October Class Share!

Hello!  Usually, I come up with my class samples and the first thing I do is show them here on my blog and then a few days later they get to the store either by me taking them or sending them in the mail.  This month, I did things backwards.  I actually finished my class samples week before last but I was trying to do some math to figure out how much supplies, especially colored cardstock, it was going to take, so I decided to show them last week at my two classes and hopefully, get an idea from them how much they think I should charge for the class.  My first group of ladies on Wed. loved the cards and was adamant about what I should charge for my class.  My Saturday class ladies also agreed.  That was easy.  Cards are at the store and people are already signed up!  So, I knew that I had better get to it and show you here.  Before I get to the cards, all 15 of them, yes I said, 15, a little background.  Back in April, I taught a class where they got in their kit, a 6 x 6 pad, and they made 14 birthday cards, complete with the insides in class and they got instructions, measurements, sentiments pre-stamped to take the remaining half of the pad, adding their own cardstock and make 14 more cards at home.  Everyone loved the class, and even though it was a lot of work on my part, I really thought, let's do it again for Christmas!  The difference is this class and that one, is that the embellishments on the front of the cards were all stamped sentiments, there was no coloring or die cuts involved.  But, for Christmas cards, I knew that a little extra was important.  I did my best when I was creating the samples to add a little extra, without making them complicated.  All are simple fold-over cards, no pop ups or special folds.  Well, there is one, that is a little different, but still a fold-over card.  First, let me show you the group photo ...

This photo is what everyone will see on The Crafty Scrapper's site, but for you, here, I have all the individual cards to share with you ...enjoy!

Photo was taken before twine got added, see photo below.

For those who have never taken one of my classes .... Everything is cut and stamped .... your job in class or at home with my kit, is to put them together.  Okay, if interested in class details, see below!
Oh, one more thing, make note that my Saturday class had to be moved until Sunday because there is a big festival going on the square on that Saturday.  I didn't have a choice.  I have already purchased 30 of the 6 x 6 pads, but once that amount is signed up, well... that's it!  If interested. call the store ASAP at 972-923-3151!

From One 6 x 6 to a Bunch of Christmas Cards!  Wed. October 21st 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  AND Sunday October 25th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  $40

 

If you took my Birthday Bonanza class back in April, you will be excited to know that this class is similar but this time with Christmas cards, which are a little fancier, so perfect for Christmas cards to send or give. The question we had before was how many cards could you make with just one 6 x 6 pad?   Included in your class fee, is one 6 x 6 pad from Echo Park called Story of Christmas.  Following my samples, you will put together 15 complete Christmas cards in class.  And, I will give you detailed instructions and measurements for each page left in your pad, so that you can add your own cardstock and create a second set of cards at home.  If 15 cards are plenty, then you have embellishments and half of a 6 x 6 pad to create other items with.  This class is limited to 30 people.  Please bring adhesive to include pop-ups, some kind of clear glue to adhere die cut words, detailed scissors, and your preferred coloring medium.  All other supplies provided.  (Copics I used: EOO, R20, C7, R27, B00, E35, E37, C3, B000, Y17, E44, G94)

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another share between Debbie and I.  I will show you my card, Debbie's card and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card



Debbie's Card

The Sketch

No, it is not "dog" week, that was totally random!  I picked my little puppy image because last week Debbie had knee surgery and I thought this one would be perfect for this occasion.  Both cards are great and I really love the sketch too..  It is a tall and skinny one, but it wouldn't have to be.  Doggone cute, right?!

Just FYI, I showed my October class cards to my Wed. class takers and they help me with the price which I was unsure of, and they signed up already.  So, I will try to get my October class share post ready, hopefully tomorrow.  Today, I am off to Waxahachie to teach again!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another share between Debbie and I.  I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

 I like this week's sketch and how both cards came out!  What about you?

Just a little tease ...all week I worked on making the card samples for my October class. Yes, I am early in making the cards, as I usually don't work on the next month's class until after I teach the previous month, but this one is going to take a lot more that 3 or 4 days to prep, so I wanted to get the samples made so I could get my paper ordered, and have a whole month to prep.  I can't give you my class share here until I have decided what I need to charge for this class. So, when I figure that out ... you will be the first to know.  

This is my teaching week, but I have a couple of gifty items that I want to share and so look for me late in the week with those, as by that time the recipient will have them in hand!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Blossom and Kindness!

