Up The Street

More January Projects

2012-02-13T08:58:00.000-05:00

Hi All! Just a quick update regarding the next kit ...
I had hoped to maybe have a mid-month release (meaning this week), but it looks as if we'll have to wait until March 1st for the next kit. I've been waiting on several items to arrive to complete the kits and I want to give Sarah and Lesley a bit of time to work with them before they're revealed. But trust me ... it will be worth the wait :) Lots of new My Mind's Eye in these ones.
Until then, I thought I'd share some of my January projects ...

I kept starting the journaling for this one, but I think I'll add it later and stick it in behind the photo. For the most part, I try to include the journaling as a page element, but there is so much going on that it just looked cluttered when I tried to add it in.

I'm on a real "title on the photo" kick this month ...

All of the supplies for this layout are from the "Live in the Moment" kit but I wanted to add the bird stickers from the "Little House" kit. The colour on the birds was a little too yellow for the layout so I added some orange via Copic marker until I was happy with the match.

Loads of layers on this one (all supplies from "Little House") ...

Glossy accents on the chipboard to ramp it up a notch ...

Ink and Glossy Accents on the wood apha ...

Even a Christmas layout ...

I'm down to just a few of these kits. Feel free to send your husband in to pick one up for you for Valentine's Day :)

January Kit Projects from Sarah Webb!

2012-01-30T14:13:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday!

Today we are featuring projects from Design Team Member Sarah Webb!

These projects from Sarah were made using the January kits from Up the Street Scrapbooking which are available now!

(You can enlarge any of the photos to see more detail.)

Fashion Sense

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

I adore this banner that Sarah created with the hanging chipboard pieces and die cut papers from the kit! and how she cut a border to the left of the layout. Adorable!

Family Frame

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

Sarah used pleated paper from the kit as her focal point, and the effect is stunning! I also love the little splatters and the cluster of embellishments.

Hello Friend Card

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

Again, more embossing and sanding to create a perfect backdrop for this card. I love the colour scheme, and the rows of ribbon and chipboard, layered on top of one another.

Check out the complete kit supplies HERE:

UP THE STREET SCRAPBOOKING

Have a great day.

February Classes

2012-01-30T13:05:00.000-05:00

Saturday, February 4th ... Card Class ... $25.00 per person (plus tax)

...1pm - 4pm

Step away from the ordinary folded card and construct four gorgeous all occasion cards ... each one featuring different techniques and compositions.

The class fee entitles you to 20% off any scrapbooking purchases made that day as well as a voucher for a FREE crop.

Please reserve your spot by Thursday, February 2nd.

Friday, February 24th ... Double-Page Layout Class
... $15.00 per person (plus tax) ...1pm - 4pm

Scrapbooking is all about memory keeping. This double-page layout features patterned papers from Kaisercraft's Madame Boutique Collection. With a colour palette of teals, mustards and browns, this layout is suitable for recording current events as well as reminiscing about times past.

The class fee entitles you to 20% off any scrapbooking purchases made that day as well as a voucher for a FREE crop.

Please reserve your spot by Wednesday, February 22nd.

January Kit Projects from Lesley

2012-01-29T11:50:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone...

Tomorrow, we'll feature projects from Design Team Member Sarah Webb!

Lesley here, sharing some projects made with the January kits from Up the Street Scrapbooking which are available now!

I've had the opportunity to work with both kits this month, and they are equally beautiful. Both kits are different from one another, and you get extremely different looks with what you end up creating. The matching colours and products in each kit make it SO easy to document your memories and create layouts that are beautifully coordinated (and you will have so many scraps for cards).

(You can enlarge any of the photos to see more detail.)

We Shop Country

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

Summer Air

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

COUSINS

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

BRITTANY

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

STITCHED WITH LOVE - Card

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

Unity Stamp Co. (Homemade 6 Bean Soup - Jillibean Soup)

Glue Arts U-Cut-It Foam (3D foam)

Hello Card

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

Together Card

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

Be Real

Up the Street Kit #2 Little House

These two layouts were made with "Live in the Moment" Side #1.

Love Life

Up the Street Kit #1 Live in the Moment

Glue Arts Micro Adhesive Squares (to hold the twine in place)

Daily Life

Up the Street Kit #1 Live in the Moment

Black Sharpie Pen (for faux stitches)

Check out the complete kit supplies HERE:

UP THE STREET SCRAPBOOKING

Have a great day.

Happy New Year! and January Kits :)

2012-01-11T09:21:00.001-05:00

How was everyone's holiday? Glad to see those kids get back on the school bus? I know I was ;)
Now, back to a little structure. I've decided to close on Wednesdays for January. I found that last year was pretty quiet, and a lot of the local businesses close for the first week or two (the bakery is STILL not open yet and Paul keeps asking when he can have cinnamon loaf again), but I thought I'd space my days out through the month. And it's a good job I did ... I think I'm busier now in January than I was just before Christmas. Go figure.
I've had a few orders come in this week. If you were liking the looks of the December kit but didn't get it before it sold out, I ended up ordering more of the Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas papers, as well as some more of the gold Thickers. I've also re-stocked my dwindling Stickle supply and added a few popular colours of Alcohol Ink. Lots of Prima and Kaiser gems, a bit of Valentine themed paper and a nice selection of hockey themed papers (which seem to go quickly).
Back to the main reason for this post ... the January kits!
The first side, "Live in the Moment", has a variety of patterened papers from Echo Park, Simple Stories and Kaisercraft ...

I pulled the title of the kit from this wonderful little Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday stamp set ...

If you haven't yet jumped on the twine bandwagon, you'll become instantly addicted once you've played with The Twinery Twine in Charcoal and Cappuccino (10 yards each). You'll receive Memento inks Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black ... perfect for using Copic markers or just for a nice, clean stamped image. I've also included some new items from Canvas Corp ... a burlap rectangle, 3x3 kraft envelopes and some silver T-pins ...

Lots of great basics in this kit that can be used with the other January kit or mixed in with your regular stash.

Side #2 of the January kit is crammed with October Afternoon goodness. I'm such a sucker for October Afternoon and just couldn't narrow the papers down to just a few. "Little House" contains six of the papers from the October Afternoon Farmhouse line as well as a few Studio Calico Classic Calico ...

Full sheets of Shape Stickers and Chip n Sticks ...

Calendar tags from Elle's Studio ...

Half packages of Farmhouse Flower Sack and Miscellany ...

And once again, a Pink Paislee Wood Chip alpa. I know ... I've included these alphabets in a few other kits, but this is a different font again and I just can't help myself!!!

I'm so pleased with how these kits have turned out, but even more jazzed about the projects the design team have created with them. These gals continue to provide such great inspiration month after month. I receive so many wonderful compliments about the gallery on a daily basis and am so grateful that Sarah and Lesley take the time from their incredibly busy schedules to showcase my wee kits :) Go check out the gallery right now!

2 Days Only!

2011-12-29T09:14:00.000-05:00

Boxing Week Sale

Thursday, December 29th 10am until 4pm

Friday, December 30th noon until 8pm

Buy 5 papers, receive one FREE

(includes cardstock and patterned paper)

Buy 3 alphabets, receive one FREE

Buy 3 flowers or gems, receive one FREE

Save 25% on all Paper Pads and Packages

Save 20% on all Punches & Trimmers

Save 15% on Inks, Mists, Paints & Stamps

Save 20% on all Born in a Barn Furniture

"Believe" Projects ...

2011-12-06T19:37:00.000-05:00

... from Sarah.
I haven't managed to finish even a single layout with this kit yet. Thankfully, Sarah banged out a layout and a few cards in record time.

And ... Sarah was up for a quick visit on Friday night and brought her projects to display in the store. The photos do them no justice at all. Feel free to stop in to have a look at her fabulous creations.
Oh ... and you'll notice that Sarah is a hard core twine user. Thanks to her prompting, we now have Twinery Twine available at the store by the yard or in 15 yard bundles. Makes for beautiful finishing touches :)

December Kit "Believe"

2011-12-05T09:35:00.000-05:00

Sorry all! I've meant to post the December Kit before now but it was a wonderfully busy weekend at the store. We had a great turnout for the Christmas Open House with a few late-night croppers on Friday night :)
This kit is filled to the brim with papers and a variety of embellishments for scrapbook layouts, but also for cards and December Daily pages (if you're completing one this year).

I stayed with a traditional Christmas palette ... deep reds, greens and creams with papers from Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas and a few from Bo Bunny Etcetera ...

A Webster's Pages die cut and number stickers from Simple Stories ...

A beautiful glittery gold American Crafts alphabet (as well as a mini alpha from Glitz), Prima flowers, Maya Road die cut and sheer snowflakes, Perfect Pearls Powder ...

Wonderful trims from Prima and Maya Road, My Mind's Eye decorative brads ...

Cards and envelopes from the Tim Holtz District Market collections, Prima jewels ...

Card bases prepared for you using decorative edges from Sizzix and Spellbinders (envelopes included) ...

And a set of layered embellishments from Up The Street ...

The kits have sold well over the last few days and I'm down to just a handful. Visit the website to order or e-mail me at upthestreet@isp.ca to reserve one if you're planning on picking it up at the store.
Sarah has already been able to complete a few projects for the gallery and there are more to come!

Christmas Open House

2011-12-02T14:08:00.001-05:00

Friday, December 2nd noon until 8pm

Saturday, December 3rd 10am until 4pm

Hot apple cider, christmas treats and cake pops while you browse.

Buy 4 papers, receive one FREE

(includes cardstock and patterned paper)

Buy 3 alphabets, receive one FREE

Buy 3 flowers or gems, receive one FREE

Save 20% on all Paper Pads and Packages

Save 15% on all Punches & Trimmers

Save 15% on Inks, Mists, Paints & Stamps

ALL Vintage Tripod Lamps … 15% off

ALL Born in a Barn Furniture Pieces … 25% off

ALL Glassware … 25% off

Fudge & Chocolate Pizza

$4.99 each or 3 for $12.00

Twelve Tags of Christmas!

2011-12-01T11:54:00.000-05:00

This makes me so happy every year ... Tim Holtz's Twelve Tags of Christmas ...

That should keep you all busy for a bit ;)

So many things going on tomorrow ... the reveal of the December kit (which should have been today but I decided yesterday that I was going to add in some other little extra goodies), new Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine and the first day of our Christmas Open House here at the store!

Have a great day!

New Products in the store ...

2011-11-21T21:30:00.000-05:00

Have you been looking for the new Tim Holtz District Market Collection? Stop by the store to check it out ...
... tissue ...

... notecards ...

... matchbook notepads ...

... tote bags ...

... cargo and trinket cases ...

Also ... new Tim Holtz Sizzix Texture Trades, Texture Fades and Dies ...

... the new limited release Tim Holtz Winter Distress Ink Set ...

... Spellbinders Edgeablilities dies ...

So many fun things to play with!

November Kits

2011-11-16T23:42:00.001-05:00

I'm just the teensiest bit late posting here. I think the fact that the December kit product is on it's way reminded me that I hadn't shown off November.

While the last kits were more on the softer side, these kits feature the vibrant, rich hues of fall.

"Autumn's Embrace" contains lots of patterned papers from Crate Paper Farmhouse, Jillibean Sweet & Sour, Simple Stories Happy Day and Bo Bunny Forever Fall.

Again this month, both kits contain a sheet from the Pink Paislees Mistables line.

With great coordinating embellishments from American Crafts, Crate Paper, Bo Bunny, Jillibean Soup and Prima.

One of my favorite items from this kit is the Kraft Core cardstock from Coredinations. Definately a product you'll want to try.

"Time & Tapestry" is the "prettier" side this month with more of a pink base than the red of the other side.

Still pulling in the teals, yellows and oranges, are papers from Crate Paper Farmhouse and Random, Basic Grey Out of Print and Jillibean Sweet & Sour.

The embellishments include samplings from Basic Grey, Elle's Studio, Prima, Maya Road, Kaisercraft and K&Co.

"Autumn's Embrace" runs $32.50, "Time & Tapestry $36.50 and the two bundled together $63.00.

There are very few of the kits left, so if you were thinking about buying, I wouldn't wait :)

Swing by the Gallery to see what the girls have done with the kits. This month, we've got two guest designers as well as Lesley. Great stuff!

Holiday Card Series Link

2011-10-16T16:53:00.000-04:00

Just real quick ... I've mentioned this blog to people over the past few weeks and thought I'd post a link here for anyone else that's interested.
I've been following Kristina Werner's blog for several years now, and her Holiday Card Series is always full of wonderful inspiration and I look forward to it each year. She provides card videos (5 days a week for 5 weeks) ... completely free! And what's more, is that she has links to the videos for the other years she's done it. Definately worth checking out. Do it now :)

Road Trip!

2011-10-15T11:46:00.000-04:00

Mark your calendars ...
During the weekend of November 4th to 6th, several area scrapbook stores are participating in a Christmas Passport Road Trip.
Purchase you Trip Ticket for $35.00 and visit the following stores ...
   Memories on Main St. (2519B Min St., Lambeth)
   Stamp Shack (355 Wellington Street, Citiplaza, London)
   Scrapbook Memories (151 Pine Valley Blvd., London)
   Up The Street (2 Front Street West, Strathroy)
At each store, you will complete a mini class and take advantage of store specials only offered to ticket holders.
Tickets are available at each partipating stores. Hours will vary at each store. Your actual passport will be given to you on your first stop.
Looking forward to seeing you all!

Kids' Mixed Media Mini Album Class

2011-10-03T21:40:00.000-04:00

Ages 8 and up.

1:00 - 3:00 pm ... $20.00 per person (plus taxes).

A 6x9 inch, hard cover album featuring patterned papers from Studio Calico, Cosmo Cricket and Basic Grey. Customize your album by creating the covers and adding stamped images to the inside sheets. Finish your album by binding it yourself!

Participants are required to bring their own adhesive.

Receive a 10% discount on any supplies purchased that day.

Must be booked by October 4th. Participants must also pre-pay by this date. Limited number of spots available.

Fall Issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today

2011-09-24T08:17:00.002-04:00

Is available now! Stop by the store for your complimentary copy :)

Upcoming Layout Class

2011-09-21T16:01:00.000-04:00

Saturday, September 24th … 1:00-4:00 pm … $20.00 per person (plus tax)

Adult class.

Double page layout.

Participants are required to bring their own adhesive, trimmer, scissors.

Receive a 10% discount on any supplies purchased that day.

September Kits

2011-09-15T23:05:00.000-04:00

Worth the wait :)

Get them here.

September Sneak Peeks

2011-09-11T21:12:00.000-04:00

I'm still waiting on a few items for the September kits but Sarah popped up to the store the other day to pick up what I had to get started. Gorgeousness :)

Check back on September 15th for the full reveal.

Kids` Layout Class

2011-09-05T14:22:00.001-04:00

Kids' Layout Class (moved from original date of September 10th)

Saturday, September 17th ... 1:00 - 3:00 pm ... $15.00 per person (plus tax)
Ages 9 and up.
A layout to document those back to school photos.
Participants are required to bring their own adhesive.
It is helpful to bring a photo to the class, but not necessary. A 4x6 photo will work, but a 5x7 photo would be ideal.
Receive a 10% discount on any supplies purchased that day.
Must be booked by September 13th. Participants must also pre-pay by this date.

September Kits and Past Kit Sale

2011-09-01T11:37:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone :)
Just a quick update on the September kits ... I'm still waiting on the bulk of the product for these kits. They include all new CHA items, and it seems to be taking a little longer to aquire them than I had planned. Rather than substitute certain items, I'd rather wait and have the kits I had originally planned. So I think we're looking at a mid-month release for this one.
If you need a "kit fix" before that and haven't already purchased one of the August kits, I'm down to two of the "Enjoy the Journey" kits and a few of the "Bookworm" kits.
Also, any past kits (not including August) still available will be marked down 15% until September 5th.
Please e-mail your order to upthestreet@isp.ca to receive your discount.
The store is currently closed until after Labour Day, so any online orders will go out on September 5th.
Hope everyone is enjoying the last few days of summer before the kids go back to school.
Stay tuned for details on the Kids' Back To School Layout Class!

Fall Card Class Series

2011-08-16T21:22:00.000-04:00

This card class series has been designed to help you create a well-stocked card inventory and get you started on your Christmas cards.

At each class, you will make a total of 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs).

Tuesday, September 13th ... All Occasion cards

Tuesday, October 4th ... All Occasion cards

Tuesday, November 1st ... Christmas cards

Tuesday, December 6th ... Christmas cards

By the end of the series, you will have created a total of 48 cards, half of which are Christmas.

The cost of the series is $100.00 plus tax (receive a 10% discount if the series is paid by September 1st) and is non-refundable. Upon payment, you will also receive a coupon valid for 20% off your entire scrapbook purchase to be used at a future date (may only be used once, no cash value).

The classes will take place from 7 until 10pm on each date. If there is enough interest, an afternoon class may be added.

If you have any other questions regarding the classes, please call (519) 245-7590.

We R Memory Keepers Travel Light

2011-08-14T20:15:00.000-04:00

The Enjoy the Journey kit this month contains a few papers and a sweet little tag from the We R Memory Keepers Travel Light line. One of the papers is die cut with a postal stamp border.

Lesley left on it as it was and added a few well placed embellishments ...

Heather replaced the center portion with another of the papers from the same line ...

Sarah's background is toned down with some neutral Cosmo Cricket patterned paper ...

And I trimmed off the die cut edge for yet another look ...

I've only got a few of these kits left. If you think you want one, don't wait!

Same paper, different looks ...

2011-08-03T14:36:00.001-04:00

I think that "Junk Drawer" from Cosmo Cricket's Odd's & Ends line is one of my favorite papers in this month's kit.

Heather left hers whole and used it as the background in her layout ...

I chopped and sliced and glued little bits from both sides ...

And Lesley mixed just a few phrases from the paper with the WRMK die cut paper here ...

I love when you can get so many different looks from a single sheet of paper.

Get your "Enjoy the Journey" kit here. Better hurry ... they're going fast :)

August Kits!

2011-08-01T19:23:00.000-04:00

Now available and up on the website!

"Bookworm" features Basic Grey Oxford and Simple Stories Elementary ...

"Enjoy the Journey" contains papers from We R Memory Keepers and Cosmo Cricket Odds & Ends ...

Lots of fun embellishments that can work with both sides.

Go to the website for complete contents and fabulous inspiration.

Fun stuff ...

2011-07-29T08:06:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Super tired this morning (fun storm last night ... hydro off but not a whole lotta rain ... oh ... and a really loud frog outside that everyone thought was a sick racoon). Can't type a proper sentence. Off to the dentist shortly, but wanted to share this online class with everyone. The video isn't specific to the class, but it gives you a little peek into Shimelle's philosophy ...

