October Scrap Class

Join me for my October Scrap Class on Monday, October 13 at 7:00 pm. The cost is $12 or FREE with an order of $30 or more (before shipping and tax). We will be making this adorable spooky layout using the Fall Fest stamp set and matching Framelits, the fringe scissors, and the Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper. Please RSVP no later than October 10 so that I can prepare your class supplies.

Stamp-a-Stack Samples

Thanks to those of you who attended my Stamp-a-Stack today!  I hope you enjoyed making your cards.  For those of you who couldn't attend, these are the last 2 of the 4 cards we made today.

The card on the left uses the Perfect Pennant stamp set  (item # 133227, $29.95 in wood or #133230, $21.95 in clear) which also coordinates with the Framelits set called Banners (item #132173, $26.95). We didn't use that on this card, though.  I added the Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape from the Holiday Catalog.

The card on the right uses the Calling All Heroes Photopolymer stamp set (item # 138002, $25.95).  This is such an adorable set for little boys or the super hero fans in your life!  It has so many stamps in the set that you can make an endless variety of projects with it.  This set is available in Photopolymer only.  Blocks A, B, C, and I are recommended.

Stamp-a-Stack October 5

Here are two of the cards we will be making at my October Stamp-a-Stack. The class is Sunday, October 5 at 2:00.  The cost is $15.  We will make a total of 8 cards--2 of 4 different designs.

Learn the Starburst technique and see how easy it is to create beautiful cards with the Work of Art stamp set (which is my personal favorite!). We will also be using the Calling All Heroes photopolymer stamp set to make an adorable card perfect for the little or big hero in your life!
As with most of my card classes, you will have the freedom to choose from various sentiments to make the type of cards you need most.

If you wish to attend the class, please RSVP and send payment by September 21 so that I have enough class kits prepared.  Don't forget to bring your own adhesive.

Swap sample #2

Here is another swap I made using items out of the new Holiday Catalog.  Yes, I know it's a little early for a Christmas card, but how could I pass up this adorable tree and matching punch?  You know you want it, too! 

This card uses the Festival of Trees photopolymer stamp set (#135059, $15.95) and matching Tree Punch (#135859, $16.95).  I love this set!  It has 5 different trees and a few different ways of "dressing" them up.  It only comes in the photopolymer set.  The "joy" stamp is from the Endless Wishes photopolymer stamp set (#136829, $15.95).

I also used the Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack (#135824, $6.95).  These little paper stacks are 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" and include 4 each of 12 double sided designs for a total of 48 sheets of paper.  I like to use these because they're cheaper than a full pack of designer paper and because I waste less paper when I cut into them.

My Digital Studio

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Today I want to share with you a quick project I put together for my husband's grandmother.  Her birthday is July 4 and we celebrate every year with a party at her house.  My husband took some pictures with his cell phone and wanted to give them to her in a frame or something.  The pictures he took weren't very clear when we printed them out, so I decided to dress them up a bit using the My Digital Studio program from Stampin' Up!  This was a very quick project due to time, but she loved it.

If you haven't tried My Digital Studio, you can get a free 30 day trial by going to my website:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/carrieclary/productline13.  Try it out. I think you'll love it!

New Classes for 2014

I am very excited to share with you my class schedule for the fall!  I am waiting on a new order to come in so that I can work on these projects.  I will post pictures as soon as I can.

Please note the RSVP and Payment dates.  I need to know how many will be attending so that I can prepare the proper number of class kits.  Class fees are non-refundable and must be paid with cash or check.  If you are unable to attend a paid class, I will put everything together for you in a class kit.

September Scrap Class
Monday, September 8 at 7:00
Cost:  $12 or free with a $30 or more order the night of class
Orders of $150 or more earn your own hostess benefits and will be sent directly to your house.
RSVP:  September 4

 Join me in making a two page 12x12 layout using some fantastic items from the Holiday Catalog. Our theme this month is fall.  Please bring your own adhesive and paper cutter.

 Upcoming Scrap Classes:
Monday, October 13 Halloween layout  RSVP by October 6
Monday, November 10 Christmas layout RSVP by November 3


Halloween Treats
Sunday, September 28 at 2:00
Cost $12
RSVP and payment due by September 20

Make 3 adorable treat items for Halloween.  I will teach you how to make 3 different types of projects that are perfect to make for your co-workers, child's class, birthday treats, etc.  I will let you know the projects we will be making as soon as I can!

