Calypso Layout for June Workshop

It's time to share my Calypso layouts for my June workshop!  I will share one layout a day for the next few days, but there will be a link at the bottom each day if you'd like to purchase them.

In-Home Class ($30):

Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30 pm

Brenda's house

From flamingos to crabs to octopus,  this layout is all about the beach!  June's kit will include:

Come back Tuesday and Wednesday to see the other two layouts!  All kits - whether you come to in-home class or purchase the kit - will be pre-cut and sorted for ease of completion.

If you are a Consultant and would like to buy the cutting guides and directions, click on the link below.  $5 of your purchase will be donated to Operation Smile!

Today we looked at the pinks and blacks in Calypso, and tomorrow we'll look at the blues.
Thanks for stopping in today!  I appreciate you!!

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Golden Flowers and Happy Times

Welcome to the Rose Blossom Blog Hop!  We are so glad that you are following the hop because we've got a lot of fun things to show you with Happy Times!  Happy Times is the May Special, and boy, is it special!  When you place a $60 order, you receive this lovely paper packet FREE!

Now the hop is a great big circle, so all you need to do is start and just keep following the circle.  

I created a layout for you.  I think there are so many beautiful patterns in this paper packet that I want to mix some of them so you could so how wonderfully they go together.  (I didn't have a photo ready yet, so I apologize for the blank photo mat.)

I used 6 patterns from the Happy Times paper packet to make this layout.  I absolutely love the stamp set that Close To My Heart is offering this month to go with the paper packet.  I stamped the flower with Versamark and heat embossed them with gold embossing powder.  Aren't they pretty?

Now it's time to hop over to Lynn!  I KNOW her artwork is going to be amazing!!

Take a peek at the FREE layout workshop I designed and am offering by clicking on the Happy Times tab at the top of my blog!

And then don't forget about the over-the-top fabulous album special so that you have a new album to store your pages!  (And don't forget your page protectors and label holders!)

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Our "Life in Pictures"

Welcome to the Rose Blossom Blog Hop!  We are so glad that you could join us because we have some super fun things that you can do with the April Stamp of the Month, Life in Pictures.  This hop is a circle, so you can join anywhere, follow the links, and get through everyone's blog.  I have seen sneak peeks and can't wait to go visit everyone myself!

Jerry and I took some fun photo booth pictures on our recent cruise.  I thought they were the perfect for this stamp set!

I used almost all the stamps in Life in Pictures to create this page, and I love it!  It's went right in a shadowbox frame in our living room.  I'll list the techniques and supplies I used at the end of the post.

Time to move on to Lynn!  I know she has something amazing for you!  There are just five blogs to visit this time around, so make your way around and enjoy being inspired!!

The stamp of the month is always just $5 with a $50 purchase!

Did you notice that I used almost all the stamps on my page?  The first thing I did was lightly splatter my base with black watercolor paint.  If you want to do this lightly like I did, use your smallest brush.  I love this technique, and it was perfect for this page.

I used a combination of paper for this layout - Charlotte and LaVie En Rose.  I used scraps and just had fun placing things here and there.  As you may have noticed, most of the embellishment is stamps!

I love when I have time to do something like this!  Scrapping in a slower pace allows me to really think about the memories, and that is my passion.

Thanks for stopping in and visiting another Rose Blossom Blog Hop!

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Diamonds are Forever Stamp Set

There is a great stamp set, but there is one sentiment on Diamonds are Forever that made me have to have this stamp set.  See if you don't agree!

We all have those wonderful girlfriends who are crazy and fun.  This is a perfect card for that special friend!!  I random stamped the gems in different colors, and I have to tell you that this idea came straight from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book.  What a great art department we have!

This is a GREAT set!

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Ink Blot Stamp Set

I made this kraft folio album for my Extravaganza class at Convention last summer.  I so love this book and really love the use of the Ink Blot stamp set.

Jerry and I went on a trip to the North Shore of Lake Superior and this book was perfect for the fall photos.

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Reel Life Stamp Set

The Reel Life stamp set is just plain fun, so it's naturally one of my favorites!  These photos are from 1995 when were having our second house built.  Shane loved going over there to watch the construction!

How fun is this layout using Urban?  Urban is such great paper anyway, but once I put the base of the layout together, I just started random stamping with Reel Life.  Such a cool look!!

(Watch for this layout to be a special Friday night class in April!)

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Ink Blot Stamp Set

One of my very favorite stamp sets in the Annual Inspirations Book is Ink Blot.  I love the wild and messy look it creates!

Add a diecut from Artbooking, a little ink blot stamping, and your gift bag is done!  Don't you think Urban paper is perfect with this stamp set?

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March Stamp of the Month - Sunshine Birdies

Because I am away on the Incentive Trip, I am not participating in my team's blog hop.  And I definitely miss contributing!!

But please, run over to Lynn's blog HERE so that you can see the amazing things my Rose Blossoms did with these Sunshine Birdies!!

