Paula's party October 2012

For this make-n-take, we used Natural Composition Specialty paper for the background.  It's such pretty paper!  It is embossed in clear and adds a special touch to the card.  I love the way the Gossamer Lace stamp can be used in so many ways!

The other make-n-take we did at the party was a quick and easy card made with Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP from the Holiday catalog.  The DSP adds so much that a small stamped image (from Mixed Medley-hostess) and some Basic Black taffeta ribbon was all that was needed to finish things off!  As you can see by the samples below, just changing the DSP makes this card design very versatile!

On the card (above) that I demonstrated, I used a blender pen to add some color to the inside of the leaf (Lacy and Lovely).  I stamped Thank You on the 7/8" cotton ribbon from the Holiday catalog.  A little sanded Core'dinations Early Espresso cs and some Basics Glimmer brads finished it off!

Happy Stamping!
Patrice

Halloween Bag

My mother-in-law asked me to make some Halloween bags.  She doesn't have any trick-or-treaters stop by, but she does have a few grandchildren in the area that always visit and say, "Boo!" to Grandma on Halloween!  Todd and I went to Target and found these bags.  I removed the bright pink ribbon and replaced it with a more Halloweeny black.  Then I stamped away!  The pumpkins and words are retired and the bats and googly-eye guy are from the Googly Ghouls set in the Holiday catalog.  For the grass I just cut a 1 1/2" strip of Garden Green and sniped the top.  They looked so cute on the shelf I had them on, I almost didn't want to give them to her!  :) 

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack October 2012

 You will make 3 of the card above at the Christmas Stamp-A-Stack (more info below).  This quick and easy card looks like it has multiple layers...but it's just the card base and a piece of naturals white!

 I love the way the tree flips up on this card!!  You will make 3 of these.

 Glimmer paper!!! It's so pretty!  You will make 1 of the card above.

DSP makes this card easy!  There's no way I would ever stamp all of those red and green circles.  But I sure like the way it looks!  You will make 3 of this card.

 Stamp-A-Stack registration info

The Christmas Stamp-A-Stack will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm at Mountain Bay School.  You will stamp 10 cards with envelopes.   The RSVP deadline is October 10th.  

Cost: $17 (Early Bird Special- Register and pay on or before Sunday, October 7th and the cost is just $13!).

Contact me to register or if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Patrice

Stamp Club September 2012

 Stamp Club members made this card with Howlstooth & Scaring bone DSP, as well as Champagne Glimmer Paper.  The black squares are 2 1/2" and the DSP is 2 3/8".

 Take some Early Espresso Coredinations paper and rip the edges.  Then crumple it and sand the top.  It's a great way to get a rustic look!

Two of the stamps from Daydream Medallions were stamped with Whisper White and then embossed.  This ribbon is part of the September special, "Back to Spool".

Happy Stamping!
Patrice

Private Card Class September 2012

These are the 4 cards you will make at the Private Card Class on September 20th. The RSVP deadline is Tuesday, September 18th, so let me know asap if you plan to come! At the Private Card Class you can choose to pay $10 or make the cards for FREE with a minimum purchase of $25. A Private Card Class is what your friends are hoping you'll have, so let me know when you want to schedule your own Private Card Class!

Happy Stamping!
Patrice