Happy Birthday Alyssa

Alyssa is 1 TODAY!  Happy Birthday my Little Sweet Pea.  Alyssa is just a little Angel!!  Just so adorable.. so Schweeet..!  I can’t believe a year has come and gone.. wow..

Here are a few recent photos of her.  

Here is the cute card i made Alyssa for her Birthday:

I’ve done my elephant a bit different then Heidi’s but i thought i’d share with you all the punches i used to create him.  I’ve had a lot of you ask me for the instructions on how to create the tent from this card.  This brilliant card was created by Heidi.  She has done up an instruction sheet on how to create the tent: Circus Card Tutorial.  You can visit her blog for further information and to email her if you have any further questions.  Heidi is a member of my online punch classes and continues to WOW us with her creativity!  I’ve been very blessed to meet so many talented stampers over the last few months and i’m really impressed with all the cards/projects uploaded to the gallery so far!  They are so very inspiring.  I hope you continue to enjoy Punch Happy and my next punch class : )

Supplies - Card Base: Certain Celery, Bella Rose DSP (retired), Certain Celery punched out using the Photo Corner Punch, Rich Regal Brads, Certain Celery for the grass punched with Boho Blossom Punch, Bitty Birthday stamp set for the greeting.

Elephant: All Pieces are Going Grey except the toenails are Basic Black.  Butterfly Punch for Ears; 1 3/8″ Circle for the Head, 1 3/4″ Circle for the Body, the legs are done with the My Way Punch, i used the middle arrow, for the Toenails i used the ends of the Trio Flowers.  For the Trunk i punched the gray cardstock with the Large Oval Punch and then went back to the cardstock and punched over the oval with the Heart punch.  For the Tail i used Gray Taffeta Ribbon.  I twisted the ribbon and frayed the end.  Also i crunched up all the Going Gray punched pieces and then flattened them back out and sponged them all with Basic Gray.

 

Hope you like.. and thank you Heidi for the Circus Tutorial … : )

Thanks So Much Card from Darlene

Today i thought i’d share with you a beautiful card my new friend Darlene sent me.  I thought i’d post Darlene’s card to let her know i received her money for the online class, thank you!   Also it’s such an honor to receive handmade cards in the mail!!  Besides Christmas time, I NEVER receive cards in the mail..ok maybe once or twice <thank you carrie.. you make me feel so special.. : ) >  i was ecstatic when i opened the envelope and saw Darlene’s card.  I can’t wait to post it on my board to show everyone at my upcoming workshops!  AND the best part is the card is blank inside so i can “reuse” it when i’m done showing it off!!  The words on the front say it all so i think this is a great idea!  Darlene you are so smart.. ; )

Thank you Darlene for the lovely card and i hope everyone enjoys it as well!

 I love simple layouts and this one is such a gorgeous layout using only 2 colours.. WOW!  Darlene has used Crushed Curry and Whisper White Card Stock and inks, Modern Label and Scallop Edge Punches, Crushed Curry Ribbon and Autumn Days Stamp set.  She’s embossed the image using white embossing powder.

I’m back and READY to Blog again..

Well we are back from our final summer vacation.  We planned on being back Tuesday but ended up staying longer as the weather was GREAT and the rest was well needed.  I’m happy to say I’ll be blogging on a regular basis, well if you call 2 to 3 days a week regular??  Ethan is starting school next week along with his fall activities.  I will soon be working 2 to 3 days a week and on top of all that i have lots of stamping events planned for the next few months.  I’m crazy busy and have to ORGANIZE my life.  Can you believe i have to cut down on some “computer” time.. it’s going to be hard but i’ve committed myself to lots of classes, workshops and events these next few months so i have to keep my head down and keep those fingers crafting so i can get everything done without stressing…LOL.. oh i love the stress.. : )   

For those of you in my stamp club we will be getting together September 10th and October 8th for monthly stamp club get together.  I will have further dates when i confirm my work days which should be confirmed shortly.  Anyone in my Downline will receive an email shortly with dates of our monthly get togethers!! 

