Projects # 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, and 97!

Happy Friday Stampers,

It is time to share some work.  I was lucky to find some extra time to be creative over the Thanksgiving week.  It was a very productive week.  None of these cards are very complicated, but as I have stated before I am learning to appreciate the simpler side of things. :)  Plus I am so close to my magical number of 100 projects, I can almost taste it.

Project #91-Live, Laugh, Love
I received a new Club Scrap kit.....Fire and Ice.  Totally LOVE this kit.  Love the colors, patterns and stamps.  I used the kit for the first two cards.  The card below is a direct 'lift' from their Club Scrap newsletter.

Supplies: Stamps (Papertrey Ink/Sentiment), card stock, pattern paper (Club Scrap), ink, die (Papertrey Ink and Just Rite Stampers), ribbon and rhinestones.

Project #92-Quote Card
My favorite stamps from this set are the circle stamps.  I can see getting a lot of use out of them. :)

Supplies: Stamps (Club Scrap), dies (Spellbinders), ink, embossing powder, Gelatos, card stock and fibers.

Project #93: Note Card
My embossing kick has continued this week. :)

Supplies: Stamps (Unknown), card stock, paint, ink, embossing powder, card stock and brads.

Project #94: Hello
This is one of my favorites from this week.  Why?  Because I used one of 'those' tools for this card.  You know the type of tool I am talking about.  One you buy cuz it was a good deal, but then it sits in a drawer.  I used my Making Memories Tag Maker for the card.  Even better, I used a sticker!  I hardly ever use stickers and I don't have very many left in my stash, but it sure was fun to use one. :)

Supplies: Stamps (Postcard/Unknown and Sentiment/Papertrey Ink), card stock, pattern paper, tags, brads, border punch, sticker, ink and rhinestones.

Project #95: Note Card
Note sure about this card.  It looked a lot better in my head. LOL!  Still, you know I am going to show it to you anyway.  Sometimes it just does not work out the way you planned it.  That happens to all of us. :)

Supplies: Stamps (Vintage Image/Unknown and Sentiment/Papertrey Ink), die (Spellbinders), misting spray, old toothbrush, ink and pearls.

Project #96: Holiday Cheer
I used a lot of items this week that I don't usually use.  On this card I used gold/glitter embossing powder.  I am definitely NOT a gold or a glitter girl, but it just felt right for this card.  Very, very pleased with the result. :)  But don't think that means I will be going out to buy a bunch of glittery. No way!

Supplies: Stamps (Background/Unknown and Sentiment/Papertrey Ink), dies (Spellbinders), embossing folder (Spellbinders), ink, embossing powder, card stock, brads and pop dots.

Project #97: Quote Card
This card was so simple to make.....but I totally LOVE it!

Supplies: Stamps (Club Scrap), ink, paint and card stock.

Whew!  That is a lot of cards.  It is such a good feeling when I get in a creative zone.  Even better when I have the time to stay in the zone.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jeri'

Projects # 71, 72, & 73

Hey Stampers!

It's is Friday and that means I have projects to post. :)  Very happy with my progress this week.  I used two stamp sets that are a bit harder for me to work with and one that was super easy.  I am pleased with the results.

Project #71: Note Card
Just in case you cannot find the stamps....it is the pens on the tag. :)

 

Supplies:  Stamps (Pens/Unknown and Sentiment/Unknown), card stock, pattern paper, die (Spellbinders), tag, misting spray, stencil, button, metal flower, floss, ink, embossing powder and Dew Drops.

Project #72: Hello

 

Supplies: Stamps (See-D's/Postal, Just Rite Stampers/Background, Sentiment/Unknown and Stitching/American Crafts), card stock, tag, baker's twine, ink and washi tape.

Project #73-Thank You

This card is for a set of thank you cards we will need for my son's science fair project.  For those of you who have been paper crafting for a long time you may remember a company called Keeping Memories Alive.  They were one of the 1st companies to offer non-themed pattern paper.  I still have some in my stash...I just could not let go of it.  Thankfully, it worked perfectly with this set of cards. :)

Supplies:  Stamps (Papertrey Ink), card stock, pattern paper, ink, die (Papertrey Ink) and circle punch.

I hope you have a very craft weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jeri

Projects # 66, 67, 68 and 69!

Happy Friday!

What a great week!  I managed to get 4 of the 5 cards done this week. :)  And next week looks to be even better.  I did not create any thank you cards this week, so I will focus on that next week.

As we are coming closer and closer to the end of 2013.  I thought I would take the time to post a few things that I have learned over the year.  And I have learned a lot!

What I know for sure! (Yes, I am stealing this from Oprah.) I should have taken my ribbon of the spools long ago.  The spools take up so much extra room.  I am so happy I made this move.

Project #66: Note Card
I am really starting to LOVE clean and simple cards.  While this one has some lumpy on it, it has a very clean look.  I enjoy designing them and watching them come to life.  I always thought I was a lumpy, bumpy girl.  Who knew I am also a CAS girl. :)

Supplies:  Stamps (See D's/Background and Papertrey Ink/Signature Greetings), card stock, ink, embossing powder, tag, Prima flowers and pearl brad.

Project #67: Note Card

The next three cards feature the August Club Stamp kit.  This 1st card uses the stamps, but not the papers.  I wanted to use brighter colors.  I guess I am not ready for summer to be over. :)

Supplies:  Stamps (Club Scrap/Tribal), pattern paper (Scenic Route), card stock, ribbon, ink, clear embossing powder, die (Spellbinders), brads, black pen, Prima flowers, button and floss.

Project #68: Note Card

Supplies:  Stamping (Club Scrap/Tribal and Unknown/Postage Stamp), card stock and ink.

Project #69-Quote Card

It was not until I started to type this blog post that I realized I made this card without using a single stamp. LOL!  I guess I got so busy creating that I totally forgot.  I decided to add it this week anyway.  The kit did come with a stamp version of this quote, so we will just pretend I used the quote stamp.  Wink, wink.

Supplies:  Club Scrap (Pattern paper/card stock/die cut), ribbon, stitching/sewing machine and photo corners.

I also wanted to let you know that we will be celebrating World Card Making Day on Oct 3rd with a brand new class....Simply Cards!  Join me and 9 other MCC instructors for this fun and fast paced class.


See you in the classroom,
Jeri

Projects #61, 62, 63, 64 and 65.

Happy Friday,

It was a great week for card making and I finally tackled those key stamps.  I am pleased with the results.  At 1st I thought I might end up giving them away, but I think they will remain for now.  I have a lot of cards to share today, so let's get started. :)

Project #61-Dream
The 1st three cards use the key set of stamps.

Supplies: Stamps (Cornish Farms and sentiment/unknown), white embossing ink and powder, misting spray (Tattered Angels), trim, die (Just Rite Stampers), black ink, card stock and pearls.

Project #62-Home
For this card I did use the stamps to create a background, which was an obvious choice for the stamps.

Supplies: Stamps (Cornish Farms and Inkadinkado), ink, embossing ink, embossing power, card stock, pattern paper, die (Spellbinders), trim and charm.

Project #63-Quote Card
This turned out to be one of my favorite cards of the year.  I find making a 'flat' more challenging, but I am always happy with the results.

Supplies: Stamps (Cornish Farms and Fiskars), card stock, Gelatos and ink.

Project #64-Happy Halloween
This cards uses the background stamps from See-Ds.

Supplies: Stamps (See-Ds and sentiment/unknown), card stock, pattern paper, tag, ribbon, ink, embossing powder and brad.

Project #65: Be Afraid
I was supposed to use the background stamps on this card too.  However, when I was putting the finishing touches on the card I realized that I had completely forgotten to use the stamps. LOL!  I guess I got lost in the creative process.  :)

Supplies: Stamps (Just Rite Stampers), die (Spelllbinders and Just Rite Stampers), circle punch, pattern paper, card stock, ink, Gelatos, baker's twin and Dew Drops.

Be sure to post your work below...and see you in the classroom.

Jeri'

Projects #58, 59 and 60.

Hey Stamp Lovers!

It's Friday! And that means it is time for more stamping.  I had hoped to get four cards done this week, but only managed to get three done.  If I am lucky, I will find a few extra minutes this weekend to finished the fourth.  All of the cards used the Club Scrap Kit: Wisteria.  As I have talked about before, I find it very helpful to limited by choices.  That does not mean I don't have tons of supplies....I do. :)  But I try to limit my choices to just a few options when I do actually find the time to be creative.

Project #58: Happy Anniversary

Supplies:  Stamps (Club Scrap: Wisteria), Dies (Spellbinders: Lacy Squares and Ribbon Banners), Card Stock, Pattern Paper, Ribbon (Club Scrap), Black Ink, Prima Flowers, Brads,  Drew Drops (Robins Nest) and Purple Ink.

Project #59: Note Card

I will admit this card does not have much stamping on it.  The strip of dark purple in the middle card is stamped with a very cool stamp included in the kit, it looks like faux bricks, but with a vintage look.  Very me.  

Supplies:  Stamps (Club Scrap: Wisteria), Dies (Spellbinders: Labels #14), Card Stock, Pattern Paper, Fibers (Club Scrap), Embossing Powder, Embossing Ink (Tim Holtz: Vintage Paper), Ribbon, Pop Dots, Purple Ink and Flower Charm.

