Birthday Friday 2

Here we have another round of birthday cards and gift card holders.

I had a request for a gift card holder class. I am putting that together - I have three designs so far and we'll see what else I find before the class. I haven't scheduled it yet, but will get it on the calendar soon.

Here is a birthday card:

I am loving the Fun Flowers Die in the Occassions Mini Catalog (it is available until April 30, and if you remember, these are the flowers David gave me for Valentine's Day - they are still living and going strong!). I used Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, and Melon Mambo card stock, Polka Dots embossing folder w/Big Shot, Melon Mambo pom pom trim (also in Occassions mini), Something to Celebrate Hostess stamp set, Slice of Life Hostess Stamp set (both from the occassions mini), Basic Black Ink, Sale-A-Bration Daffodil Delight bitty button, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write markers.

Here is the new design of gift card holder. I got the physical design from another demonstrator's website, but I put the outside together (based on several other things I've seen around). Anyway, this card holder uses a medium white envelope - it is very clever!

I made this card holder with Rich Razzelberry, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, and Pretty in Pink cardstock, I used the Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper, 2-way glue stick, dazzling diamonds glitter, modern label punch, rhinestones, and a medium white envelope. I also used the polka dots embossing folder w/Big shot and the blossoms punch (in occassions mini).

Stamp A Stack Class Cards 1

Last night I had some ladies over for the Stamp A Stack class. We had four card designs and made three cards of each one. Whew! We were busy. It was hard to get the "one" card mentality out - I kept passing out one of everything, but really it was three. I cut a set for myself and even got to sit down with the group and make cards too. That's part of why I do this job. I like to make cards and visit with my friends. Thanks to all the ladies who came!

Here are the cards we made. Keep in mind, we all ended up with 12 cards (and envelopes)!

We used Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White card stock, Melon Mambo Ink, and several Sale-A-Bration items: Punch Bunch and So Happy for You Stamp Sets, and the Daffodil Delight bitty button. We used the 1 1/4" and 1" circle punches.

Here we used the Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, and Very Vanilla card stock, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Soft Suede Ink, sponges, Elegant Lines Embossing folder with Big Shot, and Perfect Punches stamp set.

I thought this was a nice masculine birthday card. It is made with Garden Green, Very Vanilla, and Early Espresso card stock, Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, Garden Green ink, Square Lattice Embossing Folder w/Big Shot, the Decorative Label punch, and Afterthoughts Level 1 Hostess stamp set.

This is my favorite out of the group. We used Whisper White, So Saffron, and Early Espresso card stock, Square Lattice Embossing Folder w/Big Shot, 1 1/4" circle punch, Fancy Flower punch, Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Early Espresso Ink, and Many Thanks Stamp Set (I got as a Sale-A-Bration item).

Sale-A-Bration is winding down, but it isn't too late to take advantage! Just $50 in product order gets you one FREE Sale-A-Bration set. There are so many to choose from - there is something for everyone.

I started planning April's card class today. We are focusing on flowers and Mother's Day. I am taking reservations, so let me know if you plan to attend.

Also, if you plan to attend the Simply Adorned class, I need your RSVP and $40 by April 6.

Be My Valentine 2

Here is another round of Valentine cards. I made these cards at my daughter's card class. They are cute and were super easy to put together.

Let me know if you have any questions!



This card uses Whisper White base, Real Red and Regal Rose backgrounds, the Modern Label, Petal Card, and Small Heart Punches, Tiny Tiny Wishes and Valentine Defined stamp sets, and Love Impressions Designer Paper, Regal Rose and VersaMark Ink.



I think this is my favorite of the three because it is so elegant. It uses Whisper White and Basic Black for the base and background, the heart is Red Glimmer Paper, Pretty In Pink Satin Ribbon, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Rhinestones (don't know the stamp set for "love you"), Basic Black Ink

Regal Red, Basic Black, and Whisper White Card Stock, Valentine Defined Stamp Set, two oval punches, Rhinestones, Real Red Ink

This is the great thing about card classes, you get to make 8 cards in a couple of hours and your demonstrator has all the supplies, stamp sets, equipment, and paper cut for you. You get to make great cards without a huge expense.

My next card class is Saturday, February 19 at 10 a.m. Let me know if you'd like to attend so I can have everything prepared for you. Of course, we won't be making Valentine cards, but we'll be making others that are super cute and nice. The class is $12 or FREE with a $24 purchase. But don't forget about Sale-A-Bration - FREE stamp set for every $50 in catalog purchases! More bang for your buck!!!

Be My Valentine 1

That red, pink, and heart shaped holiday is just around the corner (next Monday in case you haven't checked your calendar). In the demonstrator world, we have been cranking out Valentine themed items for a month or more now. I have a stash. Here's a couple of projects I created and in the next few days, I'll feature cards others have made.

Speaking of that heart shape, I <3 FREE stuff, don't you!? This is the best time of year to get some free stamp sets. SALE-A-BRATION is when customers get a SAB stamp set for free with every $50 purchase, hostesses get an extra stamp set when they host a $300 or more workshop. To make it even sweeter, signing up as a demonstrator has it's own incentive as well: 15% off the new demonstrator kit AND an extra bundle of goodies valued at up to $50 is added. Now that's what I call SWEET! Take advantage by contacting me!

This is my February workshop make-and-take:

The owl punch combined with Real Red cardstock and Designer Paper or Regal Rose cardstock and Melon Mambo Designer Paper makes a super cute and simple Valentine gift. I also added a magnet strip to the back to hang on the refrigerator.

This next card is one I created for my January unit meeting. Those who want make a stack of cards and we have a contest and swap. A few get prizes and everyone who participates gets to go home with a bunch of new samples and ideas. Here's mine - I won 2nd place (after a tie and a drawing to choose the winner...lol!):

The next picture is one I made when I was playing around with the flowers. You'll see. I will make another post later about the flowers. I have really connected with these paper flowers and made a bunch (no pun intended) of cards with them. I could continue making them, but I worry I may get in a rut doing it ;-)

This shows the detail of the flower.

I'd love comments and if you have any questions, let me know!

BTW, all the stamp images on these cards are registered to Stampin' Up! I don't have one of those fancy signature things yet, but I have ordered it.

Bliss

The Bliss stamp set. I loved it the moment I saw it and it was the first Sale-A-Bration catalog item I purchased. (Demonstrators can purchase the items in the minis and SAB catalogs before they come out so we can make samples.) However, once SAB starts, everyone earns them for FREE with a minimum $50 purchase! Then, the hardest thing is choosing which FREE item to get.

 I purchased the Bliss set. It is so versatile and I haven't even discovered all the things I can do with it, but here are a few I've managed to create:

The first card uses the Bliss set and the Clearly For You (click on link then select pg. 7) set which is in the Occassions Mini. I just love those little birds. The second card is modeled after the one pictured in the SAB catalog with the set. I made a few changes according to my supplies.



I showed the detail of the last card because I decided to fray the ribbon to continue the style of the card.

Let me know if you have any questions.