This post is for all of you who stamp with me in Chandler. I hadn't finished the Christmas card sample for my upcoming October 1 class when I sent out my newsletter this month, so I wanted to show both card samples to you.
We'll be making 3 cards featuring the For the Birds stamp set. You will be able to choose your own images and sentiments, which we'll be watercoloring. I will be showing you how to make your own Flip-It cards using the Circles Collection framelits.
Class is Tuesday, October 1, please RSVP to Heidi (heiditek@cox.net)
Times: 10-Noon; 1:30-3:30 PM, 7-9 PM
Cost: $15
My July Stamping Newsletter has been posted. You can view itHEREor by clicking on the Newsletter link on the right side bar. You can view the Card-of-the-Month we'll be making at this month's informal U-Stamp Class, updates on the Ribbon Bundle Share, the Be Inspired page, a Note Box tutorial and more inside the newsletter.
These are my "thank you" tags from last month. Midnight Muse is going to be one of my favorites!
July U-Stamp Classes
($3/card - 5 card limit)
Tuesday, 7/17 –1:00-3:00 PM; 7-9 PM at Heidi’s House
Tag Supplies
CS: Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso
DSP: Designer Series 2012-14 In-Color Stack
SS: A Fitting Occasion
Punches: Scallop Edge, Scallop Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1-1/4 Circle, 1/2 Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes (scallop), hand held punch
As promised, here's my Acetate Class Part 3 video. This little card below uses the techniques in Video 3, and is a lot of fun to make, as you get to stamp and then color in the stamped image with markers...fun, fun, fun!
I am offering the PDF for this class, which includes 2 cards and 2 cute embellishments. The PDF includes a thorough and detailed list of supplies and dimensions along with step-by-step directions and photographs to give you written and visual instruction. In addition, I have 3 free technique videos that feature the technique how-to's for this class. You can view the first video HERE, which is Acetate Class Part 1, Part 2 HERE, and today's Part 3 video. It's the next best thing to stamping with us!
The cost of the PDF class (which includes directions for all 3 projects) is $3.95 and can be purchased below by clicking on the "Buy Now" button. The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Acetate Technique Class PDF
Wow, my blog heading was quite a mouthful! I hope that you're all having a wonderful day so far.
I'm excited to share this week'sInkspiration Challenge card that I made. To back up a little bit, last month we visited my in-laws. (I have one of the sweetest mother-in-laws, honestly!) While we were there she showed me an apron I'd made her. It must have been a LONG time ago because the only memory I had of the apron was the fabric, no memory of sewing it for her. She asked me to make her another one because the one she showed me was wearing out.
What a treat to have her ask me for something! She has everything. So since I'm teaching my granddaughter, Kayla, to sew, we picked out some fabric and trim and started sewing on it last week. What a fun project to do together. I wanted to make her a card to go with the apron, so this week's Inkspiration Challenge got me going...I incorporated the apron fabric and eyelet trim to the card, so that it will coordinate with the apron, and since one of the Acetate Embellishments I made in last month's Acetate Class used the same colors as the fabric, it all worked together nicely.
To top it off, I created a Free PDF tutorial for the card which I'm excited to share with all of you. Just CLICK HERE and it will take you to the FREE PDF tutorial. Plus, I've posted a video tutorial below showing you how to use the White Stazon and Stampin' Up pastels on acetate.
I am also offering the PDF for the Acetate Class, which includes the 2 cards and these 2 cute embellishments shown below. The PDF includes a thorough and detailed list of supplies and dimensions along with step-by-step directions and lots of photographs to give you written and visual instruction. In addition, I have 3 free technique videos that feature the technique how-to's for this class. You can view the first videoHERE, which is Acetate Class Part 1. Today's video is Acetate Class Part 2, I'll post Part 3 on April 15 (Tax Day, BTW!). It's the next best thing to stamping with us! Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the video and the free tutorial!.
