Playing along with the current Shopping our Stash challenge – celebrating May Flowers! I dug deep in my stash for this October Afternoon paper and paired it with a Penny Black image that I watercolored with Tombow markers, a Stampers Anonymous sentiment from my favorite set CMS155 – Simple Sayings (a must have!)and some stitching from the Stampers Anonymous set, CMS365 – Stitches.
Ladies your cards are ready to be picked up! I have to applaud each and every one of you, what gorgeous cards!!! Sharing three cards that really caught my eye (it was a very tough decision!)
Linda S. created this clean and simple card with a background die from Taylored Expressions and a sentiment die from Impression Obsession – classic and striking!
Gail P. used a Concord and 9th turnabout stamp and the triple step stamping technique. The mirricard die cut sentiment is the perfect touch!
Shelly D. created a beautiful scene combining Taylored Expressions stamps, a Penny Black Lamppost die and an Impression Obsession carolers die. An inky background and sparkly snow sets the scene perfectly!
…and yes, I just HAD to create the Tim Holtz Holiday Hack with the ombre bottle brush trees on the vintage ruler – such a cute decoration and really quick and easy to make!
Thanks for stopping by – please leave a note so I know you visited!
~elisabeth
Just sharing some upcoming classes for next week : We still have some spots available for the following classes:
Shari’s class on Monday, Oct. 1st 6-9 pm:
create this awesome purse shaped box (without using dies) featuring adorable new paper from Doodlebug. Along with the purse, you’ll make a set of 6 cards that coordinates with and fits perfectly in the purse, along with envelopes. A Catherine Pooler Stamp set and Penny Black sentiments are featured on the cards.
Sweet treats on Thursday, Oct. 4th, 6-9 pm
An amazing collection of 6 treat boxes, featuring unique shapes, perfect for Halloween goodies! Beautiful Authentique paper and fun stamps sets from Catherine Pooler and Lawn Fawn are featured – this class is a must for those of you that love to create your own treat boxes!
Strip Tease: Oct. 6th – 12-3 pm
Lauren will teach you three new ways to construct beautiful, unique, autumnal backgrounds using nothing but leftover strips of patterned paper and adhesive. Believe it or not, there’s hardly ANY measuring or precision involved, and the methods you learn can be taken home and used with any paper you’d like to finish up.
Join us!
Sharing some of the Christmas cards we’ve made at Christmas Card club!
…An adorable stamp set from Mama Elephant
-A classic wreath stamp from Penny Black
…A shimmery card featuring a Tim Holtz Blueprint stamp and Poppy Stamp die:
More classic Penny Black with this gorgeous Poinsettia die, cut from watercolor paper and painted with Peerless watercolors:
And a fun Garland strung with adorable ornaments from Impression Obsession:
Sharing this month’s make and take: a clean and simple card featuring a Penny Black sketch Tulip:
Scrap Pack is Paper Anthology’s new Layout kit! The kit includes everything you need to create a two page layout, including a full color photo, sketch and step by step instructions. A full alphabet is included so you can customize your title, as well as embellishments, stamped journaling blocks,extra papers and more! A new kit will debut every other month. You can sign up for a year’s subscription (that’s 6 kits) for $18/kit (just stop in or call the store at 973-927-1210) or purchase kits individually at the store for $20/kit.
