Witching Decor Class Photos - the Witch Hat Kit

I had a fun, small get together on Sunday to make the Witching Decor Project.  When my get together is smaller, I sit and make the project too...'cause you know I always have spare kits.  I already made one of these witch hats at my downline retreat in August, so now I have 2.  That's exciting because now I can bring one to work to decorate my office!

I can't wait for my next class.  It's one of my most popular ones...my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack class on Sunday, October 25th.  I will have a second one of these in November with different designs on the 15th.

Happy Stampin'

Valentine Fun Class

I had a couple of small classes to do these two Valentine's Day projects...a Sunday Class and my lunch-time class at work.

This is the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die.  I put tea bags in it, and added a clothespin to keep them in place (took photo before I thought of that).  The Thinlit is perfect sizing...it's 2 pieces, and the large piece cuts from a 6x6 piece of designer paper (I used Painted Blooms).  And since the smaller piece cuts a 3x6 piece of paper, you can maximize the bags using 12x12 paper without any waste.  By the way, the "for you" is included in the Thinlits along with an "enjoy" and several other fun pieces.

Then we decorated these cute Tiny Treat Boxes carried over from the Holiday catalog into the Occasions catalog.

So cute...I love these boxes.  The Blushing Bride roses are from the Artisan Embellishment Kit and the Calypso Coral ribbon is from the Sale-a-Bration button and ribbon pack.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Bearing Gifts of Christmas Cheer

I just realized I haven't posted my 3rd design from my Stamp-a-Stack.  I've been busy making up all my extra Christmas cards from classes, and I almost sealed them all in the envelopes without snapping a photo!

I've been trying to line all my Christmas cards with Whisper White inside for the greeting.  It's just so much nicer to stamp on then competing with the card base color...plus the extra layer makes it feel great.

Colors:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Momento Black

Bearing Gifts Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$10.95

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Letterpress Winter Photopolymer Stamp Set

$25.95

Table by StampinBuddy.

Happy Christmas,

Wishing You a "Stache" of Cheer

I love the nutcracker and Santa in the Santa Stache set.  So, they are the focus of my December 7th Christmas tags class.  I did this class last year and the girls loved it, so I thought I'd do it again.  Here's the project...it's 4 of each tag plus a decorated tin to hold them all.  And, we get to play with the Blendabilities!

You can't see it, but the large To & From stamp is also on the back of all these tags.  The girls laughed at me while I was stamping the To & From because every time I stamped it, I said how much I loved that stamp.  We've never had a large To & From like this, and I know I'm never putting that one on my sale table...I'm in love with it!  Maybe I should buy two just in case I lose it...lol

Santa Stache Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape

$7.95

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

All Is Calm Snowflake Embellishment

$6.95

Tree Punch

$16.95

Silver Glimmer Paper

$4.95

To & From Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$6.95

Merry Everything Clear-Mount Bundle

$28.75

Seasonally Scattered Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Mustache Framelits Die

$7.95

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch

$22.95

Angled Tag Topper Punch

$22.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Night Of Navy Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Smoky Slate Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment

$22.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Frosted Sequins

$4.95

Gold Baker's Twine

$3.50

Silver Baker's Twine

$3.50

Silver 1/8" Ribbon

$4.95

Linen Thread

$4.50

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Clear Mount stamps available in Wood Mount too.

I still have a few spots left for this class if you live nearby.

Happy Stampin'

Create a Fright! - Frightful Wreath Kit & Class

I love these wreaths!  I changed mine a little from the directions in the kit.  I love using purples for Halloween, so I just had to switch out some of the orange with Blackberry Bliss, my current favorite purple...plus it matches the spider this way!

I'm having a class to make these on Sunday, September 28th at 2pm.  The class cost is just the price of the kit ($32.10 with ship/tax).  I'm ordering them this Wednesday.  If you're in North Dallas area and want to come, just RSVP here by noon on Wednesday.

Here's a close up of the wreath:

And here's a close up of the amazing beaded spider:

If you can't make the class, you can always order a couple of kits and invite a friend over to make them together.  Get your kits here.

Happy crafting!

Make a Wish Card

This one was inspired by a card from one of our Australian demos, Vicki Hodgman. I changed the colors, and the butterfly.  Plus I just had to pop up the "a" in "Make a Wish" from the Perfect Pennants stamp set.

Stamp Sets:

• Hardwood
• Perfect Pennants
• Petite Petals
• Best of Butterflies
• Summer Silouettes

Colors:

• Crumb Cake
• Bermuda Bay
• Early Espresso
• Whisper White

Extras / Tools:

• Basic Jewels -Rhinestones (colored with a Sharpie)
• Angled Tag Topper Punch
• Petite Petals Punch
• Elegant Butterfly Punch
• 1/2" Circle Punch
• Linen Thread
• Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper
• Dimensionals

By the way, I ordered all the Project Life pre-order items.  I'll share photos after I get my box.  Everyone can order them starting May 1st.  I can't wait to see the full line of our Project Life products that coordinate with Stampin' Up! on Monday when us demos get our copy of the new catalog at our movie theater launch party.  Woo Hoo!  We get swag bags too!

Happy Stampin'

The Easter Bunny's Girlfriend Drives a Lexus...

I hope everyone had a great Passover or Easter celebration.  We were at a birthday lunch on Easter and I spotted the Easter Bunny and his girlfriend(?) driving through the parking lot in front of me!

I thought about following them a little to snap a photo where I could see his face, but I find this photo rather humerus, don't ya think?

Don't forget to take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING until Friday this week!!!

I'm trying to catch up on my posts, so, here's one of the recent cards I made for my lunchtime card class at work and a home party.

It's Cantaloupe Crisp and Smokey Slate.  I also used the Gorgeous Grunge and Perfect Pennants stamp sets.  The designer paper is from Watercolor Wonder in the Occasions catalog.

Happy Stampin'

Punch Art Cardinal Card Using the Bird Builder Punch

My technique for November was this cute cardinal punch art Christmas card.  I've seen these cardinals before, so I just had to try one.  Also, I've been wanting to design something for my Old Olive bow clips which are actually called Old Olive Simply Styled Embellishments...wow, that's a mouth full, isn't it!

Stamps:

• Christmas Messages
• Woodgrain

Colors:

• Crumb Cake
• Cherry Cobbler
• Black StazOn for greeting
• Basic Black for beak & sponging
• Old Olive
• Whisper White

Tools / Supplies

•  Old Olive Simply Styled Embellishments (the bow clip)
• Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack
• Bird Builder Punch
• Dimensionals

Here's the page we did for our Technique Journal.  I actually have two journals since I have one just for Punch Art.  So, this page is in my Punch Art book.

I made a blue and white version of this card with a peace dove instead of a cardinal for a lunch time card class.  Here's that one:

When you love a layout, use it again!  It can look like a whole new card when you change the colors, greetings, and embellishments.

Happy Stampin'