These are the projects that we made in September at my stamp club classes. I'm trying to catch up on all my past projects before the new year gets here! We usually make two cards and one "3D" project at each club meeting. I posted the Z fold "Thinking of You" card back on Thanksgiving Day. You can see it by CLICKING HERE.
If you would like more information about my stamp club classes, please CONTACT ME for more information. It is a great way to try out Stampin' Up! products and learn new stamping techniques, all while having some fun creative time.
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I hope you had a wonderful Christmas - filled with fun, family, and friends. We enjoyed a quiet Christmas at home this year - then went to the movies in the afternoon. Now I'm gearing up for my first stamping event of the year. Please join me for some stamping fun!
We will have sample projects for you to see using some of the new stamp sets in the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs. Stations will be set up for you to try out some of the new products as you make 3 greeting cards. Come when your schedule allows - stay as little or as long as you like. Bring a friend to join the fun!
These are little treats boxes that we made at one of my stamp club classes. I'm trying to go back and catch up on the projects that I never got around to posting! These are big enough to hold two Hershey's Nuggets. Something quick and easy if you want to give someone a little treat/ They also make nice favors for a party. You could stamp Initials on them and use them at your holiday dinner table.
This is a box that we made at my stamp club classes back in September. We started with a 12x12 sheet of card stock for the bottom of the box. Then we cut Designer Series paper a little smaller so that when the lid was on - you can also see the card stock bottom. It makes for a cute box for your Christmas gifts!
Watch the video below to see how to make this box, and how to adjust the size so that you can make a box that fits your gift perfectly!
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This is one of the beautiful cards we made at my stamp club classes in August! We made the poinsettia using the Festive Flower Punch by Stampin' Up!. Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make one!
I'm interrupting my regular blogging to brag a little bit about my son, Ben. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout back in July for a garden renovation project he did at his old elementary school. He really worked hard on the project and did it all on his own: from planning, fundraising, getting volunteers/donations, and organizing/directing the workers over the course of several days to complete the project. He was even planning his awards ceremony with two friends who also made Eagle around the same time.
On the Sunday before the ceremony I got involved when one of the other moms decided centerpieces might jazz up the tables a bit. I agreed - so I went home that night and searched Pinterest for ideas and this is what we came up with:
The other mom and I got together several times that week to make 22 of these, and even though I wasn't planning to get involved with the planning of the Court of Honor ceremony - I'm glad I did, because I think they turned out nice and added a little something to the event.
Then the morning of the ceremony(!) I decided that I probably should make Ben a card so this is what I came up with:
Ben makes me proud every day - he is a great kid. He gets good grades, stays out of trouble, and is already accepted to the Virginia Military Institute for the fall. But having him ask me to help him make Thank You notes made me SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy! Here he is stamping his cards:
This was the 3D item we made at my October Stamp Club Classes. It is a cute treat box that holds Hershey Kisses - and there is a space for a gift card. If you look closely you can see the slot where you can tuck a gift card behind the Designer Series Paper. CLICK HERE to see another sample that I made as a Halloween Gift.
CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes. I am always looking for new people to join the fun!
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Hopefully I will get caught up with all my posts before the New Year. Then I can make my annual resolution to keep my blog updated! These are the projects we made in August. We usually make two cards and one 3D project at my stamp club classes. It gives everyone a chance to try Stampin' Up! products and learn new techniques - while having fun being creative! Stop back to learn a little more about each project.
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We made these cards at my October stamp club classes. They were made using the leftover pieces from my SEPTEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT. I provided everyone with a card base, mat, and white piece of card stock. We added some washi tape and other embellishments to jazz them up a bit! Super quick and easy
CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes. I am always looking for new people to join the fun!
CLICK HERE for more information about Paper Pumpkin kits. Sign up by the 10th to get December's kit.
Watch the video below to see what Paper Pumpkin subscribers received in November:
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We stamped the snowflake image onto Thick Whisper White card stock using Versamark. We heat embosses using Clear Embossing Powder. Then we used an Aqua Painter to brush Soft Sky ink over the snowflake image. The ink will not stick to the white embossing! (We took a tissue to wipe off any excess ink.) Wait for the ink to dry, or use your heat gun to speed the process up a bit. Then you just need to adhere all the pieces to the card front. A very simple but pretty card when you see it in person. Adding a littlle Wink of Stella would make it shimmer even more!
CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes. I am always looking for new people to join the fun!
CLICK HERE to see my calendar of events and to see my online store. If you place an online order, please use the current hostess code: WU74QG34
These are the projects we made back in October at my stamp club classes. Yes - I'm a little behind with posting my projects, but I'm trying to catch up before the New Year. We usually make two cards and one "3D" item at each class. Stop back to get more details about each of these projects.
CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes. I am always looking for new people to join the fun!
CLICK HERE to see my calendar of events and to see my online store. If you place an online order, please use the current hostess code: WU74QG34
We made this card at my November stamp club class. I have seen all kinds of cards like this on Pinterest, and after watching several videos on You Tube I discovered that it was not really that hard to make. It just takes accurate cutting, scoring, and folding. I made this sample using the Moroccan Designer Series paper from Stampin' Up! I used the "Number of Years" stamp set and the Large Numbers Framelits to cut out the "60" for the inside panels. The Happy Birthday is also from the "Number of Years" stamp set and the "Celebrate!" on the front of the card is from the "Celebrate Today" stamp set.
