February 2017 - Another Six Weeks of Winter Predicted!

Yes, that's right - Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and has declared that winter will be with us for another six weeks - oh, dear!!  But, don't despair, there is good news in this declaration - six weeks of staying home and stamping; yippee!!!!!!

So...let's get down to business.  Classes for this month will be next week:
Thursday, February 9 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, February 10 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, February 11 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday, February 12 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

Sunday's class is full, but I can put you on a waiting list. Additionally, I have 1 space available for both Friday morning and Saturday morning, so let me know as soon as possible if you want that time slot.

Our projects for this month are below:

This card was supposed to be done last month, but

we ran out of time, therefore we are making

 it this month.  It's a great Valentine's Day card;

 anniversary card; birthday card or for any

 other occasion of which you are celebrating!

Isn't this a classy card?  I made this into a 

wedding card, but it would also be nice for

an anniversary card, or even for Valentine's Day.

And, for a twist, below is one made into a

St. Patrick's Day card!

Here's a beautiful, soft, romantic card utilizing 

paper from the Falling in Love DSP pack - talk about

easy - just make a few cuts, add a die-cut

piece and doily, stamp a sentiment and some 

flowers; then, voila; an absolutely lovely card.

And, finally, a super cute "chick" card.  Perfect 

to let a friend know you are thinking about them.

One final reminder - Sale-A-Bration is a little over 1/3 of the way through!  And, if you  have already gotten everything you wanted from the "free" catalog, you're in luck because there are new products available - whoo, hoo!!!  Check them out on the website.

Have a great month and I'll be back at you in March.  Thanks for stopping by.

Carol

January 2017 - A New Year

Happy New Year Everyone!

This is always an exciting time for Stampin' Up! customers.  Not only does a new supplemental catalog come out (The Occasions Catalog), but Sale-A-Bration also starts - yay, free stuff!!

If you haven't received the new catalogs, please let me know and I'll make sure to get them to you.

I have been furiously working on projects for January since classes are next weekend.  Here are the dates and times:

Thursday, January 12 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, January 13 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, January 14 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday, January 15 (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.)

If you haven't reserved your spot, please give me a call, send an email or text me your request.  I have availability for all classes except Friday morning, Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.  I will maintain waiting lists for these classes.  Wondering what I charge? Only $15.00.

Now, would you like to see what I've worked so hard on?  Here they are...

 This card was CASE'd from Carol McCarran.  It is a great

card for any occasion, but particularly for an anniversary

or Valentine's Day.  

I saw a "version" of this card on the website, Stamp with 

Brian.  Very cute for Valentine's Day.  It utilizes the 

Sending Love DSP and Love Notes Framelits

found in the new Occasions Catalog.

Did you ever think you could make a peacock out of the 

Paisley Framelits?  I love it!!  I found this on Marilyn's 

Stamping Studio. Adorable!!

And now for a quick, easy, fun card.  This was created by 

Tammy White. Even though I made this an anniversary card, 

it can be done for several occasions.  With (or without) a 

quick color change, it could be a "happy retirement" card, 

a "got a new job" card or even a "I made it through the day" card.

Well, folks, that's all I have for this month.  Thanks for stopping by to take a look.

Carol

November Class Dates and Projects

It's November already - that means this is your last opportunity to come to a class for the year!!  Yep, I take the month on December off to enjoy the holiday season (except for the first weekend of the month, but more about that later).

So...here we go.  Class times and dates are:

Thursday, November 10 (9:00 a.m. to noon)
Friday, November 11 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, November 12 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday, November 13 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

The Friday morning and Sunday afternoon classes are full, but I will maintain a waiting list.  Give me a call, text me or send an email if you would like to sign up and haven't done so already.  Reserve your spot today!

Would you like to see the projects?  Aren't you just a little curious, hmmm?
Okay, take a look...

