Weekly Deals will be replaced by a less frequent but better promotion called Special Offers, which will occur every few months as inventory allows. These will have more products and discount tiers than previously offered, so stay tuned!
Friday, April 15, 2016
Weekly Deals will be ending April 18!
Weekly Deals will be replaced by a less frequent but better promotion called Special Offers, which will occur every few months as inventory allows. These will have more products and discount tiers than previously offered, so stay tuned!
Monday, April 4, 2016
April Stamp Class Reminder and Flattening warped Big Shot plates
Just a quick note that the Deadline for this month's Techniques Stamp Class is Tuesday, April 5th. These three cards are so special and downright cool, I hope you can come and make them! Contact me to save your spot, and new stamping buddies are welcome!
Flattening warped plates:
With so many people using the Big Shot in stamp classes, my acrylic cutting plates get warped very quickly. On my own, I try to rotate the position of where I do the die cuts as well as flip the top plate each time, but in class with many users, this is harder to manage. Warped plates are more difficult to use since the dies tend to move around on the paper and it's also harder to crank through. I've tried to flatten them with hot water, but haven't had any success. Doing them in the oven has worked, here is what I tried so you can see if you want to also.
Hooray, clean and flat! The score lines are still there of course, but the plates are much flatter and easier to use. At last, a simple, effective solution!
Flattening warped plates:
With so many people using the Big Shot in stamp classes, my acrylic cutting plates get warped very quickly. On my own, I try to rotate the position of where I do the die cuts as well as flip the top plate each time, but in class with many users, this is harder to manage. Warped plates are more difficult to use since the dies tend to move around on the paper and it's also harder to crank through. I've tried to flatten them with hot water, but haven't had any success. Doing them in the oven has worked, here is what I tried so you can see if you want to also.- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, with the rack positioned in the middle of your oven.
- Wrap each plate individually in foil and place on a cookie sheet or in a Pyrex baking dish.
- Place another baking dish (or two or three) on top for weight.
- Place everything in the oven and heat for 20-30 minutes, (see note below). I tried 20 minutes and there was still some warpage, so continued to 30 minutes.
- Remove entire assembly from oven and set aside to cool without separating anything.
- When cool to touch, unwrap foil and brush off any paper scraps that have now been released from the plate -- a bonus!
Hooray, clean and flat! The score lines are still there of course, but the plates are much flatter and easier to use. At last, a simple, effective solution! 
Note: on the plates that I left in for 30 minutes, there is some white opacity into the plastic, perhaps getting too hot around the edges. Still usable, but doesn't look so good. When I completed the process on different plates for 25 minutes, this didn't happen, so check out what works for your oven, adjusting time and temperature for best results.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
April Techniques and Fancy Folds Class
It's been awhile since we've done a Techniques Class, so I'm tickled that this one has turned out to be so much fun! Each card is so special in its own way, which one is your favorite?
I always love making baby cards, with their cute images and sweet thoughts that will be for a precious new little one. The wardrobe-style card is especially perfect for this, with many options possible for its contents, boy or girl. It would also be fun for a "girl" of any age, including an outfit or other accessories that could be personalized to style, age, interests, or hobbies .
But the purse card is definitely a girl thing, and you'll learn how make faux suede and alligator skin in this "designer" version! (I also have a new tip for gluing on tiny punched items, come and find out what it is!) You'll have a choice of the leopard or zebra print from the "Go Wild" Designer Paper stack for the front. With the bling, textures, animal pattern, and washi tape, this one is a winner on all counts!
The watercolor card features a new technique that uses a surprising application tool--an acrylic block. I'll show you how to get beautiful color blending and shades with just a few easy steps, and each one will be unique! The dimensional dandelion and soft images complete the gentle look that is so appropriate for the "sending wishes" sentiment... I have to make more of these!
As with all of my Techniques classes, complete instructions and measurements are printed for you. Be sure to invite a friend and join us for this very special class!
Class Dates:
Friday, Apr. 8; 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Sunday, Apr. 10; 2:00 - 4:30pm (minimum 2)
Note: Specify leopard or zebra print for the purse.
DEADLINE to save your spot: Tuesday, Apr. 5
Class Fee = $15 (includes envelopes and printed instructions) or FREE with any $45 order.
Completed Card Set = $18 (if you miss class or want an extra set.)
Host Code = YVS2KZUJ (ships directly to you, counts towards a FREE class; see top tab.)
I always love making baby cards, with their cute images and sweet thoughts that will be for a precious new little one. The wardrobe-style card is especially perfect for this, with many options possible for its contents, boy or girl. It would also be fun for a "girl" of any age, including an outfit or other accessories that could be personalized to style, age, interests, or hobbies .But the purse card is definitely a girl thing, and you'll learn how make faux suede and alligator skin in this "designer" version! (I also have a new tip for gluing on tiny punched items, come and find out what it is!) You'll have a choice of the leopard or zebra print from the "Go Wild" Designer Paper stack for the front. With the bling, textures, animal pattern, and washi tape, this one is a winner on all counts!
The watercolor card features a new technique that uses a surprising application tool--an acrylic block. I'll show you how to get beautiful color blending and shades with just a few easy steps, and each one will be unique! The dimensional dandelion and soft images complete the gentle look that is so appropriate for the "sending wishes" sentiment... I have to make more of these!
