Money Card

Here is one more birthday card idea.  I made this box/card for my daughter last year.  When she pulled the little yellow arrow....................................

This is what happend:

I scotch taped dollar bills together - and rolled them up tightly to fit in the box.  I used $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills to make hers.  I think she was happy with it!

Now that we have reached the end of the month - I will post the beautiful hand crafted birthday cards I received this year.  Come back to see them and vote for your favorite!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy  

Birthday Boy

To stay with this month's theme of birthday cards....below is a card that my friend, Connie, made for her grandson earlier this year.

 Open it up and look what's inside!  How cute is that?  What little boy would not love this card?

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Kathy

July Club Project #3

My stamp club members could choose which of these cards they wanted to make as the last project at my July stamp club classes.  They were both made using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set by Stampin' Up!  Not only is this a super cute stamp set - but Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to Ronald McDonald House charities every time someone purchases this set.

The cupcake card was made by my sister, Donna, who is also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I adapted it to make the ice cream cone on the right.

Stampin' Up! supplies used to make this card:

Stamp Set: Sprinkles of Life
Card Stock: Pool Party, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Blushing Bride
Designer Series Paper: Cherry on Top DSP pack
Ink; Pool Party, Crumb Cake
Tools: Tree Builder Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Brights Designer Buttons, Baker's Twine

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Kathy

Countdown to Christmas - 5 months to go!

Only 5 months until Christmas!  I have been posting Christmas cards each month on the 25th - hopefully getting you inspired to work on your Christmas cards during the year, insteading of waiting until the last minute (like I usually do!)  Well, this month has been super busy for me so I am going to rely on Pinterest this month.  Let's hope I will be back on track in August!  Below are a few of my favorite pins, and cards I hope to make soon! 

 

by Debbie Speijers 

by Jenny Moors

 By Unknown 

Please CONTACT ME if you would like details about what is needed to make these cards, or if you would like to schedule a private card making class with your friends.

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Kathy

July Club Card #2

How cute is this card?  I found the idea on Pinterest when I was preparing for my Birthday Bash.  It was designed by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Carol Arneson. There were too many details on this card to make it at a large stamping event - so I decided we would make this at my club classes.

The words "birthday" and the white dots on the orange balloon are actually embossed using Versamark ink, white embossing powder, and Stampin' Up!'s heat tool.  It has been a while since we have heat embossed in my classes - but it is a popular techniques and adds a "WOW" factor to any project.

Other Stampin' Up! products used to make this card:

Stamp Set: Celebrate Today
Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin, Versamark
Tools & Accessories: Balloon Framelits, White Baker's Twine, Owl Builder Punch, Bird Builder Punch (wings),  Fringe Scissors,  "clouds" embossing folder (retired)
Non SU: wiggle eyes,

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CONTACT ME if you have questions about this card or if you would like information about my stamp classes and club.

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Kathy

July Stamp Club Card #1

This was the first card we made at my July stamp club classes.  It is called a Cascading Card.  I watched several videos on You Tube, then used the best ideas from each of them to share with my club members.  The only challenging part of this card is being careful to measure and cut accurately.  Everyone agreed that using Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Trimmer made things a whole lot easier!  But I guarantee you that no one who receives this cute card will even notice if the cuts are not perfect!

We used Stampin' Up! 12x12 card stock from the Brights collection.  The candles were made using Designer Series Paper from the Brights DSP Stack.  The flame is punched from the bird builder punch - it's the bird's wing!

Below is how we finished the back of the card.  (This is a retired greeting - but was a cute fit for this card!)

Club members who made this card - please leave a comment to tell me what you thought of this card.  Will you make another one?  Will you give the one you made away?! 

Other comments are also welcomed!

I am sending a card like this to two friends who have a birthday this month.  I hope they enjoy it!

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Kathy

Paper Pumpkin July 2015

Another awesome Paper Pumpkin kit arrived in my mailbox this week!  If you would like to have a creative escape delivered right to your door each month CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up!

Club members - please use hostess code: 7MAZH4DM for online orders.

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Kathy

July Stamp Club Projects

These were the projects we made at my July Stamp Club classes.  They were all birthday themed - because my birthday is in July.  In fact, it is TODAY!!   I will be celebrating by stamping with my friends - at my 3rd Annual Birthday Bash!  Check back next week to get details about each of these cards and to see the fabulous birthday cards my club members made for me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Birthday Bash Countdown!

Only 3 more days until my 3rd Annual Birthday Bash!   

