Tuesday Night Card Class: June 7, 2011

This month at card class, we will be focusing on stamp sets and accessories that are retiring at the end of this month. Be sure to visit my online store to see what is going to be discontinued!

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Tuesday Night Card Class: May 31, 2011

April showers bring May flowers!  All of the cards from tonight's class have a floral / nature theme. 

Mariko brought her Two step bird punch to share with the class.   Thanks Mariko!
The scallop square is from the Scallop Squares Duo Bigz die.  For a different look, I used a 1/16" hole punch on each scallop.  A bow made from Pretty in Pink satin ribbon finishes off the card.

This card has a lovely rose made from 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.  I am looking forward to showing you how to make this rose tonight! 

Last but not least - the flower pot card!  Isn't it great that these flowers will never wilt?  This card has a removable insert (see photo below).  Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the flowers to the insert.  Make sure the height of the finished card doesn't not exceed 5-1/2" or else it will not fit in the envelope!

Have a great night, everyone!

Tonight's cards!

Here are the cards from tonight's card class.   See you soon!

This is a tri-fold shutter card!  Start with a piece of 5-1/2" x 12" card stock and score the long side at 2", 4", 8", and 10".  Next, rotate your paper 90 degrees.  Along the long edge, measure in 1-1/2".  Using your paper trimmer or a craft knife, cut slits from the 2" score mark to the 10" score mark.   Repeat this cut on the other long side.

I used Play Date Designer Series Paper and the Beautiful Wings Big Shot die to decorate the card.  The stamp set, Happy Greetings, is from the Summer Mini Catalog.

This card features the Inlaid Embossing technique!  Punch out a few shapes and adhere them to your card stock.  Then run it through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice embossing folder.  This results in a gorgeous quilted effect!  The sentiment is from the Simply Said stamp set and the swirl image is from a holiday stamp set called Season of Joy.  (Don't you just love finding ways to use your holiday sets throughout the year?)

The last card features the Level 2 hostess set from the Summer Mini catalog.  I received this set from Stampin' Up! as a gift for my recruiting efforts! 

Here are a few more ideas for using your holiday supplies throughout the year ... the Ornament Punch also doubles as a vase!  Just trim off a bit from the bottom.  And the polka dot paper is from the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper collection.

I applied some Champagne Glass Glitter to give this card a little sparkle and shine.

Tuesday Night Card Class - May 17, 2011

Imagine the Possibilities Card 

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Word Play
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi
Markers: Melon Mambo
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Pacific Point
Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Fancy Fold Card

Stamps: Friends Never Fade, Happy Greetings (Summer Mini)
Markers: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Double Embossing Card

This card features the eye catching double embossing technique featured in the June 2011 issue of Stampin' Success.  This is a monthly magazine that is mailed out to all demonstrators!  I combined the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder with Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss powder and the heat tool. 

1.) Ink a brayer with Versamark and roll brayer on the side of the embossing folder with the design pressed in.  Note: this technique works best with embossing folders that have a bold design.
2.) Place your paper face down on the inked side of the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot.
3.) Remove paper from embossing folder.  Sprinkle the inked side of the paper with embossing powder and set it with the Heat Tool.

Stamps: Butterfly Prints, Happy Greetings (Summer Mini)
Ink: Sahara Sand, Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso, Versamark
Paper: Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Newsprint Designer Series Paper
Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Melon Mambo embossing powder (Summer Mini), Brayer, Powder Pals, Heat Tool

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Tuesday Night Card Class - May 10, 2011

Thanks for Being a Friend Card

I love cards that can be put together in under ten minutes!  The beauty in this card comes from the new Flower Garden embossing folder in the Summer Mini catalog.  After embossing, use a white watercolor crayon on the raised areas to make the flowers stand out against darker color card stock.  Simple, yet striking!

Stamps: Happy Greetings (2011 Summer Mini)
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, River Rock
Paper: River Rock, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Accessories: White Watercolor Crayon, 3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
Big Shot: Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (2011 Summer Mini)

Elements of Style Stair Step Card

Do you recognize this card?  This was one of my most favorite designs from 2010.  I've had several requests to do this card again and I finally gave in to the peer pressure!

