2015 Holiday Card Series - Day 1

Hi Everyone!  I am so excited to get started on the Holiday Card Series for 2015.  Each week I will feature a stamp set from the Holiday Catalog and make 2 projects with videos.  You may also see some extra projects here and there, but I am focusing on 2 video's per week.  This week's stamp set is the Sparkly Season set with the Versatile Christmas for my sentiments.

So on to today's card...

I used the chevron stamp to create the ornaments on my card.  By punching out one of the ornaments I was able to create an opening so I could use my card as a photo card.  I used the 2-1/2 Circle punch for my card, but you could also use your circle framelits depending on the type of photo you use.  Here is a video on creating this card from start to finish.

All the supplies can be purchased in my online store by clicking the links below or by clicking on the "Shop Now" button in the right sidebar.  All the supplies used are listed below.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.  See you on Thursday for Card 2!

Cindy

Sparkly Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Versatile Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$8.50

2-1/2" Circle Punch

$18.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

November Stamp Club Set Announcement

Happy November everyone!  I can't even believe how quickly the days are going by.  Today's post is all about our November Club.  The set we will be using is the Reason for the Season set.

This is such a beautiful set...we will also be using the coordinating Festive Flower punch for one of the projects, so if you would like to bundle it, let me know and I will send you an invoice for the additional amount.  The cost of this set is $21.00 if you need to swap it out, please let me know by the 9th.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Tags and Treats Class

Everyday Greetings Card Class

Well, today was suppose to be a hybrid class (both my monthly club and my monthly Everyday Greetings) but everyone wanted to focus on the Everyday Greetings class...these were the cards we made today....

I am truly blessed to be able to share my love of cardmaking and stamping with these wonderful ladies.  Every month I leave class inspired to help them create.The main focus was fall which we used the For all Things and Vintage Leaves, and we added a Christmas Card with Joyful Season to round out the set.  Whatch my Youtube Channel this week as I show you how to create each of these projects and don't forget to tune into my Holiday Card Series which is targeted to start on November 2nd and run through the first week of December.

Supplies used were and can be ordered by clicking my online store:
Whisper White Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Hello Honey Cardstock
Tangelo Twist Cardstock
Into the Woods DSP
Merry Moments DSP
Real Red, Crumbcake, Early Espresso, Memento Black, and Tangelo Twist Inks
Burlap Ribbon, Early Espresso Seam Binding, Linen Thread
Scallop Punch, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Scallop Tag Topper and the Leaflets Framelits

I am truly blessed to be able to share my love of cardmaking and stamping with these wonderful ladies.  Every month I leave class inspired to create projects for them.  If you have any questions, or are interested in attending a class or purchasing a "To Go" class let me know...

See you soon!

Snowflakes....

Happy Friday everyone!

We are preparing on the East Coast for Hurricane Joaquin which thankfully will only be dumping a lot of rain on my neck of the woods.  However, it has been raining for the last 2 days non-stop, so we are keeping watch for Flash Floods.  Scary stuff!  Anyone in the mood for snowflakes?  I think I have mentioned this before, I love snowflakes, I love watching the snow fall, but I hate the snow and being cold.  Odd I know, but it is what it is.  Snowflakes just have such a beauty to them and when you watch them fall everything seems so peaceful.  I have been focusing on Fall projects, but I made this card for a card class I had last week and wanted to make a video for it.

I love the simplicity of this card and the focus on the single snowflake.  It is so easy to create and to mass produce.  I used the Whisper White Craft Ink for the snowflake, but you could easily stamp this in silver ink or heat emboss for added texture and shine.  Here is a video showing how I created this quick clean and simple card:

As always, all the supplies used to make this card project can be purchased in my online store by clicking on the link to the right.  If you have any questions, please email me!  Have a safe and fun weekend!

Cindy

Paper Pumpkin is going PINK! - Help Stamp Out Breast Cancer

I would like to encourage anyone who has been on the fence about joining Paper Pumpkin to reconsider this month.  For the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Stampin'Up! will be donating $1 for every subscription and an additional $1 for NEW subscriptions.  Even if you just sign up for 1 month every dollar counts to help find a cure for this terrible disease.  A personal story...my father-in-law was diagnosed with Breast Cancer about 10 years ago and had to have a mastectomy.   I have 2 daughters and because their grandfather was a carrier - they are at greater risk.  I also have a very close friend who is a survivor as well so this is a very near and dear cause to me.  Because I feel this is so important, I will be giving a gift to everyone who subscribes to paper pumpkin by October 10th (valued between $6 - $10).  Please click on this link: Join My Paper Pumpkin to subscribe.

More info about Paper Pumpkin:  Paper Pumpkin is a kit you receive each month for $19.95 which includes shipping.  Each kit comes with an exclusive Stamp Set, ink, step by step instructions, and all the paper supplies and embellishments you need to make a minimum of 8 projects.  For brand new subscribers, they even send you a free acrylic block with your first kit.  Sometimes they will be cards, sometimes they will be boxes or treat containers.  It is a surprise, but I can assure you they are CUTE!

Please consider joining if only for the month of October.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks,

Cindy

Vintage Leaves

Happy Wednesday and last day of September!

I can't even believe that we are closing out another month already.  I can't seem to grasp how quickly the days are going.  I am so sad to see summer go, but in my area, the temperature is still in the 80's most days, so I can't really get into the Fall spirit.  As much as I love spring and summer, I do have to admit that I love when you get that crisp air and all the leave start changing colors.  After than, you can make is spring again ;o).  This girl DOES NOT LIKE COLD!  So, in the spirit of the Fall season, I have a couple of projects to share with you...

This first project is a little treat box that I made with the idea of using it with a Thanksgiving Place setting.  The idea is that instead of stamping the sentiment, you write your guest's name on the leaf and place it on the table.  You could fill it with a little before or after dinner treat.  Here is the video I posted earlier this week on how I made this box.

My second project is a card that coordinates with the box, but can definitely be used all on it's own.  I love the Leaflets framelits.  They cut the most beautiful shaped leaves.  I stamped the background in Crumbcake ink, put a strip of the Into the Woods DSP in the center and layered onto a piece of Tangelo Twist.  Then I cut the maple leave with Tangelo Twist, stamped it with the Grateful for you Sentiment from For All Things and let it take center stage on the front of my card.  I love how vibrant the colors are in the DSP which ties so nicely with the Tangelo Twist leaf.  Here is a quick video showing how I made this card:

Well, that is all for me today.  As always, all the supplies can be purchased from my online store by clicking the link on the right.  Thanks for stopping by and see you back here soon!

Cindy