Hello Stampers!! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas!! I don't know about you but I am ready to put the holidays behind me this year and move on!! I am looking forward to the new year and all that it may bring :) Do you have any resolutions for this New Year's Eve? One of mine is to spend more time stamping!! I have really been out of touch with my craft room lately and it's time for me to get back to it!!




I am so excited about one of the Valentine's Day promotions coming up! I had to share it with you right away!! Take a look at this sneak peak!!!

And check out this flier for more information :)

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

Motivational Monday Challenge - Nov. 30th, 2009

Good evening all!! IT SNOWED TODAY!! I am usually NOT a snow enthusiast but being that tomorrow is Dec 1st and we are so close to Christmas it was actually kind of welcomed.....at least by me :) I have just returned from the Dentist's office after having a couple of fillings done so I am going to make this one short and sweet.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it is.........a "RECIPE" of sorts! Here is what I want to see this week......

Clean, Simple, Elegance.......THANK YOU theme and the color Bermuda Bay used somewhere! I don't care if it's ink, paper or embellies or if you keep it Monochromatic like I did.....just don't forget to combine your ingredients for this Stampin' delish recipe challenge!

CLEAN.........SIMPLE..........ELEGANT........THANK YOU.........BERMUDA BAY.........

Easy, right?!?!?

Here is my card.....

On your mark........get set..........STAMP!!!

P.S. Don't forget to leave a link to YOUR creation in the comments section of this post to be entered in the draw for this week's prize!!

P.P.S. If you don't have Bermuda Bay.....feel free to replace it with a close comparison....like Tempting Turquoise for example.....:)

Thanks for Stampin' with Tess :)

Motivational Monday challenge WINNER!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Heather who played along with my Motivational Monday Challenge last week and made this fabulous Monochromatic Masculine Birthday card....

Here is your prize......just for playing along! Enjoy this fabulous mounted but never used stamp set, "For a Friend!" I can't wait to see what kinds of goodies you make with it!!

Join me again tomorrow when I will post another Motivational Monday challenge! You will have all week to finish the challenge and upload a link to a picture of your creation!

Thanks for Stampin' with Tess!!

Card & Bookmark = LOVE.....

I found a tutorial on SCS awhile ago that I have been drooling over and finally gave it a try this past weekend while my friend Heather was over for some scrappy time! I am soooo in love with this card I think I might just make everyone I know one for Christmas :) Give it a try!! And don't forget to let me see what you have done with it!!

Here is my card.........AND bookmark!!!!!!

Motivational Monday Challenge - Nov. 23rd, 2009

Hello ladies!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I sure did, I was locked up in my scrap room the whole time!! w000t! Nothing better than a scrappy weekend!!

Here is a little Motivational Challenge for you, for Monday! Please remember to post links to pictures in the comments section if you choose to play along! There is a fabulous prize up for grabs this time, so get your stamps out and your thinking caps on..........and STAMP your Monday evening away :)

Your mission, should you choose to accept it.......is a Monochromatic Masculine card!!! What the heck is monochromatic you ask?!?! Simple.....choose 1 color....maybe green, or blue for the masculine theme and add in a neutral or two (like Whisper white or Kraft) and you are set!! Remember that you can use different shades of your selected color.....so maybe Night of Navy and Bashful blue do something for you! The main goal is just ONE color......with a neutral or two thrown in for some POP!

Take a peak at my samples, and you will see what I mean!

Remember you have until 10PM MST on Friday to upload a link to your project! I will announce the winner on Sunday November 29th and post the next MM challenge on Monday Nov 30th!! It is also not necessary to use Stampin Up stuff either, if you don't have any! And for you Scrapbookers.......feel free to dazzle me with a page or an altered item for that matter! The only rules are MONOCHROMATIC and MASCULINE!!

On your marks...............get set........................STAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas Card Workshop......TAKE TWO!!

I have had lots of girls ask me to do a SECOND Christmas card workshop and have decided to go ahead and plan another one! w000t! I am excited to be offering a SECOND Christmas Card class this year on Sunday December 6th from 1PM - 4PM!! We will be making 15 cards in total......and this time 3 each of 5 designs! Cost includes snacks, door prizes, all materials needed to make your 15 cards and envelopes!

When: December 6th 1PM - 4PM
Where: My House! (Please email me at stampwithtess@hotmail.com if you need addy!)
Cost: $30.00

****PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN ADHESIVE!****

Space is limited to 10 Stampers so please email transfer me your $30.00 reg. fee ASAP or mail me a cheque to avoid disappointment!

LAST CHANCE to make your Christmas Cards with me this year!! Happy Holidays :)

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!!!!!

Stampin Up! has announced the Online Extravaganza sale, starting today (November 23rd) and running run through until November 30th!! Visit my online store and be prepared to be blown away by some of the deals you are going to find!! If you've got a stamper or two on your Christmas list now is the perfect time to pick out something for them.........and a little something for you too, while you are at it!!!

Please feel free to email me at stampwithtess@hotmail.com if you have any questions and remember you can shop & place your order right on my demo site and Stampin Up will ship the items directly to you!!!!

Have fun browsing!!!

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampwithtess