Happy Halloween 2018

Happy Halloween, from my studio! 

3 Remaining Events / 2018

                 

> Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers

         5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

> Nov. 18 / Holiday Open House Party

          2:00-5:00 / A ‘No Fee’ Event
                    RSVP REQUIRED TO ATTEND
            Come any time during these hours.

            Come prepared for fun!

> 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.

I'm Working On It

Well, I'm working on a new date for our Holiday Stamp-A-Stack class OR an alternative idea for the event.  This year is somehow more complicated than most.  I'll get back with you soon on updated details.
To make my life even more complicated, we've sprung a mystery leak in the conversation grouping / TV portion of the room at the opposite end of my studio!  It started with 2 mystery spots on the ceiling at the outside edge of the room and then spread to a much larger area.  Today, I looked over and saw water droplets running down the wall under the window.  We're waiting to hear from our roofer but not even sure who to call.  Nothing seems to be leaking in the kitchen above it.  I'm just sick about it.  Any ideas?
In the meantime, I'm trying to not stress over something that is obviously out of my control.  I've been a 'cleaning fool' for days and days now.  With all my health issues over the past year, the 'just do the main areas' of cleaning with hubby's help really caught up with me.  I needed to do a deep clean and was so happy to be able to do it.
My main health issue now is my back.  It is going into hideous spasms every time I stand for more than a few minutes.  So... my cleaning took on an interesting twist.  I work for a bit then take a break with my heating pad ... repeat both steps and keep going.  I still have places (like around the fridge) that I need to tackle, but everything looks and feels better.  I'm scheduled to start more physical therapy in a couple of weeks, so I hope they can help me with my back. 
I did a total purge/clean/purge some more on both my master bedroom walk-in closets.  They're fairly large closets, so this was quite a job.  I had hubby take a car full of donations to a wonderful local store in town.  They got some really good stuff.  Everything was either too big for me now or something like purses that I haven't used in years.  Someone else can enjoy and use them.  It felt good.  Now the small collection of new (smaller sizes and updated style) clothes have a nice place to live.  I'm down to having a few pants, some jammies and a dress coat for winter left on my 'need next' list.  Not bad.
Mystery find in my closets --- I found 3 bags of 'stuff' from the last 3 phones I bought over the years.  Yikes!  Why do we save all these things?  Oh well.  They're gone now:)

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.

Beautiful Blizzard Card

I had to laugh when I typed this title.  Is there anything such as a beautiful blizzard?  In my opinion, a blizzard is not pretty --- unless it's on a card.  Anyway, I love today's card and it is a tribute to the beauty of our new color - Merry Merlot.  This card was inspired by Mary Fish, whom I met at a SU Convention one year.

I used the Big Shot embossing mats with the Blizzard Thinlit Die to emboss the top layer of my card.  I added a quick spritz of Bright Copper Shimmer Paint that I mixed in my spritzer bottle with alcohol.  It's really pretty.  I was already in love with the Champagne Mist and use it all the time.  Then SU came out with the Bright Copper AND Vegas Gold (and brought back Frost White and Champagne Mist) shimmer paints and all I can say is WOW.  They're gorgeous when mixed to make a spritzer.  Love them all! 

I love this new Merry Merlot/Copper ribbon.  It is absolutely gorgeous.  It works with Cherry Cobbler, too, believe it or not.  Often you can mix up our ribbons a bit and they work very well.  They are versatile:)

--- NEXT CLASSES: 
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Mixed Media Christmas Project
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS. 
     ONLY 1 REMAINING SPOT FOR THIS CLASS.

Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Beautiful Christmas Cards
     PAY TO REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

--- Special Drawing for Customers 
My drawing is based on customers who place orders (through me) in October and/or November.

FIRST PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit  -- full-sized cards/coordinating envelopes
2 surprise (brand new) stamp sets
a Festive Farmhouse Christmas tin -- decorated for Christmas

SECOND PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- note cards/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

THIRD PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- 3 X 3" cards/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

If you haven't yet placed an order with me, you'd better get in on the fun!  You have until the end of November to qualify.  You'll get your name in the drawing once for EACH order.  Several of you have already earned having your name placed into the drawing more than one time.  Good luck!  Maybe you'll be a lucky winner!  Are you feeling lucky?

