tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64087051753164275852011-07-08T05:06:51.060-06:00stampin up all day all the timeColleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-67711812370230951302009-09-30T21:40:00.003-06:002009-09-30T21:43:21.508-06:00

So with all the new rules and regulations, I have decided that I am not going to be posting on this blog anymore. I don't like being told what to do or what not to do. I wanted a site to SHARE with people, ideas and inspirations. This is my last entry. Thank you to my few followers, and please check out the link to my NON-exclusive blog. Where you can post whatever you like, and advertise

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-9058007911022905302009-09-09T22:44:00.002-06:002009-09-09T22:51:07.877-06:00

I love fall. The smell in the air, the crispness!?! I love it. The colors in the Earth Elements Color Family from Stampin Up remind me of this season. I guess that's why it's my favorite group of colors. This card is so simple, I used the Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel in Close to Cocoa, and the colors I chose for the flowers are More Mustard, Really Rust and of course, Old Olive.- make time for the

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-71642363745366577302009-09-06T16:49:00.004-06:002009-09-06T17:01:48.633-06:00

To me happiness is family, love and creativity. Just to name a few. This page features the new cottage wall DSP from Stampin Up, along with the new in color Rich Razzleberry. It also features the Priceless stamp set and Jayne's Type Alphabet. Sooooo yummy. Enjoy!- make time for the things you love

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-8929361332780532992009-08-24T21:53:00.002-06:002009-08-24T21:55:59.700-06:00

Hello my friends!So I'm back from holidays and am slowly updating myself on what's going on in the Stampin Up world. Here is a new promotion starting september 1st. this is an awesome way to start off the stampers 10 n'est pas?HOSTESS PROMOTIONDates: September 1-November 30, 2009Promotion Details:We're excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses September through November:Host a workshop

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Hi there, wow 2 posts in one night! So with the summer comes the end of the Stampers 10 group from 2008. SO..... I want to take the time to invite you to join the NEW group starting September 2009!This year will be more traditional, 10 ladies, 10 hostesses, 10 months. Here's what it involves:• In a Stampers 10 club there are 10 members • The club runs for 10 months so from September 09 - June

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Hey friends, I have finally gotten around to taking pictures of my retired sets that are for sale, dirt cheap too! Let me know if you're interested in them, and I will tuck them aside. The old roommate finally grabbed the rest of his things, so the renovations on the studio in the basement are beginning this weekend! Sadly I have to pack my craftroom up for the summer so that Jack can have his

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-73634138224893609782009-07-04T22:02:00.004-06:002009-07-06T13:38:27.841-06:00

well SU has done it again, this little number is the deal of the week! the doctors bag for the big shot is only $78 dollars!!! Sorry I can't cut and paste from this computer ( silly pc's ) when I can get to my mac I will make this prettier.NOW.... ahem.... there will be more so check out the link, this will be happening all month long!- make time for the things you love

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Ha Ha! I found some time!! This is my Jackie. And this is the NEW Tall Tales designer series paper from Stampin Up, with the coordinating set called Animal Stories!!Can't wait to make more!!- make time for the things you love

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Hey guys, I had to pilfer some pics from the internet to show off some of the new stamp sets, I repeat, these are NOT my creations ( sick kids and sick myself leaves no play time ) but please enjoy- make time for the things you love

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Hello Ladies, it's that time of year again, the NEW 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! catalogue and idea book has arrived.So my downline and I are hosting a camp! Come and try out the new colors, papers and ribbons.....there's also a few new punches ( oh happy day!)If you can't make it, you can still place an order, either through myself directly or through my website. Can't wait to get your hands on a new

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-57456826693629054982009-06-11T08:11:00.002-06:002009-06-11T08:17:59.350-06:00

So the crop is just around the corner, and I just wanted to pre-thank all the wonderful people who are a) going to participate b) have donated raffle prizes & c) donated items for the garage saleThis is going to be an exciting day. Brian Dixon of SHOT photography will be there in the afternoon, to take pictures and document the day. I have asked him to do this so that it might get published (??)

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Well it's that time of year again, Stampin Up is coming out with their new catalogue on July 1st, soooooooo June 1st they are posting the retirement list, now called the last chance list.... BUT this year they are releasing BOTH the stamps AND accessories on the same day!! Everything is on a first come first serve basis, and items do sell out. However..............DO NOT  panic........ Ruth is

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-57463451927182792092009-05-02T21:48:00.003-06:002009-05-03T10:41:19.930-06:00

Hello Hello Hello, and how was everyone's National Scrapbooking Day?? I personally didn't scrap a thing, however I made some cards for my upcoming class. These are 3 ideas, there will be more......... just need to refuel on the creative juices ( aka more coffee)Please don't forget to get your ticket for the Scrap Breast Cancer Crop happening on the 14th of June, $40 gets you you're own 4' x 4'

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-63363507055540480972009-04-27T10:36:00.002-06:002009-04-27T10:41:47.638-06:00

HERE IT IS....one of many sneek peeks at the new stamps coming out in July from Stampin UP. This baby is going to be available for pre-order at 20% the regular price starting May 1st!check out my stampin up site for more details!- make time for the things you love

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-55147833435063628862009-04-23T22:46:00.003-06:002009-04-23T22:53:15.646-06:00

I know we haven't even seen spring yet, let alone summer, but I just had to try this watercolor thing, and I'm in love with the Forest Friends set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalogue. AND I got the sentiment set for FREE!!!!! -never go to bed angry, unless snoring is a form of revenge:)

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-40391594613216390642009-04-21T20:47:00.001-06:002009-04-21T20:49:16.434-06:00

HOLY SMOKES, I just got my stamps from Bombshell Stamps and they are the BOMB! ya that was bad I know. Anyways, Im going to try to post a banner, if not a link for sure!http://www.bombshellstamps.com/albums/album_image/6424173/3953049.htm-never go to bed angry, unless snoring is a form of revenge:)

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-87544028887130667652009-04-16T23:35:00.006-06:002009-04-27T10:18:37.213-06:00

Sooooo...... I was having a day, and decided to go hard with the craft room purge, and have a few big ticket items that need good homes ( for a small fee of course8) )They are as follows....Thoroughly Thankful So VeryYummy ( one mounted, one unmounted )Botanical BloomsAll Through The YearA to Z accentsHappiness ( background stamp )Much Appreciatedginormous flowersAll I have seenin my thoughts (

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WOW it's been a while since I wrote on here...... well April is close to over, and we need more sunshine that's for sure. I've been busy with the family, our youngest is crawling and teething.... always a happy combination.Paper Craft news, we're getting SO many donations for the Breast Cancer Crop, thanks to all that have given to the cause. I'm working on a card class for the month of May,

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-75049211482215027622009-03-27T20:25:00.005-06:002009-03-27T20:50:55.211-06:00

Whew! What a long week! At least that's over...... back to business:)) I am hosting a card class this weekend ( Sunday March 29th ) from 12:00-4:00 and as I had said in a previous email, we'll be making 10 cards total, 2 each of 5 different designs ( i hope that makes sense) I had originally said that there would be specific themes, alas, some of my supplies didn't show up, so I have improvised,

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-47659990410098065062009-03-22T01:22:00.003-06:002009-04-17T22:07:01.892-06:00

Here it is........The Scrap Breast Cancer Crop 2 to be held at the Dover Community Center3133 30th Ave SE, Calgary ABm T2B 0G9403-273-6124Date: Sunday June 14th, 2009Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pmCost: $40For more details please check out the Facebook group "Scrap Breast Cancer Crop 2" -never go to bed angry, unless snoring is a form of revenge:)

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-47567263052026973782009-03-20T00:06:00.006-06:002009-03-20T00:19:59.126-06:00

So, here it is.......... my first go at sharing my organizational trials and errors with you all.I decided that I really liked the "clip it up" idea, but sure didn't like the price. Remembering that I had a bunch of curtain clips from IKEA left over ( 10 for about $3? ) I stopped off at Walmart and grabbed a curtain rod. And voila, my very own $16 Clip my Stuff!  Enjoy!!

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-83218533069720769862009-03-16T21:35:00.010-06:002009-03-16T23:47:46.852-06:00

So this is a project we did this weekend, it's 4 coasters from the bar I work in, they JUST so happen to be 4 x 4, and work well with a corner rounder. The pictures areNext we just set the jumbo eyelets with the crop-i-dile, decorated and chained together with the 1" binder rings ( office depot $5 for 20 )and viola, embellish like a crazy person and you're done!!

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-3975539720580166322009-03-16T01:21:00.003-06:002009-03-16T23:48:33.401-06:00

Hey! I figured out how to add a picture!! Sweeeeet............ anyhoo, this is a layout I created at our glorious weekend at the Bloomin Inn in Pincher Creek. 

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-62754687754825997232009-03-16T01:14:00.002-06:002009-03-16T01:18:28.073-06:00

TBA........ we're in the works to hold / host a Fundraiser Crop to support our dear friend Lisa Mitchell in her quest to end Breast Cancer. Date and doings to follow!!This will be hosted by yours truly, and my good friend Leisa Hubley from Close to My Heart (check out her website at www.bigredscraps.myctmh.com  She is  a genius.)

Colleen Hilchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813766543427376698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408705175316427585.post-89760993652728991702009-03-14T21:01:00.000-06:002009-03-14T21:06:25.411-06:00

Hello all who is reading this! I have decided that it was time for me to start a blog ( seeing how I looked up the definition of it, and it makes sense for me to have one:))My goals to start this new adventure off are small, just some ideas I'd like to share, some rants that I would like to get off my chest,  and eventually escalate to challenges and contests.If you love me, you'll bookmark me,

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