Embossed aluminum foil looks fabulous on a card!  Adhere the aluminum foil to a scrap piece of card stock so it will not tear when running it through the Big Shot. 

Use your Paper Snips to cut out the hummingbird - the sharp pointy tips on these scissors make it easier to cut around detailed images.

Stamps: Elements of Style
Ink: Early Espresso
Markers: Blushing Bride, Regal Rose, Old Olive
Paper: Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Paper Snips, 1/8" Early Espresso Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals
Punches: 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, Modern Label, Designer Label
Big Shot: Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Watermelon Punch Art Card

In addition to making fabulous flowers, the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch in the Summer Mini Catalog can also be used to make watermelon seeds!  Use Tombow Multi glue to adhere the seeds to the watermelon slices.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Sanded
Ink: Whisper White, Real Red, Baja Breeze
Paper: Confetti White, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Garden Green, Real Red, Basic Black, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals, Hemp Thread, 1/2" Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly ribbon
Punches: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer (Summer Mini), 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large, Itty Bitty Punch Pack
Big Shot: Scallop Squares Duo (Summer Mini)

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Tuesday Night Card Class - May 3, 2011

 

I'm so excited to share some fun new products from the *NEW* Summer Mini Catalog with you!  This week, I'm featuring the Pretty Postage stamp set and the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.  The triple layer punches give you three coordinated punch images which are designed to be layered together! 

All card class attendees will receive a free copy of the mini catalog.  Hope to see you there!   Registration ends on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM.

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Tuesday Night Card Class: Apr 26, 2011

Important Reminder - - the Occasions Mini Catalog and the Spring is Blossoming Promotion both end on April 30! 

 Here are the cards from the April 26, 2011 card class:

Always on My Mind Card

Are you looking for ideas for color combinations?  I used my handy Color Coach tool to get this terrific color combination of Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron!

Stamps: Always
Ink: Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, So Saffron
Card Stock: Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Whisper White
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Scallop Oval, 1-3/4" X 7/8" Oval Punch

Build A Blossom Card

The stamps in the Build a Blossom stamp set were designed to coordinate with the Blossom Petals punch ... but I discovered they also work great with the Fancy Flower punch! 

Stamps: Build a Blossom (Occasions Mini, ends Apr 30), Four Frames (Spring is Blossoming Promotion, ends Apr 30)
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Old Olive
Punches: Fancy Flower, Decorative Label, 1/2" Circle

Cumpleaños Card

Did you know we also carry several stamp sets in Spanish? This piñata is from the Cumpleaños stamp set in the Celebrando Creatividad catalog.

The "Happy Birthday to You" stamp is from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.

The pompom trim is in the Occasions Mini Catalog ... which ends this Saturday (April 30, 2011). Don't forget to add a roll to your order!

Stamps: Cumpleaños, Crazy for Cupcakes 
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Card Stock: Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Big Shot: Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
Accessories: Tangerine Tango Pompom trim, Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Tuesday Night Card Class - Apr 19

Here are the photos from tonight's card class!  Registration for this class has closed, but I am taking sign ups for next week's class!  See class details at the bottom of this post.  Hope to see you soon!

 

Just for You, Friend Banner Card

Create your own faux antique brads using Early Espresso Card Stock and a bit of Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint!

Stamps: Just Believe, Four Frames (Spring is Blossoming Promotion)
Ink: Night of Navy
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy
Designer Series Paper: Paisley Petals
Card Stock: River Rock, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Punches: Decorative Label, 3/4" Circle, 1-1/4" Square
Other: Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

Little Leaves Card

Die cut the Little Leaves using the Sizzix Big Shot.  But don't throw away the negative!  Use the negative as a stencil and apply Old Olive Classic Ink using Sponge Daubers

Stamps: Four Frames (Spring is Blossoming Promotion), Silhouette Sentiments (Level 1 Hostess)
Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive
Card Stock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Big Shot: Top Note, Little Leaves
Punches: Decorative Label, Itty Bitty Punch Pack
Other: Sponge Daubers, Rhinestone Jewels, 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Easter Fancy Fold Card

I hope you love this adorable Easter Card featuring "A Good Egg" stamp set.  Special thanks to my team member Anna for letting me borrow her template so we could make these fancy fold cards.

