Monthly Archives: September 2014

Let’s Get Krafty

Posted on September 30, 2014 by

This is another card option for the card buffet Saturday, October 4.  It’s World Cardmaking Day – so we’re celebrating by, well, making cards. I had intended this to be a Christmas option, but Mike said, “I like that; it … Continue reading →

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Awesome Day

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

This is a CASE of a card I saw in our Stampin’ Up! Magazine, Stampin’ Success.  The original was designed by Melissa Banbury, but I changed a few things. I used Endless Birthday Wishes in Old Olive and Blackberry Bliss for … Continue reading →

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Ornamental Pine

Posted on September 27, 2014 by

Here’s one of the cards we’ll be making at the card buffet next Saturday for World Cardmaking Day.  This is the Ornamental Pine set from the Holiday catalog. I stamped the pine needles in versamark, then embossed with white embossing … Continue reading →

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Stopping by Woods…

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

Doesn’t this make you think of Robert Frost? Or maybe Jack Frost, with all the snow! I had fun with this one.  At our next technique class, we’ll be masking and reverse masking, so that’s what I did for this … Continue reading →

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Fall Home

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

Ack!  Four of my six “lives” collided today – and I totally dropped the ball with one of them.  I had a “trial run” with Amelia at the office – and it went swimmingly.  She was an angel.  She slept … Continue reading →

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Backgrounds and Vellum

Posted on September 24, 2014 by

So I finally did it.  I created a black and white card with no added color.  I was tempted, but I resisted.  After about 15 years of stamping, I finally managed enough discipline to leave off color. I know you’re … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for the Holidays!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

The weekly deals for September 23-29 will help you prepare for the holidays!  You can create boxes, banners and cards, and there’s gold glitz, a download to capture memories you can save or give as a gift and more.  Now is … Continue reading →

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