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STAMPAGANZA IS HERE!!

Now through March 31st, buy two stamps and get one FREE!!

SHOP HERE!

Watch every day this month as I share artwork using my favorite stamp sets!!

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STAMPAGANZA IS BACK!!

Oh my goodness!!  Stampaganza is back and starts on March 1st!!  I wanted to give you a few days notice so that you can look over your books and my website.  Remember, there are many, many stamps on my website.  On March 1st, you can start shopping HERE!

I do want to let you know that there is a retirement schedule for our stamps:

• Seasonal Expressions 1 - all stamps will retire on April 30, 2016
• Annual Inspirations - all stamps will retire on July 31, 2016
• The additional stamps on my website that aren't shown in any of the books will also retire on July 31, 2016.

Now is the time to pick up your favorites so that you have them for your paper crafting needs!!

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Easter Card Kit

Over the years I have made card kits for Easter, and although the paper and stamps are different, there is always one thing that stays the same.  I keep Easter cards simple so that the thought behind the card is always our Risen Savior.  Easter is my very favorite holiday.  I love the time of reflection before during the Lenten season.

I did something unique with this kit - I used retired stamps.  Perhaps it is because lilies are my favorite flower or maybe it's because I love the simplicity.  The inside of the card is stamped with the sentiment "May His love fill your heart."  

This card will come to you pre-stamped in black and white.  Markers are included in the kit so that you can color your images.  I will include some tips for coloring these images easily.
(There is an option if you'd like me to color your images.)

The $16 kit includes (With this option, the card bases, envelopes, and cardstock are free):

• (4) 4" x 4" card bases and envelopes
• Pre-cut White Daisy and Thistle cardstock
• Pre-stamped images and sentiments
• Leaf Green Shinhan Twin Touch Marker
• Golden Yellow Shinhan Twin Touch Marker
• 12 Bitty Sparkles
• Shipping

The $10 kit includes:

• (4) 4" x 4"card bases and envelopes
• Pre-cut White Daisy and Thistle cardstock
• Pre-stamped  AND COLORED images and sentiments
• 12 Bitty Sparkles
• Shipping

Easter Card Kit

Kit with Markers and Shipping $16.00 USD Kit Pre-Colored with Shipping $10.00 USD

Please order your kit by Tuesday, March 8th, so that I can get them to you in time for Easter!

Thank you so much for stopping in today!

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Penelope Layout Class with Long Distance Option

Yesterday I introduced you to Penelope with my card class.  Today, I am bringing you my Penelope Layout Workshop!  This workshop includes (3) two-page layouts.

By the time you are done, you will have pages done to scrap 18+ photos!!  I love the bright and cheerful colors in Penelope!

Sunday, March 20th at 2:00 pm

Andover Senior Center

OR

Monday, March 21st at 6:30 pm

My Home

$35 In-Home Class Fee Includes (RSVP by e-mailing me HERE):

• Penelope paper - pre-cut paper for layouts with extra leftovers
• Penelope Complements
• Limeade Washi Tape (3 rolls for a total of 15 yards)
• Package of Playful Puffies
• Pink Glitter Paper
• Cardstock for Layout Bases

$42 Long Distance Class Fee Includes (Order by clicking on the Buy Now button below):

• Penelope paper - pre-cut paper for layouts with extra leftovers
• Penelope Complements
• Limeade Washi Tape (3 rolls for a total of 15 yards)
• Package of Playful Puffies
• Pink Glitter Paper
• Cardstock for Layout Bases
• Shipping

Thank you so much for stopping in today!  I hope that as you are reading this, you find yourself blessed!

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Penelope Card Class with Long Distance Option

Happy Monday!

I am here today to introduce to you my first Easter Card Class.  You can either take this class in my home or order it long distance.

In this class, you will be making two cards of each design for a total of 8 cards.  I love this class because I am teaching so many techniques within these four cards.  You will watercolor backgrounds in different ways, and I will teach you how to use and blend Shinhan markers to color the animals.

Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 pm

My Home

(Space is limited to sign up early!)

$20 In-Home Class Fee Includes (RSVP by e-mailing me HERE):

• Use of my watercolors and brushes, markers, Thin Cuts dies, stapler, stamps, and ink (This is HUGE!  The cost of these items alone is over $130!!)
• Pre-cut paper
• Watercolor paper
• Card bases and envelopes
• Limeade Washi Tape (3 rolls for a total of 15 yards)
• Package of Playful Puffies

$28 Long Distance Class Fee Includes (Order by clicking on the Buy Now button below):

• Stamping, watercoloring, and marker coloring finished for all cards (If you would like all of your cards stamped with "Happy Easter" just let me know!)
• Pre-cut paper
• Card bases and envelopes
• Limeade Washi Tape (3 rolls for a total of 15 yards)
• Package of Playful Puffies
• Shipping

Thank you so much for stopping in today!  I appreciate you!

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