Weekend Workshops and Projects

This past weekend I held 3 days of workshops with about 30 ladies attending.  Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and  Indiana were represented with some of the gals driving over 6 hours to get here.  We had a fantastic time, fabulous food and great projects. (shown below)  Selma and I had tons of fun and hard work designing the projects for this workshop.

Friday Workshop

Saturday Workshop

Sunday Afternoon Workshop

This is the front of the card.  We inked the stamp instead of using an ink pad.  Some of the gals had not done this technique 
Penny Black  Stamp Village Christmas  4205L

Inside of Card using Sizzix Snowman die. Tree,  and Scallop Oval Pop-Up Die
 Cheery Lynn Fence, Lights, Lamp Post and Stacker circle for wreath.
The gals learned how to do debossing and coloring with Distressed stains

LabBlance Tree was  stamped on Sticky Back Cavas using several colors of Distress Stains to give it a Taperstry look
We used Cheery Lynn leaves, Pine Branches and Accorn dies.   The gals made a pine cone using the Small Pear Punch
The deer is a Mariaanne die that was stamped with Tim Holtz Slightly Alteration Stamp for texture and interest.

The Box was cut from a Sizzix Die and then using a Stamp Postioner the Penny Black Snowcape 4203K was stamped with Versa Mark and Embossed with Ranger Super Fine  Embossing Powder.
The deer were stamped 3 times, embossed and then cut out using a template and pasted on to the box.  This was done because the lines of the box made the stamp look crooked.
Heartfelt Creations Poinsettia stamp was stamped and cut with Spellbinder Poinsettia dies.

Darlene Pavlick taught us how to make these adorable Tissue Boxes.  She did a fantastic job, wrote great instructions and had lots of samples for us to see.  These will make great Christmas gifts too!!!  Thank you again Darlene!!!!!

Due to time making the projects, not each class was able to finish all the projects.

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And, the winner is ~~~~

I am happy to announce that last week's weekly challenge winner is:

Judy

 

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

18

Timestamp: 2011-10-27 10:35:58 UTC

Congratulations Judy and thanks so much for your entry! Judy wins a Cheery Lynn Die.

You can see Judy gorgeous card by clicking here!



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This week's Challenge

Selma's gorgeous card. with a new technique.  She had prepared a great tutorial for you too. You can read all about it here!

The Challenge at Joan's Gardens this week includes a technique. We thought it would be fun to teach you how to create a fun background. Above is Selma's card using  this technique.

Here is what you need to do for Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge #8:



■ Use Selma's new techniqe
■ Use a combination of colors
■ Use a tree
■ Use a flourish

You will have until next Thursday (November 3 ) morning 6:00 AM EST to link your card/project. You can enter more than once.


A winner will be chosen from the Random Drawing for week #8 challenge and will be announced Friday November 4th. This winner will win a LaBlanch Stamp. The winner will also be entered in the end of the year $100 gift certificate drawing.


Below are the guidelines:
1. You must have a blog or post to the SCS gallery.
2. Post your challenge card to your blog.
3. Or if you are posting to the SCS gallery, you will need to use a special code to tag your card to the challenge. This week's code is JG1027 and needs to be posted with the challenge.
4. Link your card/project to the Blue Inlinkz icon listed at the bottom of the challenge.

Important, please have a direct link to your challenge card and not to your blog address.

Comments always appreciated. I love seeing your cards! Thanks so much for playing!!

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New JustRite Stamps

  Please email or call 574 656 3663 if you would like to place an order for the JustRite Stamps..  Remember.........I only charge what it costs me to ship to you, which is the exact cost of the post office charges me and my cost of the envelope (45 or 65 cents).
So, with my $1.00 off of each stamp set and my low cost of shipping, you SAVE money purchasing your products from Joan's Gardens!

Botanical Butterflies 

 Clear

CR-02245

$13.99 plus shipping

Set of 14 Clear Stamps

Compatible with Spellbinders S4-114 Standard Circles LG, S4-116 Standard Circles

Topsy Turvy Clear Stamps

CR-02230

$13.99 plus shipping

Set of 20 Clear Stamps

Compatible with Spellbinders S4-112 Classic Ovals SM, S4-110 Classic Ovals LG and S5-022 Labels Ten

Winter Words

Clear

CR-02250

$13.99 plus shipping
Set of 27 Clear Stamps

Compatible with CL-02155 Merry & Bright Cling Stamps, CL-02150 Deck the Halls Cling Stamps, JustRite Custom Die-JB 08960 Charm Dies

Cling Stamps

• Deeply Etched Red Rubber

• Mounted on static cling foam

• Includes 8.5” x 5.5” storage panel

• Easy to store

• Clings to any acrylic block

• Easy repositioning

Musical Notes Labels Twenty

Cling

CL-02215

$18.99 plus shipping

Set of 14 Cling Stamps

Coordinates with Spellbinders S5-026 Labels Twenty.

