Class for this week

This Thursday we will be making these cards, they are so nice and clean looking with a touch of elegance about them.
You could add any sentiment of your choice or stamps for this layout.
The internet is a wonderful way to get ideas and for love of me I can't remember who or where I got the inspiration from for these cards it is a while since I made them, so to the ladies who designed these cards a big thank you for your wonderful ideas and my sincere apologies for not crediting you with these designs.
To all the talented ladies of the Stampin'Up! Community a great big THANK YOU from all of us.
That is the reason you need to jot down were you get your ideas from so as to give credit where due.
Thank you for popping into my site from time to time.
Cheers Gail.

Hi Card

Hi Card

Card Stock; 

Early Espresso, 3 7/8” x 5 5/8”  first mat, one 3 3/4” x 3 1/2” for centre mat, 

one 1 3/4” x 1 3/4”, scrap for punch 

Pistachio Pudding, Half of A4 card stock 

5 1/2” x 8 1/4” folded in half, 

one 3 1/4” x 3 1/2” for centre mat , 

one 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” scrap for punch,

Whisper White, 3 3/4” x 5 1/2”

Stamps; Regarding Dahlias, Stamp Pads;

Stamp Pad; Basic White, Early Espresso

Punches; Decorative Label

Embossing Folders; Perfect Polka Dots

Extras; White Embossing Powder

Thinking of You Card

Thinking of You Card

Card Stock; 

Early Espresso, 

8 1/8” x 5 3/8” folded in half,4 1/4” x 3”. 

Very Vanilla,

2 3/4” x 4”, 3 1/4” x 5”.

Crumb Cake, 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

Stamp Pad; Early Espresso

Stamps; Serene Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations

Ribbon; Very Vanilla Seam Binding

Embossing Folder; Framed Tulips

Enjoy my friends and leave a comment, thank you Gail.

Such a Great Stampin'Up! Gift

Hi everyone welcome back,
I'm trying to catch up with all my late posts so here is my offering to you it is such a great little gift.
The 3" x 3" Box and matching cards and envelopes at last. This was a class project and was received with great enthusiasm and enjoyed by the class as it was so easy to make.
With no more chatter here is the treat.
Cheers Gail.

3" x 3" Box

3" x 3" Box, Cards and Envelopes

3” x 3” Note Cards, Box & Envelopes

Card Stock; Colour of your choice, Cut four  6” x 3” for cards score at 3”. 

Cut one 5 1/4” x 5 1/4” piece for box bottom from your colour choice,

Cut one 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” for box front same colour as cards and an extra scrap to punch out the flowers. 

Whisper White, Cut four 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” for front of cards, 

Cut one 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” for box.

DSP; Cut one 5 3/8” x 5 3/8” for box top. Cut Four 5 1/4” x 5 1/4” for envelopes.

Stamps; Yippee-Skippee

Stamp Pads; Colour of your choice.

Framlits; Apothecary Accents.

Punches; Itty Bitty Punch Pack

Ribbon; Colour of your choice.

Embellishments; Basic Pearls.

Envelope Punch Board;

Score the top and bottom of the box 1” on all 4 sides only make 4 cuts to each.

Trim up to score line on opposite sides. glue together. 

Punch out 18 flowers from the coloured card stock for cards and box.

All my projects are original designs that I have created unless I mention that I have cased them, so you are welcome to case any of my designs but I would like you to credit me with your inspiration.

New In Colours from Stampin'Up!®

The new catalogue is out and there are some really great things in it, click on the side bar and take a look I am sure you will love what you see. For one of our classes we made these two cards in the in colours. The first card is just using the in colours with the in colour ribbons attached, that way everyone had a sample of the new in colours. The next card was still using the in colours and new DSP showing how you can use your old favourite toys from Stampin'Up.
Here is to next time, cheers Gail.

 

New in Colours Card

Special Post using the new in colours

Do You Like The New STAMPIN'UP! In Colours 2014 - 2015

Something Cute

Hi one and all,
Here is a project we did at one of our classes and it was a great success with everyone loving it.
You could just make the file box in different colours and different DSP to hold your ready made cards i.e. baby, children, male, female , etc. It would be so easy to find your cards when you are in a hurry.
But best of all it is a lovely gift to give someone special.
Enjoy Gail.

Front of File Box

Side of File Box

Cards for File Box

Different colour for File Box & Cards

Different Colour for File Box & Cards

 Card File Box

Card Stock; 

Crumb Cake 12” x 11” for file score portrait 4 1/2” & 6 1/2”. 

