Regional Seminar this Past Weekend

I had such a great weekend in Hamilton for the Stampin' Up Regional Seminar. On Friday night, a very talented, and super fun Demonstrator, Heather Summers, had a fun night organized for those of us who signed up (there were at least 50 people that night!). Heather had organized a shoebox swap for us, lots of fun games, prizes, and 5 make and takes for all of us. I will post a picture of the projects as soon as I finish them. (It got too late for me to stay up that night!!)

Saturday morning started with us registering to receive our make and takes, and stamp set, at 8:00 am. I know, I never get up that early!! Well, this was sure worth it!!

The seminar started at 9:00 am with our CEO and co-founder, Shelli Gardner, here in Hamilton!! I was so excited I could hardly sit still. It was an amazing day with stamping presentations, business tips, prizes, and lots of Shelli!! I even got her autograph on my name badge!! The day finished up about 4:15 pm and although I was tired, I was sad to have the day end.

Most of us demonstrators make lots of card fronts that we trade during the day. We call it "swapping" and it is so much fun to see how talented everyone is, and to get great ideas for our future classes, etc.

Here is the card that I made 50 of to swap with lots of other demos.

Isn't this a cute card? I loved the design I came up with.

I will share more cards as the days go by.

So long for now,

Chris

Craft Supplies Garage Sale Reminder

So I hope you have all been enjoying this beautiful September weather. I have!

I have been busy going to all those appointments that I had postponed until September! I am glad to get everything looked after. I have also had a few computer issues so I hope I have everything resolved!

Don't forget about the craft supplies sale this Saturday morning at Fairmont Public School on Hamilton Road. There are going to be lots of crafters there so there will be lots to choose from. I will be there with stamps, paper, and accessories (brads, ribbons, etc). Hope you can come out and get some deals!!

I have a card to show you today that is made with the Cheers to You stamp set and watercolour paper on the new In Colour Concord Crush. I love how it turned out!

I still have room for more people to attend our Christmas Card Event on Sunday, Oct. 3rd. We will have lots of fun, as always! Let me know if you can come!

Enjoy the card and I will be back soon.

So long for now,
Chrissie

Cards for Next Week's Classes

What a change in the weather from the weekend to today! When we were driving home yesterday from Sarnia, the sky looked like a fall sky...dark and dreary!! I'm not quite ready for that yet but I will enjoy the next few days of sunshine at 20C temperatures.

So here are the 5 cards for my classes next Wed. and Thurs. (You will make 2 each of these 5 cards.) The Thinking of You card can be made into a Thank You, Birthday, Get Well, etc. I will get out the complete stamp set for you to choose from!

I hope you can join me for a class and some fun!!

So long for now,
Chrissie

Friday Already. . . Wow!!

My weeks just fly by!! We don't have big plans at the moment for the long weekend, but are visiting with friends on Sunday. We may take our son out for his birthday (Sept 7th) if he and the family have time!!

I wanted to share a photo of my amazing granddaughter, Maddie, on her tenth birthday (Aug. 26th). Where did those 10 years go!! Standing beside her is our wonderful grandson, Blake (he's 6). In the white shirt behind is their cousin Michael, and the arms belong to our son, Sean.

I have also attached a -what I think is a cute card- to celebrate my step-mom, Dianne and step-step dad, Bob's wedding anniversary on Sept. 5th. Dianne and Bob got married the same summer as Sean and Brenda did. It was a wonderful summer for family weddings! (Dianne had been married to my Dad for 15 years before he died of cancer at the young age of 59, some 23 years ago.) Dianne has been like a best friend-mom combo to my sisters and me for almost 40 years!! Bob is as sweet a man as they come, and has been a terrific help to Dianne as she battled cancer a year ago (and at this point has won that battle!!).

So probably too much info. . . on to the photo and card! Check back soon as I promise to have the cards for September's classes posted by Tuesday the 7th. (FYI - all class times make the same cards per month.)

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!!
So long for now,
Chrissie

Classes for the Fall!!

Told you I would be back today!! That doesn't happen very often, I know.

I am working at getting organized for after Labour Day. Not sure why I did this, but our week is packed with activities and appointments! It was easy in June and July to say..."Let's book that for September!" So I will really have to go to the dentist, eye doctor, etc. now!

So...I have decided to set up my card classes differently this fall. I am going to hold them on the 2nd Wednesday and the day after, the 2nd Thursday of each month. Of course, September is already an exception with classes on the 15th and 16th.

Classes will be the same times as before we moved...Wednesdays - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and Thursdays - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm OR 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. (If you can't start until 7:00 pm, let me know and we can work that out!) I supply everything you need to make your cards...adhesives, scissors, etc. and all card pieces pre-cut and bagged together.

I have a maximum of 6 people per class so that I can help everyone as they make their cards, and so that I can have fun, too. Please email me at lccollard@rogers.com or call me between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm at 59-601-6420 to reserve your spot in a class. (I will add additional class times if these classes fill up.)

For those who are new to my blog, I am associated with Stampin' Up as a hobby demonstrator and use their products. I can help you place an order at any time but I DO NOT sell the products in a class setting. As a hobbyist, I love to have people come to make cards with me so that I can keep buying new things! I have crafted all my life (knitting, crocheting, painting, sewing, cross-stitching, etc.) but I am now enjoying papercrafting the most of any other hobbies.

I have a couple more recent cards to share with you today. Enjoy.

The Pretty in Pink wedding card is just like the blue one I made for my friends to take to convention to swap for me. A totally different look made in another colour combo!

I will be back tomorrow with more cards to show you before the weekend!

So long for now,

Chrissie

It's September First!!

Okay so I haven't done any posting in August!! I feel really bad about that as I have so much to share with you. This has been a tough summer for me healthwise with the heat and humidity...sometimes too hard to breathe so had to stay inside and have a little pity party!! It is sad that it is almost over, though, and I am going to try to remember how hot is has been when I am freezing in the winter!!

So not much is new...had some wonderful times with our grandkids this summer. Even though we are settled into our apartment, the kids still have a room here. (They have to share a room so I could have one for my crafting and one for Lewis and I to sleep in!!)

I also got to help with Alicia's BIG Quarterly meeting on Aug. 21st. It is so much fun being part of the planning committee (that any demonstrator can join, btw). It is lots of work but also lots of laughs to. The day of the meeting was wonderful except for the torrential rain burst as we were packing up to leave. Think about this....70 women carrying all paper crafts to their cars in the pouring rain! I got my things home safe and dry so I hope everyone else did, too.

I have a couple of cute things to show you today. The card is my Swap for the meeing and the witch's shoe was my swap for 3D projects. Thanks to all my fellow demos for voting for me...I won the prize for best in both categories! That was really exciting for me...I had never won prizes for those swaps before!

So here they are...

Don't you think the shoe would be beautiful in a pretty colour as a bridal shower favour, or how about at a ladies Tea Party! There are so many possibilities!

I will be back tomorrow with more info on my upcoming classes!

So long for now,
Chrissie