Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 8/25/2012

We will be holding this class on the fourth Saturday this month due to scheduling conflicts.

Thank you Elizabeth for accommodating us.

We will be doing 10 Penny Black Sticker cards.

Kids are back to school so take some time for you and join us!

Call Scraps Galore today 8581080 to reserve your spot, this class will sell out quickly!



8/7/2012 class @CP2

Friday afternoon and the sample is done and the class is all prepped ...

decided Sami & I will go for pedicures and out to dinner *Ü*

Tuesday,s technique is call faux chalk board or black magic depending on what site you are reading.

There are two ways to do this, one is with chalks and the other is colored pencils. So of course I had to try both. I do have a preference but I will bring everything so you can choose your medium.

Please include in your class kit

stamping foam or mouse pad (for background stamp)

gold edger, pen or pad

See you Tuesday, enjoy your weekend!



Cal's Cruise 2011

Well I actually finished my father in laws birthday album from last year in time for this years birthday! In the mail and on it's way. Kept it very simple, so it was really quick & easy.



7/31/2012 class @CP2

Another week with the card just finished! Oy Vey where do the days go!

House was spotless on Friday, yesterday my husband decided to bake peach/nectarine pies since our trees are bearing fruit this year. Needless to say every surface is coated with flour & sugar, so after this post I'm off to scrub & scour. Then I need to complete my father in laws 90th birthday cruise album. I started this yesterday and worked all day, just a few titles and a few finishing touches and it will be done. The amazing part is he will actually receive it for his 91st birthday on August 10.

OK, enough about me. I recently spent some time with a friend who besides being am amazing artist, she is a postage stamp collector. One of her collections is of puffins, well low and behold I exclaim I have a puffin stamp and it's never been used. So here is today's card, I really do like these guys.

Today's kit please include your

Black edger, pen or pad

blending pen or water pen

(we will use water color pencils, but if you want to use something else feel free to bring it)

We will be celebrating Sandi's Birthday today.

That's all folks, see you Tuesday!



7/24/2012 class @CP2

Hot off the craft desk ... literally!

My sis and I were having a conversation about pearl ex/perfect pearls after she took a class in

San Antonio. I started looking through all the scans of cards I have made over the years

 and came across this one from 2004. Low and behold the same technique!

Since I have a gallon of Elmer's left over from a project my daughter was working on last semester,

I figure why not revisit this technique!

So, here is the card for this Tuesday ...

did you know Stampers Anonymous is bring back some of their older stamps,

so glad I never throw anything out, (don't let my husband hear that one!)



The usual class kit today and make sure

 your gold pen or ink pad to edge with is in there too!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend *Ü*

Tim's app ....

Still working on Tuesdays sample ... yesterday's class was a blast, thanks to all who attended.

My stomach is demanding some lunch and then I will get back to the sample. In the mean time check out Tim's new free app for iPhone and android. I downloaded mine last night ... later! 

7/17/2012 class @CP2

Growing up on Long Island one takes for granted the ocean, it's always there,

longing for the colors of the sea and sand I came up with this card.

The main element reminds me of sea glass worn & frosted.

How this technique works is quite puzzling but it did!

There are quite a few steps to this card but in my opinion it's worth it, I love that frosted glass piece.

Along with your regular class kit please include if you have it,

glue dots

gold edger, pen or ink pad

sanding block

applicator handle (for felt & foam)

for alcohol ink application



Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 7/21/2012

Hot off the press ... here are the samples for Christmas in July.

Call Scraps Galore to reserve your spot or kit, this class will sell out quickly ...

858 1080

If you would like to purchase extra sheets of stickers please make sure there is a note in the computer when you sign up for class. Any stickers not used for class will be available for purchase.

See you on the 21st!



7/10/2012 class @CP2

Today's class started at lunch last Tuesday! They had these wonderful vellum printed place mats! Everyone ooh and ah, talking about the possibilities.On the way out the waiter handed me a few extra so I decided to use them on a card for everyone! So I took out my sizzix/Tim pine cone die to make roses. After a few failed attempts I went to the ranger website to watch Tim do it. He said the process works best with card stock, by golly he is right. Plane B was put into action with my new sizzlet tattered garland strip. Then I looked at my new embossing folder and wondered if I could run two pieces of card stock through it rather than having to line up the design. Found some oval pieces left over from the clownfish card we did a while back and viola the card was done!

Not much stamping today, but I really like this card!

Along with your regular class kit please include

glue dots

black edger



Sneak Peak: Quick & Easy Cards at Scraps Galore

Last year many of you told us that your holiday cards were finished by time we did those classes.

We may be jumping the gun here but we are doing Christmas in July.

Elizabeth was kind enough to rush an order into Penny Black and we received these stickers!

