Sharing in Your Sorrow

For the final design from the Stamp-a-Stack last week, I used the ever-so versatile stamp set called Thoughts and Prayers. It is is such a peaceful set with beautiful detail. I inked up the tree using my Stampin' Write Markers...Chocolate Chip for the trunk and branches, and then Always Artichoke and Sage Shadow for the leaves. The coordinating designer series specialty paper is called To the Nines can be ultra-masculine if you need it to be.





Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla CS, To the Nines Specialty DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow Stampin' Write Markers
Other: Vintage Brads, Mat Pack & Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks So Much

This card was one of the designs that we made at my Stamp-a-Stack last week. The monochromatic colors are Perfect Plum and Pale Plum accompanied by Vanilla Naturals cardstock. I used the Pocket Silhouettes stamp set with both plum inks to create a landscape effect. The Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon was tied in a knot and wrapped around the torn edge of Perfect Plum cardstock. I love the organic feel of this one and the layout is great to use again with other stamp sets.





Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
Paper: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Vanilla Naturals CS
Ink: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum
Other: Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack Projects

Here are the full size photos of the All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack Card Class that I hosted last night. We were able to use the Stamp-a-majig quite a bit and even tried some new techniques including masking and faux stitching. Thanks to Paula & Heather for joining me for a little "girl time" and stamping fun:)

Thinking of You



Stamps: Trendy Trees
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White & Old Olive CS
Ink: Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss
Other: Fresh Favorites II buttons, Linen Thread, Stamp-a-majig, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Two-Step Stamping

Congratulations



Stamps: Petal Pizazz, Congrats
Paper: Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
Ink: Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink & Pumpkin Pie
Other: Eyelet Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Masking

Know Life



Stamps: Dreams du Jour, Petal Pizazz
Paper: Baja Breeze, Going Gray CS, Urban Garden DSP
Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze
Other: Filigree Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Signo White Gel Pen
Techniques: Paper Piercing, Faux Stitching

A Special Note



Stamps: Cheep Talk
Paper: Apricot Appeal & Whisper White CS, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pads, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers
Other: Bold Brights Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Stamp-a-majig
Techniques: Two-step stamping, Marker to Stamp

Dream a Little



Stamps: Dream a Little
Paper: Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Going Gray & Whisper White
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Perfect Plum
Other: Blender Pen, Scoring Tool, Pretties Kit
Technique: Watercoloring, scoring/folding

All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack Sneak Peek

Later tonight, I am getting together with a couple of stampers to "stamp-a-stack" of all-occasion greeting cards. Check back tomorrow to view each of the cards and the supplies used.

Scandinavian Season Stamp Camp

Thanks again, Judy and Bonnie!

Scandinavian Season Stamp Camp Sneak Peek

Here are a few sneak peeks into Thursday's Scandinavian Season Stamp Camp! This stamp set and coordinating designer series paper, Ski Slope are so gorgeous together. You can't go wrong with these two products if you're wanting to send beautiful Christmas cards this year. Check back for a full-size view of the cards!

Mr. Twigster Stamp-a-Stack Camp

Thanks again, Libby, Megan, Heather & Joyce for joining me for a night of stamping with Mr. Twigster! It was a lot of fun sharing Mr. Twigster with you:)



Well, here he is...my new friend, Mr. Twigster! Pictured below are the full sized cards that you saw sneak peeks of a couple of days ago. And yes, my Big Shot came in very handy with the snowflake and the buttons dies:)









Stamps: Mr. Twigster, To You & Yours, Heard from the Heart, Best Yet
Paper: Frosty Day DSP, Confetti, Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip & Kiwi Kiss CS
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip Classic & Versamark
Other: The Big Shot, Snowflake & Button dies, White EP, Heat Tool, Kiwi Kiss grosgrain, Bashful Blue & Chocolate Chip 1/4 grosgrain, Linen Thread, Blender Pen, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Word Window Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Silver Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Mr. Twigster Stamp-a-Stack Sneak Peek

Here are a few sneak peeks into Tuesday night's Mr. Twigster Stamp-a-Stack Card Class! How exciting! Come back tomorrow to see the full size view of each of the four designs:)

Masculine Card Class

Even though this kit has some floral pattern, we will make the cards look ultra-masculine with a variety of punches and cutting techniques! You will be amazed at how quickly this set of cards comes together. Sign up a friend who has not stamped with me before and receive two $5 Stampin’ Up! coupons, one for you and one for your friend.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23rd
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM, by appointment, or as a Class To Go (mailed to you-add $5 shipping)
Place: My House
Class Fee: $30

This product-based class gets you the new Winter Retreat Simply Scrappin’ Kit, 16 envelopes, and all the accessories to make your set of 12 standard-sized (5 ½ X 4 ¼) masculine cards.

If you’re interested, please sign up by this Thursday, Sept. 11th so I can order your kit.

Please bring your own adhesive and scissors to the class. If you’re running low on adhesive or would like a new pair of scissors, here are the prices:
Snail Adhesive $8
Snail Refill $6
Paper Snips $12

Stacey Schafer, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Email: slschaf771@aol.com
Website: www.staceyschafer.stampinup.net