Agave

This is an Agave plant. Did you know that Tequila is made from this plant? It is from the lily family (kind of reminds me of an Adams Needle).

I discovered that the best way to drink Tequila is with Grapefruit pop. Something my Takata friends taught me. In Canada, that is equal to Fresca. Trust me ... I brought home a good bottle of Jose Cuervo and have tested it.

Scorpion

I was walking in the Agave field and I noticed something move. I looked down and it was a scorpion. I took a picture and kept my distance. He kind of puts earwigs to shame.

Mexican Spider

Here is a real spider that I saw on a plant in an Agave field in Tequila, Mexico.

Notice the spikes on the plant. They are very sharp.

Snow

Here is my backyard. We had snow on October 21. It's way to early for winter, the leaves haven't even left the trees. Then it hailed on October 26. Brrrr!

Spider

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This spider was made with Stampin' Up punches. It is sandwiched around a York Peppermint Patty. Great as a Halloween treat or you can make it 1 dimensional and use it as a scrapbook page embellishment or on a greeting card.

Party Hearty 4

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Patterned paper and a fire rhinestone brad add pizzaz to this card. It also features the scalloped edge punch.

Party Hearty 3

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This can be used for a male or teenage birthday card.

Party Hearty 2

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This medallion square was made with the scallop edge punch. You can thread a piece of paper or a ribbon through the back for added dimension.

Party Hearty 1

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Scallop Sqare made from the inside of the medallion shown above. Cut the corners and then touch up with a sanding block.

Fresh Cuts

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A thank you card made with the stamp set "FRESH CUTS" (Pg. 98) and the FRESH-CUT NOTES (Pg. 167). Embellished with the 5-PETAL FLOWER PUNCH and a circle rhinestone brad.

Snow Swirled

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This is a practice card I made for the Stampin' Success contest for November. It features the stamp set "SNOW SWIRLED".

You'll have to wait to see the final version after the contest ends ...

Tequila

I just returned from a business trip to Guadalajara with two quality circle members. I think this photo pretty much sums up how much I enjoyed myself.

Moderatto

These photos are of members of the band Moderatto. We ran into them at the Guadalajara airport. They had attended the 2008 MTV Latin America awards in Guadalajara on Oct. 16th.
They were signing autographs for the screaming girls and having pictures taken with anyone who asked. I took pictures of Jason & Danny with them.
I think they are a class-act. I love entertainers who appreciate their fans and recognize that this type of interaction helps them sell albums & concert tickets.

Their was another german band in the airport as well. They apparently didn't care to be recognized even though they did everything to stand out. I got a photo of them and was "spoken to" by their entourage (I thought the guy was going to grab my camera out of my handbag - he was in my face and I didn't understand what he was saying). I am not going to show that photo or mention their name because I figure if they want to be anonymous, I hope they get what they wish for. These guys were not class-acts.

The crew of Metallica was staying in the same hotel we stayed at but not the band.

Moderatto

Diaper Cake 2

Here is my second attempt at a diaper cake.

This time I used paper and ribbon around the layers and decorated with images created on my cricut.

Fall is here

Fall is here and doesn't this photo put you in the mood?

Conditioning Stamps

After the rubber stamp manufacturing process, a thin layer of residue remains on the rubber that needs to be removed to ensure perfect images of your Solid image stamps (like the hat and cupcake images shown on the cards below).

StazOn Cleaner
My personal favourite method is using the StazOn cleaner. It is strong enough to remove the film on the stamp without worry of damaging them. Before the first use, I dab my stamp with the solvent, rub it several times on my stamp scrubber, then clean it again with my regular stamp cleaner before applying the first ink application.

Your images will be more crisp.
Give it a try.

Party Hearty 1

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Here are 2 cards made with the Party Hearty stamp set.

This is one of the sets available for Stampin' Up's 20th Birthday promotion mentioned below.

The cards feature the new In-Colours from the Fall & Winter Catalogue.

Also featured is the new scallop edge punch.

Party Hearty 2

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In Colour Combo

In Colour Combination Charts

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/CA_CHART_incolorCombos.pdf

The new In Colours are fabulous.
Curious about how to match them to create fabulous project?
Click on the link above for a chart to give you some great combinations of the In Colours with Stampin' Up!'s other 48 exclusive colours.

You can match your cardstock with your ink and other embellishments.

Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday Special

To celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday, you can order the following stamp sets at 20% off (Sale prices shown below) from October 1-31 when you place a $20 order:

#109439 -Pg.62 Big Bold Birthday $26.36

#111532 -Pg.63 Party Hearty $25.56

#110994 -Pg.64 Bitty Birthday $12.40

#111618 -Pg.64 Crazy for Cupcakes $23.16

#111546 -Pg.65 Simple Birthday Thanks $16.76

#111702 -Pg.65 Time to Party $15.96

#108559 -Pg.68 Crab & Company $26.36

I find that my birthday stamps are the ones I use the most.

You can't beat these savings!

The single large-tip Aqua Painter (#114617) is also available for $8.50, while supplies last!

Holiday Mini Catalogue

Are you anxious to see the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalogue?

Just click on the address below. I find it views best at 80%.


http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/HolidayMini_08_CAN.pdf


What is your favourite item?

A Girl wth Shoes

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A fun card for a fun friend!

This card was made with the new Scallop Edge punch.

Stamp Set: Humor in High Heels

Diaper Cake

Baby Shower Gift

This Diaper Cake was made by rolling disposable diapers and arranging them in layers on a cake tray. First I secured a piece of dowel in the centre with hot glue to make the whole cake secure. Various gifts (sleeper, bibs, bottle, socks etc...) were added to the cake. I used streamers and ribbon to decorate. The 'Baby' letters were cut with my cricut. The final touch was the turtle on the top - he giggles when you tickle his feet.

Onesie Baby Card

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Here is my first try at a onesie card I made for a baby shower. It starts with a top fold regular card (5 1/2 x 4 1/4"). Circle and scallop punches are used to make the neck and leg openings.