The cost of the PDF class (which includes directions for all 3 projects) is $3.95 and can be purchased below by clicking on the "Buy Now" button. The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Acetate Technique Class PDF
Have you ever wished you could take one of our classes and create with us, but you can't make it to one of our classes because of time or distance? Well, we've got some exciting news for you!
Today's video, Part 1, shows how to stamp on acetate using White Stazon, which I used on the card below.
We are offering the PDF for our Acetate Technique Class that we taught last month, which includes 2 cards and 2 embellishments. The PDF includes a thorough and detailed list of supplies and dimensions along with step-by-step directions and photographs to give you written and visual instruction. In addition, we have 3 free technique videos that feature the how-to's for this class. We've posted the first video below, which is Acetate Class Part 1. The Acetate Class Parts 2 and 3 videos will be posted over the next few weeks. It's the next best thing to stamping with us!
The cost of the PDF class (which includes directions for all 3 projects) is $3.95 and can be purchased below by clicking on the "Buy Now" button. The PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
I am in love with the newFramed Tulip Border Impression folder...its embossed image is too cute! I keep finding myself using it on new cards I've created. Awhile back Sharon Field shared another way to use the Framed Tulip folder...I call it resizing, but it's simply embossing smaller sizes of cardstock. Since the Framed Tulip's was created for 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of cardstock, or basically a card front, this little resizing technique makes the Tulip folder a lot more versatile.
I made a bunch of tags using the resizing technique and it made for such cute tags. Several of our stamping friends have purchased the tulip folder, and so we wanted to create a video tutorial on how to use it besides just the obvious card front (which is beautiful!).
Thanks for watching the video and for visiting our blog! We hope that you have a wonderful week.
We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a fun day eating turkey and all the yummy side dishes that go with it, along with great fellowship with friends and family.
We've finished up our classes for this year, so we're busy preparing for 2011... (although I still have to make all my Christmas cards to send out...I better get on it here soon!) Our first class in January is a Brayering class at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Tuesday, 1/4 (10 a.m.- 308TW.231/ 7 p.m. 309TW.231) . This tall brayered Medallion card is based on a card I cased from Claudia Perry and is one that we'll be creating. I love this technique and the effect it adds to cards.
Our September Newsletter has been published and is uploaded for you to view. It includes our September classes, upcoming events and a fun craft project for you to try out.
We've also posted a couple of free card tutorials to make. We made these cards at a workshop last week, so for those of you that were there, simply click on the highlighted links and you'll have access to the tutorials. Hope you have fun with them!
From Heidi...Our next class is Tuesday, September 7 at Tumbleweed Rec. Center and the theme is Bold and Bright cards. We're offering this class at two times, 10-Noon (315TW.130) and 7-9 PM (316TW.130). I thought I'd share one of the cards we'll be making. We'd love to have you join us!
From Heidi...We're hosting a New Catalog Open House, Sunday, July 18, 2-4 PM at my house. We'll be making a couple of "Make-n-Takes" using some of the new colors and new stamp sets from the new Stampin' Up 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog. I thought that I'd post the Make-n-Takes throughout the week. We've got some fun door-prizes, featuring new catalog items. If you'd like to join us, let us know. It'll be fun!
Stamp Set: Elements of Style Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla Big Shot: Textured Impressions Perfect Polka Dots Punches: Butterfly, 1-1/4" circle, 1" circle
From Heidi...I am so glad that River Rock is back...and back as one of Stampin' Up's core colors, which means it's going to be around for quite awhile. I love this color! I also love the Medallion stamp set...it's so bold and BIG!!! This is another one of the one-layer cards I created for our upcoming class at Tumbleweed Recreation Center next month. If you'd like to join us for our Creative Cards One-Layer class, it is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6. We offer this class twice. Once at 10 AM-Noon and again in the evening at 7 - 9 PM. You can register online through Tumbleweed's online registration. Once you set up an online account with them the registration process is simple. Maybe we'll see you there!
From Heidi...We offer classes at Chandler's Tumbleweed Recreation Center a couple of times each month. I've been preparing for our upcoming classes in July and August. This is one of the cards we'll be making at our July 6 class. The theme is One-Layered cards...which was fun to create for. It sounds easy...you know, it's just one layer...but to make that one layer fun and interesting is the challenge! I wanted each of the 3 cards to be different, which they all ended up being. I did end up adding a button to each card :-) Hope you're all enjoying your week and thanks for looking! Cardstock:Whisper White Ink: Pink Pirouette, Not Quite Navy, Regal Rose, Old Olive Stampset: Vintage Vogue, Sincere Salutations Big Shot: Scallop Square Die
From Heidi...This Hybrid Card is my favorite of the three that I made. I love the colors in this watercolor image and the tall vertical feel. I used My Digital Studio's digital Summertime Splendor DSP. The more I'm using MDS, the more I'm seeing all of the possibilities with this program. The ability to resize the downloads make it super versatile, because you're not limited to one size stamp or one sized image on the DSP. I'm looking forward to our Hybrid Classes next month. I can't wait to share the cards with everyone.Adriel bought herself a copy of MDS with some of her birthday money, so when she's got a little more time to play with it, I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with. She's usually is a little braver than I am when it comes to the technical stuff. Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Bashful Blue, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip (sponging) Punches: Photo Corner, Itty Bitty Shapes My Digital Studio, Linen thread, Button
From Heidi... I've been designing and creating the last few weeks, so now I have some new cards and projects to share with you. I've been creating for a Hybrid Class we'll be offering next month. I used My Digital Studio's new Summertime Splendor download DSP paper to create the focal point of this card. Stampin' Up's new core color, Cherry Cobbler, really sets the watercolor image off. I just got my order with the new colors a few days ago, so it's been fun to play with the new DSP and stampsets. I also received the new 2010-2011 Idea and Catalog book...it's full of new and fun stuff to create with. Thanks for stopping by and visiting us!
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Rose Red Ink: Basic Black Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder Punches: Scallop Trim Border, Modern Label, Word Window My Digital Studio - Summertime Splendor DSP; Black grosgrain ribbon; pink button
From Heidi...Stampin' Up! just came out with a new My Digital Studio download called Summertime Splendor and I am in love with this paper. The watercolor flowers on the front of this card are one of the digital images...this digital DSP is beautiful! My dad was a watercolorist who painted beautiful landscapes and waterfront images...so I think it's pretty cool to be able to print up a beautiful watercolor image, stamp a sentiment on it and put together this hybrid card in a matter of minutesTo create this card I opened MDS, and chose the square punch. I resized it to create a 3-1/2" square and filled it with the Summertime Splendor digital paper, printed it out, trimmed...stamped sentiment in basic black, and put the card together...in less than 15 minutes!I love stamping and I also love digital creating, as well. The combination of the 2 creates fun hybrid cards. I am looking forward to playing around with this new digital paper and coming up with some hybrid cards. Stay tuned for a hybrid card class in the near future!
We still have room for you in our (5/18) Tuesday evening, 7-9 PM, and (5/20)Thursday afternoon, 12:30-2:30 PM classes. Email us and we'll save you a spot.
From Heidi...We've been busy, which is a good thing! But sometimes you just need to stop and be creative, for no other reason except to have fun. That's what I did yesterday afternoon. I combined another sketch challenge with our color challenge and created this card yesterday...for no other reason except to have fun! I hope you all have some creative fun this week!
Join the fun with our color challenge. All the details HERE!
From Heidi... I wanted to share the cards we're offering at tomorrow night's Birthday Bash class (376TW.330) at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center. We've got several people signed up for our Spring classes at Tumbleweed, so if you'd like to join us, please do! Next month's classes are an Altered Photo/Scrap Album along with Brayered Cards. Hope you all have a great day!
