Occasions Stamping Event WELCOMENEWSLETTER

Well ladies we are heading into the home stretch, the count down is on.

Over the next few weeks we are going to tease you shamelessly with our upcoming classes! Reminders of what to bring and much more ...

OPTIONAL CLASS # 1 So in Love WORKSHOP Learn how easy it is to create one of a kind wedding invitations using Stampin’ Up products!  Brides today are wanting to create one of a kind invitations and Stampin' Up has many options to allow brides to DIY for their own wedding. In this workshop I will teach you how you can create a wedding suite plus I will give you templates that you can use to create your own or for customers. This workshop is a perfect opportunity for up selling to your customers. Get your creative juices going as the wedding season begins!

$34.95 per person*  * NOTE: The "So in Love" Workshop provides you with samplers that can be duplicated for any occasion, such as: Baby Shower, Christening, Birthday Party etc. To sign-up for this workshop or any of our workshops you can do so by credit card or e-transfer (to kimassaly@icloud.com). Deadline for ordering is February 3, 2017  Next Workshop tease Friday January 27, 2017 - Dragonfly Dreams Workshop See you soon Kim & Jo-Ann

Occasions STAMPING EVENT - Sat February 18, 2017

CROP AND CRUISE UPDATE - October 1-13 Deposit Special from Norwegian

Still trying to decide whether or not to join us this Feb? Well this deal from Norwegian Cruise Lines should make your decision even easier.

From October 1-13 pay only $250.00 pp for your deposit (Only $500 pp instead of a $1,000 pp) it can't get any easier than that?

Well it does, 

Studionoeight will be donating a brand new Big Shot Die-Cut Machine Regular Price: $136.61. If you sign up during October 1-13 you will receive an extra ballot just for signing up. Pay for the whole cruise and you will get two. For everyone who does go on the cruise you will receive one ballot. So the more ballots the more chances to win, can't get better than that. Just one of the big prizes we are offering during this cruise.

Crop and Cruise Details

Prices

Balcony Cabin $1134.01
Interior Cabin $933.01
Ocean View Cabin $1044.01

These Prices included all taxes, gov’t fees
All prices are based on double occupancy. Single supplements available at an additional charge. We can help find a cabin mate if needed.

Deposits are due by October 19th, 2014*
Final payments are due December 3, 2014

• The cropping Fee will be $125 if you are bringing someone with you who does not wish to crop the fee will be waived for them.
• Classes will be provided by me and more information will be provided shortly
• There will be give-aways and sponsors and these will be added as we add them. Each cropper will get a bag of stuff.  

Questions Regarding Travel 

Stephanie Lough our Vacation Specialist at Pure Magic Vacations

Call: 1-613-543-3006

E-mail: stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieAtPureMagicVacations

Questions Regarding Events/Classes

Jo-Ann Pullen of www.studionoeight.com

Visit: www.studionoeight.com

Call: 1-613-818-6962

E-mail: cropandcruise2014@studionoeight.com

* Pay only $250.00 pp for your deposit from October 1-13 can't get any easier than that?

MDS (My Digital Studio) - Scrapbooking My Trip to Italy MDS style!

Where Has the Time Gone 

With my trip to China getting closer and closer I am reflecting on my last trip with Ali Edwards to Italy and all the beautiful pictures and places I have been but have still not scrap booked. I am feeling so guilty because I know that other people have done their books and they look fabulous and mine not so good.  

Yes I am still working on scrap booking my trip to Italy circa 2011. I am so ashamed, it isn't like I don't have any paper, stamps embellishments etc etc. I mean my friends call my place the store. But I have gotten lost in so many other things that it is time for a kick in butt. So I have decided along with the traditional way of scrap booking I am going to do digital pages too. From now until I leave for China I will posting scrap book pages of my trip to Italy using of course Stampin Up's MDS. Seriously it is super easy and isn't cheating.

The following is Vernazza a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region. And a most amazing place to visit. 

We had been there less than a week before the big flood that destroyed the town, covered with mud from a terrible slide.

OCTOBER AFTERNOON - Mini Book Using Travel Girl

Travelling to China in November

For those of you who don't know I will be travelling to China on a tour with Ali Edwards and I am beyond excited! I have been waiting for this tour for so long and in less than 8 weeks I will be flying to San Fran to meet up with the group for “The Ultimate CHINA Tour”. 

This isn't my first tour with Ali but my second two years ago I went to Italy, for approx two weeks of absolute bliss! Not only did I fill a dream of visiting Italy but I got to meet and spend time with Ali two things off my bucket list! I also made so many new friends that I call them my Italian familia from around the world. Most of us have stayed in contact via Facebook and many have gotten together over the past two years for reunions or just a little girl time.

For my trip to Italy I journalled the entire trip but found after awhile when I tried to assemble my scrapbook of the trip it was very time consuming and I lost my mojo at the same time. For my trip to China I am doing mini books, taking mini pics and writing/creating during my trip. So when I return I have something to inspire me!

