My talented Ladies at the Canvas Class

Hi Everyone

I had my canvas class on Friday night and here is what the awesome ladies made; gorgeous! For some reason I'm missing one picture of Sara's though. As you can see, some of the ladies choose a different color; 2 girls made theirs with black and Silver Foil Smooch.  I said to them it's a gamble which way it would turn out and I am so glad they took the risk, because WOW! Stunning! I'm sorry I don't have a picture of the 2nd black one, she even changed the LO a bit so I'm so mad I forgot to take a picture of it!  Nicole made her Mom's in Early Espresso; word to the wise, this color when wet turns to a green hue; luckily it dried and mostly turned all back and the parts that stayed green actually looked like a patina on aged copper.  It looks gorgeous!

Now if you would like to do this class with a group of you friends; just let me know! Class is $60 and includes your own bottle of Smooch Spritz; and half a package of Presto DSP for you to take home; and all the supplies for the class.  You need to pick 1 color for everyone to do though; otherwise, if you change the color I will have to be notified at time of booking. Those people who choose a different color will need to bring their own brayer or purchase one at time of booking which they will get to keep.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and THANK YOU to the ladies who did the class; gorgeous work girls!

PS: Today and Tomorrow are the last few days to order off the Discountinued lists and save 25% off Decor Elements and 25-50% off Retiring Accessories! Don't miss out on these fab bargains! Click on my Shopping Card and click SHOP NOW to view the sales pages.

Dawn

Twisted #13 with a Sneak Peek!

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Here is my take on this weeks Twisted Sketches Card #13; this weeks twist is "flourish".   The card is made with all brand new products coming out in the 2010/11 Idea Book, thought I'd give you a little SNEAK PEEK!   The Stamp set is Artistic Etching; and I just LOVE it!  All new designed stamp sets in this catalogue are available in traditional wood mount or the new Clear Mount!  WAHOO! I love the clear mount!

Supplies:

Artistic Etching: stamps

Crumb Cake: (formally Kraft) C/S base, inkpad to stamp key and back ground images, marker to spritz.
Ridinghood Red: it's back, used inkpad to stamp, marker to spritz, C/S to mount
Marina Mist*NEW* and gorgeous; used to stamp crown and marker to spritz
 Early Espresso*NEW*;  inkpad  to stamp toerand C/S
Newsprint Designer Paper, vintage, gorgeous yumminess! My main images are stamped on the "vintage ledger" sheet.
 Card stock Vellum: stamped my Eiffel Tower to add a bit of depth to the card;
Hodge Podge Hardware: Brads and metal accents
Color Spritzer tool: use with markers for a distress look
Elegant Trio: Stencil from Decor Range (flourish)
Log cabin Smooch and Vanilla Shimmer Smooch (flourish)
Word of warning though, DO NOT SPRITZ VELLUM!!!  If you look closely at my open card front, you'll see all the ink ran.  Which I did not notice until I took some pictures! I had to re-do my vellum card front!
Thanks for stopping by
Dawn

Sexy with a side of Sneak Peek

Hi Everyone
Today's LO is for a  Design Team  call over at Twisted Sketches; if you ever wanted to be on a DT, get scrappin' and apply!  July 3 is the deadline and it is a sweet sketch up for it with the twist being "music".  So for my LO I choose to use SU! the music sheet paper from the  New DSP Newsprint , which will be available to purchase July 1. (Fleur de lis paper Non-SU!) . I also used the NEW Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon to lace up my eyelets.  Another sneak peek for you is the Crumb Cake Ink I used to distress my papers and to stamp my Eiffel Town along the left side of my page, with the NEW stamp set Artistic Etchings. Just click on the page to make it larger to see the details.  Last little sneak peak is the Cherry Cobbler matting on the picture on the left! Love this color! Gorgeous! Come back tomorrow to see another sneak peak on the card I made for Twisted Sketches Card #13.
It's hard to tell in the picture but that red paper is actually crushed velvet: gives the LO a real sexy vibe! And lets face it; these shoes a drop dead SEXY!  If you don't know what Christian Louboutin Shoes are, you going to have to hand your "girl card" back in....these are just the worlds most drop dead sexy shoes!!! Even if your just wearing sweat pants, you will look like a bombshell in a pair of these beauties! Odd, but bombshell none the less! 
Thanks for stoppin' by
Dawn

Flirty Apron Give away!

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Well if any of you have been to one of my workshops or classes, chances are you have seen me in this cute vintage vibe cherry apron...and if you know me at all, you know I love cherries! I even have a cherry tattoo! How would you like to win this cutie for FREE?  Or any one of your choice for that matter?  All you need to do is go on over to Opps, I Craft My Pants and enter over there! It's that easy!  The apron is made by Flirty Aprons so go and peak and pick out your favorite one and post it over on Opps! 
Even though I'm not giving this cutie away, I'd love it if you'd leave on comment on mine to tell me what your fav is!
Thanks for stopping by
Dawn

Photo Clip Wall Hanging

Hi Everyone
Well today I thought I would take some time to make something traditionally and not digital.  I know I've been doing a lot of digital lately, and that would be because I've just been sooo busy.  June is the end of school for the twins plus SU! end of year, which means I've been busy with sales.  
Today's craft was completely scrap lifted from HERE; I saw this and just loved it, so I thought I would make one.  First I took one of those Ikea Framed Mirrors, it's 10x10 with about a 3x3 mirror in the center.  I decorated it with the new Presto Paper from the mini.   It is white paper with clear patterns on it, you ink the paper up and PRESTO the pattern appears.  So for mine, I used my brayer  with Melon Mambo and rubbed it with a tissue to remove the ink off the pattern to make it pop more. The B&W paper is from Night and Day(retired but still on MDS); I attached with mod podge.  Next I spritzed Vanilla Shimmer Smooth from the mini all over.  I put down sticky strip for the Black Satin Ribbon; satin ribbon is my fav, it is soo easy to tie a nice bow or knot with!  I tied a bow, and pierced a hole with the crop-a-dile and place a rhinestone brad inside.  Next I used the Big Shot with  the #2 Circle Die (fav!) to cut the circles for my flower; I used faux leather and tulle, layered it and held it together with a rhinestone brad; then I used my Heat Tool to distress the tulle.  I spritzed that with the Vanilla Smootch before I hot glued it down as well as the bull dog clip.
I think this would make a cute grouping on the wall if you did 3 or 4 of them to match; or even a cute "to do list". 
Hope your inspired and thanks for stopping by
Dawn

Scrappin Kits for Cancer Walk

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For the next 2 days I will be taking orders for Scrapping Kits for my Cancer Walk.  Kits will be $20 and include a $5 donation to the Weekend to End Women's Cancers . I've almost reached my goal $1250, I'm 82% there!   I want to make it!!!  So I thought this would be a great idea....you get a great bargain on a kit and I get a donation!  The kits will be made with  some supplies I'll order off the Clearace Rack and I will bundle them together in awesome packages of bargain goodness!!  Each pack will contain 12 sheets of patterned paper, 6 from one package, 6 from another so you will get a selection; plus you will also get a selection of accessories from rub-ons to buttons.  Every package will be different as I will be going through my retired stash as well!
Each pack will contain over $30 of SU! products to scrap away with! Grab a bargain and help fight cancer at the same time!  Please feel free to order off the Clearance Rack yourself and have it all shipped straight to your door for only $9.95!  I will donate 20% off your order to my Cancer walk!  You will need to choose me as your Demonstrator to order.
Thanks for stopping by and for your support!
Dawn

Why should YOU become a SU! Demo??

