tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45017089182828455612024-03-14T07:00:31.655-06:00 *Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-19043092315557179922024-03-14T07:00:00.001-06:002024-03-14T07:00:00.156-06:00Celebrating Jack Kerouac's Birthday Stampin' Up! style<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> An out of the box creation tonight on my Live@8pm MT</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Using Punch Art to create these Friends' car!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In a series of celebrating authors birthday by learning a bit about them and checking out their stories, we've come up with some unique card ideas. Creating a little bit of art from the inspiration we find from titles, imagery, setting, characters etc! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmrC3DQV7AZ6NcOmF8BVztpGmXdyW06XWQ00pq5qyqprDj5tvj79lMGk2IAPh4MpzlvMoX0ocVfgEtuQ_i3VSjpC_Y171dmlf3g3wOW8LRwZmmLn8vrs36b79FmKg-yk4bAgMHfJ6PrjHxkvGrF9p4-IKIHP7YpIWhGelPmZ2AocRSkSyHQBUwF0gQfU/s1269/432971616_3370622766416649_9068170935271834482_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmrC3DQV7AZ6NcOmF8BVztpGmXdyW06XWQ00pq5qyqprDj5tvj79lMGk2IAPh4MpzlvMoX0ocVfgEtuQ_i3VSjpC_Y171dmlf3g3wOW8LRwZmmLn8vrs36b79FmKg-yk4bAgMHfJ6PrjHxkvGrF9p4-IKIHP7YpIWhGelPmZ2AocRSkSyHQBUwF0gQfU/s320/432971616_3370622766416649_9068170935271834482_n.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;">Born on March 12, 1922, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Jack Kerouac was a novelist and a poet whose work pioneered, captured, and inspired the Beat generation movement of the 1950s. Although he began writing in the 1940s, he is most well known for his novel On the Road which was published in 1957, </span></span>a story of travelling across country with his friend<span style="background-color: white;">.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"> Today the book is regarded as an American classic and still has an impact. He also changed the way Americans saw themselves, and their country. He loved his country. Before its time he was known for the promotion of civil rights for society</span></span><span style="background-color: #f0f2f5; color: #050505; font-family: inherit;">.</span></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Jack Kerouac and his literary works had a <span style="font-size: 15px;">major impact on the popular rock music of the 1960s, many greats give credit to his inspiration.</span></span></div></div><p>You can see the quick version of making the card in this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/771470041238646" target="_blank">Reel</a> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOSccSQ2vN6EysBYssGlqP16J2DvPmIJqvK3DHhbBo5SUtQcv74gcxHT5uE59G4VwPQJGQKTlhtaWoayE7XKYI4JIHtj-UbffNXEKatSVQlfFqW4EMmIHDLtuaq6waCaGyYv0oGtrpqtsXuQ70N44ySbstpKHeVnpHw5hvMJW1Ov1RayEIEa0Fae1_68/s940/432527768_10168556673520542_2934890351059467288_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOSccSQ2vN6EysBYssGlqP16J2DvPmIJqvK3DHhbBo5SUtQcv74gcxHT5uE59G4VwPQJGQKTlhtaWoayE7XKYI4JIHtj-UbffNXEKatSVQlfFqW4EMmIHDLtuaq6waCaGyYv0oGtrpqtsXuQ70N44ySbstpKHeVnpHw5hvMJW1Ov1RayEIEa0Fae1_68/s320/432527768_10168556673520542_2934890351059467288_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">watch for upcoming Inspiration Challenges with more Author's Birthday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Follow this blog and head over to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to follow and Like to receive notifications and catch one of my Lives@8 pm MT, live! You can enjoy the interaction with others in the comment area and watch my creative process of figuring out a vague idea I start with and build a card from! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hope to see you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Smiles, </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Laurie</span></i></div><br /><p><br /></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-39141729346825270562024-03-13T11:47:00.005-06:002024-03-13T11:47:56.774-06:00HINTS for NEW 2024-2026 In Colors Stampin' Up!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4cCp5pYBRxfYmYiwbPa3LoT8m-7SUJmQu3DwHAtNor4COth7JMhXT1E39VFdTy3S3VHDTE-huFOw9jaAppTLqLgxMOqAEZ3zIh7oYUSO71gYafB6hsw49cKqeGEyWsLtzih0vPyaG3sfO-71lJVFj5MUvp0wzrryKvQLyrK_Guq1s5SDtwxAAwMTweo/s940/New%20(5).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4cCp5pYBRxfYmYiwbPa3LoT8m-7SUJmQu3DwHAtNor4COth7JMhXT1E39VFdTy3S3VHDTE-huFOw9jaAppTLqLgxMOqAEZ3zIh7oYUSO71gYafB6hsw49cKqeGEyWsLtzih0vPyaG3sfO-71lJVFj5MUvp0wzrryKvQLyrK_Guq1s5SDtwxAAwMTweo/s320/New%20(5).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Want to play along! The New In Colors will be announced this week. <br />I have mixed feelings, only because of some of my favourite colours are retiring! but I'm looking forward to seeing these new colours and how they will work with the rest of the Stampin' Up! colours<p></p><p>more more interaction head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=908137577990772&set=a.514861087318425" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to drop your guesses in the comments and see what others are saying!</p><p><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">smiles,</span></i></p><p><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Laurie</span></i></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-56179055537576718362024-03-12T11:27:00.003-06:002024-03-13T11:48:40.446-06:00HINTS for the NEW 2024-2026 In Colors Stampin' Up!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIzn1W113Ywz2uYZl4cZOnHNAIsf6NK24pHy2YCljtmIvWkCrK3a_VdAVYuLROyzbMBhQ6ZYS0sdZBtCKXGKwuTACcMGfviJ342KhoTOtl1PMzjIIWfwYONzcLf7C-pM2XwI25KIomGwJWK9IX-SCrabj1S4SOHOFJK2-nr-lIF4xBS1dw5MGjcVPa5c/s940/New%20(4).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIzn1W113Ywz2uYZl4cZOnHNAIsf6NK24pHy2YCljtmIvWkCrK3a_VdAVYuLROyzbMBhQ6ZYS0sdZBtCKXGKwuTACcMGfviJ342KhoTOtl1PMzjIIWfwYONzcLf7C-pM2XwI25KIomGwJWK9IX-SCrabj1S4SOHOFJK2-nr-lIF4xBS1dw5MGjcVPa5c/s320/New%20(4).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Want to play along! New In Colors are being announced this week...<p></p><p>I have a few hints for you to guess what the names will be, and maybe a hint toward what the colours themselves will look like! </p><p>The colour in the photo is meant to be a very neutral colour, not a clue to help with the HINT!</p><p>for more interaction head over to<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=907793994691797&set=g.1062798050787275" target="_blank"> Facebook </a>and drop your guess there.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Smiles,</span></i></p><p><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Laurie</span></i></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-73023252717495337242024-02-07T23:46:00.001-07:002024-02-07T23:46:31.726-07:00New Birthday Sparkle Kit from Stampin' Up! <p> This is a fun one and it includes a great stamp set! You'll have 6 cards and 6 tags to help celebrate loved ones birthdays!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTFYJS28jpnFWHxq1FqSW_czxZoOHdKDA_IWxjKzlUW_ihhDc4FVilXULfqRURD3TWPDU4JN8FZeAi3b2Gc-0cD7nXGOTjgkcrEZFZQvFZS0q2_ZUZKmvGHju1Qf8rT_ZBKy4qZsYUyn3p09dDS72lp97bozwZmL_CQ3G5Bv1HGsM1OObQ0vL2p50GuU/s940/New%20(3).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTFYJS28jpnFWHxq1FqSW_czxZoOHdKDA_IWxjKzlUW_ihhDc4FVilXULfqRURD3TWPDU4JN8FZeAi3b2Gc-0cD7nXGOTjgkcrEZFZQvFZS0q2_ZUZKmvGHju1Qf8rT_ZBKy4qZsYUyn3p09dDS72lp97bozwZmL_CQ3G5Bv1HGsM1OObQ0vL2p50GuU/w432-h362/New%20(3).png" width="432" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #16487c; font-family: Delius, handwriting; font-size: 26px;">Birthday Sparkle Kit Details:</span></p><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Create glittering birthday cards and gift tags with the Birthday Sparkle Kit! This kit includes six cards and six gift tags. Create each project with the included stamp set, die-cut paper pieces, and twine. It also includes other elements such as glitter stickers, pressed wood picks, coordinating envelopes, and gold foil paper pieces! It’s easy to create each project for your recipient or get ahead on your crafting for the year by making quick multiples.</div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Kit includes:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Clear Stamp Block<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Predesigned projects<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Step-by-step instructions<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Make 6 cards and 6 gift tags<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Cards: 3 each of 2 designs; folded card 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Gift tags: 3 each of 2 designs; largest tag 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />* 6 preprinted envelopes<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Enough adhesive to complete projects<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Gold glitter stickers and pressed wood picks.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*Baker’s Twine in Early Espresso and White<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go</div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Product colors: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, gold glitter</div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Download a PDF how to <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?projector=1" target="_blank">here</a></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">you can shop for it right <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/birthday-sparkle-kit-english?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">here</a></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="345" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U862CC-drO4" width="646" youtube-src-id="U862CC-drO4"></iframe></div><br /><br /></span></span></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Karla, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><i>smiles,</i></span></span></div><div data-v-d410ddda="" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Laurie</span></i></span></div></div>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-66588905746333363522024-01-04T20:23:00.001-07:002024-01-04T20:23:38.125-07:00Scavenger Hunt in the New Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue 2024<p> Want to try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt for fun and some prizes?</p><p><span style="color: red;"><b>Play along! </b></span></p><p>send a comment saying you played below, and message me on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose" target="_blank">Facebook page here</a></p><p><a href="file:///C:/Users/laure/Downloads/jan-apr%2024%20scavenger%20hunt.pdf" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt Pdf here</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuIc448JrosT1ZcVaaIBb9U63B4LnDdQxpg8n-sMLP6xErjso2Lnz2gnO_G6vbqXCKH8vbJFSWuEjrvRovZw8r3S47NmLuIcUVEnlOzh0QMbMrorcRT1QAILm7uKnXROdruJYDJeYZbgPpbtB929bfLx_edWXIlrmKyrN4POXubTKnZK58j0FIXuyHwQ/s900/demo_mktl_sqr_th_us_1123_ja-24_p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="900" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuIc448JrosT1ZcVaaIBb9U63B4LnDdQxpg8n-sMLP6xErjso2Lnz2gnO_G6vbqXCKH8vbJFSWuEjrvRovZw8r3S47NmLuIcUVEnlOzh0QMbMrorcRT1QAILm7uKnXROdruJYDJeYZbgPpbtB929bfLx_edWXIlrmKyrN4POXubTKnZK58j0FIXuyHwQ/s320/demo_mktl_sqr_th_us_1123_ja-24_p.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/categories/whats-new/january-april-2024-mini-catalog" target="_blank">Clues should be able to be found here</a> or from the Sale-a-Bration area online.<br /><p></p><p>Play today for prizes drawn till January 9, 2024</p><p><span style="color: #ffa400;">good luck,</span></p><p><i>Smiles,<br />Laurie</i></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-34758188667703070422024-01-04T20:00:00.001-07:002024-01-04T20:00:21.842-07:00New Year with a New Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue ! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjx6enBMtEXESRiA6GW0W2DW-Q2isIArJ0wEXvw6a29rBBT-cgCCcYrjCf4VYxFncJ6S2pfiiQ_h-enqt0ujfbju6zgQClACI4lwJMPyuuq4Kr919RvBRXDRwO_4FelYfzamGECSyYYVDcj6hcrdD_oOCepuHPZFIsish9i-WvYN3TgBi8BVNyL2wDy4/s1191/417226175_3317055588440034_1932127121269528139_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjx6enBMtEXESRiA6GW0W2DW-Q2isIArJ0wEXvw6a29rBBT-cgCCcYrjCf4VYxFncJ6S2pfiiQ_h-enqt0ujfbju6zgQClACI4lwJMPyuuq4Kr919RvBRXDRwO_4FelYfzamGECSyYYVDcj6hcrdD_oOCepuHPZFIsish9i-WvYN3TgBi8BVNyL2wDy4/s320/417226175_3317055588440034_1932127121269528139_n.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /> Live today! the new catalogue with so much activity around it...Paper Shares, Sale-a-Bration earnings, classes announced, Events planned! phewf! it can get overwhelming!<p></p><p>Great Community of fellow stampers and all at really good pricing and lots of goodies added to your collection! </p><p>If you're like me and you want it all, you may want to get <span style="color: red;"><b>a 1/4 pack of the Papers</b></span> in the new Mini. Includes all of them PLUS a few fancy cards and envelopes, *except for one of the character image one of the kids at play: Just Kiddin' <span style="color: #ffa400;"><b>FREE gems with purchase</b></span>! Join both and earn another pack of beautiful gems!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2mo-bLxAZkakERArYJs6ncqBZxPiP59mjlJuVqQY9OOCgn5qLLTpsRixkeCHCRS1DiRcup82epjBzXhMzYDgFfiuXYgJZjiWe7TQkHfVSfbxKT7fYNcbtc8SA5OOWsYzD_GpVNMMUzQHu2keqhQvq2mwq1e0mTnFbEreeS0pmUDUYtuFr5eaETuJP4M/s940/416191250_860205266117337_7174677910481518212_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2mo-bLxAZkakERArYJs6ncqBZxPiP59mjlJuVqQY9OOCgn5qLLTpsRixkeCHCRS1DiRcup82epjBzXhMzYDgFfiuXYgJZjiWe7TQkHfVSfbxKT7fYNcbtc8SA5OOWsYzD_GpVNMMUzQHu2keqhQvq2mwq1e0mTnFbEreeS0pmUDUYtuFr5eaETuJP4M/s320/416191250_860205266117337_7174677910481518212_n%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have<span style="color: red;"><b> a card class and Games night event </b></span>coming up! $50 gets you into this event! Cost includes the Sending Love stamp set, a card class kit and chance at prizes in a night of fun on a virtual Zoom! Starting at 6pm MT Sign up today to be sure to get your spot, spaces are limited</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUw4zCTCaeQu6UOk46iO6eME2_NtrvGeR5lZIug6lAiUGc07FvcpYGgHrRDgW2HkTdO96Qu2J-qLHfmMCPRzZnVVWd-Yl8WsNgj98Ju3g_urBhJgd2vHlUALuVxnv7jqGMp3y3PtrliPnBg1UXjbrPoEBgxnHso3sMExlw3cIrLnBaZg1MHBeD-G12Wk/s360/162880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUw4zCTCaeQu6UOk46iO6eME2_NtrvGeR5lZIug6lAiUGc07FvcpYGgHrRDgW2HkTdO96Qu2J-qLHfmMCPRzZnVVWd-Yl8WsNgj98Ju3g_urBhJgd2vHlUALuVxnv7jqGMp3y3PtrliPnBg1UXjbrPoEBgxnHso3sMExlw3cIrLnBaZg1MHBeD-G12Wk/s320/162880.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* you can add the dies for $40++ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">^ postage is extra</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You are welcome to join our <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Monthly Membership, meeting weekly on Wednesday nights at 7pm MT</b></span> to create cards using your own stash. Each week is something wonderful to learn and adapt to what you have on hand. The inspiration from the others creations, beyond my instruction is priceless! the Group is amazing. You're going to love it! Monthly cost is $50 , includes private facebook group, recorded lessons and pdfs of class ideas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><b><i>Message me to sign up for all of these Fun activities!</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">And on top of all that</span></i> you can catch <span style="color: red;"><b>free </b></span>card classes, ideas and inspiration most weeknights on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose" target="_blank">Act of Stamping with Laurie LaRose</a> page Live!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">next up: classes you can join!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Smiles and laughter, </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Laurie</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">touch base if you have questions </div><br /><p></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-54664064784828467172023-10-05T22:57:00.003-06:002023-10-06T01:10:28.383-06:00World Cardmaking Day 2023 WCMD event <p> I'm excited to be part of a World Cardmaking Day event this year again! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZqUtgEC-R8w6ctESdaoHAVhR-Qb8OU_sPPj1U0ZkVJSYxznOJXtqaRXQSme8lDUcWfgto18IyIE2Z1eoVYk8EIqj0SB620SAcKjJT1SfmrVbFhHIrSyGPBvBiIT17e9l-BJgoaSz9H7WLq4aZD6X6v6u-swy4ctqbiUkYPSWtsHFLf4QGgrwuuN3Blw/s1170/385920282_3246975995447994_1209742778875193153_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="1170" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZqUtgEC-R8w6ctESdaoHAVhR-Qb8OU_sPPj1U0ZkVJSYxznOJXtqaRXQSme8lDUcWfgto18IyIE2Z1eoVYk8EIqj0SB620SAcKjJT1SfmrVbFhHIrSyGPBvBiIT17e9l-BJgoaSz9H7WLq4aZD6X6v6u-swy4ctqbiUkYPSWtsHFLf4QGgrwuuN3Blw/s320/385920282_3246975995447994_1209742778875193153_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftymedic.ca%2Fcourse%2Fworld-card-making-day-2023%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0PMjTj89ONeWpm5OP-0npY4iiMhlntqWQe6RQmVU1rLBliElIN6ZbS8LE&h=AT0KhMlttKbmuUJGfKFTX1lYPHVSNzZLMH4tx53RJPZf39jqDIbqZcZGS37y20PZx21syGHCd9EcDd2H3S30TZmmy0YeFkhr8JmZ3FJB5VaTZXFxqRvEhP9Bj7gkdzoJPje0&__tn__=H-y-R&c[0]=AT25WjUwWnpZXhMInECCF2WUjSMtShJ1LRG84aMCuH7tdy9_65hccNYhjlfNNl-N8ZuI01vuAARFFjlha5ITv-Sx4aYuWBj67YpzhPihobwr69zI_PICyNf0ZoekDiS55-4kYFRIBEoMAtQXweJ3_T4uJgnoriKUvsob60Tg3PD6qvcoa-YWK_OhRSmjBkTtD2PCqqU9QUWa2BuWlunvOzeNwJj9Y8Ztg4x-1S3fkUBwrsR4dz-pPHdE" target="_blank">Click here to check out the event</a><br /><p>I'm pleased to present a Canadiana idea for a card, with a bit of history of our $2 coin - affectionately known as the Toonie.</p><p>Featuring the Black Toonie on my card, minted in 2022 in honour of the Queen's death.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQx8H0YLvSMHJuo7c3OM53cvQZN8BrLfEe59e9Xx9oO5lse_z03aZlugSIySjd4ay77XONNs0Xqc6NyQ02Y-c1HqES5Je68kQLlA-iOPWbsXKvFlz-wcwj6D4qU7Ldwe_qnU6IUzmFyI3OEY1VU5E6BlvhvN0e6QiE8FqMSO7JcpJqJ4ig2E_a5N2iXYg/s1467/386068681_3246974002114860_5409641850407617528_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1467" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQx8H0YLvSMHJuo7c3OM53cvQZN8BrLfEe59e9Xx9oO5lse_z03aZlugSIySjd4ay77XONNs0Xqc6NyQ02Y-c1HqES5Je68kQLlA-iOPWbsXKvFlz-wcwj6D4qU7Ldwe_qnU6IUzmFyI3OEY1VU5E6BlvhvN0e6QiE8FqMSO7JcpJqJ4ig2E_a5N2iXYg/s320/386068681_3246974002114860_5409641850407617528_n.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><br /><p>In the video, I show one example of an impressed image of the bear on the foil paper, after embossing him with gold powder. In real life this is pretty cool and representative of our Canadian coin. I also show a much easier version utilizing the punch that coordinates with this outline stamp set. In both cases I use lots of dimensionals under the image to pop him off the foil circle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Q084-xHFykgpQu5iDNS5djnSMGKCuYiyys7X6Huy6I8GptkS8AN4Ku9OOtgUuZnyFs7lfky9bJ08TvL8Ku8zvoUrhIekB7N09EwhllKsILzPbbPeM13fX0llJ04RNcJHmA0DQdx6J3oGDan2i5Ufm9P1e8BlsH93JZH6QWc0SzphCmGZswKOaOAgnPY/s1335/370172991_3246975148781412_699787503611257236_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Q084-xHFykgpQu5iDNS5djnSMGKCuYiyys7X6Huy6I8GptkS8AN4Ku9OOtgUuZnyFs7lfky9bJ08TvL8Ku8zvoUrhIekB7N09EwhllKsILzPbbPeM13fX0llJ04RNcJHmA0DQdx6J3oGDan2i5Ufm9P1e8BlsH93JZH6QWc0SzphCmGZswKOaOAgnPY/s320/370172991_3246975148781412_699787503611257236_n.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><p>I gave a little interest to the background by stamping randomly with a small maple leaf, multiple times. (this maple leaf is from the retired set Colorful Seasons) and embossed a small portion of white cardstock with another retired product. The Hello folder with it's multiple languages was perfect for our bilingual country with the bold Bonjour 😊</p><p>Glad you stopped by!</p><p><i>Thanks, </i></p><p><i>Laurie </i></p><p><br /></p><p>If you are from Canada, I've listed the items you can purchase to make your own version of this card.</p><p>Beary Cute Photopolymer Bundle 162023 $57.50 <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0KvgKO7YQ1GQfBk6GBXcn6Wv6X3jKuYRtYnTLcto9mRMCf0c_NcXZ8n00k3cJgPyJCjUk6ZIMREyQp6_xIt41rINDrPclFrMgkofBmubKMdcjK0cpDzTatFF0aAr9UbCw0-kkSZHHpCt9TmS1x8NTxFT95wY0DuSZoSrAVXLhqZ-NDHHuRlMQlz7kr4/s1600/162023.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0KvgKO7YQ1GQfBk6GBXcn6Wv6X3jKuYRtYnTLcto9mRMCf0c_NcXZ8n00k3cJgPyJCjUk6ZIMREyQp6_xIt41rINDrPclFrMgkofBmubKMdcjK0cpDzTatFF0aAr9UbCw0-kkSZHHpCt9TmS1x8NTxFT95wY0DuSZoSrAVXLhqZ-NDHHuRlMQlz7kr4/w91-h91/162023.webp" width="91" /></a></p><p>Nature's Prints Stamp set 158793 $34.00<br /></p><p>Gold Foil Sheets 12 x 12 132622 $7.00</p><p>Basic Black Cardstock 121045 $13.75</p><p>Basic White Cardstock 159276 $14.50</p><p>Real Red Cardstock 102482 $13.75</p><p>Real Red Ink pad 147084 $12.25</p><p>Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad 132708 $9.00</p><p>Real Red&Burlap Ribbon 160386 $12.25</p><p>Basic White Envelopes 159236 $11.75</p><p>Various sized Circle dies and punches</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-18263656683446639522023-02-27T11:57:00.000-07:002023-02-27T11:57:19.398-07:00Celebrating Renoir's Birthday<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49yGo4V485tBngZZbcYwgGmFNWm5qoTDARVPJ-oxssPitskGHhcC9gPKcG0GycbAkx8kVrwBYmRz_-HdUINAZUeTR8Zie8ZgIhSQLhEuRculj0QAnEOjhRtBTUtKWB5YFMYsFqDKHg8H6QH5e_Bc_SY76tmkc0KWYb1o7haE3GKfHGYRW9dQ3tV8S/s636/333494395_501069982012454_5609089886393604532_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49yGo4V485tBngZZbcYwgGmFNWm5qoTDARVPJ-oxssPitskGHhcC9gPKcG0GycbAkx8kVrwBYmRz_-HdUINAZUeTR8Zie8ZgIhSQLhEuRculj0QAnEOjhRtBTUtKWB5YFMYsFqDKHg8H6QH5e_Bc_SY76tmkc0KWYb1o7haE3GKfHGYRW9dQ3tV8S/s320/333494395_501069982012454_5609089886393604532_n.jpg" width="265" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />To celebrate Renoir's birthday on Saturday, I tried my hand at an Impressionist background on my Live@8pm MT Friday</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> night and was pretty delighted with the result! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">you can watch it </span><a href="https://youtu.be/zebbaJu8BJQ" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">here on youtube</a></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You'll see how I used blending brushes and inks, a cloud die as a mask and a smooshing techniques to add some dimension. I added a bit of fun with the bright sailboat and sentiment from Let's Set Sail (157900) You can grab a current host code to earn Loyalty rewards with me and access my online store super easy on the sidebar.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check out the shadow on the water. I tried my hand at it after reading this about the Master:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">In the late 1860s, through the practice of painting light and water </span><span style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #222222; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">en plein air</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> (in the open air), he and his friend Claude Monet</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> discovered that the color of shadows is not brown or black, but the reflected color of the objects surrounding them, an effect today known as diffuse reflection</span></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><i>.</i> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I enjoy reading a bit about new things and enjoy the inspiration from a variety of things. I explore lots of things on my Lives most weeknights on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose" target="_blank">facebook page</a> <br />I'd love you to pop in! ( and the recordings are there from the past 2 years of when I started, some hits, some misses!)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><i>smiles, </i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><i>Laurie LaRose</i></span></span></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-14384758466389418842023-01-06T10:25:00.007-07:002023-01-06T11:11:45.569-07:00Lucky Clover Bundle New in the Jan-April 2023 mini catalogue<p><br /> I'm thrilled to be part of a big Launch party event for this new mini catalogue. It's a worldwide collaboration of demonstrators over several days! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="236" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/APEq__rc8Iw" width="509" youtube-src-id="APEq__rc8Iw"></iframe></div><br /><p><a href="https://youtu.be/APEq__rc8Iw" target="_blank">Video Lesson</a><br /></p><p>I chose to work with the Lucky Clover set.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifixWmsfL3bEEX-81zWxvKMX31-6zLRiGoTEWZ3D0I0ZNOleRCxWF1yrnHrhChnwWe6wF9AQtNuWZL_RQB6OeIDtKrpQBXXgRxzYfQDTSwki-mjri__9JoaOi44Dbyzx7lXXE18Ig1trf8tzKCiym1rFuawX4w1zLtes4IqBoLhLs4s-1zrRtAaGpC/s552/324401921_571589637733286_1731888681343847370_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="552" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifixWmsfL3bEEX-81zWxvKMX31-6zLRiGoTEWZ3D0I0ZNOleRCxWF1yrnHrhChnwWe6wF9AQtNuWZL_RQB6OeIDtKrpQBXXgRxzYfQDTSwki-mjri__9JoaOi44Dbyzx7lXXE18Ig1trf8tzKCiym1rFuawX4w1zLtes4IqBoLhLs4s-1zrRtAaGpC/s320/324401921_571589637733286_1731888681343847370_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had lots of ideas but wanting to try to go beyond St Patrick's Day I decided to try some emboss resist with different colours. There are a couple great sentiments in the set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the card I made to share the technique on the video for the Launch Party!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgebHq519X_kxANN6aWivQnwUaVAy-PtXc_CZAbS2GputxNUrjdwV5P_WiksYuQnfKXhx1syp1AqymOOloXqicAjy3J9X2ZaAiiLSMpxpR18KA1sZj-OLuM1iL856VgOxVK5CEYYZK700Tmhj-ec2KD2ZOS1qjgAjl2vAxrMB7FG8kjUNRbqpXmYkq/s2040/323770214_5917595048298271_3562736090555581732_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1738" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgebHq519X_kxANN6aWivQnwUaVAy-PtXc_CZAbS2GputxNUrjdwV5P_WiksYuQnfKXhx1syp1AqymOOloXqicAjy3J9X2ZaAiiLSMpxpR18KA1sZj-OLuM1iL856VgOxVK5CEYYZK700Tmhj-ec2KD2ZOS1qjgAjl2vAxrMB7FG8kjUNRbqpXmYkq/s320/323770214_5917595048298271_3562736090555581732_n.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><b>Supply List:</b> <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca?demoid=1000271">www.stampinup.ca </a></p><p> type in the Host code in the shopping cart and earn Rewards, thanks!</p><p>January 2023 Host code <span face="Arial, Helvetica, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;">VA3YWZ3D</span></p><p>Lucky Clover Bundle 160613</p><p>Calypso Coral Stampin pad and paper 147101, 122925</p><p>Pale Papaya Stampin' pad 155670</p><p>Memento Ink 132708</p><p>Basic White paper 159276</p><p>Versamark ink pad 102283 </p><p>Multipurpose Liquid Glue 110755 Stampin Dimensionals 144108 </p><p>Stampin' Emboss powders Basics 155554</p><p>Blending Brushes 153611</p><p>Additional Stamps and Dies from Sending Smiles Bundle 158707, Layering Circles 151770</p><p>and SAB Adorable Owls 160269 (coloured with Skin Tone Blends 159461)</p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-41848571142337267552022-02-13T15:04:00.001-07:002022-02-13T16:16:24.613-07:00Beautiful Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit March 2022<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq4lpFdzY_r0eEaDhmHbJSzuMy0ZxIN7VWapYzQI4ZybUTlptqWY3Y1BcKNCINg-FqBa70avwnNcBAvQl10SKKrKBF4BzUFf6zqExDlzxV3iEkJpRz4R79d5K6YylYJqwQzC4_sJPfXrpk4F3sMVX1eJ3Ypho1S0hsZkRxsBZd6EIZ9x_IGbaoeG2N=s1170" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="1170" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq4lpFdzY_r0eEaDhmHbJSzuMy0ZxIN7VWapYzQI4ZybUTlptqWY3Y1BcKNCINg-FqBa70avwnNcBAvQl10SKKrKBF4BzUFf6zqExDlzxV3iEkJpRz4R79d5K6YylYJqwQzC4_sJPfXrpk4F3sMVX1eJ3Ypho1S0hsZkRxsBZd6EIZ9x_IGbaoeG2N=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="b23of-0-0" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b23of-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="b23of-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #050505;">The Beyond the Horizon </span><span style="color: #ffa400;">Paper Pumpkin Kit</span><span style="color: #050505;"> for March includes watercolor prints and designs inspired by the beautiful nature around us, coordinates with the amazing New Horizons Suite Collection from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalogue </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 12pt;"> (</span><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/on-the-horizon-bundle-english?hostcode=MGSCHC6V" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">bundle can be seen here</a><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 12pt;"> )</span></div></div></div><div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; clear: none; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 21.6px; margin: 0px 0px 11px;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #800180;">Bonus</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #800180;"><strong>extra FREE stamp</strong> <strong>set</strong></span><span style="color: #444444;"> in March!! (yes—that’s two stamp sets in one kit!) as a way of saying THANK YOU to all of our wonderful Paper Pumpkin subscribers.</span></span></p><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="af0rg-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="af0rg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Details on this kit: </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="fj44u-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="fj44u-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="fj44u-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">* create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="fuijq-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="fuijq-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="fuijq-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">*includes a Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot!</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="4vjgu-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="4vjgu-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="4vjgu-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">* perfect for any occasion, sentiments that say “thanks”, “hello”, “thinking of you,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this stamp set year round.</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="3p3il-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3p3il-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3p3il-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">*AND comes with a BONUS stamp set for FREE! *value of $24!</span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3p3il-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3p3il-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="7rj08" data-offset-key="cuhcg-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="cuhcg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">~Also to note! There will be a price increase in Paper Pumpkin pricing starting March 1. </span><em style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></em></div></div><p style="background-color: white; clear: none; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 21.6px; margin: 0px 0px 11px;"><strong><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">But, there is a way to get the current prices for Paper Pumpkin and save money going forward. </span></strong><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepaid codes–both redeemed and unredeemed–purchased </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">before the 1 March price change will maintain their full value. No additional payment will be required.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; clear: none; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 21.6px; margin: 0px 0px 11px;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>So this is my suggestion for you!</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; clear: none; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 21.6px; margin: 0px 0px 11px;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Purchase a pre-paid subscription <strong>in February</strong> for 3 month, 6 months, or 12 months and get it at the current lower price for that entire time period! </span><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/3-month-prepaid-paper-pumpkin-subscription?hostcode=MGSCHC6V" style="font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Buy those right here</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">. (I can help get you subscribed and redeem your prepaid code!)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; clear: none; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 21.6px; margin: 0px 0px 11px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*** you won't want to miss this one, so choose the 3 month subscription, at least and get started! Lock in current pricing and earn a SAB item for free! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLI7sS8ONl-Crj6F2RzYN34mcEPPJlTtL_19Xidc2rpY_pifZyqQo-0mdju1rXf8O-dzbC4laJ_W_9tMP4_xhUPt61SA_fFGDVheIeBgt3nBGbp9WmJI78ex7aDm_3VsT9CBGywypFdT_PQP8t7Y2TRuPXMo_LKMfToWNfpSWKj-sk5vW7OTmnh4m3=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLI7sS8ONl-Crj6F2RzYN34mcEPPJlTtL_19Xidc2rpY_pifZyqQo-0mdju1rXf8O-dzbC4laJ_W_9tMP4_xhUPt61SA_fFGDVheIeBgt3nBGbp9WmJI78ex7aDm_3VsT9CBGywypFdT_PQP8t7Y2TRuPXMo_LKMfToWNfpSWKj-sk5vW7OTmnh4m3=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p></div>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-44548584459487166392022-02-07T15:18:00.001-07:002022-02-13T15:49:02.951-07:00Salute to the Beijing Olympics Stampin' Up! style<p> Join me through the Olympics for cards that have a nod to the Olympics, usually in some loose fashion!