You will make one of each project and receive the directions you need to make them again on your own. If you'd like to make more than one set, the cost will be an additional $8. **Bring your own adhesive and paper cutter with scoring blade.

You can see a similar class I offered a few years ago here and here! These are not the projects we will be making, but it will give you an idea of what I'm going for!

Stamp-a-Stack
Sunday, October 5 at 2:00
Cost: $15
RSVP and Payment due by September 21

Make 8 cards (2 of 4 designs). Envelopes are included.  Of course, as usual, you are able to pick from a variety of greetings for most of the cards.

  **Please bring your own adhesive.


 Project Life Intro
Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00
Cost: $5
RSVP:  October 20 (pay at class)

Learn about Stampin' Up's new product line--Project Life by Becky Higgins.   You may have seen these products at your local craft store.  Let me show you what Stampin' Up! has to offer.

Bring 10 - 20 photos of an event you would like to scrap and a paper cutter.  You will receive a 12x12 page protector to make your own Project Life page at the class!

What is Project Life?  Here is what Becky Higgins tells us:
Project Life provides an ultra-simple solution that helps us get those pictures into albums without draining our time, energy, and wallets. The idea is simple: Photos + memorabilia + journaling together in an album - everything slips into pockets. No requirement to cut or glue or embellish a thing. And yet - the results are stunning. Project Life is back-to-basics scrapbooking at its finest.


Christmas Treats
Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00
Cost:  $12
RSVP and payment by November 10

Make 3 adorable treat items for Christmas.  I will teach you how to make 3 different types of projects that are perfect to make for your co-workers, child's class, birthday treats, etc.  I will let you know the projects we will be making as soon as I can!

You will make one of each project and receive the directions you need to make them again on your own. If you'd like to make more than one set, the cost will be an additional $8. **Bring your own adhesive and paper cutter with scoring blade.

Holiday Catalog is Live!

Today is the day!  You can begin ordering from the new Holiday Catalog!  You are going to LOVE everything in it.  Still need a Holiday Catalog?  Let me know and I can put one in the mail or you can pick one up if you're out my way.

My card today features some new items found in the Holiday Catalog.  I made this card for a demonstrator swap. 

I used the For All Things stamp set and the Color Me Autumn Washi Tape.  Once again, I focused on the new In Colors.  I just adore the new 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon that comes in all of the new In Colors.

The Blackberry Bliss background is embossed with the Fancy Fan embossing folder for the Big Shot.  I love how easy it is to make tags using our Tag Topper punches.  I used the Angled Tag Topper (#133323, $22.95).

Fun New Stamps!

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Hello ladies!  I wanted to share with you a couple of cards that I made a while back for my new catalog open house.  The new catalog is filled with so many new, fantastic stamp sets and accessories.  I had a hard time narrowing down my choices for my first order.

The card on the left uses the very versatile Work of Art stamp set.  There is so much you can do with the artistic elements in this set.  I've seen flags, flowers, and more made with the stamps in this set.  Super cute!  I focused on using the new In Colors on both of these cards.  I just love all of these new colors.  The Blackberry Bliss (background on the card on the right) is fantastic.  We really needed a color like that.

The card on the right uses the Blended Bloom single stamp along with our new Blendabilities--alcohol based markers.  I am new to these type of markers, but I must say with a little practice I have already improved.  I was never very good at making highlights/lowlights with my aquapainter or blender pen, but the Blendabilities make this all so much easier!  Another great feature of these markers is that you can color on top of our rhinestones, pearls, and buttons to make custom accents for your projects.  I used the Daffodil Delight marker to color the clear button on my flower.  You can find the selection on page 212 in the big catalog.

I will be having a series of Blendabilites workshops beginning in October.  Each class will teach you some tips for using Blendabilities.   Details will be coming soon!

September Scrap Class

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It's that time again! A new session of my Scrap Classes is beginning. The first class will be Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm in my Miamisburg home. The cost is $12 or FREE when you place an order of $30 or more at the class. Have a big order? Orders of $150 or more earn your own hostess benefits and will be sent directly to your house.

This is a simple fall layout using some new products from the Holiday Catalog. Product spotlight: Texture Boutique Machine, For All Things stamp set, Gold Basic Metal Buttons, and Color Me Autumn Washi Tape.

Please RSVP by September 5 so that I can prepare your class materials. Remember to bring your own paper cutter and adhesive.

Upcoming Scrap Classes:
Monday, October 13 Halloween layout
Monday, November 10 Christmas layout