Build A Bouquet Video by Stampin' Up

Happy Day to you all!

As you know I am currently busy getting ready for my Open House.

So I thought I would schedule some new Stampin' Up Videos for you. They will showcase some of the new products and some techniques too. Today I chose to include for your pleasure the video on how to make that gorgeous paper flower bouquet on the front cover of the Occasions Catalogue. Yes you can purchase the kit (page 29) to make it and build this gorgeous bouquet!

And this video is on the Perpetual Calendar Kit (page 17), which I have but haven't made yet. This would be a fun workshop in your home!

 I'd love to teach this as a class or at a workshop and see all the creative ideas everyone has as they put their calendar together! So if you live in Victoria, BC and would love to host a workshop to create this with your friends, and earn some wonderful free Sale-a-bration items, just email me at sabradcreations@gmail.com.

That's it for today. I'll have a couple more videos for you to watch tomorrow, so checking again.

Happy Stamping & Crafting!

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Save And Get a Free Sale-a-bration Item With Paper Pumpkin!

Did you know that while Sale-a-bration is going on from January 6th through March 31st, that if you subscribe for a three month Paper Pumpkin kit you can save $6.00 and also qualify for a free Sale-a-bration item?!

Just think of the anticipation of receiving that box every month and all the fun you will have for those three months...and getting that free Sale-a-bration item you so want! You can't loose with this deal!

Here are some videos of past Paper Pumpkin projects you can view.

Aren't those all fun projects! When ordering Stampin' Up products on my online store, add the three month Paper Pumpkin Subscription with this code - 137859, and pick out your free Sale-a-bration item from here.

Thank you for stopping by today. Happy stamping & crafting!

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My Top Five Favorite Items in the Occasions Catalogue & More Open House Prep

What did you do yesterday?  Did you spend the entire afternoon flipping through the new catalogues and dream about all the things that could be yours?  Did you mark your book and plan your next order?  If so, you’re not alone.

Now that the catalogue has been shared online, I want to help you prioritize your list.  As such, I’ve selected my five favorite items from this amazing book, and I’m happy to share them with you today.  It was difficult to control my list, and I’m sure my “likes” will fluctuate a bit over the next couple of months.  Even though these are my top five favorites, I don't have them all yet, s some items can wait for a later day and are more season appropriate. Without any further ado, here are my favorite items in the 2015 Occasions Catalog

These first three items I am calling as one, because to me they are a set. You can find all three on page 19 of the Occasions Catalogue.

Isn't this hand painted DSP just gorgeous! I think I could use three sets of these papers!

 

This stamp set to match or accompany the paper is something that I look forward to using, and it coordinates with the DSP so beautifully, as does the following Embossing/Impressions Folder.

Even though these are my first pick, I still don't have them yet. I thought I would get Valentines out of the way first. OK, that's the first one. The following stamp set is a must have, and I don't have that one yet either, and its called "Sheltering Tree". Love that as a name for the set. It alone brings comfort. This is a set you can use all year round! (found on page 22)

My third choice is this gorgeous serif 'Alpha' set. I'm imagining many beautiful note card sets made with this "Sophisticated Serifs" stamp set, amongst other things. (don't have this set yet - found on page 44)

Next would be the "Balloon Bash" stamp set. I just love the hand-drawn, chalkboard inspired birthday banners in this set! (on page 13 - again I don't have this one yet either) This set goes so beautifully with the richly coloured "Birthday Bash" DSP (which I do have - page12).

It's hard for me to pick my fifth one. It would probably change again tomorrow, lol! But for now I'll say it's the "So You Project Kit" & "So You" stamp set. Again these are two different items, but they are meant to go together, so I'm counting this as one. Both of these are found on page 44.

I have a few others that I would have loved to have put in this fifth spot, and tomorrow I will probably wish I had put one of them here. But I hope that you are having as much fun browsing the new Occasions Catalogue as I am.

Now, for my Open House prep work!

I want everyone to have some fun at the upcoming Open House on Saturday, so I am punching and stamping away for some "Make'n'Takes" and samples to play with. Here are samples of layered stamping, colouring with Blendabilities, and multi-colour stamping using the "Stampin' Write" markers. Some of these I will demo at the Open House, and others guests can experiment with.

Thank you so much for stopping by today to check out all the fun things that are going on right now. There's more to come!

Happy stamping and crafting!

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New Occasions & Sale-a-bration Begins!!! & Open House Prep With Punches

This is an exciting time of the year at Stampin' Up!. Not only is Stampin’ Up’s 2015 Occasions Catalog live today, but it brings Sale-a-Bration with it, too! Over the past several weeks I’ve been sharing projects made with new items from both catalogs.  I am absolutely love these products, I’m super-excited about these books, and I’m so thrilled that you can start ordering from them today.  Can you tell I’m a bit excited?

A Little Bit About the Occasions Catalog. This catalog is filled with amazing bundles of coordinated products at a discount – if you are a “just gotta’ have my bundles” stamper, then you are going to love this catalog. There are some wonderful new bundles to be had. From one end to the other, this catalog is filled with the joy of Spring and the excitement of love.  It’s perfect for the season – and just what we all need after months of Autumn-themed and snow-filled projects.
 

What is Sale-a-Bration?  Sale-a-Bration is Stampin’ Up’s annual sales event that’s targeted to customers, hosts, demonstrators and demonstrators-to-be.  Who DOESN’T benefit from Sale-a-Bration?  Here’s a review of the ways you can take advantage of Sale-a-Bration:

• Between January 6 and March 31, customers earn a free Sale-a-Bration product for every $60 you spend in a single order.  If you spend $200, then you earn $35 in host rewards (standard) and THREE FREE Sale-a-Bration items.  Wow! Right?
• You also earn additional host rewards on orders greater than $265 and up.  Whether it’s your order or a combined order with your friends, everyone loves more money.
• When a Stampin’ Up’s Starter Kit is purchase during Sale-a-Bration (you'd make a great addition to my team), you earn your choice of two Sale-a-Bration items or one of the kits from the Occasions Catalogs.  There’s no commitment to sell Stampin’ Up! after you join.  Please email me at sabradcreations@gmail.com if you want more information.

There will be more about the wonderful advantages of Sale-a-bration in the next few days! But right now I would like to share with some of the prepping I've been doing for my first Open House, Saturday, January 10th at the Canadian Legion Hall in Langford, BC (greater Victoria, BC). Let's begin with all the punching I've been doing. Since the new 2015 Occasions Catalogue is now out with all the wonderful spring items in it, and since we've had enough of the winter things of snowflakes, polar bears, and stars, I thought it would be nice to see some beautiful hearts, flowers, and bows spread about the display tables.

I had a blast making all the flowers, and it's easy with the punches! Did you notice the new 'Build-a-bow' Punch!

These little bows don't take much longer to build than making the flowers, at all! You can use cardstock or DSP! Aren't they sweet! Check the Occasions Catalogue on page 13 (137414). Lets have a closer look at the flowers, shall we.

These are made with the "Fun Flower" punch (133785) and the little flower from the "Itty Bitty Accents" punch set (133787).

These next flowers are made using the "Pansy" punch (130698) and the "Itty Bitty Accents" punch set (133787).

And then, since I love Stampin' Up, and with Valentines not far off, I had to throw in some hearts too!

The "Sweetheart" punch (133786), and again the "Itty Bitty Accents" punch set (133787) were used for these punched hearts.

Well that's it for today. I have other photos of prep work for the Open Hose to show you tomorrow.

It's TUESDAY today so not only do we have the new catalogues to go through, but we also have new "Weekly Deals" out today!

 Thank you for going through this long post! So much going on right now! Hope that you will have fun going through your new Catalogues!

Happy Stamping & Crafting!

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Beautiful Wall Hanging In 45 Minutes!

I've wanted to make a really nice wall hanging for my home for a while now. When I received my Sale-a-brations order and saw the stamp set "You Brighten My Day", I knew I could make one using this set. The DSP "Best Year Ever" has colours that I wanted to use, plus I wondered about using a little glimmer, too.

Back at the end of Summer or beginning of Autumn, I had come across an image, that I wish I had pinned or saved, because it is the inspiration for this project. Do you think I could find it? Nope. So I'm not sure who to credit the inspiration to.

Here is a side view so that you can better see the layering.

I had so much fun making this and was surprised how quickly it came together. May have to use this idea for gifts in the future, and maybe make one or two more different ones for myself.

This frame is from IKEA and measures 12 3/4"w x 16 3/4"h. An 8 1/2"w x 11"h piece just barely fits in the mat area.

A couple of close ups...

What colours would you be using to make a home decor wall hanging? You can see what I used to make this project, below. (except for the Sale-a-bration stamp set and 2015 Occasions DSP)

Thank you for stopping by to have a look.

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UPS Delivery!!

Every time the UPS man delivers a package or two from Stampin' Up, I get all excited! It's nearly like Christmas each time, even though I know what is in those boxes. I ordered them, and I know what's in them, but it is just so exciting each time! As a Demonstrator, my job is so enjoyable. Even keeping the books, because I'm doing what I love!

I have had another delivery just in time for New Year! I decided to show you what is in this box today.

Is crafting a big part of your life? Wouldn't you love to earn money while doing something you enjoy? How about the convenience of setting your own hours? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Stampin' Up! is the perfect opportunity for you.

Aside from doing what I love every day and calling it a job, being a demonstrator definitely has its perks. Doing what I love, and sharing what I love with others are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. The discounts are wonderful, the support is great, and the work is so enjoyable. I love sharing my passion for stamping and paper crafting with family and friends, meeting new people, and having the chance to build a great business doing so. I also get to set my own schedule and that is a definite plus!

If you want more details,  you can learn more here.  If you have any questions about joining my Stampin' Up Team, just email me - sabradcreations@gmail.com.

Thank you for enjoying my order with me!

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There Is Always Something to Be Thankful For

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! It's now 2015!

The New Year brings with it new hope, new determination to do better and accomplish what you didn't the years before. One thing I have learned, is that when a person is happy you achieve more. I have also discovered that happiness comes when you are thankful for what you have, who you are, what you do, and what is all around you. So in that spirit, having a gratitude journal helps you keep track of all that you are blessed with, resulting in the realization that you are truly blessed and happy. Being happy will help you to achieve your goals in life.

So with that in mind, I have taken the new Large Kraft Journal (137865) available in the New Occasions Catalogue coming January 6th, and created a "Happiness" Journal/"Gratitude" Journal. It's a great size, and you can make it your very own using your creative design!

This is mine.

You can see that I used the "Modern Mosaic" impression folder. I did it because I've always liked a little texture on a book that I use often, plus it adds a bit of interest. The Kraft Journal is a bit darker than the Crumb Cake, but it frames everything nicely.

I do have a few photos of this project, but decided it might be best to view it in a short video. So here we go.

Here are a few more photos.

With the exception of the Large Kraft Grid Journal, you can see the product used for this project, below. I wish you all a very Happy New Year, filled with wonderful good things!

Thank you for stopping by to have a look. Leave a comment on how you would use the new Large Kraft Grid Journal in creating something from it. I'd love it if you would share your ideas.

Happy stamping and crafting!

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You Brighten My Day Sneak Peak

Using product from the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-bration Booklet is such fun! Soon you will be able to get yours too! In the mean time here is a sneak peek of the Occasions' "Birthday Bash" DSP (137783) and the Sale-a-bration's "You Brighten My Day" stamp set (free a with $60 purchase).

This whimsical and cheerfully coloured card is one that uses my favorite 'dimension' look on a card. This is a 'give in person' card.

Aren't the colors and patterns of the "Birthday Bash" DSP bright and cheerful? The little house and curved sentiment are so adorable. Here is a look at the stamp set.

One of the things I like about this stamp set is that there are so many punches that works with it!

This is a pretty easy card to whip up. Just punch away, press to shape the blossoms, layer, and attach!

And here is what I did on the inside of the card.

So are you a 'keep it simple & flat' creator, or a 'love layers & dimension' creator? To see all the punches I used, etc., check below at the end of this post.

Thank for checking in to have a look at today's card. Have a great New Year Celebration tonight!

Don’t forget about the Year-End Clearance Rack.  With new items added this week, there are SO MANY great items currently available on the Year-End Clearance Rack – even great items from the Holiday Catalog!  To check out the entire list of items still available (they are only here until they sell out), click here!

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Polka-Dot Tag Bag Gift Bags - Change Their Shape! AND Weekly Deals!

It always feels good to take something and change it up a bit. Today I'm showing you how to take the flat "Polka-Dot Tag Bag Gift Bags" and change their shape and function. We're making it into a treat or mini gift bag!

It's quick and easy, and you can make these in an assembly line fashion to make one for each child in your child's class, or for that fun Valentine party! You can also change it up and make these for birthday parties!

So if you want to know how to make these from a flat bag, just watch the video...

The product used for this project can be viewed below. After viewing the video, there is more to check out! It's Tuesday, so that means new Weekly Deals to check out and there are some real good ones!

I've had my eye on the "Party Pennants Bigz Die" for a while now, and this is a great deal on it! To view the list and order, check it out here.

What do you see that is on your wish list? Remember to use the current Hostess code when ordering on line (if your order is less than $200)

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have found a couple of things to make your stamping and crafting fun and easy.

Don’t forget about the Year-End Clearance Rack.  With new items added this week, there are SO MANY great items currently available on the Year-End Clearance Rack – even great items from the Holiday Catalog!  To check out the entire list of items still available (they are only here until they sell out), click here!

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Tri-Fold Mini Folio

I'm sharing with you today, the Christmas gift that I made for my parents. I would have posted this sooner, but because my charging cord for my iPad Mini broke, I had to wait a while to get it out to you.

My Mom loves the colours of Ivory & Gold with just a touch of colour, so that is what I did with this mini folio. This first image is the front view.

And this next photo is the back of the folio.

Rather than show you a ton of photos of each page and section of the Mini Folio, I'm including a walk-through-tour of the project.

Except for the Washi tape, everything is Stampin' Up products. This Mini Folio measures 6 3/4"w x 6"h x 3/4" thick. The three step "Lotus Blossom" stamp set (139143) will be available in the 2015 Sale-a-bration brochure January 6, 2015. I love, love, love this stamp set, and can see it as a keeper long past it's retirement.

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I plan to make another one using Designer Series Paper (instead of the stamped flowers), recording the construction of the project, typing up the instructions, and have them ready for you to purchase at a small cost, so that you too can make one!

The product I used, you will find below. Thank you for stopping by and viewing the project I gifted my parents. Happy stamping!

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