Stamps: A Good Egg
Ink: Basic Black
Card Stock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz
Designer Series Paper: In Color Pack (Hostess Level 1), Sweet Stitches (Occasions Mini)
Punches: Scallop Oval,  1-3/4" X 7/8" Oval Punch

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Last Chance! Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31!

Our annual Sale-A-Bration promotion ends on Thursday, March 31 at 10:50 PM.  Get a FREE limited edition Sale-A-Bration product when you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise.  There's no limit to the number of free rewards you can earn!


Shop online at http://stampinghut.stampinup.net

Below are a few cards that will hopefully inspire you!

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The first card features the Spotlighting technique.  This technique works best with large, detailed stamps.  It's a fun and easy way to highlight part of your image!  Use a neutral palette for your base layers to allow the colored portion to really stand out.  On this card, I used Sahara Sand, Basic Black, and Very Vanilla.

Anna brought over her Humor in High Heels stamp set and challenged me to create a card with it.  I wanted to do something fun and girly, so I went with the color combination of Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, and Old Olive. 

Do you recognize the polka-dotted patterned paper?  It's from the Christmas Jingle collection!  Just because the word Christmas is in the product name doesn't mean you only have to use it during the holidays.

Ruffled Ribbon is a very popular technique with card makers right now.  Some people get out their sewing machines to create the ruffles ... but I do a much simpler version using Sticky Strip adhesive.  I prefer cards that are quick and easy!

Sometimes when I experiment with color I end up with something entirely unexpected!  The last card I am posting today uses Pumpkin Pie, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White card stock.  I normally never would have thought to put blue and orange together ... but I think it looks great on this card!

The stamp sets I used are Dot, Dot, Dot and Punch Bunch.  Both of these sets are FREE rewards during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying order.

Tuesday Night Card Class: Mar 22 at 7 PM

Below are the cards for tonight's class!  Anna, who is a demonstrator on my team, graciously brought over some stamps for us to use.  Most of these stamp sets are retired and are no longer available for purchase but all of the papers, tools, and inks can still be ordered.

My favorite card this week is definitely the Goofy punch art card!  I used an assortment of our Stampin' Up! punches to create him. A white gel pen was used to draw accents on his eyes and nose.

Please note: Registration for tonight's class is closed.  Hope to see you next time!  Be sure to sign up by Monday at 7 PM to attend the next card class on March 29.  This will be the last card class during our annual Sale-A-Bration promotion.  During Sale-A-Bration, you get a FREE stamp set with every $50 spent (before tax and shipping)!  Click here to learn more!

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.  You can also sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

Tuesday Night Card Class: Mar 8 at 7 PM

Birthday Bakery Shoppe Notecard

Birthday Bakery is my favorite Level 1 Hostess Set in the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog!  Get this exclusive stamp set FREE with a minimum $150 purchase or by hosting a Stampin' Up! workshop.

Did you know we carry Whisper White Note Cards (107311, $5.95)?  This is a fantastic value - - you get a set of 20 pre-scored Whisper White note cards AND matching envelopes for just $5.95.  The note cards measure 5" x 3-1/2" when folded and the envelopes measure 5-1/8" x 3-5/8". 

The awning for the shoppe window was created using the Scallop Edge and Word Window punches.

Stamps: Birthday Bakery (Level 1 Hostess)

Ink: Basic Black

Markers: Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizazz, Real Red, Melon Mambo

Paper: Whisper White Note Card, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Punches: Large Tag, Word Window, Scallop Edge

Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, 1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip

Sewing Machine Thank You Card

This bright and cheerful card can be put together in a snap!  Add a bold splash of color with the sewing machine patterned paper from the Sweet Stitches collection.  The irresistible pompom trim is soft to the touch and coordinates perfectly with the Tangerine Tango card stock.   You can adhere pompom trim to your card stock with Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue.

The So Many Thanks rubber stamp can be yours FREE with a minimum $50 purchase during our annual Sale-A-Bration promotion.  Better hurry - - this sale ends on March 31!

