Hello everyone! I hope that you are having a lovely weekend! We are forever covered with white fluffy flakes up here in Canada. That means more time indoors, which equals more time for memory keeping if you ask me! Today I am hopping with the Scrapbook Sunday team! I am truly honoured to be joining them. For those who may be new here, my name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Canadian Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator located in Calgary, Alberta. Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I hope that you enjoy! Make sure to click through the blog list at the end of today's post so that you take in all of the memory keeping inspiration to be shared! Believe me, you will fall in love! Today's inspiration comes from a sketch! Yes that's right... the fabulous sketch above. To be honest, one could create many fabulous momento filled pages by following the above layout! It's pretty amazing! Here is my interpretation of the sketch... So what do you think? Yes ... I changed it up a bit! I flipped my picture horizontally, and I moved a few of the elements around a wee little. But that is what is so fascinating about one's interpretation of a sketch. We will all come out with something slightly different in the end. And that is what makes it all so fabulous! I have been reminiscing about life more recently. I love my hobby. I love my career. But mostly I love what I have been blessed with (my family). These pages are more than art. They are celebrating special moments. Moments that at one point in time were the now. But now they are then. I want to cherish the now more, so that I can look back on the then. If that makes any sense. Cherish now... Of course Stampin' Up! has helped me to put these precious memories into the keepsake album forever. If you are interested in the array of Stampin' Up! products that went into the making of today's project feel free to check out the supply list at the end of today's post. But before you do that, you must check out the entire hop! Up next is Cathy Caines! She is my Canadian Idol! And she gets this fluffy snow thing! I can't wait to see what she has to share with us today! Thank you so much for visiting! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to contact me! As well, if you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products, I would love to have you visit my Stampin' Up! online shop! Just click on the shop button below if you wish! And remember that Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of March! This means that you can earn free products for every $60 Canadian that you spend! It's pretty awesome! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Whisper White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Perfect Days Card Pack Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Sponge Brayers Eclectic Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block D Amazing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set Yay You Photopolymer Stamp Set Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad Circle Tab Punch Metallic Foil Doilies Metallic Enamel Shapes Metallics Sequin Assortment Silver Embossing Paste Silver Baker’S Twine Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies Layering Circle Framelits Dies Large Letters Framelits Dies Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer 12X12 Traditional Pocket Pages Black Faux Leather 12" X 12" Album Snail Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Tear & Tape Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Here's a paper craft / card making Galaxy Technique tutorial created by Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator Carolynn Sander, from Calgary, Alberta.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges Team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today the TGIF Challenges Team has a wonderful inspiration piece to share with you! It's balmy and it's beautiful! Which for me is perfect at this time of year! Are you ready for some fun in the sun stamping motivation? Check it out! Isn't it fabulous? So many ideas can flow from this gorgeous photo! Here is my take on it! I decided to pull quite a few elements from the image above and work them into my project. Saying that, you can use just one or two elements from the image as your source of inspiration. First off I needed some bright colours! The selection of colours today was easy oh peasy given the Stampin' Up! colour wheel! I went with Crumb Cake, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, and Blueberry Bushel! Of course Whisper White had to show up to the party too! Isn't this colour combo dreamy! When brainstorming as to how I was going to create today's beach seen, I decided to reach towards my Stampin' Up! In Color 2018–2020 Designer Series Paper Series Paper stack for the ocean. The monochromatic striped piece worked perfectly for the calm waters. I then took a strip of Crumb Cake Cardstock and stamped on it with the speckled stamp from the Touches Of Texture Stamp Set using my Crumb Cake Ink. I think it did well for giving me that sandy look! Then ...Ta-da! The adirondack chairs from the Seasonal Layers Thinlets Dies were the ideal fit to finish off this tranquil setting! To add some finishing touches (which give that extra W-O-W factor) I added a few of my fave Stampin' Up! embellishments, and created some pasty (or should I say fluffy) clouds! Check out the full supply list at the end of this post if you are interested in creating your own stamped paradise! Since the theme fits, I am also sharing this seaside escape with the team over at the Global Design Project! Fingers crossed that I have a chance! They are definitely a talented bunch over there! Well that's it for today! I hope that you enjoyed this dreamy card! Thank you so much for stopping by! & Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site to join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block D Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad Embossing Paste Pattern Party Decorative Masks Palette Knives Silicone Craft Sheet In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Best Route Enamel Shapes Corrugated Elements Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies Layering Circle Framelits Dies Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer Snail Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Mini Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Here's a card that displays the Bokeh Technique using Stampin' Up! stamps, ink and paper.

Here's a paper craft / card making Galaxy Technique tutorial created by Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator Carolynn Sander, from Calgary, Alberta.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges Team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today the TGIF Challenges Team has a wonderful inspiration piece to share with you! It's balmy and it's beautiful! Which for me is perfect at this time of year! Are you ready for some fun in the sun stamping motivation? Check it out! Isn't it fabulous? So many ideas can flow from this gorgeous photo! Here is my take on it! I decided to pull quite a few elements from the image above and work them into my project. Saying that, you can use just one or two elements from the image as your source of inspiration. First off I needed some bright colours! The selection of colours today was easy oh peasy given the Stampin' Up! colour wheel! I went with Crumb Cake, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, and Blueberry Bushel! Of course Whisper White had to show up to the party too! Isn't this colour combo dreamy! When brainstorming as to how I was going to create today's beach seen, I decided to reach towards my Stampin' Up! In Color 2018–2020 Designer Series Paper Series Paper stack for the ocean. The monochromatic striped piece worked perfectly for the calm waters. I then took a strip of Crumb Cake Cardstock and stamped on it with the speckled stamp from the Touches Of Texture Stamp Set using my Crumb Cake Ink. I think it did well for giving me that sandy look! Then ...Ta-da! The adirondack chairs from the Seasonal Layers Thinlets Dies were the ideal fit to finish off this tranquil setting! To add some finishing touches (which give that extra W-O-W factor) I added a few of my fave Stampin' Up! embellishments, and created some pasty (or should I say fluffy) clouds! Check out the full supply list at the end of this post if you are interested in creating your own stamped paradise! Since the theme fits, I am also sharing this seaside escape with the team over at the Global Design Project! Fingers crossed that I have a chance! They are definitely a talented bunch over there! Well that's it for today! I hope that you enjoyed this dreamy card! Thank you so much for stopping by! & Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site to join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block D Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad Embossing Paste Pattern Party Decorative Masks Palette Knives Silicone Craft Sheet In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Best Route Enamel Shapes Corrugated Elements Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies Layering Circle Framelits Dies Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer Snail Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Mini Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! If you have been hopping along, you most likely arrived here via my wonderfully talented friend Cathy Caines! We are thrilled to have her joining us today! She is always creating amazing works of art! Make sure to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you catch all of the fabulous projects our team has to share with you! It's an incredible line up! The theme today is texture! I decided to add texture with a few of my favourite Stampin' Up! products. The Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack has a gorgeous rustic look to it, and it's full of texture. I also of course had to play with the new Blossoming Basket Bundle! This bundle of products is free with a purchase of $120 during Sale-A-Bration (if you are in Canada). The basket weave embossing folder that is included in this bundle is gorgeous! I can't wait to play with it some more. Check out this bundle of products in the picture below. Are you not in love? I also added some Stampin' Up! Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon, and a few sequins from the Stampin' Up! Iridescent Sequin Assortment for your tactile pleasure. I am sure that the recipient of this card will be running their fingers over all of the textured elements I used here. It's hard not to. Well I hope that you enjoyed today's project. Up next is Maike Beimler! She has amazing style! I can't wait to see what she has to share with us today! Blog Hop Line Up Louise Sharp Brian King Janneke de Jong Tanja Kolar Monica Gale Cathy Caines Carolynn Sander Maike Beimler Jenny Hall Thank you so much for visiting today! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to contact me! As well, if you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products, I would love to have you visit my Stampin' Up! online shop! Just click on the shop button below if you wish! And remember that Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of March! This means that you can earn free products for every $60 Canadian that you spend! It's pretty awesome! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Blossoming Basket Clear-Mount Bundle Versamark Pad White Stampin' Emboss Powder Embossing Buddy Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Watercolor Paper Aqua Painters Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon Iridescent Sequin Assortment Big Shot Snail Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Stampin' Trimmer Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today I have an "Ombre" themed Christmas shaker card to share with you! I hope you enjoy it! As well, remember to check out the TGIF Challenges site today! There are lots of awesome ombre projects to enjoy! If you feel inclined, we would love to have you join in with us this week! Have fun creating your masterpiece and upload it to your blog or favourite social media site. Then share it to our page! The more the merrier! According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of ombre is, "Having colors or tones that shade into each other —used especially of fabrics in which the color is graduated from light to dark." The ombre look is very popular these days. You see it in fashion, hair, interior design ... really almost everywhere you look, and the papercrafting world is no exception! You will find many ombre masterpieces surrounding you if you keep your eyes peeled! That is what makes this theme a great one for this week's TGIF Challenge! There are many ways one can achieve that blended ombre look with inks and paper. Saying that, I kinda cheated today. What do I mean by this? Well I used a sheet of paper from my fave pack of Stampin' Up! DSP to create the ombre project you see here! This made it easy oh peasy! Have a look at the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack in the photo below! You will see why it is a must have! The colours are so bright and fun! As well, these papers are oh so versatile! Well what do you think? Is this DSP not beautiful? Just think of all of the possibilities! #Swoon💖 Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope that you have enjoyed today's project! Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site and join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖

