Thinking of You -Really

I am doing my morning "work" I try to do a little stamp business every morning.  As I'm researching how I'm going to meet new customers and keep my business alive for another year I realized hey I need to post something to my blog I haven't thought about my virtual friends today and I remembered this card I had made-It was one of the prototypes for my masculine card class last month but it got voted out by my daughter.  I really liked it but I think she thought it was too bland-of course she is 14 and if it doesn't have glitter it's bland.  I hope you like it-The Stamp has friend but I wanted the design to be more versatile to I added the word window with "nephew" what do you think?

May Sketch Class

 Sketch Class RSVP's are due today-Class is Wednesday, May 15 at 7PM Cost is $10 -Spoiler Alert-we are using a few sneak peak items can you pick them out???!

  The Crabby card here is so fun with these "bubbles"

 We have a cute little Spring card It reminds me of a window on a house-I just had to use some of this umbrella paper before it is gone it's so cheerful!

The sketch called for 3/4 inch squares -hmmmm-I saw this shape in my box and yes!  love it!

Two Step Stamping Class

 Friday May 10 is my two step stamping class at the Library.  I chose on masculine and one feminine stamp set to use.  this is a basic stamp class to meet new people and introduce them to the art of card making.  I have to say back in the early 90's I saw someone demonstrate two step stamping on DIY.  I could never find two step stamps until one day while sitting in the ballet studio ten years later I saw a woman reading a Stampin' Up! Catalog and low and behold one thing led to another and I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 9 years.
This hot air balloon is a far from the image of a heart that was solid and came with an out line.  This card came out so soft and lovely yet still perfect for a man-

This second card Celebrates Pretty in Pink as we say farewell.  I added soft suede to help it pop and even used the two step on the butterfly-the framelit die added the perfect edge-I love that there is no lining up a punch to get this effect.  This set is so nice because you really don't need the stamp-a-majig to get the flowers lined up, they look lovely even if they are not centered -soft and floaty.

Technique for May-Joseph's Coat

   This month we are doing a traditional Joseph's Coat Card using the soon to be gone Baja Blue :( in addition to Pink Pirouette and Wild Wasabi.  The over color is Pacific Point-an in color that is here to stay. 

May Cards-Masculine Theme

 So my class to go for May is centered on Cards for the guys in the lives of my ladies.  I have to admit making cards for guys is the most challenging class for me to design.  I actually designed several and had my family vote on their favorite three-then picked the ones I like best anyway....yeah I admitted it.

I just had to use this cute watch stamp that will be leaving us the end of the month.  It's from Dapper Dad and the oval is from The Beyond Plaid Set both from the Spring Occasions Book.  and let us pay tribute to Baja Breeze..farewell.

 The blimp here is from the Ronald McDonald House Charity set-It retires this month as well and I can't believe that this is the first I'm inking this set up-where has this year gone.  The Banners are from the Hearts a Flutter Framelits.  Soooo happy.  The DSP is Parker's Prints from the Spring Occasions.

   I've been loving this background and I finally broke down and invested in it as part of planning for this class-I hope everyone loves this card as much as I do and how cute is the denim ribbon with the tools!

New Card Kit From Stampin'Up!

Dolled-Up Birthday Kit

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)*
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!**

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
   
   • Doily
   • Very Vanilla Cardstock
   • Dress form
   • Flower

*Created using the Dress Up Framelits Die designed by Karen Burniston
**Adhesive not included

Spring Occasions Stamp Camp

 Spring Occasions Card Class will be on Tuesday April 23 at 12:30 or 7Pm.  You may choose which time you attend.  You will make 5 cards to meet some of the Spring Occasions you may have coming up.  All Cards can be switched up to fit your occasions. 

The first is a Wedding Card-Farewell River Rock-one last hooray!

 Next we have the Graduation Card-lots of other choices for the center image.

 New Baby Card is next-  Center image and greetings can be replaced-so sweet for Boy or Girl.

 Worlds Greatest...Dad, Son, Brother...husband..  I love this single stamp-Everyone should have one!

Salute to Pretty in Pink and to Mom-could be Friend Sister daughter etc....


Class fee is $15 and RSVP is due by April 17. 

April 2013 Sketch

 This coming Wednesday is Sketch Class, April 17 at 7:00 PM.  I had fun playing with this sketch and actually I have more then these three cards designed to go with it I also have another I'll share later so I'm not sure which three we will be making yet-I guess I'll have to decide soon since I'll be needing to get busy cutting paper.  If you are one of my lovely ladies attending class please RSVP by Monday.

First Card uses lots of Type-Love type

This next one is grungy and fun -how will I choose? 












This last one uses the Sent with love bundle that is only till the end of April-Very cute!  $25.50 gets you the Stamps and the paper.

View current Specials here including the Sent with Love!

April Technique Class -Glitter Embossing

 For Technique this month I chose to teach Glitter Embossing- It's a messy one and I'm still cleaning up glitter and it's been twelve days since class! 

Here's the directions I gave out:

Glitter Embossing- Wipe Cardstock down with Embossing Buddy to remove static.  Using a brayer cover the top half of an Embossing folder with Versamark then emboss card stock.  Immediately sprinkle with mixture of half Clear Embossing powder and half glitter.  Tap off excess powder and then heat cardstock till all of the embossing powder has been melted and appears shiny.  

