Brightly Gleaming Projects

I've really enjoyed our beautiful Brightly Gleaming Suite.  I've made some German Bells, a card and a decorated Copper Tea Tin to share with you today.  Enjoy!

I heat embossed the holly sprig on top of my Copper Tea Tin using Copper Embossing Powder (EP).  I've played around with embossing on this tin and I've had the best luck with the smaller, rubber stamps.  The larger stamps did not cover as well - parts were missing - and the photopolymer stamps did not want to stamp on it at all.  Anyway, that was my experience.

I'll share more about the card in my next post.

This would make a really nice gift set. 

UP NEXT:

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.
These will NOT be the same card designs as those from the November class. 
ONLY 2 REMAINING SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!  YOUR PAYMENT HOLDS YOUR SPOT.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

COMING SOON:
NEW CLASSES ... LOTS OF CREATIVE FUN 
           ... HEADED YOUR WAY!

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Let's Talk About Saturday Stampers and A Peek At What We're Creating This Saturday

I'm super excited to share a sneak peek for my Saturday Stampers Class and share a little about what we'll be doing there.
We'll be creating ... 2 Fall Cards
                               4 Christmas Cards
     ..... and ... having a LOT of fun!!!

Because I'm already working on displays and projects for my Open House/Christmas Party, you'll get to take a sneak peek at some of my newest creations, too:)

Don't forget to pick up a catalog (Annual or Holiday ... or both) when you're here.
Here's a look at one of the Fall cards we'll be making.  I really like how this one turned out.

I'll share more details on this card in another post.  If you live in the area, please register soon for this fun class.  I will be limiting class size, so sign up soon to save your spot.

Remaining classes / events for 2017:
October Classes:
October 21 -- Saturday Stampers
     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / 5-6 Cards -Fall AND Christmas
I STILL HAVE SOME OPENINGS, SO SIGN UP SOON.  YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
November Classes / Events:
November 5 -- Open House Christmas Party / 2:00-5:00
November 13 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project for Christmas
November 18 -- Christmas Retreat
     10:00-3:00 / $45.00 / 18 Cards: 6 Designs - 3 Cards Each
     Fee includes materials, light lunch, and a ton of fun. 

December 11 Scraps and Prayers Class:
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags
This will be my only event for December.

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- Let's create something beautiful today.

2 Fall Leaf Cards

I have 2 more Fall cards for you today, using leaves in various and pretty ways.  My plan here is to go through to the end of November with my remaining Fall cards and projects and then start right out in December with all Christmas.  I think that's a good plan.

My first card has an embossed background and an embossed leaf.  This embossing folder is one of our 6X6" folders and it is extra thick.  The embossed result is just gorgeous.  I hope we see more folders like this one in the future:)

I sponged extra color onto the embossed leaf.

My second card has embossed leaves stamped directly onto the DSP, as well as an embossed leaf --- cut and attached to be the focal piece for my card.

I sponged extra color onto this leaf, as well.  Did you notice that I have a double row of ribbon?  I love it!

So there you have it ... 2 more Fall card ideas.

PLEASE NOTE:  
If you have a coupon from Toby Joe for $10. off an upcoming class, you may use it for $10. off the card kits shown below.  Be sure whenever you use a coupon that you have it with you.  I need these for tax records.

Special Reminders:

Christmas Card Kits for sale!

 

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2 Fall Wreath Cards

I have two cards for you today, both using wreaths as Fall decor.  

PLEASE NOTE:  
If you have a coupon from Toby Joe for $10. off an upcoming class, you may use it for $10. off the card kits shown below.  Be sure whenever you use a coupon that you have it with you.  I need these for tax records.

Special Reminders:

Christmas Card Kits for sale!

 

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Copper Layers Card

I have a beautiful Fall card for you today that's layered with copper ... Copper Foil ... Copper EP ... Copper die cut piece ... and is just beautiful.  I have a similar one to share in my next post, where I'll give a mini tutorial on how to create the background. 

I absolutely love this card.  The added layers make it even more elegant.

The foil die-cut piece makes it quite dramatic.  Remember, in my next post, I'll share a mini tutorial on this technique, so be sure to come back to see it.

PLEASE NOTE:  
If you have a coupon from Toby Joe for $10. off an upcoming class, you may use it for $10. off the card kits shown below.  Be sure whenever you use a coupon that you have it with you.  I need these for tax records.

Special Reminders:

Christmas Card Kits for sale!

 

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4" Fall Cards

I had so much fun at my Christmas Retreat yesterday, even though it cost me keeping off my wounded leg today but, hopefully, it will come around again.  I have two cards from you today that are 4" square cards with lots and lots of texture.  Enjoy them and then scroll down to see some special reminders for you.  

PLEASE NOTE:  
If you have a coupon from Toby Joe for $10. off an upcoming class, you may use it for $10. off the card kits shown below.  Be sure whenever you use a coupon that you have it with you.  I need these for tax records.

Special Reminders:

Christmas Card Kits for sale!

 

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You're In My Thoughts Card

Here's a card for you today that uses a favorite technique of mine ... embossing, sponging and then spritzing over the embossed layer for your card.  I've used this technique many times because it always turns out to be just beautiful. 

I watercolored a bit of background on the circle piece and then embossed the sentiment with our new Copper EP.  I also sponged around the edges to give it more dimension.  

The circle piece is attached with dimensionals, with a couple pieces of ribbon beneath it.  This card could be used for many occasions.  It's good to keep a bunch of cards in your stash that can be adapted to multiple occasions, so you'll always be prepared.

I always love the look of all these Fall colors together.

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Embossed Copper Letters/ With Tutorial

As promised, I'm sharing my tutorial today for embossing letters with Copper EP.  It's fun and it's easy and I hope you'll try it.

 

Usually, when I emboss something small, I lay the piece in a small (for embossing only) cake pan.  This time, I wanted to try to emboss all the letters with a quicker and easier plan.  What I came up with was to add a tiny bit of adhesive to the back of each letter and attach them to a scrap of CS.

Then, I patted down each letter with my VersaMark ink pad.

I then sprinkled my Copper EP over all the letters.  A small amount will fall around the letters and stick there.  I just left it and didn't worry about it.

I heat embossed all the letters and then gently pulled them off the scrap CS.  They came off quite easily.

Aren't they beautiful?  Here's my Fall banner again.

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