Stamp Crazy with Alison!

MIA in TO!

Hello Stampers,

Sorry for the lack of blog postings these past few weeks as I've been visiting my daughter and sisters in Toronto. 

I've been having lots of fun stamping (even taught a class to my Sister's customers on the weekend); shopping and chilling with the girls!

I will be home on Saturday and have 1 opening in my Sunday, April 3rd class - Easter Blossoms.  If you'd like to learn more about the class or sign up please email me soon!  The cost of the class is $25 and includes four cards, envelopes and a portfolio.  You'll also receive the full-colour, step by step instructions to recreate the projects again at home.

Date: Sunday, April 3rd
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $25

 

 

I'll post some pictures from my trip and from a fun Shoebox Swap I attended last week before I left.  My dear friend, Kristina Koch, invited me to join her very talented group of stampers and I received some awesome swap cards I'll share too!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Plant Hope Class by Mail

Hello Stampers,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the Plant Hope stamp set and this Class by Mail offers some wonderful masculine themed cards plus a neat box to match.  I find making cards for the men in my life the biggest challenge but these layouts make it easy.  You can always substitute the  Lovely as a Tree set (my personal favourite stamp set of all time!) for the Plant Hope set in the instructions.

Class by Mail includes the full colour written instructions plus your precut materials and embellishments to complete the project at home at your own pace.  You provide the stamps, inks and adhesive.

Class is $25 (additional $5 for postage if required).

 

Plant Hope Class by Mail

Class - Pick Up in New Westminster $25.00 Class by Mail - includes postage $30.00

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Challenge Cup Winners!

Hello Stampers (and Soccer Fans everywhere),

My son, Ian,  Men's Premier Soccer Team won the Challenge Cup last night in the finals.  It was a nailbitter and came down to a 1-0 score.  Thank goodness there wasn't a tie or it would have gone to extra overtime and then penalty shots. It was pouring rain and cold so I was grateful for the regulation win.

The team has had a trying year with injuries and playing with no substitutes or, sometimes, not a full squad so to end their season with this big win was gratifying!

Well done Club Inter!

We are off to the Inaugural White Caps MLS game this afternoon - can't get enough soccer in this family I guess.

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Petal Blossoms Class by Mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this class you'll create a variety of gorgeous blossoms using the Blossom Petals punch.  Added as embellishments to these four coordinating cards and purse - the whole set together creates a stunning spring-time gift set. 

 This class will be offered as a Class by Mail option.  You will receive all the pre-cut pieces and embellishments to complete the cards - you just put them together using the full-colour, step by step instructions and add your sentiment!

Click below to purchase this class and complete the projects on your own time.  Just provide the adhesive and stamps.

Cost by Mail - $25- postage extra if required.

Petal Blossoms Class by Mal

Petal Blossoms Class - Pick UP $25.00 Petl Blossoms Class - Postage Included $30.00

 

Happy Stamping,

Alison

 

My In House Artist

Hello Stampers,

Sorry for the "break" in posting to my blog.  My daughter, Carly, has moved to Toronto for a while to seek out jobs in her field - Game Art & Design.  There are more opportunities for her there right now and while I miss her terribly I hope she's successful.  Luckily my two sisters live there so she has somewhere to stay and awesome support from her Aunties.

Here's an example of the kind of thing Carly does with existing pictures/art. 

The first picture is of the actor Christian Bale - just a regular publicity shot.

Then Carly uses her photo editing program(s) to alter the picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the altered photo - I believe she's made him into a character named Garrett from one of her video games.  I have no idea how she does this but I'm just amazed as what's possible. Fingers crossed that she gets a junior job there really soon!

Happy Creating!

Alison

Regional WOW

Hello Stampers,

On the weekend I presented a "WOW" on stage at the Vancouver Regional Conference.  I was nervous but once I got going it was really a lot of fun!

My WOW was a pop out card.  You only have 5 minutes to present so it was tight getting everything I wanted to say out plus show samples of the projects.

Here's the project I presented:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you like to learn how to make these kinds of cards?  If you live in Vancouver I'll be offering two classes - March 5 and March 12 - which will include a Pop Up Card and a Shadow Box card. 

Saturday, March 5 - 10:30 am - $20

Saturday, March 5 - 2:00 pm - $20

Saturday, March 12 - 10:00 am $20

Includes all materials - to see the projects please visit this post.

I'll share some other "pop out" samples over the next few days too.

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Join My Team

Hello Stampers,

This past weekend I presented a WOW demonstration on stage at the Stampin' Up! Vancouver Regional Conference.  It was really fun and it was awesome that 75 of my team were in attendance - they were so supportive!

 

Here I am channeling my "inner Madonna" with my earpiece and microphone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here I am with Shelli Gardner (CEO of Stampin' Up!) and my friend and downline Eleonor McGarry.  We had so much fun!

 

 

 

 

In the afternoon we were treated to....

 

 

CUPCAKES!  Some of my team - Eleonor McGarry, Kathryn Jung, me and Rhonda Jackson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were 75 of my team members at the event and they are an awesome group of crafters.  If you'd like to have fun too please consider joining my team!

During Sale-a-bration (until March 31st) you can join at a discount with two special gifts too!

Starter Kit - 15% off the price so $183 for over $400 in product - no shipping/taxes

Special Bundle - FREE $60 worth of products

Starter Kit Bonus Bundle

Page	Item #	Description	Retail Value
165	121620	Color Coach	$18.95
183	120806	Simply Sent Something Special (or any Simply Sent kit)	$14.95
183	117114	Live, Laugh, Love Set (or any Simply Sent stamp set)	$11.95
202	119883	Full Heart Punch (or any punch valued at $16.95 or less)	$23.95

PLUS another freebie for joining my team by March 13th - a brand new stamp set called Summer Fun which won't be available to anyone else until May 1st!

Here are some fun samples using this set:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you'd like to get together and learn more about the Stampin' Up! opportunity and about joining my team of demonstrators please email me and we'll set up a time to chat!

Happy Stamping,

Alison