Hello everyone! I hope that you are having a lovely weekend! We are forever covered with white fluffy flakes up here in Canada. That means more time indoors, which equals more time for memory keeping if you ask me! Today I am hopping with the Scrapbook Sunday team! I am truly honoured to be joining them. For those who may be new here, my name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Canadian Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator located in Calgary, Alberta. Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I hope that you enjoy! Make sure to click through the blog list at the end of today's post so that you take in all of the memory keeping inspiration to be shared! Believe me, you will fall in love! Today's inspiration comes from a sketch! Yes that's right... the fabulous sketch above. To be honest, one could create many fabulous momento filled pages by following the above layout! It's pretty amazing! Here is my interpretation of the sketch... So what do you think? Yes ... I changed it up a bit! I flipped my picture horizontally, and I moved a few of the elements around a wee little. But that is what is so fascinating about one's interpretation of a sketch. We will all come out with something slightly different in the end. And that is what makes it all so fabulous! I have been reminiscing about life more recently. I love my hobby. I love my career. But mostly I love what I have been blessed with (my family). These pages are more than art. They are celebrating special moments. Moments that at one point in time were the now. But now they are then. I want to cherish the now more, so that I can look back on the then. If that makes any sense. Cherish now... Of course Stampin' Up! has helped me to put these precious memories into the keepsake album forever. If you are interested in the array of Stampin' Up! products that went into the making of today's project feel free to check out the supply list at the end of today's post. But before you do that, you must check out the entire hop! Up next is Cathy Caines! She is my Canadian Idol! And she gets this fluffy snow thing! I can't wait to see what she has to share with us today! Thank you so much for visiting! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to contact me! As well, if you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products, I would love to have you visit my Stampin' Up! online shop! Just click on the shop button below if you wish! And remember that Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of March! This means that you can earn free products for every $60 Canadian that you spend! It's pretty awesome! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Whisper White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Perfect Days Card Pack Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Sponge Brayers Eclectic Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block D Amazing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set Yay You Photopolymer Stamp Set Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad Circle Tab Punch Metallic Foil Doilies Metallic Enamel Shapes Metallics Sequin Assortment Silver Embossing Paste Silver Baker’S Twine Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies Layering Circle Framelits Dies Large Letters Framelits Dies Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer 12X12 Traditional Pocket Pages Black Faux Leather 12" X 12" Album Snail Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Tear & Tape Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! If you have been hopping along, you most likely arrived here via the wonderfully talented Manuela Geiswinkler! I have a feeling that she left you feeling pretty inspired today! The theme for today is "Anything Goes"! That means we are free to create whatever we wish for this month's hop! My first thought was that I would choose a simple stamping project! But as it turns out, I went back to my roots and challenged myself with a scrapbook layout.💖 Honestly, I miss scrapbooking. As much as I love cardmaking, I think that this month's theme goes to show that when you allow yourself to create without any guidelines or limitations, and you truly follow your heart, the result can be magical! Do you not agree? I can't wait to see what the rest of the Be Inspired Team has to share with us today! I am pretty sure that this will be one of our most diverse and creative hops ever! Well I won't keep you too long. I hope that you enjoyed today's project! If you have questions or comments I would love to hear them! You might have noticed that I used a few products from the new Stampin' Up! 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue on my project today! The new catty will be released on June 4th! Eeeeeeeek! Can you tell I am excited? I really am! You have to see it to believe it! Up next in today's blog hop is the most talented Brian King! I can't wait to see what he has to share with us! I am his #Number1Fan! (Okay... I am one of his number 1 fans! 😂 I know he has many!) Blog Hop Line Up Nadine Hößrich Tanya Rees Janneke de Jong Monica Gale Jackie Aitken Cathy Caines Manuela Geiswinkler Carolynn Sander (You Are Here) Brian King Emma Goddard Stesha Bloodhart Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today! If you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products, I would love to have you visit my Stampin' Up! online shop! Just click on the shop button below if you wish! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set Clear Block D Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper Versamark Pad Embossing Buddy White Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Aqua Painters Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad Whisper White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Gold Foil Sheets Leaf Punch Bouquet Bunch Framelits Dies Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies Layering Alphabet Edgelits Dies 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch Gold Faceted Gems Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine Well Written Framelits Dies Big Shot Precision Base Plate Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Snail Adhesive Tear & Tape Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Mini Glue Dots Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! I am posting a wee bit of a different project today. I started today's creation with the intent to make yet another watercolour card. However, as my creative process flowed in an indiscriminate manner, this whimsical framed piece of mixed media art came about! At first glance, you may not even quite recognize the Stampin' Up Bundle that I used here. Saying that, by utilizing a few different techniques, I was able to make this bundle of products look more organic than the usual. If you check out the Swirly Bird Bundle of products (pictured below) you can see where my artful images in today's project came from. I have been much intrigued with masking and watercolouring these days. I have also recently been in awe with mixed media art. So as today's aquapainters, water spritzers, blender pens, markers & inks flowed, this gem became much too pretty to fold up into a card. I had also purchased a few frames for my stash of things to be stamped a while back, & so voila! The two (artwork & frame) became one! Of course my sweet daughter was stamping alongside me today. She was quick to claim my creation as belonging to her. Hence where the phrase on today's piece came from. I then claimed her work of heart. Mommy is going to have to purchase a special frame for this one. I think hers turned out better than my own. She has been learning techniques with me over the summer. Did I say she is only 5? I may have to make her a watermark for her future images! Today's project is also my submission for the Global Design Project (#GDP049). This week's theme over on the GDP blog is a colour challenge. Just click on the picture below to check out all the fun fab ideas being shared over there using this great Stampin' Up colour combo! Lastly, if you are wondering where the pretty pear fibres on today's project came from, well I had some pear pizzazz ribbon saved in my stash of goodies. I pulled the ribbon apart to get the nice soft strands of grass that you see here today. My white gel pen & long lost sewing machine were also put to use to finish things off! I had not used my sewing machine in over 10 years! Oops! Guess what? It still works! More sewing on papercrafts to come! Yay for me! Thank you so much for stopping by today! & I hope you leave inspired to mix up some media, or maybe even pull out your sewing machine! Carolynn 💖 Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block C Aqua Painters Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Watercolor Paper 2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Subtles Stampin' Write Markers Brights Stampin' Write Markers Blender Pens Stampin' Spritzer Mini Glue Dots Big Shot Precision Base Plate Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The TGIF Team is at it again with some crafty inspiration! Come on over to TGIF Challenges Site and have fun creating with us! We would love to see what you come up with! This week's TGIF theme is "Shaker Cards". I love shaker cards! Not only are they fun to create, but they provide amusement for the recipient! Try picking up one of these cards and not shaking it! It's impossible! Today's card features one of my newest favourite Stampin' Up! hostess sets. The "Time For Tags" Stamp Set is adorable & versatile! Check out all of the stamps that are included in this set in the image below. This set coordinates perfectly with the Timeless Label Punch! Of course I also used some of my favourite dies when creating today's project! Have a look at the supply list at the end of this post to view all of the ingredients that went into creating today's sweet little shaker! If you are from Canada, I would love to have you check out my Stampin' Up! Online shop! Just click on the shop icon below! Also remember to check out the TGIF Challenges Site this week to join in the fun with us! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Time For Tags Cling Stamp Set Clear Block D Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad Many Marvelous Markers Iridescent Sequin Assortment Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Window Sheets Timeless Label Punch Layering Circles Dies Stitched Be Mine Dies Well Written Dies Foam Adhesive Strips Tear & Tape Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Multipurpose Liquid Glue Snail Adhesive Simply Scored Paper Snips Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today I have a gorgeous floral card to share with you! I hope you enjoy it! As well, remember to check out the TGIF Challenges site today! There are lots of inspiring ideas! If you feel inclined, we would love to have you join in with us this week! Have fun creating your masterpiece and upload it to your blog or favourite social media site. Then share it to our page! It's a ton of fun! Today's TGIF Challenge had me twitterpated! This bouquet was so stunning that I didn't think I could possible interpret it with my stamps and ink. I am not gonna lie, I fumbled with quite a few flowery stamps before I came up with today's card! And I am more than pleased with how it turned out. Sometimes a fun challenge is just what you need to get those creative juices flowing! I used three stamp sets when creating today's work of art. They included the Touches of Texture Stamp Set, the Painted Harvest Stamp Set, and the Dare To Dream Stamp Set. After stamping and embossing my flowery images on Watercolor Paper, I lightly washed it with my Aqua Painter and Daffodil Delight Ink. I then spent almost an hour watercoloring those pretty flowers just so. I used Calypso Coral, Rose Red, and Lemon Lime Twist for the flowers and leaves. Next I went over certain areas of the background with Peekaboo Peach. It turned out so delightful. These hues are some of my most favorite, making this one of my most favorite cards I have ever created. Thanks so much for the inspiration TGIF! What do you think of the accents used on today's project? Aren't they stunning? And so perfect? I love the array of coordinating products that Stampin' Up! offers. They give any handmade project that extra WOW factor! You can check out the full list of supplies that I used here by scrolling down to the end of this post. If you are from Canada, you can click on those supplies and the links will take you to my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop! I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for visiting today! Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site and join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block I Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set Dare To Dream Photopolymer Stamp Set Watercolor Paper Embossing Buddy Versamark Pad White Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Aqua Painters Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Garden Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim Delicate White Doilies Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Leaf Punch Linen Thread Iridescent Sequin Assortment Pearl Basic Jewels Classic Label Punch Celebrate You Thinlit Dies Big Shot Mini Stampin' Dimensionals Mini Glue Dots Tear & Tape Adhesive Snail Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hello everyone! Welcome to another edition of the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop! I am so thrilled to have you here with me today! If you are new here, I am a Canadian Stampin' Up! Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta. Before I present today's post I have to mention that being a member of this wonderful group continues to bring me immense joy. Our coalition has been sharing in this online world for a few months now & I feel just as elated as I did the first time around! You most likely arrived here via Maike Ulbrich's blog! What did you think of her fave celebration? Wasn't her project astounding? I am constantly in awe with Maike's work! Today's theme is all about our favourite celebration! Regardless of the fact that my fave celebration is a long ways away, I had to be true to my heart & shine the spotlight on Christmas! I cherish the warmth of the season. It truly is what gets me through winter! Therefore, a merry display was in order for me today! For today's project, I decided to make this Christmas enclave a little more on trend by showcasing the Stampin' Up! 2017-2019 In Colours! Aren't these delightful greens perfect for those Yuletide offerings? All I can say is that I will be decking the halls with Lemon Lime Twist & Tranquil Tide this winter! What do you think? Aren't those new coordinating embellishments to die for? These sweet lil bows are the perfect accent for your holiday projects! It may be spring, but who says it's too early to start brainstorming, or better yet even creating, for some of those much needed winter gifts? The 2" X 8" Cellophane bags I used for today's project are a Stampin' Up! staple in my house. They are perfect for stuffing a variety of treats. My fave are the Hershey Nugget Chocholates one can purchase here in North America. I wrapped my golden nuggets with some of my fave DSP from the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue. The new catty is to be released to the public June 1st. If you want your hands on this stuff ahead of time you could always sign up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator... just saying! The ability to get your hands on some of the newest & hottest Stampin' Up! products is one of the many perks of being a demonstrator. How can you not love it all? When creating today's ensemble, I truly had teacher gifts in my mind. I always love giving the kids teachers a lil something at Christmas. I figured a lil bag of nuggets just wasn't quite enough to say thanks for all of the work our teachers do, so I came up with the coordinating envelope gift card holders you see above. Aren't they fabulous? These envelopes were super easy to whip up with the Stampin' Up! Envelope Punch Board! If you haven't seen this tool in action just check out the Stampn' Up! video below! There is so much you can do with this tool! The possibilities are endless! I finished my envelopes off with the jolly belly bands you see above. That way there was no need to apply adhesive to the envelope closure. Cool huh? I hope you leave inspired by today's gifts! Be sure to click the next button below so that you can continue on with today's hop! Kimberly Van Diepen is next up & she is pretty much a creative genius! You will for sure be in love with her masterpiece this week! Louise Sharp Allison Okamitsu Kylie Bertucci Katy Harrison Maike Ulbrich Carolynn Sander - You Are Here Kimberly Van Diepen Nadine Hößrich Sarah Berry I hope you are having a merry spring day! If you are from Canada & you are in need of some Stampin' Up! supplies I would be thrilled to have you shop with me! Just click on the shop button below & it will take you to my online Stampin' Up! supply shop! It's open 24/7 for your shopping convenience! Cheers! Carolynn 💖 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies 2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Celllophane Bags Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows Glitter Enamel Dots Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine Layering Circle Framelits Dies 1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Circle Punch 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch Envelope Punch Board Stampin' Trimmer Clear Block E Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Snail Adhesive Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies Big Shot Precision Base Plate Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Well hello everyone! Welcome to my blog! If you are new here, my name is Carolynn and I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am super happy that you are visiting my blog today! No need to be feeling blue here! But, you will definitely be seeing, and dreaming up all shades of blue after you leave here today! Why? Well because the theme this week over at the TGIF Challenges site is "Summertime Blues"! If you are feeling blue, and need a little pick me up, why don't you join us this week over at TGIF? Upload your favourite "Summertime Blues" creation to your blog, or social media site, and share it with us! We would love to have you! Although I have not been feeling blue this summer, as that is more of a wintertime thing for me, I have one particular "blue" moment that stands out from our most recent summer vacation camping trip. This precious moment is now a memory stored in my heart. It was the end of a fun filled day, and I was having an evening lake swim with our two boys. We were treading water (AKA floating), with the last bit of daylight shining on our faces. In this moment one would think that the boys didn't miss school very much. But as they were afloat, they began having an in depth conversation covering anything and everything school related! From which teachers were leaving this year, to worrying about who the next ones will be, to what options my oldest child was hoping for once school started back, to the fact that Home Economics was super cool as they get to bake a cake and eat it too! I cherished hearing their little voices, and at the same time I wished I could just hold this precious moment for eternity. As we swam in the water and the sun kissed our cheeks, my younger son pointed out the beauty of the cloud pattern that was hovering above us in the crisp blue sky. It was as if a marshmallow mist had been sprayed against the blue canvas that encompassed us. A composition that only mother nature could depict! So when we returned from holidays, and I was faced with this week's theme, my project was influenced by that beloved moment which will be stored in my heart, mind, and soul forever. I know that I can't compete with mother nature, but how do you like today's "Summertime Blues" project? Does it not depict a marshmallow dream? Ironically, at the same time that I was busy creating this card, I was also dreaming up how amazing it would be to attend the Stampin' Up! Onstage Event that will be held in Utah this November! I really, really want to go! Tickets go on sale mid August so here's to hoping that I get my hands on one! Then my dream will maybe start to feel more real & the wintertime blues can stay at bay! If you are from Canada and you are interested in a fun filled crafting trip, feel free to message me! You must be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator to attend! I would love to have you join me on this super fun crafty journey! As for today's card... well my vision came together quite easily with the Marbled Background Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! I was able to achieve the multi-toned blue background with the help of my Stampin' Up! Sponge Brayers, and of course some Pool Party and Dapper Denim Ink. If you aren't familiar with the Sponge Brayers, I have an image from the Stampin' Up! store to share with you below... For today's background, I applied Dapper Denim Ink to my Sponge Brayer by rolling it against my Dapper Denim Ink Pad. I then rolled the sponge over the top half of my Marbled Background Stamp. Once I achieved an even coat of ink on the top half of my stamp, I did the same with the Pool Party Ink Pad using another separate Sponge Brayer (FYI, you receive 2 handles and 4 sponges in each pack of the Stampin' Up! Sponge Brayers! Bonus!). This time apply the Pool Party Ink on the lower end of the background stamp and work your way up until you have an even coat of Pool Party Ink on the lower half of the stamp. You can then meld the two shades of blue together by rolling over the visual seam where the two colours meet (with your Sponge Brayer that has been inked up with Pool Party Ink). Once you are finished inking, you can then stamp your marbled masterpiece onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock! Voila! If you like to take it a step further, I then poured Clear Embossing Powder over the entire stamped image. I of course shook off the excess powder, and then heat embossed the beauty of a background I had created. The embossing step gives your card a nice sheen which is super duper gorgeous, but of course it is not necessary. The rest of my card came together using the supplies that are shown in the list at the end of today's post. The rest is pretty self explanatory! Feel free to message me, or leave me a comment below if you have questions. Well that is it for today! I hope today's card put a smile on your face! Once again please join in with us this week over at TGIF Challenges! As well make sure to check out the rest of the "Summertime Blues" projects that the TGIF team has to share with you! You will be feeling nothing but summertime love! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Marbled Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block F Dare To Dream Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block H Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Sponge Brayers Embossing Buddy Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Stampin' Pierce Mat Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Dapper Denim Baker's Twine Glitter Enamel Dots Layering Circle Framelits Dies Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies Large Letters Framelits Dies Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies Big Shot Paper Snips Stampin' Trimmer Mini Glue Dots Snail Adhesive Tear & Tape Adhesive Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another Creating Kindness around the world blog hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you have been following the hop you would have just arrived here via the talented Danielle Bennenk. The theme for today's hop is "Mixed Media"! I love mixed media, but I have to say that I have only muddled with it a wee bit. It was great to challenge myself with the theme today! I hope you enjoy! As well, remember to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you can follow the entire hop! So here it is! My mixed media masterpiece! What I learned throughout this mixed media process is that you really do have to let go! You want your end result to look like a layered, messy, mosaic of fun! Do you think that I achieved that here today? I hope so! For your convenience and pleasure, I have included a list of all the supplies used for today's project at the end of this post. In addition, I have included an explanation of the process I went about to achieve the look you see here. I unfortunately do not have a video to share today, I may just have to make one in the future. First take a piece of Stampin' Up! Watercolour Cardstock (cut to size or slightly larger than you would like). Place the diamond shaped mask from the Stampin' Up! Pattern Party Decorative Masks over your cardstock, and then apply a coat of Stampin' Up! Embossing Paste on top of it in a random pattern (AKA not perfect) using the Stampin' Up! Palette Knives. Helpful Hint: I like to place my Stampin' Up! Silicone Craft Sheet under my project for ease of clean up. Next I take your Stampin' Spritzer and spray a light mist of water over the entire project. Then take your Aqua Painter and apply a few of your favourite Stampin' Up! inks throughout. The colours I chose were: Pineapple Punch; Lemon Lime Twist; Coastal Cabana; & Bermuda Bay. Helpful Hint: Allow the colours to run together along the edges in which they meet. You will get that nice melded look that you see here. Then take the doily stamp from the new Stampin' Up! Very Vintage Hostess stamp set and randomly stamp it over your project in Jet Black Stazon ink. Helpful Hint: You can stamp with Jet Black Stazon Ink on any surface. But beware it is VERY permanent. Next step is to take the speckled stamp from the Stampin' Up! Touches Of Texture stamp set, and stamp it randomly over your project using Stampn' Up! Whisper White Craft Ink. Then take a piece of white tissue paper. Stamp & emboss it with the bee from the Stampin' Up! Very Vintage stamp set using Versamark Ink and Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder. Apply this little bee to your project using a foam brush & some good old modge podge (or a similar adhesive). While your project is still a bit tacky from all of the ink above, sprinkle some gold embossing powder all over your project randomly in different areas. Then heat it up. This adds some more bling, more texture, and more messy layers. Lastly take your wink of Stella and add some BIG splatters all over. This adds to the fun metallic look! That is about it for this tricky background! If you have any questions in regards to the rest of this project feel free to let me know. You can comment below, or shoot me an email. 💖 So what did you think of today's project? I hope it inspires you to get messy with your creativity! Next up in the hop is Jenny Hall! She is an amazing person in so many ways. I truly heart her.💖 I can't wait to see what she has to share with us today! Click on the next button below so that you don't miss out! Thank you so very much for visiting today! I am always so thrilled to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Watercolor Paper Embossing Paste Palette Knives Pattern Party Decorative Masks Silicone Craft Sheet Stampin' Spritzer Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Very Vintage Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block D Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill Versamark Pad Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies Flourish Thinlits Dies Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine Gold Faceted Gems Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Multipurpose Liquid Glue Tear & Tape Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Aqua Painters Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Check out these alternate project ideas using the Stampin' Up! Positively Picturesque Pumpkin kit (July 2017). Enjoy this Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop!

