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. 

My Elegant Fall Card

This is the crazy time of year for you when I am now posting a Fall card but spending my creative time working on Christmas cards and projects.  I have more ideas than I could ever finish in one year.  What a happy problem!  I wanted to make an elegant Fall card that included lots of artistic elements.  I love making Fall and Christmas cards better than most any other season, but I truly love it all.  Here's my elegant Fall card.

My background is watercoloring, along with a bit of spritzing.  the leaves are all stamped, cut with thinlits, and then sponged with multiple colors.  This was very intensive, as I made a bunch of these for our church to send for all the October birthdays.  I did some of the work on vacation.  I took several projects with me and spent my rest time working on Fall and Christmas projects.

This is the kind of art work that fills my soul with happiness.  I took a lot of cut watercolor papers with me on vacation and played with creating lots of watercolor backgrounds.  These will be used for future projects.  I'm off to play with Joey and work on more Christmas projects.  I'm making tons of stockings right now.  They're so cute.  Have a blessed day.

Remaining classes / events for 2017:

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 of each:)
     Fee includes materials, a 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.

Tiny Flowers on Twigs

I've had this idea in my head for a long, long time ... to make an arrangement using twigs and adding flowers or butterflies to  them.  Today's the day I'll share how my project turned out.  I have it on my desk with a little arrangement of Whole Lot of Lovely DSP coordinated home decor items.  It's good to have a happy place in which to do your work. 

To attach the tiny flowers to my twigs, I made them double-sided, with the twig sandwiched in between the two flowers.

Remaining classes / events for 2017:
October Classes:
October 9 -- Scraps and Prayers / TODAY:)
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project on Canvas
October 21 -- Saturday Stampers
     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / 5-6 Cards -Fall AND Christmas

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.

Whole Lot of Lovely Card Trio

Today's post shares 3 of my favorite cards made with the wonderful Whole Lot of Lovely DSP.  This paper is just gorgeous.  Enjoy!

For the first card, I tinted my Embossing Paste with Peekaboo Peach Reinker and then stenciled it over just a part of the background.  This is a super easy way to add some great texture to your cards.

See what I mean?  This gorgeous DSP lends itself to beautiful and elegant cards and projects.  I didn't have room in the limited space for the 'labels' in my post to share which ribbons I used. 
They were:
- Stitched Satin ribbon --- Basic Black
- Finely Woven Ribbon --- Tranquil Tide
- Crinkled Seam Binding --- Peekaboo Peach

Remaining classes / events for 2017:
October Classes:
October 9 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project on Canvas
October 21 -- Saturday Stampers
     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / 5-6 Cards -Fall AND Christmas

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.

Eastern Palace Tri Shutter Card + Tutorial

Here's another Tri-Shutter card to enjoy today, along with a little tutorial.  

Above ... the card opened.  Below ... the card closed.  I kept this one very simple and let the DSP and the floral branch be the stars.

Below ... This shows you the measurements and where to place your 2 cuts.  Then, you just start folding your pieces, using my card photo as your guide.

CS dimensions:

5 1/2 X 12" 

Scoring placements:

Score on the long side @ 2, 4, 8 and 10"

Below:  Here are just a couple of quick diagrams to give you ideas of how to lay out your DSP or stamped pieces.

Each DSP piece is 1/4" smaller than the CS section of the card that it's placed in.  You can do 1/8" if you want less CS border showing.
 
Best advice:  Play around with them, moving the pieces until you get them the way you like.

Here's a link to a good tutorial for creating a Tri-Shutter card.
http://www.janbcards.com/2017/06/daisy-tri-shutter-card.html

Yes, life is a beautiful thing:)

August Classes:

August 14 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 -- book box with cards project
Class registration is closed.  Class is full.

We'll be making this book box, along with the 3 cards below.

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

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Check back soon to check for class updates.

Acrylic Block Technique Meets Colorful Seasons

Before I share another card we'll be making this Saturday, I want to say how much I loved our Scraps and Prayers class.  We met last night and I just love this group of ladies.  We had so much fun creating our notepad project.  They all turned out just great and who could wrap up our evening in a more fun way than Marsha bringing brownies and strawberry ice cream to celebrate my birthday?!!!  It was so much fun.  Thanks, Marsha!

Now, on to today's card I have to share.  I've used the acrylic block technique a lot over the past several years and thought it would look really pretty as a Berry Burst background behind my branch with blossoms.  I love how this one turned out ... and ... yes, we'll be making this one at my Saturday Stampers class ... July 15 / 1:00-4:00.  I still have openings, if you'd like to join us.  Most who have signed up want kits, so there's still space at my table:)

Instead of using markers to color my acrylic block, I tapped it directly onto my Berry Burst ink pad, so I would get a really intense color for my background.  Then, I spritzed my block and stamped on the background for my card.

