Another great class with good friends and simple cards was held today!
I have to tell you that most of the ideas were found online with a little bit of tweaking - I think only one is an exact copy.
I have also come to the realization that it is okay to use retired product! If you've been a customer of Stampin' Up! over the years, your keen eye will notice that some of these cards contain retired papers, stamps, colors, etc.
I used to only use current product. BUT I realize now that my efforts are futile, especially since a LOT of retired products are still available on the online clearance rack! I still try to focus mainly on current products specials and seasonal items, but if you got them, use them, I say!
Besides, people tell me that they are always looking for new ways to use what they already have.
It's all good!
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: black StazOn, (card) Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie. (envelope) Soft Sky and Certainly Celery
Notes: inks were applied with a sponge dauber, using a "mask"/stencil for the sun (I just punched a 2 1/2 inch circle out of card stock!)
We used washi tape to secure the mask to the table, placing it over the glossy card stock, while applying ink.
This next card had very little stamping, making it probably, the quickest one of all!
(we also used the retired Sycamore Street DSP from a previous Sale-a-Bration.)
Stamps: Feel Goods
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Other : ribbon in Tangerine Tango,
Labels collection framelits were used on the card and the Envelope Liner framelits used as well
A little splatter can add a big "wow!" factor...
Paper: Watercolor Wonder DSP (retired)
Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge and Sweet Essentials
(envelope featured a stamp from Papillon Potpourri)
Inks: Gumball Green (retired)
Other: Elegant Butterfly punch, Modern Label punch, rhinestones
Aaahh.... "Two-step stamping" at it's finest....
Stamps: Too Kind
Inks: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, black StazOn
Other: thick bakers twine
Last but not least, I can't go a single class these days without using a "swoosh" of color or a watercolor "blob", as I like to call it, from Work of Art:
Stamps: Work of Art, Another Thank You
(also, on envelope is a flower from Pictogram Punches)
Inks: So Saffron and Blackberry Bliss
Other: flowers punched using the Itty Bitty Accents punch pack (from Tangelo Twist card stock), rhinestones
If you are looking to make 10 simple, yet beautiful cards in a hurry, this class is for you!
I offer this class once a month - always on the Friday. The cost is $15 for 10 cards, and you make to each of five designs (hence, the name 2/5/15). Envelopes are optional (10/$2).
Make sure you are on my email list to find out when this class and others are offered!
Dandyspandy@sbcglobal.net
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