Hello!  I have two cards left that I made back in August that I haven't show you.  Here they are. Enjoy!

 

Two nice sketches, two pretty cards!  I think these were with a group that I sent to the store to sell on consignment.  Love them both!

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

DT Pop-Up Bouquet

Hello!  I have folders on my computer that "house" the cards that I haven't put on my blog yet.  And then afterwards, they get moved to a folder with all of the current year's cards.  I found today's card in the "housing" folder.  It is actually one that I made for The Crafty Scrapper's design team blog but when I made it, I didn't know the exact date it would be on their blog.  I am supposed to put it on my blog the same day or later, but definitely not before.  I think it went on their blog at the end of July, but I totally forgot I hadn't put it on my own blog.  I am correcting that today!  In July, I taught a class using this cool pop-up die and stamp set from Stampendous.  Carolyn mentioned to me that she wished I had left her with one of my cards to sell the remaining product, so that is why I made this card.  But, it is too pretty not to share with you too!  Enjoy! 

First, here is my card front ...

And this is what you see when the card is opened ...

 

Here is your visual of what the sets look like that made this card ...

 





Cool, huh?  I love dies that allow you to create cards that will "wow" someone, don't you?

 

Happy Stamping!

Tina

 

Baby Explosion Box!

Hello!  I am finally able to share the explosion box that Donna and I made on our camping trip for her stepdaughter who is expecting her second child.  I hinted that I had something special to share with you but that I had to wait until it was received.  Lindsey, her stepdaughter got the box in the mail on Saturday and loved it!  So, I am now super excited to get to show you.  I think I took about 15 photos of it, at every angle possible but I have narrowed that amount here to 5 of the best ones for you.  After doing my explosion box class this last January, I started a pinterest board for different ideas, as I would like to do another class where we add a cake in the inside middle ... maybe next year.  So, recently on pinterest, I saw a baby one that had a baby crib in the inside.  The blogs showed that their cribs were created from one of the circuit type machines which I don't own, but I thought I just need to think about this and maybe I can make one on my own.  You know where this is going ... I did it!  I made a baby crib from cardstock with the help of three dies.  More details on that in a minute.  While I was making a crib, Donna was making her box and deciding on decorations for it.  Okay, I guess I have teased you enough!  Enjoy!
 
Here is the box closed and with the easel up on the top ...

 

 Take off the box lid, and it explodes ...
Be sure to click on each photo to make it bigger so you can see more of the detail!

 

 

 

 

  All the photos show how baby stickers and embellishments were added to each of the side panels.  And in the last photo, you can see that on each of the bottom panels, there are four pull outs with either baby sticker quotes or the one shown on the bottom leaves a place for her to add their signed message.  Donna had a gift card and she placed it in the crib before sending!  Here a couple of details on the crib I made.  First, I came up with the fact that the card loom die would be perfect for the sides of the crib because when you die cut it, it cuts equally spaced lines across with a solid panel at the top and bottom. I just snipped every other strip.   My snips weren't all that straight but it didn't matter because she added the ric rac right over the top!   I created a base for the all the sides to attach to. The two ends were made with a Spellbinders D-Lite Window die.  The top of this die has this pretty filigree opening and I knew it would make perfect sides for a crib.  I had to make a white cardstock pattern for both sides to cover up the window opening.  The last part was the feet.  On two sides I just added a rectangle piece that I had die cut the bottom part with Spellbinders Label 25 and also attached it to the bottom of that same base.  I am so very proud of my baby crib creation and so proud of how great Donna decorated this beautiful box for her stepdaughter and her new baby!  If you have any questions, or would like to know more details, I will gladly provide!  Awesome, right?

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another share between Debbie and I.  So, let's get right to it.  I will show you mine first, then hers, and then the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!



My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

I think we both really liked this sketch.  It is a keeper for sure!  I especially love that "sending" on Debbie's card.  I have become quite addicted to dies and all that they can do for you.  I think someone could open a brick and mortar store and carry just dies!  And no, it will not be me!  But, I would shop there! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

A Banner of Thanks!

Hello!  A couple of weeks ago, Donna and I made some patriotic cards to add to each of the boxes that Blue Star Mothers were sending to our troops.  I have yet to show you the card we made.  I have it for you today.  Enjoy!

