"Celebrate" Sale A Bration

Here is another great card using the Outlined Occasions stamp set.  The background is just strips of cardstock and the stamp set has been colored with markers.  
Here is how you can get this set for free
120954   Getting Started Cardstock   $8.50
101179   Basic Black Classic Ink    $7.25
117056   Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set (wood) $14.95
118309   Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack    $21.95
Stampin' Write Markers
119677   Daffodil Delight    $4.50
100052   Real Red    $4.50
105115   Pumpkin Pie   $4.50
119679   Marina mist   $4.50
105106   Certainly Celery    $4.50
Outlined Occasions Stamp Set   FREE   126014 (wood)   126016 (Clear)
Total   $75.15
Contact me to place your order (my next order goes in on Sunday Jan. 29th) or order it online. Earn hostess benefits starting at $200 net (that means you will also earn the exclusive SAB tote, 3 SAB items and $35 in free merchandise --> totalling over $110 in free stuff!)

Other cards you can make with this product bundle

February Birthday Card Stamp a Stack

Class goers! Join in on my monthly Birthday card stamp a stack. You can join my Birthday card club members (already in session) on Sat. Feb. 11th and stamp 12 Birthday cards (4 designs/3 of each). Your class fee is required to reserve your spot. There are only 2 spots available so act fast! Your class fee includes 12 cards that can be given to anyone, envelops and a package of designer printed brads (value of $9.95) - you keep all the extras!

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration is Near!

Can you hear the drums beating in anticipation of Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year? From Jan. 24 through March 31, 2012, customers will earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for EVERY $60 they spend on Stampin' Up! products (including the on-line clearance rack). Spend $200 or more and you will receive both Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits! 

SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT DEAL! Sale-A-Bration is an ideal time to take your stamping skills to the next level and SAVE $$$! Starts Jan. 24, 2012

• The Starter Kit is discounted to $150! SAVE OVER $60 and it ships FREE. Over $425 in products! See Standard Starter Kit contents.
• BONUS! Receive your choice of either FREE Designer Series Paper (you pay for shipping) or a FREE My Digital Studio Download (no shipping charge) EVERY MONTH that you are active, from Feb. through Dec., 2012. Up to a $130 value!
• Enjoy demonstrator discounts and benefits thru June 30, 2012 with no obligation to purchase anything further or host workshops. There's no penalty to drop.
• Become a member of my  TwINKle Belles friendly, resourceful community. I welcome both hobby and business demonstrators to my group.

QUESTIONS? If you are interested or simply curious about purchasing the Starter Kit and becoming a member of my group, please email me (tracie.st-louis@sympatico.ca) any questions. I'm here to help!

Jan. Birthday Card Club

This weekend I launched my Birthday Card Club. 16 ladies attended my club over 2 days and made 12 cards each. This is one of the cards that they made. We will be meeting in Feb and March at which time they will have made 36 cards and be all set for this years Birthday's. I have 2 spots open for class goers on Saturday's so if you want to get some Birthday cards made, contact me asap. These 2 spots filled up really quick this month

Starting in March - 3 Month Mini Stamper's Tech Club

Join A Stamper's Mini Technique Club

Have you wanted to try a Stampers Technique Club but couldn't make the six month commitment?

Are you a member of a Stampers Technique Club that is finishing soon and you aren't ready to stop?

Then why not try my Stampers  Mini Technique Club? The Mini Club will last for three months, March, April and May.

What is involved?  

When you join you commit to placing a $40 order (before shipping & taxes) each month, and, in return, you will meet at my home each month and create 2 or 3 projects using new techniques. You will also leave with written instructions for each of the projects. In addition, at the end of each session, I will draw names for the Hostess Benefits (at least $20 in free merchandise of your choice!).

Club nights will be the following Friday nights:

March 30^th

April 27^th

May 25^th

Don't delay in registering as space is limited and registration closes Sunday, February 26th.

SAB Sneak Peak Class - Sunday Jan. 22nd @ 1:00

I can't wait. Sale A Bration stars in 2 weeks and on Jan. 22nd I am holding a Sale A Bration sneak peak class. If you are new to Stampin' Up!, Sale A Bration is the time of year that Stampin' Up! gives away free product with orders of $60 or more!

In fact, for every $60 increment, you can choose a free Sale A Bration (several to choose from)! Today's  card is a sneak peak of one of the stamp sets you can choose, Sprinkled Expressions.

OMG... isn't this is such a cute card? It could be used for SO many different things. Of course for congratulations, but also kids birthday, elementary school graduation, sports awards etc.! 