I cut an extra flower to use on the inside of my card, as well as one for my envelope.

I especially love how the background stamped lighter in the middle.  This was achieved by not pressing down on the middle of my block as much.  Still ..... each one is a total surprise.  They never quite come out the same.

I know it doesn't show up photo, but I spritzed my flowers with a shimmer mist before I attached them to my card, to add some gorgeous sparkle.  You could also use Wink of Stella.  After the spritz dried, I added a few little touches to the center of the flowers with my Berry Burst marker.

I added a layer of black under the top layer of my card, to make the images pop and to tie it in to my branch.  On the inside, I added a layer of Berry Burst behind the Whisper White layer.  There's color everywhere:)

July Classes:
July 15 -- Saturday Stampers     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 -- fun techniques to create 6 cards.  SPACES STILL AVAILABLE.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT JULY SPECIALS BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGES ON THE LEFT.  

August Classes:
August 14 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 -- book box with cards project. 

THERE WILL BE NO SATURDAY STAMPERS CLASS IN AUGUST.  CHECK BACK FOR SEPTEMBER DATES AND CLASSES. 
 
BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY BECAUSE CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED AND ARE FILLING UP FAST!!!

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

- Come back often for more creative inspiration. 

Happy Birthday to Me!

I wanted to start sharing our June Scraps and Prayers cards that we made in our last class ... and ... since today is my birthday ... let's start with a birthday card that we made.  Enjoy my card while I spend the day with my 3 boys (grandsons).  My son is coming over Sunday afternoon with my sweet Olive Jane, so I can just spread my celebration out over several days. 

I covered the entire front of this card with DSP.  I love the scalloped layer.

Of course, the Glitter Enamel Dots are my favorite.

The little daisy stamp adds a nice coordinating touch.

July Classes:
July 10 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 -- fun notepad project. 
July 15 -- Saturday Stampers
     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 -- fun techniques to create 6 cards.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT JULY SPECIALS BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGES ON THE LEFT.  

August Classes:
August 14 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 -- book box with cards project. 

THERE WILL BE NO SATURDAY STAMPERS CLASS IN AUGUST.  CHECK BACK FOR SEPTEMBER DATES AND CLASSES. 
 
BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY BECAUSE CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED AND ARE FILLING UP FAST!!!

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

- Come back often for more creative inspiration. 

Crafting Forever, Card 1

When I first saw our new Crafting Forever stamp set, I knew it would be on my 'gotta have it' list.  I love the images and the sentiments are great, too.  My two favorites - "Crafting Forever! Housework Whenever.' and 'Do Something Creative Every Day.'  I pretty much do something creative every day.  It's just a part of my life.

I enjoyed using the scallop thinlit again from our Seasonal Layers thinlits.  I know it will be busy most of the time in my studio.  Scallops add such a nice touch to projects.

I watercolored the image on the front of my card, using my Aqua Painter and inks directly from my stamp pads.

I really like this Pick a Pattern DSP.  It's so bright and cheerful.  I find myself using it quite a bit lately.  In spite of the watercoloring and a lot of layers, this was still a pretty easy card to create.  I like it a lot.  In my next post, I'll share a second card using this same stamp set.

Don't forget:
I posted the winners from our party in my previous post.  If you haven't looked, be sure to check them out.  The prizes will be in your bags when you pick up your orders.  They're already on their way here from Utah!  Yay!!!  I'll let you know when they're here, sorted, prizes and surprises added, and ready for pick up.

NEWS FLASH:
At this point, it looks like I can hold all my classes before a surgery I'm having later in July.  My other surgery will be in August.  I will be able to have the August Scraps and Prayers class, but have to cancel the Saturday Stampers (for August 19).  I'm planning on teaching both classes in September and will keep you posted if I need more time to recover.  Be sure to keep checking my blog to get all the up to date news.
MORE GOOD NEWS:
By popular demand, I'm changing our August Scraps and Prayers project to sharing with you how to make my book box.  That was a huge hit at the party.  I look forward to sharing this!
More good news --- Several of the cards that people especially likes were the tri-shutter, the 'hugs' card and the front step card.  These will all be included in our July Saturday Stampers class!!!

BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY BECAUSE CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED AND ARE FILLING UP FAST!!!

July News Coming Up Next ... Stay Tuned:)

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