Earthen Elegance

 Well, hello! It's been a minute since I posted, hasn't it?? 

So much has happened over the past two months, I don't even know where to start. There was good (the Stampin' Up! incentive trip to Norway), there was bad (the passing of a student at school) and there was downright ugly (I had a HORRIBLE case of Covid). Add it all up and you have a blogger who has been a wee bit distracted! Of course, I haven't stopped stamping...and have been through all of it (well, not through Covid...that was NASTY!) and if you check out my Instagram or Facebook feed you'll see what I've been up to. 

With the end of the school year drawing near, I am hoping to get back to my weekly summary post of my product of the week. This past week I have been featuring the gorgeous Earthen Elegance suite. It was at the top of my wish list when the new Annual Catalogue came out and it has been such fun to play with. Here is the suite:

The fabulous Designer Paper is on sale this month! Grab a pack or two at a discount...trust me, you'll thank me later.

Here are some projects I made featuring this suite:

The last three are ones that I demonstrated in my weekly Facebook Live. You can catch the replay on my YouTube channel below:

As always, all of the measurements for the projects in my videos are listed right in the video description, for one-stop inspiration. 

Thanks for stopping by this week...fingers crossed I see you next week too!

Product List

Earthen Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161503] $17.00	Earthen Textures Bundle (English) [161514] $75.50	Natural 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Wavy Trim [161517] $9.75	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $13.75
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $13.75	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $13.75	Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161722] $13.75	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $13.75
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717] $13.75	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] $13.75	Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161721] $13.75	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $12.25
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $12.25	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $12.25	Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad [161648] $12.25	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $12.25
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $12.25	Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad [161647] $12.25	Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [161600] $15.00

Share A Milkshake

 Well hello there! It's been a minute, hasn't it?! How are you??

For nearly a year I have been struggling with how to effectively manage this blog along with my other social media channels. I considered archiving it, as I just don't seem to have the time to manage it all. But this little corner of cyberspace has been an important one in the growth of my business over the years and it seemed like a shame to let it go after nearly 13 years. So, I am going to attempt to do a week-in-review every Sunday that includes all of the samples I shared in my weekly Facebook Live, along with link to the replay on my YouTube channel. This way, I'll be able to keep fresh content coming here for those who prefer to follow a blog rather than other social media platforms, without needing extra samples to share. So...here we go...

This week's product focus was the Share A Milkshake bundle from the January-April Mini Catalogue...

This bundle is SO MUCH FUN to play with...and was JUST what I needed to put me in a summer frame-of-mind during a miserable winter weather week here in Ontario. Check out these sweet projects...

Now, if those don't make you think of frosty summer treats, I don't know what will! I demonstrated all three of these cute cards in my Facebook Live this week. The video description includes all of the measurements and colours used for each card, so it is a one-stop inspiration stop. You can catch the replay on my YouTube channel below:

If you're still checking in after so much inconsistency on my part, THANK YOU! I do SO appreciate your loyalty! Here's hoping I can reward it with these weekly posts!

Have a great week...see you next weekend.

Product List

Share A Milkshake Bundle (English) [160396] $60.25	Country Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160388] $16.50	Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159112] $16.50	2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper [159246] $16.50
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317] $12.25	Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder [160580] $13.75

Introducing the Waves of the Ocean Collection

 Happy Tuesday! I hope you are having a good week so far. Can you believe today is March 1st already?? As much as Canadian winters are long and cold, it is hard to believe we are just a couple of weeks away from the first day of spring!

The new month brings a brand new collection of products AND a new promotion! First, let's talk savings because...well, who doesn't like saving on their stamping supplies?!? 

The Savings in Bloom promotion is all about the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine. It is on sale for 20% off!! Say what?? That machine NEVER goes on sale! This is the perfect opportunity to dive into the wonderful possibilities that a die-cutting and embossing machine offers at a really affordable price. Now if you're thinking "I already have a machine, so I guess this sale is a bust for me" you are SO wrong! In addition to the mini machine, there are 13 fabulous stamp/die bundles from the Annual Catalogue (all of which are compatible with both the mini and full size machines) that are also on sale for 20% off. That's a GREAT deal...like demonstrator-discount level great! (The demonstrator discount is 20%!) Check out the full selection of bundles on sale by clicking the image below:

Now on to the BRAND NEW release that went live today...the Waves of the Ocean Collection...

I am SO in love with these products! The Designer Paper and foil specialty paper is absolutely gorgeous...and don't even get me started on the dies and stamps! Check out this card I made...

How fabulous are those background papers? I used two different patterns to create my ocean and sky. They are the perfect backdrop for the absolutely stunning detailed wave stamped image. Like seriously...this stamp is unreal!

I also am loving the pelican image...I can honestly say I can't remember Stampin’ Up! ever carrying a pelican image before! It is so perfectly placed in this stamp set! For the full wave image, check out what I did on the inside of the card...

Is that not spectacular?? So incredibly detailed and realistic!

I demonstrated this card and showed all of the products in this collection in my Facebook Live @ Five this week. Check out the replay below...

Thanks so much for stopping by this week. Have a fantastic day and a super week ahead!

Product List

Waves Of Inspiration Bundle (English) [158841] $71.00	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Waves Of The Ocean 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159982] $15.75
Blue Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [159983] $13.75	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098] $10.25	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [147109] $10.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $10.25
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886] $12.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $12.00	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905] $12.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $16.25
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $82.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $48.00	Linen Thread [104199] $6.75	Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels [159396] $9.00