Stamp Crazy with Alison!

Year of Cards Gift Box Class

Hello Stampers,

I offered this class in April and it was a huge success.  So much so that some of you have asked me to repeat the class because you couldn't make it.  The class will be held in my studio so the number of openings is limited to 6 - register early!

It's called Year of Cards Gift Box Class and it includes a fabulous decorated (sturdy!) box with six portfolios inside.  Each portfolio represents two months and includes a pocket for 5 - 6 cards and envelopes.  On the outside of each pocket is an index card where you can write the date and name of the person celebrating a birthday or other special occasion.  Each month you can open the portfolio and take out the corresponding card for that special person.  Imagine how organized you'll be when all your cards are made and sorted by month!

 

 

This is the outside of the box decorated with Designer Series Paper and a lovely butterfly and handmade flower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let's look inside the box:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are six portfolios - each one represents two months of the year.

The portfolios had a pocket to keep your cards and envelopes ready to go!

 

The cost of the class is $55 and includes:

• 6 sheets of Designer Series Paper - you will have left over sheets to use in other projects
• All pre-cut materials for the completion of the box and portfolio
• Pre-printed index sheets for twelve months
• All embellishments
• Glue Stick for assemblying the box

You will need to provide:

• Two way tape - our Sticky Strip tape works beautifully - preorder from me at a discount of 20% - $6.50 (instead of $8.50) plus shipping/taxes
• Personal Trimmer with scoring blade
• Scissors
• Light snack/refreshment

Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Date:      Saturday, June 23rd
Time:     10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Venue:  My Studio, New Westminster
RSVP:    Email me to register

*if link to register doesn't work copy and paste into address bar:

www.yearofcardsgiftbox.eventbrite.com

 

Here's a quick video to show you the project in more detail:

 

Hope to see you there!

Happy Stamping!

Alison

 

Punch Classes

Hello Stampers,

My first Punch Class was so much fun on Saturday!  These classes will be offered once a month and each time we'll create four samples and instruction so you can refer to them over and over again when you want to make them again!

Check out this video which will show you what the classes are all about!

Hope to see you at the next one.  Email me to register!

Date:  Saturday, April 21st

Time: 1:30 pm

Cost: $20

*Please bring your own Tombow Adhesive (or adhesive of your choice) to class.

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Stampin' Up! March Classes

Hello Stampers,

I'm really excited to share two upcoming classes with you!

Send Me Soaring Class - $20 includes four cards and envelopes - March 31st 10:30 am

Email me or Register Online*

*if link doesn't work copy and paste this link

www.sendmesoaring.eventbrite.com

You can see all the cards in detail on the video link in this post.

Check out the stamp set here!

 

 

 

 

Exploding Box Class - $25 - Saturday, March 24th - 10:30 am

Email me or Register Online*

*if necessary copy and paste link into browser:

www.explodingbox.eventbrite.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the inside of the box.

Aren't the little drawer adorable?

Perfect for little gifts or if your friend is a crafter fill them with buttons, ribbons and more!

You could use this as a gift enclosure for cash too,

We'll also make a cut matching gift card!

 

 

 

 

Check out the video showing the projects in more detail here:

 

Happy Stamping!

Alison

 

Snow Much Fun Stamp Set

Hello Stampers,

I love the Stampin' Up! Snow Much Fun Stamp Set from the Idea Book & Catalogue.  That fat little snowman just cracks me up for some reason.  And the bird on the snowball is adorable.  I can't stop playing with the set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At my Marker Club the other night I wanted to make a Swivel Easel Card using this set and this is what I came up with for the group.  The images were coloured with our Stampin' Write Markers and the snowman and snowball were finished off with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  You can't have a snowman without glitter!

 

 Stamps: Snow Much Fun
Colours: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue
Other: Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; Dazzling Diamonds, Scallop Square BigZ Sizzix Die, Marina Mist 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

Hope you like the card - it lies flat when closed and you open and twist it so it stands up using the Modern Label punch with some Stampin' Dimensionals as the anchor.  These are fun to make!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Tool Time Class by Mail!

Hello Stampers,

I loved the show "Tool Time" - so funny.  Now you can make a special card and gift box for the Tim, the Tool Man, Taylor in your life! 

The project uses the Totally Tools and Woodgrain Background stamp sets.  All the "tools" fit into a cute Tool Box!  You can use one of the cards for a Birthday or Father's Day and the Tool Box to hold the gift. Then recreate the Tool Box for the other three cards!  Perfect for the DIY guys in your life or those that try to be.

This class is available as a Class to Go option but you will have to provide the stamp sets, inks and adhesive.  All the materials, including full colour instructions, are sent to you for completion at home.  The cost of the class is $20 plus postage - you can pick up the project at my home to save on additional postage.

I wish I had a nickel for everytime my husband said "It's easy if you have the right tool" - now you're man will have all the "right" tools he needs!

I hope to see you at one of my classes soon!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Shadow Stamping

Hello Stampers,

In the latest Stampin' Success Magazine (a fabulous monthly publication available exclusively to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators) there was a card by Debra Burgin from Illinois  that I CASED for my It's a Stamp Thing class on the weekend.

Years ago Stampin' Up! had solid shadow stamps and I really missed the look you could achieve with them on a card.  Debra has recreated the effect using an acryllic block....yes you read that right.  Ink up any size of our acryllic blocks (I used size D) with ink.  Then stamp directly on your cardstock.  Then add the other images to the shadow.  So easy and fun!

Stamps: French Foliage, Woodgrain Background 
Ink: Early Espresso, River Rock
Cardstock: River Rock, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Other: Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Deck the Halls Buttons, Hemp

The only change I made to the card was to add a few extra elements including the script stamp image behind the leaf,  the Woodgrain Background to the main card and the ribbon and button.

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Stamp A Stack Class - REVISED

Hello Stampers,

*I've been able to extend the registration deadline to Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 pm - there are only 8 space remaining!

I'm really excited about my upcoming Stamp A Stack Class in honour of  World Card Making Day on Saturday, October 2nd.  The doors will be open from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West.

I will have 10 card designs for you to pick from - you can make any number from 6 - 10 cards.  The more you make the less per card you'll pay.

Six cards will cost $20; 8 cards will cost $25 and all 10 will cost $30.  The cards will be a variety of themes including Christmas (6 designs will be Christmas); birthday, thank you, masculine, and more!

You can come anytime during the day but allow enough time to complete the projects - a minimum of 3 hours for all 10 cards.  You can bring a snack/refreshment or use the concession services at the field.

If you've been thinking of coming but were waiting to reserve your spot please hurry - registration closes tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 28th) at 5:00 pm - Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 pm. 

Hope to see you Saturday for a day of stamping and sharing!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Kris Kringle Projects

Hello Stampers,

At my upcoming Kris Kringle Stamp Camp (Monday, September 6th in Burnaby).  I'm offering a class called Gifts & Tags Galore.  We'll make a stamped tile, stamped candle and gift tags.

Here are some samples from the class:

The class includes one stamped tile (you pick the pattern) a candle and the tags - all for $20.  If you want to make additional tiles you can for $2.50 per tile. Four coasters make a nice Hostess Gift for the holidays.

This is the candle we'll be making - these are really fun to make and once you know how they are really easy and fast - another great idea for a Hostess Gift.

Hope to see you at my Stamp Camp.  More details here.

Happy Stamping!

Alison 

Paris Tri-Shutter Album

Hello Stampers,

I've been busy creating and teaching that I've neglected my blog this week - sorry about that!

This is my latest Tri-Shutter Album offering - A Paris Theme - and it was really fun to put together.  I'm becoming addicted to these albums and so are my customers!

This is the outside of the album.

I received a fabulous swap card from my friend Maureen McGrail at Convention and I used it as the focal point of the album.

Stamps: Winter Post, Artistic Etchings, Define Your Life, Extreme Elements

Accessories: Antique Brads (I've gone through a container already - LOVE THEM!), Basic Black Striped Grosgrain & Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla & Newsprint DP 

I used the papers from the Newprint Designer Paper on the inside panels.  I also used stamps with neutral inks (Crumb Cake, Black, Chocolate, Espresso) to stamp some of the panels.

This is a close up of the flower element - we learned how to make these ribbon flowers at Convention and they are quite addicting to make.

The brad is from the Antique Brads and I added a 1/2 pearl to the top.

I added a row of the 1/2 pearls to the crown.  

I finished the album with pictures from my Paris trip.

Repeat Class Time - Saturday, September 25th at 2:00 pm - $30

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Watercolor Trio Class

Hello Stampers,

This is a wonderful stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue.  You can purchase it in wood or clear mount. 

I'm offering the following class, both as an in-studio option and as a class by mail.

You'll make four cards and a lovely box to hold them!

In Studio Class - Thursday, July 15th at 7:00 pm OR Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 am

By Mail - anytime, in the comfort of your own home!  And $5 for postage.

Cost $25 includes all precut materials and embellishment.  Class by home option requires stamp set, ink and adhesives.  Full colour, step by step instructions will be emailed to you separately from the class.

Hope to see you at class!

Happy Stamping, Alison