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I am officially brain dead. (but some of you knew that already;) I have been designing Holiday Cards for the past two days using Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scrappin' kit "Christmas Jingle". So far, I have 45 cards and still have supplies left over. I will be teaching a class with this kit very soon. Interested? Send me an email and I will keep you posted.
I was fortunate enough to see a white deer yesterday. I happened to have my camera and took the picture through a window. Unfortunatley, the flash went off but my husband was able to fix up the picture enough for you to be able to see it. I am not telling where this was taken as too many people hunt for them. Lets just say it was on the edge of a field in NC;)
I love this image by Stampin' Up! Who doesn't love a cupcake?! While I am not an icing fan (yeah...I go straight for the cake), this icing looks good enough to eat ;)
This card is one of the Birthday cards we are making in the September Stamp Class. Interested in joining us? Email right away: jmarks1@nc.rr.com
Recipe:(All Materials Stampin' Up!) Simple Birthday Thanks, Oval All
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Jackpot Designer Paper,Tea Party Designer Paper, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Scalloped Oval Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon. Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Crimper, Crystal Effects (for cherry), Stampin' Dimensionals, White Signo Gel Pen, Two-Way Glue
I am so excited to be getting back into teaching my card classes again. I have been doing lots of designing for myself, but now I am looking forward to showing all the new, cool Stampin' Up! sets, accessories, and Big Shot Dies! I have one class, two sessions lined up so far. Fall and Holiday classes are coming soon so stay tuned:)
Here are just some of the cards and info about what we will be making in the upcoming classes. Contact me to sign up and make sure to invite a friend....
We will be making a Pop-Up Cake card, cupcake card, and some great All Occasion cards so that you will have that perfect card on hand when you need it! This is a great time to invite your friends to share in a fun filled craft time perfect for every person whether they have crafting skills or not. You will come away from this class with professional looking cards that will WOW your family and friends! Families with more than one participant receive a group discount. Let me know ASAP if you are interested in attending so that I can have all the supplies prepared and ready. You will reserve your spot with Pre-Payment.
****Bring a new stamping friend to me and receive a 5.00 gift certificate towards your stamping order placed directly with me. (****Your friend receives a gift too!!)
Class is 25.00 which includes all materials except adhesive (if you need adhesive, let me know ahead of time and I will have it for you to purchase).
Dates: Friday Sept. 11, 6:30-9:30PM MY House
Saturday, September 26, 10:30AM-1:30PM First Baptist Church, Hillsborough,NC
Another great sketch challenge by Karen Giron! AND, I want to congratulate her on being selected for the very prestigious position of "Dirty Girl" with the Dirty Dozen, aka the Splitcoaststampers Design Team!! You rock, Karen!!
Every month, members of the Dirty Dozen make exclusive projects for paying Splicoaststamper's Fan Members to see. If you would like to become a member and show your support for all thatSCS does for us, you can see all the details, HERE.
Now for the sketch:
I chose the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper as I have been designing cards for my upcoming Birthday and All Occasion Cards class. The SU "Crazy for Cupcakes" was the obvious choice as this was for Sweet Sunday and ofcourse, I HAD to use the new In-color papers that match the DP....Don't you just love these new colors?! Here is the finished product. Thanks Karen. That was fun!
While pouring through tons of emails, I came upon one from one of my favorite papercrafters, Taylor from Taylored Expressions. Are you ready?.....she wanted to know if I would be interested in being the Featured Sketch Sampler Artist on her blog today!!! (doing some happy dances here)...OMgosh...I could not have been more pleased and honored. I have followed Taylor's blog for a couple of years and look up to her as a fellow paper crafter. She has come a long way in a short period of time with her fabulous stamps and fun online store. I was to make one card from her great sketch for the week. But..... I just had to make two:) The first card uses the vintage paper from the Cosmo Cricket Series "Early Bird" and Taylor's cute Beach Bum stampset.. Since Taylor's Friday Sketches are Cupcake challenges, it was only fitting to come up with another card that featured cupcakes. This card uses Taylor's Beary Special and For the Love of Cupcakes Stampsets paired with the Sweet Treats Doodlebug papers. Click here to play along with this challenge.
So, here they are! Thank you so much, Taylor!!!! You made my day:)
Recipe for Stampset "Beach Bum":
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Flourishes Classic White, SU REal Red, Cosmo Cricket Early Bird DP, SU Crushed Curry
Accessories: Copic Sketch Markers, More Mustard Brads, SU Slit Punch, SU Modern Label Punch, SU BIG Shot Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals
Recipe for Stampsets "Beary Special" and "For the Love of Cupcakes":
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU Shimmery, Pixie Pink, Doodlebug Sweet Treats DP
Accessories: Copic Sketch Markers, Dew Drops, Big Shot Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies, SU Scallop Edge Punch, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, SU Modern Label Punch
Not only did I love this sketch challenge, but I created a card that I truly love. I am having a great time with SU's Razzleberry Lemonade DP and the new In-colors. I must admit that I was not sold on the colors at first but I think that I am going to be crying big time for them when they retire next year (so I am stocking up big time in preparation for that ... ;)
Here is the sketch:
Recipe: All Materials Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamps: Embrace Life, Thoughts and Prayers
Ink: Crushed Curry, More Mustard, Basic Black, So Saffron
Paper: More Mustard, Whisper White, Shimmery, Melon Mambo textured, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Accessories: Circle and Scalloped Circle Big Shot Dies, Crushed Curry Polkadot Grosgrain Ribbon, Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponges, Copic Marker (W1)
Visit here to play along with this challenge. Have a GREAT week!
I am really enjoying Sketch challenges so here is another one to try From Prairie Paper and Ink.
Recipe: All Materials STampin' Up!
Stampset: Crazy for Cupcakes
Ink: Basic Black, Stampin' Write Markers IN-colors
Paper: Crushed Curry Textured, Melon Mambo Textured, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Accessories: Big Shot Die Buttons #5, Scalloped Circle Punch, 3/4 Circle Punch, Signo White Gel Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Cotton Twine, Stampin" Dimensionals, Crushed Curry Polkadot Grosgrain Ribbon.
No week would be complete without a Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. Karen has come up with a simple and fun design. I, on the otherhand, was not thinking simple today. I should have listened...this took a loooong time to make;)
Recipe:
Stampset: Embrace Life
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Brocase Blue, Bella Bleu DP
Accessories: Assorted Circle and Scalloped Circle Big Shot Dies, Copic Sketch Markers
I needed some layout inspiration and chose Taylor's Friday Cupcake Challenge.
It was just what I needed to use my un-inked Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamp set "Sweet Stuff". Cosmo Cricket Early Bird DP, Copic and Spica Glitter pens, and SU's wonderful punches completed it and now it is ready for a special someone. Shhhh...it's a secret.
I just had to post this card that Teresa Kearns just made using the SU Stampset "Compliments to the Chef". Don't you love how she tied the bow? The girl is on a roll ;)
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