Stamp Clubs are FUN!

Once a month I pack up my crafting gear and head over to Wylie, Texas. I have a group of six awesome ladies that take turns as hostess and we make cards and other paper things for a few hours. Because one of them "hosts" for the month, they also reap the rewards of the resulting Stampin' Up! orders that month!

This particular group LOVES to do swaps. Everyone doesn't always play along, but most of them do, and their creations are always great! Even though Christmas is over I wanted to share pictures of their cards from the last get-together.

Aren't they fantastic? Love these talented ladies!!!

If you want to know more about being in a club, contact me. I would be happy to add another club to my schedule. I have also entertained the idea of doing a virtual club. =) The party scene is similar, I can bring the crafting to your house for one fun filled evening (or afternoon) and if your friends decide to buy stamps and such, YOU get free stuff! Yeah baby!!

Also, now that Sale-A-Bration has begun, for every $50 you spend you get something FREE. And you don't have to be the hostess! ;)

Keep stampin'

Sally

Pumpkin Pals

Starting next month I am hosting a free class for all my Paper Pumpkin Peeps.

Subscribers get a kit every month with supplies to make the cute projects in the kit, but when the paper is used up you still have ink spots and stamps. The idea is simple, bring your ink and stamps to the class and do a bonus project! It's totally FREE. It's my way of thanking you for being a subscriber. The classes will be on the weekend and just a quick hour of your day!

August Promo

Make sure you sign up before the month is over! All new subscribers this month get the first 2 months of Paper Pumpkin at HALF PRICE. That's just $10 a month in September and October! Use this link to get signed up and, if asked, name me as your demonstrator (Sally Saenz)! The promo code is PUMPKINDEAL. You'll have to click "add promo code" when signing up and put it in.

Look at a few cute kits of the past...

My Facebook page has an album with these photos and I will be sharing more soon...just got this months kit Tuesday!!

Crafting with the Kids

I had a fun workshop last Saturday for kids and moms to come and craft valentines. The kids were great, the moms we're great, and the cards were great!

I let Sydney and Natalie make their cards about an hour before guests started to arrive so they could spend their time as my assistants and socialize with the other kids. This worked pretty well. They showed off the Big Shot and how to use the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder (the strip of hearts) with it. And they were pretty good about making sure everyone made their card in the right steps to avoid any mistakes.

I had every intention of taking pictures of the kids making their cards. I asked my teen, who was hiding out in another room (on the 'puter in her pjs) if she would be my paparazzi. She declined and I never thought about it again until everyone was gone.

So, since I couldn't let that stop me I decided to take a picture of my girls with their cards and share some cuteness with you...

Ok Natalie, keep your eyes open this time.

Not you, Sydney, that is a silly face. And Nat, your eyes are still squinty.

OK Nat, close your eyes and I'll say when.

OMG, I give up! LOL

We are currently working on Sydney's Valentine box for school. It's a Valentine Village made from milk cartons! I'll share the photos here or on my Facebook page as soon as we finish!

Cold Cards

The card above was one of the projects we did at club last month. I realized yesterday that I'd never photographed it, so I took this photo on my patio in the snow! haha

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - XOXO
PAPER - Whisper White, Real Red, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Red Glimmer Paper

INK - Real Red, Early Espresso

OTHER - Chipboard Frame (Mix & Match On Board), Satin Ribbon, Bitty Buttons, Red Thread


This next card is a copy cat card, or as we say, "I CASEd it."  CASE stands for copy and share everything!

I did my own version of a card from the last promotional flyer (image on right). I thought it was pretty cute and I would have made it exactly the same if I'd had the green ribbon they used.  This was the project for my first "Cards and Coffee" workshop, which was also last month. I plan to be doing these workshops on a more regular basis...I'll be posting more about that soon! ;)

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - Filled With Love
PAPER - Whisper White, Pink Pirouette,Love Patterns DSP

INK - Real Red, Pear Pizzazz

OTHER - Scallop Border Punch, Bitty Buttons, Linen Thread, Green Grosgrain Ribbon


I'm so sorry if you missed this promotion, the DSP (item 124156 $9.95 for 12 double sided sheets) and buttons (item 118761 $4.95) are still available for purchase and the stamp set is available as a digital download (item 123995 $5.95), but I guess the ship has sailed when it comes to the actual stamp set. But maybe it will show up in the new catalog this Summer!

The Good Stuff

Today I had an open house to celebrate our brand new catalog and give everyone a taste of some of the new things. I used new Designer Series Paper on both projects and everyone's favorite was the Newsprint DSP!

