What we did at Coffee&Cards Class

Hi there,

thought I'd share with you the creations we made at my Coffee&Cards Class in Dunolly on 23rd.
I'm having a bit of a thing with small cards at the moment lol, so I thought what better than to showcase the Notecards and Envelopes that have been around for ages, also the Narrow Notecards and Envelopes (which are currently in the Occasions catalogue and will be moving into the new Annual Catalogue) and also the little 3x3 envelopes, which fit small cards, you can get 6 of them out of a piece of A4 cardstock.

Anyway I'm pretty sure you didn't come here to hear me waffle on, so onto the cards!

So this first one is the one using the Vanilla Notecards and envelopes, (at only 53c per notecard and envelope they're very economical, and very handy to not have to cut and score you're own!) we also used one of the gorgeous Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers, just cut in 1/2 and the ladies loved that they are really stickers so just peel off the backing!  You can't really see it but the dark circle is actually gold foil card, and the die cut and stamps are from the beautiful Eastern Beauty Bundle (which is only a bundle till the end of this catalogue, so if you want it get it soon, 10% off with the bundles, or pay the extra when it moves to the new Annual Catalogue!)

Moving on..... The Narrow notecards and envelopes next on my list, we created this cute little card:

this one uses the Stamp set Perennial Birthday that goes with the Perennial Birthday Project kit, again the kit is only available while stocks last, but yay the stamp set continues into the new catalogue!  We put a piece of Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper behind the stamped bit, and although it looks like the flower has been cut out, it has actually been stamped by being inked up with the Stampin' Write markers to give it that mottled effect.

The final card we created is this cute little card:

This time I've used a stamp set that actually comes in one of the kits - Soft Sayings Card kit, it's a gorgeous kit that includes everything to make 20 cards, I'd already made up my cards, but the stamps are just lovely!, and Yay this whole kit is moving forwards into the next catalogue!  I mentioned that you can get 6 cards out of a A4 sheet to fit in the 3x3 envelopes, so here is the way to do that:

1. Cut your A4 sheet in half to A5 size
2. Take your A5 sheet and having it portrait, score down the middle at 7.4cm from top to bottom
3. then cut into 3 pieces (side to side) 7cm wide, and fold at your score line
4. repeat with the other A5 piece, and you'll have 6 mini cards (so cute!)

If that didn't make sense, let me know and I can do a little video on it for you.

Well I hope this inspires you to create "little cards" they're so cute and easy!  If you are putting an order in, do use the Open Hostess code: SBN2669E, and you'll go into the draw to win the free goodies, code is valid till around 28th April.

God Bless love
Heather

Eureka Stamper challenge day 7

Hi everyone,
Yep that's it made it to the final day! Day 7's brief was "It's World Card-Making Day" make a card and send it!
Thankfully I had my Saturday class in the morning, as Saturday was a bit chaotic then I ended up with a migraine in the evening, so by then I wasn't up to much at all!
However at my class I did end up completing one card, and one of the ladies who loves this particular colour hadn't been able to make it due to being sick, so I sent it off to her.  Later I read the challenge for the day, and thought Yay already done it!

So this is the card I sent her (might look a touch familar if you're a regular reader of my blog!)

I did replace the "enjoy today" with "hello"  This card uses the Leaf punch, which I have daubed colour (lemonlime twist) onto, pressing harder and lighter to create the varied look.  The saying is from Eastern Beauty stamp set, Then the main image in Rich Razzleberry is from Floral Phrases. Oh and the gatefold card is cut using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, to create the pretty bit to clasp.

Pheww made it!  I hope some of these creations in the last week or so, have inspired you to create too. I'd love to see what you've been creating!

God Bless love
Heather xox

Cards for Classes in May

Hi Everyone,
Wow isn't the year travelling fast!! Tomorrow is May, so here are the cards I'll be teaching in my classes, The dates are: Wednesday 3rd May 10.30am (meant to be in Bendigo, but the venue we usually use is unavailable, so it will be in my classroom for those who fancy the trip out), Saturday 6th May in Maryborough at 10am, and Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm (my classroom in Laanecoorie)  Do let me know if you'd like to join in any of the classes :)
first card uses the Watercolour Wings Stamp set, and the Bold Butterfly Framelits (on the retiring list), if you have the stamp set, but not the framelits, I recommend that you get on and purchase them quickly before they run out!

Next up is this pretty flower from "You've Got This" stamp set, also a peek at one of the new In Colours, Lemon Lime Twist!, I think it looks so fresh, and a bit of Clear Wink of Stella over the flower

I thought I should use up some of my favourite Designer Series Paper before it's no longer available, and eek I've just checked it and it's on the low inventory list :(  So saying goodbye to Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper

thankfully the Garden in Bloom Stamp set I've used is continuing as is the Best Badge Punch, you probably won't be able to tell from the above photo, but I've used another one of the new In Colours in the stamped leaves (Tranquil tide).

And last card, I just HAD to use the brand new Eastern Palace Suite, as it will be available for customers to purchase, as a suite from 1st May to the 31st May, then in the new annual catalogue as individual items, this showcases the 3rd new In Colour Fresh Fig  (these 3 new In Colours are in the Eastern Palace Suite) Oh my goodness this suite has so many uses!

Anyway, that's it for now, I hope you can make it to one of my classes, if not, I hope this has inspired you to create!
Don't forget if you're ordering to use my current open hostess code: 7R4QTZMQ to go into the draw to receive the hostess benefits. (unless you're in my craft@home group in which case use the code I email you)

God Bless love
Heather xox