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy54fPsI6fC1FIOaw0sSSPoGaQZ3InL9rj0DJf-6xG53bnOub8HPOr8N3BjyOL2vzrZsncjGC2ORMbwGo6FgFvN7idzSYPfIWHFAyYuCDWpwpBIkq7EH-afEUQwX94WuQbAgKIRiuwysv7MoAjTsxC-CbvM7kluOciE8g74G77gio6MCw47Y66c5QA=s1170" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="1170" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy54fPsI6fC1FIOaw0sSSPoGaQZ3InL9rj0DJf-6xG53bnOub8HPOr8N3BjyOL2vzrZsncjGC2ORMbwGo6FgFvN7idzSYPfIWHFAyYuCDWpwpBIkq7EH-afEUQwX94WuQbAgKIRiuwysv7MoAjTsxC-CbvM7kluOciE8g74G77gio6MCw47Y66c5QA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Birds for the Aerial events! New techniques to try just like the Olympians, trying to better their performance. Podium cards, Gold Leafing etc.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMgXTWc9E7VVyUdX3Wmb7kHHPvUSLCF5upaD4c5Vnzu1cPloZGHxiZKHoMVJQVLcvWYasRlkejANCBALWCDie9frfjfLJTgV2WFbDiDdpnR5wjyZhQU_rxx12Dj56c2vmPwB1GudEIRkgtL6dfMc6St2ZCvoz7k2GTr9gf_KQiJz2K7ygMN4wcmHLa=s1222" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMgXTWc9E7VVyUdX3Wmb7kHHPvUSLCF5upaD4c5Vnzu1cPloZGHxiZKHoMVJQVLcvWYasRlkejANCBALWCDie9frfjfLJTgV2WFbDiDdpnR5wjyZhQU_rxx12Dj56c2vmPwB1GudEIRkgtL6dfMc6St2ZCvoz7k2GTr9gf_KQiJz2K7ygMN4wcmHLa=s320" width="306" /></a></div><p></p><p>Catch it all on my Live@9 weeknights at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose" target="_blank">Act of Stamping with Laurie LaRose</a> on facebook.</p><p><br /></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-53066795302886929472021-11-13T08:00:00.001-07:002021-11-13T08:00:00.170-07:00Start your Wishlists Today ~ Get Ready! Stampin'Up! Stock up Sale!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3BOzlFhEZYttfWWb-RFyRMAsr65Fb2Nd11xtPuJdASe7YUft3ldWTZDOykSlNh1IhLJ2-ffxKvCVY213-6RzX1r6mYBlGvMbSgmiWp5EbCih5WnK-_zWWyhtB0tKMDV_u5U1uXJyohU/s940/Celebrate+Christmas+with+our+sweet+holiday+discounts..png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3BOzlFhEZYttfWWb-RFyRMAsr65Fb2Nd11xtPuJdASe7YUft3ldWTZDOykSlNh1IhLJ2-ffxKvCVY213-6RzX1r6mYBlGvMbSgmiWp5EbCih5WnK-_zWWyhtB0tKMDV_u5U1uXJyohU/w400-h335/Celebrate+Christmas+with+our+sweet+holiday+discounts..png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-35089171585176130372021-11-09T01:35:00.003-07:002021-11-11T23:11:45.503-07:00Absolutely the best Sale of the Year! Add to your Creative supplies.<p> November 16-18 only, time to get some of those items off your wishlist!</p><p>Replenish you cardstock *10% off, </p><p>Grab a couple of those Dies you've been eyeing! *20% off </p><p>Add to your spectrum of colour with a new ink pad or two! - grab 'em for *15% off </p><p>Take the weekend to take stock of your paper supplies. Check out the Annual Catalogue, for all the great dies that will be on Sale starting just after midnight, Monday night (technically, Nov 16!)</p><p>Watch my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose" target="_blank">Live@9 MT</a> each weeknight, this week for ideas of dies you should grab while on sale!</p><p><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=2CZXNTZZ" target="_blank">shop</a> early for least delays and avoid any potential back orders! You can order through me, send me your list! or directly <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=2CZXNTZZ" target="_blank">online </a> in my store.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dow1alWzNCA" width="320" youtube-src-id="Dow1alWzNCA"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>smiles,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Laurie</i></div><br /><p></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-1380088306850506482021-10-11T15:30:00.020-06:002021-10-11T17:36:10.168-06:00Sweet Little Stockings Suite has Pets and Patterns (and a whole lot more!)<p> </p><p>In the July-December Holiday catalogue, Stampin'Up! has introduced a sweet suite indeed! </p><p>This was one of my first sets I got. I couldn't resist when the puppy had the same markings as our sweet dog, Robie! And versatile, too for other seasons and occasions! The presents can be used for birthdays all year, the sweet pets can be put in bouquets of flowers ~ or amongst a pile of leaves!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTZTGIkMZUbCA98s6kxPO0KamPPJ05i2A91YGiW3uug9z2c_bCetacPd9ojL8-OpEsDdYsOy-3ZIn6oII7Wp12Fxl1-LvRu6KvsV-83nwHWxz-j3NseJzvJNMt93pqIryz1D3ppqTf-w/s1759/241195972_2610791269066473_8557082694072659262_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1759" data-original-width="1337" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTZTGIkMZUbCA98s6kxPO0KamPPJ05i2A91YGiW3uug9z2c_bCetacPd9ojL8-OpEsDdYsOy-3ZIn6oII7Wp12Fxl1-LvRu6KvsV-83nwHWxz-j3NseJzvJNMt93pqIryz1D3ppqTf-w/s320/241195972_2610791269066473_8557082694072659262_n.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> You'll find festive bright colours and patterns in felt, enamel dots, the patterned paper and ribbon. The stamps and dies complete the suite to send holiday cheer (and happiness all year!) <p></p><p>I'll let Stampin'Up! share details from the full Suite with you in this video. Be sure to order yours today!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bi-ZGtN4PE8" width="320" youtube-src-id="Bi-ZGtN4PE8"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/sweet-little-stockings-bundle-english?demoid=1000271">Sweet Stockings Bundle</a> <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/sweet-stockings-suite-collection-english?demoid=1000271" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">I want it all! Sweet Suite</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/sweet-stockings-suite-collection-english?demoid=1000271" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/sweet-stockings-suite-collection-english?demoid=1000271" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLlmElSoApaNU0PKU2rRhgDGIjuOhB_SKWYDLZpHfcqjE_ZvUlxnJgD_N-7Di6hiN-GBanWjzIjhGrBNOkmIS2xQRIbqn6Kt4S8j_R7tRGX5h0VeOfyKhpTr8Tv7JJo3AEN3yqbYbOps/s360/156273.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLlmElSoApaNU0PKU2rRhgDGIjuOhB_SKWYDLZpHfcqjE_ZvUlxnJgD_N-7Di6hiN-GBanWjzIjhGrBNOkmIS2xQRIbqn6Kt4S8j_R7tRGX5h0VeOfyKhpTr8Tv7JJo3AEN3yqbYbOps/w200-h200/156273.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <br /><p></p><p><i>smiles, </i></p><p><i>Laurie</i></p><p>I've worked with the Designer series patterned paper, it's so cheery, perfect for the Christmas! Images can be cut out for focal points on your cards, and the wonderful patterns on the 'backsides' are beautiful and versatile. A good introduction to the bundle and more!</p><p> <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/sweet-stockings-12-x-12-%2830-5-x-30-5-cm%29-designer-series-paper?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">Designer Series Paper</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsgjPKo-oQqVNdXDbjUYNJosqmwb10157LXVyP-eyu6MMOCgF8Mz66hVa7EzP9hgK2z-pbxsQPBqlRKHmuhb-xwe1J725mGqsycXi_Cs2AlLWLZ53qR6zaljlG2aJBN4YAH9kMHdPCgU/s360/156281.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsgjPKo-oQqVNdXDbjUYNJosqmwb10157LXVyP-eyu6MMOCgF8Mz66hVa7EzP9hgK2z-pbxsQPBqlRKHmuhb-xwe1J725mGqsycXi_Cs2AlLWLZ53qR6zaljlG2aJBN4YAH9kMHdPCgU/w200-h200/156281.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/love-of-leaves-photopolymer-stamp-set-(english)?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">Love of Leaves Stamp set</a> and be sure to grab the dies to coordinate, they have the wonderful stitched lines to make these leaves really 'shazaam'!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRoQoLl0QX1UKcZEIJFHxdGoaiXdqjQhEn5nzJbvda_j6E4fYpDNQJE74sK8pkwdtp_6_QX4VtN0YMZPLozwGHobIxiUf4CaWt7BAFoo-9-ccQDZue3RLIVQHmyP8h8vc0jT2yL7ZleU/s1600/158245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRoQoLl0QX1UKcZEIJFHxdGoaiXdqjQhEn5nzJbvda_j6E4fYpDNQJE74sK8pkwdtp_6_QX4VtN0YMZPLozwGHobIxiUf4CaWt7BAFoo-9-ccQDZue3RLIVQHmyP8h8vc0jT2yL7ZleU/w200-h200/158245.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/colors-contour-bundle-(english)?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">and the dies from this bundle</a> completes the card.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J03dpJX-oZDYkjZALitjpH4EcDB-W3kqFCHQOda9TVNgc6GjQotA9RZP8DMYA51seJy87S-79iOl4oWInakfKltIDJtd7j_PjilNbT1O9siIaCZGfaIYfGi4BE9EmxVx1jhUOhPigNI/s1600/158356o01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J03dpJX-oZDYkjZALitjpH4EcDB-W3kqFCHQOda9TVNgc6GjQotA9RZP8DMYA51seJy87S-79iOl4oWInakfKltIDJtd7j_PjilNbT1O9siIaCZGfaIYfGi4BE9EmxVx1jhUOhPigNI/w200-h200/158356o01.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-71601930058786031732021-10-10T19:30:00.001-06:002021-10-11T01:22:35.282-06:00Mental Health Awareness Connecting with Creativity<p> </p>
