February Class Cards

 Hi There Creators, 

Yep I'm organised enough to be able to put up here the cards we'll be creating next month🤩

This month is the start of the new fee structure for my "4 Cards Class"  So the class will be $30 or free with a $35 order (my hope is that it will bump up my orders with Stampin' Up!, and get me closer on the path to earning the incentive trip) 🚢

Dates are Friday 6th at 1pm in Laanecoorie, and Saturday 7th at 10.30am in Maryborough.

And here are the cards.....

This first card uses the beautiful Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper, Textured Metallic Specialty Paper, Old Olive specialty Rickrack Ribbon, Banner Sayings Bundle and the Spotlight on Nature Dies

I'm quite chuffed with this next one, as the "horseshoe" shape is made by positioning the photpolymer stamp in a different way than intended, (which came to me as I was putting it on the block!)  now I'm thinking I might need that horse stamp set after all🤣  anyway I've used Addressed to you stamp set, plus the Sweet Jars stamp set for the sayings, the Everyday Arches Dies, and some Stampin' Blends (alcohol markers).

Card 3 (had to do 2 photos to show this one off) I've used the Celebratory Sips Designer Paper, Heartfelt Hexagon punch, Natures Symphony stamp set and Simply Said Stamp set

And last but not least this one using Encircled with Love stamp set, Timeless Plaid Designer Paper and a couple of the circle punches, now I'm looking at it on here it looks a bit windmill-like!

And that's it!  I hope you can come along and join in, make sure you let me know so I can get your kits ready for you.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Bendy Floating Window Card

Hi there Creators, 

I saw a version of this card online pretty sure it was Lisa Curcio over in the States, I have simplified it right down (my husband says conserving cardstock and being economical) 🤣

She had used 4 pieces of A6 Cardstock to create hers, mine only uses one, plus the designer paper, embellishments and a couple of white strips for the back to write on.

Anyway here are the ones I created:

This first one uses Sweet Jar bundle (stamps & punch), also the new Regals Designer Series papers , and the Spotlight on Nature Dies (although when I cut the circle I wasn't really thinking about the fact the pretty bit is on the inside 🤦‍♀️)

The card I made in the video uses the ever so pretty Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper, then paired up with the new Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and matching Extraordinary flora bundle.  Oh my goodness you're going to want to get those!  I've attached the saying in the same way with a strip of matching Blueberry Bushel Cardstock

and just to kind of show you the workings of it:

Ok, so to make this card take a piece of A6 cardstock (10.5cm x 14.8cm), fold in 1/2 lengthways (at 5.25cm) 

Then take a piece of Designer paper, and cut a hole in the middle of it with a die that will allow the element you put into the middle of it to fit well, score a small margin at each side, (and if the card is quite stiff you'll need to use your bone scorer to break the fibers down a bit so it will bend easily)

Attach this down to your A6 card (only attaching the 2 margins)

you'll then need a piece to hold your element as it will need to hide behind your element you'll need to determine the size, but you need to mark the middle of it and fold the 2 ends over a little bit (1/2 cm or 1/4 " will do, attach it down using the folds , and ensuring the middle matches up with the middle of your card

As you fold your card both the designer paper and the piece to hold your mechanism will puff out, lastly add a small line of glue (or use glue dots down the centre of the mechanism piece) and add the element in place

Voila all done 😃

If that was as clear as mud, check out the video here;

I hope this inspires you to create.

God Bless Love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Fancy Fold Card

 Hi There Creators

Today I'm showing you how to make the card that Paula (Yellow Bear Stamping) was showing off when we were together in New Zealand (couple of weeks ago in my video) see the video here: Live Video with Paula

I have no idea if it has a special name, she found it on Connie Stewarts blog (from USA), so now I'm borrowing it and changing it (as I do....)  see my measurements down the bottom.

Here is the "original style" card that I made: (click the links to see the products)

This one uses Nested Essentials Dies, Courage & Faith Stamps, and Timeless Plaid Designer Paper on a backing cardstock of Pebbled Path (I'm going to be so sad to see that colour go when the In colours retire in May!)

then in the video I (kind of) made this one: which uses Wildly Flowering Designer Paper, the same dies (Nested Essentials), and a new Stamp set: Tags of Thanks.

then I made my sideways revised version....  for this I've used the rather lovely Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper, Spotlight on Nature Dies and the same Tags of Thanks stamp set.

I also made this one which I show in the video, but uses a retired Designer Paper, the saying is current though😊 it's from Beautiful Butterflies.

Now for the measurements:

Take your standard A5 sized card, score it in 1/2 at 10.5cm, then each of the sides in 1/2 again (easiest way is 5.25cm in from either side.)