I've heard about Shimelle Laine for ages now, but have never looked her up until I saw a reference to this class on several blogs. LOVE her ideas! I've signed up for the class and have done the work for the first prompt (only about 9 prompts behind now). It may take me awhile to get through it all, but I've read through the other prompts and am looking forward to the process.
Let me know what you think about the class and if you're participating.
Have a great day ...

Strathroy Sidewalk Sales

2011-07-21T12:46:00.000-04:00

It's a little warm in these parts (understatement), but there are lots of great deals to be had in downtown Strathroy over the next few days.

Here at Up the Street ...

50% off selected papers & embellishments

40% off candy, fudge & chocolate pizza

25% off glasswear & home decor items

20% off Born in a Barn furniture

15% off tools & punches

10% off antiques

The Sidewalk Sales are running today, Friday & Saturday.

On Saturday, Frank Street will be closed between Thomas and James streets around 3pm for ...

Children's Entertainment

BBQ by the Strathroy Rotary Club between 4 and 9pm to raise funds for the future Splash Pad in Alexandria Park

Jingles the Clown

Outdoor movie on Frank Street starting at dusk ... Justin Beiber "Never Say Never" (bring your lawnchairs).

"I Swear" projects from Lesley

2011-07-18T13:39:00.000-04:00

Hey Gals! July is certainly flying by. Hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and have been able to squeeze in a bit of relaxation between running kids to camp and all of their summer activities.

The August kit is coming along nicely and will be revealed on August 1st.

Until then, here are a few more of Lesley's projects using the "I Swear" kit from June ...

The "Lazy Days" kit is currently sold out, but there are still a few "I Swear" kits to be had :)

So many cards ...

2011-06-25T10:53:00.000-04:00

I think that most of us find it difficult to fit scrapping time in once the weather turns nice (not that this year has been the best ... but still) and the school year comes to an end.

Sometimes a little card helps to keep the creative juices flowing and takes very little time to complete. Have a gander at all of the wonderful cards that the design team have created with the June kits ...

From Julia ...

... a sweet little All Occasion card with beautiful rolled flowers ...

From Mandy ... a shaped birthday card ...

... and a simple little card that could be used for a house warming ...

Lesley creates a card suitable for a crafty friend (making excellent use of the 7 Gypsies rub-ons that come with the "I Swear" kit) and even decorates the envelope to match ...

Sarah banged out three bright and fun cards ...

I love the banner made from stamped tickets ...

Using a die cut title as your main sentiment cuts down on your time and creates a striking focal point ...

It's kind of a crummy day here today. Go make cards :)

It's here ...

2011-06-24T08:05:00.000-04:00

The Summer Issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today is now available!

Be sure to check out page 56 for Sarah Webb's "Full on Giggle Puss" layout using Up The Street's Resort Town kit :)

* On Holidays *

2011-06-23T08:10:00.001-04:00

Up The Street will be closed

from Friday, July 1st

until Friday, July 8th

Sarah's Layouts

2011-06-23T08:10:00.000-04:00

I knew that the "Lazy Days" kit would suit Sarah's style perfectly. She also added the Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers and a piece of the Crate Portait paper from the "I Swear" kit.

Love, love, love adding Glossy Accents to different elements. Especially a water themed page. Just look at the difference a quick layer of the Glossy Accents finished the "summer" sticker.

I really haven't fallen for the banner trend myself, so I was excited to see how Sarah used one of the little banner stickers as a little accent here.

Another fun, whimsical page with a bit of machine stitching around the edges to nicely frame the layout.

A great cluster of stickers and bits. And more of the banner stickers used in a non-traditional way.

More Glossy Accents on a die cut title.

LOVE the balloons in the photos. Although there are so many beautiful items on the page, your eye still goes right for the photos. Just perfect.

Visit the Gallery to see more of the Design Team's work or Sarah's blog for other great projects

An Accidental Scraplift

2011-06-22T15:11:00.000-04:00

You know how you get finished a layout and think, "That looks awfully familiar"? That's what happened this weekend after I completed my layout (see end of post). I was going through the June gallery and realized how similar it was to Mandy's "Summer Fun" layout. Same paper strip down the left-hand side, same photo placement ... even a Silhouette-cut photo matte.

I guess there are enough differences that they don't look completely identical. Mandy used the fun woodgrain paper for her background and hand-cut some elements from the Simple Stories patterned paper to create a banner title ...

She added a few shipping tags for journaling and the date ...

And I love how she used the Basic Grey alphabet stickers for this random journaling so it actually becomes a subtle embellishment.

Mine is super simple with very few added elements.

I don't use very much plain cardstock and the green looked a little "flat" so I used a Sizzix folder to create a bit of dimension.

So thanks Mandy for the inspiration. Even if it wasn't intentional, I guess you've snuck your way into my subconscious :)

Visit the June Gallery to see some other inspiring work done with the June kits.

"She Calls Me Ginger"

2011-06-18T13:16:00.000-04:00

Today I wanted to share one of Lesley's layouts using the "I Swear" kit. The kit itself has a few wedding elements mixed in, but clearly can be used for much more.

Lesley is also a member of the Spellbinders design team and I am learning so many little tricks from her. What she has done with this layout is so clever (especially if you're a frugal scrapper and like to get the most out of your paper). She has folded her background paper in half and run it through her Spellbinders Grand Calibur with one of the Creative Book Pages dies. Not only does she create a photo matte, with a postage stamp border, that is twice the size you would normally get, but she flipped her photo matte and stuck it right back into the hole it left when it was cut. That's right ... one sheet of patterned paper creates her entire background. Pure Genius. Of course, she then "wastes" copious amounts of paper creating her gorgeous layered flowers, but that's neither here nor there ;)

Her flowers have also been created by using a Spellbinders die and then sprayed with some Shimmerz spritz called Shimmeringz (Heavy Metal) for shimmer.

The "I Swear" kit also contains some 7 Gypsies rub-ons which are perfect little accents for these papers. I used to use rub-ons on everything and really haven't even thought about them the last little while. It was sort of a happy little accident that both sides of this month's kits each include rub-ons.

Visit Lesley's blog and the Up The Street Gallery for more inspiration.

2011-06-17T18:51:00.000-04:00

Every month, I look at what the design team has created with the kits and I have a bit of a surreal reaction ... I have a difficult time believing that this incredibly talented group of women is actually working with my kits. There is absolutely no way to pick a favorite and I never know where to start. This layout from Julia Stainton is so adorable.

Julia worked with the "Lazy Days" kit this month and added the Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers.

There are just so many details to take in, such as the subtle stamping of white on kraft in the upper corner. A great way to fill in an empty space without taking focus away from the photos.

And I always love a little Dymo tape ...

Visit the Gallery to see more of these wonderful creations!

Turkeyfest, Under the Moon, Face of Hope

2011-06-16T13:57:00.001-04:00

A bit of info for anyone local that is planning on attending Strathroy's Turkeyfest this weekend ...

Click on the images to view larger.

Also this weekend, my very good friends at Under the Moon (89 Frank Street) are celebrating their recent move across the street with a Grand re-Opening ...
This grand opening marks the re-opening of our new much larger store. We now carry more Canadian items & will be featuring local Mom~preneurs & some Dad~preneurs!
~ Refreshments including Canadian harvested tea
~ Door prizes from Face of Hope, Cate & Levi, Bravado, Free hand mei tai, Mother-Ease, Basic Spirit & more!
~ Henna tattoos
~ Sales
~ Air brush tattoos by Francis Martin, the fellow that painted our mural (a $2.00 donation will be appreciated)
~ Meet some of our local vendors & Yoga instructors
~ Come out to see our store, Luna lounge & store front mural!
~ Start time on Friday is 10am - 9pm & Saturday 10am - 2pm
~ Please note on Friday, our street will be closed around 1pm for the classic car show. There will still be parking around town & lots of other activities going on. We look forward to seeing you!

At the same location (upstairs), Face of Hope will be holding a Grand Opening as well ...
Face of Hope All Natural Skin Care ~ I will be having a SALE at the Grand Opening this weekend. The Prevent & Repair Package will be marked down to $80 from $100 and it includes a Free Facial Workshop. This is a total savings of $40! I will also have a door prize, when you sign up for a Facial Workshop you will have a chance to win the Total Care Package which includes the entire Face of Hope Skin Care Line!

June Kits!

2011-06-15T20:47:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone! The June kits are up on the website and ready to roll. As usual, we have two sides to choose from with very different looks.
"I Swear" features papers from Webster's Pages Ladies & Gents and Crate Paper Portrait.

With enough bits to make some gorgeous wedding layouts and cards, but you won't be limited to just wedding themed projects.

American Crafts Thickers, Pink Paislee chalkboard stickers and die cut flowers in three colours (cut from Bazzill Bling cardstock).

A Zva Crystal embellishment and Crate accent stickers.

7 Gypsies rub-ons and Maya Road crystal trinket pins.

"Lazy Days" contains My Mind's Eye Lime Twist and Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer. This kit is so bright and fun. The Simple Stories papers are just darling.

There are also papers from Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe and Studio Calico State Fair.

Adorable little journaling cards from MME, chipboard houses and butterflies from Maya Road and a few book rings in case you want to make a mini album using the Bazzill board.

Basic Grey Hello Lucious micro mono stickers, Studio Calico stickers and rubons.

With a choice of the following WRMK stamps ...

The Gallery is already filled with some wonderful projects, but there are many more to come.

Store Closed Today

2011-06-09T06:50:00.000-04:00

Morning Everyone :) Just wanted to leave a quick note that the store won't be open today. I'm going into the school to help with one of the class projects and am unsure whether it will take the whole day. There's a chance that I'll be finished early enough to pop in for a few hours in the afternoon, but I don't want to say for sure.

