By The Tide - Delightful Dijon & Night of Navy

For this card I took the colour combination of my latest "Four Feathers" card. I think it ended up looking better than this one. But as a masculine card it might just pass.

I deliberately stamped the fish and seahorse in the background twice. Once with Delightful Dijon and then slightly offset with Night of Navy.

Inside - the off stamping didn't turn out a well as it did on the front.

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Thanks for checking in again today!

Happy stamping!

CATALOGUE TRANSITION

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will overlap on June 2. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue and 2015 occasions catalogue will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current hostess program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new hostess benefits (Stampin’ Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, or the 2015-2016 annual catalogue.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue or the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the new Stampin’ Rewards program will begin.

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a couple of days left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

By The Tide - Tip Top Taupe & Soft Sky

Hope you aren't getting tired of the "By the Tide" cards. For this version I wanted to use the Woodgrain embossing folder to look like water, and again use a new In-Colour. The Tip Top Taupe went well enough with Soft Sky, so that is what I used.

The colour combination does look better in real life. As you can see I fussy cut out a couple of elements to make them pop and give a little dimension.

 Inside

I hope you aren't getting tired of seeing cards made with this stamp set, but when I get a new stamp set I like to play with it and execute all my ideas. I will decide later which ones I will use for the class using this stamp set.

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Have a great weekend! The weather here has certainly been wonderful. Hope it is the same where you live.

Happy stamping!

CATALOGUE TRANSITION

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will overlap on June 2. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue and 2015 occasions catalogue will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current hostess program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new hostess benefits (Stampin’ Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, or the 2015-2016 annual catalogue.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue or the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the new Stampin’ Rewards program will begin.

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few days left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

By The Tide - Mint Macaron

For this "By the Tide" card, I decided to use one of the new In-Colours, Mint Macaron. When I was taking the photos later, I couldn't help but wonder what it might look have looked if I'd used gold or silver embossing powder. I might just try that another time. In the mean time, here is this version.

I like the knotted linen thread wrapped around the corners of each stamped piece.

And, the inside.

I still have a few more ideas to share using this stamp set, so be sure to check in again to have a look.

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There are only a few days left now to take advantage of ordering from the Retiring List, or to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. be sure to scroll down to check out the details.

Happy stamping!






CATALOGUE TRANSITION

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will overlap on June 2. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue and 2015 occasions catalogue will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current hostess program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new hostess benefits (Stampin’ Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, or the 2015-2016 annual catalogue.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue or the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the new Stampin’ Rewards program will begin.

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few days left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

By The Tide - Cased

Today's "By the Tide" card I cased from Pinterest created by Narelle Farrugia. I just couldn't resist making it. Thank you Narelle.

I was happy that the background script stamp came out so well without using a Stamp-a-ma-jig! Looks pretty simple, but there sure are a lot of layers on this card. But that's what makes the card so striking.

I forgot to take a photo of the inside for this card, but it's nothing spectcular anyway.

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Hope you enjoyed this "By the Tide" card too. See you tomorrow with another!

Happy stamping!

CATALOGUE TRANSITION

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will overlap on June 2. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue and 2015 occasions catalogue will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current hostess program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new hostess benefits (Stampin’ Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, or the 2015-2016 annual catalogue.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue or the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the new Stampin’ Rewards program will begin.

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few weeks left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

By The Tide Using Bokeh

I recently ordered the stamp set "By The Tide" and am having a lot of fun making up a bunch of cards with it. I will be sharing these cards with you over the next few days. Some of them will be for a future class, and this card is one of them, so keep your eye out for the class posting if you'd like to learn how to use the Bokeh technique.

I decided not to place a sentiment on the front of the card, but can always be added if I change my mind. You should have seen my hands after completing it, and that was with trying to be careful!

And here is the inside of the card.

This is a great card to make for those of us that live by the ocean. When you live by the ocean, a card like this works for nearly every occasion! Looking forward to showing the others.

This is what I used -

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Before you leave, be sure to check out the reminders below. Thank you for stopping by today.

