Big Shot Recruiting Promotion

I am so excited for the big shot promotion!  You will want to read below.  I would love for you to be part of my team, the cupcake cuties.  If you join my team, I will give you 3 tutorial classes, so you can get started on working on special projects.  It 's really simple.  My team is filled with different types of demonstrators, some join stampin up for the discount on fabulous products and others join to make an income.  If you would like discount on Stampin up! products or build a business than this deal is for you.  You will get the big shot or 125$ of additional products FREE.  Ask me how or join HERE.

Click on the links to see a few things made with the big shot:  scrapbooking letters, embossing paper, Christmas Tags, more embossing on card stock, cute love notes and I could go on and on.

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details: The Big Shot is a big deal! And during October, explore your own creativity by joining my team, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $125 in free Stampin' Up! products)  

Promotion de recrutement Big Shot

Période : du 1er au 31 octobre 2011

Détails de la promotion : La promotion du Big Shot est offre qu'on ne peut pas refuser! En octobre, quand vous joignez mon équipe de démonstratrices, vous obtenez GRATUITEMENT un Big Shot ou (des produits Stampin' Up! gratuits d'une valeur allant jusqu'à 125 $) + je vous offre un cadeau boni, 3 classes avec instruction pdf. Joignez vous a mon équipe et lisez ici. ou Inscrivez vous en ligne.

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Produits en prime

• Chaque nouvelle personne recrutée durant la promotion recevra un Appareil Sizzix Big Shot ou des produits Stampin' Up! de son choix d'une valeur de 125 $ tirés de nos catalogues en vigueur.

NEW! for October: PDF Class FREE with a 40$ order before taxes or flat fee of 20$

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So we are in the 2nd week of school for the girls.  Routine is settled, which puts a big smile on my face.  Meals are organized, I know the girls' after school activity schedule and the best part is that you get to come to my Fall classes, workshops etc.  We have a beautiful catalog and Holiday Mini Catalog and it has inspired me to create great memories for my family.  One of the projects that I created a few weeks ago is a mini 6×6 album for Jordan.  Why Jordan?  because she is my youngest, the one that I still have the power to dress up cute.  With Megan and Lauren, I don't stand a chance!  I created this special album for Jordan and am going to add a picture of every year since her birth.  The Beau Chateau collection is perfect for her.  I can think of events, clothes and memories that will match this collection.  I can't wait to share with you a few pages in the next few weeks.

So here she is, proud moment for her because she lost her first tooth before her first day of school and finds it really cool.  On the other hand, I am trying to grow her bangs and she refuses to tie them up.  So I don't know how long I'm going to last without cutting them:)

Here is some of the cute ruffles that I have been taking about.  First day back from school!

I love how the ribbons, pink bauble, paper and album coordinate so well together.  If I had left over fabric from the beau chateau collection #122336, I would have used it for sure.

Do you wonder why this album is so appealing to the eye. One of the great rules for scrapbooking is that you need to add elements in a triangle.  On my album, your eyes are drawn to the butterfly, bunched up ribbon and the word memories from the album.

Supplies used to create Jordan's 6×6 album :

Stamp set: Calendar Alphabet & Numbers #111610

Ink:  Soft Suede #115657

Card stock and paper: Beau Chateau designer paper#122357

Accessories and tools:  Beau Chateau 6×6 album #122468,1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in pretty in pink #119775, Pink pirouette 3/8"Taffeta ribbon #122981, 1/2" Scallop dots ribbon in Pretty in Pink #124141 and Marina Mist #122986, Victoria 5/8" crochet trim #118481, Linen Thread #104199, Pink Crystal 5/8" simply adorned bauble (my fav) #121013, On Board Merry Medley chipboard to cover my butterfly #122958, Basic Pearls #119247

Have a great weekend

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

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Christmas Card Club:

I LOVE starting my Christmas cards early, and September is the best time of all! Enjoy making them over the next 4 months, having fun, 12 at a time, so when December hits here, you'll be ALL ready to go!! Just address the envelopes (which are included!!!), and you are all set!!   If you want to join the club, you have FUN benefits: *FREE new 2011-2012 catalog  *A raffle each month for JUST club members! * A chance to win ALL the hostess benefits that night! * Even if you can't come, we can make your projects for you!   You don't have to join the club to come each month, but if you want the fun benefits, you only need to commit to coming all 6 months. (if you miss a month, not a big deal, we'll make the cards for you!)   The cost is ONLY 25.00 per month, AND it includes a bolt of ribbon, or another embellishment, this month it includes Mica Flakes, AND all 12 cards, AND all 12 envelopes!! What a DEAL!  Plus…I'll have a special ordering deal JUST for class attendees!

COST: 25.00

Upcoming dates:  (First Wednesday of the Month)  September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd & December 7th, January and February are reserved for special card classes!

MICA FLAKES #124115

Today is our first class and you still have time to join, I have a few spots left, here is just a teaser!  Can't make it because your long distance from me?  Then ask me about my class in the mail or my new September PDF Tutorial.  Classe disponible en français.

Christmas in September Class

Class includes:  Mica Flakes and Envelopes

When:  Wednesday, September 7th at 7h30pm

Where: Kim's studio

Cost:  25$ or 1/2 price with a 50$ order or FREE with a 75$ order

Stamp sets used:    From the Christmas mini, my favorite:  Christmas Lodge #123767(w) #123769(c) ou disponible en français Chalet enchanté #125349(w) #125351, Christmas Collage Background stamp #121279 and Serene Snowflakes #115438

Have a great Wednesday!

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

Order HERE with me 24/7 online and get benefits from my online VIP club!(shipping anywhere in Canada).

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!

Are you excited about the new Holiday Mini.  I am. it's my favorite mini out of the 4.  If you are on my mailing list you should have received your mini's by now.  If not email me.  Yesterday I shared that I was working on a bunch of Fall projects.  I wanted to share with you my first Halloween Treat.  I decided to package candies for two reasons.  The first reason is that this year, I will be ready ahead of time for Halloween and Second, if the candies are packaged then I'm not eating them:)  This week I will be posting a more elaborate Halloween treat , "Kim Style"  and sharing the simple instruction from this cute package but this first treat is perfect for kids and for my new kids/tween class.  Sign up for the next few kids class.  Schedule is up HERE. 

NEW!!! KIDS CLUB: Ice Cream Social just for kids & Tweens

Yes a class just for kids:)  Come and make fun projects once a month and after our creations, we will enjoy yummy ice cream at the Sunday Bar.  Cost is 25$ and includes products

Upcoming dates:    (Last Sunday of the month) September 25th, October 30th, November 27th & December 18th at 1h15pm

Here are a few products to highlight:  The quick accents Pick your poison is great, it's a creepy self adhesive accent to add to any projects and then I just stamped the skeleton from the Piece of Poison.  I also love Pick your poison designer paper, it is stunning when you see it "live".  It will make great Halloween scrapbook pages.  And the best part is you can also order digital downloads for Halloween:  there is Pick your Poison Embellishments #125614 and Piece of Poison stamp brush set #125607.  Did you like how I stashed my candies.  The cello bags are wonderful for that and to punch out a window to showcase them is great too.  Full instructions on how to make these HERE.

Have a great day, for some of you it's the first day back to school!

Supplies used to make the Halloween Treats :

Stamp set: Piece of Poison #123752(w), #123754 (c)

Ink:  Basic Black #101179

Card stock and paper: Quick Accents #124263, Pick Your Poison designer series paper #124001, Basic Black card stock #121045  and Pumpkin Pie card stock #105117

Accessories and tools:  Decorative Label Punch #120907, 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in basic black #115615, Linen Thread #104199, Black Crystal 5/8" simply adorned bauble (my fav) and the 3"x5" cellophane bags to insert the candies #103104

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

Order HERE with me 24/7 online and get benefits from my online VIP club!(shipping anywhere in Canada).

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 been working really really hard to finalize my 20 technique projects for this coming Saturday's Riverfront Semi Annual Stampin'Retreat.  I always like to push myself for this day and add samples that have my special touch.  You might be wondering why this technique is so dear to me?  I use my technique books to show all the wonderful things we can do with our stamps.  Lot's of people buy stamps and don't know the full potential, meaning there are so many things we can do with stamps!!!  I carry my technique books everywhere, even in my car!  I love to share what I do and this is a great way.

There is still time to sign up for my technique day.  If you would like to join us, I have 2 spots and just click HERE.  I also have my latest technique class to go, you can email me for details.

Enjoy your evening and I will enjoy my time in my stamp studio tonight:)

Don't forget to check out the Retiring List once the products are gone, they are gone for Good.

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

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As I am typing this today, I need to wipe a few tears.  While I was on the Alaska cruise, I found out that two of my coworkers (mother and daughter) had just lost a little angel.  Jenna was expecting and at birth a twist of events took for the worst and her baby girl Piper past away.  I work mainly with Jenna's mother Cathy. Cathy is an amazing woman that helps families out with our Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program.  She is one of the most devoted person that has a really tough job.  I wasn't there to support them through this tough and unexplainable ordeal.  When I got back from the incentive trip, I went to see Cathy and supported her.  While we shared tears, there is one thing that I couldn't shack off.  Cathy said:  "  The hardest part was when Jenna was saying, I'm afraid to forget her Mom".  That is when I knew what I could do for Cathy, Jenna and her family:  A Mini Album of Piper, so Jenna could remember her forever:)

I made her a 20 page album with the Love birds simply scrapping kit #118707 and today we added the photos.  And decided to add 18 more since it was so hard to choose.  Jenna will remember Piper for ever.  I am truly grateful that I could help her preserve those memories.  This is one of the reason why I love being a demonstrator!

So tonight please do one thing for me.  Hug your kids super tight and cherish those special moments with them.

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Monday is the day I play in my studio all day:)  I had promised myself that I would focus again on clean eating and exercising.  After all, when I go for a run, that is where I do my best thinking.  BUT it's snowing here and very wet so I decided to head for the studio and create all day:)  + it didn't help that I ran out of batteries for my camera and headed for the corner store and then Nibs candy were calling me. So I went back home and played some more.  I decided to make myself a journal so I can track my exercising and eating habits.  + I created lots more projects with the new paper Paisley petals and Four frames stamp set from the 2011-2012 collection.  It was awesome, I did create a mess on my counter but it was a good decision to pick creating vs the gym.   I will probably go for my run this evening or even go to a Zumba class as my friend Veronique has been trying to get me there for months!

It is so not me to choose green as a journal.  The Paisley petals designer paper has so many coordinating colors:  Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, River Rock, Soft Suede & Tangerine Tango.  But this color combo was calling me.

I had lots of fun making this personal journal and can't wait to start tracking my progress.  This paper and stamp set will be available for you soon ( there is a fabulous promotion coming your way)  Check back this week to see other awesome projects made with this collection.

Products used:

Stamp set:  Four Frames #123442 (c) #123440 (w), En Français background stamp #109521

Ink:  River Rock #109010, Soft Suede #115657, Early Espresso #119670, Old Olive #102277, Early Espresso Stampin'Write #119680

Card stock and paper:   Paisley Petals #122367, Presto Patterns Specialty #117175, Early Espresso #119686

Accessories and tools:  On board  Art Journal #107065, Vintage trinkets #118764, Chantilly 1/2" crochet trim #118480, 1 1/4" Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon #115618, 5/8" Satin Ribbon in Early Espresso #119753 and Old Olive #117292, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon #120999, Eyelet Border Punch #119853, Decorative Label Punch #120907, Vanilla Pearl Bauble #121014

Big shot and Accessories:  Big shot #113439 $132.95, Beautiful Butterflies die #114507, Two Tags die #115954

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

Order HERE with me 24/7 online and get benefits from my online VIP club!(shipping anywhere in Canada) .

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!

