Oct. 17th Stamp Camp

This month we started on our Christmas cards. Only had 2 attendees, but we had fun. I did the same cards we made at the Sr. Center the day before, but we stepped them up a bit. Here are my samples:

 Added Silver Glitter cardstock snowflake on scarf.

 

 One on left is stepped up with Brushed Gold Card stock (retired) vs Hello Honey card stock used on right. one.

 

 Same step-up done on this card with Brushed Gold.

 Bonnye was still a little under the weather, but wanted to stay out with us and visit. At the end she decided she had to snuggle with Carmen.

 

Update:

Timako was unable to join us on Sat., so we met up at Panera's on Monday, enjoyed a light lunch and then stamped. We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to do it again sometime.

 



Only change we made was that we colored in the All Ye Faithful card

with Blendabilities (retired) vs colored pencils.

This was mine using the Blendabilities. I hope Stampin' Up! comes up with a replacement

for these that don't have any quality issues. I love working with these.

Sr. Ctr. Cardmaking Day

This month we are starting on their Christmas cards. I had everything pre-cut and pre-stamped and all they needed to do this time was assemble and color in the All Ye Faithful card. Even ones that I usually do the cards for assembled and colored. I was so proud of them all. Only one needed more assistance, but handicap keeps her from being able to do anything, but she loves to have the homemade cards.

They were also having their birthday month lunch party and invited me to stay. So nice to stay and socialize with them once in awhile after class.

 

They had 3 scarf color choices. Island Indigo, Real Red, Rich Razzelberry. Work of Art stamp set used. Sentiment from Versatile Christmas.

 All Ye Faithful stamp set. Joyous Season stamp set. Merry Christmas is from Sassy Salutations.

 Birthday Girls: Denise and Nancy

 

Halloween Treat Holders

Have been seeing these cute pumpkins for awhile now. These little pumpkins were inspired by ones done by Cindee Wilkinson on her blog. I added the jack-o-lantern face (saw it on others). I made these for my Buzzin' Busy Bees chapter's Oct. 8th luncheon.

(Note: Fall Fest used for the jack-o-lantern face is retired) 

 

 

 

I am making these cute treat boxes for the  Scarlet Sophisticate luncheon coming up on Oct. 21st. I used the Matchbox Bigz Die (retired). These were inspired by Chris Twing's blog.

 

 

 

List of supplies used for both projects. (Note: Matchbox die (retired) used for tombstone project)

 

 



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VCRocks Virtual Stamp Day (VSD)

Saturday we were challenged to make cards following certain challenges. 6 challenges (1 card and/or 1 scrapbook page). I wasn't able to do them that day as it was DH's birthday, but did get them done on Sunday, since if you could not do within the 2hrs. between each challenge we had until noon on Monday to complete, but the goal was to try to keep each project within a 30 min completion from start to finish. I only did 4 of the cards and 2 of the scrapbook pages, but it was a lot of fun to do what I could. Here are my submissions:
Didn't do Challenge 1.

Challenge #2 Card
Make a 1-layer card (I did 2, just slightly different from each other)

 I used "Hit the Road" and Sassy Salutations stamp sets.

Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky

Challenge #2 Scrapbook Page
Make a Fall Scrapbook page using Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight

"Gently Falling" stamp set

 

 

Challenge #3 Card

Make a card using (at least) 3 colors within the same family.

 



 "Mixed Bunch" stamp set. Sentiment is from one of the My Paper Pumpkin kits.

I used 4 colors from the Brights Family.

Card stock Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive

 

 

Challenge #4 Card

Make a card using the sketch provided on http://operationwritehome.org/sketch-challenge-236  (I made 2 of this one as I accidently applied Challenge #1 rules to it and used the same colors in sample on website, I then did it in the colors I had envisioned when I first red it)

 



 "Sea Street" and "Sassy Salutations" stamp sets

Card stock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and Daffodil Delight

Card stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Maritime Designer Series Paper

 

 

Challenge #5 Card

Make a card using your favorite technique.

I LOVE using embossing folders. So easy and add so much to a card. I needed a wedding card for someone and decided to take this opportunity to get it done. The embossing folder I used is retired.  I spritz the card with some shimmer paint and added pearls.

 

Card stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Daffodil Delight

 

Challenge #5  Scrapbook Page

Make a Summer Vacation scrapbook page. We had 4 different themes to chose from and I chose Bring the kids. I did it on My Digital Studio (MDS) and of course, used pictures of my adorable granddaughter, Bonnye.

 







Upcoming Catalog Sneak Peaks

The new Stampin' Up! 2014-'15 catalog will be out soon - June2! I can hardly wait for you to see and enjoy the new layout and see all the new stamp sets and new products to be offered.

The first item I want to show you is the new Blendabilities. I've only bought 2 of the new sets, but plan to get more as I have fallen in love with them. While demonstrators have been able to preorder a few select colors, unfortunately they will NOT be available to the public when the catalog goes live, but will be released later (no definite date given, but I've heard end of June, early July). I'm still sharing now to show you how wonderful this product is and hope you will be as excited as I am for it to come out.

So, what is the difference? Simply put, the Blendabilities are alcohol-based, while the original markers are water-based. This is why they blend so much better. The Blendabilities come in a set of 3 markers, light, medium and dark in that color. Skintone set is a set of 6. We do still carry the current markers in some colors individually or in the color sets. You also will need to use the Blendabilities with the new Memento Black stamp pad to prevent smearing (Stazon does not work with these). The white marker one at top is the color lifter and will be used to further  highlight/lighten areas desired once colored in. (Other colors shown in previous post)

Below is a comparision sample between our current markers and the new Blendabilities.The card on the left is done with Pumpkin Pie Blendabilities and the card on the right is done with original Pumpkin Pie Marker. Oh and with these samples you are getting a sneak peak at the new single stamp "Blended Bloom". Isn't it pretty and works marvelous with the Blendabilities. LOL! The sentiment is from "Sassy Salutations" and is still in catty. Yeah!

These were done using the Daffodil Delight set. The one on the left uses the med. Pumpkin Pie and the med. and light Daffodil Delight ones. So you can mix the sets together. See how well the shades blended. Notice that the curled up edge is lighter than the rest on the flower, that was done using the Color Lifter.

Next the new In Colors. These cards use the new colors Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey and Tangelo Twist. The other two colors are Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadows. I haven't stamp anything yet with the other 2 colors, but below is a picture of all 5 markers for the new In Colors. The stamp set used is also new, "Work of Art." I absolutely LOVE this set. It is so versatile and I know I will be using it a lot.

Well, that is all I have of the new product to share today. Hope you enjoyed and are as excited I am for the new 2014-'15 Stampin' Up! Catalog to go live on June 2.

I will be having my Open House on June 7th and you will get your catalog, get to play with the Blendabilities and the 2 stamps I showed you here. As always, those that RSVP by June 4th and show up will receive a small gift from me. These will be simple refreshments and door prizes. Go to my DBWS for details, www.stampindragon.stampinup.net