Sunday, November 13, 2011

Holiday Gifts Artisan Class!

Join us on Friday, November 25th at 3 PM or Friday, December 3rd at 7 PM for the Holiday Gifts Artisan Class!  Beginners welcome!

Choose your projects -- choose your price!

Option A - 1 desk calendar/note holder, 1 stocking gift card holder (there's a cute pocket inside!!), and one purse-shaped notebook - $12.  Personalize with your choice of color scheme from my stash of designer series paper!


Option B - Ala Carte - Choose your projects:
- Base class fee: $5
- $5 per calendar 
- $4 per purse-shaped note book
- $3 per stocking gift card holder

Prices includes ALL materials except adhesive, including acrylic frame, post-it notes, tear-off calendar, notebook and embellishments).

Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, November 22nd for the November 25th class and by Tuesday, November 30th for the December 2nd class.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Stamp-a-stack - pictures fixed

I tried a "new" way to upload pix to my blog.  I believe the original post is fixed.  Just in case...



Thursday, November 3, 2011

Holiday Stamp-a-stack #3 - Nov 11th - two sessions!

Holiday Stamp-a-stack #3 is here!  November 11th -- Choose your time:  3:00 or 7:00!


Come make 12 cards (4 of each design) for only $20!  I do the cutting and prep work -- you do the stamping, embossing and assembly and lickety-split you have 12 Christmas cards done in a flash!  Envelopes included for an additional $3.

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, November 8th.  Beginners welcome!





 

For our troops

The Thomas Titan volleyball team met after school a few weeks ago to make "Thinking of You" cards to send to the troops. They made 25 cards which were sent to a young man who grew up in our neighborhood who is now in Afghanistan. The cards are for Anthony to share with his friends so they have pretty cards to send home.

Nice job, girls!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Hostess Club - Thursday night!

One of the ways I take care of my customers is through 'Hostess Club'.  Each month a group of ladies gets together to stamp a few projects and one of the ladies is the hostess (she gets the FREE hostess goodies based on the sales from that night).

This Thursday night is a special edition of the hostess club, because when Sasha is the hostess is also a guest designer of the class.  Sasha is a talented artist and always designs cooks up something cool.   Her ornament box design features cherry cobbler, with a zing of wild wasabli and a kick of early espresso.   This month the two projects are:  an ornament box to hold gift tags and a 3D gift tag!

Guests are always welcome to attend hostess club!  Email me for more information!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Holiday Stamp-a-stack #2

Want to make 12 quick and easy cards in a flash?  Join us Friday, October 21st for a Holiday Stamp-a-stack!  Come make 12 cards for $20 (3 designs, 4 of each).

Kindly RSVP by this Wednesday!



Monday, September 19, 2011

Nature Walk Artisan Class

Friday, October 14th, 6:30 PM (RSVP by Tuesday, September 27th)

Join us for an evening of creativity and fun! At this class you will make 5 Artisan cards in 5 different designs. The class fee ($40 clear mount/$48 wood mount) includes $31-39 of product (including a stamp set!) and a written tutorial with pictures! Two techniques include heat embossing and a triangle fold card!



RSVP NOW to save your spot!  Pre-payment is required.










This class includes: 
- Materials pre-cut and ready-to-go,

- Written tutorial with pictures to make 5 different Artisan card designs, 
- Nature Walk Stamp Set in your choice of Wood or Clear mount.

- Dazzling Details Glitter Glue  
Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, September 27th. 
Class fee: $48 wood option, $40 clear option (includes $39/$31 of product!) 

Class ONLY - includes materials and written tutorial - $25

Want to make more cards at home? Order additional To-Go Kits: 
- Enough paper and embellishments to make 4 of each card, 20 cards total!

Fee: $20 (paper is not pre-cut; I will pre-cut paper for you for an additional $5) 

(See full supply list at the bottom.  With some creativity you can substitute colors, punches. I am always here to help.)



Additional items used: 
With a little creativity you can certainly substitute similar stamp sets, ink colors and punches.



Ink
- Not Quite Navy Classic Ink
- Sahara Sand Classic Ink (can substitute Kraft/Crumb Cake ink if desired)
- Early Espresso Classic Ink (can substitute Chocolate Chip ink if desired)
- Baja Breeze Classic Ink 
- Crumb Cake Classic Ink (also known as Kraft Classic Ink)
- Pool Party Classic Ink
- Soft Suede Classic Ink


Markers
- Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
- Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker
- More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker
- Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Marker
- Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write Marker
- So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker
- In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder)


Embossing
- Embossing Buddy
- Powder Pals trays
- Gold Embossing Powder
- Heat Gun
- Versamark Ink


Big Shot/Sizzix
- Big Shot
- Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
- Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
- Originals 3" Circle Die
- Bigz Scallop Circle #2 Die


Punches
- Word Window Punch
- Modern Label Punch
- Scallop Trim Border Punch


Stamp Sets

- Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
- Tiny Tags Stamp Set 


Other
- Dazzling Details Glitter Glue
- Sponge Daubers
- Paper Piercing Tool
- Paper Snips (scissors)
- Clear Block D
- Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel
- Jumbo Wheel Handle
- Post-it Notes (large enough to fit the bird)
- Simply Score Scoring Tool (NEW!!!)
- Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint
- Aqua Painter

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Pennant Parade Card #5

Here's Card #5 from the Pennant Parade Class


Pennant Parade Card #5

Materials
1.     Pennant Parade Stamp Set
2.     Petite Pennants Builder Punch
3.     Lucky Limeade Classic Ink
4.     Early Espresso Classic Ink
5.     Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
6.     Big Shot
7.     Lucky Limeade card stock 8 ½ “x 5 1/2”
8.     Early Espresso card stock 3” x 4”
9.     Cherry Cobbler card stock 2 ¾” x 1 ½”
10. Lucky Limeade card stock 3 ¼” x 2 ¼”
11. Very Vanilla 2” x 3”
12. Early Espresso ¼” grosgrain ribbon – 9”
13. Optional – Rhinestone Jewels, Paper Piercing tool


Directions
1.     Score Lucky Limeade card stock at 4 ¼”
2.     Punch scallop pennant from Petite Pennants Builder Punch out of Cherry Cobbler scrap
3.     Stamp tree base in Early Espresso ink ¾” from the bottom of Very Vanilla card stock.  (Tip – use the Cherry Cobbler scalloped pennant to help you place the tree base).
4.     Stamp tree (triangle) on scrap of Very Vanilla and punch out with triangle from Petite Pennants Builder Punch. 
5.     Adhere tree (triangle) to Cherry Cobbler scallop pennant with Dimensionals.
6.     Adhere pennant piece to Very Vanilla card stock above the base of the tree.
7.     Wrap Early Espresso ribbon around Very Vanilla card stock and tie in a knot.
8.      Adhere Very Vanilla piece to 3 ¼” x 2/14” Lucky Limeade card stock.
9.     Emboss 2 ¾” x 1 ½” Cherry Cobbler card stock with Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder and the Big Shot.
10. Adhere embossed Cherry Cobbler card stock to bottom of Early Espresso card stock.
11. Adhere Lucky Limeade card stock to Early Espresso/Cherry Cobbler piece.
12. Adhere Early Espresso piece ½” from the top of the card
13. Stamp “Merry” ¼” below the Early Espresso card stock piece.
14. Optional Bling - Use the Paper Piercing tool to lift Rhinestone Jewels and adhere to the tree.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Pennant Parade Card #4


Here's Card #4 from the Pennant Parade Class



Pennant Parade Card #4

Materials
1.     Pennant Parade Stamp Set
2.     Lucky Limeade Classic Ink
3.     Early Espresso Classic Ink
4.     Daffodil Delight Classick Ink
5.     Simply Scored Scoring Tool (from Holiday Mini!)
6.     1 ¼” Circle Punch
7.     3/8” Circle Punch
8.     Cherry Cobbler card stock 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”
9.     Very Vanilla card stock 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”
10. Very Vanilla card stock 4 5/8” x 3 1/4”
11. Lucky Limeade card stock 2 1/2” x 2”
12. Very Vanilla card stock 2 ¼” x 1 ¾”
13. 6” Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon
14. Mini Glue Dots
15. Sticky Strip Adhesive
16. Paper Snips

