My 2 oldest daughters are gone for a week to summer camp, for the first time ever.  I thought to myself poor Jordan, what is she going to do without her sisters?  Well let me tell you she is having the time of her life!  She is loving the full attention.  From grandparents, cousins, friends, stamping friends and her parents.  Her mouth never stops.  She is taking this opportunity to be heard from everyone, even our dog Maya.  I am so happy that she is enjoying this special quality time.  It made me realize that I should plan special dates alone with each of my daughters.  On a side note, I am the one missing my girls, with the storms and rain we had in the last few days, I wonder if they are ok.  Megan is gone au camp de l'amitié a Val des Boies Quebec that is 2.5 hours away and Lauren is across the river au Centre Notre-Dame de la Rouge, in Quebec too, if I could drive our boat it's just in front of our house.  I would love to go snoop.

Speaking of time flying by, It's that time of year again! Registration is now open for Creative Escape Weekend Retreat Oct 21 – 23, 2011.   Summer is not over yet, but we know you are starting to think about the fall and how to set aside some time for yourself once all the routines start again! Our Creative Escape Weekend Retreat is a fabulous way to have fun, be creative, and enjoy a wonderful weekend just for you!!  Check out the information by clicking  HERE.  We are expecting it to sell out, so be sure and register early!  Can't wait to see you there!

It is also the countdown for the Summer Mini, after August 31st you will not be able to order anything from these products that have not been carried into the 2011-2012 catalog.  There is a few things in the summer mini that I truly loved.  The Nautical Expedition Designer Paper # 122343 with the matching stamp set The Open Sea #123030(w) #123032(c), Sail Away stamp set #123013, Pretty Postage #123095(w) #123097 (c) that coordinates with Postage Stamp Punch #122344, Sunny Fun Stamp set #123040(w) #123042 (c), the Flower Fest stamp set #1222278(w), #122280(c), Colored embossing powder Yum!  :Tangerine Tango #123106, Wild Wasabi #123224, Melon Mambo #123223 and let's not forget Strength & Hope stamp set #118100(w) #123660 (c) also available en Français #123665(w) #123667(c), Stampin'up! is donating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  You can view these products and all of the others from the Summer Mini Link on my sidebar.

Here is one of the cards I created with the stamp set Fabulous Florets from the Summer Mini #123025(w)#123027(c)  It's the same stamp set as the Technique Album, you can view it HERE.

Products used for this card:

Stamp set: Fabulous Florets from the Summer Mini #123025(w)#123027(c)

Ink:  Daffodil Delight #119667, Old Olive #102277, Melon Mambo #115656 and Pumpkin Pie #105216

Card stock and paper: Daffodil Delight #119683, Whisper White #100730

Accessories and tools:  Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117292, Basic Pearls #119247

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First of all, I would like to extend my warm appreciation from your emails about yesterday's post.  All your comments were really touching.  I send big hugs your way:)

Now for today's post, I wanted to share a workshop that I had recently hosted with a group of awesome ladies.  I created this box to hold my Father's Day/Masculine Cards.  Love The Open Sea stamp set #123030(w) #123032 (c) from the Summer Mini.  It does create beautiful Masculine Cards.  Speaking of cards.  These cards were not at all designed  by me.  They were part of some swap cards from cruise. I know that the red card is from Kay Smith but the others I don't know so sorry for not sharing your name.  If you made one of these please email me:) and I will add your name right here:)   An awesome perk of being a demonstrator, we get to exchange ideas.

This is a short post since I'm going to enjoy the sun and watch my kids swim, have a fabulous day:)

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As I mentioned yesterday, I was the guest speaker at Marlayne Hardy's event.  I focus on the nautical theme and have to say it's a great theme for a birthday party.  What to focus on when getting ready for a party?

1-  the invitations

2-  A guest book

3-  A frame with the guest in honor

4-  A banner (it wouldn't be a party without the banner)

5-  Little cupcake decorations ( love my mini flags)

6-  Thank you cards

This picture might not be too clear, (keep in mind I am trying to work with a new camera)  I think I need a photography class! Keep checking in this week and you will get the tour of my projects!

These projects do focus on products from the Summer Mini.  You might want to order them so you can duplicate these fun projects.  Here are a few things you might want to purchase to get started:

Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper #122343

The Open Sea stamp set #123030(w) #123032(c)

Sail Away stamp set # 123013

Baker's Twine (Early Espresso/White) #123124 (Cherry Cobbler/White) #123125 (White) #124262

Postage Stamp Punch #122344

Would you like to learn how to make these projects, then come to my studio on May 30th for a Nautical Class, Email me to register today! Class fee 25$ includes half a package of designer paper and baker's twine and adhesive.

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Blogging about our Creative Escape Weekend retreat makes me smile!  For instance the picture of Jo Ann with her lamp.  She found this beauty for the retreat and everyone wanted it.  Even I It was this fully loaded lamp (clip board, lighting, magnifying glass) We should of named it since it was so popular:)

I also challenged myself to make swaps from a stamp set Travel Log of the current Summer Mini.  I received this stamp at Manager's reception at leadership.  For my swap, I used the color coach #122228 for a masculine color combo.  The color coach tool is very Impressive, it's a must on your wish list:)

Breakfast was cozy, here is Louise and Julie enjoying a cup of coffee.

And let's not forget Stampin'up! Fabric. Treats for everyone!

