First Frost Sampler

I realized I never shared all the details of my First Frost Sampler with you.  Let's take a look at it today and then we can get back to Fall and Christmas cards and projects.  Enjoy!

I added Brusho and inks over the embossed 'tile' to add lots of subtle color and texture.

For making 'sprigs' of odds and ends of shapes and colors, just look through your collection of dies and framelits and you'll be sure to find some you can use. 

Have you tried making a sampler yet?  It's lots of fun!  It's kind of like making up your own puzzle.

For added inspiration, just look through our catalog or through your stash of stamps and dies ... choose your color story ... and let the fun begin!

This was a really fun project!  

WHAT'S UP NEXT?

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

Sunday, November10 --- 
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE!!!

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.

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.
These will NOT be the same card designs as those from the November class.

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!

Embossed Brick Birthday Card

Would you like an idea for a card that would work well for a male or female?  I have one for you today.  Enjoy!

I used various leaves and sprigs from my die collection to fill my milk can.  I love the milk can stamp and enjoy a big red one on my front porch.  If you scroll all the way to the end today, you can see it.  I used White Craft Ink and a little Smoky Slate ink to randomly sponge over the embossed bricks to 'age' them a bit.

I decided to add a torn edge to the embossed layer, for added interest.  I love how this one turned out.

The Country Home stamps make for a nice image to use on the coordinating envelope, as well.  This is one of my favorite stamp sets.  I feel like there's a lot more yet I can do with it.

THREE UPCOMING DEADLINES:
ONE...
You have through July 31 to take advantage of our Stampin' Up! Bonus Days.

TWO...
You need to pay to register by August 5 to attend our August 12 Scraps and Prayers class. 

THREE...
Sign up by August 10 to subscribe to our next Paper Pumpkin.  You can also order an add-on kit, beginning August 1, to go with the August kit --- while supplies last.

OTHER EXCITING NEWS...
I am getting ready to post a series of cards and projects using our Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Papers.  Be sure to check back and see what I've been creating in my studio.

WHAT'S UP NEXT:

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

August 12 / Pay to register by August 5.

We’ll be decorating a Pressed Petals Journal cover.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

August 20 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

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

September 9 / Pay to register by September 2.

We’ll be making a home décor sampler.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

September 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

We’ll be using several card designs, using fun new holiday products.

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

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

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 CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

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 CLASS / 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 CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

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

BONUS NEWS:
The 2019 Holiday Catalog goes live September 4.  My regular customers will be getting one in the mail in August.  They'll ship on August 5.  I'll also have extra copies here in my studio. 

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!

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.

Tin Tile Fall Decor Project

I've worked on this project for a long time and am so happy to share it with you today.  We'll be making this project (minus the frame) at our Sept. 17 (note - a week later than usual) Scraps and Prayers class.  (Mon., Sept.10 is the deadline to pay to register for this class.)  This project was inspired by the framed project on page 42 in our new Holiday Catalog.  The first time I saw it, I could hardly wait for my pre-order to arrive so I could make my version of it.  And here it is.

I knew I wanted to use an 8 X 8" square frame, with a shallow shadow box look to it.  I looked high and low and the only ones that I could find did not have removable glass.  This project needs to show all the texture and dimension to the layers and would never look the same behind glass.

My solution:  I bought an inexpensive frame with a metal backing that had a text painted on it.  I simply covered it with DSP (after a little painting) and built my project from there.  I had to add an extra piece of Galvanized Metallic Paper, as well as DSP, but I made it work.

The star of the entire project is the 'tin tile' layer.  It is created using our new Tin Tile Dynamic TIEF --- an absolutely amazing embossing folder.  I added layers of ink over it, to give a slightly distressed/aged look to it.  An interesting thing about this project is that it mixes a variety of metals together --- copper, tin, gold glimmer --- while still maintaining a rustic look.

I know you've heard me say it before, but this was one of my most favorite projects ever.

September Events:
September 15 --- Saturday Stampers / REGISTRATION CLOSED
1:00-4:00 / Fall and Christmas cards / $20.00 / Pay to register by September 8; no exceptions. 
September 17 --- Scraps and Prayers (I've postponed class by one week.)
5:30-7:30 / Fall Project / $15.00 / Pay to register by September 11; no exceptions.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO PAY TO REGISTER.  DON'T MISS OUT!!!
September 21-22 --- Fall Garage Sale / 8:00-4:00 (Both days)

-- Class attendees may 'shop' after class while they're here.

September Hostess Code

HWWJDSP9

September orders of $35. +

- Earn surprise (you pick!) gift.

- Earn free Color Coach.