First of all, for the ones that sent me emails or Facebook messages about my time at the arena last night, your words warmed my heart, so I survived the first night at the arena.  The girls did great!  I was also surprised at Megan, she was shaking of excitement when we got to the arena.  Seriously Shaking!  Like a demonstrator when we go to convention or leadership!  That is how excited she was.  And I was shaking too but shaking in a freezing way.  We got home and Jordan and I cuddled in bed and then I feel asleep.  So you can imagine that I wasn't really productive.  So today, I'm going to share my second spoiler card ( the first one from Stampin up! since we started the new catalog season is here.)  This one,  that I am showing today was sent by Shannon West and Amanda Romualdo, Stampin up staff.  As a demonstrator, I get excited just like Megan with her skating when I get a hand stamped card, especially when it's from Stampin'up! themselves.  It makes it so special that they even stamped the envelope:)

Speaking of Leadership if you are a demonstrator, we get to participate to Leadership in January depending on our title, doesn't it make you want to go! Ask me how!  We all need a little stamping and stampin up! events are the best.  I love watching it over and over and it is all Stampin up! staff!

So back to my card, isn't it pretty, the words inside are even better:)  You know I will keep it forever.  I really love the Pennant Parade and matching punch Pennants builder Punch.  One of the reasons that I joined stampin up is that lots and lots of product coordinate.  Actually there is a August special and it is FAB-U-LOUS, for me and for you too!!  When you buy 3 packages of paper you get to pick one for FREE! This promotion is only on for August – so shop soon so you don't miss out, I just stocked up on my beau chateau designer paper and will also stock up on Christmas and Halloween Paper too!  Which one will you stock up on?  Happy shopping:)

Shannon and Amanda's card uses :

Stamp set: School lines #122625, Pennant Parade #122740(w) #122742(c) ou en français Fanions en Fête #124835(w) #124837(c)

Ink:  Night of Navy #102977, Baja breeze #111833

Card stock and paper: Crumb cake cardstock #120953, Pocketful of Posies designer paper #122354, whisper white #100730

Accessories and tools:  Scallop Edge Border punch #119882, Petite Pennants Builder Punch #1223613, 3" circle die #122125, Scallop circle #2 die #113469, Linen Thread #104199, Night of Navy 1/4" grosgrain ribbon #109036 and let's not forget the envelopes #107301

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My 2 oldest daughters are gone for a week to summer camp, for the first time ever.  I thought to myself poor Jordan, what is she going to do without her sisters?  Well let me tell you she is having the time of her life!  She is loving the full attention.  From grandparents, cousins, friends, stamping friends and her parents.  Her mouth never stops.  She is taking this opportunity to be heard from everyone, even our dog Maya.  I am so happy that she is enjoying this special quality time.  It made me realize that I should plan special dates alone with each of my daughters.  On a side note, I am the one missing my girls, with the storms and rain we had in the last few days, I wonder if they are ok.  Megan is gone au camp de l'amitié a Val des Boies Quebec that is 2.5 hours away and Lauren is across the river au Centre Notre-Dame de la Rouge, in Quebec too, if I could drive our boat it's just in front of our house.  I would love to go snoop.

Speaking of time flying by, It's that time of year again! Registration is now open for Creative Escape Weekend Retreat Oct 21 – 23, 2011.   Summer is not over yet, but we know you are starting to think about the fall and how to set aside some time for yourself once all the routines start again! Our Creative Escape Weekend Retreat is a fabulous way to have fun, be creative, and enjoy a wonderful weekend just for you!!  Check out the information by clicking  HERE.  We are expecting it to sell out, so be sure and register early!  Can't wait to see you there!

It is also the countdown for the Summer Mini, after August 31st you will not be able to order anything from these products that have not been carried into the 2011-2012 catalog.  There is a few things in the summer mini that I truly loved.  The Nautical Expedition Designer Paper # 122343 with the matching stamp set The Open Sea #123030(w) #123032(c), Sail Away stamp set #123013, Pretty Postage #123095(w) #123097 (c) that coordinates with Postage Stamp Punch #122344, Sunny Fun Stamp set #123040(w) #123042 (c), the Flower Fest stamp set #1222278(w), #122280(c), Colored embossing powder Yum!  :Tangerine Tango #123106, Wild Wasabi #123224, Melon Mambo #123223 and let's not forget Strength & Hope stamp set #118100(w) #123660 (c) also available en Français #123665(w) #123667(c), Stampin'up! is donating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  You can view these products and all of the others from the Summer Mini Link on my sidebar.

