Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Bucket Class

Here's what you'll make at the Bucket Class on Sat, Nov 21, 3pm-5pm. Class is $25 for 4 buckets, Sticky Strip, and a pack of brads. Must RSVP by Monday, Nov 9. Cancellations after Nov 9 must pay fee, but will receive class supplies.
Thanks to Ronda Wade for this class idea!




Isabelle Demonstrates Cards

Monday, October 26, 2009

Shimmer Paint Class

Here are two of the projects from the Technique Class.

Shimmer Resist Card
Stamps: Dasher p.208, $8.95; Teeny Tiny Wishes p.145, $36.95; Serene Snowflakes p.26 (mini), $20.95
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red; Chocolate Chip
Ink: VersaMark p.190, $7.50; Chocolate Chip; Chocolate Chip CRAFT
Other supplies used: Merry Moments Designer Paper p.160, $9.95; Heat Tool p.188, $29.95; Clear Embossing Powder p.188, $4.75; Frost White Shimmer Paint p.27, $5.95; Whisper White Organza Ribbon (15 yds) p.183, $5.95; Sponge Daubers (12) p.192, $10.95; Eyelet Border Punch p.186, $15.95; Large Oval Punch p.186, $15.95; Scallop Oval Punch p.186, $15.95; Stampin’ Dimensionals (300) p.192, $3.95;paper towels; Chocolate Chip Marker p.156-157, $3.25 each (except for In Color Markers, sold in set on p.155)
1. Rub dryer sheet on red piece and on red strip.
2. CAREFULLY stamp dasher and in chocolate craft ink; cover with clear embossing powder; heat. Repeat for “Merry Christmas” on red strip.
3. Punch out “Merry Christmas”.
4. Use sponge dauber and paint from LID of shimmer paint; rub all over red cs and over dasher and over greeting. Use paper towel to wipe off excess.
5. Use sponge dauber and ink from LID of shimmer paint to ink up snowflake stamp; stamp on dasher piece twice (re-ink each time). Rub off excess with paper towel.
6. Punch eyelet border on larger red piece.
7. Attach ribbon with your adhesive. The greeting is attached with two dimensionals.

Stencil Card
Stamps: Berry Christmas p.20 (mini), $22.95; Christmas Greetings p.28, $10.95
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Kraft
Ink: Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay
Other supplies used: Vintage Ornaments Stencil p.29 (Definitely Decorative Brochure), $14.95; Vintage Ornaments II Stencil p.29 (Definitely Decorative Brochure), $14.95; Stamping Sponges (3) p.192, $3.50; Mat Pack p.191, $9.95; Paper Piercing Tool p.191, $3.50; Clear Rhinestone Brads (84) p.179, $10.95; Sponge Daubers (12) p.192, $10.95; Dotto p.192, $12.95; sticky notes; Rich Razzleberry Marker p.156-157, $3.25 each (except for In Color Markers, sold in set on p.155)
1. Start with center ornament. Place stencil on cardstock, place sticky note over top of image, sponge suede ink in center. Stamp stem and berries in suede and razzleberry.
2. Switch sticky note and sponge top darker.
3. Place cut out stencil piece over center ornament; place left ornament stencil on cardstock, cover top with sticky note, sponge with razzleberry. Sponge next image over stencil with Platinum Shimmer Paint (USE PAINT FROM LID, NOT BOTTLE). Switch sticky note and sponge top with suede.
4. Repeat for 3rd ornament with Bermuda. Use sponge dauber and ink from LID of shimmer paint to ink up snowflake stamp; stamp on Bermuda ornament. Switch sticky note and sponge top with suede.
5. Stamp “merry Christmas” in suede at bottom right; pierce hole and insert brad; sponge edges in suede.





Shimmer Paint Class

Here are two of the projects from the Technique Class.