Scrolled Vine Background Stamp

 Cling

CL-03555

$18.99 plus shipping

4 ½ x 5 ¾” Cling Stamp with colored storage board

Ships to me Ships Nov 10th

Vintage Wallpaper Background Stamp 

 Cling

CL-03550

$11.99 plus shipping

4 ½ x 5 ¾” Cling Stamp with colored storage board

4 ½ x 5 ¾”

Ships to me November 10

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Annual Fall Harvest Party

Yesterday my family gathered at our home for our annual Fall Harvest Party.  We were blessed with a gorgeous afternoon.  First we ate lots of good food and then the kids (big and little) carved their pumpkins.

The only disappointing thing was Kelsey and Todd and boys couldn't be here, but otherwise it was a perfect day.  Talk about being blessed....I feel that way every time we get together.  I would love to hear about your weekend too!

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The winner is ~~~~

I am happy to announce that last week's weekly challenge winner is:

Glenda

Congratulations Glenda and thanks so much for your entry! Glenda wins $25.00 is free products.

Glenda, please let me know what you would like for me to send to you. 

You can see Glenda's gorgeous bag by clicking here!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

7

Timestamp: 2011-10-21 11:06:21 UTC

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Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge

It's time for another Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge (the week sure rolls around fast, doesn't it). Selma and I decided to show you how the same die can look so different and can be used in so many different ways.  Be sure to hop on over to Selma's blog and read how she did  her gorgeous card using the Candlelight Cheery Lynn Die.  Just click here! 

The front of the card using the gorgeous new Cheery Lynn Candle Light Die.

The inside of the card using the new Memory Box Joy Pop Up die.

Pop Up Joy  #98192

This is Penny Black' Hope is Born Stamp  (3227K)

that I used on the inside of the card.

This is Selma's card, using the same Cheery Lynn Christmas Candlelight Die.  DL 174

The are the products used on our cards today and can be ordered from Joan's Gardens

by e-mailing or calling 574 656 3663.

If you have any queestions on how I created my card, please don't hestiate to ask.

Here is what you need to do for Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge #7:



■ Use a die
■ Use a Christmas Sentiment
■ Use some kind of light (Candle, Christmas Tree Lights, snow etc)
■ Use Red and White and additional colors if you wish


You will have until next Thursday (October 27) morning 6:00 AM EST to link your card/project. You can enter more than once.


A winner will be chosen from the Random Drawing for week #7 challenge and will be announced Friday October 28. This winner will win a Cheery Lynn Die. The winner will also be entered in the end of the year $100 gift certificate drawing.


Below are the guidelines:

1. You must have a blog or post to the SCS gallery.
2. Post your challenge card to your blog.
3. Or if you are posting to the SCS gallery, you will need to use a special code to tag your card to the challenge. This week's code is JG1020 and needs to be posted with the challenge.
4. Link your card/project to the Blue Inlinkz icon listed at the bottom of the challenge.

Important, please have a direct link to your challenge card and not to your blog address.


Comments always appreciated. I love seeing your cards! Thanks so much for playing!! 

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More New USA Made Dies

I am thrilled to introduce to you Memory Box (made in USA)Dies.  I have these in stock and ready to ship.  As usual, the first orders received with get them and then I will reorder.  So, don't delay as these are gorgeous dies.


 

Winterland Tree
981968
$9.99 plus shipping
2.4 x 4.6 inches

Flowering Christmas Tree
98195
$9.99 plus shipping
2.4 x 4.6 inches

Crisp Bows 98197
$7.99 plus shipping
1.2 x 2.4, 1.3 x 2.4 inches

Frosty Border
98171
$9.99 plus shipping
.5 x 5.4 inches

Star of Wonder 98167
$4.99 plus shipping
.75 x 1, 1.2 x 2 inches

Pop Up Joy
98192
8.99 plus shipping
1.5 x 4.4 inches

Country House
98165
$8.99 plus shipping
98165
2 x 3 inches

Arboscello Tree 98155
$10.99 plus shipping\
3.2 x 3.7 inches



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More Cards by Selma with New Heartfelt Creation Stamps

Selma has been busy too, creating some gorgeous cards and I wanted to post them for you to see.  These cards are made with the newest Heartfelt Creation Stamps. 

The Everlasting Light
Please go over to visit Selma and read all about this gorgeous card by clicking here.

Wise Men Still Seek Him

You can read all about this beautiful card on Selma's blog by clicking here!

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NEW Cheery Lynn Dies

               Video by Cheery Lynn introducing their new dies.

I love the 15th of the month when Cheery Lynn introduces their new dies.  How exciting!!!!  I have several of these dies in stock, but quantity is limited to first come. I will reorder right away if I run out, but I love being able to ship to you when you place your order, so don't delay. Please e-mail or call 574 656 3663 to place your order.

Fall Harvest One

FRM 121

$23.99 plus shipping

5 3/4” x 4 3/8” (146mm x 111mm)

Fall Harvest Two

FRM 122

$23.99 plus shipping

FRM121 and FRM122 are part of our Harvest Release. Both are beautiful lace die cuts. Add colored vellum for specials effects!