Special Drawing / Next Classes

I'm having a special drawing for my customers!  Read all about it.

--- Special Drawing for Customers 
I'm having a drawing!
The drawing is based on customers who place orders (through me) in October and/or November.

FIRST PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit  -- full-sized cards/coordinating envelopes
2 surprise (brand new) stamp sets
a Festive Farmhouse Christmas tin -- decorated for Christmas

SECOND PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- note cards/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

THIRD PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- 3 X 3"/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

If you haven't yet placed an order with me, you'd better get in on the fun!  You have until the end of November to qualify.  You'll get your name in the drawing once for EACH order.  Several of you have already earned having your name placed into the drawing more than one time.  Good luck!  Maybe you'll be a lucky winner!  Are you feeling lucky?

--- NEXT CLASSES: 

Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Mixed Media Christmas Project, using an 8 X 8" artist canvas.
     PAY TO REGISTER ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
THERE IS ONLY ONE REMAINING SPOT FOR THIS 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.

Blended Seasons Christmas Card

Here's some fun news for you today, along with a fun Blended Seasons card for Christmas.  First the card and then more info on the drawing.
This card is in Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.  Instead of using the die cut piece for the main focal piece with stamped image, I used the negative portion as a frame.  
I started with a 4 X 5 1/4" piece of CS (Shimmery White) and carefully centered the framelit.

I love how the framelit leaves a stitched edging around the frame, even on the negative portion of the die cut.  The darling little sprigs (Old Olive and Shimmery White) are a part of the framelits set and add the perfect touch to the card.

I love how this card turned out and hope you do, too.

And now ... about the drawing...
The drawing is for any customers who place orders (through me) in October and/or November.

FIRST PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit  -- full-sized cards/coordinating envelopes
2 surprise (brand new) stamp sets
a Festive Farmhouse Christmas tin -- decorated for Christmas

SECOND PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- note cards/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

THIRD PLACE WINNER:
a special card kit -- 3 X 3"/coordinating envelopes
1 surprise (brand new) stamp set
a Copper tin -- decorated for Christmas

If you haven't yet placed an order with me, you'd better get in on the fun!  You have until the end of November to qualify.  You'll get your name in the drawing once for EACH order.  Several of you have already earned having your name placed into the drawing more than one time.  Good luck!  Maybe you'll be a lucky winner!  Are you feeling lucky?

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.

A Cute Little Pocket Card

Here's another Christmas card for you today..  It's the cutest little pocket card and super fun to make.  I'll share more details later. 

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.

Trio of Christmas Cards

Yes, I'm working on Christmas early this year.  I have not one, not two, but 3 cards for today's sneak peek.  I'll share more details about each one later.  Enjoy! 

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.

Nov. 4 / Holiday Stamp-A-Stack Class
       I've made it simpler to sign up for the class, by using sets of cards.
       Choose how many sets you wish to make.  One set = 1 of each design.
       Fees start at $15.00.  Class size will be limited.
SPECIAL PROMOTION:
Get a friend to sign up with you and you'll each get to make a bonus card!
PAY BY OCTOBER 28 TO REGISTER.
Fees:
  1 set   /   5 cards / $15.00
  2 sets / 10 cards / $20.00
  3 sets / 15 cards / $25.00
  4 sets / 20 cards / $30.00
  5 sets / 25 cards / $35.00

MORE CLASSES:
Nov. 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30
     Mixed Media Christmas Project, using an 8 X 8" artist canvas.
     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 ON WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

Beautiful Baubles Card

Here's a beautiful card for a beautiful Saturday morning.  I love this stamp set.  I chose Pool Party for my card and embossed it with silver EP to coordinate with the silver foil edge on the card.  The envelope has silver edging, too.

You can quickly get an entirely different look to your card simply by changing the color of your CS.  After embossing, I attached the Pool Party piece to the inside of the front of the card.  So, when you open your card, you still have a white back of the card where you can stamp and/or write your message.

I thought the 'Deck the Halls' sentiment, along with a shimmery little Pool Party bow, was 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.

