excited for my Tea for Two class tonight...first "class" of the New Year and should be so much fun!

So, are you still loving me?  Are you getting sick of this set, because I'm not!  I LOVE IT!!!  Even more than this set, I am loving all the embellishments from this mini catalogue...check out the strip of embossed hearts....SO CUTE!!!!

The bottom of the card is created using the wheel in the mini catalogue, the hearts on the circles are stamped in Early Espresso.  This card truly is simple to put together....to simplify it you can use your pokey doodle (paper piercer) and mat pack with a gel pen.  That would make the card doable anywhere!  The sewing is just an fun "step up".

Have an AMAZING Thursday!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

Gnome Peeking

Gnome peeking today on this amazing Wednesday morning:)  I have to admit that this wasn't a MUST from the new mini, but I am so happy to have it!  Check out the little "gnome dude", he is ADORABLE!!!  I was in a colouring mood the other day and this is the perfect set to satisfy that need:)

Check out the adorable little buttons...aren't they sweet!?!?!  They are from the mini adn they come in Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride.  I stamped the images in Staz On ink on watercolour paper and then coloured it in using a wide variety of markers.

The card is done on Pear Pizazz with Old Olive.  The DSP is NEW from the mini (LOVE it!) and then the Baja Breeze ribbon is just laid on top of the layers....fun, hey!

Well, sorry for the quick post but off to get things done today...maybe the final Christmas stuff will get put away today (and then again, maybe not....)  I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!

Take care,

Heather

 

 

Off to a great start and another trip to the Tea Shoppe

Good morning to you!  Well, we've survived our trip to Toronto (we headed there for the weekend), laundry is caught up, house is clean (er) and the kids had a great start to their school week!  YAY!!!!  AND to top it off, guess what today is???  It's MDS download Tuesday, don't forget!  Check them out HERE....

In the meantime, here is today's card!  I LOVE the tone on tone in this card using the Very Vanilla.  The doily in the background is a NEW sizzlit that is ever so delicate and beautiful!  I'll admit it did take a little while to poke out all the little pieces an details but it was worth it (yes, that's coming from me...the LAZY stamper!!!)  I only used a little more than half of this doily on the card.  The bottom piece of Very Vanilla is a strip of card stock dry embossed in the Brocade foler (I think).  

The card is Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla (with a splash of Calypso Coral).  I stamped the cups in the three ink colours and cut them out.  The bottom two tea cups are popped out with dimensionals.  I'm excited to share a video with you on how I've been using the ruffled ribbon and attaching it to my card fronts.  

In the meantime I hope you have a WONDERFUL day and I'll "see" you again tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to check out the newest mini catalogue!

Happy Monday To You!

Good Morning to you!  WOW, did this morning come hard and fast!  It's Monday, it's lunches, it's snow suits, it's buses AHHH!!!  Can we get the holidays back again:)  Kidding!  Emma and Mark were pretty excited to see their friends today...we'll see how Nathan does!  I'm excited for my Strathroy club tonight and to get back into a routine!  

Today's post is hard to share today as you have to see it IRL (in real life!)  It is a scratch and sniff.....the chocolate on the strawberry is actually embossed with our new Vanilla embossing powder!  It is SO YUMMY.....I'm in LOVE!  Anything Vanilla is amazing, so this just makes me SO happy!!!!!

This box is perfect for treats for the upcoming "love day" (that's what my kids call it).  My friend Renee made me four chocolate dipped straweberries in a box like this for Christmas....so sweet and yummy!  Of course chocolates would be perfect in here as well....or a box of cards, tags, anything you can think of!

You can't see it in the photo, but the box is wheeled with the new wheel in the mini catalogue as well!  

Hope you like this!  Have a great start to your week!

Take care,

Heather

Tea Shoppe Take Two

OH NO!!!  Only one more day of Christmas vacation!  I have had a wonderful two weeks with my family but am so ready for some routine back in our lives!  I really enjoyed having this extra week after Christmas this year, we had some nice down time!  (including some stamping time for me:)

So onto today's card...Tea Shoppe Take Two!  I am having so much fun with this set and the Designer Series Paper...it's FREE from Sale-a-bration this year!  Are you loving it!?!?!  You'll get more sneak peeks soon, not to worry!

In the meantime, let me tell you a little more about this card.  It uses the scallop circle punch as the base of the card in Soft Suede.  The circle is done with the clear circle die in the new Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper.  The tea cups are all one stamp but I cut them out and mounted them on the 1 1/4 inch circles (sponged with Soft Suede).  This is another one of the cards we're making on Thursday at my Tea Shoppe class...hope you like it!!!!  I've got a couple of spots left if you're interested:)

I hope you enjoy your day and thank you for stopping by!  Have a wonderful Sunday!

Take care,

Heather

P.S. I Love You

It's true...I love each and everyone of you that stop by my blog and check out the daily posts!

How sweet is the greeting on this card?  "I love the "u" in us."  How sweet!?!?!  I love that and this greeting made me want the set...crazy, I know!

This card uses the stamp set, PS I Love You, the new Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon (so yummy!), a new wheel and some basic colours.  This card truly is simple and clean and I love it!  I got the idea from a card on Pinterest, and have "Stampin' Upped" it:)  I hope you like it!!!

This is one of the cards we'll be making at my Valentine's class on January 31st!  Here are the details for that class (email me if you'd like to come!)

• We will be using the NEW stamp set PS I Love You as well as the new embossing edge folder (you'll love these!) and so much more!
• Included in this class is a roll of Riding HOod Red ribbon and five projects (and maybe a sixth surprise project!)
• There are two price options for this class, please email me for details if you're interested!!!

I hope you're weekend is off to a great start!  Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by!

Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hope is Back!

YAY!  I have missed MDSing and sharing it with you!  I have had a few days this week to sit down and catch up a bit on my scrapbooking!  I am not CAUGHT up, but certainly have gotten a few pages done (I have about 20 more to do in my July to December book...wish me luck!)

I had fun making this page using the NEW download this week (Number One Kit) and it is just that...NUMBER ONE!  I love it!  I love the colours, the rustic feel and all the bits and pieces to the kit!  Have you checked out the downloads this week?  I hope so as they are awesome!

This page is of Nathan and Cole from this fall when they were just out playing in the leaves.  I love the pictures that Adam took that just highlight their expressions and the fun they have together!

I can't wait to see what the rest of the MDS blog team have in store for you this week!  Have a great Friday and make sure you check back tomorrow for another fun NEW product card!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to see the new SU supplies!

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne