I don't know if it's cooler in your area but it sure is here.  Which reminds me that Fall is just around the corner and my favorite season.  Why?  I love the comfort food, knitted sweaters, the cooler breeze, apple picking with the girls and the change in the color of the Canadian Maple trees.  Today, I decided to change the Summer wreaths on my two front doors for my Fall wreaths.  The girls started school last Monday, I on the other hand have organized most of my Fall Classes.  You should check it out HERE and sign up before all the spots are filled up.  Plus, I added a kids/Tween class so pass the word around because my kids sure want a monthly kids class with new friends.  I have been creating in my studio a few Fall projects.  The kids and friends have been playing dress up which has inspired me to start creating for Halloween/Fall projects.  Here are a few pics.  Before you say anything, I had nothing to do with these costumes.  It was all them.  I just snap the shots and was laughing enough that my stomach was aching, aching in a good way! 

From left to right, here is Jeremy the Yo Man, Megan, Meg's Friend Madison an avatar and Lauren a mime

Jeremy, Megan and Madison.  So bizarre to have a little girl with black hair.

Here is Megan, she was my inspiration for this month's hostess gift.  I decided to go with a classic, simple yet elegant look = Black and White.  I have created a monogram hostess card box and it includes 4 cards with envelops. If you book a party with me in September, you get your personalized monogram box with 4 cards.  BOOK HERE!

I love the Lovely letters alphabet and the new vintage stamp set Established Elegance.  1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in basic black is simply adorable, these ribbon are wonderful to use because they are wider than average ribbon and they coordinate with Stampin up! colors.  You can still sign up for my ribbon club HERE, check them out.  To get a few meters of all 11 colors.  This card is truly simple but what makes in stand out is the Elegant Lines textured embossing folder embossed with the big shot on the whisper white cardstock.  I truly love the products used and hope my September hostesses will love them two.

Established Elegance comes in 3 different ways:   #122530 (wood) #122532 (clear mount)  and if you love digital scrapbooking # 127424 for only 7.95.  which you can order in my store.  Can't book a party with me in September than look at the product list to order these supplies to make yours at home.  Happy Monday! 

Supplies used for the monogram box and cards :

Stamp set: Lovely letters alphabet #115030(w), Established Elegance #122530 (w) #122532 (c)

Ink:  Basic Black #101179

Card stock and paper: Whisper White #100730

Accessories and tools:  Big shot #113439, Elegant Lines textured embossing folder #119277, Scallop Square Punch #119884, Basic pearls #119247, Postage Stamp Punch #122344, Dimensionals #104430, 5/8" Basic Black satin ribbon #117285, 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in basic black #115615, Linen Thread #104199, Black Crystal 5/8" simply adorned bauble (my fav)  and let's not forget the envelopes #107301

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!

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

***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

What is Leadership Conference?

When Stampin’up! demonstrators gather, great things happen. That’s certainly the case at leadership conference. Demonstrators with growing  downlines are invited to attend a two-day event filled with ideas. Sessions focus on leadership skills, management methods, and opportunities to build your business.

As with any Stampin’ Up! event, attendees participate in swaps, sharing ideas, and stamping! In addition to the priceless information and motivation, leadership conference participants receive a conference program, an exclusive designer bag, lunch both days, and an exclusive stamp set that will be available in our latest catalogue + more surprises….

So if this sounds appealing to you, check out my blog.  I will be sharing lots of ideas from this leadership convention.  And if you would like to join me next year, there has never been a better time to join my team.  During Sale-a-bration, I have a fabulous promotion for you!  You can get the Got it all package which includes:  5 stamp sets, 5 stamp pads, 3 packages of cardstock(112 sheets), stampin’scrub, stampin’mist, versamark, snail adhesive, stampin’pastels, 3 blender pens, stampin’around handle, stampin’around wheel, stampin’around cartridge, décor Elements, 8 catalogues, and all business supplies.  VALUE: over 400$ of products. PLUS FOR FREE:  ANY stamp set of your choice (valued up to 56.95)! ONLY  225$ plus 8% tax.  NO SHIPPING!  You can become a demonstrator for the ideas and discounts, to make money to pay your morgage,buy a new laptop, redesign you stampin just like I did… Or join to meet new friends and become part of this wonderful family.

