July Technique Class-Card 2

This is the second card that we will be working on in the July Technique Classes. Although it might be difficult to see in the picture, the flowers are bleached out on the Pixie Pink cardstock. I used the new In Color-Bermuda Bay for the background. I love the brightness that it brings to the card.It took me a while to figure out the design of this card. It is very simple and geometric looking so you would not think it took as long as it did for me to decide this was the card. I think because the stamped image and what I did to it was so simple, that it was harder to come up with the layout of the card. Because the card is so simple, I felt it needed something extra to the background. That is why I decided to stamp an image, tone on tone, onto the background. I added plenty of layers to surround and brighten up the simple image. Even after I had all the layers placed onto the card, it still looked as though something was missing. That is when I added the small round section on the bottom right corner. It is the opposite of the image I stamped. Instead of taking out the color (like I did with the bleach), I added the color on the image of the flower. It is really a positive-negative type of thing. The supplies that I used for this project were:

STAMP SET: Embrace Life
PAPER: Bermuda Bay, Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Whisper White, Basic Black
INK: Black Staz-On, Bermuda Bay
ACCESSORIES: Bleach, Blender Pen, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1/4" Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Although this was the simplest card I created for the technique classes, it took me the longest. I think it took me longer to do because I did not want it to be simple and boring. It took a while to come up with additions that were subtle but added interest. Tomorrow I will post a picture of a baby's room that became more interesting after Decor Elements were added. Enjoy your day!

Technique Class-Card 1

This month' theme for Technique Class s "BLEACH". I will be demonstrating three different ways that you can use bleach in making your card. This is the first card we will be making. I used a lot of the items from the NEW 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog for this card. The designer paper is called "Autumn Traditions". I also used the same DSP on yesterday's card. I really like this selection of paper. The package has a nice assortment of fall colors, fall patterns and papers that have a masculine feel to them. I like this color combination, it gives you a very fall like feeling. Besides using the new DSP from the new catalog, I used the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" stamp set, the Modern Label Punch, and Dusty Durango cardstock which are also new products from the new catalog. The supplies that I used for this card were:


STAMP SET: Teeny Tiny Wishes

PAPER: Autumn Traditions DSP, Old Olive, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango

INK: Dusty Durango

ACCESSORIES: Bleach, 1/4 Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Brads, Dimensional

Just a tip. If you are using bleach on your stamps to stamp, please make sure that you clean then right after use. That will insure that they stay in good shape. I was so excited to make this card because I could not wait to use this new design of designer paper. I really like the new designs that they have in the catalog this year. I can not wait to try out more of them. This afternoon I am going to do my most favorite thing of summer. I am going to my friend's house where she has prepared a lunch for a small group of us. (a couple of women that I used to work with) and after lunch we are going to stamp. We do this once a week in the summer. We have had this tradition for at least 5 years now. I love that time with my friend's. So go and enjoy your day, I know I will. You can check my website www.dereag.stampinup.net for the dates and times this month.

Mojo Monday 94

I know I am late posting this card but my week has been extremely hectic. I feel lucky to have been able to complete a card this week! First, I am on overload because I am getting prepared for my technique classes this Saturday and I am also hosting my Open House on Saturday after the class. I am also in the process of creating projects for my Christmas in July Stamp Camp. I was not able to start as soon as I wanted to because a certain shipping company shipped my box to another state after it arrived in PA! So my delivery date was rescheduled and that put me behind with all my projects. BUT... the number 1 reason I am so far behind is my daughter from Arizona is relocating back to PA. She was offered a position back in the area at the end of last week! You would think I would be happy, I am but I have to relocate all my stamping supplies out of her room. She will need a place to stay until she can find one closer to her new job. And she will be arriving home this Sunday! Meanwhile I am crazy cleaning, trying to find places to put my things. Cleaning out drawers and closets this holiday weekend was not what I had in mind. So after all this complaining, I came up with this card last night.(I felt I needed to do a little relaxing. and what better way to relax than stamp!) I used some of the supplies that I received yesterday. I really enjoy using the "Autumn Days" stamp set. You can do a lot of different thing with it. I stamped the pheasant using the Thumping Technique. I thought that using that technique would help to get the different colors of feathers that a pheasant has. I used the "Autumn Traditions" designer paper for the background. Since this card had such a Fall feel to it, I decided to add the different colors of falling leaves as an accent. They were stamped, cut out and attached with Dimensionals. The supplies that I used were:

