HAPPY NEW YEAR

All the best to all my blog visitors. Have a fun a safe new year.

My family and I went on a free sky train and sea bus on New Year's Eve. It was fun but tiring. The kids went to sleep right away when we got home and couldn't stay up for the new year count down.

Deanna

Time Well Spent

I finally got to play with my free "Time Well Spent" set that SU sent to all the demonstrators.
It didn't take long to do this card. I used the designer paper for the bottom half for background. Then I stamped the flower, coloured it and cut it out. Put a rhinestone in the middle and mounted the flower on the card with dimensional. The rest of the card is pretty much self explanatory.


Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Merry Christmas!

I just want to wish everyone Merry Christmas. Best wishes to you and your family. Have a safe holiday season.


Deanna

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Hello everyone. I hope you all a very Merry Christmas.

I like to share with you a song that I like. And this is the reason we celebrate Christmas.


He came to pay a debt He didn't owe because we owed a debt we couldn't pay.

I'm Glad I Know Who Jesus Is
by Geron Davis

In a little town called Bethlehem so many years ago,
They told Him there was no room in the inn;
But the had no way of knowing that they had turned away
The Lamb of God Who would take away their sins.

So many people still today don't know who Jesus is,
They've never felt His peace within their soul;
But I want my life to show them how His love can set them free;
He's the only One Who can cleanse and make them whole.

He's the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End,
He's a Counselor, Deliverer to me;
He the Everlasting Father, He is the King of Glory;
I'm glad I know who Jesus is! I'm glad I know who Jesus is!

chorous:

I'm glad I know who Jesus is! I'm glad I know who Jesus is!
He's more than just a story, He is the King of Glory;
I'm glad I know who Jesus is!

Thanks for visiting my blog!
Deanna

YAY! Look What I Got!

My new complimentary Spring/Summer 2008 catalogue. What I great Christmas present to me. It is so gorgeous. Lots of new products and fresh ideas. Isn't the cover nice. I love it.

You can get this catalogue three ways. Buy it for $12.95 or get it free when hosting a workshop or free when you join my stampers club. Let me know cause you don't want to miss out on this beautiful catalogue.

Merry Christmas!
Deanna

Christmas Cards

These are the cards I promised to post later and here they are. Enjoy!



I cased this one from Andrea Walford. Not exactly but close.


Happy Stamping!
Deanna

More Holiday Idea

Another gift idea. It is great for stocking stuffer. These are packages called Snowman Soup filled with a pack of hot chocolate, marshmallows, a candy can and some Hershey kisses in a cello bag. Notice the blue Hershey kisses? They are coconut kisses and they're yummy. I tried them at a friend's wedding in the summer. I'm not a fan of Hershey kisses but this one I got to have. lol I bought them at Walmart.


This is the back view of the package. Click on the photo for the poem.

This is the front view.

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Double Pocket Bag

Another Holiday gift idea. This bag is great for little note cards, gift cards or anything small enough to fit in here. This uses a 12x12 Designer Paper (I used Dashing) to make. For instruction on how to make this click here


This is the side view of the bag.

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

We Have a Winner!

Thanks all for playing and visiting my blog. I've enjoyed reading all the comments.

Here are some photo of Jarod picking a name for the blog candy.



click image to enlarge.

Here is the winner!

Rita said:

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful blog with all of us, keep up the good work! Thanks for the chance at some awesome candy!

Congratulations Rita! Thanks for playing.

Please, email me your address and I'll send it out to you asap.

Merry Christmas!
Deanna

I Got This For Free!

Stampin'Up! send this level three hostess set "Time Well Spent" that will be featuring in the new Spring/Summer 2008 catalogue back in November to all the current demonstrator for free. Isn't nice of them. It is so pretty. I haven't have chance to play yet but I can't wait stamp with it soon. I'm busy making Christmas cards and all sorts of stuff. So this set is on the back burner. :(

Have a great weekend!
Deanna

Retiring Accessories List

The retiring accessories list is here and are available to purchase while supplies last. Take a look at the list and order what you want before they are gone.

items in red are sold out

ACCENTS & ELEMENT TINS
109198 Accents & Elements Borders & Blossoms
109199 Accents & Elements Little Reminders 2
109197 Accents & Elements Tagged

SCRAPBOOKING RELATED
100700 Album Leather Post Black 8-1/2x11
105385 Album Linen Post Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
104520 Album Linen Post Natural 8-1/2x11
104517 Album Linen Post Navy 8-1/2x11
105382 Album Linen Post Real Red 8-1/2x11
105392 Album Linen Ring Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
104510 Album Linen Ring Natural 8-1/2x11
104513 Album Linen Ring Navy 8-1/2x11
105388 Album Linen Ring Real Red 8-1/2x11
103145 Page Protectors Post 8-1/2x11
104523 Page Protectors Ring 8-1/2x11
104184 Post Extenders

