August Stamp Club and Workshop Projects

Hi Stampers
Here are the items we will be making this month in my workshops and clubs.  The first project is a Halloween Candy Holder.  It uses the new paper pack Scaredy Cat and the August 2014 stamp of the month What a Hoot.

This owl is so cute.  The wings, mask, and hat are popped up using 3-D foam tape.  I also added googlie eyes to make it even more silly.  I colored in the sentiment using colored pencils.  This is very similar to the Halloween Treat Bag kit that you can by on page 159 of the new catalog, if you don't want to make your own.
List of items used:
S1408 What a Hoot SOTM stamp set
X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper pack
Z1919 Purple shimmer trim
Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment (black star)
3505 Watercolor Pencils

The second project we will be making is this cute Halloween Card using the Trick or Treat Sweets stamp set and the Scaredy Cat paper pack.

 Here is what is stamped on the inside of the card:

This is a standard A2 size card base.  I used the edge distresser on the papers before I glued them down to give the edge a little more dimension.  I also used 3-D foam tape on the circles, and the Eek! and Boo! images to raise them up a bit.
List of items used:
B1460 Trick or Treat Sweets stamp set
D1560 Holiday Tags stamp set for inside sentiment
X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper
Z1919 Purple Shimmer Trim
Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment (black star)
Z1752 Clear Sparkles

If you are local and interested in one of my classes, please email me.
Happy Early Halloween!

New Catalog - Annual Inspirations

Hi Stampers
It is almost that time for a new catalog.  We are now going to one larger catalog a year.  If you are interested in getting a catalog, contact me via email at debistampnfun@hotmail.com.

We have a couple of new colors:  I just love the new purple "Thistle".

Adorable stamp sets and paper packs for birthday celebrations:

There is also a new Cricut Cartridge called Artfully Sent.  Full of interactive cards.

I'm looking forward to a fun filled year ahead.  Contact me for more information.  Enjoy your summer vacation!

Easter Projects

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Here are the projects that we will be making at my Stamp Clubs and Stamp Workshops the month of March.

The first one is this Easter Basket made using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge. It is the Strawberry box on page 73, and I cut it at 2 1/4" (fit to page). It will allow two baskets from each 12x12 sheet of cardstock. I did cut the handle larger at 2 1/2". The bow is also from the same cartridge, page 55, cut at 1 1/4" (real dial size). The small flower on the center of the bow is from page 32, cut at 1" (real dial size). The paper pack is the Lollydoodle paper.

This is one of the cards.  It is a standard size A2 card using the Lollydoodle paper pack, a sheet from the Timberline paper pack, and the Happy Easter B1423 stamp set.

 

This is the sentiment on the inside of the card.  It is from a retired stamp set D1259 Eastertime.

Here is the final card we will be making.  It is more of a classical Easter card.  I cut out the egg shapes using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.  Page 57, it is , cut at 3 1/2" white cardstock and one at 3 3/4" from black cardstock.  Then I made a mask of a cross, and used sponges to add color to the white cardstock.  First Honey ink, then Sunset ink, then Cotton Candy ink.  Then using black ink I stamped the swirl images from C1463 Harvest Happiness stamp set.  The sentiment "Easter Wishes" is from the retired set 1415 Springtime.

 

It is hard to tell in the picture, but the egg shape is popped up using 3-D foam tape.  I left the inside blank on this one.

 

Thanks for looking - have a Happy Easter!

 



February Workshop and Club Projects

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Here are the two projects that we will be creating this month in my workshops and at my clubs.

The first on is a standard size birthday card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") using the adorable February stamp of the month Wild about Love stamp set.  We will also use the new Skylark paper pack.

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Our second project is this fun pop-up box card.  The original tutorial for this was on Split Coast Stampers Site.  I changed the size so that it will fit in a 5x7 envelope when it is folded flat for mailing.  I used the same February stamp of the month set and the Skylark Paper on this one too.

 Here it is when it is opened.  It stands on it's own and the cute foxes pop out.

Here is a close up of the pop up part:

If you live in the area and are interested in signing up for a workshop, just email me.  You can look at my calendar tab to see the dates and times.
Thanks

Scrapbook Workshop Jan and Feb Layouts

Here are the two 2-page layouts that we will be making for my very first Scrapbook Workshop.  I had to change the date this month due to the snow that we had last weekend.  The new date is Saturday, February 22nd beginning at 10:00 am.  The cost is $10.00 if you use the paper that I have in my samples or $5.00 if you would like to use your stash of paper.  Email me at debistampnfun@hotmail.com if you are interested in coming to the workshop.

Now for the pictures...
January 2014 layout:

Here is a close up of the left side of the layout. 

 Here is a close up of the right side of the layout.

I used the new Skylark paper pack, Teal Shimmer trim, Old Pendant Alphabet set, New Believe in Yourself set, and the new Dreamer Set.

Here is the February 2014 Layout:

 Here is a close up of the left side of the layout.

Here is a close up of the right side of the layout.

I used an older paper pack that I just love still for the paper.  Stamp sets are the adorable February SOTM set Wild about love, Polka dot Alphabet, and the older rock the block set.

If you are interested in making these please contact right away - I will take the first 5 that sign up for the 22nd.

January 2014 club and workshop projects

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I haven't posted in a while, so I thought I should post what we made for January 2014 at my clubs and workshops.  We made two cards and a kisses holder for Valentine's Day.

The first is the kisses holder.  It holds 4 Hershey's Kisses Candies.
Here is the front view.  It is approx. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" on the front side.

 

Here is the back view.

 

 

And finally here is the side view, showing the Hershey's Kisses Candies.

 

I used the January Stamp of the Month:  S1401 Cross-Stitch Wishes stamp set.  I also used the D1560 Holiday Tags stamp set for the frame and sentiment on the back.  The paper is the cute Chantilly Paper pack X7163B.

 

The base is: 

White Daisy Cardstock 3 ½” x 6”

score along long edge at 3 ½”, 4 ½”, and 5 5/8”

 

Use a little Tombow Adhesive to keep the kisses in place.

 

Then we made this Adorable Airplane card.  It is a standard A2 card at 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" with the fold across the top.

 

Here is the inside sentiment.

I used the C1570 Lifting Spirits stamp set.  For the inside sentiment I used the D1560 Holiday Tags set again.  It is an easy card to make using mostly white daisy cardstock, a little lagoon for the mat and the three washi tapes.  Z1933 Ruby Chevron, Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth, and Z1817 Slate Polka-dot.

 

The last card we made was this Love You card.  It is 4" x 4" square card with the fold on top.



 

This card base is the Colonial White cardstock and we used the pretty X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Pack.  The stamp set is from the January Special "Cloud Nine" kit.  I also used the Z1920 1" wide gold polka-dot washi tape, Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim, and Z1928 Triangle Studs.  They came in the Cloud Nine Kit, but you can also order them from the new Spring/Summer Idea Book starting in February.

 

Have a "Lovely" Day! 

Christmas Cards for October workshops and clubs

Hi Stampers
This month in my workshops and clubs we will be making 4 Christmas cards.  If you are interested in learning more about how you can make these, just email me at debistampnfun@hotmail.com

Cards created by Debi Davis www.stampnfun.blogspot.com
 

The first card on the top left is made using the new Sparkle and Shine paper pack from the Holiday gift guide.  The cute snowman is from Flakey Friends stamp set and the sentiment is from the Frosted Cardmaking Workshop on the go set.
The second card on the top right is made using just Cranberry and Lagoon cardstock.  The stamp set is Wintery Wishes Hostess rewards set.  The cute hexagons are the irrisistables that you can color to make whatever project you need.  The white splatters on the Cranberry cardstock is Create a Shade Pearl paint applied with the texture tool.
The third card on the bottom left is made using the Frosted paper pack and the October stamp of the month Scandinavian Christmas.  The ornament shape is cut out using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.
The fourth card on the bottom right is also made with the Frosted paper and the stamp set is from the Frosted Cardmaking workshop on the go set.
Thanks and hope to see you at class!

September Clubs and Workshops Projects

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Here are pictures of what we are making in my clubs and workshops for September.

We are using Laughing Lola paper pack and treat cups to make the first Halloween card.  I also used the Artiste Cricut Cartridge for the flip card and the spider on the inside.

 

 

We are also making this All Occasion card using the Laughing Lola paper.



 

If you are interested in coming to one of my workshops or would like to join a club please contact me at debistampnfun@hotmail.com



August Stamp Club and Workshop Projects

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Here is a sample of what we will be making this month in my Stamp Clubs and Workshops.  We will be using the August stamp of the month: A chocolate Affair stamp set and the new Baby Cakes paper pack.  I just love those polka-dots and the colors match M&M candies perfectly, so we will be filling our candy shaped boxes with M&M's.

The first is a standard sized card.  I used the card design #24 (pg 44) from the CTMH Make it From Your Heart Volume 2 pattern book.  I used the Baby Cakes paper pack, Brown Glitter paper, and Color-ready seam binding Ribbon.  See the description below on the candy box to see how I made the chocolate look glossy.

 

I decorated the inside also: 

 

 

We will also be making the cute candy shaped box.  I used the Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut out the box (size 6")  Then I punched out two size scallop circles using my Marvy Punches (but you could also cut these out with the cricut).  I really liked the cute cupcake image so I wanted to use that.  I stamped in in Chocolate ink on Colonial white cardstock, then stamped it in Sunset ink on a scrap piece of cardstock, then to give it that glossy look I stamped over the chocolate ink using clear Versamark ink then added clear embossing powder and used the heat gun to melt.  I used scissors to cut out the sunset cupcake paper cup part and glued it on top of the cupcake.  I added a clear sparkle to the cherry on top.  For the flag I just hand cut the "V" shape at the end and bent it in a wavy pattern.

