Feels Like Frost - 3 Cards / 1 Design

Here's another card we'll be making at my Christmas Cards Retreat on October 6.  (By the way, today's the last day to pay to register for the retreat!!!)  I've used a simple design, to let the gorgeous designer papers be the star.
Because we're making 3 of each design at the retreat, I chose a different paper for each of these 3.  There's a hidden secret to them, also, that doesn't show up well in photography.  I've spritzed each one with Champagne Shimmer Mist.  It's gorgeous --- like real, sparkling snow and frost.  For a finishing touch, I added 3 tiny rhinestones to each card. 

Above ... all 3 cards.  Below ... a close-up of each one.

It's so easy to stamp greetings on multiple cards - and have them exactly where you want them positioned - just by using our Stamparatus.  I use mine all the time.  It seldom gets put back in its storage bag because I use it so much.  The storage bag is still super handy, for keeping track of extra plates, pads, and grid papers.  Love it!

I know some people really like to stay with the traditional reds and greens for Christmas and I love Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow for cards, too, but I've always loved blues and greens for an elegant look for Christmas.  What is your preference?

Do you have a favorite paper?  My favorite choice seems to change each time I look at them.  This paper is gorgeous!
By the way, on the other side of each paper is a silver foil design with a white background.  You'll see what I'm using that for in another post.

UP NEXT:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

TODAY - September 27 - LAST DAY TO PAY TO REGISTER.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards! 
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
My secret message...
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to mak more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

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 CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

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 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.

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!

First Frost / Beautiful Day Card

I made this card yesterday, as my creative design to use for my October birthday cards for our church.  I really like the elegant simplicity of it all.  I actually placed both stamps onto my Stamparatus at the same time, so the stamping was easy and super quick.  The prettiest part doesn't even show up in the photo, but I used Wink of Stella all over the image.  It's really pretty in person.

My color story is Smoky Slate (ink), Silver Foil Paper, and Pool Party, with a white card base.

 The little rhinestones add the perfect finishing touch.

October Events: 

Oct. 8 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Project, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Kit poinsettia.
     CLASS FULL.  REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Oct. 20 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 
     6 Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

November / December Events:
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Christmas Cards, showcasing the Timeless Tidings Card Kit.
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

You've Got This 2 Ways

I have a card for you today that has 2 different backgrounds ... all with my wonderful Brusho.  It's interesting how a color change can change the look of a card using the same design.

The first card has beautiful blues and greens mixed together.

The second card has beautiful blues and purples.  I think I like the first one the best, but I really like both.  It is so much fun to play with Brusho for the backgrounds because, to a great extent, it's always a wonderful surprise to see the end result.

April Events:
April 10 / Scraps and Prayers / Easter Egg Carton Project / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / I'll have a special treat for you, too!

April 22 / Saturday Stampers / Birthday Bonanza / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / NOTE:  NEW DATE.

Be sure to look over on the left side of my blog for sneak peeks at the projects for my April classes!!!

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More About my Hexagon Stencil Card

The weather here has turned colder and more like winter again, so it's nice to see the bright, fun colors of my hexagon card.  I've always loved blues and greens together.  I used watercolor paper, just to give it some more texture. 

I made my own stencil for this card project.  It's cut from watercolor paper, using a retired Stampin' Up! die.

The sentiment (from One Big Meaning) seemed just the perfect size for this card.  If you're looking for a stamp set with lots of fonts and sizes to say thanks, this one is perfect.

I added a flower cut from our Succulent Framelits Dies and placed a rhinestone in the center, for the perfect finish.  I used a smaller flower on the inside of the card and added a few hexagons, from my stencil, to the envelope.  What a bright and cheery way to say thank you.  This would also be a great birthday card, by changing the sentiment.

My next classes and events:
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. 
CLASS IS FULL.  REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

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!