Here is a card i CASED from a friend.  I love checking out Carries blog .  I’ve signed up to her feedburner so i will be notified when she posts.  I thought i’d set myself up for feedburner as well since i will only be posting 2 or 3 days a week.  You can subscribe to my blog by clicking on the ”Get My Updates by Email!” on the top right hand side bar.  OR you can click on this link:  Subscribe to A Little Bit of Ink! by Email

I used Night of Navy for the base of the card.  I rolled the Classic Stars jumbo wheel across the Kraft card stock with Night of Navy ink.  On Pumpkin Pie card stock i rubbed a Whisper White Star from the Anchored rub ons and punched it out with the large star punch.  I rubbed a black star rub on from Anchored on a piece of whisper white card stock and punched it out with the star punch, then sponged it with Night of Navy ink.   I used a retired soccer stamp set but we currently sell ”Just Soccer” which would work just as well.  The grass is from Inspired by Nature.   - Hope you like!   Thanks Carrie for the Inspiration!

Check out Carries card here.

Ok ladies the wait is finally over…i do apologize for the wait on posting the winner of  my up coming punch class.  The winner is Judy!  Congrats Judy!!  Here’s Judy’s post:  

Oh, I LOVE this card and definitely cannot wait for your next punch art class to start!!  — Judy

Thank you all for the wonderful comments.. i’m really pumped for my next online class!!

Update on Holiday Online Punch Class! AND Online Class Give Away!

Hey everyone..

I know many of you have been emailing me wondering where I’ve been!!    I’m sorry I haven’t posted to my blog in quite sometime.  I thought I’d better let everyone know I’ll be back to regular blogging once September rolls around.  Life will be back to normal… school starts back up and mom will get her craft time back…YAY!..   I’m sure I’ve said this many times over but i’m really enjoying my summer!  wow.. I’ve never been this busy!!   Although I’ve never had a summer off with 2 KIDS.. wow.. it’s been a busy one!   I’ll give you a little bit of an update on what I’ve been up to when i’m not hanging out with my husband and kids – I just came back from Stampin Up Convention.. wooohooo…YES 5 DAYS kid free — it was amazing!   Convention was super fun…  late nights…early mornings…ugh..!  I think i’m getting old…. I came home and slept for days…LOL.(kidding)   Since I’ve been back I’ve continued to work on my next punch class in-between play time with the kids!!  It’s been so much fun.  I can’t wait to share all the neat creations I’ve come up for this amazing around of holiday punches!! … and of course I could not stop at just 15 creations.  If you join this class you will receive 20 creations not just the 15 mentioned in my last post!   I’ve once again included my 5 class to go cards.  The 5 extra cards are Christmas related to help you plan a quick and easy punch class OR for non demonstrators, 5 quick and easy to duplicate cards to hand out to friends and family over the holiday season!!  I know you will love them and I know many of you are anxiously awaiting for the class to begin but really the next few weeks will fly by super fast I just know it!!   Since it’s a bit of time before the class starts here is another sneak peek of what’s to come …hopefully this will hold you a bit longer…!!  OK am I being mean..??  ..teasing you…LOL..  ; )

 

Photos and Step by Step Instructions are included with the Holiday Online Punch Class.  

Here’s how to register: 

Cost: $20 Canadian OR Join both Punch Happy and Holiday Online Punch for only $30

Do you need some SU supplies..? Is your wish list growing and growing..? Now is the time to purchase some of those items!! If you submit an order of $50 or more from the current Fall-Winter Idea Book and Catalogue you will receive this online class for FREE!!.. (must be Canadian to purchase SU merchandise..)

On September 10th i will give you access to a private online site that you will have access to for the next 4 months….so you can work at your own pace!

This online class is 20 days long…..one project is posted each day! But remember you work at your own pace so you don’t have to recreate right away!! You can take it all in and create it when the time is right for you. Anyone can participate from anywhere as long as you have a computer you are good to go. So pass this option on to friends and family outside Canada! : )

You will receive 20 Holiday Creations in PDF Format which you can use for personal use or your in home classes if you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. On each PDF is a complete supply list for the punched creation, the object the punched creation is on (card, 3D item ect.), step-by-step instructions and a photo. This PDF can be printed off and stored forever!

There is an online gallery to showcase the beautiful work of everyone in the class.

Don’t delay.. REGISTER TODAY..! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing class and of course all the fun that comes along with it!!

The easiest way to pay is through PayPal. When sending money via PayPal my account is: natashahein@shaw.ca. (if you are not familiar with PayPal please email me and request a PayPal invoice) If you are Canadian I accept Cash or Cheque as well! If sending a cheque you can also contact me at natashahein@shaw.ca to request my home address.

