Hi Stampers!
Thanks to everyone who visited my blog over my Fabulous Faux Patina Week! It was so much fun! I have one last winner to announce from my Daily Prize Drawing for a Monogram Post-It Note Holder. Congratulations to… DOLLY who wrote: "I'm loving the additions of the Gorgeous Grunge!!"
Mystery Hostess Winner—Thank you so much to everyone who placed an order last week to qualify for the Mystery Hostess Contest! The winner of $40 in Hostess Benefits goes to… Amy H. from South Carolina!
Woohooo! Congratulations on your mini shopping spree, Amy!
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"Last Thursdays" Class—Rescheduled For This Wednesday!
Don't forget! My monthly "Last Thursdays" card class has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 25, so my husband and I can celebrate our anniversary on Thursday (21 years!). Class starts at 6:30pm at my Too Cool Stamping Studio in Fort Wayne, IN. Make 4
cards for $10 or the class is FREE with an order* placed at the event. This month's cards include (I'll have photos tomorrow):
- Magnificent Maple Grunge—Today's featured project below!
- Modern Medley Butterflies—We'll use products from the current Butterfly Bundle special for an elegant black & white card with optional coloring and glitter!
- Pretty Prints Thanks—Another pretty autumn card using Sweater Weather DSP.
- Perfect Blend Friend—Cute coffee cup card.
Want to join us? Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 24, at 5pm
*Minimum order is $20 for the FREE class. Workshop, private class, Stamp Clubs and other class orders do not qualify.
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Class-To-Go "Last Thursdays" Class Kit
Class-To-Go Card Kits are available for a limited time! Can't
make it to my class? I include all the pre-cut, pre-punched, and
pre-die-cut card supplies, plus embellishments, for all four cards. The
Kits do not include adhesives, piercing or pre-stamping (per Stampin' Up! policy).
Class-To-Go Card Kit Price:
- FREE with a $50 order placed at my Online Store from now thru 10pm EDT on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Please use the following September Hostess Code: ETGZCP7U
- $10 plus $5.60 for shipping (or pick it up at my Too Cool Stamping Studio in Fort Wayne, IN). Contact me for payment details.
Order Online now to qualify for your FREE September Class-To-Go Kit!
Use September Hostess Code: ETGZCP7U Enter your Hostess Code in the box at the bottom of your shopping cart page.
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I really didn't think that I needed it, but I'm loving the beautiful Magnificent Maple single stamp for my autumn cards this year! The leaves are so bold and pretty! We'll be making this lovely Fall card at my "Last Thursdays" event on Wednesday!
This stamped collage background is the perfect style for One-Sheet Wonder! You could stamp an entire piece of 8-1/2" x 11" Whisper White card stock, then cut them up and use on 4 or more cards to create a complete set!
The base of my card is Cajun Craze and I used a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Soft Sky to frame the 3-3/4" x 5" stamped layer.
Collage Background Steps:
- Stamp the Magnificent Maple three times in Cajun Craze.
- Stamp it a couple more times in Crushed Curry.
- Stamp the Gorgeous Grunge lines image in Baked Brown Sugar several times coming in from the side edges.
- Add medium splotches from Gorgeous Grunge in Soft Sky.
- Add splatter image in Crushed Curry.
I pulled a couple of strands from a 15" piece of the 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon to wrap and tie around the stamped layer. I love the thickness and crinkled texture of these strands of burlap—and cost-effective, too!
Next, I stamped a Perfectly Penned greeting in Soft Suede onto a 3-3/4" x 1-1/4" piece of Whisper White. It's popped up with Dimensionals.
I finished off the sentiment with one Soft Sky Candy Dot accent.
TIP: My tip on stamping the leaves, other than be sure to use the Stampin' Scrub in between colors, is that less is more. I kept getting carried away and adding more and more leaves on several first attempts, until it was too busy and crowded. I'd stick with three in one color and two in another.
I cut a fish-tail at the end of my sentiment on this version.
Complete Supply List:
- Stamps—Magnificent Maple single stamp, Gorgeous Grunge (wood), Perfectly Penned (wood)
- Ink—Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Sky Classic Ink
- Paper—Cajun Craze, Soft Sky and Whisper White card stock
- Accessories—1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon, Soft Subtles Candy Dots
- Tools—Dimensionals, SNAIL
Find all the supplies
to create these projects & more at my Online Store!
Angie
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