Elementary Elegance

Hi all
The Elementary Elegance stamp set was soooo popular, that it is really sad to see it retire.  To make this card, I paired the EE set with the Pretty Postage - which is still in the new catalog on page 57. 

I love to use my punches and thought the punched strips on this card were reminiscent of the straps on old style trunks. 
I have my Elementary Elegance stamp set for sale - contact me if you want it in your shopping cart!!
Happy Birthday to my sister!!  29 plus!!
Peggy

Resume shares!!

Hi all
Sorry for being MIA but my hand surgery has interrupted completion of many tasks.  I'm going to try to get back on track..hang in there with me, please.

This card was from a class back in April.  Good news the teacup stamp (Tea Shoppe, 125547 clear) is still available in the new catalog on page 57.  The coral panel was die cut using the Dresden die.  Lots of dry embossing using the textured impressions folder.
Tomorrow (Sunday, June 24th) is the wreath class and we will doing the beach themed class on July 1.  Join us for some stampin' fun!
Still need the new catalog- contact me!
Peggy

Sneak Peak at the June 24th project

Hi all
Today I want to show you a sneak peak of the project we will be making at class on June 24th.  I need to know by June 12th that you will be participating so be sure to drop me an email or leave a comment here on my blog by Tuesday.  I finished off my wreath with red, white, and blue stars but you can add whatever embellishments fit your situation.  I have seen the wreath done with butterflies and it looked lovely.  I plan to add a big bow as well.

YOU MUST BRING a SU 2 3/8" scallop circle punch (118874)  AND your hot glue gun and glue sticks.  I will provide extension cords so everyone can spread out and be comfortable.  I will provide the wreath,  base, the paper, and the tricks to get the job done quickly, quickly,  quickly!!  You will be punching out quite a few of the scallop circles so each person needs to have their own scallop circle punch.  It is going to be very impractical to share a punch.  If you don't have the punch, contact me to order one for you (16.95 + S&H & Tax).  This base wreath is going to be great throughout the calendar year!  Make one and you will find you are eager to make several more.....now is a great time to get started on your holiday gifts!!  Think mini candy canes for Christmas, bats and candy corn for Halloween....
Check out my posting for June 9th to see the retired stamp sets I am selling.
Peggy

Cards!!!!

Here is a card from an April 2012 class. The ladies also made this card on the Gratitude Retreat.  We did it in two colors.

Here is the second version......

This tree is a great image for many occasions.

Have you gotten your copy of the new catalog?  contact me!!

Peggy

Fun fun fun card!!!!

Happy Memorial Day weekend!!!
I am sitting here with the gals as they stamp... stamp... stamp...some guy projects.  Thought I would take a minute while no one needs help to show you a really fun card from a former class!!

I am a big fan of the 3D treat cups and I happened to have these cute little candies available - thought they looked like gumballs.  This sweet set (Something Sweet)  is retiring on the 31st so it was fun to get one last use out of it before it goes bye-bye!  (It will be one of my personal items up for sale on the 1st of June).
Let's look inside.....

You can see that I covered the back of the opening on the cup with a piece of transparency.  You cannot see that I used the perforator from the cutter kit to score an "x" on the transparency.   I wanted to be able to see through the cup to the inside of the card AND I wanted the recipient to be able to get at those candies. The perforations will allow them access without tearing apart the card.  The colorful circles on the DSP is a great echo to the balls in the cup!  Placing the greeting low in the card kept if from being visible when you look through the cup.
Did you happen to notice my innovation?  I am proud of this fun little element. 

We stamped the "Happy Birthday" greeting on a narrow strip of white cardstock and then used a quilling tool to roll it up.  The end was tucked into a hole that had been punched where the gumball would usually roll out.  Such a fun surprise card!   Love it!!!

Remember if you need a particular single color of SU marker, get them now because once the new catalog starts you will only be able to get 13 colors singly (Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Razzleberry), the rest of the colors will only be available in color family packs.

Hope you enjoyed this fun little card!!
Be safe this weekend..there are some crazy people out there!!

Peggy

hello all
I told you all I would share the 30 favors I made for a coworker's baby shower which was held last Monday.  Well I tried to do it last night but could not get my computer or camera to cooperate but I think I have manage to snatch one shot for tonight. 

I used the little purse die for the box (minus the lid and handle) and attached the scalloped square blankie to the front of the box.  The teddy bear was made from a sizixx die which I have had for a long time.  I think it turned out well.  Cute bear and blankie!!
I'll wrestle some more with my computer and try to show you a few more shots - all the blankets were different as I dipped into my retired designer series paper to make them.
Peggy

Girly cards, cards, cards!! 7 of 7

Hi all
Today I want to share the last card from the girly card class.   This one is very special. 

You probably can barely see the special feature of this card so I will explain that it is a gift card holder.  But what makes it unique is that there is a tear off strip near the top of the card (where the Happy Birthday is).  See the green strip on the left side of the card -  if you pull it across the card, it will tear open a path across the front cover of the card to expose a gift card inside.
It was a fun and special card for the gals.   The next class (Sunday, May27th) is the guy project class.  Registration ends Thursday May 24th (my son's birthday!) so contact me if you want to attend.
Peggy