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FAMILY: forever art piece class
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The class to make this framed art piece was last night and we had a marvelous time creating! Just look at the gorgeous creations my friends made:
There were 4 different versions of this particular color combo last night. The DSP used was Elegant Soiree and the colors are Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Basic Gray and Very Vanilla.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to see the true colors of these beautiful art pieces because I had to photograph them late at night…you should see them in real life – amazing!!!
The colors in this one are stunning!! DSP is Love Letter and the colors are Riding Hood Red, Basic Black and Very Vanilla. Very classy!!
My gracious – did I ever love this!! It totally inspired me to create a Christmas theme insert for MY frame…DSP is Jolly Holiday and colors are Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso.
Again, the colors just aren’t showing true in this photo – this piece has a wonderful “spring-like” quality to it. DSP is Sunny Garden and colors are Pappy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Pear Pizzaz.
Doesn’t this piece just scream Happy Family??? It is such a Happy piece! DSP is Play Date and colors are Real red, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive and So Saffron – lots of color!!
Now that my class is over and because I have received a few requests, I had decided to offer the INSTRUCTIONS for this project to you – for only $1.99!!
Please note: these are step-by-step instructions with cutting dimensions ONLY – it is not a photo tutorial. Use it as a guideline to create your own piece of art – use different DSP, colors, punches, accessories, etc. It is 3 pages of step-by-step instructions for creating and assembling each block. There are also 2 large photos to help you. You can purchase the project instructions on the right by clicking on the paypal button.
TTFN!
Natasha
Bridal Shower
Posted by: | CommentsWe had so many family members and friends come and celebrate with Mikasa (my oldest daughter) at her bridal shower on Tuesday night. Clarissa, the maid-of-honor, planned the fun games and activities while my sisters, mom and I took care of the food!
Mikasa…the bride to be…
The “spread”….we wanted to really treat our friends and family to supper that night, so we made sure we had all basis covered! Spinach dip, salads, Mexican food, lettuce wraps, sandwiches all covered this table. Then for dessert, I had another table holding a huge chocolate fountain and all the dippers you can think of! Cake, cream puffs, squares, cookies, strawberries, etc. etc. etc…the only problem is…I forgot to take a picture of it!!
As Mikasa opened her gifts, her friend and bridesmaid Ashley made her the traditional bride’s “bow paper hat”. It turned out lovely don’t you think???
I do have a card to show you, believe it or not!!
These cute yet simple cards are for Mikasa to send to all those that send her and Kevin wedding gifts. I got together with 4 of my stamping friends and they helped me put about 100 of these together. It’s amazing how much time a simple card can take when you have to make them times 100! I’m so grateful I had help!!
We made them note card size but still big enough to send through the mail system. The colors used are Melon Mambo, Yoyo Yellow and Only Orange (both now retired SU colors). The stamp came from the set Short and Sweet. The flowers were made using a retired punch but I loved using the adhesive backed rhinestone jewels – so handy!!
Well, the wedding is now 15 days away so you may not hear from me until after the wedding – it’s a bit time consuming to say the least to plan this big event. I will be back with lovely photos for you though so stay tuned!!
TTFN!
Natasha
Chic Boutique Sampler
Posted by: | CommentsSo, I have decided to “makeover” my stamp club format a bit starting this fall. Instead of highlighting a stamping technique each month, I am going to be highlighting a stamp set and coordinating products…
… but here is the exciting part…
…the hostess of each month gets to choose which stamp set I highlight!
Here is a sample of a stamp set and three very different cards created with that set:
This sampler was created using the Chic Boutique stamp set.
Here is a closer look at each card with a list of each product used to create them:
Supplies used:
stamp set – Chic Boutique
cardstock – Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, Whisper White
ink – Basic Black, markers in Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso and Rich Razzleberry
accessories – antique brads, Pretty in Pink 3/8″ taffeta ribbon, Elegant Lines embossing folder and Big Shot
Supplies used:
stamp set – Chic Boutique, En Francais
cardstock – More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
ink – Basic Gray, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Versamark
accessories – Clear embossing powder, heat gun, neutrals brads, sponge
Supplies used:
stamp set – Chic Boutique
cardstock – Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP
ink – Basic Black, markers in Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz
accessories – vintage wallpaper embossing folder and Big Shot, scallop edge punch, mini library clip, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ taffeta ribbon
TTFN!
Natasha
A New Catalogue Inspiration
Posted by: | CommentsI haven’t shown a catalogue inspiration for quite awhile and because we are getting ready to put our current Idea Book and Catalogue on a shelf in place of a new exciting one, I thought it was a good time to show you one last card inspired from it’s pages.
Turn to page 107 and you’ll see this beauty:
It is one of my favorite samples in the catalogue and inspired this:
Supplies used:
Stamps: Circle Circus, Heard from the Heart
Paper/inks: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Accessories: piercing tool, silver brad, circle rhinestone brad
Now, it’s raining here today and very cold so I’m off to make a pan of cinnamon rolls…YUM!!!
TTFN!
Natasha
