I am Moving!

I have switched my blog from Blogger to a Wordpress Blog.  You will now find all my posts located at

www.simplysaidwithkaren.com

Come on over and continue to view my projects, videos, tips and tricks.  I look forward to seeing your comments.

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For the Grad

Congratulations Erin!!

This card was created for a friend and former colleague who received her professional accounting designation in the Certified General Accountants program.  This is no easy task as you are required to complete 4 program levels, be employed and work to gain work experience.  The program is long and difficult and passing courses is no easy feat. It can take anywhere from 2 years to 10 years depending upon how many courses you need to complete. Dedication and commitment will get you to the end.  I know because I did it and it is such as tremendous feeling of achievement.

Congratulations Erin, and I wish you all the best as you focus on your chosen career.

Stamps: Blue Ribbon (c-125981, w-125979, p 33 2012/13 AC)

 Paper: Natural Whites, Whisper White, Real Red, 2012/14 In Color DSP Stack

Ink: Real Red, Midnight Muse

Accessories: Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits Dies, 1-3/8” Circle Punch, 2-3/8 Scallop Circle Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Night of Navy Regals Brad

Only 3 more days for the  Stampin' Up! Extravaganza and the last day to get your products with FREE SHIPPING.

All the information can be found HERE

Have questions? EMAIL ME

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FREE SHIPPING - My Gift to You

Oh, the weather outside is frightful!

OK, I hope that it is not frightful where you are. 

But, if it is, then I can help you out with your shopping without having to leave your comfy house....

To help out with your gift giving to yourself or others, I have an early Christmas gift for you.

Starting Friday, November 23, 2012, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on a minimum $50.00 Stampin' Up! order.

This offer is good until Monday, November 26th.

Here's how it works.

You can order directly from me by sending me an email.  I will order your products and pay the shipping (you will still be responsible for the taxes)

Or

You can order through my website

If you use this option, you will be required to pay the full shipping charges.

I will then reimburse you the amount of your shipping charges by depositing the funds into your PayPal account (if you have one) or sending you a cheque.

If you order directly through me and do not live in the Kamloops area, then there will be a shipping charge to get your product to you....

Use this offer in conjunction with the Stampin' Up! Extravaganza

Stampin' Up! Extravaganza Information

You can order directly through me via an email.  

You can order on MY ONLINE STORE  and have your order shipped directly to you.

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Karen

Tips and Techniques - Making a Mat for Your Framelits

Today's Tips and Techniques video show you how to make a mat for your Stampin' Up! framelit dies.  This techniques lends itself nicely to the Apothecary Accents framelits.

I used this technique on a Birthday card.  In fact, the main image is double mounted as I created 2 mats.

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes (c – 127324, w – 127322, p. 75 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Teeny Tiny Wishes (c - 127802, w- 115370 p.133 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Memorable Moments (c – 126682, w – 126680, p. 139 2012/13 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Blushing Bride (retired), Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP

Ink: Riding Hood Re, Basic Grey

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelit Dies, Lacy Brocade Emboss Folder, Pearl Jewels Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon (retired), Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch

You will also notice that the Blushing Bride card stock uses another technique.  This technique uses the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder almost like a letterpress.

I will be doing a Tips and Techniques video on this at a later date.

If you have any questions, please EMAIL me.

Don't forget about the Stampin' Up! Extravaganza that is happening today until November 26th.  Don't miss the great deals.

Check out the list of products that have been reduced for the Extravaganza

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Karen

A Christmas Blessing

The Christmas Poinsettia originated in Mexico and Central America and is well known for its appearance in Christmas floral displays.  

Although we are most familiar with the red poinsettia, they now come in various colours from white, to pink, to orange, to variegated colours. 

Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, introduced the plant into the United States in 1825.

Stamps: Christmas Blessings (c -123809, w – 123807, p. 19 2012/13 AC)

Paper: Natural Whites, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Vellum Card Stock

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelits, Pearls, Markers, Decorative Label Punch. Whisper White Organza Ribbon

The vellum provides a contrast to the Cherry Cobbler and makes the image appear to be like stained glass.  

So that the adhesive does not show through on the vellum, put the adhesive somewhere inconspicuous.  On this card, the pearls hide the adhesive.

Don't forget the Stampin' Up Extravaganza starting Monday, November 19th.

See the LIST of products that are reduced 20% - 50%.

Extravaganza ends November 28, 2012

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Karen