The Inside Story... of 2 Fall Cards... and A Sneak Peek

I have 2 Fall cards today that are special inside and out.  We'll be making these at our Friday Night Cards class this week.  The first one is our bonus card.  Get a friend to sign up with you and you both get to make the bonus card.

Here's the fancy inside, with plenty of room for adding a special message.

Here's my sunflower card again...

... and the added surprise to the inside... Crushed Curry.  I like it!  I'll add a message when I'm ready to send it.

Here's a sneak peek at ALL the cards we'll be making this Friday night.  I'll share more on the Christmas cards throughout the week.

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Fall Frameable Project / Tips to Make It

I have been looking forward to sharing today's project with you.  This is what we'll be making at our Scraps and Prayers class on Oct. 14.  It starts with a 12 X 12" sheet of CS and then continues on with many layers of rich color and texture.  I love making projects like this one!  I decided to make it using the same colors as the banner (Oct. 23 Blessings and Banners class) and the wreath (Sept. club) I've made, so they could all be used together to decorate for the season.

Tip:
Would you like the perfect frame for this project?  Get a frame called a Record Album Frame.  It is the perfect size.  You can find them at most hobby and craft stores.  Watch for a sale and then stock up on a couple of frames.  If you like this project, you'll want to get a couple of extra frames, because I will be sharing 2 more ideas for Christmas frameable projects!!!

To cut out the 'thankful' lettering:
Place a layer of waxed paper OVER your CS and then make your 'sandwich' for the Big Shot.  It makes it much easier to get the letters off the thinlit.

Now that you've cut out your letters, you have to get them off the die.  See the holes in the die?  Use these to gently poke through with your paper piercer.  Then, turn the die over and carefully peel off your letters.  Be sure you peel off the waxed paper, too.

Lastly, use your paper piercer to poke out the extra spaces in the letters.  This tool makes the project a snap.  The dies also have lettering for 'merry' and 'love' in the package.  To order, use #132171.

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Artistic Inspiration from a Picture

Who doesn't love sunflowers?  They are gorgeous and they are BIG.  My friend, Robin, posted a picture on FB that inspired this project.  Here is my card project:  

Once I had my colors, the design started taking shape in my head.  I decided to stay with a sunflower and it all came together pretty quickly.  We'll be making this one at my November Friday Night Cards Class.  Don't worry; I'll remind you closer to time for it, so you won't forget.  I really like how my card turned out. 

My color story:

• Early Espresso
• Garden Green
• Crushed Curry

Here is Robin's picture that inspired it all:

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day!

Up next:

Monday, September 30:

Deadline to pay to sign up for October Stamp Club / $45.

Sign up for October - December and pay just $40. per month + attend Scraps and Prayers for 1/2 price.

NOTE:
Priscilla has a Stampin' Party scheduled for Sun., Oct. 6, from 3:30-5:30.  Please let me know if you'd like to join us.  If you are unable to attend, but would like to place an online order through her workshop, please use this hostess code:
               T4TFFDD7


Next Stamp Clubs:
October 7:
          Spooky Banner
               (class includes instruction sheet for making a coordinating Spooky wreath)
November 4:  
          Winter Wreath 
               (coordinates with the Joy banner we'll be making at my Christmas Retreat)
December 2:  
          Seriously Christmas
               (class includes a wonderful variety of fun projects for Christmas!!!)

Sunflowers

I remember how much I loved seeing fields of beautiful sunflowers when we used to vacation in Minnesota.  It was always about this time of year.  I admit that I've had this giant sunflower stamp sitting patiently in my drawer of background stamps, just waiting for me to come up with a plan for it.

This is what I made for the church birthday cards for September.  I make cards for them each month to send to elderly members on their birthdays.  I am so happy to be able to share my art with them and know it brings a smile to their faces.

I made some extras for my 'stash' along with a few 'thinking of you' cards, using the same design.  You always need some of those.

The little embossed strip adds a touch of elegance, along with the sprig of ribbon.  My colors are summer starfruit, very vanilla and soft suede.

I'm off to work in my studio.  Have a great day.