Here is one of the cards I created with the stamp set Fabulous Florets from the Summer Mini #123025(w)#123027(c)  It's the same stamp set as the Technique Album, you can view it HERE.

Products used for this card:

Stamp set: Fabulous Florets from the Summer Mini #123025(w)#123027(c)

Ink:  Daffodil Delight #119667, Old Olive #102277, Melon Mambo #115656 and Pumpkin Pie #105216

Card stock and paper: Daffodil Delight #119683, Whisper White #100730

Accessories and tools:  Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117292, Basic Pearls #119247

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Happy Friday!  Even though I'm a demonstrator and make my own cards, I love receiving handmade cards in the mail.  Yesterday, I received two cards in the mail from Stampin'up!  and I wanted to highlight the first one today.  It came from DS, Carrie Horlacher sent me this beautiful card that I am going to case for sure.  And the sweet words she put inside truly made my day.  If you received an email from me this week inquiring address info, don't be surprise to receive a similar one, I hope I can make your day too:)  Carrie used lot's of my favorite products that add a vintage twist to the card.  I love the First edition designer paper because I can color it however I want.  One of my favorite punch is the postage stamp.  I also adore the vintage wallpaper embossing folder, it's perfect to add texture to the background of my cards.  And last but not least,  I love the 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon, sometimes I cut it in half and other times I like it in full like in this sample.  This ribbon comes in 11 colors, if you would like them all, I have a great proposition for you, scroll down this post and get to be part of Kim's ribbon Share!

Kim's Ribbon Share/ Partage de ruban de Kim:

It's as simple as 1-2-3/ Simple comme Bonjour:

1. Choose a collection of ribbon that you like/ Choisir la collection de ruban que vous aimez
2. Email me and I will send you a paypal link or pay via credit card/ Envoyez moi un courriel avec votre choix et vous payez via paypal ou carte de credit
3. Pick up in my studio or I can mail to anyone in Canada/ Venez a mon studio les chercher ou envoyez par la poste partout au Canada.

Choice #1:  3/8" Ruffled Ribbon/ Ruban gaufré 3/8"

1 meter of each of the 5 colors, therefore 5 meters for $8.99 + 2$ for shipping /1 mètre de chacune des 5 couleurs, alors 5 mètres pour $8,99 + 2$ de poste

Choice #2 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon / Ruban festonné à plumetis 1/2"


1 meter of each of the 10 colors, therefore 10 meters for $14.99 + 2$ for shipping /1 mètre de chacune des 10 couleurs, alors 10 mètres pour $14,99 + 2$ de poste

Choice #3 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon/ Ruban Jean 3/8"

2 meters of each of the colors, therefore 4 meters for $4.99 + 2$ for shipping / 2 mètres de chacune des couleurs, alors 4 mètres pour $4,99 + 2$ de poste

Choice #4 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon / Ruban gros-grain à rayures 1 1/4"

1 meter of each of the 11 colors, therefore11 meters for $22 + 2$ for shipping /1 mètre de chacune des 11 couleurs, donc 11 mètres pour $22 + 2$ de poste

CONTACT ME to reserve your packages today/  CONTACTEZ MOI des aujourd'hui pour reservez vos rubans!

Products used in Carrie's card:

Stamp set: Pretty Postage #123095(w), #123097(c) ou en Francais Jolis Timbres #123494(w), #123496(c), Tiny Tags #118091(w), #118592(c)

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry #115658 and marker #12920, Basic Black #101179 and marker #100082

Card stock and paper: Rich Razzleberry #115316, Basic Black #121045, Very Vanilla #101650 and First Edition Specialty Designer Paper #121878

Accessories and tools:  Big shot #113439, Scallop Squares Duo #120903, Vintage Wallpaper #120175,1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in basic black  #115615, Neutrals basic brads #119736, Jewelry Tag Punch #117190, Scallop Square Punch #119884, Postage Stamp Punch #122344,1/16" circle handheld punch #101227

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Busy busy as a bee, as I was uploading pictures on my new computer, I realized that I have been very busy:  Convention, Vegas, Tony and I celebrated our 10th anniversary in July, finally had my open house with the launch of the new catalogue, we attended Tony's uncle's 60th birthday party and his cousin's wedding and I celebrated my birthday last Friday.  Thanks to all of you for posting happy birthday on Facebook.  Actually, if the Facebook wishes were stamped, handmade cards, I would have had 150 of them:) pretty impressive! On the downside, summer is half done and we haven't been around, Tony and I made a list of 30 things that needed to be done around the house.  We realized that our busy schedule was not going to cut it.  So my dad is helping us out and started today to do the things on the list.  I am so grateful and the girls are super excited that he's around too:)  I love watching the girls pitching around and helping him out. 

I have so many projects that I want to show you.  Having all these events to attend in July made me stamp a lot. And now it's time to post some of them here.  First, I wanted to post my hostess box and matching cards that I presented at convention.  I created the box from a soap box from a hotel and just changed the size to fit a 3×3 card.  Simple Right? 

If you would like one of these, there are 4 options to receive Kim's Hostess Set:

1- Book a Party with me

2- Place a online order with me + Bonus get VIP service

3- Join my team, I would love to share this opportunity with you

4- Place a comment on my blog and I will draw 1 of these

Good Luck!

Personally for this project I preferred using the marker because I colored in the images and left the bee out of the stamp set to replace it with a butterfly

Products used:

Stamp set: Kindness Matters #122900(W), #122902(c), Nature's Pace #122660(w) #122662(c) ou en francais Au rythme de la nature #124830(w) #124832(c)

Ink:  Soft Suede #115657, Marina Mist #119668, Marina Mist marker #119679, Soft Suede Marker #120973

Card stock and paper:  Beau Chateau Designer Paper #122357,  Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650, Soft Suede #115318

Accessories and tools:  Big shot #113439, Ovals Die #114525, Decorative Label Punch #120907, 3/16" Corner punch #119871, Chantilly 1/2" crochet trim #118480, Linen Thread #104199, Basic Pearls Jewels #119247

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Wow already June 30th, time flies especially when you are having fun.  I love Greece, it is paradise.  If my kids were here with me, I think I would stay.  We are in Santorini for 3 days and it is the most beautiful place on earth.  If you are a bride to be, I recommend this wonderful location for your honeymoon.

Here is a card I made to help out a new recruit demonstrator on my team for her first workshop.  If you would like to join my team click here.

Check out the retiring list.  I love my background stamp sets and sadly a few are retiring meaning that we cannot order them anymore starting July 1st.  But on the bright side there is lots of new products and fabulous stamp sets in the new 2011-2012 catalogue.  My personal favorite "Beau Chateau" collection. 

There are a few ways for you to get the 2011-2012 catalogue with me:

-  order it on my website:www.kimassaly.stampinup.net

-  order it from me and I will mail it to you

-  get it for FREE with you book a party

-  get it for FREE when you join a club by mail or in my studio "ask me how

Contact me today to join my mailing list.

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Happy Shopping and don't forget to check out the clearance rack!

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Local to eastern Ontario or Quebec? I'm a short drive from Ottawa, Montreal and Surroundings.  I'm bilingual, French and English and I'd love to stamp with You in the language of your choice!

I have organized a card swap with demonstrators and I also signed up for a swap with members who have earned the 2011 Alaska Cruise.  I must admit, it has been super fun to host the Summer Mini Card Swap. How cool to get a bunch of cards in the mail instead of bills!  One of the perks of being a demonstrator:)  If you would like to join my team of demonstrators, just ask me about my opportunity night!  Si vous voulez faire partie de mon équipe, faites moi signe et demandez moi à propos de ma soirée d'occasion!

My camera died on me this week, it's toast:( I took out an old camera so I can post for you today.  I don't want to rush my decision about a new camera but Tony and I would love to get a new one before the Alaska Cruise.  If you have any recommendations, please, please, please email me or post a comment on my blog.  Speaking of comments and emails, I have loved your support, have loved to read the emails about goals, about Jordan sleeping next to me while I stamp and that I should enjoy every moment ( you know I do), about what was Tammy's hair like before she cut it off and also about my projects.

Why is my title Out with the Old in with the New? It's because there is only 4 days left to purchase from the Occasion's Mini catalogue and then May 1st the Summer Mini Begins.  Here is my first project, one of my swaps:

While I was doing my Spring Cleaning, I found invitations that I had made for my Father In-Law's 60 birthday party. It was this template that I had used.  I loved it so much that when I saw the Sail Away stamp set it reminded me of the invitation I had once made for him.  We love boating and I am so excited to be able to create with this stamp set.  There will be many more projects to come with Sail Away!

I almost forgot, today is the last day to sign up for our Stamp & Stomp Cancer Fundraiser.

Products used:

Stamp set:  Sail Away #123013 (w), Sanded background stamp #109294, Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370 or in french Voeux Mignons #117989

Ink:  Crumb Cake #121030, Early Espresso #119670

Card stock and paper:   Nautical Expedition designer paper #122343, Early Espresso #119686, Crumb Cake #120953 & Very Vanilla #101650

Accessories and tools:  Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine #123124

ALL AVAILABLE TO ORDER ON MAY 1ST OR IF YOU ARE A DEMONSTRATOR YOU CAN PREORDER NOW!

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Sale-a-bration sale is almost over!  4 Days left.  I admit I used the Sale-a-bration stamp set Bliss or in french Joie, again and again.  It was my #1 favorite.  Had a workshop this morning, and this is one of the cards we made.  I did add a little preview from the next 2011-2012 Catalog, the four frames stamp set.  Also, there is only 1 month left for the Occasions mini, and we don't know if any of these products are coming back, most of them likely not!  So I have highlighting them, like the Rosettes!  One of my workshop attendees, Carmen said to me today that I should have been born in those "vintage"days.  She said she always can recall when it's a "Kim Card".  What is your style?  Tell me what do you like?  I think it will be one of my questions next month with my Downline.  I have used two backgrounds stamp set for this card.  Can you guess which ones they are?  I have a new favorite… Wonderfully Worn.  It creates these dots just like the spritzer tool

Here is a close up of the specs from the Wonderfully Worn Background.  Add this one on your wish list it's a must!

I also have been creating and prepping for our second Creative Escape Weekend and the projects are fabulous.  The sad part is that I cannot share with you until it's over.  But I designed 4 wowser scrapbook pages for attendees.  Also have created  a circle scrapbook in a box, a delicious &  rich color canvas, cupcake treats, fabric galore projects…  I can't wait to share with you after the retreat.

Products used:

Stamp set:  Four Frames #123442 (c) #123440 (w), Bliss SAB stamp set (w) #121851, (c) #123217 or Joie # (w) 123240 (c) #123242, Sanded #109294 and Wonderfully Worn#118533 background stamp

Ink:  Pink Pirouette #111838, Crumb Cake #121030

Card stock and paper:   Pink Pirouette #111351, Crumb Cake #120953, Very Vanilla #101650, First Edition Specialty Designer paper #121878

Accessories and tools:  Rosettes #118774, Linen Thread #104199, Basic Pearls #119247, Decorative Label Punch #120907,

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I just want to say Hi, hope your weekend is wonderful.  My girlfriends and I are going to a concert.  My friend Julie invited 15 of us.  Imagine, 15 girls out together.  I haven't done that in a while.  A limo is picking us up at my friend Vero and we are heading out for dinner and then to the Lady Gaga concert.  It should be interesting:)  Girls night out= dinner + limo + Lady Gaga + 15 girlfriends, should be priceless! 

I promise to share yesterday's project that Vero and I worked on.

Her cousin from Texas is getting married and here is what we came up with. (Note: I did place a picture of Tony and I so you would get an idea of what the finish frame would look like:)
And you know I like things that match so we designed a coordinating card.

