Thursday, January 31, 2013

Sale - A - Bration Goodness!

Hello there! Happy Thursday to you!!! Oh my, the weather here in Michigan is crazy! Last weekend we had a snow storm with over a foot of snow (gotta love lake effect!) and then it was in the mid 50s.. today, its downright freezing! Blowing snow, and a balmy 18F! Break out the parkas again baby!

I am slacking today - a little late blogging this morning (or is it afternoon?) - I have to say.. I'm just slow moving in general today. Ever have one of those days? Today's card.. is so simple.. yet it is one of my favorites. With Sale - A - Bration in full swing, I thought I'd use a few stamp sets from the Sale - A - Bration brochure today and throughout the rest of the week.







While at Leadership, I seen some adorable cards that both Shellie and her daughter Sara made. This is where this card was inspired from. I love it!! Simple yet elegant is what I'm really digging lately.

What I Used:

Vintage Versus Stamp Set - Sale - A - Bration!!
Artisan Embellishments Kit - I've ordered 4 of these now.. LOVE it!! 
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink
3/8 inch Stitched Satin Ribbon - Raspberry Ripple
Label Punch
Linen Thread
Glue Dots

I hope you have a fantabulous day!! Thank you so much for stopping by today! If you have any questions about Sale - A - Bration, please let me know! It is Stampn` Up!'s biggest promotion of the year and so many wonderful things happening! It just makes me smile big!

Oh and hey!!! Don't forget the coolest craftiest APP around!! Better yet, it's FREE!! Found in iTunes and Google Play!! Yippee!!! See you soon!!!









Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Candy Hearts Stampin` Style!

It is almost the end of the month.. and it's almost Valentines Day! Yikes! Here is a very quick and simple little treat for just about anyone on your Valentine list.. For all my stampin friends.. some special candy hearts!






As you can see, these are not just any candy hearts.. they are for the stamper's at heart!! I love these. I found a website where you can order candy hearts with anything you'd like to have them say! I love these cute little guys.. adorable! Look on necco.com for more information on them!

What I Used:

Pop Up Posies Designer Kit (Just For You Stamp)
Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Primrose Petals Card Stock
Staz On Black Ink Pad
Crumb Cake Ink Pad
Small Heart Punch
Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack - Sale A Bration!!
Cellophane Bags 1x8's 
Candy Hearts

Thank you so much for stopping by today.. you are awesome and I appreciate YOU! Have a fantabulous day!







Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Hugs And Kisses! XO

Good Morning to you! I hope your day is starting out wonderfully! It is hard to believe that the end of January is already approaching. Sale-A-Bration is in full swing and I'm having a blast! I hope you are finding some time to stay warm and stamp away the day/evening away. I have a fun card for you today.





I love those X's and O's!! Don't you? One of these I made for my good friend and upline, Jenny, for Leadership. I didn't have time to make swap cards this time around, getting ready for Sale-A-Bration and all, BUT.. I wanted to make her a card. I then made another with the "Love You" stamp from the Seasonal Sayings Stamp Set. I think it turned out adorable..!! I love the big tag on the card!

What I Used:

Seasonal Sayings Stamp Set
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Real Red Card Stock
Primrose Petals Card Stock
More Amore Designer Series Paper
Paper Doily Sizzlits Large
Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies 
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack
Basic Rhinestones Large
Pool Party Bakers Twine 

I hope you enjoyed today's card! I had a LOTTA fun making this little guy! Thank you for stopping by my little home - take time and get inky! 


Monday, January 28, 2013

Let's Do Take Out Tonight!

Hello there my friends! I have a yummy little 3D project for you today! This idea was inspired by Dawn O - and I wanted to make one for Valentine's Day.. actually a few. Here is today's project!







 This was pretty easy peasy, using the petal cone die, and making a cut and a score, a little double stick tape and stamps.. tada! You have yourself a take out box. Fill it with whatever you like - I prefer chocolate!

What I used:

Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set
Pop Up Posies Designer Kit "Just For You" Stamp
Pool Party Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Primrose Petals Classic Ink
Black Staz On Ink pad
More Amore Designer Fabric
Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack
Sticky Strip Double Sided Tape
Petal Cone Die
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Hershey's Kisses

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope this has inspired you to jump into your craft room and get a little creative today! Take care and take time to get inky!









Sunday, January 27, 2013

Tea For Two!

