CeeCee's Creations

valentine's treat purses & relief for Haiti

I just realized that I haven't posted in a week. Yikes, where does the time go? My brother-in-law came over from Toronto with his new g/f and they stayed over the weekend. That was a fun treat! And on Tuesday, my friend Marie-Pierre from Switzerland came over to play with Gen & me. We always have a good time, eat good food and laugh plenty. Love it!

I'd made them a few goodies and here's one of them:

These are so much fun to make. Whenever I order brads & buttons from Stampin' Up!, I store the content away and keep the container the come in. I'd never used them but nevertheless I was saving them because I knew they were the perfect size for treats. Mine are filled with Smarties. Then I saw these somewhere and I knew I had to CASE them!

Each container is covered with the Sending Love DSP (#117153) from the Occasions Mini Catalogue, as well as the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set... which brings me to a more serious matter:

As all of you know…on January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

To help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake, Stampin Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (117010) and donate it to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. (Until Feb. 28, 2010)

 

Help make a difference -- Order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set today by calling me or emailing me!

I also made these ones using the new Sweet Pea Stitched Felt flowers (#117266 - $11.95):

 

These are so much fun to use. The set comes with 2 different kinds of flowers, 5 different centre pieces and leaves so you can mix and match however you want them. In total, 52 pieces of beautifully crafted felt. I should mention that the ribbon is going through the container and knotted at each end on the inside. The Crop-a-dile is a very useful tool that goes through a lot of heavy duty material, such as this plastic. Can't live without my Crop-a-dile!

Tomorrow, I have something fun to show you so I'll talk to you then! Have a happy Friday!

CeeCee

 

celebrate good times, come on!

Woohoo! L'évènement tant attendu est finalement arrivé!  

SALE-A-BRATION 

DES ESTAMPES GRATUITES

UN POINÇON GRATUIT

DU PAPIER À MOTIFS GRATUITS

La promotion débute aujourd'hui jusqu'au 31 mars 2010.

Voici les 3 façons faciles de gagner des produits GRATUITS --

En tant que cliente, dépensez 65$* et obtenez gratuitement un produit Sale-A-Bration de votre choix --

En tant qu'hôtesse d'un atelier d'au moins 395$*, obtenez gratuitement un produit Sale-A-Bration, en plus des généreuses primes pour hôtesse --

En tant que nouvelle démonstratrice Stampin' Up!, choisissez un jeu d'estampes gratuit** dans le Livre d'idées et Catalogue (d'une valeur jusqu'à 63,95$).

*ventes nettes avant les frais d'expédition et de manutention et les taxes

** à l'exclusion des jeux pour hôtesse

Pour en connaître davantage sur cette promotion, n'hésitez pas à m'appeler au 514.830.9372 au en m'écrivant ici. Pour voir toutes les images des produits, vous pouvez cliquer sur l'icône de la colonne de droite. N'oubliez pas que je peux livrer partout au Canada.

À demain, CeeCee

simple thanks

Avant de vous présenter ma carte du jour, j'aimerais vous chuchoter tout-doux à l'oreille que...

SALE-A-BRATION COMMENCE DEMAIN !!!

Woohoo, je suis tellement excitée cette année car Stampin' Up! a vraiment mis le paquet. De plus, la meilleure nouvelle -- tenez-vous bien...

TOUS LES JEUX SONT DISPONIBLES EN FRANÇAIS !!!

Mon message de demain aura tous les détails mais vous pouvez (en attendant -- si le coeur vous en dit et que vous crevez d'impatience) cliquer sur l'icône de droite pour voir tous les jeux.

Ah oui, ais-je également mentionné que le minicatalogue occasions commence demain également. Ooops, j'a dû oublier. Hihihihi... les détails demain aussi mais vous pouvez cliquer également sur l'icône de la colonne de droite.

OK, enough excitement for today. My card is really simple and was inspired by this photo from a Simons flyer:

I love this bedspread! I wish I could do modern and funky in my house. Here's my card:

Real simple but fun, dontcha think? I leave you with the recipe and don't forget to come back tomorrow for all the details about the exciting new SU products. Remember, I can ship throughout all of Canada!

Recipe (all supplies by Stampin' Up!) -- stamp sets: Tous mes remerciements/Thank You Kindly; ink: soft suede; cardstock: whisper white, soft suede, basic black, certainly cerlery, bashful blue; ribbon: soft suede polka dot grosgrain; punches: 1" circle, 1 1/4" circle; others: stamp-a-ma-jig, mini glue dots, SNAIL adhesive. 

