Stampin' from the Heart

Monthly Technique Class

Join us this Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 to learn a new technique.  This class is held monthly in my Stampin' Studio, typically the second Saturday of each month.  Each month, a new technique is featured.

Cost:  $5, refundable with an order placed.

This month's technique is highlighting "Roll with the Punches" - a fun, easy way to use your Stampin' Around wheels.  I guarantee you're going to LOVE this new, innovative way of stamping!

We are making this card:

 

and of course, a page for your technique album so that you don't forget how you've done the technique.

RSVP is a must (690-3929 or e-mail me mpshea@mchsi.com) so I know how much to prepare.  Space limited to the first 12 around my table.  I look forward to stamping with you and teaching you this new technique!

Happy stamping,

An Oldie

Today's technique class focused on a technique that has been around for a while, but one that I had not even tried!  There are so many ways to stamp and this one is so easy, give it a try.

So here I am reintroducing Rock & Roll:  there are two ways to do this - one with only one ink pad:

Stamp and "stamp off" on to your grid paper, then "roll" the edge of your stamp onto your stamp pad and stamp the image.  This creates a darker image on the outer edge.

Here is a sample card made today at our technique club:

 

This next card was made by Sandy, and shows second way to do this technique, using two different color of ink:

Beautiful card, Sandy!  This is her design!  She used the new textured plates and the oval Big Die with the Big Shot -
Our class meets once a month and we focus on learning a new technique - using the supplies, inks, paper, and all the SU! product on hand.

Tip of the day - putting on the glitz

Or to say it another way, how to put on those Rhinestone brads to they lay flat!  Punch out two (or more) circles (1/2 are fine) out of scrap cardstock (any color will do).  This is an excellent way to use those bits of scrap you just hate to toss in the trash!

Layer these circles behind the cardfront where you are placing the rhinestone (or tag, or whatever you are attaching the brad to; these pieces will not show).  When piercing the hole for the brad, pierce through these layers, too.  No need to snail.  Push the brad through all layers.

I like to take the paper piercing tool and open the back of the brad, helping to lay the brad open and straight.

The extra thickness helps these sparkling beauties to lay flat on the cardstock!

Another flowerpot

I promise this is the last flowerpot for a while:
different colors, I just can't get enough of these roses!

"get well" is stamped on the inside (the flowers pull up out of the pot, revealing the card).
Happy stamping!

Flowerpot take 2

I've created more flowerpot cards - I'm selling them at our local florist.  Here is one I made just the other day.  I am having so much fun using the watercolor technique taught at this month's technique club:

I put the wide so saffron ribbon around this pot.  I love this ribbon!
Enjoy!

Watercolor Flowerpot Card

This is the watercolor card our Technique class worked on today.  Each stamper's card had a beautiful, colorful bouquet of flowers and all different colors!

The flowerpot is textured using the new Big Shot Texturz Distressed plate.
Thanks for stopping by!
 

Watercoloring Technique Sampler

This is a sampler of the watercolor techniques our class worked on today.  Our stampers took home a 6x6 page with samples they created and instructions for each on the back so they'll remember how they created these different looks.

Many times we learn a cool new way of using a product, then a month later, forget how we did it!  As a member of our new Technique club, each month we create a page to slip into a 6x6 SU! album for future reference.

Technique club debuts with such creativity!

The club met today for the first time and wow, WOW!  What can I say?  They embraced stamping on tiles and learned quickly how easy this technique is to master.  From the stash of many choices of stamp sets and inks, many beautiful tiles emerged.  Here are a few:

Created by Sandy:

Stamped from Bloomin Beautiful in pinks, it is gorgeous, don't you think?
Here's another:

This is a Fifth Avenue Rose, created by Susan.
Next, is a lovely creation:

I just love the bee and the shading on the flower pot!  This is better than any I've created.
Next is a beauty by Kara:

Eastern Influences is the stamp set used.  The cherry blossoms are perfect for the spring!
Bev created this one:

One of my all time favorite stamp sets and it fits perfectly on the tiles.
These make perfect Mother's Day gifts.  We had such fun.
Plan to join us next month for a few hours of trying out fun, new techniques using the stamps, inks, and supplies you may have on hand.

Super nova fine cosmo Glitter - what a mouthful!

But what beautiful cards they produce!  Here are two that I have created - and they just add a sparkle and pizazz to the Upsy Diasy stamp !!!

Stamped in Incolor Baja Blue and using the rock'n roll technique using Not Quite Navy - this card just POPS!
The one below uses the same technique, different colors (Regal Rose and Rose Red).  Wow, this stamp set is perfect for this technique and I have to fess up...my first try was an accident!  I used Kiwi Kiss and Going Gray - try it - you'll see what a great look it brings to a simple stamp!

Another stamp camp sneak peek

One more project, made by a sister SU! demo who will be showing us how to create this cute owl - isn't this just adorable?