Because of the complexity of this card, we will

only be completing 3 cards this month. But...

they are great cards and I absolutely adore this

first one.  I don't remember where I saw this, 

but it was CASE'd from someone in my

Udderly Awesome Group. 

As if it isn't cute enough from the outside,

take a look at the inside of the card.

I love it; love it; love it!!!!

Then we'll move on to two Thanksgiving cards.

I CASE'd this card from ButterDishDesigns.com

Isn't it a nice, simple card?  It utilizes the

Totally Trees stamp set, which happens to be

a favorite of mine.

And, it isn't Thanksgiving without pumpkins.

This card is one of Cindee Wilkinson's designs.

We're back to using that great stamp set, Thoughtful 

Branches.  By the way, I hope you purchased it because

it is no longer available!

Two other things I would like to mention.  If you have been thinking about joining a "Club" or would like to know what a Club is all about, contact me and I'll fill you in.  We will begin new clubs for the 2017 year in January, but you need to let me know by December 15 if you want to join the fun.

And, if you would like to get your Christmas cards made all in one fell swoop, then join us the first weekend in December (1-4) for a Christmas Card Retreat. I have information available for that also. Act fast as the deadline to let me know is November 19.

Thank you for your support this past year and taking time to check out my blog.

Wishing you and yours a merry holiday season!

Carol

October Classes and Projects

I just got back from a "fall color" trip to Colorado and I am so into the Autumn season!!  The Aspen trees were absolutely breathtaking. What an inspiration and rejuvenation, ahhhhh.

So...would you like to know when the October classes are?  Here goes:

Thursday, October 13 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, October 14 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, October 15 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday, October 16 (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.)

If you haven't had the opportunity to schedule yourself for a class, please give me a call, text me or send me an email. Friday morning and Saturday morning classes are already full, but I will start a waiting list for anyone who cannot make it for another time slot.

Now for the "good" part - the projects!!!  Are you ready?  Okay, here they are...

 Isn't this little guy adorable?  I CASE'd this card

from Patty Bennett and Cindee Wilkinson.  I combined 

elements from both of their cards to make this one.

Look how cute the sunflower is!

I got this great idea from Linda Cullen. She created the

sunflower by using the Thoughtful Branches

stamp set and Beautiful Branches Thinlits .  It is

a wonderful card for fall, or as a thank you, or a

birthday or a Thanksgiving card.  Very versatile!

When I saw the "Detailed Santa Thinlit", I couldn't 

wait to make something with it.  Talk about

easy!!  It is teamed with the host stamp set, 

Time of Year.  And the glitter (hard to see in the

picture) gives it the added "pop" that it needed.

And, finally, another lovely card using the

 "Thoughtful Branches" stamp set.

This makes me think of cool breezes

and brisk autumn mornings.  Great card

for male birthdays, too.

By the way, the Thoughtful Branches stamp set and Beautiful Branches Thinlits bundle is still available for purchase, BUT only while supplies last. If you haven't gotten yours yet, please contact me and I'll be happy to place your order for you.  This one is certainly a "keeper".

And, there you have it.  I'm done for this month.  Until November...have a wonderful month and safe Halloween!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Carol

September Class Schedule and Projects

This is going to be a quick post this month since I'm out of town and won't get back until close to Class time.

So here we go...class dates and times are as follows:

     Thursday, September 8: 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
     Friday, September 9: 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
     Saturday, September 10: 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
     Sunday, September 11: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

I have availability for all classes except Sunday.  Give me a call, text me or email me if you haven't reserved your spot yet.

And, now for the projects (All cards, except for the Halloween card, have been CASE'd from other Stampin' Up! demonstrators. I'm sorry for not giving them credit for their creation, but I don't have the information with me):

When I saw this card, I loved the simplicity

and beauty of it.  This is a great card for 

all occasions!

This Halloween card was my creation.  I actually

used fabric for the background.  Cute, huh?!

Another quick and easy Christmas card.

