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Home of Maggie Patterson, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator Serving Canada from Coast to Coast.

It's New Catalog Sneak Peek Week....which means only a few days left to get your hands on retiring stuff before it is gone for good:

• Check out the list of stamps that retire for good on May 31st. Click here.
• Check out the retiring stamps and accessories in my online store here. 

Want a catalog?  Email me to request your copy.

New, new, new all week long as we countdown to the New Catalog release on Friday June 1st!

Sneak Peek Week - Make a Cake & Itty Bitty Banners

I love a good birthday stamp set, and the new Make a Cake stamp set fits the bill. With cute, open line art, and a coordinating greeting set - Itty Bitty Banners - this set is a must-have!  And Itty Bitty Banners has a coordinating set of framelits! The card here is a triangle fold, which if you want to create one, you must use Designer Series Paper for best results.

Here's the inside which using the greeting set:

Isn't this fun?  Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder make for a fun, girly card for big or little girls.

Two more sleeps until the new book.  Are you on my newsletter list?  Sign up now so you don't miss anymore of the stampin scoop - click here to sign up now.

Another sneak peek tomorrow - check back then!

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!

New Catalog Sneak Peek Week - Everything Eleanor

Hands down, one of my favorite new stamp sets from the catalog is Everything Eleanor. I have no idea who Eleanor is, but I like this set with the swirls, flowers, bird and labels!  While the set says "vintage" I took it in a different direction pairing it up with a bold color combo of Pool Party, Melon Mambo and Summer Starfruit.  Now, let's talk about the new Summer Starfruit color - you are going to look at it at first and think UGH!  After using it for a few days, I love it! It's a great option in between green and yellow.   And there's that awesome stitched satin ribbon again - you are going to want to get in on the product share for this ribbon - watch for details Friday!

Speaking of Friday - I'll be sending out the scoop on the new catalog on Friday June 1st - if you aren't on my newsletter list you can - click here to sign up now.

Another sneak peek tomorrow - take a minute and pop by then!

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!

New Catalog Sneak Peek Week - World Treasures

Four more sleeps until you can order from the new catalog! Not that I'm excited or anything. All this week I'll be counting down as we ring in the new Stampin' catalog - so check back daily for new projects with new products, colors and more!

Today's card is packed full of new goodies - new colors, new ribbon, in color markers, a new embossing folder and a new stamp set. This set is called World Treasures (page 98), and I am absolutely loving it and the coordinating product suite called International Bazzaar! Great colors and lots of possiblities!

The featured colors on this card are new In Colors - Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals and Gumball Green.  And do you see how glittery the folder is?  I used the brayer to ink up the embossing folder with Versamark, then the paper and folder ran it through the Big Shot. This transferred the Versamark onto the "negative" part of the folder. Then I added Irridescent Ice over top and heat set it for big WOW factor!  I think this is a technique that needs a video for better explanation! I'm taking a note for future reference as this technique is perfect for this new embossing folder!

Stop by for a visit tomorrow - more sneak peek fun as we countdown to June 1st! Are you a newsletter subscriber?  You need to join my list so you can get all the scoop on June 1st on the new catalog - click here to sign up now.

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!

Maggie's Monday Message - Week of May 27th

Extreme Elements & Grunge Rock Birthday Card

This is my third masculine card made with retiring stamp sets....one more to go! I received one in the mail today that shows yet another retiring set.  I have to say, for those of you coming to the June 2nd New Catalog Kickoff and 2 for 1 Sale, you are in for some fun!  There's at least 150 sets for sale, plus Big Shot dies, punches, paper, ink, and much more! It is probably my biggest sale yet!!! And best of all, you'll get new goodies along with these gently used product...hello, stamping paradise!  I have only a couple (and I mean a couple) spots left, so if you are coming sign up now!  Click here to register.

Back to this card I've combine two great sets here Extreme Elements and Grunge Rock. What I like is that these sets can be masculine with this kind of color combo (Old Olive, Concord Crush and Tempting Turquoise) or a more girlie one like Melon Mambo and Wisteria Wonder!  Oh, the possibilities!

If you like these sets, now's the time to snap them up before they are gone for good on May 31st. (Are you sick of me saying that yet? Are you rolling your eyes at me? LOL).  I'm so ready for the NEW!  Next week is all about the SNEAK PEEK of the new catalog!  All new stamps, colord and more next week!

Over the weekend be on the look out for the final masculine card, and then Monday the Sneak Peek starts!  And Friday is new catalog day!  Do you have your new book yet? Email me if you want a copy and don't have a Stampin' Up demonstrator (Canadians only).

 

P.S. Don't forget...more than 100 stamp sets will be gone for good on May 31st!

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!

Totally Tool Father's Day Card

Here's another masculine card that features a couple techniques. First and foremost, it uses the Totally Tool set which retires on May 31st. This set has been around for a while, and it is one I'll definitely miss!

The tools are stamped in Basic Grey ink on Whisper White paper and then colored with the blender pens and ink pads. They are then cut out for maximum effect.  The background really makes things pop - that's the Silver Cardstock which has been scored at half inch intervals using the diagonal scoring plate for the Simply Scored. I tend to only use the silver paper around Christmas, but it is great for a masculine card to create a "metallic" look. For the scored background the trick is to score first and then run it through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die - that way you still have a "square" corner for use on the Simply Scored.

