NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY & FREE SHIPPING!

Today I am away with family celebrating my in-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

As we were brainstorming what to give them as a gift, my niece Ali came up with a great idea - each of us put together a scrapbook page highlighting some of our favourite memories of them.

My husbands's family is large - he has four siblings and 14 nieces and nephews, 1 great niece, 1 great nephew, and lots of in laws! So it was going to be interesting to put together the album, especially since several live out of town. But....we did it! 

So I thought I would share a quick video look through - there is no audio but its just a quick look at the 12x12 album we put together to honour them. 

We did use several Stampin' Up! products (makes it so easy!) and lots of supplies I had from over the years of scrapbooking. A group of us got together and did some scrapbooking together and then I added pages of their anniversaries and put together layouts for those that couldn't make it.

I love the mix of journaling - which tends to be the hard part for me. Some of us did point form, while others did longer text and some just did a few short memories that went with the pictures. 

I know Fred's parents are going to love it! 

Here is a closer look at the pages I put together using some Stampin' Up! products.

I also included some of the Project Life pocket pages to add more pictures and then included empty pages in the back for us to add photos from the days celebrations. 

(with a little tape and washi tape and I was able to create some flip up pictures to get even more in!)

Oh and I included one of the Project Life 6x8 pocket envelopes for any cards or mementos that they might want to save. 

So I hope this gives you a little bit of inspiration for a scrapbooking project you might want to do - either for yourself or for someone else. I have done several over the years - I will be sharing looks of those over the next few weeks - as we celebrate and focus on scrapbooking this month.

But it might seem overwhelming to some of you to do such a large project, 

but it really is easy when you break it down into easy steps

1. Put together your idea - theme/flow of album. For us we knew each person would have one page and then we would put it in order of birth and add the anniversaries - easy!
2. Gather photos - don't worry about how many. Print them out - I like to stick with 4x6, 3x4 and 5x7 - but you could go bigger. I use the Project Life app to create my 3x4 photos (2 on a page and print as 4x6). And I print most of my photos at Costco and some at home. 
3. Write some memories down - keep it simple. Look at your pictures to help jog your memory
4. Gather a few supplies and start having fun! Keep it simple and don't stress - whoever you are doing it for - you are someone else - will cherish whatever you put together!

Want to learn more? Check it out in person!
Join me on Friday, May 12 from 7 - 9:30. The class is $20 or FREE with an order.

AND right now there are a lot of great deals at Stampin' Up! - check it out:
(click here and scroll down to Project Life to get more details)
Remember - these are while supplies last - so if something catches your eye - get your order in!

OK if you made it this far in the post - you deserve a reward - so how does FREE shipping sound? Place an order through me - via email - TODAY ONLY and receive FREE shipping - thats a savings of 10% - you don't want to miss out. Plus you could earn the class on May 12th for FREE if you order any of the Project Life products - awesome right!

If you have any questions feel free to contact me - and I can't wait to see what you create!

amy.grendel@gmail.com | 613-888-0589

EASTERN PALACE SUITE

I am SO excited to announce that Stampin' Up! is releasing an early bundle from the new catalogue...

The Eastern Place Suite

- Bold Imagery with Detailed, Eastern-inspired Opulence - 

With a purchase of one of these two bundles (that are only offered until May 31) you get to start playing with three of the new In Colours!.

And it gets better - you can earn FREE product with your purchase from one of the two bundles! 
Check out all the details below and contact me if you have any questions

In case you missed the video from the newsletter - here it is:

If you have any questions or would like to order please email me or shop online!

amy.grendel@gmail.com

MAY = SCRAPBOOKING, CREATIVE CHALLENGES AND PRIZES!!!

Welcome May - we hope you bring us lots of sunshine and flowers and the hope of summer!!! I don't know if you are liking me but I could use a good dose of sunshine and warmer days - it just gives me so much more energy and with that more creativity! How about you?

I just sent out my May Newsletter (click here to check it out if you haven't already) where I gave an update on what you can expect this month... if you haven't signed up yet please email me to be added to the list - amy.grendel@gmail.com

MAY THEME

It's National Scrapbooking Month so we will be looking at how to use Stampin' Up! products, along with Project Life products, to document our photos and memories. I love to scrapbook so I'm looking forward to putting some focus on that this month.

I would love to hear from you though - do you have any questions about scrapbooking I could help with? Is there something you would like me to explain? Let me know in the comments and I will do my best.

Also don't worry - I will still be posting cards and other projects throughout the month too - and of course there is a :

MAY CREATIVE CHALLENGES

RIBBONS AND EMBELLISHMENTS  - I love adding special touches of ribbons, enamel dots, gems, pearls, squines, washi tape, buttons, thread, glitter and more to my projects to finish them off.

Here are a few of my latest creations using some bling :)

(ribbon)

(enamel dots and washi tape)

(ribbon and pearls)

SCRAPBOOK PROJECTS  - I would love to see your process, pages, layouts, albums, etc. Just post a picture or a link to your project in the FB Group.

Here is a picture of a project I do while ago - but thought I would share again. I will be sharing lots more over the month and walk you through some of my albums.

(8.5 x 11 layout)

(with pocket pages)

And I have to say that Stampin' Up! has a LOT of great deals on an assortment of embellishments and scrapbooking supplies that are retiring so its a great time to stock up and create with!

I can't wait to see what you create!

MAY GIVEAWAYS

As always there is a monthly giveaway for those who participate throughout the month. To enter you can post pictures of your projects for the challenges on the Create & Share Facebook Page. You can also enter by placing an order, joining the FB group, attending an event and by sharing posts online.

To see all of the winners from last months 4 giveaways be sure to check out the newsletter. And the prize for this month is <drum roll >

The Urban Underground Designer Series Paper Pack
This pack of 12x12 paper is no longer available - it was one of the first of the supplies to sell in the retiring sale. I love the added sheets of silver embossed paper!

Here is a few quick cards I made using these papers:

PLUS if you place an order during the month of May - you receive a FREE homemade card from me along with a a ribbon sample! I hope to send some Happy Mail your way!

MAY EVENTS

I would love it if you would join me at my upcoming events:

PROJECT LIFE CLASS - MAY 12TH
I have room for 4 more - even though the RSVP date has past - the class is $20 or FREE with the purchase of Project Life products. Here to get your order in now to get it in time for the class!

OPEN STUDIO - MAY 26TH
I have set aside a Friday Night each month for you to come use my space to work on your scrapbooking, stamping or any craft project you have on the go.

Cost is $15 or FREE with an order, and includes access to my Big Shot, punches and select stamps and ink. There will also be one Make and Take project provided if you wish to do one. Light snacks provided.

Sign up to reserve your seat (limited 6 spots)

If you have any questions feel free to email me - amy.grendel@gmail.com.
Have a great day!

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day! I wanted to share with you a few gift ideas for the Mom/Grandma/Wife in your life - as Mother's Day is just around the corner.

1. The Designer Tin of Cards project kit:

Kit includes tin and enough card bases, accents, and envelopes for 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs. Coordinates with Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set (item 141739). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately. 

I LOVE this card kit. I gave it as presents to my mom and grandma at Christmas and they both loved it! It is super easy to put together and the adorable tin it all comes in makes it easy to gift give.

Here is a quick video for a closer look:

So as I mentioned in the video - in addition to the kit, you need the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set, an assortment of inks and adhesive - but I have the stamps and inks for you to use - just purchase the Designer Tin of Cards kit today and put it together on Friday, May 12th (between 6-9pm) in my Studio.

Not sure you have time - I can put it together for you* and make it super easy to give to that special person in your life.

AND GUESS WHAT - this kit is retiring so its currently on sale for $25.20 (+ tax and shipping). Thought its while supplies last - so if this is something that you are interested in please email me or go online to get your order in now.

*If you would like me to put it together for you - the cost including tax and shipping is $40

2. A Card Class Together:

If your mom is anything like my mom (hi mom!) she wants to spend time with you - so why not do a card class together! Currently my card classes are $20 each month or FREE with a qualifying order - plus if you sign up your mom and you for my June class (Friday, June 23rd) - I will throw in a $10 gift certificate you can give her with a homemade card!

Not sure of dates - I can provide a gift certificate for you to give and redeem on a future date.

3. A Gift Certificate:

If your mom, mother in law, grandma or wife love to craft (ladies feel free to share this with your children and husbands!) why not give them the gift of shopping - she will love the opportunity to shop and enjoy some great deals with our retiring items sale. Plus I will package it all up with a FREE homemade card and gift holder.

4. A Paper Pumpkin Gift Subscription 

The monthly all inclusive kit that comes to your door - Stampin' Up!'s Paper Pumpkin - is perfect as a gift - and very easy to give. You can check out more by clicking here.

Or watch this video to see how Paper Pumpkin works:

I hope that gives you some ideas for Mother's Day...this coming Friday we have our April class (2 spots available) where we are putting together Mother's Day and Father's Day cards - want to join us? Email me to reserve your spot! amy.grendel@gmail.come

CHECK OUT THESE DEALS!

Happy Tuesday! I've been crafting today and wanted to share some of the creations I put together using the So Succulent stamp set and papers - I LOVE this suite of products. If you don't have it - you could always do this idea with any stamp set and coordinate colours with a paper line. I didn't purchase the die set so I have been hand cutting the flowers - its really easy and helps give some dimension to the card...

And this morning Stampin' Up! added some GREAT deals to the Clearance Section.

Have you checked it out? Click here and click on Clearance Rack on the left hand side.

There is a great selection of papers, embellishments and tools. 

If you want to add to my next order send me an email or feel free to shop online and have the order come directly to you. And remember for every order placed this week you will be entered to win the weekly giveaway prize (Tasty Treats Paper Pack) and you will receive a free gift and card from me.

Here is a quick glance at a few of the things you will find there:

GIVEAWAY WINNER & MORE

So we are entering our last week of April - which means I have a winner for week three to announce and its time to reveal our final giveaway prize. Plus I wanted to share what I've been sending in the mail lately...

So the lucky winner of the Gift of Love stamp set is:

Congratulations!!!

And the next and final giveaway for April is:

Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper      

12 sheets, 2 each of 5 double-sided designs and 1 each of 2 single sided sheets with clear glossy coating over designs. Coordinating colours: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Peekaboo Peach, Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White

To enter - please share a recent project you have completed on the Create & Share Facebook Group - can be a birthday card, paper pumpkin card, scrapbook layout, or place an order via email or online. 

I will reveal our final winner next Monday.

And I thought I would share with you a few of the projects I have been working on... I've sent some of these away already to those of you who placed an order (along with a special gift).

Both cards use products from the Occasion Catalogue - the Urban Underground Suite and Succulent Garden Suite - both product lines are also featured in the class on Friday. There are still two seats left if you want to join us - email amy.grendel@gmail.com to reserve your spot. 

APRIL PAPER PUMPKIN KIT REVEAL

Wow - I received my April Paper Pumpkin kit in the mail on Monday. As promised it was fantastic and I had so much fun putting it together!  

I have already seen several people posting pictures of what they have created using the kit on the Paper Pumpkin Fan Facebook Group - be sure to check it out.

As always the kit comes with a handout to show you how to put it together and a video - check it out!
Even if you didn't get the kit there are a lot of ideas and water colouring techniques that you might find useful. 

Here is what I created using the kit:

I put the first three together as per their instructions - the only difference was I used my Aqua Painter Brushes and my own watercolour pencils (you can see a list of supplies at the bottom of this post that I used in addition to what was in the box)

Then I started to play a bit:

Here I added a piece of the Melon Mambo cardstock

Then I started to use my ink pads and aqua painters to put together these:

(I rub the ink pad onto a clear block and then add water - makes for easy clean up)

(I added a few of the Daffodil Delight enamel shapes)

(I added a few of the Melon Mambo enamel shapes)

I started to use my new ink pad - Lemon Lime Twist

(Sara hinted at it in the video - its one of the new In Colours and it will be available with the other four in June!)

I liked the look of it mixed with the Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point

(I also used Pacific Point card stock and enamel shapes)

(I used the Bermuda Bay card stock and enamel shapes)

If you received the April kit - I would love to see what you do with it - be sure to post some of your favourite creations on the Create & Share Facebook group - you will be entered to win a FREE gift!

And if you don't miss the fun in May - be sure to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by May 10th - check it out here for all the details. 

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES USED:

Aqua Painters [103954] $22.50	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $21.00	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $10.00	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111350] $10.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $8.50
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [126951] $8.50	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950] $8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $8.50	Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $12.00	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197] $10.00