July Stamp Class

My last couple of stamp classes have featured cards that were a bit more on the girly side with reds and pinks.  Although I wouldn't necessarily classify any of the cards from the July Stamp Class as masculine they are not as girly as the ones I've done for past classes.

The idea for the first card was pretty much copied from another blog, but sadly I can't find the link to give the original artist credit. I thought I had bookmarked it but apparently I didn't.  Sorry!!

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Circle Circus, Upsy Daisy
Papers: Old Olive, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Inks: Night of Navy, Old Olive, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

The 2nd card was my own idea and was designed with the specific purpose of giving one of my friends, a new stamper,  a chance to see the Stampin' Pastels and Blender Pens in action.

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Owl Together Now
Papers: Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip
Inks: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Stampin' Pastels, Blender Pens
Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Modern Label Punch, Earth Elements Brads (Pumpkin Pie), 1/16" Circle Punch

The third card was inspired by My Favorite Things and used her tutorial for the distressed flower.

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Warm Words
Papers: Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy
Inks: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Hemp Twine, Sherbet Designer Buttons

I will close with a teaser that my August Stamp Class will be AWESOME!  The theme? "Not the average card"  This class might just include the tri-shutter card!!  Dates will be announced soon so watch for an email from me! (If you would like to be on my mailing list just email me at anglouise@gmail.com). The class will be limited to 8 people.  Multiple sessions will be offered if demand is high.  Until then, Happy Stamping!

2009-2010 New Catalog Open House

Last week I held my first open house to celebrate the new 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  In addition to having catalogs available to puruse and buy I also had some of my old craft stuff for sale and had munchies and make-and-takes for all who attended.

The make-and-takes were simple enough for most to make without a lot of direction, but still cute.  I got my inspiration for the design from Kim at Stampin' in the Rain. She used designer papers for the squares, but since my new designer papers have not yet arrived I decided to use stamps to create my own.

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Pocket Silhouettes, Eight Great Greetings
Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Kraft
Inks: Ruby Red, Summer Sun, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Corner Rounder Punch

Cards for July Birthdays

Disclaimer: If you are family or a close friend with a July birthday you may just get a preview of your card if you read this post! :)

Card Recipe
Stamps: SU! Eastern Blooms, Wonderful Words
Inks: SU! Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
Papers: SU! Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Creation Station Turqoise Shimmery String, SU! 1" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Card Recipe
Stamps: SU! Circle Circus, Short & Sweet
Inks: SU! Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip
Papers: SU! Whisper White, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Martha Stewart Ribbon, SU! Modern Label Punch, Corner Rounding Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Card Recipe
Stamps: SU! Inspired by Nature, Wonderful Words
Inks: SU! Certainly Celery, Sage Shadow, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum
Papers: SU! Certainly Celery, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Accessories: Making Memories Eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Birthday Party Invites

Last week I helped a friend make invitations for her daughter's first birthday party!  They turned out so cute.  I don't have an exact card "recipe" because some of the supplies were my friend's but hopefully you enjoy the design!

New Toys!

A few days ago I FINALLY receieved my pre-order goodies and the new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Catalog.  The Catalog has so many great new items!  Two of my favorite new items were things I was able to preorder: the Circle Circus stamp set, and the Modern Label Punch.  I haven't had much time to play, but I did sit down one afternoon to make this quick and easy card.

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Circle Circus, Warm Words
Papers: Always Artichoke, Whisper White, So Saffron
Inks: Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Rose Red
Accessories: 1/4" Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

June Stamp Class

I know this post is a bit late but I still wanted to share the projects that we made at my last stamp class on June 15.  This was, by far, my biggest workshop/class yet.  I had four tables of four set up and only a couple of empty seats!  I raffled off hostess benefits and the woman who won really hit the jackpot because of last month's hostess bonus promotion.  She was a new stamper and because of the great benefits I was able to set her up with a fantastic kit to get started. Anyhow, here are the projects we made at the workshop.  I hope you enjoy them!

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Trendy Trees
Papers: Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP, Cameo Coral
Inks: Old Olive, Rose Red, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Earth Elements Brads, Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, 1/16" Circle Punch

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Friends 24-7, Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel
Paper: Kraft, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Inks: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Around Jumbo Wheel Handle

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Quilt Quips
Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Summer Sun
Inks: Basic Black, Stampin' Write Markers - Earth Elements
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Earth Elements Brads, Mini Glue Dots, 1/16" Cirle Punch