A little Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine and the Dad greeting from Family Reunion (punched with the XL Oval and stamped in Cherry Cobbler) finish this card off.

Here's Totally Tool - yet another set to which we will bid adieu on May 31st:

One more masculine card for you tomorrow, and then next week we'll have a whole week of sneak peek projects from the new catalog!

P.S. Don't forget...more than 100 stamp sets will be gone for good on May 31st!

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!

Loads of Fun - Camoflage Technique

I'm happy to report that the next three days there will be new blog posts with some fun projects made with retiring sets and products!!! Woo hoo!   Let me tell you, life has been absolutely crazy since we returned from our Disney trip.  After my husband being away for most of April for work, and then the holiday, I had the (deluded) expectation that when we were back things would be back to normal. WRONG!  In any event, onwards and upwards, and I'm back on track for blogging!

Today's card uses the Loads of Fun stamp set which is a fabulous set for all the men in your life - it has a trailer, dirtbike, ATV and more!  So cute, and versatile!  I've used a paper ripping and piecing technique to create the camo look which is dead easy.  Rip up a bunch of cardstock and then attach it to your project with SNAIL.  Layer until you have it covered and it looks like camo!   I got the idea from a swap card that I got years ago and only got around to it now!   The ATV is colored with a blender pen and ink pooled in the lid of the pad. 

Here's the Loads of Fun Set:

P.S. Don't forget...more than 100 stamp sets will be gone for good on May 31st!

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!

New "2 Go" Clubs - Punches and Techniques!

With the new catalog right around the corner, I am pleased to offer two new clubs to the Stamps 2 Go line up - introducing Punches 2 Go and Techniques 2 Go. Both of these are based on requests of my customers and they will start this month!

Punches 2 Go is all about learning fun and fabulous ways to use your punches ! Each month you'll get two punch pages showcasing how to use your punches (perfect for you refer back to in months or years to come) and two finished projects featuring what we've learned on the punch pages.  To get these great pages and more punch fun you place a $30 (or more) order each month for 8 months.

When you join in May, you'll start your membership this month AND get a great bonus valued at $30 - a 6 x 6 album to keep your punch pages in! And in your last month, you'll get the punch of your choice (up to $22.95) of your choice. Click here for more info or to join.

Techniques 2 Go

Technique class is one of the most popular classes I offer and with good reason, there's hundreds of ways to use your supplies to create unique, handmade projects.  

Techniques 2 Go will bring that fun to you in your PJs!  Each month you'll get two technique pages and coordinating cards, along with a bonus project mailed to you. You commit to ordering $30 or more of the product of your choice each month for 8 months.

When you join in May, you'll start your membership this month AND get a great bonus valued at $30 - a 6 x 6 album to keep your punch pages in! And in your last month, you'll get to choose any two hostess stamp sets of your choice!  Click here for more info or to order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's  a sample of how the technique or punch pages will look in your album - nice and organized for easy reference when you are creating:

I'm on the move!

Yesterday in my newsletter and weekly video message I shared some big news!

As most of you know (or have even experienced first hand) I have a lovely set up in my basement for stamping classes and such, but as I continue to grow, I've reached the point where I'm outgrowing the home studio for classes and events!  So...I've leased a great space nearby in Hallville (right on Highway 43 between Kemptville and Winchester - and that much closer to Ottawa).  It has tonnes of parking and lots of room for us to stamp the day away!  I'll be able to offer more classes, clubs and crops in the coming months as well and a few new features as I have more room!  I'm moving in starting now, but I need to get things organized and ready to go...so watch for my details of my GRAND OPENING in early July!

You can hear more about the move...and some other assorted things including two new Stamps 2 Go offerings and me somehow publicly discusing my weight loss goals by my big 4-0 birthday this fall. (Why I brought that up I'll never know, lol, nothing like some public accountability.)

Fox & Friends...Retiring May 31st!

Oh...May 31st marches closer, which means so many of my favorites will be retiring for good! One of those is the Fox & Friends stamp set.  It's the perfect baby or kid set with fun animal images. And bonus - the welcome baby greeting is from the also retiring stamp set, Short & Sweet. Another one to add to my list of all-time favorites.  But you know what...there's so many great new sets coming June 1st that I will just console myself with new rubber!  If you'd like a new catalog click here with info on how to get a copy.

Here I've used two retiring colors - Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz - which are gone for good too!  Stock up before they go, and if you have the ink pad, make sure you order reinker so you can keep using your pad for years to come!

More retiring stamp sets coming up in the next few weeks...along with a few sneak peeks!

P.S. Don't forget...more than 100 stamp sets will be gone for good on May 31st!

 2012 Retiring List - Check it out here!

Stamp in Person - Local customers in eastern Ontario click here for the class schedule.

Stamp from Home - Join Stamps 2 Go , Markers 2 Go or Accessories Express and get the stamping fun sent to your door! 

Shop - Shop online 24.7 from anywhere in Canada.  Earn Creative Cash with your purchase starting with purchases as low as $30!