Hi there..!! Have you had a good weekend? I know I have had a BLAST.. stampin time with friends is always the bestest! I have a card for you today.. it is totally CASE'd... yep yep.. again! This is a cared inspired by Kimberly Van Diepen. I went ga ga when I seen this little guy.. here is today's card:




Isn't it just darn cute? I love the flags on top and those adorable new clips we have in the Spring Catalog are to die for!

Here is what I used:

Oh, Hello Stamp Set
Tea For Two Designer Series Paper
Basic Gray Card Stock
So Saffron Card Stock
Chevron Embossing Folder
Bakers Twine - White
Staples
White Lace Paper Doilies
Staz On Black Ink Pad
Silver Basic Buttons
Elements Cute Clips - Hung Up
Stampin Dimensionals
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Hearts A Flutter Framelits Collection
Decorative Label Punch

I hope that gives you a creative spark. Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a great rest of your weekend and try to take time and get inky! *hugs*


Saturday, January 26, 2013

Happy Saturday! Happy Weekend!

Hello there! Oooh I'm so excited! I have friends here this weekend to stamp with and we are rockin` it! I hope you are having a great day and finding some time to be a little creative too! I have a card for you today! This one will look familiar to you - it was CASE'd out of the Spring Catalog on page 3.







The colors in this make me smile - it's just one of those very cheerful kind of cards! Its simple yet just right. I love cards like this!

What I used:

Oh, Hello Stamp Set
Lucky Limeade Cardstock
Tea For Two Designer Series Paper
Delicate Details Lace Tape 
Island Indigo Classic Ink
Calypso Coral Classic Ink
Finishing Touches Edgelits 
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Stapler
Stampin Dimensionals

Scrappa Palooza Class 
Using the Kit: Bandstand
Saturday Febuary 2 2013 @ 10am - 1:00pm  
Making around 8 pre done scrapbook pages - fee includes the cost of the kit! 
Prepayment and RSVP by Sat January 19 2013 
@ the Inn
Fee: $35.00  
I want to remind you, that I have an APP for the Creative Chalet - you can follow me on the go on all your mobile devices.. You can find the APP, free in iTunes and Google Play!! Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a fantabulous day!


Friday, January 25, 2013

Let's Take A Ride On My Bike!

Hello there! Are you keeping warm? I'm being a hermit and stamping to my heart's content! I'm loving every minute of it! I thought I'd share a very simple card I made today.. using a Sale A Bration Stamp Set!

Here is the card:



What I Used:

Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set - Sale A Bration!!!
Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper - Sale A Bration!!
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Tangerine Tango Card Stock
Island Indigo Classic Ink
Silver Basic Designer Buttons
White Bakers Twine

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! Have a wonderful and inky day!!! *hugs*




Thursday, January 24, 2013

More Hello's..

Yes, another card from the Oh, Hello set! Ok.. I will admit.. I CASE'd this one too! Sorry, but I can't help it. I believe I got this idea from Kimberly Van Diepen (again!).. what can I say.. I'm a stalker! I needed to give my creativity a jump start. I hope you are enjoying all the ideas for the NEW Spring Catalog and the Sale A Bration products too!! I want to help spark your creativity as well! It is all about sharing, right? Here is today's card:



I love this card. It was a simple one to re create and I really dig the simple stuff at times.. don't you?

What I Used:

Oh, Hello Stamp Set
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Black Card Stock
Island Indigo Card Stock
Tea For Two Designer Series Paper
Paper Doilies
Whisper White Craft Ink Pad
Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack - Sale A Bration!!
Curly Label Punch
Ovals Framelits Collection
Big Shot
Stampin Dimensionals

Alright.. I'm on my way to stamp some more!! Have a wonderful day! Take time to get inky!




Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Stampin' Up! Announces Dude, You're Welcome! Enjoy!

Card Trek - Stampin' Up! Love it!!

Some Poetry For You.. Print Poetry That Is!

Hello there my friends!! Good day to you! Are you having fun yet with Sale-A-Bration? Would you like to celebrate and party with me? I'd love to stamp with you! Today I am using poetry.. the Print Poetry Designer Series paper pack, that is! I love these little stacks of paper Stampin` Up! has come out with.. so many prints to choose from and so economically priced at just $6.95 - trust me, this pack of paper will go a LONG ways with your crafting projects! It is found on the bottom of page 16 in the Spring Catalog (item 129312).

