169- Marni's Cupcake Birthday Card

This card was a complete case- I wanted to make Marni a bday card that used the cupcake set and was pink- and this just fit the bill perfectly. I absolutely adore the final product- I had never used these colours together and really love it.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes

Ink: Regal Rose, Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red

Paper: Regal Rose, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Accessories: 5/8" Regal Rose grosgrain ribbon, ticket corner punch, scallop edge punch

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To order this fantastic birthday set click here

Christmas Swap

This year has just been fantastic for me- not only did I discover stamping I also started stamping with a fantastic group of stampers I had participated in a few demonstrator swaps and thought that a lot of my customers might be interested as well. I organized a swap amongst my stampers this Christmas and the results were amazing. I wasn't sure if anyone would participate but people did! Yay! I am absolutely thrilled with the results and the feedback has been really positive. This is definitely the first of many swaps to come!

From top to bottom: Katrina MacAlpine, Tali Douglas, Tamara Snell, Marni Shelson, Rebecca Snell

Christmas Swaps 2

These were made by two super talented Kirkland Lake Stampers- Julie Weisflock and Jenn. They sent them down here so they could participate and I'm really grateful. Julie and I made a shaker at Thanksgiving and I think I created a monster!

My Cards for the Swap

These are the cards that I made for the swap. The first is one that I made for the Megameeting and I knew I wanted to share it with everyone since we all love Deer Friends!!

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Deer Friends, Warm Words

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, scallop edge punch, circle punches


The next card is a complete case. As soon as I saw it I knew that I had to buy it. I absolutely adore the ribbon- it is double sided and so satiny!

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Snow Swirled, Many Merry Messages

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Ticket corner punch, Kiwi kiss/very vanilla ribbon, filigree brads

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And finally I wanted to make a shaker for the swap. My swappers were lucky enough to get 2 shakers thanks to Julie's! I also wanted to use beads for the first time- I have been intrigued for a little while. I am super happy with the finished product- I really like how it turned out.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Two Cool Dudes

Ink: Perfect Plum

Paper: Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Accessories: Coluzzle, 1 1/4" circle punch, iridescent embossing, acetate, silver beads, cropodile, jumbo pewter eyelet, elegant eggplant ribbon, crystal effects, dazzling diamonds

20% off All Retired Sets

Hi everyone,



Until December 23rd I will be offering 20% off of all retiring stamp sets. The list can be found here:



http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/Retired_Lists_CA2.pdf



Also until December 23rd, there is free shipping on all orders over $100. If you were thinking of stocking up on Stampin Up supplies this is the perfect time!



As always if you have any questions please let me know



Happy Holidays,

Shauna

Hot Chocolate and Gift Card Holder

I am definitely a blog hopper and most definitely a caser when I see something great. There is a demo here in Ontario named Andrea Walford who just creates brilliant projects. As soon as I saw this I knew I had to case it as it is just brilliant for Christmas gifts. I love to give gift cards- I mean it's the gift of shopping! Adding a packet of Hot Chocolate is just such a nice touch. This was actually super easy to make too- really all you need is some sticky strip and anyone can make this.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Paper: Baha Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Ski Slope DSP

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, sticky strip, versamark, scalloped edge punch, bone folder

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168- Top Notz Tuxedo Card

This is another tuxedo card for my card set. I did get the idea for the card and the small flower from Baroque Motifs around the edge from the source card but I switched it around a bit so I could use my new punch and stamp from the curly label bundle. I really like how it turned out- I am enjoying making just black and white cards.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Cute and Curly

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: White embossing, Curly Label Punch, Top Notz die

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167- Purple Cherish Card

This is another straight case for a Christmas card kit. I pretty much love any excuse to use Baroque motifs and love the simplicity- I just wish I had the pretties kit because I would have added a few embellishments.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs

Ink: Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant

Paper: Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Accessories: elegant eggplant ribbon

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Sincere Salutations Card Kit

I recently purchased the Sincere Salutations stamp set and realized just how useful it is since it contains a sentiment for every occasion.

I have created this card kit using every colour of 5/8" grosgrain ribbon and the 8 stamps in the Sincere Salutations card set. This kit will include instructions on how to do the ribbon weaving and create the cards. It will also include all of the precut pieces and enough ribbon to make each card. The only thing you will require is ink and adhesive. The cost of the kit will be $35- please email me if you are interested.