Stamps: So Many Thanks; Button, Button (Occasions Mini)

Ink: Tangerine Tango, Versamark

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper (Occasions Mini)

Accessories: Tangerine Tango Pompom Trim (Occasions Mini), Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Elegant Thank You Card

Emboss a piece of Naturals White card stock using the Elegant Lines embossing folder and the Sizzix Big Shot.  Next, ink up your brayer with Pink Pirouette ink and brayer over the debossed side of the Naturals White card stock.   The pattern from the embossing folder will remain white!

Stamps: Just Believe

Ink: Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Naturals White, Early Espresso

Big Shot: Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Accessories: Brayer, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.

Tuesday Night Card Class: Mar 1 at 7 PM

Just a reminder that registration for the March 1 card class closes tonight at 7 PM.  Call or e-mail me to sign up!  Or register online at http://www.meetup.com/stampinghut

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.

Tuesday Night Card Class: Feb 1, 2010

Hurray!  Chris fixed my memory card on my camera and now I can start posting cards again.  Below are the photos for tonight's Stampin' Up! card making class.  Two of the cards feature Heat Embossing and one of the cards features Dry Embossing using the Sizzix Big Shot machine.

Registration for this class has closed.  To those of you who are coming over tonight ... see you soon!

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.  Registration ends 24 hours prior to the class.

Tuesday Night Card Class: January 25, 2011

Full Heart Punch Flower

I made this flower using the Full Heart Punch for the petals and the Blossom Petals Punch for the leaves!

To make a petal, punch out a heart and then fold it in half. A Stampin' Dimensional keeps the petal closed, but still allows for a 3D effect.

P.S. Have you noticed how often I am using the Red Glimmer Paper lately? I love it!

Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Real Red
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Specialty Paper: Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper, Red Glimmer Paper
Punches: Full Heart, Blossom Petals, 2" X 1-3/8" Oval, 1" Circle
Accessories: 1/2" Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Pages (or you can use Sticky Strip)

Eat Chocolate

Swipe your Crumb Cake ink pad over the raised polka dots for a vintage effect!  A few inches of satin ribbon adds a bit of sheen.

Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Crumb Cake
Markers: Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Punches: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" Circle
Accessories: 5/8" Early Espresso Satin Ribbon
Sizzix Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Click here to order the products featured in today's blog post!

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.

Tuesday Night Card Class: Jan 18 at 7 PM

Butterfly Card

What do you need to get started with stamping?  A stamp set, two or three ink pads, and card stock!  And when you're ready to take your projects to the next level, step it up with some of our fabulous punches.

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Ink: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Love Patterns (Special Promotion)
Punches: Butterfly, Scallop Edge Border
Other: Stampin' Dimensionals

Pastel Shimmer

This card uses Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and Stampin' Pastels on Glossy White card stock!  Be sure to let the Shimmer Paint dry completely before applying the pastels.  (If you're impatient, you can speed up the drying process with a Heat Tool.)

Also, it's not noticeable in the photo, but I distressed and then peeled apart the Cherry Cobbler card stock.  The end result is a tissue-thin layer with a soft texture!

Stamps: Elements of Style
Ink: Black Staz-On, Basic Black
Card Stock: Glossy White, Confetti Cream, Cherry Cobbler, Brushed Gold
Stampin' Pastels: Soft Suede and Early Espresso
Other: Sponge Daubers, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Springtime Vintage Floral Card

Stamp the main floral image in Not Quite Navy ink.  Next, run a Blender Pen over the outline while pulling the color in toward the center to get a watercolor effect.


Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Card Stock: Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage
Punches: Eyelet Border
1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon: Very Vanilla
Other: Blender Pen

Here is what the Springtime Vintage DSP patterns look like.  I am in love with the colors and the floral patterns! 

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.

Tuesday Night Card Class: Jan 11 at 7 PM

The next card class will be held tomorrow night - - Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 PM.  At this class, we will be using more NEW products from the Occasions Mini catalog.

Call or e-mail me to sign up.  Or click here to sign up online!

