The Other Half of My New Card Display

In my previous post, I showed you my new card display, but that was only half of the display.  Here is the other half, on the other end of my 'clothesline' display.  There are all the projects we'll be making at my April 7 Monday Night Stampers class.  It's going to be all about playing with Designer Series Papers (DSP).  There's one additional project that I haven't shown and that's a check book cover.  It's a little more difficult to fit into a display with cards and projects.  Let's take a look at what I do have on display:

We'll be playing with designs and techniques as we work with DSP, vellum and Core'dinations CS.  We'll make a cute little treat bag, a check book cover (not shown) and 4 great cards.  The cards include using vellum, a folded frame design and a sunburst design.  I hope you can join us on April 7 for some great stamping fun.  The class is $18. or free w/$35. or more order.  I'll share more details and some close-ups of these cards in a future post.

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Monster Hugs

These cute little monsters came out in time for Valentine's Day but I think you could use them any time, really.  Who doesn't love a hug?  I've made a variety of projects using the boy and girl monsters.  Check them out and let me know which one you liked the best.  

First, I made a banner, because they reminded me of the paper doll chains I made when I was a little girl.

Then, I made individual treats, including a treat box (inspired by Julie Davison):

I attached one to a teepee card:

... and then I made a lot of cards:

I used a different embossing folder for the background on each card.

Be sure to let me know which one you liked the best.

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Thinlits Circle Card Calendars

As promised, I have more calendars ready to share with you today.  These are an original design I came up with for using our Thinlits Circle Card dies.  I do believe these are my favorites, although I really love the easel calendars, too.  I gave one to my mother-in-law last night, along with one of my baby file folder treats and she was delighted.  It's so fun to share.  

This first calendar is decorated with Modern Medley DSP, Crushed Curry chevron ribbon, and a flower, which I stamped, punched and curled a bit.  The flower is from our Mixed Bunch flower stamp set and coordinating punch.

Up next, some calendars decorated with our Kaleidoscope DSP.  The Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry are welcome colors this time of year and make a beautiful color story.  I used the same flower, but this time I used just a little knotted 'sprig' of chevron ribbon instead of wrapping it around the calendar.

Which one do you like the best?

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Black and White and A Touch of Cherry Cobbler

Today's card is actually a sneak peek at one of the cards we'll be making at my Friday Night Cards class this Friday, July 12.  We'll be making 6 beautiful cards, with envelopes included.  If you get a friend to sign up for the class, too, you both will get to make a bonus card!!!  Adhesive is now included in the class, so all you need to bring is YOU!

I am totally in love with our new Modern Medley Designer papers.  You can do so much with them.

The In Color dahlia is attached with Liquid Tombow adhesive.  I only used 1/2 of the doily, so this card is efficient in its use of product.

The kids sing in church today, so that will be fun.  Chris and Jenn are working really hard to get all moved into their new house.  The boys are excited, but confused, at all that is going on right now.  They cheer big time each time they regain access to a 'new' box of toys.

This will be a busy week with my 2 classes.  The boys have Bible School all week, so I will be using my quiet time to work like crazy in my studio.  I need to finish the cards for Friday night and I have some new things I'm working on for my Prairie Treasures booth at the Root Cellar.

Have a great day. Today is a good day to enjoy some family time. 

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A Blue and Purple Layout

This was our layout for our September pages for my Scraps and Prayers class.  I decided to use a non-traditional layout rather than the usual back to school type themes, to be more versatile for everyone.  We needed a lot of flowers, so I chose a stamp set that has a coordinating punch.

It's so easy to plan a project when you have ribbons that coordinate with your color story.  These are now retired, but you can check the Clearance Rack for a lot of new items and great bargains.

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Fun on A Roll ... Washi Tape, Part 2

Today, I have more ideas for you to use in working with your Washi Tape.  I also have info on Product Bundles.  Who doesn't like a bargain?

Here's a fun little 3-D project you can make and decorate with Washi Tape.  I've used Washi Tape to decorate around the outside edges of empty button containers.  These would make cute little gift containers for a little surprise for someone special.

Here's another card using a couple of strips of Washi Tape.  I love my Smoky Slate.

This is a color story suggested from the Color Coach.

• Smoky Slate
• Daffodil Delight
• Whisper White 

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Bonus Card Sneak Peek

Here is a peek at the bonus card for this Friday night.  How do you get to make a bonus card?  You and a friend pay to register by June 12 or 13 for the Friday night class and you EACH get to make the bonus card.  How cool is that?

My color story is Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz and Smoky Slate.  I find myself using this new stamp set quite a lot.  It's called Really Good Greetings and they really are just that.  Today's post is short and sweet as I'm on Nanna duty with all 3 kids today.  We have a busy day planned.

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Sneak Peek at June 14 Cards and A Happy Anniversary

Here's a sneak peek at the cards for our first Friday Night Cards class on June 14.  I want to introduce you to our new In Colors and to a brand new color called Smoky Slate.  We'll be making 6 cards - one with each of these new colors.  My color stories are based on the new Color Coach cards.  These 2 cards feature Baked Brown Sugar (with Crisp Cantaloupe and Bermuda Bay) and Smoky Slate (with Rose Red and Pear Pizzazz).  Don't you just love the color names of our colors?  Most of them make you hungry!

Here are the details on the class:

• Pay ($16.) to register by June 12.
• Get a friend to sign up and pay by June 12 and you AND your friend will get to make an EXTRA, bonus card!!!
• The class fee includes all materials to make the 6 cards, envelopes AND adhesive.
• While you're here, enjoy my displays featuring lots of brand new products.
• While you're here, get a close-up view of what we'll be making at Stamp Club for the next 3 months.
• At the class, you'll have the opportunity to try new colors, new products and a lot of fun!

I hope you'll join us!

And...before I go... a Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband.  We're celebrating 41 years today.  Where does the time go???  He surprised me with flowers this year!!!

Have a great day and make it a creative one!  Make something beautiful.

Guest Artist: Laura Worden, continued

Today's post is brought to you by a guest artist, Laura Worden.  This good friend and talented lady is in my downline and I want to share some of her beautiful work.  I'm fortunate to have her be a part of our Inkin' in the Land of Lincoln team.

These cards were done as a part of our team project using card template sketches.  I'll show the sketches again, to refresh your memory.

The card above is from sketch #1.  To see more of our cards using this sketch, click here.

Notice that there is a similar card in our Spring Catalog.  ALWAYS look to our catalogs for inspiration in your projects.  They have some super ideas in them.

This card was made with our sketch #2.  

To see more of our cards using this sketch,  click here.

Come back soon to see Laura's other sketch samples.  Have a great day and be sure to make it be a creative day.

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Another Flower Box

Today, I have another flower box to share with you.  It's another cheese box and it's wrapped with burlap ribbon.

I used little flower pots for this one and weighted them down with decorative rocks.  I added a little 'filler' (using burlap scraps) around the pots, to look pretty.

The flowers are punched from designer papers and attached back to back around the skewers. 

The flower centers are fabric covered brads.

I love working with this burlap ribbon.  I found it at a local craft store.  It has thin wires in the outside edges.  This makes it very easy to work with it.

Did you look around your house yet for any kind of neat containers that you can use to create a 3-D project?  They're a lot of fun.

I had so much fun with my Hostess Scrapbook Club last night.  They are a wonderful group of ladies and I love having them here.  We actually made 2 layouts, both with divided page protectors.  I'll be sharing those soon.  Contact me if you'd like to stop by for a new catalog.  I have one ready for you.

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