Although it isn't quite August, announcements of all the crops that are coming up in the fall, are now starting to come out. Here is one that you will not want to miss out on......... It is a 2 day scrapping event that is a Fundraiser for the Local SPCA. Here is the information on it. If you want the registration form, it can be downloaded here. Download Scrapbooking Fundraiser for the SPCA This will... Read more →

Did I say how much I like the stamp set Kinda Eclectic? To me, it is another "must have" stamp set. In my Stamp Set of the Month class, I used different color combinations. For this card I used the Mossy Meadow and Blackberry Bliss together. I also got to introduce some new products from the catalogue. Here is my card. The products that I used to make this card are: Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp... Read more →

Back to Tuesday and announcing the weekly deals again. Firstly, watch for the new deal to be announced on Friday. Like I said in an earlier post, if you do not have a Big Shot, August is the time to buy one. For those that have one, there is also a deal for you as well. That is all that I know. Here are the weekly specials for July 29 to August 4: Weekly Deals... Read more →

What better way to spend a weekend, than stamping with your friends. I did just that. On Saturday, I had my monthly Stamp Set of the Month class and then on Sunday, I was at private card class at Carol's. We had a great time chatting and stamping. We even got our picture taken by Ernie. We had a great time and Carol served us a delicious dessert. Thank you Carol. Like I mentioned before,... Read more →

Ever wonder how the names for stamp sets are picked? I do. Also, I wonder where the names of the colors of Stampin' Up! come from. I had problems saying Eclectic yesterday at my Stamp Set of the Month class (SOTM). Without totally knowing the true meaning of Eclectic, I stated that this stamp set is very versatile because it has a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It was confirmed... Read more →

Anyone that knows me, knows that I talk a lot about my kids. It is no difference today. I have card making competition in the Family. Chris is now posting cards on his Facebook. So to be in the true spirit, LOL, I will share his card with all of you. This is my Mother's Day card. Due to Canada Post, I still have not received it. I love it and his humour. That is... Read more →

Wow what a crazy day in the Loops yesterday. Our computers crashed at work, the city was flooding and all I could think about was my fish pond at home. We had 20 ML of rain in 20 Minutes Travelling home was slow and there was so much debris on the roads. If you would like to see more on this Freak Flash flood, check out this video... http://www.cfjctv.com/story.php?id=20560 . My fish pond has 3... Read more →

Wow, you never know how tired you are until you stop. Last night was a "veg" night for me. I really should have cleaned up the Convention mess. (I unpacked my suitcases). I forgot about this swap that I got. I was down to my 3x3 cards that weren't swapped in that organized swap and this lady ( I forgot her name and it wasn't on the back of the swap) gave me this 3D... Read more →