A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose ... Version 2

Are you ready for my second card and mini tutorial today?  Let's jump right in and get creating.  There's good news about this one.  If you've already made my first card, you'll be partly finished with the second one - without even realizing it:)  Here is today's card and one last shot at both of them.

Actually, both of the cards are easier than you'd think to make them.

Mini Tutorial:
- Start with the die cut piece you used for the stencil on the first card.
- It will already have some color one it.  Sponge on more as needed.
- Let ink dry thoroughly.
- Pat VersaMark Ink all over your die cut piece.
- Heat emboss with Clear EP.  Let cool.
- Repeat last 2 steps if you'd like a heavier coating.
- This will look like enamel when finished.
- Attach your rose with leaves to the front of your card.
- Complete your card as you wish.
- Hold them both out at arm's length and admire:)  Smile.  You did it!

I like the variation in the coloring of the die cut piece.  It makes it look more artistic.

I really hope you'll try both of these cards ... and be sure to let me know which one you liked the best.  I think I change my mind each time I look at them:)

UP NEXT:
-SPRING OPEN HOUSE PARTY!
My party is now scheduled for Sunday, April 8.  Party time is from 2:00-5:00.  Stop in any time during these hours.  I'll have demonstrations of our 2 newest products, displays to inspire you, refreshments to enjoy with friends, special gifts for your ordering, party favors for those who sent their RSVP to help me plan, a little guessing game contest, and 3 special Make and Take projects --- all just for you!  Let me spoil you a bit.  Bring a friend and let's party!!!

NEW HOSTESS CODE:

GHG4V666 -Mar. 25-April 10.

- April 9 / Scraps and Prayers Class / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00

We'll be making some beautiful Spring cards, using some fun coloring techniques.  You'll love them!

- April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00

Brusho!!!  We'll make a Swatch Book and a couple of beautiful cards using this gorgeous new product.  Remember, this class could be free.

Click here to see how to turn your April 21 Saturday Stampers Class into a free class.  You can even change the date, just for you!

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

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

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.

Party Winners / A Glittery White Snowflake Card

I had this idea in my head that I wanted to use our new snowflake embossing folder (Winter Wonder TIEF) and have a clean, white card ... but I wanted my snowflake to sparkle.  So... I got out my retired Iridescent Ice EP and went to town.  I embossed the snowflake on our Thick White CS, which, by the way, gave me a super impression.  Then, I gently covered the raised part of the snowflake with VersaMark Ink, covered it with my embossing powder, and heat embossed it.  It came gorgeous but, alas, I can't fully capture the beauty in a photo.

Whenever I create an all white or nearly white card, I like to add a layer to the card base.  It really bumps up the elegance of a card to have another layer.  For this one, I put it on with dimensionals.

This is a really big snowflake!  I love it!

So there is my beautiful all white card.  Keep scrolling and you'll find out my party winners.  I think everyone enjoys this game.  I know I enjoy reading the answers.

Party Winners:
Lana's favorite Fall stamp set from our Holiday Catalog ... Painted Harvest ... I LOVE this set!
- Dana
- Alicia
They both chose my favorite.

Lana's favorite Christmas stamp set from our Holiday Catalog ... well ......
     I could not choose just one.  I absolutely could not.  I gave credit to anyone who chose:
- Feeling of Christmas  -- No one chose this one.

- Night in Bethlehem  -- No one chose this one, either.

- Seasonal Chums -- Dana chose this one.

- Hearts Come Home -- Jessica chose this one.

Lana's favorite Holiday Accessory ... Would you believe I narrowed it down to SEVEN?
     That's the best I could do.
- Mini Pizza Boxes -- I made up a ton of these.  They are adorable.

- Year of Cheer DSP -- I used up multiple packages and then ordered more.

- Green Sprigs -- I've stuck them everywhere.  They're so cute!

- Seasonal Tags Framelits -- Dana chose this one.
- Trim Your Stocking Thinlits -- Alicia and Jessica chose this one.
- Bethlehem Edgelits -- I love these!  I will be making and sharing a lot more from this one.

- Hometown Greetings Edgelits -- I used these on many projects.  LOVE!

The number of cards on display in Lana's studio --- Cherie was closest.
The number of projects on display in Lana's studio -- Cherie was closest.
I must say there was a bit of sarcasm used in answering these!  What a hoot!!! 
The correct number of cards on display was 98!
The correct number of projects on display was 97!
I'll have to go for 100 next year:) 

Then, I had Toby Joe help me choose 3 door prize winners.  The pups tried, but Buster just wanted to shred them.  He loves to shred:)  The 3 lucky winners are:
- Mary
- Sy
- Elaine
I entered every name of those who attended and those who ordered online with the party Hostess Code. 
So, altogether, I have 12 party winners.  You will receive a prize (for each time your name appears) in with your order when it arrives.  If you ordered online, I will get it to you later.  I think it was a really fun party and look forward to seeing many of you at some of my next classes and events.

A FUN REMINDER:
Those who attended the party (or ordered online) had the opportunity to earn the following ---
- Orders of $25. or more ...
  - a mini pizza box with surprises inside.
- Orders of $25. or more ...
  -a coupon for $10. off the fee for my Christmas Retreat.
- Orders of $50. or more ...
  - a mini pizza box with surprises inside.
  - a coupon for $10. off the fee for my Christmas Retreat.
  - a coupon for a free $15. class.
  - a token.
ALL WHO ORDERED ONLINE OR AT THE PARTY WILL RECEIVE A FUN COCOA PACKET GIFT IN WITH THEIR ORDER.
Like I said ... What a party!!!

UP NEXT:

November Classes / Events:
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.

Gorgeous Grunge Dragonflies, Card 1

We're heading back to some more fun with dragonflies for my next couple of posts and then I'll share some more stenciling ideas.

My color story is a beautiful Wisteria Wonder and Marina Mist ... perfect for our soon to come Spring.  I used a little technique for this one, where you ink the background stamp you're going to use, spritz it lightly with water, and stamp.  I then cleaned my stamp, repeated the same process with a second ink color and then waited for it to dry.  I went back and added just a few tiny speckles of black to really bring it to life.  I stamped the text in black also, to pull it all together.

I created a coordinating envelope and card interior, as well.  The dragonflies were cut from CS, covered in Marina Mist ink and then let dry.  Once they dried, I patted on VersaMark ink and heat embossed them with Iridescent Ice EP (retired).  They have a beautiful sparkle.  I love how this one turned out.

My next classes and events:
Monday, March 13 --- 
Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / Beautiful Spring cards / $15.00 / Pay to register at least 2 days prior to the class.  See sneak peeks on left side here.
Saturday, March 18 -- 
Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / Using stencils creatively (on cards) / $20. / Pay to register at least 2 days prior to the class. 
See sneak peeks on left side here.
Sunday, March 26 -- 
Spring Open House Party / 2:00-5:00 / a 'no fee' event / RSVP by March 24 and I'll have a special gift just waiting for you.  Come and join us for an afternoon of creative fun! 

Special Reminders:
As always, you must pay to register at least 2 days prior to each class.  If you are using a coupon, you still need to register at least 2 days prior to the class and present the coupon at that time.  I need it for tax records, please.
See the left side of my blog for sneak peeks on upcoming classes and events.  Class schedules and descriptions can be found by clicking on 'my classes' at the top of my blog.

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Embossed Copper Letters/ With Tutorial

As promised, I'm sharing my tutorial today for embossing letters with Copper EP.  It's fun and it's easy and I hope you'll try it.

 

Usually, when I emboss something small, I lay the piece in a small (for embossing only) cake pan.  This time, I wanted to try to emboss all the letters with a quicker and easier plan.  What I came up with was to add a tiny bit of adhesive to the back of each letter and attach them to a scrap of CS.

Then, I patted down each letter with my VersaMark ink pad.

I then sprinkled my Copper EP over all the letters.  A small amount will fall around the letters and stick there.  I just left it and didn't worry about it.

I heat embossed all the letters and then gently pulled them off the scrap CS.  They came off quite easily.

Aren't they beautiful?  Here's my Fall banner again.

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