Here are a few pics of attendees, a bunch of creative women:)

I got to take pictures of most of you during the weekend!  Thanks ladies for sharing this Special Weekend away from your families to be with Marlayne and I.   I hope we get to see you at our Fall Creative Escape Retreat, October 21st, 22nd and 23rd. xoxox

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I am so excited to share my latest creation, my Designer Stencil Purse.  I was looking for something to carry my mini catalogs and snacks for when I am on the go.  You know I love blue and vintage is in right now.  I went shopping for my daughters and lace is everywhere!  This Thursday evening, I am hosting this Handmade Stencil Purse Class and you are invited.  The best part is you get to create your purse from a variety of colors and stencils.  So you choose for your style.  Come join the fun:)

There are so many tips to learn from this class, that you don't want to miss it!  I had a genius AHA moment and can't wait to share, I smell a video coming your way very soon!

Don't you love the Fun Flower die #121812 from the occasions mini, there is only 1 month left to order from this catalog before the summer mini is out.  I also love that the Vintage Flower Adornments #121879 coordinate so well.

Here is one last pic of my mannequin, showing my purse!  What would you carry in this bag, please share with me.

Sign up now for my Handmade Purse Class

Class includes:  Designer purse, ribbon, embellishments

When:  Thursday, March 31st at 7pm

Where: Kim's studio

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

RSVP:  by Wednesday March 30th

Spaces is limited, when the purses are gone, we are full! + this is the last day to take advantage of sale-a-bration!

Merci Lysanne pour la couture des sacs ainsi que les rires et partage d'idées!

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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

There is more to General Session, Brent Steele presented My Digital Studio.  He geared his conversation to the men in the theater.  Most demonstrators are women but the husbands accompanied them to general session and were there too! I was surprised of all the men who use My Digital Studio.  Brent had them raise their hands and hello!  there are many of you out there!

Brent went on stage with his baseball cap and Cheetos, red bull and made sure to express his "manly" habits to the men in the theater.

He presented two projects he had created for his son:  A frame and a 8×8 scrapbook album.  What is so awesome about My digital Studio is that he was able to do the same album twice. How? by changing the pictures only and keeping the digital layout he had created initially.  How smart is that?  So both of his sons have their own football album. You must have children in multiple sports!  My digital studio is a great way to create these albums in a flash and would also make a awesome gift for Father’s Day.

Brent used the latest digital downloads available. These files are not available with the initial digital program but are available for a small extra fee:

 My digital studio #118108 is $106.95 in the new summer mini. If this is for you, I would take advantage of the Special digital starters kit (you can customize the kit and change any stampin’products):  For only 199$ you get all of this.  Click here to get your digital starter kit on the steps of your front door.

 My Digital Starter Kit is on  sale for a limited time ONLY 199$

Digital+ Starter Kit Click here for the flyer

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin’ Up! is now offering an all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $239, the Digital+ Starter Kit contains.  But on sale for $199 My Digital Studio software Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pads® Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin’ Write® markers Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Button Latte Designer buttons Stampin’ Dimensionals® Mini Glue Dots SNAIL Adhesive® Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies) Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin’ Up!® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact me today to get started!

 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers!  Hope you had the best day!

Wow I just realized that I had to talk a lot more about this cruise.  There are so many things we did out there.  Day 2 was sea day, we were heading out to Barbados.  At a Stampin’up! event there is always General Session.  I would love to share with you some fabulous stampin’ projects.  Pam Morgan presented a Tropical theme party which is geared to prep for her sons pre-wedding party.  If you adore these projects, they are all available in the new summer mini catalogue.  You can order from me today or book a party of your own.

Wouldn’t these make great center pieces!

I will definitely do those for my daughter’s birthday party.  Actually, she will be able to help me out as it’s the exclusive Stampin’up Bigz Die Island Floral #118871. What is so practical and fun about using dies with the big shot is You can do 8 layers at a time.  Pam used the Island Oasis designer paper #117173.  The colors are so pretty.

Again using the Island Floral die from page 27 in the Summer mini to create a lei.  Pam gave us a great tip:  curl the petals with a bone folder and then use your paper piercer and string the flowers into our linen thread or hemp twine.

This is a banner Pam created  using the Pennant Die.  Guess what is celebra…?

It is celebrate in spanish

And now what is a party without favor boxes.  Pam used the island Oasis party favor boxes # 117178 from p. 27 of the mini.  There are 12 boxes with 12 bellybands included for only 7.95$ These are just stinkin’ cute!

With the same party favor boxes and island  oasis die, she decorated a string of low voltage patio-party lights.  It was just gorgeous!

Pam also used My digital studio # 118108 to create the invitation and the level 2 hostess stamp set Punched Posies from the summer mini. Get this exclusive hostess set when you have 395$ in sales or more.  Ask me how!

This is one of my favorite things that Pam shared.  She made for the bride to be a bracelet.  It is from the mini also on p.17.  She used the simply adorned bracelet #117342 with the circle charms #117349 and square charms #118476.  Inside she added movers and shakers itty bitty bits stamped images #117056.  These images were punched with the punch pack itty bitty shapes #  118309.  So no cutting involved.  How sweet and delicate.  What a great mother’s day gift or even for my sweet daughters.

Remember you can always shop on-line.  Click on my upper right-hand button.  And get these fabulous products at your door step.  It is not too late to ask gift certificates for mother’s day.  Give your spouses my email and your wish list.  It is that easy!

I hope you enjoyed my share today, I need to finish prepping for Lysanne’s workshop tonight.