The following is my first mini using OCTOBER AFTERNOON'S Travel Girl, I absolutely love this line and bought EVERYTHING that came with it. It has to be one of my all time favourites for colour, fun theme, inspiration, and just plan funny.

CROP AND CRUISE 2014 - FREE Information Night September 26, 2013

You've asked for it and we've listened.

Join us on Thursday September 26 for our FREE information night!

Are you looking for more information on our upcoming fabulous cruise? Then don’t miss our FREE information session hosted by Pure Magic Vacations. 

Meet Stephanie Lough your Vacation Specialist who will answer all your questions plus Jo-Ann Pullen from studionoeight who will do a Make & Take session with you after the information session.  Learn more about the Crop & Cruise, Norwegians latest ship the Breakaway, our itinerary, ports of call, at sea activities and classes.

DATE: Thursday September 26, 2013

TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
WHERE: North Gloucester Library branch
2036 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 7N8
Meeting Room A

RSVP: Info session is free but seats are limited so reserving your spot is essential e-mail Stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca

SIGN-UP @ INFO SESSION SAVE $25.00 ON
YOUR CROPPING FEE REGULAR $125.00.Door Prizes!

PLUS!

Door Prizes!

Try our Signature Drink!
Make & Take!
Light Snacks!
Candy Bar!

CROP AND CRUISE SNEAK PEAK : Double Page Spread Using The Pier from Crate Paper

Getting Super Excited as Cabins Get Filled!

I am super excited to share with you my double page spread for the upcoming Crop & Cruise using Crate Papers line The Pier! This very much out of my comfort zone but I must say I love the end result. Just need to add pictures! 

We used left overs from the kit and were able to create this page spread all I need is some stitching which you can also do when you get home. I love the bright colours and of course the gold bling and spritz a must for scrapbooking and for your mini album. 

Why not join us this Feb 2014 and Crop and Cruise with us.

Have you booked your trip yet for the Pure Magic Vacations Crop & Cruise Event this coming Feb? If not this should get your creative juices flowing and wanting to join us. Book soon you don't want to be disappointed. Here are the details

Crop and Cruise Details

Prices

Balcony Cabin $1134.01
Interior Cabin $933.01
Ocean View Cabin $1044.01

These Prices included all taxes, gov’t fees
All prices are based on double occupancy. Single supplements available at an additional charge

We can help find a cabin mate if needed.

Deposits are due by October 19th, 2014
Final payments are due December 3, 2014

• The cropping Fee will be $125 if you are bringing someone with you who does not wish to crop the fee will be waived for them.
• Classes will be provided by me and more information will be provided shortly
• There will be give-aways and sponsors and these will be added as we add them. Each cropper will get a bag of stuff.  

Questions Regarding Travel 

Stephanie Lough our Vacation Specialist at Pure Magic Vacations

Call: 1-613-543-3006
E-mail: stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieAtPureMagicVacations

Questions Regarding Events/Classes
Jo-Ann Pullen of www.studionoeight.com
Visit: www.studionoeight.com
Call: 1-613-818-6962
E-mail: cropandcruise2014@studionoeight.com

HERE IS THE TWO PAGE SPREAD

CLOSE-UP OF THE FIRST PAGE

AND OF THE SECOND PAGE

I LIKE TO CLUSTER GENERALLY FOR ME IT HAS TO BE ODD NUMBERS OR MAYBE IT'S JUST ME

THE PIER THICKERS ALPHA STICKERS FUNKIDORI / GOLD FOIL CHIPBOARD YUMMMM

lOVE MY BABY STAPLER EASY WAY TO CONNECT THESE WORDS

Wedding LOVE Scrapbook Page

Saving Memories One Wedding at a Time

I am not a big scrap book person not that I don't love to create them but I often find it hard for subject matter. I have no children and frankly I can only do so many pages of my fur babies. I do them of my trips but other than that unless there is a wedding or someone has a baby my designs are usually missing pictures until I find some to add. Yes, I have blank pages waiting for the perfect picture and that works for me.

Today's post is of my second cousin who got married last October. I loved the fact it had my favourite Aunt and Uncle along with my cousin (their granddaughter) in it and decided it needed scrapping.

For this project I used a mixture of Stampin' Up products and Teresa Collins - Carolina Breeze Collection which I absolutely love, grey is my new black. I found these wonderful rhinestone pins / buttons on Etsy and love the wooden letters from Studio Calico inked and varnished.

I didn't write anything other than adding the date as this was a gift for my Aunt and Uncle so I left blank so they could add their own message / memories. 

CROP & CRUISE SNEAK PEAK

Mini Scrap Book Using Crate Paper "The Pier"

Have you booked your trip yet for the Pure Magic Vacations Crop & Cruise Event this coming Feb? If not this should get your creative juices flowing and wanting to join us. Book soon you don't want to be disappointed. Here are the details

Crop and Cruise Details

Prices

Balcony Cabin $1134.01
Interior Cabin $933.01
Ocean View Cabin $1044.01

These Prices included all taxes, gov’t fees
All prices are based on double occupancy. Single supplements available at an additional charge

We can help find a cabin mate if needed.

