August Technique Class- Card 3

Here is the third and final card that we will be making this month. The technique that I used on this card is really how I made the bow. The bow is made using a fork! Yes, a fork. I heard about people making bows at Leadership using forks. I have a rough time making bows and when I heard that there might be a better way to do it, I was ready to try it. And guess what? It does work! So here is my card using a bow that was made with a fork! I am hoping that my customers are as impressed as I am that a fork can help make my bows look so much better>

Enjoy the day!

August Technique Class- Card 2

Here is a look at Technique Card number 2. This is the "Black Magic Technique". I think was a great technique to combine it with a more elegant look. I am very happy with the way it turned out. I used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for the background. I love that embossing folder because it helps to make projects have a more elegant feel. I chose the colors also because I was trying to achieve that elegant feeling.

Enjoy your day!

August Technique Class- Card 1

This is a technique that I am so excited to do. It is called "Embossed Plaid". Years ago, Stampin' Up had a plaid background stamp that I used a lot. I was so disappointed to see it retire. I sold it after it retired but always missed it. So you can imagine how excited I got when I found out how I could create a gingham background. I saw this technique used on a couple of different blogs and I tried it myself. I also love the new In Colors so I decided to use them on this project. My new favorite color is POOL PARTY and you will probably see a lot more cards that I make using that color.

The Technique Classes for this month are scheduled on:

Saturday August 13 @ 9-11:30 AM

Tuesday August 16 @ 9:14- 11:45 AM

Wednesday August 17 @ 7-9:30 PM

Please contact me if you would like to attend. I still have room.

Enjoy your day!

Happy Birthday to Me

I had a birthday a few weeks ago. So a some of my Stamping Sisters sent me Birthday cards. It was a milestone birthday so it was very nice that they acknowledged it. I received this card from Cindyrae who lives a distance away from me. I do not get to see her much usually only at a Regional but I always enjoy getting together with her.

These are the supplies that she used:

STAMP SET: My Friend

PAPER: Whisper White, Calypso Coral

INK: Calypso Coral

ACCESSORIES: White Satin Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Vellum, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Vellum, Pearls

I have not made any new cards that the last few days because I was waiting for my new preview Mini items to arrive. But I think there is a problem with the order. I need to call SU today to double check. So I decided to post this birthday card until I can straighten things out. I think this is such a beautiful card. It was such a surprise and very much appreciated. Thanks again Cindyrae!

A little "Elebration"

When I first saw this elephant stamp, I knew I just had to have it. It is called "ELEBRATION" and is sold as a single stamp. Now that I am a Grandma, I am more aware of what kids would like. So when I saw this stamp I thought it would put a smile on Eli's face.

I decided to stamp the elephant image on watercolor paper with Staz-On and then watercolor the image. I love the new Pool Party cardstock so I made sure that was part of the background color. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMPS: Elebration, Swirls and Curls Verses (Hostess in Summer Mini)

PAPER: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

INK: Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo

ACCESSORIES: Stripes Embossing Folder, Aquapainters, Blender Pen, Black Staz-On

The sentiment from the Summer Mini fits in so well with the balloon the elephant is holding. I think this card is sure to put a smile on any kids face. Enjoy the day!

Sunflower Thank You

I am loving playing with all my new products from Stampin' Up! I was so excited when I saw this "Sunflower" background stamp in the new catalog. I love Sunflowers. I could not wait to try it out. Last night my friend came over and for the first time in a while, we just sat down and stamped the night away. This was one of the cards that I worked on.

I decided that I needed to make sure that my customers know that I appreciate their business. So I decided that I would include a Thank You note with each order. Last night was the night I finally sat down and started to create them. The supplies that I used for these 3" x 3" note cards were:

STAMPS: Sunflower, Thank You Kindly

PAPER: Whisper White, More Mustard, Cajun Craze

INK: Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Cajun Craze

ACCESSORIES: Sponges

To create a multi-color flower, I sponged the various colors onto the background stamp. I hope that my customers enjoy the cards. Well I am off for the day. Eli is coming up to visit his Grandma and Grandpop today. I am sure he will keep us busy today. Enjoy your day today!

Christmas Already?

I am sure that you are wondering why I am posting Christmas Cards already. But now is the perfect time to get started making your Christmas cards, especially if you have a lot to make. Susan and I have created a way for you to get all your Christmas Card making done by Thanksgiving! We have scheduled a Holiday Stamp A Stack for the next four months so you can make 15 cards each month and have 60 done before Thanksgiving. This is a wonderful to get your cards finished and eliminate the stress of trying to get them done at the last minute.

On the third Saturday of each of the next four months you will be able to make 15 cards/envelopes for $25! The first Stamp A Stack will be held on August 20 @ 9 AM - Noon. Please contact me if you are interested in attending.