The class all made the Soft Suede Card-The one with Midnight Muse was just an example of the  technique on a masculine card.   It came out cute!  My husband loves his watch so this may be his birthday Card  ssssssssssh!

Color Renovation!

Wow! 

New journey about to take off!  I'm excited to get my hands on this smokey Slate!  I also broke down today and ordered the Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder and Pool Party ink pads in the new style pads I'd been holding off since they would be leaving us but alas they are not leaving!  They are joining the regular rotation!  so much fun!!!  I am very sad about the loss of Pretty in pink and River Rock as well as Certainly Celery but I knew it was time.  More Mustard though there is no replacing.  Of course I'm sure that the New In Colors will help me to fall in love again.

April Card Class on the Go!

    These are my cards that will travel this Month.  So if you have a private class in April you will be making these "Feminine themed cards.  I will be bringing along a variety of Sentiments for class participants to use on these cards so that they can be personalized into Mother's Day, for my daughter, Birthday, Sympathy etc..

This first one uses the Dress dies in the Spring Occasions Book.  this is a fun set of framelits- and does the seam binding not just make the cutest bow around the waste!

 The next Card is so simple in design but will introduce to the ladies two step stamping.  sometimes I get so caught up in the newest and forget to teach the basics so I'm using this card to take a little step back and teach some basic stamping-and to give it a wow we are adding Smooch Spritz and Dazzling Details-this card has some shimmer to it in person.

   I like how this card layers the DSP however this paper is no longer available so I may have to switch up the DSP and the sentiment but this is the layout we will use.

March Sketch

 Wow can it really be April first!  and I haven't posted the March 20th Sketch class projects!  What a crazy couple of months and it doesn't look like it's going to get any calmer anytime soon! 

   Well here are our three super fun and easy sketch cards.  Maybe some day I'll figure out how to attach the actual sketch-I make the sketches in MDS and then export them as JPEGs and pop them into a word document-if anyone wants a copy just post a comment and e-mail me and I'll e-mail you the document.


Who doesn't love a pin wheel-the new Big Shot die makes them so easy to cut out!  It's a little bit of a challenge to get the tiny brads through the spokes but soooo worth the effort!

Are these new over sized Rhinestones not so fun on this button and there is bling yet this could so be a card for a man!  Thanks for checking out my stuff!  let me know if you have questions or would like to attend the next sketch class!

Hostess Club Openings

Next Monday March 25 is the start of a new round of Hostess Club.  I have a few Openings available for either on-line or in person. 

Membership Benefits

·  Receive a FREE Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog!

·  Monthly free class in person or mailed to you.

·  Learn new crafting skills!

·  Slowly build your Stampin’ Up! collection!

·  Earn Free Stuff

·  Receive discounts on Stamp Camps!

·  Spend time having fun and making friends!

·   Each member of the club takes turns being the hostess so that each member has the opportunity to earn FREE stamps and accessories.  

If you join as an online member you receive a hostess code from me and then go online to place an order of $25 or more.  Once I receive you order I will mail you a free project to complete at home.  directions and pictures or video will be posted on my blog. 

Hostess Club February 2013

 For Hostess Club this month or project was this great Pop up Card using the All Dressed Up Bundle and the new Pop and Cuts card base and Dress form Die.  The card was a big hit and I can't wait to see what Pop and Cuts inserts Stampin' Up will come out with next!

March Get Well Class at Traditions

    The first Card we are doing at traditions this month will be these Three-I hope they like them!   They will get to use the cloud embossing folder, the whale clearlits dies and the labels collection framelit.  We meet at 1:00 on March 12. 

The Band-aide card is from the Patterned Occasions Stamp Set this set is free with a $50 purchase till March 22. 

 This wale card uses 129403 Happy Whale Clearlits Die $7.50 and Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper cut with the Labels Collection Framelit.

This Last card uses the Ribbon Boarder Punch and Strips of Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and Vintage Verses Stamp set-both of these are Sale-a-Bration products as well and are available for free with $50 purchase till March 22.

March Technique Class

Can you believe it is almost time for Technique which means it's a new month again!  Wow-So this month we are going to learn a couple things.  First how to do this cute boarder.  This is something I wouldn't tackle in a regular class. Second the technique will be these crunchy little flowers-love them!  They are made with the Creped Filter Paper and the Secret Garden Framelits.  Sign up soon!  Class is March 4 at 7PM.

EARS TO YOU!

Ears to You Card Class

Mar 18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  (Eastern )

Four Cards Using the Ears to You Stamp-  You will receive your own Stamp to take home with you.  Cards will have a Spring/ Easter Theme but do not have to be used as Easter Cards.
Class Fee $18  You will need to bring your own Clear Block E.
RSVP by March 7, 2013
Class will be held March 18 either 1-3 PM or 7-9 PM.   The group picture includes the four total-I posted the one earlier so I'm didn't post it full size a second time.  I had a great time playing with this Stamp and coming up with different looks!

Easter Cards

February Sketch Class

Easter Traditions

I'm 2/3rds of the way done designing the February Traditions Easter Card Class-so far I love the cards!  I'll bring along alternate images for the main panel so if the ladies don't do Easter they can still use the cards-check out the cross stitch embossed boarder-so cute!