Card Class

Every month I attend a 'card class' given by a former Stampin' Up demonstrator and occasionally another class given by a current Stampin' Up demonstrator.  All the materials (card stock and paper)  are cut to the correct size, embellishments and ribbons are provided, stamps and die cuts are readily available.  All I have to do is sit down, follow directions and create a card --  plus have a great time talking with the other women!  fun!!

Below are several cards made at these classes. 

 

I love this card.  So much that I did purchase the window die (Memory Box).   The little flowers and stems are stamped on a small white card and placed behind the window.  A touch of lace at the top of the window for curtains. 

 

 Flowers were stamped all over a white card with hints of green stems.  Then I cut out a smaller flower and added a pearl and placed it next to the happy birthday sentiment.  The different shades of blue work well together and the dark blue really adds a special touch.

  

I like the colors in this card.  The card base is a light olive green (sorry, I don't know the correct color name) with teal and white card stock.  The top piece is a printed card stock and the green flower centers match the card base.    Much prettier in person!

just because

One of the first cards I made was so simple and easy to make, yet it is also one of my favorites.  I like the colors and cheery tone.

 

The card base was pre-printed with the light green background and orange dots.  I cut orangy- red card stock to fit the bottom of the card, added a bit of lace and yellow flowers with green leaves.  I also used my round corner punch to soften the edges.    I love the 'just because' stamp.  Sometimes you just send a card 'just because.'    ;')

Happy Birthday

Recently I needed a birthday card for a friend - masculine, no flowers or fancy embellishments.   So I looked at my stamps and paper and came up with the card pictured below.

I stamped a piece of white card stock with a world map stamp and lightly sponged a the same ink all over to cover the white card.   I used scissors to cut around the edges of the globe map -- sorry I did not keep the original wrapping so I don't know the maker of the globe stamp.   The chronometer stamp is from the same set as the globe.  I used a round corner punch to get a large oval shape. 

The 'it's your birthday' stamp is from another unknown maker.  I can see that I am going to have to start keeping all the wrappings!  After the black ink dried, I lightly sponged the globe, chronometer and birthday pieces with a distressed ink.

I learned quite a bit making this card.  First, I need to practice stamping!  Second, do not put too much pressure on the stamps -- see the blurred edges of the chronometers.   Third, be careful storing clear, clinging stamps.  The corner of the birthday stamp was bent which is why the 'i' in It's is slightly crooked.

The card was simple to put together.  I like the colors and hope he likes it.  

Supplies

Card stock:   white card, black, white and burgundy 

Stamps: Rubbernecker Old World Map, It's your Birthday and travel stamps

Ink: Memories Soft Wheat, Color Box Wicked Black, Tim Holts Distress Ink Tea Dye

Thinking of You

One of the first cards I made was a card for my sister.  I try to send her a card each week — I told her I needed to practice making cards and would send her the samples.  Actually, the cards she receives are one-of-a-kind as I haven’t duplicated a one yet.  That may be because I usually forget to take a picture of the card before I mail it.  ;’)

 

When I made this card, my supplies were quite limited with very few stamps, a pack of card stock (various colors) and a box white cards and a box of textured cards and envelopes.  All purchased at AC Moore or Michaels.  At the time, I was unaware that I was making a CAS (Clean and Simple) card.  

I like the contrast in the green and orange colors.  The ribbon was added when I thought the card was just a little too clean and simple.  My sister and the other residents in her retirement home liked the card and now look forward to the weekly greeting.

Supplies:
Card stock:  White card base, orange and teal (teal is embossed with small dots).   Ribbon:  orange open weave – haven’t a clue where I purchased this ribbon.    Die:  Spellbinders.      Stamp:  Inkadinkado Garden Greetings     Ink:  Memories Hunter Green

Hello

In the last year I have become obsessed with making greeting cards.  I quickly run through my household chores so I can go up to my ‘woman cave’ and start making cards — sometimes ... I skip the chores! 

Most of my ideas come from other people’s cards with a few changes here and there and maybe some added embellishments.  I love searching Pinterest and Splitcoaststampers for ideas!

My plans are to post a finished card every other day.  I’ll include as much information as possible about the stamp, die, paper or card stock.  So please follow me, make comments and pass on ideas.  I’d love to hear from you.