September Crafternoon Card #3: Scalloped Blooms Bouquet Card

This card was inspired by a card in the Sept.-Dec. catalog but we made it with Sunflower Fields DSP, Radiant Foil DSP, and Daffodil Delight cardstock.

I love how fussy cutting and layering the flowers gives the little bouquet such dimension!

It's hard to tell from the photos, but we trimmed about a 1/2" off the front right edge of the card to create some more interest.

September Crafternoon Card #2: Painted Pumpkins Card

This card style is a fun way to showcase both sides of our DSP (Painted Patch collection here).

We fussy cut the pumpkins from the DSP to stretch our stash just a little bit.

My next Crafternoon will be 10/18, so mark your calendar to save the date!

September Crafternoon Card #1: Triple Panel Z-Fold Card

This triple panel Z-fold card features the pretty September Product of the Month, Luxe Foliage DSP.

I think would be cute with a bow on top like a stack of presents or even as a wedding cake!

We had fun fussy cutting this pretty paper to make the card accents.

Falling for Hot Foil Class (10/26)

Recently a new venue/opportunity has opened up, and I will be teaching my first card making class at The Murphy Art Center (The MAC) on 10/26 at 1:00.  I'll be teaching a fall version of my August Metallic Magic class to a new audience.

I'm really excited about this opportunity to meet new people and expand my Inky community across the tri-state area!  If you're a current customer interested in a kit to go, just let me know!

September's Card Crafternoon: Falling for Autumn

Yesterday some lovely ladies joined me for the September edition of my monthly crafternoon.  This month's theme was "falling for autumn."  Here are the four cards we made:

I have three kits left for these four cards, so please let me know if you'd like one of them (mailing fee will be an extra cost if you're not local to me). 

You're invited to next month's Crafternoon, which will be held on 10/18.  We'll begin our holiday cardmaking with a Traditional Christmas class that will include some gift card ideas.

August's Card Crafternoon: Metallic Magic Card #4

The beautiful Valley in Bloom DSP is the highlight of the final card of August's Crafternoon with the tiniest Butterfly Flight hot foil butterfly as the perfect little embellishment. 

We added some Balmy Blue gingham ribbon and a stamped scallop from Scalloped Circles bundle with Lost Lagoon ink.

Don't forget to decorate the insides of your cards with paper scraps and/or stamped images/sentiments!

August's Card Crafternoon: Metallic Magic Card #3

For card #3, we used Valley in Bloom DSP (on sale 15% off through the end of the month) with the large Classic Greeting hot foil die and small Butterfly Flight butterfly.

The Garden Green foliage springs are part of the Butterfly Flight hot foil dies set.

Save the date for September's Crafternoon on 9/13!

August's Card Crafternoon: Metallic Magic Card #2

Thank you for a fun Metallic Magic Crafternoon!  For cards 2-4, we used a second hot foil Butterfly Flight panel, colored by blending Darling Duckling, Coastal Cabana, & Blackberry Bliss ink and then die cut with the coordinating cutting die.

The large sentiment is from the Classic Greetings hot foil dies and the background was dry embossed with the Floral Spray embossing folder.

My September Crafternoon will feature all things fall on 9/13. 

August's Card Crafternoon: Metallic Magic Card #1

This past weekend I held my August Crafternoon which featured four Metallic Magic cards featuring the new Stampin' Up! hot foil system.   I used two panels of the Butterfly Flight hot foil (in gold on White Willow) to create four different cards.

We used the coordinating masks to ink blend the butterflies in Darling Duckling, Coastal Cabana, and Blackberry Bliss.  I added a hot foil sentiment from the Sweetly Sentimental dies and some gold cording. 

If you think you're seeing double, you kind of are, because I created this identical card style HERE but in different colors.  Let me know which one you prefer!

Balloon Festoon Fun Fold Birthday Card

This Balloon Festoon was a fun fold card indeed!

I die cut the two balloons from Flirty Flamingo cardstock and Barely Blush In Color Painted Patterns DSP then stamped the background images with Flirty Flamingo.

The card base is Strawberry Slush as is the Happy Birthday sentiment.

This will be a fun design to try to recreate with large dies.  I can't wait to see what you make!
 

Begonia Belle (July Product of the Month) Card

At my recent July Card Crafternoon, we kicked off our fun with this Begonia Belle, July's Product of the Month, card. 

This pretty summer color palette is Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, and Crumb Cake.

You can still get the July product of the month with a minimum $75 order HERE!  Don't forget to add it to your cart before you check out.  It's a steal at only $5, while supplies last!

Hot Foil Coming Soon!

