Valentine Cards

Hello,

I have been busy creating Valentine cards with the left over pieces from making my banners. I used Nestabilities and Shapeabilities from Spellbinders for some of the layers on the cards. Spellbinders has so many awesome shapes to choose form.  Some of the paper I used is from Pinecone Press. I donate the cards to my church and sell them.  The money goes towards the women's ministry for whatever is needed.
Enjoy,
Blessings, Diane

Christmas Cards with the Cricut

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Boy the year has sure passed.  I spent many months planning a retreat for the women at the church I attend.  It took up many more hours of my time than I thought it would.  In the end it was all worth it.  I was blessed in so many ways and the ladies enjoyed themselves greatly.  Until the next time I plan a huge event like that I will have some time to create cards and projects.  I have also been busy sewing again.  My first hobby, that has been put on the back burner for many years. I have also been busy knitting and crocheting.  I will have to put up photos of some of those projects to share with you.
I finally bought myself a Cricut.  They have been out for years and I put off getting one.  I got a very special price for mine so I was able to afford it.  I have been enjoying making projects from what I cut from it.
I thought it would be nice to create some Christmas cards using the Cricut.  It really is nice to create something that you cannot create with rubber stamps.  The cards shown here are a couple of cards I will be featuring at a upcoming Christmas Card class.  Check the calendar for dates and times.  Give me a couple of days from now to post the details.  I just couldn't wait to show you what the cards turned out like.  I did get some inspiration from something I saw online for one of them.
Looking forward to sharing more projects with you.
Enjoy!   Blessings, Diane

Tri-Fold 6 x 6 Cards Video

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Kevin and I have been having a great day making videos. Here is another one to share with you all. This isn't as easy as I thought. I had no script, no practice run through. We set up the stuff and Kevin started shooting. I had think off the top of my head what I was going to say as I picked up each card. It's quite obvious by my pauses. You can purchase kits for these cards. There is a link on the right hand side of your screen. Please feel free to leave comments.

Blessings, Diane

Scallop Circle Cards

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Mother's Day is almost here. Here is a project that will be sure to please any mom, aunt, sister or friend as a gift.
I will be having a class to complete Six Scallop Circle cards and a matching Purse Tote to store all the cards. I will have several flowers die cut for you and provide cardstock so you can die cut your own flowers for the project. See the calendar for details. Please feel free to leave comments.

Blessings, Diane

Fun with Florals and Patterns

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I have been very busy planning some projects for upcoming classes. I hope to make these projects available as on-line kits to purchase. Unfortunately, all this has been a distraction from my current upcoming classes. Today I am spending time planning for this Tuesday's class. Here is a card I made using the Lizzy Garden paper from Pinecone Press . I was inspired by a card shared by Linda, that I saw at work.

I also decided I wanted to create a card with a fun fold. This card opens from the right first and then from the left. I found this card layout on Splitcoaststampers. A great place for inspiration. These cards, and one more beautiful card will be projects for this Tuesday's class April 7th.

See class calendar for more information.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Fun Birthday Cards

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Here are a couple of cards I made using some old favorite sets of mine. One is Hedgehog Happiness and the other Mice Messages. Know anyone that will be celebrating a birthday soon? I think these would be a fun card to send to someone. These will be cards that you can make at my card class on March 3rd. Click calendar for more information. I will also have otehr stamp images you can choose if you like. One more card will also be made in class so you will complete three projects.
Blessings, Diane

Faux Silk - Technique Tuesday Project

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Here is one project we will be making on Technique Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. see class calendar for more details. You will complete two projects and samples for you technique book.
The technique I am excited to share with you is Faux Silk. If you look closely the background looks like I stamped the image onto silk. Come learn how easy it is to get this look for your projects. You will also be provided with a book to keep your technique directions and samples in. Just remember to bring your book each month so you can add the next technique.

Supplies: Eastern Blooms stamp set;
Old Olive, Ruby Red, More Mustard markers; Yellow Stickles; Big shot; Cuttbut embossing folder Stylized Flowers; Ruby c/s by The Paper Company; Green c/s from Kelly Paper; Kraft c/s from (OK, having a Gray moment here, will fill in when I remember again)

Blessings, Diane

Love You Much

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Stampin' Up! has a delightful new stamp set called "Love You Much". Check side-bar for link to see special. I will be having a card class featuring this stamp set. The first card displayed is using some of the new Candy Land paper. A package of the Candy Land paper does come in the kit. You will be able to order just the paper pack when the new catalog is unvailed. I love the punch you can purchase. It punches out three heart at once that align with the stamped image. This card will be a project for my upcoming class. I will be using a different patterned paper for the project though. The second card featured is a card that we will be making in class also. I love the tri-fold opening and the long card will fit into a No. 10 envelope. I am still working on the third
project for the class.

Class information can be found on calendar.

Blessing, Diane

Christmas Card Class coming soon!

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I am so excited. My annual Stamp A Stack Christmas card class is coming soon. There have been some changes. Below are some pictures of some of the cards you will be making. Have to leave a little surprise to the others. I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

Please bring your basic class supply kit.

Christmas Card Stamp A Stack – capacity limited to 12 at each class.

Sunday, November 9, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Sun. Class Fee: $15.00 Saturday class cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

You will be ready to send cards to all your family and friends for Christmas! You will stamp 12 cards, 3 cards each of 4 different designs with envelopes. A variety of accessories and papers will be used. All supplies included in this class.