Below is another card I made - also using the Moroccan Designer Series Paper, This time I stamped the inside panels with different greetings, then signed the last panel. (Yes - I actually gave this card away in trying to keep with my goal of # bringingbirthdaysback.)
If you would like to receive a card in the mail for YOUR birthday - please CONTACT ME me with you name, address and birthday.
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How can it be that Christmas is less than a month away?! If you would still like to make hand made cards to send to your family and friends this year - it's not too late! I have one more Christmas card making class scheduled for Sunday December 11. This will be one of the cards you will be making.
There will be several other card designs for you to choose from, including these stitched cards that we made at October's Christmas Card class:
You choose how many cards you want to make. You will make them in pairs (two of the same design) with a minimum of 6 cards.
Make 6 cards for $10 (2 each of 3 designs)
Make 9 cards for $15 (3 each of 3 designs)
Make 12 cards for $20 (4 each of 3 designs)
I have lots of extra cards that you can make (while supplies last) at the same basic price (6 for $10)
I made this card for a Team Meeting SWAP and liked it so much that I used it for the first project at my November stamp club classes. It was a fairly simple card to make - but it does use a lot of Stampin' Up! products.
Stamp Sets: Rose Wonder, Number of Years, Papillon Potptouri
Ink: Mint Macaron, Basic Black, Sweet Sugarplum
Designer Series Paper: Blooms & Bliss
Card Stock: Think Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum. Whisper White
This is the project we will be making in December's Kathy's Kraftbox classes. These are a series of classes that I teach for the Chesapeake, VA Parks & Recreation Department. This is a calendar that fits into a CD case. You will stamp different images on each month's calendar. Watch the video to see each calendar page.
Below are photos of the calendar pages.
This is actually a great project for the beginner stamper. Most of the pages are just basic stamping. There are a few with a few extra steps - but I guarantee that anyone can make this calendar within the two hour class!
Below are the date/places/times for these classes. We make the same project at each class session - you just pick the place/day/time that works for you. Class fee is $18. Please sign up ASAP. The classes are early in the month and registration ends 3 days before the class session.
Thur. Dec. 1 - Deep Creek Community Center - 6-8 pm (Class # 3466-11)
Mon. Dec. 5 - Great Bridge Community Center - 6- 9 pm (Class # 3466-04)
Sat. Dec. 10 - South Norfolk Community Center 10:15 am - 12:15 pm (Class # 2466-18)
Mon. Dec. 12 - Western Branch Community Center 6 - 8 pm (Class # 3466-25)
There are three ways to sign up:
Register at any
City of Chesapeake community center or
Mail registration form with check/money
order payable to “Chesapeake Treasurer,” to
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism,
1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
CONTACT ME if you have any problems! Non-residents may attend the classes for an additional fee.
Don't forget - today is the last day of the Online Extravaganza sale - with items up to 40% off.
CLICK HERE to visit my online store!
If you choose to place an order, please use the hostess code: WU74QG34 and I will send you 4 hand made cards as an extra bonus!
These are the projects we made at my stamp club classes this month. The tiny treat boxes are clear boxes filled with Hershey Kisses for a quick table favor. The one on the right is lined with THIS CHRISTMAS Designer Series Paper. Below are closer views of the boxes and tags.
The clear boxes are cute just tied with a little SILVER RIBBON. I made the tag using a stamp from the STITCHED WITH CHEER stamp set (on sale through November 28, 2016) and a little doodling around the edges of the DECORATIVE LABEL PUNCH.
The tag on this box was made using the TIN OF TAG project kit and coordinating TIN OF TAGS STAMP SET. The stamp set is on sale through Monday, November 28, 2016.
CLICK HERE to see the items on sale during the Online Extravaganza - through Monday. Some items are up to 40% off. Place an order by Monday using the current hostess code WU74QG34 and I will send you four beautiful hand made cards.
Thank you for visiting my blog today where I share projects that I made using FABULOUS Stampin' Up! products. You picked a great day to stop by because................
I will be giving away one of the Paper Pumpkin kits below!!!
#1 All Shook Up - You can can make 9 super cute shaker cards with this kit!
#2 Banner Surprise - This kit makes 6 cards with a banner inside for the birthday person to unwind and use to celebrate his/her birthday! You could also just use the banners as decorations for your next party/special event!
#3. Wish Big - This kit makes 6 small gift boxes and 6 matching birthday cards. There are lots of ways to get creative with making these cards - using the embellishments included in the kit. You will have lots left over to make other projects.
#4. What a Gem - This kit makes 8 uniquely shaped gift/treat boxes and 8 coordinating tags. There is lots of sparkle in this kit! Great boxes if you give jewelry as a gift.
For a chance to win one of these kits you need to:
Leave a comment on that post by 11 pm Monday, November 28 telling me which of these kits you like the best.