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<span face=""Calibri Light",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">October 10 is World Mental Health day. <o:p></o:p></span>
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<span face=""Calibri Light",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Day has created awareness. It has started conversations amongst average
people in many areas of Mental Health, working to dispel the stigma of
mental health and changing thinking patterns beyond outdated perceptions. As
the understanding of mental health grows, funding increases resulting in
assessment and treatment improving.</span>
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<span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif"> Through the conversations,</span><span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif"> people are telling their stories,</span><span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif"> sharing their struggles. Others recognize they are not alone, there
are others facing hard times. Stories of people that have faced hard times
and made it through can be uplifting.</span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #343b3f;">Self care is important. Taking care of yourself is important to your Mental
Health. </span>
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<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_UO_-AsvQhVEgihyphenhyphenle6WERZKXDPrnSMvkKuiIn6SnkiIp6pgaXNVDurv2SQfd0NCi4zm9YbiyBcsx5dQ_JRT1K4TdeCPHd6jENZpfvHw4CzDtuul-Bk0yaUFn-Xc-Zo3Qyy7Bs2plwQ/s1074/244511344_2610283302450603_6297786841444937568_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="902" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_UO_-AsvQhVEgihyphenhyphenle6WERZKXDPrnSMvkKuiIn6SnkiIp6pgaXNVDurv2SQfd0NCi4zm9YbiyBcsx5dQ_JRT1K4TdeCPHd6jENZpfvHw4CzDtuul-Bk0yaUFn-Xc-Zo3Qyy7Bs2plwQ/w168-h200/244511344_2610283302450603_6297786841444937568_n.jpg" width="168" /></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;">E<span style="background: white; color: #343b3f;">xperts are saying practicing mindfulness can help you become aware of your thoughts and feelings. </span><span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif">Mindfulness</span><span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #343b3f; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #343b3f;">is giving your full attention to the present moment. There are many ways to incorporate mindfulness activities into your daily life. Breathing exercises, connecting with nature, hobbies or doing a creative activity are some suggested methods. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'<span style="background-color: white; color: #343b3f; text-align: left;">ve always thought of stamping cards and crafting as my ‘happy hobby’, turns out I may have been on the right track. I enjoy sharing my creations and creative ideas with others. It seems to help with my feelings of isolation. </span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="background: white; color: #343b3f;">Reaching out to others to help them discover the joy of stamping also makes me very happy!</span></p><p><span style="background: white; color: #343b3f;"><br /></span></p><p><i style="color: #343b3f;">smiles,</i></p><p><span style="background: white; color: #343b3f;"><i>Laurie</i></span></p>
Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-9215167876396835282021-09-21T04:00:00.036-06:002021-09-21T17:18:36.034-06:00Autumn Love of Leaves I was out hiking yesterday in the Rocky Mountains, so stunningly pretty, right from the outset! Alberta may not have the Maple Reds, but we are blessed with the amazing Golds of poplars and larch amongst our evergreens! And our underbrush has lots of colours; the junipers with their beautiful blue berries, silver wolf willow and rosehips in ruby reds!
I wanted to do something from nature's inspiration.
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I had seen a couple cards last week while surfing that I wanted to pull some ideas from. The beautiful Fall colours from <a href="http://www.stampladykatie.com/" target="_blank">Katie's card</a> below and the striking accent of black and white from <a href="https://www.stampwithjoy.com/search?updated-max=2021-05-19T07:00:00-06:00&max-results=2&start=4&by-date=false" target="_blank">Joy's card</a> pulled together with my ideas with leaves created my latest Love of Leaves card.
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My card uses the amazing <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/simply-elegant-specialty-designer-series-paper?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">Simply Elegant DSP</a> (155761 includes copper, gold and silver foiling with Basic Black and Very Vanilla)
I stamped the Love of Leaves on Very Vanilla cardstock using Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry
I dressed up the project with the gorgeous gold textured <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/gold-rose-gold-metallic-specialty-paper?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">brushed metallic specialty paper</a> (156844) for a layer and die cutting a favourite wreath swirl of mine from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/sparkle-of-the-season-bundle-english?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">Sparkle of the Season bundle</a> (156765)
I love the colours of Fall. These stamps and dies for leaves are so stunning and simple to work with. You have all the variations you can dream up to create and customize your cards and projects, it really is a must have, why not get it ordered today. (<a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/stitched-leaves-dies?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">153567</a> and <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca/products/love-of-leaves-photopolymer-stamp-set-%28english%29?demoid=1000271" target="_blank">153452</a>)
<i>smiles,
Laurie</i>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-78218334751684560472021-09-16T00:18:00.005-06:002021-09-16T00:18:35.745-06:00Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkinhttps://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=1000271<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ahENP-vHpql3gAn5E1f1sCKCiS5c7XhQEcswNZHe8EoZ6_darEFvgfJWw8pFey4CddawIqaZytAHV-GA6_WBpMvsJoqf6Q5Fu07fhmH3B0KILh9N-gcUd4ZJWCWbk1GfsXgQI8Pie0g/s1200/10.21_PPOCT_SQUARE4.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ahENP-vHpql3gAn5E1f1sCKCiS5c7XhQEcswNZHe8EoZ6_darEFvgfJWw8pFey4CddawIqaZytAHV-GA6_WBpMvsJoqf6Q5Fu07fhmH3B0KILh9N-gcUd4ZJWCWbk1GfsXgQI8Pie0g/s320/10.21_PPOCT_SQUARE4.jpg"/></a></div>
This looks fabulous for pulling together a group of Christmas cards in a fun session of crafting. It has 10 cards (2 designs/ 5 of each) and promising to coordinate with the beautiful Peaceful Place Suite. This is a beautiful calm bundle including beautiful papers with silver accents and Black and white images, snowy velvet sheets of paper etc. I'm excited. This is a great time to give Paper Pumpkin a try (maybe, again!) No commitment, you can suspend any single month or your whole account whenever you want. A whole lot of craftiness and happiness in a box! Let me know if you have questions! (subscribe early, just in case this one sells out by subscription deadline of October 10th !)Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-87165882078585740782021-09-08T01:44:00.001-06:002021-09-16T01:45:41.564-06:00Sweet Farewell ~ Travelling images for Sailing Home Dies<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWklAtQc_g_nkBtSRk7myYH6jxsmy3n7ZM_sY9KoXz_i7cOjTKWrjzuFsuiRiipRfjNi133TEAzdssYMNndEYz_uQPygIRrDylUbqV45vckkZkn44GNRTfj6w7vI9_VHu5rQ_q1mZtj4A/s526/240743510_4726571317376427_7075998234467306174_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWklAtQc_g_nkBtSRk7myYH6jxsmy3n7ZM_sY9KoXz_i7cOjTKWrjzuFsuiRiipRfjNi133TEAzdssYMNndEYz_uQPygIRrDylUbqV45vckkZkn44GNRTfj6w7vI9_VHu5rQ_q1mZtj4A/s320/240743510_4726571317376427_7075998234467306174_n.jpg"/></a></div>
I challenge myself each weeknight on my LIve@9 to create something. Using a variety of things to give me all my ideas through the year. I've rounding into my first full year of making ove 250 cards!
