An Epic Thank You

Another quick and easy thank you card to make.  Sometimes I get carried away with all kinds of extras on a card.  But there is nothing wrong a simple card, they are usually the best.  The supplies that were used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  Stretch Alphabet And Numbers
PAPER:  Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Epic Day This and That DSP
INK:  Early Espresso, Gumball Green
ACCESSORIES:  7/8" Natural Trim, Artison Label Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Pinch, Stapler (non SU)

Just think only 1 more week until you will be able to look at and order from the "NEW" 2013-14 SU Catalog.  I can not wait!  I have a very very long list of items and new products I would like to order.  Enjoy the day!

Epic Day in Gray

The Epic Day This and That DSP is a beautiful compliment to the Basic Gray card stock.   This card is a sneak peek of  of 2 "NEW" products on the 2013-14 SU Catalog.  This is a very sleek and simple Thank You card that anybody would enjoy receiving.  The supplies used in this card are:

STAMP SET:  A Round Array (new)
PAPER:  Epic Day This and That DSP (new), Basic Gray, Whisper White, Pool Party
INK:  Basic Gray
ACCESSORIES:  7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Apothecary Framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals

When I first saw this sheet of DSP I wondered what could be done with it.  I really like how the color combination Basic Gray, Pool Party, and Whisper White look together.  It reminds me again how sometimes we need to stretch ourselves and go out side of our comfort zones.  I always surprise myself when I do that.  I usually do like what I have created when I try new things.  So don't be afraid to stretch yourself.  I think you will surprise yourself.  Enjoy the day!

Crayon Thank You

A few years ago Debbie Henderson had this card on her blog.  I thought it was so cute and just had to make one.  This is a perfect card to use for a teacher, a child or for someone who works in the field of art.  Or if you are like me, had someone in the family who worked at Crayola.  

This was one of the cards that we made at my Kids Cards Stamp A Stack.  It is very easy to make and does not use a lot of supplies.  The only stamping that is on this card is the sentiment.  If you are artistic, it is very easy to draw the shape of a crayon.  The supplies used for this project are:

STAMP SET:  Petite Pairs
PAPER:  Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black
INK:  Basic Black
ACCESSORIES:  Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Tasteful Trim Die, Big Shot

Since I am a retired art teacher, it was not hard for me to draw out the shape of the crayon.  You can make this crayon an color you wish.  Just choose your color of card stock and create the crayon shape.  The labels are usually a lighter shade of the color of the crayon. I used this Crayon Card in the past for a thank you card for Eli's teachers.  This year, I am planning to change the sentiment on the card and use it as a retirement card for all my former colleagues who are retiring this year.  I think that they will smile when they receive this card.  Enjoy the day!

Sneak Peek of the New In Colors

Over the weekend at the downline meeting, we made many samples using product from the "NEW" 2013-14.  It is a great way to show my customers some of the new products during my Open House. It helps you understand the product better when you can see samples of what can be made with it.

This card uses all new product except for the Whisper White Cardstock and the White Baker's Twine.  When looking at this card, you can see samples of the New In Color DSP.  The New In Colors are Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Strawberry Slush.

Also check out Punch and stamp set!  New , New, New!  It is the Artisan Label Punch and Label Love stamp set.  And this is just the beginning!  Just wait until you receive your "NEW" 2013-14 SU Catalog.  You will love, love, love it!  Only 11 more days until you will be able to order all these new products.

Enjoy the day!

The Open Sea Swap Card

On Saturday I attended a downline meeting with a different upline than my own.  My upline lives in Washington State and this demo lives much closer.  She invites demos who do not have an upline who lives close along with her own downlines.  My sideline and I try to go to her meetings at least once a quarter.  It is so nice to meet with a group of other people who love to do the same thing as you do.  One of my favorite parts of the meeting is when we get to swap with each other.  This is the swap that I put together for this past weekend's meeting. 

The picture for this post did not turn out very well.  It is hard to see the details of this card.  I guess the light this morning was not as good as it usually is.  The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  The Open Sea
PAPER:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy
INK:  Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Versamark
ACCESSORIES:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Windows Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Gold EP, Heating Tool

The Night of Navy triangle is embossed using the Chevron Embossing Folder.  I think it is very hard to see in this picture.  I did that to create the feeling of the waves.  Also it is hard to see in the picture the gold embossed compass which I punched out using the circle punch. 

All in all I was happy with how this swap turned out.  I was thinking that maybe I would use this card design or maybe just the layout using another stamp set for my swaps at Convention.  Wait and see until later.  Today I only have the youngest grandson to watch. So this is going to be one of the easier babysitting days this week.  Hopefully it will give me more time to get prepared for my Hostess Appreciation Gathering this Friday.  Enjoy the day!

Dress Up Like A Princess

This is one of the cards that I am offering for my Kids Cards Stamp A Stack this month.  I tried to think of what a little girl might like so I decided to use the crown and wand from the "DRESS UP" stamp set.  I also thought I wanted it to be a clean and simple layout especially since you will be making more than one at the event.  I wanted it to be glittery so I added the Silver Glimmer Paper to the card.  I also used Rhinestone jewels for the crown so it looked glitzy.

Various shades of pinks and purple help to give it a more girly feel.  I showed my girlfriend's daughter and she liked it so I am hoping this is a card the little girls will like.

I have a busy week this week.  I am getting ready for a downline meeting on Saturday, a Stamp a Stack, 2 Technique Classes and a Retirement Party.  Busy, busy.  

If you would like more information on the stamp a stack con act me for more info.  Enjoy the day!

May Technique Class- Card 2

I hope all of you had a very nice Mother's Day.  Mine was very nice.  Both my daughter's, their husbands and the 3 grandsons went out to eat.  It went very well for taking 3 kids that are 2 and under in age out to a restaurant.  It was a nice day.
  
This the second card that we will be making this month.  This is the third different color combination that I tried with this card.  After all of the experimenting with colors, I hope you like this one.  This card was done using the "WHITE WASH"  Technique.  I started out using shades of yellow and orange to start with and ended up with the final card using various shades of pink.  

 The theme for this month is "EMBOSSING".  It amazes me how many different things you can do with embossing.  This month was really fun for me.  I trying new and different things with embossing.  Embossing is one of my favorite things to do when creating a card.  If interested in attending any of my technique classes this week, please contact me for more details. 

Enjoy the day!