Third Annual Christmas Card Workshop
On October 26th, over 50 stampers gathered for our Third Annual Christmas Workshop. The workshop was hosted by me & my peeps, Judy, Marla & Mary. It was a great day and I believe everyone enjoyed their day. Here are some highlights of our group and the cards that were made. I was particularly thrilled that our Laurie was with us most of the day. She is a treasure to us all.
Modern Medley Meets Circle Card Thinlits
Voted favorite card at my September Stamp Camp, the tutorial from Dawn Olchefske made this card super easy using the new Circle Card Thinlits Die.
Stamps: Simply Sketched, Five-Way Flower
Ink: Stazon Black
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Modern Medley Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlits Die, 2½" Circle Punch, 2⅜" Scallop Circle Punch, 1¾" Scallop Circle Punch, 1¼" Scallop Circle Punch, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Mosaic Wishes
Here’s a cute design with cheerful colors that could be used for lots of occasions.
Inspired by: Mary Fish
Stamp Sets: Mosaic Madness, Sweet Essentials
Paper: Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Quatrefancy Designer Series Paper
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight
Tools & Accessoris: Sizzix Big Shot, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Mosaic Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, In Color Boutique Details
Fall Regional Make & Take
The Gathering Place is a group of Stampin’ UP! demonstrators who periodically gather for events to share ideas, learn new techniques, network and just have a good time. We have product demonstrations, technique tutorials, make & takes and of course, swapping. Our Fall Regional event was held this past Saturday. We had 4 seasons of make & takes; Halloween, Fall, Christmas and Winter. This is the make & take that I chose for the Winter theme. The card design is by Cathy Parlitis and the Tag design is by Kim Coulter (my very own peep). We had a great time and made lots of memories. It was an absolute pleasure to work with the team of Sally Nusbaum (our fearless leader) Cheryl Renth and Kim Coulter to make this event a great success. Oh What Fun!
Stamp Sets: Christmas Messages (inside), Festive Flurry
Ink: Pool Party, Encore Silver (inside)
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Whisper White, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper Series, Silver Glimmer Paper
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits Die, ⅝ Whisper White Organza Ribbon, ⅛” Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Basic Rhinestones, Sharpie Pen, ⅛” Silver Ribbon,
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Card Dimensions |
Tag—Dimensions for Framelit Dies
Bermuda Bay 4¼” x 4¼”
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Happy Boot Day
I received this delightful card as a swap at the Stampin’ UP! Convention from Nancy Alverez, who lives in Florida. Nancy is the up line of my Peep, Susan Fields. I have to tell you that I had heard a lot of (all good) stories about Nancy and expected to meet a real Southern Lady. To my surprise, the first thing I heard when I met her was a New York accent. So instead of meeting the Southern Bell at last, I met a Grand Brooklyn Bell. I cherish the time we spent together in Utah.
I made a few changes to the card, one being the button. I made the button using Simply Pressed Clay tinted with Crumb Cake Reinker. Once it dried completely, I sponged the rim with Early Express and carefully tied a knot using Linen Thread. I found (by accident) that leaving the mold in the freezer a little longer than 10 minutes (almost forgot all about it) works much better with the button molds.
Loved the way this man card turned out. Yahoo!
Stamps: Bootiful Occassions
Ink: Early Expresso, Crumb Cake (reinker)
Paper: Early Expresso, Pacific Point, Soho Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Extra Large Oval Punch, ⅛” Mini Brad, Paper Piercing Tool, Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Linen Thread, Stamping Sponges
da Vinci Moments
Leonardo da Venci was a painter, sculptor and architect. This card is my da Vinci moment and as close as I get to artistry. Using Watercolor Paper, the Aqua Painter and Simply Pressed Clay, I practically felt like an artist. At my stamp camp yesterday, we also stamped and painted the inside of the card and then envelope. It was really a fun project and the outcome would make a perfect card for many occassions.
Inspired by: Nicole Tugrul
Stamps: Simply Sketched
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizazz, Stazon Black
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizazz, Watercolor Paper, Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Aqua Painter, Scallop Border Punch, Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Adhesive