STAMP 10 – part 3

The final four cards that we made at this months STAMP 10 class.

You have probably heard me mention that our church is just exploding with new babies so what is an all masculine theme STAMP 10 without a baby boy card?

SS: Nursery Necessities
CS: Kraft, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, So Saffron

My husband Dale is the best armchair athlete I know. He is a guy for all seasons…Baseball season, basketball season, football season, hockey season…and the list goes on so thought just maybe some of the other ladies had sports fans in their life as well.

SS: Just Basketball, Sanded Background
CS: Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Brocade Blue, WW

Tis the season for all kinds of graduation open houses. Not sure how many I will be attending yet, but I do know that I am hired to make cakes for five of them so far. Keep watching for posts on those too.

SS: Go Graduate, Happy Grad
CS: Basic Black, WW, Brushed Gold

And last, but not least, a birthday card for the guy in your life…

SS: Starring You
CS: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, WW, DSP – To The Nines

So For Now…

Celebrate the men in your life!! I hope you enjoyed the all masculine cards this month!!!

Christi

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STAMP 10 – part 2

Three more cards for this months STAMP 10 classes…

Any motorcycle lovers out there? Dale used to have one before we were married, but thankfully was willing to sell it so we could buy our first home. This is one of the new stamp sets in the Summer mini catalog that goes through August 2010. Just keep watching – I KNOW I will be making many more motorcycle themed cards in the future.

SS: Motorcycle
CS: Dusty Durango, Basic Gray, WW

My dad is an avid hunter, even at at 83 he gets out there every year. I am so thankful to have him in my life.

SS: Nature’s Silhouette, Well Scripted
CS: Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla, DSP – To The Nines

Sometimes finding a nice “guy” Anniversary card to make can be challenging but I thought this Black and White card that my upline, Glenda made for one of her Stamp a Stack classes was so sharp that I “stole” her idea for my class – thanks Glenda!

SS: Teeny Tiny Wishes, I (Heart) Hearts
CS: Basic Black, WW

So For Now...

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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STAMP 10

Last month at our STAMP 10 class I asked the ladies what types of cards they would be interested in me featuring at the next STAMP 10 class and it was unanimous that they wanted MEN cards – so I listened and decided to come up with an all masculine theme for our May STAMP 10 class. These are just a few of the cards that we made at last nights class. So if you are signed up to come to the Thursday class this will be a Spoiler Alert.

My husband, Dale, is VERY handy around the house. Over the course of our nearly 33 years together we have done MANY remodeling projects to our homes. In fact, we are in the middle of stripping wall paper and repainting right now. Of course, nothing can be simple…because our new refrigerator is rather large he needs to cut down a cabinet to give the refrigerator some “breathing room.” I sure do appreciate all the works he does around here and subsequently all the money he has saved us.

SS: Totally Tools
CS: Really Rust, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

A masculine Sympathy card – sometimes these are the least favorite type cards to make, but they are some of the most important to send.

SS: Lovely As A Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CS: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Technique: Thumping (markers)

A fun card for the little boy in your life.

SS: Pun Fun
CS: Ballet Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Watercolor Paper, DSP – Pawsitively Prints

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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April STAMP 10 cards

These are the cards that we made for our April STAMP 10 classes. On Tuesday I had only 4 ladies so I sat down with them and made up the 10 cards to get a “customers eye view” of the cards I choose. I was amazed that so many of the ones I chose this month had a lot of pieces to them. Of course, everything is cut out for them ahead of time, but also because of the two-step stamping promotion we made several cards and two step stamping is just a bit more work – Not Hard, mind you, but there are just more steps (hence the name two-step). Anyway – the ladies still were able to complete their cards in a timely fashion and then stuck around a bit to chat. What fun!! I love these ladies. Thursday nights class was filled with 11 beautiful ladies full of laughter. I am so thankful for each and everyone of them!!!

Just a heads up reminder that the 20% discount promotion for

• Greenhouse Garden
• Flower Fancy
• Trendy Trees
• Fifth Avenue Floral

Will be ending on April 30th so if you want to get in on this great deal, don’t delay – give me a call today.

Greenhouse Garden

Flower Fancy

Trendy Trees

Fifth Avenue Floral

Awash with Flowers – special pre-order promotion also ends on April 30th. This stamp set will be available in the new Catalog and Idea Book when it is released in July. But you can get it ahead of your friends by ordering it now!

