No Bone's About It!!

No bones about it, this is a cute Halloween Card!  I have used mostly current Stampin Up! products but I do have one retired item, it came from Sale-a-bration 2015 Catalog, it's the Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper, I sponged it with Pumpkin Pie to create my background.   The new Holiday Catalog, has Designer Series Paper called Happy Haunting, it's really cute and would work great with this card , you can find the black doilies on the same page.  Hope you like the card. Enjoy!

Pull Out Fun Fold card with Dawn

I found this great video by Dawn Griffith from Dawn's Stapmping Thoughts, I just love the way she turned this card in to a gift card what a great idea.  Hope you enjoy Dawn's video, I know I sure did.  Thanks Dawn!

Take a look another Single Layer Card.

Up early this morning and  with coffee in hand to the craft room I went.  I wanted to create another single layer card, and here are my results.

  I got the spots by using a few drops of alcohol, letting it sit for a couple of seconds and then laying a paper towel and blotting the rest, let is dry and the spots really pop!  Enjoy!

Blessings,
Julie

How Pretty is a Single Layer Card!

Single Layer cards are great but sometimes I like to see more color on them, that's when I get out my sponges and  post-it notes.   Below, are a couple of cards I did using the sponging and masking technique.  If you have any questions drop me an e-mail I'll get back to you and visit my Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/creativelyjulie.   Enjoy!
Blessings,
Julie

Cute Gift Bag with A Top

 

I found this cute Gift Bag on Dannie Graves Blog, she is using the Stampin Up! Gift Bag Punch Board, the top lifts off, it's  so darn cute!  This would be great for Christmas gift's, put a little candy and a gift card or it would be great for any gift.  You can find the video tutorial at:
danniesdesigns.com

 

New Stamping Club Starting in Sept 2015

Starting in September there will be a Stamping Club on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, for more information please leave a comment with your e-mail and I will get back with you. We have lots of really neat cards and 3-D projects. Blessings, Julie

NEW!! Archival Stampin' Pads!!

WhooHoo!! We've got Archival Stampin' Pads!  For you who are saying "What is a Archival Stampin' Pad?"  It's a Permanent ink pad, you can use it on any project but always use it when you are using watercolor paper, Stampin  Markers or  Aqua Pens.  This ink will not run or bleed out on your card stock and gives a crisp image when stamped.  Give it a try, it's offered in Basic Black and Basic Gray and refills available.  The video below was produced by Patsy Waggoner www.stampstodiefor.com , check out her blog, you'll love it.
Blessings,
Julie

New Stampin' Up! Archival Basic Black Ink Pad

What a class!

 What a class!!  My ladies and Ray had a great time making the cards the only problem is I forgot to take more picture's while my ladies and Ray where creating, really sorry I'll do better.

All set and ready to go. I made two broads at the end of the tables, they are step by step instructions in large print, easy to read an follow.

I gave one of my ladies a gift for all her help in the past, she really has the hang of it and is a big help when I'm with someone else Thanks "Z"

 Have a great week and remember life's a gift enjoy it.

Blessings,

Julie

Cards to Share!

Thought you would like to see a few more of my cards.  Enjoy!!

This years Birthday Card for my Hubby, quick to make and he loved it.  I used the "You've Got This" stamp set the crosshatched background and stamped off one time and topped it with the elk from" The Wilderness Awaits" stamp set and the happy birthday from "Sassy Salutations" stamp set. 

I used Night of Navy and Crushed Curry card stock and ink. The card was made using " Butterfly Basics" stamp set, one of my favorite set's.  You can use it with so many techniques. 

Triple Layer Technique, easy and quick. 

I put dotted vellum paper over the stamped images to give this card a frosty look.

Three Generation Stamping, this card was made using just one ink color " Perfect Plum".

Pin Wheel Card

Awesome Cards for Senior Class!

I have been working on my Aug. 4th class with my wonderful seniors, I really look forward to this class.  We will be working with the Build a Birthday and Garden in Bloom Stamp Sets.

Really like this Build a Birthday card lots of stamping but easy to create, I think it will be a hit.  I used the new In Colors, they are so rich and as always I added candles on the inside art card and to the envelope.

And the Garden in Bloom card shows a different way to mount the art card to the mat, more of a free form style.  Used Wisteria Wonder , Blushing Bride,  Pear Pizzazz and Memento Tuxedo Black the verse is stamped in  Wisteria Wonder. Stamped a flower   on the inside art card and on the front of the envelope.

 

Hope you are having a great day and make sure to take some time to create something.

  Blessings,

Julie 

  

Weekly Deals!

Every Tuesday Stampin Up! puts up the Weekly Deals, look on the navigation bar, find the Weekly Deals tab click on it and go right to the page to see this weeks deals, this is a great way to build your supplies and get other items at a discount!

Blessings,
Julie

A Card to Share

  I needed an Anniversary card for a friend this weekend, and went into my stash of Stampin Up! stamps and found that I didn't  have anything for a Anniversary card, so I had to go back to some of my old stamps and found one that would work.    I designed my card with Whisper White and Perfect Plum card stock and Perfect Plum ink.   My card base was Whisper White cut to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" folded in half and used on the horizon side.    I also cut the following: Perfect Plum  5-1/4" x 4" -  3" x 1" and 3-3/4" x 2-1/4"  Whisper White - 5" x 3-3/4" - 2-1/2" x 3/4" and 3-1/2" x 2". Also used Whisper White Ribbon, Boho Chic Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Serene Silhouettes Stamp Set.  I put one rhinestone on each flower and on the knot of the ribbon  I used an A-2 envelope and stamped the flowers on one side.   Enjoy and God Bless.     