Be safe, CeeCee

 

12 days of Sales from Stampin' Up !!!

The 12 days of Holiday Sales Begin Today! These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs trough December 22nd.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shotdies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl Sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with Old Love Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$99.95	$79.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$29.95	$25.46
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$29.95	$22.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$29.95	$25.46
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$26.95	$21.56
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$57.95	$43.46
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$53.95	$43.16
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$57.95	$49.26
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$21.95	$18.66
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$17.50	$13.13

To view the pictures of all the items that are on sale, CLICK HERE !

To place your order, email me or call me at 514.830.9372.

Happy shoppin'! CeeCee  

première neige *** first snow

Avant de me diriger vers l'hôpital ce matin, j'ai pris quelques photos de la première neige sur Montréal. C'est un moment serein pour moi. Toute cette belle neige fraîche, blanche (pour un petit bout de temps du moins).

J'en profite pour vous rappeler que le grand solde gigantestque de Stampin' Up! se termine aujourd'hui. Ne tardez pas. Allez voir ICI pour tous les détails et faites parvenir votre commande avant 5 hres ce soir pour vous assurer de ne rien manquer. Je prendrai mes courriels et mes appels à ce moment.

A+ CeeCee

 

Aaaaah, the first snow of the year. So beautiful and serene. It always makes me feel good... for a while anyways (hehehe, not fun when it turns into mush).

Before I head out to the hospital, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that Stampin' Up!'s Gigantic Sale is coming to an end today. So if you want to take advantage of those SUPER DEALS, click here. Make sure you send me an email or call me before 5 p.m. today so that you don't miss out on this. There are items discounted as low as 50% !!!

Happy day! CeeCee

 

 

what to do...

... when you don't have the color of ribbon you need? You dye it! That's what I did today and I can't wait to show you the results. My favorite ribbon is satin. Unfortunately (or so I thought yesterday) it only comes in Whisper White. Hmm... then I thought maybe I should try to dye it. The re-inkers are perfect for that. But I wanted a solution that was quick drying, so I decided to use rubbing alcohol to dilute the ink. It's perfect! By varying the amount of drops of ink you mix with the alcohol, you control the intensity of the color. 

So here's my first attempt:

I did 2 strands of ribbon at a time and then let them dry in my makeshift "dying station" in my studio sink. Notice the crumpled up surgical gloves... it's a must when you handle concentrated ink like that.

I used one of the ribbons to make a project which should be ready to show tomorrow. The other ribbon, I dyed a 2nd time to see if I can intensify the color. It's drying right now and I can't wait to see the result.

So all of a sudden I'm not so upset that Stampin' Up! only carries the White Satin Ribbon. Really, it's all I need. That and all the re-inkers! And now I have access to a whole new world of ribbon colors!!! Oh the possibilities -- so exciting!

Also, you may have noticed the new button on the right-hand sidebar. It's the Holiday Extravaganza, yeah! And from now until January 4th, receive a free Decor Elements (a value of up to $22.95) when you spend $65 on products in this Guide. Contact me to place your order!

I'll be back tomorrow with the project I made with my newly-dyed ribbon. 

Have a great Monday!

CeeCee

my big fat grosgrain ribbons... exciting new ribbon share! Échange de rubans larges!

Have you ever wished you could own all of those wonderful wide ribbons in the SU catalog? But at 13.50$ a roll, it just isn't going to happen for you. Well here's a sweet deal I'd like to offer all of those interested.

 

This share includes 2 yards each of 9 different ribbons, as follows: 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, & Rose Red, 1 1/4" Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, & Basic Black, and the 3/4" Polka Dot Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon.


That's a total of 18 yards of Stampin' Up! Ribbon for $30.00, plus $2.00 shipping charges.

Please note that I can only ship anywhere in Canada. For those of you in my area, you can pick up at my Studio.

How to order: Email me here and include your name, email address, shipping address, phone number(s) and the quantities of ribbon share you wish to order. Please indicate whether you would like to pay via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque. I will order the ribbon for the shares as soon as I have groups of five (you will be added to a group upon receipt of your payment). Please note that back orders and shipping time from Stampin' Up! are out of my control but rest assured that the turnaround time will be handled in an efficient manner at my end. Canada Post will be used for mailing out your ribbon shares. No shipping cost on local orders when picked-up at CeeCee's Studio.

All in all, I think it's a sweet deal!

