Hi Stampers Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Norma Hodge is a fellow demonstrator and has been unofficially adopted by my group because she lives in this area and is without an upline. I decided to attend her class because I thought it would be fun. I haven't been to a class (other than regionals) in several years and, frankly, it was fun to stamp and socialize. We used the… Read More »
Hi Stampers This project is for the Big Shot Class on Friday. It uses the Top Note Bigz Die from the 2010/2012 Idea Book and Catalog. I've seen the video on how to make this cute little project on both StamperDog.com and Dawn's Stamping Thoughts and decided to use it as a project the class on Friday. I know the ladies are going to love it! I don't want to give… Read More »
Hi Stampers I decided to pair the Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper with the Mini Milk Carton Die to make a birdhouse which were the rage last summer. And of course, what's a birdhouse without a bird! And, the perfect punch for the bird is the Two-Step Bird Punch. The ladies will be making this birdhouse and one other 3D item at the Big Shot Class on Friday, 24 June… Read More »
Hi Stampers I cased this card from a video on the demo only Stampin' Up! website. It was also in the latest demo only Stampin' Success Magazine. The technique is called double embossing and I'll be teaching this at the next New Techniques Class scheduled for 1 July 2011. I'll have all the information up on the class schedule in the next couple of days. Thanks for stopping by today! … Read More »
Hi Stampers With the Fabulous Florets Stamp Set from the Summer Mini Catalog, you can create vibrant, lovely floral images for a card for a dear friend. For today's card, I've used this stamp set, the colors Pacific Point and Pear Pizzazz and the technique called the floating reinker technique. I tried to keep it simple because I didn't want the design to take away from the reinker technique. Overall, I… Read More »
Hi Stampers It was so easy to create a rectangular box for tiny presents such as bracelets or earrings using the Rectangular Box No. 2 Bigz Die. It's folds up with minimal effort and maximum cuteness! The ladies will be making this at the Big Shot Class tomorrow. I am no longer taking reservations for tomorrow's class but if you would like to attend one of my future Big Shot… Read More »
Hi Stampers In April, I will be adding two new classes to my calendar. 1. Big Shot Class – 12:00 to 2:00 pm (Friday, 15 April 2011) (monthly: 3rd Friday) How many times have you purchased a new tool only to have it sit around because you are uncertain about using it? With my Big Shot Project Class, I'll help you learn to use new Big Shot dies and accessories, plus… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card features the Bleaching Technique (using your stamps and household bleach) which the ladies will be making on Friday, 1 April 2011. I know that it's been around for a while but I thought it was time to try it again. The other card for the New Techniques Class can be found here. I just love the way this turned out. I stamped the image (from Inspired… Read More »
Hi Stampers When Friends 24/7 first came out, it was my main go to set but I've neglected it lately and thought I would use it for the New Techniques Class scheduled for 1 April 2011. If you want to participate in this class, you need to register by 25 March 2011. Click here for all the details. This set is part of the Shelli Signature Collection, and coordinates with… Read More »
Hi Stampers The Nature Walk Stamp Set has an intriguing collection of delicate bird eggs; mesmerizing butterfly, bee, and bird specimens; and a marvelous piece of flora growing and blooming in a gentle meadow. I decided to use the flower image for today's card which the ladies will be making at Stamp Camp on Friday, 11 March 2011. The image was colored in using Marina Mist and Old Olive Stampin'… Read More »
