Sometimes, you have to make it yourself... and last Sneak Peek

To complete today's card, I searched through all my stash of buttons and brads.  That's quite an accomplishment because I have tons of them!  I could not find the right kind of button that I needed for my card.  I needed to use one that I had a supply of on hand, so everyone could use the same for my Friday Night Cards class this Friday.  I did not have it, so I made my own.

I have been wanting to try our new Simply Pressed Clay and I was, pun intended, just simply pressed for time to get around to it.  My card was completely finished except for the final embellishment, so I dropped everything and got out my clay.  It was so fun and easy!!!  I made all the buttons and flowers from the molds, so I could have more for using later.  You get 2 molds in the package.  One makes 3 sizes of flowers and the other makes 3 sizes of buttons.  I will be making a lot more of these.  You can color them in a variety of ways but, for this card, I just wanted white.  Here's my card.

Isn't my clay flower cute?  I love it!  I attached it with Liquid Tombow Adhesive.  I've seen versions of this card here and there online, including on the Stampin' Up! site and really liked the bright and cheery look of it.  At my class, I'll share with you how I made the stamped, oval frame.

After I had the front layer totally finished, I thought it looked a little plain.  It was too late to emboss it because I didn't want the frame embossed, so I got out my new Gorgeous Grunge stamp set that I got at Convention and added some texture to it with stamping.  I love this set and look forward to using it a lot in the future.

So, now that I've shown you all the cards for my Friday Night Cards class (August 9), would you like to see them again - all together?  Here you go:

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Hello again Pacific Point... and Sneak Peek 5

Today's card features Pacific Point, a color I love but haven't used for a while.  I'm so sorry I neglected you, Pacific Point.  My yummy color story is Pool Party, Wild Wasabi and Pacific Point.  If you haven't tried these colors together, please do.  They're a wonderful blend of blue and green.  We'll be making this one at my Friday Night Cards class too, on August 9.

I'll share with you at the class how I created the little bow.  I believe this card is a good example of simple yet elegant.  The trend now of using lots of white makes for a wonderful crisp and clean look to cards.

Last night, I had so much fun at my Stamp Club.  We made Boxes, Banners, Bags and Tags.  I love how I get to send participants home with a bag of goodies to keep and make more projects at home.

Joining Stamp Club is an excellent way to stretch your dollars and really get to make a lot more than if you bought all the required supplies for a specific project to make on your own.
August 19 is the deadline to sign up for our next Stamp Club.  It's the September club where we'll be making a beautiful Fall Wreath.  I am working on mine this week, so I can share it with you.  I hope you'll join us!  It's going to be a ton of fun.

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Thanks and Hello, Friday Night Cards - Sneak Peek 2 and 3

Today, I have 2 cards to share with you, along with a video for you to enjoy.  I hope your weekend is going well.  My first card features Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Whisper White, a very crisp and clean look.  I even used a little scrap of Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine for added texture.  We'll be making this card at my Friday Night Cards class on August 9.  

With the help of the Mosaic punch, this card goes together rather quickly.  At the class, I'll show you a quick way to make the 'flag' piece.  I punched 3 of each mosaic design, so I could add some to the inside of the card too.

The second card is one I showed you recently.  It's here to remind you that we'll be making it at my class, too, AND learning my new technique with our new striped embossing folder.

A nice thing about taking a class is that you get to enjoy social time with friends and nourish your creative spirit.  Yes, you can stamp at home and I hope you often do so.  At a class, I have all the footwork done for you --- supplies gathered, designs created, and all materials cut and ready to go.  Also, it gives you the opportunity to use new stamp sets and new products.  Sometimes, it's just nice to sit back and have the initial work done for you.  I hope you'll join us for a Friday Night Cards class soon.  Remember to get a friend to sign up, too, so you can each make the bonus card.

Before I go, here's a little video for you.  Just click below.  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CqY2MUi893Y

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Friday Night Cards, A Sneak Peek

It's a beautiful, sunny day here.  I've already been out on the porch having a little photo shoot of some of my newest projects.  It's tricky doing photo shoots of projects outdoors because the weather has to be just right AND it can't be too windy.  Many times, I've nearly lost a card when a gust of wind came up just as I was ready to shoot.  Daylight makes for the best photos, so I endure.

Today, I want to share a sneak peek at what we'll be making at my Friday Night Cards class on August 9.  First up, is the bonus card.  For this class, you get to make 5 cards (for $15.) but, if you get a friend to sign up, too, you both get to make a bonus card.  Here it is!  

This one is my favorite!

I love the crisp look of black, white and yellow together.  I stamped the envelope to look like it was taped shut.  I did some special techniques on this card that I will share at my class.  So, come on now.  Go get a friend and sign up for the class so you can both make this card.  While you're here, you can see my Spooky Banner in person and check out some of my other new displays.  At this time of year, you'll see a lot of exciting new projects on display for the upcoming holidays.  I love it!  Have a great day and a super weekend.  Don't forget to create something beautiful today.

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