Creating cards which say different things

One of the hard part of doing cards can be the creation of the card design itself.  Close To My Heart has some great books which I would call "recopies" in that give you what to cut and then show you how you can change it.  I decided that the next month at my card groups, I would bring the different sayings that are about the same size and give people a chance to make the same card but have it say different things.  I share some of the sentiment stamps which can be interchangeable on the banner stamp.  One could make a bunch of cards and then stamp the saying that you need or make a variety of cards saying different things.  Have fun trying to make a card and then have it say different things.

These are the stamp sentiments that I chose from:

The banner is on the top set of stamps and the sayings below.  Here are the different cards that I made from the combinations above.

I am not sure if I will use this exact card in next month's groups but it didn't turn out so bad.  You can't tell it but I used the silver shimmer brush on the flowers and a green shimmer brush on the leaves and banner.  Have fun trying to see how one card type can say so many different things. 

I am going to try using sentiments that are about 2x2.  I haven't come up with a design yet but I am in the process of creating. 

Love Blossoms

There are always promotions.  Love Blossoms allows you to cut and create 12 cards.  This packet is still available.  I cut following the workshop directions but made some changes as I was stamping.  Usually a kit gives you 6 or so of the same card.  This time each one is different.  Check out my website to find the kit to order. 

New stamps

It is fun to take some time just to play - with new stamps and scraps from the last project.  You can have a birthday card or celebrate anything with this stamp set. 

It is hard to see but I have used the gold shimmer brush.  I used the thin 3-D foam but didn't use other embellishments so they can go more easily through the mail.  This stamp set uses Cricut images from the Artbooking cartridge of the Close To My Heart set.  There are still more great cards that can come from this stamp set.  Get one for yourself and see what you can do.  You can post your creations.  

March Cards

March cards this year are Easter Cards.  These cards are modeled after what is in the catalog.  Some call it "Scraplifting".  I chose to make some changes from the catalog.  When I make the cards for the groups, I try not to have things "bump" up to high and require the extra postage.  Bows and bling look wonderful but it can cost you. 

These are the two sets of stamps that I used.  The bottom one is used on 2 cards and the top one on the egg card.  I used a border stamp on the He is Risen card rather than a patterned paper and used a block stamp and different color paper for the egg one. 

I have made all the thin cuts and will bring some other spring stamps with me for those who would like to be creative and try doing something different. 

In design it is an unwritten rule to use odd numbers like 1 or 3 of things whether on quilts or cards.  I used watercolor pencils for the color but did a cross card in lighter gray and didn't use the water brush and I did like how it turned out. 

The lettering on the egg card uses the White daisy pigment ink so you have to use clear embossing powder.  My ink pad is older so I chose to use the White embossing powder so that it was the look I was looking for.  I am going to offer people bling on all the cards as they choose. 

I have some opening in Baraboo for the 1st Thursday and at Portage on the 2nd Wednesday.  Let me know if you would like to join us for 1 time or become a regular.

BOGO Party is on for March!

February brings this great sale - Who doesn't love a paper party—especially when the paper is on sale? During March's BOGO Paper Party, when you purchase a paper packet or coordinating cardstock, you can purchase another of equal or lesser value for 50% off the retail price. Stock up this March on your favorite paper packets from Seasonal Expressions 1.  Remember May brings a new catalog so this is a great time to take advantage of the paper sale.

With all this new paper, I am sure you want to find projects with cards and scrapbooks of all sizes. 

March 23 or 30 I would be open for an all day Crop at my house (pending weather).  If you let me know what kind of projects you want to do, I will design your own projects.  Come and make them - bring your things and leave the mess and go home with some great things.  If you can't come, just let me know what paper you have and what projects you want to do and I will email you your own directions. 

We could also do a Facebook live class where we can all work together.  There are also other projects we could do together - the Stories by Stacy are great as are some of the 6x8 albums.  Dream of what you want to get done and then contact me!