Ok now for the GIVE AWAY!   Leave me a comment on this post and next Tuesday I will randomly select one winner to receive this class for free!!!!  If you have already signed up I will refund your Pay Pal payment.  How does that sound?  What could be better then winning a FREE class!  woohhoooooo!!  

I look forward to having you join my class(es).

Online Holiday Punch Class Coming Soon..

Hey Everyone..

It’s been awhile since I’ve had some “computer” time. I can’t tell you enough how much i’m enjoying my summer. Since I have the whole summer off this year I really have to take advantage of every minute. I’m spending every minute with the kids. We are trying to do EVERYTHING we can in ONE day….then all of a sudden the week is over.. how does that happen..??!!

I can’t even get in my craft room as the temperature is rocket high!! As soon as I walk in the room sweat pours off me!! You know sweat can ruin ones project…LOL.. I’ve manage to take my convention swaps to the kitchen table to assemble but after the 3rd day I finally got the evil eye from hubby!!

The kids and I are really trying to hang out in the shade but there really isn’t much of that these days!! Ethan is totally obsessed with water balloon fights right now and Alyssa can’t stop crawling in and out of her teeny weenie pool. I really can’t believe how hot it is here!!

New Online Punch Class Coming Soon…

I know it’s only mid summer and some may not be thinking of Halloween or Christmas yet but I CAN’T HOLD MY NEW ONLINE CLASS DETAILS in any longer.. I’m so excited about my next punch class!! I’ve gone freakishly freaky!! Only a couple people have been able to calm me down..LOL. I have so much excitement locked up with upcoming classes I really have to let some of it out before convention cuz when I return I’ll be even more hyped up!! So letting some excitement out before I go will make room for more…I can load up again and when I get home share some more exciting news with you.. : )

I can’t wait to share with you 15 new punch creations!! These new punch creations will knock your socks off!! (hum.. I don’t think anyone is wearing socks these days?) For those of you who have recently joined my Punch Happy Online Class you will know I ended with a “Fall” creation. Well i’m going to continue on with the seasons of Halloween and Christmas!! How FUN is that!..

Here are the details:

On September 10th i will give you access to a private online site that you will have access to for the next 4 months….so you can work at your own pace!

This onlineclass is 15 days long…..one project is posted each day! But remember you work at your own pace so you don’t have to recreate right away!! You can take it all in and create it when the time is right for you. Anyone can participate from anywhere as long as you have a computer you are good to go. So pass this option on to friends and family outside Canada! : )

You will receive 15 Holiday Creations in PDF Format which you can use for personal use or your in home classes if you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. On each PDF is a complete supply list for the punched creation, the object the punched creation is on (card, 3D item ect.), step-by-step instructions and a photo. This PDF can be printed off and stored forever!

There is an online gallery to showcase the beautiful work of everyone in the class.

Cost:
$20 Canadian. (Register before August 12th and receive $5 off the class fee)

Do you need some SU supplies..? Is your wish list growing and growing..? Now is the time to purchase some of those items!! If you submit an order of $50 or more from the current Fall-Winter Idea Book and Catalogue you will receive this online class for FREE!!.. (must be Canadian to purchase SU merchandise..)

Don’t delay.. REGISTER TODAY..! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing class and of course all the fun that comes along with it!!

The easiest way to pay is through PayPal. When sending money via PayPal my account is: natashahein@shaw.ca. (if you are not familiar with PayPal please email me and request a PayPal invoice) If you are Canadian I accept Cash or Cheque as well! If sending a cheque you can also contact me at natashahein@shaw.ca to request my home address.

Supplies:

C/S: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Basic Black, Whisper White.
Stampin Up! Backgrounds 1 Texture Plates
Punches: My Way for Tree Trunk; 1-1/4″ and 1-3/8″ Square for Tree, Wide and Large Oval for Head and Body, Word Window for Legs, Heart to Heart for Feet, Boho Blossom for Hair, Snowflake for Antlers, 1/2″ circle for nose, 3/4″ Circle for ears and tail.
Silver Brads, Natural Hemp, Oval Gogglie Eyes, Two way glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Summer Holidays

Just a quick note to let you know I’m heading into my final weeks of summer vacation!!

I thought i’d let everyone know that i’ll be popping in and out of blogland the month of August with specials and can’t miss news!!

Sorry for being a bit absent from my blog lately but i’m enjoying the summer with my family!  Check back once in a while to see what’s new, and look for lots of new exciting announcements about some NEW and EXCITING CLASSES i have planned for September!!

I’ll leave this message up while I’m on this semi-break, so scroll down to see what’s new!

Beautiful Butterflies….

Well i’m back but not for long! We are on our way out again…. i just love summer time.. : )

I just wanted to let all you ladies who emailed me in the last few days with your interest in my online punch class know i have sent you the link to the online group! Please let me know if you have any problems logging in!! I will be checking my email but not everyday so if you are still interested in joining please email me (or call and leave a message as i will be more inclined to check email as i can retrieve messages easier) and i will get you hooked up to the class as soon as possible..!! (sorry our house sitter is NOT a crafty person…YEAH i know…what is wrong with them…LOL) so i couldn’t leave any CRAFT duties with them..!!

AND don’t fret..i’m taking “my whole craft room” as my husband says with me to our cabin so i will be coming home with lots to post!!

Here is a cute project we created for stamp club back in May….

I’m sad to see Baja Breeze go. I loved how it coordinated with my favorite colours, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive.. ummmm..NICE… : )

I can’t believe how popular butterflies are these days…they are absolutely EVERYWHERE you look. I didn’t have any reason to get the butterfly die but after seeing butterflies everywhere …i was inspired to make something.. determined to create something i created the frame in the last post and i then just had to created this card as well.

Supplies: Butterfly Die, Manhattan Embossing Folder,
CS: Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze
DSP: Old Olive, Distressed the top of the DSP with the sanding block and the edges with the cutter kit distressing tool
Clear Rhinestone Brads and White Teffeta Ribbon

Hope you Like and i’ll be back in soon with lots more to share.. : )

Life’s Busy!

Omigosh where has the time gone.   I’m sorry to have just vanished like that!.. We decided last minute to take a mini trip and then before you know it we are back and life is busy busy.  With summer here it’s a little hard to get time in the craft room!!  When i’m not keeping busy with the kids here’s a sneak peek of what i’ve been up to.  The photo below is a bit of a tease, I know… but you’ll totally get your freak on when you join in on the fun!!  These sneak peeks are just some of the creations online right now!!  

 

Thank you so much to all of you that have responded so kindly to my online punch class!  I really appreciate all of the GREAT feedback!!  I’ve also had tons of interest within the past week, people asking if it’s too late to join in on the fun so I thought I’d post and let everyone know that OF COURSE IT’S NOT TO LATE!  We are having a blast and there is plenty of room for you to join us!!  It’s totally not to late!!  Once you contact me with your interest I’ll send you a paypal invoice or you can send the money through paypal at your end using my email address: natashahein@shaw.ca  and i’ll give you instant access to the secure online class.  You will be able to view all 18 creations (12 + 6 bonus creations) right away!  You will also be able to download the PDF files to your computer or print them whenever you want, the class will remain open until the end of October.

Just a quick note to answer a popular question i’ve been getting: 

Q: Are any of the creations the same as Heathers? 

A: If you’ve participated in Heather’s punch classes you will recognize 4 creations!  I have assembled these creations and attached them to different projects then she originally attached them to.  The rest of the creations are my own.  If you have not checked out Heather’s online classes it’s a TOTAL MUST!!  SHE IS AMAZING and such a wonderful person.

YES yet again I just have to say.. ‘CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU, Heather, AT CONVENTION IN AUGUST’ … I’m so pumped!!  Heather is a great source of inspiration and truly is amazing.  GO right NOW and check out her blog and sign up for one of her classes.. : )

 

My On-line Punch Class Details:

For this class you get 18 PDFs **12 + 6 bonus creations…(text tiles with tutorials and instructions on how to assemble and create each project along with photos), dimensions/ideas, access to the photo gallery of the VERY talented members of this class and so much more!  Cost, Option 1 - $15 or  Option 2 – if you are Canadian, place an order with me or online in the amount of $25 (or more) and the class is totally FREE!

 Wanna know what people are saying about the class??? 

**I’m really enjoying every creation you have made and looking forward to more!!

**Wow way too cute, I’m really enjoying this class. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity Natasha!!

**Your creations are unbelievable.  The photo gallery ROCKS!

**I am loving your punch class!    I have been recommending it to people already.  I hope to find some time this week to make a few more cards to post to my blog. 

**Loving your online class ! Absolutely awesome creations so far!

**I can hardly wait to get home each day and see what’s new ! Now I just need a few kid and hubby free days off so that I can play…. Is that included in the class…. Ha !

