Thinking of You (September Class Project)

This month's technique card was by far my favorite -- loved the look of it, and the ease of the technique!  My inspiration was a card posted by Lisa Young (http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.ca/2015/04/sheltering-tree-block-stamping.html?m=1).  Lisa's card is beautiful in blues and greens, but I wanted to use autumn colors, so this is what mine looks like:

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Materials:

Stamp Set:
* Sheltering Tree

Paper:
* Mossy Meadow card stock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
* Crushed Curry card stock: 5" x 3-3/4"
* Cajun Craze card stock: 4-3/4" x 3-1/2"
* Whisper White card stock: 4-1/2" x 3-1/4"

Ink:
* Memento Black Ink or Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Stamp 'n Write Markers: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow

Accessories and Tools:
* Size "D" Acrylic Stampin' Block (2-1/2" wide by 2-3/4" tall)
* Stampin' Spritzer filled with water
* Adhesive: SNAIL

Instructions:
(SNAIL Adhesive was used to assemble this card.)

1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from score line to create card.

2. Adhere Crushed Curry card stock to front of card; adhere Cajun Craze card stock over Crushed Curry.

3. Use brush end of Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Mossy Meadow Stamp 'n Write Markers to paint color onto acrylic block.  (TIP: Started with lightest color first so you don't pick up the darker colors on your marker.  Also make sure you cover the entire surface of the block with color.)  Hold your block at arm's length and spritz with water -- enough to wet the surface; but not so much that the colors run together or wash off the block.  Stamp block directly onto Whisper White card stock.  Allow card stock to dry completely before moving on to the next step (it doesn't take more than a minute or two, but you can use your heat tool to speed things up a bit).

4. Stamp tree image as shown near left side of card stock.; stamp grass as shown.  Stamp thinking of you below block of color.  Adhere to front of card over Crushed Curry card stock.

5. Use pen end of Basic Black Stamp 'n Write Marker to extend tree branches out onto card stock below and to draw a line around the edge of the block of color.

Was this easy or what?!  And so cool!  No two cards are alike with this technique!

Enjoy!

Cathy  ;D

Spooky (September Class Project)

How fun is this card?!  It's very similar to the card featured in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog, with just a few tweaks.  This version was posted on Splitcoaststampers.com by Terri Allen.

Click on image for closer look.

Materials:

Stamp Set:
* Among the Branches

Paper:
* Basic Black card stock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
* Sahara Sand card stock: 5-1/4" x 4"
* Pumpkin Pie card stock: 3-1/2" x 1-3/4"
* Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper ("DSP"): 2" Circle

Ink:
* Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)

Accessories and Tools:
* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
* Woodland Embossing Folder (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Sponge Dauber
* Spider Web Doilies (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* 2" Circle Punch
* Into the Woods 3/8" Cotton Ribbon: 3-3/4" (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Gold Sequin Trim: 3-1/4"
* Adhesives: SNAIL, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Tear and Tape

Instructions:
(Unless otherwise indicated, SNAIL Adhesive was used to assemble this card.)

1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from score line to create card.

2. Use Big Shot and Embossing Folder to add trees to Sahara Sand card stock.  (Note:  This is a 6" x 6" embossing folder.  To make sure the trees are positioned so there's room for the owl to perch on the branch, you will need to position the paper at the open edge of the embossing folder.  Guess why the owl on my first card was standing on the ground?!  Mistakes are great teachers . . . .)

3. Use Sponge Dauber to smudge Basic Gray ink randomly onto the trees.  Use Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere Spider Web Doily in lower right corner of card stock; trim edges of doily to fit card stock.  Use Basic Black ink to stamp owl on tree branch, and stamp spooky eyes randomly between branches.  Adhere card stock to front of card.

4. Punch 2" Circle from DSP and adhere to center of doily.  Apply Tear and Tape to back of ribbon; remove backing and adhere across bottom of 2" circle as shown.  Apply Tear and Tape to back of sequin trim, "smoosh" to fit on back of trim without extending beyond the edges.  Apply across top edge of ribbon.