I'm just adding the picture taking and blog posting to this. So I don't recall wha the exact starting point was for this card, but my love of this new Annual Catalogue stamp set, Sweet Farewell might have been all it took? I checked out the dies that go with Sailing Home stamps and they worked perfect with this very different image of sailboat!
I thought I'd further twist things by using Fresh Freesia in the Maritimes mix of Blues and whites!
Do you know which dies the shapes are from? A favourite group of dies of mine is the hint, I'll give you on that!
Thank you for stopping by!
I'm planning for continual content, stop by again to check it out.
<i>smiles,
Laurie</i>
Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-31102465622291195682021-09-06T07:00:00.000-06:002021-10-08T00:40:09.270-06:00Celebrating Rosh Hashanah with a Honey Bee card<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOagv2VZE-wnNMabDx4ow7joOyyQ59fjULdIo47znkbhjUGlc4G434O-AlpxSdzcY9mGmhuHS4wmTVXImbH-hAHdZrv7_w3MiZ_OitgIVMTC7t4inVu5bEyIqTh2nK5YB2MNek0dsOd6U/s640/244627640_2607439682734965_6347606894941871155_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOagv2VZE-wnNMabDx4ow7joOyyQ59fjULdIo47znkbhjUGlc4G434O-AlpxSdzcY9mGmhuHS4wmTVXImbH-hAHdZrv7_w3MiZ_OitgIVMTC7t4inVu5bEyIqTh2nK5YB2MNek0dsOd6U/s320/244627640_2607439682734965_6347606894941871155_n.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p>Many Jewish Canadians will observe Rosh Hashanah, known as the New Year in the Jewish calendar, September 6-8, 2021. This is a time of family gatherings, shared meals and prayers among loved ones. A time to reflect on the past and make a fresh start for the New Year. Rosh Hashanah greeting cards are also sent. I created this special card to wish anyone celebrating, a "Happy New Year"! <div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>
<b>L'shanah tovah (say “le- sha-NAH to-VAH”) </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> is how to say “Happy New Year” to someone who is observing the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.<b></b> </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>
Jewish Canadians traditionally eat challah bread, pomegranates, and apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah. The challah bread, symbolizes the continuity of life. The apples that are dipped in honey symbolize sweetness and good health throughout the New Year. Pomegranates symbolize an abundance of goodness and happiness. People wish for blessings in the New Year as plentiful as the seeds of a pomegranate. I found several examples of cards using any of these symbols for these greeting cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>
<i>smiles,</i></div><div><i> Laurie</i></div></div>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-42724783795001949252021-08-29T20:56:00.007-06:002021-09-10T23:21:42.772-06:00Flowers of Friendship for my Mom's Birthday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To help celebrate Mom's birthday, I chose these pretty little flowers and added the spray of leaves from Forever Flourishing Dies. I get a feeling that these are kind of peeking out from a tree with the Bark Embossing folder...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jWaE3wzZfkSPUHcK2rW69h5fWw2l_8uHsmx0904mAhljuDu5kiJe9JV0TDh6ZZSAnwIo-cZEnZ7WW9TvMTIcfxL9i8_lvOZi6_OuMBNONW-v3dVfVPdCWNoi47UIITu8icRow8wQmz0/s1660/Polish_20210829_181652228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="1660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jWaE3wzZfkSPUHcK2rW69h5fWw2l_8uHsmx0904mAhljuDu5kiJe9JV0TDh6ZZSAnwIo-cZEnZ7WW9TvMTIcfxL9i8_lvOZi6_OuMBNONW-v3dVfVPdCWNoi47UIITu8icRow8wQmz0/s320/Polish_20210829_181652228.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my favourite fonts of the new catalogue is from the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUmTTk51UA627VkX5vTOFrRGFFlArCK2ebz5ATCHld_29zne7gRGI8JeXSUtjFIC7Tk5AQmzMjTCHmJE2BuN41cjFWbkGT-66p8-MzmVCP2PkddMLV7v5CBVdZ-bletb7rsXKvwYRlqc/s1742/Polish_20210829_182132209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1742" data-original-width="979" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUmTTk51UA627VkX5vTOFrRGFFlArCK2ebz5ATCHld_29zne7gRGI8JeXSUtjFIC7Tk5AQmzMjTCHmJE2BuN41cjFWbkGT-66p8-MzmVCP2PkddMLV7v5CBVdZ-bletb7rsXKvwYRlqc/s320/Polish_20210829_182132209.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br />I put this card together 'just in time' in a special Live at a weird time over on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose">facebook Business page</a> If you click, you can scroll and find a couple hundred videos you can peruse. I started doing Live@9 last fall each weeknight to connect with fellow stampers during this crazy year.<br />I've had so much fun sharing some stories as I create on the spur of the minute. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, it's all part of the process of creativity, though! : D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most sad is my rural internet, but I am forever hopeful that we'll get connectivity one day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Smiles,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Laurie</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Facebook link to Live <i>https://fb.watch/7XZyQWFUxJ/</i></div><br /> <p></p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-25891505249174220672021-07-22T21:00:00.010-06:002021-09-16T02:11:24.586-06:00Fancy Fold Blossom Card<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZfaN86yfjwWapzpaTMAf-8YdZKzBhFRzPrCKIxk_FFvwOLHthKNdvc-LkGkCPK3ClSTJ2VKGtXcrX8UG0aHEQjLJWSn0Xhh8-YiKgQ8YIUwgmrg2llStzVOssDJv8ZGRlYHFwuPVSqU/s1778/Polish_20210722_171807263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1483" data-original-width="1778" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZfaN86yfjwWapzpaTMAf-8YdZKzBhFRzPrCKIxk_FFvwOLHthKNdvc-LkGkCPK3ClSTJ2VKGtXcrX8UG0aHEQjLJWSn0Xhh8-YiKgQ8YIUwgmrg2llStzVOssDJv8ZGRlYHFwuPVSqU/s320/Polish_20210722_171807263.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZozuizZFzj3Fh_rxkNLScPjQFPIjLp8sJH9XYemkQQfzxgZOEc7ik53cZ_g_VKL_2UhpWeJ1vfvoqvfctsB2UHbD8k4bGKavsdkKE1gSVVD-XdVUrK8EmsRfn_FcUA8oIT-rDbZiph0/s1865/Polish_20210722_171933959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1865" data-original-width="1710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZozuizZFzj3Fh_rxkNLScPjQFPIjLp8sJH9XYemkQQfzxgZOEc7ik53cZ_g_VKL_2UhpWeJ1vfvoqvfctsB2UHbD8k4bGKavsdkKE1gSVVD-XdVUrK8EmsRfn_FcUA8oIT-rDbZiph0/s320/Polish_20210722_171933959.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
I have been busy working with this paper for a bit now, and it isn't getting old!
Both sides of every sheet is just wonderful. (and a little versatile with a couple different colours and patterns that might not be expected in the pack)
This little fancy fold really makes for a showcasing of the focal image you'd choose. Chose the blossoms over a Peach image today.
I go through the steps https://fb.watch/82Jq9novSC/ <a href="https://fb.watch/82J9AFlv9M/" target="_blank"></a> in my Live@9 over on my facebook page
thanks for stopping by!
