This is our newest member of the family. I wasn't really sure that I wanted a new dog, let alone a puppy. But Ollie is a sweetie and has become my shadow. I still have much to learn about puppies but he is a doll. I'm sure he'll teach me what i need to learn. My favorite thing about him is , he is only 4 months old, but he never leaves the property and comes when I call. The one down side is he loves cats.......to chase that is. My cats are not so fond of Ollie.

Again I LOVE this Bo Bunny paper. It is just too cute. I love orange too so that is an added bonus.

I'm actually on a roll with my scrapping. I am trying to simplify so that I can get more done.

Of course with an active toddler and a new puppy....I'm not sure what I can get done. Life is never dull.

Well, I can't Believe it but actually scrapped. My wonderful husband bought me an awesome Nikon SLR camera for Mothers Day/ Birthday. So I have been enjoying playing with it. It is so cool and I love the pictures that it takes. (I'll show more of those later.)

This is our dog Piper, she is a Valley Bull Dog. She is 10 years old and we are enjoying our last few weeks together. Piper has lymphoma and there is no treatment, just a palliative treatment we are using. She still has a lot of life left in her, but we see she is not the same dog she was a few months ago. I loved this Bo Bunny doggy paper and was actually glad to do a page for her. I just have to think about what to say in the journaling.

I used the Jumble Alphabet from the upcoming SU! catalogue. I love the fun letters, I will be using it a lot for scrapping I think.

It has been a busy week. We have had moves, birthdays and mad dashes to the airport. That's a story and a half on it's own.

But right now M ike and I are relaxing (yeah right) at my Dad's house. We have done some shopping, enjoyed the sun, seen a couple of movies(Star Trek rocked), and met up with friends.

Pretty much a fun time. It will be over too soon. :(

I just wanted to share a couple of quick pictures of what I did before I flew to Ontario.

Drew turned 15 this week. Not as exciting as 16 but one year closer to being able to drive. Can my nerves handle it. He wanted a Batman cake. He supervised so I got it right and he was thrilled with the results. It's the little things in life that bring joy. Poor batman lasted all of 5 minutes when the time came to cut the cake. So a complete success.
Isn't it nice to be able to do special things for the people you love. I can't wait to scrapbook this for him. I think I see more cakes in my future.

My scrap table is covered with 1/2 finished layouts. It seems there are not enough hours in a day. I've thought about giving up on sleep but......... that doesn't work well either.

So I thought : Why do we scrapbook? What is it that drives us to preserve these memories?

Connections!

So here is my tip of the day:

While you are thinking about connections to those around you that you love, consider thinking about the world population as well. Think about the causes or charities that are important to you and that you support. They say alot about who you are, which makes them GREAT TOPICS for your scrapbook pages.

Let's scrap into spring and share this hobby with anyone who will listen. LOL I'll be posting tips and other stuff all month and look for blog candy coming up after my trip. :)

We start May with this super offer, Buy 3 Designer series paper or 3 textured cardstock and get 1 FREE!

No limit's, buy as many as you like and get one free with 3!

Also a sneak peek at a new alphabet stamp set, perfect for scrapbooking and at a 20% savings. It's called Jumble Alphabet. Item 115199 Sale $46.36/ regular price $57.95

I can't wait to get mine. This set will not be available until the new Catalogue in July.

If that's not enough Join the Stampin' Up! team now for only $99.00 and get an exclusive scrapbooking Starter kit!

Contact me for details!!!!

Happy Scrapping!

Wow, where did March and April go? All I can say is I have been super busy. Hardly got to get anything fun done. Just what had to be done. But It is now spring and i feel motivated and crafty so i can promise May will be a better Month.


Also May is National Scrapbooking Month,
with tomorrow being
National Scrapbook Day!


What a perfect way to start spring then with a scrapbook frenzy. I am challenging myself to scrap a page a day.

Also watch for a page featuring my new little friend. :)

It's March already? Boy, I must have overslept. I am not really sure where February went but it was a hustle and bustle of activity.

But I have a sneek peek and a chance to order some cute Easter sets from Stampin' Up! Early.

WAGON FULL OF FUN item number 113262 set of 10 $46.95
EIGHT GREAT GREETINGS item 113822 set of 8 $37.95

AN EGG-CELLENT EASTER item 113196 set of 6 $27.95

There are so many super things in the new occasions mini, I can't wait to get my order into my hands....it was almost like Christmas. Watch at the end of the month for some great sneak peeks at the rest of the mini!!! Well worth the wait.

I found a cool tutorial over on SCS. It is a crimped envelope card. Fast and so cute. I see them used for all kinds of things. Invitations, gift cards, love notes or little gifties. We all like those.

I made this card for a friend who isn't feeling very well right now. I seem to have too many of those these days.

