Stamp Studio 606 Sentiments

August Classes were a Kaleidescope of projects

In case you missed the August Classes (I know some of you were on vacation), here is a snapshot of the projects. The Kaleidoscope dsp is fabulous - it features Summer Sun, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore, I almost forgot Only Orange. I can't imagine a better set of colors for the end of summer.

The Crazy for Cards class made a stunning "Shutter" card with butterfly die cuts, a totally girly card with the "Things I love..." stamp set, and a simple basket with the Baskets and Blooms Big Shot die.

The Kid's Class had a blast making a clipboard & pen set that will even make the first day of Middle School seem fun!

The projects are posted in the "Favorites" folder - where I'll also be adding a bunch of samples that I picked up at convention. If you love the August projects, you won't want to miss the September Classes featuring the "Cast-a-Spell" designer series papers - email me for a complete list of classes and descriptions.

Just back from the Stampin' Up! Convention...

 ...and am I full of inspiration (and business ideas)!Stampin' Up! doesn't hold back when it comes to this convention. As always, it was filled with treats for demonstrators. Sometimes, the treats were literally "sweet" - ice cream and candy at lunch time; and others they were just amazing surprises. Each day they gave out 100's of prizes to demos who's wristbands matched the chosen color. Everything from stamp sets to "My Digital Studio" to the new necklaces made by Shelli and her family, and signed by Shelli.

Convention is where demonstrators show off the best of their work. The gathering place is full of samples submitted for contests throughout the year. We also got to see and try some of the newest products, including the new Build-A-Bear Workshop dies. Here is a picture of my new boyfriend, sorry James. This guy is very snugly.

We also had the opportunity to purchase a special Build-A-Bear made just for us. The bear came with a Stampin' Up! apron, and a stamp that says "life without stamps...unBEARable". This is so perfect, I can't wait to have some Mommy and Me workshops to make the fun projects we were shown.

OK, enough of all this inspiration, it's time to get back to work. See you soon at a workshop or class! In the meantime, Make It Your Own!

Learning new things...

...especially when it involves stamping and papercrafting!

On Sunday I ventured to Chicago Land, with a few of the girls in my downline, for an overnight stamp camp and business convention. Some of the projects we made are pictured to the right. The large box on the top shelf is a cupcake kit, so unbelievably cute - you have to see it to believe it! On the bottom shelf, there are 2 desk top note pad holders, a cupcake box, and an animal crackers box. ALL of these projects were designed by my Stampin' Up! Upline, Connie Tumm.

This is just one of the really fun ways we have to learn new things with Stampin' Up! Next week, I head to Utah for the national convention. Can't wait!

Does all this have you thinking "I want to do that", then give me a call and we can talk about you signing up to become a demonstrator too. There is a really good deal (Best Ever) to sign-up for $85 until the end of August.

Messiest Week Ever! But so fun! And more to come.

This week's classes have been so fun, and messy too. I've been trying to work in a "Giftables Class" all year. And finally, last night we made silk scarves. The one at the left is made with Baroque Motifs, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, and Creamy Caramel. Since the In Colors don't come in Craft Ink, I did use the classic pads (not nearly as gummy), I just won't wash it.

I plan to use the scarf to tie onto my bag at the Stampin' Up! convention, so I know for sure which one is mine. I do have to admit that I love to hear other demos ask "how did you do that?!"

Next Month (Thursday, August 27th) we will be making framed art.

In the Crazy for Card Class, we made 2 cards and a 3-D item; I'll post those projects soon. The 3-D item is the die-cut Scallop Bags, stamped with glue and glittered. Lots of purple glitter!

Tonight is the first Friday Night Girl's Club in the new format. Through the years this club has evolved a few times, and now we are changing to add templates. My hope is that it will help everyone learn to use the stamps and paper they have collected. At the same time, we will be building a book of card templates with alternative color palettes. As always, I'll be working in techniques and fun embellishments.

Earlier this year, I added "Kid's Classes" to my schedule, and so far we have made some really fun projects. Tomorrow we will be making Monogrammed Mini Lunch Boxes, and corner book marks. It too, will be a messy one, when we cover the chipboard letters with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. Ohhhh, sparkly. There have been a couple requests to do "boy projects", (this makes me smile) stay tuned.

Here are some more scarves from last night. I had a blast, and was totally amazed at how each person made it her own. Click on the scarf, to open a larger image.

 

Above: Baroque Motifs, Dian, Wings of Friendship, Simple, Friendship.

2nd Row: Gina, Jeannie, Judy, and Krista

This was my sample. I absolutely love everyone's project. This inspires me to change my signature line to "make it your own!". Thanks ladies!

Hope you can join us next month to make framed art.

Hope Happens.

This card is made from a level 2 hostess set, and the background is a Big Shot texture plate. This background is one of my favorites, and I'm sure I'll use it over and over. The new catalog is now officially available. Have you signed up to be here at the Catalog Kick-off party on July 10th? If not, email me today.

