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For the June Stamp Clubs, we created a four seasons Waterfall Card using Best Wishes and More. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the Waterfall Card is to make.
Here is the front of the card with all the panels closed. Pull the ribbon at the bottom to make the panels move up and fold one behind the other.
The "Ta Da" was my husband's idea!
I found the best instructions were by Kathy Logan on Splitcoaststampers. Click here to view instructions
I received this beautiful card in today's mail from my Up, Upline, Sherrie Thomas. I love the color combination of Chocolate Chip and Old Olive with a touch of Lovely Lilac. And the stamp set Inspired by Nature is one of my favorites. Thanks Sherrie! You made my day.
Sherrie used the Grid Technique. She used her Score Pal to score every 1/2", then stamped over it. The back ground stamp is Sanded. I love this look.
I am very excited about this week's Deal of the Week from Stampin' Up! The Big Shot Doctor's Bag is on sale for $49.00. That is nearly 30% off the regular price of 69.95! If you own a Big Shot, this is the perfect opportunity to get the Doctor's Bag at a discounted price. The black and white checked bag with a hot pink liner holds the Big Shot, dies and cutting plates and is good to use as Big Shot storage or transport.
Click here to order online or contact me at blumoon@comcast.net
Thanks to our locally and internationally known paper quilling guru Monica Bergeron for her class on quilling paper chocolates! We had a great evening of quilling, friendship and laughter!
To make the gift boxes, we used the Big Shot and Matchbook Box die from Stampin' Up! and retired Sweet Always paper. The brown, orange and pinks in the paper went perfectly with a box full of chocolates!
Here's Shelley's chocolates. She said her box was a mixture of Maple Creme, Creme de Mint, Raspberry Creme, Coconut, Milk and Dark chocolate and Carmel! Too cute.
Here's Mary's. She quilled a pink heart to go on her Maple Cream chocolate!
Here's Nichole's. Her assortment is fruit flavored: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry and Key Lime!
Here's Patty's. Don't they look yummy?
Here's Sharon's.
Sharon added a little extra piece of chocolate to the top of her box.
And last, but not least, here's Melita's.
Here is the back of the box. I created a "nutritional" label and printed it on an address label which was attached to the back of the box with the ribbon tied around to the front.
These boxes of quilled chocolates will make the most unique gifts!
Thanks again Monica.
Instead of doing swap cards for June, my two Stamp Clubs decided to make cards to donate to two wonderful organizations, Soldier's Angels and Cards for Heroes
Soldier's Angels Cards Plus: The Cards Plus Team is dedicated to supporting service members, their families, and even Angels with encouraging or celebratory cards and notes. Cards can be requested for deployed soldiers for:
Cards for Heroes Mission: To support our nation's armed forces by sending blank greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them.
This was my contribution. I used the new stamp set, Circle Circus, found in the new Stampin' Up! catalog.
I hope you all have a very happy and safe 4th of July!
Click here to view the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog
To order online, please visit my web site: www.annehayward.stampinup.net
Happy Shopping!
Oohh, look what I have! The new In Colors from Stampin' Up!
They are Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry. And this year, Stampin' Up! is offering markers in these new colors!
And don't forget these fun polka dot grosgrain ribbons!
Contact me today for more information or to request a new catalog blumoon@comcast.net. Beginning at noon today, you may place a new catalog order on line at www.annehayward.stampinup.net
Today is the day we say goodbye to some of our favorite stamp sets. Here is a fun flower pot card made using Doodle This.
Paper Used: Sweet Always and Good Morning Sunshine DSP,Pink Pirouette and Tangerine Tango (all retiring)
Stamp Set: Doodle This, Sweet Serendipity
Ink: Chocolate Chip,Old Olive
Accessories: Scallop Edge and Small Oval punches, buttons, Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon
Here's the card insert. Too cute.
Don't miss out on this fun little whimsical stamp set. After tomorrow, it will be gone!
I saw this design in PaperCrafts Magazine and thought how cute is that! It is a great way to use the retiring Doodle This stamp set.
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP and Pink Piourette (retiring), Rose Red, Garden Green
Stamp Set: Doodle This and Smarty Pants (not retiring)
Accessories: button, Scallop Edge Punch and Whisper White Tafetta ribbon, Mini Glue Dots
Here is another card I created using Heartfelt Thanks. Remember, after June 30th, this versatile stamp set will no longer be available.
Designer Series Paper used was Bella Birds. I'm sad to see this one retiring too. I love the color combinations. Ink used was So Saffron and Chocolate Chip.
Heartfelt Thanks was my first two-step stamp I purchased many years ago, and I'm sorry to see it go. It is one of those stamp sets that can bring whimsy or elegance to any project depending on the design and colors used.
I used Parisian Summer DSP (retiring). I love the texture of this designer series paper. Ink used was Baja Breeze (retiring) and Chocolate Chip. I really like this color combo.
I used Raspberry Tart DSP (retiring) for this one. Ink used was Pink Pirouette (my favorite retiring In Color) and Rose Red.
Here's a sample of a super easy card to create. Colors used is one of my all time favorite combos; Pale Plum, Perfect Plum and Sage Shadow. The greeting is Sweet Serendipity, also retiring. I've had this fun little greeting set for awhile now. I just mounted and started using it, and am now sad to see it retiring.
This summery card was made using the Big Shot and Scallop Circle die.
I cut out two scallop circles;one out of Summer Sun card stock, the other out of Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper (retiring). I then cut out individual "petals" from the DSP scallop circle using scissors and added them to the Summer Sun scallop circle using Dimensionals. It took a little bit of time to cut out the petals, but all in all, a simple, but very cute card. One of my favorites.
The leaves were cut out using the Birds and Blooms sizzlit and then run through the crimper for texture.
Today in Albuquerque, it was mostly cloudy, and we had on and off again rain here at my house in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. Tonight, I was doing my nightly chores (feeding the birds, filling the bird bath), I looked up and saw this rainbow. I had to share as sometimes it is ok to have a non stamping related post on a stamping website! When you live in the desert, you really learn to appreciate rain (and rainbows!).
This summer, Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit, which they will feature in their July 2009 issue. This kit will help you create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!
The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:
Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware.
Contact me today for more information: blumoon@comcast.net
One of my favorite things to do is to browse through fabric stores. I like to run my hand over the bolts of fabric, feeling the different textures. And I love all the different colors and patterns. But I'm not a big fan of sewing. I have found a way to work with fabrics but without the sewing part using my Big Shot. Attach a piece of fabric to a piece of card stock and run through your Big Shot. This is still one of my favorite ways to use the Big Shot. It is so easy and there is a limitless supply of fun fabrics to work with. I found this summery strawberry fabric at Hobby Lobby and couldn't resist. I knew it would go great with the Tart and Tangy stamp set from Stampin' Up!
Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Tart and Tangy and Sweet Serendipity (retiring)
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope die, fabric from Hobby Lobby
Want to learn how to use the Big Shot? Please join me for a Big Shot Class, Monday, July 13 at 7:00 pm. Cost is $5.00. We will make 3 projects using the Big Shot! RSVP July 10, 2009 blumoon@comcast.net
Ice Cream and Last
Chance Stamping-nothing could
be sweeter!
A new Stampin' Up! catalog is right around the corner, which means it's time to say goodbye to dozens of stamp sets and accessories in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book and Catalog. Let's celebrate their departure with stamping, friendship and ice cream!
We will create 3 projects using Last Chance stamp sets and accessories. Plus I will have the makings for you to create your own ice cream sundae! How sweet is that!
Here's the Scoop:
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: My crafting studio, 14500 Oakwood Pl NE
Cost and RSVP: Non-refundable fee of $5.00 is due by June 21, 2009. Space is limited, so please contact me today 505-292-2980, blumoon@comcast.net
Monica Bergeron, our resident paper quilling* expert is offering a truly unique paper quilling class. She will teach you how to make a box full of quilled chocolate pieces which can be given for a wide variety of occasions including birthdays, get well, Secret Sister or just thinking of you. Believe me, this will be one of the most unique gifts you will ever give and it will inspire oohs!, aahs! and wows! from your recipient. And best of all, this gift of chocolates has no calories, fats or cholesterol!
Class Details
When: Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:00- 3:00 pm
Where: My crafting studio,14500 Oakwood Pl NE
Cost: There are two fees for this class depending on whether you attended the beginning paper quilling class taught by Monica in February. For new students: Cost of the class is $25.00. This fee will include all the supplies needed for the quilled chocolates and gift box, plus basic paper quilling supplies (quilling tool, a packet of quilling paper, glue and quilling chart) For returning students: Cost of the class is $15.00. Please be sure to bring your quilling tool and glue.
Both classes will include all supplies needed to create a variety of quilled chocolates and gift box. This includes quilling paper, gift box which will be decorated using Sweet Always Designer Series paper from Stampin' Up!, paper candy cups, a Nutritional Facts label and full instructions.
RSVP: Non refundable class fee due June 17, 2009. Class size is limited, so please contact me today. 292-2980, blumoon@comcast.net
Don't miss out on this very special class!
*Paper Quilling or paper filigree is a craft that involves rolling thin strips of paper into decorative shapes, then arranging them to create a picture. You can frame your finished works, or turn them into greeting cards, gift tags, picture frames or use them as embellishments for scrapbook pages. It is very easy to do with very little supplies needed
The Floating Watercolor technique is so addictive! I had to stop when I ran out of Shimmery White card stock! Time to reorder!
Color combos:
top rose: pink passion, pretty in pink, lovey lilac
right rose: pale and perfect plums
bottom rose: pretty in pink, pink pirouette, barely banana
left rose: lovely lilac, pale plum, barely banana
Stamp set: Fifth Avenue Floral (of course-my new favorite)
Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink: white craft, cameo coral, pretty in pink rinks
Paper: Close to Coco, Shimmery White, Candy Lane Designer Series paper
Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, eyelet border punch
On Sunday, May 17, the Albuquerque Journal, had this photo and complimentary article in their Arts section. This is a photo of the design on a silk kimono created by Bunny Bowen. Absolutely beautiful! I saw it and immediately thought it would be a great color combo for my watercolor roses.
Here's my rose. Colors used: pink passion, pretty in pink, lovely lilac. Look for inspiration everywhere!
