For Love of Paper

Wolf Box for National Boy Scout Day

In honor of National Boy Scout Day I have the perfect treat bag to share with you. This adorable little wolf is perfect for use with young scouts because at that age their packs are called wolf packs.

Would you believe his face is made using a couple of Sizzix Dies? The Top Note and Scallop Oval dies.

I created this box and a host of others using the same basic pattern and demonstrated them last weekend at the Lone Star Stampers Sale-a-bration Extravaganza. Everyone fell in love with them just like I did. They created such a stir I've decided to make them my class of the month for February. This class will be released on February 15th so stay tuned.

Learn one of the hottest trends in scrapbooking!

How to scrapbook on canvas.

If you’re one of those people that keep on top of what’s new in paper crafting I’m sure you’ve heard the term “scrapbook your walls”. This just means taking your scrapbook pages out of the album and displaying them on the wall. One of the coolest ways to display scrapbook pages on the wall is by creating them on canvas rather than cardstock or paper. While this may sound tricky, it's surprisingly quick and easy. To make it even easier, I'd like to take you through the process, step-by-step, in my new Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class

The Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class will take you through the process of creating a scrapbook canvas step by step. You’ll go from how to choose a canvas to putting it all together. As an online class you’ll be taken to a private webpage where you’ll find two high definition videos and a printable Quick Reference Sheet listing all of the supplies as well as the measurements and a full color photo of the project.

In addition to learning one of the hottest trends in scrapbooking you’ll also learn two bonus techniques along the way. These are techniques you’ll surely want to add to your own projects down the road.

1. Stenciling with inks.
2. How to make three dimensional cardstock roses.

 

To gain INSTANT access to the Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class for only $12.95 click the Buy Now button below.

Once your payment is processed you will immediately be taken to the private webpage. You can watch the videos immediately or bookmark the page to view any time in the future.

 

If you aren't familar with online classes please check out the FAQ below.

Online Class FAQ

What is an online class?

Taking an online class is just like taking a regular class, but rather than traveling to a specific location at a specific time you attend class virtually. 

What should I expect?

Each online class will consist of one large project or a few smaller projects that go together. You will learn how to make each project through a series of video tutorials. Once you sign up/pay for a class you will immediately be taken to a web page where you can watch the videos right away.

Do online classes include tools and supplies?

No. Online classes are instruction only. You will need to use your own tools and supplies to make the projects.

Click the link below to purchase the Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class for only $12.95.

Too busy for classes?

If you're like me you're really busy. Even though you'd really like to attend stamping classes your already hectic schedule gets in the way.

I hear comments like this from customers all the time. I've been thinking and thinking, trying to come up with an answer.

It's called the Virtual Technique Club. Let me explain it.

 

Sample Project Video

Please note: I've had requests for a closer view of the action and have since changed up my camera angle to give you an an ever better view.

Greeting Card Kids Valentine Quick Reference Sheet

 

International Customers

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I am only able to sell Stampin' Up! product within the United States and to those stationed on U.S. military bases over seas. While you cannot participate in Virtual Club in the traditional sense you can still receive the exclusive monthly projects and tutorials for only $6.95 per month.

To choose this option click the Subscribe button below.   

You will then be billed $6.95 per month for the next six months. You may cancel anytime after that by emailing me directly. Please note, if you do not receive a confirmation email of your subscription being cancel it has not been canceled.

 

Fellow Demonstrators

As with international customers you can sign up to receive the monthly project video tutorials and quick reference sheets for only $6.95 per month.

To choose this option click the Subscribe button below.

You will then be billed $6.95 per month for the next six months. You may cancel anytime after the six months. If you would like to read the Terms of Service please click here.

Too busy to attend traditional stamping classes?

 Do you get frustrated every time you think you’ve squeezed out a little time for yourself only to have something come up?

Then my new Virtual Technique Club is for you!

Watch the video to learn more and see a complete sample Technique Class on water coloring using Classic Ink Pads.

 

Greeting Card Kids Valentine Quick Reference Sheet

 

Click here to join now!

 

Here's what past Technique Club Members are saying.

"Chris is inspiring and offers lots of creative ideas!  I was a "newbie" to the card making world when I started her technique club.  Chris thoroughly explained the hows and whys of each new technique we were learning.  She gives you lots of tips and doesn't limit the crafting to cards/scrapbooks; she extends the crafting to lots of mediums.  I absolutely enjoyed it and would do it again!"

Terri S.

"I loved technique club. It was a great opportunity to learn new and different ways to use products, or how to use tools that I may have never tried before. I liked that I could look at techniques online, but then ask you to add it to technique club so that I could get a chance to try it and learn more about how to do it. Sometimes I'd even learn a better or easier way to do things! You are very good at explaining how to do projects in a way that I find easy to understand."

