Creative Cards & Crops

Join the Club! – We’ve got Jackets!

My daughter used to say this whenever she thought her situation was worse than the one you might be talking about – I might say "I've got so much to get done today" and she would say (sarcastically of course!) "Join the Club! We've got Jackets!". I thought this was a clever and cute upgrade to the grudgingly used saying that others would use "Join the Club" (woes me). So today I want to encourage you by saying…
Join one of my Clubs! We've got… no, not jackets – but CARDS and SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS!

I am so excited about my 2 clubs! I am starting a new year with both of these and would love for you to join us! I love sharing designs and ideas with my customers as well as sharing new techniques each month. My customers love it because they have a Stampin' Up! expert at their fingertips! They are able to ask questions at anytime and I am right there with the answer! No Stress Stamping!

If you have ever wanted to increase the time you spend scrapbooking or would like to have a "stash" of cards to send or give to someone – then these clubs are perfect for you! You will also get to slowly build up your Stampin' Up! resources so you can duplicate these ideas and more at home!

Think you would like this or would you just like some time for you – a girl's night out? (although gentlemen are certainly welcome!)

Click here to download a small PDF that has the detail for both clubs and registration information. Or you can email me and I will contact you with further details – Act Now! Deadline for joining next month is: August 8^th for Scrapbook Club and August 15^th for Card Club!

This is one of the cards we made this month in my card club.

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers; Fresh Cuts

Ink: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Scalloped Oval punch, Small Oval punch

Stampingly,

   Malinda

It's May Day! Don't Get Caught!

Do you celebrate May Day?  Many celebrate May Day with the giving of gifts! 

According to about.com, May Day (May 1st) is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day vary from place to place. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations - the use of Flowers!

One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbor's doorknob. The trick is you don't want the neighbor to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.

So, in honor of May Day I am sharing a card from a swap by Jeannine Tarrio - It's a beautiful spring card with an encouraging message. 

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Thoughts & Proayers

Card Stock: Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart Designer Paper

Ink: Chocolate Chip  Markers: Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, 5/8" Old Olive grosgrain, Fresh Favorites II buttons, Linen Thread

Technique:  Thumping (more on this technique next week)

Don't forget that this month you can order Designer Paper at Buy 3 Get 1 Free - Email me today or order online from my blog - don't miss this fabulous promotion!

Stampingly,

   Malinda

Mother's Day Box of Love Class - May 1st!

Your Mother (or someone you love) deserves to be treated Special - Create this coordinating Gift Box and 4 all -occasion greeting cards!  Present this gift to your Mother, Mother-in-Law, Daughter, Daughter-in-Law, Friend or YES - even yourself!! 

This Gorgeous Gift Box is made with Stampin' Up's elegant Parisian Breeze Specialty card stock (Textured, Double-sided cover-weight card stock) it's Lid is held closed with Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon - coordinating greeting cards are elegant and simple to make using the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set.  Watercolor and masking techniques are used to make the cards and you will receive one-on-one instruction from a Specialized Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. 

In this class, you will make:

• One Designer Card Stock Gift Box and
• 4 All Occasion Greeting Cards with envelopes

Location: My Studio, Address will be sent to you when you reserve your spot.

Date: Friday, May 1 from 6:30-9:30

Supplies to Bring: Basic Tool Kit (Adhesive, Paper snips (scissors), paper cutter & scoring tool)

Cost: $25.00

Would you like to recreate this class at home?  Reserve a second Kit for $15,  order the Stamp Set below and you are set! You will have everything you need to create another gift set for yourself of someone else!  

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral 
$24.95+shipping & Tax 

Sign Up by prepaying today! Deadline for sign up 
Sunday, April 26! Don't Delay!
(if you prefer to pay by cash or check, please email me for arrangements)

Class Options

Class Only $25.00 Class + Fifth Avenue Foral Set $54.00 Class, Additional kit & Fifth Avenue Floral Set $69.00 Class + 1 Additional Kit $40.00