Have you heard of hot foil?  It is coming soon to a demonstrator near you!  If you love the magic of heat embossing, then you are doing to be WOWed by hot foil!  (If you don't know what I'm writing about and want to know more, let me show you how!)

My hot foil system is expected to arrive Friday, AND it will be available to everyone at midnight on Friday, July 10!  I cannot wait to play and share with you!  You can read more about it HERE.

Which hot foil dies would you start with?

Cutest Crew Card Trio

For the Saturday card class that I mentioned recently, the second card actually had three choices with the Cutest Crew stamp set and colored pencils.

 Do you prefer the birds, dogs, or cats?

Scenic Coast 6"x6" DSP = Two Cards (Card #2)

For the other half of the Scenic Coast 6"x6" DSP, we cut a 3"x4" rectangle into twelve 1" squares to create this dropped tile card.

(I forgot to emboss this entire panel with the 3D Waves embossing folder!  It would look even better if I had!)

It was really hard to photograph the shimmer of the Sunset Shimmer vellum!  If you look closely, you might be able to see how I blended Blueberry Bushel ink onto my card base and the back of the vellum to provide a little depth to the water background.  

Again, I left this one blank and will fill in a sentiment when I need it.

Remember that the Scenic Coast Craft Class is available on replay!   Learn more HERE!

Scenic Coast 6"x6" DSP = Two Cards (Card #1)

At my recent June Crafternoon, we made two cards using one Scenic Coast 6"x6" DSP.  The first card is a bookbinding card.

I love the addition of the 3D Waves embossing folder to the bookbinding edge!

I left this one blank (for now at least) since I don't have a recipient in mind at the moment.  It's nice to have a stash of cards just in case!

The Scenic Coast Craft Class is happening today (but also available as a recording)!  Learn more HERE!
 

Painted Skies Sip & Stamp Cards

One Friday a month, I offer a relaxing Sip & Stamp card making gathering to create three kit cards (with add ons to enhance them, not that they need them!).  In May, we used the Painted Skies kit to create three trifold cards.

For the original cards, the die cut frames are all white.  I couldn't resist trying some techniques on them.  For the first card, I blended Cloud Clover and Blueberry Bushel ink and then added sparkle with Wink of Stella.

For the second card, I used Basic Gray and Basic Black cardstock plus In Colors Pearlized Paper (Golden Glow piece) for the lighthouse and rocks.

I will add a sentiment when I decide who will receive this card.

I used my Stampin' Write Black marker to color this scene.  I love the pop of Black!  Ink blending would also work.

I added the stamped birds from the recent Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin kit stamp set.  Stretch your supplies as far as possible!

Thought this kit is currently unavailable, it will be back in stock.  You can find it HERE and select to receive an email when it is back in stock.

June's Sip & Stamp will be 6/19 at 5:00.  Please RSVP by the Wednesday prior and join us!

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #4

The fourth card was a bonus that I added on from the original Stamp Camp because we had so many supplies left.  (I can't wait to see what everyone makes with their leftovers!)

(I've featured this fun DSP fold here before.).  I added a Mossy Meadow and Basic White die cut mushroom.  

For my 4/12 Card Making Crafternoon, I will be combining the Forever Florals stamp set with the Cute As a Bug dies.  Be sure to RSVP by 4/10!  Also, let me know if you'd like instructions for the Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp!

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #3

The third card highlights using the dies available in the Sweet Bug dies or stamp set/dies bundle.   

We added some shading on the die cuts and colored the stamped images with Stampin' Blends.  I did add some Wink of Stella on the little bell flowers, but it doesn't show well in the photo.

As I mentioned in previous posts, please reach out if you'd like info on how you could get the stamp camp tutorial!

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #2

The second card from my Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp (more info HERE) was a Z-fold card focusing on fussy cutting motifs from the adorable DSP. 

If you look closely, you can see that we blended Soft Sea Foam ink into the background to help those images pop.

I love how the front panel overlaps the inside for a cute little "suprise."

We will be doing a lot of fussy cutting at my 4/12 Crafternoon Card Class beginning at 3 PM in my home, so be sure to RSVP by 4/10.  Also message me if you're interested in directions to the Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp.

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #1

Last month, I held my Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp (just a half-day camp!) with a few lovely ladies.  What makes Stamp Camp different from a Crafternoon?  More products in your hands (like 1/2 pack of Cute As a Bug DSP) plus more advanced techniques including cutting many of your own pieces.

The first card we made focused on the stamps and coloring techniques with Stampin' Blends.

If you weren't able to attend in person but are interested in digital instructions, please let me know!