May Workshop

We had a great group at the May workshop hosted by Sandy Renner.  Besides a delicious dinner, she surprised me with a decorated wall clock.  Thanks Sandy, how did you know I needed a clock in my craft room.

Here's my hostess gift for Sandy.  I've never made a memory book before, but using Stampin' Up's  punches, dies, card stock and beautiful designer series paper made it easy.  I can't wait to see how she fills up the pages!  And best of all, some of the gals want a class to make their own!

After a sneak peek at the new 2012-2014 colors, we started our projects.

The first card was very simple but elegant.  It combined neutral colors with Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This paper is retiring by the end of this month or once the supply runs out. 

Stamp set:  Field Flowers
Paper:  Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Ink:  Early Espresso
Misc:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Antique Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer,
Stamp-a-ma-jig

Our second card featured the Textured Impressions Designer Frame.  What a great way to further highlight the greeting on this card.  This folder can be used on card stock or designer series paper.

Stamp set:  Creative Elements, Sincere Salutations (retiring 5/31/12)
Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Ink:  Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler
Misc:  Textured Impressions Designer Frame, Extra Large Oval Punch, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" seam binding ribbon

Our final project was this box using designer paper, the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

This box is easy to assemble and holds 10 to 12 greeting cards and envelopes.  I used the Fun Flower Die to make this cute flower and now I'm ready to give a special gift to a friend for any occasion.  Contact me at sjsmith20@frontier.com if you would like the directions.

Thanks for stopping by.

Susie