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

Polished Stone With Snow

In view of the fresh snow on the ground, I thought I would show you a snow themed card. Lots of techniques involved in that card! How do you think the person receiving it would feel? Would she think, wow, I am special that she took the time to make this special card just for me... That's the beauty of hand made cards.

The background is called "Polished Stone" because it lookes like marble. It is messy but fun to make using rubbing alcohol, Classic ink refills and also silver ink refill.

What do you think of the big fluffy snowflake? It is quite fun to make as well using the Simply Scored tool and the Lace Border punch. And the rosette is much easier to assemble if you use an empty brad container.

If you live in the Kitchener - Waterloo area, this is the card we will make at the Technique Café on Monday, February 13. Plus also a Valentine themed card.

For a $12 fee, you get a snack and drink, time to relax and have fun card making. Does it get any better? oh, yes if you bring a friend it's even better :) and both of you get rewarded.

Don't live close to me but would like to know how to make this card? Leave a comment and ask me for a video.  I will shoot one with step by step instruction if there is an interest in it.

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Season of Joy Meets Frostwood Lodge

I have been enjoying making (and teaching classes) Christmas cards using the Season of Joy stamp set. You can see another sample here. It has so many images that you can make completely different cards with that set.

The Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper has that county feel and I love it.

This Christmas card is very easy to make and requires very few tools.

Do you still need Christmas cards? We are making more on Monday, Dec. 5 (new samples) and Tuesday, Dec. 6 (same cards as the October class). Would you enjoy receiving a hand made card? Then why not come on over and make some to give away and bring a smile to someone. Register here

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Season of Joy Stamp set
Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White card stock
Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper
Garden  Green and Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
Scallop Edge border punch
2-way glue pen and dazzling diamonds if desired.

 

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Letter to Santa Folio Project

Would you like to make this project but were not able to register for the October 1 World Card Making FUN Day? Do not fear! Just gather yourself and at least 3 of your friends and choose a date with me.

I would be delighted to make it with you - that is if you live in the Kitchener/Waterloo area of course...

You’ll love the fact that you’ll go home with a whole variety of quick-to-make cards featuring the Letter to Santa Quick Accents self-adhesive die cuts. You’ll create 8 cards, 4 mini notes, and 4 tags along with a handy folder for organizing your cards and other holiday information in no time.

Just because these projects are quick doesn’t mean that we’ll be skimping on the details! Get your holiday season off to the right start and leave plenty of time for relaxing under the Christmas lights with a cup of cocoa during the holiday season.

Contact me today at sylvie@createwithpaper.com to set a date!

PS: Don't live near me? Place a minimum $50 order  before September 30 and I will send you the tutorial so you can make it at home. I can give you the list of supplies so you are ready to go when your order arrives.

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AUTUMN Frame

I don't do a lot of changing of my home decor over the seasons but I have to admit that this frame will add a Fall flair to my home.

It uses the Spice Cake Desginer Series Paper coming up in the new Holiday Mini Catalogue.

On Saturday, September 17 at 9:30 am, we will make this beautiful frame in a class in Kitchener, ON. Wouldn't this add to your Fall home decor?

Take some time for yourself to have fun and join us. It's only $15 flat fee or a minimum $25 order that day. You will need to provide your own 10" or 12" square frame, but all the other supplies will be provided. Join us!

You live in Canada but nowhere near Kitchener and  you are interested in making this project? Send me an email for options.

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It's Here! It's Here!

The new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue from Stampin' Up! is here... and it's beautiful! There are over 100 brand new stamp sets that will satisfy any taste. A number of sets from previous Mini Catalogues are with us for the whole year too. New accessories and embellishments. See all the new stuff...

Beautiful projects throughout the book - giving you a ton of ideas.

And the new In-Colours.. have you seen them yet? No?

Well, come to one of the "It's a Parade" event (available in Kitchener-Waterloo or Prince George) and you will not only see them, you will play with them - besides all the other fun stuff.

