Create With Paper, Sylvie Drader Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Prince George, BC, Canada

Peace, Love, Joy

I made this card quickly using My Digital Studio. What an easy program to use! Want to know more? Let me know.

I want to take this opportunity to wish you, my readers, and your families Peace, Love and Joy this Christmas season and all year. 

Merry Christmas!

 

Christmas Blessings with Punch Pals

'Tis the season to share your creativity with all your friends and neighbors. They'll enjoy receiving their own little forest of watercolored Christmas trees lit with a Real Red chipboard star!

The Punch Pals stamp set has a load of images for any Christmas decorating you need to do! The doodle images are great for kids from one to 92, and since they coordinate with several of Stampin' Up!'s punches, making a stack of holiday tags and cards will be faster than ever!

Any questions about this project, let me know.

Berry Christmas: Very Simple

I copied this card from someone... can't remember who. I just LOVE the simplicity of it. Looking back, I could have spruced it up a bit by using crystal effects on the berries yet.

The base is Very Vanilla card stock. The wreath from the Berry Christmas stamp set is stamped in Old Olive; the berries in Real Red. The grosgrain ribbon is Real Red as well and held with a mini glue dot.

Don't forget, this stamp set is part of the Holiday Mini Catalogue and will be gone on January 4. If you'd like to have it for next year's cards, get it now.

 

More Christmas Trees

After a fast trip to France for my Aunt's funeral, a 2 days layover (unplanned) in Zurich, I am now at my son's place and we will be decorating the tree tonight or tomorrow - I know, late in the season but their place is so small....

Carrie Gaskin gave me the inspiration for this card. The trees are made the same way as in this card. I love the texture of the Christmas Cocoa Designer Series paper - Get it now as it will be gone January 4th.

The greeting is from the All Holidays stamp set. 

Advent: Joy

As Christmas gets closer, we often get more stressed and not so joyful... Let's remember that Christ is the one who can bring us Joy.

Let me know what you think.

Tool Tip: Colouring Tools

It's Saturday, time for some tips about Stampin' Up! tools

Aqua Painters: so easy to use! The water is stored in the handle of the paint brush. No need for a water container that might spill onto your project.

You get two aqua painters per package: a fine tip and a large tip. 

Blender Pens: the flexibility of watercolour with the convenience of markers.  Clean off the tip with a few stroke on scratch paper and you are ready to use the next colour.

You get three pens with two tips each - these will last you a LONG time. 

Both these tools can be used with Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Classic Stampin' Pads, and other mediums to pull and blend colors.

Luminary

You can't see in the photo, but this looks really cool with a little electric tea light.

This is very simple to make with Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label die for the Big Shot machine. I used Stampin' Up! vellum card stock in the "window" and stamped a snowflake from Snow Swirled stamp set. The ribbon is Stampin' Up! Whisper White Taffeta. The while gel pen adds a touch of faux stitching.

If you have any questions about this project, let me know.

Big Bold Cupcakes

This card will bring more than just a little birthday cheer--the Rich Razzelberry cupcake topped with Old Olive sprinkles and a Dusty Durango flame will help make the recipient's birthday wishes come true!

And it is very easy to make with Stampin' Up! Big Bold Cupcakes sizzlits. You get four dies for $25.46 instead of $29.95 - only until December 22. 

Remember: FREE shipping until December 22 - only through me.

Let me know, if you have any questions or would like to order the products to make this project.

Baskets and Blooms - on sale

The die to make this cute basket - Stampin' Up! Basket and Blooms - is on sale: $43.16 (instead of $53.95). This die is exclusive to Stampin' Up! You will not find it anywhere else!

  You can make these baskets for any theme throughout the year: Christmas, Valentines, Spring, Mother's Day. You can use them as party favours - your imagination has not limits.

Check out the other items under the 12 Days of Holiday Sales.

And, FREE shipping until December 22 anywhere in Canada only through me

Let me know if you would like to order this bigz xl die.

Fun and Fast Notes: Christmas

The stamp set Fun and Fast Notes has eight different images suitable for various occasions... including a Christmas tree.

I copied the card suggested in the catalogue on p. 56 (or check it here). I made a few changes, can you spot them? Leave a comment - you just might get a little surprise from me :)

Don't miss out:

- 12 Days of Holiday Sales - only until December 22. Fabulous dies for the Big Shot machine from 15-25% off

- FREE shipping anywhere in Canada - only until December 22 and only through me.

- All the stamp sets on the dormant list will be gone on January 4 (never mind the prices, they are US... enter the item number here and you will get the "real" price:)

- The Holiday Mini Catalogue will end on January 4. Only the Jewelry and Build A Bear Workshop items will be carried over. 

Let me know, if there is anything you would like to order.

Christmas Trees

Carrie Gaskin explained how to make those trees. Fun!

Just punch scallop circles in your favourite colour. Then count 3 or 4 scallops (depending if you want a fat tree or a skinny one). Then mark the middle at the top of the circle. Fold into a triangle. You will need to trim a bit to make it fit.

I made the hills with the cutter tool. It has a really cool small wheel that is ideal for that. Just roll away and you get great curves on your card stock.

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Any questions, let me know.

