Fluttery By exploding circle book class

Hello,

This a fun project to make and super fun to fill with pictures. Everyone has a great time playing with this project. It closes like a book and opens into a circle.
I will be teaching how to make this project on Tuesday, April 21st. Class fee $15.00
See calender for more information.
Please RSVP so I have enough kits for everyone.
Blessings, Diane

Project Kits and Cards For Sale - Coming Soon!

Hello,

Check it out on the right. See those links for kits and cards? I have been busy designing some projects and putting the directions together. I hope to have everything completed soon so you can purchase some great projects that you can put together. There are a couple of pictures showing you whats coming.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Faux Frosting Technique

Hello,

This was a easy and creative technique to do. Doesn't my cupcake look good enough to eat? YUMMY! Lupe, takes my technique class and suggested this one. I tried it out and it was easier than I thought. I did have to search the Internet for some instruction. The one I choose was the easiest and least dangerous. One of the suggested methods used Crystal Lacquer on the card. If your not careful you can have a burst of fire. Not something I wanted to take a chance with.
My recipe calls for: Equal parts Flour & Salt. (a teaspoon is enough. I used a tablespoon and have tons of frosting left.) Add water to mixture. Add enough to get a paste consistency. Add just a couple drops of ink refill or food coloring to mixture if you want to color. Use a small popsicle stick to apply mixture to stamped image. Do not apply too thick. Sprinkle a little glitter on top for sparkle. Hold image with tweezers and use your heat tool to heat image from the underside of paper for a short time and then heat on top the image. You DO NOT want to get heat tool too close or hold in place over image too long or you will scorch your frosting. Not pretty! You can see the color change some to tell if it is dry. Here are some other places you can check out. Starlightstamper
Giddy Greetings Video
We will be making this project and another in my Technique class Tuesday, April 14.
Happy Easter and Blessings!!

Fun with Florals and Patterns

Hello,

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

FREE stamps from Stampin' Up!

Hello,

With the FABULOUS Get Connected Campaign from Stampin' Up! you will receive FREE STAMPS with every $40 you order from the Occasions Mini Catalog! (or with each $150 workshop as the hostess).

If you have had your eye on the great SINGLE stamps or KITS on pg 208, of the Stampin' Up! catalog. NOW is the time to GET THEM FREE!!!!

Details:

Customers may choose a free "Under $10" item for every $40 they spend on products in the Occasions Mini (e.g., If a customer orders $80 in Occasions Mini products, she qualifies to choose two "Under $10" items for free).

"Under $10" items include the following:

YEP! Get ONE of these stamps or kits from pg 208 FREE with EACH $40 you purchase from the Occasions Mini Catalog now through April 30!!!

Dance for no reason!

Hello,

Our eldest child moved out a few months ago and the other kids have been wanting to move into other bedrooms so they will each have their own room. Yesterday was spent cleaning and moving furniture around. Now all the remaining kids have their own room. Was totally funny to me that the next to the youngest spent the night sleeping in the youngest child's room. They have shared a room since the youngest birth, so it must have been a little hard to separate. Today, I have spent my entire day working on upcoming class projects. Not even close to getting anything accomplished. Hubby has spent the day doing yard work and taking down a triple bunk bed that the kids no longer need.
As I have been working I have been playing music on my computer. A song by my favorite Neil Diamond came on. Hubby was walking past in the yard so I called out to him. For no reason at all I invited him to dance with me. We embraced each other, giggled, twirled around and enjoyed a moment of dancing together. Was a nice quick break for both of us.

Go dance for no reason at all.

Blessings, Diane

Easter Bunny Train with Mama Bunny Treat Bag


Hello,

Is this Bunny Train so very cute? I LOVE it. It is so easy to make. As you can see it is a die cut that you just punch out and assemble. This projects will also make a great two page scrap book page. The kit includes the train boxes and ribbon. This is a new project released from my work. Kits are availalbe. I need to find out the cost of shipping and then I can post the costs. If you want to attend my upcoming class to make this project check my calendar for information. because I just know you will ask about those cute carrots candies. They are marshallow peeps I got a Wal-Mart. If you would like to purchase a kit to make the Easter Bunny Train or the Scrapbook Pages visit PineCone Press Design. Tell them Diane sent you.
Enjoy! Blessings, Diane











