April Stamp Class

Spring must be here, since with the spring showers it seems that I've included some kind of green color in each of this month's cards!  And yet the styles are quite different, I hope you will be able to come join us in making them for yourself or to give to others.

The upper left stamp set Tropical Chic, dies, and Tropical Escape Designer papers have been sitting on my craft table for a long time, waiting patiently to be combined together.  But once I got started on this card, I can't wait to make more like it!  The way that it opens is quite unique yet very simple, and goes along perfectly with the square leaf die included in the set.  So much fun to create and duplicate in different forms... this design will be continued!

I had previously used the upper right stamp set, Amazing Congratulations, with regular clear blocks, but the alignment was not quite what I wanted even when looking through the clear photopolymer stamp. But then I used the Stamparatus alignment tool, everything fell right into place! If you do anything more than just casual stamping, you absolutely have to get this tool as a real necessity! I was able to line up outline image and the two shading colors perfectly, re-stamp if I wanted more color, and know that I can do this repeatedly as often as I like!  The rest of the card is simple assembly with wonderful colors and perfect for anyone that you think is "amazing" and "has a special day".

The bottom left card is so very pretty with its embossing, vellum and patterned papers, shimmer ribbons, etc. but now sadly limited to those who already ordered the Doily Builder dies previously, before they ran out due to supplier issues.   However, for my stampers who have the Dear Doily stamp set, I am offering to let you use my matching dies whenever you come to class.  Just bring along your cardstock and cut as many pieces as you need; it's my way to compensate for the lack supply in this case. The stamp set will only be available through June 3, but my offer stands as long as you attend my classes.

The last card (lower right), is a little Easter card that is just so sweet and perfect for spring. Soft flower prints, matching died wood embellishments, and the basketweave embossing tie in so nicely together.  If you don't need a card for this holiday, I'll also have other words that you'll be able to stamp for the front tag as well as the inside.  Isn't it great how we stampers can change most any design to fit the occasion or recipient with a simple exchange of a stamp or two - I love it!

Class Date: Sunday, April 7; 2:00 - 4:30pm
                   Saturday, Apr. 13; Time TBD, Minimum 2 (contact me)

Deadline to Reply: Tuesday, Apr. 2

Class Fee = $15 or FREE with any $45 minimum order! 
Completed Card Sets = $18 (if you miss class or would like an extra set).

Host Code = VE9XGGHV (to use when ordering online; your total will apply towards a FREE Stamp Class or receiving a hand-stamped gift from me.  Your order ships directly to you, contact me if you have questions.)

Save the date, invite a friend, and come on out to stamp!