Don't fold the side bits!

Now cut 5cm up a slit from one score line to the next, and repeat on the other side, so you have 2 parallel cut lines in the middle of card that go from the outer score line to the other outer score line. (hopefully that makes sense!, if not watch the video below)

Then you need some Designer paper, I measured it 5 3/4" x 4", and a further piece 5 3/4" x 5cm, see the video for how to cut it, as it's a bit hard to describe! (sorry)

Then you'll need something for your saying to go on I used die cuts but you don't have to

And either a full card to add to the back for the Landscape card or an A6 piece for the back for the portrait card.

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Cards for November Classes

 Hi There Creators

Well we're getting closer to November so thought I'd better share the cards we'll be creating at classes on Tues 5th 1.30pm in Laanecoorie, Thursday 7th 7pm Laanecoorie and Saturday 9th 10.30am Maryborough😃 In the class you'll create all 4 cards for $24 (and have a fabulous social time!)

So, here goes, as it's November we're up to 3 Christmas Cards.

This is the only Non-Christmassy one, Oh my goodness how gorgeous is this paper?! This is the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper, which goes so beautifully with this Blackberry Bliss & Gold Ribbon, and the Spotlight on Nature Dies, which are possibly the most useful dies I have

Now we're onto a clear run of Christmas Cards.  I love this look, where it looks like you're looking up in the middle of a forest, I've used a stamp from the fabulous Christmas Wishes Kit, for the saying and the trees are from Peaceful Evergreens.

Next up is this rather cute tree from the Decorative Tree Dies, and the cool Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder background

Last but not least is this card using the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper, I wasn't sure I'd actually like this paper, but there you go it makes a great card!  I've paired it up with the Citrus Blooms Dies and the Peaceful Season Bundle for the saying and die cut square, and the Basics 3D embossing folder.

And that's it folks!

Don't forget to let me know if you're planning on coming to any of the above classes, or if you have any questions, get in touch!

If you can't make it to any of the classes I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Class cards for October

 Hi there Creators

Class dates for October are: 

• Thursday 3rd in Laanecoorie at 7pm
• Saturday 5th in Maryborough at 10.30am, along with this session from 2-3pm is the Stampin' Up! World Card-Making Day Event, the church has said I can keep the hall for longer so we can watch (and join in) together.  If you plan to stay make sure you register with Stampin' Up! as there was mention of a gift after the event for everyone who registers!  Register here:  World Card-Making Day Event
• Tuesday 8th 1.30pm in Laanecoorie

Make sure you let me know if you are planning to come!

And here are the cards we'll be creating:

First up 2 Christmas Cards, this one uses the Gold Mercury Vellum, which really pops well on the Cherry cobbler background, and I love this die cut from Peaceful Season Bundle (stamps & dies)

Next up is the Peaceful Evergreens , how cool is the little bow? (there are dies that cut this out) and hopefully you can see the wink of stella on the inside tree piece and the bow!

then I decided I haven't used the tab punch next, and thought it would make a good bowl! so this card uses the Keeping Tabs bundle, Simply Sparkling Dies and the Spotlight on Nature Dies

And lastly this Easel Card using the Latte Love Bundle and the modern oval punch. 

If you can't make it to any of the classes I hope these inspire you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Cards for September Classes

 Hi there Creators

It's that time of the month again where I share with you the cards I'll be teaching in my classes next month.

If you're interested in coming along, make sure you book your spot: Tuesday 3rd at 1.30pm, Thursday 5th at 7pm (both in Laanecoorie) and Saturday 8th at 10.30am in Maryborough.  Cost of $24 for the 4 cards.

Here is the line-up......

first up using the Simply Sparkling Bundle (although not specifically using the dies in this one)  it's a nice light and friendly birthday card.

 

Next up, Friends for Life Bundle is used for this pretty card, love how delicate the heart die cuts are.

Ooo Card #3 uses new goodies! which ironically won't be available to purchase till 6th! (I'm not sure the links will work till then either) however it uses Peaceful Season Bundle (although again I'm not using the specific dies from it) and Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder, also a new ribbon: Shaded Spruce Satin & sheer ribbon, and the lovely Spotlight on Nature dies, which are a series of circles with lovely borders.

And lastly this fun Kids card (or big kid maybe?) using the cute Racing By stamp set, and Deckled Rectangles dies.

 I hope these inspire you to create, don't forget to let me know if you can come along to one of the classes (in particular if you're coming to Tuesday afternoon, make sure you book your spot!)

God Bless love

Heather xox