Animal Crackers Class

I love the stamp set "Animal Crackers" it is fun and cheerful.

If you were not able to attend the fundraiser event using this stamp set I am offering this as a class at my home on Monday, March 23, 2009

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: $20

Contact me via email if you are interested in attending this class.

Baby Animal Crackers

Well this is the third time I am adding my journalling to this post; for some reason it will not save it along with the photo.I made this card for our Youth Pastor and his wife who just had (a week ago today) their first child and I can hardly wait to meet Baby Tyson.

This is the first time I have used the "Animal Crackers" stamp set becasue I have been playing with other stamp sets.This is one of the many perks if being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

I have been stamping for four years and nine months ago I became a demonstrator with the mind set to purchase my stamps at a discount and maybe a few items and in this short time I have developed a love for paper crafting and wnt to turn it into a business that allows me to be at home and do what I love.I cannot imagine my life without Stampin' Up! and would like to share the opportunity with those around me. If you have ever thought about getting some free product, or product at a discount, or making some extra income or wondered what Stampin' Up! has to offer this opportunity could be for you! Worst case scenario you get lots of great stamping stuff at a very discounted price in the starter kit! Best case scenario you establish relationships and friendships that will last a life time and maybe some free stamps!

If you live in the Tillsonburg/London area, I invite you attend my upline's quarterly meeting in May 2009 with me to check out what Stampin' Up! has to offer or just meet the ladies I have so much fun with (Heather is sweet, fun and so talented).

If you are a Canadian and think that this may be an opportunity you would enjoy I encourage you to email me privately at dale.livingston@sympatico.ca as I would love to talk with you to see if you think Stampin' Up! would be right for you or check out the Stampin Up! webpage at http://www.stampinup.com OK, I can't believe how GREAT Stampin' Up! truly is! having a sign up deal starting August 11th!!! HOW AMAZING!!! If Stampin' Up! is something you've ever thought about, if you want cheaper stamping supplies or you just spend lots (I know a bunch of you that fit this category!) this could be for you!!! Here are the details:

Branch Out Class

It is cold outside but the skies are blue and the sun is shining (in the winter it seems the sun only shines when it it is really cold). Sunshine reminds me of Spring and I can hardly wait.
Becasue I am anticipating the arrival of Spring, I thought I would make a card using the "Branch Out" stampset (love this set).
I know Spring will not come any faster but it makes me happy thinking about it.
I am offering this as a class which you will make 4 cards and a box.
When: Monday, March 30, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $20
If you are unable to attend the class, kits are available (plus shipping).

Pocket Silhouettes Class

I was so excited about posting this project that I didn't wait until I had proper lighting so I do apologise for the poor quality of this photograph.
I got the idea of the purse from Becky and from there I changed the designer paper and added four notecards.
I am offering this as a class on and you will make 4 gift cards with envelopes and the cute little bag to hold them in.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $20
If you cannot make the class, kits are available (plus shipping).

Cool enough for a teenager...

It seems I am always creating paper crafts for my daughter however, this Valentines I was determined to come up with something for my 14 year old son.

Justin plays the drums (he is really good too) and is learning to play the electric guitar so I needed something cool, rockin' and Valentines; hmmm.

I thought how perfect would Rockabilly DP and Just Jawing be paired together to form a treasure box for a cool teen on Valentine's Day.

Recipe:

Stamps: Just Jawing

Paper: Rockabilly DP, Riding Hood Red texture c/s, Halloween DP, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Embellishments: Black & White gingham ribbon, crystal effects, 3 heart punch

I was pleased with the end results and Justin was able to contain his excitement too while looking pleased at the same time.

Hope you like it. Hug the ones you love not just today but everyday.

The Perfect Tinket Box

This oragami fold box is so easy and fast to make.
Nicole will love this filled with Valentine candy and later she will use it to store little trinkets.
Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Berry Bliss, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa. Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink Stampin Write journaller
Embellishments: dimensionals, crystal effects, cocoa ribbon, pink grosgrain ribbon, scallop circle punch, 3 heart punch, top note die, chipboard

Double Tea Bag Holder

My photo does not do this cute little gift justice but it really is sweet.
This quick and easy little gift is sure to lift anyones spirits and make there day...afterall who doesn't like a cup of tea and some chocolate!? Inside the cover is a double treat holder the size of a tea bag which could hold two tea bags, 2 chocolates (Ghiradelli fits perfectly) or one of each.
Receipe:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Candy Lane DP, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Versa Mark
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear embossing powder, 1/2" circle punch, 1/8" hand held circle punch, dimensionals

Cover Piece: 6 3/4" X 3 1/2" (score at 3 1/8" & 3 5/8")
Inside Teabag Holder: 5 1/2" X 6 1/2"
along the 5 1/2" side score at 1/2" & 3"
along the 6 1/2" side score at 3" & 3 1/2"
I used the circle punch to cut out half circles on the inside for easy removal of the tea or chocolate.

39 Days Until Spring

Well it's a grey, wet dreary day in Southwestern Ontario today which makes for a happy day inside because I get to stamp. Actually I get to stamp everyday but on rainy days I do not feel one bit of guilt. Spring is not that far off and on those nice days I want to be outdoors more.
Speaking of Spring...I was so inspired by a project on Becky 's blog that I had to CASE it.
The gable box holds 4 3x3 thank you cards and there is a divider which holds a little notebook.
To bring on Spring I will be offering this as a class on:
When: Monday, March 2, 2009
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Cost: $25

Water Colouring Made Easy

I have to say this is a honey of a project and it is one of the projects I made from UStamp.

This fun project not only taught me how to make this card set and a sweet bag to keep the cards but it also taught me how to watercolour using different techniques.

I would like to offer this as a class so if this is something you are interested in, plese e-mail me at dale.livingston@sympatico.ca .

Sale-a-bration gives reason for everyone to celebrate!

Sale-A-Bration starts tomorrow Feb. 01, 2009 until March 31, 2009

Customers : Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $60 purchase.

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $350 or more workshop, in addition to the normal hostess benefits.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (a value up to $56.95) from the current catalogue when signing up during the promotion.
Plus, get 15% off the regular $249 price of the Starter Kit--that's $410 worth of products for only $209

And if that wasn't enough you can receive a Free Idea Book when you order online through me at http://www.stampinup.com/. All you have to do is place an order from February 1-April 30, 2009. Place an online order during the promotional period
There is no minimum order amount required, so anyone can take advantage of this offer.

Simple Birthday

I saw a similar version of this Birthday card on Becky Roberts blog and thought it was so sweet. My daughter has a birthday party to go to tomorrow so we made the card and gift box in Haleys' favourite colours Pacific Point Blue and Kiwi Kiss Green. I had stamped the image "Simple Birthday Thanks" on the heavy cardboard from designer paper packages and cut it out. I also paper pieced it using the Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point card stock. The bottom of the cupcake was run through the paper krimper to give the look of a paper cup liner. I used the heat and stick powder for the very first time and I have to say I love it. It makes the cosmic glitter stay on so nicely.

We are giving Haley gift cards from Claire's and the movie theater becasue every13 year old has their own personal style and then they can pick a night and go to a show with a friend afterall this is a lot more fun than texting, right!? The gifter cards will fit perfectly inside this oragami box which I got off of Spiltcoast Stampers.

I hope you like it. Thanks for dropping by and have a great weekend.

My version of the "UStamp Winter 09 SAB" project.

I am so excited that "UStamp Winter 09 SAB" started on Saturday and the first project inspired me to make this. If you have not seen or heard of UStamp click on over to here. It is not too late to start becasue it is pdf and video style so you can work at your own pace. There are chats, prizes, international dream team demonstrators and the best project planners. What are you waiting for...click on over to check it out.

So anyway, back to my project - It is a gift box with a necklace. I am giving it to my daughter wo also loves to read so I made her a matching bookmark.

I wanted to use up some of my retired paper so I have used Berry Bliss Designer Paper and coordinating cardstock but you get the idea.

The original project was not a necklace or bookmark but if you want to know you will have to check out UStamp for yourself. (I know this is not very nice of me is it)

Have a great day and thanks for checking in on me.

Making room for new stock...

My husband works in Human Resources and when he is giving a training presentation in brings in specialist and likes to send then a Thank You card for their contribution in employee development. He asked me back in November to make up some Thank You cards and I kept putting it off (all for good reason as it was after all the Christmas season). Today I got ambitious and made a stack of them. The layout was cased from Dawn

I took the opportunity to use of retired stock for these cards as I figured if I use up the old DP I could justify ordering new stock...makes sense to me!

It is a good thing I only made two of the cards on the left becasue he thought the sentiment was too personal and preferred the general "Thank You" for his cards.

Recipe:

Stamps: Stem Silhouettes, Cheery Chat

Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Darling Doodles DP

Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava, Black

Embellishments: dimensionals, double stitched grosgrain ribbon in same colours as card stock, circle punches, slot punch

Favours Anyone?

These little pillow boxes have been showing up on different blogs and it was not until my friend and fellow stamper Barb and I got together last Thursday evening and played with the new "Love You Much Bundle" and the Pillow Box Die.

I really really like this die. These make fabuloue party favours. Change the designer paper from fun to formal and you have every occassion covered.