Project #60: Thank You

Supplies:  Stamps (Club Scrap: Wisteria/Papertrey Ink: Frame Out #4), Dies (Spellbinders: Butterflies/Papertrey Ink: Frame Out #4), Card Stock, Pattern Paper, Ribbon (Club Scrap), Black Ink, Pop-Dots, Gemstones and Ribbon Slide.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to enter the free seat giveaway to In & Out: Acrylic Paint with Catherine Scanlon.

See you in the classroom,
Jeri'

Project #57, plus a blog giveaway!

Happy Friday,

Well I just could not help myself.  I found a few extra minutes and made a quick card. :)  A bit of a warning about the post....it is going to be a long one.  But don't say I did not warn you. I have a lot to share today.

First: I have a brand new class!  Yes, me!  I rarely have time to teach and lately and I have pulled away from even teaching group classes as it was just becoming too hard to manage everything.  Over the past year I have been playing with Gelatos.  I must admit at 1st I hated them.  And they sat, unused, for a very long time.  Which totally bugs me.

So I started to research and play and research some more and play some more.  Now they are one of my most favorite products to work with. I hope you join me for this wonderful, one week class.  I will show you the good, bad and ugly of working with the product. Plus you will learn my favorite techniques and why I reach for them over and over again.

Color Inspiration: Gelatos!

Gelatos are taking the crafting world by storm! They have been around for awhile, but have recently caught fire. These water-soluble, pigment sticks have tons of versatility. They work beautifully on canvas, watercolor paper, card stock and more.

Join me as we explore this art medium in depth. We will explore both dry and wet options. We will test seven paper types, including:

• Hot Press Watercolor Paper
• Cold Press Watercolor Paper
• Canvas
• Canvas Paper
• Sticky Back Canvas (Ranger Industries)
• Card Stock
• Aged Book Paper

Then we will pull it all together and create two beautiful cards using what we have learned.

Gelatos are a wonderful option for adding color to your projects. they are easy to store and fun to collect.  But learning to use them takes some practice. I will share my favorite tips and techniques. The results will amaze you....and hopefully leave you Color Inspired!

Start Date: August 9th

Price: $15

Enroll NOW!

Project #57: Note Card

This week's card features Gelatos......of course!  I should also mentioned that I used a new border punch from EK Success and no matter how hard I tried the cuts would not line up properly.  That one may be headed back to the store.

Supplies: Stamps (Just Rite Stampers-Kindness and Unknown-Flower), Card Stock, Gelatos, Border Punch (EK Success), Corner Punch (Martha Stewart), Trim, Die (Spellbinders), Ink, Embossing Powder, Pop-Dots and Metal Rim Tag.

*************Giveaway Alert************

One lucky winner will receive a free seat to this class.  Just leave a post on this thread telling me about the  most unused product in your stash.  You have until Midnight on Wednesday, July 31st to enter.  I will post the winner on August 1st.  Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to post your work below.

Jeri'

Projects # 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48

Happy Friday,

Drum roll please!  I manage to create six, yes six, cards this week....I am so proud of myself. :)  So let's get started.

Projects #43 and 44-Happy Birthday
Both of these cards used the Club Scrap kit: Comic

Supplies: Stamps (Club Scrap and American Crafts-stitching stamp), paper (Club Scrap) die (Spellbinders), paint, ink, stencil (Crafters Workshop), paper ribbon, embellishments and pop dots.

(This is the inside of the card.)

Supplies: Stamps (Club Scrap), dies (Spellbinders), ribbon, paper (Club Scrap), ink, corner punch, metal tag, pop dot and embossing powder.

Projects: 45, 46 and 47-Happy Birthday and Just Because

All of these cards used the Club Scrap kit Raku

Supplies: Stamps and paper (Club Scrap), ribbon, dies (Spellbinders) embellishments, fibers, ink and pop dots.

Supplies: Stamps and paper (Club Scrap), ribbon, dies (Spellbinders), ink and metal accents.

Supplies: Stamps and paper (Club Scrap), clear embossing ink and powder, black ink, gesso and dew drops.  Each Club Scrap kit comes with ideas and techniques.  I copied this idea directly from them. :)  I love how it turned out.  

Project #48: Thank You

Supplies: Stamps (Papertrey Ink-Boy Basics: Simple Circles and Thanks All Ways), card stock, ink and clear embossing powder.  Sometimes a design does not have to be complicated to make an impact.

I have some recommended classes for you as well.  You can see I used a lot of die-cuts on my cards this week.  I love layering them together.  This means my Sizzix Big Shot got a workout this week.  It is one of my most favorite tools.  As always...I know I could get more out of it.  Sizzix Die-Cutting Basics starts today and I highly recommend it.  Deena is a long time designer and contributor to Sizzix and she really knows how to get the most out of that machine.