I want to give full credit to Mary Fish. I seen this card she made and I wanted to reproduce it. In fact, I was having so much fun reproducing it, I also used the other color palette from the same paper pack. This card shows off the paper beautifully along w/ some other new bits and baubles! Here are today's cards.. I wanted to show you both.. the original like Mary's (the primrose petal and summer starfruit theme)  and then the other I did with the gumball green, summer starfruit and midnight muse.





What I used:

Collage Curios Stamp Set
Ciao, Baby Stamp Set
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Primrose Petals Card Stock
Midnight Muse Card Stock
Summer Starfruit Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack
1 1/4 inch Square Punch
Summer Starfruit Classic Ink
Crumb Cake Classic Ink
Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink
Midnight Muse Classic Ink
Gumball Green Classic Ink
Elegant Butterfly Punch
Bitty Butterfly Punch
Petite Curly Label Punch - Sale A Bration!!
Designer Builder Brads
In Color Dahlias
Basic Rhinestones
Basic Rhinestones Large
Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Big Shot
Stampin Dimensionals

I hope you enjoyed today's project as much as I had fun making it! Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great day and take time to get inky!!! *hugs*



Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sale A Brate Good Times.. C'mon!!

Woohoo! I have you humming that tune now, don't I?  The wait is over, Sale-a-Bration time is here!  Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale event, is an annual party with loads of free products! This year's party is better than ever, as we're celebrating our 25th anniversary!
Sale-A-Bration
Here are the Sale-a-Bration details:
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Have your friends over for a party and earn fantastic Sale-A-Bration freebies with a qualifying order! Contact me today to schedule your Sale-A-Bration party.
  • $150 party = $25 Hostess Dollars, PLUS FREE pack of silver glimmer paper
  • $400 party = $65 Hostess Dollars, PLUS FREE pack of silver glimmer paper, PLUS FREE SAB Product Bundle (Madison stamp set, Sycamore DSP and Sycamore Ribbon/Buttons), PLUS 50% off any Full Priced Item
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For every $50 you spend, you’ll get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product! Visit my Online Store to start shopping. 
  • No limit! 
  • Spend $100 - choose two
  • Cpend $150 choose three
  • AND...when your shopping adventure hits $150 and $400, you too will qualify for the extra FREE Product as described above - woohoo!
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Party all the time when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Plus, when you join during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 25% more products for FREE in your Starter Kit!  That's means you can choose $156.50 worth of product and pay only $99.00.  Take advantage of this limited-time offer and Join now!
Here's additional information for you:
Sale-A-Bration is one of the most exciting times of the year at Stampin’ Up! Don’t wait—take advantage of these fantastic offers today.

Party Time!!! Let's Sale-A-Brate!!! Celebration begins!

Hello!!! Happy Party Day!!! It is time to Sale-A-Brate in a BIG way!! I've had a few ask, what exactly IS  Sale-A-Bration anyway? So, I thought I'd explain once again as we party until March 22, 2013!!

Sale A Bration is an annual party with loads of free products! Thsi year's party is better than ever - we're celebrating our 25 year anniversary! Sok, put on your party hat and BYOC (bring your own confetti!)

If you HOST a party!....

$150 party benefits: A free pack of silver glimmer paper and $25 in hostess dollars!

$400 party benefits: A free pack of silver glimmer paper, + $65 in hostess dollars + 50% off any full priced item!

If you SHOP...(make that wish list)...

For every $50 you spend, you will get a choice of 1 FREE product in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure (see link for the PDF file of the brochure at the end of this post).

If you JOIN Stampin` Up!s family and My Team!....

You will get 25% more free product.. the starter kit is ONLY $99 and you will be able to pick out $156.50 (normally it is $125.00). You get to pick ANYTHING you want up to 156.50 into your kit! FREE shipping - you just have to pay tax. You will receive 20% off your product discount when you become a demonstrator! You can be a demo for yourself (a hobby demo just to receive the discount) or you can run it as a business.. OR, you can take the kit and just create to your heart's content! Please contact me today with any questions you might have - I'd be happy to talk with you!

Now, for today's card!! It was inspired by Justin Kreiger. I loved it and sorta re producted it.. resized it and ran with it!