Now, I learned something but it was not until I actually assembled the little pouch. I should have used the three heart punch on the section that has the concurve sides as opposed to the concave edges. The reason being that when it is assembled you would not see the ends sticking out. I suppose I could have added a piece of adhesive but I like the idea of easy access to the chocolate...you know in case of an emergency (hee hee).

Anyway, I hope you like it, they are fun.

Cards For A Cure

What does Animal Crackers and Cole have in common?
It is a lenghty story but well worth the read.
You can make a difference.

I have the priviledge to participate in a fabulous cause - Cards For A Cure and YOU can too.

The proceeds from this fundraising event will go to Pediatric Cancer Research.

I am a member of the "Simply Stars" team head by our energetic, ambitious, extremely talented, and compassionate Heather Summers.

I could not say this any better than Heather so I am lifting it completely from her blog.

A Very Special Boy and a Very Special Fundraiser
"(This is a bit of a mushy post) Stampin' Up! has done so many wonderful things for me and my family over the past five years. It is an absolutely amazing company to work with, that carries beautiful product but more importantly has such caring people associated with it. I wrote to Stampin' Up! explaining that I am going to be hosting a fundrasier for Pediatric Cancer and would they be willing to support my venture with a small donation. Well, to my surpise I received a box today with hundreds of dollars of product to raffle off at our next event! How amazing is that???

Part of why I love Stampin' Up! is because it enables me to work with a group of friends in my team to raise money for so many wonderful causes. This one is particularly close to my heart.
About three years ago, I heard about an amazing little boy named Cole Petrie. He was a JK student at a local school and had been diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in September of 2005 (4 days before he was to start school!) He was presented with a nerf football sized tumour near his right adrenal gland that had metastasized to his bone marrow being 98% packed with cancer. Cole has endured many tests, procedures and treatments in the over two years since as well as being hospitalized 170 nights in the first 1-½ years due to treatments, complications and infections. He has also been in the outpatient clinic for appointments, bloodwork, tests and transfusions about 120 times so far.

Currently, Cole is at home and they are blessed with Cole’s good health while cautiously optimistic about his future. Unfortunately, a very high number of Stage IV Neuroblastoma patients relapse within 1-2 years and at this point in time that is considered having virtually no cure. Cole continues to be the sweetest, most loving boy yet with a spunky determined nature and a beautiful smile that can light up a room."

With the help of my downline (Simply Stars), friends and family my next fundraiser event will be for Pediatric Cancer. I would like to make a difference not only for Cole, but also all the boys and girls that teach us about strength, reality and perspective.

If you would like to learn more about Cole, please visit his site HERE.

Here are the details for the fundraiser:

Cards for a Cure
We hope you can join us for an evening of fun and stamping! All proceeds will be donated to Pediatric Cancer. Cole and his family will help with dispersing the funds to areas of need.

Friday, Feb. 27 6:00 – 9:00 pm
At King’s University College
Cost: $40
Included in the cost are 7 Projects AND a stamp set!!!
PLUS cookies and coffee and LOTS of door prizes!

Format – come when it’s convenient for you! Find your seat and stay there to make 7 projects using the brand new stamp set Animal Crackers! Enjoy beverages and snacks at your leisure. If you can’t join us on February 27th, you are welcome to purchase a kit for $40 which will include all the instructions to make the projects, the necessary supplies and the stamp set!

There will be LOTS of door prizes!!!!
We will be raffling off some great stamping prizes as well. Tickets are 1 ticket/$1 OR 7 tickets/$5 OR 15 tickets/$10 dollars.

There will also be a 50/50 draw…..50% to donation and 50% to the lucky winner in their choice of Stampin’ Up! product!
Please bring with you your own scissors and adhesive, if possible. This is a great event to learn how to stamp, so if this is your first time, come on out, have some fun and learn something new!
The stamp set we will be using is "Aniaml Crackers" and you will get to take home...SO CUTE!

I am so excited about this fundraiser. I am a Life Donor with Canadian Blood Services and have given blood 55 times and still counting. I would like to challenge you to give a child HOPE by supporting this fabulous cause in three ways:

1) plan on joining me along with Simply Stars to attend the Cards for a Cure Fundraiser and if you cannot attend, kits are available to purchase (Canadians Only).

2) make an appointment with your local blood donor clinic and give blood - the gift of life

3) I am on the Bone Marrow Registery and I challenge you to do the same. To learn more about becoming a bone marrow donor click here.

Thank You so much for your support, we look forward to a fun and successful event! Plese contact me if you have any questions or are interested in attending (space is limited)

Dale Livingston
dale.livingston@sympatico.ca