Recommend Classes:

• Sizzix Die-Cutting Basics with Deena Ziegler
• All About Ribbon: MCC Faculty 

This week also made me fix my kit problem.  For too long I have tried to keep the kit materials together.  No more!  After making the cards I broke up the rest of the supplies and put them away.  It felt great!

Next Week?  Next week I will be focusing on scrapbooking.  Even if I only get one layout done it will be a huge success for me.  Be sure to post your work and thanks for stopping by.

Jeri'

Projects # 39, 40, 41, 42

Happy Friday!

Time for a brand new blog post.  I must admit, the more I stamp the easier it gets.  Ideas flow more easily.  I guess those gears are finally becoming well oiled. :)

Summer break has officially begun in our home.  That means more video games, movies, swimming, ice cream, reading and all of the other fun summer activities we can indulge in. Maybe we will even be able to squeeze in a little crafting time.

Project #39: Thank-You
I created three of these simple cards to for my son's teacher.  When I give cards to individuals I don't know very well I tend to keep them very simple.

Supplies:  Stamps (Papertrey Ink-Mega Mixed Messages and Mat Stack #2), card stock, dies (Spellbinders and Papertrey Ink), ribbon, ink, embossing powder, pop-dots and Dew Drops.

Project #40: End of School Year

Every year, if my son does well at school, we give him a end of year treat.  Usually books and games....sometimes LEGOS.  Of course I always include a handmade card just for him.

Supplies:  Stamps (Papertrey Ink-Way to go Kiddo), card stock, pattern paper (We R Memory Keepers), ink and buttons. 

Project #41:  Thank-You 
The last two thank-you cards are for my son's martial arts instructors.  One male and one female.  Again, I like to keep it simple, especially with masculine cards.

Supplies:  Stamps (Papertrey Ink:Mat Stack #4 and Mega Mixed Messages), die (Papertrey Ink), circle punches, cards stock, pattern paper (DCWV), ribbon, metal rim tag, ink and ribbon. 

Project #42: Thank You
For my final card I need to use a background stamp.  This stamp was not on my original list of stamps for this week and is actually wood mounted.  I saw in similar card in the latest issue of Stampers Sample.  I love how it turn out.

 Supplies:  Stamps (Stamps Happen and Magnetic Poetry-Word Stamp Kit), Gelatos, Distressed Stain (white), card stock, die (Spellbinders), washi tape, ink, black pen and pearls.

This week I managed to create six cards.  However, you may noticed that my Father's Day cards are missing. I am hoping to find a few minutes this weekend to get those created.  Giving me plenty of time to drop them in the mail.

Don't forget! We have a giveaway running this weekend.  Be sure to enter to win a free seat to the next In & Out class by Catherine Scanlon.

I would love to see what you have been up to this week.  Thanks for stopping by.
Jeri'

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Projects # 36, 37 and 38

Happy Friday Stampers,

Hard to believe that May is coming to an end.  Our summer semester is only three weeks away and classes are already open for enrollment.  June also means that we are almost at the half way point with our Stamp 2013 project.  I am pleased with my progress and I have enjoyed reading about your progress in the classroom.  But there is much work to be done still. :)

Project #36: Note Card
I am on a Club Scrap kick right now.  It has been fun to work with some of my older stamps.  Makes me remember how much I love them.

Supplies: Stamps (Club Scrap and Inkadinkado), pattern paper, circle punches, die-cuts, ink and glitter embossing powder.

Project #37-Thank You

Supplies:  Stamps (Just Rite Stampers-Fancy Tags ), cardstock, pattern paper, die (Spellbinders), ink, clear embossing powder and Dew Drops.

Projects #38-Belated Birthday

Supplies:  Stamps (Club Scrap), dies (Spellbinders), ink, embossing powder, Gelatos, ribbon, cardstock, pattern paper and Dew Drops.

I would love to know how you are doing with your challenge and be sure to post your work below.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jeri'

Projects #34 & 35

Happy Friday,

It is so good to be back to card making. :)  These cards are pretty simple....but still so much fun to create.

Project #34-Note Card
I recently started researching kit clubs.  In the past I have belonged to several clubs including Club Stamp.  After looking at alot of website I think I may be headed back to Club Stamp.  So I pulled out some old Club Stamp supplies for these cards.

Supplies: Stamps (Autumn Leaves), cardstock, ribbon, clear embossing powder, ink, watercolor pencils, clear button, baker's twine, sentiment (Club Scrap) and pop-dots.

Project #35-Note Card

Supplies:  Stamps (Autumn Leaves), clear embossing powder, card stock, pattern paper (Club Stamp), sentiment (Club Stamp), Gelatos, baker's twine and pop-dots.

Be sure to post your work below.  Thanks for stopping by and happy Memorial Day weekend.
Jeri'