Click here to order this amazing sentiment set at my online store

166- Pocket Silhouettes Card

I cased this card for a splitcoast colour challenge. I wanted to use my new pocket silhouettes and some designer paper.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Pixie Pink, Tangerine Tango, Bella Rose DSP

Accessories: circle punch, scallop circle punch, whisper white ribbon

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165- Jolliest Time Free Standing Pop Up Card

This is a card that I made for my last stamp club that involved the chalkboard technique. I actually used three different methods of applying chalk on the card. I used versamark followed by chalk with the daubers for the snowflakes on the base. Then I used whisper white craft ink on the black and daubed chalk on the images- I immediately wiped off the excess. I then used a blender pen to colour in the ornaments on the tree. The more I use them the more I love my chalks.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Jolliest Time of the Year, Snow Swirled, All Holidays

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink

Paper: Garden Green, Ruby Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Pewter eyelet, basic black ribbon, Stampin Up pastels, corner rounder, sticky strip, Little felt fluries, pewter brads, rhinestone brad

164- Grand Soiree Tuxedo Card

I am so happy that I bought this set- it just makes what I consider to be very elegant cards. For my one aunt I am making all black and white cards with grey accents so this is for her- I'm really happy with it.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Grand Soiree, So Swirly Wheel

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: Basic Grey taffeta ribbon, white embossing

163- Big B Birthday

This card is pretty much a complete case and I love it. For Christmas I wanted to make up card boxes for people but am severely behind- damn you shingles. So I am casing nice simple cards for my presents because I am stamping at an incredibly slow rate as I build up my strength. I also think this is a great card to demonstrate.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Party Hearty

Ink: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Accessories: 5/8" striped grosgrain in Riding Hood Red, scalloped edge punch

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Stampin Up Regional Conference!

It was just announced that there will be a full-day Stampin Up Regional Conference on March 14th at the London Conference Centre in London, Ontario. How exciting is that?!?!?! There will be 6 Stampin Up projects, make and takes, talks, swaps- it will be amazing! I always learn SOOO much when I go to these events.

This event is open first to demonstrators and then to guests if there is room. I'm telling you though- there are a TON of demos in London- it's a huge stamping area. If you want to guarantee yourself a spot you should sign up to become a demonstrator so that you don't miss out on this. So in addition to the amazing starter kit (found on the last page of the Fall and Winter Catalogue 2008) where you get almost $500 in product for only $260 you get to come to some fabulous events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has been thinking of joining. For more information please email or call me. Or you can go straight to my demonstrator website and enter the code demo2008 to sign up through me. Right now I am having a promotion- anyone who signs up through me will receive a punch of their choice from the catalogue (pg. 188)

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/shauna_mcgill

December Newsletter

Hi everyone!



Happy Holidays!! The Christmas season is here and I have some fantastic Stampin Up promotions for you



The retired list has arrived!! I cannot believe that they are retiring both Wonderful Words and Warm Words- I love those sets! They might be my most useful word sets! I am offering 10% off all of these stamp sets- they are available until January 18, 2009 when the new Spring/Summer Catalogue will be released.



http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/Retired_Lists_CA1.pdf



This is the list of the retired stamps- the retiring accessories list will come out on January 5th.



Stampin Up is currently offering a FANTASTIC promotion involving free shipping!! From today until December 23rd you will receive free shipping on all orders over $100. This along with the 10% retiring stamp sets is just an amazing deal right before the holidays!



And one final amazing Stampin Up offer- if you spend $20 you will receive 20% off on any of the stamp set in the catalogue sampler. Please see this attachment for more information.



http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/Sampler_CAN.pdf



I am now booking parties for the new year- just get 3 friends and yourself together and I will come over for a super fun night of stamping! I am offering one free stamp set to any hostess who books a party ON TOP of all the other wonderful hostess sets that Stampin Up offers.



I am also offering a promotion to anyone who signs up to be a demonstrator through me. You will receive a punch of your choice. You can also attend the Megameeting in Burlington at the end of January as a demonstrator- this is an amazing event where you will learn so many amazing new stamping techniques. Please let me know if you would like more information.


I will be holding my next Stamp Class in January and it will be on....Punches!! That's right- my first ever punch class!! The price of this class will be $25 and this includes any punch in the catalogue valued at $19.95. We will be making cards using only punches- I am really excited about this!! I will be holding this class on both a weeknight and on the weekend- it will be on Thursday January 8th at 6:30pm or on Saturday January 10th at 1pm. Please let me know if you can attend and which punch you would like.



I will be holding an open house on Sunday, January 18th from 1-5pm for all of you. You can come here and look at the new catalogue and stamp on me. If you bring a new stamper who makes a purchase I will give you 10% off of your order that day



And remember my Christmas card promotion- or as Sheila pointed out my way of getting friends. Anyone who sends me a handmade Christmas card will receive a $5 voucher to be used on any item before January 18th, 2009.



Thanks for everything everyone- I hope that you all have a fantastic holiday season!