What I used:

Oh, Hello Stamp Set
Itty Bitties Stamp Set
Tea For Two Designer Series Paper
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Bashful Blue Card Stock
Calypso Coral Card Stock
Lucky Limeade Classic Ink
Tangerine Tango Classic ink
Black Staz On Ink Pad
So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon
Itty Bitty Punch Pack
Silver Soda Pop Tops
Ovals Collection Framelits 
Big Shot
Stampin Dimensionals

I hope you enjoyed today's card.. and may you have a great time Sale-A-Brating! Have a wonderful day and take time to get inky!!





Looking for a GREAT deal on stamps?



How about $156.50 of wonderful Stampin` Up! product for just $99 (including shipping!).

Did you know that beginning today (January 22) you can select all that product for yes... just $99!

Join The Fun! Instant gratification HERE ! Wowzers!

Did you know you can select any of the following as part of that $156.50:

1. Dude, You're Welcome Kit
2. Single Stamps - 10 new ones unveiled
3. 25th Yr Anniversary "Best Of" Stamp Sets - Birthdays
4. Anything except hostess items (from the 2013 Spring Catalog). Yes, you can include bundles!
5. Anything except hostess items from the Annual 2012/2013 Catalog

What's the catch? Honestly? NOTHING! There is no obligation when you join Stampin` Up!, just lots of opportunities!

Did yo know all demonstrators enjoy:

1. 30% Discount - Instant Savings On The First Order!
2. 20% Savings On All Future Orders
3. Opportunity to earn free stamps, product gift certificates and cash!
4. Opportunity to earn Rising Star
5. Two FREE months of a Demo Website / Blog
6. Opportunity to do as little or as much as they want, based on goals, desires and what benefits entice you.
7. Opportunity to just walk away and be my customer!

However, most people find the benefits worth sticking around for!

Did you know that as a demonstrator, you can enjoy:

1. A chance to earn hostess benefits on personal purchases
2. Being part of a company where your own purchases count toward incentives, titles, overrides, and more.
3. Being on board for our 25th Anniversary!
4. Knowing about specials before the public
5. Pre ordering product before the public
6. Access to Stampin` Connection - our online demonstrator only community with over 250,000 samples
7. Access to the SU website - demonstrator only site.
8. Opportunity to attend convention! It is an amazing and inspiring weekend - this is our 25th Anniversary party!
9. Earning an income doing what you love!
10. Enjoy tax benefits on your crafting supplies
11. Opportunity to earn incentives
12. Opportunity to earn new 2013 stamps and products during Sale A Bration!
13. Opportunity to be a part of the Creative Chalet Stamping Team!

ANYONE can join - there is no experience required, just the desire to enjoy a great deal!

Previous Demonstrator?

1. If it has been 90 days or more, since you dropped, you can rejoin under anyone you choose.
2. Regardless of how long you have been out, if the person who originally sponsored you is no longer a demonstrator, you are free to join under anyone you choose.

I love what I do! I would love to help you enjoy Stampin` Up! benefits that meet your needs, priorities and desires.

You can join immediately online, by clicking HERE

If you have questions before taking the plunge and advantage of a GREAT deal, please do not hesitate to call me at 231 690 0900 or email me at dawn@dawnscreativechalet.com.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful inky day!! *hugs*



Monday, January 21, 2013

Making a Difference in Orlando - Stampin' Up!

Making a Difference in Orlando - Stampin' Up!

Demonstrators at our annual leadership conference filled 2000 bags with Stampin' Up! product to benefit teachers in 135 Orlando Orange County Public School District schools. The project was a first-time-ever at leadership. Thanks to all who participated in making a difference with us!

It was awesome to be a part of this.. Stampin` Up! rocks! I hope you enjoy the video!!

Have a great evening! Take a little time to get inky! *hugs* 

Just ONE more day ... and Sale-A-Bration Begins!!

Hello there!!!! I'm so ready for this.. are you? We are going to party.. for 2 months!! Begining tomorrow, Sale-A-Bration begins!

What IS Sale-A-Bration?
It is an annual party with loads of free products! This year's party is better than ever - we're celebrating our 25th year anniversary!!! So, put on your party hat and BOYC (bring your own confetti!). So, get ready!! Let the party being! Here is today's card!



So, a little something about this cute card today: it was inspired by Kimberly Van Diepen. On her blog she had a video on using the perfect pennant punch in a whole new way! I loved it! I took the idea and ran with it and used a totally different color scheme and the NEW More Amore Designer Series Paper! An easy peasy card and a great way to showcase the designer series paper.

