Christmas Lodge - Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

 Good evening!  We had a great weekend spending some fun family time together and hope you were able to have a restful weekend also.  When I saw this weeks Stamping 411 challenge sketch I immediately knew the Christmas Lodge stamp set would be perfect. 

The cardbase is Cherry Cobbler and then has a layer of Frostwood Lodge designer paper.  The main image is a 3 1/2" circle of Whisper White cardstock and I stamped the house image after inking the stamp with Garden Green and Early Espresso Stampin' Write markers.  Then I used the color spritzer and  a Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write marker to add speckles to the paper (this was my first time using the color spritzer and I'm still figuring it out, but it definately adds a fun element).  The circle is then matted on an early espresso scallop circle that I cut out with the Big Shot and the Scallop Circle #2 die.


The greeting is from the stame stamp set and uses Garden Green classic ink.  I used the ticket corner punch to punch the corners and then sponged Crumb Cake ink all over the cardstock.  I used a bone folder to break the fibers of the cardstock and which made it easier to ribble the greeting.  The final touch was a bow made with 3/8" Cherry Cobbler quilted satin ribbon and a rhinestone added to the "C" in the greeting.

This card is so pretty!  The Christmas Lodge stamp set is quickly becoming one of my favorites from the Holiday mini catalog, you definately have to get this stamp set.

Have a great week!

Diana

Spice Cake - Petite Pockets Box

Good morning!

Today I wanted to highlight one of our upcoming class projects since it matches the theme for the week.  This box uses the Petite Pocket die and I got this idea from Fran Sabad on Stampin' Up!s Stampin' Connection website.  I used both the Spice Cake DSP and fabric along with the Spice Cake Jumbo Buttons, and the Gently Falling stamp set.  I also used the Day of Gratitude stamp set for the greeting.

I'm planning on using these for thanksgiving for both place cards and favors so this one has my son's name.

If you're local and want to make this project, along with four others don't forget to register for the Holiday Gift Class on October 8.

Enjoy,

Diana

Spice Cake Fall Decorations

Good morning!

I was shopping recently at a local craft store and found these cute grapefine pumpkins that were prelite.  As soon as I saw them I knew they would make a cute fall decoration.  I simply took a piece of our Spice Cake fabric and tied a nice floppy bow.  Then I stamped some leaves with the Gently Falling stamp set and cut them out with paper snips and tied them to the bow with Linen thread. 

Here's a close-up of the fabric bow and leaves, so pretty!

I had planned to have these on my fireplace mantle but they look so cute in the studio with the blue walls I haven't moved them to the family room and may keep them a little while longer in the studio first.

Enjoy,

Diana

Grateful Wishes

Today I wanted to share one of the cards we made a this months Stamp-a-Stack.  This card showcases the Spice Cake designer paper and all it's beautiful colors.  I also used the Houndstooth embossing folder and the big shot for the Soft Suede piece and the Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon.

The stamp sets used in this card is Day of Gratitude (for the thank you greeting) and the Warmest of Wishes Hostess Set.  I colored in the wreath with markers and then used the 1 1/4" circle and scallop circle punch to cut it out.

Now check out the accent behind the scallop, that's called a "lolly."  These seem to be all the rage right now and are super easy to make with the new Simply Scored Board from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

This is such a pretty card and I love all the texture.

Happy stamping,

Diana

Holiday Gift Class - Rescheduled so you still have time!

I wanted to let you know that I've rescheduled this years Holiday Gift Class to Saturday, October 8 at 10:00 AM.  This means you still have time to sign up for this fabulous class. 

Below are the projects we'll be making and they are so much fun. 

The class fee is $30 and as usual will include a light lunch. As an added bonus each attendee will receive to items to use in class and then you get to take them home so you can make additional items even easier!

Make sure to RSVP soon, the last day to register is September 28 or until the class is full!

Hope you can make it!

Diana

Gently Falling - Sketch Challenge

Good evening!  It's amazing how the weather has changed and fall is definately in the air.  Because of our beautiful weather as soon as I saw the sketch for this weeks Stamping 411 challenge I knew I had to use the Gently Falling stamp set for the Holiday mini catalog.  This has definately been one of my go to sets lately.

This card has a base of Pool Party Cardstock with a layer of Pear Pizzaz that I ran through the Big Shot with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder.  The designer paper is Spice Cake and coordinates with the Gently Falling stamp set.  I stamped the leaves and acorn on Very Vanilla cardstock and since these are two step stamps I didn't need to color them in I just stamped the color with the fill in stamp (I did use a blender pen and More Mustard ink to randomly add some additional texture on the leaves for fun).  Then I cut out each of the leaves with paper snips.

The bow uses the fabulous new Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (love the texture) and an orange Fire Crystal brad.  The last touch was the greating from the Grateful Greeting stamp set that was punched out with the oval punch and then attached to the card with dimensionals.  Now check out the challenge sketch....

This card is so pretty and is definately getting me in the mood for fall.  I'll be sharing several other projects with the same product suite throughout the week so make sure to check back.

Have a great week!

Diana

Holiday Gift Class - Just a Few More Days to Register!

Just wanted to drop a quick reminder that you only have a few more days to register for the upcoming Holiday Gift Class.  Below is the flyer with all the details.  All the projects are so fabulous you are not going to want to miss out!

Kidoodles - Sketch Challenge

 Good evening!  The rain has finally stopped and we've been able to get out and enjoy the nice weather this weekend (love it!)  In addition to spending time with my guys I was able to get some quality stamping time this weekend and had a great time with the ladies this afternoon.  One of my projects was this weeks Stamping 411 challenge which was a fantabulous sketch this week, and I immediately thought of the new Kidoodles stamp set when I saw it.  This set was one of my favorites in the new catalog, with such fun and light-hearted images.

This card also uses the Frightful Sight DSP, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Metallic Brads, and the 1 3/4" Circle punch.  What's that on the spider web you ask, that's the new Dazzling Details from the Holiday mini catalog (glitter in a bottle, who wouldn't love that?) that you just have to try.

Now here's the sketch provided by the 411 Operators, it is so versatile and easy to use. 

I love this card, I'll definately be using this set again for other halloween projects.

Hope you enjoy and have a great week!

Diana

September Stamp-a-Stack

Good evening!  What a crazy week, it's amazing how the start of school turned out schedules upside and left us running to catch up.  I wanted to share the projects we'll be making at this months Stamp-a-Stack, you are going to love them!

There's still time to join us on Sunday, just call or email me so everything will be all set.

It's been so much fun playing with all the fun new items from the Holiday mini catalog, you have got to try them out.  One of my favorites the the new Simply Scored Board, it's so easy and I've been having fun making lollies all night tonight (I'm going to try to make a version of the wreath from the catalog so we'll see how it goes.

Have a great weekend!

Diana

Christmas Wishes

Good morning! 

I wanted to drop in to show you a sample with the great new stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog:  Christmas Lodge.   This set is definately going to be one of my favorites for the the upcoming holidays, it's so peaceful.  Other than the fabulous lodge the other highlight of the card is the embossed piece.  I used a brayer to ink up my Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder with Cherry Cobbler ink and ran a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock through the Big shot.  The effect is absolutely beautiful because the raised images stay Vanilla and the rest of the card takes on the Cherry Cobbler ink.

Hope you enjoy and keep your eye out for other samples with this same set. 

If you haven't received your copy of the Holiday Mini catalog and would like one please let me know and I can get one to you.

Thanks and have a great day!

Diana