Stamparatus Magnolias ... So Fun ... and Easy!

At my July Scraps and Prayers class, I'll be teaching how to use the Stamparatus and Simply Scored tools to create a super fun card ... with magnolias, of course.  Here are the cards I've made:

I actually made 2 versions of my design.  In case you don't want to mess with trying to tie a little bow, you could punch out a couple of leaf trios.  Some days are bow days and some just aren't.

I used scoring lines on my scrap template to determine the best placement for the text, in the center of my square.  Once I had that figured out, I could use my Stamparatus to keep the placement exactly right for my cards.

I added a touch of stamping on layers inside my cards, as well.

I really like how my cards turned out.  I love the little blossoms.

It's always nice to have a little stash of 'Thinking of You' cards. 

Before you go, be sure to scroll down to see my reminders AND to see something new --- about a special drawing!

UPDATES ON WHAT'S NEXT:

JUNE HOSTESS CODE:

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My Order Incentives:
- Orders of any of our Punch + Stamp Set Bundles
- Orders of any of our Dies + Stamp Set Bundles
- Orders of any of our complete Suites above $50.00.
Our BUNDLES may be found in our new Annual Catalog on pp. 4-11.

Qualifying Suites:
- Woven Threads (p.12)
- Noble Peacock (p.24)
- Magnolia Lane (p.37)
- Follow Your Art (p.53)
- Pressed Petals (p.73)
- Bird Ballad (p.91)
- Dinosaur (p.99)
- Perennial Essence (p.107)
- Mosaic Mood (p.119)
- See A Silhouette (p.132)
- Come Sail Away (p.145)

Any orders over $50.00 will also earn tokens, as well, and all orders during this time period will earn equal credit at my Annual Garage Sale.
Incentives will be given out at a date (announced here) soon after my June 23 Summer Open House/New Catalog Party.

There will also be game prizes and door prizes that may be won during the Open House.  Those winners will be announced here and have prizes available at a date (announced here) soon after my June 23 Summer Open House/New Catalog Party.

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MY SUMMER OPEN HOUSE PARTY IS TOMORROW!!!

June 23 --- 2:00-5:00 / Get ready for fun!  

June 28-20 --- 8:00-5:00 Friday / 8:00-Noon Saturday

MY ANNUAL GARAGE SALE 

I'll have lots of stamping and paper crafting products for sale.

Come and find a good bargain!

July 8 -- Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $18. 

Pay to register by July 1.

We'll be making some more beautiful cards and enjoying using some fun, new products.  We'll be working with White Craft Ink and I'll have a couple of really fun ways to use the Stamparatus to share with you, as well as a new fun fold card design.   I hope you can join us.

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

A Beautiful 'Hi' Card ... Times Three!

I have a card to share with you today that I just love ... but wait ... I have three cards!  The first is Gorgeous Grape, so what's not to love! 

I added Wink of Stella to the letters.  I mixed up some Brusho to watercolor a little background behind the letters.

Now, take the piece from which you cut your letters and use it for a second card.

I love how you can see all the movement from the Brusho in the background. 

The card on the left (below) was created in Bermuda Bay and was my inspiration for the Gorgeous Grape card.  I love them both!

Which card do you like the best?

UP NEXT:

May 13 --- Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $18.
We'll be making 3 beautiful cards ... with watercoloring and trying fun, new techniques using the Stamparatus and we'll try THREE fun 'tricks' with embossing folders.  It won't be all Brusho for this class but it will be all fun! 
PLEASE PAY TO REGISTER ASAP.  
CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 MAX!!!

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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.

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.

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

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.