An Open Heart Stamp Set

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  Now that we are all stuffed it is the month of everyone being so busy.  The hustle and bustle of the holidays should be fun.  Enjoy it.  If you start not enjoying it stop and breathe.  Take a moment and remember that it is not how much anyone gets or how much you decorate.  It is the love and joy of the season.  God Blesses us all each and every day.  

This card I have wanted to do for a long time.  I love this stamp set so much I bought it twice.  Now don't tell me none of you have done that!!!!!!!!!  The funnier part is that I bought it once in clear and once in wood.  I decided I would keep the wood and give the clear as a gift to someone special. 

I used Always Artichoke as the card base.  I then layered Cherry Cobbler.  Then Whisper White.  I used the Cherry Cobbler Marker for the berries.  The leaves I used a blender pen with Always Artichoke ink.  For the bird I used the blender pen again with Crumb Cake the added highlights of Chocolate Chip ink.  It was simple and clean.  On the inside we stamped the branch of leaves but did not color them in.  Again this card can be used for many different occasions. 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Tuesday Tipster

 

Ribbons and ribbons and more ribbons.  I love ribbons.  You may have already noticed that they are in colors.  Yes I find it easier to have them in the color than in the same kind of ribbon.  I have tried both ways and seem to always go back to color.  I took a box which you can see below.  Yes it is another box from Michael's.  I told you I had a number of them.  But I use them all.  So it is ok.  You can see on some of my rolls of ribbon I have blue painters tape holding it in place on the roll.  I don't like it when the ribbon hangs and rolls off and gets all tangled.  Not that mine don't ever do that.  But I do try to make it less often.  I used the card board that comes in the back of the DSP packages and cut those to make rows.  Again always making use of items I have.  Cost savings!!!!  I don't have a picture of it but I so have a container of little scraps of ribbon.  I will be honest with you it is too difficult to find what I am looking for so I don't go to it as often.  I bring it to my crops and let customers have it for their project.  If it is not easily accessible I don't use it.  But the fun part about it is that the container is from my Tide Laundry Soap.  I bought the packet that you throw into the washing machine.  Well the container was so practical and cute I had to come up with another way to use it.  My husband said I bought that for the container not the soap.  I took the label off it and so now it is see through and it has a nice lid that pops open and closed.  Now if I could just figure out how to locate it closer to my ribbon box maybe I would go to it more often.  

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

 



Christmas Cuties Elf

I told you a few days ago I would share with you another card I used the Christmas Cuties on.  Well here he is.

Doesn't he just make you smile?  I love how he is jumping or running and having fun.  The saying I did for this one is "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas".  My hostess club members loved how the garden green card stock piece was the same size as the white piece that they stamped him on.  We just slid it so that only one corner of the garden green was hidden.  We added the Home for Christmas Enamel Dots (found on page 9 of the holiday catalog).  I love these.  There are 2 sizes and 3 colors. 

Afterwards we decided that he needed a little sparkle to him so the hostess club members were going to add some dazzling details to him.  For many of them this was the last card they made that day.  So they did not want to smear it while going home.  Dazzling details takes a little while to dry depending on how thick you put it on.  And we know some of us get carried away...........

One of my customers chose to use the little angel instead.   It turned out adorable.  I have plans for the angel for another card. 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Christmas Cuties

Today's card was a favorite at my last 4 cards for $10 class.    Here it is.

He is sooooo cute.  I used Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede markers.  I love how he stands with his arm out because the snow jacket is so big and bulky.  He is very easy to color.  Yes my customers would have liked to have a framelit to cut him out but he really was not difficult to cut out by hand.  I added the beautiful white glitter ribbon (found on page 29 of the holiday catalog).  It added that touch to make him look like he is standing in the snow. 

