Online Extravaganza!

You aren't going to believe what Stampin' UP has done........HUGE SALE!!!


On sale for today ONLY (11:59 pm MT) you can purchase the following products for 20% off.  ONLY TODAY, November 21st.


Simply Scored $31.16 (regular price $38.95)
Sweet Pressed Cookie Press $16.76 (regular price $20.95)


Not to mention ton of other items on sale until November 30th.  Click on the following link to view the list of sale items.

Online Extravaganza

Happy Shopping!!

Tracey

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

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More Snow Much Fun!

Can you tell that I love this set?  I really enjoyed making this card.  The colors are so bright and unconventional.  Something different but still fitting to the season. 

Recipe:

Stamps:  Snow Much Fun, Short and Sweet
Paper:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade. Whisper White
Ink:  Staz On, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party
Accessories:  Blender Pen, Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon, rhinestones, Very Vintage Wheel,  Dazzling Details, Modern Label punch, Word Window Punch

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

Email:

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What a beautiful day!!!

What a beautiful day out today!!  I appreciate the sun so much!!  We were able to get outside this afternoon for some running around.  I've got some tired kids from all the fun last night:)

Today's card is also from my Snow Much Fun class.  It was great to get started on those Christmas cards that I'm determined to get done and sent out this year :)

Here's the recipe:

Stamps:  Snow much Fun

Ink:  Staz On, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Basic Grey, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Whisper White


Misc.:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, dazzling details

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tracey

Email:

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Snow Much Fun

Thank you so much to all the stampers who were able to join me for the Snow Much Fun Class.  It was great to stamp with you and catch up. 

I'll showcase each of our projects this week. 

This card was inspired from a project that my friend, Anne, created.  I tweaked it a little and came up with this.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Snow Much Fun, Tiny Tags

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Basic Grey

Misc.:  Crumb Cake Taffeta, Bakers Twine, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Details

Thanks for stopping by!!

Tracey

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Announcing a One Sheet Wonder Class

I am happy to announce my latest class.  We will make 16 cards out of 1 piece of Designer Series Paper.  You read that right......16 full size Christmas cards out of 1 single piece of 12 x 12 DSP.  A great way to get the most bang for your buck and get a great start of your Christmas cards.  You'll go home with your 16 projects, plus some extra DSP to continue your creating at home.




Here are the details:

Who:  YOU !!
What:  16 cards & envelopes, 1/2 pack of DSP (6 sheets)
When:  Saturday, November 19th from 10 am - 12 pm
Cost:  $25
RSVP:  Saturday, November 5

Contact me at traceyscreativeoutlet@rogers.com to register.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Tracey



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First Christmas Card post of the season!

Hi all!!!  Sorry about the lack of posting.  Life has gotten in the way :).

Thank you so much for checking out my blog.  I hope to post tons of inspiration for you, announce events and specials and connect with all my fellow paper crafters.

Todays card is using the Snow Much Fun stamp set.  Super duper cute!!  There are 2 snowmen in the set and I can't quite decide which I love the most.

Here's the recipe:

Stamps:  Snow Much Fun

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Whisper White, Neutrals DSP

Ink:  StazOn, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake

Misc.:  Baja Breeze ribbon (retired), Northern Flurries Embossing Folder

You can order these supplies ONLINE through my store. You can order from the Holiday Mini, The Idea Book and Catalogue, the Clearance Rack and Digital Downloads.  You can shop 24/7 and the order ships right to your door.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

How about some elegance?

I'm so sorry about the delay.  My work/life balance has not been so balanced.  Todays card is for a color challenge.  We needed to use "valentine" colors in a "non-valentine" card.  What do you think?

Recipe: 

Stamps:  Artistic Etchings, En Francais
Ink:  Basic Grey
Paper:  Real Red, Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette
Misc.:  Basic Black Grosgrain, 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by!!

Tracey


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Can bee's be beautiful?

I'm normally not a fan of bee's....but I am in LOVE with the bee in the Nature Walk stamp set.  The detail is just amazing.  Today's card is inspired by a card Mickey Roberts had made on her blog.  The only thing I switched up was the ribbon. 

Here's the recipe:

Stamps:  Nature Walk
Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Old Olive
Paper:  Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Botanical Gazette DSP
Accessories:  Scallop Border Punch, Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

ONLY 7 MORE SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL THE END OF SALE-A-BRATION!!!


Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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For the rocker in your life.....

To say I'm disappointed with our recent snowfall, on MARCH 23RD, would be an understatement.  That said, today's sunshine makes it a little easier to digest.  Come on Mother Nature, get with the program!  The calender says spring!

Today's card is one for the tweens, teens or any aged rocker in your life.  I have 2 boys, and I struggle with creating cards that would appeal to the school age boy.  The design of the card was completely CASED by a club card we did with my upline, Heather.  It's an easel card and super simple to make.  I changed the colors and came up with this. 

Recipe:

Stamps:  Extreme Elements, Extreme Guitar
Ink:  Pacific Point, Real Red, Old Olive
Paper:  Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White, Celebrations DSP
Accessories: Clear Circle BIGZ Die, Scallop Circle BIGZ Die, Brights Brads, Dimensionals, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch

AND REMEMBER ONLY 8 MORE SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL THE END OF SALE-A-BRATION!!!


Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Cardmaking on MDS

Today's card is based on a color challenge.  Unfortunately, I didn't have all the supplies.  Then I remembered......MDS!  MDS stands for My Digital Studio which is Stampin' Up's Digital Scrapbooking softward.  When you purchase it, it comes loaded with all the "ink" to use with stamps, plus tons of Designer paper. Here's the card I made using Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive and Not Quite Navy.  And it also showcases 2 stamp sets that are being offered for FREE (with a $60 order) during Sale-A-Bration.

Recipe:

Stamps:  So Happy for You, Sweet Summer

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz

Paper:  Pear Pizzazz DSP, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Who doesn't love a cupcake?

Todays card is just one of the ways to use the Cupcake Punch in the Stampin' Up Occasions Mini.  It was inspired (CASED) from a card my friend, Heather, had made using the Sweet Treat Cups.  This was my version.

Here's the recipe:

Stamps:  Create a Cupcake

Ink:  Melon Mambo

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Sweet Stitches DSP

Accessories:  Build a Cupcake Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Brights Buttons

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Tangarine Tango Cupcake

The snow is melting, the snow is melting, the snow is melting!!  Can you tell I'm excited about the snow melting?  We are all so ready for spring.  All of us, except the dog.  Seems the success in training had alot to do with the snow.  She's hunting for little patches of snow to do her business on.  Bizarre and funny at the same time!

Today's card is something I cooked up using a color that I have such a hard time using.  Tangarine Tango!  It's bright, it's fun....I have no idea what to pair it with!  Out came the Sweet Stitches DSP and away we went.  I like that I stepped outside my comfort zone.  What do you think? 

Recipe

Stamps:  Create a Cupcake

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Tangarine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Sweet Stitches DSP

Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch, Dazzling Diamonds

Don't forget.......only 14 days left of Sale-A-Bration.  That means with every $60 order you can get a free stamp set.  FREE....that's a huge bang for your buck.  If you've been delaying on an order, contact me before March 31, so you can get great value for you money.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Distressed Nature Walk

Spring is coming....I can feel it!!  So sorry for the lack of posting.  Juggling has not been my strong suit lately :)  Todays card was inspired by a card Mary Fish (from Stampin Pretty) had done.  Here's was elegant and monocromatic.  I wanted to play up the vintage, add some color and distress, distress, distress.  Let me know what you think!

Here's the recipe:

Stamps:  Nature Walk

Ink:  Early Espresso

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Botanical Gazette DSP

Accessories:  Victoria Crochet Trim, Marina Mist 1/4" Grograin Ribbon, Fancy Flower Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Basic Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Bad Day

What a beautiful day it is today!  The temperature is 7 degrees!!!  The sun is shining and the snow is melting!!!  It's messy...but the temperature and the sun make it worth it.

I've been really nostalgic lately.  I starting scrapbooking AFTER I had all my babies.  Considering my oldest is now 12 years old and my youngest is 4 years old, with a sweet 8 year old in between....I have alot of "catching" up to do.  I refuse to stress out about it and approach it when I see something that inspires me.  In 20 years....I'm sure I'll have a whole collection of scrapbooks that highlight many of our special moments together.

I was inspired to do this layout when I heard the song "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter.  You see, this song was a favorite of Liam's when he was 3 years old.  This boy would sing the song word for word whenever it came on the radio.  Music is such a huge part of our family that I really wanted incorporate it into a layout.

Here's the recipe:

Paper:  So Saffron DSP, Whisper White, Taken with Teal
Embellishments:  Rock-A-Bye Star, Oval Punch, Round Punch, Taken with Teal brad


Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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I Heart You

I hope you all had a great Superbowl weekend.  We actually watched the game!  Football is not something we usually watch.  It was fun..and I think I'm finally understanding the game!  While "watching" the game....I couldn't help but scrapbook a little on MDS (My Digital Studio).

This layout was inspired by a challenge.  We needed to use Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise.  I don't usually use the colors from the Bright Family, but looking at how this layout came together....I'm going to use them more.



Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo  Large Polka Dot DSP

Stamps:  Garden Whimsy

Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Tempting Turquoise brads, Melon Mambo brads, The Write Stuff II label

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Birthday Cupcakes Class

I am offering a Birthday Cupcakes Class on Friday, February 18th from 7 until 9 at my house.  We will be making 3 full size cards and
2 - 3x3 cards.  The cost of the class is $30 to make all the projects AND go home with the Build A Cupcake Punch or $20 to come and make the cards.  I have 4 spots left, just send me a note to let me know if you can join us.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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SALE-A-BRATION is here!!!

What is Sale-a-bration, you ask??  Only the BEST time of year to stock up on your stamping supplies.  From January 25 to March 31, when you spend $60(before taxes and shipping), you can earn one FREE Sale-a-Bration product of your choice!  You can choose between 4 exclusive stamp sets, 1 embellishment bundle, a digital CD and a paper pack.  These items will only be here until March 31 and then will never be seen again.  If the exclusive items don't do it for you....you can also choose between 50 or so stamp sets out of the current catalogue! 

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGUE

Keep an eye out on Sale-a-bration projects I'll be posting over the next little bit.



Thanks for stopping by!
Tracey

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Happy Birthday, Jacob!

Today is such a bittersweet day!  My "baby" is 12 years old today!  Sadly, he's spending it in bed sick...  But he's 12!

To mark to occasion...I "whipped" up a card that symbolizes that great guy that he is.  At the same time, I participated in a color challenge to make a card using Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz and Perfect Plum.  Not 100% almost a teenager colors......but I was up for the challenge.  I got some inspiration from a fellow stamper, Bronwyn Eastley, all the way in Australia!!  Thank you, Bronwyn!  What do you think??

Recipe:

Stamps:  Extreme Guitar, Extreme Elements, Happy Birthday to you! (retired)
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum
Ink:  Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz

Thanks for stopping by!!

Tracey


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Vintage Heart

There is nothing I love more than taking 1 stamp set, and creating 2 totally different cards with it.  And yet again, using a Valentine themed set........and making it versatile for ANY time of year!

Check it out!

Recipe:

Stamps:  I {Heart} Hearts, Short & Sweet

Paper:  Crumb Cake (Kraft), Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Love Letter DSP, Newsprint DSP

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red

Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, sponge dauber, Victoria Crochet Trim

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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Upcoming Classes and Events

All are welcome!

Friday, February, 4 - OPEN HOUSE at my house - 7pm-9pm Drop In
                                 Please RSVP to come check out the latest products, and
                                 stamp a project or two.
                                 Retired stamp sets will also be for sale.
Friday, February 18 - Birthday Class (details coming soon...)

Valentines.....ANYTIME!

Did you know that Valentines Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards?  Who knew??  Just in time for Valentines Day, Stampin' Up has put together a great bundle.  From now until January 24, 2011, you can get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons ($6.50 value) when you purchase a Filled with Love Bundle. 

The Filled with Love Bundle includes:

-Filled with Love stamp set in either (wood or clear mounted)

-Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

The cost is:

 $40.45 for Wood mounted
$33.45 for Clear mounted

Remember you'll also get the Bitty Buttons for free, which are incredibly versatile for any time of year.  There are more details and pictures on the left side of my site.

Today's card could be ideal for Valentines Day or any day for that matter!  You can certainly substitute the I (Heart) Hearts stamp set for the Filled with Love set, as well!

Recipe:

Stamps:  I {heart} Hearts

Paper:  Crumb Cake (Kraft), Whisper White

Ink:  Regal Rose, Whisper White (Craft)

Accessories:  Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Vintage Brads

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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The Occasions Mini is HERE!!

There is something about this mini catalogue that gets me, everytime it comes out!!  Maybe it has something to do with the bright spring-like colors, that remind us that winter will end.  Maybe it's the lovely Valentines Day and Easter stamp sets, or the beautiful Designer Series Paper.  My wishlist is long!!  Once my order arrives, I will get some projects posted from the Mini.  In the meantime, click on the link and have a peek for yourself.  Make sure to have paper and pen ready to make your list!!!

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

Tracey



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Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!  I'm ready.  I'm ready for the kids to go back to school and get back to our routine.

Here is a layout I did on MDS of Lucy skating.  I was inspired by a layout in Scrapbook Etc.. (great magazine).

Recipe:

Stamps:  Frames with a Flourish, Big Bold Birthday

Paper:  Playdate DSP, Real Red, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Whisper White

Misc.:  Snowflake Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Old Olive Grosgrain,  Whisper White, Real Red and Old Olive buttons, silver brads.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracey

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