Demonstrators welcome

Come to my Sneak Peak class on Jan. 22nd, 2012 and see all the amazing stuff! The class is only $20 and you get to make 5 cards!

Take It To Heart Make and Take

Hi everyone. So the other night when I got together with some fellow demos, I surprised them with a make and take. I thought it would be great to create a card that they could put on their display boards (or even give to someone if they wanted too). This is the card we made. It was rather involved. The card is based on real read. Then a layer of white run through the polka dot embossing folder and big shot. Then we took another piece of white and using the new doily sizzlet (available now in the occasion mini) ran that through the big shot. This is where the work came in. The gals had to push out all the little pieces. It was a fair bit of work. We embossed the silhouette and cut it out using the new Heart Framelits - love it!  There is a trick to using them that I will share soon. The tiny red hearts are also a new item from the mini catalogue. They are "Fashionable Hearts" embossilt. I love this!  The hearts are adorable and really add to a card. We finished the card off with one of the game spinner pieces and a bow. 

I often get compliments on my bows so I decided to share with the girls my secret!  About a year ago I created my own bow maker. Now I can make fabulous bows with ease.  Check out the details on my "Bows Made Easy" page. I sell them for $9.95 plus the cost of shipping.

Outline Occasion - Sale A Bration Frreebie

I can't wait for Sale A Bration. It is my most favorite  promotion that Stampin' Up! holds. Everyone can earn free merchandise. This is another sample using the Outline Occasion stamp set from the SAB catalogue. It is a fun and funky stamp set. Contact me for a copy of the SAB catalogue.





Sale A Bration is just around the corner and I have been busy making some great samples. This card uses the new Outline Occasions stamp set. I have colored it with markers in bashful blue and pacific point. I added a little bling with the silver glimmer paper (carried over from the Holiday mini). What do you think?

More Sale A Bration Samples

Tomorrow night I am getting together with 3 other demonstrators to exchange ideas & share tips. We started this mini meeting a few months back to fill a gap. We were feeling like there wasn't really anything available to us so we band together to do the things that we felt were missing from other training sessions. It has been great. We share tons of samples and have actually done some stamping together as well. - I know!! What a concept!   This month we are doing a swap. This is the card that I have put together for my peeps. I can't wait to see what they come up with. What do you think? This card features the Fresh Vintage stamp set from the Occasion Mini, heart framelits, Twitterpatted DSP and Pool Party seam binding.  To color the stamp I used ink pads (Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Melon Mambo & Pacific Point), a blender pen and sponge daubers.  Love, love, love how they turned out. The cool thing is that each is a bit different as it depends on how you apply the ink to the stamp.
If you would like to learn this technique and more you should join my Stamper's Tech clubs. I have on starting this month!

FREE Grab Bag When You Join A Stamper's Tech Club in Jan. 2012

Have you been thinking about joining a stamper's tech club? These clubs are the best way to learn amazing techniques that will stun your friends.
If you join one of my clubs in January you will receive a free grab bag. Check out all the details on this great incentive on my Stamper's Tech webpage and join today

A Taste of Elegance

Sale-A-Bration (SAB) is one of my favorite promotions that Stampin' Up! holds. Every year from Jan to March they offer free products to anyone that places a qualifying* order. This is one of the new free SAB sets that is available starting Jan. 24th. It is called Elementary Elegance. This "Hello" card features the new SAB designer paper as well called Everyday Enchantment. Other supplies include the polka dot embossing folder, Pool Party card stock

 

and ink.
The "Happy Birthday" card features the "Fresh Vintage" stamp set (SAB), Pool Party seam binding (available in the new occasion mini) & Everyday Enchantment brads (SAB).

I love the simplicity of this "Let's Celebrate" card that I designed. It uses the Fresh Vintage stamp set (SAB) stamped in crumb cake. The Everyday Enchantment DSP has been layered onto a piece of Pool Party card stock that I punch with the scallop trim border punch. Topped it off with a double bow  made with Pool Party seam binding and Pool Party bakers twine (occasion mini). Nothing is complete with out a couple of pearls.

This last card also uses the Fresh Vintage stamp set. The ink colors are calypso coral, pool party and lucky limeade. It is hard to see the greeting from my photo but is says "Happy Birthday" (stamp with pool party). The ribbon is from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad pack (SAB). I tied the 2 colors together, curled them using the edge of my scissors and the topped it off with a pearl.  What do you think of my creations?

Sale A Bration Sneak Peak Class - Jan 22nd @ 1:00 pm

You' re invited to a

Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peak class

Jan. 22nd from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sale-A-Bration is the greatest promotion of the year!

