A case of the no-mail service blues…

We’re still status quo on the postal strike/lockout.  Our members of Parliament are currently in a marathon debate session about forcing return to work legislation. I won’t get into my personal political beliefs on the matter, but I, like many other Canadians, want this to end. I had thought the strike/lockout (and I say both because the union initiated rolling strikes when in the legal position to strike, then the company locked the workers out) would give me time to catch up on my creative endeavours.  I have a million and one ideas for the shop and for the gorgeous Japanese paper I have lying around.  Truth be told, I’m less motivated to be crafty.  What’s the point? I can’t list the items, because I can’t sell the items, because I can’t ship the items. I’ve come...

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Kenny K birthday card

A quick post with a Kenny K birthday card.  I stumbled upon Kenny K by accident…or through a blog hop or something…and found this image.  I had to have it immediately, it looks just like my friend C! I kept the card simple because I wanted the main focus is the basketball player.  The card base is Crumb Cake (can you tell I love that as a card base?) and used some Pumpkin Pie for matting.  I found this orange and blue paper in my stash and coloured the image using that as my inspiration.   I coloured the image with prismas and blended with OMS.          On the inside, I made a little...

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GLEE Live 2011!

Saturday night was a great night! A very dear friend and I saw Glee Live 2011 in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre. As a die-hard music/pop-culture fan, a musical TV show is pretty much the greatest thing ever. And a live show about said musical-tv show…even better! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a Gleek! The opening act was LXD- The League of Extraordinary Dancers. I’d been eagerly awaiting this act. The show was aired online in the US. As a Canadian, I can’t watch it on US websites. Our Canadian music channel just started airing the episodes, they are fantastic! For those who have followed So You Think You Can Dance from the beginning will...

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Custom Birthday card

I’ve been meaning to post this for a while, but I keep forgetting.  A friend asked for a custom birthday card for her father-in-law’s 65th birthday.  I had some Kaiser craft paper that I thought would be perfect for the project.       I love the soft vintage colours and the hot air balloons are great for a masculine card.      I added some eyelets I had in my stash in a light olive green that matched the paper really well. I often struggle with masculine cards because adding ribbons and flowers are not an option.  Eyelets and buttons are a must! for masculine cards.     The card...

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Hello little baby, and a project that’s not paper!

Last weekend my friend D hosted a ‘meet-the-baby’ party for her new little boy.  I’m so happy for D and her husband, and the little one is absolutely darling!  I made this sweet little 4x4 card (I’m a little addicted to them now) using some retired SU paper, which is perfect for a baby boy card. The card base is Crumb Cake, with a Bashful Blue mat.  I used the Mojo Monday 193 layout, one that I will definitely use again.  I added a So Saffron circle to the bashful blue, and then layered some more ovals.  A simple knot of Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon completed the card. As for the gift, this is a project I’m really...

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Shop re-opened; rolling postal strikes continue

The union of postal workers have initiated rolling strikes across Canada.  I hesitated in re-opening A Paper Buffet on Etsy , but I’ve decided to go ahead.  There’s still a chance of a national strike, and if it’s announced, then I’ll close the shops again.   Orders will continue to be mailed out the next business day upon confirmed payment, but there could still be major delays due to the rolling strikes. I’ve got some new stuff to add this week, and I’m working on some new products.  A big thank you for all your support as we work our way through this. Happy Tuesday!...

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