Hi friends! The sun is out spreading cheer today, & I thought I'd do the same by sharing with you this fun & bright butterfly card that is so simple to make! This card was made using the colour blocking technique. This basically means you choose a few fun colours to work with, you then cut and measure your cardstock to size & adhere the pieces side by side. It's so simple yet it adds some fun interest to your project. I then used the Butterfly Thinlit Dies by Stampin' Up! with my Big Shot Machine to create the main image here. I like the clean simplicity of this card. Spring is not too far away right? Thanks for stopping by & feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about Stampin' Up!, hosting a party, or placing an order. Cheers! Carolynn 💖 P.S. Check out the Stampin' Up! supplies used to create this project in the list below! Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Here's a paper craft / card making Galaxy Technique tutorial created by Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator Carolynn Sander, from Calgary, Alberta.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges Team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today the TGIF Challenges Team has a fabulous sketch to share with you! We have lots of inspiring creations that utilize this sketch over at TGIF! As well, we would love to see your take on it! We look forward to having you share your crafty creations with us! So come on over and join in the fun! For my project this week I decided to pull out a Christmas set that is new to me! The Stampin' Up! Nature Sings stamp set is a beauty. & With so many wonderful coordinating products, this card was a breeze to make! Check out all of the lovely stamps that are part of this pretty set below... Aren't each of these stamps fabulous? From the picturesque images, to the coordinating sentiments, this set is a definite holiday favourite for me! I pulled out a couple of my favourite Designer Series Papers for today's card as well. I love how the Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels compliment the berries on the Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper as shown in my project pic above. Beautiful embellishments such as these can transform your simple projects to wow projects with ease! Well that's it for today! Thank you so much for stopping by! & Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site to join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Nature Sings Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block D Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels Linen Thread Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers Regals Stampin' Write Markers Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies Layering Circle Framelits Dies Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies Banner Triple Punch Stampin' Trimmer Big Shot Mini Stampin' Dimensionals Snail Adhesive Tear & Tape Adhesive Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

The Whimsy Stamps Take Care Bear Quick Card Fronts offer convenience and creativity in one package. Each pack includes A2-sized, high-quality papers and toner cards measuring 5.5 x 4.25 inches. With 8 sheets of full-color designs and 2 sheets of complementing sentiments, totaling 10 sheets per pack, these card fronts are perfect for various paper crafting projects including card making, scrapbooking, and paper hoarding. Crafted with acid and lignin-free materials, these card fronts ensure longevity and preservation of your creations. Each sheet is individually packaged in a clear bag for easy storage and organization. With vibrant designs and coordinating sentiments, the Whimsy Stamps Take Care Bear Quick Card Fronts offer a quick and easy way to add a touch of whimsy to your projects.

Hi everyone! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The TGIF Team is at it again with another inspirational colour combo! Come on over to TGIF Challenges site and have fun creating with us! We would love to see how today's brights inspire you! If you didn't already know this about me, I cherish anything that has to do with sunshine! I love enjoying the sun, but I also have passion for all things that bring light into my life! Today's colour combo was perfect for showcasing a bright card that is full of love and light! Can you guess who I created this card for? Well I am blessed to be the mom of three pretty awesome kids! Yes they are growing way too fast, and if they were to read this they would think I was so cheese! But regardless, they are all my sunshines! I am one of those mom's who would always do my best to sing my kids to sleep when they were little. I never understood this modern day "Sleep Training" thing. I really do think that what our children need most these days is to know that they are loved. If that meant I had to hold them for hours, and snuggle them endlessly as I sang them to sleep then so be it. Don't get me wrong, we are very human. Bedtime wasn't always pretty. It was actually quite messy. But what I remember the most, & what I hope my children also recall in their minds, are those dear moments. Those moments when I held them close. Not just to comfort them, but also myself. Those moments when I sang "You Are My Sunshines". Sunshines because I am blessed to have 3 rays of sunshine in my life. I might have sang a little off key. But that's what makes us human. Those off key moments where we are vulnerable and share our love with those little pieces of light. Light comes to us in many forms. My sunshines are my light.💖 Where does the light shine from in your life? Even in the darkest times, we all have a glimmer of light.✨ Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope that you leave here feeling a wee bit inspired. Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site to join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! If you have been hopping along, you most likely arrived here via my wonderfully talented friend Cathy Caines! She is always creating amazing works of art, and is full of wit! I love her for everything Cathy is. Make sure to check out her blog (like you haven't already), and click on the next button at the end of this post so that you catch all of the fabulous projects our team has to share with you! It's an incredible line up! The theme for today is to be inspired by fashion! This leaves the doors open to endless ideas and crafty opportunities. As a mom of three, and working as a Registered Nurse, I am far from fashionable on a good day. But... I can always learn (aka google) the current trends right? Funny thing is Stampin' Up! has already done some of that research for us! Did you know that the array of products in the Stampin' Up! Catalogue are actually based on current trends? My google search reiterated just that. One of the fashion trends I found interesting in my search is that bright colours (like those you would find in your favourite box of crayons) are hot this year! So I decided to pick some of my fave bright classic hues for today's set of cards. Monochrome is also in fashion this year, hence the individual monochrome cards. I then decided to go with some classic polka dots (which in my mind never really go out of fashion), and some ruffles to finish off these cards. The gold touches also added that little bit of bling which makes these cards shine together. With the recent passing of Kate Spade (a fashion legend), I thought it be important to also highlight mental health. The sentiment on today's card is fitting with that. We all need to be a little more gentle with ourselves. In this crazy hectic world, it is so important to take time for you, and be forgiving of yourself. We are all human. Remember on those tough days to "Love You" for everything that YOU are. Honour yourself. ❤️ On that note, I hope that you enjoyed today's projects. Up next is the amazingly talented iconic Brian King! I can't wait to see what he has to share with us today! Blog Hop Line Up Louise Sharp Janneke de Jong Jenny Hall Tanja Kolar Monica Gale Maike Beimler Cathy Caines Carolynn Sander Brian King Thank you so much for visiting today! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to contact me! As well, if you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products, I would love to have you visit my Stampin' Up! online shop! Just click on the shop button below if you wish! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Celebrate You Thinlit Dies Cookie Cutter Builder Punch 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Circle Punch Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Gold Foil Sheets Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Gold 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Cord Big Shot Multipurpose Liquid Glue Tear & Tape Adhesive Snail Adhesive Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Here's a paper craft / card making Galaxy Technique tutorial created by Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator Carolynn Sander, from Calgary, Alberta.

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another Creating Kindness around the world blog hop! You are currently visiting me, Carolynn Sander, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you have been following the hop you would have just arrived here via Jay Soriano's blog. Wasn't Jay's project fabulous? Today's theme is all about caring! This is such a fitting theme, given we are the Creating Kindness Team! I hope that after today's hop you are inspired to show someone just how much you care. What do you think of today's project? I love that it has such a cheery feel to it! Wouldn't it be a great card to send to your friend or loved one just to show that you care? Today I am not writing about any charity in particular. Although I have to say that this theme has gotten me thinking about how I can contribute to my community in a caring manner via my crafting hobby. I think that in the New Year this will be a mission or resolution for me. Caring resolutions are extra special right? Saying this all, I do have a loved one who has ALWAYS enjoyed mailing cards and letters. This special person has had an extra hard time lately. I plan on sending her this card, as well as many others from my stash, to cheer her up! Not only will she love recieving her own cheery card, but she will be able to share the love through the act of giving the cards that I have given to her. It will be like a ripple effect! I love it when happiness can have a ripple effect! It makes me smile just to think of this. Now are you curious as to how I created that darling rainbow? And those perfect clouds? Well, I have a full step by step video tutorial to share with you today! I hope you enjoy it! Today's blog hop is also a video hop. In order to view all of today's video tutorials, click on the YouTube icon below. Once you are on my YouTube channel, you can then view the video description area where all of the video links for today's hop are posted in one place! I hope that you get a chance to watch them all! You won't regret it! So what did you think of today's tutorial? I hope it inspires you to share the love! Next up in the hop is Jenny Hall from the United States! I can't wait to see what she has been up to! That girl is always inspiring! Click on the next button below so that you don't miss out! Thank you so very much for joining me today! I am always overjoyed to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Lovely Inside & Out Clear-Mount Bundle Clear Block D Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Brights Enamel Shapes Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine Pretty Label Punch Tree Builder Punch Layering Circle Framelits Dies Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Big Shot Precision Base Plate Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Multipurpose Liquid Glue Mini Glue Dots Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today I have a handmade birthday card to share with you! I hope you enjoy it! As well, remember to check out the TGIF Challenges site today! There are lots of inspiring ideas! If you feel inclined, we would love to have you join in with us this week! Have fun creating your masterpiece and upload it to your blog or favourite social media site. Then share it to our page! It's a ton of fun! Today's theme is anything goes for our TGIF Design Team! Yay! This made me excited as I had one more card left to share from my Onstage Live Display Board from last November in Salt Lake City! As well, we could all use a few more birthday cards right? Now if you wish to join in this week, the idea is you create a project that has been inspired by one of the TGIF Design Team projects this week. I would love for you to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) any aspect of my card! Check it out below! This card features the Bird Banter Stamp Set. I chose to make a card using this set that has ZERO birds. Why? Well because I really did want to showcase just how versatile this set is! If you aren't familiar with the Bird Banter Stamp Set you can check out all of the images in this set in the photo below! Isn't it fabulous? The birds have so much character. As well, there are some great sentiments in this set! Making it perfect for just about any paper crafting project! Today's card also features the Stampin' Blends markers. Small stamps like this balloon are great for practicing your blending with these alcohol based markers! If you aren't familiar with the Blends check out the video from Stampin' Up! below! You will fall in love.