Well I loved my first quilted bag that I decided to do a bigger purse that fits my personal taste!  I was inspired to create in the tones of the bag that I received at leadership. (One of the purkes of being a demonstrator) You can view it  here.  My challenge was to take a picture of this bag since I made it bigger to fit in all my nic nacs that I usually bring in my purse.  The bigger the better!

 Here is a close up.  Thank you Paula for the expertise in haute couture!

The flower folds were different this time.  I decided to add lots of layers without crossing them over.  I just love the fluff, makes it so feminine!

This is my favorite pic.  You can see all the layers here!

If you are interested in signing up for a class on how to do these gorgeous bags, please email me!  I have so many ideas since I started using the Big shot to cut fabrics with all the sizzix dies!  Thank you stampin up. What next!

Have a wonderful monday! Bon lundi tout le monde!

When I attended leadership in Arizona I learned that you can use the big shot for quilting.  Actually did you know that the big shot can cut up to 50 different types of material.  

 Last Thursday,my friend Claudine and I decided to attack this great opportunity.  I wanted to create the scallop square purse.  Here is my first gorgeous quilted purse.  These colors remind me of spring. The flower has been created with the Flower Folds die # 115970 and for the purse, I used the Scallop Squre die #  115950.  And of course I love matching things so I used Button Latte #114333 on my fabric flower.  Wouldn’t it be cute to do a diaper bag for expecting moms.  Even my husband was super impress  by the bag.  I just got a bunch of fabric and I am off to create a very trendy bag.To order these or to see other great dies for scrapbooking or for quilting contact me. 

Sale-a-bration is a great opportunity to earn your big shot for FREE or if you have the big shot then why not get FREE dies!  Contact me today to book your party.  we still have February and March!

Stay tune I have lots to share this week!  Have a great Wednesday!  Bonne semaine!

What is Leadership Conference?

When Stampin’up! demonstrators gather, great things happen. That’s certainly the case at leadership conference. Demonstrators with growing  downlines are invited to attend a two-day event filled with ideas. Sessions focus on leadership skills, management methods, and opportunities to build your business.

As with any Stampin’ Up! event, attendees participate in swaps, sharing ideas, and stamping! In addition to the priceless information and motivation, leadership conference participants receive a conference program, an exclusive designer bag, lunch both days, and an exclusive stamp set that will be available in our latest catalogue + more surprises….

So if this sounds appealing to you, check out my blog.  I will be sharing lots of ideas from this leadership convention.  And if you would like to join me next year, there has never been a better time to join my team.  During Sale-a-bration, I have a fabulous promotion for you!  You can get the Got it all package which includes:  5 stamp sets, 5 stamp pads, 3 packages of cardstock(112 sheets), stampin’scrub, stampin’mist, versamark, snail adhesive, stampin’pastels, 3 blender pens, stampin’around handle, stampin’around wheel, stampin’around cartridge, décor Elements, 8 catalogues, and all business supplies.  VALUE: over 400$ of products. PLUS FOR FREE:  ANY stamp set of your choice (valued up to 56.95)! ONLY  225$ plus 8% tax.  NO SHIPPING!  You can become a demonstrator for the ideas and discounts, to make money to pay your morgage,buy a new laptop, redesign you stampin just like I did… Or join to meet new friends and become part of this wonderful family.

Click on Got it all package deal !

 Here is the show room of memento mall! At special stampin up event you can purchase logo items for demonstrators only!  If you join one of my stamp club groups, you receive one of these bags for your monthly orders.  contact me and ask me how at kim@riverfrontstampin.com

This was worn by our fellow demonstrator Cindy Major.  She was choosen to be a make & take helper at leadership.  Another purk to be part of the stampin up family.  I was chosen to be a helper 2 times and it was so much fun.  I did the leadership in California, the Regional in Montreal!!

Come to my new Catalog event tomorrow! 

Friday January 22nd from 9 to 21hrs. 

Come and see my pictures and swaps from leadership and bring your camera.  Come and see the NEW 2010 Spring/Summer Collection!  SPECIAL  EVENT!! 

Purchase ANY retired stamp sets/accessories and paper and get FREE equal dollars to spend out of the NEW catalog!  One DAY  only! 

First come first serve basis!  more than 10 stamp sets and accessories!

Bring a friend a get an extra raffle ticket!

Ask me all the details kim@riverfrontstampin.com

Just wanted to say Hi, I’m in Phoenix Arizona at leadership.  It’s an event Stampin’up hosts for demonstrators who have earned a specific level in there business.  I am having an awesome time.  Tonight I just got back from Managers reception.  We went to a Mexicain Ranch.  The Food was delicious, decorations and entertainment were very "colorful".  But what I appreciated most was spending time with the friends I have bonded with since I decided to be part of the Stampin’up Family!  If you are considering becoming a demonstrator Sale-a-bration is the best time to sign up.  You get special deals! I will try to post again, bare with me I just bought myself a new MacBook with my stampin’up incentive money and I need to adjust to the settings.  lol!  Good thing I have my roomie Marlayne that is coaching me along the way.  She just helped me create my Riverfront Stampin’ facebook page!  Love you Marlayne!

Were there some Sizzix dies or accessories that you know you want–or you know your friend wants?  Now’s your chance!  There are special deals from now until shortly before Christmas on Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies and other accessories for your Sizzix Big Shot and also select Decor Elements.

Discounts range between 15-25 percent.

Click here to see all the products on special until December 22nd.

Pendant 12 jours seulement, vous et vos amies pouvez obtenir des rabais sur les poinçons et le matériel Big Shot sélectionnés ainsi que les décors éléments.  Même les alphabets que j’ai utilisé pour ma retraite des fêtes sont en spécial!

