August & September Creative Club Classes

In August I was not feeling well to hold class.  So I decided to attend Arlyne's class at her home a few weeks later.  She has a group of girls she is working with that have became customers and they attend her class every month.  We did 3 wonderful cards that were elegant with simple lines and lots of accessories.  She designed all the cards with the inside finished...I love that.

In September...my downline and customers went to a freind of mine home and we did gift bags with tags and a card using Stampin' Up's! aqua painters and ink refils.  Love it!

There are pictures here for you to take a look at.  I do have recipe's if you need them.  Next month we are meeting at my house on October 5th from 6-8pm.  As soon as I have convention pictures...I will post them.

Do you see how each of Arlyne's cards just have that finishing touch.  I did teach a class on that about a year ago...and it kind of went by the wayside for me.  Now everytime I do a card...the inside must be done.  It just finishes the card.  Don't you think?

September/October Whirl Wind

September and October where just such a whril wind.  Went back to work in September, participated in various swaps and attended Nola's gathering of stampers.  That was a nice Sunday afternoon, everyone had a good time.  Both my September and October clubs were kind of on a whim.

Arlyne did October and we made bat cards.  I do have the recipie if anyone is interested.  Here are some pictures:

We did not take any pictures of November....why, I don't know.  Nellie was in charge of the project and we embossed and colored.  Which was nice to do a Thanksgiving card because I usually don't have any to give out.  But here are some photo's of cards that Arlyne did that I completely love.  I love the detail on the inside.  That is what we are trying to do at every club is Detail, Detail, Detail.  Pay attention to the little things on your projects.  Here are the Photo's

And here is one more card I love.  I just love the new In Color Concord Crush.  Look at this creation from Arlyne:

I just love the embossing, just love it!

New Colors and Retiring Colors

I finally got them to post on the page. Take a look at the colors. I know you will like all the color families now. We have most of the colors as is. We were purchasing "past in-colors". Take a look.

What the girls are doing

You girls are not going to believe what everyone is doing. I love all the projects and the new ideas. Nadine presented us with a lemonade card in March and Donna presented us with the reflection card in April. You are not going to beleive how great these came out and how easy they are. I'm going to try to attach it here.

These cards were both easy to do and were great fun. Sometimes you think something is so difficult and it is really easy. Nadine and Donna put a lot of time into their projects.

Arlyne is going to give us a suprise this month. I have no idea what she has planned, but I know it will be good. We will save a project for Nadine as she will be on vacation and will not be with us. Nola is hostess of the month, but Arlyne will be doing the project due to the short timing on my idea to have everyone do a project. Nola...start thinking now, you will be busy in May with your shoebox and prep for your card :) Please see Nola's blog at:

www.inkonmypaws.blogspot.com

All the information for the Shoebox Swap is there. We had a great time at the last shoebox swap.

There is some new colors happening at Stampin' Up! Go over to my web page and take a look. I do have samples for the girls in club. I have samples of the 5 "new" colors that I will be giving all of you at club on May 5th . On the web site you will also see the 10 returning colors and the 25 carryover colors.

I'm working on the plans for our club carryover this summer. I'm also working on "open night". More to come on those ideas. Now that we will carry club over the summer, July's club will start with Arlyne and we will just go down the list: Arlyne, Nadine, Donna, Nola, Sandy, Nellie.

I've been working on some swaps that I'm currently involved in. I'll post some pics later on today or tomorrow as I'm watching the Boston Marathon. Let me know what you think of the samples :)

Team Meeting, Nola's Club, My Club, Our February Class

Hi Everyone,
The holidays are over and the new year is here. I have some wonderful news...My team meeting I will be meeting Selene Kempton from MA. She is a very sucessful demonstrator, she spoke at our Stampin' Up! Portland Regional. I can't wait...January 31st. I'll tell you all about it.
Next...Our club meets on Wednesday February 3rd. I have 2 or 3 projects planned for you and challenge table.
At Nola's club we made 3 great cards. I will post them later when my camera charges. I left it off the charger.
OH...I also forgot to tell you girls that I am currently involved in U-Stamp w/Dawn. I have been fortunate to be in the 3rd round with her. She and her crew are very talented. Click on the blinkie and see for yourself. :)

November Class

Just a reminder about November's Class. It is this Wednesday at 6:00 November 4th. I have 2 great card projects planned. One is with Sweet Treat Cups #116802 and our second card we will be embossing.

Our challenge table is again optional. If you do participate, we will draw a name from the basket and the winner will be able to pick something from the catalog for $10.00/under.

I'm planning an extra class in mid/late November. I thought we would do a stamp-a-stack. We will have several card designs (holiday designs) about 8 to 10. You can do them all or just a few. Each card you make will be $1.25 including Stampin Up clear envelope.

If you like any of the ideas, you can order the supplies needed for your cards and do them at home, or I will have a "card making evening" or "afternoon" in early December and we can do 25 cards for $20.00. I would need a confirmation from you if we go the "card making evening" route. I will have embossing ideas, color combo ideas, bling ideas and holiday picture card ideas (when you include a photo).

Please save this site for reference to up coming classes.

I've also added some pictures of card ideas that we saw at regionals and a group picture. I don't look to good in the picture, but we had a great time. I will post some pictures of the projects for the stamp-a-stack in the next couple of days.