Beautiful Blizzard Card

I had to laugh when I typed this title.  Is there anything such as a beautiful blizzard?  In my opinion, a blizzard is not pretty --- unless it's on a card.  Anyway, I love today's card and it is a tribute to the beauty of our new color - Merry Merlot.  This card was inspired by Mary Fish, whom I met at a SU Convention one year.

I used the Big Shot embossing mats with the Blizzard Thinlit Die to emboss the top layer of my card.  I added a quick spritz of Bright Copper Shimmer Paint that I mixed in my spritzer bottle with alcohol.  It's really pretty.  I was already in love with the Champagne Mist and use it all the time.  Then SU came out with the Bright Copper AND Vegas Gold (and brought back Frost White and Champagne Mist) shimmer paints and all I can say is WOW.  They're gorgeous when mixed to make a spritzer.  Love them all! 

I love this new Merry Merlot/Copper ribbon.  It is absolutely gorgeous.  It works with Cherry Cobbler, too, believe it or not.  Often you can mix up our ribbons a bit and they work very well.  They are versatile:)

--- NEXT CLASSES: 
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS. 
     ONLY 1 REMAINING SPOT FOR THIS CLASS.

Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

--- Special Drawing for Customers 
My drawing is based on customers who place orders (through me) in October and/or November.

FIRST PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit  -- full-sized cards/coordinating envelopes
2 surprise (brand new) stamp sets
a Festive Farmhouse Christmas tin -- decorated for Christmas

SECOND PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- note cards/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

THIRD PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- 3 X 3" cards/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

If you haven't yet placed an order with me, you'd better get in on the fun!  You have until the end of November to qualify.  You'll get your name in the drawing once for EACH order.  Several of you have already earned having your name placed into the drawing more than one time.  Good luck!  Maybe you'll be a lucky winner!  Are you feeling lucky?

Rooted In Nature --- Two Ways

I love our new Rooted in Nature stamp set.  It is very versatile.  I made 2 cards (so far) with this set.  One is full-sized and one is a cute little note card. 

After stamping the trees, I did a little spritzing, to add a soft, muted look.

I cut 1/4" inch off the front of the note card and added a little strip of DSP on the inside of the card.  This dresses up not only the front of the card, but inside as well.

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.

Snow is Glistening Card

We have a new promotion beginning on November 1.  It runs through the month of November, while supplies last.  We'll have 2 new Christmas stamp sets and dies that make the most beautiful snowflakes I've ever seen.  A super nice feature about these stamp sets is that they can work throughout the year - not just for Christmas.  Today's card features some of the stamps and dies.  We'll be making this one at my October 20 Saturday Stampers class.
I'm sorry to say that registration is now closed for this class.  When a class gets full, registration will then close, even if it's before the deadline.  I have a large studio, but it has a limit as to how many can comfortably work together at the table.  I have had to turn people away from this class and a previous one because the class filled up before they could register.  Please, don't wait until too long to sign up for a class or you may be disappointed to learn that it is already full.  You can still enjoy seeing the cards and projects here on my blog.
So, let's see today's card.  I absolutely love, love, love it!

Isn't this pretty?  There are so many details involved here.  This card was so much fun to create.  It was inspired by a card from Stampin' Up! and I just created my own version.

Cutting the snowflakes out of the White Velvet Sheets gives a unique and wonderful texture to this card.

This card will be my inspiration for the mixed media project that I'll be creating for our next Scraps and Prayers class.  I get to start it today.  Brusho, here I come!  I'll share it soon.

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.

Saturday Stampers Christmas Possibility

Here's a sneak peek at one of the cards we MAY be making at our October 20 Saturday Stampers class.  I'll make my final choices as I finish designing more cards.  Whatever I choose, they will be beautiful and I know you'll enjoy making them.  If you wish to participate, you'll need to pay to register by October 15.  We'll be making all Christmas cards!

This card is pretty easy (and lots of fun) to create and uses lots of our wonderful products.  One of the great things about taking a class with me is that you get a chance to try out lots of our products as you enjoy creating. 

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.

Blended Seasons / Grapefruit Grove 4 X 4" Card

In my previous post, I shared a full-sized card.  Here is today's version of the same card, just smaller.  Also, please note some exciting new info going on at Stampin' Up!  

AVAILABLE NOW:

OCTOBER 1 - 7:

COMING SOON!  NEW STAMP SETS AND DIES!!!

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.

Blended Seasons / Grapefruit Grove Card and Stamp - A - Stack Update

I have a card to share with you today that could work for Spring, Summer, and Fall.  I paired Grapefruit Grove with Soft Suede and did some heat embossing.  Check this out.

I like this color story a lot.  What new color stories have you tried lately?

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 ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.