This stamp set is the one that caught my eye the first look at the Holiday Catalog.  I knew I would get it.  I loved the whimsical look.  I love the sayings too.  This one says "it's the most wonderful time of the year!  I have another one I will share with you soon that my hostess club members got to make. 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Sheltering Tree

The card today was made at my class last Saturday.  I love the simplicity of this card.  It is clean and refreshing.  It can be used for so many different occasions.  It is hard to see but I added rhinestones on the tree branches to sparkle like icicles.  I added the red dazzling details to look like a bird feeder hanging from the tree.  We cannot forget the beautiful birds all winter.  They too need to eat.

I also added dazzling details to the bottom of the tree to look like snow on the ground.  So what do you think?  Clean and simple.  What would you use this card for?

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Fall leaves

Those of you that know me well, I love warm weather.  This November so far has not been too bad.  I know we will have the bitter cold and snow (naughty word) soon.  I love the sun and wish we saw it more often all year round.  I will say I do enjoy the colorful leaves in the Autumn.  This Autumn I have enjoyed making many cards.  If you do not have the leaf framelits I am so sorry for you.  They have been my go to item for a couple of months now.  Today I am showing you a card we made at my 4 cards for $10 class on Saturday. 

I love how well the Vintage Leaves stamp set (found on page 88 of the main catalog) can be stamped with one color or more.  I have found I use the daubers a lot with this stamp set.  Then I cut them out easily with the Framelits that go with them. 

On this card I cut the burlap ribbon in half so it was not so dominant on the front of the card.  I then added 3D by using the Expressions Natural Elements found on page 160 in the main catalog.  I love these.  They add so much to a card.  I used the fine-tip glue pen (found on page 43 of the holiday catalog).  I know this item has been very popular and is on back order.  But SU is getting more in so place your order so you will get it soon.  It is very helpful when trying to put something on that is thin and fine.  Letters and thin strips of card stock go on and stay on.   I also added the Into the Woods Elements in the top left corner (found on page 43 of the holiday catalog).  Love these too. 

OK so I will be sad when I cannot make any more colorful leaf cards.  But that means it is going to snow............  I will try to get excited about the snow.  I do love snowmen.  So get ready for lots of cards made with snowmen in them in the near future.

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Male Card

This is another male card we will be making in my Doubles Card Class this Saturday at 9am.  The cost is 10 cards (5 designs make doubles) for only $15 (or FREE with a $20 order that day).  This is a popular class so make sure you contact me to get a spot.  Again that is this Saturday, November 21st at 9:00am. 

I thought this was appropriate for the hunters in your life.  Congratulating them on their successful hunting season only boosts their egos more.  So go ahead and let them feel good about it.  Plus while they are hunting we are stamping!!!!!!!  Right?

This stamp is from the Wilderness Awaits (found on page 86 of main catalog).  This is a great stamp set for the men in your life that love the hunting season and/or outdoors. 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Tuesday Tipster

Another tip for you to organize your stamping items.

 

Here is another container.  I have had this container for years.  I love it.  The yellow handle holds the lid in place.  It is nice to have it lock in place so I do not worry that it will fall off.  Below you will see the container open.  The yellow tray fits on the top of the box.  I put my tray, embossing buddies, versa mark, brush to help clean up on that tray.  Then in the bottom I have two little white trays that each have embossing powders and glitter in.  Easy access makes life easier for me.  You could put your heat gun in there too.  I don't have mine in there anymore.  My husband made me a wood stand for it.  So mine is always ready to be used.  If you are interested in buying one he will make it for you.  The cost is $12.  

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Fox

 

So this card I made into a birthday card.  I actually think the fox could have been for a foxy lady.  But I was trying to make some male cards.  So I went with this one.  Very simple.  Not time consuming.  Well you know that males don't tend to save the cards they get.  So make their card simple and to the point and they will appreciate it.  The fox is from the stamp set called The Wilderness Awaits on page 86 of the main catalog.

 Here is the inside of the card.  Again clean and simple.

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Tuesday Tipster

It has been fun sharing my tips for organizing with you.  Many of you have said thank you.  I appreciate your feedback.  Remember that you can be notified when I post.  All you have to do is sign up to receive and email when I post.  You can sign up on the right hand side of my blog.  If you have trouble let me know and I will be happy to help you.  I don't want you to miss out on any important information.

