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Christmas Mega Stampin'!

So you thought you would have your Christmas cards all finished by now...... okay, I know that some of you actually do!    But if you're like me, you haven't begun them yet, and this class is for you!

If you're planning to come to my 'Mega Stampin' Christmas Card' class, here are your choices.  There are 21 cards for you to choose from.

It's been requested that I offer a few non-Christmas cards as well. 

So you asked and I listened!  (smile). 

You'll have the opportunity to stamp 30 cards, complete with envelopes.  Lunch is included as well!  If you live in the Sacramento, CA area and would like to come, just leave me a comment at the end of this post and I'll be happy to send you all the details! 

 

Here are the first 10 cards you can choose from for the 30 card class.

I'll be posting 11 more cards tomorrow.

Enjoy!

 

Card #1 - Welcome Christmas

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Card #2 - Bright Hopes

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Card #3 - Polar Party

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Card #4 - Winter Post, Dazzling Reindeer

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Card #5 - Christmas Lodge

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Card #6 - Punched Christmas Stockings

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Card #7 - Gold Embossed Dasher

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Card #8 - Snowmuch Fun

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Card #9 - Let It Snow

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Card #10 - Beautiful Season

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Card #11 - Merry Christmas Pine Cones

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Card #12 - Plaid Punched Christmas Stockings

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Card #13 - Bells & Boughs

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Card #14 - Rudolph

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Card #15 - Snowmuch Fun Friends

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Card #16 - Oh Christmas Tree

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Back by popular request (from last year)

Card #17 - French Foliage Poinsettia

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Card #18 - All that Glimmers Christmas Stocking

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And now a few non Christmas choices...

Card #19 - Birthday Wishes

 

 Project #20 -  Rudolph Treat holder

 

Card #21 - Crazy for Cupcakes

 

Card #22 - Morning Cup

 

 

Patriots Day Gift Boxes

A very special recognition for a very special group of people.

My daughter's teacher asked me to make up some gift boxes for veterans who would be attending their Patriots Day Celebration.  Here's what I came up with.

I made up 12 boxes and put just a few little goodies and treats inside.  I tied the cellophane bags with a wired ribbon and stuck a small American Flag in the bow.

I made post it note holders using square coasters and binder clips that I had covered with Patriotic Papers.  I found some Hershey Kisses in blue and silver star wrappers for Veteran's Day.  I made little baggy toppers.

 

I made covers for the popcorn bags to coordinate with everything in the gift boxes.

 

The tags were made using the 2-tag die and the big shot.

This was such a fun project to put together!

Sweet Summer....Simply Cased

Card #6 -- Sweet Summer

I love the sweet simplicity of this card.  It is completely cased (will almost) from Chat Wszelaki - I love her style. 

The colors of this card are Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso.

 

 

 

Quick Post...it seems I'm always running out the door!

Here are just a few more choices for Mega Stampers....

I'll have more time tomorrow!

 

Card #7 -- Happy Birthday Stars

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Card #8 -- Nature Walk

 

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Card #9 -- The Nicest Things (Joy Fold Card)

 

Mega Stampin'....

Okay, I'm a little late with these few more cards.....but better late than not at all, right!?

Here are a few of my favorites, I hope you enjoy them...

Card #10 -- Bugs & Kisses!

This is a fun little card for kids....big or little!  You can easily make it a happy birthday card, or there's a cute little stamp in the set that says 'Cute As A Bug' 

Colors are Real Red, Old Olive, Pacific Point and Whisper White

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Card # 11 -Amour

We did this card at our Catalog Kick-off back in August....it's such a nice card, I thought it would be worth adding here.  Simple but classy!  :)

Colors are Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzaz and Very Vanilla

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Card #12 - Kimono Kids

I love the way this card turned out....I saw the color scheme somewhere else and used my own layout and went with it.  So much fun!!

Colors are Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Crumb Cake and Whisper White.

