March 18, 2013 Card Making Class

Hello everyone,

Hope you are enjoying the nice weather we have.  Below are the cards we made in our last class meeting for the Winter Session.  The Spring Session will start next Monday April 1st, 2013.  It's not April fools!  There is a total of 4 class meetings on 4/1, 4/15, 4/29 and 5/13/2013 with new time from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.  Please email me if you're planning to sign up for the class so I can prepare enough materials for everyone.

The Kitty cards are done using a technique called "Fancy Folding".  Similar to Iris Folding, but easier.  (without counting the numbers) ;o)  I let everyone pick the different color strips of papers that I have to make their own kitty cats.  So everyone's card came out differently and I think everyone is happy with the outcome.  Below are some various samples I made with different color schemes.

 

This coffee card was made using Stampin'Up stamp set called "Express Yourself".  The coffee beans were stamped randomly on brown card stock using brown ink.  Adhere the brown card stock onto a olive green card base and add a thin strip of stripe pattern pape as shown.  Stamp the coffee mug and steam onto white card stock, color with makers, and adhere onto a brown card panel as mat.  Adhere the panel with foam tape onto card base as shown.

This tree card was made by die cutting octagons using white, dark green and black card stock with Spellbinder Octagon dies.  Add tree onto white octagon and layer onto green and black octagons.  Layer the diamond pattern papers onto black panels and adhere onto dark green card stock as shown.  Adhere the panel onto white card base and adhere octagon panel on top with foam tape.  Stamp sentiment on white card stock with black ink and punch out shape with Stampin'Up designer label punch.  Punch out another label using black card stock, cut in half lengthwise and adhere behind white label as mat.  Adhere sentiment onto card with foam tape.

This last card was made by die cutting the cupcake out of pink card stock, and brown poka dots (cut out the base only).   Sponge the top with pink ink to add some dimension.  Adhere cupcake with foam tape onto ivory circle.  Sponge the Kraft card panel and Kraft card base with brown ink.  Tie pink ribbon around the Kraft panel and assemble the card together as shown.

That's it for now.  Until next time.

March 4, 2013 Card Making Class

Hello everyone,
 It has been a busy week with work and doctor appointments.  At least I get to go to the Rubber Stamp Convention on Saturday and met up with Alice and Mona.  Spending money again as usual, but it was fun!
Just a quick post to recap the cards we did in class a week ago.  This dress card was made using Starform stickers (dress and dress form).  The burgundy card base was 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 4-1/4 and 8-1/2".  I die cut a circle on the 8-1/2" score line and adhere a 4" x 4" floral pattern paper onto the front card stock.  Adhere the lace pattern paper onto the front flap as shown.  Tie a small strip of burgundy ribbon to the right opening as shown and adhere sentiment sticker.

A burgundy scallop circle slightly smaller than the circle opening was adhered onto the card front in the center of the opening as shown below.  A smaller white circle was adhered onto the burgundy scallop circle.  Adhere the dress sticker onto the rose pattern paper and cut out.  Adhere the dress form on to the white circle and adhere the dress cut-out onto the dress form.  Adhere the gloves and heels onto rose pattern paper and cut out.  Adhere the cut outs onto card as shown to finish.

This card is long overdue.  I don't know about you, but time always seems to slip away from me.  So I was really happy to find this dollar clear stamp.  It says "Better late then never..." on the inside.  Simple stamp with black ink and color with watercolor pencil on watercolor paper.  Mat on brown card stock to match the card base.  Add silver brad stickers as shown to finish.

This butterflies card was made using Stampin'Up die.  We used the smaller butterflies in a previous card and thought I would used the large one in this Spring card.  The white strip actually has a shimmery background.  I bought the squares pre-cut.  Th butterflies were adhered onto squares with glue dots in the center only.  Add clear gems in the center and stickers to finish.

This last card was made using a chalking technique with Versamark ink.  I know some might not like it, but it actually very easy and fun.  The pink panel was made by using a Spellbinder die to cut out shape and sponge on pink chalk using a cotton ball.  The image was then stamped onto panel using clear Versamark ink and apply more pink chalk with same cotton ball onto stamped image.  Like magic, the image appeared in bright pink color as shown.  A shimmer pearl mist (by Ranger) was sprayed lightly on top to give it some shine.  Unfortunately, you can really see it in the picture.  Tie a burgundy ribbon on the right, add blings on the left and finished off with sentiment on a scallop oval on the right with some foam tape.  Since the burgundy card base was not very sturdy, a rose piece of paper was added on the inside.  It also provide a lighter background to add personalized greetings.

Next Monday March 18th will be our last class for the Winter Session.  The Spring Session will start on April 1st (it's no April fools).  There will be 4 class meetings again, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29 and 5/13.  So be sure to sign up!  Have a great week!

UPDATE ON STARFORM STICKERS

Hello everyone,

Just a quick note to let you know that I finally updated my post to include some cards that were made using the Starform stickers.  You can check it out by clicking on the sticker image on the top left margin and it will take you to the updated post.

Below are some of the new cards I made recently.  Leave a comment or email me to let me know what you think.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Take care,

Connie