Advent: Love

Do you sometimes feel unloved or unlovable? Guess what, Jesus, who came as a baby at Christmas,is the true Shepherd who searches out and finds his sheep among the scattered flock. His sheep know him, and they follow his voice. He is our Saviour and Shepherd of love.

Let me know what you think.

Tool Tip: Adhesives

Stampin' Up! carries a number of adhesives, each with its own purpose. You can see them all on p. 192 of the Idea Book & Catalogue or here online.
All of them are acid-free.

• 2-way Glue Pen: temporary when allowed to dry before adhering (it becomes just like a sticky note) or permnanent when adhered promptly. Great for glitter or stencils.
   
• SNAIL adhesive: this is my favourite. I don't get glue all over my fingers with this double-sided tape. Plus you can get refills. Great for cards and scrapbook pages as it is "dry" glue. Make sure to press well for best adherence.
   
• Glue dots: super sticky they are great for buttons and other 3-D elements. They come in two sizes, mini and pop-up.
   
• Stampin' Dimensionals: 1/16" thick foam dots, they are great for popping elements off the page. With 300 to a package, they go a long ways.
   
• Anywhere Glue Stick: This glue stick is rectangular, allowing you to spread glue into corners easily. Great for adhering Designer Series paper to chipboard as you can cover a large area easily.  

• Dotto: repositionable adhesive in a convenient dispenser. A must-have with the Circle Scissors Plus to keep the card stock in place while cutting. Also great as you build a card or scrapbook page and you are not sure where you want to place your elements.
    
• Sticky Strip: double-sided extra tacky strip. Use it to adhere micro beads or ribbon. Also great for 3-D items - although I personally prefer the Tombow Multi Purpose for that.
    
• Crystal Effects: strong adhesive in a liquid form. Add a dimensional, lacquered look to any stamped image. Adhere small beads to a project.
    
• Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive: temporary when allowed to dry first or permanent when adhered promptly. Beads, glitter, 3-D items, Designer Series paper to chipboard... it does it all. I love that you have a little bit of time to reposition before it is permanent. 

Need some glue for your project? Let me know and I will help you choose the one you need.

Don't forget... Select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets on sale December 11 to 22 only. Plus you get FREE shipping anywhere in Canada during that time. Browse my online store and Email me your order.

Big Shot Dies and Vinyl Special

Select Big Shot Dies at 15-25% off

 

Sylvie's Special from December 11 to 22, 2009:

FREE shipping anywhere in Canada

Visit my online store to make your selection then Email me your order to get the FREE shipping.

Wondering what you can do with the Pop-Up Ball die (that's item #116759, now only $40.46)? Check out this video

Punch Art: a Tree and Scalloped Edge

This is a very easy tree to make:

- Punch Designer Series paper of your choice (Merry Moments used here) twice with the photo corner punch.

- Assemble the tree using the larger photo corners at the bottom and the smaller ones at the top. Turn over and use both sides of the Designer Series paper.

- Punch a star or two and you're done.

What about the scalloped edge you say? Check out my other blog post where I explain how to make it. Simple but so pretty. Don't you think?

Two other things:

- A number of stamps have been on the dormant list (not visible in the printed Idea Book & Catalogue but available for purchase). They will be GONE after January 4, 2010. Here is the list. Get the ones you want now.

- Check my blog again tomorrow and for the next 12 days as Stampin' Up! opens up the 12 Days of Holiday Sales. You won't want to miss this sale with many never-before-discounted items!

Business Opportunity

Are there things you would like to do if you had a bit more money? Are you looking for something satisfying that would bring you a sense of accomplishment?

If so, I would encourage you to consider the Stampin' Up! business opportunity. Not only do I get to earn some extra money, I get to do what I love: help people discover and unleash their creativity. That is very rewarding. 

I am looking to expand my Canadian Crafters team across Canada and would love to chat with you. Give me a call at 250 962 1674.

You can read more information here.

You can also request a FREE information package.

If you live in the Prince George area, come to an Information Night on Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 pm. RSVP

Any questions, let me know.

Note Cards Portfolio

Do you still have people on your list you are not sure what to give? This beautiful portfolio containing four matching note cards and envelopes could be exactly what you need. Your hand made gift from the heart will be much appreciated.

It can be a monogram as in the photo or it can be a flower in the medallion.

Class to make this project is on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. Cost is $15.40 and includes all supplies.

 

Stampin' Up! supplies:
Lovely Letters stamp set
Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White card stock
Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper
Crushed Curry Stampin' Pad
Eyelet border punch

Advent: Hope

For 400 years, Israel had waited and hoped for the promised Messiah. Have you ever thought what it was like for Mary to be told she would be the mother of Jesus? This video will give you a little glimpse and show you the incredible hope we have in Christ.

Tool Tip: Adhesive Remover

Have you ever found messy glue residue on your project? Frustrating...

Well, no more. Here comes the Adhesive Remover! This great little tool removes unwanted glue residue quickly and easily.

Make sure to add it to your next order (#103684, $4.95).

Browse the catalogue online.

Dasher in the Snow

Frances has come to several of my classes. Yesterday she brought this card to share with us. Dasher has been paired with Snow Swirled for the greeting and the Santa's Line Up wheel. Add some sparkles and you have a beautiful card. Don't you think?

Leave a comment and let Frances know what you think of her card.