The card is a little square 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 card. I intentionally left it without a sentiment so it can be used for just about any occasion. I call this a "5 minute card" since it can be done super quick...especially since I had the supplies pre-cut for everyone! ;)

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - Inspired by Nature, Circle Circus

PAPER - Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Newsprint DSP
INK - Basic Black, Daffodil Delight

OTHER - Scallop Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch 

This is a mini scrapbook page. The photo spot is 4-1/4 x 5-1/2, and I used just one glue dot under the photo corners so it will be easy to add a fun picture at any later date. Isn't this paper "funky fabulous" too? I love it!!!

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - Awash with Flowers (2 step stampin')

PAPER - Baja Breeze, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie
INK - Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi

OTHER - Photo Corners Punch, Textured Impressions Square Lattice


One more thing. I just had my 8 year-old assistant pick a name from the jar. The winner of the doorprize is Jayne! Congratulations Jayne!!! :)

Stampers Club Projects

The little beauty on the left is a fun size, 4 x 4" square and I made it using only ONE stamp set, Simple Friendship. I love these stamps, and you'll be happy to know this set isn't going anywhere! :) I stamped the butterfly on my scratch paper and then edged the stamp with a Close to Cocoa Marker before stamping it on the card stock. Click on the image below to see it up close (there are also flowers stamped in the background).

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - Simple Friendship

PAPER - Whisper White, Barely Banana, Close to Cocoa. Kaleidoscope DSP
INK - Bermuda Bay, Barely Banana, Close to Cocoa

OTHER - Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Piercer

The birthday card was made using my favorite technique, polished stone! I really like the result I got with these colors. For a tutorial on this technique, click HERE. And look at me, again I only used ONE stamp set! lol

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - Upsy Daisy

PAPER - Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Glossy White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
INK - Dusty Durango, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Metallic Gold, StazOn Jet Black

OTHER - 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Rubbing Alcohol, Clear Acrylic Sealer

Lastly we did a fun little treat holder. It's made from a Big Shot die called Pillow Box, and I just punched a window to reveal what's inside! :)

Stampin' Supplies:

PAPER - To the Nines Specialty (designer card stock)

OTHER - Pillow Box Die, Curly Label Punch, Chocolate 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

P.S. Wanna join us for some crafty good fun? I'm currently looking for members to join the July - December club. Members get FREE stuff for being in the club, and you have to do is place a monthly order and have a good time! Click HERE for more info!

Coaster Creations

This is a simple tumbled tile that you can buy at any hardware/home improvement store. They have a distressed finish and rough edges. And I'm guessing they're about 3x3" although I admit I haven't measured them.
For stamping on tiles the trick is to make sure they don't have a shiny smooth surface, or that they don't have a coating on them...these were actually very "chalky" when I bought them, which is normal. You just need to rinse them and let them dry before you attempt to make them beautiful.

I did two different versions both using the Medallion Stamp that I love so much, but the possibilities are endless! If you'd like to give it a go, I'm having a class on Saturday March 26th at 2:00 PM. Visit my website for the details!

Marking the Territory

I've been having fun using my markers lately to ink up stamps and add detail. These particular projects are for Ladies Night tonight and we're gonna have FUN!

I love the Good Neighbors Stamp Set* from the Sale-a-Bration Mini. This is such a sweet little card to show it off too! I stamped the two story house in StazOn so I could watercolor it, and since I used a marker for the little yellow roof, I was able to make the chimney brown!

Stampin' Supplies:
STAMPS - *Good Neighbors,  All Holidays

INK - More Mustard, Old Olive, Real Red, Close to Cocoa, StazOn
PAPER - Kraft, Real Red, Very Vanilla

OTHER - Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Corner Rounder

*Get yours for FREE when you spend $50 on anything!

 

What can I say about this? I really enjoy 6x6 pages because they are so easy to whip up and my brag book is filled with a large variety of different pages. The square of card stock in Cameo Coral is exactly 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" and when using an embossing folder for your Big Shot, this is the maximum width. It was designed with greeting cards in mind. You can emboss an entire card front lickity split!

Stampin' Supplies:
PAPER - Tempting Turquoise Textured Card Stock, Cameo Coral, Welcome Neighbor DSP*
INK - Basic Black Craft, Basic Black Marker
STAMPS - Stem Sayings
OTHER - Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Textured Impressions Perfect Polka Dots, Oval Punch, Corner Rounder

*Get yours for FREE when you spend $50 on anything!

Ladies Night is every month on the THIRD Thursday from 7-9PM. You can join my Meetup group to get email reminders of all events, and it makes RSVPing a snap!

Hurricane Relief

I am really touched by the generousity of the people who have dropped everything to help the people in Haiti. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to go and offer my support in person, but I hope to make a nice contribution with your help.
For every Stampin' Up! order I receive through January 31, 2010, I plan to donate 100% of my commission to the Red Cross disaster relief.  All orders will qualify...you can use my website, call me, email me, or attend a workshop this month and place an order, you will be making a difference!
I'll post a follow up in February and let you know how much we raised. Thanks in advance for your help!!!

Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...

This weekend I'm hosting a Stamp-a-Stack!

Miss Procrastinator Extraordinaire That I am, the cards were just barely completed yesterday and photographed! *whew* We'll be doing the cards in multiples which is why I call it a stamp-a-stack. There are three designs and everyone makes 4 of each...leaving with a dozen cards ready to go postal!

This first one uses the chalking technique. The trees were stamped in Craft White and then using daubers I added the different colored chalks.


This one is the "bling" card! lol How can you stamp those gorgeous snowflakes and not think about Dazling Diamonds!? You should see it sparkle in person, it's wonderful!


The last card might be my favorite. The bottom section isn't stamped, it's patterned paper with flocking...so neat, I had to use it on a card!!! It's very simple, and I'm in LOVE with this Designer Series Paper!

Contact me to RSVP:

Sunday October 18, 2009
2:00 PM
Frisco, TX
(214) 354-7685

Stamper's Club is BACK!

Back on my monthly agenda is Stamper's Club. Our first meeting was last night, and it was FUN! We did the thank you card from Ladies Night (see my last post) along with two additional projects, a 6x6 scrapbook page and we stamped on a 2x2 ceramic tile and made little magnets!

This is the magnet we did. So quick and super easy! Everyone had a choice of what they wanted to stamp on their tile. Several opted for a butterfly image...they all came out cute!
Stampin' Supplies:
INK - StazOn, Red Sharpie Permanent Marker
STAMPS - Game Night
OTHER - Cermic tile, Heat Tool, Magnets with adhesive backing

The last project was this sweet little scrapbook page. This was really easy and quick to put together thanks to the Big Shot and I think this was my favorite project of the evening. To add a photo where the Top Note Die is, I suggest an image approximately 2-3/4 X 4."

Stampin' Supplies:
PAPER - So Saffron textured 12x12 trimmed to 6x6, Tempting Turquoise, Razzelberry Lemonade DSP
INK - Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink, and Melon Mambo Marker
STAMPS - Cheep Talk
OTHER - Glue Dots, Scallop Circle Die, Top Note Die, Chipboard heart (On Board Essentials)

My girls liked this one so much they wanted to make one too, so this morning I cut some Certainly Celery Card Stock into 6x6 pieces. Then I gave them some retired paper to choose from so they could do their own versions. Aside from using the Big Shot, Sydney made hers without any help from me...and she even added a photo!


Natalie also let me help her tape the paper in place, but the stamping is 100% NitNat!

Fun With Friends

Last Thursday I had my monthly technique workshop I call Ladies Night. We made two cards and did two techniques.

This first card uses one of my favorite sets in the new catalog, Lots of Bots. We simply stamped the robot image and water colored it with the Water color pencils. It was nice to also do a card with an interesting fold. The completed card is square and measures 4-1/4" X 4-1/4" when closed. The base is 8-1/2" X 4-1/4" and it's scored at 2-1/8" on either side to create the opening.
Stampin' Supplies:
PAPER - Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White
INK - StazOn, Going Gray Classic Ink
STAMPS - Lots of Bots
OTHER - Water Color Pencils, Aquapainter

For this thank you card we used a couple of punches a little paper piercing and I incorporated the bleach technique. Can you tell I'm in with the Razzle Dazzle stamp set?


Stampin' Supplies:
PAPER - Rich Razzelberry, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green, and Orchid Opulence
INK - Rich Razzleberry, and "bleach"
STAMPS - Razzle Dazzle
OTHER - Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet Border Punch, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack

Happy Father's Day...Yeah Summer!

Yesterday was my monthly Ladies Night workshop and I had two projects lined up. First we tackled this fun Fathers Day card.
Using the Big Shot we ran some card stock through with a Texturz plate. Then adding layers of different colors to create a faux woodgrain. Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, and Chocolate Chip Craft! It was fun to color and cut out the little tools from the Totally Tool stamp set and mount them with dimensionals.

I designed the following sketch earlier this week with a dual purpose. It's not only the basis for the second Ladies Night project...a Summery 12x12 scrapbook page, but it's what I posted this afternoon as today's sketch challenge on Splitcoaststampers!

SBSC194 Gallery

...and here's my Summer page!

Stampin' Recipe: Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet, Just Beachy, Lazy Days Jumbo Wheel

Paper: Whisper White textured paper, Pink Passion, Summer Sun, Tangerine Tango, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink: Basic Black, Pink Passion, Summer Sun, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Lovely Lilac Jumbo ink cartridge

Accessories: Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon, So Saffron Ribbon, Texturz Plates #4 for Big Shot (Paisley), Clear Bigz Flower Die, Pink Passion Marker, Black Journaler, Stampin Dimensionals, 1" circle punch