REMINDER:
Don't forget that SAB is nearly over.  As products run out, like the cute card tin below, that's just it.  They are done.  We also have an entire line of In Colors that will be retiring soon.  If you need anything that will be retiring, scoop it up now before it's too late.

RETIRING SOON:

Don't wait until retiring items are sold out. 

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Pine Trees Hoop Project

I am finding that I really enjoy building a little vignette  using an embroidery hoop.  You are limited only by your imagination.  Here's my latest. 

This is the first time I made one with paper and, whether I used burlap, cloth or paper, I always like to add a cardboard backing, for extra stability.

This was a very simple one and used varying shades of green for added interest.  I added Wink of Stella to the hearts and tiny rhinestones to the sequins.  I really like how it turned out.

Updates:

- My card kits are sold out. 

- I have 4 more Tin of Tags kits available, if you'd like to join   

  us at my Dec. 12 Scraps and Prayers.  I can get out some   

  extra chairs:)

- I'll have class schedules coming out soon for 2017.

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A Beautiful Fall Tree and A Mini Tutorial

I'm enjoying our beautiful Fall weather.  Although I haven't been able to take a walk, due to my leg injury, I still notice and enjoy the trees as we drive by them.  My tree today still has lots of wonderful foliage in beautiful Fall colors.  

This is one of the cards we made at one of my previous Saturday Stampers class.  It is stamped onto a circle of watercolor paper.  The circle behind it is cut from some of our wonderful Copper Foil.   The circle pieces are attached to one of our Specialty Papers which is sponged to a gorgeous Fall color.  After I tied the burlap ribbon around the card, I attached a tiny leaf with a teeny, tiny rhinestone.  I love it!

A mini tutorial for creating this beautiful tree:
- Stamp the bare tree onto watercolor paper.
- Stamp 2 or 3 Fall colors of 'leaves' (1 at a time) onto the watercolor paper.
- Gently spritz the 'leaves' with water, using just enough to gently blend the colors.
- Using an Aqua Painter, paint some green under the tree, for 'grass'.
- Once it's all completely dry, spritz (just the white circle) with shimmer mist.
- Assemble your beautiful card and enjoy.

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May Flowers Framelits Card

I've often shared how much I love a crisp black/white or black/yellow/white color story.  Equally impressive is a navy/white color story.   

This card speaks for itself as to how elegant it is. 

The floral die cut is just perfect for it.  I'm thinking of trying to use this design and change it to Fall colors.  I'll share it later, so keep coming back to be inspired.

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Affectionately Yours DSP, Card 1

If you haven't seen it yet, you're going to love our new Affectionately Yours DSP.  It is the essence of elegance for some of the patterns and yet other patterns are playful and more casual.  I'll be sharing 3 of the more elegant patterns of DSP for my next 3 posts.  

Isn't this paper just gorgeous?  I added the perfect touch of bling with some rhinestones.

I love the simple elegance of the Crumb Cake/Night of Navy color story.

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Four Days of Sweet Sugarplum, Day Two

After a brief break to share my framed project in my previous post, let's continue on with our Sweet Sugarplum projects.  How about some Sugarplum elephants?   

I curled the Baker's Twine by using a flat edge of my closed scissors.  It is held down in a few places with rolled up glue dots.

I used the reverse side of the embossed stars layer, sponged around the edges, and then attached it with dimensionals, for a more textured look.

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Five Days of Emerald Envy, Day Two

Here's a favorite card of mine I made recently, as we continue our green theme.  This one actually had 3 shades of green.  I have a favorite song on my mind right now, too.  Green green.  It's green they say; on the far side of the hill.  Green green.  I'm goin' away to where the grass is greener still.  

I stamped the tree, sponged over the top of it, and then carefully stamped it again.

This looks like a good tree to sit under and enjoy some cool shade.  I'll be in my lawn chair though and not on the ground:)  I'd better take a good book to read.
Never mind.  I think I'll add a swing and enjoy pushing one of my grandchildren.

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