Refuge and Strength

The following four cards all so are using stamp sets that will not be available after April 30th. They are found in the Occasions Mini. They may or may not be featured in the Big Catalog released in July – Stampin’ Up does not usually reveal that to us, but in general there are only a couple that make it there, so if you see something you want – NOW is the time to get it.

Butterfly Accent, Fine Flourish, Oval All

Vintage Labels

Messages For Mom, Well Scripted

Well Scripted.

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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STAMP 10

Here are 4 more cards that we made for our March STAMP 10 Class.

This card shows how you can institute our beautiful Designer Paper into your card fronts. The heart is heat embossed on Chocolate Chip CS with WW craft ink and White EP. Thank you to pcgaynor at Splitcoast for this easy card idea.

This card I LOVE! – wouldn’t this make a beautiful thank you note for a Bridal Shower or Wedding? Thank you to Brandi Weinette on Stampin' Connection for this beautiful card.

I love the little deer from our Forest Friends SS. Combine it with our Tall Tales DSP and you have a fun and easy card for any age. Thank you to Patsy Waggoner for this idea.

This Stamp set can still be earned FREE until March 30th with a $50 or more order. It is called Good Neighbor and I combined it with the Welcome Neighbor DSP that you can also earn FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $50 order. The great thing now with Stampin’ Up! is that they are offering the new stamp sets in wood block or clear. Using this stamp set in clear helps to line the pieces up just where you want them. Thank you to stampspaperscissors blog for this idea.

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Stamp 10 – Part 3

The last two cards that we made this week at our STAMP 10 classes

MENU:
SS: Special Blessings, Baroque Motifs
CS: Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, WW
INK: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Gray
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, 1/4” Black Grosgrain Ribbon

MENU:
SS: Well Scripted
CS: Real Red, WW
INK: Real Red
Accessories: Pinking Heart Border Punch, Swiss Dot EF, 5/8” Real Red Satin Ribbon

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!! AND

See you at next months STAMP 10 class!

Christi

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Stamp 10 - Part 2

Two more cards that the ladies are making this week at our Stamp 10 classes

MENU:
SS: With All My Heart
CS: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, WW, Cottage Wall DSP
INK: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Accessories: Trio Flower Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/2” Striped Old Olive Ribbon, Pearl, Irredescent Ice, Heat Tool

MENU:
SS: Kind and Caring Thoughts
CS: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, WW
INK: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Old Olive Markers
Accessories: Dusty Durango polka dot ribbon, Pearls

So For Now...

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Stamp 10

Okay, now I don’t have to say “Spoiler Alert” anymore as Tuesday’s gals have already completed their cards and tonights group will make theirs tonight. So here are two more of the cards we are making at Stamp 10 for February. I hope you like these cards and get inspired to come to a class and make some for yourself. Each month is a new set of fresh ideas. Check out my schedule on the right side bar and sign up soon.

These are two of my favorite cards we are making this month. They may look a bit more complicated, but they are very easy. Remember, I do all the preparing for you. All you have to do is stamp and assemble. How easy is that??

MENU:
SS: Inspired By Nature, Whimsical Words
CS Old Olive, Bordering Blue, WW, Pretty in Pink, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum
INK: Bordering Blue, Old Olive, Perfect Plum
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, 5/8” Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch for creating the clouds

MENU:
SS: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Vintage Vogue
CS: Kraft, Bashful Blue, Rich Razzleberry, WW
INK: Bashful Blue, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 5/8” WW Satin Ribbon, Full Heart Punch,Texturz Plates Background 1 – eyelet, Modern Label Punch, Blue Brads

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Spoiler Alert – part 2

Two more cards the ladies will be making at this weeks classes…

MENU:
SS: Whimsical Words (you can get this stamp set FREE with a purchase of $50 or more now through March 31st)!
CS: Melon Mambo, WW
INK: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Mover’s and Shapers XL DIE, Big Shot, Full Heart Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Small Heart Punch

Thank you to Glenda who is letting us borrow this fun stamp set for our class this week and thanks too, to our Stampin’ Up Website for giving us fun new ideas to use at our classes.