109722 Simply Scrappin' Creative License Hostess Level 1
109611 Simply Scrappin' Happy Me Hostess Level 3
109596 Simply Scrappin' Out & About
109626 Simply Scrappin' Primary Colors
109649 Simply Scrappin' Round Up
109635 Simply Scrappin' Secret Garden
109663 Simply Scrappin' Winter Bright

12x12 DESIGNER PAPERS
109149 Designer Series Paper Brocade Background
109161 Designer Series Paper Cerise
109162 Designer Series Paper Charbon
109155 Designer Series Paper Creepy Crawley
109152 Designer Series Paper Darling Doodles
109150 Designer Series Paper Dashing
108503 Designer Series Paper Petals & Paisleys
109156 Designer Series Paper Linen Prints
109147 Designer Series Paper Notations No. 2
109148 Designer Series Paper Outlaw
109158 Designer Series Paper Uptown
109157 Designer Series Paper Wintergreen

DIE-CUT ELEMENTS
105067 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment I
105068 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment II
108798 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Confetti White
107246 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Kraft
107235 Tag Sheets Bold Brights
107239 Tag Sheets Confetti White & Kraft
107236 Tag Sheets Earth Elements
107240 Tag Sheets Kraft
107237 Tag Sheets Rich Regals
107238 Tag Sheets Soft Subtles

PLASTIC CASES
105747 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large
105748 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large Divided
105744 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Small
105749 Boxes Stamp & Supply Jumbo
105734 Boxes Stamp & Supply Large
105746 Boxes Stamp & Supply Medium
105745 Boxes Stamp & Supply Small

TOOLS
101052 Brayer Attachment Foam
105962 Perfect Layers Tool
103953 Stamp-a-ma-jig Imaging Sheets Refill
100894 Watercolor Brush Flat
101551 Watercolor Brush Medium
101331 Watercolor Brush Small
105395 Wire Works Metallic

ENVELOPES & CARDS
107293 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Very Vanilla Medium
107285 Envelopes Open End Very Vanilla Large
107284 Envelopes Open End Whisper White Large
107296 Envelopes Shimmery White Medium
107287 Envelopes Square Vellum Large
107310 Envelopes Square Very Vanilla Mini
107294 Envelopes Vellum Medium
107290 Envelopes Very Vanilla Large
107291 Envelopes Whisper White Large

OTHER PAPER PRODUCTS
103598 Paper Vellum 12x12
105652 Wrapping Paper Whisper White

EYELETS
101016 Eyelet Tool Kit
105317 Eyelets Bold Brights II
105379 Eyelets Silver
105315 Eyelets Soft Subtles II

FIBERS
107282 Fancy Fibers Bella
107283 Fancy Fibers Elizabeth

GLITTERS
103352 Stampin' Glitter Romantic Red
103349 Stampin' Glitter Silver Shine

ADHESIVES
106650 Greeting Glue
102620 Liquid Glue

CHALK PASTELS & ACCESSORIES
105543 Pastel Refills Bold Brights
105544 Pastel Refills Earth Elements
105547 Pastel Refills Neutrals
105545 Pastel Refills Rich Regals
105546 Pastel Refills Soft Subtles
103174 Stampin' Pastel Applicators
100852 Stampin' Pastel Erasers

PUNCHES
106522 Punch Spring Bouquet Flower

CARD KITS
107415 Simply Sent Friendship Shapes
109230 Simply Sent Happy Day

INKS
105580 Spectrum Pad Blue Frost
101492 Spectrum Pad Celebration
105579 Spectrum Pad Cotton Candy
101336 Spectrum Pad Pumpkin Patch
100000 Spectrum Pad Un-inked

105677 Stampin' Kids Pad Bear Brown
105676 Stampin' Kids Pad Beetle Black
105675 Stampin' Kids Pad Boxcar Blue
105674 Stampin' Kids Pad Gumball Green
105673 Stampin' Kids Pad Poppin' Purple
105672 Stampin' Kids Pad Princess Pink
105671 Stampin' Kids Pad Robin Red
105670 Stampin' Kids Pad Yahoo Yellow

100081 Stampin' Write Marker Going Gray

100945 StazOn Ink Refill Timber Brown
103088 StazOn Pad Timber Brown

104432 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Clear Embossing
101460 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Whisper White
102391 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Clear Embossing
103017 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Whisper White
103151 Stampin' Emboss Powder Hologram Highlights

