Easter Projects

Hello,

I have made a few treat baskets for Easter goodies.  To make the boxes I used several Sizzix dies and Spellbinders nestabilities.  The images were some I gathered off the internet and added borders or elements to make them more finished for my projects.
Enjoy.

Blessings, Diane

Easter Baskets and Cards

Hello,

Easter will soon be here.  If you are like me you love to give sweets to others for Easter.  I have planned a class for you.  All images are pre-colored so you just cut and assemble. All materials are provided except your tool box supplies.

 Easter Treat Baskets and Cards

Make 6 Easter Treat Baskets or Boxes and 2 Easter cards

Date: Tuesday, March 19th  6:30pm  (If you cannot come till 7:00pm that is fine)

Class Fee: $12.00

Location:  My home- 11232 Cresson st. Norwalk

Phone: (562) 484-9996

Please let me know in advance if you are coming so I can prepare a kit for you. You can purchase an additional kit to complete at home for $12.00 or purchase the colored design sheet for $1.00 each.

Please let me so I can have additional kits and design sheets available.

Samples will be on my blog soon. Check back in a couple of days.

Blessings,  Diane 

The Anatomy of Type

Hi,

I have recently gone back to school.  I am taking a Adobe In-Design and an Adobe Illustrator class.  I will later a Photoshop class.  I want to learn the programs well so that I can work as a Graphic Designer.  I have been design some of my own scrapbook paper and elements and other stuff for awhile with Publisher.  That program does not even come close to what these other programs can do.
This next we starts Chapter 3.  Have you ever thought about the Anatomy of Type or the Anatomical parts of a Letter??  Guess what I will be learning this week.  X-height, mean line, cap height, ascender, descender, descent, ascent, point size.How about apex, arm, bar, hairline, loop, shoulder, spine, stress, vertex, aperture, ball, beak, bracket, counter, crotch, ear,finial, serif, spur, swash and MUCH more,. Who ever knew letters had so much to them.
We do know that fonts and text visually do have an impact. Look at the Coke label, Disney has a style we all recognize. Businesses spend big money for a logo and font to be recognized.  There is so much more to it than most of us ever begin to think about.  This is something I need to learn.  It is time for me  to do homework.

Blessings, Diane

Hello,

Today I have made cards using the same paper I used for my Valentine Banners. I really like how versatile the paper is.  With a few scraps and pieces you can create some beautiful cards.  I enjoy challenging myself to only use my scraps sometimes to make cards. It is amazing what yo can create with stuff you might think to throw away.  Yea,  I save lots and my office space gets cramped.  When I have saved TOO much I bag up my paper scraps and donate them to the High School art class.  The teacher and kids love to get them.  They have a very creative teacher that finds used for the paper.  If you have ever taken paper and recycled into new paper, you know how much fun that can be.  Kindergarten kids really have fun tearing up the paper and putting into a blender and making paper pulp. Then thy pour into the paper deckle and make paper.  Makes for a great teaching lesson.
The enjoy the cards for today.
Blessings, Diane

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

Love Banner with new colors

Hello,

Here is the second Love Banner I created with different colored papers and design elements.
It is really hard to decide which color combo I like best as I LOVE both color combos.  So what is a girl to do?  Why, have two banners and hang them in different rooms.
A bonus for you when you finish your project is that you will have lots of fun pieces left to make tags for the sweet treats you give someone or make some Valentine cards.

I will be teaching a class for this banner. Click this link or the calendar on the upper left for information.
 Let me know what you think of the banner.

Blessings, Diane

Valentine Banner

Hello,

It is a new year.  I am looking forward to some changes in my life this year.  I have already signed up to take a Adobe InDesign and a Adobe Illustrator CS5 class.  Work, school, family and crafting.  I believe I will be very busy.  I am looking forward to the classes I will be taking, as I want to be able to design more of my own paper and elements for paper crafting.  My job is hoping to utilize me more at work also to help create paper designs, project headers and more. I took some elements I found and created some of my own elements and mixed a bit of both together to create my own paper for a Valentine Banner I made.  There are so many elements to decorate your banner you can really personalize it.

One sheet of four I created.  There are two different color palettes. 

I will be teaching a class for this banner. Click this link or the calendar on the upper left for information.

Here is the beautiful banner I made.  It can be made to hang vertical or horizontal. You can also make it to sit on a table top.   Please let me know what you think.

Blessings, Diane

Business Promotional Items

Hello,

Today I ordered some business promotional items.  I bought a couple of vinyl banners, business cards, Thank You for your business post cards, a car magnet and more.
I couldn't get them all exactly the same so I choose two different patterns and I like them.  I should get my goodies in a couple of weeks.
The banners will be awesome for craft fairs and swap meets.
Here is a picture of a couple of the items.
Next will be getting an Etsy shop.

Vinyl banner

New business cards

Car magnet

So, what do you think??

Blessings, Diane

Hello,

I have to make a date change to my Christmas Card class.
Saturday, Nov. 17th  will be changed to Sunday, Nov. 18th.  1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Blessings, Diane

Christmas Card Class 2012

Hello,

My annual Stamp A Stack card class has made some changes this year.  I have made the class easier for you.  NO stamping or coloring required.  I have created some paper with wonderful designs you just cut out and layer onto your card.
There will be a card group 1 and a card group 2 for you to choose from.  The bonus card shown is an extra set you can make if you bring a friend I have not invited.  Just let me know ahead of time so I have the set ready for you.