 

Embossing folders and framelits.  We all love our Big Shot.  Sometimes I wonder how I survived without mine.  If you don't know by now I am an organizer accessories junky.  I love containers.  I love using them.  I love the look of them.  I love the practicality of them.  I just love them.  So when I saw these trunks at Michael's I knew I had to have one.   Well I have a number of them now.  But today I am going to show you how I use it to store my embossing folders and framelits. 

 

I love elephants.  So you can see the bottom right side of the trunk has an elephant with a monkey on his head.  OK so this is probably more for a child but I love kids too.  So I had to have it.  It is hard to see but on the sides it has rope handles to carry it.  Works great for me.  At my crops I bring this for everyone to use my folders and framelits.  My husband also appreciates the handles when he is loading my car.  So I tell him I got it for his benefit.  It works.  hahaha  

 

Here it is open.  It stays open very nicely.  I got even more organized by labeling all of the framelits by using my label maker so I could read it quicker.  Then I even put them in alphabetical order.  Oh yes.  It really does help.  So on the left side are the framelits and then half way on the right side is framelits.  The embossing folders are on the right side in the back.  In the middle of the box I usually have wax paper so it is there when I need it.  We need to have everything at our finger tips. 

 

 

So I hope this helps you to think in and out of the box. 

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

 

Tuesday Tipster

Many of you are now enjoying my tips on organizing.  Here is another one of my favorite ways to keep my stamping items organized.

 

Now I know many of you have thrown out your shoe organizer.  It is ok.  You can buy another one.  They are not that expensive.  I got the clear one so I could see what I had in it.  I hang mine over the closet door in my craft room.  You can see the pink sticky note I have on the door reminding me of what I need to get.  I store my paint brushes, goo be gone, rubbing alcohol, extra crystal effects, spray bottles, hair gel (for techniques) and any other items I do not use often and might forget I have.  It is nice to be able to see these items easily.

 

So what do you think of that tip? 

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

 

Winter Fun

I am not a big winter fan.  But I do love to watch other people play in the snow.  Back in college I did a little cross country skiing.  It was fun.  But the alcohol I am sure kept me warm. 

When I saw Winter Wishes stamp set in the Holiday catalog I knew I would have to have it.  It has been fun to play with.  I am doing one card using this stamp set in my Doubles Card Class this Saturday.  If you have not told me you are coming please call me right away.  This class can get busy.  So make sure I can make room for you.  I would love for you to come.

This card also uses the wood snowflake accents.  I just love those wood accents.  They add that little extra touch to a card.  I used Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake for the cardstock.  I then used Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi Ink.

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice 

Bird in a Tree Card

One of my customers gave me these birch paper straws and asked me to do something with them.  Well Jan, this is the card I made. 

Those black birds are everywhere.  But this black bird is sending a friendly Hello to all of my stampers.  This is another fast and easy card to make.  It too will be one you can make at my Doubles Card Class this Saturday at 9am.  Have you told me you are coming?

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Tuesday Tipster

After last week's cardstock storage I have had people asking me how do you store your 12x12 Designer Paper?  So I will share how I am storing that. 

 

"31" bags are a must in my stamping room.  I use many different sizes and styles and colors, etc.  I help keep my "31" consultant in business.  Right Kristi?  This is one of the cubes I use.  It is slightly larger that 12x12. 

 

I had these folders from way back from Creative Memories.  Now I have found them at Hobby Lobby (but they do not seem to carry enough of them).  They are plastic folders that have a smaller pocket for my scraps of DSP.  Again I want to use my scraps and save money.  I use my label maker so I know what the name of the paper is.  Then on the left side I have listed the colors that go with that DSP on an adhesive sheet.  Those are full sheets like the address labels.  I can type it easily on my computer and print it off.  Cut it with my cutter and peel it off.  It is again a nice way to know which colors go with that paper and I can pull the folder out and put it on my desk while I am working on something.  This is also a great way for me to take my DSP to a crop.  I can just grab the cube (notice it has handles to carry).  Or if I know which DSP I will be using I take just those couple of folders. 