Stampin' Round wheels
100360 Acorns
109812 All about Birthdays*
109690 All about Christmas*
109812 All about Gratitude*
109676 Autumn Dots
104070 Bloomin'
107466 Bodacious*
105750 Bouquet*
107481 Butterflies & Blossoms
104065 Fishy
100267 Happy Jacks
107563 Ho Ho Ho
104312 Hot to Dot
104279 Leaf Prints
106062 Leaves Awash*
107479 Rough around the Edges*
101927 Snowman Fun
107465 Speckled*
105521 Spooky Skyline*
108979 Spotted*
107480 True Hearts
105033 Wings & Things

* Jumbo Wheels

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Blog Candy!

My first blog candy giveaway. YAY! You get this brand new level one hostess set Event Full. This set will be retired when the new Spring/Summer Collection 2008 catalogue comes out in January.

To play, all you need to do is leave a comment. When you post this blog candy on your blog, you get your name in the draw again.

This ends Dec. 14, 2007 at midnight pacific time. I'll get my son to draw a name out of a hat.

Good Luck!

Deanna

Holiday Idea

Here are two holiday gift idea. You can fill them with chocolate or candies. It is great for party favors.

This one is made using an envelope. I use the Frosty set that is retiring this month.

I got this box pattern from the SU! demo website. We get tons of ideas from the website and download the patterns.

Happy Holidays!
Deanna

Celebrate!

I made this card for my daughter's friend's birthday. Her favourite colour is red so this was what I came up with. It snowed on her birthday party. That was a nice gift from God.

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Retired List Is Here!

Available to purchase from Dec 1-31

Stampin'Up! first semiannual retired list is out. To view the list just simply click on the link. As of January 1, 2008, these stamp sets are no longer available to purchase. Buy your favourite retiring sets for yourself or someone on your list. There is no limit to the number of retired stamps you can purchase.

Contact me today to place your order.

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Fast 3"x3" Note Card

This is a 3"x3" note card. I used a marker to coloured part of stamp from the Lovely As A Tree set then I coloured the trees in with a blender pen to give it an Autumn look. The card base is a textured paper that is available in 48 of Stampin'Up! colours and the 6 new In Colour. They are very nice textured. The "thank you" was from the Party Punch. I punched out a 3/4" circle put a leaf on it and mounted it with dimensional.


Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Photo Wallet Card

Hello! I made this photo wallet card last night. I'm giving them away for Christmas to all my sisters and maybe I'll make some to give to friends, too. If I have the time. This is a great for gift giving. It is fast a fun to make project.

This is how it look when it is close.

This is the outside of the wallet.

This is the inside. You can take each cardstock with the ribbon out and put photos in them.

Thanks for stopping by.
Deanna

Wrapping Up The Holiday Sale

Valid from November 23 until December 15, ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!"

Holiday Tag Bundle" (item 112409): A new item created just for this promotion! This bundle includes several pre-cut pieces from the Holiday Glitz kit and makes 15 quick and easy toppers for gift giving. $5.50

Empty Accents and Elements Tin-3 Pack (item 112410): A new item chosen just for this promotion! 3-pack for $13.50

Tags for All Stamp Set* (item 110380): $33.56 (20% off)

Hand Selected Accents & Elements (item 110228): $11.21 (25% off)

Designer Gift Cards* (item 110264): $6.27 (30% off)

Purely Pomegranate (item 109863) and Chocolate Chip (item 109862) Satin Ribbon*: Buy 1, get 1 free!

Contact me today to place an order for this special sale. It is great for Holiday gift giving. And there is a free shipping over $100 till the end of November.

Deanna

Sorry, For Being Absent For So Long

Thanks for your patience and not leaving me. I have not post for awhile.

I've just moved to a new place again. We are living in a townhouse with three bedrooms. It is a very nice place by the Fraser River. We're half way settle and I got to stamp. Yay! I made some fast card samples for one of my customer. She is stumped this year for Christmas card. I'll post those cards after I show her and when she return them to me. It was quite last minute.

Thanks for stopping by.

Deanna

Lunch Bag Album

Here is what we will be doing for the November 22 class. You get the whole Srappin' kit with instructions and accessories to make it. Please RSVP before November 12 for your spot.






Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Decorated Dixie Cup

This is a very easy project to do. First, take apart a cup then cut off the top and bottom where it was folded. Then used the cut up cup piece and trace onto a pattern paper. Next, tape the pattern paper onto another cup and decorate.

