July Class

Hello everyone! I know this is early but I will be having class early next month so I had to get this out so you all have time to sign up.
Class for July will be using Twill Tape. Twill tape is a special ribbon that you can stamp on and dye. It comes packaged with 3 yards each of 3 different sizes ranging from 3/8" to 1 1/2". This is truly a great accessory and I use it all the time in my scrapbooks and also in my cardmaking. I know a lot of people have been asking about ways to use it, so here is your chance.
Class will be on Tuesday July 14th at 4:15 and 6:00. You will come and make 3 cards. The cost is $10 and includes the Twill Tape for you to take home. If you already have some and don't need anymore you can order a stamp pad instead (they are the same price) but you will need to bring your own Twill Tape to class. Please let me know by Sunday June 28th if you are interested in taking this class so I can get my order in on time. Thanks!

New In Colors!!!

I received my pre order from the new catalog that starts on July 1st and most of my order was stuff from the new In Colors. Here is a card that I made today using just one of the new colors and 1 of the new ribbons.
The new color is called Melon Mambo and I love it!! I also love the matching polka dot ribbon. All of the new In Colrs are great, but this is my favorite. I used the Heard From the Heart stamp set and the Love you Much stamp set on this card. I also used the scallop edge and full heart punches and filigree brads. I hope this gets you all excited about the new catalog and gives you a little inspiration. Happy Stamping!

The long awaited Waterfall Card Tutorial!

Well, I know I promised the directions for this card ages ago, but hey, better late than never, right?
Here are the dimensions for the card stock:
Neutral Card Stock - 4 pieces cut to 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
Black Card Stock - 4 pieces cut to 2" x2", 1 piece cut to 3/4" x 4 1/4", and 1 piece cut to 9" x 2"
Red Card Stock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
*Note* You can use whatever colors you want to, I am just labeling them with the colors I used so you can compare to the picture :)
Score the largest piece of black card stock at 2", 2 3/4", 3 1/2" and 4 1/4" and fold on the score lines.
Stamp images on your 1 7/8" square pieces (I used the Sock Monkey and S.M. Accessories sets. Sports sets also are very cute). Then layer on the 2" square pieces.
Attach the 2" square pieces to the large scored black piece starting with the bottom image on the part of the piece that is scored to a 2" square. Be sure to use Sticky Strip when you adhere these pieces or they may fall off when the card is pulled a lot. Continue attaching the tops of the 2" squares to the small scored parts.
Now attach the 3/4" x 4 1/4" piece of black card stock to your card using only brads or eyelets. Do not use adhesive in the middle or your card will not work.
Now attach the long scored black piece to the 3/4" x 4 1/4" pice using sticky strip. You will put the adhesive on the bottom back of the lowest image.
Now all that's left is to add an eyelet to the bottom of the pull part and tie some ribbon through it.
I know these instructions sound very confusing but if you walk through while looking at the picturesw it is actually surprisingly easy. These cards are so impressive and people just love to receive them. Be sure to show me if you make one of your own, I love to see your work!! Happy Stamping!

Melissa's Birthday Invitations

Melissa and I spent the morning making invitations to her 7th birthday party. Now if you know Melissa you know that she is ALL girl. She loves all things girly like pink, butterflies, and sparkles. She also loves my Big Shot machine. These are the perfect invitations for her.
They are cut from the Top Note die. They are also textured using the texture plates with the Big Shot. The butterflies are die cut, also and they are stamped and embossed with irridescent ice embossing powder for a little bit of sparkle. The colors we used were Pink Pirouhette, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze and Riding Hood Red.
Happy Stamping!

June Class, Retiring List and June's Special

Hey everyone, I hope you are all well!
Well, the retired list is here and there are a lot of great items on it. Be sure to let me know right away if there is anything you want. You have until the last day of June to order any items on the list and then they are gone.
The promotion for this month is if you hold a workshop that has $250 - $400 in sales you get 20 additional dollars in free hostess merchandise. This is an incredible deal. But that's not all... if you have a workshop with $250 - $400 in sales you can also pick out something from my special box (it has former hostess sets, former sell-a-bration sets and other cool items). This is a great time to have a workshop, so please let me know right away if you are interested so we can get your party scheduled for this month.
Well, for class this month we will be learning how to use the Build-A-Brads. Build-A-Brads are a really great accessory for cards and scrapbooks. They are a little bigger than a regular brad and you get to decide what they look like. You can punch out Designer Series Paper or a small stamped image and apply it to the brad then cover it with the clear plastic bubble. I love these things. You get 24 brads in a package for $9.95. The cost of class will be $13. You will be making 3 beautiful cards and you get a whole package (minus the 3 you use for class) of Build-A-Brads to take home with you when you are done. Class day is Tuesday June 30th and I will have class at 4:15 and 6:00. Let me know by Monday June 8th if you are interested so I can order my supplies. I will be posting a picture soon of what the Build-A-Brads look like.
Thanks guys and Happy Stamping!!!