Merry Christmas to all and to all a good NAP!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas.
I am ready for a nap...how about you?
It looks like the snowstorm is going to miss us (for the most part), and we will just end up with a 1-3 inches IF THAT! So everyone, please stay warm and make merry :)

Backtrack to some Thanksgiving Cards

I have to backtrack to some Thanksgiving/Fall cards that we did at one of my stamping classes for kids back in November.

December Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 5

Stamps: Great Greetings (or sentiment of choice)
C/S: White, Black
Ink: Black
Accessories: Black grosgrain ribbon, Dots embossing folder, Scor Pal or scoring device, Floral Square embossing square

December Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 4

Stamps: Perfect Punches, Garden Silhouettes
C/S: White, Black
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: White/Silver Sheer Ribbon, Oriental Weave Screen Embossing Folder, Wide Oval Punch, Large Scallop Oval Punch

December Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 3

Stamps: Friends Never Fade
C/S: White, Black, Non SU Designer Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (reverse side which is plain), Mat Pack hole template, paper piercer and sponge mat

December Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 2

Stamps: Alphabet Soup
C/S: White, Black
Ink: Versamark Non-SU Designer Paper with flocking
Accessories: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Foam Tape, White Embossing Powder, Powder Pal Tray, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, paint brush

December Black and White Stamp Camp Card # 1

Stamps: Watercolor Trio
C/S: White, Black
Ink: Black Non-SU Designer Paper
Accessories: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch, Clear Gems/Jewels, Japanese Scales Embossing Folder, Glue Dots

December Stamp Camp is tomorrow! Can't wait!

See you tomorrow! Here's a teeny tiny sneak peak....

The December stamp camp is set for Saturday, December 4th from 9am - 12pm.
It's a black and white themed camp (meaning the cards will all be black and white and maybe a small dash/splash of color, but not necessarily!)

I will be making breakfast/brunch foods to snack on for attendees too.

Here are the rest of the details:

Date: SATURDAY, 12/4
Time: 9am - 12noon
Place: Julie's house in Herndon, VA (email me for addy if you are new!)

You will stamp 2 cards from 5 different designs so you will leave with 10 cards total.
Cost is $ 20.00
All supplies (except adhesive) will be provided.

I recommend you bring either monoadhesive/SNAIL (with refills) or double sided tape.


RSVP: by 12/1 to confirm your spot!

I will have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there will be someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

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December Stamp Camp set for 12/4!

The December stamp camp is set for Saturday, December 4th from 9am - 12pm.
It's a black and white themed camp (meaning the cards will all be black and white and maybe a small dash/splash of color, but not necessarily!)

I will be making breakfast/brunch foods to snack on for attendees too.

Here are the rest of the details:

Date: SATURDAY, 12/4
Time: 9am - 12noon
Place: Julie's house in Herndon, VA (email me for addy if you are new!)

You will stamp 2 cards from 5 different designs so you will leave with 10 cards total.
Cost is $ 20.00
All supplies (except adhesive) will be provided.

I recommend you bring either monoadhesive/SNAIL (with refills) or double sided tape.


RSVP: by 12/1 to confirm your spot!

I will have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there will be someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Stamp A Stack 2010 - Winter/Christmas Cards part 4

Here are the final cards we did at Stamp A Stack 2010....

Card 5 – Session 2
Stamps: Dasher, Sentiment of Choice
C/S: White, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, SU & Non-SU Designer Paper
Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: SU Riding Hood Red Ribbon, 1/8th hole punch


Card 5 – Session 2
Stamps: Dasher, Sentiment of Choice
C/S: White, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, SU & Non-SU Designer Paper
Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: SU Riding Hood Red Ribbon, 1/8th hole punch


Stamps: Season of Joy
C/S: White, Glorious Green Non SU Designer Paper
Ink: Glorious Green
Accessories: SU scallop Oval Punch, SU large oval punch, Marvy Scallop Oval (purple), Marvy Oval (Pink), Red satin ribbon, CM wavy line template, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Snowflakes

Stamp A Stack 2010 - Winter/Christmas Cards part 3

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Sentiment
C/S: White, Light Blue
Ink: Soft Sky
Accessories: Light Blue grosgrain ribbon, stickles glitter glue, Snow Dots cuttlebug embossing folder, scallop oval punch, large oval punch


Stamps: Gifts of Christmas, Teeny Tiny Wishes
C/S: Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Non SU Designer Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Vanilla Ribbon, Glitter Glue, Stickles Diamond Glitter Glue, Eyelet Border Punch

Stamps: Gifts of Christmas
C/S: Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Non SU Designer Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Vanilla Ribbon, Glitter Glue, Stickles Frosted Lace Glitter Glue, Eyelet Border Punch

Stamps: Dasher, Many Merry Messages (sentiment)
C/S: Riding Hood Red, Taken with Teal, White, SU Designer Paper Holiday Lounge
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Taken with Teal
Accessories: Teal grosgrain ribbon, jewels/gems, glue dots

Stamp A Stack 2010 - Winter/Christmas Cards part 2

Some more cards from the stamp a stack....

