Well, there is exactly one week left before my 2nd Annual Riverfrontstampin'Retreat.  Are you excited??  I sure am.  I am so excited that I couldn't contain myself and had to give you a little sneak peek of what's coming. 

I always use a different technique to cover my album and always use Stampinup's linen album because you can decorate them in so many ways.  This year I used the Mostly Vintage Stencil but added a little twist to my stencil technique.  I added stencil paste to my album.  And voila, it turned out great.

It rained here in Eastern Ontario, but the sun is just starting to shine, so I took advantage and went at the end of our dock to get a picture.  Nothing like natural daylight for a great picture!

Here is a close up of my album.  So there you go, you get a preview of technique #1 .  Can't wait to see you all, next week & you will get to see & create the next 23 techniques.  For those of you who got the technique album to go, I am almost done.  See you soon! 

Stampin'up! Supplies Used

You can preorder 24/7 in my STORE

6×6 linen album # 104509

baja breeze ink pad # 111833 (available July 1st)

baja breeze stampin'write marker #120965 (available July 1st)

early expresso ink pad # 119670 (available July 1st)

early expresso stampin'write marker #119680 (available July 1st)

dazzling diamonds # 102023

2-way glue pen # 100425

chocolate chip satin ribbon # 117287

half pearls from the Pretties kit # 109114

color spritzer tool # 107066

Wondering why I have supplies from the next 2010 – 2011 Idea Book & Catalogue?  Well as a demonstrator you get to preorder 1 month ahead.  So I have been rolling over with excitement using my baja breeze marker. My favorite color is back.  Youppi doo! 

If you would like to buy the mini starter kit on sale, you have until June 30th.  It's only 119$,  wow what a deal and you get 220$ of products.  This kit is customizable.  You get to change products for equal value.  Look what is in the starter kit HERE

You’ve got mail!  How fun to get a hand made card in the mail.  Better than bills, Right!  I received this beautiful, yet elegant thank you card from Shelli Gardner, co-founder and ceo of Stampin’Up!  It just made my day!  She sent it from Honollulu, Hawaii (probably from one of the workshops of a lifetime)  To read about my workshop of a lifetime click HERE.

Here is a list of supplies Shelli Used: Chocolate chip, Taken with teal, More mustard & natural ivory cardstocks.  She also used chocolate chip, taken with teal, more mustard and  sahara sand ink.  Stamp sets:  my favorite background stamp En Francais, Bella toille, oval all.  And the best part, she used a combination of alphabets to create the word thank.  How amazing is that!  Her alphabets used were:  lovely letters, wild west, varsity, schoolbook serif.  And finally dazzled this gorgeous card with a half pearl from the pretties kit. Voila!

I will place Shelli’s thank you card in my shadow box in my stamp studio, this way I can look at it, in times of inspiration.

***On another note:  Ready for some stamping and creativity!  I am half way booked for my 2nd annual Riverfrontstampin’retreat, technique class.(24 NEW techniques)  If you haven’t signed up yet, make sure to sign up now.  Before all the spaces are gone for good!

Have a great day!

2nd Annual Riverfront Stampin’Retreat!

What is Riverfront Stampin’Retreat?

(There is a sample picture from last year on the link below, this year I am adding a twist to the cover album, there will be special stenciling technique but even more!  I can’t wait)

It is a fun filled day, where you will learn 24 stampin’techniques, by the riverfront view of Kim’s Stampin’Studio.

This retreat includes a 6×6 linen album,page protectors inserts, supplies & step by step instructions on how to create the samples.

Some samples will include the new in colors/color renovation & stamp sets from the preview 2010-2011 catalogue. 

What a great start to your new stampin catalogue year!  It will be an excellent tool to help you prepare for your Fall workshops,camps and stamper’s groups. 

BRING:  Your own adhesive and refill, scissors.  Make sure all of your supplies are labeled with your name.

When:  Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Registration:  8:30 am

Class:  9:00 to 4:30

Where:  Kim’s Stampin’Studio

750 Front Rd West

L’Orignal, Ontario

K0B 1K0

(1 hr between Montreal and Ottawa)

There will be one hour break where you can enjoy your lunch by the river, have a swim or just sit back and enjoy the view!

Muffins,tea, coffee and water will be provided

Your registration fees includes:

A 6×6 linen album

Page protector inserts

    Instructions & supplies to make all samples in FRENCH or ENGLISH

(need to specify language when you sign up)

Early Bird Registration fee is 75$  or 85$ including a catered meal and summer cocktails

                            (After May 30th registration is 95$)

Click HERE to learn more and to sign up! 

Can’t come email me to get your package directly on your front step!