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.
Stampin' Up! is known for its high quality rubber stamps and rightly so. These days there's a whole lot more to Stampin' Up! than just stamps. A little over a year ago they began offering Decor Elements. What are Decor Elements? Simply put they are vinyl images to decorate your walls, windows, home decor items and lots more.
How about making some of your own home decor for pennies on the dollar?
That's exactly what I did and here's how:
If you have/know a child with a relatively short name this would be perfect to spell their name out on canvas' and hang them in their room.
There are a million and one ideas floating through my head of ways to use Decor Elements and I hope to share at least a few with you soon.
If you'd like to see all the Decor Elements Stampin' Up! has to offer click the catalog image at right.
Find something you like? Remember you can place your order online, by phone or by email anytime.
Each month subscribers have access to exclusive hints, tips and a project. February's issue will be arriving in inboxes next week. This month's exclusive newsletter project features two of my favorite new products, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper and the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Flowers.
While I cannot tell you what the project is exactly, I can tell you it uses these two products, costs less than $5 and will make a great gift. You won't want to miss it!
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I received such an overwhelming response to this Paper Christmas Wreath I've decided to add it as a class and a kit.
Here's the scoop:
Class: Curly Paper Wreath
When: Tuesday, November 17th from 6 to 9 pm or
Saturday, November 21st from 9 am to Noon
Where: My house in Leander, TX
Cost: $20 for class or a kit
$20 plus shipping if you would like a kit mailed to you (please email me for this option)
RSVP: ASAP this class is next week!
In only 3 hours you could create all of this!
It's not too late to sign up for next Saturday's Photo Christmas Class. During class you will complete three wonderful projects all centered around photos.
Santa
Suit Card - This trifold card has three panels. The center one is flat
and the perfect place to add your traditional holiday greeting, while the other
two panels are pockets. Allowing you to add photos and/or a letter.
CD/DVD Card - With so many families spread
out across the country even across the world from one another adding photos to a
CD or DVD is a great way to share moments and memories to those you love far
away. While the outside of the card has a traditional picture with Santa the
inside holds a CD or DVD you can load with tons of photos, just open the flap
with the stripes. Ready for a high tech Christmas Gift? Take it
a step further and make a digital album using the new My Digital Studio Software
from Stampin' Up!
Christmas Explosion Box - When the lid is pulled off this delightful decoration "explodes" to reveal 12 picture panels. This makes a terrific gift for grandparents or add your own photos from Christmas' past and use it as part of your yearly holiday decor. Everyone is always wowed when you take the lid off.
Class: Photo
Christmas
When: Saturday, October 17th from 9am to Noon
Where: My house in Leander, Texas
Cost: $25
RSVP: Prepayment by check, cash or Paypal is due by Monday, October 12th.
Pillow Box Pumpkin Instructions
Don't have the Sizzix Pillow Box Die or any of the other supplies you'll need to create this cute little spook? Remember you can shop online 24/7 or contact me today to be sure you get your supplies in plenty of time for Halloween.
As I was perusing the online world of paper crafting I came across this "too cute to spook" pumpkin basket. He would make a wonderful piece of home decor or would be great to fill with treats for the kiddos, though I don't recommend anything heavy.
What makes this even more amazing is when you find out what he's made of. Any guesses? Pillow Boxes cut from the Pillow Box Sizzix Die!
Stay tuned over the next couple days for complete instructions on how to make your own Pillow Box Pumpkin!
The first class designed just for kids!
In this class each adult and child pair (it doesn't have to be mom) will create a personalized room sign. The sign itself measures approximately 6" x 14".
This class is appropriate for children 3 and up if they can use a glue stick and have a decent attention span. They will basically be gluing, stamping and assembling their signs. Everything will be cut and ready for them.
Parents/adults may bring up to two children. The cost of the class is $25 for the first adult/child pair and $20 for each additional child.
What: Mommy & Me Class
When: Saturday, October 10th from 9 am to Noon or Sunday, October 18th from 2 to 5 pm
Where: My House in Leander, TX
Cost: $25 per adult/child pair and $20 for each additional child
RSVP: Prepayment must be made via check, cash or paypal by Monday, September 28th
$25 For one child with adult
Let me start by saying this photo does not do this project justice (good thing I'm a stamper and not a photographer). Anyway, I had recently seen a similar project in a magazine and it reminded me of seeing photos of old butterfly collections where the butterflies are ever so carefully pinned inside a shadow box for study and display. I already had the Beautiful Butterflies Die coming and this was the first thing I made the day my order arrived.
If you'd like to make one yourself it is a very simple and fairly quick project. I started with a square 9" x 9" shadow box frame from Ikea. Cut a sheet of Basic Black Cardstock to fit inside the frame. Cut out 9 butterflies using the Beautiful Butterflies Sizzix Die, exclusive to Stampin' Up! and part of Sheli's Signature Line, and the new Parisian Breeze Specialty Paper. The texture of this paper really makes the butterflies stand up well.
Next I stamped 9 of the square frames from Frames with a Flourish onto Basic Black Cardstock using Basic Black Craft Ink (Versamark would also work). Then added Clear Embossing Powder and set it with a heat gun. Cut each of the frames out.
Adhere each of the stamped frames onto the 9" x 9" piece of Basic Black Cardstock, three across and three down. Place a piece of Sticky Strip on the back of each butterfly, in the center/body. Adhere the a butterfly over each stamped frame. Hold your finger on the center of the butterfly and fold each wing up.
Last add four of the large, white, flat backed pearls from the Pretties Kit as shown.
Take advantage of the Sizzix Blog Special now through Wednesday, March 18th and save big on the supplies you'll need to complete this quick and easy project. Call or email me to place your order today!
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies
Pp. 196 (114507) $21.95
This die is exlusive to Stampin' Up!
Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP
Pp.158 (113993) $11.95
This paper coordinates with Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Kraft.
Frames with a Flourish
Pp. 108 (113496) $34.95
When the days begin to warm and the sun is shining spring is in the air. What better way to welcome spring into your home than with a new handmade welcome sign.
Make your own at the Too Cute to Buzz on By Class.
Saturday, March 21st from 9 am to Noon in my home.
The class size is limited to ensure hands on personal instruction and ample time to complete your project.
Not only will you leave class with a beautiful handmade welcome sign to proudly display in your home you will also learn many valuable stamping techniques while completing your project.
Learning new stamping techniques is a great way to get more use from your stamping supplies. Here are a few techniques you’ll learn in this class; water coloring, ribbon dying and stamping with found objects.
This sign is so welcoming and happy it makes a terrific house warming, end of year teacher or Mother’s Day gift. The accompanying top note card is perfect for turning this sign into a thoughtful handmade gift. The only problem is once you’ve made this happy little sign you won’t want to give it away so you’ll also receive written step by step instructions with photos as part of your class. These instructions also include a full supply list so you can have everything on hand and ready for gift making.
Call me at 512-259-5575 or email me at chris@forloveofpaper.com to reserve your seat today. Prepayment is due by Saturday, March 14th and can be made by check or through Paypal.
Prepay by Saturday, March 7th and you’ll receive written instructions to make three more cards using the brand new Just Buzz on By Stamp Set.
If you're not local you can purchase the instructions (sent via email) for only $15.95. Just drop me an email and I'll send you a PayPal invoice right away.
Just Buzzin' By (set of 8) 113228 $27.95
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