Turning 1!

Happy 1 Year!!! I'm guessing my blog has been around for a year now seems I signed up to Stampin Up! just over a year ago. So I figured the title was appropriate for 2 reasons. One for blog anniversary and secondly because my little girl Eryn was invited to her playdate buddy's 1 year old party this past weekend. I was excited to go.... I even made the b-day card in advance... but sadly on the morning of the party I had to sit in a Doctors office :{ The upside was seeing my hubby take his little gal in her party dress to the party... How cute is that?

Isn't she cute!! I couldn't get her to sit still for a good photo ;} ahwell... such is life with kids & animals eh?



Here's the card I made for the 1 year old party! so girlie eh? brown & pink!!!!


Can you see the sparkly glitter...and the Stampin Dimensionals I used for the mane! ;P


Don't forget to decorate the inside of the card... I also did the envelope but forgot to take a photo of it..


That's all now..
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Organisation Cubes...

So... a while ago I was asked by another SU! Demo lady "Marie" if I minded my craft cube configuration photos could be posted on a Crafty Storage Blog. Of course I didn't mind :) ....my hubby always says I spend more time organising my crafts than actually doing crafts. I laugh it off... but really I know he's right on the money.

Here's my original post and here's a photo of my crafty storage space!


So.. I decided to take some more close ups of my set-up... just incase you were curious... plus I've found that since my photos appeared on the Crafty storage blog I've had lots of traffic from all over the world :P so why not add some more.


These red storage bins can be found at the large build it yourself Swedish store :} as you can see I can easily store my stamp sets in them. I only have one red box full...and as soon as it gets full I sell some of the stamps so I don't go crazy :} I also keep all of my stamp pads/inks in another red box... you can even use it to hang 12x12 file folders, I use mine on my desktop to hold all my 12x12 cardstock & DSP.


This cube space has a few of those magazine holders in them.... I keep all my Stampin Success Demo magazines in them and any tutorials I've found on the web and want to try out... trust me... there's loads.


These boxes can also be found at the Swedish store... and thankfully it comes in my fav colour - RED! As you can see I have all my ribbon in the brown box..and an adhesives, envelopes, blades & glitter in the other boxes. It's such an easy way to retrieve the items you need fast especially if your holding a craft/stamping party or stamping alone.





That's it for now... I'll post a few cards during the week...seems I have made a few...and I still have a few more to make this weekend. Happy Crafting!!!!
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Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to all my friends ;}

So...here's the card I made for my hubby... I'll give it to him in the morning. My man has been a gem... He dropped off flowers on Friday for me... then we went out Friday night for a surprise dinner at the Merlot revolving restaurant. It was soooo nice. 2hrs of total adult bliss. Today we spent the day with my in-laws from Kingston... it was a lovely day. Lots of family fun.... and lots of dancing to MJ & Gaga... it's so cute seeing your 2 year old dance & jiggy!!!! ;}



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Ahhh!!! Look what I got :)

I arrived home on Friday afternoon to these lovely flowers from my hubby... I LOVE daisies!!!!! it was a pre-valentine gift. In the evening we went out to a fancy restaurant downtown Ottawa. We saw all of the night time views of Ottawa in 2hrs....the steak dinner was very fancy & yummy !!!!






Did I tell you how much I love my hubby... he really has changed me.
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Sneak Peak! Valentines Day Card for my Hubby

So last night I sat down for the first time in a few weeks and decided to craft... actually... that's a little lie... I made a card last week for my friend Nicol on the fly!!... but I forgot to take a picture of it. If I'm lucky... I may be able to ask her to pull it outta the bin and take a photo of it. Only kidding?!@?. I'm sure she has it framed on her wall by now. So..back to last night.. I decided seems the hubby & I are going out on Friday for an early Valentine's day dinner... I would try and make my card for him in advance. Here's a sneak peak of the card.. I'll publish the final look tomorrow/Friday because I think my hubby has my blog on his google reader...so he might see it before I get to give it to him.


I used a PPA17 sketch seems lately my card designs are all starting to look the same ;} It's an old sketch but one I haven't tried before.

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Definitely Decorative - Love Nest

I decided a few weeks back that I was going to get my bedroom looking like the love-nest ;} it used to be. I always believe that your bedroom should be a haven.... but recently I haven't been feeling it. You see....last May I decided to re-paint the red on my one wall...(it wasn't red enough) and swap out a Queen bed for a King bed. I LOVE my bed!!!!!... and I love the new red... but I kept telling myself that I would only put pictures back on my wall once I put up my decor elements. Hmmm... well 8mths later I finally put up the decor elements. What took me so long??? well... I think I was over thinking it as usual... and wanted to wait until I had a bed frame/headboard before committing. Finally a few weeks back I knew I'd probably be giving a house tour...so I finally did it in a flash. I think it only took me 30mins in total. Not bad... Check out my finished product!




Contact me if you want to look over the Definitely Decorative catty or even book a party with me

Some good crafty blogs..

For those of you interested.... here's some links to some good crafty blogs I found tonight.

Paper Punch Addiction

Daily Blog Finds

Blinkin, Thinkin & Inkin


Sorry I've been off line for a while... I've been busy in the evening's going to the gym... plus I can't seem to get my mojo going. Maybe I'll try for next week...seems I need to order some Sale-brations items from SU!

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Ho-Hum!

I was planning to post/create something this week... but I've been feeling a little Ho-Hum for the last couple of days. I think it's related to the cold weather... the lack of social events and my long search for a job. On the job front I did get a 'bite' from the Government... but it was sadly snatched away this morning when I realised I needed to go for Second Language testing - I had to decline. Looks like I might have to go back to school to do a little French.. just enough to get past the exam. Urgh! I hate exams/tests.... they always make me feel like I'm not smart/good enough :{ I know, I know.. mind over matter.

Anyway.... I promise to post something by next Monday... seems I have been working on my daughters scrapbook album..I just haven't had time to take any photos. Crazy I know.!! I must be bummed out eh?.

Sorry to sound bummed!!!
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A little bit of sparkle..

Just a quickie post. As I mentioned in my previous post... I've started working on my 2yr olds baby album. I wanted the opening page to display my daughter's full name seems we took some time deciding on it... (btw..I blurred out her surname just incase some weirdo wants to steal her name or something ;})...

How did I do it? Well...I inked some clear versamark ink over the SU! chipboard letters, I then sprinkled some heat 'n' stick powder over each letter... and then I used the heat emboss gun over them until they turned a little darker. I then quickly sprinkled some glitter (Old Olive, Pink & Dazzling Diamonds) over them and then tapped off the excess and then re-heated them until you see the glitter firm up. This was a messy job ;} so make sure you have wet wipes on hand seems the glitter can get everywhere!!! trust me!..I had glitter on me for days...

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What a month!!!

So... I've been a slacker the last month on my blog... partly because I was busy with card classes and Christmas shopping...plus planning a 2yr old party on Jan 2nd!! Yes... she's now 2!!! I was also trying to re-focus my energy on scrapbooking. You see... I love to craft... and I originally signed up to SU! because I loved their products and I love the discounts :)... but I thought becoming a demo would help me scrapbook more. But.. I sadly got caught up in the excitement, meetings, forums, blogs...etc that I haven't actually touched my daughters baby album since I signed up Feb09 :{
So... I decided just before Christmas that I was going to re-focus my energy on scrapbooking. I love scrapbooks because there made by me for me.. and my other loves - family, photography & fun. It's been sooo nice diggin out all my scrapbook stuff. I must admit most of the stuff I use to scrapbook is not SU! because I brought alot of my supplies/papers/albums before I joined SU! so... I will try and show you sneak peaks of the album...but due to our new SU! agreement I can't tell you where I brought the items from. I must admit.. I have a loads of tools/papers/stickers etc so I probably wouldn't remember anyway. Especially my sticker albums...ekkkk!!!! Hello! My name is Susan and I am a stickeraholic and I've been this way since I was 8... hehehe... I'll have to take a photo of all my sticker albums and my organising tips for those too ;} Hmm... Did I tell you about the two whole nights I spent organising my stickers while my hubby was outta town...ahh!! bliss! Boy, oh boy!.. I had fun. My hubby thinks it's funny seems I've very hostile & frugal about using my stickers on cards or pages. It's normally the last thing I commit to on a page. I'm seeing a therapist for it!!! hehhe.. trust me..

Anyway... I'll try and post a few times a month...but for now.. here's what Santa (or should I say my mum) got me for Christmas. I think my little gal is just as happy as me ;}



Sadly this organisation shelf has to be painted dark brown seems it only comes in white and it'll stick out like a sore thumb in my family room. Once it's up I'll post new photos along with some organisation updates/finds.

Ciao for now!!

Crazy Christmas Crafts!

Wow!! what a crazy few weeks I've had.... I've been really busy prepping for a 2-day craft fair I did yesterday & today....plus I've done 2 classes. I have one final class tomorrow night for 7 people... so I've got to get my head down tonight and finish the prep. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow seems it's where I get the stamping and the glitter out!!!! Check out my display of some of the cards I've done over the last few weeks. After tomorrow night I will be sending them out to family & friends... I've got a few more photos to post... but for now I'll keep you guessing.


Here's a quick pic of one of my Christmas trees...


Just on a holiday giving note... my friend Jo-Ann challenged people to make a get well soon card for this little girl in the US who has brain cancer. I don't know what it is... maybe it's because I'm a mum now... but I teared up right away. So.. I challenge you...to make a card and send it to this little girl called Kate! Besides... don't you just love opening mail that is not a bill ;P

I'll post my card soon....

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Final Call on my Classes!!!! Don't miss out...

Wow! ...well my first week announcing my classes was a success.. I've already had one class sell out ;} and infact I even increased the numbers to 8 for that day. Who'd knew?? I've been buzzing since hearing so many people wanna come out and craft with me... plus I've been 'nosing' lots of blogs to get ideas for my Holiday Card Bonanza event... this event is gonna be great!!! I have 5 cards made...just one more to 'tweak' and then I think I'm done. They all have a cool technique/style... but your guaranteed ALOT of pretty!!! Interested?? invite a friend.... there will be door prizes & snacks galore!!!!

Plus you'll be one of the first to see my pretty Christmas TREES!!! yes.. I'll have 2 set-up & sparkly ;}


Sign up now!!!
I've even added another weekend event for you to come join in...Stamp Crazy!! Already have stamps??? then come out and finish your holiday cards and we'll stamp together - fee TBD on supplies used.

Christmas Jingle - $35 (make a mini album/gift plus a whole bunch of cards)
- Sunday Nov 22nd - 4-6.30pm - SOLD OUT!
- Wednesday Nov 25th - 6-9pm - 4 spots left!

Holiday Card Bonanza/ Stamp Crazy - $20/25 (come make 6 cards with envelopes)
- Friday Dec 4th - 6.30-9.30pm - 3 spots left!
- Sunday Dec 6th - 4-7pm *NEW*
*Place an order over $50 on the night and get $10 off this class fee*

****Please bring your own scissors and adhesive to these classes.*****
Note: A small deposit of $10 is req'd to hold your spot so the supplies can be ordered in advance. A reminder will be sent via email days before to confirm your attendance... if you can't attend due to sickness I will reschedule a new date for you one-on-one! Class fee payments are to be made with Cash, Cheque or Email Money Transfer only. Orders can be placed on Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Cheque, Email Money Transfer...etc.

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide & Promotion

Do you remember when you were a child and you started slowly preparing your list for Santa... Well.. you can still do it now. I know I do... I have an continual "I wish" list...just like my dad :}

Anyway... seems we're counting down to the Holiday Season - Stampin Up! have offered a new promotion. What's the deal?
When you order $65 between Nov 1 - Jan 4th any of their products included in the Gift giving guide below you will get a FREE Decor Elements worth ($22.95 or less). What's a Decor Element I hear you ask? Check out the catty here or on my side bar on the left hand side of my blog.

Need help picking out a gift for your crafty wife, friend or neighbour? This should help....The Holiday Gift Giving guide has sections for kids, teens, neighbours, along with that special scrapbooker in your life.

Classes!! Classes!!

So I finally plucked up the courage to set-up some card-making classes....seems Christmas is just around the corner ;) 58 days and counting. So... wouldn't you like to sit around a table and make some cool Christmas cards with friends??

Sign up now for the below dates..
Christmas Jingle Class
Come and make a variety of the below cards with this easy Simply Scrappin pack (115696 Christmas Jingle) plus you can make this mini album as a great gift...you'll still have leftovers to either make more cards or finish a scrapbook page or two!
Cost: $35
Dates: Sunday 22nd November - between 4.00 - 6.30pm *CLASS FULL*
Wednesday 25th November - between 6.30 - 9pm

*Sign up by Nov 12th*





Christmas Card Bonanza
Come and learn how to stamp... I have a few techniques out there that you might like :} In total you can make 6 cards with envelopes to take home. Come see how much fun it is to make cards personal.
Cost:$20/$25 - depending on your finish
Date: Friday December 4th - between 6.30 - 9pm




What are you waiting for... sign up now!!!
Max 6 people per class!
***You must bring your own scissors and adhesive.***
All classes are prepaid. You must book two weeks in advance to ensure supplies are delivered in time for the classes - see above sign up dates. All other supplies will be available during the classes.

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