We have a fun class coming up next Thursday at Tumbleweed called Party Favor Holders. I thought I'd share these fun little containers we created with you. They all can hold candy, a note, or other little gift items. They can make an ordinary gift a special gift just by the packaging. We created the Sour Cream Container using the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP. I used the Tart and Tangy stamp set for the flower.The Genie Bag was decorated with the new Sweet Pea DSP, which I have come to love...I used the Wide Oval Punch to create the handle opening at the top.The Cottage Wall DSP makes this ordinary pineapple can look so cute. Just by adding some ribbon to the pull tab on this Pop Top Can gives it a fun and special look.The Piece of Cake uses a print-out template which is stamped to create your own DSP. If you're looking for something fun and creative to do next Thursday evening, please join us at Tumbleweed, 6:30-9 PM.
Our next class is Tuesday, September 7 at Tumbleweed Rec. Center and the theme is Bold and Bright cards. We're offering this class at two times, 10-Noon (315TW.130) and 7-9 PM (316TW.130). I thought I'd share one of the cards we'll be making. We'd love to have you join us!
We're hosting a New Catalog Open House, Sunday, July 18, 2-4 PM at my house. We'll be making a couple of "Make-n-Takes" using some of the new colors and new stamp sets from the new Stampin' Up 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog. I thought that I'd post the Make-n-Takes throughout the week. We've got some fun door-prizes, featuring new catalog items. If you'd like to join us, let us know. It'll be fun!
I am so glad that River Rock is back...and back as one of Stampin' Up's core colors, which means it's going to be around for quite awhile. I love this color! I also love the Medallion stamp set...it's so bold and BIG!!!
We offer classes at Chandler's Tumbleweed Recreation Center a couple of times each month. I've been preparing for our upcoming classes in July and August. This is one of the cards we'll be making at our July 6 class. The theme is One-Layered cards...which was fun to create for. It sounds easy...you know, it's just one layer...but to make that one layer fun and interesting is the challenge! I wanted each of the 3 cards to be different, which they all ended up being. I did end up adding a button to each card :-) Hope you're all enjoying your week and thanks for looking!
This Hybrid Card is my favorite of the three that I made. I love the colors in this watercolor image and the tall vertical feel. I used My Digital Studio's digital Summertime Splendor DSP. The more I'm using MDS, the more I'm seeing all of the possibilities with this program. The ability to resize the downloads make it super versatile, because you're not limited to one size stamp or one sized image on the DSP. I'm looking forward to our Hybrid Classes next month. I can't wait to share the cards with everyone.
Adriel bought herself a copy of MDS with some of her birthday money, so when she's got a little more time to play with it, I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with. She's usually is a little braver than I am when it comes to the technical stuff.
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Rose Red
Stampin' Up! just came out with a new My Digital Studio download called Summertime Splendor and I am in love with this paper. The watercolor flowers on the front of this card are one of the digital images...this digital DSP is beautiful! My dad was a watercolorist who painted beautiful landscapes and waterfront images...so I think it's pretty cool to be able to print up a beautiful watercolor image, stamp a sentiment on it and put together this hybrid card in a matter of minutes
To create this card I opened MDS, and chose the square punch. I resized it to create a 3-1/2" square and filled it with the Summertime Splendor digital paper, printed it out, trimmed...stamped sentiment in basic black, and put the card together...in less than 15 minutes!
I love stamping and I also love digital creating, as well. The combination of the 2 creates fun hybrid cards. I am looking forward to playing around with this new digital paper and coming up with some hybrid cards. Stay tuned for a hybrid card class in the near future!
We've been busy, which is a good thing! But sometimes you just need to stop and be creative, for no other reason except to have fun. That's what I did yesterday afternoon. I combined another sketch challenge with our color challenge and created this card yesterday...for no other reason except to have fun! I hope you all have some creative fun this week!
The Genie Bag was decorated with the new Sweet Pea DSP, which I have come to love...I used the Wide Oval Punch to create the handle opening at the top.
The Cottage Wall DSP makes this ordinary pineapple can look so cute. Just by adding some ribbon to the pull tab on this Pop Top Can gives it a fun and special look.
The Piece of Cake uses a print-out template which is stamped to create your own DSP.
