Janice's Creating Crop

Don't forget to turn your registration order in for Janice's Creating Crop.  The deadline is Oct. 1st.  Time is a ticking.  Don't miss out.  Contact me if you need more information.  stampingwithjaniceb@gmail.com.  I will get the information to you right away.  It is going to be a blast.  Ladies are talking and cannot wait.  Janice

Christmas is a coming

I know it is hard to believe but Christmas is less than 100 days away.  Yikes.......  But take time this season to enjoy getting ready.  Start early (as in today) and schedule time to come and stamp your Christmas cards.  Maybe this year for Thanksgiving you have a book for everyone to write something they are thankful for.  What a great holiday memory.  Need time to do that?  Sign up for my get away.  Janice's Creating Crop on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1st and 2nd.  We will be at the Marriott in Racine.  Contact me for more information.  It is filling up so make sure you contact me soon.  Deadline is Oct. 1st. 

Here is the card for today.  I know many of you love cardinals.  This is a hostess set in the back of the Holiday catalog.  I have made a number of cards so far with this set.  It is one of my go to stamp sets.  It can be yours too by you placing a $150 order or have a party.  You don't want to have a party do a catalog party and get friends and family members to order so you can get the total to $150.  Janice

Give Thanks

I love the colors of Autumn.  The DSP is from the holiday catalog called Sweater Weather on page 18.  It is very beautiful Fall colors.  I loved adding the buttons to this card.  I also used the stamp set called Gorgeous Grunge found in the main catalog.  Give thanks this year for all the many friends we have made through stamping and sharing.  Pass on the love of life.  Janice

Fun Folder Card

Yesterday I spent the day stamping at a friend's house.  I had a blast trying my new envelope punch from Stampin' Up.  I made a file folder.  Yes a file folder.  I made it into a card.  I thought this will be a great design for those that are secretaries, work in offices, have kids that we are always filing their pictures, etc.  So let me know what you think.

I used DSP from the holiday catalog.  The leaf is in the best of 25 years stamp set starting this month.  The pumpkin is also from that set and so is the Give Thanks.  So now leave me a message and let me know what you think of this stinking cute card......... Janice

Simply Created Kit for Thanksgiving

I saw someone that was using the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit in her cards.  I loved how she used the cute black frame and leaves.  So I changed a few things and added my own twist to it. 
The stamp set is Truly Grateful page 19 of Holiday catalog.

• wood 131730 $27.95
• clear 131733 $19.95

I bought this stamp set and Harvest of Thanks stamp set to use on a Fall Painters Tray.  I will share that when I get it done.  Well really I have not started it.......  But I have been thinking about it.  Does that count?
Are you interested in a class using a painters tray and being able to change it for the seasons?  Janice

Harvet of Thanks

Here is another card using Harvest of Thanks stamp set.  I love that there are framelits to cut each of these out so quickly and perfectly!  Again I used the wood bark background.  I love this stuff.  I will need to use some with a cardinal for Christmas.  Just thinking........  Let me know if you try it.  I would love to see what you are creating.  Janice

Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming and I'm getting ready.  This is just one of the cards I have made with the stamp set called Harvest of Thanks.

• Holiday catalog page 19
• Wood 131736 $20.95
• Clear 131739 $15.95

This stamp set coordinates with Apothecary Accents, Deco Labels Collection, and Bitty Banners Framelits Dies.

Notice I used markers on the turkey stamp.  Then on the inside I used sponge daubers to ink up the many thanks stamp. 

If you are wondering where the background paper is from..........  Well it is from the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit.  I have made a number of things using some of the things I got with that kit. 

• 133463 $19.95
• page 18 in the Holiday catalog

So now what do you think of the Simply Kits?  Write me a comment and let me know if you are buying them or if you are now thinking about buying one?  Janice

Perfect Blend at Christmas

I know many of you are hooked on this Perfect Blend stamp set.  Well remember this holiday season when you are buying your friends and coworkers a gift card from their favorite coffee place, put it in a card that matches and says you truly care about them.  Putting thought into a card is what makes the card more special to that person.  Janice

Christmas is Coming

I know it feels early to think about Christmas.  But if you don't start your cards soon you will run out of time.  Here is a quick and easy card we will be doing at my 4 Card Class this month. 

I love this clean and simple look.  The main card is made with Bermuda Bay.  The Designer Series Paper Pack is Winter Frost found in the Holiday Catalog on page 29.  132183 $8.95 for 48 sheets 24 each of 2 double sided designs 4 1/2" x 6 1/2".  This is a great deal. 
I cut the whisper white card stock using the Chalk Talk frame lits on page 187 of the main catalog 129983 $24.95.  This frame lit has an opening that you can wrap the card stock around a cello bag filled with goodies.  But in this case I just liked the size and shape of it.  Love the corners!  I layered it with Smokey Slate.  I have found this color to work well with lots of colors.  The Frosted Finishes Embellishment is just the right added touch to many things.  In this card I added it with a piece of the silver 1/8" ribbon. 

• Frosted Finishes Embellishments on page 28 of Holiday catalog 132150 $6.95 for 12
• Silver 1/8" Ribbon also on page 28 of Holiday catalog 132137 $4.95

The stamp set is on page 27 of the Holiday catalog.

• wood 131826 $13.95 
• clear 131829 $10.95
• Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit page 27 of Holiday catalog - this is a great deal - great way to get 8 cards made quick and easy! 
• Wood 133286 $19.95
• Clear 133287 $17.95

Let me know what you think.  Does this look easy?  Have you used any of these items?  Leave me a comment so I know you are reading and wanting information.  Thanks Janice

New stamper

Welcome Vera to stamping.  It is truly a fun hobby.  Vera had never stamped before.  She did awesome.  As she was stamping she was telling us who she would be sending the cards to.  It is so fun to share what we love to do.  I am so glad Vera is joining our group of fun stampers.

The group was already asking what techniques we would be doing next month.  I'm keeping it a secret for the moment....  Well I have a few thoughts up my sleeve.  But I will be playing this weekend and see what I can come up with to announce for all you Technique Geeks. 

I love the challenge of showing you new and exciting ways to make cards.  Janice

Paper Pumpkin

August Paper Pumpkin was one of my favorites.  I love the bike.  The upper right corner is the card that Stampin' Up suggested.  I had fun just changing things around and adding two bikes, etc.  At the bottom left you can see the bottom of my envelope.  I stamped the bike moving across the front.  Many of the insides of the cards I did the same thing.  This is definitely a stamp set I will be using again.

I am looking forward to those of you that have signed up for the Paper Pumpkin.  We will have fun coming up with other ways to use what SU sends us each month.  If you want in on the fun, go to createwithjanice.stampinup.net  Click on Paper Pumpkin.  You can cancel at anytime.  But you will love the package coming every month.  I look forward to you joining us at my house or on line to make each month's kit.  Janice

Technique Geeks Class

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Smiles were on all faces. Well maybe not when they were concentrating so hard to make their card perfecto!!!  Yes they loved the cards and the techniques.  They got their own 1/4 sheet of card stock that had a picture of the technique and instructions.  Now if they would have read the instructions today that would have been another story.  But they do have them for future reference. 

Dianne and Beth wanted to know if they would get a bigger ring because they are planning on coming to every technique geeks class.  They have 7 techniques on their ring now. 

Are you wanting in on this fun?  Join us next month.  The class will be on Saturday, Oct. 12th at 8:30am.  The cost is $12.  Let me know if you want to come.  Janice

Card Class

My next class is my 4 cards for $10.  These cards are fun for everyone to do.  There is a quick and easy one, a more difficult one and then 2 others that are fun and reproducible.  The class is offered:

•  Saturday, Sept. 21st at 8:30-noon
•  Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 8:30am-8pm
• Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 2:30pm-8pm
• Saturday, Sept. 28th at 8:30-noon

Today I will give you a sneak peak at one of the cards. 

This card is so perfect for a man in your life.  The stamp set World Map makes a great background.
World Map is found on page 23 of the main catalog. Wood 130342 $17.95
Clear 130345 $13.95
The Open Sea stamp set is on page 101 main catalog.
Wood 128454 $26.95
Clear 123032 $18.95

This is the inside of the card.  After stamping the background on the front I did not reink it and stamped on the inside.  I love how the white bakers twine I colored with a sponge dauber using crushed curry ink.  You can find the sponge daubers on page 164 of the main catalog.  102892 $10.95 for 12 daubers.
Other colors I used were Marina Mist and Chocolate Chip. 

Leave me a comment.  I would love to know what you think of this card.  Janice

Janice's Creating Crop

I am so excited to share with you that I am now taking registration forms for my November 1st and 2nd event.  It is called "Janice's Creating Crop".  I started this crop for all those scrapbookers that have been left hanging with no more scrapbooking company crops.  I love to stamp and scrapbook and most of all I want to give you time to have fun, scrapbook, create cards and do other fun craft projects in a convenient location.

Registration fee = $75.00

• Fee includes a table with room to spread out
• Space to be by your friends
• 3 meals
• 3 cards or a 2 page scrapbook layout

Groups of 4

• Register with 3 other people and you pay only $69 each!
• Space is limited, so register today.

Registration Deadline is October 1, 2013.  Sorry no late registration.

Hotel Accommodations are available

• Contact Marriott at 262-886-6100.  
• Mention block for Stampin' Up event ($85)

I will bring for you to use:

• 58 SU ink pads & markers
• 50+ stamp sets
• 50+ embossing folders + sizzix dies
• Big Shot
• Every Stampin' Up punch
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool
• Ideas for scrapbook layouts
• Lots of display boards

Specials that weekend

• Rubber Rummage Sale
• 10% off merchandise ordered
• Swap Table
• Punch Art Table

Making memories is a great way to share your life with your family and friends.  Make November 1st and 2nd another memory to share.  Contact me to get a registration form.  stampingwithjaniceb@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you and then spending time with you.  Janice 

Technique #3

This technique is for all the present and retired school teachers.  Remember what a chalkboard looks like?  With all the chalk dust?  I remember staying after school to help my teacher by erasing the board for her.  I could never get it completely clean.  There was always chalk dust on it.  Well the third technique we will be doing is called Chalkboard.  Now if you have not RSVP yet, I hope you call me to see if I have any spots available.  Yikes, I want you to come.  So pick up your phone and call me.  Talk to you soon.  Janice

 

Technique Geeks 2

Blending Inks......  This is such a beautiful technique to use.  I will teach you an easy way to blend and help you to make this technique something you will use over and over.  Many of my stampers have asked how I can blend my colors and make them look so great.  Well here is the class that you will learn and trust me you will be able to blend colors after this class.  Only two more days left before I close the class.  RSVP today.  Janice

September Technique Geeks

Technique Geeks are ready for this month's class!
It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8th at 8:30am and again at noon.  Yes two opportunities due to the responses I have been getting.  People are loving this class.  If you have not signed up yet RSVP today to make sure their is a spot available for you and a friend. 
This technique is called Spritzy Shapes.  You will love the different looks you can make with this technique. 
Technique Geeks Class is $12 for 3 techniques.  You make at least 3 cards and get a key ring with the instructions and a mini sample on it for future reference.  People coming to these classes will be getting a surprise in the next couple of months for attending the Technique Geeks Classes.  So don't miss out on learning new techniques and _____________ the surprise coming in November.  Janice