July cards

I'm planning my next class and intend to have a great set of choices for the stationery challenge. I decided to use use Beau Chateau along with Marina Mist and Pink Pirouette paper.

I ordered the extra little pieces that are in the back of the catalog so everyone will be able to do some fabulous cards. I'm working on the designs now... and will post my stuff before class. If I remember! I will put up the cards from class after we meet.

Until then, four more cards from our June and July classes.

More glossy paper adventures

We did several different cards last night, but the one with the most surprising results were the mistake cards.  We used the Plant Hope stamps and applied them on to glossy paper that had been treated using the polished stone technique.  I (thought) I came prepared to have everyone make this card, but once at Panera realised that the background paper was at home on top of my Big Shot (I could see myself setting it there while I replaced the die...). Yikes! What to do?

As it turned out, I had large sheets of 8.5 x 11 inch glossy paper in my bag - just in case.

As it turned out EVERYONE really loved filling all of the glossy paper with the polished stone technique.  I had two boxes of die re-inkers with me (12 per box) so everyone used multiple colors to create different effects.  My samples only use the glossy paper is just used for the image pieces, but everyone embraced the idea of creating a scene scape and went to town. I have to say that the best results were from Hannah (Sharon's granddaughter and Kelley's niece) and Donna. Arrrgh, they left before I got the photos I wanted -

Petite Pocket Die

Here is the result of some late night machinations. On the front of the card I used a pop-up butterfly to keep the pocket flap closed. And on the inside, I crimped the pocket, cut the pocket flap off, and reversed the paper so I could leave it open.

Stamps: Kindness Matters, Nature Walk, Nature's Pace
Papers: DSP Botanical Gazette, Pear Pizzaz and Crumb Cake
Inks: Versimark, Choclate Chip

Glossy paper part two

I'm getting ready for July 24's class and I am going to continue the "glossy paper experiement" with the polished stone technique. To do something a bit different I'll use the new in colors and hope to have a few cards to post here before class.

I'm using the mini folders and the oval punch to make two simple cards. And the last two projects will be using the Petite Pockets die.

I'm going to be showing a number of the new sets and papers as well.

I best get to work so I can post the photos before class!

Stamp and Scrap tour

I'll be going our to Monroeville this weekend for the Stamp and Scrap Tour, http://www.stampscraparttour.com/infopage.asp?id=13. I went last year and picked up some neat ideas during the Friday night classes. I think that I'll go back again on Sunday to see what the other vendors are promoting...only 8 or 9 vendors will teach on Friday night.

Anyhow, I'm taking the camera and the new card to capture ideas. I'll post them here.

Ordering from the new catalog

I couldn't stop myself. After a month of writing my lists up, I have placed the July order. And since this is my birthday month I was able to get the new Petite Pocket Sizzix die with the birthday discount. SCORE! Had to have the new Designer Frames and Stripes folders. I have an idea about how to incorporate all three....

As promised I got the Beau Chateau and Side notes. I think that this will be a very satisfying set of papers to work with. My stamp choices compliment the papers I selected and so I am VERY anxious to see everything. I also (first time for me) ordered one of the scrap kits. I think that all three of the choices this catalog are interesting... but they are kind of hidden away from the DSP.

Finally, I went back in and placed my Sale-a-bration benefits order... I only qualified for one stamp at 31.95 so you guessed it! I picked up the Occasions Alphabet. Take a look at the page that this is on and you'll see how they cut apart one of the stamped word sets to add dimension to the card. Totally cool.

If all works out, I'll have three days to work out some ideas next week...and gear yourself up, I'll experimenting with liquid starch. Remember that trick? I think that it might be an awesome technique to use with the new colors. Of course, I'm forever searching for the right "ocean like" effect.

OK, now even though I ordered all this.... I totally want that Christmas box that you see at the top of the entry !!! Help me find someone who might want to sign up as a hobby demo for $99 dollars. That box has stamps from the upcoming Holiday mini... and seems really neat. Maybe I'll just try to case it from the photo. http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/20882.asp http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Starter_Kit_Flyer_0711_JULY_US.pdf