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

Creativity at Work

 

So this is the result of two little girls spending an afternoon with Granny. I don't kow who had the most fun!

Oh, can you see the "lighthouse"? Pretty clever for a 6 year old... glad her sister liked the effect on her picture... I showed them how to do the stamp off with the grass to give dimension so they expanded with the house.

The top project is made with the brown paper we get in the Stampin' Up! parcels to keep the content safe and a National Geographic magazine. Thanks Dawn for the idea for Santa with punches. That sure was fun! And Melon Mambo being the favourite colour, the bird is creative.

Just thought I would share some of my joy with you.

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I am so proud

Today, I am so proud to be part of such a caring company. Stampin' Up! donated 500,000 craft items to less fortunate families in the USA.

You can watch the short clip from Today Show where Shelli Gardner, c0-f0under and CEO of Stampin' Up! presents the donation to the 18th annual Toy Drive.

Hang on through the advertisement... the clip will come after that - sorry.

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Now, would you like to be part of such a great company? Warning: it may totally transform your life... Email or call me (877 352 5361) and we can chat.

 

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I Need Your Help

At this time of year, I tend to evaluate where I am at and where I would like to go from here. I have a lot of ideas floating in my head, but I need to your help!

By taking this survey, you will greatly help me determine how to best serve you. So if you live in Canada and are NOT a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please respond to the questions. It will take you about 15 minutes to complete.

If you live elsewhere in the world or are a demosntrator, I really appreciate having you read my blog, but please do not take the survey.

As a thank you for taking the time to respond, I will enter you into a draw to win a stamp set of your choice from any current Stampin' Up! catalogue. Just email me to let me know you responded.

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Punch Art: Circles

Today I thought I would share with you some fun things you can do with circle punches. Now I didn't make this document (if it's yours, let me know and I will credit you) but I thought you would enjoy it.

If you have any questions about any of these items, contact me.

To purchase circle punches, you can visit my online store at any time.

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Clearance Rack Has New Items

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack.

Check it out! several punches, Christmas album, Stampin' Wheels, Ribbon and more... all while supplies last.

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FREE Big Shot When You Join

 Now that's an offer to DIE for!!

Have you been looking for an opportunity to earn some extra cash while doing what you love?

October is the perfect time to join my team and become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator: you will get a Big Shot Machine as a bonus!

Already have a Big Shot and don't need a 2nd one? No problem, just choose $125 worth of products from any current Stampin' Up! catalogue - FREE.

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $215--contains over $425 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies--everything you need to start your new business. And it is totally customizable!

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
• Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!

Don't miss this BIG deal! Contact me today to learn how you can take advantage of this great opportunity and get your FREE Big Shot or sign up online here!

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Alaska Photos

I have uploaded a number of photos from our fabulous Alaskan Cruise with Stampin' Up! on my Facebook page.

So head out there and have a look. While you are there, you may want to "like" the page and then be notified when there are changes.

 

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Strength & Hope Campaign

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue period, Stampin' Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide, including several projects in Canada.  For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

This is a great way to get beautiful crafting supplies AND help contribute to an amazing cause!

Plus, 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.

118100 Strength & Hope wood-mount set $21.95
123660 Strength & Hope clear-mount set $16.95
124475 Strength & Hope digital kit (Includes a four-piece stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Papers, and 10 embellishment pieces) $12.50

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Alaska, Here We Come

Our bags are packed and we are ready to go on this long awaited trip. Last June 13 I finally completed all the requirements to earn the incentive trip offered by Stampin' Up! And now the time has come.

Bryan and I will enjoy this luxurious, all expenses paid vacation... We have never done anything like this.

It started when we received our travel documents in this beautiful wallet:

Did you notice the detail in the corner:

Plus coordinatingluggage tags

And inside, a very cool little journal, itinerary, name tags and travel documents

Come and visit the blog while I am gone. I will show you projects you can make with the Strength & Hope stamp set.

Remember, I will be donating 20% of all orders placed while I am on the cruise (May 20-27) to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Tags 'Til Christmas: Bundle on sale

Making tags is a snap with the Tags 'Til Christmas stamp set from the Holiday Mini, especially when it is pair with the Decorative Label Punch in the Tags 'Til Christmas Bundle (W124077/C124078). Plus it is 20% off.

The entire set coordinates with various punches, meaning you can stamp, punch and then have your tags good to go!

Here's the products included with this bundle (the stamp set – your choice of wood or clear, and the Decorative Label punch) – you can order online 24/7 or place an order by emailing or calling me!

