Purse Bag with matching 3 x 3 cards

Hello,

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

Disney Vacation Album

Hello,

Here is my finally finished project. Sorry no pictures to put inside my album yet. I used a great pocket die at work to make the pocket pages. The frames are also cut out from a die. The stickers are from Pinecone Press. The papers are also from Pinecone Press. I just love them. I plan to have a class for this project soon. I think the pockets are great for keeping tickets, receipts and extra photos you can pull out to look at. What do you think??

"Diane's Place" Stamping

Hello,

Classes at Michael's end in just two weeks. You have all shared that you want to continue getting together to stamp and be creative.
I will be having Open House stamping on Thursday nights at "Diane's Place". I have several events to prepare for and several projects to make in the next few weeks. I need to for my own sanity reduce something in my life. So, I have decided instead of planning projects for Thursday's for a short time I want you to come to my place and continue to stamp, be creative and make projects. Those that attended my recent Open House had a great time. Please see the calendar for more details and other classes coming up.

Blessings, Diane

Spring Flap Album

Hello,
Here is a cute flap album I finished. I used the new Bloomin' paper from Pinecone Press. Are they just not colorful. I have this flower version and also have a guy version. I will be planning a class for this project soon. Let me know what you think.
Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Super Saturday Stamping Gathering

Hello Stampers,

You are invited to my Super Saturday Stamping Gathering. I have a refreshed stamping area at my home. I also have a huge inventory of unused class projects and cardstock scraps. I would like to invite you to come and spend a couple of hours or more stamping and making cards. Just have a fun time being creative. Don't be intimidated thinking you cannot create a card on your own. This is the perfect opportunity as I will be here to help you. I will also have samples you can copy and tons of project ideas on my computer to inspire you.
I will have available ink pads, rubber stamps, my Cuttlebug, cardstock scraps for layering, and card kits. Just bring your own cardstock for your card base, adhesive, embellishments, paper cutter and anything else you may want to finish your project with. Feel free to bring your own refreshements if you would like.
I will also have stamp sets available for sale.

Location: Diane Beckman
11232 Cresson st. Norwalk
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open House Style ( Come and go as you please)
Cost: $5.00 Make as many projects as you want.
Supplies to bring: Cardstock for your card base, adhesive, embellishments, paper cutter and anything else you may want to finish your project with.
So I can set up enough work stations
Please RSVP - (562) 484-9996

Hourly door prizes will be given.

Michaels class program being discontinued!

Hello everyone,

I have been informed today that the Michaels class program is being discontinued as of April 1, 2008. I am so very sad to hear of this news. I am currently checking into other options for classes. I have posted a Poll that I would like you to take time to answer a few questions to help me with planning and locating a new place for us to continue classes.
I appreciated your support.
If you have any comments to direct to Michaels about the class program you will need to contact the corporate office not the store. The stores did not have any input into the decision making process.

Blessings, Diane

I'm not missing in action!

Hi Everyone,

I know it's been a long time since my last post. WHEW! Have I been busy. I had the opportunity to attend the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Convention. It was at the Anaheim convention center for 4 days. I spent two days at the convention center helping promote the products the company I work for sells. I also had a chance to check out what other companies had to promote. I was able to make some great projects that were offered by some of the vendors. The event is like the SuperBowl of crafting. I then spent two days preparing for the classes I would be teachng at the Scrapbook Expo. I am currently working at the Scrapbook Expo. It has been a blast. My class has been a super big hit. My class was teaching cards that Flip, Twist and Pop. I have had some super late nights with cutting for more kits and making some supersized class projects. My supersized samples are so cute, and sure do help with a class of 50 students to have a large visual aide to make their projects. Can you believe it, I will have taught 150 ladies how to make some really fun cards in 3 days. That is a feat of accomplishment for me.
It was so much fun to see my stamping friends come to my booth and check out what were selling. My hubby made a surprise visit to the Scrapbook Expo today just prior to the starting of my class. He surprised me with a beautiful pair of gold hoop earrings. Is't that just the sweetest! Yeah! that scored some points. He even helped me get some last minute stuff ready for my class and stayed around to watch me teach my class. He hadn't ever seen me in action before. His presence didn't even make me nervous. I am looking forward to getting back to normal and preping for my regular weekly class. Have a blessed day.
Blessings, Diane

Chipboard Accents

Hello,
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

Valentine Explosion Box Class

Hello,

With my Internet being disconnected for almost two weeks I was not able to announce this class sooner.
Make this beautiful Valentine Explosion Box filled with coupons redeemable for a variety of things and blank coupons for your own offerings. There is room for you to fill with lots of pictures. What a great memory photo box to give to your loved one. This can also be made for mom, dad or grandparents. Just make coupons filled with something you would like to offer them. Fill with photos of the entire family.
Date: February 2, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Location: My Place
11232 Cresson St. Norwalk
Supplies to bring: Adhesive, paper cutter
Please call or e-mail me to reserve your space. Space is limited to the first 12.
I will also have a large variety of retired stamp sets available for sale.
Looking forward to seeing you.

You can also purchase a blank explosion box here.

Blessings, Diane

Hello,
Posting message to let you know that my internet and email are currently unavailable.
If you want to take a class this week, please register at class. Without access to email, I will not get your message to reserve a space for you. If you read this message and are attending class, supplies to bring are: circle coluzzle with mat. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you and blessings, Diane

Win a FREE Stamp Class

Hello,

I came up with a new game for the New Year! Every class you attend gives you the opportunity to win a Free Class coupon. When you attend class your name is entered into a drawing. When Fifty names are entered, a name will be drawn for a Free Class coupon. The more classes you attend the more chances you have of your name being drawn. The game starts Thursday, January 17th.
Will you be the lucky winner!!

Blessings, Diane

Spring Mini Note & Envie

Hello,

See what happens when you are not needed at work. I get to take pictures of my projects and get my blog updated. I even figured out how to compress my photos so they aren't so huge when you click on them and reduce the file size. I have several posts today to show you. A couple show projects done at a recent class. This project and my Flower Power project will be done at my January 17th class.

I just love my 3 x 3 Envie template and matching card. The scallop was made using the Stampin' Up! scallop punch. I so love punches, quick and easy to get a great shape. I could not hand cut this.

I must be off now to get my projects cut and ready for class. You can stay around and check out the other projects I posted below.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Mini Notes and Envie

Hello,

I was asked to design some projects for a Cookie Lee meeting. I found out they have some new 3 x 3 coupons. I made up a cute envie to hold their coupon and showed them they could also make a sweet 3 x 3 card to fit into the envie and send their hostess a nice Thank You card. They loved the project idea. The paper is Stampin' Up! designer paper. Isn't it just beautiful. To create my envie I used my Stampin' Up! 3 in 1 envelope template.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Flower Power

Hello,

I love this Big Blooms set. I was so sad SU didn't put it into the big catalog. I stamped my flowers and cut them out. I used a pencil to wrap the petals around to give them shape. I wanted these flowers to look real not flat. I used my Word Window punch to punch out the small greeting and to make the anchor holding the greeting. To make the angled paper for the background was so easy. The top and bottom was done with a 4" square cut on the diagonal and then I pieced the cut square back together by hand and put into my cutter and cut the other diagonal. You have great diagonals and enough to make 2 cards. The sides were done with a 5 1/4" square. This will be a project for my January 17 class.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane