StampingBetty in Canada

Only a few more days left to take advantage of the Spring Fever promotion! If you like the POLKA DOTS AND PAISLEY stamp set and you would like to order the wheel and the designer papers that match for $48 then you can choose one more item from the Spring Mini Catalog for 1/2 price! To view the mini catalog just click HERE to be shot right over to the Stampin'Up! website. All catalogs are now available online. I for one really really like the polka dots and paisley stamp set a whole bunch! The card above was made by my friend and fellow Stampin'Up! demonstrator Dunja. Isn't it a good one. I love it! I really do try to 'Find Joy in the Little Things' every single day. How about you?

ATC SWAP with the girls from the Vancouver/Burnaby Scrapaholics meet up group I am part of. Last month we did a swap and here are the results! Can you guess which one is mine? Aren't they neat? For those of you who don't know ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. They are the size of a playing card which is pretty tiny compared to a card. It was a challenge for me and I had no idea I would enjoy it so much! I used my favorite papers, stamps, ribbons and punches. My favorites have changed since then but I love pink and brown combinations so that gives you a clue. This was a fun swap! Please insert your guesses by leaving a comment on this post. Hmmmmmmmmmmm... one more clue for you. My husband calls me Bird as a nickname and I do love birds. Any chance I get I use bird stamps and images. That makes it really easy to tell which one is mine, doesn't it? They are all beautiful! I can't get over how much I enjoyed this swap. Everyone's efforts turned out great! I am n...

Happy Birthday! This one was fun to make. The inside pulls out and says, "A princess is what you were meant to be 'cause being sweet comes naturally." A great one for the little girls in your life.

Ink Q: What is the difference between pigment ink and dye ink? A: There are several differences. Dye ink absorbs into the paper; pigment ink sits on top of the paper and does not absorb. Pigment ink tends to be thicker than dye ink and is often preferred for scrapbooking because pigment inks are more resistant to fading than most dye inks. (However, some dye inks are specifically formulated for use in scrapbooks.) Craft Stampin' Pads Q: How is the Craft Stampin' Pad® different from pads we've carried in the past? A: The Craft pad is different in several ways from previous pads we've carried, and these differences are addressed below topic by topic. The most general difference, however, is that the Craft pad is a pigment ink pad. So it differs from our Classic pads, which use a dye-based ink. We have been urged for some time to carry a scrapbooking ink in our exclusive colours. Q: Is the Craft pad safe for use in my scrapbooks? A: Yes. Craft ink is pigment ink and, as su...

Here's a couple of the 'stamp-A-stacks' Dunja and I worked on at the last retreat we went to. There was horseback riding and tons of scrapbookers. We made so many new friends and had such fun! Be Happy is my favorite set right now! Actually it has been for a long time. It's on page 77 of the Idea Book & Catalogue . We used pretty in pink, certainly celery and chocoate chip for our cardstock, inks and ribbons. I love creating with her, she has a good eye and a great imagination. I learned so much working with her. She is good at just looking at something and then recreating it with a twist, making it her own, with her favorite stamps and colours. Dunja is planning an event of her own. It's called Camp Crop-A-Lot and will be held at the end of March. There's still time to register for this fun event. Check out the blog with pictures of Camp Jubilee and last year's group. There are 4 classes this year offered by a variety of people. This event is not lin...

I had so much fun making this little milk carton. I filled it with Lindt chocolates for a coworker who has gone to India to get married. Congratulations Surveen! Next time I make one I am going to fill it with Whoppers, you know the maltedmilk chocolates. I found them at Toys 'R' Us in Surrey. Seems like I'm hangin'out in Surrey a lot doesn't it? The blue one is from the demonstrator web site. I downloaded the template and made my own. I am sure you can tell which is which. All images copyright Stampin'Up! Contact me if you want a template of your own. The scoring was the only tricky part. I used an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock but you could use a photocopier to make any size you want. I now remember Whoppers are sickly sweet. Patrick just had to open the bag! Not a good choice for breakfast!

Lillian created this fun double slider card last month using the example in the back of the demonstrator's magazine as inspiration! It says, "All things grow with Love." I really like the colours and layout she chose! She is so talented! All images copyright Stampin'Up!

Here's a couple of items I did for a swap arranged by Marcy. All the items had to use products from the main big Idea Book & Cataloge from Stampin'Up! That was a challenge for me. The 6x6 scrapbook pages was too because of it's small size. I had to put in a photo to visualize but took it out when I sent it to Kim. The item on the right it a note pad box I got at Dollar Giant in Surrey. I had a lot of fun with this swap and the items I received in return were fabulous! I LOVE the items in the mini catalogues so it was especially interesting for me to NOT use those things in my creations. Doesn't Patrick look super TIRED in this picture. Probably because it was taken just minutes after Asia was born at Royal Columbian Hospital. I like the shirt he happened to be wearing that day. Do you think he wore it on purpose anticipating the photo op? Our baby was so tiny compared to her size now. She's now climbing and running and has so much fun playing with her big broth...

I love this card Lisa made as an invitation for the Valentine's Day Toddler's Music Class held on Wednesday mornings at the Burnaby chapel. Can you tell by this picture how she hung the heart in the circle with a wire and made it all swirly on the ends? It's simple but cute! For pictures and details of this event you'll have to check out Tricia's blog and look for the February 15th post.

I remember getting a report card that said, "I think Betty-Ann has a bit of Spring Fever." I became very worried thinking I had some kind of condition I didn't know about. I approached my mom and demanded to know what was wrong with me. She laughed and explained the true meaning of spring fever and I was not happy. Apparently my teacher thought I was slacking off and of course I was also labeled as a 'chatterbox'. As a very young girl this didn't help me or so I thought... Here's the scoop on the promotion: SPRING FEVER PROMOTION - 50% OFF 1 ITEM You'll save a bundle during March with Stampin' Up!'s Spring Fever Promotion! From March 1 through March 31, you'll get 50%off any one item in the new Spring Mini Catalog when you purchase the Polka Dots & Paisley Bundle! Click HERE for more details!

The Spring Fever Promotion Starts March 1! Who wants to save 50 percent on brand-new stamps? Everyone! So tell everyone you know that during the fabulous Spring Fever promotion they can save a bundle! When you purchase the Polka Dots & Paisley Bundle you'll receive any one item from the new Spring Mini Catalogue for half price. As a hostesses you can also qualify for 50 percent off a Spring Mini Catalogue item when hosting a qualifying workshop. Check it out at www.stampinup.com