Snow Much Fun

Here are the cards we will be doing next week in my Rubber Stamping Classes.  The first one is for Christmas.  I was inspired by a card I swapped for at Convention from Lisa Gray.  Thanks Lisa!  Here are a few details:
Stamp Set:  Snow Much Fun, Pennant Parade
Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink:  Craft Basic Black
Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron
Punches:  Scallop Edge Border, Pennant, 1 1/4" Square, Scallop Square
Dies:  Scallop Circle, Clear Circle
Embossing Folder:  Northern Flurry
Misc:  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Heat and Stick, VersaMarker, Dazzling Diamonds, Toothpick, Tombow Liquid Glue

The second card is inspired by Cindy Jenkins.  Thanks, Cindy!  I only made a few changes.  Here are some of the details...
Stamp Set:  Hand-Penned Holidays
Card Stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Old Olive and Very Vanilla
Paper:  Brights Paper Pack:  Pumpkin Pie
Punches:  Wide Oval, Modern Label
Embossng Folder:  Elegant Lines
Ink:  Craft Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Misc:  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Baker's Twine

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Sweets for the Sweet

Last night we had our monthly Stamp Club Meeting.  Lisa surprised and delighted everyone there with her candy buffet!  We all agreed it was Eye Candy!  It definitely was a treat to behold!  Thanks, Lisa, from all of us!  You made us feel very special. 

Paws!

This layout is for my Scrapbooking Class this week!  We are doing a pet page.  You could easily turn this into a page for a kitty.  I made the title "Paws" so that it would work for a dog or a cat.   Here are some of the details...
Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip
Paper:  Deigner Paper (Non-Stampin' Up)
Big Shot:  Dog and/or Cat Die, Paw Embosslit, Serif Essentials Alphabet, Peek-a-Boo Frames Bigz Die, Scallop Square Die
Punch:  2 1/2" circle punch

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Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

Stamp Club Tonight!  Here's one of the projects we will be doing.  We meet tonight at 6:30 pm sharp.  Guests are welcome but you must RSVP before 4pm.  With your minimum $15.00 order, you will be able to make this delightful card and one other project.  The other project uses the new Simply Scored Scoring Tool.  Come and find out how to make medallions or lollies.

I would like to give credit to Cindy Jenkins and Patty Bennett for the card above. This is just a different use for the darling punch art Santa that they posted on their blogs. 

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Holiday Stocking and a Card

We will be doing these two projects this week in my Stamping Classes.  The 3D Holiday Stocking above is a container with a Holiday Stocking on each side.  I used a #2 Box Die in the center.  Here are a few details...
Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Paper:  Mocha Morning Specialty Paper
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Misc.:  Silver Glimmer Paper, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Mini Jingle Bells, Linen Thread, Holiday Stocking Die, #2 Box Die, Big Shot

Hello Doily Card
Stamp:  Hello Doily Background Stamp, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Circle Circus
Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Confetti White Specialty
Ink:  Craft and Classic Chocolate Chip
Misc.:Paper Flower,  5/16" brad, Scallop Circle Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Trays, Spritzer Tool, Chocolate Chip Marker

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Oh Christmas Tree

Today we met for a Specialty Christmas Card Class.  This is just one of the three cards that we made.  This is one is quite elegant.  Here are some of the details...
Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Paper:  Newsprint Specialty Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink:  Craft Black
Misc:  Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Stars #2 Die, Clear Embossing Powder
Paper Folding:  Cut the four squares measuring 3", 2 1/2", 2" and 1 1/2" from the Newsprint DSP
With the right side down, fold diagonally corner to corner forming a triangle.  Unfold and repeat the other way.  Then fold in half forming a rectangle both ways.  Use a bone folder to get crisp creases.  Unfold.  Fold paper in  half by creasing the diagonal folds and pushing the half fold towards the center.  This creates another triangle.  Then fold the two front flaps forward towards the center making sure they meet in the middle directly under the peak.  Repeat for all 4 squares.  If you start with the smallest one, place the next tip inside the pocket of the previous one until all are assembled.  Add a stem and a star. 

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Trick or Treat

Halloween is just around the corner.  We'll be ready with this scrapbook page layout tonight in my Scrapbooking Class.  Here are some of the details:
Card Stock:  Basic Gray, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Ink:  Craft White, Basic Black
Dies:  Cat and Moon, Fence, Fancy Trim, Top Note
Embossing Folders:  Stripes, Spider Web
Punches:  1 3/8 and 1 1/4" squares, 3/4" circle, Wide Oval, Bat, 1/16" and 1/8" circle punches

Happy Halloween

Here's the second card that I will be teaching this coming week.  It's a Waterfall Card.  You can see Step-by-Step Instructions at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ in the Resource Section.  Here are a few details...
Card Stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Craft:  Basic Black
Stamp Set:  Batty for You
Misc:  Round Tab Punch, 1 3/8" circle, 1 1/4" circle, Scallop Circle, Mini Brads, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform and acrylic plates
This is a fun card to make and to receive.  I haven't done one for awhile.  But it all came back to me!  Whew!

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Merry Christmas!

Here's the first card we will be doing this next week in my Stamping Class.  Kudos to Carrie Gaskin for her card at http://www.artisticavenger.com/  I was so fortunate to swap with her at Convention 2011.  I changed it up a bit with different colors, a different word stamp and the bow location.  It didn't need to be changed at all.  But this is what I came up with.  Hope you all enjoy it as much I did!  Here are a few details...
Card Stock:  Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink:  Craft Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede
Misc:  Regals Collection Button, Vanilla Seam Binding, Half Pearl, Word Window and Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Snowflake Bigz Die

FIVE DAY ONLINE ORDERING SPECIAL

Starting today, 9/15/11, I am offering an Online Ordering Special. Here’s how it works. Simply order $75 or more online at (www.karenangel.stampinup.net), my Stampin’ Up Business Website, and you will receive a free Assorted In-Color 2011-2012 box of Stampin’ Write Markers. ($75 or more is the amount you purchase before Tax and Shipping and Handling Charges are applied.) The Stampin’ Write Markers are found on page 176 in the Stampin’ Up Idea Book and Catalog. You will get 5 markers in the following colors: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo. (Item #123002)

This offer expires 9/20/11 midnight (PST). I will send your Stampin’ Write Markers on or about October 1st. Be sure to send me an email with your information as soon as you place your order including your email address, full name, and mailing address if you placed an order within this specified timeframe.

My email address is 4angelsk@sbcglobal.net



Something New Swap

This is my submission for a "Something New Swap".  It features the new Hello Doily Background Stamp.  I love the beautiful detail of this stamp.  Here are a few details about the card...
Card Stock:  Early Epresso, Confetti White
Ink:  Craft and Classic Chocolate Chip
Stamp Set:  Hello Doily, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Misc.:  Paper flowers, 5/16" Neutrals Brad, dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch,
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1/8" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Spritz Tool

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Fall Page Layout 9 15 11

Looking ahead to Fall, we'll enjoy the cooler weather, autumn leaves, and the beautiful colors that we associate with the approaching Fall Season.  We are going to do this Fall Page Layout this week.  Here are a few details:
Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Early  Espresso,  Confetti White, Designer Paper:  Autumn Meadows (Retired)
Ink:  Craft Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede
Stamp Set:  Gently Falling
Misc:  Spice Cake Fabric, Spice Cake Button, Designer Frame Embossing Folder, 1 3/4" circle punch, Leaves Die, Scallop Circle 2 3/8", Scallop Squares Duo

9/11 Rememberance

Today is September 11th.  I do remember that day in 2001.  Our son was the first to see the news as it was happening.  There was no time to shield him from such terrible news.  He was the one who called it to our attention.  It is such an important thing to remember.  I want to remember and at the same time I don't want to remember.  Remembering helps me to pray for all the families who lost loved ones by this act of terror. I am thankful for the diligent efforts of our leaders and military to protect us from further attacks.   I will always remember 9/11.

Rubber Stamping Class September 12th

On Monday, September 12th, we will be making these lovely cards.  The first one was inspired by Vanessa Zhong's vintage card.  We swapped at Convention 2011.  The second one is a fine card for Autumn using the Warmest of Wishes Stamp Set. 

I'm looking forward to seeing all my students again after the Labor Day Week-end.  I'm ready for Fall weather and Autumn colors.  You can tell by the Autumn Wreath on my front door! 

If you are in the Fresno/Clovis area and would like to join us, please go to my Stampin' Up Website and RSVP on my Calendar of Events. 

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Best Day Page

This page layout is quite "Vintage".  I used the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper.  The colors are Soft Suede,Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla and Marina Mist.  The Stamp Sets used were:  Fabulous Phrases and Best Friends Forever.  We'll be doing this page in my Scrapbooking Class this week.  The Top Note Die and the Decorative Label Punch are utilized in unique ways for accents and journaling spaces.

I've decided to use this Beau Chateau Product Suite for my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration.  I'm looking forward to implementing it for my invitations, decorations and party planning.  The little blue flowers remind me of my mom's china.  It is so beautiful.

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Beau Chateau Product Suite

One of my favorite product suites at the Stampin' Up Convention 2011 display was the Beau Chateau!  You can tell by the number of photos I took!  It was so pretty and vintage.  You will find the Beau Chateau Product Suite featured in the SU Idea Book and Catalog on pages 132-133.  You'll find fabric, Stamp Sets, Side Notes, a 6 x 6 Printed Album, Digital Downloads, Designer Series Paper and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  The last photo is a vintage card I designed for my Stamp Clubs using the Beau Chateau DSP.

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Big Top Product Suite

The Big Top Product Suite is featured on pages 62-63 of the Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog
including Stamp Sets,  Designer Series Paper, Designer Buttons, Dies, Accents and Digital Downloads. 

What a fun suite!  The pictures above were from the Stampin' Up Convention this year.
I was so inspired by this Suite that this is what I designed for my Scrapbooking Class last night! 

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Scrapbooking Class 9 1 11

Our theme for this week's Scrapbook Page is Birthday.  This page is bright and cheery.  The Designer Series Paper is called Big Top Birthday.  The colors used here are Turquoise, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White.  The stamp sets used here are:  Patterned Party, Favorite Things (retired), and Party This Way.   This should be a lot of fun to scrapbook. 

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