Happy Birthday Frame

YES!  I have been creating!  I promise.  I've posted on my Demonstrator Facebook page a little more often than here recently.  I don't watermark my things there - and can post more quickly.

I saw this frame from another demonstrator, and thought it would be PERFECT for a kid's birthday.  It's so colorful and bright. 

 The frame and background paper are scrapbook size - 12x12.  I used my "math teacher" skills to figure the sizes of the squares and rectangular pieces.

 Many of the pieces are cut from the Designer Series Paper that went along with the background papers.  It just looks so much like a party!

 There are many techniques here - die cutting (of course), fussy cutting, alcohol markers, heat embossing, ribbon, and bling!

 I had a lot of fun with my Enamel Glitter Dots after the frame pieces were finished!

I have another framed piece we made in my club, BUT I can't show it yet.  It's a gift.  I'll show the picture after it is presented.


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Product List

Sweetest Thing Photopolymer Bundle [150568] $45.75	How Sweet It Is 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148568] $11.00	How Sweet It Is 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [148569] $8.50	Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon [148572] $7.00
Glitter Enamel Dots [146934] $7.00	Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock [124302] $7.75	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712] $99.00	Well Written Framelits Dies [148534] $40.00	Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Bundle [150579] $31.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.50

 

Christmas in July - July 9, 2018

Here's another card I saw on either Facebook or Pinterest.   As you've probably seen, this technique is called an Eclipse Card.  Don't ask me where it got the name - I really don't know.

 This card is by no means perfect, and I'm going to make more of these.  As of today, there is only 1 so far.  I made some mistakes in stamping - so I'm going to clean those up and keep this one as a sample.

Here you can see a side view to see the letter separation more clearly.

Up to today, July 9th, I've already got 40 Christmas Cards made and ready to go!  After they get their picture taken, I sign them from my husband and me.  They then get place in envelopes and sealed.  All I have to do when it's time is to add addresses and return addresses.  It all adds up to no stress.


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Valentine Event with a Helper!

As we do throughout the year, my upline Kathy and another fellow demonstrator Robin and I get together to present events.

Our first even this year is for Valentine's Day.  I decided to do some searching to find treat holders.  One of my cards didn't go over so well last year and I wanted (needed) to make a change.  Lots of the people I know give treats more often than cards - and Valentine's Day is perfect for treat giving.

 I found this video on making the Ferrero Rocher mini coffee cup holders.  I really love the Ferrero Rocher! 

These can be made from any patterned paper.  Thicker paper will require more sturdy adhesive.  On the green flowered version, I just used a regular tape runner.

My next treat holder features my helper!  I actually redesigned this treat holder from a version I'm presenting for Mother's Day.  The treat inside is a lip gloss!  For our event, I went and got all the flavored gloss. {Fun!}

 Introducing... my Panda helper!  I took the pictures of these projects pretty quickly, and Sandy was hanging around.  He's a good kitty, but not very cuddly. 

I just happened to catch him checking out the lip gloss.  Lucky shot!

Now for the card I'm presenting.  It's a very easy design and can be used for much more than Valentine's Day.  Tell the people you love that you love them.  Always and often.

I used Rich Razzleberry cardstock as my background, and gold foil paper with the Large Letter Thinlits.  I hope you can get the true feeling of this card.  It's stunning.  The paper has gold foil accents.

There he is again.  Softest kitty ever, and I do love him!  My Panda helper.

This is the first time I've used an entire pack of Designer Series Paper.  Yes, I have another pack since I ordered two, but I find it pretty exciting!  I used an entire pack of DSP for one event.  YAY!



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Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00

Heart Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$35.00

Gold Foil Sheets

$4.00

Large Letters Framelits Dies

$99.00

 

2018 Calendars October and November

Here are two examples of my 2018 calendars.  Why is December missing?  It doesn't have any Stampin' Up! stamping on it - only some specialty cardstock as part of the layout.

For October, I had to use Spooky Cat!  This was a fantastic stamp set available until January, 2018.  It had so many elements in it - and I'm not that much of a Halloween fan.

 I used a technique that's all the rage right now - the Eclipse technique.  Stamp one or more images on a piece of cardstock.  Use the Large Letters dies to cut out your word, and then cut black letters (2 or 3) to give some definition to the letters.

 I've seen this Eclipse technique used with names, and sentiments.  It can be used for just about anything! 

November features a paper pumpkin shaker card.  It was Mom's idea to use for this calendar, so I ordered enough sets and cut them down to fit the calendar base.  It turned out better than we both expected!

Here you can see a close-up of the shaker with the sequins behind the leaves. 

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1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

$20.00

 

2018 Card Club - January

Today is our FIRST meeting of our Card Club for 2018.  We're adding two new members today!  It's very exciting!  The more the merrier!

This year, we meet the 2nd Saturday of each alternating month.  I've told the ladies we will make at LEAST 3 cards - one Happy Birthday card, one Thank You card, and one Christmas card.  As usual, I already have one bonus card planned.  These are usually very quick to make.

Here is our Happy Birthday card.  I'm teaching a technique using the Large Letter framelits.  The color choice is totally yours - pick a theme!  I used other colors and letters with this for Rozella's birthday card a few posts ago.

 Here is our Christmas card for today.  This card also has lots of options!  It doesn't have to be a Christmas card.  Just switch out the DSP and base colors.  Add a different sentiment and you've got a fantastic card for any occasion!

  Here's our bonus card.  I used my new toy the Scan and Cut 2 to cut the Panda.  That stamp set is in our Sale-A-Bration catalog.  I believe these are going to go FAST!  They will sell out quickly.  If you think they're cute... don't wait!

I have one card coming to show you.  I'm waiting on stamp set.  I HATE it when I lose stamp sets.  When it arrives, I'll complete the card and post it. 


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Large Letters Framelits Dies

$99.00

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Happy Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Be Merry Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Pretty Label Punch

$18.00

Party Pandas Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$10.00

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00