Christmas Stamp A Stack #1 September 30th at 10:00 a.m or 6:30 p.m.

We'll make 16 cards for $22....You have a choice of the following cards, but I need you to tell me your choices as soon as possible for ordering.  I'm trying to use a variety of greens and reds and different color combinations--I hope it works out. :)

Many of these cards would be wonderful with Bling or Pearls.  You might want to consider adding a pack of Basic Rhinestones adhesive backed embellishments to your next order. They are $4.95 plus tax and shipping.

Snowy Dasher with the Northern Flurries Embossing folder---Bling would be adorable in the center of each snowflake...just sayin'.

The Musical wheel, Perfect Punches set and sentiments from Come to Bethlehem make a different style card.

This Cardinal has a rich and luscious color scheme...

This "Welcome Window" card's sketch is Stampin' Addicts Sketch Challenge #62, and the Welcome Christmas was easy to use for this card.

This Ornament card uses Stampin' Addicts Sketch Challenge #65 and the Tree Trimmings set:

How about another Welcome Christmas set card? This time it has a Z-fold and pretty Pear Pizzazz, Ridinghood Red and Baja Breeze color scheme.

For something simple and Faith oriented, here's a Cherry Cobbler and Artichoke Come to Bethlehem card using the sketch from MOJO154.

This card uses the new Paisley Prints set to give your card recipients the Christmas spirit:

Just in case you'd like to see an example of what you might do with your bling--click on the picture if you'd like a closer look:

September 1st (at 6:30 pm) & August 30th (at 10:00 am) Technique Class

This month's technique class is Halloween Happy!  The techniques certainly carry over to other occasions, so I hope you will find them very useful.

First, we have this dark and dreary Soot Stamping card:

I will "pre-soot" the background, but you will have the opportunity to "soot" the main image and of course stamp and spray seal both pieces.

Next, is this fun spider webbing card.  It is heat embossed after Big Shot embossing with White Craft Ink and Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.  The main image uses the Pullin'  Pastels technique for a smokey, foggy look. Do you see the black widow?

Third we will make this candy box from the candy wrapper die. It is altered slightly to stand on its own, and my example contains white chocolate coated "witches' wands".  The ribbon is simply wound through the holes in the die. Easy Peasy!

Finally, this black craft embossed watercoloring card makes a sweet and spooky card for a child or friend or use it as a little decoration for your home.

August Quick Class Thursday, the 19th at 10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Join me for quick cards on the first day of school! Four cards for $5...You can't beat that at the store!

The beauty of this card is the embossing folder and bling. It is incredibly fast to make and creates an elegant result.

This card features a quick technique for blending the inks on the flowers.

And a teen girl card...we haven't made many of those. I hope you can use one.

This card which utilizes the Clear Block as Stamp technique could have a variety of sentiments obviously...

August Technique Class Thursday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Up first for August is this gift card holder using the Greenhouse Gala designer series paper and the Friends Never Fad Stamp set....You can change the sentiment to a wedding or baby one if you'd like.  I love the new Pear Pizzazz In Color with matching poly ribbon. (CASE of my friend Stacy McCain for the paper choice and colors as well as the reminder of this style of gift card holder)

This later gator (faux crocodile/alligator) card would be perfect for a bon voyage card, for some retirement celebrations, or just a silly thinking of you. (For a thinking of you, I'd probably write "Hopefully sooner rather than later")

Next up is a DIY embossing folder (first done by Dawn Olchefske)  This card also features some markers to stamp, sponging and faux Rock N Roll.

Finally, we have this distressed technique cowboy card.  We'll also watercolor on Very Vanilla on this card. (In September we will watercolor on Stampin' Up!'s watercolor paper.)

Textures Real and Faux July Technique Class-- July 1 at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Join us and make these four cards:

Use the new Artistic Etchings set to create texture (using the texture folder Vintage Wallpaper) and a collage look...with optional sponging or Smooch Spritzing (as shown on the right)...

Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil for sponging (heavier color on the edges) in the new Marina Mist color...

June Technique Class-Thursday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

June Technique Class-Thursday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. $10 -RSVP by May 28th (as always free for stamp club members, $5 with a $25 order that day or Free with a $50 order)

We'll make this Bleached Technique surfer card and

Scratch and Sniff Technique Lime Birthday Card.

Next is a Sponge-Over StazOn card that uses Glossy Cardstock. The sentiment may be changed of course.

Finally, we'll use Smooch Spritz and a Wheel to create this simple but glitzy birthday card.

Thursday, May 20th at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Quick Chicks & Chocolate Class 4 for $5


Thursday, May 20th or 27th 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. RSVP by May 16th for either date

Retiring Colors Focused Cards

First is this floral card using the lovely Watercolor Trio stamp set. This set is so wonderful because it has versatile florals and three very useful sentiments.
 

This card was inspired by a fun and funky bag I saw at the Brighton store:

This card is so simple and fresh. It was inspired by a card by Cindy Coutts.

This soft card has the pretty new Square Lattice Embossing Folder as the background.