 

If you are interested in joining a club or just attending a workshop please contact me by email at debistampnfun@hotmail.com.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

May Projects for workshops and clubs

 

Hi Stampers

Here are the projects that we will be making this month at my workshops and clubs.
The first one is a Father's Day card using the May stamp of the month Pinwheels.  The Pinwheel actually spins when you pull the string.

 

The second project is a goodie bag for "Dad's Stache"  using the large paper pouches.



The paper that I used for these is from the Dakota Paper pack with the wood grain on one side and the houndstooth on the other.  I also used a little of the Honey colored pattern paper from Tommy for the yellow flag.
Stamp set used are the may Stamp of the Month Pinwheels and the Perfect fit - Dad set. for the stache and the world's greatest dad.  The polka dot in slate is the Washi Tape, so fun to use.

Here is a little video showing the pinwheel spinning when you pull the string.

 

 

CAS - Cozy Cat Card

Hi Stampers
This morning on the Heart 2 Heart Blog are looking for CAS cards.  That stands for Clean and Simple design cards.  Usually there will be a large area of white or solid cardbase showing in these cards.  I have the perfect card to share with you.  It is one that we made at some of my classes this month as a "Bonus" card, if we had time to complete it.
Here is my card:

 

 I used the adorable Cozy Cat stamp set (A1140 $6.95) she is so cute I couldn't resist.  I used the "fussy cutting" technique to cut out the cat from buttercup cardstock and the pillow from Chatilly paper and the muzzle from white cardstock.  The sentiment stamp if from Just a Number stamp set (D1514 $17.95) Age is just a number... yours will remain Unlisted.  Happy Birthday!  Here is a close up of the cat.

February Workshop Cards

Hi Stampers
Here are the two cards that we will be completing this month at my clubs and workshops.
The first card is a "Center Step Card" decorated for Easter.

 

I used the new stamp "Easter Wishes" from the new Spring/Summer idea book for the adorable chicks.  The paper we are using this month is Chantilly also from the new idea book.  I used the Cricut Artiste cartridge to cut the fancy square and the pink tag.  Just my luck Heart 2 Heart Challenge this week is Tag Your It.  So I will be adding this card to that blog.  Go check out other cute tag ideas HERE.  I found the center step directions by on google.  There are a lot of templates out there for this type of card.  The one I used is http://www.th-ink-ingofyou.blogspot.com  

 

The second card we will be making is this "Chalkboard" style card using the February Stamp of the Month Home Sweet Home.

 

Once again we are using the Chantilly paper pack.  To make this I used the bar image from Family Love stamp set then the words are from the February stamp of the month and the bar image again on the bottom of the card.  I used Versamark Clear ink and White Embossing powder.  Heat set it with my heat gun and then added some color around the lettering with watercolor pencils.  Finally I added some smearing with the white daisy pigment ink pad and a sponge.

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the clubs and workshops this month!

Love is in the Air

Hi Stampers
I forgot to post this earlier, so I'm doing it now.  Here is the Valentine's Day card that I made for my Hubby.  I used a card I found on Pinterest as a template for my card.  I just love all the ideas out there.  Here is my card:

I used the Whoo's your valentine stamp set for everything on this card except the swirl.  That is from on of my all time favorite sets Love Life.  I use it all the time.  I used a black cardbase and rounded the two corners.  Then I added the white cardstock on top with the stamped swirl and hearts at the top and the zigzag pattern at the bottom using Ruby ink.  I had to use a strip of the new sparkle paper in black.  I used an scallop edge punch along the bottom.  Then the hearts are popped up using 3-D foam tape.
Hope that everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day!

Loving the home decor ideas

Lately I have been really into making home decor items, and it just so happens that over on the Heart 2 Heart Blog they are asking for posts of your home decor ideas.  I made this LOVE picture frame for Valentine's Day.

I found a picture frame at our local Goodwill store (I swear that I had one like this at one point, maybe I just bought back my own frame) and knew that I needed to make it into a LOVE frame.  I used the "For Always" paper pack X7165B $9.95 from the new Spring Idea book for the paper.  I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the letters using Ruby Cardstock.  Then I stamped them with the swirl design from "Love Life" set.  I added some Lagoon cardstock behind the letters so it shows through the cut-out circles.  I mounted it under the glass, then on top of the glass I added grey sparkles on the cut out circles and three Ruby colored roses, Black swirls and the two love birds out of Lagoon paper all cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  I added some black pearls to the center of the roses and the birds eyes and some black tulle ribbon to hang it ontop of the mirror that I have over our fireplace.  I'm really pleased with how it came out!  It is so fun to decorate the house with homemade items.