For this you need a regular A2 envelope. You seal the flap and then cut 1 1/4 inches off the short end. You stamp the envelope and then run it through the crimper. Note: crimping will distort the image. I used the flower from Thoughts and Prayers. I used my quickie glue pen to trace the stem and then I poured on the new brown glitter.......so yummy!I stamped a sentiment on a card for the inside. Dimensions for this are 4 by 5 inches. I really love this idea.This is a picture with the lid off. I really hope my friend likes her card.
Here is one I did in riding hood red, using the Friends 24-7 set and the matching jumbo wheel. I love this set a lot, can't wait to play some more.

Again I needed a quick card for an anniversary. My husband and I celebrated 18 years of marriage on Feb. 2nd. We went out for lunch to celebrate with friends who have the same anniversary almost to the hour. They have been married 18 years and 1 hour. LOL Whatever!
But I wanted to make a card to celebrate the event. I thought this background was perfect. This is pretty simple, my favorite part is I took a quickie glue pen and went around the flourish on the bird and covered it in dazzling diamonds. Very pretty!

Well the first order of the new catalogue finally arrived. I couldn't wait to get my new toys out to play. I ordered texture plates, a circle scissor and some beautiful new sets. I love how fast and easy it goes now with all the sets being die cut.

I needed a masculine card to let someone know we were thinking of him. I just LOVE this new set Thoughts and Prayers, it is the perfect set for expressing those sometimes hard to put into words moments.
The chocolate chip piece I ran through the Big Shot with the diamond texture plate. I really like it, it gives a nice crisp impression. I coloured the tree with chocolate chip and old olive markers.

I am going to love using this tree, check out the co-ordinating Decore elements tree. It is going in my living room, as soon as I can get someone to paint.

This is a really fun and quick gift for Valentines Day, or really any occasion. This is a box made from the exclusive Top Note Die for the Big Shot.

Materials: chip board, Whisper White and Riding Hood Red card stock, Love You much stamp set, Candy Lane Designer series paper, flower from the pretties kit, button bouquet,scallop edge punch,Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and one inch double stitched grosgrain ribbon.

This project is my take on the box shown on page 80 of the Idea Book and Catalogue.

I used chipboard that was 4x6 inches. I used the Anywhere glue stick and glued the designer paper to the chipboard. I then ran it through the the Big Shot to cut it out. I stamped the Love on whisper white in Riding Hood Red. I used the scallop edge punch on both ends and inked it. Using a quickie glue pen I filled in the love and then used Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

For the box part it was trial and error.......mostly error. LOL

I cut 2 pieces of Riding Hood Red card stock 41/4x 51/2. The first piece I scored at 1 inch on all sides. On each corner the score lines will make a square, I cut one of those down to the first score line. I know this is as clear as mud, so if you need pictures let me know.

I then folded it to make the bottom of the box. I used the Scor pal for this project, so to make the second part of the box you need to make it a little bigger or smaller than one inch. I made it smaller, I lined my paper up to the first tick on the score pal and scored at the one inch mark.

The second box is made the same way as the first.

(view from the side)

I set my box on my chipboard cutout and traced it with a pencil. I used sticky strip to adhere it. Then I put my box together. I tied the ribbon around the box, to finish it up. This can be filled with paper wrapped Hershey Nuggets or other candy or trinkets.

(Open View)

These boxes are easier to make the more you do them. I really like these and intend to use them a lot as little gift boxes.

Craft Yard Sale Postponed.
I just wanted to let people in the area know that I have rescheduled for February 14Th, what better to do then buy some cool new paper crafting items to lovingly add to your stash.
The sale will be at the Granville Ferry Hall and run from 10 am til 2pm. Come early for best selection. There will be all kinds of samples and a make and take available too.

The reason for the postponement is due to the (thankfully small) heart attack my husband suffered. He is doing much better and believe me I am watching him like a hawk.
Looking forward to seeing everybody on the 14Th.

I wanted to announce that the new Spring Summer 2009 catalogue is here! It has so many great sets and new accessories that I don't know where to start. I wanted to add a link to see the dormant sets that are available just not in the idea book.

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/dormant_stamps_12_08_CA.pdf

I am also adding a link for the supply list for the projects in the Idea Book. So you know what you need to recreate the beautiful samples you can find inside.

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/CAN_SS09_Stampin_Supplies.pdf this is cool because they have put a picture of the project right beside the supplies. :)

Need one........ contact me.

I decided that tonight would be a good night to play a little with my cricut and some vinyl. I got 2 new font cartridges and I wanted to try them out a little. One is Storybook the other is Calligraphy collection. I used brown vinyl and some black as well. I will replace the black with brown when I get more. Some little monkey took out the blade assembly and put it in back words........so I thought I was cutting on 6 but it was really set to 1. So I ruined one whole piece of vinyl. :( I got it figured out anyway.
Stampin' Up ! has chosen these 3 words as a statement about the company. I think they are wonderful words about what I Love to do. This wall is over my computer desk.
I used the Decor elements flourish set and the always bird. I love that bird. LOL
I have a couple of other things to add to the wall and then it will be truly finished. But I am really liking how it turned out. I can't wait for phase 3 of Decore Elements, I have one chosen for my living room already. But I will need DH to paint first. Can't wait to be able stamp tomorrow, I have been doing some cool techniques, I am excited to share them with you!!!