This was a really simple design and we used papers from a 6 x 6 pad from Authentique, along with a banner set die from My Favorite Things.  But ... sometimes the ideas that look simple are not all that quick, which we found out.  We worked on them together and then had to divide up the remaining pieces for each of us to finish at home.  But, I do love the result!  And, because the card just is on top inside the box, we didn't have to worry about the size, therefore no worries about an envelope! 

See you tomorrow for the Saturday share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

With Sympathy!

Hello!  Let me see, I think there are still a couple of cards and such that I have made but haven't shared with you yet.  Today, I think I will show you the sympathy card and gift tag I made for a friend a couple of weeks ago.  Even though the occasion is sad, it is still a pretty card to share.  Enjoy!

Sympathy cards are cards that I do think simple is better, but I still made the card with a sketch, just a simple one.  The tag was made with a tag set die from Elizabeth Crafts.  The tag was made at least a week later than the card, so it doesn't exactly match.  But, both are pretty.  You think?

Tomorrow I have the last patriotic card that Donna and I made for the troop boxes.  And I am going ahead and setting up the baby gift that Donna and I made for next Monday's post.  I just can't show you until I know for sure her stepdaughter has received it. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

September Class Share!

Hello!  I am teaching again in just two weeks. I tried to make my card samples early, knowing I would be gone for several days last week, but I only got two of the four done, so this week, I finished them up.  Yes, four cards are in this class.  Back in the summer at the scrapbook show, the owner of Art Impressions talked me in to teaching a class with some of their product but I put it off until now because I really wanted to play with their holiday stamps and dies.  I knew I wanted to also do a Halloween card this month.  On my teaching day last month, an order came in from Inky Antics!  Perfect timing and oh, such cute images that I knew would be a great class addition!  Here are my cards for September's class ...enjoy!

First, is the pretty fall card with a set of stamps Art Impressions call TryFolds ...

 I did a little bit of water coloring with a water brush and some ink pads.  I am pretty pleased with  how it came out.  It is pretty as a picture.  I do want to note, that I bought some 90 lb. watercolor paper for this card project, but I didn't like how the images stamped onto the rough surface.  I also found I love the crisp white in contrast with the pretty fall colors.  Below is how it looks when the front to open ...
 


I wanted a way for it to stay closed, so I opted for a little Velcro!  It works!  Here is the foldover card opened ...

Next up, is the Halloween card with those adorable stamps from Inky Antics.  Here is the front ...

And this is what you see, when you open the card ...

And then you open the orange flap, and this is what you see ...

I told you there were some adorable creepy crew images and fun folds too! 

Now, to the Christmas ones. The set I used had both snowman and penguin front and back images.  I couldn't decide which one to use, so I decided to two do cards so I could make one with each image set.  As you know, ever since my June class of shaker cards, I have been addicted to the shakers!  So, I couldn't resist doing one of those here ...

 Okay, now have you been wondering why I was calling them Front and Backs?  Here is the inside of the card ...

 How adorable is that?

The second card is similar but no shaker, just an open hole.  The front  ...

 And the back ...

I think it will be a great class.  If you are interested in coming or would like a kit, please call The Crafty Scrapper at 972-923-3151.

Here are the class details ...

Holiday Kick-Off 2015 - Wed. Sept. 23rd 11:00 a.m. and Sat. Sept. 26th 2:30 p.m.-In this class, you will be using some product  "just in" from Art Impressions and Inky Antics to create four fun, creative cards.  There is one for Halloween with a creepy crew of adorable images, one for Fall that is pretty as a picture, and then two Christmas cards showing two different ways to use the front and back stamps.  Please bring adhesive to include scor-tape (any size), detailed scissors and your preferred coloring medium for three of the cards.  For the fall one, please bring either colored pencils or your preferred watercolor medium.  I used a water brush and distress inks, which you are welcome to share mine in class.  If you want to bring your own, I would suggest fall colors of either pens or pads.  And a water brush if using pads.  My copic list: card 1: V15. YG03, BG32, YR14, C0, C5, C7, R05, E00, E33, R21, card 3: C0, R21, E77, R59, B000, B95,B97, card 4: C7, YR15, R24.

Happy Stamping!

Tina

P.S.  I usually send an email to my class takers, but there seems to be something up with AOL today, but hopefully, it will get fixed real soon!