Talk to you tomorrow -- CeeCee

deal of the week -- aubaine de la semaine

The deals of the week are back! Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as Deals of the Week. No limits and no minimum purchase required!

Here's the deal for this week:

 Item #115961 - Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die at $34.99 (instead of 57.95)

 Item #114515 - Flower Burst Embosslits Die at $7.49 (instead of 15.95)

 Item #116760 - Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL Die at $34.99 (instead of 53.95)

These bargains are so amazing and I'd hate for you to pass up on these. So give me a call to order at 514.830.9372 or send me an email here. Valid until Sunday, October 18, 2009.

I also wanted  to let you know that my 12 Weeks of Christmas Ideas are still going on and I know that my existing newsletter subscribers are liking them. So if you're not subscribed to my newsletter yet, please do so by typing your email in this box below. You'll get fresh new ideas for your Christmas projects. There's still 10 weeks to go, so don't wait to sign up!

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Have a fantastic day!

CeeCee

ribbon share

Hey there! Mama Glitter Bear here again. 

So I stepped off my window sill to do some work here for CeeCee. She says she missesyou guys. She finally received the last of the ribbons to complete her ribbon share. So those of you who have reserved one, they will be ready for pick up on Monday, Sept. 14th.

There are still some left for grabs. For 23$, you get 2 yards (that's 72 feet) of each of the 6 new In Colors. They are so yummy, look at them:

CeeCee is willing to ship anywhere in Canada (just add 2$ for shipping). It's a good deal considering you get 18 yards of this beautiful polka-dot grosgrain ribbon. Just email or call to order!

OK, I'm back to my lazying around by the window. Have a great weekend!

Mama Glitter Bear

sweet rewards !!!

Look at all these new goodies?!!!! Suuuuuuhhhh-weeeeeeeet!

How about getting one of these (and more to choose from) for just 14?! Yeah, I'm talking about Bigz Die for your Big Shot or stamp sets or any other article of any price from the mini catalogue for 14!

Hmmm, just click here to find out how! 

Happy shoppin' :-)

CeeCee

deals? we got deals!

The deal of the week from Stampin' Up! is 30% discount on the Heart to Heart punch. Yep, for 15.99$ you get this amazing punch with 3 different size of hearts on it. And who doesn't like hearts?! But wait... there's more! 

As promised, I've decided to add to that deal. Indeed! Every customer who orders 75$ or more from here to Friday at noon (Eastern Time) will get 1 yard of each new In Color polka-dot grosgrain ribbon for free! That's 3 feet each of the 6 new colors: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. In total, that's 18 feet of yummy-ness!!! I love these ribbons. They are soft to the touch but hold their weight and they are polka-dotted on one side and plain on the other. Very versatile.

And remember that I ship anywhere in Canada. All you have to do is pick-up the phone and call 514.830.9372 or send me an email. It's that easy!

Tomorrow, I will be posting a new video on how to use the Heat-and-Stick powder so make sure you're back for that.

Have a fun day,
CeeCee

i'm back ... and with a CeeCee's special

The husband and I are back from our little R&R last weekend. We went to Station Mont-Tremblant for the Ferrari Festival. If you've never been, I highly recommend it. Station Mont-Tremblant is very European in style with colorful hotels and shops, at the base of the highest mountain in the Laurentians. It's absolutely gorgeous! We even lucked out because it was Les Rhythmes Tremblant, which offer free open-air concerts. We sat at Coco-Pazzo for nice meal and watched one of the shows. Unfortunately, I'd left my camera at the hotel so... no live pictures. 

The weather was not the best however. We even watched Sunday's race under pouring rain, getting our behinds wet. But it was all good; well worth it! We also did a lot of walking around the site, going up and down hills! Oooh, I gotta get into shape for next year. Also, I wanted to register for the Hot Laps for a drive around the track in one of those babies but I missed the deadline by an hour. I was really upset but I'm determined to do it next year for my 50th birthday gift! I leave you with some photos I took at the race -- for those who do not share my passion for cars, I apologize. But if you're a hockey fan, scroll to the bottom 3 pictures!!! And make sure you come back here after midnight. I will announce my "CeeCee's Special Deal!"!

There they go, first lap!

The leaders...

Under the bridge at high speed, so so very close to each other... heeek!

An exhibitor who's leaving the site with his Diablo. I'm quite impressed with my picture. Too bad the guy in the back wouldn't move faster.

Recognize the guy on the left?! Our very own Patrice Brisebois! He was standing right next to me. (p.s. to Vinski -- make sure you show Nathan that picture. I'm sure I'll earn extra Brownie points from him for this!)

