July Technique Class- Card 2

This is the second card that my customers will make this month at my technique classes. This is called a "Hinge Card"and is a cute and fun card for people to receive. I used "Sweet Scoops" stamp set for this whimsical card. Personally, I am a flower and vintage gal and this stamp set would not have been that I would have picked first. BUT....I am trying to stretch myself and create cards outside of my comfort zone and this card is my attempt at doing that. I think it came out cute. I know any of my friends would be happy to get a card like this. I just might send it to my friend for her birthday next week. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SETS: Sweet Scoops, On Your Birthday

PAPER: Island Oasis DSP, Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie

INK: More Mustard, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie

ACCESSORIES: Rhinestone Brads, Dimensionals

If you like this card, please join me at my July Technique Classes. I have to go now and clean up my hallway. While I was typing this blog entry, my dog Lucy, decided I was not paying enough attention to her. She grabbed a bag of cotton balls and ran down the hall with it. Cottons balls were flying out of the bag as she ran down the hall. It did look comical but now I have to clean it up. She is like the little kids who get in trouble as soon as Mom gets on the phone or computer and doesn't pay attention to the kids. Well anyway... you go out and enjoy the day!

July Technique Class- Card 1

I have been getting ready for my July Technique Classes, the release of the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog and my Open House that will display the new Catalog and products. So I have been a very busy girl. This is one of the cards that I came up with for July's Technique Classes. July's theme is "PAPER". I used Designer Specialty Paper on each card while showing different techniques that uses DSP. This card highlights the "Folded Frame" technique and I used the DSP to make the Folded Frame. This is a cute card to give someone during these hot, steamy Summer months. It could also be used as an invitation for a party this Summer. The stamp set, Texture Impressions Folder and DSP can be found in the Summer Mini. The supplies that I used for this project were:

STAMP SETS: Tropical Party, On Your Birthday

INK: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Rose Reed, So Saffron, Soft Suede

PAPER: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Rose Red, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Island Oasis DSP

ACCESSORIES: Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

I think this card really does have a summery and party feel. I also used the Piecing Technique on the coconut shell and on the little umbrella in the coconut shell. I think you will making this card. Once you learn how to make the folded frame, it is a very easy card to make, it just looks impressive. Well I am off to take my Father to his Dr.'s appointment. I then will deliver the new catalog to some of my customers who pre-ordered the catalog. Another busy busy day for me. Hopefully tonight I will be able to try out more new products. Go out and enjoy your day!

Bella Is Leaving

The DSP Bella Bleu is retiring and I am so sad. I love this paper. It has a vintage feel to it and is extremely versatile. I made this card for a Stamp Camp using this paper. This card is made using my favorite stamp set "FRIENDS 24-7". This card was made with a minimal amount of supplies and looks beautiful. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET: Friends 24-7

INK: Not Quite Navy

PAPER: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Bella Blue DSP

ACCESSORIES: Eyelet Border Punch, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon

The last few cards that I have made are quick and dimple cards. The point is that you don't need a lot of different supplies. If you have the right stamp set, colors, paper, and with a few accessories you can make a large variety of cards.

Learn to have fun with your supplies and you can do great things with your cards and scrapbook pages. Go out and have a great day!

Gift Card Holder

I am always looking for great ideas for gift card holders. My stamping sister, Susan came across a gift card holder on Becky Roberts blog. I was thinking of using her creation for my Christmas in July event. So I started to come up with a sample and realized that I did not have any Christmas DSP. So I decided I would make a sample but I used the new Greenhouse Gala DSP. This will be available July 1 when you are able to order from the new catalog. What a cute bag it created! My youngest daughter's birthday is in August and I think that this is a perfect gift card holder to use for her gift. The flowers are so bright and Summery. The supplies used for this project were:

PAPER: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Old Olive Cardstock

ACCESSORIES: Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Strip, non SU Tissue Paper

This was a quick, easy, and adorable project to make. Anyone would be thrilled to receive a gift card in this holder. Thanks for checking in. Go out and enjoy the day!

Relay for Life Pictures

Here are pictures of us at the Relay for Life yesterday. We started at noon walking and walked all day. This a picture of most of our team. Some were on the track walking. I will be going over again this morning and walk again until noon. It is for a great cause. We have raised a lot of money so far and I know we will be getting a lot more until the end of the day.

Enjoy your day. I think I will be pretty sore until I get home. My bones are not as young as they used to be.

Relay for Life

Just a quick post to let you know that today I will be walking in our local Relay For Life. My stamping group is involved with this wonderful cause. I will be posting pictures of the event tomorrow. It is a 24 hour walk which starts today at Noon. I am leaving now to set up our stand. Of course we are going to Hawaii! Well at least our stand has a Hawaii theme. Come back tomorrow to see our stand and what went on today. Go enjoy your day!

June Technique Class- Card 3

This was the last card that we made for our "Shimmer" Technique Classes for June. What we did here was color the Shimmer Paint to create a colorful shimmery effect. Again the photo does not show off the shimmer on the orange butterflies. I used a lot of the new products which you will find in the new catalog. You probably are looking at this card thinking "Where did all these products come from because I have never seen them before?" Well you are right! Only the stamp sets that I used to stamp this card, are in the 2009-2010. All the paper and embellishments that I used will be in the new catty. Bet you can't wait to see all the new products that Stampin' Up has put in the new catty. I know you will love what they have put in the new catty.

Go out and enjoy the rest of the day!