During Sale-A-Bration you'll earn free products when you purchase Stampin' Up! products, host a party or when you sign up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

To kick off this promotion I am holding a Sale-A-Bration class.

You will get to see & play with the new products and stamp 5 cards!

New Product Coming In January

Ooohh!! Look what is coming in January!  We have new stamp sets, new tools and new ribbons.
This stamp set is called Apothecary Art and it totally coordinates with the new Framelit dies. This card also feature another new item called Edgelits - it is what I used to cut the vanilla cardstock. We will also have new embossing folders that coordinate with the Edgelits - see the embossed edge on the vanilla cardstock.  But wait! There's more - see that beautiful designer paper - yet it's new too. It is called Twitterpated. So pretty!  Did you also notice the new pleated ribbon?  Love it!!  Want to get your hands on these awesome products? Why not get them for free when you host a party! Contact me to book a party today!

Petite Pocket Treat Holders

Here is a cute idea using the Petite Pocket Die that will dress up any Christmas setting ,- check out these adorable candy pouches. Adding a tag and a ribbon really dressses it up! The tag is from "Tags Til Christmas".

Stitched Stocking Punch

I just love it when I find other uses for a punch that seems to be designated for Christmas - like the adorable Stocking builder punch. I was surfing the Stampin' Connection website (exclusive to demonstrators) and found this little gem by Jackie. Not only are the skates adorable but the silver glimmer paper just makes the card. Don't miss out on getting your hands on some of this paper, the punch and the stamp set before the Holiday mini catalogue comes to an end (Jan. 4th). Order before it is too late! And if the figure skates doesn't catch your attention, here are some other ideas that we made at my stitched stocking class.

Look at what other things you can do with this punch.

 And of course just for my hubby...

A Special Gift For You - FREE Tutorial!

From Dec. 4th to Dec. 31st I am giving away a free tutorial to everyone that places a $50 net order (online, phone or email).
These designer paper gift bag are a great addition to the special gifts that you give at Christmas. It is also an awesome way to use up some of your scraps of designer paper in a beautiful way! The tutorial shows you step by step how to make 4 different sized gift bags. Use any designer paper that you have lying around to make your own special gift bags all year long. Contact me to place your order or shop online at my store

How Cute Is This - A Glittery Santa's Sleigh

Isn't this an adorable card? I saw it on Stampin' Connections and have to copy it. The sleigh was made with red glimmer paper and the top note die.

What's On Your Wish List?

Christmas is just around the corner. Are there some stamping things you want under the tree? Make sure to get your orders in by Dec. 7th to ensure that they are under the tree.  Orders can be sent to me by email or by placing them online (they will be delivered right to your door). Print your wish list and pass it along to your friends, family etc.

Santa Ornament Tag

Yesterday I held my annual Christmas tag class. We made 14 tags - 12 gift and 2 wine bottle tags. Here is one of the tags that we made. The glitter paper really adds the finishing touch. The top opens up to a 2nd layer of red cardstock, where you can write a special message.
The ladies loved this one!

24 Hours ONLY!

For11 days you can save up to 60% on selected Stampin Up products.
Check out the items on my online store.
As well for 24 hours the following BRAND NEW items are on sale at 20% off.

Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
122334	Simply Scored	$38.95	$31.16
125152	Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps	$20.95	$16.76

Christmas Tag Class - Nov. 27th

Join me on Nov. 27th at my annual Christmas tag class.
You will make 12 tags and 2 wine bottle tags.
Join in the fun.

Welcome Christmas Embossed Kissing Technique

Here is one of the cards that my Technique Clubs will be doing this month. It is called Embossed Kissing. If you click on the picture you will notice that the silohouette has another image over top. It is a really cool way to add extra dimension to your stamped images. The designer paper is Mocha Morning and of course the card is not complete without a little bling - champange glass glitter. Want to learn advanced stamping techniques like this? Then join one of my technique clubs. More information on this club can be found here.

Welcome Christmas Medallion

I think one of my favorite background stamps is the Medallion. It is so versatile. This is one of the cards that my Christmas Card Club members are making this month.
I stamped the Medallion in Cherry Cobbler and the family silhouette (Welcome Christmas) in black. I punched out the silhouette with the 1 3/4" circle punch and laid it in the center of the medallion. Topped it off with a rhinestone jewel and the Merry Christmas greeting. Super simple yet beautiful!

Wine Bottle Tag

On the 27th of Nov. I am holding my annual Christmas tag class. This is one of the tags I will be doing at that class. It is a wine bottle tag that uses the gorgeous silver glitter paper and the stitched stocking mittens. More details on this fun class are available here