Techniques-Masking

This month's techniques class gives you a hands-on look at masking.  This is an awesome technique that allows you to place multiple images on the same piece of cardstock/element without the images overlapping one another with unsightly lines.  Masking is a must-have technique for your stamping "tool belt" whether you are a beginner or a seasoned stamper.

These are the lovely cards we will be making this month, designed and created by my very talented daughter Tiffany, also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  You will further appreciate her work knowing that she is nursing a 3-month old infant who wants to feed round the clock!  (That's why we are a bit behind on posting the details of this class:)  Somehow, she managed to squeeze in enough design time to create these beautiful cards.  Our aim this month was to produce one more feminine design and one more masculine design, and I think Tiffany has done that beautifully.  Masculine cards seem to be a greater challenge for our feminine minds!  The feminine design features Notably Ornate, one of the brand new stamp sets in the 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog.  The masculine card features the Autumn Days stamp set.  As always, you may change the greeting to something more appropriate for your needs if desired. 

Since we got the details for this up rather late, the rsvp is remaining open through noon Tuesday.  Here are the full details:

Tuesday, July 27th 
6:30-8:30 p.m.

2 designs, 2 each, total of 4 cards with matching envelopes

*All supplies included

Hands-on instruction plus written instructions to keep so you can reproduce the techniques you just learned.

$25.00 payable by check, cash, or paypal (below)

RSVP with payment by noon, Tuesday, July 27th

*Please observe normal class protocol and bring your own basic adhesive (SNAIL or Anywhere Glue Stick).  All specialty adhesives provided.

Card Games Easel Card-Techniques

As promised earlier in the week, here is the easel card we will be doing in our April Techniques Class-Fancy Folds.  It features the Card Games and Game Night stamp sets with the Jackpot Designer Series Paper.  This is a great manly card, a true masculine birthday card, guaranteed to wow the men and/or boys in your life! To see the other card we will be doing in this Fancy Folds class, just scroll down 3 posts to see the Awash with Flowers Z Fold card.

Techniques Class-Fancy Folds

Tuesday, April 6th, 6:30-8:30

4 cards:  2 each of 2 different designs

2 masculine, 2 feminine birthday cards
$20 covers all supplies

RSVP with payment by Sunday, April 4th

Saturday Sample

Today I'm sharing another of Tiffany's creations.  Tiffany is my daughter and also a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  She made this card for her step-son whose birthday was this week.  The soccer images as well as the Goal word are from the Just Soccer stamp set (Sale-a-Bration item #120219), one of 50+ free stamp set options available during Sale-a-Bration.  The images in this set are great for masculine cards as well as scrapbooking.  This set is a must-have for any and all soccer fans.  A little embossing or Crystal Effects brings texture to the soccer ball and shoe, and a little repeat stamping makes the ball and shoe look like they are in motion.  Pretty cool, huh?

My husband was just telling me this morning that the World Cup is right around the corner:  June 11-July 11.  As I'm writing this post, I'm thinking of some awesome favors and fun things I can make with Just Soccer to help the team spirit!

To place your order today and receive the Just Soccer stamp set FREE (with a qualifying order), simply go to candystamps.stampinup.net  Just click on products and then shop now to start shopping while you earn free stamps. This offer is good through March 31st only, so hurry!

The Sunday Post

This lovely card uses the very popular Medallion stamp as well as a scripture verse from the Refuge and Strength stamp set. Another of Daria's creations, I love the fact that the rustic feel and color combination make this card equally appropriate for men and women. Sometimes we ladies struggle to make cards appropriate for men. This one is a home run! Make a card like this and inspire the people in your life. They will be so touched that not only are you sending them God's word, but you are doing so in a way that uses your own hands and heart.

Recipe:
stamps:  Medallion, Refuge and Strength
ink:  Crushed Curry, Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pads
paper:  Draft, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry card stocks
accessories:  Distressing Tool from the Cutter Kit, Hemp Twine, Spritzer Tool

Help for Haiti

I wanted to update you on the fundraising effort that Stampin' Up! did on behalf of the relief efforts in Haiti. The card, at left, was made using the I (heart) Hearts stamp set.Worldwide, demonstrators sold 13,587 of the stamp sets that were set aside for Haitian relief--I (heart) Hearts. From each of those sales, Stampin′ Up! will donate $2 to the Red Cross’ American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. That’s over $27,000 donated to people who desperately need your help. Now that's a company with a heart!
(card shown made by another stamper)