Technique Classes

Whenever I run a technique class I always hand out written notes that are based upon my experience or sometimes also include directions from the product packaging or company website etc. Normally we cover 3-4 different variations on one technique and then make a card using each of the techniques and do a sample swatch of it so when you have given away the lovely cards (yes they are meant to be shared not hoarded!!) you have a visual reference to them for future. These are what the sample swatches look like, from the recent masking class) that are then stuck onto the participants class note pages.

Want to join in an upcoming class - check out what is scheduled and as always feel free to suggest class themes etc that you would like to see happening. 

Masking Trees

Another of the cards we did recently at the masking class was this one - with one of my all time favourite stamps sets - I confess to being very happy when this one did not retire in August!

The mask was cut using a window sheet and the largest oval in the ovals die. It didn't show up in the photograph, but there is glitter on the large tree to add highlights. This would look great made up for Christmas - just change the sentiment and maybe the colours if you wanted to.

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Word Play
Ink: More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler & Chocolate Chip
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard & Very Vanilla
Accessories: Bog Shot, Ovals die, Window Sheet, stamping sponge, basic rhinestone, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds.

African Giraffe

There are so many fabulous stamp sets in the new catalogue I want to use them all! I did use the new Zoo review set in a recent scrap class and for this card below which was part of a masking class.

Stamps: Zoo Review & You're A Gem

Ink: Black Stazon, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Early Expresso

Card Stock: Early Expresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Linen thread, Big Shot, Houndstooth textured impressions embossing folder, stamping sponges, Aquapainter, 3/4" circle punch, 1/16" handheld punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL. 1" circle punch, Dotto

Upcycled Button/Brad Container

I've seen similar items like this on the web and had to have a go at making one myself - super cute and quick.  If you don't have any empty button or brad containers you can buy the Stack & Store Containers in sets of 6 from the catalogue for AUD$7.50 #103649.

Doesn't it look pretty - it's one of the new in-colours Pool Party - looks lovely with the Chocolate Chip scallop ribbon doesn't it and the new Perfect Pennant die fits on top of the container well just perfectly! Ideal for holding treats or a small present.

Card Stock: Pool Party
Accessories: Perfect Pennant die, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder, Chocolate Chip scallop ribbon, Basic Pearls, Scallop Circle die, Sticky Strip.

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Water coloured Ute

This was a card we made at a water colouring class a while back, we were trying out all the different ways to colour with Stampin' Up! products e.g. water colour crayons, Classic ink pads, Stampin' write marker pens, blender pens, water colour pencils, Aqua painters, pastels - so many different combinations! This was a fun card that the participants could make up and depending upon the colours chosen and the sentiment would have been suitable for many different occasions.

Stamps: Loads of Love, Loads of Love Accessories

Ink: Black Stazon, Always Artichoke

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, water colour paper,  Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Circle Scissors Plus, Real Red striped grosgrain ribbon, stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, SNAIL, water colour crayons, Aquapainter.

Pennants Parade - Two Different Looks, One Card

Each month Stampin' Up! demonstrators get sent a monthly newsletter, Impressions, and last month there was a Christmas card made using the new Pennant Parade stamp set and co-ordinating punch. It was a lovely card and I decided to base a similar card on it.

I then decided that this would be a lovely card for a make and take at my new catalogue launch, but not everyone likes making Christmas cards in August.......so I changed the elements of the card around to make a birthday card - same colours, same ribbon & paper, same stamps, but a very different look!

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Four Frames
Card Stock: Eat Cake DSP, So Saffron, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron
Accessories: Chocolate Chip scallop dots ribbon, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Hemp Twine, 1/16" handheld punch, Stamping Sponges.

Delicate Doilies Friend

Here's another card I made using the new Delicate Doilies & Four Frames stamp sets. Very simple and suitable for any occasion (just add the sentiment when it's time to send it) - it could be made up in any colours and look lovely, I added a few basic rhinestones in the doily centres to glam it up a bit.

Stamps: Four Frames, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Delicate Doilies
Ink: Crumb cake, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Card Stock: Whisper White, Crumb cake, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL.

Fun Flowers Card

This was one of the two make & takes we made at my new catalogue launch, where some lovely ladies had LOTS of fun playing with new product, seeing the new displays and having a lovely evening. I wanted to use the new Fun Flowers die, as well in my opinion the picture of it in the catalogue does not do it justice and it is too nice a die to be overlooked! I CASEd the design from Dawn G. I wanted to use one of the new textured impressions embossing designs behind the flower, but my new catalogue order has not arrived yet so I used the polka dot one.

I did leave out one small circle layer that the die cuts as I felt it didn't need it. The sentiment could easily be changed to suit the occasion, one lady did it as an anniversary card which I thought was a lovely idea.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink: Early Expresso
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Early Expresso, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Fun Flowers die, Big Shot, Scallop Trim Border punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Polka Dot Textured Impressions folder, basic pearls, SNAIL, stamping sponge.

Upcycled Ribbon Roll Centres

So what do you do when you have emptied your ribbon spool? You could of course add the plastic ribbon spool to the recycling bin, or you upcycle it into a treat tube!

Isn't that new chocolate chip scallop dots ribbon divine? I made the clear plastic tube from a clear window sheet. The lid comes off to access the treats - which of course don't have to be edible, hair clips or small pencils or other things would also fit in it.

I added flowers with the Boho Blossom punch centred with a metallic gold brad and a tag from Tiny Tags. 

 

This is a terrific way to recycle your ribbon spools as well as using up scraps of ribbon and DSP. If you want to try lots of different coloured ribbons without the massive outlay check out my ribbon share here.

Stamps: Tiny Tags
Card Stock: Eat Cake DSP, Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Window Sheets, Gold brad, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, Scallop Trim punch, Jewelry Tag punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch (flower), Boho Blossoms Punch, Stocky Strip, SNAIL, Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots ribbon.