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Spooky Decor on Daytime in Kitchener

Stampin' Up offers so much more than just supplies for cardmaking and scrapbooking, especially when it comes to the holidays. This year for Halloween, if you are looking for unique home decor, the Holiday Mini Catalog has you covered! The Spooky Things Decor Elements (Black – 120909/Grey – 122296) includes 10 images that you can apply to walls, decor projects, windows, picture frames, vases and more. These creepy shapes and phrases are perfect to get everyone in the Halloween spirit!

Want to see some creative ways to use these? Watch "Daytime" on Roger TV in Kitchener-Waterloo on Thursday at noon (live), 3pm, 6pm, 11pm.  I will demonstrate fun, easy and creative ways to decorate your home for Halloween as well as fun ways to wrap candy.

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Daytime Show in Kitchener

I am so excited... on Thursday, September 23, I will do a segment during the daytime show on Rogers TV in Kitchener! It will be live at noon with Susan Cook-Scheerer and Jay Chagnon.

We will feature birthday parties... you know, invitations, party hats, decorations using the Birthday Bash Suite from Stampin' Up! Check it out here.

In the mean time, don't miss the newest digital downloads. Remember these images can be used with My Digital Studio of course but also with other image editing programs such as photoshop elements.

123200	To the Nines Designer Series Paper		$6.50
123634	Canada Day Stamp Brush Set		$4.95
121435	Timeless Stamp Brush Set		$4.95
121434	Typewriter Numbers Stamp Brush Set		$7.95
122161	Word Window Punch		$1.25
121436	Favorite Thoughts Stamp Brush Set		$2.50
121437	In a Word Stamp Brush Set		$4.95

Visit my online store to order any of these products.

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Stampin' Up! Colours

With the Colour Renovation recently introduced by Stampin' Up! you may be a bit confused by it all. Check out this video featuring Carrie Cudney, Stampin' Up! staff as well as demonstrator.

If that leaves you still with a lot of questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

New Stampin' Up! Catalogues

The new Idea Book & Catalogue from Stampin' Up! is live... It is a beautiful catalogue with hundreds of wonderful projects. I love the new colour schemes! I have been playing with some of the new stamp sets and will be posting projects in the next few days.

You can download a pdf (32MB file)
You can browse online - click on the main image, watch a video and have fun with the new colours.
You can Email me to get a paper copy (Canadians only).

You can also download a list of the supplies used for all the projects in the catalogue (700KB file)

The Definitely Decorative Catalogue is also live... with a number of new home decor items

You can download a pdf (9.5MB file)
You can browse online
You can Email me to get a paper copy (Canadians only)

You can download a list of all the supplies used for each project. (300KB file)

If you have any questions or would like to place an order (arrives at your door anywhere in Canada), Email me.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter! He is risen! Jesus paid the penalty for my sin and came back to life. What an incredible act of love... and that has made all the difference in my life!

I thought today I would share a special time I had recently with my granddaughters. They had SO much fun with the Two-Step Bird punch! Wallpaper samples, a sheet of copy paper, some glue and the punch - that's all that was needed to keep them happy and creating for a while. The punch is so easy to use that they hardly needed help with it. I was amazed! 

And this punch is not just a bird and a branch... it's also petals and stems for flowers. Did you see the tulips I posted yesterday? Quite versatile this punch! Let me know if you would like to order it.

Go Canada!

Well, the Olympics are drawing to a close... but not without a bang... the gold medal hockey game. Go Canada Go!!

Many athletes are outside the lime lights because they haven't won medals. But the fact is, they are good enough to have made it to the Olympics - already a big accomplishments.

From animal pelts to the Olympics... check out how Megan Imrie is supported by her community.

So what do you think? Leave a comment.

Difference Makers

"To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments... in this we make a difference!" Statement of the Heart from Stampin' Up!

Making a difference in others' lives... a very worthwhile focus. Rick Hansen has inspired a generation of Canadians with his "Man in Motion" world tour. Now, during the Olympics, he is telling the stories of people who have encouraged our athletes, those who have made a difference in the athletes' lives: the Difference Makers. Watch the videos telling the stories here (the links are on the bottom right hand corner of the page).

Olympic Torch in Prince George

Well, this was a fun night. No, I was not a torch bearer but this gal wanted me to hold her torch to get my picture taken. How cool was that!!!!

I have been in a country hosting the Olympic games several times in my life but this was the first time I saw the Olympic flame so close.

After spending the day at my desk doing office work, it was lots of fun to join the crowds in cheering the flame along the route.

Have you seen the Olympic mascots? Quatchi, Sumi, and Miga. Which one are you like? Take the test at this site and come back here to leave a comment. 

P.S. Can you guess which mascot I am most like (at least according to the test)?

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.