Although I didn't accomplish my entire list of things to do yesterday, today was another productive day.  I am so embarrassed to say that WE STILL HAD OUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS UP!  Is anyone else in the cyber word in the same position as I am?  So embarrassed!  I never remove them before January 1st because it saddens me too much.  The house is so warm and inviting with our Christmas decorations and January is so cold here, in Canada.  So I try to keep them a little longer to keep the warmth inside.

Then I got busy with leadership preparations, and didn't remove them.  This week was also busy and I hosted my first sale-a-bration workshop.  So today, my dear husband helped me and we got them down.  Although the house feels a little empty, I'll try to find and make a few decorations for valentine's day.

Today, I'll be sharing Make & Take #5 and tomorrow the last make & take + the bonus my digital studio card we received from our MDS class at leadership.  It was hosted by Sara Douglass.  I have been using the program lots, but this class was refreshing and I learned two new things that I can implement in the future.  I wish that class was a little longer.  If you have mds do not forget to update your downloads.  Also, during sale-a-bration starting the January 25th, if you order for 60$, you get to receive free downloads!!!

Make and Take #5

Bird Insert

Stamps:  Clearly for you #121911(w) #121976(c), Tiny tags Set #118091(w) #118592(c)

Card stock and paper:  Crumb cake card stock #120953, naturals white card stock #102316, botanical gazette designer series paper #121783

Ink:  Basic black #101179, crumb cake #121030, not quite navy #103008, soft suede classic ink pad #115657,  crumb cake stampin'write marker #120967

Accessories and tools:  Crumb cake seam binding #122332, vanilla seam binding #120999, Chantilly lace trim #118480, champagne mist shimmer paint #116806.

Instructions provided by Stampin'Up!

1.  Ink background image with crumb cake ink, stamp off on scrap piece of paper, then stamp on Natural white card stock insert.

2.  Stamp bird and crane images in basic black ink on naturals white card stock insert.

3.  Outline bird image with crumb cake stampin'write marker.

4.  Ink sponge daubers using not quite navy and crumb cake inks and daub insert.

5.  Stamp "No.5" in not quite navy ink on insert.

6.  Paint bird and crane images using champagne mist shimmer paint using aqua painter

7.  Stamp "friends" sentiment in basic black ink on naturals white card stock and cut out.  Paint edges with champagne mist shimmer paint using aqua painter.

8.  Cut 1 1/4" piece from end of Chantilly lace trim.

9.  Adhere crumb cake scrap to insert using snail adhesive.

10.  Apply snail adhesive over top of crumb cake card stock scrap.  Adhere Chantilly lace trim to adhesive, gathering as you go.

11.  Adhere sentiment over gathered piece of Chantilly lace trim.

12.  Tie remaining Chantilly lace trim through charm to use as chain. Tie seam binding pieces to trim where desired.

13.  Use botanical gazette designer series paper as back insert.

I love it, this was my favorite insert at leadership.  I love the techniques and my favorite color is blue:)

Check out Make and take #1 , Make and take # 2. and Make and take #3 Make and take #4 Tomorrow another fabulous project and instructions from leadership.  Order these products to create a gift made from the heart!

Hope your weekend is fabulous!

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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!

There were 3 Inserts and one charm with chain and bauble given to us during make & take at Leadership. Here is the second Make and take for the day, tomorrow I will show you another fabulous project.

Make and take #2

Amour Insert

Stamps:  Clearly for you stamp set #121911(w) #121976(c)

Card Stock and Paper:  Basic Black card stock #121045, first Edition Designer Series Paper #121878, red glimmer paper #121790

Ink:  Basic Black Classic Stampin'Pad #101179, Real Red Classic Stampin'Pad #103133, Versamark Pad #102283

Accessories and Tools:  Clear Stampin'Emboss Powder #109130, Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117285, Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon #119261, simply adorned 1 1/2" x 2" charm #116798, trinket keys #121892, heat tool #100005, snail adhesive #104332, small heart punch #117193 , stamp-a-ma-jig #101049

Instructions provided by Stampin'Up!

1.  Stamp background stamp in VersaMark ink on Basic Black Card Stock.  Emboss using Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and Heat Tool.

2.  Stamp sentiment in Real Red ink on First Edition Designer Series Paper.  Stamp Flower in Basic Black ink on First Edition Designer Series Paper.

3.  Tear corner off First Edition Designer Series Paper and adhere to Basic Black Card Stock using snail adhesive.  (Save torn edge of First Edition Designer Series Paper to use on Monogram insert.)

4.  Punch heart from Red Glimmer Paper.  Adhere to insert using Snail Adhesive.

5.  Tie Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon through charm to use in place of chain.

6.  Insert embossed insert into front of charm, and second piece of First Edition Designer Series Paper into back of charm.

7.  Tie Trinket Key to charm using Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon.

Would you like to make this fabulous charm, with a few other inserts?  Book a party now and sale-a-bration benefits will apply= free stamps on orders of 60$ +.  Friends love to get together to create this beautiful piece of jewelry.  Book a party today!

What a cute gift for Valentine's Day!  Check out Make and take #1.  Tomorrow another fabulous project and instructions from leadership.  Order these products to create a gift made from the heart!

***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 have to say, I've been getting great comments since I started wearing my Simply Adorned Charms.  It all started when I participated in two swaps, one in Canada & the second in the States.  After receiving different ideas from demonstrators, I fell in love with these adorable charms…

I  have been displaying them in my studio and have them in bags, separated them in all the different sizes.  Here is a close up of one of the charms.  I don't have the name of the demonstrator that designed it but I just love it. 

Here  is one that I created in black & white.  Sorry for the picture, it is not as clear as I would of liked it to be.

You can purchase these charms from me 3 ways:

1. Email me

2. Shop on line

3. Come to one of my fun classes

The Simply Adorned charms and Chains are in the summer mini on p. 17

CHAINS:

Simply Adorned Bracelet 8" #117342

Simply Adorned Chain 24" # 116800

Simply Adorned Chain 34" # 116853

CHARMS:

Simply Adorned 5/8" circle charm #117349

Simply Adorned 5/8" square charm #118476

Simply Adorned 1 1/2" x 2" rectangle charm #116799

Simply Adorned 1" x 1 1/4" rectangle charm #116798

Simply Adorned 1" x 1" square charm #116797

I think it would make a fabulous gift for someone special, with the chains you can create necklaces,bracelets or even a key chain.    You can create your own inserts with you stampin supplies or add a picture.  I love that I can create inserts that match my clothes.  I am planning on giving one to one of my daughter's sweet teacher.  Can't wait to see you at my next simply adorned class, aren't they simply adorable… 

Tomorrow it is Friday, wohooooo!  Off to Kathie's workshop