Stamp-a-Stack Cards (March 2010)

Here are some cards that we made at this month's Stamp-a-Stack. Don't know what that is? Well, it is just as the name suggests - we stamp a stack of cards. I provide all supplies but the adhesive. I usually have 5 designed cards or projects each month for $15.

This first card is one of my recent favorites. I used the "faux silk" technique with the hostess set, "Asian Artistry". not a difficult card, but I think it is stunning (the photo really doesn't do it justice).

Next was an even simpler card - just a piece of DSP, some ribbon and a stamped sentiment. I used Chocolate Chip c/s, Sending Love DSP, 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, and "Well Scripted" with the wide oval punch.

This sweet butterfly card features the Beautiful Wings embosslit for the Sizzix Big Shot along with the new Scallop Trim border and corner punches. Once again, just a stamped sentiment and you're in business!

I "borrowed" the next card design from the Occasions Mini catalog. I changed up the colors and a few other elements. I used Sage Shadow, Bravo Burgundy and Pretty in Pink.

This was also from the Occasions Mini - page 5. It gave us a chance to use the water color wonder crayons with the blender pens.

I hold stamp-a-stacks each month on the first full weekend. The next one will be Easter Weekend. Friday the 2nd from 6:30pm-9pm and Saturday, April 3rd from 10am - noon.

Here is a sweet Valentine set I designed. It was a simple box to hold 3X3 cards and a coordinating full-sized card. The full-sized card features the Heart treat cups and Sweetheart stamp set. The DSP is Tea Party.

Valentine's Day 2010
We made good use of Stampin' Up's Valentines by baking some yummy sour cream cookies for Katy's classmates. She was so happy to be able to help out... I definitely have a future stamper on my hands.

November & December Stampin' Opportunities

November:

16 & 23 Christmas Card Club Meets
Only 2 weeks left to finish up Christmas cards before Thanksgiving! Join me from 10am – Noon or 6-8pm as we work on our cards and projects while listening to Christmas music. Appreciation Gifts will be handed out on the 16th (thank you for participating in the club this year!)

17 Pizza, Music & Stamp-a-Stack! (PMS) Join me for some Papa Murphy's Pizza, salad, music and a quick way to stock up on your ready-to-send cards.
Class fee = $13 for 5 cards (choose from 3 designs) & Dinner. Bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more.
Please RSVP to let me know what kind of pizza and drink you prefer. I look forward to this fun casual time of card -making! 6-8pm

27 Black Friday Stamp Camp
We’ve made our own fantastic deal for Black Friday! Come make 12 beautiful Christmas cards and a caddy for $45! (additional card sets may be made for $20). Class fee includes the Four the Holidays* stamp set from the Holiday Mini ($13.95), 12 cards w/ envelopes, and lunch/dinner. All other supplies will be precut and ready for you to begin assembly. You will also receive instructions for future use.
Class Fee: $45 (includes stamp set*, dinner, directions & a beautiful set of cards in time for Christmas) Stamp Camp runs from 10AM - 8PM @ Rolling Hills Community Center (off HWY 20 and Sidney). Prepayment by November 15th and a minimum of 10 participants required for this event to take place (thank you).

December:

11 December Stamp-a-Stack (Friday ONLY 10am – Noon & 6:30-9pm)
Make 5 cards &/or projects in time for holiday gift giving.

15 Stamp Club Meets Join the Club! You can learn a new technique each month, compile your very own technique ring, and take a turn at being a hostess for only $25/month! Meet anytime from 6-7:30pm (2010 Club now forming – ask me for more details)
22 Pizza, Music & Stamp-a-Stack! (PMS) Join me for some Papa Murphy's Pizza, salad, music and a quick way to stock up on your ready-to-send cards.
Class fee = $13 for 5 cards (choose from 3 designs) & Dinner. Bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more.
Please RSVP to let me know what kind of pizza and drink you prefer. I look forward to this fun casual time of card -making! 6-8pm

January:

1 & 2 Start the year off right! Let’s make some great all-occasion cards for our card-sending needs. Class Fee: $15 (includes 5 cards with envelopes and all supplies except adhesive) Bring your own adhesive or “rent” mine for $1 more. Friday - 6:30-9PM or Saturday 10am – Noon

12 Stamp Club Resumes Join the Club! You can learn a new technique each month, compile your very own technique ring, and take a turn at being a hostess for only $25/month! Meet anytime from 10am – Noon or 6-7:30pm

19 Pizza, Music & Stamp-a-Stack! (PMS) Join me for some Papa Murphy's Pizza, salad, music and a quick way to stock up on your ready-to-send cards.
Class fee = $13 for 5 cards (choose from 3 designs) & Dinner. Bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more.
Please RSVP to let me know what kind of pizza and drink you prefer. I look forward to this fun casual time of card -making! 6-8pm

26 Thoroughly Modern Card & Notepad Set You are going to LOVE this class! Learn another way to use our great file folders. Class fee= $20 and includes everything you need to make and directions for future use. Please bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more. 9:30am-12:30pm or 6-9pm

Time is running out...

Join us on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving for you non-shoppers) for a fabulous Stamp Camp! We'll be stampin' from 10 am until 8pm - so whenever you decide to shop, you will still ba able to create this beautiful set of Christmas cards. They'll be ready to address and mail that day! How exciting is that???

$45 for all supplies needed, instructions, a great Christmas greeting stamp set (Four the Holidays) & dinner or lunch. Not to mention a fun time stampin' with friends! Email me to RSVP and save you spot!

Pizza, Music and Stampin'!

OK, so we never did turn on the music, but the company and conversation was too good to interrupt!

Here are the three cards we made last night.

This first card uses stamps from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set. It dawned on me that I have never used this stamp - I usually use the pine tree and the stand of bare trees for winter projects.

For this card, we used the "thumping" technique. I inked the image in Crushed Curry, used my Stampin' Write marker on the trunk and thumped other colors over the leaf areas. The main colors are Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Naturals Ivory.

This is a simple, yet elegant Christmas card. The template can be used for any occasion, though. Just use the eyelet scallop edge punch on a piece of Designer Series Paper, add some ribbon and a sentiment... Viola! There's a lovely, hand-made card.

Colors here are Night of Navy, Soft Suede and Shimmery White card stock. The Designer Paper comes from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP featured in our Holiday Mini.

This final card pairs the colors featured in the Holiday Lounge DSP - Taken with Teal, Kraft and Real Red. We stamped the Merry Christmas from our Level 1 Hostess set (Holiday Best) in Craft Whisper White Ink and heat embossed it. Other products used are the Ticket Corner punch, Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP and Whisper White Satin ribbon.

Quick, easy and doesn't take too long to assemble!

I hope you can join us for the next PMS (Pizza, Music & Stampin')Night: November 17th from 6-8 pm

October Classes and Events

OCTOBER Classes & Events:
5 Christmas Card Club Begins Want to stamp your Christmas Cards this year? Here's how to do it with minimal stress! Join me each week as we work to complete our Christmas Cards before Thanksgiving! Starting October 5th, I will open my home each Monday morning and evening so you can have access to my non-consumables (stamps, ink and tools). Other details: we can design and order your supplies on the 5th. Supplies should arrive by the next week. All orders will be combined to create a "Mystery Hostess" order - all benefits will be raffled off to participants. You get a ticket for every $10 you spend. Cost for the Christmas Card Club = $25 ($15 applied to your Christmas Card Supply order of $50 or more). Light snacks and beverages will be provided. 10am-Noon or 6-8pm October 5th – November 23rd

13 Stamp Club Meets - Join the Club! You can learn a new technique each month, compile your very own technique ring, and take a turn at being a hostess for only $25/month! This month we will see what marbles have to do with stamping! 10am- Noon or 6-7:30pm

20 Pizza, Music & Stamp-a-Stack! (PMS) Join me in mu home for some Papa Murphy's Pizza, salad, music and a quick way to stock up on your ready-to-send cards. Class fee = $10 for 5 cards (choose from 3 designs). Envelopes available for $1 more. Bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more. Please RSVP to let me know what kind of pizza and drink you prefer. I look forward to this fun casual time of card -making! 6-8pm

27 Dashing Merriment Christmas Card Class You are going to LOVE this class! Want an economical way to make your Christmas cards? Join me for this class and go home with the stamps and instructions needed to make 4 cards with a coordinating packet. Class fee= $20 and includes the Dasher and Merriment stamps from the "Under $10" page in the catalog. Please bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more. 10am-Noon or 6-8pm
RSVP no later than October 13th so I can have your stamps ordered for you.