I'm especially excited about our fundraiser event. Join us, Thursday May 5th, for our fundraiser event, Stamp & Stomp Cancer.  The Cancer foundation is close to my heart.  My dear friend and coworker was diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 29 this past January.  As you might be aware, I am also a nurse at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.  My office coworkers and I would love to walk in the honor of Geneviève, and fight with her this disease.  Geneviève is a strong women and a breeze of fresh air in the Hawkesbury office.  We miss her lots while she is fighting this horrible disease. She has shown us courage, strength and is so passionate and caring with her clients at work and at home with her family including her baby daughter…  We miss her smile… when Geneviève is working, the office feels warmer!

So that's why I've chosen to do a fundraiser for the Cancer Foundation. I'm hoping that you will come and have lots of fun with us while we support a fantastic cause.  You probably know someone who is fighting cancer right this minute, so invite your family and friends to this wonderful event.

Get a sneak peak of the album & more details and payment HERE

The first 30 participants will receive the ribbon of hope stamp for FREE!

Ribbon Of Hope

Hope you can join us and please forward this email to friends and family, we are all fighting for a great cause.

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Have a great week

I have been going through lots of emotions in the last few days.  My daughter Megan is going to be 11 on June 2nd.  To remain in the competitive levels at figure skating she needed to pass a test.  Since she had not skated a hole lot in March, I was really nervous for her to undergo this testing.  One of her coaches wanted to pull her out of competition and testing.  But last week she proved him wrong.  I needed to travel out of town for her to practice.  That meant driving 1 1/2 hour back and forth so she could get ice time since there is no more ice in our local town.  Last Saturday, she made it to competition.  Her skating had been solid all week.  As she is getting older, nerves started interfering with performance.  You probably think why am I making her do this?  Well I am not!  I have asked her and Megan persists, she loves it!  Anyway, she had two numbers at different competitive levels.  The first one was a bit shaky but she said to me don't worry, I am going to do well for the next one.  "The next one" was the important one, the one that was counting for testing. Well she was right, it was her best skate, she beat her own personal score and Megan passed her test.  wohooo!

Why am I sharing this with you?  Well because I have shared with Megan that the test she was undergoing and the competition she was doing shouldn't stress her as much.  That she should only focus on herself & compete against herself, beat her own personal score & skate her best skate!  We all dream big sometimes, anyway I do! This entire week of supporting Megan has made me realize that I, myself should follow the advice I have given Megan.  Do you follow your own advice?  Sometimes, we get so busy that we don't even take the time to reflect on our own accomplishments.  We set goals, we accomplish them & then we need to celebrate our accomplishments. After it's time to make new goals.  I hope I made you reflect a little, do you have goals, do you dream big?  Don't ever let anything or anyone step in the way of your dreams:)

Here is Megan, after competition: she was super excited and I was relieved and the knots in my stomach disappeared. As for goals for myself, I went for my first run outside and was able to do my 6k like I did last year.  Yeah! it had been almost 9 months since I ran outside!  I was super happy & plan on achieving new goals.

Now for the fun!  There is not much time left for the Occasion's Mini.  I have used Botanical Gazette Designer paper #121783 for so many creations.  Here are two of the pages I designed for the retreat.  I was in charge of making 4 scrapbook pages and Marlayne was in charge of 4 cards.

Here are the first two pages, I will try to take better pics but today the camera hasn't been cooperating with me:(  I want to highlight how I love the beveled windowpanes #121881.  These are great to highlight pictures and stamped images.

Here is Jordan fishing with my dad!

Here is my sweetie with his manly toy, last year on Father's Day

And here is one of the beveled windowpanes #121881 I was talking about.  I will post full pages and add the other two very soon.

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Have a great evening,

Last night I hosted in my studio the canvas class that I had created for our guests at our Creative Escape Weekend Retreat.  What I love about classes in my studio, is that I am able to let my guests change the color of card stock, stamp… Here is one canvas from one of my guests Lynn Berthiaume Groulx.  She did a fabulous job, who would have thought Early Espresso and Certainly Celeri, just love it!!!  She dedicated her canvas to her two babies Roxy and Willow!  They are so precious!

Although Lynn is an excellent scrapbooker, joining one of my classes to create a canvas doesn't mean you need to be a scrapbooker or card maker.  I also love to make home decor projects.  You should join me for my next home decor class in May!

This butterfly die was used more than enough during our creative escape weekend.  I am sure we have attendees that have added it to their wish list!

