JUNE/JULY CARD CLASS

 8.7.21

Hi!  We had to cancel card class last month due to COVID restrictions here in Victoria, but they relaxed sufficiently that we could have a class this month.

Here is what I made:

I used the beautiful die from Flowering Vines,  - attaching adhesive sheets to the back of Basic White and die cutting the circle die.  I then used either Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape or Blushing Bride ink with the blending brushes, to create an ombre effect using just one of these colours.  I then peeled the adhesive sheet and placed it on a layer of white, and  attached this to a co-ordinating piece of card stock and then attached that to the base card with dimensionals.   The sentiments were from the matching stamp set, Vine Designs and I love the simplicity of the font.  Added some bling and I was done! Very elegant and gorgeous!!  Inspiration was from Kylie Bertucci - thanks Kylie. 

And from Jeanette - 

"I've been wanting to have a play with making a tower card for some time now.  There are so many around on Pinterest at the moment in various sizes and they look so amazing!  For class, I decided on a compilation of the many cards and used a 5 x 7" base.  These cards are fun to make and yet look very impressive".  Jeanette offered the card in  two colour-ways, both were very pretty. . 

                                                                 

Hope this has given you some inspiration, thanks for visiting and happy crafting!

Nanette

                                       

MAY CARD CLASS

 Hi!  We had a lovely class again, with a new lady joining us (welcome Julie!), and it was great to catch up with everyone.

For my card this month I loved a card by my friend Fiona Bradley and decided to use that as inspiration.  I offered it in two colour ways and I think they both look so pretty.  

Using the stamparatus, I inked up the stamp with Versamark and then Soft Suede, and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I then cut the flowers out with the co-ordinating dies.  Then using our inks and an aqua painter, I coloured the image.  For the blue card I used Misty Moonlight, Garden Green and Hello Honey.  Rococco Rose, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight were used for the pink one.

                                  

I cut a 3/4" strip of Basic Black for the blue card and Early Espresso for the pink. I adhered it to a piece of Basic White and attached to the front of the card base using dimensionals.  I then also used dimensionals to raise the flowers.  For the sentiment I stamped on black or Early Espresso to match the strip and heat embossed in white and fussy cut.  This also was raised with dimensionals.  I added a few rhinestones too, cos you just have to have some bling!

Jeanette did two cards this month -  the first is a peek a boo card - it has a bit of a surprise factor for the recipient when they open it!

Her next card was made using our laser cut paper - so pretty and such a simple way to make a quick card!

Come join us at class and learn new techniques, make some projects and enjoy the company of a great group of ladies.  Get in touch if you are interested or want more information.

Thanks for visiting - and happy crafting!

JOIN MY TEAM - NEW JOINING SPECIAL

 Hello! It's the start of the new annual catalogue TODAY and to celebrate,  Stampin' Up! have a great joining special for the month of May!  It is worthwhile if you intend spending $169 or more, because that is what you pay to join BUT  for that $169 you get to choose $283 worth of your choice of products from any current catalogue and the clearance rack, with free postage and a business pack!!

You may have some questions - here are a few points that might answer them - if not please contact me!

• You do NOT have to sell  or make it your business if you join- you can just buy for yourself or family/friends. and save between 20%-25% on your purchases. But if you do decide however in due course , that this might be for you,  there is a lot of support through me and SU! to help you achieve your goals. 

• You can leave at any time - there IS a minimum spend each quarter to stay as a demonstrator  but if you don't reach this there are no penalties at all for leaving., and this is done automatically by Stampin' Up!, so no "resignation" is required by you. And ofcourse you are free to rejoin at any time in the future.

• Benefits are the savings as above, early access to specials, promotions, catalogues and to be part of the SU! community - lots of support and ideas.  And Demonstrator only events - 2 in person events were held each year previously but with COVID, these events are currently held online.  The in person events were such fun - scroll down to see posts of past events. Imagine hundreds of crafty SU! demonstrators together - crafting, meeting new people, and LOTS of free products!

Ofcourse, I am more than happy to welcome you as a valued customer if this promotion does not interest you.

You can click on the image to the right to see the new catalogue, or contact me to receive a hard copy.

Enjoy browsing!

Thanks for visiting

APRIL CARD CLASS

 We had a lovely class this month and we made the following things....

Jeanette loved this card from the talented Alisa Tilsner and she recreated it, showing different techniques with ink blending for the background,  splatters, die cutting and heat embossing. A very versatile card which could be used for practically any occasion by just changing the sentiment.  Every card the ladies did was different and all looked so good!

My son got married in March, and I gave the bride to be a card on the morning of the wedding - from future mother in law to future daughter in law.  She loved it - glad I gave it to her before our make up was done tho, cos we were as bad as each other with the tears!  I absolutely loved the card, so made it for class, but this time with a birthday sentiment.  I also had Mother's Day sentiments on hand they could use if they wished.  Again, each card was different depending on the combination and amount of the foliage.  Love seeing what people do with an idea!

The 2nd card I did was from an idea from Bruno Bertucci - he calls it the Scrappy Strip technique.  So effective and it just uses scraps as the name suggests! Each card looks unique depending on the colours and the thickness of the scraps. I struggle with masculine cards and I thought these two would be perfect to add to my stash.

Hope you have enjoyed seeing what we made this month - would love to see you at class - message me if you would like further information.

Thanks for looking....happy crafting!

MARCH CARD CLASS

 30.3.21

Our first card class since October 2019!  Had a wonderful time with the ladies who were able to come - I think everyone was glad to be back.

Jeanette's project was a little treat box for Easter.  The ladies were very happy as they were able to make 5 boxes from a sheet of A4 cardstock.  Who wouldn't like to receive this?

For my projects, I found inspiration and a tutorial from the very talented Gail Ellis from Blue Rose Paper Treasures.  Its called the split negative technique and so effective.  Basically you stamp the same image both on coloured cardstock and white (the stamparatus is perfect for this as they have to be in the exact same place on the cardstock).   I stamped in Night of Navy on the white, and heat embossed in white on the Night of Navy.  The ladies also had a choice of using the retiring Pretty Peacock instead of the Navy. Then you cut wherever you like (I cut at 1 1/2 inches) on both pieces and then you line them up and like magic you have a perfect whole image!

The beauty of this technique is you get two cards  - bonus!

We used the same technique for the second cards,  but with different stamps for a completely different look

If you would like to come along to class, held once a month , please contact me - details at top of blog - we would love to see you,

Thanks for visiting.

Nanette.

New Mini Catalogue - and Sale-a-Bration!

 The new Jan-June 2021 catalogue starts today!  So many goodies in this one (aren't there always?)!

Click on the Mini Catalogue photo on the right hand column to download a catalogue or contact me for a copy.

And of course, being January, it is Sale-a-bration time!  Spend $90  from ANY catalogue or the Clearance rack and you can choose an item from the Sale-a-bration brochure,  spend $180 get 2 and so on.  Click HERE to see what you can earn for FREE!

Contact me if you have any questions!

Thanks for visiting!