Positive Thoughts Card

The Positive Thoughts stamp set is one of the first ones that grabbed my attention when our new Occasions Catalog first came out.  I added it to my January Scraps and Prayers class so we could work on 'building' a card design using multiple stamps, just as with the 'scene builder' stamps.  During Sale-A-Bration (SAB), you can earn a set of framelits that go with this set!

I also made a second version of this card, replacing the Basic Gray card base with a Petal Pink card base.  I like them both.  Which one do you like the best,

UPCOMING CLASSES / EVENTS …

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

January 20 / Pay to register by January 13.

REGISTRATION CLOSED.  

A LIMITED NUMBER OF KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

January 21 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SALE-A-BRATION (SAB) PREMIER EVENT / 2:00-5:00 / $18.00

February 2 / Pay to register by January 26.

It’s a party.  It’s a class.

Enjoy all the fun of a party and the creative fun of a class.

We’ll have prizes, party favors, new inspirational displays and great projects!

There will be special order incentives, as well.

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

February 10 / Pay to register by February 3.

We’ll be making some fun cards at this class.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

February 18 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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

March 9 / Pay to register by March 2.

Project TBA.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

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

MORE CLASSES AND EVENTS - - - TBA

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Wrapped In Plaid Trio of Trees Card

Here's a card we made at our class last night.  It was a great class and I think everyone had a great time.  I love this group!

This was a fun card and pretty easy to make, thanks to dies and punches:)

I love this card ... love the plaid!!!

I only have 1 remaining class for 2019, so it seems a little weird not thinking about more classes left for December, but the time goes by so quickly.  I will have a schedule up soon for 2020 and now I must finish up the cards that Bill and I will send out for Christmas this year.  Blessings to you all.

UP NEXT:

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!

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!

Parcels and Petals, Stitched Rectangles, and More

Today, let's combine some favorite new and old products ... mostly new.  I have a birthday card for you.  Enjoy!  Oh ... and, by the way ... I saw the Holiday Catalog PDF yesterday ... and ... all I can say is ... WOW!!!  I absolutely can't wait.  One suite was positively love at first sight. 

I had a lot of this gorgeous DSP left over after it retired and decided to use and enjoy it ... instead of hoarding it.  Combining it with fun, new products was a great way to still enjoy my new products.  This DSP is way too pretty to sit in my cabinet.  It needs to be shared.

I made a big batch of these cards for my church to send out for our July birthdays.  I hope they like them.

WHAT'S UP NEXT: 

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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 some time in August.  

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

Mother of Pearl Technique with Frosted Floral DSP

One DSP that I kept and ... alright, I sort of hoarded it ... was our Frosted Floral DSP.  It's sooooo pretty!  I decided at one of my previous classes that I'd like to teach them the Mother of Pearl technique and I thought this paper would work well with it all.  I also got the pleasure of using my beloved Blackberry Bliss CS for the card base.  That color makes my heart happy.  Here's the card we made.

Using Sahara Sand ink and a very light sponging and stamping off of the image creates a vintage look.

Once the Sahara Sand ink is dry, place your hand in a small plastic bag and crumple it.  Add a little puddle of Frost White Shimmer Paint to your Craft Mat, dip the plastic bag into it and add tiny bits of paint randomly over the image layer of your card.  This is what creates the Mother of Pearl look to it.
I'm so sorry this part of the technique really does not show up in a photo, but it is gorgeous in real life.  I hope you'll give this technique a try.

When the paint dries, you can assemble your card.  This is definitely a 'wow' type of card.  I love it!

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! 
REGISTRATION CLOSED.

SAVE THE DATES: 

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

Summer Open House / New Catalog Party

June 28-29 --- 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!

RETIRING PRODUCTS

 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LISTS:
     Occasions Catalog Retiring Products List
     
     Annual Catalog Retiring Products List

Lots of products are already sold out so shop now if there's something you still want to try to get.  Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack, too.  You'll find lot of great bargains.