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Card #13 -- Morning Cup

'a morning without coffee.....is like sleep' -- need I say more?

colors are Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Baja Breeze and Whisper White

 

Okay, for those of you who are waiting to sign up for the class until I get the rest of the cards posted....there will be more tomorrow!

Enjoy your day!

 

 

Stampin' Marathon Continued......

Here are the next 5 cards that will be offered as choices for my MEGA Stampin' Class coming up on March 12th.

If you would like information on how you can come and stamp 30 cards -- send me an e-mail!

 

Card #14 -- Happy Birthday (Butterflies)

 
Cute and simple card to make!!  Stamp with any greeting you like, to make this card work for any occasion.

I love the look of the ruched poly twill.  It's very simple to do by ahereing sticky strip onto the back of it. 

The colors on this card are Concord Crush, So Saffron and Old Olive.

 

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Card #15 -- Happy Birthday!

This is one of those "Fun to Make" cards.  It has a little be of everything....a little bit coloring, a little bit of punching, a little bit of dry embossing, a little bit of glitter.....

The colors are Pacific Point, Real Red and Whisper White.  (Although it has a little bit of Bashful Blue and Old Olive in the coloring.)

 

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Card # 16 -- thank you for being you.

I saw this idea somewhere, I made a few little changes to make it a little easier to do in a class.  The button in the center of the large flower is a stamped piece of cardstock.  I added crystal effects to make it shiny.  I think it helps it to pop just a little more.

The colors are Melon Mambo (one of my favorites!), Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive.

 

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Card #17 -- Happy Birthday - Masculine

Masculine cards seem to be a bit of challenge for many of us....This is a very simple layout and can be easily changed by using different colors or stamps.

The colors are Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive.  (I seem to have an Old Olive thing going on here -- what would I do without that color!)

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Card #18 - Fabulous Friend

 

I'm loving the "Quilt" look that everyone has been doing with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. This card uses the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper found in Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalog.  This is perfect paper for this type of look!

The colors are Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake (beautiful combination!)

Get ready for a Stampin' Marathon!

BUSY - BUSY - BUSY!!!  That seems to be the story of my life! 

This week I'm preparing for my semi annual MEGA Stampin' Class, which is coming up on Saturday, March 12th.  I'll be posting several cards a day between now and Thursday in preparation for those of you planning to attend.   Enjoy todays selection!

Several of these cards were featured at my Stamp A Stack this past weekend.  If you missed it -- I'll be offering it again, Friday, March 25th at 9:30 AM.  Send me an e-mail if you're interested in attending.

I'll be leaving this post at the top of my blog through March 5th -- so if you're checking back daily to see new cards, be sure to scroll down a bit to see the latest that I've added.

 Card #1 -- Happy Birthday Cupcake

This cute birthday card was made using the Create a Cupcake Stamp Set and the Build A Cupcake Punch from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalog.

The colors are Real Red and Old Olive.  I've accented with the Celebrations Designer Series Paper and Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon.

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Card #2 -- Vintage Vogue

This Birthday card can easily be turned in a Mother's Day, Thank-you or whatever occasion you might need by changing the greeting.  You may also choose to leave the greeting off until you have a need for the card, then you'll know what to stamp on it!

The colors are Concord Crush and Pear Pizzaz.  The Designer Series Paper is in our 6x6 Hostess Pack.  It's a little hard to see in the picture, the centers of the flowers have a little "bling".  I used the small Basic Rhinestones from Stampin' Up!.  If you choose to do this card for my Mega Stampin' Class, you'll have a variety in colors.

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Card #3 -- Friend to Friend Owl Punch

 

I love our Owl Punch!  There's very little stamping on this card.  It's a lot of to put together....there are quite a few steps to building the owls, but so much fun!!  Once again, there are lots of choices for the greeting inside the little word window.

The colors are Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Real Red.