I am soooooooo excited, it is finely here to brighten up all this snowy weather. The new Spring/Summer 2009 Stampin' Up! Catalogue. Mojo couldn't wait to get his paws on one.
(Also this is as clean as my desk will ever look)
You can get one of these free, if you sign up for one of my stampin' clubs, or book a party with me.
OR........ you can purchase one for 10.00 . Refundable on a 100.00 order.
I can't wait to place my first order, there are too many fabulous things in here, you are gonna want it all!!!!

I wanted to post some of the projects I have made with the Bundled in Love Promo from Stampin' Up!

The stamp set is too cute and with the new punch and Candy Lane papers it is a real treat.

The first project is peppermint patty covers. These are super easy and so cute. Using different punches you can layer images. I used the scalloped punch, 1 1/4 circle punch and the new 3 heart punch. On one I also used scalloped circles from the Big Shot pennant die.

The next project is a wooden clothes pin altered to be a photo holder or a note holder. These are cute and easy gifts. I used a large wooden clothes pin. Adhered some Candy Lane paper to it using crystal effects. I used a scalloped circle and punched out areas of the stamped image. I layered them on pop dots. I added little pink sticky crystals around the edge. As a final touch I used crystal effects to make the heart in the middle dimensional and shiny.

The next project is a bookmark, made with a large paper clip. I cut out a scalloped circle of chipboard with the Pennant die and the Big Shot. I cut out a matching scallop using the Candy Lane paper. I then cut a Whisper White 1 3/4 circle. I stamped the two birds and coloured them in in Pink Pirouette ink and went over them with crystal effects to get the raised shiny look. I stamped the sentiment friend to friend on it in Chocolate chip ink.

The last project is a little chip board book. I cut all the paper and chipboard using my top note die. I used my handy crop-a-dile to Punch a hole in the side of the pages and I attached a book ring. I used our felt fusion flowers on the cover with crystal brads and well. This would make a cute Valentines Day gift for a friend or relative.

My Motto for this year is going to be " Make it Homemade" So stay tuned for lots of gift type ideas.

Inspire, Create, Share

Lisa

I was extremely excited the other night to actually get to play with the copics I got for Christmas. (Thanks Dad!) I was only able to get 13 markers but I do hope to increase those numbers as.........I am in love. These things are so nice to work with. I am still learning, and the learning curve is steep. But when you get to play, it puts all the fun back into colouring.

The first thing I did after arriving at my Grandmothers for summer vacation, well after a kiss and raiding the cookie jar. I would walk down to the 5 and 10 store and buy a colouring book and a new package of crayons. I loved colouring and still do, even more now that I have been introduced to Copic's.

The other night when I went to craft club, I introduced the girls to a stamp company called High Hopes http://www.highhopesstamps.com/ the images are perfect for using copic's. I also love that it is a Canadian Company. The owner is wonderful and not only do you get great stamps you get awesome service as well.

These images were just coloured in using E00, E33, E35,W1, E11,YR00 and B39. I plan to collect more markers as time goes by. They are quite addictive.

Items that are no longer available

102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12 Not Available
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6* Not Available
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY Not Available
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE Not Available
100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE Not Available
112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME Not Available
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT Not Available
109672 BRONCO Not Available
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK Not Available
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25 Not Available
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI Not Available


I will update this list til the end of the sales period.

Retiring Wheels list
Here is the list of retiring wheels:

Maties Map
Bronco Not Available
Bright Bulbs
Making Tracks
Sandy Shells
Snowflake
Sweet Stars
Take a Number.

Click on wheel name to view

Wow check out all the neat stuff at cool savings.

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/Inventory_Blowout_109CA.pdf

Call me to place your order.

please note that the following items are retiring and are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so contact me ASAP if you would like to order them!

111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN

112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE

112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE

102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12

104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6

105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*

104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6

105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*

103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*

103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS

103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS

105446 BUTTONS RICH REGALS

105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES

103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12

102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11

112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY

112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH

112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS

112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA

112470 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU

112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA

112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES

112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY

112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY

112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD

112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER

112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK

111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC

112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT

106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER

104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI

107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM

110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL

109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL

103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE

107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*

109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*

109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER

112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL

107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25

104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE

104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE

107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE

104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*

100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE Not Available

104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL

104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE

104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK

104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS

109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH

110282 RUB ON ANCHORED

111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS

111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS

111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES

110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE

112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH

112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA

112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME

112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET

112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT

112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY

109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES

103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI

105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II Happy stamping,