This card is one that is perfect for making with

a variety of messages and giving as teachers' gifts,

hostess gifts or a thank you present.

One last thing.  Have you looked at the Holiday Catalog yet?  It is to-die-for!! If you haven't seen it yet, let me know and I'll get a catalog to you.  I'm telling you, you'll start drooling as you thumb through the pages!!

Gotta go, so thanks for taking a look and I'll be back next month.

August Classes and "Limited Edition" Bundle

It's seems like only yesterday that I was wishing you a happy summer and now it's almost over.  Wow!

And here's something else to make you say, "Wow!".  Stampin' Up! is offering a Limited Edition Stamp set and matching Thinlits - yep, that's what I said, "LIMITED EDITION".  It is available while supplies last or August 31; whichever comes first.  You have to check it out (go to my website to see it) - there are a ton of great stamps that come with the set and the thinlits are so-o-o super cute!!! You can purchase just the stamp set or the thinlits or buy the bundle and save 10%.  Allright - enough about the Bundle.

Here are the class dates and times for August:
     Thursday, August 18 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
     Friday, August 19 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
     Saturday, August 20 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
     Sunday, August 21 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

I have availability in all classes except Thursday and Friday mornings.  I will start a waiting list for those class times.  If you haven't reserved your space yet, give me a call or email or text me.  And, here are the projects:

Because of the limited time frame, all of the projects this month are made with the Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set and Beautiful Branches Thinlits.  I really wanted to showcase the versatility of this Bundle.

This card is CASE'd from Chantal DeKaste who is part

of the Artisan Stamp Team at Stampin' Up! Stamping the

background and adding vellum on top of it gives a

beautiful, soft look. Just lovely.

I have seen several cards using this "tree" as a hydrangea 

and I loved them.  So...I made this one using vellum and the

small jar die from the Everyday Jars Framelits. Sponge Pool 

Party ink to give it a "water" look and, "ta, da!".

When I saw this evergreen stamp in the set, I knew I

had my Christmas card design for this month.  And I really

like that the birds are die cuts, too - no fussy cutting on this!

And, our last card for this month.  I CASE'd this card from

Linda Callahan. Fall is right around the corner and 

this card certainly portrays it.  Can't you feel the chill 

in the air and see leaves swirling around in the 

breeze?

Well, that does it for August.  Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check back next month!!

July Class Dates and Projects

Hello, hello everyone!!

I hope you are having a fun, safe summer; I know I am!  We are getting together with friends, traveling to see relatives and doing some sight seeing. I can't believe how busy this month as gotten to be - I love it!!!!!

Class dates:
     Thursday, July 28 (9:00 am to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm)
     Friday, July 29 (9:00 am to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm)
     Saturday, July 30 (9:00 am to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm)
     Sunday, July 31 (1:00 to 4:00 pm)

I have availability in all classes except Saturday morning and Sunday. I will maintain a waiting list for those times.  If you haven't reserved your spot, give me a call, send me a text or email me your preferences. 

Let's move on to the projects...

 This card utilizes the flower from the Sunshine Wishes

Thinlits. I die-cut 3 flowers and cut off the stem to form

the full flower.

Not sure where I saw this card, but it is CASE'd

from Rosanne Mulhern. I loved the look of it and

knew it belonged in one of the classes - so, waalaa!!

I decided that starting in July, we would make

one Christmas card per class to allow those who only need

a few cards to have a supply ready to go by December. 

This design may look familiar and that's because it

is the same as last month's 4th of July card. Just changed it 

into a Christmas card - nice, don't you think?!

The last card was seen on Pinterest and I don't have a

name to give credit to whomever designed it.  I'm in

love with the new Swirly Scribbles Thinlits dies.  You'll be

seeing a lot of cards using this set in the future, 

I guarantee it!!

Well, that's it for now.  Enjoy the sunshine and warm breezy days!  Thanks for stopping by....