Browse all the new stuff online.

Browse the whole catalogue, including samples

Download a pdf version (31MB)

Want a paper copy of the catalogue? Email me your mailing address in Canada.

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It's a Parade... a Fun, Fantastic Parade

I guarantee you and your friend will have fun!! Come and take a break from the busyness of life...

• Ice cream Sundaes, door prizes...
• Floats of new products in the brand new catalogue - and you can take the catalogue home with you when you place a min. $50 order that day (or buy $50 from the store, see below)
• Colourful bands: meet the new In-Colours
• Join in with three fun projects
• Plus Sylvie's Store: Buy One Get One Free. When you purchase from my store of retired merchandise, you can choose an equal amount of products from the new catalogue for free. This store is opened only once a year, so don't miss your opportunity.  
• Bring a friend to join you in the parade - both of you will receive a gift from me.

Where: 61 Patricia Ave in Kitchener
Cost: $5 includes all supplies
Two days only:
Tuesday, July 5 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 9 at 2:00 pm

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Strength & Hope Campaign at the Card Making Social

We will make this beautiful card (as well as three other designs) at our Card Making Social on Saturday, June 4 in Waterloo.

This will be a great fun time you don't want to miss. Read all the details here and register now.

I will donate 20% of all orders placed while I am on the Stampin' Up! Alaskan Cruise (May 20-27) to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Shop here.

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Fabulous Florets and a Fabulous Afternoon

How would you like to make three copies of this card plus 9 others (three each of three different designs)? Well, you could if you join us for our Fabulous Card Making Social on Saturday, June 4 in Waterloo, ON.

It will be a very (full) fun afternoon of stamping with friends - and who doesn't need a break from the busyness of life, door prizes, and lots of fun!

Bring a friend with you for even more fun. All supplies will be provided. Just bring a snack to share with everyone.
$40 fee. Deadline to register May 27 so don't delay.

Don't you love this Fabulous Florets stamp set?

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Calendar of Events

The classes for April and May have been updated in the Calendar of Events and are ready for your registation.

You don't know how much fun those are until you have experienced it. That's why your first class is FREE.

Come on out and try it. No risk, except to have fun, connect with other women and make some new friends. Better yet, bring a friend with you!

 

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Debossing with Elegant Bouquet

Here's a quick and easy card you can whip up with the Big Shot! It features two of my favourite new products from the Occasions Mini Catalog – First Edition Designer Series Paper (121878) and the Fun Flower Big Die (121812).

Wondering what else you can do with the Big Shot Machine? Come to my March 15 class in Kitchener. You will see the multiple ways to use the Daisies die and go home with three finished projects. You can even come for free. Check details here.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Ink: Perfect Plum Classic Ink (101437)
• Paper: Soft Suede, Perfect Plum (101889), Certainly Celery (105125), Very Vanilla (101650), Newsprint Designer Series Paper (121878)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Certainly Celery 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon (119255), Soft Subtles Designer Buttons (119745), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder (115964), Fun Flowers Big Die (121812), Modern Label Punch (119849), Blossom Petals Punch (121808)

Step by Step Directions

1. Fold Soft Suede card base in half.
2. Take card base and run through Big Shot with Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder. Remember you are debossing it so the pattern will be inset, not raised as usual.
3. Create flower out of Perfect Plum and Newsprint Designer Series Paper by running Fun Flowers die through the Big Shot. Attach the two flowers together using SNAIL and add to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Punch leaf out of Certainly Celery with Blossom Petals punch and layer under flower.
5. Thread button with ribbon as shown and attach to flower with a Mini Glue Dot.
6. Stamp greeting in Perfect Plum on Very Vanilla and attach to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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Love Fancy Favour Box

A quick post before I leave for Nashville, TN. What's in Nashville... well, the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference of course! Two days packed (and I mean packed, 8 am to 10 pm) full of business classes, meeting other demonstrators, playing with new product and more... Let's hope all the weather will let me get there.