In the "parc fermé" talking to his engineer. He didn't race that day.

What a gorgeous car!!! 

See ya in a few hours!

CeeCee

thinking of you... mojo93

Well, I'm actually thinking of everyone of you out there who are dying to get their hands of the new stamp sets and yummy In Colors!

Tonight I had the urge to play with this amazing stamp set called Kind and Caring Thoughts, which is a Level 3 hostess set (available in French also... oui, madame!). It's a 12-piece set with 3 gorgeous images and 9 sayings and I love it, love it, love it. I was going to keep it simple; then I saw the Mojo Monday 93 Sketch 

and I decided to use it for my card.

Check out the ribbon! I love polka dot and I have to say that out of all the new In Colors, Rich Razzleberry is my favorite one. The flowers and the sentiment are embossed in white and I used the Scallop Border Punch (on special at 15.99$) to make the border around the Crushed Curry cardstock. One thing I really like in this catalogue is that we can get the textured In Color cardstock in both 8 1/2" X 11" and 12" X 12".

Thanks for visiting and I'll talk to you tomorrow!

CeeCee

deal of the week: scallop edge punch on sale until July 5th

As if getting a new Idea Book and Catalogue isn't enough, Stampin' Up! will run 1 deal a week (each Monday), starting now!

 

Do you like the border on the card? It was done with the Scallop Edge Punch which is on special from 22.95$, reduced to 15.99$. All you need to do is email me or call me to order item #112091.

It's a very popular item and you won't want to miss out on it. It creates wonderful borders and add dimension to your projects.

On a different note, I've started adding workshops to my calendar. You can access it by clicking on the calendar in the right column.

Take good care,

CeeCee

retired accessories and wheels list

Here it is!

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Please note that these items will be available while supplies last and judging from the previous years, they go out-of-stock really fast!!! 

So don't wait -- some of these items are discounted at 50%  -- I'm talking about punches, Designer Hardware, Accents & Elements, ribbons, all the IN Colors items, Designer Series Papers and so much more!!!

I will also put a link to the retired stamp set list on my right sidebar.

Just email me or call me to place your order.

Have a happy Monday! CeeCee

summer fun Stampin' Up! promotion!!!

 

Summer is here and Stampin' Up! is bringing us some summer cheers! This time, the hostesses benefit from additional free merchandise dollars. Here are the details:

Dates: June 1-30, 2009

Promotion Details:

The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:

• Hostesses who hold a $330-$524.99 workshop will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Hostesses who hold a $525 or more workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Talk about awesome! And here's another message to my trustee customers: Even if you are not hosting, any customer of mine who submit orders of 330$ and more will benefit from this promotion!

Just click here or call me to place your order!

Oh, and the retired stamp sets and accessories list is coming out sometime today so I'll post it as soon as it's available. Oh... and some of them are discounted so you might want to check back on this blog at some point today!!!

Exciting News !!!

Wow, I just heard this from the Stampin' up! quarters -- During Sale-A-Bration, new demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during the promotional period will pay only $208 for the demonstrator Starter Kit in addition to the regular Sale-A-Bration recruiting incentive to choose any one free stamp set from the catalogue during the promotional period.

That is fantastic! You get a value of approximately $500 for just $208 !!! Have you ever dreamed of sharing your personal creativity, making new friends, or perhaps building a fun and flexible business? Then Stampin' Up! is the place for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators, experience many wonderful benefits. And now is the best of time to take advantage of them. To learn more about these great opportunities, please call me or email me.

On a different note, I wanted to show you the two Make&Take projects from my Open House which took place last Monday. I had a blast and I am pretty sure my 29 attendees had a good time as well! A big THANK YOU goes out to Kathy Vinski for her tremendous help with everything and also to my daughter Stéphanie who help before the event in a big way.

The 1st Make&Take were prepared with the Scallop Notes. These cute little cards are 4" X 2 3/4" and come in packages of 30, 10 each of Soft Sky, Very Vanilla and Kraft colors, as well as their matching envelopes. Each faces of the notes are covered with a piece of Prints Designer Series Papers. The middle was punched with the Scallop Circle punch. Using the A Beautiful Thing stamp set, the swirly flower was stamped in coordinating ink and punched out with the 1 1/4" circle punch. Another circle, this time with the 1 3/8" circle punch, was used to layer the image and was complimented with a Rhinestone Brad. The whole thing is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals and glued unto the inside panel of the card, peaking through the scalloped circle of the front of the card. A little piece of the Double-Stitched ribbon was added around the front of the card with a little knot on the front. The scalloped edge was poked with a Paper Piercer over Mat and the saying from the Much Appreciated stamp set was added at the bottom of the inside piece to complete the whole thing. Easy as pie!