MENU:
SS: Whimsical Words, On a Pedistal
CS: Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, WW
INK: Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad, Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker, Melon Mambo Marker, Summer Sun Marker
Accessories: 1 3/4” Circle Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon, Dimensionals, Sizzix Circles #2 Die, Big Shot

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Spoiler Alert!

This week is STAMP 10 classes week so if you are signed up to come either on Tuesday or Thursday evening this will be a couple of the cards that you will be making. I hate to spoil your fun…but maybe this will get you all excited about coming!

This couldn’t get more simple, but look how fun with the sparkly new paper we have.

MENU:
SS: With All My Heart
CS: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Sending Love DSP
INK: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Textures Plate – large dot, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

MENU:
SS: Thank You Kindly
CS: Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip
INK: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Pretty in Pink 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Window Sheets, Swiss Dot EF

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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STAMP 10 Part I

It’s that time again for our STAMP 10 class! What fun!! I love planning and preparing for the class and I LOVE all the ladies who come. After spending all day everyday with little ones it is so good to have some fun female time with all these ladies.

Here are two of the cards that we made last night. If you are coming to Thursday’s class this would be a sneak peak for you.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the elegance of this card. Thank you to www.stampscrapdiva.blogspot.com for this beautiful card idea that she shared on SplitCoast Stampers

MENU:

SS: Vintage Vogue

CS: Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP

INK: Old Olive

Accessories: Butterfly Wings Embosslit, Ribbon, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Scoring Blade

Thank you to http://stampingwithlisa.com/ for this card idea she shared on Splitcoast Stampers

MENU:

SS: Vintage Vogue

CS: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, WW, Cottage Wall DSP

INK: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: WW taffeta ribbon, scissors

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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STAMP 10

Look what my friend Jayne brought me when she came to class this week!! Isn't she sweet!!! It is PERFECT!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE M&M's guys and the little propeller is perfect for the flashes of hotness that come all too often (tehe.) Notice I did not call them "hot flashes" because I'm really way too young to have those, (tehe.) Thank you Jayne.

Here are a couple cards we made at this weeks STAMP 10 class:MENU:
SS: Cold and Cuddly, Serene Snowflakes
CS: Tempting Turquoise, WW
INK: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Scallop edge punch, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, dimensionals



MENU:
SS: Christmas Punch (Hostess set)
CS: Old Olive, Old Olive DSP, Real Red, WW
INK: Black, Old Olive
Accessories: Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Wide oval punch, red brads, dimensionals BIG SHOT, Lots of Tags Die, Spinge Dauber


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STAMP 10

These are the last three Christmas cards that we made at last weeks STAMP 10 class. The ladies chose this gold embossed card as their favorite Christmas card of the evening, using the new Serene Snowflakes Stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. There is still time to purchase this stamp set and many others until January 4th.

Happy Stamping - Christi

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STAMP 10

Here are three of the Christmas cards that we made at last weeks STAMP 10 Class.

A fun little Snow girl – if you remember I love to create things with our fabulous punches.

How easy to design a card using our wonderful Designer Series Paper. This one here is using the paper called Holiday Lounge.

Can’t forget to make a special card for the kids, right This one here is using the stamp set Choo Choo.

Notice all the sparkles on these cards… the ladies went home looking FABULOUS!! with all the sparkles over their hands, face and clothing! We all got a great chuckle out of that.

Happy Stamping - Christi

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STAMP 10

Last week was our monthly STAMP 10 classes. What a great time we had once again. 8 ladies on Tuesday night and a full house of 10 ladies on Thursday night. BTW – you ladies are the BEST! I have so much fun at these classes! Here are the non-Christmas cards we made at that class.

Beautiful Falling Leaves

There's a family joke surrounding this card and why I chose the brown turkey.

Although I like them all, I think that these last two are my favorite. Stay tuned tomorrow - I will show you some of the Christmas cards we made.

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STAMP 10

Here are a few of the cards that we made at this months STAMP 10 class. Did you miss coming? Hopefully you can make it to Novembers class(es). You may choose between Tuesday, Nov. 17th or Thursday, Nov. 19th. Give me a call and I will sign you up.



Autumn Splendor
Gifts Of The Earth


Things I Love




Trendy Trees




Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Wishes




Baroque Motifs, Holiday Best (Hostess Set)

I think this one was my favorite because I just love using punches to create images on my cards. Pin It Now!