Shauna

Card Box

I taught a class a few weeks ago on card boxes and this is one of the ones we did. It can hold up to 15 cards plus envelopes and is an amazing Christmas gift this year- quite a few of my family members will be receiving these this year! I learned how to make the box at the last megameeting and the dimensions are found here:

http://stampwithjenn.typepad.com/stamp_with_jenn_blog/2008/10/gotta-make-boxes-and-purses.html

The number one rule that I have found with boxes- always use sticky strip when making boxes- normal adhesive won't hold it

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Ski slope DSP, Whisper White, Old Olive

Accessories: Filigree brads, ticket corner punch, sticky strip

Click here to order this fantastic stamp set and other amazing Stampin' Up! products

162- Wedding Invitation

I joined a wedding invitation swap and this is what I came up with. I wanted a simple color scheme- something nice and classic. I also wanted to use my new Grand Soiree set and also my Basic Grey Taffeta ribbon. I'm so happy with the ribbon- it's not as dark as the paper and has a faint silver sheen. When I was designing the layout for this card I knew I wanted it to be tied with a ribbon at the front and for there to be pockets inside for the different information you need to include. What I did was take a sheet of Whisper white and score it at 5" for the width and 3" for each side on the long side. I then cut out the bottom middle section so I would have to pieces at each side that I could fold up and secure with brads. This allowed two pockets on either side for inserts. I used the ribbon on the outside to cover the back of the brads

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Grand Soiree, Baroque wheel

Ink: Silver

Paper: Whisper White, Silver

Accessories: corner rounder, slot punch, Big Shot dies for the flowers, Basic Grey taffeta ribbon, silver brads, brad punch

Holiday Extravaganza Update

The following bundles unfortunately have sold out:

All in the Family Bundle
Bags and Tags Bundle
Mission Embossable Bundle
Santa's Stocking Stuffer Bundle

The others are still available but may sell out at any time so let me know if you would like me to place an order

It's Here!! The Holiday Extravaganza Sale!!

OMG Stampin Up said there would be some amazing deals and they were right- it's AMAZING!!!

You can get up to 50% off items!!!! They are all bundles and luckily they give page references in the catalogue which is very handy. This is going on from today until Monday but only until supplies last! You can either order through online ordering (on my demonstrator website linked below) or place an order through me

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/bundles_CA.pdf

I am also going to sweeten the pot for anyone who is interested- tis the season! Anyone who orders any of these bundles between now and Monday will be placed in a draw for a free stamp set!

I know that this is the time of year where it is hard to justify spending on yourself. You can email this flyer to a loved one as a wish list. If they order anything I will enter your name into the wish list draw as well. That means two ballots for you- one for the bundles stamp set and one for the wish list stamp set!!

If you have any questions please let me know- happy shopping!

PS- the curly label punch bundles and star struck bundles are just screaming my name!! I also don't know if I'll be able to resist the All in the Family bundle- 50% off is just too good a deal to pass up!!

Please click on this link o go straight to my demonstrator page and see the bundles:

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/itemlist.aspx?categoryID=321

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!!

Everyone make sure to come check out my demonstrator website first thing tomorrow morning:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/shauna_mcgill

There is going to be a HUGE sale that will be going on from tomorrow, November 26th until Monday, December 1st.

The details haven't even been released to us demonstrators but I do know there will be bundles at a reduced cost- the website said there would even be 50% off some merchandise. 50% off!! My god I'm soooo excited!!

You can place orders either through the online ordering on my website or you can contact me to place your order.

Happy Shopping!!

Gift Tag Kit

Here it is everyone- my first card kit!!!! For $15 you will get all the pieces that you need to make 30 fantastic gift tags. This kit will include:

- 30 stamped and punched out images using deer friends
- 30 circle and scallop punch outs in Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Chocolate Chip
- 1 role of 1/4" grosgrain Chocolate Chip ribbon- enough for the tags and future projects

The only products that you will need are adhesive and a hole or slit punch.

The images will be stamped and punched out for you because the Deer Friends set is a Hostess set and unavailable for purchase. You could earn this set through hostess benefits- if you are interested in having a fun night with your friends and potentially earn fantastic Stampin Up products please let me know.

If you are interested please call or email me. If you do not live in the GTA please add $2 to the cost for shipping.

This Christmas it really is all about Deer Friends!

161- Santa Free Standing Pop-Up Card

I first saw a free-standing pop-up card at the megameeting back in September and right away I knew I had to make one! I knew it had to be a Christmas one and voila- my free standing Santa card! I love love love how it turned out- one of the cards I"m most happy with! You can find the instructions on how to make this style of card in the techniques gallery on splitcoast

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Jolliest Time of the Year, All Holidays

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black, Silver

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red Textured paper, silver

Accessories: basic black ribbon, slot punch, jumbo pewter eyelets, cropodile, corner rounder, markers, blender pen

160- Pacific Eastern Blooms Card

The layout for this card was a challenge on splitcoast. It was also a perfect excuse for me to use my new Eastern blooms set. I wanted to make a nice simple blank card for one of my aunts in her favorite colour. In retrospect it needs a bit more of a wow factor- maybe a ribbon- but it's still nice

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms

Ink: Pacific Point

Paper: Pacific Point, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

159- Upsy Daisy Birthday Card

I absolutely love this stamp set- it is so versatile. As soon as I saw this card on splitcoast I knew I had to case it because it was just so simple and perfect. I also love that I can change the sentiment with the others in the set

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, 1/4" grosgrain black ribbon

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158- Priceless Card

I actually made this card at the last stamp club but haven't posted it yet. I just love the end result- combining different backgrounds on one card just gives great results. Geting to use both a wheel and a background stamp on one card just brings me joy. It really is about the simple things! I also like the colour combination- I have used quite a bit of vanilla, chocolate and bashful blue but I love using the Certainly Celery instead- will definitely be doing this in the future!!

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Priceless, Swirly wheel, En Francais Background

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Scalloped edge punch, Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, ticket corner punch

157- Let It Snow Card

I saw this card and had to case it- I am loving the ski slope designer series paper!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Big on Christmas

Ink: Bashful Blue

Paper: Baha Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Holiday Happenings DSP

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain, SU markers

Click here to purchase this fantastic Christmas set at my online store.

156- Little Bundle Card

This is the baby card that I made for the card swap that I did for Tali. The ladies made this one in both pretty in pink and bashful blue. I don't have the large oval punch so I used the coluzzle instead.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Punches Three

Ink: Pretty in Pink or Bashful Blue

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose, or Bashful Blue and Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue or Pretty in Pink DSP

Accessories: coluzzle, dimensionals

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155- Santa Joy Card

I am trying to get back to simple stamping every now and then and I'm also wanting to use more designer series paper. So voila!! Cute and simple!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: A Holly Jolly Christmas

Ink: Whisper White, Real Red

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Real Red DSP

Accessories: Circle punches, ticket corner punch

Click here to order this amazing Christmas stamp set and to order other fantastic Stampin' Up! products
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154- Ornaments Card

This card is a case from one I saw and wanted to replicate immediately. Plus it was a perfect excuse to use my new word window punch.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Holiday Happenings, Wonderful Words

Ink: Bashful Blue

Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Whisper white

Accessories: circle punches, silver embossing, silver elastic cord, word window punch, brad punch, dimensionals

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153- Snowflake Card

Yet again another snowflake card in blue- I just love these colours this year!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Paper: Bashful blue, night of navy

Click here to order this fantastic stamp set and other amazing Stampin' Up! products

152- Snow Felt Card

I am still trying to make as many holiday cards that I can that are not in traditional holiday cards. I also need as many excuses as I can to use my crop o dile.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Paper: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Accessories: clear embossing, sponges, 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, eyelets, Little Felt Flurries

Click here to order this fantastic stamp set and other amazing Stampin' Up! products

Stampin' Up!® Open House

Time to learn how to make your own cards!

Come by to create a couple holiday or a thank you card, check out the fall/ winter catalog and make a holiday wish list to send to your friends & family! There will be drawing for door prizes as well. Feel free to bring a friend! I look forward to seeing you there!
Be sure to visit my website at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/shauna_mcgill to check out the new holiday catalog, see this month’s specials or place an order online!

Event: Stampin' Up!® Open House
Date & Time: November 30, 2008, 1pm to 5pm drop in at any time!
Address: 135 Hillcrest Ave Unit 813
Mississauga, ON
RSVP: to mcgill15@hotmail.com by 11/28/08

151- Silver Snow Swirled Card

This card was 100% cased- I found it on splitcoast and just adored it. I had never really stamped with navy before this Christmas season and I am just adoring it! Plus it gave me a chance to use my Big Shot which we all know I'm obsessed with

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy

Accessories: silver brads, silver embossing, Big Shot Top Note Bigz Die

Click here to order this fantastic stamp set and other amazing Stampin' Up! products

150- MegaSwap Card

This is the card that I made for the megameeting swap. I am so in love with the deer friends set- it just makes me happy!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Deer Friends, Warm Words

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Riding hood red, Chocolate chip

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Accessories: circle punches, 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, scallop edge punch

149- Weaved Ribbbon Card

I first saw a card like this at Jen's and knew that I had to try it. My favorite ribbon is the 5/8" grosgrain and I loved the idea of playing with it more. I just love the simplicity and elegance of this card- I will definitely be making more of these.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Many Merry Messages

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, ticket corner punch