May Sale

2011-05-24T14:58:00.000-04:00

MAY SALE

From now until May 31st ...

Save 20% on all regularly priced scrapbook stock,

Born in a Barn furniture and candles.

Also save 10% on any of the antiques in the store.

New product in the store ...

Basic Grey Lauderdale

Jillibean Soup Summer Squash

MME Lime Twist 6x6 pads

Pebbles alphabet stickers

new Martha Stewart punches

Take advantage of these great prices to stock up on Ranger Distress Inks & Cardstock,

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, Claudine Hellmuth products and American Crafts albums.

NSD Kit Winner!

2011-05-11T13:02:00.002-04:00

Sorry everyone. I've been missing in action these past few days.
Not to get into it, but I've had some medical issues since Sunday.
Today is my first day back at the store so I'm finally getting to the drawing.
I added the in-store ballots with the comments left here on the blog, and the lucky winner is ....

.... Tracey! (blog commenter)
Congrats Tracey :) You have your choice of either side of the March or May kits. E-mail me with your choice and mailing address so that I can get that sent out to you.

Thanks to everyone who stopped in on the weekend or who stopped by the blog to comment.
Have a great week :)

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

2011-05-07T13:29:00.003-04:00

The weather is so beautiful today that I don't know how many scrappers around here will actually be scrapbooking though. I have a feeling that there will be a lot of outside work being done.
I still have to get a few Mother's Day cards done myself yet today. If you're in the same boat as I am, and are feeling "stuck" for ideas, have a look at what Heather and Lesley have created with the May kits.

Lesley's aren't specific to Mother's Day, but you could certainly customize them to fit your purpose.But back to NSD ... it seems like a good excuse to do a giveaway. Leave a comment on this post as to what you're doing for NSD and/or Mother's Day and I'll add your name to the instore drawing for a kit of your choosing from March or May. I'll draw a name on Monday to give everyone a chance to enter :)
Now off to get those cards done ....

National Scrapbooking Day Sale

2011-05-05T10:59:00.001-04:00

National Scrapbooking Day Sale

Friday, May 6th 10 am until 8 pm
Saturday May 7th 10 am until 4 pm

Great Sale Prices and Draw Prizes

Buy 5 Papers (patterned or cardstock), receive one FREE
Buy 3 Alphabets, receive one FREE
Buy 2 Flowers, receive one FREE
Buy 2 Crystals or Pearls, receive one FREE
15% off all Trimmers & Tools
(includes all of the new Martha Stewart and EK Success Punches)
15% off Born in a Barn (current stock only)

Kit Sale
15% off November and January (only one left of each)
10% off February kits

Lots of great last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas …
Handmade birdhouses and feeders
Ouchie bags, cup cozies and spring scarves
Vintage wooden totes and home décor

Gift Certificates always available those crafty Mom’s :)

May Kits ... "Social Butterfly" and "Cottage Country"

2011-05-01T08:59:00.004-04:00

These are the kits I've been waiting for. The blues and greens are always my go-to colours, and the mix of brown and pink finish them off to create some truly usable kits.
Prima Madeline, Cosmo Cricket Social Club and Little Yellow Bicycle Twig are the basis for the "Social Butterfly" kit ...
Alphabet and fabric leaves from Prima as well as a variety of Pink Paislee bakers twine ...A LYB canvas border and journaling spot, Maya Road resin blossoms, Kaisercraft wooden butterfly ...Prima Mistables canvas paper, Maya Road journaling spots and Pink Paislee printed tissue ...More of the Prima Madeline, Basic Grey Hello Luscious and Webster's Pages Country Estate are found in "Cottage Country" ...Lots of pretty Prima flowers and butterfly pins from Webster's Pages ...Webster's Pages alphas & trim, Prima sticker accents, a Melissa Frances envelope & tag and another sheet of the Prima Mistables canvas paper ...I was a little late this month getting the kits to the design team, but I've already received projects from Lesley. Drop by the Gallery periodically through the month to see more of the Design Team's work.

March Contest Winner!

2011-05-01T08:51:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Ruby!
Hope this brightens an otherwise wet and dreary Sunday :)

New Products this week ...

2011-04-29T11:17:00.009-04:00

Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden ...Prima flowers ... Creative Imaginations Splish Splash ... and Forest Critters ...Get yourself in the mood for summer with GDC's The Great Outdoors line ...Also in an 8x8 pad ... Add an 8x8 Making Memories felt album ...or Bazzill Naked Chipboard Album ...and the Glitz Teeny Woodgrain Alpha ...
Open tonight until 8pm!

March/April Contest

2011-04-29T10:18:00.002-04:00

Just a quick reminder that any projects to be entered in this month's contest must be uploaded by midnight tomorrow night.
Visit the website for a list of the challenges and more information.

Sale, New Product, All Day Crop

2011-04-20T16:00:00.001-04:00

Up The Street
One Day Sale

Thursday, April 21st
open late … 10 am - 6pm
(store will be closed Friday—Monday
for Easter Weekend)

Buy 5 papers, receive one FREE
(includes ALL paper stock)

Save 15% on all Paper Pads & Packages

Save 10% on all Punches & Trimmers, Mists,
Inks & Stamps

Fudge & Chocolate Pizza … buy 2 receive one FREE

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Lots of new product in the store …
Crate Paper ... Toy Box, Emma's Playhouse
& Portrait Collections

Basic Grey ... Hello Luscious
& Life of the Party Collections

Cosmo Cricket Glubers

Coredinations Ranger Distress Cardstock
(single sheets or packages)

Coredinations Ranger Adirondack Packs

Coredinations Glitter Silk Collection Packs

Bazzill Metallics Cardstock

Tim Holtz Configurations Print Trays,
Tissue Tape Dispensers, Journeyman Tissue Tape,
Salvage Stickers, Light Bulbs

Martha Stewart & EK Success Punches

Making Memories 8x8 Felt Albums

Bo Bunny Timepiece & Gabrielle
Mini Albums & Stamps

Best Creations Glittered Cardstock

Fancy Pants Artist Edition Brag Books
& Scallop Coffee Filter Flowers

Prima Mistables Canvas Sheets

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March Kits still available
$31.50 each or both for $57.00
take an extra 10% off (April 21st only)
Visit the March Gallery to see everything the designers have done with these kits.

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Upcoming All Day Spring Crop
Saturday, May 14th, 2011
10:00 am—10:00 pm
$40.00 plus tax
Includes lunch, dinner & snacks.
Book Friday night (5:00pm—Midnight) for an extra $5.00.
Space is very limited. Call (519) 245-7590
or e-mail upthestreet@isp.ca to reserve your spot.
Payment is required to hold your spot.

New Challenge ... Misting

2011-04-19T13:23:00.008-04:00

Super easy challenge this week ... use your mists. We loooove our mists here and the Resort Town kit has a bottle of Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmer Mist included this month. Such a pretty colour :) It almost makes you forget about the snow that so thoughtlessly ambushed us yesterday.
So pull out your Tattered Angels, Shimmerz or Studio Calico mists and get busy.
Use several colours to completely cover you background ...

Mask off a section to create a focal point for your photo ...
Give your white flower a quick spritz for a little added interest ...
Or completely saturate your white flower to create a unique embellishment that no longer resembles a flower ...
A new favorite around here ... the white Mister Huey from Studio Calico ...
Just splatter a few drops here and there ...
Spray a piece of sticky back canvas for the background of a card ...So many different ways to use this product.

Upload your finished project to the Up The Street Flicker Gallery by midnight April 30th EST for your chance at the monthly prize. Visit the website to see the other challenges for the month.

Pretty Cards

2011-04-13T11:12:00.003-04:00

From Mandy ...Sarah ... and Julia ...

All made with either the Resort Town kit, the Country Air kit or a combination of both.

This week's challenge ...

2011-04-10T10:04:00.009-04:00

... Self Portrait. After seeing Mandy's layout last week, I thought we'd do a Self Portrait challenge. I'm rarely in photos because I'm the one behind the lens, but I'm always a huge fan of self portraiture (is that a word?). There are so many wonderful, creative ways to capture your own image that there really is no excuse not to. In a mirror ... in a window's reflection ... using a timer. Inevitably, when I think of self portraits, I always go back to one that an online "friend" posted on her blog literally one week before she was tragically taken from her family in a car accident.It still brings tears to my eyes. So don't overthink it ... just grab your camera and snap away. Here's Mandy's ...

... and mine ...Post your layouts to the Up The Street Flickr Gallery by midnight April 30th EST. Visit the website for the other challenges we've posted this month.

Gluber Tutorial from Mandy

2011-04-09T13:44:00.004-04:00

Here's a quick little step-by-step from Mandy on one of the ways to use the Cosmo Cricket Glubers found in the Resort Town kit ... 1. Cut 1/4 inch by 2 inch strips of paper. Fold them in half (but don't crease them) and stick them to the outside edge of the gluber. 2. layer another set of folded strips to the middle(I stapled them down to be sure they wouldn't come un-stuck). 3. Add a 2 inch circle to the middle with pop dots. *You can use this same technique to make a flower as well. :)

New Crate Paper Collections ...

2011-04-07T19:51:00.004-04:00

... arrived today!

Along with Webster's Pages embellishments ...

... KI Memories Puffies ...

... and a few new stamps ...

Look for sneak peeks for the May kits coming soon :)

New Challenge from Mandy

2011-04-04T10:19:00.006-04:00

One of my favorite photo sizes to scrap is 8x12. I love that ginormous picture that takes up almost the whole page. This month, two of Mandy's layouts used these enlarged photos. This first one is just stunning.And this one is trimmed down to 6x12, which makes for a truly interesting compostion. I will definately be trying this size in the future.After seeing Mandy's layouts, I realized that it had been quite some time since I'd done an enlarged photo. I just had to do one with the new Studio Calico paper and rub-ons.Your newest challenge is create a layout using a photo larger than 5x7 ... go with an 8x10, 8x12 or come up with a custom size like Mandy did with her 6x12. Upload your project to the Up The Street Flickr Gallery and be sure to tag it with "MarchContest" before April 30th midnight EST for your chance at a $30.00 credit to the store (shipping not included). New projects only please :) Visit the website for the other challenges and enter as often as you like.

New Challenge ... Die Cuts Done Different

2011-03-28T14:26:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday All! I do believe the air feels a little bit warmer today. Not warmish ... just warmer. But I'll take it. As our March kit is going to stretch through April (the next kit will be released on May 1st), I've decided to extend the monthly contest until the end of April. Also, I only managed to post one lonely challenge this whole month. Today's challenge is brought to you by Julia. She wants you to use your die cut paper in an interesting way ... no just plunking it in the centre of your page. Her example below shows how she split her die cut and repositioned it ... leaving an abundance of white space between the two pieces (a perfect spot for some journaling). Her photo and embellishments are clustered to the far right side and immediately draw the eye. I can't stop looking!Rather than using the buttons on their own, Julia has left them on their packaging card for dramatic effect. It's wonderful when the packaging is too pretty to throw away :) A light misting of ink to coordinate the flower ...

Also, note that Julia has sanded all of her edges. I always do the edges of my photos, but usually reach for my distressing tool to rough up my patterned papers and die cuts. I love how the sanded edges give a softer touch.

As always, upload your finished projects to the Up The Street Flickr Gallery and be sure to tag your images with "MarchContest" for your chance at wining a $30.00 credit to the store. Visit the website for more information.

Layout Class

2011-03-27T19:51:00.003-04:00

Coming up this Tuesday night (March 29th) at 6:30 pm. Two page layout class uses patterned papers from October Afternoon and Pink Paislee, Glimmer Mist, Perfect Pearls, Glossy Accents, fabric and lots of die cuts. Contact upthestreet@isp.ca to reserve your spot ($20 plus tax).

Welcoming our newest Design Team Member ...

2011-03-27T17:35:00.006-04:00

... Sarah Webb! I had been following Sarah's blog for some time and was pleasantly surprised when she wandered into the store a few weeks ago. I've been trying to pin down what it is that is so eye-catching about her work and I think it's the combination of clear, vibrant colours and her use of white space. Also, I think she has a bit of a punch obsession. I'm not judging ... just saying :) Hello! My name is Sarah Webb and I am happily married with two busy, but fun kids. I work full time in health care. I fill my free time with creating! My interest in scrapbooking started 5 years ago with the birth of our daughter and has developed into my favourite hobby over the last couple of years. I love white space, pops of bright colour and tend towards multi photo layouts. I would describe my style as clean and simple with some artsy touches. I am thrilled to have been invited to join the kit DT at Up the Street!
This layout is a perfect representation of Sarah's style ...

Stay tuned for more from Sarah!

A few super quick, super simple layouts

2011-03-26T13:02:00.003-04:00

The downside of running the store is that I really don't have as much time to scrapbook as I used to. Ironic, no?

So the other night, I grabbed both March kits and just a few of my favorite tools (whatever I could cram in the pizza box) to bring home with me.

As a result, the few layouts I completed are pretty "clean" compared to what I usually do. I had planned to add a few things after I brought them back into the store, but the more I looked at them, the more I liked them just as they were.

Here's Paul helping out at the store. I kind of have to take advantage of the fact that he likes working now. That may not be the case in a few years ;)

And our cat. Or I should probably say, my husband's cat. She doesn't want anything to do with me unless it's the middle of the night, or she's hungry. And I'm convinced she's trying to kill me. But that's another story for another day.

Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend :)

More New Product ...

2011-03-25T13:20:00.005-04:00

Papers, stamps and embellishements to get you thinking about spring ...

Stampendous stamps ...

Prima Botanical ...

Prima Celebrate ...

Quick Quotes Damsel in Distress ...

K & Co. die cut accents and stickers ...

KI Puffies ...

Sizzix embossing folders ...

The store will be open tonight until 8:00 pm.

Spring Issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today ...

2011-03-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

... is here! Stop by today for your copy :)

New Products in the store ...

2011-03-24T14:47:00.010-04:00

Basic Grey Luscious ...
Basic Grey Life of the Party ...

Kaisercraft Timeless ...

SEI Couture ...

Country Air projects from Julia

2011-03-24T11:14:00.002-04:00

Julia was just in on Tuesday to pick up her Country Air kit, so imagine my surprise when I opened my e-mail this morning to find a few of her projects already waiting for me ...
A bit of machine stitching and a hand-stamped banner ...
A sweet little card ...

Notice how Julia has coloured the centre pearls of her flower. I'm not sure what she's used, but I'm going to guess a Copic marker ...

I've managed to squeeze in a few pages the last few days myself, but I'll save those to share tomorrow :)

March Kits ... Finally!

2011-03-21T20:07:00.004-04:00

After much delay, the March kits are ready to roll.
I cannot wait to dive into these bright, summery colours. Resort Town is a mix of Cosmo Cricket Salt Air, Basic Grey Life of the Party, Echo Park For the Record and Bo Bunny Ad Lib papers ...

Two alphabets ... Basic Grey Life of the Party mini monos and Cosmo Cricket chipboard ...

Zva crystals, Cosmo Cricket die cuts, Maya Road wood calendar bingo numbers, Basic Grey stitched brads, Prima resin flowers and leaves, and a bottle of Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mist in Teal High Heels ...

Oh ... and a sheet of sticky back canvas, along with some of the new Cosmo Cricket Glubers.

Country Air is a little bit softer than Resort Town, but uses the same core colours ... red, blue and yellow.

This kit contains papers and embellishments from basically two lines ... Prima Reflections and My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose.

A bit of sparkle is provided by the American Crafts glittery Thickers, the Prima pearls and lace border, Coredinations Core Couture cardstock (yellow) and Bazzill Bling String of Pearls cardstock ...

I love the soft blues with accents of deep yellow and red ...

The kits are available in the store and I will be adding some coordinating products tomorrow. Unfortunately, because I've only just received the last bits to the kits, the design team is still waiting for their kits. I'll post their projects on the blog as soon as they've had time to play :)

Blog Hop Winner!

2011-03-14T08:06:00.002-04:00

Good morning! What a beautiful, sunny day. The kids are already wound about being at home all week. I'm not sure if that's good or bad ;)

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left a comment here or at any of the design team blogs.

This is also a great opportunity to thank my wonderful design team. I love putting together the kits each month, but my favorite part about the kits is seeing what you girls do with them. It's always so exciting to open one of your e-mails containing a new layout :) I know that you all lead very busy lives and I definately appreciate the time you take with the kits you receive.

And now the winner of the My Shabby Valentine kit ....

Bev J. !!! (your comment was left on Julia's post "Beautiful, indeed!!"

Congratulations Bev! Contact me with your mailing address so that I can get your kit out to you :)

Up The Street Blog Hop!

2011-03-12T10:24:00.005-05:00

Good morning everyone and welcome to the first Up the Street Blog Hop! I've been wanting to hold one for a little while now, and thought that it would be a great way to kick off the March Break.
February marked the one year anniversary of Up The Street kits and has made me a little nostalgic as I look back through the galleries from past months. For a few of the months, I didn't seem to get many projects completed ... especially after the store opened. December was one of those months. I completed one lonely little layout. But I must say, it's one of my favorites from the year.
It includes many of my favorite techniques, fussy cutting, and several of my favorite products to work with ... the Tim Holtz tattered florals die, Ranger Rock Candy Distress Stickles, Melissa Frances Glass Glitter. But my favorite go-to product right now is the Ranger Glossy Accents. It was one of those bottles of "stuff" that sat in my stash for a very long time neglected. Now, I'm grabbing it constantly for different effects and as a terrific adhesive.

I typically like the look of a dimensional alpha, so when I use regular letter stickers now, I will generally give them a quick layer of the Glossy Accents.

Such a quick and easy thing to do, but really makes a difference.

We're going to give one of the My Shabby Valentine kits away on Monday. Be sure to leave a comment on this post for your shot at it. And for extra chances, leave comments at the other stops on the blog hop. The winner will be announced on Monday. The other stops are ...

Have a great weekend :)

New Product, a Sale and our first Blog Hop

2011-03-11T17:38:00.002-05:00

How many of you were stuck at home today? The snow plow finally made it's way down our road just before 3:30 pm today. I wish I'd known that I wouldn't be going into town today, because I would have brought a few things home with me last night. Like coffee. I do need my coffee.

On to more interesting things ...

The new product has started to arrive with more on it's way.
The new Bo Bunny lines arrived yesterday, as well as some of the new co-ordinating Double Dot Cardstock ... now in patterns of flourishes, stripes and ledger.
Prima Reflections and florals.
Martha Stewart Score Boards (one of my favorite tools).

The March Break Sale, which was supposed to start today, will run until next Saturday ...

10% discount on all punches and tools

Buy 10 patterned papers and receive the 11th FREE (includes new stock)

Buy 5 sheets of cardstock and receive the 6th FREE

Buy 3 alphabets and receive the 4th FREE (mix and match stickers and chipboard)

Buy 3 packages of flowers and receive the 4th FREE

Save 20% on and Studio Calico or Sassafras products

Save 10% on all in-stock Born in a Barn product

Also, stop back tomorrow morning for our first ever Blog Hop. Meet the Up The Street designers and try your chance to win a My Shabby Valentine kit.

SMASH Book from K&Company

2011-03-08T10:53:00.003-05:00

I stumbled across this YouTube video and immediately got my preorder in for these new SMASH books. How cool is that pen?

Whatch'all think?

March Contest

2011-03-06T15:42:00.002-05:00

I was kinda waiting for the March kits before I posted the March Contest, but it appears as if that's going to be a few weeks away yet.
While we're waiting for new kits, why don't we work on new challenge?

This week's challenge is an Either, Or or Both situation.
Use either the prompt ... "waiting" (in your title, in your journaling, as your subject),
or the product ... "old" (choose some product you've had for awhile now and have just been waiting for the right opportunity to use it)
or both ... the prompt and the product.

You have until March 31st (midnight EST) to upload your project to the Up The Street Flickr Gallery. Remember to tag your photo with "MarchContest" so that it will be included in the random drawing done on April 1st for a $30.00 gift certificate to the store.

Look for another challenge next week :)

March News and a Mini Album Class

2011-03-05T15:15:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone! Here we are ... March 5th (my oldest son's birthday today) and no March kit in sight. It's looking like I will have it ready to release later on in the month. But definately worth the wait :)
Until then, there are still a few February kits available and lots of inspiration in the Gallery.
As far as new CHA product, I am expecting oodles of items to arrive late next week. Just in time for March Break. Stay tuned for a March Break Sale :)
Also planned for March Break is the Toilet Paper Mini Album class for kids (aged 9 and up). The kids classes have been very popular in the past, so book your spot now by e-mailing upthestreet@isp.ca. Visit the website for more details.
Oh ... and just a quick "hello" to all the ladies who attended the Friday night crop last night :)

February Contest Winner

2011-03-01T08:32:00.001-05:00

Just a real quick post this morning to announce February's winner ...

Ruby!

Stop by any time to spend your $30 gift certificate :) Congrats.

Tomorrow's Card Class

2011-02-28T21:10:00.002-05:00

I still have some space left in the card class for tomorrow night. E-mail upthestreet@isp.ca to reserve you spot now :)

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 ... Card Class

6:30 pm ... taught by Tara

Learn some new techniques while creating five beautiful all occasion cards.

We will be using Ranger Distress inks in several different ways, embossing folders for custom letter-pressed tag accents, sticky-back canvas, vellum, etc.

$20.00 class fee includes a 10% discount on any scrapbooking items purchased that evening.

Class participants must bring good quality two-sided tape and scissors.

Colour Challenge

2011-02-21T15:56:00.003-05:00

This week's challenge is brought to us by Lesley. Simply use the colours below as the basis for a layout or card. Upload your finished project to the Flickr Gallery and be sure to mark it "FebruaryContest" by midnight EST February 28th for your chance at the February prize of a $30.00 credit to the Up The Street store. For links to the other challenges this month, visit the website.

Vintage Bits

2011-02-15T11:06:00.002-05:00

My favorite television shows as of late seem to be American Pickers and Auction Kings. There is something so interesting about an item that has existed for decades ... moving from owner to owner. Sometimes its history is known and documented, but more often, it is left to the imagination as to the life it has lived.
I am so fortunate that I was introduced to a wonderful couple, Bob & Mary, who travel around in their retirement, searching for treasures. So many of the items they bring to the store would look beautiful in a dedicated scrap space.
To keep the kids occupied, a beautiful old abacus. How many little fingers do you suppose have counted on this? For holding your Tim Holtz Blending Tools, a vintage stamp holder with 3 vintage stamps ...

And just to look pretty up on a shelf or in a window ... printers blocks ...

Stop by to pick up your own little treasure :)

Emboss Resist Tutorial by Lesley and this week's challenge

2011-02-14T16:31:00.012-05:00

In each side of the February kits, is a sheet of the Pink Paislee House of 3 resist paper. Lesley whipped up the following tutorial to demonstrate the numerous ways you can customize this paper for your projects.

If you don't have any of this fabulous paper handy, but still want to use the techniques Lesley has shown, try making your own resist paper.
Grab a background stamp, clear embossing ink and clear embossing powder. Stamp and heat emboss your image on a lightish coloured background paper (the lighter the paper, the more you'll be able to play with your technique).

From here, you can use any of the techniques Lesley shared in her video. I used Studio Calico Mister Huey's in Sunshine.
You can see the ink beading up on the stamped image.

Give it a good wipe with a paper towel. This also helps to rub the excess ink into the paper to further enhance your stamped image.

And the finished card ...

Had I used a Glimmer Mist, the whole surface would have a bit of a sheen, but by using the Mister Huey's, there is more definition between the stamped image and the background paper.

Fun stuff :)

So this week's challenge is as follows ...

Use a resist paper (or create your own) in a layout.
Be sure to have your layout uploaded to the Flickr group (tag with "FebruaryContest") by midnight EST February 28th to be entered into this month's drawing.

Die-cut paper Challenge

2011-02-09T12:07:00.004-05:00

This week's challenge was kind of a challenge for myself. I have an awful habit of saving (some might say hoarding) my die-cut papers. I don't know why ... I just do.
So real simple ... just use a die-cut paper on your layout.
To give you a few ideas, have a look at what we've done with February's "Let The Sun Shine" kit ...
I chose to flip my We R Memory Keepers Be My Valentine "Sweet Nothings" die-cut paper over and give it a few sprays of Studio Calico Mister Huey's in Sunshine.
Heather split hers and repositioned it to create an entirely different shape.

Lesley left her paper intact, but highlighted the die-cut hearts on the corners with stickles.

The other die-cut paper in the "Let The Sun Shine" kit is the KI Memories Sew Cute Daisy paper. Again, there are many ways you could use this paper, but both Heather & Lesley chose to leave it as is for their base. It just looks like a big ol' happy flower :)

They both even used the same colour cardstock for their background and used many of the same embellishments to dress up the page. As you can see, the colours work equally well for both girl and boy layouts.

Those should give you a bit of inspiration to dig out some die-cut paper and get creating.

Be sure to have your layout uploaded to the Flickr group (tag with "FebruaryContest") by midnight EST February 28th to be entered into this month's drawing.

Path Finder

2011-02-03T16:15:00.003-05:00

Just a share today of one of Lesley's layouts done with the "My Shabby Valentine" kit.
Soooo pretty. Sigh. I'll share a little secret ... I'm a sucker for brown glitter. Don't know why, don't know how. I just love it. So of course, I love this layout. It's really difficult to tell from the photos, but the text banners are the top and bottom of the patterned paper comes with the outlining of brown glitter.
One of the ways that Lesley adds a lot of interest to a layout without being overwhelming is by using die cuts. I know that she does a lot with her Silhouette, but I think that the ones used here are Spellbinders. Very subtle but very effective. Lesley used the brown glitter trim to frame her centre grouping. I never would have thought of piecing it together that way. Maybe it came to her in a dream :)I've slowly been adding more products back into the store. At one point, I took everything out but the kits, but in an effort to provide a more complete online shopping experience, you will now be able to purchase some of your favorite scrapbook tools and products from Up The Street. Keep checking back as more stock is added daily.

A Sketch and a Contest

2011-02-02T09:34:00.000-05:00

We've got a few new things in store for you this month.
The first is a new contest.
Each week, a new challenge will be posted and you will have until the end of the month to post your entry to the Flickr Gallery (please tag with "FebruaryContest". You don't need to complete all of them ... just the one(s) that you can get to.
All entries will be entered into a random drawing March 1st for a $30 credit to the store. Use an Up The Street kit for your challenge layout to double your changces to win.
Challenges will be posted Mondays.

The first challenge is a sketch ... coming your way courtesy of Heather ...

And her example using the "Let The Sun Shine" kit ...Have fun!

February Kits

2011-02-01T11:11:00.007-05:00

It's that time again ... Reveal Day! And this month we've got a lot to show you.
We've changed our kit format a bit. Rather than the large kit we've been doing in the past, this month offers two seperate kits. Each is a full kit on it's own, but can be mixed with the other to create that larger size kit that many enjoy. Each side runs $31.50, but if you purchase both, you'll receive a $5.00 discount.

The first side is "Let The Sun Shine" ...
Fresh, bright colours to help snap you out of your winter doldrums. Patterned papers are from My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, with one of the new resist papers from Pink Paislee via House of 3. It was the first sheet I played with and am wishing I'd ordered more.
Coordinating buttons from My Mind's Eye, tickets from Pink Paislee, sticker elements from Basic Grey Curio and sparkly Thickers in that gorgeous turquoise ...

Die-cut papers from We R Memory Keepers and KI Memories with a few fun bits from Tim Holtz ...

The second side is "My Shabby Valentine". I'm generally not one to go for a themey type of kit, but still wanted to provide some products that could be used for soft, shabby layouts and cards for the Valentine season ...

We went with gorgeous papers from Basic Grey Curio, another sheet from the Pink Paislee House of 3 and some glittery My Mind's Eye. Muted browns, pinks and greens are the predominent colours here with lots of sparkle in the form of Making Memories trim, Ranger Rock Candy Distress Stickles, Prima flowers, Kaisercraft rhinestones and a brown glittered alpha.

Glitz Paper Layers and Whatnots ...

And a few Maya Road crystal trinket pins complete this lovely shabby collection ...