Samples will be at the store and right here within a day or so.

In the meantime here's a sneak peak!

So, Monday morning call Scraps Galore to reserve your spot, 858 1080.

Since we were ordering, we figured why not order more stickers since we know how every one loves Penny Black stickers, so this is what we received. This is a real teaser since Liz and I haven't decided which month we will be using these. Stay tuned & check back often!

That's all for now ... off to the treadmill!

Oh wait, I just couldn't resist (or I'm procrastinating)

one more sneak peak, again date to be determined ...

now I'm really off to exercise!

Enjoy your day ... *Ü*

7/3/2012 class @CP2

July 1st already, I just can't believe how fast this year is flying by!!!

Today's class will feature a new embossing folder by Tim Holtz/Sizzix

and the new limited edition summer distress inks by Tim.

We will also be using the hero Arts framelits Antique flowers and butterflies..

Make sure to include in your class kit

black edging pen or ink pad

foam tape

ball point glue pen

6/26/2012 class @CP2

Today we will be celebrating Evelyn & Caryl Ann's birthdays!

I can't believe this is the last Tuesday of June ...

My husband is on his way home, hip hip hooray!

The puppy continues to be a challenge, I think I'm just too darn old for this!

Anyway, onto this weeks card. We will be using the new Ranger Patina Paints, I think there are a lot of possibilities here, beautiful colors, opaque and bendable.

We will also be using a embossed resist technique on the other half of the card.

It's a two for one day, new product and a technique, woo hoo!

Along with your regular class kit please bring if you have it

Paint brush (approx 1/2")

non stick craft sheet

sanding block

Enjoy the rest of your day and see you on Tuesday.

6/19/2012 class @CP2

How can something so small and innocent create such havoc in our household?

 Yes my son rescued this puppy from a rest stop in Las Vegas, NM.

He is the sweetest little thing, but there is definitely a learning curve for Alex and Ace.

I just hope I have the strength and patients to make it through it!

Now on to the real reason you are here ... Tuesdays card!

The technique is called seamless tiers and I think their are many possibilities here.

I made several already!

You will definitely need to edge this card so make sure you

bring a pen or black ink pad.

Also include in your kit

temporary adhesive

foam tape or pop dots

pencil

stamping foam/pad

I used chalks to add color, if you prefer something else bring it along!

June Birthday's at CP2

On June 26 we will celebrate Evelyn and Caryl Ann's birthday.

Tuesday at CP2 Birthday group

The members of the Tuesday class at China Phoenix 2 have been celebrating each others birthdays for some time now.

The requirements are to attend class on a frequent basis (it wouldn't be fair to just show up on your birthday month, now would it!) and when we celebrate that month's birthdays bring a card for those birthday folks. Usually a hand made card but any would be acceptable.

When your birthday comes around you will receive cards from the rest of the group.

We also celebrate with baked goodies, which our in house extraordinary baker,

Renee delights us with each month!

So I figured it was time to post the monthly birthdays

January

Irene

Barb

February

Linda

March

Sue R

Jeri

Sylvia

April

Nancy Y

May

Lottie

June

Evelyn

Carly Ann

July

Sandi

August

David

Judy

Elaine

Vivienne

September

Renee

Flora

Lucky

Susan K

Amy

Valeri

October

Nancy B

Bette

November

Sherry

December

Liane

If I have left anyone out or got your birth month wrong, please let me know!



6/12/2012 class @CP2

Good morning ... life is good,

we have functioning swamp coolers and

 starting to count down when Evan comes home ... 2 weeks!

On to this weeks class ... today we are making faux washi tape. This translucent masking tape from Japan can be quite pricey, plus each color/pattern is cuter than the next, needless to say I couldn't make a decision and I couldn't have them all! Many American companies have begun producing similar products and we have used Tim's tissue tape which is just one of many.

So I began exploring the web and found two different tutorials. Well today we are going with the simpler one just to get a feel for it!

This is the card we will be making ...

Wait till you see how easy it is , haha!

So now I have all these scrap pieces on my desk that I was playing with,

so I made this card for my Father in Law, it's in the mail, but you get the idea.

And yes the center piece is crooked,

 didn't notice it until I went to adhere it, believe me he will never notice!

Just hope he finds it funny!

Today's class kit, just the usual stuff. We are working with distress inks and our foam blending tools so if you would like to bring yours and your favorite color inks you won't have to wait on mine!

Enjoy the day!

6/5/2012 class @CP2

I'm back ... there's no place like home!



Almost 2 week since I've had inky fingers, trying to get back into the groove!

Today we will be stamping with distress stains going for that water color look.

 I tried two different color combo's, today we will have choices, each card will be unique.

Along with your usual class kit make sure to bring your craft sheet and black edger.