Congratulations Card

With wintery weather forecasted, this is a perfect time to do some blogging. "If" I had made a New Year's resolution, it would be to blog more often. So, having said that ...
I must brag on my upline, Claudia Perry. I have learned so much from her and she is always there when I need her. I've been a very needy demonstrator since March.

This card is the result of a card Claudia shared with her downlines. I've cased her use of Window Sheets.
A 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" window sheet is folded in half. The front is embossed using the Textured Impression folder - Elegant Lines. I attached Stampin Up rosettes and pearls to the embossed front. The layered inside of card (Very Vanilla and Elegant Eggplant cardstock) was attached to the back of window sheet using mini glue dots. "Congratulations" was stamped using Elegant Eggplant ink.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone has a prosperous 2011. I look forward to an exciting year with Stampin' Up. I haven't been this excited since retiring from teaching and I LOVED teaching! Now, I have found another passion... stamping!
The card features the popular Stampin' Up owl and a demonstrator's designing delight. He is dressed in a toboggan, sweater and has a red scarf wrapped around his neck. The owl is resting on branch ladened with snow.

Stampin' Up Materials:
Pacific Point Cardstock and ink pad
Whisper White Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Early Expresso ink pad
Textured Impressions Folder - Square Lattice
Seasons of Friendship Stamp Set ( branch - tree turned sideways)
Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (scarf)
Versa Marc
Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder
Stampin' Glitter  - Chunky Essentials - White
Two - Step Owl Extra Large Punch

First Snow

I designed this card with vision of snow in Columbus, Georgia. This is a rare event in our area. When we get snow flurries, it practically shuts the city down. During Christmas, we got snow (actually covered the ground) and I missed it all because I was out of town. Maybe I should design another "snow" card. They are predicting snow Sunday and I'm staying home.

Crumb Cake cardstock was used for the card. I cut a "window" in the card front using the Top Note die cut. A window was created with vellum stamped with "snowflakes" . The inside of the card can be seen through the "window". I used Marina Mist and Whisper White cardstock on the inside. The tree and red bird were from the Season of Friendship stamp set. I sprinkled glitter to the snow on the tree and ground to add dimension.

Decking the Halls for the Holidays

Stampin' Up has provided the perfect opportunity for you to decorate a house (6¼” X 6”X 5”) creatively for … Halloween, Christmas, and the four seasons. Let your imagination be your guide. My house is a gingerbread house with a hint of snow.  Can you smell the gingerbread? No, but you could put a gingerbread scented room freshener inside…instant gingerbread smells!  What about a tea light to give the inside a warm glow.

 

Materials needed:

Stampin' Up Decor Accents - Design-a-House   120911

Soft Suede Cardstock

Pretty in Pink Cardstock

Real Red Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Basic Gray Cardstock

Stamp Sets:  Bells and Boughs 

                   Serene Snowflakes  

Punches: Eyelet Border

              Snowflake Extra Large

Stampin Up Markers: Real Red and Garden Green

Brad

Chimney Smoke: Swirls Scribbles Sizzlits Die

Whisper White Ink Pad

 It is not too late to decorate a cute house to display in your home. Order now!!!!        

 

Thanksgiving is on the Horizon

Thanksgiving is here and I must share my pumpkins. I was so excited when I discovered the "Season of Thanks" vinyl decor element pieces in the Stampin' Up 2010 Definitely Decorative catalog. I recommend this easy to do decoration.

"Season of Thanks" Lettering

Small 7 5/8" X 12"    $14.95
Black  114887
Chocolate  114883

Medium  13" X 20 1/2"    $19.95
Black 114888
Chocolate  114884

Ordering is easy, too! Click on my shop link and purchase using the item numbers above. The pumpkins are not available through Stampin Up. I purchased my "artifical" pumpkins at Hobby Lobby when they went on sale. You may still be able to find pumpkins among all of the Christmas decorations.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 13, 2010

Goodness, where has the time gone? My last post was in June and now it is November. Tomorrow, I'll post pictures and provide an update on my scrapbook, Take Four and Christmas Stamp-a-thon classes.

Dee's June Stampin Up Classes

Take 4 Class - June 13

Sunday was June's Take 4 Class. The participants made 4 all occasion cards... get well, thank you, birthday, and congratulations. I always look forwards to the Stampin Up classes. The participants get so excited and are amazed at what they can do. Without know it, they throw away their inhibitions and become creative in their own right. Everyone oohs and aahs over their creations...and get a little bolder with each card. Who knows...there maybe a future Stampin Up demonstrator in the group!

June's Take 4 All Occasion Cards

Dee's Stampin Up Scrapbooking Class

Thursday, June 24 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 26 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Fee $8 includes materials

The next upcoming event is my Stampin Up Scrapbooking Class. I am offering this class on two dates: Thursday, June 24, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, June 26 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Participants will make a two page 12"X12" layout. It is a "beach" theme this month. Upon request, another word (pool, etc...) may be substituted for "beach". All of your Stampin Up supplies and products are included in the $8 fee. I would suggest bringing a pair of scissors and adhesive tape.

Dee's June Technique Class

Sunday, June 27

2:30 - 5:30

Fee - $10

In this class, you will make two cards using a watercoloring crayon technique. Are wondering what a "watercoloring crayon" technique is? Join us on Sunday, June 27, and found out. You will be amazed.

All Stampin Up materials are included in fee. I would suggest that you bring a pair of scissors and adhesive.



The deadline for registering for this class is June 21. Contact me soon. deeshore@aol.com

Upcoming July Stampin Up Classes

• Sunday, July 11 - Take 4 Class - 4 All Occasion Cards - Fee $12 - 2:30pm - 5:00pm - Participants will "make and take" 4 all occasion cards
• Thursday, July 15 - Scrapbooking Class - Fee $8 - Theme 4th of July - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Participants will make a 12"X12" two page layout
• Sunday, July 18 - Stamp-A-Stack - Fee $12 - Participants will make 10 Christmas cards (2 designs) - 2:30pm - 5:00pm
• Sunday, July 24 - Scrapbooking Class - Fee $8 - Theme 4th of July - 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Participants will make a 12X12 two page layout
• Sunday, July 25 - Technique Class - Fee $10 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Participants will learn a special card making technique while making two cards.