Stamp Camp Fun

(ETA:  DATE CHANGE to November 8th!)

This evening I've got a great group of women coming over for a stamp camp with the request we do Christmas cards. I love Christmas cards! With the extra bling and sparkle, they're definitely one of my favorites to stamp.

These are the three cards I've come up with for tonight.

Bells & Boughs

This first card uses our new clear mount stamp set Bells & Boughs and Deck the Halls Designer Paper both from our Holiday Mini.

It may be a little hard to tell, but I embossed the designer paper with my Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and my Big Shot.  I love how it not only adds some texture to the paper, but gives it a bit of a worn look for a vintage feel.

 Winter Wonderland

I've kept the design of my 2nd card very simple.  I've used one of my favorite "go-to" stamp sets, Lovely as a Tree.  This set has been around for awhile, but it's still a favorite for anytime of year.

Even though the main image only requires one stamp, with the reverse masking and a lot of dazzling diamond glitter, this card is guaranteed to catch your eye.

Perfect Pinwheel

This third card requires very little stamping but with our gorgeous designer papers they can handle being the main focus!  This pinwheel technique is one I only recently learned.  It's so quick and simple!

Once again I used my Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and scrunched the ribbon to add some texture to the card.  I finished it off with a single Rhinestone jewel.  LOVE those!!!

Would you be interested in making these cards as well?  I will be offering another stamp camp on Monday, November 8th where you will have the opportunity to come stamp all three cards for only $10!

RSVP with Class Kit fee by October 18th* to reserve your spot and allow me time to order and prep all project materials.  Class Kit includes all precut cardstock, embellishments, adhesive* and full instruction.

Happy Stamping!









*Class kit fee is non-refundable after October 18th as I will have ordered the kit project materials. If you are unable to attend the event, you will still receive your class kit materials to take home or you may "sell" your class spot to someone else - just let me know so I can add their name to my list.

*Adhesive is only included if you are in attendance of the class.

Sweet Treat Candy Wrapper

This morning I received an order that I've been checking the UPS site daily patiently waiting for and was thrilled when I heard it dropped on my doorstep! I hardly had the box in the house before ripping off the packing tape!

One of the items I'd ordered was the new Candy Wrapper die from the Holiday Mini Catalogue and I couldn't wait to try it out. I have a weakness for little boxes and when I saw the die in the catalogue I knew I'd have to order it at SOME point!

If you haven't had a chance to see the new Holiday Mini yet, let me know and I can get you a copy or you can view it online here.

The new Candy Wrapper die looks like this:

Candy Wrapper Bigz Die  # 120890  Price $43.95

Of course I had to cut one out and assemble it immediately!  The wonderful thing about these dies is they cut and score everything perfectly for you!  It took a couple minutes for me to figure out how to fold the ends properly, but once I figured out how to "twist" them, they closed perfectly and I know the next one will be a snap!!!

Here is the first one I've done:   Click on the pics for a closer peek!

 
How adorable is this!  Can you imagine your guests delight to sit down to a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with you this year and find this waiting on their plate????

I cut this one from our Cherry Cobbler cardstock (one of my absolutely FAVORITE new colors!!!!).  I added a Very Vanilla belly band that I embossed with my Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder.

 I stamped the image from our Bells & Boughs clear mount set also from our Holiday Mini and water colored it with a variety of our classic inks and a blender pen.  I added a little shine to the bells with our Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink.  I cut out the image and layered it on  a piece of our Old Olive grosgrain ribbon adhering it with our Stampin Dimensionals and adhered it to the top of the box.  SO cute!  The finished box is 2" x 1-3/8" x 1-3/8" (not including the twisted ends)

Here it is next to one of our regular size ink pads to compare the size.

These adorable boxes could be used for party or wedding favors, gift toppers, stocking stuffers, table place settings, small gift boxes, etc!  I can't wait to make more!

To order any of these project materials or any of Stampin' Up!'s other great products, visit my online store by visiting my website at www.cfindlay.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now" or give me a call!

Happy Stamping!










Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Espresso Classic, Cherry Cobbler Classic, Daffodil Delight Classic, So Saffron Classic, Bravo Burgundy Classic, Soft Suede Classic
Stamps:  Bells & Boughs (Holiday Mini Catalogue)
Accessories:  Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, Stampin' Dimensionals, 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Candy Wrapper Bigz Die,  (Holiday Mini Catalogue) Paper Snips, Blender Pen

Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack Choices

It happens every day: you walk to the mailbox, pull out the mail, and shuffle through a stack of ever-present bills and junk mail. But every once in a while, hiding among the dull and dreary stacks of envelopes, you find something that makes your heart beat a little faster and brings a smile to your face--someone has taken the time to send you a card!. What a great feeling!

Why not brighten someones day with a hand-stamped Christmas card! On October 14th you'll have the opportunity to stamp 12 embellished Christmas cards - for only $25!!! I'm offering 3 different designs to choose from and you can choose as many of each design you'd like up to 12 cards!