Happy stamping!






CATALOGUE TRANSITION

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will overlap on June 2. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue and 2015 occasions catalogue will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current hostess program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new hostess benefits (Stampin’ Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, or the 2015-2016 annual catalogue.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue or the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the new Stampin’ Rewards program will begin.

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few weeks left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

Weekly Deals!

So many of us love the gorgeous  Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper. Well your in luck! It is one of the available items on the Weekly Deals list this week! And since it will no longer be available after June 2nd. This would be a great time to get a package or two!

And those lovely chalk inks are gone after June 2nd as well. Last week there was one colour, and this week there are two!

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CATALOGUE TRANSITION

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will overlap on June 2. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue and 2015 occasions catalogue will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalogue will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current hostess program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new hostess benefits (Stampin’ Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, the 2015 occasions catalogue, or the 2015-2016 annual catalogue.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose hostess items from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue or the 2015 occasions catalogue, and the new Stampin’ Rewards program will begin.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have fun shopping, and happy stamping!

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few weeks left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

My Open House & Paper Pumpkin Event

I have been busy all last week getting ready for my Open House & Paper Pumpkin Event held yesterday. It was a very long day, but very enjoyable. It was great to meet some new people and share my love of creating!

This time I made some display boards using those science fair boards you can pick up at the dollar stores.

 This was my Paper Pumpkin display. Many enjoyed seeing what was all included in the kits for such a great price! I had some beautiful cards packaged in twos, with a bow and a lovely tag to give to all who signed up for the great Paper Pumpkin deal going on until June 10th. Still open for any that would like to try the convenience and fun of Paper Pumpkin!

This was my New Catalogue display. I showed the new In-Colours, had a couple of cards made with two of the colours, and two cards displaying the new Hostess stamp sets, as well as the bags and boxes I made with the new Gift Bag Punch Board.

And this was the Sign Up Display section. I look forward to the classes I will be teaching! Thank you to those that signed up! It was quite the task to plan a the classes through to end of September, but it feels good to have a plan to follow.

This was the table where I sat to answer questions, book classes and workshop parties, as well as the red table for the Paper Pumpkin Make & Takes.

Again, thank you to all those that stopped by!

Now to announce a couple of winners that could now stay for the draw.

• Complete Paper Pumpkin Kit - Deborah Clark - Congrats!
• A dozen Thank You cards in a box - Peta Ware - Congrats!

I'll email you to notify you of your win.

My next display will be the day I will be teaching three classes, on Saturday September 19th at this same location. I'll post more when we get closer to that date.

Happy stamping!

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few weeks left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

One Day Only!

On June 2nd we can order from all three catalogues, the 2014 -2015 Annual, 2015 Occasions, and the new 2015 - 2016 Annual Catalogues, with whatever this past years pricing is, and get the current hostess benefits!!!! Isn't that wonderful?! One day only!

So if you place an online order on June 2nd that is $200 or more from any of these catalogues, you qualify for Hostess rewards from the new Catalogue! That will be a very busy day and will probably slow down the online system, so I'd get your order in as early as possible that day!

Happy shopping!

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few weeks left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.

New Punch Board!

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I'm introducing you to a new punch board, the Gift Bag Punch Board, which will be available in the new catalogue! I had so much fun experimenting making different sized gift bags. As I was making them I realized that boxes could be made with this punch board as well. So I'm showing both bags and boxes.

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Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

As I said earlier, I figured out that you can make boxes with an attached lid.

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Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

This punch board is certainly a great tool to have fun with! I'm looking forward to using this tool a lot more, and maybe make some matching bags & boxes to go with some of the cards I make.

Hope your inspired the same I am with this tool and add this tool to your wish list.

Happy stamping!

DON'T FORGET THE PAPER PUMPKIN DEAL!

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Please be sure to enter me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at Paper Pumpkin.

Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only a few weeks left, till June 2, before these items will no longer be available!! Order online, or get in touch with me.

USE THE HOSTESS CODE
If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.