August Holiday Card Class

Holiday Card Class and FUNdraiser

Saturday Morning, August 17, 10 AM to Noon

The Cat/Art Studio ~ 2758 Murray Ave, Norfolk

Join me to create 5 holiday cards ~ all supplies will be furnished using new products (online exclusives and September Mini Catalog).  Class fee is $30 and will be donated to support the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters through the East Beach Circle.  RSVP by August 9.

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Winter Meadow DSP

Do you remember this lovely designer series paper from last year at this time?  It is the Winter Meadow 12" x 12" paper and it is back this year!  Very unusual!  I don't remember another time when Stampin' Up! 'carried over' a package of designer series paper, do you?

The paper has lovely designs and uses wonderful colors ~ Blueberry Bushel, Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce, Smokey Slate.....

We'll be using the paper in my CHRISTMAS IN JULY CARD CLASS on Saturday this week and I would love to have you join us.  I still have room for more paper crafters in my class (10 AM Saturday morning in the Cat/Art Studio ~ 757-641-9354 for more information).

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Christmas in July FUNdraiser

Saturday morning, July 20, from 10 until Noon

in the Cat/Art Studio

Card Class and FUNdraiser

$30 to create four Christmas in July cards ~ new ideas for the upcoming season!  All supplies furnished, class fee will be donated to support the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters through the East Beach Circle.  Text me at 757-641-9354 to join the fun!!!

Cards to send kids!

CARDS FOR KIDS CLASS

Need cards to send your favorite youngsters (or, friends who would enjoy some basic good wishes?)

We'll create five simple fun cards for kids ~ all supplies furnished.  Class fee is $30 and will be donated to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters through the East Beach Circle.

Saturday morning, June 15, 10 to Noon

in the CAT/ART STUDIO

TEXT ME TO JOIN THE CLASS ~ 757-641-9354

Flowering Zinnias Class

Yesterday's class started at ten and it was pouring!  I appreciate everyone who attended ~ Cyndi, Lynne H., Rusty, Dixie, Judy and Lynne G. ~ who came out in the rain to make cards using the FLOWERING  ZINNIAS SUITE!  Here are the cards that we made and if you would like the class handout just let me know and I will email it to you.

This card uses the WANTED TO SAY dies on page 167 AC.

This card uses the Simply Zinnia dies in the bundle, #163480, $52 ~ an online exclusive.

The designer series paper is very colorful using 12 Stampin' Up! colors!

This is a slimline card and fits into a business size envelope.

Yesterday's Brayer Class

One of the techniques enjoyed in yesterday's Brayer Class in the Cat/Art Studio was using the brayer with embossing folders.  We used the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder on page 65 in the Mini Catalog.  

Using the brayer we added Starry Sky ink to the logo side of the embossing folder and ran it through the embossing machine with a piece of Starry Sky cardstock.

We trimmed this piece to the right size for our card and then added a light touch of White Craft ink (page 137 AC) to the raised images of flowers.

Here is another card created with the same technique.  This one uses Moody Mauve cardstock and ink.  It is a swap card created by Natalie Travis.

Brayer Tips

Brayer with Sweet Sorbet ink over DSP

 

I am glad to see the brayer back in our stamping tools. This is a great tool and has many uses.  You can find it on page 18 in the January Mini Catalog.   I compared the new Stampin' Up brayer with the old one we had several years ago. The roller on the old one is softer than the new one. The new one is silicone in a bright red orangish color.  The roller on the new one is longer than the old one. The new one does not seem to stain as easily and can be cleaned easier if cleaned directly after use.  The new one has 'feet' to prevent the ink on the roller from getting on the wrong place on our projects ~ ever have that happen??? Tips 1. Make certain that your brayer is clean of dust or lint. 2. Since the new brayer is wider, when inking, hold the ink pad side to side instead of bottom to top. 3. Swipe the ink on to the brayer in one direction. Do not roll it back and forward. Test on a scrap paper to check if the ink is on the brayer evenly. 4. Always use a well inked pad. 5. Before applying ink to your paper make certain that the surface is clean as well as the cardstock. 6. Clean your brayer after each use with a damp cloth. Play with your brayer and try using it with different techniques. Practice makes perfect.  I have a BRAYER CLASS scheduled in the CAT/ART STUDIO on Saturday morning, February 17, at ten.  Let me know if you are interested in joining me for some stampin' fun!

Saturday's Valentine Class

So nice to see Katy, Diane, Rusty, Dixie, Cyndi and Lynne this morning for my Valentine FUNdraiser Class for CHKD!  Thank you all for joining me and supporting the East Beach Circle of CHKD!  Here are the cards that we made.  I have project sheets for each of the cards ~ let me know if you would like me to email one or more of the pdf's to you.

Tripod or Tiger?

 

2024 CARD CLASS & FUNdraiser

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 10 AM

CLASS FEE:  $30 to create FOUR fabulous Valentines (or, Thinking of You) cards for family and/or friends.  All supplies furnished, fees collected will be donated to the East Beach Circle of CHKD ~ relax and enjoy a crafty morning with friends.

Text me to sign up ~ 757-641-9354 or email me HERE

Christmas Class FUNdraiser today.....

FUNdraiser Christmas Card Class this morning to benefit CHKD.  Marti, Mary, Barbara, Sunny and Diane all made these holiday cards to send to friends and took home persimmons to snack on.  I still have more if you would like some...

This card uses gold foil and the Shining Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162378).

This card uses the Sparkling Snowflakes Bundle (stamp set & punch) on page 39 in the Mini.

I think that this is my favorite card.  It is a very simple card using the Fragrant Forest background stamp on page 27 in the Mini Catalog.  We used Shaded Spruce ink to cover the stamp ~ it prints so beautifully!  I was amazed at the detail and texture of the trees.  Let me know if you are interested in the project sheets for these cards.  One more tomorrow!