Stamp Camp Card # 3

Card 3
Stamps: Botanical Blooms (SAB 2009), Thank you Kindly
Ink: Basic Brown, Bashful Blue
C/S: So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, White
Accessories: So Saffron Wide Grosgrain Ribbon (SAB 2009), Dog Tag Punch, Floral Fantasy Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamp Camp Cards # 2

Card 2
Stamps: Yummy (SAB 2009)
Designer Paper – Delicate Dots (SAB 2009)
Ink: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, So Saffron
Marker: Certainly Celery
C/S: Going Gray, White, Barely Banana
Accessories: SU Simple Flower Embosslit Die, SU Sizzix Bigz Top Note Die, Sponge, Signo White Gel Pen, Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Certainly Celery Twill Ribbon (SAB 2009), 1/8th hole punch, flower brad

Special Spring CLIP ART CARD class…

A couple of people asked if I would do a special class on this, so here are the details:

Date: Friday, April 10th
Cost: $22
Time: 6:30pm
What you will make: 12 cards (3 cards with each image, but they will all be slightly different depending upon your matting/cuttlebug embossing folder choices and sentiment choices). I will have many of my cuttlebug folders out for you to choose from so you decide if you want yours to “look like the sample” or experiment on your own with the textures.

This special clip art Spring/Easter themed card class will feature CLIP ART images (see some of them from my previous stamp/scrap weekend posts!) There will be very little stamping on these cards. You only stamp the sentiment on the front or inside of the card. The main focus of the cards is a cute clipart image that you cut out and then you will use the cuttlebug to emboss various pieces/parts.

What to bring: You will need to bring your own adhesive.
If you have a pair of microtip scissors (SU papersnips or Cutterbee or Fiskers) bring them too. If you don’t have the scissors, I will have extras available for you.

The images that will be used are: a duck with easter eggs, a bunny with chicks, lamb with flowers and bunny with flowers. (The first 2 images are definitely more Easter themed, while the last 2 can be used for anything from birthday, thinking of you, get well soon, happy spring to more!)

Light snacks and drinks will be served.
RSVP by April 8th to confirm your spot!

Stamp Camp Card # 1

Had a great time at this months stamp camp. Here is the first card we did. This months theme featured cards all using the SAB sets.

Card 1
Stamps: Warmest Regards (sentiment), Polka Dot Punches (SAB 2009)

Designer Paper – SU Urban Garden
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy
Ink: Versarmark
Accessories: White embossing powder, Scallop Punch, Silver Brads, 1/16th hole punch, foam tape, Heat Gun. Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

My Stampin' Kids Class Cards

I had my stampin' kids class this week and we used 2 of my previous designs (tweaked a bit), plus 1 new one. The one with 3 butterflies is one that we will be doing at my April Stamp camp which is actually scheduled for May 1st. Everyone is so busy in April AND with Spring Break, Easter and Basbeball....my April camp is now bumped to May 1st. But, never fear because we will also have my May stamp camp on May 29th! So you get 2 in 1 month - WOOO HOOO!!

DD's Book Case with vinyl removable decals

My DD has needed a book case for her room for awhile now. This was a weekend project from the beginning of March that took a smidgen longer than a weekend (only because the paint had to cure 2 weeks before I could apply my vinyl decals.) It started out as an unfinished book case from Michael's (bought with a 50% coupon of course - but they are on sale for 40% off this week!!) I primed it on a Saturday afternoon and painted the first coat of white on Saturday night. Then, I painted the 2nd coat of white on Sunday afternoon. Then we let it cure for 2 weeks and finally on Sunday night, DD and I went ahead and figured out where to put the repositionable & removable decals. We bought 2 packs and still have a lot left. Since I took the photos I added a small butterfly to each side of it (where you see too much white space). We didn't put any on the inside (since they would normally be covered with books and not showing), but now I am thinking I might do it just to use them up. What do you think??

More Easter & Spring Cards

Here are several variations of the a fairly basic layout. I just changed the cuttlebug embossing folder(s) and color sequence of mats and or an accent here and there.

Don't Forget Stamp Camp tomorrow night!

Don't Forget Stamp Camp tomorrow night!

DATE: Friday, March 27th

Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Fee: $20

Make 10 cards (2 each of 5 different designs).

Theme: Cards will feature the 2009 SAB (Sale-A-Bration) sets!

A variety of sentiments will be provided for you stamp the cards for whatever occasion you need.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided. It is a great chance to get out of the house for a little bit and stamp. Please bring a friend too.

RSVP by 3/27/09 to confirm your spot.

***All supplies provided except Adhesive. Please bring your own adhesive(s) of choice. I strongly recommend that you bring SNAIL adhesive/mono adhesive or doublesided tape adhesive AND glue dots.***

Spring Bunny with Flowers Cards

Here are some cards that I made over the weekend featuring a cute little bunny with some flowers. I decided to make the sentiment box, but NOT stamp a sentiment. That way, I can have them ready and simply stamp the sentiment I need when it's time to send a card. These will work for everything from Happy Easter/Spring to Thinking of You, Get well soon, Just a note and Happy Birthday.

Easter & Spring Bunny Cards

Nothing super fancy about my Easter Cards. Same basic layout, just the designer paper, sentiment and ribbon changed. I colored them with my copics but didn't do any of the realistic shading.

A fun weekend!

We had a really great time "cardmaking and scrapping the days away" this weekend. I focused on some Easter/Spring cards and some Winter/Christmas cards. (It's NEVER too early to start on your Christmas cards! - just think if you do 5 a month now, your will have 50 of them done in December!!) I will be sharing everything over the coming week.

You will notice that I stuck with a fairly basic layout/sketch and simple changed papers/images/sentiments/ribbon. (If it isn't broken, why bother to fix it??) Since it is 32 degrees this am (and feeling like Winter) here are the 2 variations of my penguin winter card. The only thing I changed was the mat color on the sentiment and the sentiment itself.

Goody Goody Gumdrops

Stamps: Goody-Goody Gumdrops
Card Stock Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose
Designer Series Paper Sweet Always
Inks: Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip & Many Marvelous Markers
Accessories: Thread Linen, Punch Scallop Square, Stampin Dimensionals



Hey everyone - Sorry for the lapse in posts. I have been swamped this week with tons of stuff. I am headed out of town Friday am for a "girls" weekend at the beach of scrapbooking/stamping with friends. I can't remember the last time I did this, so it must have been way too long ago! Anyhow, before I would allow myself to start to even think about it, I told myself that I had to have everything ready for my kids class at the local school AND my stamp camp on 3/27. I got them both done - woo hoo! Now I just have to figure out what I want to work on for the weekend (most likely coloring a TON of images) and maybe getting some Christmas cards done. I want to travel as light as possible (and for me that is very tough.) I am also taking a couple books to relax with.

Anyhow, so here is a cute "springy baby" type card to give you some ideas. It's a basic layout, that can easily be replicated with any image and color scheme and made into numerous types of cards for various occasions. Card credit to Leslie S.

Enjoy!

Pinch Proof

I haven't made my St. Patrick's day cards yet and don't know if I am even going to get a chance to do them this year. So, I figured that I better at least share some ideas with everyone :) While, I didn't make this card (another talented SU demo did!), I wanted to share it...enjoy!
This card features the SU set Pinch Proof.

March Stamp Camp on 3/27 - Mark your Calendars!

DATE: Friday, March 27th

Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Fee: $20

Make 10 cards (2 each of 5 different designs).

Theme: Cards will feature the 2009 SAB (Sale-A-Bration) sets!

A variety of sentiments will be provided for you stamp the cards for whatever occasion you need.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided. It is a great chance to get out of the house for a little bit and stamp. Please bring a friend too.

RSVP by 3/23/09 to confirm your spot.

***All supplies provided except Adhesive. Please bring your own adhesive(s) of choice. I strongly recommend that you bring SNAIL adhesive/mono adhesive or doublesided tape adhesive AND glue dots.***

Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 5

Here's the last card from my black and white stamp camp.

Stamps: Hugs and Wishes (sentiment), Polka Dot Punches (Hearts)
C/S: Basic Black, White, Metallic Silver
Ink: Black, Versamark
Accessories: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder “Swiss Dots”, Ticket Corner Punch, Large heart Punch, Silver embossing powder, Heat Gun, Scallops Circle # 2 Die, foam tape for 3-D effect, powder pal tray.

Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 4

Here's card # 4 from my black and white stamp camp.
tamps: Lovely as a tree, Warmest Regards
C/S: Basic Black, White
Ink: Black
Accessories: White organdy ribbon with gold, cuttlebug embossing folder “argyle”, ticket corner punch

Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 3

Here's card # 3 from my black and white stamp camp!

Stamps: Together Forever (for flower), Elegant Cheer (for greeting), Always (for bird)
C/S: Basic Black, White
Ink: Black
Accessories: Wide Black Organdy Ribbon, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch

Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 2

Here's Card # 2 from my Black and White Stamp camp!
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
C/S: Basic Black, White
Ink: Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug embossing folder Swiss dots, foam tape

Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 1

Here's the first of the 5 different cards we did at my black and white stamp camp this evening.

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, All Year Cheer I (or any greeting)
C/S: Basic Black, White
Ink: Black
Accessories: Black Gem/Jewel, Black & white grosgrain ribbon, foam tape, glue dots

Thank you gift

I was told (at the last minute of course) that Thursday (today!) is one of the "student teachers" last day with my child's class. So, I quickly put together some initial/monogram notecards Wed. night. I needed to do something fast as it was already after 11pm when I got started and I was exhausted. This was a great design that went together really fast. The alphabet is Stampin' Up's "Lovely Letters" and it is AWESOME for any kind of notecards. Love love love it :) If you are looking for a nice alphabet, this is definitely a good one to get!

Here are the rest of the details -
Decorative Paper was from my stash - no name
Cardstock: SU Very Vanilla, SU Rose Red, DCWV Pearlescent Green
Ink: Rose Red
Accesories: Scallop Punch, 1 1/4 circle punch. 1 3/8 circle punch

Just finished the cards for Friday nights camp!

Oh yeah - wooo hooo- I just finished the cards for Friday night's special Black and white stamp camp and I love how crisp and clean they are. It is amazing what 2 simple colors can do. The cards we are creating can be used for a variety of events, simply by stamping whatever greeting you need on them....it's your choice! I have 3 spots left for this camp, please email me immediately if you want to come! Here are the details again:
It's all Black and White stamp camp on Friday March 6

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Fee: $20

Come and make 10 cards (2 each of 5 different designs) featuring the colors of black and white and occasionally an accent color thrown in. You will be amazed at how this unique color combination works to create stunning cards!

Light snacks and drinks will be provided. It is a great chance to get out of the house for a little bit and stamp. Please bring a friend too.

***All supplies provided except Adhesive. Please bring your own adhesive(s) of choice. I strongly recommend that you bring SNAIL adhesive/mono adhesive or doublesided tape adhesive AND glue dots.***

Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog - Sneak Peek and pre-order for customers!

The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog begins April 1st. There are LOTS more stamps and cool accessories you don’t want to miss coming in the catalog. (If you don't have yours yet, pick it up at my Black and White class Friday night!!)

Stampin’ Up is making 3 of the stamp sets & 1 wheel available early because they wanted to give everyone a chance to get their Easter and Spring cards stamped early!

There are more sets and cool accessories in the mini catalog due out April 1st but you’ll have to wait to get your mini catalog to see the rest.

Sale A Bration freebies still apply! Spend $50 and receive a SAB item free! To order any of these items shown above, email me or shop 24/7 on my SU website at www.juliesaylor.stampinup.net