New Look Up and Ready!

Well here it is, my new look, Thanks to Patsy Waggoner of Blogs by Patsy.  We have added a few new thing , let me show you around.   If you look under the banner you'll see a new Navigation  Bar starting with Contact Me, Events,Catalog, Promotions, Weekly Deals, Join the Fun and Shop Now.  On the right side you'll fine my picture click on "About me" and read a brief story about how I found Stampin Up! next is the " Follow me on Pinterest" button, I have about 30 boards up and working on more. And then you will find a catalog, click on it and you are up close with the 2015-2016 Stampin Up! catalog.  I hope you enjoy the updates that have been added. Make sure you check back with me and if you have any questions just drop me a line and I will get back with you. 
Blessings,
Julie  

Show & Tell

I have a few new cards I would like to share with you.  Have been working on my Blog and Pinterest and getting ready for my Senior Class on July 7th.             
                                              

Fathers Day card for my husband.

Rubberband  Technique, love this!

This card is from Sharon Armstrong, love it and easy to do.

This is my Screen Card for the Senior Class in July

and this is the Easel Card.

Fancy Fold Card

Hope you enjoyed the cards will have Tutorials on them in Aug.

If you have questions about the cards please e-mail me at luvglass@gmail.com 

Big Changes on the way!!

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile but I have been working on updating my blog, with help from Patsy Waggoner of "Stamps to die for".    My goal is to have more to share and show you when you visit.   The blog should be all updated by the middle of July.   I will have another post coming up on July 8th updating my Senior class this month we are make a "Screen Card" and a "Easel Card".  I have also been working on a new Pinterest account with lot's of boards with new ideas for cards, tip and tricks, punch art, tutorials and other helpful and useful information, the updated blog will have a button to take you right to Pinterest.   Keep checking in with me.
Blessings,

Talbot Co. Senior Center Stampin Jewels

What a great time we had on Tuesday, the ladies and Ray where ready to stamp!  We have been working on creating  backgrounds, last month  we did sponging and masking to create a soft background and this month we did 3 generation stamping and direct to paper stamping.

     

In July we are going to make 3-D cards, we choose the Easel Card and the Screen Card, I will show you those later in the month.

That's Ray, my only guy and he is so creative he is a joy to have in a class.  Ray really loves to work outside the box and he brings so much to each class, the ladies love his creative ideas.

I like to display the card stock colors and stamp sets we will be using for the class. Extra supplies are always helpful, incase of mistakes but mostly for making more card.  I   also make them a tutorial to follow so if they get ahead of the others they will know what to do.

This is the classroom before we start the class and believe me when the class is over there is not a clean spot to be found, but what a GREAT time we had.  There is no greater feeling than being able to say " I made that!" 

Happy trails to you until we meet again.  God bless!
Blessings,
Julie

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


This is the 3-Generation card we made.  Can't find the picture of the other card will add it when I find it...

                                             

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It's time for the next Senior Class.

Time for my next senior class and I'm not ready yet!  Will be working on a couple of cards today.  Have them designed and cut just not together and still need to cut for the class, that should all be done today.  I will post photos of the cards and my class on Thursday, please stop back and check us out.  In the mean time check out Stampin with Katherine, she has a really nice tutorial for the Screen Card, Have fun and when you make your screen card send me a picture. 

The Screen Card can be found at Stampin with Katherine

New Stampin up! Catalog and In Colors.

It's time for the new Stampin Up! catalog, I can't wait to see all the new stamps.  The new In Colors are so pretty, they are....Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macron and Tip Top Taupe, how great is that!  I'm waiting for my pre-order to arrive and I will get the new In Colors posted.  I have been working on my studio for awhile now and it's almost ready, will be putting up the last of the cabinets and lights this weekend, I will post photos also.  That's all for now.

Blessings,
Julie

Great Class and lots of fun.

What a class! I always check with the Senior Center on Monday to see how many have signed up,  I was told the class was full, that I had six names listed,that was great!  I always get one or two extra on Tuesday morning.  I always take extra supplies just in case.  My final count for the class was eleven, I got right to work  getting

ready for the others, I had just enough time and supplies to be able to get set up for everyone. We had to pass a few  things around so everyone could get to use them but it all worked out just fine and all the ladies and Ray ( my only guy and by the way he does great work ) loved how the cards turned out.   I took a few photos before the class got started but forgot to take any while the class was going on, I'll do better next month.

Blessings,
Julie
 

Easton Senior Center Class

The first Tuesday of every month I go into the local Senior Center, and teach a class, I thought it would be nice to share what they will be doing this month.  I like to keep the projects rather simple, most of them have never stamped before.  This month they are learning my favorite technique " SPONGING ",  the sample cards below should be a lot of fun for them, very basic, just 2 colors but the cards pack a  WOW! when you see them.

Blessings,
Julie

Join me on a Creative Joureny.

Please join me on a Creative Journey.
 My hope is to share with you not only my love of paper and ink but to also tell you about my journey and to have you visit with me and share what you love to do or just say Hi.
The picture blow is what my Senior Center Class has been working on, each month they learn a new technique, and they love it!, I get so much positive feedback from them, it really lifts my spirit and they are so kind and fun to be with.  Have a blessed day and remember that life's a gift enjoy it!!

Blessings,

Julie