As with all of my Techniques classes, complete instructions and measurements are printed for you. Be sure to invite a friend and join us for this very special class!
Class Dates:
Friday, Apr. 8; 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Sunday, Apr. 10; 2:00 - 4:30pm (minimum 2)
Note: Specify leopard or zebra print for the purse.
DEADLINE to save your spot: Tuesday, Apr. 5
Class Fee = $15 (includes envelopes and printed instructions) or FREE with any $45 order.
Completed Card Set = $18 (if you miss class or want an extra set.)
Host Code = YVS2KZUJ (ships directly to you, counts towards a FREE class; see top tab.)
April Accessory Kit:
(Counts towards a FREE class, see top tab for info.)
6" x6" sheets of Go Wild Designer Series Paper - 2 ea of 12 double-sided sheets
5 - 8 1/2" x 11" sheets Shimmery White card stock
60 White Perfect Accents - 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" (20 each size)
24 Iced Rhinestone Embellishments - 5/16", 7/16" (12 each size)
Cost = $12.50 (plus shipping and tax)
Optional items:
- 2 yds of 3/8" Black Stitched Satin ribbon = $1.80
- 2 yds of Bermuda Bay 1/8" stitched ribbon = $1.20
- 2 yds of 1/8" Gold Ribbon = $1.00
- 48 It's My Party Enamel Dots - 16 each of 3 colors, 2 sizes:1/8",13/16"= $2.00
Monday, March 7, 2016
March Stamp Class Reminder
Both Friday and Sunday classes have open spots but are filling up quick, contact me ASAP! We'd love to have you join us,and yes put your Party Pants On!
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
March Stamp Class
With Easter quickly approaching and flowers blooming everywhere, it must be time to stamp some fresh spring cards this month! Sale-A-Bration (SAB) will be winding up at the end of the month, so you last chance to earn some great free products and a FREE class with your $50 order is now!
For those special friends who never seem to grow old (or at least keep denying it every year), the "29 again" card is perfect! Bright and cheery, you can help with the celebrating because of the neat little pocket that does double duty as a place to tuck in the tab and also holds a gift card or folded dollar bill(s).
Our Easter chick is created quite quickly with the Pyramid Pals Thinlet die. Hide a few chocolate eggs or jelly beans inside, or add it to the top of a gift as a little 3-dimensional accent. The coordinating stamp set offers many more possible "critters" to be made for imaginative boxes or cards.
The multiple balloons card is already fun on the front, but is even a bigger surprise when it opens to a pop-up birthday cake. All made with dies and punches, you'll be sure to impress everyone with how crafty you can be! I'll give you a few tips on coloring the pop-up and arranging your balloons so that you can crank out a whole bunch of these in lots of colors and record time to be ready for the future! Be sure to invite your stamping buddies and join in on the fun!
CLASS DATES:
Friday, Mar. 11: 7:00 - 9:30pm
Sunday, Mar. 13: 2:00 - 4:30pm (minimum 2)
DEADLINE to save your spot: Tuesday Mar. 8
Class Fee = $15 or FREE with any $45 order. Better yet, order $50 or more and get a FREE class and a FREE SAB item with each $50 increment--last chance!
Completed Card Set = $18 (if you miss class or want an extra set).
Hostess Code = S2X7NPST (Order is sent directly to you, counts toward free class, see Top Tab.)
Our Easter chick is created quite quickly with the Pyramid Pals Thinlet die. Hide a few chocolate eggs or jelly beans inside, or add it to the top of a gift as a little 3-dimensional accent. The coordinating stamp set offers many more possible "critters" to be made for imaginative boxes or cards.The multiple balloons card is already fun on the front, but is even a bigger surprise when it opens to a pop-up birthday cake. All made with dies and punches, you'll be sure to impress everyone with how crafty you can be! I'll give you a few tips on coloring the pop-up and arranging your balloons so that you can crank out a whole bunch of these in lots of colors and record time to be ready for the future! Be sure to invite your stamping buddies and join in on the fun!
CLASS DATES:
Friday, Mar. 11: 7:00 - 9:30pm
Sunday, Mar. 13: 2:00 - 4:30pm (minimum 2)
DEADLINE to save your spot: Tuesday Mar. 8
Class Fee = $15 or FREE with any $45 order. Better yet, order $50 or more and get a FREE class and a FREE SAB item with each $50 increment--last chance!
Completed Card Set = $18 (if you miss class or want an extra set).
Hostess Code = S2X7NPST (Order is sent directly to you, counts toward free class, see Top Tab.)
March Accessories Pack
(Includes supplies used this month, counts towards FREE class but not SAB minimum)
2 yds Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon
12 Metallic Foil Doilies - 3 ea of 2 sizes (1 ¾", 3"), gold and silver
2 yds Blushing Bride Sequin Trim
12 - 8 1/2" x 11"sheets Whisper White Thick Card stock
8 -12"x12" sheets Cotton Paper Asst.- 2 ea of Bermuda, Curry, Cucumber, & Watermelon
Cost = $11.20 (plus shipping and tax)
OPTIONS: Expression Natural Elements (wood words) = $3.00/9 (3 ea of 3 words)
2015-17 In Color Blossom Accents = $4.00/10 (2 ea of 5 colors)
3/8" Black Stitched Satin ribbon = $1.80/2 yds
5/8" White Organza ribbon = $1.19/3 yds