 

I hope you enjoyed this Tuesday Tipster. 

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

 

Spider Web

 

I just love this card.  I love that I took the spider web doillies  and cut a section of it off.  Then used it on the inside of the card.  You cannot see it well in the picture but the black witches hat is cut out with a framelit using the black glitter paper.  I added the silver ribbon.  Oh it makes it so sparkly.  Then the inside is also cut out in the black glitter paper.  Just love it. 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

October Doubles Card Class

I am offering this fun card class this month on Saturday, Oct. 31st at 9am.  It is a great way for you to start your Halloween Day out.  Come and stamp 10 cards in less than 2 hours.  The cost is only $15 or free with an order of $20 placed that day. 

Here is one of the cards we will be making two of.  It is very easy.  It is very stunning.  It is difficult to see but there is a thin silver thread that is hanging below and above the leaf.  The leaf is so beautiful in color.  You will love being able to use this card for many different occasions this fall.   

Make sure to let me know that you are coming so I am sure to have card stock cut and ready for you to make 10 cards.

  Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Tuesday Tipster

I have been asked about how I organize my stamping stuff.  Well today I am going to share my favorite way that I store my cardstock.  I have tried a few different ways but this has been my ultimate favorite.  The best part is that I always use my scraps first.  I never miss using a scrap of cardstock.  Other ways I tried I would just grab the full sheet of cardstock and not use the scraps.  So this has been a good money saving way for me. 

 

 

 

This is a wire shelf unit that I could adjust the shelves to how far apart I wanted them.  The far left side are the mailbox shelves that you can get at your favorite office store.  Two sets of them did not fit on the width of the shelf so I added the inbox files.  Each color has their own plastic picture frame.  It took me many times of going to Michaels to get them at a good price.  But slowly I did get one for each color (including in colors).  I bought 8 1/2" by 11" ones.  I bought bigger ones for my basic black and whisper white.  Those two colors tend to have lots of scraps.  You can see that I have a label maker that I have each color on the left side.  Then a white circle on the right side that tells me which color family they are in.  

 Here is the frame itself with Island Indigo scraps in it.  You can see that I have little scraps and big scraps.  I keep the full sheets on the bottom of each shelf and put the plastic frame on top of it.  You really would have to force yourself not to use a scrap first before grabbing a full sheet of cardstock.  It is also nice because I can pull the frame out and put it on my desk while I am deciding what size I need for the project I am working on. 

 

I hope you found this useful.  I know for me it has been very cost saving and I love that I don't waste.  Happy Stamping. 

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

 



Favorite Card

 

This was a favorite card at the craft fair this past weekend.  We made it at the 4 cards for $10 class earlier this month.  I am offering this class again on Wednesday, Oct. 28th at 9am and 2pm.  I will share more cards that we will be doing at that class later this week. 

 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Crazy Owl

Feeling a little crazy today.  Trying to get ready for my Creating Crop this weekend.  My good friend Kyla is a great help.  She has been with me through thick and thin.  The good times and the bad.  She has always given me support.  Thank you Kyla!

Well today's card is for all those friends we have that make us have fun and laugh.  Doing crazy things together is so healthy.

I saw someone make this owl with the ice cream cone on it's head (sorry I cannot remember who or where I saw it).  I just had to make it.  We all go a little crazy. 

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Doubles Card Class

My doubles card class is being offered this month at my Creating Crop at the Racine Marriott.  It fell on the weekend that my crop was so I decided to let stampers come and see what fun we have at Janice's Creating Crop. 

Here is one of the cards they will be making doubles of.  If you are interested in attending be sure to contact me.  I only have 3 more spots left.  The cost is $15 or FREE with a $20 order.  Plus this month you get to see all kinds of displays and what others are working on.