If you are the random winner, you will get the project kit you posted as your favorite. Winner(U.S. resident only) will be chosen on Tuesday November 29.
Please leave a comment on this blog post for an additional chance to win (again - USA residents only)!
CLICK HERE for more information about Paper Pumpkin Kits. CLICK HERE to order a prepaid subscription. They make great gifts! Place an order now through Monday, November 28 using the hostess code: WU74QG34 and I will send you four beautiful, hand made cards.
I hope you are enjoying Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends!
This is a card we made in my stamp club classes back in September. I made it with Thanksgiving in mind, but this TIME OF YEAR stamp set can also be used to make Christmas, birthday, and anytime "Thinking of You" cards.
Below is the inside of the card:
This is a "host only" stamp set and can only be purchased with Stampin' Rewards.
CONTACT ME if you would like to know how YOU can get this stamp set!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Can these kits get any cuter?!!! Watch the video to see what Paper Pumpkin subscribers found in their mail box this month!
CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up to get your monthly creative escape delivered to YOUR mailbox. Or buy a subscription as a great gift for your family and friends!
During the current online extravaganza - you can order selected past Paper Pumpkin kits at a discount - while supplies last. Click on the link below to go to my online store to see ALL the items on sale - this week only!
Place an online order using the hostess code: WU74QG34 and I will send you 4 hand made Christmas cards. Be sure to leave your contact information when placing your order!
Start your Black Friday shopping early! Click on the link above to go to my online store and see the great specials! Some are on sale TODAY ONLY! So don't wait!
If you choose to place an online order please use the hostess code: WU74QG34 Place an order of any size using the hostess code and I will send you 4 beautiful, hand made Christmas cards! Just be sure to leave your contact info when ordering so I can mail you the cards.
Thanks for stopping by!
Come back soon and see what I have been up to (and why I haven't been posting more often!)
This is the cute PAPER PUMPKIN KIT that showed up in my mailbox in October. I just LOVE these kits. They include an exclusive stamp set, ink spot, and all the supplies to make the projects - except for adhesive. (And sometimes that is even included!)
You can receive November's kit in the mail if you order by the 10th. So don't wait - give it a try! If you are not happy - just call Stampin' Up! (1-800-STAMP UP) and they will do what they can to please you!
Get a jump on your jingle! Watch the video to see the cute Christmas cards you can make in November's Kathy's Kraftbox classes. Below are the days/times I will be teaching this class. Please make sure to register at least 3 days in advance.
Monday November 7 at Great Bridge Community Center from 6 - 8 pm
Saturday November 12 at South Norfolk Community Center from 10:15am - 12:15pm
Monday November 14 at Western Branch Community Center from 6 - 8 pm
Thursday November 17 at Deep Creek Community Center from 6-8 pm
CLICK HERE for full class schedule and for information on how to register.
CONTACT ME if you have questions or need help to register.
Now that my children are grown, I 'm not really into celebrating Halloween - but I did make some treats to give to the children in my preschool class. These were made with the retired Fry Box Big Shot die and a retired Stampin' Up! stamp set. Just a little something to let them know that I am "bats" about them.
This little box of Hershey kisses is also a gift card holder. I plan to give this to my teaching assistant to let her know how much I appreciate everything she does for me. Of course I will stick a gift card in that area where you see the half circle opening. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube showing how to make this type of treat box/card. The one I followed was by BJ Peters. I used Pumpkin Pie card stock and the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! to make this card. The "No Tricks Just Treats" stamp is from October's PAPER PUMPKIN KIT.
I can't express how much I love the monthly Paper Pumpkin kits that show up in my mail box each month. Not only is it fun to get something besides JUNK in my mailbox - but each kit comes with everything needed for a quick and fun Creative Escape!
Today is the last day to get a pack of FREE Designer Series Paper. CLICK HERE for all the details. and to place your order online.
These are the cards we will be making at my October Christmas Card this coming Sunday, October 23. These are really cute cards that have some simple stitching on them. All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Make 6 (2 of each) for $10
Make 9 ( 3 of each) for $15
Make 12 (4 of each) for $20
Make 15 (5 of each) for $25
Make 18 (6 of each) for $30
Below are close ups of each card and the cute matching envelopes that are lined with coordinating Designer Series Paper.
I still have room for 3 more stampers at this class!
Ben makes me proud every day - he is a great kid. He gets good grades, stays out of trouble, and is already accepted to the Virginia Military Institute for the fall. But having him ask me to help him make Thank You notes made me SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy! Here he is stamping his cards: 
#1 All Shook Up - You can can make 9 super cute shaker cards with this kit!
#2 Banner Surprise - This kit makes 6 cards with a banner inside for the birthday person to unwind and use to celebrate his/her birthday! You could also just use the banners as decorations for your next party/special event!
#3. Wish Big - This kit makes 6 small gift boxes and 6 matching birthday cards. There are lots of ways to get creative with making these cards - using the embellishments included in the kit. You will have lots left over to make other projects.
#4. What a Gem - This kit makes 8 uniquely shaped gift/treat boxes and 8 coordinating tags. There is lots of sparkle in this kit! Great boxes if you give jewelry as a gift. 