With Love and Caring

Stamps: Thanks for Caring (Occasions Mini), Artistic Etchings (Idea Book & Catalog)
Ink: Basic Black, Marina Mist
Card Stock: Marina Mist, Very Vanilla
Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (Occasions Mini)
Punches: Scallop Oval, 1-3/4"x7/8" Oval
Ribbon: 1/4" Vanilla Grosgrain
Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Build A Blossom

Stamps: Build A Blossom (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight
Card Stock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Punches: Blossom Petals (Occasions Mini), 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle
Ribbon: 1-1/4" Striped Old Olive Grosgrain
Big Shot: Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Occasions Mini)
Other: White Gel Pen

Glitter Heart Valentine

This sparkly Valentine was designed with beginner paper crafters in mind! This simple, eye catching card layout can easily be duplicated at home with just a few supplies.  And best of all, the stamp set and designer series paper are part of our current Filled With Love bundle promotion! 

The 12x12 Red Glimmer Paper is a must-have from the Occasions Mini.  This paper allows you to create fun, glittery accents for your Valentine’s Day projects quickly and without the hassle and mess of adhering glitter to paper yourself.  Use this paper along with one of our many punches or Bigz dies for the Sizzix Big Shot!

Stamps: Filled with Love (Special Promotion)
Ink: Real Red
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Real Red
Designer Series Paper:  Love Patterns (Special Promotion), Red Glimmer Paper (Occasions Mini)
Punches: Full Heart

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.

Tuesday Night Card Class: Dec 28 and Jan 4

Hi stampers!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend!  Here are the photos for the next two card classes.  Please refer to the bottom of this post for class details and call or e-mail me to sign up.  Or sign up online at http://www.meetup.com/StampingHut

December 28, 2010 Card Class Photos

1.) So Many Thanks
This time of year, we all need Thank You cards to send to those who sent us holiday gifts!  This gate fold card was created using a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of Baja Breeze card stock.  Score the long side at 2" and 7-1/2".

2.) Baby Wipe Swipe / Embossed Vellum Card Stock
This card features a couple of different techniques!  First, we'll be using re-inkers and a baby wipe on Glossy card stock to make striped backgrounds.  Then we'll be using the Sizzix Big Shot and the Square Lattice folder to emboss Vellum card stock! 

The "With Sympathy" sentiment is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.  If you don't want to make a sympathy card, I will have other sentiments for you to choose from.  The large floral image from the Upsy Daisy stamp set is suitable for all occasions.

3.) Vintage Valentine
This is my favorite of the three cards we are making because it is clean and simple!  This card features the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini catalog.  Isn't it great that you can use this paper for other occasions besides Christmas?  Be sure to order a package or two of this lovely paper before the sales period ends on January 3, 2011!

Some simple sponging with Early Espresso ink adds to the vintage look to this card.  The sentiment is from the Word Play stamp set in the Idea Book and Catalog.

January 4, 2011 Card Class Photos

1.) Create a Cupcake
This stamp set and coordinating Build A Cupcake punch are must-haves from the Occasions Mini catalog!  These new products will be available to order on January 4.

 

 2.) Button, Button
This card features the Button, Button stamp set from the Occasions Mini and can be ordered starting on January 4.   There are 17 stamps in this set and many coordinate beautifully with our circle punches.  The "Thanks a Million" sentiment is from the Word Play stamp set from the current Idea Book & Catalog.

3.) Chocolate
I used a tiny bit of aluminum foil on the chocolate bar! The small heart punch is great for creating quick and easy accent pieces.

Tuesday Night Card Class Details

Learn the art of rubber stamping! All skill levels are welcome. Even if you consider yourself to be non-crafty, you will be amazed by how easy and fun it is to make your own greeting cards. Join us on Tuesday nights and you'll make and take home 3 beautiful hand-stamped greeting cards for just $5 or the class is FREE with a minimum $10 order of Stampin' Up! product.

When: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What to Bring: Permanent adhesive, such as Stampin' Up! SNAIL or similar product. All other materials are provided. (SNAIL can be purchased at the class for an additional fee.)

Class sizes are limited!  When you contact me to sign up, be sure to specify which date you will be attending.