Stamp with Annette

Introducing Online Classes

I am so excited to begin offering online classes! I have teamed up with StampAcademy.com to allow me to offer classes for cards, scrapbooking, and gift items for stampers of all levels. Learn new and creative ways to use your stamping supplies. And do it according to your schedule. If 2:00 AM is what works for you, you have that option.

Each class will have a video and a PDF instruction sheet with photos. When you click on the Stamp Academy link, you will be directed to the Stamp Academy website, where you will find the options described below:

Technique Tuesdays: Every Tuesday you will receive at least one new technique. There will be a video, along with a description that can be downloaded and printed.

Holiday Extravaganza: This is a complete event delivered as a class. Fifteen different items - 11 projects and 3 holiday cards - all with videos and PDFs.

Project Parade - Winter Edition: This is an ongoing "parade" of cards and projects highlighting products from the Occasions MIni Catalog. Cards, 3-D items, and scrapbook pages are included. You will receive a minimum of 25 different projects over a six week period, including videos and PDF instructions.

Gold Level Membership: If you want it all, this is for you! As part of the ongoing Gold Level Membership, participants will have access to all current classes on StampAcademy.com, including full access to Technique Tuesdays, Holiday Extravaganza, and all Project Parades, including corresponding vidoes and PDFs.

As an added bonus, the first ten people to sign up for an online class will receive a special, hand-stamped gift from me. So what are you waiting for?! Click on over to StampAcademy.com and get started today!

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

A Manly Birthday Card

Will was invited to a birthday party recently, and I needed a card quickly. Since he has gotten older, cards for his friends have become more of a challenge for me. The Big Shot helps tremendously, since I can add texture so easily.

Here is my supply list:

Stamps: Bring on the Cake

Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso Classic

Big Shot: Stripes and Square Lattice Embossing folders

Accessories: Simply Scored Tool, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool, Word Window Punch

I didn't take a picture of the inside, but this is actually a gift card holder. That's where the Word Window Punch comes in. Hmmm, sounds like another tutorial is in order. I'll see what I can do.

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

Corner Bookmark

I stamped with my friend Sharla's students a couple of weeks ago. She teaches 3rd and 4th graders, and we wanted to do something they could give to their moms for Mother's Day. As she has 75 kids that come through her room throughout the day, it had to be something quick and easy. This is what I came up with:

I loved how these turned out! We used Designer Papers from Sale-a-Bration, so those are no longer available. The Hemp Twine is on the retirement list, so it will soon be gone as well.These bookmarks were the perfect project. They were something a little different, and the kids were able to complete them quickly. I will try to do a tutorial on these soon.

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

Punch Art Swap

For our group swap last month, we did punch art. It was a busy month for everyone, so I only have three to share with you.

My downline Jessica did this cute Santa pin. She used the Wide Oval, Small Oval, Full Heart, Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle, and Word Window punches.

My sideline Karen did this fun Sesame Street card with the following punches: 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Circle, Petite Pennant Builder, 1/16" handheld, and corner rounder.

This was my card. I used the Cupcake Builder and Petite Pennants Builder punches for the ice cream cone, and the Modern Label punch for the greeting.

Have a super weekend, everyone! Happy stamping!

Annette

Owl Punch Graduation Card

This was our second card for stamp club this month:

 

I cased this card from Dawn Olchefkse (along with the one I showed you on Monday). I love how just adding a thin strip of card stock behind the owl's eyes makes it look like he's wearing glasses. Not everyone wanted two graduation cards, so this one was easily turned into a birthday card by simply changing the greeting.

This is such a fun way to create a pocket inside your card. The Basic Black is a 4X12 strip, scored at 4" from each end and then diagonally between the score lines. The two brads you see on the inside of the card hold the pocket together.

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

Same Fold, Totally Different Look...

When I was deciding to do the graduation card I showed you yesterday, I realized it was the same pattern that my friend Jessica had used to make a baby card a couple of months ago.

Jessica actually added one more fold than the graduation cap card, but it is the same concept. I love how just changing the colors and papers makes the card look totally different! Jessica used several items from the Occasions Mini Catalog on this card (which are no longer available), but any stamps and papers will work. Love this fun fold!

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

Fun Graduation Card

We did this card at my stamp club this month. It is such a fun fold!

I found the directions for this card on Dawn Olchefske's blog. The Simply Scored Tool and the Diagonal Plate made this card very easy to do. I used different stamp sets on my version. The ballons are from Beary Best Friends (retiring!), The owl is from Fox and Friends (retiring!), and the greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. The tassel is made with our grosgrain ribbon. How fun is that?!

Have a great Monday! Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

April Stamp Club Take 2

Our second project for stamp club this month was a cute little treat holder:

I love the way this turned out! This is what we did:

1. Stamped the Medallion stamp with Baja Breeze ink on Baja Breeze card stock.

2. Used the Labels Framelit to cut out the shape. (We used the third largest.)

3. Used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder to add some texture.

4. Used the Simply Scored tool to score two lines, one half inch on either side of the middle point.

5. Punched a hole at the top with the Crop-a-Dile.

6. Put a little Snail down the center and placed two Hershey's Nuggets in the center.

7. Tied with the Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon and added a tag made with the Scallop Trim Border punch. The greeting is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set.

I'm thinking these will make a great party favor for the anniversary party I am helping with next week. Now to make some with Basic Gray and Regal Rose. :-)

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

April Stamp Club Project

I am loving the Mixed Bunch stamp set and the coordinating punch! They are in the Occasions Mini Catalog, and though I hope they will be in the new catalog, I don't know for sure. I would hate for you to miss out, so you should order yours today! :-) We used them to make this fun flower pot card:

Cajun Craze card stock made a great terracotta pot. My flowers are Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight, and Perfect Plum, stamped with the Mixed Bunch set and punched out with the Blossom Punch.

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

A Shabby Chic Spring

This is one of the cards we did at stamp club in March. I love the way it turned out!

I used Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stocks. The other color you see was created by painting Very Vanilla with white acrylic paint that was tinted with Baja Breeze ink refill. After embossing with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, I sanded and then sponged with Soft Suede ink.

I love all the dimension here. Most of the girls used Dimensionals on the birds' wings as well. It added just a little something more. To create this card, I used:

Stamps: Three Little Words

Ink: Soft Suede Classic pad, Baja Breeze Classic refill

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folders, Top Note die

Accessories: Bird Builder punch, square punch, Antique Brads, Victoria Crochet Trim, stampin' sponges, Dimensionals, sanding blocks, white acrylic paint

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette

Occasions Mini Cards

It seems like the Occasions Mini Catalog just arrived, and yet it will be gone in just a couple of weeks! Today I'm sharing two swap cards featuring sets from the mini. This one was stamped by my friend Karen:

The first picture shows the front; the second picture shows the inside. I don't know why the lighting looks so different; I took the pictures at the same time! But the first one shows the true colors. Karen used the Tea Shoppe set from the Occasions Mini.

My downline Barb made this fun card with the You're My Type set. I love the black, red and gray combination.

The Occasions Mini Catalog will be going away in just a couple of weeks! Click here to place your order today, so you don't miss out!

Happy stamping, everyone!

Annette