Peaceful Poinsettia Card

If you know me at all, you know how much I love our Cherry Cobbler.  I especially enjoy using it for Christmas cards.  It is so rich and ... well ... just perfect for the season.  Today's card features layers of Cherry Cobbler.  Yummy!

... a close-up:

The top layer of the card is attached with Stampin' Dimensionals, to give more depth to the detailed and intricate die cuts.

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.

Beautiful Blizzard / Dashing Deer Card

Here's another beautiful deer for you and today's is in gold.  I love our new foil-edged cards and envelopes.  They're all ready for you to use them to create something beautiful.  If you're in the area and thinking of signing up for my Stamp-A-Stack class, we'll be using some of these beautiful cards and envelopes for our creations.  They come in silver, also.

I love the graceful elegance of this leaping deer.

The cluster of snowflakes are from the Beautiful Blizzard stamp set.  I stamped them in gold.

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.

Rooted In Nature --- Two Ways

I love our new Rooted in Nature stamp set.  It is very versatile.  I made 2 cards (so far) with this set.  One is full-sized and one is a cute little note card. 

After stamping the trees, I did a little spritzing, to add a soft, muted look.

I cut 1/4" inch off the front of the note card and added a little strip of DSP on the inside of the card.  This dresses up not only the front of the card, but inside as well.

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.

Hey, Paper Pumpkin!

How about trying something new this year?  Try a subscription to Paper Pumpkin for a few months and see how you like it.  It would make a nice surprise gift for a special someone, too.  Once you subscribe, you can expect a nice surprise in the mail each month.  You can stop at any time you'd like.  If you order before November 10, you'll get to enjoy getting holiday ideas in the mail.

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.

Snow is Glistening Card

We have a new promotion beginning on November 1.  It runs through the month of November, while supplies last.  We'll have 2 new Christmas stamp sets and dies that make the most beautiful snowflakes I've ever seen.  A super nice feature about these stamp sets is that they can work throughout the year - not just for Christmas.  Today's card features some of the stamps and dies.  We'll be making this one at my October 20 Saturday Stampers class.
I'm sorry to say that registration is now closed for this class.  When a class gets full, registration will then close, even if it's before the deadline.  I have a large studio, but it has a limit as to how many can comfortably work together at the table.  I have had to turn people away from this class and a previous one because the class filled up before they could register.  Please, don't wait until too long to sign up for a class or you may be disappointed to learn that it is already full.  You can still enjoy seeing the cards and projects here on my blog.
So, let's see today's card.  I absolutely love, love, love it!

Isn't this pretty?  There are so many details involved here.  This card was so much fun to create.  It was inspired by a card from Stampin' Up! and I just created my own version.

Cutting the snowflakes out of the White Velvet Sheets gives a unique and wonderful texture to this card.

This card will be my inspiration for the mixed media project that I'll be creating for our next Scraps and Prayers class.  I get to start it today.  Brusho, here I come!  I'll share it soon.

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.

Dashing Dear Makes the Cut!

I created another card for our October 20 Saturday Stampers class and this one edged out my previous choice using our Dashing Deer.  It is quite elegant with all the Copper Foil and Glimmer Papers.  You have until October 15 to pay to register for this class.  Class size will be limited.

 There is Shimmer Spritz on the white circle.

I love the elegance of this deer.

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.

Farmhouse Christmas Plaid

I've been changing up what I am making for our October 20 Saturday Stampers class.  There are just so many pretty stamps, punches, dies, papers and embellishments, it's a happy problem to try to narrow it down to your very favorites.  Today's card is one I really love.  You can't beat plaid for Christmas.  I've extended the deadline to pay to register for this class (to October 15) to be sure I have time to share it all with you, so you can choose which class you want to try next.  Here's my card.

This card is packed with fun products to use in creating it.  One of the nice things about taking a class is that you get the opportunity to try out our new products, so you'll know which ones you might like to order for yourself.  You can't beat hands on ... not to mention how much fun we all have while creating.
That's it for today.  I'll be working in my studio all the rest of today and several days coming.  I'm designing the cards and projects for all my next classes, as well as adding to my displays.  Fun!!!

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.