 

One of the most popular sets in the new Occasions Mini is the cute and fun Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057) set. While this is a great set for Valentine's Day, it is a good set for scrapbooking, anniversary cards and more! This box features the "love you" greeting from the set which fits perfectly in the small oval punch, as well as a new must-have item, Red Glimmer Paper (121790) which is so sparkly and the glitter stays put!!!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057)
• Ink: Real Red Classic (103133)
• Paper: Real Red (102482), Pink Pirouette Cardstock (111351), Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (124156), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Fancy Favor Box Die (115965), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Small Oval Punch (119863), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut out Fancy Favor Box out of Love Patterns Designer Series Paper using Big Shot. Assemble box using Sticky Strip.
2. Cut out handle for box using Tasteful trim die. Add handle to the box on the inside using Sticky Strip.
3. Stamp "love you" in Real Red on Whisper White. Punch out with small oval punch.
4. Punch large oval out of glimmer paper, add greeting on top with SNAIL.
5. Punch scallop oval out of Pink Pirouette and attach other ovals on with SNAIL.
6. Add to the box with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like to make cute valentine's favors like this one, you can schedule a valentine's themed class where I'll come to you!Or you can come to the Jan. 25 class - for free if it's your first class with me.

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Christmas Cards

A group of ladies (Eileen, Karlene and Lora Lee) got together for some stamping fun. Look at what they made:

It was very fun to recognize several techniques and layouts that we made in class last year.

These ladies totally encompass the goal of my business: teaching you how to make beautiful projects that you in turn can make at home.

Check out the upcoming classes. Also from January to March, I will be teaching a Card Making session through the Forest Heights Community Association in Kitchener. Registration will start January 8. Don't miss out.

 

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Glass Glitter

This week's technique gives you some tips and tricks on working with the new Glass Glitter in the Holiday Mini Catalog. Glass Glitter comes in two colors Champagne and Silver. Glass Glitter is made from actual glass, so you need to be careful when using it. There are several different ways to work with glass glitter including with glue dots, 2-Way Glue Pen or Tombo Multi, but today we are doing to add it in a uniform way using Sticky Strip.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Four the Holidays (116291), Welcome Christmas (W118736/ C120957)
• Ink: Early Espresso Classic (119670)
• Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Always Artichoke (105119), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper (120810)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Sticky Strip (104294), Champagne Glass Glitter (120997)
• Tools: Paper Snips (103579)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Crumb Cake
  • 8.5 x 5.5
  • 3 x 4 for stamped image
• Always Artichoke
  • 5.25 x 4
• Deck the Halls
  • 5 x 3.75
• Cherry Cobbler
  • 4.25 x 3.25 mat for stamped image

Technique Directions

1. Add sticky strip to project as desired.
2. Peel off red backing and then shake glitter overtop. Tap off excess.
3. Avoid trying to smooth it out with your hands. If you have lumps, take your bone folder and run it along to even it out.
4. This will give you a uniform, smooth look with your glitter.

Finishing Touches

1. Take card base and fold in half.
2. Attach Always Artichoke and Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper with SNAIL.
3. Stamp greeting and sled image in Early Espresso on Crumb Cake.
4. Attach stamped image to Cherry Cobbler cardstock with SNAIL, and then attach to the card to finish with SNAIL.

This is a great way to add drama to your holiday cards without a lot of bulk! Plus, Glass Glitter will tarnish over time when exposed to air so it will take on a vintage look.

Want to make Christmas cards? easy, fun, beautiful cards? Join us on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30pm in Kitchener, ON. The class is $15 or free if you place a minimum $25 order that night. You can make two sets of cards if you bring a friend I don't know with you.

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Merry Pillow Box

Finally one day where I don't have to sleep for 10 hours!! I have been put on medication to prevent getting full blown TB (long story... ask me if you'd like to know more) and my body just felt SO tired. It was mentioned as one of the possible side effects, but still it was no fun...