We are also starting new clubs, classes, and Stamps-by-mail. This SBM volume will be based on the "Happy Together" stamp set, Tall Tales dsp, and designer buttons. Please drop me an email or phone call to get the complete details.

What a Weekend! - Part 2

There are about 60 new card ideas, mostly in the "my favorites" album - check them out! I've been stamping up a storm this month, and just finished up a wild weekend with stamp club, 2 classes, and a fundraiser.

This card is one that we made at the Food Pantry fundraiser yesterday. My category was "graduation", but I didn't have a specific graduation stamp set. So I got the fold idea from an old "Just Cards" magazine - it looks like a mortar board to me - and used stamps from "Starring You", "Hugs and Wishes", and "calendar days". It wouldn't be complete without the star and brad. The perfect way to honor your "Grad".

Our next big event is the Relay for Life Stamp Camp on May 30th. I've got to get to work on my 3 "Summer Boxes" that we'll be making using the Sizzix Big Shot. There will be 4 fabulous "giftable" projects, for just $40! Plus, raffles and door prizes, reserve your spot today!

Speaking of the Big Shot...we are giving away a Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit! Yes, the whole kit that is on page 193 of the 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book and Catalog, it sells for $195.95. You can win it by buying Raffle Tickets, they are priced from 1 cent to $5 - your price is determined by the ticket you pull. We will be drawing the winning ticket on Saturday, June 27th at the Mukwonago Relay for Life. Contact me for details.

What a Weekend!

Thank you to all of you who came out to see me at the Waukesha Expo Center, Rubberstamp and Scrapbook Expo. It was a blast! I love seeing all of you. Some of you I only see at this Expo, and it is great to reconnect. For those of you that I see on a regular basis, it was fun to share this with you.

Let's do it again in October!

I did learn a couple of new techniques at the show, and am looking forward to sharing them at my classes coming up.

See you soon!

Cherry on Top!

 Wow! Somedays are definitely better than others! Today I got up and started stamping, getting ready for my "Simply Cards" class tonight. I was supposed to do this card, with the new pop-up birthday cake die, last month - and I'm so glad I waited. This is the dsp I've chosen to do my birthday display for the expo with, so I thought I would use it for the class, and get twice the use out of one card design.

Oh, how fun! Stay tuned for the invite, favors, and decorations all with the Rockabilly Papers. Or come see me at the Rubberstamp and Scrapbook Expo (Waukesha Expo Center) on Sunday, May 3rd.

Relay for Life Fundraiser Stamp Camp

Saturday, May 30^th, 2009

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Vernon Presbyterian Church

S71 W23280 National Avenue

Big Bend, Wisconsin

Just off of I-43 and Hwy 164

Fee: $40.00 per person

All proceeds will be donated to the

American Cancer Society

A group of Stampin’ UP!^® Demonstrators have teamed up to design four fabulous projects, perfect for gift giving (or keeping!) There will be door-prize drawings, raffles, snacks, and beverages.

Please register by Tuesday, May 26^th

Call me at (262) 378-0607 to register.

Where does time go anyway?

It doesn't seem like it's been 2 months since I posted, but I guess so. Tonight I added about 100 cards. These are cards that come from Demo Swaps and Classes I've done. Guess time flies when you're having fun stamping.

I've been trying to catchup with all of Stampin' Up!'s new offerings. This card is made with the "Simple Flower" embosslit, one of the dies you can use with your Big Shot. It actually embosses and cuts the card stock in one action. Cool, right?

We've been doing some painting and moving rooms around at our house (like always), and I've put up some Decor Elements. I'll post some pictures soon.

In the mean time, I'll be busy preparing for this month's classes. Just drop me an email if your interested in any of them. You can see pictures of cards from previous classes in my "Favorites" folder.

Tuesday, April 21st, 7pm - Simply Cards - Make 2 each of 3 cards while learning special techniques, $15

Thursday, April 23rd, 7pm - DSP Class - Make 4 cards and a 3-D item using the Tea Party Designer Series Paper, $15

Saturday, April 25th, 9:30am - Simply Cards - Make 2 each of 3 cards while learning special techniques, $15

Saturday, April 25th, 11:30am - DSP Class - Make 4 cards and a 3-D item using the Tea Party Designer Series Paper, $15

Sunday, April 26th, 12-6 - DysFUNctional Scrapbookers Club, email me for details

Sunday, May 3rd, 10-5 - Rubberstamp & Scrapbook Expo, Waukesha Expo Center, $1 Make n Takes

Saturday, May 9th, 9-3 - Layouts2Love & Cards, Too! Sweet Nothings Simply Scrapin' Kit

Well, I understand how time goes by, I guess you'll have to come by my studio for updates. See you soon.