By saying I will post, you are really pushing me to clean up my studio.  Thank you for all the compliments, and suggestions.  I have already changed a few things.  There was also so many questions, ranging from paint color, where I got my pieces of furniture, to where I got my vintage coffee cups…  You have to take in considerations that I have been a demonstrator x 4 1/2 years and a stamper since Stampin'up! has started in Canada.  Some of the pieces I bought on my own, some are in storage for a dear friend and the rest of them, my husband bought for me on different occasions like Christmas and my birthday etc.  He owns a construction business in Toronto, well actually Mississauga, Ontario and when December comes, I go with him to the big city for his staff's Christmas party and one of my first stop is Pottery Barn:)

This is my favorite Stamping spot!  It gets crazy messy.  Actually, I haven't seen it look like this in a long time!  In the summer I get the Ottawa river view!  Right now, it's a view of ridiculously huge snow banks:(  Anyway, it's the perfect spot to create!  In my baskets, I store all my products.

On the opposite side is where I store all my big shot dies, I love that stampin up has added these box for die storage.  They come in 3 different sizes:  Small die box #122219, Medium die box #122220 and Large die box #122221

I found this vintage piece of furniture and it's one of my favorites in my studio.  Right now it stores my clear stamp sets but my goal is to display my 3D creations.

I hope you are enjoying part two, of my stamping space. You can view part one here.  I still have 2 more spots to share, one is where my guests and downline stamp and the other is my office.  My office is the worst place.  I am so not good with paperwork. Maybe you should give me a few suggestions on how to get organized there, Pretty please…

My friend Veronique came to stamp with me this afternoon.  We came up with a beautiful gift for a dear friend of hers with a matching card.  I can't wait to share with you tomorrow.

If you would like to stamp with me, book a party with your friends or check out my class schedule,  or join my team and you can attend my classes and monthly meetings, I would love to stamp with you!

***Want a free stamp set, take advantage of my Online VIP club!  + BONUS gift = free tutorial included!

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

Order HERE with me 24/7 online and get benefits from my online VIP club!(shipping anywhere in Canada) .

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 wanted to draw the names of the winners of the mini album on Sunday but our day was filled with lots of things to do + I had promised Jordan that she would pick names out of a hat.  Jordan fell asleep after dinner which is not her normal self.  She is the youngest but normally the last to fall asleep.  I blame it on being the third child and not having as much a routine as the others.  See, as a baby, she got to spend evenings in the arena where Lauren and Megan would skate.  And as a toddler she got to love spending some time with my stamping guests and today, she still likes to come and chat with the ladies.  Sometimes, makes us laugh, the comments that come out of this child's mouth is hilarious! And on other occasions, it scares me, what is she going to say next?  Like the stories she shares about our dog, Maya! 

So it's Monday morning and the first thing we did is draw names.  I would like to announce the winners of the 3 mini-albums:  Roselyn, Annick, Mary S.  I don't have your last names on the post.  Please email me your postal info!  Congrats and thanks to everyone for the lovely comments & support.  

I also wanted to clarify that Marlayne shared with me this valentine mini album but the initial designer was Julie Buhler.  So thank you Julie.  Her measurements are a  little different and the concept but this is the beauty of the mini album, you get to make it and create it as your own:)

I'll be sharing again later today, it's a snow day the kids are home so my schedule is a little off but the view from my stamp room is amazing!

Now for the other fun stuff:

Sign up now for a Special Canvas Class:

Class includes:  1/2 package of Elegant Soirée designer paper, 12×12 canvas, 1/2 package of vintage buttons and 1/4 package of Victoria 5/8" ribbon

When:  Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm

Where: Kim's studio

Cost:  25$ or 1/2 price with a 50$ order or FREE with a 75$ order

RSVP:  by Monday March 7th

I am placing an order on Monday, so if you would like to take advantage of sale-a-bration then simply email me your order.

***Want a free stamp set, take advantage of my Online VIP club!  + BONUS gift = free tutorial included!

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

Order HERE with me 24/7 online and get benefits from my online VIP club!(shipping anywhere in Canada) .

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!