Anyways, if you are looking how to package a small gift this holiday season, look no further than the Pillow Box Bigz Die (113466) for the Big Shot! This box goes together easily with some sticky strip and then you can top if off as desired. Here a satin ribbon and punch art flower add finishing touches.

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut Pillow Box out of Crumb Cake cardstock using Big Shot.
2. Stamp snowflake from Season of Joy randomly on box using Versamark.
3. Assemble box by adding sticky strip along the flap and on one end.
4. Run Real Red Satin Ribbon around the box end to end, securing seams on the back of the box with SNAIL.
5. Punch two Five Petal Flowers out of Real Red and then stick them together using SNAIL. Punch little flower from Trio Package out of Old Olive and then add to centre of flower using SNAIL.
6. Stamp "merry" from Tiny Tags in Real Red on Very Vanilla cardstock. Punch out with Jewellery Tag.
7. Set brad from Vintage Trinkets through tab on tag and then through the flower layers using the paper piercing tool.
8. Attach tag to secure tag with a Stampin' Dimensional underneath.
9. Secure flower to box using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Tiny Tags (W118091/C118592), Season of Joy (110384)
• Ink: Versamark (102283), Real Red Classic Ink (103133)
• Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Old Olive (100702), Crumb Cake (120953), Real Red (102482)
• Accessories: Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286), Vintage Trinkets (118764), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
• Tools: Five Flower Punch (119880), Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309), Big Shot (113439), Pillow Box Die (113466), Paper Piercer (116631)

Punches and the Big Shot are a winning combination for all of you holiday gift packaging needs. To shop any of the supplies from this project please visit my online store 24/7.

Want to make something like this in a class? Register here for the "Small Packaging and Tags class" on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30pm in Kitchener, ON. The cost is $15 or a minimum $25 order that night.

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Father's Day

I don't know about you, but making masculine cards does not come easily for me.

This card was made by my upline Corrie for a swap at one of our meetings. People coming to my classes have admired it many times... So I thought I would use it for the Father's Day Class happening on Monday June 7. I am doing two sessions: 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. We will also make a cute matching box to go with the card. The box can hold chocolates or other small gift.

The class fee is $15 or free with a min. $25 order that day.

Register for the 3:30 pm session

Register for the 7:00 pm session

Summer Stamp Camp

Door prizes, demonstrations, card making fun with friends! Back by popular demand...

We will make 12 all occasions cards and a box with a lid to hold them.

Bring a friend and a snack to share.

Before May 15: $35

Vintage Vogue again

The ladies who came to the Vintage Cards class really enjoyed making this card! They said the background looked like wallpaper...We used various stamps from the Vintage Vogue set. Such a variety...

I usually like nice and clean but I have to admit that designing vintage cards has been fun - stretching but fun.

We are holding another vintage card class on Tuesday, May 11. It will be based on the Elements of Style stamp set that will be available in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Scrapbook a Year in a Day

Do you have a lot of photos waiting to be put into an album?

This is the class for you. We will make 15 two-page spreads that will cover a whole year and more. The pages are 12"x12" and will be based on the Sweet Pea Designer Series paper pack as well as the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Flowers.

You will go home with paper and embellishments to complete your album.

 

   

Saturday, May 8 All day

Deadline to register is April 24

Cost:$75 includes all supplies

Lantern with the Big Shot

It is fun making this lantern with the Movers & Shapers die and the curly label insert!

In fact, it is one of the projects we will be making at the Big Shot Class on Thursday, April 15.

Whether you own a Big Shot Machine or not, you will have fun cutting card stock in all sorts of intricate shape with ease. Experience the versatility of this tool.

Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 pm
Cost: $15

Vintage Vogue

Vintage is not a style I normally turn to. However, it was fun to go a bit outside my comfort zone and play with the Vintage Vogue stamp set, sponges, color spritzer tool... crumbling and tearing was fun too...

This is one of the cards we will make at the class on Thursday, April 8. I have spots left and would love to have you join us.