Jen J.

Click here to join now!

International Customers & SU! Demonstrators

If you are an international customer or fellow SU! Demonstrator I will be announcing a way for you to get access to these projects without purchasing product.

Another card for the Shimmer, Smooch & Spritz Oh My! Class

More than a year ago I saw another stamper use this snowflake stamp from the Serene Snowflakes stamp set on Soft Suede Cardstock with Whisper White CRAFT ink and I loved the look. Since then I've tried a few times to come up with a card using that idea. Not until this morning did it finally work itself out into a beautiful card.

I am so excited to offer this card as the fifth project in the Shimmer, Smooch & Spritz Oh My! Class. It doesn't photography well but this card has lots of shimmer on the main image.

Here are the other four items we'll be making during class.

If you've noticed all the new products aimed at making your cards shine this is a class you won't want to miss. We'll be covering how to use Shimmer Paint, Smooch Spritz and Smooch Accent Ink.

You only have a few days left to register.

Click here to register for the in person class on Friday, November 5th at 7pm.

$35

 

Click here to get the class on DVD.

$19.95 plus $3 S&H

Sign up now for Shimmer, Smooch & Spritz Oh My!

Have you noticed all the fun new products Stampin' Up! has to make your projects shimmer and shine but aren't sure how to use them?

This wonderful hands on class will teach you how to use Shimmer Paint, Smooch Spritz and Smooch Accent Ink in creative ways.  Above are shown four of the projects you'll be making during class. I will be adding at least one more card if not two.

Here's a closer look at the hand painted angel coaster you'll be making. You can really see the shimmer in this shot. Wouldn't these make terrific inexpensive Christmas gifts?

Class Info

When: Friday, November 5th at 7pm

Where: My house in Leander, TX

Cost: $35

RSVP by Thursday, October 22nd

To register for the in person class please click the Paypal link below.

$35

Class on DVD $19.95 plus $3.00 S&H

Only 72 hours left to sign up for the Holiday Star Book Class

This little book measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when closed. It has seven double pages making it perfect to showcase your favorite Christmas photos from years past or get ahead of the game and have your album ready and waiting for your precious 2010 holiday memories.

I already have plans to make several of these for Christmas gifts this year.

You only have until this Thursday to register for this class. You can take the class in person on Thursday, October 28th at 7 pm here in my home in Leander, TX or you can have a kit sent to you.

Click the link below to register.

Holiday Star Book Class $35

 

Holiday Star Book Kit $35 plus $5.10 shipping

Christmas Card Class

Very Cherry Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack

Do you always say to yourself, "this year I"m going to make my Christmas cards." Then before you know it Christmas has come and gone and you barely managed to get the store bought cards out. Give yourself a head start this year. In just a few hours you'll leave this class with fifteen hand made Christmas Cards with envelopes ready for postage. Besides couldn't you use a time out to do something you enjoy?

As I said you'll create fifteen cards total, five of each design shown above and receive coordinating envelopes.

I've even added a day time class.

When: Thursday, October 14th at 10 am or 7 pm

Where: My house in Leander, TX

Cost: $28

RSVP by October 1st (use the PayPal link or mail a check)

If you prefer you can RSVP by mailing your check for $28 to Chris Twing 2702 Tumbling River Dr. Leander, TX 78641. Checks must be received by the RSVP date listed above.

Build A Bear Explosion Box

Yesterday when I posted all the info about the Explosion Box Class on Sunday, April 25th I was still waiting on one of the supplies to finish up this box. So here it is. The Build A Bear version of the Explosion Box.

Again all class participants will have a choice of the Bugs n' Kisses or Build A Bear Explosion Box.

See the previous post for all the details and a link to register.

Explosion Box Class

You've requested it over and over and now it's here!

So many of you have seen this adorable little box and asked for a class to make one yourself. I'm happy to say the day has come. Join me on Sunday, April 25th from 2 to 5 pm at my home in Leander, TX to make your choice of Explosion Boxes.

Besides being a great way to display favorite photos Explosion boxes are a terrific gift for mom, dad, or grandma and grandpa. Seeing the surprise on their face when they pull the lid off to find this is always a treat.

In addition to the Bugs n' kisses box you can also choose to make one with a Build-a-bear theme. This box will be Pretty in Pink with accents of Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip. I'm waiting on one more supply to arrive today and then I'll post a photo of the finished box tomorrow.

As always class size is limited to ensure I can work with each of you through out our time together.

To register you must prepay. Please do so by clicking on the link below.

Cost: $20