**Wow.. I can’t wait to start creating.  Love the creations you’ve come up with.

Don’t be scared to leave me a comment or drop me an email to let me know how you’re enjoying the online class!!

You can check out Heidi’s blog to see what she has come up with for one of the online creations i posted.. way to cute Heidi!  I must do a little bragging for Heidi when i say Heidi is one of our first ”Gallery Challenge” Winners!!  She has posted some of her creations to the online gallery and her monkey was voted most popular!!  Way to go Heidi and thanks for the lovely comments about my online class and for posting to your blog!  (you can view her monkey here) and below is my version of the monkey!

There will be more online challenges and prizes to be won!

I’m currently updating my blog with SU specials and hope to be back with all the great specials SU is offering this month..!  AND of course i’ll include a project to share.. ; )

 

Frame it..

I can’t believe 5 days have passed since my last post!!   I do  apologize, I’ve been so wrapped up with school ending and SU’s catalogue change over.   With the current SU catalogue ending soon I’ve been busy submitting last chance orders as well as delivering new catalogues to customers!!  If you haven’t received your new catty yet please drop me a line and i will get  one to you as soon as possible… AND you still have until JUNE 30th to place an order from the current catalogue so go take ONE more looksy.. : )

My on line punch class is in full gear and we are having fun aren’t we ladies!!   I’ve received many great comments about the class and am very glad to hear you are lovin’ the creations so far.  If you want to join in it’s not too late.. we’ll be heading into day 6 tomorrow!    There are still lots of creations to come and you can still create the projects that have already been uploaded!!  Here’s a few comments from class participants:

**Loving your online class ! Absolutely awesome creations so far!

**I can hardly wait to get home each day and see what’s new ! Now I just need a few kid and hubby free days off so that I can play…. Is that included in the class…. Ha !

**Wow.. i can’t wait to start creating.  Love the creations you’ve come up with.

Don’t be scared to leave me a comment or drop me an email to let me know how you are liking the online class!!  

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For today’s post i wanted to show you a quick and easy home decor project that can be created in 10 mins or less!!  I made this frame for my mom and really wish i had taken a better photo of it.   the plan was to create another for myself  but you know how that goes!!  …..so many other projects to create right…. : )

I first saw this frame done as a 8×10 (i think) at my uplines house.  Then i saw it on the SU demo website …but can’t remember where.  I just had to re-create it..!!  My frame is a 12×12 shadow box frame.  On the outside glass I used 3 of the 4 words that come in the Decor Elements Inspiration set.  I love how easy they are to use!!     

 

Supplies: Urban Oasis DSP, Inspiration Home Decor Elements (small), Clear Rhinestone Brads, Butterfly die and Big Shot machine.

Hope you like.. ; )

I’ll be back but can’t promise when.. we have a busy weekend ahead of us!!   : )

Scrapbook Page in a Box..

hello..

Well i’ve been busy being busy..if that makes any sense!   Today we are busy celebrating my Mother-in-laws birthday and of course Father’s Day! 

Sorry i don’t have anything current to post.   I haven’t even had time this week to play with my new SU preorder goodies..!!   I’m just finishing up my 18 creations for my punch classes… 12 for online and 6 for class to go!!  The class to go creations are different from the online creations so if you’ve signed up for the class to go option and love the cards you can join the online class at anytime and create 12 new creations at your own pace.  If you’ve never joined an online class it’s a MUST.. you should try it sometime.  They are fabulous.  I love how you can log in anytime and create anytime you want using the supplies you have in your own craft room!!  I’m so addicted to them.. : )

Please contact me if you need further clarification on how i run my online classes..!!    Also the class to go kits will be available tomorrow afternoon, Monday for pick up.  I do have a couple extras so please email me if you wish to purchase a kit.. : )

Here is a cute project i created for a class a couple months ago.  The class was such a big hit..!!  You can either keep the page in a box and give it as a gift or you can store the page in a 12×12 album. 

Supplies: DSP – Candy Lane; Chocolate Chip Texture CS; Riding Hood Red CS; SS: Love you Much; Punches: Heart to Heart Punch, 1-1/4″ Circle, 1-3/8″ Circle; Dies: Circle Scallop #2, Naturally Serif and Join the Cheer; Circle Scissors Plus; Build a Brads and one silver brad.

Hope you like.. ; )

Hope you enjoy your day!  Thanks for stopping by.. ; )