I am leaving you today with a few pics of Jordan.  She doesn't like sleeping in her bed since the wind from the River makes a "funny noise" on her window.  She says it scares her.  I know I know I shouldn't endure her excuses.  This past week, I have been busy in the studio, getting ready for our retreat.  Jordan placed two mats on the floor and in two minutes she feel asleep with Maya.  It was a quick way for her to fall asleep.  Now she wants to do this all the time.  Here is a pick from last night.  I do bring her back in her bed and she says she enjoys staying extra minutes with me while her big sisters are already sleeping!  I have to brake this bad habit, I know:)  The joys of parenting! 

Have a great day:)

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Do you ever feel like you are super woman?  I sometimes think I am.  Although we were gone for a week on a family vacation, the first moment I stepped into my home, vacation was over!  The phone started ringing and I was the designated taxi driver.  It's like an alarm went on, kids are back, kids are back then 10 friends called.  I am truly blessed that the girls have such great friends but I do remember that my parents would not drive me around at such a young age.  I use to stay in the country and play with my cousins, or go to my grandfather's family farm and play with the animals…We did not go as often to the big city! 

These past few days I needed to take out my super cape!  Why did I need my super cape?  Well I learned a huge lesson.  Never, never pack too many clothes for a trip and think "the unworn clothes, we will leave in a separate luggage and just put them back in the drawers."  It doesn't work that way, you still got to wash it all!  I need to post that my super husband did lots of laundry and groceries on Sunday while I was gone to help a new sale-a-bration recruit with her first workshop!  By the way not much time left to purchase the starter kit at 15% off and get that bonus 60$ gift. (7 days only)Think of all the money you spend eating at the restaurant during the week or the times you stop at a coffee shop.  You can afford this awesome deal and at a great price!  More than 375$ of products for $182.75, no taxes, no shipping! I would love to have you part of my team:)

We are also busy preparing for end of year activities.  Lauren and Jordan have taken hip hop since September and the show is in April, so yesterday was picture day.  Megan's figure skating show is this weekend.  Which means we do not get anymore ice time in our town and Megan will start traveling to the big city for ice time!

Last weekend was my team meeting, the Cupcake Cuties.  One of the projects was a simple, easy scrapbook page.  It matches the projects that I showed in the last few days.  I love to coordinate projects.  Scrapbooking has been a great part of my stamping business and one of the main reasons I joined stampin up.  I will add a title to this page, I am looking for the perfect one.

Wow did I share lots today, this is what's been going on in our house in the last couple of days.

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

Card stock and paper:   Paisley Petals #122367, Presto Patterns Specialty #117175, Early Espresso #119686, River Rock #119944

Accessories and tools:  Vintage trinkets #118764, Chantilly 1/2" crochet trim #118480, 1 1/4" Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon #115618, 5/8" Satin Ribbon Old Olive #117292, Decorative Label Punch #120907,

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

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I'm sending some Springtime smiles! It's gorgeous outside, I am so ready for Spring!  Here is a cute project for my hostesses in April.  The best part is that you don't know what's in this adorable box!  I have made a few projects with the new Paisley Petals designer paper and Four Frames stamp set.  If you book a party with me in April, you get to pick out of my baskets one of the numerous projects I have created with the new 2011-2012 sneak peek products.  I have made a few projects and will show you all of them in the next couples of days.  Book your party first and you have first choice.  I am taking calls and emails.  Can't wait to book yours!

By the way, I did go to Zumba class yesterday with my friend Veronique.  It was fun and I have so much energy today.  I am now thinking of heading outside for my first run of the season.  I use to do 6k daily.  Wish me luck!

Hope you are having a wonderful day, hugs:)

Products used:

Stamp set:  Four Frames #123442 (c) #123440 (w), En Français background stamp #109521, Easter Blossoms #121905(w) #122057(c) or (in french) Bouquet Pascal #122433(w), #122435(c)

Ink:  River Rock #109010, Early Espresso #119670

Card stock and paper:   Paisley Petals #122367

Accessories and tools: 5/8" Satin Ribbon Old Olive #117292, Decorative Label Punch #120907, Sweet Stitches designer big buttons #122302

Big shot and Accessories:  Big shot #113439 $132.95, Fun Flowers#121812

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Yes I made it through the lady Gaga concert.  I only have two comments: 1) good thing we didn't bring any children 2) it was interesting and different.  I did have an awesome time with my girlfriends, dinner was great and our drive in the chocolate chip limo was perfect.

