August Post

I wanted to post some pictures of my most recent creations. As I said in my last post, I made some favors for the last class that I did with Alison back in June. My new version of the wedding favors created by Judith Bassem of Creativa Bassem. I posted a picture of her version in my previous blog post. I was so inspired by this project, that I thought I would recreate it. I love the colors bashful blue and chocolate chip together, so I used that combination for my tea favor. I took the project to the Philly Inker's quarterly brunch.

Just like Judith, I used Stampin' Up's stampin' round wheel called Baroque Border with chocolate chip ribbon. A list of my Stampin' Up supplies are below:

Bashful Blue paper

Chocolate Chip Paper

Chocolate Chip Stampin' Round ink cartridge

Chocolate Chip Ink Pad

Stamps:

Sincere Salutations

Simple Delights

Stampin' Round standard wheel Baroque Border

Tools:

Stampin' Round Standard Wheel

Scallop Punch

1/16 hole punch

Corner Rounder

Paper trimmer with scoring blade

Accessories:

Vintage Brads

Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

I added a score line down the middle of the favor so that I could fold the favor flat. It sounds like a lot of supplies, but these are really easy to make. I appreciate Judith's post that encourages you to wheel the WHOLE sheet of paper, BEFORE you cut it up. That's a great idea. I'm including another picture of both of the projects that I created for our Summer Gifts Class in June.

I really enjoyed making the tin! I love these tins. I covered them with designer series paper (a pattern that house now retired), bashful blue paper, and silver hodge podge hardware, which is in the new Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog.

I also covered a coordinating little book to fit

inside the tin. I'm not sure why I didn't take

a picture of the little book, but it seemed the class like the project, though it took a long time. This tin is covered on the inside as well and the bottom as well, which is pretty, but takes a lot of time. For the class, I instructed them not to cover the bottom, it didn't add a lot to the project.

Happy Wednesday!

It's Wednesday, which means I have two days until our Summer Gifts Class. I've been preparing projects but I couldn't upload pictures due to PC problems. I thought I would post the card that I made for the Philly Inkers swap on Monday. It was supposed to be a Father's Day Card... that's what the big D is about. I like these new stamps sets... I haven't even mounted the entire alphabet yet. Well, this is actually three stamp sets, a background, an alphabet stampset, and the floral wreath belongs to another stamp set. I don't LOVE how this card turned out, but I liked working with these three sets.

At our meeting Monday, a new demonstrator (Judith Bassem) sent us these little favors with tea bags in them (Thanks Judith!!!). I have already 'borrowed' the idea for the class on Friday and Saturday. It's cute, it's easy (if I can do it, it HAS to be easy), and didn't take much time. I'll post my version in the near future. Isn't it cute?! These pictures are borrowed from Kristin Fuller's blog, http://www.elmerstamper.com/.

Long time no see....

Hello everyone, it's been awhile since I last posted on my blog. I have recently changed jobs (yeah!) and several other things have been going on as well. I haven't made too many cards or projects lately. I did make a swap in March for our Philly Inkers Brunch , and it was the same card I designed for our Germantown Stamp a Stack that Alison and I taught together in March. The swap I designed is below (picture is courtesy Kristin Fuller's Blog).


Alison and I have planned to do another class in June. We'll be doing a Summer Gifts Class on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. You can choose either day for the class. We'll be making really nice gift items 3D projects, not just cards. We will make a small tin and several other items. For an example of one of these tins, please see Claire Lawrence's blog . I also included a picture of the tin below. We will not do the exact same project, but this just lets you know that there's a lot that can be done with these tins. To register, please go to http://summergiftsclass.eventbrite.com/.

To sign up for the class, see below:
Summer Gifts Class - Event Registration Powered By Eventbrite Summer Gifts class is the perfect opportunity to make a homemade gift for those upcoming special occasions. Participants will create several homemade gifts including: a travel photo frame, gift wrapping, wall art, and a party favor.

If you have further questions, please shoot me an email at tking1998@hotmail.com.

Stampin' Events

On Saturday, Feb. 23rd, the Philly Inkers hosted it's first Stamp and Scrap University at the Church of the Annunciation in Mt. Airy in Northwest Philadelphia. Philly Inkers members Claire Lawrence, Alison Wear, Lisa Davis and myself (as a helper) presented new techniques to a group of talented and enthusiastic women. We had a great time!

To the right is Alison showing her Dahlia Medallion technique card. There were 24 techniques presented during the day, which went from 9am to 4pm. There was so much to learn for everyone, but I think most people had a great time. Below is a picture of most of the afternoon group and other pictures at the event.

Ahhh... Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is upon us, yes, love is in the air... at least the love of crafting. I thought I would post some pictures of some Valentines that I have received, or made. Also, my fellow Stampin' Up buddies have been cranking out some lovely Valentine's Day creations.

Claire Lawrence made this lovely Valentine's Day card (to the right) that I got in the mail yesterday, isn't it pretty? I love the way she used water color techniques to accent this Sale-a-Bration stamp set.

Kristin Fuller sent this beautiful Valentine to the left. Very prettyful (a word I learned from my niece).

Below are some Valentine's Day projects I had been working on for my workshop. The first two cards I made with the inspiration of the last card, one that Claire sent me (thanks Claire!). I went a little crazy with the hearts stamp from Short and Sweet in the middle card.

I hope everyone has a happy and blessed Valentine's Day!

My First Workshop

So, on Sunday, I had my first workshop. My friend Yolanda was willing to host a workshop for me, and we decided to combine it with a Mary Kay pampering party, provided by our friend and Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Mueni, and we also had a presentation of lovely crocheted fashions and accessories by my friend Helen. And we did all this on Superbowl Sunday! Most of the attendees have been friends of mine for years from grad school at Eastern University and Palmer Seminary, so it was fun to do my first workshop amongst good friends!

Since it would be a busy day, I designed one small and simple 2.75" x 2.75" card with the Embrace Life stamp set, the Short and Sweet stamp set, Real Rose Prints Designer Series Paper, Whisper White card stock, Silver Brads, and Purely Pomogranite Ink. I was going for a Valentine's Day theme.

Though it's kind of tiny, I really like the way that it turned out. And this is one of the first cards that I have made with duplication in mind, so I'm happy about that. Thus, the small size!


Anyway, I also made the hostess gift using the same papers and inks. I made a few extra jars to give to anyone who wanted to host a workshop in the future, but I didn't have any takers. (But I still have them if someone is interested!)

When I got home, I discovered that I had accidentally reclaimed Yolanda's Hostess Gift! Oops! I'm going to get it to her this week, though. She told me that she has no hard feelings. :) Below is Yolanda (2nd from right) and some of the other ladies at the workshop. Look at all the food on the counter behind them that Yolanda and her mom provided!

And this is Carolyn, having fun with the
blush and preparing for the Superbowl festivities. :). She also won this door prize, a mini mailbox for her Valentines... wrapped in Prints Designer Series Paper.
















These are tags I made out of Holiday Harmony Designer Series Paper. I handed these out at the workshop with my contact information on the back.

We had a lovely time, and I'm glad that it gave us all a chance to get together. I also told my friends that I appreciated that they would all support the small businesses that were starting amongst our group.



SWAPS

I used my workshop card design as the same design for my very first card swap I had with the other Demonstrators at our Philly Inkers meeting on Monday night. I already had all my materials cut and sorted.

Some of you may wonder why I did 2.75" x 2.75" cards instead of a 3" x 3" card (I mean, it's already small enough, right?). Well, I noticed that when using 8.5" by 11" inch card stock, 11 inches divided by 2.75" is exactly 4. So, I was able to cut my paper into four cards instead of only 3 cards with a wasted 2 inches on the side. Aha! And to some of you that made no sense at all, right?


Anyway, here is a picture of the swaps I made for the Philly Inkers.

So, if you made it this far, thanks so much for reading my long blog! You are a true friend.

Sale-a-Bration Time and Free Stamp Sets

February 1st - March 17, 2008, is Sale-A-Bration time. Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition stamp sets they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

Customers

When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit-for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward!

Hostesses

When you host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

New Demonstrators

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $47.95--from the Spring-Summer 2008 Collection! Plus, new demonstrator recruits get 20 percent off the Demonstrator Starter Kit--over $350 of Stampin' Up! products and business supplies for only $159!

Talk to me today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. You can also view the full-color Sale-A-Bration brochure online here. Not sure if you want to host a workshop? I can provide the place, and you can still qualify for free stuff, just ask me how!

So now you wanna Sale-A-Brate? Contact me at tking1998@hotmail.com.