💖 Finally, since this is my last share from my display board at Onstage Live in Salt Lake City, and I have so many great memories from that trip, I am going to share a photo of my display board one last time. If you are in Canada, and you are interested in attending a Stampin' Up! Onstage event, you can contact me to join my team! Check out more details on becoming a demonstrator by clicking HERE. Click HERE to view all of my display stamper projects! I hope that you enjoyed today's project! Thank you so much for visiting today! Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site and join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Bird Banter Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block C Clear Block H Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack Stampin' Blends Color Lifter Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Silver Glimmer Paper Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies Layering Ovals Framelits Dies Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Big Shot Snail Adhesive Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Multipurpose Liquid Glue Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander's blog. I am a Canadian Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada! If you have been hopping along, you most likely arrived here via Maike Ulbrich's blog. Maike is a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator based out of Germany. She always has amazing inspirational projects to share! Wasn't her work this week spectacular? Make sure to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you can carry along and continue to be inspired! This week's theme is all about your favourite Stamp Set! To be honest I love all of my stamps sooo much! I seriously cannot say that I have just one favourite set! So today I chose to feature one of my favourite NEW sets! It is called "Bike Ride"! Check out all of the fab images from this set in the picture below! Aren't these stamps amazing??? I would have to say so! When I look at them, all that I see is versatility!!! At first glance, one might envision a bike with flashy tires! But there is so much more to this set! Instead of showing off the flashy tires today, I thought I'd ink up those perdy apples! How do you like them apples??? Okay, enough with the puns! Seriously though? I am so fond of this set! When highlighting the yummy apples that are a part of this set, the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch made for a quick and easy lolly pop topper. In Canada you can purchase the most yummiest Caramel Apple Pops! I thought they were pretty perfect for showcasing today's stamp set! If these yummy lolly pops aren't available where you live, you could substitute them with any other lolly pop candy! I know our children are out of school soon and they would love to receive these as a special treat when their final school bell rings! Why not make a few to ring in the summer? After all, the kids work hard all year long, and they deserve a treat! Speaking of treats! Nadine Hößrich is up next & her projects are always pretty sweet! Make sure to click on the next button below so that you can oogle over her craftiness today! Louise Sharp Brian King Allison Okamitsu Maike Ulbrich Carolynn Sander - You Are Here Nadine Hößrich Sarah Berry Thank you so much for visiting today! If you are in Canada & you are interested in Stampin' Up!, or have any questions whatsoever, feel free to send me a message! As well, my Stampin' Up! supply shop is open 24/7 for your shopping convenience! You're welcome! Carolynn 💖 Bike Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block C Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Duet Banner Punch Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon Brights Enamel Shapes Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Layering Circle Framelits Dies Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies Paper Snips Stampin' Trimmer Multipurpose Liquid Glue Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Snail Adhesive Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander's blog. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. May is here, spring has finally sprung, & summer is just around the corner! Can I say Boo Yah!!! I have been waiting for the sun to shine & today it is shining! What better way to celebrate this day than with another round of blog hopping with the Be Inspired Design Team! This week we are sharing projects made with our favourite colour(s)! So please sit back, relax, and enjoy! There are so many fun fab colours in the Stampin' Up! colour line! No matter what colour one chooses, it will be sure to make for a stunning project! If you have been hopping along, you would have just arrived via Maike Ulbrich's blog. Maike is from Germany and she is super talented! Were you not just in love with her project this week? Make sure to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you can oogle over the rest of this week's colourful projects! The rainbow of talent will be sure to wow you! Well can you guess what my favourite colour is? You got it! It's pink! I am actually kinda worried that this week's hop will be full of anything and everything pink! I'm pretty sure that a couple of my team members in today's hop will be showing off some pretty n' pink hues! I won't name names, but you will probably be able to figure them out! Ever since I was a young child my favourite colour has been pink. Have I grown to love other colours? Well of course! I am a believer that we are drawn to different colours at different times in our lives, based on what we need in our lives during that stage of growth. To me colours aren't just colours. They have true meanings behind them. For example, "The colour pink is the colour of universal love of oneself and of others. Pink represents friendship, affection, harmony, inner peace, and approachability." The meaning behind this quote truly hits home with me. I have always been one to give unconditional love and respect to others. Saying that, in the past I have often forgotten to include myself in this category of love. I have always been rather hard on myself, holding the highest of expectations for myself, expectations that sometimes weren't always within my own reach, as the expectations I had were virtually insurmountable. It has only been in the past year or so, that I have begun to shift my focus towards loving myself. It may not always be easy, but I have come some way. I no longer beat myself up over what I "should have done", or "should have said". I am learning that in every moment in life I need to trust myself & just be me, & that in the end that is enough, as I am as beautiful as the beauty I see in others. I still have more to learn on this loving path. In the end how can we truly love others, if we cannot love ourselves? Today I have to say, give yourself a pat on the back, forgive yourself, let go, and celebrate your beauty. Love yourself! With that being said, how about you say we see what other colours are in the showcase today? Kim Van Diepen is next in the line up! I actually can't wait to see what her fave colour is! She tends to use brighter colours on her blog from what I can recall. Click on the next button below to see what she is going to wow us with next! Louise Sharp Brian King Allison Okamitsu Kylie Bertucci Katy Harrison Maike Ulbrich Carolynn Sander - You Are Here Kimberly Van Diepen Sarah Berry Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope you feel inspired! If you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products please click on the shop button (just above, or to the right of this post). I have also left a supply list of the items used on today's project in the list below. Just click on the items in the list & you will be taken to my Canadian Online Stampin' Up! supply shop. It's open 24/7 for your shopping convenience! You're welcome! Cheers! Carolynn 💖 Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle Sunburst Thinlits Die Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper Blushing Bride Sequin Trim Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Stamping Sponges Mini Glue Dots Multipurpose Liquid Glue Fuse Fast Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Paper Snips Stampin' Trimmer Big Shot Precision Base Plate Big Shot Die Brush Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi friends! I hope you are all enjoying your summer. We have been enjoying the great outdoors, as we just came back from another camping trip. This time we were thankful enough to enjoy the warmth of the sun, and also got to absorb some of that much needed beach time. Check out this beautiful lake in British Columbia ... It's just a little hidden piece of paradise. My only regret is that we had to leave before I was ready to say good-bye. On that note, the card I am sharing with you this week is on par with a waterfront getaway. I was inspired by last week's creations over at the Global Design Project. #GDP047 The theme was a nautical one. Although I was away, and unable to participate in time, I arrived home excited to make a gel card in keeping with the nautical craze! The last time I made a gel card was for sure over 10 years ago. The technique has been around for a while, yet somehow it still excites me. You take a smallish zipper bag from your local dollar store, stuff it with hair gel, secure it with some adhesive strip between a layer of cardstock, and voila! The cheaper the hair gel the better! I decided to tint mine with the Island Indigo reinker so that it would match my card. You could tint it whatever colour you like really! The possibilities are endless, & once you've worked your hair gel magic, these cards are truly therapeutic as you just can't stop squishing that gel around! As for the cute little life saver on this card, I custom made it with my Stampin' Up circle punches and my Flirty Flamingo ink pad using the masking technique. I'll post a few pics below so you catch my drift. Those stationary sticky notes make the best masks as they stay in place when you stamp! As for the punches, I used the Stampin' Up 1/2 inch & 1 inch circle punches. Below is a how to video from Stampin' Up that showcases another way to use the masking technique. Lastly, if you are loving the colour combo on this card, you can thank the team over at TGIF! Just click on the icon below and you can check out other stunning creations made with these fabulous Stampin' Up colours! #TGIFC67 Well that's it for today! Thank you for stopping by & feel free to contact me if you need more stamping info. Remember that you can check out the Stampin' Up supplies used on today's card in the list below. & If you are in Canada and are interested in purchasing these items, just click on them and you will be taken to my online Stampin' Up shop! Cheers! Carolynn 💖 Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block G Stampin' Trimmer Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine 1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Multipurpose Liquid Glue Big Shot Precision Base Plate Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The TGIF Team is at it again with some crafty inspiration! Come on over to TGIF Challenges Site and have fun creating with us! We would love to see what you come up with! This week's TGIF theme is "Sympathy". Sympathy cards are not the easiest to create, yet they tend to have the most meaning when shared with others. As difficult as it may be, let's be inspired by this week's theme. Let us create cards from the heart, for those times when these special gifts are most needed. If you are from Canada, I would love to have you check out my Stampin' Up! Online shop! Just click on the shop icon below! Also remember to check out the TGIF Challenges Site this week to join in the fun with us! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Soft Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set Happy Tails Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block E Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Sparkle Glimmer Paper 2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon Woven Threads Sequin Assortment Stitched Labels Dies Stitched Be Mine Dies Flourish Dies Snail Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Tear & Tape Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Paper Snips Simply Scored Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The TGIF Team is at it again with another inspirational colour combo! Come on over to TGIF Challenges site and have fun creating with us! We would love to see how today's soft and subtle hues inspire you! When I first studied this week's colour combo I pictured spring and Easter! I actually really can't wait until spring! The cold weather up here in the great white north gets a little depressing after a while. I decided to brighten my day by creating a flowery card with today's colours! Saying that, I have to apologize, but I really didn't see the Saffron fitting in with my project. So I decided to opt out of it! You can too if you wish! The colours are really there for inspiration! So do as you wish & let your creative juices flow!  I really adore the sayings that come in the Stampin' Up! Here Comes The Sun Stamp Set! You can earn your set for free if you place a qualifying hostess order! It's definitely one of my favourite hostess sets of recent! & The best part is, it's photopolymer! Meaning you can bend and twist the stamps to reshape the sentiments to your liking, as I have done on today's project! Check out all of the images that come in this set below and you will catch my drift! What do you think? Isn't this set fabulous? If you would like to check out another card I created with it you can do so by clicking HERE. It is so versatile! I am sure you could create your own unique fabulous creations with it! Or feel free to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) mine! Sharing is caring after all! Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope that you leave here feeling a wee bit inspired. Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site to join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖

Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome to today's Autism Awareness blog hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you have been following the hop you most likely arrived here via the talented Amy Koenders. Wasn't her project today inspiring? I would have to say so! I hope that you enjoy all of the projects that are part of today's wonderful line up! Remember to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you don't miss out on all of the amazing creativity, & touching messages to be shared today! Although I haven't been impacted by Autism directly, I do know close friends who have dealt with the struggles of this disorder. This hop has already increased my own awareness in some sense, as I didn't truly realize that there was a recognized Autism Awareness Day (or Month for that matter). Hopefully bringing more attention to this issue, will result in a deeper understanding on behalf of others. As per the Autism Canada Website, "This year we want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and collaborators to become partners in movement toward acceptance and appreciation". I was originally very unsure of what to create for today's hop. I of course googled Autism Symbols and came across the Autism Ribbon. The ribbon was covered in puzzle pieces with colours similar to the colours I have showcased on today's card. My understanding is that the bright colours are meant to represent hope. I hoped that by displaying these bright hues in big blocks of colour this happy message of hope would be portrayed. Without hope the future can look very bleak. We all need to have hope in our lives, no matter what difficulties we may be facing. I then decided to stamp some of my favourite positive sentiments in these bright hopeful colours. Positive affirmations are good for anyone to repeat, or say aloud to themselves on a down day. I could have stamped a few more even, but I loved how these sentiments fit so nicely within this die cut heart. I hope that you enjoyed my project, and that it has inspired you in some way today. For a complete list of Stampin' Up! supplies used to create this card simply scroll down to the end of this post. As well, if you would like to donate to Autism Canada, feel free to visit the Autism Canada web page by clicking on the "Click Here to Donate Now" link below. I am sure that every little bit helps. Now to carry on with this incredible Autism Awareness hop! Click on the Next button below and you will be taken to Stella MacKay! I am sure you will love what she has to share! BLOG ROLL: Sue Plote Jenny Hall Denita Wright-Smee Maria Willis Elizabeth Price Tami Hewlett Lisa Curcio Lauren Alarid Tanya Boser Jen Sootkoos Eva Dobilas Kim Oliver Charlet Mallett Sandi MacIver Adrienne West Amy Koenders Carolynn Sander - You Are Here Stella MacKay Thank you so very much for visiting today! I am always so thrilled to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 You're Priceless Photopolymer Stamp Set Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set Lovely Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block D Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Dapper Denim Baker's Twine Brights Enamel Shapes Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Pierce Mat Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Creating Kindness Design Team blog hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator who loves to share projects and ideas. If you have been hopping along, you would have arrived here via Maria Willis. She is one of the kindest people I know. As well, she is an inspiration to many! I hope that you enjoy today's colourful card, as well as all of the other projects in this hop. Make sure to click on the next button at the end of today's post so that you don't miss out on the amazing projects to be shared today! Today's hop is all about colour! The colours from the Stampin' Up! rainbow that I chose to utilize today are Berry Burst, Peekaboo Peach, and Lemon Lime Twist! These colours are bright and fun! As well, they complement each other beautifully. There is colour inspiration all around us. I chose to look to the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (DSP) when choosing my colour combo for today's card. I pulled just three colours from this paper pack. All of the colours in this DSP are listed on page 188 of the Stampin' Up! catalogue. The Stampin' Up! catalogue is a great resource when looking for crafty ideas and inspiration. Check out this colourful pack of paper below! Again, I didn't actually use this DSP on my project today. I simply used it for inspiration. It definitely took the brain-work out of the crafting equation. Now back to my card... Are you curious as to how I created that colourful, spattered background? Well it was created using a technique called "Ink Lifting". I have a full video tutorial to share with you today that showcases this technique. I hope you enjoy! Today's blog hop is also a video hop. In order to view all of today's video tutorials, click on the YouTube icon below. Once you are on my YouTube channel, you can then view the video description area where all of the video links for today's hop are posted in one place! I hope that you get a chance to watch them all! You won't regret it! So what did you think of today's tutorial? I hope it inspires you to look for colour combos in all sorts of places! Maybe you will even try some "Ink Lifting"? Next up in the hop is Cheryll Miller from Australia! I can't wait to see her vibrant project! Click on the next button below so that you don't miss out! Thank you so very much for joining me today! I am always overjoyed to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Background Bits Clear-Mount Stamp Set Butterfly Basics Clear-Mount Stamp Set Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad Embossing Buddy Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Sponge Brayers Stampin' Spritzer Black Rhinestone Jewels Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Multipurpose Liquid Glue Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Happy Friday to all! For those who might be new here, I am a Canadian Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator located in Calgary, Alberta. Another Friday means another post with the TGIF Challenges Team! This week we are creating Sympathy, or Get Well Cards. Sadly, these are cards that are always helpful to have on hand. So what do you say? Stop by the TGIF Challenges site & check out all of the inspiring cards our designers have created. Get stamping & join us in creating a few of those necessary cards we all should have in our stash for when you unfortunately don't think you'll be needing them, but do. I really wasn't sure what I was going to create for today. To be honest, yesterday morning I began rummaging through my stash for something that might spark my sympathetic venture. The more I delved I came across this hidden gem of a stamp set... I thought, "OMG!!! I have had this set for over two months & I have not even inked it up yet! Shame on me!" So it began ... the marvels of a crazy stamper. & Here is what came out of my marvelous mess! If you didn't know already, I am a very untidy crafter. The bigger the mess, the bigger the masterpiece. That's my motto & I'm sticking to it! Don't these colourful band-aids remind you of the fun variety packs you can purchase for your kids? Seriously, these colours almost make me wish I had an owie! I truly think I need to mass produce these cards for all of the clumsy pals I have in my life. Ironically, I know about five people off the top of my head that could benefit from this card right now! So there ya go, a mass production is in order! If you are curious as to which Stampin' Up! colours I used on today's card well they are none other than Berry Burst, Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant, & Daffodil Delight. Berry Burst is one of the new Stampin' Up! 2017-2019 In Colours! Isn't it gorgeous? I can see a lot of lively colour combos popping up in the future with this beautiful shade. If you wish to save this combo for future reference, I have created a digital swatch for you below! You're welcome! Thank you so much for stopping by today! I would truly love if you left a comment. Or better yet, join in the fun with us this week! Create your own masterpiece, upload it to your blog or your favourite social media site and share it with us over at TGIF Challenges! That would be awesome! Hope you have a marvelous weekend & happy stamping! Carolynn 💖 Iconic Occasions Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block H Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad Elegant Eggplant Solid Baker's Twine Large Letters Framelits Dies Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer Brights Enamel Shapes Snail Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Classic Label Punch Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Hi everyone! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander's blog. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. May is here, spring has finally sprung, & summer is just around the corner! Can I say Boo Yah!!! I have been waiting for the sun to shine & today it is shining! What better way to celebrate this day than with another round of blog hopping with the Be Inspired Design Team! This week we are sharing projects made with our favourite colour(s)! So please sit back, relax, and enjoy! There are so many fun fab colours in the Stampin' Up! colour line! No matter what colour one chooses, it will be sure to make for a stunning project! If you have been hopping along, you would have just arrived via Maike Ulbrich's blog. Maike is from Germany and she is super talented! Were you not just in love with her project this week? Make sure to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you can oogle over the rest of this week's colourful projects! The rainbow of talent will be sure to wow you! Well can you guess what my favourite colour is? You got it! It's pink! I am actually kinda worried that this week's hop will be full of anything and everything pink! I'm pretty sure that a couple of my team members in today's hop will be showing off some pretty n' pink hues! I won't name names, but you will probably be able to figure them out! Ever since I was a young child my favourite colour has been pink. Have I grown to love other colours? Well of course! I am a believer that we are drawn to different colours at different times in our lives, based on what we need in our lives during that stage of growth. To me colours aren't just colours. They have true meanings behind them. For example, "The colour pink is the colour of universal love of oneself and of others. Pink represents friendship, affection, harmony, inner peace, and approachability." The meaning behind this quote truly hits home with me. I have always been one to give unconditional love and respect to others. Saying that, in the past I have often forgotten to include myself in this category of love. I have always been rather hard on myself, holding the highest of expectations for myself, expectations that sometimes weren't always within my own reach, as the expectations I had were virtually insurmountable. It has only been in the past year or so, that I have begun to shift my focus towards loving myself. It may not always be easy, but I have come some way. I no longer beat myself up over what I "should have done", or "should have said". I am learning that in every moment in life I need to trust myself & just be me, & that in the end that is enough, as I am as beautiful as the beauty I see in others. I still have more to learn on this loving path. In the end how can we truly love others, if we cannot love ourselves? Today I have to say, give yourself a pat on the back, forgive yourself, let go, and celebrate your beauty. Love yourself! With that being said, how about you say we see what other colours are in the showcase today? Kim Van Diepen is next in the line up! I actually can't wait to see what her fave colour is! She tends to use brighter colours on her blog from what I can recall. Click on the next button below to see what she is going to wow us with next! Louise Sharp Brian King Allison Okamitsu Kylie Bertucci Katy Harrison Maike Ulbrich Carolynn Sander - You Are Here Kimberly Van Diepen Sarah Berry Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope you feel inspired! If you are in Canada and you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products please click on the shop button (just above, or to the right of this post). I have also left a supply list of the items used on today's project in the list below. Just click on the items in the list & you will be taken to my Canadian Online Stampin' Up! supply shop. It's open 24/7 for your shopping convenience! You're welcome! Cheers! Carolynn 💖 Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle Sunburst Thinlits Die Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper Blushing Bride Sequin Trim Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Stamping Sponges Mini Glue Dots Multipurpose Liquid Glue Fuse Fast Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Paper Snips Stampin' Trimmer Big Shot Precision Base Plate Big Shot Die Brush Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Here we are & it's Friday again! Yay!!! If you are new to my blog, my name is Carolynn and I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am