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Card #4 -- Bliss (Butterfly)

This is a very elegant card and can be used for just about any occasion

....I saw a card similar to this somewhere (don't remember where) This is my version. The colors are Basic Black, Whisper White and Real Red.  The butterfly has a row of small pearls in the center.  The stamped panel is framed using our Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

 

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Card #5 -- Friends 24-7

This is a very nice card that I cased from another very talented demonstrator.  It would be a nice masculine card by changing the "Friends" to a Happy Birthday, or Happy Father's Day. 

The colors are Crumb Cake and Marina Mist.  A very quick and simple card to make!

 

Check back for more samples tomorrow!

Have a Happy Day!!

Locked in my Craft Room....

I've been hiding out in my craft room all day today to get these cards finished and posted.  I have 8 things to post today, this completes the choices for my MEGA Christmas Card Class.  If you receive my newsletters, the registration form should be coming to your inbox very soon!

CARD 1 - Greeting Card Kids

I love this stamp set....Before today, I hadn't really taken much time to play with it.  I think these kids are so sweet!  I will be spending more time with this stamp set in the next couple of weeks!

 

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CARD 2 - Christmas Wishes

 

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CARD 3 - Bells & Boughs, Poinsettia

 

 

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CARD 4 - Merry Christmas Postcard

 

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CARD 5 - Punch Pals Snowman

 

 

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CARD 6 - Scenic Season/Welcome Christmas

 

 

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CARD 7 - Punch Pals Pocket Card/Gift Card Holder

 

    

 

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PROJECT 8 - Calendar 

My good friend Susan Santello gave me this cute little Desk Calendar.  I'll be offering this as one of the projects for my class.  These would be great Teacher Gifts, stocking stuffers, or send it as a Christmas card.....you're friends will remember you all year long!  These will fit into an envelope prior to taping together, so it can be mailed very easily.

 

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!

 

 

A Morning without coffee.....

 

I love this stamp set from Stampin' Up!  It's called "Morning Cup" I know many of you can relate to this!   I realize this isn't a Christmas Card and I'm straying just a bit by offering it in my Christmas "MEGA" stamp Class...but what can I say, I'm sure there will be mornings leading up to Christmas when we all feel like this!

 

CARD 9 - MORNING CUP

I love the colors and layout of this card.  I think you will too!

 

 

CARD 10 - CONTEMPO CHRISTMAS

This is a simple and sweet card.  The ornament is embossed and sparkles, even though you can see it in the picture.

 

 

 

CARD 11 -

I was recently challenged to show how many different ways to come up with using this one stamp.  Sometimes people are hesitant to purchase a stamp when all they can see is the one use for it.  I found this one on line somewhere....not sure where, I made a few little modifications and changes and was pleased with the outcome.

 

 

 

CARD 12 - A Vintage Merry CHRISTMAS

 

 

Have a beautiful Day!

 

 

 

 

Just around the corner...

I've already broken the "No Christmas Music until after Thanksgiving" rule.....For some reason, my family thinks the Christmas season doesn't officially begin until after Thanksgiving.  In my opinion, 4 or 5 weeks isn't nearly long enough to enjoy my most favorite time of year!  So I started with the Christmas music a couple of weeks ago.   Besides, you can't make Christmas cards without Christmas Music!  Here are 4 more card designs that I'll be offering in my Christmas Card "MEGA" Stamp Class in December.

Once again, I need to add my little disclaimer.....several of these cards have been designed by other fabulously creative people.  Like many of us....I copy really well!  :)  However, I don't always know who the originator of the design is....so if you see your design here without credit give to you.   Please let me know, I'll be happy to post your name.

 

CARD 13 - French Foliage

 

CARD 14 -Snow Swirled

Pictures do not do these cards justice!  This card is beautifully embossed with Gold on Brushed Gold cardstock.  It was created by my very creative friend Janelle Planette.  Thanks for sharing Janelle!

 

 

CARD 15 - Silver Embossed Come to Bethlehem

 

CARD 16 - I love this card!!  I've seen several different variations of it, and I'm not sure where the idea originated.  There's no stamping, only punches and die cuts.  Very fast and simple!

 

 

Enjoy your weekend and happy stamping!