I am definitely 'under the weather' ~ sorry not to post yesterday but all my body wants to do is sleep. I haven't spent any time in the Studio and I have loads to do! So, I looked around for something to put on the blog and thought you might be interested in this video that Stampin' Up! made about the Founder's Circle trip last September. It just shows what fun everyone has and how hard Stampin' Up! staff work to make sure that we all feel like princesses! Enjoy ~ leave me a message ~ I would love to hear from you. Susan Elise
Easy Events, set of 8, #123225 (c) or #116958 (w), page 34 Annual Catalog
At the THIRD THURSDAY CLASS last week, Joy changed one her birthday cards into a baby card using Stampin' Up!'s Easy Events stamp set. Too cute! You can follow the directions from yesterday's card to create this card. Enjoy!
Close up of the duck - it is covered with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter but it is hard to tell in the picture! It sparkles!
JOIN ME ON FRIDAY NIGHT FOR MY FIRST OPEN STAMP NIGHT!
My THIRD THURSDAY CARD CLASS always has three cards and everyone makes two cards ~ three designs. The theme changes monthly and, obviously, this month was BIRTHDAY CARDS. Here is the last card from the February Class. The design is directly from Stampin' Up! and was a Make & Take at our convention in 2011. I really liked the card and the idea of using Note Cards and Envelopes in such a fun way. I hope you like it!
Stamp
Set: Easy Events, page 34
Card
stock: Whisper White Note Cards &
Envelopes; Melon Mambo
Ink: Jet Black StazOn; Pool Party, Daffodil
Delight, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi
Accessories:
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Melon Mambo Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, 2-way glue
pen, Mini Blue Dots, 2 ½” Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Blender
Pen, Paper Cutter ~ page 180 ~ NEW!
Directions
~
Seal envelope.
Cut 1” off the top. Punch center
w 2 ½” Circle Punch to create rounded notch.
Stamp sentiment on envelope
front. Wrap with ribbon and tie. If you add a little SNAIL to the ribbon on
the back of the envelope it will be easier to tie.
Stamp cupcake on card
front. Color using blender pen &
stamp pads picking up a little ink from pad ~ clean blender pen on grid paper before changing ink
color. Blender pens are on page
178 in the annual catalog, #102845, $9.95 for three. Use with Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor
Crayons or classic stamp ink to blend colors.
Using 2-way glue pen, apply glue
to cupcake frosting & pompoms on plate, add Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
Punch small scallop circle, fold
petals upward. Attach with Mini Glue Dot,
add rhinestone jewel.
Stamp sentiment on Melon Mambo,
cut out with Snips to make banner.
Stamp
Set: Henry Says, page 15, Spring Catty (#128093 clear, #128090 wood);
Bring on the Cake, page 142, Annual Catty (#121958 clear, #121899 wood)
Card
stock: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Melon
Mambo
Designer
Series Paper: Sunshine & Sprinkles
DSP, page 28, SC
Watercolor
Paper: Page 160 ~ 5 sheets, 6” x 9”
Ink: Melon Mambo, Jet Black StazOn stamp pad;
Markers
Accessories:
Watercolor Wonder Crayons, page 157; Aqua Painter, Scallop Trim Border Punch,
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Directions
~
1. Stamp Henry, color w crayon picking up
pigment from the end of the crayon using the Aqua Painter. The water in the cartridge flows into the
brush automatically. If you want a
wetter brush, squeeze gently. If you
want a dryer brush, use a paper towel to absorb the liquid.
2. Color the birds using markers directly on the
stamp. Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to line the birds up on
Henry’s nose. Stamp the sentiment using
Melon Mambo stamp pad.
3. Layer Henry on to Melon Mambo card stock.
4. Punch strip of Melon Mambo using Scallop
Punch, add DSP.
5. Emboss Whisper White using Polka Dot
embossing folder.
6. Assemble card ~ pop Henry up with
Dimensionals.
Last night was my THIRD THURSDAY CARD CLASS and the theme was birthday cards. I was so glad to see Cyndi, Laura U., Joy, Laura F. and Beth! Both Joy and Beth brought friends, Sarah and Marianna, that were new to the Cat/Art Studio. To thank Joy and Beth they choose a stamp pad to add to their collection! Thanks to everyone who came, it was a fun evening. Next month the theme of my 3rd Thursday Class is Easter/Spring ~ join me! Here is one of the cards we made last night ~
Supplies ~
Stamp
set: Make a Wish, page 9, Spring
Catalog; Bring on the Cake, page 142
Card
stock: Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Designer
Series Paper: Sunshine & Sprinkles
DSP, page 28, SC
FRIDAY NIGHT STAMP NIGHT STARTS NEXT MONTH ~ PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!
I have a new stamping/scrappin' event and I am hoping that you will join me for some casual stamping fun one Friday night a month. The first event will be on Friday, March 1, and it is an Open Stamp Night ~ three hours to relax and stamp or scrap to your heart's content! Bring your own craft projects to work on ~ you will have access to all my Stampin' Up! products in the Cat/Art Studio ~ Big Shot, framelits, stamp sets, tools and all my samples for inspiration!
This video reminds me of Alan ~ he loves Star Trek! I think you'll find it fun and a great reminder why we all love handmade cards ~ perfect for any occasion and always rewarded with a smile! Hugs, se
Here are three of the six projects that we made at my The Best of SALE-A-BRATION Class last weekend ~ all the products listed are part of Stampin' Up!'s promotion ~ Sale-a-bration ~ and available until March 22.
THIRD THURSDAY CARD CLASS IS THIS WEEK ~ Join me on Thursday, February 21, at 6:30 in the CAT/ART STUDIO to make six BIRTHDAY cards! The Class Fee is $15 or FREE with an order of $25 or more ~ in class. EMAIL ME NOW to sign up for class ~ we all need birthday cards, right? If your class order is $50 you can choose a FREE GIFT from Stampin' Up!'s SALE-A-BRATION flyer. Cards from my Saturday morning class tomorrow ~ see you then!
My friend, Margaret Spencer, shared this sweet Valentine that she made. The set is from the Holiday Mini (Wonderful Winterland, #123819, $14.95) and you might think that it was a Christmas set, but, isn't this perfect for Valentines? The Designer Series Paper is from Stampin' Up!'s Spring Catalog ~ More Amore (#129309, 12 sheets of 12" x 12", $12.95). Thanks for sharing, Margaret!
