Doodlers, Ink. Design Challenge

 

At this month's team meeting, we had a design challenge...

Create a card suitable for new stampers using our whisper white note cards, one stamp set, one greeting stamp set, three colors and one embellishment.

We chose the Mixed Bunch stamp set, A Word For You greeting stamp set, any three colors from the Brights family. What fun!!!!!

 

 

Michelle's card:

 

Lorena's card:

Dorene's card:

Jen's card:

Carolyn's card:

 

Now it's your turn... Will YOU take the design challenge?

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Stipples Blossoms

Here's a card that I a teaching at a card party tomorrow night. It features the stamps set Stippled Blossoms that I WON at convention!

Stamps- Stippled Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners, Very Vintage wheel

Card stock - lucky limeade, summer star fruit, soft suede, very vanilla

Ink - lucky limeade, summer star fruit, soft suede, sahara sand

Punch - dotted scallop ribbon border

Big Shot Tools - delicate designs embossing folder (lace), large scallop edgelits, apothecary accents framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits

Embellishments - jewels pearls, 3/8" stitched satin ribbon in summer starfruit, dauber, dimensionals

 

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Mixed Media Play Time

 

The Stampin' Up! Convention was amazing! (#Convention2012). I was inspired by Shelli's presentation on stage where she showed her personal art journal up-cycled from an old book! I have an old book just begging to be altered!!! I can't wait to try it!

We also attended a class (I AM CREATIVE) with the concept artists from Stampin' Up! where they showed us tips and tricks. We took stamping classes. There were display boards with thousands of paper crafting projects on display!!! It was inspiring!!!

I have always been intrigued by mixed media art and have wanted to try it for a long time! In fact there was a mixed media class at convention that I DIDN'T get to go to, NOT for a lack of trying! (LOL)

So, last night at 10 PM I decided I had put it off long enough and it was time to try something new .... Here's my experiment!

 

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Love this t-shirt!!!!

It says... "It started out as a harmless hobby. I had no idea it would come to this."

No kidding!!!

 

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Celebrating 5 Years with Stampin' Up!

One tradition at convention is walking on stage to celebrate special anniversaries!

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Artisan Card Class - Saturday, July 28th

This Artisan Card class features four fancy 3-D cards sure to get your creative juices flowing!

The graduation caps tips up and hides a pocket perfect for a gift card!

The floral card lies flat in an envelope, but springs up for an adorable display on your desk!

The two window cards have lots of dimension an layers, but still fit in a standard envelope!

Class runs from 2:00 - 5:00 and includes all materials to make all four cards (except adhesive)! Class fee: $20

Email me now to reserve your spot! If this date doesn't work for you and you are interested in the class, let me know and I may be able to schedule a second date.

 

Father's Day

Hi there!

 

I'm testing a new app that will let me post easily from my iPad!!

Here's the card that I made Tom for Father's Day. It uses the new stamp set Clockworks. I really like our new stitched grosgrain ribbon. It's easy to work with an so pretty!

 

 

Card Buffet - Friday, July 6th 1:00 - 3:00

Join us on Friday, July 6th at 1:00 for a Card Buffet!!!  Customize this class to make the cards YOU want to make!  

Box - $4, Cards - $2 / card

Choose from the cards shown or several other surprise cards!

NEW CATALOG OPEN HOUSE -- Saturday!!!

Hi there,

LOTS of fun coming your way.....

New Catalog Open House

Saturday, June 2nd - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

668 Brookeville Drive, Webster

dobie.doodles@hotmail.com

1.  FREE Catalog!

2.  FREE Make-n-take!

3.  Complete the New Catalog Scavenger Hunt and you may win FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise!

4.  Drawing for a FREE stamp set....

        Raffle tickets

        - RSVP by Friday 6/1 and earn - 2 tickets

        - Attend - 2 tickets

        - Bring a friend  - 2 tickets

        - Bring a friend new to stamping - 5 tickets

        - Place an order - 5 tickets for every $50 you spend

        - Book a workshop, get LOTS of FREE stuff - 10 tickets

        - Join/extend a hostess club - 10 tickets

        - Join SU for ONLY $99  - 30 tickets

5.  Earn $5 FREE Garage Sale dollars for EVERY $50 you spend on new catalog purchases!

5.  GARAGE SALE - Shop for DISCOUNTED stamps, ink and paper!

6.  NEW, NEW, NEW - Come learn about my exclusive customer appreciation program!  Learn how you can earn ANY stamp set from the catalog!

7.  Ribbon Share - Want to try a sampling of ribbon?  Join a ribbon share and get 2 yards of each type of ribbon!

See you Saturday!!!!

Stamp-a-stack!

If you prefer cards that are a little simpler to make, this class is for you!   Come join us and make 12 cards for $20 including 8 Birthday Cards and 4 Thank you Cards!  The Thank you Cards can be customized for any occasion with the greeting of your choice!

I do all the cutting and preparation.  It's quick and easy!  All materials included, except for adhesive.

Session 1
May 24th - 6 PM

Session 2
May 25th - 7 PM

Kindly RSVP by Monday, May 21st!

Artisan Card Class - Saturday, May 19th - 2 PM

-- Second date added!

Join us Saturday, May 19th for a late spring Artisan Card class!

In this class you will make 5 Artisan Cards for $20.  These cards are a bit of a step-up, but not hard.  I pre-cut all of the cardstock so you can zip right through them!  All materials are included except adhesive.

Beware - two products are retiring.... the card in the upper-right-hand corner has two retiring products -- the Pocket Silhouettes Stamp set and the Lace Ribbon Border punch!  Order yours now before they are gone!

Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, May 16th!

Tea Party

The Tea Party Class was lovely!

I had two groups come in.  Julie, Pam, Lynn and Lynne were my first group.  What's better than a day with the girls stamping?

Tea Party!!!!

I am VERY excited about April.... Spring is a whisper away!

My April Artisan class is a Tea Party!  Saturday, April 21st (Choose your start time 11:00am, 1:00pm or 7:00pm)

Come relax, enjoy a cup of tea and a snack and make:

- an amazing Tea Pot box (perfect for storing 3x3 post-it notes or Twinnings Tea Bags!)

- a 3x3 post-it note holder (fits in the box)

- a decorative pen (fits in the box)

- a tea bag holder (double-sided - perfect for holding a Twinnings Tea Bags, or Gift Card)

- mini card (fits in the tea bag holder)

- an elaborate, but not too difficult, tea cup card!

Class fee: $25   Class includes all materials except adhesive, a written tutorial with pictures, and 3 Twinnings Tea Bags to include in your gift.  The class is shown in colors that coordinate with the Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper, but you may customize your class and use any paper from my extensive stash of Designer Series Paper!

Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, April 17th!

Are you ready for some CUPCAKES?

Friday, April 6th is CUPCAKE CRAZE!!!

Join us for GOURMET cupcakes and GOURMET cupcake projects!

Included in the class:
- A gourmet cupcake to EAT!  These are to DIE FOR!  I already have them ordered!
- A gourmet cupcake to TAKE HOME in the adorable box you will learn how to make!
- A traceable template so you can make more boxes at home!
- A full pack of Sweet Shop Designer Stickers!  ($6.95 value - before tax/shipping)
- All materials (except adhesive) to make 6 cupcake cards (3 of each of two designs)!
- All materials (except adhesive) to make a gift box to hold the cards!
- All materials to make the mini battery-operated birthday cake!
- A written tutorial!

Class fee: $25

Don't miss out!  Friday, April 6th at 6 PM.  This class features a flexible start time.  If you need to start earlier or later, let me know and we will work it out!

Materials to bring:
- pencil
- adhesive
- sticky strip (red tape)
- scissors
- blender pen (if you have one)

Can't make the date?
- Find a few friends and schedule a custom class
- Order a TO GO kit (Sorry - cupcakes not included)

Attic Boutique 5x5 Scrapbook - THIS Saturday!

I have a special class offered THIS Saturday, March 3rd at 2 PM.  The class is an Attic Boutique 5"x5" Scrapbook!  I ONLY have 4 seats left!

This class is for the bargain hunters...  

- Includes ALL materials (except adhesive) to make 10 pages (front cover, back cover, 4 pages and 2 double-sided "inserts").

- Includes ribbon, vintage embellishments, half of a pack of the oh-so-yummy Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper AND half of a pack of the Attic Boutique Side Notes (vintage embellishments and adorable journal boxes)!

- Materials pre-cut for you!

- Typed tutorial!

ONLY $25!

Perfect for a Mother's or Father's Day, Wedding or graduation gift!

RSVP to save your spot!  

If this date doesn't work for you:
- order a TO GO kit

- grab a few friends, choose a date and have a private class

- email me and if I get enough interest, I will schedule a second date.

Here's a sneak peak!

Artisan Class - Friday, February 3rd 7 PM

Ready for lots of layers and embellishments? This Artisan Class features products from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration catalog! These cards are a step up, but not hard!  By adapting the greeting, these cards can be used for almost any occasion!

Class includes five awesome cards and all materials (except adhesive). Class fee: $20

Email me now to reserve your spot! RSVP no later than Monday, January 23rd.  

Birthday Stamp-a-stack! Saturday Jan 28th - 3 PM or 7 PM

 BIRTHDAY STAMP-A-STACK!
Saturday Jan 28th 3:00-5:00 PM, OR, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern )

Are you looking for a relaxing time stamping? Join us for the Birthday Stamp-a-stack! Come make 12 cards for $20!

These cards are designed to be quick and easy, but super cute. For some of the card designs you can choose your own greeting and these cards can be used for just about any occasion!

RSVP NOW to reserve your spot!  Kindly RSVP no later than Monday, January 30th.

Gift bag/card for my friend Nancy

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.

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...

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!

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!

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!