5. Use Big Shot and Thinlits Die to cut "spooky" from Pumpkin Pie card stock.  Use Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere above the sequins as shown.

BOO!!!  Your card is complete . . . and kind of scary!

A couple of quick tips about the Fine Point Glue Pen -- there is a pin inside the lid to keep the glue from clogging.  If you hold your finger close to the tip when you're replacing the cap, it's a little easier to guide the pin back into the opening.  Also, the opening is TINY -- to prevent clogging, you need to replace the cap immediately when you're finished using it.

Cathy  ;D

'Tis the Season (September Class Project)

This was one of the most fun cards I've seen!  I saw on it on Loll Thompson's blog -- Stampin' with Loll (http://www3.telus.net/public/loll/archives/2011/june_2011.htm) -- using different colors and a different sentiment (shop 'til you drop).  But I immediately thought how cute it would be in Christmas colors!

So here's my version of Loll's card:



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Materials:

Stamp Set: 
* Versatile Christmas (2016 Holiday Mini Catalog)

Paper:
* Cherry Cobbler card stock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
* Cucumber Crush card stock: 5-1/4" x 4"
* Whisper White card stock: 5-1/8" x 3-7/8"
* Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Stack ("DSP"): 2" x 1-1/2" (3)

Ink:
* Memento Black Ink or Archival Basic Black Stampin' Pad

Accessories and Tools:
* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
* Softly Falling Embossing Folder (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Simply Scored Scoring Tool
* Silver Cording Trim: 6" (2015 Holiday Mini Catalog)
* Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear and Tape

Miscellaneous:
* Green tissue paper: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"

Instructions:
(Unless otherwise indicated, SNAIL adhesive was used to assemble this card.)

1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from score line to create card base.

2. Adhere Cucumber Crush card stock to front of card.

3. Use Big Shot and Embossing Folder to add texture to Whisper White card stock.  Note: This is a 6" x 6" embossing folder . . . to achieve the effect of more snow at the top of the card, and none at the bottom, you will need to position the card stock at the bottom (against the crease) of the embossing folder.  This gives you a flat surface to stamp the sentiment near the bottom of the card stock.

4. Stamp "'TIS THE SEASON..." about 1/2" from bottom of Whisper White card stock between the embossed snowflakes; adhere card stock to front of card over Cucumber Crush card stock.

5. For each of the three 2" x 1-1/2" pieces of DSP, score at 1/8" from both sides and bottom, leaving one 1-1/2" edge unscored (this is the top of the bag).  Trim each of the bottom corners diagonally where the score lines intersect to prevent "bunching" of the paper; fold sides and bottom to back and use Bone Folder to reinforce fold.  Apply a small amount (about 1") of Tear and Tape across the top edge on the back of the DSP (the tape should not cover the folded edges).  Cut the 6" of Silver Cording into three 2" pieces (one for each bag).  Remove backing from Tear and Tape, and adhere edges of cording to Tear and Tape to create bag handle.  Pinch one corner of the 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" tissue and fan the rest of it out a little to create fluff of tissue emerging from top of bag; attach tissue to Tear and Tape over the cording.

6. Apply Tear and Tape to back of bag across the bottom (over the folded edge); apply Stampin' Dimensional to the back of the bag closer to the top of the bag (over the tissue is ok).  Repeat for remaining two bags.  Remove backing from Tear and Tape and Stampin' Dimensionals and position bags evenly across the front of card. 

That's all there is to it!  Now you're ready to shop 'til you drop for Christmas gifts!

Enjoy!

Cathy  ;D 

September Class Projects

Howdy, folks!  It feels like FOREVER since I've done a class . . . and actually, the last one was in June.  (July was my annual anniversary open house, so no classes -- just quick and easy make & takes.)

In any event, my August break is now over and I'm getting back on schedule.  Beginning with my September classes, we will be making at least one Christmas card, one seasonal card, and one technique card (3D items may occasionally be substituted for cards) each month.  Below are photos of my inspiration for the September class cards.  Although what we make will be substantially the same as those pictured, there may be a few changes here and there.  See my Upcoming Stampin' Events for details about September classes.

 

 

Hope to see you soon!

 

Cath  ;D