Letters to Santa Lesson 44

In part 1 of Lesson 44 I have used the Letters to Santa DSP. There are 5 different cards, a Petal Cone and 2 Mini Boxes.
Here is a card and Petal Cone peek.

In part 2 the stamp set Flower Fest was used to make 5 cards.
Here is a peek.

Lesson dates for Lesson 44 are Oct 11, 12, 16, 18 and 19.

September Challenge

Congratulations to all players.
The winners were Laura Dunn and Wendy Green.

Judy Hawkins

Wendy Green

Nancy Lowden

Sarah, Laura, Cathy and Laura Dunn

Judy Hawkins, Wendy Green, Eleanor Sorenson

Beverly Pettyfor, Nancy Lowden

Christmas Cards Using Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper

When I first saw this paper I thought that it would make very sophisticated Christmas cards. They are certainly not the usual red and green variety. There are 7 in the series. Which ones will you make?
This Tri Shutter Card (it's not really hard but it does take time) is one of my favourites.

The flocked DSP reminds me of that great wallpaper some of us had many years ago (when was that) but hey didn't we just love it?

I think that The Snow Swirled Set really works well and I know that many of you bought it last year which will leave you more money to get the Pennant stamps and punch. I know we used it in the last lesson but I have come up with more uses including party hats, ice creams and trees besides the pennant itself.

Lesson 43 dates are Sept 27, 27, Oct, 4, 5 and 9.

Lesson 42 Two New Stamp Sets

Every lesson from now until Christmas will involve some Christmas Cards or Tags. I have used the Tags Til Christmas Set and have designed a Tag Wallet, Tag Book and 2 Cards. Here is a sample.

Another new set is called Pennants Parade and it has a coordinating punch. Here are two samples.

Clearly for You is not a new set but it should appeal to those who love the "pretty vintage" style of stamping.

Lesson dates are September 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21.

August Challenge Entries and Winners

Great work from all who entered!!!

Cathy Dunn
Judy Hawkins
Wendy Green
Beverly Pettyfor

Judy Wagner
Andrea Rosey
Nancy Lowden
Eleanor Sorenson

Judy Hawkins

Nancy Lowden

Wendy Green


















And the winners were Nancy Lowden and Judy Hawkins.
If you'd like to play just let me know.

Lesson 41 Delicate Doilies and Cards for Father

Yes, I know it's a strange combination but I couldn't resist using the new Doilies Stamp Set and they just didn't seem to work for Fathers Day Cards so I had to come up with something that was not so girly.

These shirt cards have been around for quite some time but Dawn Griffith taught me how to make them with the contrasting sleeves. Thanks Dawn.

Dad will love this Photo Easel Card.

For those who love a technique we will be making Faux Tiles.

A slightly different card using white embossing powder.

For those who love construction this set is made with the Fancy Favor Box Die and was inspired by stampedsophisticates.

This cute box and candles was inspired by tinkerin-in-ink and the flower is a Dawn Olchefske creation.
Lesson dates are August 30, 31 and September 4, 6, 7.

Lesson 40 Sympathy Cards

This is the last lesson before the new Stampin' Up Ideas Book and Catalogue is launched. Most of you have received your copy and have long wish lists.
For this lesson I have used a number of non-retiring stamp sets to create cards suitable for most occasions including Get Well and Sympathy.

For those who love construction we will be making a hexagonal box using the Mini Milk Carton Die.

Dates for Lesson 40 are August 16, 17, 21, 23 and 24.

July Challenge

Congratulations to all of the players in the July Challenge. Excellent interpretations of the sketches.
As usual Phillip drew the winners and Bev and Wendy have won the stamp sets for July.
The August sketches are ready. Let me know if you'd like to play.

Sarah and Laura

Cathy and Mum

Bev and Judy H

Wendy and Marilyn

Judy H

Wendy

Margaret T

Judy H
(June Challenge)