Introducing Two 4 Tuesday - baby style

Two for Tuesday features 2 projects that are similar in either color, theme, layout or embellishment but... with a different twist!

Hi everyone,

Today we're introducing our Two4Tuesday segment and we've done it baby style! Here's my original design...

... and true to form, here's the 2nd card -- using the same stamp set, same DSP, same layout but in a different color scheme and orientation, and with a different image.

Of course, nothing's complete without a little glitter so I put some "blinged" my giraffe.

After having made those 2 cards, I just couldn't stop so I decided to make multiples.

I gotta tell ya, i'm so happy with this year's Sale-a-Bration choices. The Welcome Neighbor DSP pad is out-of-this-world! Because the paper is 6 " X 6", the patterns are small are lend themselves perfectly for making cards.

And here's all that I've ended up with! A fun group of baby cards -- clean and simple yet striking.

So many of them, I love it. I hope this inspires you to make baby cards. Spring is coming and we know what that means -- babies are going to start sprouting out everywhere around us.

Have nice stampin' day!

CeeCee

Introducing Quickie Mini Monday !!

Quickie Mini Mondays feature a 10 minute-or-less project -- something fast, fun and easy to reproduce and mass produce.

Hi everyone,

When I received my order from the new Occasions Mini I was so eager to play that I made this simple and fast card using some of my new toys. This week's card is using the new stamp set Fox and Friends, the new Sale-a-bration DSP Welcome Neighbor and the new Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch from the mini catalogue. Also used, one of my own random button and Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Grosgrain ribbon.

Since it's so easy to reproduce, I tried a bunch of different colors...

and made them twice...

So in 1 hour (sponsored by baby Sara's naptime), I made all of the 8 cards! I love to see lots and lots of the same thing don't you ?? The abundance... so pleasing to my eye.

Have a nice stampin' day!

Gen

the official re-release of Card à la Carte ***video***

Hi everyone!

Gen and I are back with lots and lots of new ideas and a new style. From Monday to Friday, you'll find inspiration for your handmade projects and we're so happy to share this introductory video (click here to view it directly on YouTube)-- we also apologize for the poor quality:

So, just to recap here's what's going to happen every weekday on Card à la Carte:

• Quicky Mini Monday -- a 10-minute-or-less project
• Two for Tuesday -- two different cards but with a twist
• Whatever Challenge Wednesday -- any challenge in the blogosphere
• Sweet Treat Thursday -- a little something to do with food!
• Sparkly Fun Friday -- things that glitter and sparkle

We're also working on a new blog design and are really excited about that. In the meantime, we hope you'll come visit us every day so we can inspire your creativity.

Happy stampin'!

CeeCee & CeeCee

Cardstock Color Guide *** a gift for you!

It's been a while since we've posted... Gen was busy delivering a cute little girl and I was inspiration-less. To make up for the absence of new products, we decided to offer you a free tutorial (at the bottom of this post) to make one of these:

What is it, you say? Well, this cute little bundle contains a full set of all the Stampin' Up! cardstock. Gen (obviously) came up with this concept because we were always pulling full CS sheets when choosing colors and we found this very annoying. And since each sheet was cut at 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", it gives you a great visual when choosing a card base or a mat. Instead of being arranged by SU color families, we've stacked them by colors such as yellows, reds, blues, etc... This enables you to quickly choose the perfect "red" or the perfect "blue" for your project or the perfect color combo. It's a must-have tool!

The CS is secured by a post much like the ones we find in post-bound scrapbooking albums. The hidden closure is magnetic but could easily be made out of a piece of Velcro. Here's an open view of the book:

And we've labeled the colors with stickers on the back of each CS.



Here's how to make your own Cardstock Color Guide:

Step 1: Cut a piece of CS measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" out of each of the SU color, including neutrals and kraft.
Step 2: Label each color to the back of each CS or write the name by hand. Set aside.
Step 3: Cut a 12" X 5 1/2" piece in the DSP of your choice.