Stamps: Peaceful Wishes, Sentiment
C/S: White, Dark Green Textured, Dark Red Textured, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Forest Foliage, Soft Suede, Cranberry Crisp
Accessories: Buttons, Burgandy Ribbon, Gems/Jewels, Glue Dots, Scallop Border Punch Pink Scallop Circle Punch, Purple Scallop Circle Punch


Stamps: Jolliest Time of the Year, Sentiment is from A Greeting for all Reasons
C/S: White; Non-SU Designer Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Markers: Real Red, Blush Blossom, Basic Black
Accessories: Red Ribbon, SU Scallop Border Punch, Purple Scallop Oval Punch

Stamp A Stack 2010 - Winter/Christmas Cards

We had a great time at Stamp a Stack 2010 this weekend! There were 2 sessions and both featured all Winter Holiday/Christmas cards.

Here are the 1st two cards from session 2....

Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas
C/S: White, Real Red, Always Artichoke
Ink: STAZON Jet Black, Always Artichoke
Accessories: SU Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder, White with/Gold ribbon, Sponge, Markers in Red, Orange, Green , Close to Cocoa


Stamps: Snowfall
C/S: White, Purely Pomegranate, Baja Breeze, Light Blue
Ink: Baja Breeze, Soft Sky
Accessories: Sparkly Trim, Gems/Jewels, Sponge, Word Window Punch, Glue Dots

Cards are done for Session 1 of the Holiday Stamp A Stack 2010!

OH boy....the cards are all done for the 1st session of Stamp a Stack 2010....
Now to get cracking on the 2nd session :)

Have you confirmed and reserved your spot yet? Space is limited! Email me at: JSAYLOR@VERIZON.NET to reserve your spot! Details are below...

Stamp a Stack Christmas/Winter Holiday Cards

Here’s the news you have all been waiting for!!
I am hosting a Stamp a Stack for Christmas/Winter/Holiday cards on SUNDAY, November 14th.
There are 2 different sessions. (There will be 5 different cards at each session.)
You can do 1 or both sessions, just let me know when you reserve your spot so I know how much to prep for wuth each session.

Here are all the pertinent details:

Stamp A Stack Session 1 is from 9 – 12
Stamp A Stack Session 2 is from 1-4
(Each session has 5 different cards!)

At each session, you will stamp 2 cards from 5 different designs. So if you do both sessions, you will leave with 20 cards.
Cost is $ 20.00 each session.
All supplies (except adhesive) will be provided.
I recommend you bring either monoadhesive/SNAIL (with refills) or double sided tape.
LUNCH: Lunch will be provided as a POTLUCK. So, please bring a dish, drink, appetizer or dessert to share for 8-10 people.

Date: SUNDAY, November 14th
Place: Julie's house in Herndon, VA (email me for addy if you are new!)

RSVP: by 11/11 to confirm your spot!

I will have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Stamp a Stack Christmas/Winter Holiday Cards

Stamp a Stack Christmas/Winter Holiday Cards

Here’s the news you have all been waiting for!!
I am hosting a Stamp a Stack for Christmas/Winter/Holiday cards on SUNDAY, November 14th.
There are 2 different sessions. (There will be 5 different cards at each session.)
You can do 1 or both sessions, just let me know when you reserve your spot so I know how much to prep for wuth each session.

Here are all the pertinent details:

Stamp A Stack Session 1 is from 9 – 12
Stamp A Stack Session 2 is from 1-4
(Each session has 5 different cards!)

At each session, you will stamp 2 cards from 5 different designs. So if you do both sessions, you will leave with 20 cards.
Cost is $ 20.00 each session.
All supplies (except adhesive) will be provided.
I recommend you bring either monoadhesive/SNAIL (with refills) or double sided tape.
LUNCH: Lunch will be provided as a POTLUCK. So, please bring a dish, drink, appetizer or dessert to share for 8-10 people.

Date: SUNDAY, November 14th
Place: Julie's house in Herndon, VA (email me for addy if you are new!)

RSVP: by 11/11 to confirm your spot!