Never made a card? No problem! As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I am happy to get you started in this immensely fulfilling hobby.

Registration and payment due October 1st to give me enough time to order and prep your very own custom card kit.  Your spot will only be reserved once I receive your card kit payment.*

Seating is limited and I'd be so disappointed if you missed out on the fun, so register with me as soon as possible! 

Here are the three card designs to choose from.  (Click the images for a closer peek)

1)  Traditional Christmas

This card uses assorted punches, a Big Shot embossing folder & Dazzling Diamonds glitter.


 
2)  Vintage Christmas

This card has a vintage flair with lots of sponging, embossing with the Big Shot, water coloring and our Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  (Various greetings to choose from)



3)  Modern Christmas

 

This simplistic design is much more modern with clean lines, a touch of bling with our Rhinestone jewels and far from a traditional color palette.


Maybe only one or two of the designs are your style - no problem! Just let me know which designs you like and how many of each you'd like to stamp (for a total of twelve cards) and I'll prepare you a custom card kit! Each kit will include all precut materials, embellishments, adhesive, white or vanilla card inserts and envelopes.

Event:  Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack
When:  October 14, 2010 (Registration and payment due October 1, 2010)
Time:  7:30pm
Where:  My Home!


If you have any questions, please let me know!  Spots usually fill up quickly, so let me know right away if you'd like to attend!

Happy Stamping!

*Refunds are not available after October 1st as I will have already ordered your card kit materials. If you are not available to attend the event, you may pick up your card kit materials after the class or "sell" your class spot to someone else - just let me know so I can have their name on my list.  Thanks!

FOR SALE!

I am slowly weeding out all my retired product and need to sell it.  Of course, that means one thing - YOU get to take advantage of some great deals!!!  Check back often as I'll keep adding items as I figure out what I've got here and delete items as they're sold.

(If you would like to purchase* any items, please arrange to pick them up within a week - thanks!)

(*I am only able to accept cash or debit on retired product)



Click the pictures for a closer view.


Four Square - $5

So Many Scallops:  $5

Cute & Curly:  $5 (pending)

Baby Jesus is Born:  $5  (pending)

Dreams du Jour:  $5

Cheep Talk:  $10  (pending)

Big Bold Birthday:  $10

Canvas Background:  $10

Paisley Background:  $10

Sanded Background:  $10  (pending)

Unfrogettable:  $12

Pun Fun:  $15

 Pale Plum CRAFT Ink Pad (never used):  $5.00

Almost Amethyst CRAFT ink pad (never used)  $5.00

Itty Bitty Board (chipboard) Book:  $3.00

Black Gingham Ribbon:  $2.50 (pending)

Jumbo Grommets:  $4.00

Set of 2 Stipple Brushes: $2

Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker (Brand New)  $1.00(pending)

Accordion Book Kit (brand new unopened):  $2.00 (Pending)

Expressive Flexible Phases (set of 56 double-mounted wood stamps)  $18.00

Big Deal Alphabet (double-mounted wood stamps - near new.  Small flaw on the letter "a" but still fully useable).  $15.00

Toy Box (wood-mount stamp set):  $18.00

Color Coach.  Great way to find easy color combinations.  $2.00

Metallic Gold Ink Refill - full:  $2.00

Elegant Eggplant 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon $3.00 (pending)

Metallic Silver Ink Refill - full:  $2.00

Simply Set card kit (includes, cardstock, envelopes, ribbon, stampset & instruction booklet.  Does NOT include ink, adhesive, glitter or brads):  $15.00  (I paid close to $50 new!)

Package of rubons - includes one sheet each in black and white.  Brand new:  $2.00

 

A couple thank yous

A few days ago my hubby mentioned he needed a couple thank you cards. Last night I finally had an opportunity to head into my craft room (plus, he needed them finished by this morning!). I decided to go with a 5x5 card size instead of my usual 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

As I've mentioned before, I seem to struggle with masculine cards and of course both cards were going to guys. SO, I did something I rarely do and pulled out a retired stamp set from my stash to start with. I just LOVE this little puppy and thought it would qualify as a masculine image.  I added some of our wide Early Espresso ribbon and tied it with a piece of our linen thread.  With a few antique brads and some faux stitching, I thought it turned out well.

When I showed it to my hubby, he thought it was a little to "girlie". Um, seriously? A dog and a pair of work boots is girlie?  What exactly was he looking for? Oh wait - I have a tree...does that work????  Hum...ok, back into my craft room for take 2!

Here's card number two.  Similar color scheme.  Instead of ribbon, I used a piece of our twill tape (love this stuff!) and a piece of wood grain designer paper from our Woodland Walk Designer Series paper pack.  I tried to keep it simple and as far from "girlie" as possible.

 What do you think?  Did I succeed?

Happy Stamping!