Fun Birthday Cards

Hello,
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

Hello,
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

What's coming ahead! Classes - Open House - Technique Tuesday - Project Night

Hello,

It's a brand new year and I have great ambitions. I just hope my ambitions aren't too big for me to accomplish. Starting in February, every Tuesday night will feature a different event. My plan at the moment is to have the first Tuesday be a Card class. I will design three different cards for you to make. All supplies included as you have been used to. Just bring your class tool kit with you. Classes will be $10.00 each. Pictures of projects may or may not be on my blog in advance. Those of you that have taken my classes know the quality of projects I plan. The second Tuesday of the month will be Technique Tuesday Night. I will plan a stamping technique to teach you. You will make a project using that technique and then have time to make more projects using the technique or finish the evening making whatever projects you would like. Technique Tuesday cost is $5.00. The third Tuesday will be a Project class night. I have several new projects I have designed and want to share with you. Class fee will vary depending on the project. Photos of these projects should be featured on my blog. The fourth Tuesday of the month will be Open House Project night. This will replace Expresso Yourself night by name only. It seemed the name was confusing people. You come and make whatever project you would like. See side-bar for more information. Fee is $5.00..
I do ask that you RSVP in advance for all events so that I have enough materials, class kits and space available. The class calendar will have RSVP dates.
As I said I have great ambitions. Looking forward to sharing new ideas and seeing all of you.
Blessings, Diane

Love You Much

Hello,

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

New Clear Stamp Find

Hello,
I LOVE my Stampin' UP! stamps. Sometimes though you just come accross other stamps you also want to add to your over abundant collection.
I found these really cute stamps at Joann's the other day. They cost only $1.00 each. I have seen such an improvement in design in the dollar stamps over the past couple of years. At first they were so basic I thought a kindergartner had drawn some. Now look at the beautiful designs these have. I absolutely love the KISS anytime ticket. I will be making one up for my hubby to redeem anytime he likes. Enjoy!

Blessings, Diane

Falling 4 You Flap Book Album

Hello,
Todays project was one featured in the Love Notes 3 book by Pinecone Press. Deb Jennis designed the book and I liked it so much I had to make one myself. I really like making these Flap Books. You can be very creative with decorating them, adding extra flaps and pockets to them. They make a wonderful small album that is great for photos of a special event for yourself or to give someone. The paper used is all a new design from Pinecone Press.
Would you like to have one for yourself. I will be hosting a class for this project Saturday, January 31st. 10:30 a.m. Class Fee $15.00. See calendar for more details.
Enjoy!


This picture shows a side view of the above right flap closed. See how another flap was created on the page.


This picture shows the above right flap closed. As you see you decorated each side of the end flap that closes inside the book.

This picture show the above right flap closed. A pocket was created to hold pages you can pull out scraped with photos or journaling. A great place to also fill with tickets to an event. If you would like to purchase a kit visit PineCone Press Design.
Let me know what you think.
Blessings, Diane

Flutterby - Chipboard Album

Hello,

I love today's project. I designed this project at work. It makes me feel like Spring is here. The flower, ladybug and butterfly decorated with such bright colors are a delight to look at.
Let me know what you think. Enjoy!
I wanted to do something fun with the flower on the front of the flower shaped board. so I made a mini album that is a four circle according piece that slides on the ribbon sandwiched between the flower icon and the circle. How cool is that. To make the mini circle album I cut out one circle the size I wanted. This one is 2 1/2" in diamiter. I then got a piece of scrap paper to make a pattern. I put the circle on the scrap paper and traced outside the template. I then moved my template so the edge of the circles overlapped just a little bit and traced another circle. I continued till I had made four joining circles. I cut out this patten and placed onto my printed cardstock and cut out my now long adjoining circles. How totally cool! The ribbon that is behind the last circle attatched to the book does not slide.


I could not resist making wings for my ladybug. I love interactive projects. It also gives you much more space to add more photos. You can purchase the chipboard blank album. It includes one each of the flower, ladybug, and butterfly chipboard blank with the rings. You can also purchase the entire kit with the chipboard blank album and the decorative papers They are very reasonably priced. The project is decorated with Pinecone Press newly released "Flutterby" cardstock. All cardstock is double-sided printed. If you would like to purchase a kit visit PineCone Press Design.

Blessings, Diane

Boy's Toys - Chipboard Album

Hello,

I finally have a finished project to share. It gave me a great opportunity to use my new camera. I bought myself a really nice camera for my 50th birthday in Sept. The camera has more buttons and features than I have had time to figure out. The tripod for my camera will be here this week. My son, Kevin took these pictures for me. I would have liked a little more depth to them. He says a little more lighting is needed. A little more lighting will be addded to the next photo shoot. The next couple of days photos were all shot at the same time so, I will settle with some depth of field issues. Here is a fun project I made. I designed the shapes myself and cut them from chipboard. At work we are working on a new book that is filled with Word and Shape albums. I made this one to contribute to the book. I also designed another fun shaped book that was featured in the book. (Picture will be displayed later this week) That project was made into a product line available for sale. I think this project will also be made into a product line available for sale. We're working on a couple more ideas also. We thought it would be a great idea to have chipboard albums that have different shapes with a theme to them. I titled this one "Boys Toys", featuring shapes of toys that little boys like to play with. I am so pleased with how it turned out. Please feel free to let me know what you think.


Supplies:
Cardstock:
Colorbok - Wal-Mart

Pattern paper: Colorbok ,DCWV Stack 6
Stickers: Cloud9 Design, K&Company

Ribbon: Pinecone Press
Ink: Stampin' Up!