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Archive for July 2010

Simple, Beautiful, Awash with Flowers
D Jul 31, 2010  C Colour/Color   c 

Continuing from yesterday's post, here's  another quick and card that looks stunning! This card was made by a demonstrator in my group, Nancy Giesbrecht from Burlington Ontario. This simple style is unusual for Nancy who usually does over the top very well.  But she always makes a very pretty card…

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Part 2: Simple Stamping
D Jul 30, 2010  C Colour/Color   c 

In yesterday's post, I showed another card with this super simple layout. I love how a card layout like this can be switched with different colours and stamp sets and still look great!  Incidentally, I used the same designer paper in today's card and yesterday's card.  I also used the same ribbon and…

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Simple Stamping can be beautiful too!
D Jul 29, 2010  C Colour/Color   c 

 We made a couple more intricate cards this month at stamp club, so I thought we add one nice a simple card too.   Everyone loved the bright fresh colours and simple layout. Notice the new pretty rhinestone brads that have adhesive on the back. Check back tomorrow to www.stampwithjenn.com when I'll…

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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
D Jul 28, 2010  C Techniques   c 

I can hardly believe it, but Stampin' Up has given me an award this year and I have all of my fabulous customers and fantastic demonstrators in my group to thank! I was ranked the #4 demonstrator in all of Canada!  Wowie was I surprised!  This means that I get to…

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Shabby Chic Girl's Birthday Card
D Jul 26, 2010  C Techniques   c 

Here's my version of shabby Chic for a gir's Birthday Card.  This was for our neighbour Jenna so I loved personalized this with the glittery letter cut using the Big Shot and Stampin' Up!s sticky cut pages!  I also used the stamp sets:  Extreme Elements and Artistic Etchings.  Love the combination of the clear buttons…

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Punch Art: Christmas Angel
D Jul 23, 2010  C Techniques   c 

I've been having a blast starting to think about Christmas as Christy, Nancy, Sofi and and I start our planning for the Next Stamp-A-Rama on October 23rd. One of the things we have been working on has to do with punch art (more details to follow at www.stamparama.com). Although this angel, didn't…

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Elements of Style is so Elegant!
D Jul 21, 2010  C Techniques   c 

This is a card that my stamp club members are making this month.  Love the combination of colours (Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry and Early Espresso).  There are loads of tips and tricks on this card too, including sponging, spritzing, watercolouring and I even demoed smooching.  We also tied a "fork bow". …

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Product Shares
D Jul 19, 2010  C Techniques   c 

Would you like to sample some of the new product without breaking the bank? Check out my "shares".   You will get a little bit of each of the following products at a price you can afford.  Have lots of pieces to experiment with and figure out your favourites!  How does…

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Shabby Chic Strikes again!
D Jul 18, 2010  C Techniques   c 

I'm beginning to really love this style of Stamping! Eileen McAuliffe, a demonstrator in my group from Milton, Ontario, made this GORGEOUS card. Thanks Eileen! Stamps: Sense of Time, Elements of Style Technique:  Smooch Spritz (Why not join one of my stamp clubs to learn how to use products likes…

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