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.  Janice

Flowers

 

I love this card.  It is easy, clean and simple.  Wild about Flowers stamp set is in the main catalog on page 74.  I did a product class using this stamp set.  Part of the reason I choose this stamp set was that all stampers can use this and make great cards.  This one I used Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Watermelon Wonder and Tempting Turquoise. 

 

 

I popped the flower piece up with dimensionals.  Just gave it that extra pop.  So what do you think?

 

 

Keep on Stamping and I will keep on Sharing.  Janice

Autumn Leaves

Fall is definitely in the air today.  Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day.  A day where you want to sit in the sun and enjoy the warmth that we know here in the Midwest will soon be gone.  Then last night the chill in the air but oh how well we can sleep......... 

 

Well this card today is one that is for my Hostess Club this month.  3 of the ladies came yesterday to make their cards.  This was their favorite one.  We all love the leaves that have easy to use thinlits to cut out the leaves.  I used Crushed Curry cardstock with Mossy Meadow ink for the leaves.  It made the leaves have a slight brown look to them.  The acorn is so easy and fun to do.  We used Soft Suede cardstock with Early Espresso ink for the top and Soft Suede for the bottom of it.  Best part was that SU has a punch to easily punch it out.  Love it............

I don't know if you noticed but I also used one of the Into the woods elements in the right corner.  Love those.  You will find them on the bottom of page 43 of the holiday catalog.  I have used them a number of times.  They add that little something to finish a card. 

 

If you know my style, I do clean and simple cards.  This card was much busier than I normally do.  But I will say that I could not leave anything out.  My hostess club members said it was their favorite.  So I guess at times we all need to come out of our comfort zone and try something new. 

 

Enjoy.  I gotta run to my day job. 

 

Keep on stamping and I will keep on sharing.  Janice

Flowers

I am a little late tonight getting on here.  But I have been trying desperately to learn how this new computer works.  Everything is in different places.  I am actually having to take notes because I do something then I go to do that same thing again and I cannot remember how I did it.  Simple things such as printing is so different on this pc.  But when I do figure more out I am sure I will be saying wow this works so great.  I will say I already like the new keyboard!  I think I will need to have a computer whiz come over and show me a few things while I take some notes.  My poor husband, Paige is very frustrated.  He had a difficult time with the old computer.  This is way over his ability.  So I have had to write simple instructions on how to get to his email.  That is as far as he has gotten.  And even that he doesn't even want to attempt much unless he really has to. 

Alright enough about my learning curve.  Today's card is one that I just love.  I did use my blendabilities but you could definitely use a blender pen or aqua painter to do this card.  I think I will be having my Hostess Club this month do this card.

I used Melon Mambo as my color choice.  I stamped the flowers randomly in a line going down.  Then the Melon Mambo pieces were put on the extra white pieces.  I used dimensionals on the white pieces.  I wanted the flowers to really look like they were underneath.  Almost like they were peeking out.  I cut the one flower out and popped it too.  You cannot see in this picture the inside.  I put another flower on the corner of the inside.  Keep on Stamping and I will keep on Sharing.  Janice

Flower Wreath

This wreath was so fun to make.  It is also very easy. You could do this in many colors.  I chose Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo.

I used the brick wall embossing folder.  It is definitely one of my favorites.  I then took a 2 1/2" white circle and placed it on the brick wall.  Then added my flowers around it.  So I was sure to make it even.  Such an easy little trick.  I also punched out the green leaves from the bird punch.  I only wanted the leaves and not the long branch so it was even less cardstock used.  I put the leaves on and then added the flowers.  To top it all off I added little pearls in the middle of each flower. 

                             

So now what colors are you going to make it in?  I can see real red flowers with some having white chalk on them softly to look like poinsettia for the holidays.  Get your mind thinking.  Give me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Keep on Stamping and I will keep on Sharing. 

Janice Borchart
Racine, WI

Minions

So this is my version of the minions.  The one on the stick is to be used in a cupcake.  I thought that would make a cute decoration for someone's birthday.  It should probably be for a young child's birthday but I know many adults that are in love with these minions.

