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!

My Copper Tea Tin for Fall

I love our little Copper Tea Tins.  I've decorated a lot of them.  I thought my favorites so far were my magnolia tins, but then I came up with this one for Fall and I love it ... a lot!  We'll be making this one at my October 14 Scraps and Prayers class.  You can still sign up for this class, if you hurry.  Today's the last day to pay to register for this class.

UP NEXT:

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

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7 ... TODAY.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

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

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

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

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Joyous Noel Fancy Fold Card

Here's a 'fancy fold' card for you today that is easy as pie to make.  Basically, it involves one extra score line.  Easy!

Do you see where the extra score / fold line comes into play?  It basically divides the front of the card in half and then it folds back on itself.  After that, the sky is the limit as to how you finish it out.  Punched pieces and die cut pieces work well here.

Tips for easy die cutting your foil snowflakes:
- Use the Big Shot Platform (along with the adapter plate).
- Place one cutting pad on top of it.  Use your smoothest one.
- Place your snowflake die (cutting side UP) on top of the pad.
- Place your foil piece (copper side down) on top of the die.
- Place your 2nd cutting pad on top of it all.
----- Tip:  If you have a well-worn die, place it on the top, to be cut into.  If it's against the copper side of the foil, it will leave marks on it.
- Run it through the Big Shot and go back and forth a few times.
- Use your die brush to remove any stuck/stubborn pieces.
- Admire your beautiful snowflake.
Tips for attaching die-cut snowflakes to your cards/projects:
- Make a puddle of Liquid Tombow on your Silicone Craft Sheet.
- Dip your sponge into the Liquid Tombow.
- Add Liquid Tombow onto the back of your snowflake using the sponge.
- Attach the snowflake to your card/project.
OR
- Attach a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet (cut to size) to the back of your Copper Foil Sheet.
- Die cut the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet WITH your snowflake.
- Peel off backing and attach to your card/project.

IMPORTANT INFO AND REMINDERS:

Here's the link for the magnetic pad to fit your Stamparatus:
https://www.stampnstorage.com/magnet-pad-for-stamparatus-tm/

--- Dec. 3-31 / Double Class Chips and Rewards Tokens

If you're not familiar with my rewards system, click here to learn more. 

--- Available to Customers Now / Stamparatus Bag
     Keep your Stamparatus protected and all your accessories for it organized.

--- Dec. 5 - Jan. 2 / Year-End Closeout / While Supplies Last

Dashing Dear Makes the Cut!

I created another card for our October 20 Saturday Stampers class and this one edged out my previous choice using our Dashing Deer.  It is quite elegant with all the Copper Foil and Glimmer Papers.  You have until October 15 to pay to register for this class.  Class size will be limited.

 There is Shimmer Spritz on the white circle.

I love the elegance of this deer.

October Events: 

Oct. 8 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Project, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Kit poinsettia.
     CLASS FULL.  REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Oct. 20 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 
     6 Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

November / December Events:
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Cards, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Card Kit.
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

Farmhouse Christmas Plaid

I've been changing up what I am making for our October 20 Saturday Stampers class.  There are just so many pretty stamps, punches, dies, papers and embellishments, it's a happy problem to try to narrow it down to your very favorites.  Today's card is one I really love.  You can't beat plaid for Christmas.  I've extended the deadline to pay to register for this class (to October 15) to be sure I have time to share it all with you, so you can choose which class you want to try next.  Here's my card.

This card is packed with fun products to use in creating it.  One of the nice things about taking a class is that you get the opportunity to try out our new products, so you'll know which ones you might like to order for yourself.  You can't beat hands on ... not to mention how much fun we all have while creating.
That's it for today.  I'll be working in my studio all the rest of today and several days coming.  I'm designing the cards and projects for all my next classes, as well as adding to my displays.  Fun!!!