Step 4: Score the DSP at 4 1/4", 5 1/8", 9 1/2" and 10 3/8".
Step 5: Cut 1 piece of 5 1/2" X 3" out of coordinating CS and scallop one edge.
Step 6: Cut 1 piece of 5 1/2 X 2" out of the same coordinating CS and scallop one edge.
Step 7: Sandwich the magnetic closure between the DSP and the scalloped CS, at both ends of the cover. Use Sticky Strip for durability.
Step 8: With a Crop-a-dile, punch a whole in the upper left-hand corner of each CS (you can punch several CS at a time).
Step 9: With your Crop-a-dile, punch a whole in the upper left-hand corner of the bottom panel of your book and secure the stack of CS with the album post.
Step 10: Decorate as you wish!

Leave it on your work table or bring it with you to your next demo. It's an awesome visual for your customers as well.

We hope you enjoy making your very own Cardstock Color Guide. Feel free to email us if you need more info.

New Tutorial -- New Cards for SU Demo Display !!!

We're so happy to bring you two new exciting products! The first, a tutorial to make 4 cards and a cute little purse-like box -- the second, a fresh new kit for Demo Display using hostess stamp sets.

This tutorial is not our typical "tool-type" tutorial but after Gen put all those cards together, we couldn't help but wanting to offer it to you as a tutorial. The cards are stamped with the very versatile It's a Stretch stamp set which has been a favorite of ours. The images can fit many occasions when paired with a sentiment of your choice from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Priced at 9.95$ CAD, this tutorial includes a 10-page document with step-by-step instructions and photos as well as suggestions for other color-scheme. To buy it, simply click on the button below. Please allow 2 days for processing your order.

***Update: this kit is no longer available*** Our second offering is a Hostess Sets kit for SU Demo Display. The colors are vibrant and the kit is perfect to bring with you at your next workshops. Simply click here to view full pictures and purchase the kit. Here's a quick preview:

On a final note, we've already started working on several projects -- tutorials for yet another handy-dandy tool much like the Inventory Wallet as well as another kit for SU Demo Display. Until then, take good care!

Gen & CeeCee

New Tutorial: Inventory Wallet !

Hi everyone!

We're back with something quite different this time. It's something that's become so useful to both Gen & I that we thought you, and your customers, could benefit from such a wonderful tool.



This Inventory Wallet was first designed by Card à la Carte for a WOW swap at the Stampin' Girls convention back in May. It was so popular that we've decided to create a tutorial for it. It's a management tool of sort, in which you keep an inventory of your Stampin' Up! products you've acquired, by color family. You'll always have a list of your cardstock, ink pads, re-inkers and markers so you can refer to it when creating projects or when it's time to place an order. There's even a Wish List and a Calendar included in the deal!

Because the Inventory Wallet is 3" X 6", it fits neatly in your purse so you can carry it with you at all times. It's also a neat sampling tool if you want to match say... a shirt for your next workshop that coordinates with the SU colors?! The tutorial includes 5 pages of step-by-step instructions with pictures and 3 pages of printable templates for your products inventory lists, wish list and calendar.

The tutorial is available in both English and French.

Please visit our store to buy the latest version.

New Cards for SU Demo Display: In Color 2009-2010 !

***UPDATE: This kit is no longer available***

Gen & I couldn't wait to show what's new at Card à la Carte! Our newest offering: 14 card fronts ready for display! They are a must-have for promoting the new Idea Book and Catalogue that's coming out on July 1st. Be ready when that time comes to show your customers all those brand new colors and products with this kit. After all, it's only 10 days from now and we've done all the work for you!!!

Just go visit our Cards for SU Demo Display to get your very own kit. But hurry -- quantities are limited!

Finally, we'd like to give a little preview of what's coming up at Card à la Carte. In the weeks to come, we'll be releasing a new kit for Display featuring only the new Hostess stamp sets and a tutorial ( a first of its kind!) on how to create your very own pocket organizer for keeping track of your SU products inventory. Can't wait to share all of that with you so stay tuned!

We're havin' a blast and we hope you'll have fun too during the 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! year!

Talk to you soon!
Gen & CeeCee