The other Make&Take was another easy project to complete. It's a little photo holder made with a binding clip that you find at your average office supply store. The size of this one is 2" wide. You just cut a piece of your favorite Designer Series patterned paper to size (this one is using the Jersey Shore which I loooooove for its vibrant colors). A piece of 1/4" grosgrain ribbon was glue on the piece of paper and then the whole thing is glued to the clip using the Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive. If you haven't tried that glue yet, please do so. It adheres paper to metal with so much ease. I was impressed. And it has a fine and broad tip. It's also good for paper on paper and can be used as a removable glue if you let it dry. Very useful when making your own envelopes. You can glue along the flap and let it dry before closing the envelope. The envelope can then be open and closed without being torn! The little felt flower is from the Flower Fusion kit and a new product by Stampin' Up!. It comes in 3 different colors and 14 diffent designs per tin. We used a brad in the center and adhered the flower over the ribbon with a Mini Glue Dot. To finish it off, another piece of ribbon was knotted around the "legs" of the paper clip. And voilà!

Coloring Techniques and... Sale-a-Bration !!!

As promised (but just a little bit later than I anticipated), here is the 4th card from my Coloring Techniques Workshop that is repeated every month until July. For this one, I decided for a softer look hence the pearl in the middle of the flower. The pearl comes from the Pretties Kit, which also includes silk flowers that you can dye with our re-inker bottles, beads, teardrops, rhinestone brads, hat pins with clutches, andspeace beads. The coloring technique used on this card is the ink pad/blender pen which is probably the most accessible one of the bunch since most rubber stampers have ink pads at home already. The blender pen is a great tool that allows you to pick up the color from the pad using a special technique. It's great for shading.

Here is the detail of the flower. As you may have noticed, there's a bit of bling in the center of the flower. That was achieved with some liquid glue and the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Here are the upcoming dates for this workshop:

- Tuesday, February 19th

- Tuesday, March 18th

There are still some spots available. You can call me or email me to reserve your spot. In my opinion, this workshop is essential. Not only will you get to bring home 4 beautiful cards, but you will have the necessary knowledge to color your rubberstamp projects with a good variety of the medias that are out there.

And, last but not least, I would like to give you a heads up! Yes, our Stampin' Up!'s infamous promotion is back again. We are talking about Sale-a-bration, baby!!! And it starts on Friday, February 1st. The Sale-a-bration promotion gives everyone a chance to celebrate.

Please note: Customer and hostess levels have been reduced to reflect recent price adjustments; the Sale-A-Bration brochure has the old amounts.

Customers: For every $70 purchase, you will receive a free Sale-a-Bration gift product of your choice.

Hostesses: In addition to our regular hostess benefits, hostesses will receive a free Sale-a-Bration product for every workshop that reach $400 sales or more. If a workshop reaches $800 sales, the hostess earns 2 free Sale-a-Bration products, and so on!!!

Recruits: Anyone who joins the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during the Sale-a-Bration period can choose any stamp set from the current catalogue -- a value of up to $60.95!

Now THAT's what I'm talking about! So, start making your wish list and call me. It's as easy as that! Don't forget: those products are one-of-a-kind to the Sale-A-Bration promotion and will not be available in the current collection.

Price Reduction and a Beautiful Promo !!!

Yes, you heard right! Stampin' Up! has decided to lower their prices. Since the new catalogues are already printed, there will be a 7% rebate on all prices shown in that publication, as well as in the preview brochure. Both can be viewed by clicking on the images in the right side bar. Combine this great rebate with the decrease of our GST to 5% and you've got quite a deal!!!

This is the best time ever to treat yourself to a little something... and what better way than with this wonderful Valentine's Day Bundle promo?!

For only $39.94 the following goodies can be all yours:

#111089 - Happy Heart Day stamp set from page 65 of the new catalogue (value of $26.95)

#109052 - Real Red wide grosgrain ribbon (value of $10.50)

#102757 - Medium cellophane bags (value of $5.75)

#109056 - Regal rose wide grosgrain ribbon ($10.50)

This promotion is valid until January 31, 2008 and you can buy as many bundles as you want -- there's not limit! Just call or email me to order bundle #111903. You don't want to miss out on this great opportunity!