so super duper excited to be posting with the TGIF team today for their 100th design team challenge! It is an honour to be a part of this talented group of stampers. What better way to share that honour than with a Mercedes Weber inspired project? Mercedes has such a wonderful array of inspirational projects over on her blog. To choose just one is not an easy task. Saying that, I fell in love with this gorgeous card of hers... I love the individually cut flowers on Mercedes' card, as well as the dry embossed background, and the nicely wrapped twine. If you were to ask me, all of these little intricate details are what make this card so fabulous! I'm not sure if my card will be much of a comparison. Saying that, I wanted to change it up a bit & make it my own. Here is what I came up with, I hope I can make Mercedes proud! In hindsight, I think I could have added a bit of bling! I love that gold glimmer butterfly on Mercedes' card. Regardless, I am pleased with how today's project turned out. Happy 100th Birthday TGIF! Who would have ever thought I'd be celebrating with this team for their 100th post? I am forever grateful! Be sure to check out the TGIF challenge site this week! The team has so much inspiration to share! We would also love to have you join us for this week's celebration, so stamp and craft away! Here are some quick links to the TGIF Design Team's personal blogs so that you can hop along and view each and every project up close! The team decided to celebrate #100 with a blog roll! Grab a coffee and check out all of the amazing posts! Carolynn Sander You Are Here Marisa Gunn Rochelle Blok Elizabeth Price Sue Plote Holly Stene Breelin Renwick Ashley Van Camp Andrea Tracy-Tucker Jeanna Bohanon Melissa Stout Cathy Caines Chloe Evans Cheers! Carolynn 💖 Special Reason Clear-Mount Bundle Clear Block D Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine Paper Snips Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Fuse Fast Adhesive Stampin' Trimmer Sponge Daubers Big Shot Big Shot Die Brush Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! If you are new here my name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This week the TGIF Challenges Team has a fun back to the basics technique theme! We are getting spongy this week! With ink, shimmer paint, you name it! Be sure to check out all the projects over at TGIF Challenges! As well, we would love to have you join in with us! Come on over and show us what you got! For my project this week I decided to sponge my backdrop for today's card! Sponging a nice even background is super easy with Stampin' Up! Inks and the Stampin' Up! Sponge Brayers! These brayers are seriously one of my fave tools from the catty! Best part is that you can clean them with soap and water between each use so that you can use them with multiple colors! Just make sure that you allow them enough time to dry out in between! Check out the supply list below for a complete list of products used on today's card. Not gonna lie, this is my first time using the bike stamp from the "Bike Ride" stamp set. I thought I was pretty clever by putting a merry spin on it! What do you think? Again thank you so much for stopping by! & Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site to join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Bike Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block C Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad Subtles Stampin' Write Markers Brights Stampin' Write Markers Build A Bike Framelits Dies Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies Twinkle Adhesive-Backed Sequins Silver & Pool Party Baker's Twine Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Multipurpose Liquid Glue Snail Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Paper Snips Big Shot Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

For those who may not know, I'm hosting a scrapbook night at my place (in my Calgary studio aka basement) on March 29th . I have a huge love for scrapbooking! Our kids also love flipping through the pages I've completed over the years, as do I.You should come and try it out! I'll have everything prepped, so all that is required is for you to come and enjoy yourself. For those who aren't as fond of pink, or are surrounded by boys, I have designed two layout options. The non-pink option is shown above. You just need to let me know which option you prefer when you sign up for your class. Similar but different hey? Here are a few more close ups ... Contact me (email: [email protected]) if you are interested in attending the class & I can send you all the details. Or, let me know if you are interested in having your own personalized class at your place! See the list below for all supplies that went into the making of these pages & happy stamping! Carolynn 💖 It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack Party Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block D Party Punch Pack Baker's Twine Combo Pack Neutrals 12" X 12" Cardstock 2015-2017 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock 2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker 1-3/8" Circle Punch 1-3/4" Circle Punch 3/4" Circle Punch 1" Circle Punch Hexagon Punch Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad Stampin' Dimensionals Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another Creating Kindness around the world blog hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you have been following the hop you would have just arrived here via the talented Danielle Bennenk. The theme for today's hop is "Mixed Media"! I love mixed media, but I have to say that I have only muddled with it a wee bit. It was great to challenge myself with the theme today! I hope you enjoy! As well, remember to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you can follow the entire hop! So here it is! My mixed media masterpiece! What I learned throughout this mixed media process is that you really do have to let go! You want your end result to look like a layered, messy, mosaic of fun! Do you think that I achieved that here today? I hope so! For your convenience and pleasure, I have included a list of all the supplies used for today's project at the end of this post. In addition, I have included an explanation of the process I went about to achieve the look you see here. I unfortunately do not have a video to share today, I may just have to make one in the future. First take a piece of Stampin' Up! Watercolour Cardstock (cut to size or slightly larger than you would like). Place the diamond shaped mask from the Stampin' Up! Pattern Party Decorative Masks over your cardstock, and then apply a coat of Stampin' Up! Embossing Paste on top of it in a random pattern (AKA not perfect) using the Stampin' Up! Palette Knives. Helpful Hint: I like to place my Stampin' Up! Silicone Craft Sheet under my project for ease of clean up. Next I take your Stampin' Spritzer and spray a light mist of water over the entire project. Then take your Aqua Painter and apply a few of your favourite Stampin' Up! inks throughout. The colours I chose were: Pineapple Punch; Lemon Lime Twist; Coastal Cabana; & Bermuda Bay. Helpful Hint: Allow the colours to run together along the edges in which they meet. You will get that nice melded look that you see here. Then take the doily stamp from the new Stampin' Up! Very Vintage Hostess stamp set and randomly stamp it over your project in Jet Black Stazon ink. Helpful Hint: You can stamp with Jet Black Stazon Ink on any surface. But beware it is VERY permanent. Next step is to take the speckled stamp from the Stampin' Up! Touches Of Texture stamp set, and stamp it randomly over your project using Stampn' Up! Whisper White Craft Ink. Then take a piece of white tissue paper. Stamp & emboss it with the bee from the Stampin' Up! Very Vintage stamp set using Versamark Ink and Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder. Apply this little bee to your project using a foam brush & some good old modge podge (or a similar adhesive). While your project is still a bit tacky from all of the ink above, sprinkle some gold embossing powder all over your project randomly in different areas. Then heat it up. This adds some more bling, more texture, and more messy layers. Lastly take your wink of Stella and add some BIG splatters all over. This adds to the fun metallic look! That is about it for this tricky background! If you have any questions in regards to the rest of this project feel free to let me know. You can comment below, or shoot me an email. 💖 So what did you think of today's project? I hope it inspires you to get messy with your creativity! Next up in the hop is Jenny Hall! She is an amazing person in so many ways. I truly heart her.💖 I can't wait to see what she has to share with us today! Click on the next button below so that you don't miss out! Thank you so very much for visiting today! I am always so thrilled to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Watercolor Paper Embossing Paste Palette Knives Pattern Party Decorative Masks Silicone Craft Sheet Stampin' Spritzer Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Very Vintage Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block D Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill Versamark Pad Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies Flourish Thinlits Dies Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine Gold Faceted Gems Big Shot Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Multipurpose Liquid Glue Tear & Tape Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Aqua Painters Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday with the TGIF Challenges team! My name is Carolynn Sander. I am a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Today I have a card to share with you that will make you go bananas! I hope you enjoy it! As well, remember to check out the TGIF Challenges site today! There are lots of inspiring ideas! If you feel inclined, we would love to have you join in with us this week! Have fun creating your masterpiece and upload it to your blog or favourite social media site. Then share it to our page! It's a ton of fun! This week's TGIF challenge is a sketchy one! I don't know about you, but I am in love with the above layout! My mind wandered in so many different directions when envisioning this sketch put to life! In the end this is what I came up with... When I first glanced at this week's sketch, I knew that I wanted to use my Stampin' Up! Tutti-Frutti Designer Series Paper (DSP). I truly didn't envision bananas. But, as I flipped through this pack of paper, these crazy bananas jumped out at me! I also figured that the "Spotlighting Technique" would be a great way to showcase this fruity DSP! Check out this pack of Stampin' Up! paper in the photo below! There are so many ideas that flow when I create with it! As far as the actual spotlighting technique, have you heard of it before? Well it's pretty straight forward, and if you google it you will find plenty of info and ideas abound! It totally works with today's sketch! What do you think? Do the elements used today combine fabulously? I would have to say so! Thank you Stampin' Up! I love making projects with Stampin' Up! products! When you craft with such amazing materials you are bound for success! I hope that you enjoyed today's project! Thank you so much for visiting today! Remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges site and join in the fun this week! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As well, if you are from Canada check out my online 24/7 Stampin' Up! supply shop below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Fruit Basket Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear Block D Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper True Gentleman Designer Series Paper Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim Linen Thread Iridescent Sequin Assortment 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Circle Punch 1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies Layering Circle Framelits Dies Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies Big Shot Precision Base Plate Big Shot Die Brush - New Configuration Paper Snips Stampin' Trimmer Snail Adhesive Mini Glue Dots Tear & Tape Adhesive Stampin' Dimensionals Multipurpose Liquid Glue Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Well hi again! Today I decided to try something a wee bit different. I pulled out a new colour combo for myself. To be honest, I love eggplant but I can't remember the last time this colour was utilized on one of my projects! Saying that, I fell back in love with it when I mixed it with the other fresh colours I used on today's project. My Burlap Ribbon & Candy Dots were also needing some love. They have literally been sitting in my stash! Like seriously why have all this beautiful stuff just sitting there to collect dust, when it could be put together to make make a beautiful work of art??? I'm going to keep digging and putting this stuff to good use. I again reached for my Aqua Painter today. It is so easy to get that nice soft blended look with these brushes & I'm a big fan of that these days. As for the stamped background, I layered a bunch of my stamps from random sets. Just ink them up with some Versamark Ink, emboss with clear embossing powder, & voila! Paint over the collage with your Aqua Painter using H20 & a few of your favourite inks & you have it made! For the finishing touches layer whatever stuff in there that coordinates & your job is complete! If you have any questions about today's card feel free to contact me (email:[email protected]). You can also check out today's Stampin' Up