DIY Shaped Cards

Supplies: Petals (Petaloo), Crystals & Black Flower (Prima), Stamp (myStamp BOX), Gem (Michaels), Cardstock (Bazzill)

Join me on the myStamp BOX blog today for a tutorial on how to make this shaped card and more.

Sneak Peek

myStamp BOX is hosting an ABC blog hop on Saturday, September 5th beginning at noon EST. Join us for a variety of fun ways to use alphabet stamps on your next scrapbooking project.

Here's a little peek at the project I made. This one is FULL of texture. Can you guess what it is?

Hope to see you there!!

Don't forget to get your name in the August draw for a new release stamp set. Just follow the directions on THIS POST.

Playing With Some Upsy Daisy

Upsy Daisy Designs is having a design team call and this is one call I wouldn't miss applying for! Here are a couple of new pages I made last week using paper from a few different lines. The first one is a photo that was just taken a few weeks ago. I love the story behind this one as much as the page. The photos on the second one just make me smile, too. Julia says, "Whee" every time she goes down a slide. When she saw the page the other day, you can probably guess what she said. That's right, "Wheee!" Too cute. I guess I appropriately named the page.

The call ends the 1st of September so there is still plenty of time to get your application in. Best of luck to all who apply.

Fantastic Design Team Opportunity

myStampBOX is searching for additional members for their design team. We are interested in designers with a variety of styles who can creatively showcase myStampBOX designs in their cards, altered art and scrapbook layouts. No previous design team experience is necessary.

Team requirements:
* 4 projects per month
* 1 blog entry per month including photos of a project and instructions/tutorial
* Upload all projects to the myStampBox website gallery and 2 other online galleries
* Submit at least 4 projects per term for submission to print magazines of your choice
* Occasional help with additional design opportunities - new stamp sets, classes, newsletters, etc.

Team benefits:
*bio and picture on the website, with links to your blog
*a starter kit of stamp sets and additional stamp sets throughout your term
*other free scrapbooking supplies from product partners as they become available
*30% discount on purchased myStampBox stamps during your term

Term is 6 months, beginning October 1, 2009

Please send applications to: mystampbox@sympatico.ca
Include:
*personal information (your name, address & phone number)
*a short paragraph about yourself and why you think you'd be a good fit for myStampBox.
*link to your blog or gallery online
*5 examples of your work showcasing your stamping ability and style

my Stamp BOX website: http://www.mystampbox.com

Call ends Friday, September 11, 2009
International applicants are welcome to apply.

Would you like to WIN a new release stamp set from myStamp BOX?? Find all the details HERE.

The Special Occasion has Arrived!!

Supplies: Mirror Album (Heidi Swapp), Chipboard (Riff Raff), Stamps (Unity), Pearls & Binder Rings (7 Gypsies), Tulle (Bazzill), Paper (Crate)

I bought this Riff Raff silhouette quite some time ago waiting for just the right moment to use it. Well, that time has come. Baby number 3 is due March 3rd!!!

Back to Scrapping! YAY

Supplies: Paper, Die Cuts, Bling (Kaiser), Cardstock (DCWV), Flower (Prima), Stamp (Studio Calico), Buttons (Creative Café), Letters (American Crafts)

Remember the Kasiercraft Magazine I was talking about last week? Well this page was made with some of the freebies from the book. The magazine has 16 pages of paper and die cut samples from their new lines. This one is from Offshore and was a breeze to work with. I used one of the sketches from the magazine as my inspiration for the page. I am really pleased with this one and even more pleased to be creating again.

CHA Favs - 4th and Final Part

Going Green: As you can see from this photo, many of the manufacturers chose to giveaway reuseable shopping bags at the show. I couldn't have been more thrilled. My favs are definitely the Little Yellow Bicylce patchwork bag and the Making Memories canvas bag. Move over Sobeys bags, because the scrappy bags are moving in!

Quick Quotes: This booth was a pleasant surprise. Don't let the name fool you. They do MUCH more than quote work. The canvas you see here was a make and take at their booth and is an example of premade classes they sell to stores. It is a full 12 x 12 sturdy canvas complete with an adult size pair of flip flops and all the paper and embellishments needed to complete the canvas. It now sits framed in my daughter's room. These guys are definitely worth a second and third look.

Make and Take from Pink Paislee:

And now for my absolute favourite part of CHA: meeting friends from online. I have "known" Lisa and Tanisha for awhile now and I am just thrilled to have had the chance to spend some time with them at the show. I also had the pleasure of meeting fellow design team members from myStamp BOX, Cathy and Leica as well as the wonderful ladies of Upsy Daisy Designs, Nicole, Teri and Karrie. What a treat!

So there you have it, the best of my CHA experience. Hope you enjoyed the show!

CHA Favs - Part 3

Tattered Angels

I have to devote a whole post to Tattered Angels today because they were hands down my most favourite part of CHA. Not only do they have an amazing product release, they also spent the show teaching people different ways to use their products with fantastic make and takes and classes. In addition to all of that, everyone in the booth wore a smile throughout the whole event and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. That made as much of an impression on me as anything else they did at the show.

Take note of butterfly on the layout on the bottom shelf. That is a stamp, a very large and beatuiful stamp. See below for details.

Tattered Angels Stamps: Pure GENIUS

You all know how much of a stamp lover I am. Well, even I didn't realize how impressed I would be with this release. First of all, the designs are elegant, intricate and totally beautiful. Check one. Second, they are HUGE. Yes, HUGE. It doesn't appear that way in this photo but trust me when I say they are large. Check two! Third, (this is where the genius part comes in and I don't throw that term around lightly), the stamps come mounted on extra thick acrylic that doubles as a mounting block. Think about that. No need to try and purchase jumbo, pricey acrylic blocks that are almost impossible to find. No need to lug around this heavy block when you go to crops. All you need is your stamp set and you are good to go.

Oh and I almost forgot to mention. The stamps were designed to compliment the glimmer screens. What that means if you can use your mist and screen to create and image and then stamp on top of it to add all the fine details. Check out the layout below for a better idea of what I mean. I have to say it again, GENIUS!!

I made this little tag you see here at the Tattered Angels booth. I was also fortunate enough to be caught wearing it and won a set of Halloween Glimmer Screens. WOOT!

This next tag was made with another of the new releases: Chip Tiles. They are extra sturdy chipboard pieces covered in a cream, embossed surface perfect for misting and inking. These are also much larger than you think.

This layout was the make and take on day two. Everyday they had a different make and take. This is where I got to try out one the stamps. You can really get a feel for the size here. That fancy scroll/heart design is a stamp and this is a full 12 x 12 size layout. WOW! The bingo card you see on this page is also a new release. They come in a variety of themes.

I also took one of the Tattered Angels classes while in Orlando. This was far and above the most technique rich class I've ever attended. It was exactly what I had hoped for and more. The class kit was overflowing with product from both Tattered Angels and Graphic 45. A real treat!!

This is a photo from the Tattered Angels blog. I'm still working on my album!

So there you have it. Tattered Angels, a company on the move. I can't wait for these products to hit the shelves.

CHA Favs - Part 2

Kaisercraft

There were a couple of booths at this year's show that were so warm and welcoming you had to pull up a chair and stay awhile. Kaisercraft was one of those booths so I did just that. They used a white backdrop of display panels and cabinets to create a fantastic show room for all their new product releases, of which there were many. They released 6 new collections, 11 new Beyond the Page albums and projects, a re-useable packaging system AND a new magazine.



Here is an example of one of the new Beyond the Page products this season.


The packaging on the products is re-useable and doubles as storage. Clever.


These are two of the new paper releases. The first is Loire Valley and the second is Penny Royale. Both lines must be seen to be appreciated. Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff. Oh and see that little bird house? Well, they have a full size wooden one in that same shape. It is another of the Beyond the Page releases this season. It is simply adorable.

The Kaisercraft magazine was an unexpected treat that was literally filled with treats. When I opened the magazine on the plane ride home, I had no idea it wasn't your ordinary catalogue. The first half of the book is a scrapbook magazine full of beautiful pages, projects and articles. The second half is the catalogue. The photography throughout is fantastic and there is even a section at the back with free samples of the new lines. 16 pages have been devoted to paper samples and die cuts to get you started with the new collections. There is even a cookie recipe in the magazine that the girls and I made this week. Yum! This is definitely one of the best "catalogues" I've ever had the pleasure of reading.

Photo Credits: All photos from the Kaisercraft website.

The next stop on the CHA tour is Tattered Angels. This is one booth you won't want to miss.

Have a fantastic day.

CHA Favs - Part 1

At long last, here is the first installment of CHA photos. I've decided to highlight my favourite products and memories from the show. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

FAVOURITE EMBELLISHMENTS:

JILLIBEAN SOUP: Wooden Buttons - these are just as adorable as I thought they would be. I will also be on the lookout for their twill ribbon .

AMERICAN CRAFTS: Wow, wow, WOW!! They have some amazing new glitter, pearl and gem delights. These are definitely scrapbooking staples!

ZVA CREATIVE: I had my first introduction to Zva Creative last week and I will definitely be on the lookout for retailors who carry their product. They have some of the most beautiful crystal and pearls creations.

PRIMA: I fell in love with the Prima butterflies last season and this season's release did NOT disappoint.

I think I am going to need one of each of these!

SASSAFRAS LASS: I love everything about their little felties. Cute, cute, CUTE!

FAVOURITE PAPER LINES


AMERICAN CRAFTS GLITTER PAPER: Yum - O!!!

BO BUNNY: Delilah Collection - LOVE the pink, orange and brown combo. Check out that gorgeous shaped paper!

BO BUNNY: Kitchen Spice Collection

SCRAP WITHIN REACH: This line called Carnival Ride stood out to me as well. I LOVE that ferris wheel page. How cute it that?? (click on photo to enlarge)

UPSY DAISY DESIGNS: What's not to love about this line??


PINK PAISLEE: This is the most gorgeous Christmas line I have seen in a long time. Check out the full release HERE.

Jillibean Soup also has a Christmas line (Grandmas Christmas Soup) I hope to purchase as does Little Yellow Bicycle. 25 Days of Christmas features many neat die cut pages and specialty papers. You really need to see them up close and personal to appreciate the sheen on these pages.

SEI: Playday Line - I just LOVE the whimsical little animals paired with beautiful shades of blues, reds, browns and yellows.

Photography Credits: In all the excitement of the show, there are just some booths that I forgot to photograph so I "borrowed" some photos from the respective manufacturer's websites.

Stay tuned for the second installment of photos very soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Guest Designer @ Creative Scrappers

Supplies: Paper (Scrap Within Reach & Basic Grey), Trim, pearls & flowers (Prima), Journaling Sprout (Jillibean Soup), Cardstock with an Edge (Bazzill), letters (Making Memories, Prima, Scenic Route), Stamps (myStamp BOX)

It is my pleasure to be the Guest Designer this week for Creative Scrappers. Please take a moment and check out their fantastic sketch and all the inspiration offered by the new design team.