I will have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Stamp Camp Card # 5

Stamp Camp Card # 5

amps: Sparkly and Bright
C/S: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Real Red
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Wide Red Satin Ribbon, Yellow Marvy Scallop punch, Blue Scallop Punch, Red glitter glue

Stamp Camp Card # 4

Here's stamp camp card # 4

Stamps: Bells and Boughs (Holiday Mini Catalog 2010)
C/S: Kraft/Crumbcake, Riding Hood Red, Naturals White, Designer Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Wide Red Satin Ribbon, glitter pens

Stamp Camp Card # 3

Here's stamp camp Card # 3
Stamps: Dotted Autumn, Great Greetings (or greeting of choice)
C/S: Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Naturals White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, Garden Green Marker
Accessories: Wide Olive Green grosgrain Ribbon, 1/16th hole punch, copper brads, non-SU designer paper, glue stick

Stamp Camp Card # 2

Here's stamp camp card # 2
Stamps: Paisley Prints, Greeting of Choice
C/S: Ruby Red, Old Olive, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Ruby Red, Basic Brown
Accessories: Cuttlebug Perfectly Paisley embossing folder, Chocolate Chip grosgrain Ribbon

Stamp Camp Card # 1

Here's stamp camp card # 1
Stamps: Happy Fall Ya’ll
C/S: Chocolate Chip, Naturals White, Old Olive
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Markers, SU Tool Kit/Paper Piercer, Marvy Scallop Punches (blue and pink), 1/16th hole punch, Copper Brads

Crafting with Stamps - Treat Bags & Candy Redo

I had to make several batches of decorated nuggets for some of the teachers and various staff at my kids school. Here's from round 1. The adorable mesh drawstring bags are pre-printed and glitterfied. I simple stamped a Halloween themed image onto a label and wrapped it around the Hershey Nugget to create something a little more festive. Everyone loved them AND the fact that they could keep the bag!

Stamp set used was Bitty Boos Too from Stampin' Up.
Ink was various colors.
This is a great little project for kids to do or for kids to give to their "favorite" people any time of the year. ie: Valentines Day, Easter, Christmas etc. Just use whatever themed images you have and color coordinate the mesh bag with them. Then stamp a tag and attach. OR you could make a box for them or use a tin. It's very easy!

Crafting with stamps - Frame

I worked on a couple of different crafts last week that I want to share. Here's the first one. The kiddo's had caricatures done of themselves early this Summer at a festival. I wanted to frame them myself (from a store bought frame) and since they were a non-standard size (due to the sketchpad they were drawn on), I had to buy a fairly large frame and mat. It worked out fine for my DS's picture, since it was a navy blue mat and brought out the colors in the caricature, but for my DD's , the large WHITE MAT just didn't look good with so much white space around the picture. So, I checked with her and got her blessing to stamp on the mat. Then I had to get her approval as to what stamp to use and what ink. (Lordy, I did not want to mess this up and wanted something that was pretty forgiving if I did!) Enter, the stamp set ELEMENTS OF STYLE from Stampin' Up! and Regal Rose Ink. I don't have a before shot of the plain mat (just imagine a double mat with the outer mat done in white and the inner mat silver), but here are the finished shots including 1) just done, 2) double mat prior to framing, 3)after framing and of course 4) with my DD holding it :)

I used the standard SU clasic inkin REGAL ROSE (instead of the recommended SU CRAFT INK). I didn't want to have to go through all of my stuff to see if I had the correct shade of craft. (It was at night and I just wanted it done). Anyhow, my DD's room doesn't get direct sun, so that will help with the fight against fading....other than that, time will tell.

If you want to purchase this set (or any SU supplies) you can do so 24x7 from my SU website at: www.juliesaylor.stampinup.net

Last Call - October Stamp Camp on 10/29!!

Date: 10/29/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (email me for addy if you are new!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
There are 3 Fall/Thanksgiving cards and 2 Christmas/Winter Holiday Cards
RSVP: By 10/27

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

Kids card class # 2 Birthday/All occasion

Pretty basic/simple card. Kids could pick from any sentiment to use on it.
They enjoyed sponging the sky onto the card.

Kids Card Class # 1 Fairy Card

Here's one of 3 cards we did last week at my kids card class. The kiddo's could pick between 2 different background papers that went with the fairy theme.

Baseball quick card

I had to put together a quickie baseball card and came up with this. I got to use some cool printed ribbon from my stash too (well, actually everything was from my stash!)

October Stamp Camp 10/29

Hey Everyone -
I have been incredibly busy this month. The big Dani's Duds consignment sale is this weekend (well it actually starts Thurs. night for Volunteers, Friday night for Consignors and then Sat/Sun it's open to the public.) Anyhow, I have made tremendous progress on getting stuff out of the house, storage, garage etc. It's been either bagged/tagged for consigning or donated. (CAN I JUST SAY WHAT AN AWESOME FEELING IT IS??) So, anyhow, that's had me occupied the last 2 weeks or so.