<i>smiles,
Laurie</i>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-14738006919981196122021-07-15T23:57:00.014-06:002021-09-16T00:22:21.413-06:00Posting some Christmas in July Ideas _ Inspiration needing a twist <p><br /></p>
So the product is from last year, but shifting boxes today, I found a few cards I loved putting together on the Live@9 's. I'm going to pull these into some new Livecasts this Fall, using the ideas with new product. Watch for them! Thanks
<i>Smiles,
Laurie</i>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-46905662433952658252021-07-14T06:30:00.100-06:002021-07-14T06:30:00.244-06:00Today is International Non-Binary People's Day<p><br /> International Non-Binary People's Day is
observed annually.</p><p>I made this card to celebrate a friend on this day. I had not known there were many multiple Pride flags and meanings behind all the colours. A search online to help make a nice card enlightened me to the idea of using these colours.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2SosF4W9_V8Jj__rnywipVaYyifi5cWIN7B9MF_Flj1ljdlArymDCnI4EB9O1aiR8tcN7P6var4WyFsNRY9H7q5mGHxRiVGk3XYoVS4ZQcyxRh_4pIn8DT-TDnSQt2hbnZX05MaDZak/s2001/Polish_20210711_123836238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="1603" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2SosF4W9_V8Jj__rnywipVaYyifi5cWIN7B9MF_Flj1ljdlArymDCnI4EB9O1aiR8tcN7P6var4WyFsNRY9H7q5mGHxRiVGk3XYoVS4ZQcyxRh_4pIn8DT-TDnSQt2hbnZX05MaDZak/s320/Polish_20210711_123836238.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Non-Binary is an umbrella term for people
who don't identify with the binary categories
of male or female. I hadn't heard a lot about non-binary people. Nonbinary includes people who may identify as having two or more genders, moving between genders (gender fluidity), or not identifying with any gender. We are becoming more accustomed to the idea of transgender people, maybe it’s easier to explain the idea of feeling more attuned to the ‘opposite gender’. Non-binary brings in the understanding that gender identity is a spectrum.</p><p>It isn’t hard to be supportive and respectful of non-binary people, even if we are just started to learn about them. Being supportive and respectful of nonbinary people can be as simple as showing
respect for someone’s identity by following
their lead and using the pronouns they’ve
asked you to.
<i>You don’t have to understand what it means
for someone to be non-binary to respect
them. </i>Saying something like, "I use the pronoun
she/her, what pronouns do you use?" It's like
asking, "my name is Laurie, what's yours?" </p><p>Non-binary gender acknowledges and
celebrates individuality. Sending a card letting someone know you see them can really put a smile on their face. By learning more about and celebrating
other people’s differences we can create
safer environments. We each do make a difference!</p>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-23064799910865087832021-06-14T07:00:00.067-06:002021-06-15T01:18:52.219-06:00Dragon Boat Festivals ~ watch for them this summer across Canada.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUvBEOH08JRkxCXdGBBOvN134OjO6Z2O25X80ZLMX58Mqo9bXY7VHlgPC13_KTYt5ODv-0jlHJ3QzDUJXkGVe1EW4-82tMnlMn27qBuEqpE0oi4vSj2s7ciFHoRqHPwS7YPn1hg2j430/s380/teaser-13-380x214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="380" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUvBEOH08JRkxCXdGBBOvN134OjO6Z2O25X80ZLMX58Mqo9bXY7VHlgPC13_KTYt5ODv-0jlHJ3QzDUJXkGVe1EW4-82tMnlMn27qBuEqpE0oi4vSj2s7ciFHoRqHPwS7YPn1hg2j430/w167-h94/teaser-13-380x214.jpg" width="167" /></a></div> Imagine my little fissure of excitement when I saw the Google Doodle this morning! <br /><br />I recently wrote an article about Dragon Boat Races for a publication for Canadian demonstrators. I've been learning and writing about Diverse celebrations here in Canada.<br />For this article, I created little 'sour cream' containers made into simple replications of the zongzi rice dumplings. Just like the ones rowing the boat on the Google Doodle! : )<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9bwryGLcQ7WnRcOObPexy0IzpQu7OP_9fwdlt-WfMBG03LxLtw5HYFSycDy_qRxz0lBJ9eFHwkCH5C8YPxwvhYnqoNUhCga4_AgOrAEvlwM3ZzekyVLl3cBDMx8qrltVYg_1ykAPS60/s2048/20210511_144121_HDR-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Laurie LaRose" border="0" data-original-height="1933" data-original-width="2048" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9bwryGLcQ7WnRcOObPexy0IzpQu7OP_9fwdlt-WfMBG03LxLtw5HYFSycDy_qRxz0lBJ9eFHwkCH5C8YPxwvhYnqoNUhCga4_AgOrAEvlwM3ZzekyVLl3cBDMx8qrltVYg_1ykAPS60/w200-h189/20210511_144121_HDR-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p>Dragon Boat Festival has been celebrated for 2,500 years, and there
are several legends about its origin. The most popular one is that the
holiday honours Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese patriot poet and loyal
politician who drowned in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth
month of the lunar calendar.
Qu Yuan was so loved that people quickly paddled boats on the
river to rescue/recover him. As they raced along the river, they beat
drums to ward off evil spirits. They threw zongzi (sticky rice wrapped in
bamboo) to keep the fish well fed and away from Qu Yuan’s body.
Although celebrated in China on the fifth day of the fifth month, on the Georgian calendar, Duanwu
is celebrated on June 14 this year. Festivals take place across Canada on several different weekends
throughout the summer. After cancellations last year, planning committees are still hopeful to run
versions of the event this year working with their provincial health authorities for guidelines.</p><p></p><p> Creating paper boats, hanging lanterns, and making fun little
Zongzi characters are a few ways for families to teach their kids about
the tradition, create some excitement, and anticipate the fun.
Largely a water event, with outdoor activities, you can incorporate decorating with Stampin’ Up!
projects as a way for your customers to celebrate, and spruce up a picnic event. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFxAf4MrXLPFBs-QLdxUQh0bxuQEWQXnjG1vUsicCkQ1umocrAFlVJcSzbo6xXQe3RVRX8Dcoji6n28OCwzUgDC38PUiaLis3P_ZAmXopjpkZmfHbdFcL5Pzsc3B46HrpZQiVGiTtHO2c/s2048/20210511_145625_HDR-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1392" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFxAf4MrXLPFBs-QLdxUQh0bxuQEWQXnjG1vUsicCkQ1umocrAFlVJcSzbo6xXQe3RVRX8Dcoji6n28OCwzUgDC38PUiaLis3P_ZAmXopjpkZmfHbdFcL5Pzsc3B46HrpZQiVGiTtHO2c/w136-h200/20210511_145625_HDR-1.jpg" title="Laurie LaRose" width="136" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Watch for the races in your area. It has always been a fun event to watch. (or join your corporate team!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is common for teams to have anywhere from 18 to 20 paddlers.
The leader sits in the front with a drum and the steerer sits in the
back. The drummer’s beats encourage the rowers and to keep
their pace and time throughout the race. It is believed that the
winning team will enjoy a year of luck and prosperity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Smiles,</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Laurie</i></div></div><p></p><br />Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501708918282845561.post-20895709569643208772021-06-02T11:54:00.003-06:002021-06-02T11:54:23.346-06:00Last Chance January-June Catalog Retiring List<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzb4aXV0pxmcAjB3RRAac0nKijEQEatQx0UORXAu4DkAPA1YYzdiKyjIoBf6q-b5U9Q3TNt_7O8qG5htzOU2ykL5PGK_lrmUP9lblUiKcoysvjRTe6oERGx_iBZtXWVT7NhX2iBRSyDo/s417/03-23-21_demo_header_jj_retired_na.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="417" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzb4aXV0pxmcAjB3RRAac0nKijEQEatQx0UORXAu4DkAPA1YYzdiKyjIoBf6q-b5U9Q3TNt_7O8qG5htzOU2ykL5PGK_lrmUP9lblUiKcoysvjRTe6oERGx_iBZtXWVT7NhX2iBRSyDo/w485-h149/03-23-21_demo_header_jj_retired_na.jpg" width="485" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stock up on some of your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies.(there is twine, patterned papers, card kits on sale). </p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Click <a href="https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2021/06_JJ-Last-Chance/pdfs/January-June-2021-Mini-Catalogue-Last-Chance-Products_CA.pdf">HERE</a><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://creativestampingdesigns.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/january-june-2021-mini-catalog-last-chance-products_us-1.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #601848; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"> </a></strong>to view the PDF of the LAST CHANCE retiring items from the January -June 2021 Mini Catalog.</p><p><i>(the pdf</i> <em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: Cardo, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">will not be updated. But you can always <a href="https://www.stampinup.ca?demoid=1000271">check out the shop online</a> to see if what you want is still available.)</em></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: Cardo, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">*Things to Remember:</p><ul style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: Cardo, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 23px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Dates: June 1- June 30 2021 (or while supplies last).</li><li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Only select items will be discounted. But there are some great deals!</li><li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">No minimum purchase is required.</li><li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Retiring items are available while supplies last.</li><li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;">Exclusions apply: Carryover items and some retiring items will not be discounted.</li></ul><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">I've found a few things I'm ordering today if you want to add your order in!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>smiles,</i></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>Laurie</i></span></div>Smiles, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423426924430136570noreply@blogger.com0