supply list below for links to my online Stampin' Up shop. You can order your stuff today & have it shipped to you direct! Just remember that during Sale-A-Bration (which runs until the end of this month), for every $60 you spend you get to choose a free Sale-A-Bration product. Don't want to miss out on free stuff! Thanks again for stopping by! Carolynn 💖 Butterfly Basics Clear-Mount Stamp Set Butterfly Basics Clear-Mount Stamp Set Best Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set Botanicals For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set Six-Sided Sampler Clear-Mount Stamp Set Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad Watercolor Paper Aqua Painters Versamark Pad Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder Embossing Buddy Heat Tool (Us & Can) 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Soft Sky 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Metallics Glitter Tape Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock Subtles Candy Dots Chalk Talk Framelits Dies Big Shot Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Hi everyone! Welcome to day six of our Stampin' Up! OnStage Display Stamper Blog Hop! If you have been hopping along you most likely arrived via Stesha's Blog! If you have seen her work, you would have to agree with me that she is pretty amazing! On that note, I am so pleased to have you here with me in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! As a display stamper, I was one of fourteen Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in North America to be chosen for this role. Today myself, and display stampers from around the globe, are on day 6/7 of sharing some amazing inspirational projects that were created with Stampin' Up! (not yet released) products. These products will be available on January 3rd, 2018! Therefore, I hope you enjoy all of the sneak peeks we are sharing with you. Be sure to click on the NEXT button at the end of today's post so that you don't miss out on the entire line up of inspiration! Today's project features the Beautiful Day stamp set, as well as the new Tutti-frutti Adhesive Backed Sequins! Believe me, you will be happy when you can get your hands on these items! Creating this gorgeous scrapbook layout was pretty darn easy when given these awesome supplies! These items will be available for sale on January 3rd 2018. I hope today's share inspires you! Next up today is Aurelie Fabre! She is one of this years Artisan team members! I am sure she will wow us with her display! Click on the NEXT button below so that you don't miss out! Blog Roll Line Up: Cathy Caines Diane Browning Katharina Baranski Dani Dziama Angela Meritz-Reid Jenny Hall Bronwyn Eastley Tanya Boser Lou Kitzelman Mindy Backes Charlet Mallett Mercedes Weber Denita Wright-Smee Stesha Bloodhart Carolynn Sander (You Are Here) Aurelie Fabre Josie Dean Danielle Bennenk Chloe Evans Dawn Olchefske Did you come here late? Click HERE to view all of my display stamper projects! Thank you so much for visiting today! Feel free to message me if you have any questions. As well, be sure to check back tomorrow at the same time for some more sneak peek display stamper fun! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another Creating Kindness around the world blog hop! You are currently visiting me, Carolynn Sander, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you have been following the hop you would have just arrived here via Jay Soriano's blog. Wasn't Jay's project fabulous? Today's theme is all about caring! This is such a fitting theme, given we are the Creating Kindness Team! I hope that after today's hop you are inspired to show someone just how much you care. What do you think of today's project? I love that it has such a cheery feel to it! Wouldn't it be a great card to send to your friend or loved one just to show that you care? Today I am not writing about any charity in particular. Although I have to say that this theme has gotten me thinking about how I can contribute to my community in a caring manner via my crafting hobby. I think that in the New Year this will be a mission or resolution for me. Caring resolutions are extra special right? Saying this all, I do have a loved one who has ALWAYS enjoyed mailing cards and letters. This special person has had an extra hard time lately. I plan on sending her this card, as well as many others from my stash, to cheer her up! Not only will she love recieving her own cheery card, but she will be able to share the love through the act of giving the cards that I have given to her. It will be like a ripple effect! I love it when happiness can have a ripple effect! It makes me smile just to think of this. Now are you curious as to how I created that darling rainbow? And those perfect clouds? Well, I have a full step by step video tutorial to share with you today! I hope you enjoy it! Today's blog hop is also a video hop. In order to view all of today's video tutorials, click on the YouTube icon below. Once you are on my YouTube channel, you can then view the video description area where all of the video links for today's hop are posted in one place! I hope that you get a chance to watch them all! You won't regret it! So what did you think of today's tutorial? I hope it inspires you to share the love! Next up in the hop is Jenny Hall from the United States! I can't wait to see what she has been up to! That girl is always inspiring! Click on the next button below so that you don't miss out! Thank you so very much for joining me today! I am always overjoyed to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Lovely Inside & Out Clear-Mount Bundle Clear Block D Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Brights Enamel Shapes Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine Pretty Label Punch Tree Builder Punch Layering Circle Framelits Dies Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Big Shot Precision Base Plate Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Multipurpose Liquid Glue Mini Glue Dots Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Use Brusho Crystal Colours to create fun backgrounds, including using designer series paper. I created a fun fireworks card for New Years.

Well happy summer it is! Who doesn't love summer? We just came back from a 10 day camping trip in the mountains where it rained pretty well every day. The closest thing to the sun in our vacation photos were these pics from our stroll through a beautiful sun shower. It was a relaxing holiday nonetheless & we were all missing our comfy beds by the end of our trip! When we got back I was itching to craft again & I was so excited to see that TGIFC had a summer challenge over on their blog this week, as I am in need of some summer sun! #TGIFC64 When I think of summer I picture the sunset and the spectrum of colours it can produce. Mother nature is by far the finest artist I know, so why not pull inspiration from her? The colour palette I chose for today's project was inspired by this photo I came across on pinterest. It portrays some of mother nature's finest if you ask me. Unfortunately, (despite the multiple pins) I could not find the original post for this photo. So thank you to whomever shared this beauty. The colours from the Stampin' Up rainbow that I pulled from this are pictured below in today's colour combo. They include Dapper Denim, Tempting Turquiose, Gold, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, & Wisteria Wonder. My sunset creation is made of paper of course! I had ironically been itching to make something with my Stampin' Up Sunburst Thinlets & this card was the perfect project for me to showcase them. The water on my card was pieced together using the Stampin' Up Swirly Scribbles Thinlets. I also had to add in some birds flying off into the sunset. Rather than trying to fiddle with fussy cutting my own, I analyzed my punches and figured the pansy punch would give me some nicely cut birdies. I simply punched the pansy and then punched over the tip of the flower again to get em cut so nicely. Thanks for stopping by! I hope that your summer is full of sunshine (or maybe even a sun shower)! If you are in Canada and you are interested in making your own paper sunset, just click on the products below, they will take you to my online Stampin' Up virtual shop. Or feel free to contact me & we can chat about all the great products & opportunites that Stampin' Up has to offer! Carolynn 💖 Sunburst Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set Clear Block C Sunburst Thinlits Die Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies Calypso Coral Thick Baker’S Twine Gold Metallic Thread Gold Foil Sheets Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pansy Punch 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch 1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Circle Punch Layering Circle Framelits Dies Big Shot Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hello & Happy Friday! As well... Happy Back to School Days! Insert moan here. Or should I say ... insert excitement here? Ummm ... Yah! Our family will be converting back to a normal sleep wake cycle once next week commences. Will it be easy? Probably not! But will coffee help? Of course! You betcha! On that note, I hope you enjoy today's coffee inspired project. It showcases a gorgeous colour combo! If you visit the TGIF Challenges Site you will see more fun projects created with this palatte. As well, if you are feeling really intrigued, we would love to have you join in the challenge with us! Create & Share! It's that easy! When dreaming up today's project my mind began to wander. Where did my mind wander to? Well coffee of course! (lol) FYI yesterday's post was all about chocolate! Go figure! I love both chocolate and coffee! Who doesn't? Anyhow, I hope you enjoy today's card. Today's project is brought to you by the Coffee Café Photopolymer Bundle offered by Stampin' Up! It is an awesome bundle of products for the coffee lovers in your life! If you are interested in more "Café" bundle details then be sure to check out the informative video below. Did you watch the video? Well what do you think? Does this bundle make you perk up? I can just smell the coffee brewing as we speak! All I can say right now is this bundle is as awesome as coffee! Now go and grab yourself a cup of java (if you haven't already). You will be forever happy! Thank you so much for visiting today! Please feel free to send me a message or leave a comment below. As well, remember to stop by the TGIF Challenges Site to join in the colourful fun! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖 Coffee Café Photopolymer Bundle Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack Peekaboo Peach Baker's Twine Cookie Cutter Builder Punch Sponge Brayers Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder Versamark Pad Heat Tool (Us And Canada) Aqua Painters Stampin' Spritzer Stampin' Pierce Mat Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies Lovely Words Thinlits Dies Stampin' Trimmer Paper Snips Big Shot Precision Base Plate Big Shot Die Brush - New Configuration Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another Creating Kindness around the world blog hop! You are currently visiting Carolynn Sander, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you have been following the hop you would have just arrived here via the talented Lou Kitzelman! I love what she had to share with us today! The theme for today's hop is embossing! Embossing is one of those awe inspiring techniques! & There are so many ways to emboss now a days! I hope you enjoy today's project! As well, remember to click on the next button at the end of this post so that you can follow the entire hop! For today's project I decided to try a new embossing technique (new to me anyways), & so I pulled out my In Colour 2018-2020 Stampin' Emboss Powder Set. I trialled my first attempt at multi-coloured embossing, and this is what came of it! What do you think? Pretty cool huh? My hubby's first comment was, "Is that a gay pride card?" I thought well not really, but why not? Our city just hosted it's annual gay pride parade last month. I love rainbows. I love my friends regardless of their sexual preferences. So why not? Love is love.💖 Too bad I didn't post this beauty last month when the timing was right. But truth is, we should always be cognizant of these topics. & We should love one another regardless of our differences on all fronts. For today's project, I reached for my Stampin' Up! Calls For A Celebration Stamp Set. Check out the wonderful sentiments that are part of this set below. What do you think? Isn't this set fabulous? As far as the multi-coloured embossing goes, first choose a stamp of your liking. I find solid or bold stamps work best. Then ink your stamp up with Versamark Ink and stamp on Whisper White Cardstock. Next, sprinkle the different shades of embossing powder on one at a time. Make sure you shake off the excess powder in between colours. If you are careful you won't contaminate your powders with the other colours. Lastly, heat set your image with your Stampin' Up! heat tool. It is seriously easy oh peasy! Well I hope you enjoyed today's project! Next up in the hop is Marcy Denning! She has a stunning project to share with us today!💖 Click on the next button below so that you don't miss out! Thank you so very much for visiting today! I am always so thrilled to have you! If you have any questions in regards to today's project feel free to message me, or leave a comment below! As well, if you are from Canada and you are interested in purchasing products from my Stampin' Up! online store just click on the "Shop" icon below! Cheers & Happy Stamping! Carolynn 💖