Wacky Wednesday - Finale

Here are the samples of the cards we will be making on Wednesday. Sadly, it is our last Wacky Wednesday of the summer. I have had such a great time these last several weeks and I want to thank all of you for coming!

If you would like to attend, please email or call me to reserve your spot. You will create these 3 cards in under 1 hour for only $5~...Hope to see you there!

Faux Tile Technique

This is a fun and very easy technique to do using a scoring tool & sponge. It reminds me of a tumbled marble backsplash. Have fun with this technique!

Directions:

1) Score your neutral color card stock diagonally to create the look of tiles. (The scoring blade on the Paper Cutter works well for this technique.)

2) Sponge ink as desired onto your card stock to give your tiles texture and dimension. Be sure to allow the "grout" lines to show through.

3) Stamp subtle images over your tile background.

Complete your card!

August Scrap Night

Here is the sample of tomorrow night's Scrap Night 12x12 2-page layout. You will have the option to do the page of yourself, spouse, child, pet, etc....You decide! Space is still available - email me to reserve your spot!

Cone Pouch & Pattern

This adorable cone pouch can be adapted to any theme! Simply change the colors & stamps to coordinate with your event!

Wacky Wednesday - One Sheet Wonder

This week's class features the stamp sets Flower Fancy & Happy Everything. What is the ONE SHEET WONDER?? It is one sheet of paper stamped & cut to create several cards. You will get the pattern to take home as well as lots of "extras" to create additional cards! You will be able to mix & match the sayings to your personal preference. The workshop fee is $5 for 3 cards. Please contact me to reserve your space.

Happy Birthday, Rachel!!

This is the card I made for my daughter's 19th birthday today. A monkey in green w/ polka dots - all of her fav's!

Medallion

Here is a quick & simple masculine card that uses my favorite stamp - Medallion (#115223) and a few pices of leftover cardstock: Garden Green, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Basic Black & Sahara Sand.

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Club Project: Owl Post-it Note Holder

We made this adorable Owl at my monthly club last night. It uses the OnBoard Chipboard So Tweet as well as the Raspberry Lemonade Designer Paper. We rubbed the Crushed Curry Ink onto the chipboard using a sponge. Once dry, we stamped the flourish from Baroque Motifs using Whisper White craft ink. Pumpkin Pie was used for the eyes & nose and the large scallop Sizzix die for the base. We then inked the edges of all the pieces using Basic Brown ink and added the Pumpkin Pie ribbon as a final touch.

Wacky Wednesday - Nature Inspired

This week's class focuses on nature. If you'd like to join me for an hour of fun & stampin' - email me directly. Class fee is $5 for 3 cards you'll create in under one hour!

Technique Freak Thursday

Look at what you can do with the Stampin' Up! ink refills! This technique is called INK SPLAT. Create a fun background on hi-gloss paper - it's fun & so easy and you get different results every time! This is one technique you'll use for all of your papercrafting! ***Be the first to try out the new Build-A-Bear Stamp sets before they are available. You can choose between a Boy Bear or Girl Bear for your card. If you have not yet registered & would like to, please confirm your spot no later than Wednesday, August 12th.
Looking forward to seeing you!

Decor Elements: It's not just for walls!

Princess Canister
Isn't this the cutest? Fit for any princess! Here are the directions:

1. Apply Her Majesty Rose Red Décor Elements piece to front of canister.
2. Stamp sentiment in Basic Gray ink on Whisper White card stock (3" x 2-1/8"). Scallop bottom edge of Rose Red card stock (3" x 1") using Scallop Edge punch, and adhere behind Whisper White piece.
3. Stamp crown image in Pretty in Pink ink on Pretty in Pink card stock. Apply Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter to edges of crown and cut out.
4. Stamp small flower image in Old Olive ink on Whisper White card stock, and punch out using Trio Flower punch. Attach Silver brad to center of flower using 1/16" Circle punch, and adhere to crown. Adhere crown to Whisper White card stock using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Punch hole in top of Whisper White card stock using Crop-A-Dile. Thread Rose Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon through hole, and tie to canister lid.

This is a photo for an upcoming class Notecard Holder & Cards on Sunday, August 23rd @ 1pm at my house. We will be making a set of four notecards (4 different styles), envelope seals, and a beautiful holder to keep them in. These make wonderful gifts and are very easy to make! Workshop fee is $15 and includes the pattern for the box. You’ll definitely want to make more! Please R.S.V.P. to me no later than Friday, August 21st.

Big Shot Club Project

This is one of the projects the members of my Big Shot Club made. It focuses on our exclusive Scalloped Envelope Die The cards were created using the Of The Earth exclusive Hostess stamp set.

Holiday Cards 3 & 4

Here are cards 3 & 4 from my Holiday Card Class:

This card was inspired from a card in the catalog on page 35. I loved how the ink was rubbed over the embossing. I used Dasher from the Under $10 section and the saying is from the Hostess set Christmas Punch.

When I first saw this stamp set Gifts of Christmas, I just knew I had to have it! I love how elegant it is embossed in silver. The red cardstock is dry embossed using the Finial Press embossing folder & die cut using the Top Note die.

Wacky Wednesday "Sneak Peek"

Each Wednesday during the summer, I offer a morning class where you can stamp 3 quick & easy cards in less than 1 hour for only $5! Here is a "sneak peek" at one of the cards we will be making this week :o)

August Promotions

Just for Kids...and the Kid in You!
From August 1–31, get a FREE package of Designer buttons—a $7.95 value—when you spend $35 on stamp sets in the Growing Up section of the catalog or my Online Store.

They Grow Up So Fast
Track your children's growth with the limited-time Décor Elements™ Growth Chart, now on sale for just $24.95. But hurry—it's only available through September 30!

Holiday Cards 1 & 2

Here are 2 of the 4 cards we will be making tomorrow at my Holiday Card Class:



This card uses the new Tree Trimmings stamp set with the coordinating Merry Moments Designer paper. Additional accessories include: The modern label punch, gold brads & Warm Words stamp set.


This card feature the Medallion background stamps (my FAV!!) & the Merry Christmas stamp from the Level One Hostess Set called Holiday Best. It also features the yummy new 1 1/4" striped Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon & Dazzling Diamonds glitter.