Gift Card Holder Zoom Class

Hello fabulous people,

As promised, here is the gift card holder we made last week. I'll be offering Zoom classes for this fun project next Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. To register, message me.

For this class, you'll need cardstock, DSP (designer series paper), coordinating cardstock, ribbon, a stamp set and optional dies/punches/embossing folders & embellishments. The cost is 10/person with a maximum class size of 6. If you have a group interested in doing this together, private classes are available.

I'm super excited to be offering classes at my home again starting Saturday, August 15th. Everything will be sanitized in advance and the class will be held in the great outdoors, under our gazebo. For now, class size will be limited to 3 to ensure everyone gets enough space. Participants must be healthy and not have travelled or been in contact with anyone off the island in the past 14 days.

A reminder, This month be sure to use all the coupons you earned during Bonus Days! My shop is here.

Let me know if you need a copy of the Annual Catalogue or the new Holiday Catalogue. They are available for contactless curbside pick up. If you live out of the Greater Victoria Area, I can mail them. A small charge may apply to cover the postage.

See you next week.

Cheers,

Adrienne

I'm Ba-ack!!!

Hello Wonderful Followers, Talented Creators and My Beloved Lurkers,

My daughter and I had an AMAZING road trip. We were blessed with incredibly good weather. That said, thank goodness for air conditioning. We meandered through south central British Columbia, staying safe and distanced at Air BnB guest homes (separate from our hosts' homes), a few hotels and even an old museum, which we had to ourselves.

Part of the reason for this trip was to get some driving hours and experience under her belt. She did a fabulous job. She managed a one lane narrow bridge, winding country roads (one with a deer), crazy inclines and left turns onto the highway.

We did a ton of walking and exploring. On one particular day my Fit Bit thought I'd climbed 50 flights of stairs! It was actually none. Apparently, hiking up a rather steep forestry service road can fool it. This was after I had to back my car down the same road as it was too low to the ground - oops!

It's great to be back home again. Tonight I dove into my first post trip Zoom meeting. It was with a fabulous group of demonstrators and we crafted a project together. I'll be recreating the lovely card we made and posting pictures here next week. I'll be offering it as a Zoom class throughout August. Kits will be available starting August 1st.

For all your paper crafting needs, my shop is here.

Here are some pictures from the trip:

Harrison Hot Springs

In the Kootenays

The Slocan Valley

Revelstoke National Park

I'll be posting my creations every Wednesday again, starting next week. Message me if you need a copy of the Annual Catalogue - they are available for curbside pick up. Holiday Catalogues are here too! If you live out of the Greater Victoria Area, I can mail them. A small charge may apply to cover the postage.

See you next week.

Cheers,

Adrienne

Seashore Stampers Montly Blog Hop - June

 Happy Canada Day!

In just a few short days this wonderful country will be 153 years old. I have always been grateful to live in Canada. But over these past few months, I have felt incredibly privileged to be here. This year, like many other special occasions since March, July 1st Celebrations won't be the same. There are things that won't be happening: the Gorge Canada Parade and Picnic (mostly kids on decorated bicycles and gorgeous old cars) along with all the delightful local vendors; the hundreds who stand on the legislative building's lawn to make a giant Canadian Flag; and going downtown to stand on the roof of a friend's office tower to watch the fireworks. What I can do is wear red and white, decorate front yard until my neighbours beg me to stop and spread the love, from a distance. And to borrow from our amazing Dr Bonnie Henry, "Be Calm. Be Kind. Be safe."

Happy Canada Day!

This card was created on a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Whisper White Cardstock as the base. The next layer is Real Red Cardstock, trimmed to 5 1/8" x 3 5/8". The 3rd (embossed white) layer measures 5" x 3 3/4". 

The flower. from the Good Morning Magnolia, was stamped in the Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad and then ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder. 

On Real Red cardstock, stamp the flower stamp in Versa Mark and emboss with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.

Now for the fun! Using your Water Painters, add about 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach to your water. (I did this over the kitchen sink to be safe.) Swipe the painter over the flower petals. I used a little more at the outside edges to give that faded flower look. (If you haven't done this technique before, I suggest experimenting on some scrap cardstock. Different colours of cardstock give varying results.) Next, I used Sponge Dauber with a small amount of ink from your Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad. This was done around the centre of the flower and at the inner edges of petals. Let it sit for a minute or two. With a Kleenex, wipe over it. This removes the excess (red ink) from the top of the White Embossed bits. I used the large flower die from the Magnolia Memory Dies to cut it out but then decided I wanted it to be a bit smaller so I fussy cut the edges. You can save the leaves for a future project. (Think Christmas.)

The greeting was stamped in Black Memento Ink using letters from the Make a Difference stamp set. "Wishes" was done with the Champagne Foil Sheets and cut out with the Well Written Dies. I'm thrilled to introduce our Adhesive Sheets. They are used with your Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. You simply apply the adhesive sheet to the back of the cardstock you're cutting out, run it through the machine, peel off the backing and you're done! No more glue squelching out all over the place.

That said, I did use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the embossed piece to the red background . I used Stampin' Dimensionals under the flower and the new Stampin' Seal (Tape Runner) to attach the decorated piece to the card base.

My shop is here for all your paper crafting and scrapbooking needs. Please use the current Host Code found to the right of this post, underneath the picture of the catalogue (if your order is under 200.) If your order is around the 100 mark, JOIN THE FUN for only 135. You'll choose 165 worth of product and, in addition (up until the end of June), select ANY current "bundle." You pay NO tax and NO shipping. As long as you remain active, you'll get a 20-25% discount on your future purchases and become part of an incredibly friendly and supportive crafting family.

If you're not ready to join the fun, there are also EXTRA Host Rewards for June. With a 300 order/party, you get an additional 30 in product of your choice. 

Message me if you want more information or have any questions.   

Be sure to visit the other blogs. I'll be away until the end of July. My daughter and I are having a wee girls only road trip!

Cheers,
Adrienne

Meet our new Whale of a Time Suite

Hello all,

I am blessed to live on an incredibly beautiful island. We have several different kinds of whales who live or visit our waters. Years ago, a group of us went out in a boat to explore the northern tip of our island. We were told something about the humpback whales, "you'll smell them before you see them." This gentle giant came right up beside us! Words cannot do that unique smell justice but he was right! Before the whale disappeared I was able to take an iconic tail fluke photo. It was an incredible experience. So one of my first choices, from the New Annual Catalogue, was an easy one. Meet the Whale of a Time Suite! It can be found on pages 94-96. The pictures in the catalogue do not do it justice. The Designer Series Paper is positively gorgeous and the embossing folder is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen.

This card was created for the Vancouver Island Demonstrator virtual swap. Since I wanted to show this suite off, I used every item in the suite on my card. For your convenience, they are all highlighted in blue.

The card base is from Pool Party Cardstock, 4 1/4" x 7", scored at 5 1/2", with a backing of  4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Whisper White Cardstock.  Score with Whisper White at 5". You'll also need a 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" piece of Window Sheet.

The lovely scalloped edge, which I think looks like waves, comes from the Magnolia Memory Dies. After creating the edge on the Pool Party card base, I used the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder on the shorter scalloped side. I then used it on the large half of the card base. Note, it was done in two steps so that both sides are "right" way up.

Next, I fussy cut the Whale of a Time  Designers Series Paper, which had been trimmed to 4  1/4" x 3". Using our Grid Paper, I lined up the Window Sheet and stamped the greeting with black StazOn Ink.

Stamp the whale from the Whale Done Bundle, in your Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, on Whisper White and punch it out. (Although I didn't feature them on this card, the punch also gives you an underbelly, an eye, a fin and a waterspout.)

The DSP and Whale were attached to the Window Sheet with our fabulous new Stampin' Seal+. This was the first time I've tried this product and I am super impressed. It is going to be amazing for 3D projects. (It's like the old Fast Fuse but better.) When you put the DSP on, make sure it goes to the bottom of the Window Sheet. To attach the decorated Window Sheet to the card base, apply the Stampin' Seat+ to the back of Pool Party Scalloped Edge. Be sure the bottom is even before pressing down.

Wrap the 3/8" Sheer Ribbon (Pool Party) around the scalloped edge and tie a bow. The Whale of a Time Sequins were attached with Mini Glue Dots. For the smaller ones, I just rolled the Glue Dots up. Finally, attach the Whisper White card back with Multipurpose Liquid Glue applied to the top 1/2" above the score line. I also stamped the little fishes on the inside just because they're so cute. This is how the card will look from the side. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

My shop is here for all your papercrafting and scrapbooking needs. Please use the current Host Code found to the right of this post, underneath the picture of the catalogue (if your order is under 200.) If your order is around the 100 mark, JOIN THE FUN for only 135. You'll choose 165 worth of product and, in addition (up until the end of June), select ANY current "bundle." You pay NO tax and NO shipping. As long as you remain active, you'll get a 20-25% discount on your future purchases and become part of an incredibly friendly and supportive crafting family. Message me if you want more information or have any questions.   

See you on Saturday for the Seashore Stampers monthly blog hop.

Cheers,
Adrienne

Seashore Stampers Monthly Blog Hop - May

Hello all,

Welcome to the Seashore Stampers Monthly Blog Hop. This month we're featuring Father's Day (or masculine) cards.

Even though my Dad passed away a few years ago, I enjoy making Father's Day cards and remembering my Dad. He was an amazing man and unlike many of the Dad's I knew. He wasn't into sports but loved making music. (We had an incredible variety of instruments in our home at any given time.) He decided corporal punishment wasn't appropriate and made us talk things out. As a teenager, that was not fun, but it made me a better person. 

I am ridiculously embarrassed to admit where the actual inspiration for this card came from. Here's a hint, it is insanely popular right now and has sold millions of copies. If you think you know, message me and I'll let you know if you're right. Otherwise, it'll be a mystery.

The greetings for this card come from the Well Said Stamp Set and coordinating Well Written Dies. To create it,  I used Basic Gray Cardstock, (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") and embossed the front with the new Old World  Paper 3D Embossing Folder, from the World of Good Suite. (I don't have the suite yet but it is GORGEOUS!) The Silver Foil Sheet leaves also come from the Well Written dies. You'll need a 4 3/8" x 3 1/8" piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock and 4 1/4" x 3" piece of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper. This DSP is my absolute favourite from the new catalogue. It is incredibly versatile, featuring photographic images of wood grains, tile patterns, etc. In fact, I love one of the tile patterns so much, I briefly contemplated ordering a bunch more and redoing my kitchen back splash for cheap. (He said no.)

Use the Layering Oval Dies in the centre of the DSP and then cut the fish out of the oval. The fish body is made with the Layering Circle Dies and for fishes tail I used the Tulip Builder Punch. After punching out the first piece, be sure to turn the DSP over to punch out the second piece. The eye was made with a standard hole punch. I coloured it with our black Stampin' Write Marker. I assembled it with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

For easy assembly, when you cut out your foil leaves and greeting, use our new Adhesive Sheets on the back of the foil. It is brilliant. No more wet glue messes - woo hoo! Peal the backing off the leaves and attach it onto the centre of the Bashful Blue piece. Next, using your liquid glue, attach the DSP rectangle on top of the Bashful Blue. With Stampin' Dimensionals, attach the fish into the centre, over the silver leaves. Attach this piece to your card front with your liquid glue.

Stamp your greeting, in Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock. Use Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder on top of this to make it stand out. I punched out the greeting with the Classic Label Punch. The Basic Pearl Jewels were coloured with the darker of the two Bashful Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack. Attach the greeting to the card face with your Dimensionals and apply the coloured pearls. If you need any more help, please ask.

My shop is here for all your papercrafting needs. Please use the current Host Code found to the right of this post, underneath the picture of the catalogue (if your order is under 200.) If your order is around the 100 mark, JOIN THE FUN for only 135. You'll choose 165 worth of product and pay NO tax and NO shipping. You'll get a 20-25% discount on your future purchases and become part of an incredibly friendly and supportive crafting family. Message me if you want more information or have any questions.  

Be sure to visit all the other blogs. See you next Wednesday. Be safe, be grateful and share sunshine. 

Cheers,
Adrienne

Thinking of You

Hello and welcome back to my blog,

This card was created for a member of the crew of the HMCS Fredericton, which experienced a tragic accident last week. I live in a town with a Naval Base. These amazing people help weave the fabric of our community and it's hard to seem them hurting.

To create this card I used uses the Rooted in Nature and Good Morning Magnolia stamp sets.

Start with a Whisper White Cardstock base, measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in the middle at 4 1/4".  From your white, you'll also need a 2" x 5 1/4" piece, a 2 1/2" square (for the greeting) and a scrap (large enough for the flower.) Trim your Basic Black Cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/8" x 5 1/2" and a 2 3/4" square (for the black circle behind the greeting.)

For the one leaf that overlaps, I used the fabulous Stamperatus to line it up. Use your Embossing Buddy on the right hand side of the large black rectangle. Stamp your leaves with Versa Mark. Heat emboss with White Stampin' Emboss Powder. Repeat the process on the 2" x 5 1/4" piece of white. This time, heat emboss with Black Stampin' Emboss Powder. Do your greeting on the white square and heat emboss with black. On your scrap of white, stamp and heat emboss the flower bud in black. I used Granny Apple Green and Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends to colour the flower.

The greeting was cut out with the Layering Circle Dies. From your little black square, use the Stitched Shapes Dies and cut out the circle. With the Magnolia Memory Dies, cut out the bloom. 

For assembly I use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue because it gives you that moment to adjust. Attach the black piece with the white embossed leaves onto the front of the card base. Then attach the white piece, with the black embossed leaves, to the the white smaller rectangle of black. Make sure the right hand side is flush and has no margin. Attach this piece to the left had side. I also used liquid glue to attach the flower bud. Stampin' Dimensionals were used under the greeting.

My shop is here for all your papercrafting needs. Please use the current Host Code found to the right of this post, underneath the picture of the catalogue (if your order is under 200.) If your order is around the 100 mark, JOIN THE FUN for only 135. You'll choose 165 worth of product and pay NO tax and NO shipping. You'll get a 20-25% discount on your future purchases and become part of an incredibly friendly and supportive crafting family.* Message me if you want more information or have any questions.  

See you next Wednesday. Be safe, be grateful and share sunshine. 

Cheers,
Adrienne

So Grateful

Hello Wonderful People,

Welcome back! This week's card was inspired by a friend who does so much for others. I am very grateful to so many people in my life and feel now is the time to say so, with a card.

Like last week, most of what I used in this card came from the fabulous new Ornate Garden Suite and I've highlighted them in green.

Start with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Whisper White Cardstock base, scored at 4 1/4". Trim a piece of Bermuda Bay Cardstock to 3 3/4" x 5". You'll also need some Silver Foil (big enough to die cut 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"), Whisper White (approx 3 1/2" x 4 1/2") for the image and a strip of Vellum (approx 1 1/4" x 4 1/4".)

Using the Rectangle Stitched Dies (the 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" one), cut out your Silver Foil. With the rectangular die from the Ornate Style Bundle, cut out the Vellum Strip. Run your Bermuda Bay through your  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.

Prepare your Whisper White and Vellum rectangle with your Embossing Buddy (which is retiring), Stamp your large floral image, from the Ornate Thanks, on the Whisper White and you greeting, from the Ornate Style Bundle on the vellum with Versa Mark. Heat emboss both with Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder. Tip: Remember to stop as soon as it turns shiny.

Colour your flowers with your Stampin' Blends. I used Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight,  Granny Apple Green and Pool Party. And now for the fun, fussy cut the flower.

With your Multipurpose Liquid Glue, attach the embossed Bermuda Bay to the card front, and the silver foil to the Bermuda Bay. I used the liquid glue to attach the flowers but you could also use Dimensionals. To attach the greeting, use the Mini Glue Dots. Tip: Place them behind the letters so they don't show.  

Early this morning, the pre-order opened and I ordered my new Annual Catalogues (along with some other AMAZING new products.) Those of you on my mailing list, who let me know last month, will be receiving your copy in the mail. If you want me to save one for you, please message me. They are available for pick up for no charge.

My shop is here for all your papercrafting needs. Please use the current Host Code found to the right of this post, underneath the picture of the catalogue (if your order is under 200.) If your order is around the 100 mark, JOIN THE FUN for only 135. You'll choose 165 worth of product and pay NO tax and NO shipping. You'll get a 20-25% discount on your future purchases and become part of an incredibly friendly and supportive crafting family.* Message me if you want more information or have any questions.  

See you next Wednesday. Be safe, be grateful and share sunshine. 

Cheers,
Adrienne