Saturday July 18

10am - 2pm

Hope Lutheran Church, Virginia Beach

 This year I am doing something a little different.  YOU get to choose which cards to make, and YOU get to choose how many cards you want to make.  The cards above are some of the cards you can choose to make.  Below are more choices that I posted earlier.

You will make cards in pairs (two of each design you choose.)

Make 6 cards for $10 (3 designs/2 of each)

OR

Make 12 cards for $20 (6 designs/2 of each)

Come when it suits your schedule - but allow enough time to complete your cards by 2 pm.

Please bring your favorite adhesive.

CLICK HERE  for more information and to RSVP.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Kathy

Homework and Show & Tell

As you may know, I like to give my stamp club members homework at the end of each class.  This keeps them stamping in between our monthly classes.  Below are the cards that were brought back to June's meeting.  The homework assignment was to use vellum.

  

 

Sometimes stampers will also bring Show & Tell - something else that they have made between our monthly meetings. I always enjoy seeing these projects because then I know that my stampers are using the products and tools they buy!  Below are the Show & Tell items shared at my June classes.

I hope I didn't miss posting any of the projects.  I often forget to take a photo and sometimes I use my phone instead of my camera to take pics.  So I sometimes miss a photo or two.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Mini Treat Bag

This is the 3D project we made at my stamp club classes in June.  We used the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits from Stampin' Up!  This die makes a cute treat bag - and it also comes with lots of other shapes and words to use on lots of other kinds of projects.

Below is another treat bag I made using Stampin' Up!'s new envelope paper in Watermelon Wonder.

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My 3rd annual Birthday Bash is Saturday July 18th.  Come join the fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Sending Good Thoughts

This is the second card we made at my June stamp club classes.  Stampin Up! products used to make this card:

Stamp Sets: Perfect Pennants, Petite Petals

Card stock:  Whisper White Thick

Inks: Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz

Tools & Accessories: Ovals Collection Framelits, Petite Petals punch, Decorative Dots embossing folder, 1/4" Pear Pizzazz cotton ribbon

July stamp classes are this weekend.  If you are not able to attend a class CONTACT ME and I will arrange a private class for you and your friends.  Or, sign up for my Birthday Bash on July 18th and make all birthday cards.  

CLICK HERE to view my calendar of events.

If you are a current club member and would like to place your order online, please use the hostess code: J2G3FKYR

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Make a Wish

This was the first card we made at my June stamp club classes.  Stampin' Up! supplies used to make this card,:

Stamp Set:  Perfect Pennants
Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Cherry on Top paper stack
Tools and Assessories:  Banners Framelits Dies, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

CLICK HERE to visit my Stampin' Up! website.  See my calendar of events and shop 24/7.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

Coming Soon - 3rd Annual Birthday Bash

These are some of the cards that you can make at my 3rd annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, July 18 from 10 - 2.  Some of these are still works in progress, and I plan to have several more designs - after I receive the new stamp sets I ordered - TOMORROW!

This year I am trying something a little different.  YOU CHOOSE which cards you want to make and YOU CHOOSE how many you want to make.  Make the cards that you need for your friends and family.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Happy Birthday USA!

 Below are two cards that I made this week..  

Hope you are taking some time to celebrate our great country's independence and the freedom we have!

Wave the flag and have a patriotic treat!

I have also been busy working on birthday card samples for my 3rd Annual Birthday Bash!    Below are some of the cards you can choose to make.  

I have two new stamps sets arriving next week - so there will be several more designs to choose from!   Make 6 cards for $10 or 12 cards for $20.  More details will be posted on Monday.  Just save the date: Saturday, July 18 from 10 to 2.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

June Stamp Club Projects

These are the projects we made at my June stamp classes.   June was the beginning of a new round of stamp club.  Members attend class and make at least two cards and 1 "3D" item.  As you can see - June had a bonus project - the Christmas card.

The class fee is $7 or a place a minimum $15 catalog order and the class is FREE.  There are no commitments to attend or buy every month  - but the more you attend, and the more you purchase, the more products you can earn for FREE!!! 

Below is our June star stamper, Lisa,  She received a package of card stock in the new In Colors collection,

Stop back later in the week to see the club projects up close and to learn more about the Stampin' Up! products that were used to make them.

CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp club classes.  We are always looking for new friends to join the fun!

CLICK HERE to visit my Stampin' Up! website.  See my calendar of events and shop 24/7.

There are some great WEEKLY DEALS  and new items have been added to the CLEARANCE RACK.

If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code:J2G3FKYR

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy