Christmas Stamp A Stack with Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush

I totally love the new IN COLORS  from Stampin' Up!® and just had to use them for some cards at my July Christmas Stamp A Stack class. This is what they look like and the names are just so inviting.

I've decided to get behind the Stampin' Up!® Make A Difference campaign with Ronald MacDonald House Charities and one of the ways everyone can help is by purchasing the TAG IT stamp set that you'll find on page 45 of our new Annual Catalogue.

$3 from each set sold will be given to the charity, so I demonstrated just one of the stamps at this class and I'll show people other ways to use the set in future classes. 

I stamped the tag twice, once each in Strawberry Slush and Coastal Cabana, then cut out the square of the opposite colour  Santa image and adhered it over the top of the whole stamp. Very quick and easy because it is just a square to cut. 

The detail photos show  the use of texture in a variety of ways. I used the Polka Dot and Woodgrain embossing folders to achieve this. 

I applied 2-way glue pen to any areas that I wanted to glitter and then sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds. It always gives such a lovely soft finish to any of the colours whilst adding  some sparkle to the card. 

I love to try using non traditional colours on cards and these cards are quite cute when viewed in person. I hope you like them and that you will consider purchasing the Tag It set to assist in the very worthwhile project to raise funds for Ronald MacDonald House. I spent a couple of hours at our local RMH yesterday and was totally impressed with the wonderful staff and the programs they have. It was a pleasure to give them cards made and donated by my customers and friends, plus a donation from a stamping event. 

You can purchase your Tag It set (wood # 130300 or Clear mount # 130303) via my on-line order facility. Your order will be posted directly to your address. Or you can contact me to request a party workshop where I can teach you and your friends a variety of ways to use your stamps and craft products.

I'll be heading off traveling tomorrow morning so may be a little "missing in action over the next few weeks. Grand vacation is coming up and I will try to keep you posted, otherwise we'll catch up when I return.

Until then,

Stay Crafty

Stampin' Up! a Pile of Cards for Ronald MacDonald House

As a company Stampin' Up! invites  it's demonstrators to participate in the Community to "Make a Difference". One way we can do this is to be involved with our local Ronald MacDonald House. I hosted a lovely day this past weekend where friends gathered to create cards, enjoy each others company and raise much needed funds for RMHC.

I delivered the cards and cash today and had a lovely tour of the facility whilst meeting with the very friendly and delightful staff. The staff loved the 34 cards and the cash will contribute to purchasing a new vacuum cleaner - not just any vacuum - it is a Dyson!
I am going to enjoy this association!

Here are some samples of the cards we donated. They had to be fairly simple as each session was just 2 hours  and we had to complete 6 cards plus enjoy a Devonshire tea.

The first 2 cards  are in the Gate-fold style. Lots of fun to make and quite quick to assemble. Designer Series Papers create pretty panels and the Big Shot Window Frames Collection Framelits is wonderful for creating frames and shapes for the main focus of the card.

It's easy to change the look of the card, simply by changing the paper patterns and the embossed patterns.

This is a gorgeous card idea I cased from Brandy Cox
I stamped these in Basic Black and Elegant Eggplant, then topped them with a little bling. These cards, using the Delicate Doilies Stamp set from Stampin' Up! could be stamped in any colour you choose - just change the greeting and you have a card for a different occasion.

And the final design uses the lovely Serene Silhouettes stamp set by Stampin' Up! and some Designer Series papers. The Ovals framelits again make framing the focal shape a snap and a little Crochet Trim hides the join between the 2 papers. 

Thanks to all the girls who joined me on the weekend - it was fun and your participation is much appreciated.

If you would like to be involved in the next Stamping Get Together to benefit Ronald MacDonald House in Canberra, you can contact me via my website and you can order any Stampin' Up!® products via my on-line store. Check it out now to see all the new items from our newly released Annual Catalogue.

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping