The JustRite monogram stamper has been a big hit at the shop lately. It's one of my favorites, and I have had many requests to do a class on it from people who have still not tried it out.
In this class we will be making a set of 4 notecards with envelopes and a notecard holder.
All of the cards will be personalized with the initials of your choice. You can keep this set for yourself but would also make a great gift too!
Class Dates:
I love the cute retro looking images of "The Cat's Pajamas" stamps. I had some (Karen Foster)paper left over from a Pirate layout I did so I thought it would go great with these stamps. There is also a cute little skull and crossbones that I stamped on the inside of the card. I used the "Labels 2" Nestabilities set to cut and emboss the focal point.
This is a close up of my best attempt at a Pirate flag!
I was thinking that Changito would look very cute if he was holding a heart in his hand. I am loving those heart brads! This wasnt my original thought for this card.... but it works!
I ordered in some stamps from Stampendous that were from the "In the Woods" line. Even though they arent new, they are new to my shop and very pretty.
Here is a side view of the auction prizes.
I was having fun and forgot to get pics until later in the day!
Brand new stamps have arrived from The Cat's Pajamas. These fun stamps have a little something for all occasions.
Most of the images are of cats, dogs, and penguins. There is Valentine's Day, Get Well, Birthday, Christmas, kid's Birthday, pirates, golfers, cowboys, and more....
I was working on some Valentine ideas today and I altered a card I had done before, but it was with red instead of pink. I stamped the XOXO with a Hero Arts Sparkle Clear set for a little tag. The "Bird Call" Cuttlebug embossing folder is one of my favs... you can use it for almost any occasion!
I know he plays hockey so I thought this "Seeing Stars" paper from 3 Bugs in a Rug would be my best bet. I used my star shaped Nestabilities and the JustRite stamps for the focal point. My fear is that I think I spelled his first name wrong! I have the worst time remembering how to spell (eye-say-ah). I have a bad feeling I will be stamping the sentiment again!!
I used the same paper as yesterday's Fluffle card, but I added some "paper glaze" to the rain and puddle on this one. Here is an up close look...
Paper glaze is a clear liquid that adds a glossy or wet look to stamped images. I like to use it on cupcakes to give the frosting a "gooey" look. It works perfectly on this card to make the rain look real. I also used the standard rectangle Nestabilities to cut the scallop.
Inside verse reads:
It's better to find at rainbows end... not a pot of gold, but a really good friend!!
Our weather here in Erie, PA has been at or below zero for a week now! That is what inspired me to use this Fluffles stamp with his warm fuzzy sweater. I thought I would put some flocking on his yarn ball to make it look fuzzed.
Stampendous makes this 3 pack of cute little chipboard clipboards. I covered them with Doodlebug "Love Spell" paper and tied a bunch of scrap ribbon pieces to them.
I put Post-It Notes on 2 of the clipboards, the smaller one holds the mini Post-Its perfectly.
If you need just a "little something" to give your kid's teachers, coworkers, friends, etc. then these small tins are perfect. I sold out of the mini tins and the nugget style tins at Christmas but they are back in stock now for Valentine's Day.
I filled mine with pink and red peanut M&M's, but you could use any kind of cute candy. Hershey Kisses, red cinnamon hearts, conversation hearts, or anything you can think of.
Since it says "From the desk of" on the top and bottom, I just snipped off the words on the bottom. Save this piece because you can still use it if you wanted too.
With the small letter set (also a cool accessory) I added my name.
I used paper from the Basic Grey line called Urban Prarie.
I needed to make a goofy card for my brother Chris who is a mechanic. He owns his own transmission garage and is always fixing cars for my family. I used a stamp set from Stampin Up called Putt Putt. The cloud paper in the background is Chicken Little from Cosmo Cricket. It was VERY difficult to not embellish this card.
This kit includes a beautiful assortment of 8 patterned cards (pre-scored too), self adhesive chipboard, precision die cuts, 2 toned rub-ons, and 8 matching envelopes. 
Everything you need including step-by-step instructions and project sheet are included.
The kits retail for 14.99 and would make a good project for the crop too. Email me if you would like me to set one aside for you.
I made this simple "Welcome Home" card to send to my little brother. He just finished a 15 month tour in Iraq and should be back in Ft. Hood, Texas tonight. Just wanted to let him know we are proud of him and glad he is home.
If your wondering about the balloon, just stamp it on a piece of scrap paper and cut it out. You can place it right over the original balloon and it will match your back ground paper. Its hard to see in the photo but I put some small jewels on the left hand side.
The centers of the flowers are dew droplets, a small round stone with a flat back. Perfect for adding to cards.
All guesses should be made in the comment section below. Click on comments, post your number and make sure to leave your name along with your guess. All entries must be made online. The blog giveaway winner will be announced on Thursday, January 15th.
Only 1 entry per person please!
If more than 1 person answers correctly then I will use Random.org to decide the winner.
Good Luck...
My internet was out at the shop today so I was getting caught up on other projects and papers I had been putting off. 