Click on Got it all package deal !

 Here is the show room of memento mall! At special stampin up event you can purchase logo items for demonstrators only!  If you join one of my stamp club groups, you receive one of these bags for your monthly orders.  contact me and ask me how at kim@riverfrontstampin.com

This was worn by our fellow demonstrator Cindy Major.  She was choosen to be a make & take helper at leadership.  Another purk to be part of the stampin up family.  I was chosen to be a helper 2 times and it was so much fun.  I did the leadership in California, the Regional in Montreal!!

Come to my new Catalog event tomorrow! 

Friday January 22nd from 9 to 21hrs. 

Come and see my pictures and swaps from leadership and bring your camera.  Come and see the NEW 2010 Spring/Summer Collection!  SPECIAL  EVENT!! 

Purchase ANY retired stamp sets/accessories and paper and get FREE equal dollars to spend out of the NEW catalog!  One DAY  only! 

First come first serve basis!  more than 10 stamp sets and accessories!

Bring a friend a get an extra raffle ticket!

Ask me all the details kim@riverfrontstampin.com

 I am so excited that September is here!!!  Why? because I’m happy to present you with the best mini catalogue ever….Stampin’up has made me very proud to be part of their family.  If you haven’t received one from me, stop by my studio or view it here.

Here are a few  Highlights: 

p.6-7 they have gorgeous new Sweet Treat Cups and Sweet Centers stamp set.  Best of all they coordinate with the 1 3/4" punch.  Do you want to hand out the cuttest treats for Halloween?  You can fill the cups with candies, spiders (what ever your imagination desires)  The cups are only $3.95 for 12 … what a great deal!

on p. 12-13 it’ s fall extravaganza!  Autumn Splendor  coordinates to perfection with Autumn Meadows designer series paper.  And the Big Shot Dies  Table Setting will have your home decorated with elegance for thanksgiving! You can view one of my sample cards here.

p. 20-21 Stampinup textured Impressions folder Petals-A-Plenty is one of my favorite folders.  Check out my card here

Again I get super excited when products coordinate. They really got me with the Ornament Punch & Delightful Decorations stamp set on pages 24-36. How fun and easy, my kids have been creating Christmas cards already! 

But what my kids were really excited about is the BUILD-A-BEAR products on pages 34-37. You can purchase the stamps, the Big Shot Dies, the designer papers…send me your kids wish list or even your own! 

There’s so much more I could say….you will be seeing lots of samples on my blog. 

And if you are as excited about the mini than me and want it all !!!  then just book a party:

Host a workshop totaling $330 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalogue for only $14!

       (Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.)

Stampin’ Up!’s My Digital Studio Software will be available for customers on Oct. 1st!!! 

Demonstrators were able to order theirs starting yesterday…and of course mine is on it’s way!  I just can’t wait to see the UPS man at my door so I can show you samples on my blog.  

I know many of you wanted MY DIGITAL STUDIO for a long time and I have been saying wait it’s coming!  If you want it in September… just sign up to be a demonstrator and you can take advantage of the pre-order! 

I’m planning a HOLIDAY MINI CATALOGUE and MY DIGITAL STUDIO event…I’ll let you know the date as soon as it’s finalized!  

October 1, when My Digital Studio is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter:

Host a workshop of at least $525 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $106.95; promotional price: $53.47)!

Since My Digital Studio is not available in Quebec, hostesses can choose to purchase a Loads of Love/Loads of Fun stamp bundle at 50% off. Hostesses may choose one of the following in place of My Digital Studio:

KIM’S EXCLUSIVE SWEET DEAL

Place an online order with me for $75 or more in product by Thursday, September 10th, and receive your choice of a FREE roll of Ribbon. (up to $13.50 value).

Spend $150 or more in product and receive two rolls of Ribbon. : Additional hostess benefits begin at $200.

• Click here to ORDER ONLINE. Look for the Shop Now button.

• Product total must be $75 or more. (before taxes and shipping)

• E-mail me your choice of ribbon by Friday, September 11th. (*pg. 182-183 of the Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog, value of each spool up to $13.50)

• Your free ribbon will arrive separately from your order at the end of September.