Good to "see" you here! I love having people stop by, hopefully to be inspired and get some ideas. One way to learn more and more about rubber stamping is to attend a class and get your hands inky! I hold several classes each month and am hoping to launch into the online world of virtual classes soon. People seem to learn best and a visual approach combined with a hands on approach and that is what a card class offers. I had two classes yesterday, both doing the same thing and want to share our projects with you today!
I usually have a purpose in mind with any class. Sometimes it could be a "beginner" class and I want to introduce them to the basics in a non-overwhelming way. Sometimes it has a particular theme like birthdays or Christmas and that is what the cards are focused on. At least once a month, I offer a
"anything goes" class where I highlight new products and new techniques, showing the participants things they don't necessarily already have and maybe would like to get. It's fun to test drive something before you buy it isn't it! Yesterday's classes were that sort of class.
We started with the wonderful Magnolia Lane Suite in the Annual Catalog. This suite has probably gotten more social media attention than any other but I hadn't yet used it in a class. I wanted to feature the great big Magnolia blossom and some of the gorgeous Designer Series Paper that goes with the suite. The card we made is a non typical fold with an extra flap. The card stock was cut to 4" x 12". It was scored at 5-1/2" and 11". Here are some pictures showing each layer.
Outside view of card. The Magnolia blossom is attached to the small 4" x 1" fold on the left front with tear tape. This is blossom is fun to color and easy to cut out with the coordinating dies.
This is the first inside layer with the sentiment "Thanks" hidden behind the blossom when it is closed. My first piece of Designer Series Paper is this stripe design.
This is the view when you open the "Thanks" layer to the right. I used more Designer Series Paper, added a sentiment and then attached a white piece for an area to add a handwritten greeting. This was a simple design format but really showcases some great surfaces for DSP and sentiments.
The next card we made is from the Pressed Petals Suite. This set has some great Designer Series Paper as well and also includes some great embellishments. Here's our card:
The music paper forms the background with a floral relief cut "frame" over it. This was made by using one of the coordinating dies that come in the set. Rather than cutting the outside edge as most dies do, this die only cuts the inside edge and you then use the reminder after you take out the "middle" part that was cut away. It's a great frame! You can also see the wonderful adhesive metallic flower in the center of the paper punched flower and the Washi tape petals tucked in as well. This suite is particularly gorgeous with all its details. Be sure to check it out in my list of supplies below!
Our final card was a truck card. We all live in Montana and pretty much everyone owns a truck except the people that own a Subaru. I knew my class attendees would love this card!
I've shown this card on my blog before but I wanted to use it for a class. We used the Stampin' Blends alcohol markers to color and the die cut "buttons" are from the Arts and Crafts die, also a new set with this annual catalog. This card was fun to make and will be easy to send!
Thanks for stopping by and seeing what a class might be like. I try to change up the days and times of the week I hold classes to make it convenient for all sorts of schedules. Summer is a little tough as everyone is so busy but when we can, we still love to get together to stamp!
For more information on my classes and other links, you can go to my website:
BIG SKY STAMPIN'
It's a one stop hub for all my Stampin'Up! related news, events, online store and social medial links. I hope you'll visit it and add it to your bookmarks so you can find me again in the future!
That's it for today! Hope you have a great one! Happy Stampin'!
Sarah
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