Fast enough...

Hi again,

Here is the card I made in about 2 minutes.  There are many other more complicated ways of doing it, but I like the simplicity of this one.  I stamped in black Archival Ink on cream smooth cardstock.  Can you see it framed?

Inkadinkado is here!

Hi everyone,

We just received an order from Inkadinkado.  They have sure changed their styles over the years.  This year's Christmas stamps are so unique.  I've seen them done just in black on a light cream.  How easy is that!  I've also seen them in a small frame as they are certainly little pieces of art and would make quick and inexpensive gifts.

We also received new papers from Creative Imaginations, from old fashioned to cute penguins but all of it is beautiful and makes cardmaking a lot easier at this time of year.

Have a great day,

Bonnie

Here are some of the stamps:

Well, it's been a while...

Computers...gotta luv 'em!  I just got my computer back after 2 weeks in the shop.  It's just amazing how much we rely on them.

We have some really cute classes coming up.  I'm including a few of them.

If you are short on time we have new card kits from My Little Yellow Bicycle.  You will make 8 cards with envelopes in two hours!  The cost is $35.  Here are the samples.

Once again, My Little Yellow Bicycle has come up with an adorable envelope booklet.  You can use the envelopes to include Coupons, Photos or Gift Cards.  We are giving it on 2 separate dates:  Sun. Nov. 28 from 10-12 and Wed. Dec. 1 from 10-12.  The cost is $37.50.  Come pass a few hours with friends.

We also have a traiditional Advent Calendar in which you can put special messages.  It makes a festive wall decoration.  We still have a few places left for this Sat. 20, from 10-12.  The cost is $39.50

Good morning,

Last week was just so busy in the store and the prepping for Toronto that I didn't have time to send some samples of cards that Louise and I made, using our new stamps.  Even though I've posted them here, they won't likely be in the store until next Tues.  You can call to reserve them if you'd like.

Also, Isabelle is working for a worthy cause where all proceeds go to fund scholarships for McGill students.  It's a book fair and the books are ridiculously inexpensive, on Oct. 20 and 21 at the Redpath Hall...here is the link:   http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-books-McGill-Book-Fair-Foire-aux-livres-McGill-W0QQAdIdZ235907219

Have a great week and once I'm back we'll have Make N Takes in the store using all of our new stamps, and once again, the new punch from McGill.

Bonnie



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Good morning everyone!

What a beautiful day, although a little nippy this morning.  I'm going to forego a turkey dinner (which I love), in order to hopefully have goose...Actually I hope to photograph the migration of the Snow Geese in Montmagny.

There are still a few spots left in the Just Rite 2 class.  You will be making a cute pop-up card which folds flat into an envelope as well as 2 others.  I've included the samples here.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy your turkey!

Bonnie

Good morning everyone!

I've been a bit short on words this week and will be glad when the Toronto show is just a hopefully pleasant memory.  It's not like having a show in Montreal, where if you forget your hooks or stamps pads, you can just go back and pick them up.

We received some new punches which punch and emboss and are fantastic for embellishing cards.  The poinsettia comes in 2 sizes so you can layer.  You just punch out your paper, then place the piece into the embosser and voilà!  The paper is embossed.  There are also flowers and leaves, including a beautiful gingko leaf.

We still have a few places in the Star Book class tomorrow afternoon.  This makes a wonderful gift for Christmas.  You can put family photos, or little messages in it as well as having it as a centerpiece, or even hang it up as a decoration.  We will be using the new paper from Bo Bunny which was in my last Blog.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Bonnie

Bonjour!

What a day we had.  Everyone seemed to like the demo of the Lily/Poinsettia.  It's so easy and so spectacular when finished.  We sold out but will hopefully be receiving some more on Friday.  Thank you Sandie for your great samples and explanation.

We also received some of the Christmas Bo Bunny paper.  The colours are not typical for Christmas but so refreshing.  I've included 4 of the swatches. 

Have a great weekend,

Bonnie

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Good afternoon,

I've been told that the new Lily/Poinsettia punch from McGill should be in on Friday.  We'll be having demos with it from 10:30-2:30 on Sat.  I sent out an email from the store with all of the info, but I must have bad computer karma as a lot of them bounced back.  I am now resending directly from the server, so for those of you who get it twice, I humbly apologize ;-)

Have a great day,

Bonnie

Good morning...

Hi everyone,

I've been a little remiss in keeping up with my Blog.  I've spent so much time preparing samples and unpacking boxes.  I managed to make a few cards with the new Stampendous Christmas stamps.  They are very quick to make as I've used Best Creations papers in the background so there is less to do.  At Christmas, when time seems to be at a premium, fast is good.  I've also made a card with another of our new releases that is not even in the store yet...the fat cat in a basket of yarn.  The poinsettias are separate so they can be for Christmas but the basket can be for any occasion.

We also received the Christmas line of My Little Yellow Bicycle and the papers are so cute!  I've included some of the samples.  Louise will be doing classes with the Advent calendar as well as the Envelope book.

Have a great weekend,

Bonnie

Good afternoon everyone,

It seems that all I'm doing is making samples and cutting paper.  The orders are coming in and being put out as quickly as I can.

We still have a few spaces left in the Christmas Belles class this Sunday, from 10-12.  I've included the photos, but once you see them I'm sure you'll agree that they are Très "Belles"!

Hve a great day!

Bonnie

Good day

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to put something of interest up each day, but you know how that goes.  It's been so busy, with all of the new stock having to be put out and the samples being made for either classes or the Toronto show. 

There have been several people who have expressed interest in going to the Creativ Festival in Toronto and would like to cut costs by sharing a ride.  I've suggested if you are interested, just give me a call so I can try to organize it.  I'd love to see some familiar faces there and the Make 'n Takes look great, even if I do say so myself! ;-)  The number here is:  514-697-1184

I've included a card that I've made with our new O' Christmas Tree plate which will be one of the Make 'n Takes.

Have a great day,

Bonnie

Bonjour!

Hi everyone,

I just recieved the new Spellbinders and they are BEAUTIFUL!  They are the Heirloom Ornament, Jack 'O Lantern, Lacey Circles, Lacey Squares, Beaded Squares, Beaded Circles, and Nested Hearts.  We also received the Scor-Buddy which is the smaller version of the Scor-Pal and great for class.

I am almost finished the samples for the Make n Takes that we will be doing in Toronto.  I'll send the new ones in the next day or so.  They are using our new plates.  I hope that some of you can join us for the Creativ Show in Toronto, which is on Oct. 22, (my birthday ;-) until Oct. 24.

It was brought to my attention that there was a typo in the Xmas French Wording plate 4.  If any of you have purchased it or would like to, I have the correction being manufactured right now and will replace the phrase as soon as it comes in.  I was taught to read everything backwards when checking the spelling...hmmm.  Next time I should take my own advice!

Have a great afternoon,

Bonnie