I used a Crop-a-Dile (which I got from my upline Caroline) to punch the hole through the cup and the handle. This tool can punch through metal, too. Awesome!

Can you see the beautiful brads on the punched out snowflakes. It is the new rhinestone brads SU carries. I just love them. I tied the new Satin Ribbon (available to purchase from now till the end of November) around the cup.



a close up of the cup
Materials Used:
Stamp-The Snowflake Spot
Papers-Designer paper, chocolate chip, soft sky, blue bayou
Ink-chocolate chip
Accessories-1/4" grosgrain and satin ribbon, twine, crop-a-dile, cello bag, tag punch

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Mini Accordian Album

I made this for the open house I had back in July. I finally put the picture in.

I used a 12"x12" cardstock and cut it to 4"x12". I scored it at 4 3/4" and 9 1/2" then flip it over and scored it the same. I randomly stamped In The Spotlight along the bottom then I fold along the scored lines.

I cut two 2 1/8 " bashful blue and two pretty in pink cardstock and adhered alternately. The 10" grosgrain ribbon is for the closer. I adhered it then put a flower on top to cover to keep the ribbon a little stable for the long use.



Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Lunch Bag Brag Album

This album I made a while back using a Simply Scrappin' kit In Full Bloom. It is retired. This is just a sample of what my class will make. We will be using the new Special Delivery Simply Scrappin' kit. I'll post the pictures later. Class is on November 20 at 7pm. You'll get the whole kit plus the lunch bags, accessories and insructions. If you can't make it to the class, no problem. You can order it to go! The cost for this project is $35 (plus shipping, of course if it is to go.)

FRONT






BACK


Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Memory Paint Cans

I made these paint cans to give away to all the babies born this year and more to come next year. The moms can use it to store all th precious memories through the years for their child.
I put clothes and other baby stuff inside the can. If I have the time (I usually do last minute things) I would make "Thank You" cards to go with it. All the moms loved the cans.

Front view

Boy top view

Boy can back view

Girl can back view

Girl top view

Materials Used:
Papers-Special Delivery Boy and Girl
Accessories-grosgrain ribbons, double-stitched ribbon


Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Lovely Trees

Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was fabulous. My husband and I went to a Couple's Retreat in Downtown Vancouver hosted by Metro Baptist Church. This retreat is for couples to get away to take time to be together (especially with little ones running around where there is no quiet time to be together). This year's theme was "Falling in Love" and what a better way to show you a fall card. These trees are indeed very lovely. Fall is so beautiful with the changing colours of the leaves.

Materials Used:
Stamps-Lovely as a Tree, Party Punch
Papers-Rose Red, Hunter Green, Old Olive, Whisper White
Inks-Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Only Orange, More Mustard
Accessories-Blender Pen, Tag Punch

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Christmas Card

I'm love the new Supersize Snowflake and Snow Burst from the Winter Mini Catalgue which is available from Sept 1-Nov 30. It comes in a solid and a hollow snowflakes, two stamps on one block. The one with the words on it I cut it out and mount it to the end of the block. It is easier this way if I want to omit the words or do it in a different colour.


Materials Used:
Stamps-Supersize Snowflake, Snow Burst
Papers-whisper white, mellow moss, soft sky, blue bayou
Inks-blue bayou, soft sky, basic black, mellow moss
Accessories-taffeta ribbon, brads, scallop punch, colluzle cutting system, dazzling diamonds


Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Almost Settle At the New Home

I'm back online so here are some details on what is happening with the move.

I didn't realize how much "stuff" we had until we moved to this place. It took four truck loads to move most of the stuff and my DH goes back and forth with our van to pick up more things we didn't have time to pack for Saturday's move. We sold a lot of big furniture items and yet we still have too much and no place to put the ones we want to keep. Need to get rid of some more stuff.


I can't believe I had over 10 boxes of stamping stuff. Some of the stamps I haven't use but can't seem to part with them either. All the stamping stuff is still in boxes. They should be out maybe this Friday. Hopefully!

Blog you later.
Deanna

Moving Again!

I'm moving this Saturday. I'm busy packing, baby sitting, change two babies' diapers and home schooling. Few! Busy, busy week.

We're moving into a three bedroom basement suite just a block away. Very nice place except the kitchen. It is very small. I mean very small as to when I wash dishes, no one can get to the cupboards unless I move out of the way. It is just weird designing. I'm going to miss the corner lot house. :( I'm spoil.

Thanks for visiting.
Deanna

Silly Kids

Everytime I cut my stamps the kids would take the extra rubbers to play with. They usually stick them all over their arms. This time they stuck them to their faces. This was what they came up with.

Jarod's version
Faith's version

Have fun looking.