Lacey Pumpkin Corner Flourish

B 138

$8.99 plus shipping

3 5/8” x 4 ½”(92mm x114mm)





Cinderella's Pumpkin

B139

$8.99 plus shipping

2 1/2” x 4” (64mm x102mm)

Thanksgiving Embossing Plate

E166

$13.99 plus shipping

8” x 6” (203mm x 152mm)

Doily Stacker Circles 1, 2, 3

DL 164

$26.99 plus shipping

5 5/8” x 5 5/8” (143mm x143mm) and smaller

DL164 is the first of the Doily Stacker series. Three detailed doily circles that match up to three of our large Stacker dies. Die cut Stacker circles and then emboss them with any of these three die cuts for beautiful doilies. You can also layer the Doily die cut on top of a Stacker die cut for contrast. Three dies with clear backers and lasered center marks for positioning.

Dancing  Doily Border

DL 134

$8.99 plus shipping

\1” x 8” (25mm x 203mm)

The Dancing Doily Border can be used right side up or upside down!

Daisy Lace Bracelet

DL 135

$8.99 plus shipping

3/4” x 8” (19mm x 203mm)

Daisy Lace Bracelet does make a cool bracelet with fasteners.

Lace Dragon Frame

FRM 124

$23.99 plus shipping4 1/4” x 5 1/2” (108mm x 140mm)

FRM124 will be a hit with the Oriental crafters….The frame interchanges with the Emperor's Swan!

Arabian Night Rectangle Frame

FRM 125

$23.99 plus shipping

5 3/4” x 4 3/8” - (146mm x111mm)

Description

FRM125 and FRM126 are more lace frames…one is a rectangle and the other a square.

Princess's Garden Window Frame

FRM 126

$23.99 plus shipping

4 3/8” x 4 3/8” (111mm x 111mm)

Bow and Bell

DL d163

$11.99 plus shipping

3 1/2” x 4”(89mm x102mm)

Bow & Bell can be double cut for an addition bell layer. This is a beautiful lace too!

Christmas Candlelight

DL 174

$18.99 plus shipping

3 1/2” x 4 3/4”(89mm x 121mm)

The DL174 Christmas Candlelight lace die cut for a window or a card decoration

Santa's Sleigh

DL 173

$18.99 plus shipping

3 1/4” x 3 5/8”  (83mm x 92mm)

The  DL173 Santa's Lace Sleigh is yet another intricate die for your Christmas embellishments.

Christmas Sleigh Border

B140

$8.99 plus shipping

8” x 1” (203mm x 25mm)

Description

Christmas sleigh border is just in time for Christmas cards!

Pine Branches

Set of Four

$8.99 plus shipping

(can be used instead of Martha Stewart's Pine Branch Punch that has been discontinued)

Two 1.5” x 1”(38mm x 24mm) mirrored

branches and two 0.64” x 1.65” (16mm x 42mm)

mirrored branches

Description

B146 has two sets of branch dies to create one or several branches.

Olive Branches

B147

$7.95 plus shipping

Two 2” x 1”(48mm x 24mm) mirrored branches

B147 Is a beautiful set of two Olive branches.

Holly Lace Flourish

B 148

$8.99 plus shipping

4 1/4” x 2 1/2” (108mm x 64mm)

Description

The B148, the Holly Leaf Flourish is yet another beautiful graphics with fine delicate Lines that will make your card projects extra special!

DL165 through DL172 is the Snowflake collection. These are all intricate dies that are perfectly sized for cards or decorating plain round tree decorations,. Stock up on Crafter's foam to keep paper from being caught in the very small cavities. See the new September release video for details. These beautiful die cuts are great!

Snow Flake 1

DL 165

$7.95 plus shipping

2 1/2” x 2 ½”

(64mm x 64mm)

Description

Snow Flake 2

DL 166

$7.95 plus shipping

2 3/4” x 2 3/4”

(70mm x70mm)

 

Snow Flake 3

DL 167

$7.95 plus shipping

2” x 2”

(51mm x 51mm)

Snow Flake #4

DL 168

$7.95 plus shipping

2 1/4” x 2 1/4”

(57mm x 57mm)

Snow Flake #5

DL 169

$7.95 plus shipping

2 1/2” x 2 ½”

(64mm x 64mm)

Snow Flake #6

DL 170

$7.95 plus shipping

2 1/2” x 2 ½”

(64mm x 64mm)

Snow Flake #7

DL 171

$7.95 plus shipping

2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

(64mm x 64mm)

Snow Flake Large

DL 172

$8.99 plus shipping

3 1/2” x 3 1/2”

(89mm x 89mm)

Lace Pine Snow Flake

DL 175

$11.99 plus shipping

3” x 3” (76mm x 76mm)

Geometric Snowflake

DL 176

$11.99 plus shipping

3” x 3” (76mm x 76mm)

Blogger is giving me fits with the spacing and no matter what I do, it does not space correctly.  Please excuse the inconsistency.

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