Deposits are due by October 19th, 2014
Final payments are due December 3, 2014

• The cropping Fee will be $125 if you are bringing someone with you who does not wish to crop the fee will be waived for them.
• Classes will be provided by me and more information will be provided shortly
• There will be give-aways and sponsors and these will be added as we add them. Each cropper will get a bag of stuff.  

The Sneak Peak

Today's post is a tease, yes just a tease of what we will be doing during our 3 days at sea. 

here is a SNEAK PEAK - Mini-Scrapbook Album using "The Pier" from Crate Paper! This mini album measures 4" wide x 7" high, and will be ring bound, but don't think all the pages are that size there are many little secrets to this album that will tickle your creative jeans.

This album will hold mini pictures or cropped photo's also.
And yes those are sequence your seeing got to have some bling!

Loving the little message bubble paper clip wonder what it is hiding?

Cute little spread for a generous photo and some journalling and the circles
they too could have images there is no stopping what you can do.

I love this page also all the things that say fun room to stamp and journal.

Loving the kraft card stock from Papertrey Ink. with "The Pier" by Crate Paper!

Questions Regarding Travel 

Stephanie Lough our Vacation Specialist at Pure Magic Vacations
Visit: http://www.puremagicvacations.ca/destinations/Home.aspx
Call: 1-613-543-3006
E-mail: stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieAtPureMagicVacations

Questions Regarding Events/Classes
Jo-Ann Pullen of www.studionoeight.com
Visit: www.studionoeight.com
Call: 1-613-818-6962
E-mail: cropandcruise2014@studionoeight.com

Do Not Disturb We Had to Much Fun!

I am always looking for different ways to help make each bride and groom wedding be as unique as they are. So I am always searching on pinterest, Google for ideas and ways to make their day special. On one of these searches an idea came up with regards to the couples guests. A unique idea that is so simple; customized door hangers for out of town guests. Why not keep the theme and funny going even when they sleep. 

Here is a sample of one that I have done remembering to keep it clean and simple and easy to read. What a great idea!

Invitation Etiquette for Showers, Parties and for Weddings

INVITATION ETIQUETTE

Ever wonder how you should address a shower invitation or when you should send out your invitations? Where here is a cheat sheet that gives you everything you need to know for your upcoming event(s).

How to Say Your Invited When

Common Wedding Verses

With today's divers couples trying to figure out how to say it can be a difficult thing. The following shows both a traditional and non-traditional way of saying your invited.

Crop & Cruise Update - Mini ScrapBook Class

Shopping for Crop & Cruise

So today I spent the day shopping for products for one of the projects we will doing on our days at sea. I am all about the mini scrapbook and because of the amount of time we have I felt this would be a fun project to do that would not be overwhelming.

Everything will be pre-cut so there won't be any issues getting this project complete and with the extras (embellishments) you are going receive you can shake it up. I design the project but you can add your own personal style by adding or change things to what you like. I am here to guide you with design techniques that you can take with you. 

The product line that I want to use is 

The Pier by Crate Paper

My why I love this paper line

• the 50's colours and style
• the adorable summer icons
  including popsicles, beach and pool must-haves, carousels, ice cream cones and balloons. 
• the adorable kraft paper
• the gold accents to make the palette pop!
• the choice of embellishments
• the fact that it isn't just a beach theme
• the ability to add other product lines easily
• reminds me of when I was a kid (no I wasn't born in the 50's) 

Be on the look out for different embellishments like

• chipboard slide frames, 
• the clothes pins with gold designs, 
• and of course, the paper! 
• pin-wheels pin-wheels pin-wheels 
• Thickers Funkidori so cool with little dots of gold

Look for more posts as I begin to design this class. I hope you enjoy what I chose for this Mini Scrapbook class be prepared for some fun and scrolling down will make you want to get out your flip-flops!!

Questions Regarding Travel 
Stephanie Lough our Vacation Specialist at Pure Magic Vacations
Visit: http://www.puremagicvacations.ca/destinations/Home.aspx
Call: 1-613-543-3006
E-mail: stephanie@puremagicvacations.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieAtPureMagicVacations

Questions Regarding Events/Classes
Jo-Ann Pullen of www.studionoeight.com
Visit: www.studionoeight.com
Call: 1-613-818-6962
E-mail: cropandcruise2014@studionoeight.com

The Ephemera Pack

The Ephemera Pack

Chipboard

Standouts Layered Stickers

Pinwheels & Flags

The Pier Double-Sided Cardstock 

Cuts 12"X12" Splash

The Pier Paper Pad 12"X12" 48/Sheets

24 Single-Sided Designs/2 Each