Playing Catch Up!

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.

CLICK HERE to visit my Stampin' Up! website.  See my calendar of events, RSVP, check out current Stampin' Up! promotions, and of course SHOP!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Celebrate the New Year- Stampin' Up! Style

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!

Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Puffy Balloons Card

 

Here is a card we may way back in July!  I even made a video to show you how to make the cute puffy balloons!

Below are more samples of the cards - using the 2016-2018 In Colors from Stampin' Up! 

Below is the Christmas Card video that shows you how to cut the paper to make these cards.

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CLICK HERE to see current Stampin' Up! promotions.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

A Treat For You!

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.

 Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

How to Make Your Own Custom-Sized Boxes

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!

CONTACT ME if you would like information about my stamp club classes.  I am always looking for new people to join the fun!

CLICK HERE to visit my Stampin' Up! website.  See my calendar of events and visit my online store.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Poinsettia Punch Art

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!

We used the clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to add some sparkle to each petal.  

CONTACT ME if you need any more details about this card or if you would like to join me at one of my stamp club classes.

CLICK HERE to shop my online store and to see my calendar of stamping events.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

My Eagle Scout!

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: 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Kathy

Gift Card Treat Box

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!

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

August (!) Stamp Club Projects

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.

CONTACT ME for more information about my stamp club classes.

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Paper Pumpkin Leftovers

 

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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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Peace

This is one of the cards we made at my stamp club classes in October.    

Stampin' Up! supplies used to make this card:

Card stock: Soft Sky, Thick Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink: Versamark, Soft Sky

Stamp Set: Holly Jolly Greetings

Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Aqua Painter, Metallic Sequins

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

October Stamp Club Projects

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Pop up Panel Card

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.

CLICK HERE to shop 24/7 and to see my calendar of events.  I am always looking for new people to stamp with me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Yikes! It's December!

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)

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

CLICK HERE for more information and to see a complete list of my December stamping events.

CLICK HERE to see the cute project you can make in Kathy's Kraftbox classes this month!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy