Just a Tad Late!

Here is a card I made for my quality swap group using the September Stamp of the Month, Treasures. I made the top card originally and wasn't happy with how it looked at first. After the ink from the sentiment was dry (and darker) I decided I liked it. Unfortunately, I had already changed to the second card and made all I needed. For both cards, I stamped the flower with VersaMark ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I sponged Sorbet all over the flower and wiped the excess off that the embossing resisted. I also sponged a little bit of Crystal Blue to make it look like sky behind the flower.


On this one I stamped the sentiment with brown Staz-On OVER the embossed image. I think next time I will try stamping the sentiment directly on the card first, and then stamping and embossing OVER it. Not sure it would remain clear (to my satisfaction), but it would be worth a try!


For this version I stamped the sentiment in Chocolate on Colonial White. Then I stamped over it with VersaMark and embossed with clear embossing powder. I think I would have liked it better if I had used Cocoa instead of Chocolate. It would have been darker and stood out more. Oh well!

supplies used (all CTMH, unless noted):

• Twitterpated Level 2 paper pack
• Treasures stamp set(September Stamp of the Month)
  
• designer ribbon rounds—sorbet
  
• VersaMark ink
• clear embossing powder
  

colors: sorbet, chocolate, crystal blue, sweet leaf, colonial white

size: 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”

idea from: I'm sure I saw a card with this layout somewhere, at some time............

More from the Grace Workshop

This is the second layout we did at the Grace Workshop last month. I chose not to do the “bonus” layout listed in the WOTG flyer, but instead chose one of the layouts we are allowed to copy from CTMH’s great ideas books—Reflections, Cherish, and Imagine.

I added a few things to the kit (and I provided them to all the participants, too!), such as the corduroy brads, self-adhesive pearls, and the flowers. For the title I used both Believe alphabets and the Classmate alphabet, and for the journaling block I used the Journaling Jots stamp set.

Below is the second set of card we made. Again I chose not to make the cards shown in the brochure, instead using one of the patterns we are allowed to copy from the CTMH card-making books, Originals and Wishes. The only item not from the kit on these are the self-adhesive pearls. I really hope CTMH adds them to the next catalog as a regular item!!!!

October Stamp of the Month

Believe it or not, Christmas will be here before we know it. Now is the time to start planning and creating for the holidays. Here is a quick and easy card you can make to send to all those special people on your Christmas card list. For this card I used the October Stamp of the Month--Holiday Warmth.

Do you want to know the best things about this stamp set??? You can get it for FREE with a qualifying purchase. Just ask me how!!

supplies used (all CTMH, unless noted):
*Creative Basics--Jingle
*October Stamp of the Month--Holiday Warmth
*Twinkle Brads-Jolly Assortment
*Clear Sparkles

colors: blush, creme brulee, juniper, tulip, white daisy, black

card size: approx. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

idea from: my original design

Here are some other projects made with this set:

Fabulous Fall Workshop Projects

Come and join me this Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. to make these 3 fabulous fall projects. Cost is only $5 or FREE with a $25 order!! Please RSVP by Wednesday evening. Hope to see you then!!

Project #1: Many Thanks card

Project #2: Boo Box (with a surprise inside)

Project #3: Trick-or-Treat lollipop wrap

 

(I will post the recipes after the workshop on Thursday)

Short Notice……

Due to some changes made by Corporate Office, I have changed my scheduled Sweet Home Workshop to the Grace Workshop instead. I will probably offer the other at a later date.

If you would like to join me on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.  contact me right away! We will make up to 2 complete two-page layouts and 12 cards!!

I must have your registration by this Thursday, Sept. 17!! Just phone or e-mail me to sign up!!

Here are the details:

Basic Option Cost: $29.95 + shipping
Basic Includes: A Level 2 paper pack, a B-sized stamp set (very cute!), a package of Edge Anchors, a full color guide, and I will be throwing in a few more sheets of paper and extra embellishments

Best Option Cost: $41.85 + FREE SHIPPING!!
Best Includes: Everything listed above plus a package of 100 Basic Buttons and Crystal Blue Waxy Flax

Either way, you will leave with your completed projects, a B-size stamp set, a full-color guide you can use over & over again, and TONS of materials to make even more cute stuff!!

Hope to see you there!!