Getting Ready for the Holidays Workshop Cards

About a week ago I had a workshop with a wonderful group of ladies from the Princeton, Zimmerman and Anoka areas of Minnesota.  The excitement for getting together to stamp with friends was awesome!  Our gracious hostess made the most yummy Pumpkin Bars for Dessert and we just added some great conversation !!

Just picture yourself and all of your friends setting aside a special night just to get together.
Then IMAGINE how fun that would be catching up with good friends and to make your Holiday cards!  Give me a call and we'll plan for some FUN!!

We just had the best time making the following cards for the Holidays!


Here's the first card using the Day of Gratitude stamp set.  It's an Envelope Card, which I'm sure that you've seen.  This is my take to use for Thanksgiving!

Recipe:
Day of Gratitude Stamp Set
Ink:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard
Cardstock:
Early Espresso   4 1/4" x 5 3/4"   Plus a scrap
Cajun Craze 4" x 5 1/2"   Plus a scrap
Very Vanilla  3 3/4" x 5 1/4",  2 3/4" x 2 3/4"   Plus a scrap 
More Mustard cardstock 2  1/2" x 4 1/4",  3" x 3"
Autumn Spice Designer Paper  1 1/2" x 3 3/4",  2 1/4" x 4"
1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Punch, Extra Large Decorative Label Punch, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope

You'll want to seal the envelope first then cut the envelope on the sealed side, so that it will be 4 1/4" across.  Then you layer the Early Espresso on top of the envelope, making sure that you cover the sealed envelope side.


The second card was a very elegant Christmas card that was designed by Susan Campfield and Brenda Cardinal for our Stamp A Stack Event that was held earlier in October. 

Recipe:
Perfect Punches Stamp Set
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Cardstock: 
Very Vanilla  4 1/4 " x 11"    Plus a Scrap
Old Olive  Scrap
Cherry Cobbler 3/4" x 5 1/2"    Plus a Scrap
Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, 1/2" Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding,
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch
Big Shot (Ladies - This is a must have, so put it on your Xmas Wish List)

Ladies don't forget to make some time for yourself  !!
Happy Stampin"
Sue  :)

October Stamp Club Projects

Today I wanted to share the October Stamp Club Projects with you.  We actually did 3 projects with a mix of Autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving. 

The first project was the Day of Gratitude Treat Holder which I showed on October 13th.  (here) 
Everyone had a great time making this project.


The second project was a cute little twist on the Gift Card Treat Holder that I had done earlier and was Gretchen Barron's idea.  The twist is instead of a Gift Card there is a note pad and instead of the Treat Holder there is a Halloween pencil.  This original idea was from Terri Snider, a fellow demonstrator in my group.  Here's my Halloween take! 

This is the closed view of the Note Pad Holder.

This is the open view of the Note Pad Holder.

Recipe: 
Pumpkin Pie cardstock  4" x 8 1/2"  score @ 4 1/4"   Fold on the 4 1/4" and then score 5 /16" on both sides of the center score line.  This will make the pocket to hold the pencil.  Find the center of the fold and then make 2 cuts up to the 2nd score line about 1" apart. You will push the center out and then pull the other 2 sides in.  I used the corner rounder punch on the corners.
Wicked Fun Designer Paper  3 5/8" x 3 6/8" an attach to the front.  I added some Bats with the Bitty Bat Punch.  5" of Ribbon tied around the pencil will hold the pencil in place.  Add your post it pad and you are done! 


The third project I found on Stampin' Connections and I absolutely fell in love with Mrs. Acorn!  This was done by France Martin on Stamp and Scrap with Frenchie.  She even made a video so that you can follow along with her.  (here)   Mrs. Acorn is just too cute!!   Thanks Frenchie for sharing this FUN autumn card.

Recipe: 
Stamp sets - Day of Gratitude and Seasonal Sentiments
Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Basic Black and Very Vanilla cardstock.
Ink - Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Regal Rose
Ornament Punch, Extra Large Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Lattice Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Glimmer Brads, Basic Black Brads, Gel Pen.

Now go have yourself some Stampin' FUN!

Happy Stamping !!
        Sue

A Halloween Altered Clear Box Lollipop Holder

It was a very busy week and I am so glad it's the weekend.  I know that I said I was done with Halloween projects, but I have one final project to share with you today.  The Halloween Altered Clear Box Lollipop Holder that I made is a spin from an idea that I saw on Andrea Walford's blog (here).

Although this was from a couple years ago, it is a Super Fun idea.  Andrea has wonderful directions. Please keep in mind your box size may be different from Andrea's, so you may need to adjust your measurements accordingly. This project was so much fun to make!
My clear boxes are 4 3/4 " x 6 1/2" x 1".  The lovely Lollipops are from the Dollar Store and they are sold as a 5 lollipop bunch.  Wicked Fun Designer Paper, Bitty Bat Large Punch, Basic Black cardstock, Raven 1/2" Lace Ribbon, Black Iridescent Shredded Paper.

Thanks for sharing your idea Andrea !!!

Cute Christmas Card Box

I heard about this darling little card box from one of my Stamp Club members.  She had some questions, so of course I had to go check it out and see what Angie Kennedy Juda had made.  The video is on her "Chic N Scratch Live" blog. (here)     Once there it took me about two seconds to decide that I had to give it a try.  So easy to make !!!     I JUST LOVE IT !!!   And then ALL kinds of possibilities for Christmas gifts came rushing in.  Thanks Angie for sharing your video !!

   In her video Angie says that the card box holds 13 cards and envelopes.

Haven't had time to make those yet !

Happy Stamping  !!

Sue

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Happy Stamping !!
Sue

Tree Trimmings Christmas Card

The weekend is over and it's back to work.  So to brighten the day I have a Christmas Card for you.  This "Tree Trimmings" Card is mixed with "Baroque Motifs".  Who would of ever thought to put these two sets together, but I think that you will agree it turned out very nice.  This is a spin from a card that I saw on Me, My Stamps and I, which was a Consider It Cased card from Chat. 

I used Jolly Holiday Designer paper, 1/2" Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding
Tree Trimmings, Baroque Motifs and Curly Cute stamp sets.
Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla cardstock.  Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive ink. 
Along with some Basic Rhinestone Jewels. The Scallop Trim Border Punch along the top edge of the card.

Hope you have a wonderful day !!
                Sue

Stamp For A Cure !!

I am posting this for Lynn Pratt, a fellow demonstrator.  Lynn has decided to make this project in honor of her daughter Ashley. For those of you who have not heard Lynn's five year old daughter, Ashley, has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She is an amazing kid and continues to impress us with her great attitude towards this disease. ALL proceeds from this project will go directly to the American Diabetes Association in Ashleys' name!







The purses are approximately 7" across x 4 1/2" tall x 4" deep. They will easily fit many cards and envelopes inside and would be great to hold swaps!

By making a donation of any amount to the American Diabetes Association you can get the full tutorial for this project.

CLICK HERE  to see Ashleys' Diabetes Page and/or make a donation!

This message is from Lynn:  I would like to thank all of you who make a donation of any amount from the bottom of my heart. You are welcome to make a donation to this great cause even if you do not want the tutorial. So many people suffer from this disease and every penny donated gets them that much closer to finding a better way to handle the disease and hopefully find a future cure!

Thank you ,
 Lynn Pratt