So how did I make it you ask. 

Main body - daffodil delight using owl punch (then cut off the top ears and the feet)

Hands and feet - basic black use owl punch feet

Arms - small flower punch cut each petal for an arm

Pants - pacific point from owl punch

Straps - I cut part of the pacific point into strip

Black strip cut by hand and added a goggly eye

Black strip cut 3 times for hair

If the back of him is going to be seen then you would want to add another daffodil delight body to the very back and maybe add a pacific point piece half way for his pants in the back. 

I chose to just add the wide oval in whisper white so that I could put the stick on the back of him and then put the oval. 

Hope you like him.  I will have a bucket of supplies at my Creating Crop Sept. 25th and 26th.  Croppers will be able to make him so they too can learn how to make him. 

At the upcoming Craft Fairs I will be at, I will be taking orders from people that want me to make these for them. 

Keep on stamping and I will keep on sharing. 

Janice Borchart
Racine, WI

I am alive!!!!

I am so sorry I have not been able to blog for soooooo long.  It has been awful.  I have had computer problems and those of you that know me I am definitely not a computer savvy person.  For two weeks I could not figure out what was wrong.  Finally my husband and I took the computer in and the young guy looked at us and said this is really outdated.  Well I knew it was true.  But now we had to decide what we would do.  So we decided pretty quickly that another desk top was the route to go.  Well of course it was the holiday weekend so nobody was available to put it together for us.  I tried to be patient waiting for it.  But that was really difficult.  We finally got it this afternoon.  Then how do we find anything?  Everything looks different!  My husband gave up.  I got home and it took me an hour to figure out how to open my emails.  Then I realized that all of my favorites are no longer there :(  What do you do?  Oh I do have my IPad with most of the same favorites.  But no time to do that.  I gotta get to my blog and start blogging.  So here I am.  Home again home again!!!!

Now where do I start.  I have been stamping even though I have not been able to blog.  So what do I share first.  Well I am going to share a card we will be making at my card class this Saturday at 9am.  I do have a few openings left so contact me if you would like to join in on the fun stamping.

I love this card.  If you are not a Halloween fan you can make this into a great Autumn card.  It is using the seasons stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.  The entire scene is one stamp that I did in black.  Then I added So Safron with a dauber over the entire scene.  Then took Smoky Slate and used a dauber to make the darker sky.  The Tangerine Twist was the orange I used to color in the pumpkins and leaves. 

The Designer Series Paper has the large spider webs and spiders on it.  Then I stamped the spider and spider web in the corner of the inside of the card.  You cannot see it but on the bottom right front of the card I also stamped BOO.  On the inside I stamped Have a Happy Halloween. 

This card has a fun fold.  I cut off and inch and a half from the front panel.  So when the card is closed you see an inch and a half of the inside.  It allowed for the spider web and BOO to be shown even when the card is closed.  The extra piece on the front I put adhesive only on a small portion of the back side to stick to the card front.  I placed the piece so the right side of the extra piece lined up with the right side of the back of the card.  It is a fun way to add excitement to a card.

Remember if you want to make this card and 3 other cards make sure you contact me to save a spot for you.

Keep on Stamping and I will Keep on Sharing.

Janice Borchart
Racine, WI

Wild about Flowers Take 2

So a few days ago I post one of the cards we will be making in class Saturday.  Today I will give you another peek at one more of the cards we will be making.

This one I used one of the new incolors for this year.  Cucumber Crush.  I love that green.  I don't think of it as the color of cucumber.  But I guess nobody asked for my opinion but you guys are getting my opinion.  I still love the color.  I added Calypso Coral with it.  I love that color too.  I love the new twine or thin rope that SU came out with this year.  It only comes in a few colors.  But Calypso Coral is one of them.  I put a glue dot on the clear button and then added a glue dot to add the bow. 

I struggled with this stem.  When I was first stamping it I did not like it.  I could not get it to look clean.  Then I realized that my Cucumber Crush is so new that it is too juicy.  It kept smearing.  So I dabbed a little of the ink off of the pad.  Then stamped.  Wow what a difference.  So when you first get your new ink pads be ware they may be too juicy.  Just dab a paper towel on it.  You do not need to do it much.  Just a little.  What a problem to have.  Too much ink!  That is funny.  Usually we complain about not having enough ink.  We are only happy when we are stamping and making memories. 

Come join me and make great memories.  Janice

Wild about Flowers Stamp Set

My class this Saturday is a Product Class.  This class has been one that many stampers have enjoyed.  The reason they like it so much is that they pre-order the stamp set and it is ready for them to use at the class.  All 4 cards are made using that stamp set.  When they go home they can now stamp more cards using that stamp set.  August's stamp set is Wild about Flowers.  I love the easy 2 step stamping.  Yet there are 3 different flowers and stems to use.  The versatility is fabulous. 

This is one of the 4 cards we will be making.  I love the soft look of this card.  Love the framelits and brick wall embossing folder too.  We will use Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Tempting Turquoise.  This is just one of the flowers in that set.  It happens to be my favorite flower in that set.

If you would like to attend the class contact me immediately.  I only have one spot left.  Janice

Masculine Card

If you came to my Double Card Class yesterday you made this card.  It was a card everyone felt they knew someone that they would send this card to.  Many times we have trouble finding cards that we can send to the men in our lives.  This stamp set By the Tide (on page 82) has been a popular stamp set.  Many people like it because of the coral stamp and the fish stamp.  I like it for the lobster too.  I have made many cards using this stamp set.

This card was made using Mint Macaron ink.  You could use many different colors.  I love the look of this.  I have seen it made using Night of Navy.  I think a Calypso Coral would be pretty but not very masculine.  I think any shade of blue would work.

By The Tide Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$28.00

Washi Label Punch
$18.00

Word Window Punch
$16.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Birthday Card

Are you looking for a quick and easy birthday card to make?  Well I have one for you.  This is a short post today.  I got up late and have to get to work.  But here is a birthday card for you.  Janice

Sheltering Tree

Today's card is one that I created.  No copying anyone.  This was all me.  Here it is.

I started out by using the Watercolor Wash background stamp (found on page 129 of the main catalog).  I used So Safron as the ink color.  Next I stamped the tree trunk using Tuxedo Black ink.  Then I stamped the leaves using Old Olive ink.  Next I stamped the bike in Tuxedo Black and added the bars to the bike using Old Olive.  When I was trying to put words on the card front, I decided to put it at an angle.  It was purely an accident.  But I think it turned out great.  This is another card that will be made at my Double Cards Class on Saturday, July 25th at 9am.  Have you signed up for it yet?  I keep the group size to 8 so that everyone can stamp in a timely fashion.  At this time I have 5 people signed up.  So only 3 spots left.  Janice

Watercolor Wash Clear-Mount Background Stamp
$15.00

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set
$25.00

Birthday Blossoms

Today's card is an example of how I too CASE other people.  You do not have to be an artist or creative to do stamping.  You can copy.  I am always honored when someone tells me they copied my card.  Nobody copies something they don't like!  So be proud and help someone else to be proud.

My card is from Mary Fish.  Mary has been a SU demonstrator a long time.  She does beautiful work.  I love her clean look.  Her cards are clean and seldom too much stuff on them.  So thank you to Mary Fish for sharing this card.  I loved it so much I did not even change the colors she used.

Isn't this card just stunning?  I love it.  I always love black and white and then pop it with a bold color.  Well this card has the two bold colors Melon Mambo and Pacific Point (and Garden Green).  The flower coordinates with the SU pansy punch.  You do need to cut out by hand the leaves but that was pretty easy.  I love the Pacific Point stitched satin ribbon.  The DSP is Everyday Chic.  I am doing this card with my Hostess Club this month.  Do you think they will love it?  Janice

Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Pansy Punch
$16.00

Pacific Point 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$9.00

Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.00