Rabais allant de 15-25%

Cliquez ici pour voir tous les produits en spécial jusqu’au 22 décembre.

What is my Holiday Scrappin’Retreat?

It is a fun filled day, where you will create 12 double page spread (12×12) . Every 2 page spread will represent an event of every month of the year. (A  YEAR IN A ALBUM) Therefore you will leave my home with 24 pages in a 12 x 12 decorated linen album.  All with Stampin’ Up! products!

This retreat includes a 12×12 linen album,page protectors inserts, supplies & a goodie bag full of accessories.

There will be door prizes, gifts and products for sale.  Also Mary’s Country’s Kitchen will have great catered gifts for your loved ones! 

What a great gift for a family member, friend or even a downline!  A handmade stamped gift is a gift from the heart! 

You will not want to miss this fun event in the ambiance of Christmas in the comfort of my home.  There will be Christmas music, decorations and a yummy catered buffet.  There will also be cupcakes ‘big shot’ style!  SEE MENU BELOW

BRING:  Your own adhesive and refill, scissors.  Make sure all of your supplies are labeled with your name.

When:  Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Registration:  8:30 am

Class:  9:00 to 4:00

Where:  Kim’s Stampin’Studio

750 Front Rd West

L’Orignal, Ontario

K0B 1K0

(1 hr between Montreal and Ottawa)

There will be one hour break where you can enjoy Mary’s country kitchen catered lunch, shop or chat!

Muffins,tea, coffee and water will be provided

Your registration fees includes:

A 12×12 linen album

Page protector inserts

    An goodie bag full of accessories

Registration fee is 99$  or 114$ including a catered meal

Complete details click HERE

Hope you can make it to my home Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Kim

To see all the products on sale go to SHOP NOW on my website, and click Online Extravaganza on the left.
Orders can be placed ONLINE .  Or EMAIL ME or call and I can place your order for you!

And don’t forget!  If you spend over $200 net, you also qualify for Hostess Benefits so, it’s a great time to contact your friends to see if they need anything too!

WEEKLY CHRISTMAS IDEAS ARE HERE….

For the past couple of years, I’ve been wanting to do a 12 Weeks of Christmas program!   This year, I have decided to start this journey. This week starts the 2009 12 weeks program! Subscribers to my email newsletter will receive a new holiday card, gift idea, ornament or tag idea in their email inbox. 

Make sure your signed up to receive these great holiday ideas as they are exclusive to my newsletter subscribers!! The subscription box is in the upper left corner of the blog.  Each week will bring new projects that are sure to inspire! 

Sign up now by sending me an email at kim@riverfrontstampin.com

Here is a sneek peek of week 1:

 Week One  Home for Christmas

If you would like to order these items click on my order online button on your right or email me!  Don’t wait until December there are only 12 weeks before Christmas!

Well I have to share that I’m having way too much fun with the Christmas products from the holiday mini catalogue and the 2009-2010 idea catalogue.  I decided to sign up for Chrystal’s tag swap for the third year in a row.  Here is what I created for my fellow swappies!

This is a tag for those large gifts that you just can’t wrap properly.  I used my favorite bigz clear die, scallop square and used the on board book basics as my background chipboard #110713 and the specialty designer series paper, christmas cocoa specialty from the mini catti.  Glued them together using my tombo glue.  I took the vintage ornaments I stencils from the definitely decorative catti and dabbed chocolate chip ink in my stencil.  I then added my second stencil and put some stencil paste to create a 3D image.  Why?  Because my husband said it wasn’t popping out enough… And he was right!  I hate to admit it but he is pretty good at commenting on my projects.  Try it with your husband let me tell you some interesting ideas come out.  My stencil paste was white but when it dried it had a little greenish color which I didn’t like at all so I dabbed some chocolate chip ink on my paste and needed to also add a little champagne mist shimmer paint.  And voilà!

 Here is my close up picture!  Vintage it is.  Then I added a mini tag from the stamp set Four the holidays and I added 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in chocolate chip.

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Second tag was very simple and quick to do.  I saw this die at convention and had  to order it.  It’s exclusive to stampin’up!, Stampin’up! Two tags.  I decorated it with the specialty designer series paper, christmas cocoa specialty from the mini catti. When you touch this paper it feels like felt.  I punched out a snowflake from the Jumbo snowflake  punch and added some frost white shimmer paint.  Let me tell you, you can go a long way with that shimmer paint.  I have been using it like crazy!  I had to add my final touch a pearl from the pretties kit and 5/8" satin ribbon.   And for all the ladies in my group, I personalized all your tags.

I printed the names on my computer matching my ink to the stampin’up! colors RGB codes.

That is my share for the day, have a great one!

Tonight my daughter Megan was skating in Montreal (45min) from my home and when we came out of the arena it was dark already!!  8 o’clock and it was pitch black!  It made me think that the holidays are fast approaching.  So when I got home, I decided to make these quick cards.  It took me 2 minutes…. Really!

Are you getting ready for the holidays?

I have a few suggestions for you:

1.  Use this Simply Sent Card kit (Holiday Photo card Kit) It holds a 4×6 photo.  You can create 12 cards. It includes all the cardstock, envelopes and self adhesive die cuts.  I stamped my greeting with the new stamp set from the mini FOUR THE HOLIDAYS in real red classic ink.  And I had to add dazzling diamonds to my die cuts!  There is never enough glitter!

2.  Call me to attend one of my Holiday card classes in my studio.  I am having one event per month.

3.  Book your own party in your home so we can create with your friends the best cards ever!  Hurry my dates have already start filling. 

4.  Invite your coworkers to stamp with me during their lunch time.  If you book early, I will organize a fun time lunch and learn Christmas extravaganza!

Here are my daughters in their naughty phase!

And here is the nice…

Actually got to say I prefer the nice!