Tile:
Stamps: Autumn Splendor p.12 (mini), $20.95; Grateful Greetings p.8 (mini), $36.95
Ink: Staz On Black p.190, $7.95
Other supplies used: Re-Inkers: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa p. 155-157, $2.95 each; Frost White Shimmer Paint p.27 (mini), $5.95; paint brushes; water; paper towels; acrylic sealer
1. Painting on Tiles: Stamp first in Staz On ink.
2. Mix shimmer paint with re-inkers. Paint stamped images with this mix.
3. Let dry 24 hours; seal with any clear acrylic sealer.

Shimmer Spray Card:
Stamps: All Holidays p.43, $34.95
Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other supplies used: Big Shot p.194, $99.95; Tulipe Die p.198, $21.95; Stamping Sponges (3) p.192, $3.50; Ticket Corner Punch p.186, $6.95; Dotto p.192, $12.95; Soft Suede Re-Inker p.155, $2.95; spritzer; 91% alcohol; transparency; dropper; paper towels; Chocolate Chip Marker p.156-157, $3.25 each (except for In Color Markers, sold in set on p.155); Medium Square Envelopes (20) p.168, $6.50
1. To mix spray: 1 oz 70% alcohol; 15 drops of shimmer paint (use a medicine dropper); optional: 15 drops of re-inker. Shake well!
2. Place white cs on paper towel.
3. Use Dotto to stick stencil to cardstock/paper towel.
4. Shake bottle well; spray on paper towel first to test, then spray on stencil/cardstock.
5. Let dry – it should dry very quickly because it’s 91% alcohol.
6. Remove stencil; stamp greeting in center in chocolate; punch 4 corners; sponge chocolate on edges of image AND around front of white card base.



Kid's Class Projects

The kids actually made 2 Build a Bears (only one shown here), and 6 outfits (3 boy, 3 girl). These dies are exclusive to Stampin' Up!.
They also made 4 of the cards shown (2 of each), and they colored theirs in!
The scrapbook looks much cuter in person...

Paper Dolls: Bear Sizzix Die p.35 (Holiday Mini Catalog), $23.95; Beary Essentials Sizzix Die p.37 (Holiday Mini Catalog), $23.95; Beary Merry Sizzix Die p.37 (Holiday Mini Catalog), $18.95; Clear Rhinestone Brads (84) p.179, $10.95; Trio Flower Punch p.186, $15.95; Big Shot p.194, $99.95; Go Go Boots Alphabet Sizzlit Die p.197, $69.95; Pawsitiveily Prints Designer Paper p.36 (mini), $9.95; Mat Pack p.191, $9.95; Paper Piercing Tool p.191, $3.50;

Cards: Beary Nice Wishes p.36 (mini), $16.95; Beary Best Friends p.34 (mini), $18.95; Heart to Heart Punch p.186, $15.95; Star Punch p.186, $10.95; Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper p.162, $9.95; Pumpkin Pie Prints Designer Paper p.161, $9.95; Melon Mambo ½” Polka Dot Grosgrain (15 yds), $9.95; Bone Folder p.188, $6.95;

Scrapbook: Favorite Things p.117, $23.95; Flight of the Butterfly p.108, $31.95; Enjoy Every Moment p.65, $31.95; Pawsitiveily Prints Designer Paper p.36 (mini), $9.95; Crop a Dile p.191, $29.95; Certainly Celery & Pretty in Pink ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon (15 yds each) p.183, $4.95 each; Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware Kit p.178, $29.95; Stampin’ Dimensionals (300) p.192, $3.95; Mat Pack p.191, $9.95; Paper Piercing Tool p.191, $3.50; Big Shot p.194, $99.95; Scallop Square Die p.199, $21.95; Simple Letters Alphabet Die p.198, $89.95; Floral Fusion Sizzlit Die p.196, $5.50; Punches p. 186: Modern Label, 1 ¼ and 1 3/8” Square, Butterfly, Word Window, Trio Flower - $15.95 each; Corner Rounder p.186, $6.95;






Kid's Class

Check out the fun the girls had at the Kid's Class! They made a scrapbook, 4 cards, and Build a Bear paper dolls. The girls were so good!!