STAMP SET: Autumn Days
PAPER: Autumn Traditions DSP, Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, Whisper White
INK: Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango
ACCESSORIES: 1/4 inch Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

I like how this card turned out. It is a very masculine looking card. It would be good to use for birthdays, Father's Day, or anytime for the manly man in your household. Well, after this post, I am back to being a cleaning machine for the day. Hope you enjoy your day better than I will mine today. Have a great one!

Friends in the New In Colors

Well, I made this card the other day when I first received my pre-order. I loved the cover of the new catalog. I thought the colors looked so good together. The Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay really make a nice color combo. After I started to put the background colors together, I thought that I needed to put a different color on the flowers. If I had painted the flowers with the Crushed Curry, the flowers would not have stood out. So I decided to use one of the other new In Colors-Melon Mambo to paint the flowers. That little pop of color, I think, makes the flowers the focal point of the card. I thought the card looked elegant. So to continue with that feeling, I added the pearls instead of metallic brads. I was very happy with how this card turned out. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET: Friends 24-7
PAPER: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
INK: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Black Staz-On
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Edge Punch, Pearls from the Pretties Kit, Blender Pens

I thought that I would be posting my Mojo Monday card today but the UPS man did not come to my door today. He is rescheduled for tomorrow. I am waiting for my order from the new catalog. I can't wait to get my hands on the new stuff and play and play and play. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to post a new card with my new stuff. Until then, enjoy your day!

Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth to everyone! I thought this card was really appropriate for today's celebration. I have a confession to make though. This card was not made by me but one that was sent to me from my upline. Kim sent it to me to congratulate me for my sales for the month. She always sends the top five people in her downline a card to congratulate their sales.I just thought it was so patriotic that I save it to show you today. Hope all of you have a nice day spending it celebrating with your families!

Mojo Monday 93

Unfortunately, I have a friend who lost both a parent and a brother-in-law the last few days. Needless to say it was a rough week for her and her family. I needed a sympathy card for her and was working on Mojo Monday challenge when I found out about the second death. I used that card for a sympathy card. I think you will agree with me that this card would work well for a sympathy card as well as a masculine birthday card. I was able to use the new In Colors for this card and I think the color combination is fantastic. The new Crushed Curry, Soft Suede and Dusty Durango work very well together along with Old Olive. These colors would also work well together for an Autumn card. The name of this stamp set is "AUTUMN DAYS". The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SETS: Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Wishes
PAPER: Razzleberry Lemonade, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Old Olive
INK: Crushed Curry,Dusty Durango, Old Olive
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Dusty Durango Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Earth Elements Buttons(retired)

I like the way the card came out and I think the color combination worked well. I hope my friend liked this card that I sent her. Enjoy the reat of the day.

Open House and New Catalog

It's Here!!! The NEW 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog starts today! You can acccess the new catalog and order. You will like the new products that you will find there. The new IN COLORS are spectacular! Do you want to check these new items out in person? I have arranged that for you. You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE at my house on July 11 at 12 to 2 PM. Please check my website or contact me for more specific info. Here is what you can expect to find that day.

1. Display of New products for you to see
2. Catalogs for you to look through and check out what is new or you can get one of your own
3. Make "2" Make and Takes using the new products
4. Try the Big Shot if you have not already
5. Retired sets for you to buy at a discount
6. Display of projects using the "NEW" products
7. Door Prizes

So come on out and see the "NEW" catalog and what it has to offer! I just know you will be as excited as I am about it! Hope to see you there.