Easel Ornament Card

This was my project for my meeting with the other Demo's in my group.  It's always a fun night when we get together. 


I originally saw this fold idea on Pinterest and decided to give it a try as a Christmas Card.  This reminds me of the wood easels we all had in our classroom as kids.


Stampin' Up! Class Projects - October


Last night I held my October stamping class.  These are all the projects we made.  I think the Merry Christmas Sunburst Card was everyone's favorite.  We used the new Stampin' Up! Winter Frost Specialty DSP.  The little candy corn bag was a free treat for everyone who attended.  More photos and details on projects to come...

How I store my Stampin' Up! Twine...


I love finding new ways to store my stamping supplies.  This idea works because not only does the twine stay organized, but it also looks pretty on display.  Thank you Lilly for sending me the clothespins!


Happy Snowman


I first saw this card on Pinterest and wanted to try it.  I believe the original designer was Stasia Sloma... a very talented demonstrator.  I started to play around and I cut out 3 different sizes of ovals using the Stampin' Up! Oval Framelits and then I taped the 3 ovals together to make a template...  I like how this came out. 

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week# 3 2013


Week #3:  Christmas Tin


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Ornament Gift Tags


This was one of the considerations for my 12 Weeks of Christmas projects... it didn't make it into the program, but I still like the way these turned out.  I used the Ornament Framelits and then filled in the background with Winter Frost DSP and added some "bling"...

Accidental Christmas Tags...


I had these ornament pieces left over from a class project from last year.  I couldn't bare throwing out the pieces and hoped that some day I would do something with them.  So I started playing this weekend and came up with  these Christmas tags.  I added a strip of gold glitter DSP and some trimmings...and done.  Feels so good to get rid of these pieces and make something useful and pretty!

Very Vanilla Cardstock, Gold Glitter DSP, Festive Flurry Stamp Set, Tulip Embossing Folder, Ornament Framelit


12 Weeks of Christmas - Week #2 2013


Week #2:  DSP Christmas Tree Card

Stampin' Up! 12x12 DSP Organization Tip

This is how I keep my 12x12 DSP organized.  I bought this rack on-line many years ago and it's perfect.  I like to keep my scraps and my DSP all in one spot.  I have clear Velcro envelopes for each slot and I keep the scraps with the DSP.  When I go to use the 12x12 paper for a project, I look in the scrap envelope first to see if I can use a scrap for my project.
 
12x12 DSP Rack
 
12x12 DSP with clear envelope for scraps

Clear Velcro Envelope holds scraps nicely


Scrap Envelope



Stampin' Up! Best of 25 Years October... Best of Christmas

Stampin' Up! has released it's "Best of 25 Years" stamp set for October...  Best of Christmas.  I love this one..  so glad "Dasher" and "Santa" made it back.  Make sure you don't miss out on this one.

12 Weeks of Christmas... Week #1


This is my project for Week #1 for my 12 Weeks of Christmas program:  Snowflake Scallop Mini Card.  I will be posting a new projects every week until Christmas.  The tutorial for all 12 projects will be exclusive to my blog subscribers only.  Sign up today so you don't miss out! 

12 Weeks of Christmas coming soon....



Starting this week I will be posting projects for my  "12 Weeks of Christmas" program.  Each week I will feature a new Christmas Project for you to enjoy.  However, I will not be posting details or measurements on my blog.  Instead I have put together a special file with instructions and color photos for each of the 12 projects.  This file will be exclusive to my blog subscribers only.  Subscribers will receive a special e-mail with a copy of the 12 Weeks of Christmas PDF file.  It's a special thank you.

Subscribe to my blog today and get daily updates and receive your copy of the "12 Weeks of Christmas".

Simply Sketched Card Kit To Go Available



Simply Sketched Technique Card Kit - Painter's Tape Technique
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  • Includes all pre-stamped and pre-cut pieces
  • Envelopes are included 
  • Die cut pieces and embossed layers included
  • Painter's Tape and Adhesive not included
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Style

Stampin' Up! Embossing Folder Storage

I first saw this idea to store embossing folders on Pinterest.  I didn't have the template, but then I realized I could use one of the templates from one of my classes.  I made one of these a few months back to store cards.  I altered the template a little to make the box more sturdy to hold the embossing folders.  It works great.  I love this paper, I have accents of this paper all over my craft room...  this fits right in.  You can follow me on Pinterest and see what other goodies I have pinned.

I will have the tutorial for this up on my blog soon...






Tutorials For Sale

NEW Tutorials available for purchase.  Tutorials contain step-by-step instructions and color photos.  Tutorials will be e-mailed to you as an Adobe PDF File.  Go to the "Tutorials 4 Sale" tab for more details.


Greeting Card Box
  
T-Light Holder





Painter's Tape Technique..

This was my first try at the "Painter's Tape Technique".  I made these cards for a demonstrators meeting we had on Friday.  Well now I am officially obsessed with this technique.  It is so simple and the color combinations are endless!!


  



Stampin' Up! Holiday Plate Decorations...

A few years ago I introduced these "Plate Decorations" as one of my class projects.  It was at least 4 years ago when we made this and every month at my class we would make a different circle to represent an upcoming holiday.  I look back at these and I still enjoy them and display them in my craft room.  I may need to bring this project back next year.  Enjoy and hope this inspires you!


Updated Stamping Classes

Monthly Stamping Classes (6:30-9:00pm)

Friday, October 11

Friday, November 1


Stamp-A-Stack Classes (6:30 - 8:00pm)

Friday, September 27

Inspiration...

I created this card as one of the projects for my September Stamping Class.   The card came out so cute and I love the color combo of Soft Suede and Pool Party so much that it inspired me to make a candle using the same DSP, colors and stamp set.  I display it proudly in my craft room...  It's great when an idea just comes to you.



Stampin' Up! Class Projects - September

These are the projects from my September stamping class.  I especially love the way the BOO Banner turned out...  I was inspired by one of the demo's who made one like this at the Fall Fest event.


BOO BANNER:  Stampin' Up! Top Note Die Cut, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie card stock, Retired Bat Punch, Witches' Brew DSP, Web and Pokka Dots Embossing Folders.

 


GRATITUDE CARD:  Stampin' Up! Day of Gratitude stamp set, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock, So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede and Crumb Cake classic ink.
 

LEAF FOR YOU CARD:  Stampin' Up! Elements of Style and Falling Leaves stamp sets, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock, Soft Suede, Pool Party classic ink, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, Postage Stamp punch.


 

FLORETS BIRTHDAY CARD:  Stampin' Up! Fabulous Florets and Whimsical Words stamp sets, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, White and Old Olive card stock, Rich Razzleberry classic ink.


HALLOWEEN NUGGET BOX:  Stampin' Up! Wicked Cool and It’s a Wrap Holiday stamp sets, Matchbox Die Cut, web embossing folder, Witches Brew DSP, 1/8" Black Taffeta Ribbon, Pear Pizazz and Basic Black classic ink.






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