This week got me thinking that time flies. I was walking with Jordan and our dog Maya to the mailbox (we have an extremely long driveway) and we had a grown up conversation.  I realized that in exactly 4 months, she will be 6 years old, yes 6, my baby:(

Exactly 1 year ago today, Shelli and Sara were in my house for my workshop of a lifetime.  It got me reflecting of my stampin'business and how it makes me smile everyday + how I have grown from a hobby demo to a business demonstrator this past year!

I believe that sometimes, it's good to stop time and reflect on goals and dreams:)  Jordan and I shared dreams. 

Here is a page from one of my classes.  She was just a baby then, only 9 months old.  If you would like to attend one of my scrapbook classes why not try coming on March 22nd.  See my classes for details.

This pages uses the bliss stamp set from the sale-a-bration mini.  You get this set free with a 60$ order.  Also I highlighted my title BLISS with a beveled windowpane from the occasion mini #121881.  These come in 3 sizes and there is 12 in a package.

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

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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.

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

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There is nothing better to fight winter blues than to gather with some friends who love stamping.  I have good news, I just got two openings for my Stamp-a-rama day in your pjs for this Saturday.  If you would love to join us please email me. If you can't come and would love this class to go well it's possible too, just send me an email!

What is my Stamp-A-Rama Day in your Pyjas part 2?

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Here is a video from Shelli to remind us how wonderful and versatile stampin up! products are! 

Can't make it and you would love to get together with some friends, sale-a-bration is the best time to book a party and earn extra free products for you and your guests.

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How would you like to receive this purse filled with Holiday cards?  This has been a very popular class of mine.  So many of you have enjoyed making this.  But wait,  you won't want to miss Thursday's post for my new version.  It will be a sweet treat for you:)

By this time, you probably finished making your Christmas cards, if you didn't, I still have a few more events in December.  Click HERE to view my events.

Comment aimerais tu recevoir cette petite bourse remplie de cartes des Fêtes?  Cette classe était "super" populaire ces derniers temps.  Plusieurs, on profité  de cette classe.  Mais, attendez, ne manquez pas mon site ce jeudi.  J'ai une nouvelle version.  Une "petite traite" pour vous:)

Par ce temps, vous avez problablement fini de confectionner vos cartes de Noël, sinon, Vous avez encore la chance de profiter de certains de mes événements de Décembre.  Cliquez ici pour voir les différentes classes.

How to receive this card class?  Order 50$ of products (before tax and shipping) with me online and receive this class for FREE! Offer ends December 31st.

Comment recevoir cette classe de cartes?  Commandez pour 50$ de produits avec moi en ligne (avant les tax et frais de livraison) et recevez cette classe GRATUITEMENT!  Cette offre incroyable se termine le 31 décembre.

I still have 4 spots for this class so if you love Scrapbooking like I do, Join me for a Stamp-A-Rama Day in your pyjas on Dec 19th. Bring a friend I never met and receive a surprise gift from me. Details HERE

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I was planning on giving the handmade apron for Jordan on Christmas Day but it was so stinking cute that I decided to give it to her ahead of time.  I couldn't wait any longer.  This is not "just an apron", it has little spaces to place each of her crayons, so she can use it in her craft room or she can use it in the kitchen and place her cooking tools in the little compartments. 

I had amazing helpers.  Thank you Lysanne for sewing the apron together and Therese for embroidering Jordan's name.  Jordan is super excited and enjoys it very much.  Imagine a scrapbook page with the candy cane designer paper that matches her apron.  I'll have to work on that!  I love the candy cane fabric.  Friday, I received my Occasions mini order, and inside was the new springtime vintage & Sweet Stitches fabrics, and I said to myself, Jordan needs two more with these fabulous fabrics.  They are wowsers!  If you are a demonstrator, you can preorder products from the mini since December 1st and for customers you will only be allowed to order starting January 4th when the mini goes live!

Remember yesterday, my team had done chunky frames.  Well my daughters each wanted one for their rooms.  I had extra frames from the ladies that canceled last minute so I let Megan and Lauren have theirs.  Well, they really impressed me!  Here is Megan who perfected, on her own a frame to match her room.

Also if you love Scrapbooking like I do, Join me for a Stamp-A-Rama Day in your pyjas on Dec 19th.  Details HERE

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

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