Hi Everyone
I made this flyer on MDS today; you'll have to click on it to make it larger,as I made is 8.5x11 so I can print it out on my home printer. 
It is about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demo with me.  Are you addicted to paper crafting or digital for that matter?  When you become a demo, you will receive a minimum of 20% off ALL your purchases and downloads! You will also earn a minimum of 20% of all your SALES!  This will be YOUR business, which means you can make it work with you for how YOU choose: just a discount for yourself :NO PROBLEM; how about a bit of extra cash to pay one to two bills: NO PROBLEM; Want to make it your full time income: NO PROBLEM!  I will help you with which ever way you decide. 
Now is a fantastic time to sign up; there is a promotion on until the end of June for a Mini Starter kit!  This amazing kit is on special for only $119 and includes new sneak peek items from the next catalogue!  This includes TAX AND SHIPPING! The kit is full of over $157.00(that's $187.91 with s/h & tax) of catalogue item plus another $60 of business supplies to get you started!  You can customize your kit to make it right just for you!  Please click HERE to read what is included and you Sign UP here as well by clicking START YOUR OWN BUSINESS and use the password dawnpritchard.  If you have ANY questions, just contact me.  I would LOVE to have you on my Inked Stamper Team.  You have NOTHING to loose!  $119 can get you started on your own business; whether you decide to be a Hobby Demo and use the discount just for you or a Business builder, it is up to YOU!
Thanks for stopping by, I will be camping for the weekend, so if you have any questions, I'll answer you Monday!
Dawn

Kids Father's Day Project/ Big Shot On-Line Deal!

Hi Everyone 

Big Shot Special

From today until June 30, purchase the Big Shot Die Cut Machine 113439, $132.95 + 1 Bigz Die  and receive a 1 FREE Bigz die valued up to $31.95!!!  Click HERE, then click SHOP NOW to order on-line.  If you order on-line at MY store, I will send you a cheque to refund you for your die; or you can email/phone me your order and I will adjust your payment on the order right then.

*Canadians only; not valid on previous purchases, does not include s/h or tax

Here are the cards that my husband +21 other Dad's will be receiving this week end.  Ethan's card is on the left and Tristan's on the right. I volunteered to teach 23 kids from my boys kindergarten class how to make these Father's Day cards with the Build a Bear Range for the Big Shot.  All the kids loved them and had fun making them!  I brought the stamp set Forest Friends and let them choose which stamps they wanted to use and where; they also stamped the inside.  They stamped with Versa Mark as there is NO mess involved with it!! Thought that would be very good for 23 kids!  The Build a Bear is cut out with the Big Shot and SU! Bear Bigz Die 117977, $31.95 and his pants and heart are from SU! Beary Essentials 117978 $31.95.  The essentials die come with complete outfits: pants, shoes, skirts, shirt, coat; but as 23 kids were making this, I thought best to keep it simple!  I've added a couple pictures of another project I did, but this one was for a 7 year old Girls B-day party; they made a paper doll (bear) collection! You can see the outfit options available.  It was so cute and the girls loved it. 
If you would like me to design and teach at your child's next birthday party, contact me to custom design a project based on your child!  From Skulls to Princess, I'll design something to make your next birthday party a breeze!
Hope this inspires you to go make a homemade card with your kids for their Daddy this week end!
Thanks for stopping by
Dawn

Twisted Sketches #11

Hi Everyone
Make sure you go play over at Twisted Sketches today: today's twist is distressed! No time for details today..sorry, I'm running late for the craft show I'm doing today at my church.
I have a table today at the Good Shepherd Church Bazaar today located at 15495 Castle Downs Road, Edmonton today. Across from YMCA. Stop by for a $5 lunch; Awesome sandwich, homemade pie and coffee. Plus the ladies are great bakers: $3/dozen pick your own cookies: $4 pies; cookies starting at $1/dozen! 10am-3pm. I have a Cash n Carry table plus all orders 20% goes to Weekend to end Women's Cancers.
If you place ANY orders will me today: email me or yourself On-line(click my shopping cart on your right and click SHOP NOW) I will donate 20% to the Weekend to End Woman's Cancers: I am doing the 35km walk on Aug 7 and need to raise $1250! I am almost there; all support is greatly appreciated.  I do have a site you can donate to HERE.
Thanks for your support, with the walk and my business, I really value all my customers and am so grateful
Dawn

Zoom Zoom

Hi Everyone
Here is another LO I did the other day when I was on my roll!  Again, I used retired DSP, I've been cleaning out my scrap studio to make room for all the new supplies that arrived yesterday from the new catalogue(AMAZING) pre-order! One of the perks of being a demo we get a sneak peek pre-order! Just wait till July when you see the catalogue...WOW! It blew my socks off! Every new catalogue I'm excited, but this one takes the cake! SU! has really moved forward and it keeping up with the scrap book shops!! Not just for card makers anymore...SU! has finally embraced scrapbookers!  So trendy, vintage, gorgeous! I'm soo exciting! I can't wait till July so I can order as well!
  The cardstock on this page is Ridinghood Red, which was an In Color that retired a year ago, but with the new Color Renovation that SU! is going through, this color is BACK July 1 in the new Catalogue!  So even though this awesome DSP has been gone for a year, I thought I'd still post this page to welcome back Ridinghood Red! 
I used the 1" circle punch to make the skull circles; some are popped up with dimensionals; Spiral Punch to make to make it look like it was torn out of a book ( this is my favorite punch); and the X-large Flower punch to make my flower embellishment.  I aslo stuck a strip of Sticky Strip down and covered it with Green Micro Beads; this adds a really cool texture to the page that the camera just can't pick up.  The letters are Thickers, lightning bling unknown, had it in my stash for ages. Buttons are Ridinghood Red (retired), threaded with linen thread.
Thanks for stopping by
Dawn

Hi Everyone
Here is another layout I did in the theme, JUST FOR ME! I really like how this turned out.  The DSP again is from Sweet Pea, so only available in digital form now, I was lucky and bought an extra book before it retired.  I really loved this collection. Then I put down some Tim Holtz masks and spritzed them with Smootch Log Cabin Spritz.  The clock is from the Sense of Time stamp set 113804, stamped with Basic Brown  on Naturals White C/S; I sprayed the card stock sheet with water and crumpled and scrunched it up to distress it. The saying by the picture was stamped with the same stamp set and I added a Library Clip to it; they are on sale for 50% off right now.   The hardware on the clock it Tim Holtz; and the cute little tags on the boys pictures are our new Vintage Mini Tags 118763, stamped with Rough Type 120072 for clear; both from the mini.  I love EVERYTHING on pg 14-15 of the mini, and own it all!
Hope you like it!
Thanks for stoppin' by
Dawn

Stampin Royalty Challenge

Hi Everyone
Thought I'd take a break and just scrap for myself today...I know strange, huh! Being a SU! demo is amazing; I get 20% off my supplies, and my break days are scrapbooking! LOL! If this interests you, right now till June 30, there is a MINI DEMO kit on special full of NEW stampin' supplies from the up-coming catalogue; plus a full case of NEW CATALOGUES! All for only $119 inclusive; no tax or shipping! It is valued at over $220! Click HERE to see the contents of the kit; and feel free to contact me with any question you may have.  You  can sign up on-line right at my web site with the password dawnpritchard; I'd love to have you in my group!
OK back to the page....
This layout is for the Stampin Royalty Challenge #23 ; today's challenge is to design something from the inspiration picture.  So here is my 12x12 LO.  Unfortunately, this Designer paper is from the Sweet Pea Range which is now retired, but is still available to purchase if you have My Digital Studio or another Digital Scrappin' program; than you can digi scrap with it.  Unless you are one of the lucky people who have a 12x12 printer, then you can print it out!
Supplies:
Sweet Pea DSP (retired or 119978 for Digi Download Kit $13.95, includes 48patten papers, felt flowers, stamps, can be used in other Digi Scrapping programs not just MDS)
Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 115618 $13.50
Old Olive C/S, Rose Red C/S, Pumpkin Pie C/S
1 3/8" Square Punch 103375 $22.95
Linen Thread 104199 $6.50 (can NOT live without this stuff)
Big Shot 113439 $132.95
Top Note Die 113463 $29.95
Beautiful Butterflies Die 114507 $29.95
Hearts & Brackets Die 115955 $23.95
Naturally Serif Sizzlit Strip $26.95
Smootch Spritz Silver Foil 118771 $6.95

WOW! Once I type it all out, I realize how luck I am to get all this at a discount...or Free when I'm my own hostess! LOL!  If your ready to receive your supplies at a discount, join my Inked Stamper Team today! OR not ready yet, but still want FREE supplies?  Book a workshop with me today and you'll earn Hostess Rewards which includes exclusive stamp sets, and hostess bucks to spend in the catalogues.
*Don't forget, ALL June Workshops and On-line Orders with me, 20% will be donated to The Weekend to End Women's Cancers! Plus all On-Line Orders over $50(pre s/h, tax) will be entered into a $50 Gift Certificate Draw)
Thanks for stopping by today
Dawn