Products used:

Chunky Frame:  #117599 $22.95

Card stock and paper:  Elegant Soirée #117163 $12.50

Accessories and tools:  Paper daisies #119243 $8.50,Pearls #119247 $6.50, Tombo glue #110755 $5.25

Big shot and Accessories:  Big shot #113439 $132.95, Tasteful trim bigz xl die #120893 $57.95, Flower folds #115970 $57.95

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Although we are freezing here in Ontario, Canada, this morning it felt like spring in my studio.  I have been working on a few exciting spring events and can't wait to share them with you soon.  Mojo was on full swing this morning.  I have been trying to convince my husband Anthony for a sweet escape where it's a little warmer than here, but so far no luck!  Grrrrrr!  I don't know why, but the humidity in my bones is making me feel old:(  I cannot stand it.  Today, Megan had a drop in for skating and let me tell you it was colder in the arena than outside.  I have two new best friends, my Uggs boots and my North Face jacket!

Back to the stamping:)  I am going to share the instructions for the mini album this weekend, it's on my to do list.  I am so exciting it will be a video, my very first.  So stop by this weekend to view it.

I met with my stamp club members.  Here is what we came up for Rachel's grand-daughter Camélya for her 3rd birthday, this sweet birthday card and matching mini album.

I told you I was in a spring kind of mood!  Don't you love the color combo!  I love the Easter Blossoms stamp set as it has more than one use for it like a cute birthday card for Camélya!

We then worked on the mini album, how adorable, Grand-ma Rachel will be able add pictures of Camélya on the inside of her precious album.

Here is a video on how to make the album!

We had a great time creating it and today's stamping made it feel not so cold as my studio was warmed up with Spring colors and Love!  Have a great weekend and make sure to stop by for my first video!

Products used:

Stamp:  Bliss #121851(w) #123217(c) FREE ,Joie #123240(w) #123242(c) FREE,Dicha #123255(w) #123257(c) FREE, Easter Blossoms #121905(w), #122057(c), in french Bouquet Pascal #122433(w) #122435(c)

Card stock and paper:  Certainly Celeri card stock #105125 $8.50, So Saffron #105118 $8.50 and very vanilla #101650 $9.25

Ink:  So saffron #105213 $7.25, pear pizzazz #119784 $7.25, Pear Pizzazz stampin'write #119801 $19.95(actually you get all 5 incolor markers)

Accessories and tools:  Rosettes #118774,Pearls #119247 $6.50, linen thread #104199 $5.95, Decorative Label Punch #120907 $23.95, 1/16" circle punch #101227 $12.75 and spritzer tool #107066, 3/8" taffeta certainly celeri ribbon #119963, $9.50, 5/8" certainly celeri satin ribbon #117288 $12.25, Champagne shimmer paint #116806 $7.95

Big shot and Accessories:  Big shot #113439 $132.95, Frame,Oval Scallop #114521 $26.95, Scallop Square #115950 $29.95, Framed tulips embossing folder #121809 $10.95
 

By ordering all of these products you get 2 + FREE sale-a-bration products  What are you waiting for, order today with me, shipping anywhere in Canada!

If you haven't received your Sale-a-bration brochure, email me!

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Tomorrow, I move on to another fabulous stamp set from Sale-a-bration.  It's the most popular one as of yet.  Can you guess which one it is?  But before, I wanted to share a few fabulous swaps from leadership with the bliss stamp set.

The first one is from one of my uplines Marlayne.

This one is from one of my uplines Rochelle.

Here are a few more, these are fabulous!

love this color combo, card from Sharon Wheet

Love this technique, so fun to stamp over the black and white designer paper. This is a card from Naomi Keeling.

With just a 60$ order you can get the bliss sale-a-bration stamp set clear or wood mounted.

Avec une commande de 60$, tu peux obtenir un jeu sale-a-bration clair ou en bois, gratuitement.

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Happy Shopping and don't forget to check out the clearance rack!

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Local to eastern Ontario or Quebec? I'm a short drive from Ottawa, Montreal and Surroundings.  I'm bilingual, French and English and I'd love to stamp with You in the language of your choice!