Directions
1.     Stamp tree base in Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla card stock so the bottom of the tree base is 1/8” from the bottom of the card stock
2.     Stamp tree (triangle) just above the tree base.
3.     Stamp star in Daffodil Delight ink just above the tree.
4.     Adhere Very Vanilla stamped image to 2 ½” x 2” Lucky Limeade card stock.
5.     Trim top corners of 4 5/8” x 3 1/4” card stock with Paper Snips (scissors) to make a large”tag”.
6.     Punch a hole at the top the “tag” with 3/8” circle punch.
7.     Stamp snowflake image in Early Espresso ink randomly on 5 ½” x 4 ¼” Cherry Cobbler card stock.
8.     At the top of the 5 ½” x 4 ¼” Cherry Cobbler card stock punch a half circle using the 1 ¼” Circle Punch.
9.     Referring to the pattern on the following page, cut and score the 5 ½” x 4 ¼” Cherry Cobble card stock as shown.  (Note the difference between dotted lines (score) and solid lines (cut).)  Use the Simply Scored Scoring Tool for easiest scoring.
10. Fold the middle flap section of the Cherry Cobbler “window shade” as shown in the photo.
11. Using Sticky Strip adhere section A of the window shade to the bottom of the “tag
12.   Using Sticky Strip adhere ONLY the sides and bottom of the 5 ½” x 4 ¼” of the Very Vanilla card stock to the 5 1/2 “ x 4 ¼” Cherry Cobbler card stock.  The tag should move freely.
13.   Using Sticky Strip adhere the bottom of the Lucky Limeade card stock to section 
14.    Tie Lucky Limeade ribbon through the tag and knot.
15.     Slide window shade up and stamp a holiday greeting of your choice.


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Pennant Parade Card #3

Here's card #3 from the Pennant Parade Class





Pennant Parade Card #3

Materials
1.     Pennant Parade Stamp Set
2.     Petite Pennants Builder Punch
3.     Lucky Limeade Classic Ink
4.     Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink
5.     Early Espresso Classic Ink
6.     Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
7.     Big Shot
8.     Jewelry Tag Punch
9.     Ticket Corner Punch
10. Crumb Cake card stock 8 ½ “x 5 1/2”
11. Cherry Cobbler card stock 5 ¼” x 4”
12. Lucky Limeade card stock 5” x 3 ¾”
13. Cherry Cobbler card stock 3” x 2 ¼”
14.  Very Vanilla 2 ¾” x 2”
15. 4” Linen Thread
16. Paper piercing tool
17. Rhinestone Jewels
18. Mini Glue Dots

Directions
1.     Score Crumb Cake card stock at 4 ¼”
2.     Adhere 5 ¼” x 4” Cherry Cobbler card stock to Crumb Cake card front
3.     Emboss Lucky Limeade card stock with Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder and the Big Shot; punch corners with Ticket Corner punch and adhere to Cherry Cobbler.
4.     Punch scallop pennant from Petite Pennants Builder Punch out of Lucky Limeade scrap
5.     Stamp tree base in Early Espresso ink ¾” from the bottom of Very Vanilla card stock.  (Tip – use the Lucky Limeade scalloped pennant to help you place the tree base).
6.     Stamp tree (triangle) on scrap of Very Vanilla and punch out with triangle from Petite Pennants Builder Punch. 
7.     Adhere tree (triangle) to Lucky Limeade scallop pennant with Dimensionals.
8.     Adhere pennant piece to Very Vanilla card stock above the base of the tree.
9.     Stamp “Merry” in Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla scrap and punch with Jewelry Punch
10. Poke a hole in the small Jewelry tag with the Paper Piercing tool.  Thread Linen thread through the hole and knot at the end.
11. Adhere the tag so it “hangs” off of the tree using a Mini Glue Dots.
      12. Use the Paper Piercing tool to lift Rhinestone Jewels and adhere to the tree.