Christmas Card Class - capacity limited to 12 at each class.
You will  be ready to send beautiful handmade cards to your family and friends for Christmas! You will complete 20 cards.  4 each of 5 designs.  
Have a friend sign-up and make an additional 4 cards.
Supplies included to make all cards in this class.

Date:  Sunday, November 18, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Class Fee:  $25.00  RSVP by Nov. 13th
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Date:  Saturday, December 1, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Class Fee: $25.00  RSVP by Nov. 26th

Tools and additional supplies to bring:
Large and small scissors
Adhesive such as tape or scrapbooking glue
Pop Dots

I am looking forward to seeing you!

If you did not get an e-mail invite please contact me.  I have misplaced a few addresses.

Contact me at: dianebeckman@yahoo.com to sign-up.  I will give you the address.

Card Group 1  Click image to enlarge

Card Group 2 click image to enlarge

I have done some research and this is a bargain class fee.  

Others are offering 9 - 12 cards for the same class fee.

Blessings, Diane

Halloween Treat Boxes Class

Hello,

It has been one hot summer and working in my office is too uncomfortable so I haven't had classes in a very long time.  The holidays are coming soon and I know many of you like to make Halloween treat boxes for friends, family and co-workers. I have come up with some boxes and plan to make a few more for the class.
Aren't these cute?

Here are the details for the class:

Halloween Treat Boxes Class

Make several treat boxes for gift giving for Halloween.

Date:  Saturday, October 13th
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Cost: $12.00
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $12.00

Hope you can join the fun.  Please RSVP by October 10th
All supplies provided. Bring your class tool box.

Blessings, Diane

Lots more Chic Totes

Hi,

I have been busy sewing.  I have made a few more Chic Shopping Totes.  I will get them into my shopping basket soon.   Here is a peek at what I have been making.  Don't you just love the fabric. Each set includes four tote bags and a mini tote to store them all in. They are topped stitched for extra durability. Each bag is fully lined.  They are machine washable. The mini tote is so cute and is roomy enough to hold your fruits and veggies, a couple bottles of wine or some bread.  The large totes will replace the use of two plastic bags.  I can fit two gallons of milk or 4 - 5 boxes of cereal. I am also willing to take special orders.  I had a recent request for bags with music and cat fabric.  I am working on those now. Click photos to see more detail. Enjoy!

 

 Blessings, Diane

Floral Birthday Wishes

Hello,

I really wanted to share something with you today.  I also REALLY need to be sewing.  I have several of my chic tote bags cut and want to get them sewn together. 
I came into my office and thought what can I do to make a quick card.  I found this piece with a already colored flower and it was layered and tied with a ribbon.  All I needed to do was add a couple of elements and I have a card done in minutes.  The floral piece was something I had made a very long time ago and never finished it onto a card.  So a word of advice, if you are working on something that isn't quite right for what your working on at the moment.  SAVE IT!  It may come in handy at another time.  I used a Sizzicx embossing folder to emboss the wonderful florish onto the green cardstock.  I have come to love those embossing folders.  Take a plain piece of paper and give a a quick pop of texture and design.  You can stamp or use your computer and print out a greeting. Mine was printed from my computer and then layered onto a piece of green cardstock and adhered with pop dots.
My quick card from salvaged scraps.  Enjoy!

Blessings, Diane

Chic All Purpose Tote

Hello,

I am so excited today.  I have finished a set of my Chic All Purpose Tote bags.  I was going to label them grocery shopping bags but they are so cute and roomy enough for so many uses.  Use as a beach bag, fill will snacks and toys for a trip to the park, Scrapbookers will  be able to fill with lots of items for taking extras on the go. I use mine when shopping at Target, Sams Club and Wal-Mart also. They of course are great for holding lots of items when grocery shopping.  Replace two plastic bags with one of these.  I can fit two gallons of milk in a bag. For those of us that want to help with recycling these bags are great.  They are made with 100% cotton fabric.  Handles are double stitched for durability. They are completely lined and can be reversible. They are machine washable.  Each set includes four bags that are design coordinated so you look like a chic shopper.  Each set also includes the small tote that is designed to hold all your large totes when not in use.  The small tote is also a great size for fruit, two bottles of wine, bread and other delicate items.  They bags are also designed to roll up when not in use so they are compact and neat.
Check out my Fiber Creations site to purchase a set of bags.  More design choices will be coming soon.
I just couldn't resist sharing these with you today.  Hope you like them.

Set of four totes with small tote to store them in.

Large size to hold lots. Measures 17" x 16" x 6"

Designed to fit on the baggers rack for easy filling.

Large 6" gusset allows large items to fit easily.

Roll up to store.  Band and button keep bag closed neatly. Band also hangs on baggers rack to keep in place when filling.

Blessings, Diane

Cards with KaiserCraft paper

Hello,

Today I want to share with you some cards I made using the new Fine & Sunny Collection by KaiserCraft.  Click on the prior link to see some more great ideas using this paper.
KaiserCraft has a wonderful collection of papers and project blanks.  There are some fun stickers and die cuts to use to decorate the cards.

Blessings, Diane