Super Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack
Saturday, November 15, 10:30am to 3:00pm Class Fee: $25.00
Come anytime between these hours to complete your cards. Allow at least 3 hours to complete projects.
You will stamp 20 cards, 4 cards each of 5 different designs with envelopes.
A variety of accessories and papers will be used. All supplies included in this class
Christmas Card Stamp A Stack - repeated

Saturday, November 15, 10:30am to 3:00pm Class Fee: $15.00
You will stamp 12 cards, 3 cards each of 4 different designs with envelopes.
A variety of accessories and papers will be used. All supplies included in this class

E-MAIL or call if you plan to attend a class ASAP so that I can prepare enough class packets.

Blessings, Diane

Paper Tole Art Cards

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What is Paper Tole Art you ask? An art form for over 200 years, Paper Tole is highly prized for its total uniqueness. Paper Tole is a crafting idea of making soothing and spectacular three-dimensional images. Paper Tole is a craft where several prints of the same picture are gathered and its major components are painstakingly cut by hand using exacto knives and artful skill. Artisans know of the costly expense and consumption of time required to master an image. They must have knowledge of cutting as well as what to cut, what to keep, what to throw away and how to glue, block, shape, and form. If you do a search for Paper Tole you can find some magnificent art work.

Not to diminish the true quality art form, I have a made a much simplified version. I absolutely love these cards. They may require a little time to cut the layers, but the beauty of the finished card is so worth the time.

I will be having two classes for these cards. July 10th at Diane's Place and July 21st at Pinecone Press. Check the calendar for time, cost and supply list. There will be a total of 3 projects. I hope you can come. Don't feel intimidated. I will make the process easy for you. Please feel free to leave your comments.

Blessings, Diane

Clear Cards Class Projects

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These are so cool to make. Did you ever think of making a card that start with a clear base? There are so many things you can do with them. You can stamp on them, use alcohol inks to color with, use your embossing folders to emboss, add silk and paper flowers as accents and so much more. Here are some cards I have planned for my Clear Cards class. Looks like am I switching some class dates around so this class will be Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at Diane's Place. Class fee $15.00. See calendar for supplies list. Class will also be on June 28th at 10:30 am at Pinecone Press. Class fee $17.00.
Hope you can join the fun and learn several ways to decorate a clear card.
Blessings, Diane

Father's Day Card Class

Hello,
I finally have some great cards for the Father's Day card class. If you don't have a Father to give a card to you can still enjoy giving them to someone for their birthday or just because. I will have a variety of greetings you can choose to finish your can with.
Classs date is: Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 pm at Diane's Place. Class fee is $15.00
Class will be also available to take on June 11th at 10:00 am at Pinecone Press. Class fee is $17.00. See calendar for supplies to bring.
The pictures really don't do the pictures justice. I need a much better editing program on my computer than I have.
Blessings, Diane

Designer Purse Bag and matching 3 x 3 Note Cards Class

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I love this paper. The pictures do not do the project justice. I had a wonderful time making these cards and the purse bag.
I will be teaching a class for this project at Pinecone Press - April 19th at 10:30 am and April 21st at 10:00 am. Cost is $20.00. You will complete a Designer Purse Bag and 12 matching 3 x 3 note cards. You will need to register for class in advance. I will have this class at Diane's Place also. Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:00p-9:00p Class Fee: $20. See calendar for more details and supply list.
Blessings, Diane

Purse Bag with matching 3 x 3 cards

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Here is a sample of a project I am working on for the Chamber of Commerce event I have been asked to attend. I will be making a variety of items to sell as Mother's Day gifts. When I know more details of the event I will send you an invite. Won't these be so very cute. I will also be having a class on this project. Let me know what you think. If you read my posts you will see I have a variety of class projects in the works. Come back and check the calendar for updates.
Blessings, Diane

Chipboard Accents

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Have you tried using Chipboard on your cards? Stampin' Up! has chipboard already cut into some great shapes. They even have shapes that match some of their stamp sets. Chipboard is easy to decorate and gives a wonderful accent to your cards. You can cover with Stampin' Up! Designer Series paper, use Craft ink to color or use paint to color. If you use Craft ink or paint to color your chipboard you can decorate even more by stamping a image over top. Check out the close-up of the Heart. I used the new Stampin' Up! rub on's over top the paper. They are so totally cool! You can even get some of your own FREE during Sale-A-Bration. Check out the SAB details on the right. Finish the edges of the Chipboard with ink to accent the edges, sand the edges to give a rough, aged finish. Try using some Chipboard on your projects. Don't be shy to leave comments.
Enjoy!
Blessings, Diane

Time Well Spent Cards

Hello,

I finally have my Internet working again. While they upgraded us to FIOS, YEP I have FIOS and it is "FAST", I had time to play and make some cards using the Stampin' Up! hostess set "Time Well Spent". It really is a beautiful stamp set. I also used the beautiful Stampin'Up! Designer Series "Cutie Pie" paper and "Rose Red" paper. They work so well with this stamp set.

I don't think my hubby and kids will be seeing as much of me. I also had the Internet installed in my office. With music, Internet, heat I am finally comfortable in my little ole office. Now don't be fighting kids.

Enjoy!

Blessings, Diane