A Very Busy November Workshop

Let's get it started!!! Because December is such a busy month, our November workshop is our final workshop for 2012.  I decided we'd make two cards, one gift card holder and a notepad.

I cased the idea for this notepad from Holly Krautkremer (Stampin' Up Demonstrator).  The notepads were purchased from Michaels. 

Some of the gals gave there notepad as a gift.  I made several as appreciation gifts to family and friends.  Wow were they a hit!  I wish I had made more.  If you would like the directions for this project, send your request to sjsmith20@frontier.com and I'll e-mail them to you.  Thanks Holly for sharing this cute design!

Stamp set:  French Foliage, Netting stamp sets
Paper:  River Rock, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Cajun Craze card stock
Ink:  More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Cajun Craze Classic stampin' pad
Tools:  Big Shot, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Argyle TIEF
Embellishments:  1/2" Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon 1/2" Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon, Linen Thread, Designer Brushed Bronze Buttons, Sticky Strip, 4" x 8" memo pad

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The twist fold card has become very popular.  Not only is it a greeting card but you can enclose either a gift card, check or cash.  I found this one on Sandi Maciver's Blog and just knew my gals would love it.

This cute little snowman is from the No Peeking stamp set and was perfect for the holidays.  But you can make it for any occasion.

Stamp set:  No Peeking
Paper:  Be of Good Cheer DSP, Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink:  Gumball Green and various markers
Tools:  Big Shot, Simply Scored, Delicate Doilies Sizzlit, Scallop Circle Punch, Handheld Hole Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip
Embellishments:  Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

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In our holiday catalog, Stampin' Up introduced bundling coordinating products together for a discount.  I used the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and Framelits Dies to make this beautiful card, and by purchasing them together I saved 15%!

  

Stamp sets:  Ornament Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Paper:  Be of Good Cheer DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green Classic stampin' pads
Tools:  Big Shot, 1" Circle Punch, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies
Embellishments:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels, Regals Designer Buttons, Stampin' Dimensionals, glue dots

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Our final card features two folded Christmas trees.  I found the directions to make these trees on Connie Babbert's Blog and then tweaked them so I could use the 3 1/2" circle die.

 

Stamp set:  More Merry Messages
Paper:  Be of Good Cheer DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip card stock
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Classic stampin' pad
Tools:  Big Shot, 3 1/2" circle die, Snow Burst TIEF (oops retired)
Embellishments:  Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

As usual it was a fun night full of laughs and fellowship.  Debbie Abfall was our hostess and she served us a delicious dinner.  Thanks Debbie for all your help and support.

October Workshop (Yup, still catching up)

The beautiful fall colors, a cozy fire, the smell of fall all around us.  What a great time to make a card using the French Foliage stamp set and the Triple Stamping Technique.

To do this technique you need to temporarily attach three squares to the card stock.  Stamp the leaves all over, and then emboss it with the Square Lattice TIEF. Now remove the three squares and mount them on Early Espresso card stock.  Next match them to their original location on the card and attach.  Finish the card by attaching to Cajun Craze card stock and then add two leaves, ribbon, and a Natural Designer Button tied with Linen Thread.

This is one of my favorite cards and can be used for many occasions.  The Triple Stamping Technique looks great using stamp sets with flowers, stars and snowflakes.  I hope you'll make one.

Stamp Set:  French Foliage, Seasonal Sentiments (retired)
Paper:  Natural White, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze card stock
Ink:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pads
Tools:  Big Shot, Dotto Dots Dispenser

Embellishments:  Square Lattice TIEF, Natural Designer Button, Linen Thread, ribbon

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Stampin' Up's Holiday Catalog was packed with many beautiful products that make it easy and fun for us to create beautiful cards, scrapbook pages and home decor.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

This simple and easy to make card featured the new Snow Flurry Bigz Die and the Elegant Lacy Brocade TIEF.  The snowflakes were made with red glimmer paper that made the card sparkle!

Stamp set:  Greetings of the season
Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Red Glimmer Paper card stock
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' pad
Tools:  Big Shot, Large Oval Punch, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Bigz Snow Flurry Die

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Right from the pages of the Holiday Catalog is our next card featuring the Frosty Friends stamp set.

We haven't had much snow this year but these little snow men just can't help but put a smile on your face.  It seems like just yesterday I was making snow angels and snow men in my mom and dad's backyard.  I hope you have many special memories too. 

Stamp set:  Frosty Friends, Greetings of the Season
Paper:  Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White card stock
Ink:  Black Stazon and assorted colors of markers
Embellishments:  Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

A big thank you goes out to Maureen Bruce for hostessing the October Workshop.  She used her hostess rewards to earn her BIG SHOT and some goodies to use with it.  Thanks Maureen for all your help and support!

  

Elephants never forget!

But I guess I do, I haven't posted for MONTHS!  But I'm back, and today I'm going to share with you cards and projects we've made over the past few months.  A little late, but I hope you'll enjoy them as much as we enjoyed making them.

In September we moved to a new location, Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale.  It provides us with plenty of room to spread out, great lighting and access to a kitchen.

Here are the cards and projects we made.

Fall is harvest time and what better card then one made using the new Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set and the Orchard Harvest DSP.

Stamp Sets:  Perfectly Preserved, Itty Bitty Banners
Papers:  Orchard Harvest DSP, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla Card Stock
Ink:  More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Tools:  Big Shot, Windows Frames Framelits, Woodgrain TIEF, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Small Oval Punch
Embellishments:  Designer Natural Buttons, Early Espresso Bakers Twine
 
Our next card featured the Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric and Stampin' Up's new Jumbo Sticky Rounds.

 

Everyone knows I don't like to sew.  I was really excited to show everyone how easy it is to make the rosette for this card.  The Jumbo Sticky Rounds make it easy and fun to complete.  Just twist and turn and twist and turn and . . . . WOW, what a cool looking card!

Stamp Set:  Perfectly Penned
Paper:  Orchard Harvest DSP, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla Card Stock
Ink:  Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
Tools:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan TIEF, Sizzlits Little Leaf, Jumbo Sticky Rounds, Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, Stampin' Pierce Mat

This cute Post-It holder was a hit with everyone!

With the holidays right around the corner, the Scentsational Season Stamp Set and Festival of Prints DSP was perfect for this project.  This would make a great gift for anyone.  I like to keep one in my purse.

Stamp Set:  Scentsational Season
Paper:  Festival of Prints DSP Stack, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Very Vanilla, Star Fruit Card Stock
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Embellishments:  Framelits Windows Frame Collection, Framelits Holliday Collection, Big Shot, stampin' dimensionals, Staples gel mini pens, Staples sticky notes

Karen Sherrell was our hostess for the September workshop.  I made her this fall wreath as a thank you gift.

I used the Orchard Harvest DSP, Big Shot, #2 scallop and Autumn Accents dies to make the wreath.  She can either hang it on the wall or use it as a center piece.  Thanks Karen for a delicious dinner and all your support and help.