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More Christmas Cards

Here are a few more cards from my Annual October Christmas Class last month. I still need to photograph the other two so they'll get posted soon. :)

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Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Stamps: Winter Post, A Cardinal Christmas
Accessories: Early Espresso 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Paper: Sahara Sand
Ink: Basic Black, Always Artichoke
Stamps: Scenic Season
Accessories: 3/16" Corner Rounder, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Champagne Mist shimmer paint, paintbrush

Annual October Christmas Class

I just heard someone say the other day that we are less than 90 days away from Christmas. Can you believe that? Get a head start on your Christmas cards and join me for my annual October Christmas  Class.

You'll make 20 cards for $30 complete with matching envelopes (4 cards each of 5 different designs). The cards feature stamp sets and accessories (ribbon, of course!) in the current 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog plus brand new products in the Holiday Mini Catalog!

Here is a sample of one of the cards. The other 4 designs are a surprise! :)

Sunday, October 17 @ 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 30 @ 9 a.m.

Register by Wednesday, October 13. Pre-payment is required. There are only 8 spots available.

All classes are held at my home. (Or contact me to do this same class at your house or place of business!)

Christmas in August Cards

Finally! Here are the pictures from my Christmas in August class. Enjoy!

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Paper: Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Jolly Holiday DS, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive
Stamps: Season of Joy
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Very Vanilla 5/8" satin ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Deck the Halls DS
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Stamps: Many Merry Messages, Tags til Christmas
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Ornament punch, linen thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" seam binding

(Imagine the sentiment in White EP on the lower right...)
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Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Mambo Melon, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, Four the Holidays
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Rich Razzleberry 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, heat gun, White EP

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Paper: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso
Stamps: Contempo Christmas
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border punch, Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly ribbon, Ornament punch, linen thread

Thanks to Ilina Crouse for inspiration on two of the card designs!

Christmas in August Spoiler

Here's one of the card designs we'll be making at my Christmas in August class in a couple of weeks. Don't forget that today is the deadline to register.

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Paper: Night of Navy
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Come to Bethlehem
Accessories: Gold EP, heat gun, gold cord

2010 Christmas in August

Join me for a Christmas in August Card Class! You'll make 20 cards for $30 complete with matching envelopes (4 cards each of 5 different designs). The cards will feature stamp sets and accessories (ribbon, of course!) in the current 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog plus brand new products in the Holiday Mini Catalog!

Sunday, August 22 @ 2 p.m.

Register by Monday, August 9. Pre-payment is required.

All classes are held at my home.

Join me for a Christmas in August Card Class! You'll make 20 cards for $30 complete with matching envelopes (4 cards each of 5 different designs). The cards will feature stamp sets and accessories (ribbon, of course!) in the current 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog plus brand new products in the Holiday Mini Catalog!

Sunday, August 22 @ 2 p.m.

Register by Monday, August 9. Pre-payment is required.

All classes are held at my home.

2010-2011 New Catalog Party

In just two short days you can order from Stampin’ Up!’s new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! It is even more incredible than this past year’s catalog. There are so many new products—patterned paper, accessories, and especially the In Colors that will now be available for two years! Stampin’ Up! has even renovated their color families…yes, some of your favorite In Colors are BACK!

Come browse the new catalog and experience the excitement at my 2010-2011 New Catalog Party. I have some fabulous projects planned. The cost is only $5.

Date: Saturday, July 10
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place:  My Home
RSVP: Wednesday, July 7

Cards from 5/23 Class

I just realized I haven't shared the cards we made at my last "4 Cards for $5" class.

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Paper: Rose Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Elements of Style

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Paper: Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Rose Red
Ink: Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz die, Large Oval punch, Scalloped Oval punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

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Paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa
Stamps: Sweet Scoops
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions folder, Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

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Paper: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Kraft
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice textured impressions folder, Bashful Blue 5/8" satin ribbon, Color Catcher, Mini Vintage Tags, Mostly Vintage decor stencil

A big thanks to all the ideas I found on SCS!

Write Stuff Class

Read on for deets about my Write Stuff Class next month!

Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: Sara's Home
RSVP: Wednesday, June 9

You will make 8 super cute cards using the Write Stuff Specialty Paper featuring textured, cover weight die cuts and coordinating patterned paper. You and a class member will split an entire package of the Write Stuff Specialty Paper.

You get to take home your half of all the paper and die cuts that are left!!

Each card uses Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon. The cost is $20. Prepayment is required. There are only 8 spots available so RSVP quickly!

Can't attend the class but would like to purchase a kit? This class would be perfect for you to use your favorite sentiment stamp set and add-on a Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad for $5 more.

I look forward to hanging out with you and sharing some creative time together! I am SO excited about these cards. :)

4 Cards for $5 Class

I am THRILLED to announce that I’ll be holding a “4 Cards for $5” class on Sunday, May 16 from 2-4 p.m. at my house. The class will feature new products from the Summer Mini Catalog including the very popular Elements of Style stamp set. If you haven’t tried the new clear-mount stamps you won’t want to miss this! You’ll also get to try the new Smooch Spritz and a Décor Stencil.

Register by Friday, May 14. There are a limited number of spaces available.

 

All classes are held at my home. (Or contact me to do this same class at your house or place of business!)

P.S. Tomorrow I will start posting Mother's Day cards. :)

Sending Love Class

Join me at the end of the month for a Sending Love Class to celebrate Valentine’s Day! The class includes the projects pictured below: two Valentine’s day cards (complete with envelopes), a matchbox for a friend (filled with chocolate), and an amazing wooden Valentine’s Day frame for your significant other or another loved one. The cost is only $10. We’ll be using lots of new products—including a punch from the Sale-A-Bration brochure, several new clear-mount stamps, the Sending Love Specialty Designer Series paper, and the new Perfect Polka Dots new textured impressions folder. You do not want to miss this class!

Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 10 a.m.

 

Register by Wednesday, January 27. Pre-payment is required. There are a limited number of spaces available.

 

All classes are held at my home. (Or contact me to do this same class at your house or place of business!)