Lesley was good enough to video herself opening her package this month. So fun. I think you get a better feel for the kit contents when you see her leafing through them as opposed to my flat photos. I'm always so disappointed with the way the kits looked when they're photographed. You miss all of the sparkle and texture that, for me, make the kits.

Be sure to visit the Gallery to see what Lesley and Heather have done with the kits.

Heather has had a lot on her plate this past while and chose to use only "Let The Sun Shine" and a few extras for her projects. I had a feeling that she would love this one with the bright, vibrant colours and know that so many of you will be inspired with what she came up with. She used ipod photos and sweet little Ruby's artwork on her pages ... both great ways to try something a little different than you're used to doing.

Lesley uses both sides, but as I predicted, she gravitated towards "My Shabby Valentine". It is so her style. I was blown away with what she's created. That girl is crazy talented. She has also worked up a tutorial that we'll post later on in the month using the House of 3 paper, Shimmerz and inks.

Have a look and if you like what you see, visit the website to order.

I'll be adding some extras to the website later on today ... more alphabets and coordinating embellishments.

Also to come sometime today ... a new contest!

One More Sneak before the February Reveal!

2011-01-31T17:49:00.000-05:00

It's Lesley again, and I just had to show you all a couple more sneaks! The first two are from the side kit Let the Sun Shine, and the second is a mix of Let the Sun Shine and My Shabby Valentine. Do those names just scream out to you? One makes me think of summer, bright and bold, war and sunny, and the other makes me think vintage, pinks and browns, distressed and aged.

You will not be disappointed in February's kits!

See you soon!

Ready for Some February Sneaks?

2011-01-28T16:06:00.000-05:00

It's Lesley here and I've got some pretty pictures to share with you...

I got my kit nice and early and have been drooling over every sheet of paper, every embellishment, and all the possibilities!

Here are some sneaks from the side kit "Mt Shabby Valentine". Up the Street (aka Tara) outdid herself this time! A beautiful mix of products from many manufacturers. I am working on the other side kit too, and it is SO different from this one, yet still so beautiful.

Have a WONDERFUL weekend and we'll see you again in February for the FULL reveal!

Winter Sale

2011-01-28T08:57:00.003-05:00

With all of the new product being introduced at CHA this month, I wanted to make sure we had lots of room for it.

Take advantage of some great sale prices

Friday, January 28th and Saturday, January 29th ...

30% off all remaining Christmas scrapbook stock

25% off Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather, Pixie-licious & Together lines

25% off Sassafras Indie Girl, Mix and Mend & Count Me In lines

10% off all punches, trimmer & tools

Buy 10 regularly priced patterned papers or cardstock and get one FREE

Buy 3 alphabets, get one FREE

10% off all Antiques and Born in a Barn products

10% off candles

More flavours of Chocolate Pizza in stock ...

All Skors

Smartees

Reezes Pieces

M&Ms

and just in time for Valentines Day ... Slice of Love

Kids Valentine Card Class

2011-01-22T13:18:00.002-05:00

Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Ages 9 and up.
Using the Be My Valentine line from We R Memory Keepers, participants will make 15 Valentine cards.
1:00 to 3:00 pm ... taught by Laura.
$20.00 class fee must be paid in advance. E-mail upthestreet@isp.ca to reserve your spot.
Participants will need to bring adhesive.
Enjoy a 10% discount on any scrapbooking items purchased that day.

"Brrrrr"

2011-01-19T10:31:00.003-05:00

A.K.A. ... "How I'm Feeling Today". Good grief. Warmish one day ... frigid the next. No comments from the Peanut Gallery please. I'm talking about the weather.
On to Julia's beautiful layout ...
I'm just smitten with the We R Memory Keepers' Merry January line. WRMK seems to be able to pick colour palettes that no one else is really doing at the moment so they really catch your eye when looking through current product.
And although there are oodles and smoodles of embellishments in the January Kit, I love how adding a few items from your stash can finish off an otherwise gorgeous layout. A beautiful little Maya Road doily transparency from the November kit and a few Maya Road chipboard snowflakes contribute to the icy feeling of this layout.

The Maya Road chandelier trinket bead resembles a perfect little icicle.

Looking back over this layout, the gorgeous finishing details seem to be predominently Maya Road. They're revealing all of the new CHA goodies on their blog this week. I already see some things that will HAVE to go into an upcoming kit or two ;)

I'd love to hear what you absolutely, positively must have from the new releases.

KI Memories Calendar Paper

2011-01-15T12:47:00.002-05:00

Is it spring yet? I've had about enough of the snow already. Brrr.
On to happier things ... like scrapbook paper :)
One of the specialty papers that came in the Ice Cold kit this month is the Sew Cute KI Memories paper. The thin black outline on the white section of the paper is stitched (hence the "Sew" in "Sew Cute").
Julia highlighted the grid pattern on the background by using small scraps of paper in random spots and tied in the calendar "theme" with her journaling ...

Mandy went another route by turning it on it's side and just treating it as a photo matte on a pieced background ...

Look for another sheet of this fun paper in the upcoming February kit, as well as a few other styles in the store.

Upcoming Layout Class

2011-01-14T19:05:00.001-05:00

This coming Wednesday night (January 19th) ...
Visit the website for details.

Adore

2011-01-13T10:52:00.003-05:00

It's been kind of quiet here at the store since New Year's. Lots of rearranging of furniture, cleaning, planning and organizing for the next few months going on.
Most of the February kit is here ... just waiting for a few items so that I can get them together. It's hard to believe that my first kit went out in February last year. To mark the anniversary of Up the Street kits, we're going to change things up a bit. After several requests from customers, I've decided to switch the format to a two-sided kit. Instead of one monster of a kit, there will be two seperate kits that each have a different feel, but can be very easily mixed together. Maybe a few sneak peaks are in order? Not today :) Check back in a few days though.
For now ... here is a layout from Mandy using the January kit ...
There are so many fun little things in this kit, but I'm always a sucker for layered chipboard. It takes all the work out of having to come up with a title.

Mandy has a serious addiction to her punches. But I'm not planning an intervention any time soon ;)

Tomorrow is a PD day for the kids, so I think I'll enjoy the quiet moments I can find today. Enjoy your quiet moments too :)

Better late than never ...

2011-01-04T20:52:00.002-05:00

I'm a few days late getting up the January kit, but here it is ...
Lots of icy colours to tackle those winter photos, along with some sweet sentiments to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day ...

Patterned papers from We R Memory Keepers Merry January and Basic Grey Curio ...

Specialty papers from Coredinations and KI Memories ...

Embellishments from American Crafts, Tattered Angels, Maya Road, We R Memorie Keepers, KI Memories, Zva and trims from Prima ...

Also a die cut snowman (from sticky-back canvas), a full bottle of Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Gumdrop and a Ranger Acrylic Paint Dabber in Pearl.

Very limited quantities this month, so don't wait to get yours.

Swing by the gallery to see what Julia and Mandy have already done with the kit.

Boxing Week Sales

2010-12-28T10:19:00.002-05:00

Morning all! I hope everyone has recovered nicely from their holiday activities.
I'm only open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, but have some great sales to compensate ...
20% off all Christmas decor items
25% off all Christmas scrapbook stock
25% off all Sassafras, Cosmo Cricket and Studio Calico items
25% off all candles

My neighboring businesses also have some fantastic deals ...

Once Upon a Time Weddings (sale prices for today only)
10% off wedding gowns
25% off bridesmaid gowns
10% off mothers and flower girls gowns
20% off gift items including jewelry
15% off prom gowns

A Star is Born Children's Boutique (sale prices in effect until Friday)
Save 50% on all Christmas themed items
Save 20% off the last ticketed price on all clothing, outerwear and footwear

Pizza back in stock ...

2010-12-03T15:54:00.002-05:00

That's right ... I've got chocolate pizza back in stock ... Holiday Delight, Smarttees and Reezes Pieces.

And fudge in the following flavours ...

Belgian Chocolate

Chocolate Amaretto

Chocolate Caramel

Chocolate Orange Swirl

Chocolate Walnut

Cookies & Cream

Maple Walnut

Marble

Peanut Butter

Penuche

Pumpkin

Pure Canadian Maple

Rocky Road

Turttle Delight

$3.99 each or 3 for $10.00

As for the other Christmas Open House sales ...

buy 10 patterned papers, get one free

buy 3 alphabets, get one free

10% off paper & card kits

10% off all Born in a Barn furniture & woodcrafts

10% off all antiques & metal art

I'm here tonight until 8:00 pm and tomorrow from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Hope you can make it down :)

I just wanted to share a photo of this sweet little angel before she finds a new home :)

I think I'm ready ...

2010-12-02T22:33:00.004-05:00

... for this weekend's Christmas Open House.

I received a few new orders today ...

... some Christmas lines (Making Memories Noel, Dear Lizzy Christmas)

... some not (Basic Grey Marjolaine and Curio, Echo Park Little Boy)
... new stamps (Hero Arts, Flourishes, Tim Holtz)

... lots of adhesive.

Just enough to fill in the bare spots.

With help from this fella.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow :)

Scrapbook & Cards Today Winter Issue

2010-12-02T11:04:00.002-05:00

Available tomorrow in the store with purchase ...

Also ... for the gals who submit, check out the calls for the Spring issue.

"Old Fashioned Christmas"

2010-12-01T11:30:00.003-05:00

Happy December all :) I'm assuming everyone is all ready for Christmas? I've just started a bit of shopping, but am woefully behind in all other holiday preparations.
At least the December kit is ready to go. There were so many gorgeous holiday lines this year that it was difficult to choose, but I finally settled on a mix of Bo Bunny Noel, Webster's Pages Waiting for Santa and Pink Paislee Father Christmas.
A 12x12 sheet of chipboard elements from the Bo Bunny Noel line is included as well as Basic Grey Jovial lace cardstock and Webster's Pages letter stickers.