What I Used:

Seasonal Sayings Stamp Set
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Primrose Petals Card Stock
More Amore Designer Series Paper
Antique Brads
5/8 inch Crochet Ribbon
3/8 inch Stitched Satin Ribbon - Primrose Petals
Basic Rhinestones
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Petite Pennants Builder Punch
Stampin Dimensionals

OH and hey!!! Lookine what we can order out of now!!! The NEW Spring Catalog is HERE and it is so yummy!! If you haven't received yours, and would like one, please let me know!

And, there is are TWO NEW Promotion going on! Check this out:
As if having a new catalog isn't enough, we have TWO brand new Valentine specials to offer.  But hurry, these offers are only available until January 21st.  After that, they won't be offered again!

MY LITTLE VALENTINE STAMP SET EXCLUSIVE.  Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE ($7.95 value, pictured below) when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set ($9.95). This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  No limit! Today's the LAST day!
 And this one: 
The My Little Valentine Stamp Set is only available in clear-mount.  Stamp images shown below:
Item Description Price
132242 My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount) $9.95
132245 Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount) $9.95
132248 Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount) $9.95

VALENTINE TREAT BUNDLE.
 
This  special bundle offer contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (coordinates with the Stampin' Up! Full Heart Punch, #119883 which is NOT included in the bundle) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.  No limit on the number of bundles you can order!  The Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp and bundle deal are ONLY available through Jan. 21(today IS the LAST day!).  To get the bundle pricing, use item #132771.
Bundle Item Description Retail Value Special Bundle Price
132771 Valentine Treat Bundle
Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags
$7.45 $5.9

Thanks again for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day and make sure to take time and get inky!



Sunday, January 20, 2013

Two.. 2.. 2.. 2. Days Until Sale A Bration!

Happy Happy Day to you!! How are you? Do you have that wish list made of "want-ables"? Make sure to contact me if you do not have a Spring Catalog or a Sale A Bration brochure. I do not want you to miss out on the awesome FREE products that Stampin` Up! is offering! 19 different products to choose from - holy cowzers! Pretty darn cool, if I don't say so myself! Here is today's VERY simple yet VERY cute card:





What I used:

Happy Hello Simply Sent Card Set - Sale A Bration!!!
Basic Gray Card Stock
Stampin Dimensionals
Basic Rhinestoes

Yep, that's it! I glued the card to the basic gray card stock. It was THAT easy! In the card set you will get:
8 printed die cut cards
8 printed custom die cut envelopes (Daffodil Delight Pattern on Flap)
24 Daffodil Delight cardstock stickers flowers
8 Basic Gray card stock sticker strips
8 pieces precut Basic Gray Bakers Twine - exclusive to this kid!  (each 18 inches long)
8 adhesive back rhinestones

Thank you so much for stopping by!! I really appreciate you taking the time to do so! I hope you have a fantabulous day! Take time to get inky!!! *hugs*



Saturday, January 19, 2013

Three Days Until... Sale A Bration .. ie SAB!

Good Day! Down to our last few days of the count down to Sale-A-Bration and I hope you are as psyched about it as I am!! Serious, I love SAB.. sooooooo much!! I have parties on my calendar and I cannot wait to stamp with these gals! Want to stamp with me? Contact me today! I'd be happy to schedule a night for you and your friend to stamp the evening away!

Here is today's card!




It is a very clean and simple card, yet very blingy - as I used the rhinestones. I have a thing for these little guys. Adding a little bling is always a good thing, I say!

What I used:

Bloomin` Marvelous Stamp Set - Sale A Bration!!
Whisper White Card Stock
Primrose Petals Card Stock
Summer Starfruit Classic Ink
Primrose Petals Classic Ink
Baja Breeze Classic Ink
Black Staz On Ink Pad
Basic Rhinestones
Stampin Dimensionals

Scrappa Palooza Class 
Using the Kit: Bandstand
Saturday Febuary 2 2013 @ 10am - 1:00pm  
Making around 8 pre done scrapbook pages - fee includes the cost of the kit! 
Prepayment and RSVP by Sat January 19 2013 
@ the Inn
Fee: $35.00  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! You rock, just sayin`!  Have a fantabulous day today, okay? Ill see you tomorrow!! *hugs*