Best Birds - Card Class

Another great class! I've been wanting for a while to have a class with this bundle! The birds are so fun to colour or paint!

The deadline to register is only 2 1/2 weeks away!

Monday, March 6 - 6:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday, March 7 - 1:00 - 4:00pm
Tuesday, March 7 - 6:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesday, March 8, 1:00 - 4:--pm
 
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DUE – Thursday, February 23, 2017

Just the Cards - $27.00
Cards, & Stamps - $30.00 (141525 - $26.00)
Cards, & Bundle - $59.00 (142315- $54.75)

For this class you can choose to work with Aqua Painters &/or Watercolour Pencils & Blender.  There is also some masking and ink sponging! You'll be happy to see that I've included a card that will pass as masculine for those that don't get enough of them. You can die cut with the dies in the bundle, or you can fussy cut out the images with your scissors. If you love to colour (either way) this is the class for you!

BRING TO CLASS – Scissors, double sided adhesive tape, dimensionals/pop-ups, non-stick craft mat, clear stamps blocks (if buying the stamp set), Watercolour Pencils & Blender Pen (have some to borrow if need be or your Aqua Painters if you prefer), a corner rounder, and a pencil.


Happy stamping!

To register and attend one of these classes, contact me - sabradcreations@gmail.com!

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Botanical Blooms - Part 2

OK, today is card #2 for this class set of "Botanical Blooms" in May. to see card #1, click here. This card involves a simple masking technique using bright tropical colours. Fun, fun, fun!

This is also a good card for mailing as no dimensionals are used on this card.

Here's a closer look at the stamping.

And of course, a little something on the inside.

Two more cards to show you, and then I will post the class. See below for product used to make this card, and thanks for stopping by today.

Happy stamping everyone!

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Clear Block Starter Bundle

Perfect Pairings Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

VanIsle Meeting Make & Takes

REMINDER - Today is the last day to take advantage of the 15% off stamp sale!


I only made four of the Make & Takes at our VanIsle SU Meeting last Saturday, and these are they.

This first one is a technique I had already planned to use and teach, in the new year, in one of my classes.

This next one is one have already done and may have been cased from mine...

This one is so bright and cheery, I had to make it. Plus, I love this bundle!

Someone on the team I'm on shared this Make & Take. It was fun creating the little scene in the circle, and the folded ruffle too.

Being Make & Takes, the insides aren't done. But I still plan to do that. Hope you have some inspiration for your Christmas cards from these ones.

ADDED: Someone asked for the measurements of the ruffle.

Cut Strip - 7 3/8" w  x 3" h

Angle  - measure from left 2 1/2" and make a mark. On right measure 1 1/2" from top and mark. Cut from mark to mark to create the angle.

Score - With 7 3/8" across top of Simply Scored Tool, score @ 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 5", & 6".

Accordion fold along score lines. Looks better if you DO NOT use the bone folder.

Happy Stamping!

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Starting October 19, all current stamp sets will be discounted 15 %! This sale will only be around for a few days before it ends on October 23, so don't miss out!
     

Wetlands 10

I'm wishing that the colours came out better in this photo for you, but here is #10 in the series. I wanted to create a card that used both the goose and sandpipers even though they really are never seen together (that I know of).

The problem was the grass stamp had grass that was too tall, so how to fix that? Masking! I was able to shorten the grass by masking the height on the right side. The foreground left, didn't matter.

In this next photo you can see the layering.

...and the inside?...well I forgot to do it! And the lighting is poor on this photo... again!

Tomorrow is the last card card I made that day using the "Wetlands" stamp set. I do look forward to creating with it again, but as I'm getting a bunch of Christmas stamps, it might be a while...

I hope to soon have the smaller of the two larger projects, I've been working on, done soon. So hopefully you will see that the day after tomorrow, all being well.

Happy stamping!

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Wetlands 9

I'm probably doing the last minute things before my sisters arrive, but I have this all ready for you.

This card was cased from Pinterest and designed by Rosalind Miller. I love this design and concept and am wondering if I could do this with outer stamp sets? I hope I remember to try it with something else. It was so much to make!

 I was surprised how well Early Espresso went with Marina Mist! Looks better in real life. Masking is something I'm beginning to really like to do.

The sentiment is popped up on bother layers.

I just had to create a little scene at the bottom inside of this card.

Thank you Rosalind for the inspiration! See you this afternoon for the next card of the series!

Happy stamping!

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Wetlands 7

You'll have noticed that with each "Wetlands" card I post, they become more detailed. But I think I should have switched the post around for today. This one is just a bit easier than the one I posted for this morning.

Masking just a corner and stamping the image just off of it, is very aesthetically pleasing.

Here, in this close up, you can see that I scored a border from behind on the left and bottom of the card. I also stamped the goose on the card as well as on a piece of scrap to colour, cut out and pop up over the stamped goose. Something that I like to do.

Next you can see the entire card from the side.

The Old Olive certainly works well with Early Espresso, don't you think?
 
Well, we'll see you tomorrow for "Wetlands" # 8 & 9!

In the mean time, happy stamping!

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Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

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• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
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Wetlands 6

Good Morning! It's Wednesday, and the week is half over! Times just flies by. 

I'm excited because tomorrow my two sisters (one is bringing her husband too) are arriving! We haven't been together in about 30 years! We've seen each other of course, but just haven't gotten all together at the same time! So of course I'm scheduling my posts so that I can have every possible moment free.

Any way, back to the series of "Wetlands" cards.

This one is using the clear block again, to stamp the background as well as a tiny bit of masking to create the shoreline. 

And of course in class we will be learning how to create reflections! Another fun technique.

And a very simple inside. I didn't add any colour to it, and now I wish I had. (don't know what happened to lighting on this photo?)

I love having cards that are masculine, but in a pinch could give to a woman. After all to a woman, all colours and many combinations seem to be enjoyed.

Be sure to stop by later today for "Wetlands" # 7!

Happy stamping!

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Offer Dates: July 23-September 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $24.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $24.95.
• You and your customers need to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.
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