3 in 1 and more from Simply Scrappin' Kit

Aside from the great stamps that Stampin' Up has to offer, there are great Simply Scrappin' kits. These kits are jam packed with cardstock, pattern paper, and Self Adhesive Die cuts.

These kits save a lot of time for all those busy bees out there. There are many kits to choose from and include all these items that coordinate so nice together. you get in one kit:
3 - 12"x12" sheets of double sided pattern paper
2 - 12"x12" sheets of textured cardstock in 4 complemtary colours
6 - sheets of self adhesive die cuts in 3 styles.

So all you need is one kit, and you should easily finish a scrapbook in a weekend or evening. There are also many other things that you can do with a Simply Scrappin' kit. You can cut them down to card size and make a tooon of cards, and no stamping is required because you have the stickers! Or, you can do what I did. I wanted to use the kit to make 3-D scrapbook items.




From just ONE kit, I was able to create 3 different mini books. PLUS I still have more cardstock, designer paper and stickers left! $26.95 for 3 mini books, and problaby another 2-3 cards with what I have left over. Now that's really a "bang for your buck" bargain!

So I would like you all to meet my trio of mini albums:

Just look at the the flaps and places I have for pictures! I love to make mini album, because they are such fun to show and display. I also like to give them away as gifts to relatives. So here are my triplets from left, right and then center:
On the left we have a Photo Brag Book. Does this look familiar to you?? It should because I have made this before here.
To the right, we have a Flip Flop album. This album stays true to it's name and can hold anywhere from 10-13 pictures by flip out many different pages. I have to tutorial made by Amy Celona available to send to you in a PDF format. Just shoot me an email or phonecall.
And in the middle, is a Photo Book, that was featured in the Demo's only magazine Stampin' Success(if you want to know how to get your hands on this, ask me). I altered the instructions a little bit, and I have the instructions on this post

BTW, why is it pouring outside??? They said it would be sunny and hot!!! I am even wearing my swimsuit underneath!! I WAS going to bring the boys to the nearby pool as soon as I am done here with me Sesame Street Mom&Me class oh Mother Nature, why? Oh well, I guess she wants me to stamp more :) tehe

Last Day for Sale A Bration!

Boo hoo. Sale A Bration is over today!! So place your order asap so you dont miss out on any stamp sets! Feel free to visit my stampin up store to place you order. If you dont really know how to work the online store, just emal me at velarie@hotmail.com and I will respond asap.

Now here is a beautiful card that showcases 3 of the available product from the sale a bration catty.

Ink:Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke
Paper:
Card Stock Certainly Celery 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11
Designer Series Paper Delicate Dots (Sab)
Card Stock So Saffron 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Sahara Sand 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Very Vanilla 8 1/2X11
Accessories:
Ribbon Bundle

I also have something for you scrapbookers out there!!

This page uses the Yummy SAB set and Ribbon Bundle. Click here if you would like to see how this page was made.

Another Scrappin Album Gift

This weekend we will be heading to Belleville to celebrate Tyson's greatgranny's 65th birthday! We are having a big bash and its a surpise! =) I wanted to make something special for her to remember her day.
I created an album that has predesigned pages, measurements for the photos are provided PLUS I even added double sided tape so all she has to do is trim her photos, take the plastic off the sticky, and add her photos.
I have been wanting to share this, but I didnt want to post it too early incase my gift got leaked. anyhoo, here it is!

Fustrated!

Grrrr... I am trying to attach some pictures to a very very important email that I need to send out today and its not working! the thing has been "loading"for like 10 minutes now! I really need to send this out!! I know you must be wondering what I need to send out, I need to send out my entries for a Design Team call for Pink Cat studio. Thus the little picture there on the side. This is just a sneak peak at one of the cards. I will post them all up for you after the deadline. But at this rate, I wont be sending anything to anyone!
Anyways, on another note, here is a layout that I made when I was able to start walking again once I got home from the hospital. I totally forgot to post it up, well here it is:

Thanks!

First and for most, I raised $41 yesterday for Operation Smile. Thanks for coming to make cards with me and a very special thank you to Cady! I will be having some more in 2009 to support this great cause.
Anyhoo, I finally got around to finishing my display album and taking pictures. Here is a preview of the workshop that will be taking place Dec.20th at the Assembly Hall in Toronto. You can find more details in my "Classes and Workshops" link.

This is the front


And here are some pictures of the insides:




On another note, have you gotten all your christmas shopping done yet? I usually have it all done by mid november, but for some reason I dont feel like I am into much of a rush. Maybe because my to do list is way too long right now. I have so much to do, and each time I come on the computer to update my blog or website, I end up getting carried away and start surfing here and there. I havent even showered yet! In fact, as I am blogging away right now, I'm still in my jammies!
Anyways, thats all, stay tuned to updates on my blog. I am still learning how to work this thing and I want to add some more link sections and more gadgets. a teeny revamp.
Anyho, thanks again for those who came out yesterday and for all the warm wishes for those who couldnt make it for my operation smile fundraiser.