October Events: 

Oct. 8 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Project, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Kit poinsettia.
     CLASS FULL.  REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Oct. 20 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 
     6 Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

November / December Events:
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Cards, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Card Kit.
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

Country Home / Tin Tile Card

Today's card is another card just for the beautiful Fall season.  The weather here lately has been having a lot of fun with us.  You can dress like Fall in the morning, but the temperatures send you back to your closet for cooler attire as the afternoons heat up.  I just got some new clothes a few days ago, so I'm ready for cooler weather so I can enjoy my new duds.  After losing 35 pounds, it was fun to shop for smaller sizes.  My daughter took me to a new little boutique shop right downtown that has the cutest clothes ever.  It opened a little over a year ago, but I hadn't gotten to go anywhere for so long that I'd never been there.  After going through my many health issues of the past year, it was such a joy to get to go on an outing with her.  I will certainly be going back.

So, I hope you liked today's card and will come back for more inspirational ideas.  Now, go enjoy the beautiful day ... and ... maybe ... stamp a bit.

October Events: 

Oct. 8 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Project, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Kit poinsettia.
     CLASS FULL.  REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Oct. 20 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 
     6 Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

November / December Events:
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Cards, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Card Kit.
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

Fall Birthday Card and a Little Fall Vignette

Here's another version of a Fall card I made using our Blended Seasons stamp set.  I made a big batch of these for the September birthday cards for our church to send out.  I'm actually using this same stamp set for their October birthdays and I'll be sharing that card soon.

I layered 2 punched pieces to create the focal piece of the card.

Notice how the top layer pops when you add a black mat behind it.

Here's a little Fall vignette for you to enjoy.  I made this sampler several years ago and am still enjoying displaying it each Fall season.

September Events: 
EXTENDED GARAGE SALE!!! 
                   --- Friday, September 28 / 8:00-4:00
                   --- Saturday, September 29 / 8:00-NOON

September Hostess Code

HWWJDSP9

September orders of $35. +

- Earn surprise gift.

- Earn free Color Coach.  (while supplies last!)

October Events: 
Oct. 8 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Project, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Kit poinsettia.
     CLASS FULL.  REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Oct. 20 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 
     6 Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

November / December Events:
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Cards, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Card Kit.
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

Cajun and Copper - They Make A Perfect Pair ... and My Last Two Fall Cards

I have a couple more Fall cards to share with you today.  They both make good use of Cajun Craze and Copper. 
The first card uses the 'Acrylic Block technique' and the second card uses watercoloring to create a beautiful background for the card's elements.  I love them both.

Even though the embossing folder that I used for my second card is called Seaside, I use it to imitate the movement of winds blowing the leaves.

I love, love, love doing watercoloring.  Sometimes, I just create a whole bunch of card-sized pieces when I'm watercoloring and save them for later use in cards.  You can use the entire piece as a background or, as in this card, die cut shapes from it to use as elements for a card.

I'm pretty sure that these two cards are the last of my Fall cards.  In my next post, I'll share a Fall artist canvas I created ... and then ... it's all Christmas.  Yay!

The Latest Scoop:
I HAVE 2 REMAINING KITS FROM OUR CHRISTMAS RETREAT. / EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE 18 CARDS! / $40.00 

December 11 -- Scraps and Prayers Class:
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags
It's going to be a party atmosphere at our last class for 2017.  I've even been working on a hand made present for you!  The class is filling up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot right away!

Tentative 2018 classes and events schedule, coming soon!

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.

Who Says You Can't Have an Island Indigo Sunflower?

I wanted to create a second Fall card for my Saturday Stampers class and have it be a little unexpected.  I love how this one turned out.  I'll be anxious to hear how others feel about an Island Indigo sunflower.

 I'll continue to keep sharing more details about the cards for this class.  In the meantime, I thought you might like to go ahead and take a peek at all of them.  I'll share more about them in another post.

Remaining classes / events for 2017:
October Classes:
October 21 -- Saturday Stampers
     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / 2 Fall AND 4 Christmas
     Registration Closed
 
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

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.