Cards for the Cure: FREE

Hi Everyone
Did I have you at FREE?? LOL!  Here is my package of Cards for the Cure.  As I've blogged a few times, on August 7, I will be participating in the Weekend to End Women's Cancers and doing the 1 day 35km walk.  I need to raise $1250 in donation to do the walk.  And I am ALMOST there! I just need a little over $300.  Now this pack of cards is available to those who donate $35 or more (click link above) OR if you place a $100 (pre tax & S/H) SU!  order through my On-line store in June. 
I have made only made 10 packs of these cards, so donate or order today!  There are 5 handmade cards by me with envelopes; I would normally sell this pack for around $15. 
*Now the card on the bottom left is not my design, I saw it blog hunting, but can not remember where! If it is your design or if you know where I found it, please leave me a comment so I can link it to you. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
All workshops booked/held in June and all orders outside orders placed, 20% will be donated to the my walk.
Thanks for stopping by and for all your support
Dawn

Vintage Canvas: On-Line Shopping Specials

Hi Everyone
First let me start off by saying: taking pictures of my projects...NOT my strong suit!! In real life, this canvas is gorgeous.  It is honestly, my favorite project I have made to date!  I have a few people to thank for this: 1) is the AWESOME group of ladies who I designed this for: Nicole's Gang!  They will be making this in my Inked Stamper Studio on June 25.  2) My fantastic friend, and up-line Lynsay! We met up for coffee last week and she showed me a gorgeous collage wall hanging she made; and I do mean gorgeous!  I wish I had a picture to show you guys her amazing talent, but I don't, so mine will just have to do as a substitute!
I will not be giving details out on how to make this as  I will be offering it up as a class soon.  Actually, this will be #1 of the series; I will be offering this as a 3 part class; 3 separate canvas collages for you to cluster together.  So if you would like to make this beauty, please leave a comment or email me; and as soon as I pick a class date, I will contact you.  Or if you do not live near me, and still want to learn how; you have a couple of options. 
1) order the SU!  supplies off my On-Line Store (by clicking here & then clicking SHOP NOW) and I will email you a pdf file with step by step direction with pictures for FREE!  Canadians Only
2) if you are a SU! Demo, or live outside of Canada, you can purchase the pdf for $6.95.

Supplies you will need to order:
117175 Presto Patterns Specialty Paper $15.95 for 12 sheets
119921 Smooch Spritz Log Cabin $6.95
118772 Smootch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer $6.95
118763 Mini Vintage Tags $6.95
102395 Brayer $17.95
101650 Very Vanilla Card Stock (8.5x11") $9.95 for 40 pack
Once you order these; I will email you the file. If you already own the Brayer and Vanilla C/S you may sub it for another products equal in value.  I did not put an ink color down,  card stock for matting or ribbon, as you may want to change the colors.  You will still need other supplies to complete the project that SU! does not sell, which will be listed in the pdf, nothing expensive, just craft store supplies.

ON-LINE 24/7 SHOPPING

It's so easy to shop 24/7 on my SU! On-Line Shop! Plus, you will  have access to the Clearance Rack which is only available on-line; everything is discounted a minimum of 60%!  And as the Retired List is up; you can even purchase retiring accessories for 25% off & 50% off!*  So NOW is the best time to buy at my On-line store!  Everything is shipped straight to you with UPS for only $9.95 up to $100 of supplies no matter WHAT the weight!  Order over $100 will just be 10% shipping.  In case that is just not a sweet enough deal for you, I'll make it even sweeter!  ALL ON|-LINE purchases this month over $50* will be entered into a draw for a $50 Gift Certificate!  1 Entry for EVERY $50* you spend, or 4 for a $150 order (*pre tax, s/h.)

Why not order the supplies for the Vintage Canvas class; you'll receive the pdf for FREE plus your name will be entered into the draw! Double bonus!

Thanks so much for stopping by today

Dawn

Growing Pains: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Album Class

HI Everyone

I am finally back with pictures, thanks to my hubs.  Today's post if of my next class coming up on June 23; with 2 time slots:  Day time 11-2 or Evening 7-10.  3 hours is going to be more than enough time to make this cute album; if your a quick scrapper, you'll be be done sooner!  Booking is required by Friday at 4pm mountain! So please RSVP with your selection today!