The Inkadinkado "To/From" stamp is perfect for this time of year and there is a full set of Elle's Studio Christmas Tiny Tags. Add in the beautiful little Maya Road star trinket pins and you're set for little cards and tags this season.

The embellishments really make this kit ... layered stickers and buttons from the Basic Grey Jovial line, lush trims from Webster's Pages and Maya Road, stunning flowers and holly leaves from Prima ...

And one of the new embossing powders from Ranger. Unlike anything I've ever used.

The add-on this month includes a few products to beef up your main kit ... The Girls Paperie chipboard letters, Basic Grey Jovial tabs, Melissa Frances resin embellishments and vintage glass glitter ...

I'm still working on my Christmas photos from 2008 (pathetic), so hopefully this kit will help me make a dent in the pile.

Visit the website to order or stop the store to pick one up.

Closing out November with Julia Stainton

2010-11-30T18:26:00.004-05:00

Here we are at the end of November. The December kits are ready to roll (for tomorrow), but I wanted to share Julia's projects from November. If you've been in the store, you will have seen them displayed in person. This is the one that gets all the attention. It must be those adorable kids :)

And the denim flower ... old jeans + Tattered Florals die = super cool handmade embellishment.

And of course, lots of stitching ...

Julia always makes good use of the kit packaging. Part of the smaller paper bag appears behind her photos ...

And that fabulous Tattered Florals die again with the remainder of the paper bag ...

Julia always does such lovely work and now her cards are available for purchase in the Up The Street store. Stop by for a peek :)

Kids' Card Class

2010-11-30T12:09:00.002-05:00

Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 pm (ages 10 and up).
Laura Davidson will be teaching this kids' class featuring Heat Embossing and Sizzix Folders to create 6 reindeer/snowflake cards.
Space is limited, so e-mail upthestreet@isp.ca to reserve your spot today.

December Sneaks from Lesley

2010-11-29T19:41:00.002-05:00

I was able to spend a bit of time playing around with the December kit today. I didn't get as much done as I would like, but was thrilled to get some sneak peeks from Lesley. Can't wait to see the rest :)

"Very Vintage" with Mandy Starner

2010-11-28T10:25:00.006-05:00

We're only a few days away from December, but I've never gotten around to sharing the design team's work with the November kit.
I love that Mandy is able to show so many ways to use a kit. Although her layouts are typically single pages, she varies the amount and sizes of photographs she uses on each one.
To showcase a single photo, the woodgrain background is interesting without overwhelming the layout.
By using a white border on her photos, Mandy is able to overlap them and still have them looking crisp and seperate.
I love how Mandy has used the trinket pins in this cluster at the top of her page. It suits the subject of the page as it looks as if the leaves are falling into the photos.
Grid layouts are a fantastic way to showcase smaller photos and use up smaller, leftover bits from a kit ... shorter lengths of the borders from the Sassafras papers and punched borders are layered together ... chipboard accents from the November add-on really "make" this page.
If you don't want to haul out your sewing machine to create your grid lines, faux stitching can easily be drawn on or use thin strips of leftover paper for a similar look.
Small photos are a wonderful option for your layouts. 3x4 and 2x3 photos are some of my favorites right now and are so easy to print at the Kodak picture maker booths.
I love all of the dimension in this embellishment cluster. Just keep adding little bits and pieces until you're happy with the look. And then add one more ;)
How adorable is this card? After I saw it, I immediately ordered the two-step punch Mandy used for the cupcakes to stock in the store. And the teensy yellow hearts on each cupcake are accents from the Pink Paislee sticker sheet.

And one more card ... just a sweet little note card with layers of scallop borders and one of the Maya Road transparent doilies. Lovely :)

There are still a few of the main kits and add-on kits left. If you order one now, it can be shipped together with the December kit to save on shipping.

December Sneaks

2010-11-25T18:51:00.002-05:00

So this is what we were doing today ...
Packing December kits :)

It's a big one folks. Lots of Pink Paislee Father Christmas, Bo Bunny Noel, Websters Pages Waiting for Santa, Basic Grey Jovial ... some other stuff too. Just can't remember tonight :)

On sale December 1st. Mark your calendar!

Getting into the Groove

2010-11-25T10:08:00.004-05:00

Hello Poor Neglected Blog Followers. I must apologize for the sad, sad state of my blog updates. There always seems to be something else to attend to first. Namely, stocking and re-stocking. And moving things around. A lot. But it's fun :)
I've started to get a few holiday decorations up (although with the rain today, I'm sure not feeling too festive) ...
A few new (old) vintage items are in, including this fantastic card table that doubles as wall art ... there are two little hooks on the top that allow you to hang this bad boy up when not in use ... Crazy Pumpkin Man greets me every day and has been joined by some crazy cute little metal dragonflies (at a great price, I might add). A woman was in a few weeks ago and asked if he was a *insert native god name here*. I had no idea, but apparently he resembles some native fertility god. I need this thing out of here pronto. Mama don't need no mo' chillens and I'm trying to touch it as little as possible.

Also new are these wonderful stainless and enamelware pieces. And a vintage spice rack. Neat, neat, neat.

Huge corrugated metal stars crafted by Pennsilvania Amish farmers and of course, many fabulous pieces from Born in a Barn ...

The library cabinet is a favorite of everyone's. When we first moved into the store, I was using it as a television stand.

This cream hutch is one of my favorite pieces. It would be perfect in any scrapbook room.

And these little benches are the perfect gift for grandparents unsure of what to get the little people in their lives this Christmas. They can be personalized to say whatever you want on the back and will be available to pick up within the week. Stop by the store for more details.

Rounding out our tour ... the nummy stuff. New flavours of fudge arrived last week and are available to sample on "Fudgey Friday" every week ...

And chocolate pizza. Oh man. Soooo good. A wonderful quality chocolate base with marshmallows and crisps ... topped with Skor, candy cane and white chocolate. You can't even imagine how good it is.

If you missed the Grand Opening in October, I will be having a Christmas Open House the first weekend in December. Friday 10am until 8pm and Saturday 10am until 4pm. Lots of great sales and draw prizes. Use up your Srathroy Downtown Dollars while you're here.

Hope to see you soon :)

Whoa

2010-11-04T14:40:00.002-04:00

So much new product in the store ... where to begin?

Christmas product ...
Bo Bunny Winter Frost
Pink Paislee Father Christmas
Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Delight (loads of coordination embellishments)
Lily Bee Christmas Town
Basic Grey Jovial (again ... so many embellishments)
Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather
Teresa Collins Noel
MME Holly Jolly & I Believe
Karen Foster Whimsical & Traditional Scrapbook Kits
3 Bugs in a Rug North Pole

New lines from ...
Webster's Pages
Lily Bee Design

Embellishments ...
Jenni Bowlin
Zva Creative crystals & pearls
Prima flowers & branches
Sassafras Lass

Martha Stewart punches

Coredinations Core Couture Cardstock

Stamps ...
Hero Arts
American Crafts
Inkadinkado
Flourishes
Basic Grey
Studio Calico

Also just in today ...
Studio Calico Elementary line and Mr. Huey mists
Elle's Studio Vintage Flashcards & Christmas journaling spots

I'm sure I've missed some. You'll just have to stop in to see for yourself ;)

November "Very Vintage"

2010-11-01T09:24:00.002-04:00

I have been waiting for this month's kit for a very long time. Ok ... so a few months. But still. It seemed like a very loooooong time :)
Michelle Clement (our guest designer from July) actually designed the Sassafras Mix & Mend line that figures prominently in the November kit. How cool is that?
I neglected to take a photo of the backs of the papers, but trust me ... they're just as lovely as the fronts. There is a mix of the Sassafras Mix & Mend, Crate Paper Restoration, 7 Gypsies Conservatory and Pink Paislee Sweetness. Also included is a sheet of the Creative Imaginations 12x12 brown corrugated paper. This is the first one I pulled out to use. So fun. One of my favorite items in this kit is the Coredinations Couture cardstock (the teal coloured paper on the left). When I ordered it, I hadn't realized that it was quite so sparkly. It's absolutely gorgeous. I've since ordered it in a dozen colours for the store and can't wait for it to get here.

A nice selection of Maya Road pins & florals, Crate badges & brads, Kaiser keys ...

Maya Road transparent doilies (swoon) & resin flowers ...

Pink Paislee alphas, Maya Road velvet rik rak and Prima lace ...

Visit the store for a complete kit content listing and to view some of the coordinating embellishments available. You can order through the site, by e-mailing upthestreet@isp.ca or by visiting the storefront at 2 Front Street West in Strathroy.

Also take a few minutes to pop by the gallery. Fantastic stuff :)

Great Card Tutorial Blog

2010-10-29T21:31:00.002-04:00

Hi all :)
Just a real quick post with a link.
I'm always telling people about this blog and thought I'd also mention it here.
Kristina Werner's blog is a fantastic resource for cardmakers and beginner digital scrapbookers. She creates detailed start-to-finish YouTube videos and posts them on Mondays and Fridays. But for those of you thinking about starting your Christmas cards, this just may be your favorite thing ever ... her Holiday Card Series. 25 videos of 25 cards over 5 weeks. This year's series will be starting on Monday, but check out this link to see what she did last year. Pretty quick little cards + new techniques = Christmas cards done in a flash.
Enjoy :)