I had a chance to compare schedules and the October stamp camp will be on 10/29. I am going to attempt to focus it on Thanksgiving/Harvest and Winter Holiday cards. I will let you know as it gets closer if I was able to do that ;)

Details are still the same as normal:

Date: 10/29/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (email me for addy if you are new!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP: By 10/25

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way

Halo Thank you notes

I had to make up thank you notes for B. It gets pretty tough to do something "cool" as he gets older. I figured that as long as I could tie it into something having to do with Halo Reach he would be ok with it. Thankfully I was correct and he "approved" of them. :)

I got the graphic image off of the net. I simply cut/pasted it several times and printed it onto white c/s. The yellowish background paper is some that I got in a clearance pack and had in my stash. It just so happened to match the planet perfectly. I used the Mandarin Screen embossing folder to give it some depth. The black star was done with the SU Large Star punch and Black narrow SU grosgrain ribbon is in the button. (The button is from my stash and held on with a glue dot.)

The font is called Impact and done on the computer, just printed on white c/s and trimmed. I added a little bit of decorative edge to the left side of the font piece with SU decorative scissors.

Stamp Camp Card # 5

Stamps: Pun Fun, Great Greeting for Sentiment OR sentiment of choice
C/S: White, Real Red, Taken with Teal, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Black
Accessories: Silver brads, SU decorative scissors, SU small star punch, SU large star punch, 1/16th hole punch, Non-SU decorative paper
Markers: Taken with Teal, Red, Brilliant Blue

Stamp Camp Card # 4

Stamps: The More the Merrier (Hostess Set), Teeny Tiny Wishes (Sentiment)
C/S: White, Only Orange, Basic Black
Ink: Black
Accessories: Markers in orange, bright green, yellow; fancy ribbon, SU scallop border punch, decorative striped paper, SU paper piercer and template from the mat pack

Stamp Camp Card # 3

Stamps: Elements of Style
C/S: White, Concord Crush
Ink: Black, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Dots Embossing Folder, SU large oval punch, SU scallop ooval punch, Sparkle Gel Pen in purple, SU lovely Lilac marker, green marker, SU Sizzix emblosslits Beautiful Wings

Stamp Camp Card # 2

Stamps: Apple Blossoms (Hostess Set 2010)
C/S: White, Pacific Point
Ink: Pacific Point, YoYo Yellow, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: SU Paper Piercing tool, Scallop Punches (purple and pink ones), Glitter glue in yellow, self-adhesive jewel/gem, SU Border Scallop Punch

Stamp Camp Card # 1 sneak peek!

Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up at my September Stamp Camp on Friday!
You don't want to miss it!!

Stamps: The More the Merrier (Hostess Set), Sentiment of choice inside (or a small sentiment on the front!)
C/S: White, Pixie Pink, Lovely Lilac
Ink: Black
Accessories: Markers in yellow, bright pink, fuschia pink, teal, purple, bright green; bright pink ribbon, SU scallop border punch, decorative striped paper, SU paper piercer and SU template from the mat pack

Stamp Camp Cards are done!

I finished the cards for Friday night and they are awesome. There's something there for everyone...from a cupcake card/girly card, to halloween, to a rocket ship/boy card, and 2 florals that could be anything. If you were on the fence about coming Friday night, you DON'T want to miss this camp. These cards are super! Stamp camp details are on my previous post :)

September Stamp Camp on 9/24!

Mark your calendars now - September's stamp camp is on 9/24/10!

The September Stamp Camp will be held on Friday, September 24th. Here are the details:

Date: 9/24/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (email me for addy if you are new!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs). I will be working on the designs this week...not sure what my creativity has in store for me. Just know that, like always you can switch around sentiments and even some stamps if you need to!
RSVP: By 9/21

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

With Sympathy

Sympathy cards are always difficult for me and most of my stamping friends. I had to make 2 recently and decided to go ahead and make a few extras so I would have them in my stash.

Colors used: White, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Basic Brown
Accessories: Brown Satin Ribbon, Leafy Branch embossing folder, SU Scallop oval Punch, SU Large Oval Punch

September Stamp Camp is 9/24!

Mark your calendars now - September's stamp camp is on 9/24/10!

The September Stamp Camp will be held on Friday, September 24th. Here are the details:

Date: 9/24/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (email me for addy if you are new!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs). I will be working on the designs this week...not sure what my creativity has in store for me. Just know that, like always you can switch around sentiments and even some stamps if you need to!
RSVP: By 9/21

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

Hope to you see here!