The album I have used is actually sold out right now, so you will receive the Bashful blue one pictured instead.  Each scrappin' kit contains enough supplies to do 2 children; so if you have same sex siblings, you just need 1 kit; plus an extra album.   

Class Details:

Growing Pains Scrapping Class:

In this class you will receive a 6x6 Album from the Summer Mini ($14.95) along with the Simply Scrapping Kit Cool Kids( for boys, $26.95, 115700) OR Sunny Days (for girls, $26.95 115700). You will them make 12 pages of 6x6 school days layouts; one for each year Grades 1-12. Kindergarten page will be attached to the album. You will have a completed Album for your child that all you will have to do is plunk 1 picture in/year! Booking is required by June 4 with payment and class will cost $50 which is the total cost of material, NO FEE has been added! You will need to bring your scrappers tool kit to class: Scissors, adhesive including glue and tape runner(snail) plus dimensionals .
***Thanks to a great comment: if you do not live near me, but still in Canada; if you order the products for this class ( album & Scrappin' Kit) at my On-Line Shopping; you will receive a file with the directions & pictures of every page. Please not that in this class we use the stamp set First Day from the current mini 118521 $31.95 for wood, 120051 $23.95  for clear; a Real Red Mark and Basic Black stamp pad, but you could get away with out the set and just use the decals in the Kits.****
 
You can easily omit the GRADES if you would just like this as a mini album, it will not take away from the pages as all.
 

RETIRED LIST

Please DO NOT miss out on the Retired List Sale!!! Tons of supplies at 25% & 50% off! CLICK HERE then Click SHOP NOW on your left to take you to the Last Chance List! 

 

Added SALE only available when you Shop with ME!

SAVE 5%: When you purchase 1 retiring Stamp set*

Save 10% : When you purchase 2 Retiring Stamp sets*

Save 15%: When you purchase 3 or more Retiring Stamp sets*

*off stamp sets only

Combine my STAMP sale with the 25-50% off Accessories List and you will be getting the bargain of the century!  Don't  hold off though; many items are already sold out! EVERYTHING is only available while supplies last. Just an FYI: when your on the 25-50% off list, it come up as the full price, but when you add it to your bag, the discount is applied.  You can order at my on-line store or directly through me; the choice is yours. Please note stamp sale will not come up on-line, please place your order with me and I will adjust it, it can still be shipped straight to you!

Thanks for stopping by

Dawn

RETIRED LIST!!! Only while supplies last!!!! SALE!!!

Hi Everyone
Just a quickie post, no pictures as I have NO time! My Going, Going Gone Auction is tonight and I'm prepping for that.  I will have some great projects to show you though in the next few days.  I stayed up late last night designing a fantastic Canvas Class for an awesome bunch of ladies who craft with me 1 Friday night a month....will post it up later this week.  OH, I'll also post the Growing Pains Kindergarten -Grade 12 Mini Album Class picture tomorrow, sign up deadline will be this Friday.
ANY HOO....
RETIRED LIST is out today! WOW, what a clear out!!!!! TONS of stamps, embellishments, Big Shot Dies, paper, Decor Elements...you name it! DO NOT MISS OUT! This is a WHILE SUPPLIES LAST SALE! There is even a 25% off Section plus a 50% off section!  CLICK HERE and then click SHOP NOW once your on my site.  This will take you to my on-line shopping site.  Now you can order straight from here and have it shipped straight to your house with UPS for only $10 up to $100 of products!! or 10% if above that.  OR you can order through me and receive an EXTRA DISCOUNT:(still shipped to your house if you like)

Purchase 1 Retiring Stamp set: 5% of it

Purchase 2 Retiring Stamp sets: 10% of both

Purchase 3+ Retiring Stamp Sets: 15% off all of them! 

 Combine this with the 25%  or 50% off Accessories! BARGAIN CENTRAL!!!!!!!  And if your ordering on-line yourself don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE RACK for further mark downs of a min 60%!  GO SHOP!!

Thanks for stopping by

Dawn