Score landscape 2” & 6 1/2”. Mark 2” up from the 6 1/2” score line  make a mark at the top 4” and 7” cut from the 1/2” mark to the 2” mark this makes the sloping side to your file. Still on landscape make a mark 2 1/2” and 8 1/2” on the 4 1/2” score line and the 2” score line. Cut along the score lines leaving the 2” x 12” section that goes down the middle, cut and remove the outside section between the 2” and 6 1/2” using the marks as a guide. 

(Maybe draw a line between the marks as a guide)      
Now fold and glue your file. Cut a 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece from DSP glue it to the bottom of the file starting a little way in on the back, the DSP will go all the way around to the back leaving a gap glue the extra piece of DSP on the back.

Card Stock; 

Very Vanilla or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.

DSP; Etcetera 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece or DSP of your choice.

Stamps; Timeless Talk, Friendship Preserves

Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging

Framlits; Window Framlits

Punches; Label Bracket Punch

Ribbon; Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim

Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 

Card File Box

Card Stock; Crumb Cake 12” x 11” for file score portrait 4 1/2” & 6 1/2”. 

Score landscape 2” & 6 1/2”. Mark 2” up from the 6 1/2” score line  , make a mark at the top 4” and 7” cut from the 1/2” mark to the 2” mark this makes the sloping side to your file. Still on landscape make a mark 2 1/2” and 8 1/2” on the 4 1/2” score line and the 2” score line. Cut along the score lines leaving the 2” x 12” section that goes down the middle, cut and remove the outside section between the 2” and 6 1/2” using the marks as a guide. (Maybe draw a line between the marks as a guide) Now fold and glue your file. Cut a 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece from DSP glue it to the bottom of the file starting a little way in on the back, the DSP will go all the way around to the back leaving a gap glue the extra piece of DSP on the back.

Card Stock; Very Vanilla or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.

DSP; Etcetera 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece or DSP of your choice.

Stamps; Timeless Talk, Friendship Preserves

Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging

Framlits; Window Framlits

Punches; Label Bracket Punch

Ribbon; Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim

Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 

If you like this post please leave a comment as I love to get feed back, Cheers Gail.

Stampin'Up! You're How Old & Happy Watercolour.

Here I am back again with a new post for you, two new and fun cards to make.
I have included the instructions for you to make them at home in your own time.
Classes as usual Thursday the 19th of June if you wish to join in the lessons, all card stock and stamps, etc. are provided to complete two off each card for $20 in two hours. We also provide light refreshment as well as fun and caring atmosphere do come along and join us just email gaymere@bigpond.com
Here's good wishes to all, Gail.

Sweet Water Colour Flower Card / Bookmark

Card Stock; Pistachio Pudding 5 1/2” x 10 11/16” score at 4 1/4” & perforate at 8 1/2” , 

Very Vanilla 4” x 5 1/4” & 5 1/4” x 2” for tag & 4 3/4” x 2” for front of card.

DSP; Water Colour Wonder 4” x 5 1/4”.

Stamps; Happy Water Colour.

Stamp Pads; Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe.

Ribbon; Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled Stretch Trim.

Punch; Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.

Embellishments; Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Diamonds & Two way Glue.

You're How Old ?

Card Stock; Basic Black 8 1/4” x 5 7/8”, 

Whisper White, cut two 3 5/8” x 5 3/8” & cut 1 1/2” x 2 3/4” for tab. 

Real Red cut two 3 7/8” x 5 5/8” & 4” x 3/4” for trim.

DSP;  Modern Medley cut 1” x 3 5/8”.

Stamps; Life in the Forest, Bring on the Cake, Just Saying.

Stamp Pads; Real Red, Black.

Punch; Pinking Hearts Boarder.

Framlits; Word Bubbles.

Stampin’Write Markers; Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette, Real Red.

Embellishments; Two Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’Glitter.

Card File Box and Matching Cards

Welcome back everyone,
It is great weather here to enjoy making cards and following all paper pursuits we had such a hot summer you just did what you could hard to be creative.
The class for this week is a small File Box that holds six cards and envelopes a great size.
Make many and name them i.e. Christmas, Sympathy, Female Birthday, Male Birthday, Children, Baby, Thank You, Get Well the list just keeps going, they would look so pretty lined up with your cards in them all ready to go. Satisfying and organized wouldn't that be great different papers for each box so easy to find what you want quickly.
Classes as usual Thursday the 5th June morning and evening, just email me gaymere@bigpond for more information.
Till next time, enjoy and maybe leave a comment.
Cheers Gail.

Card File Box

Card Stock; Crumb Cake 12” x 11” for file score portrait 4 1/2” & 6 1/2”. 

Score landscape 2” & 6 1/2”. Mark 2” up from the 6 1/2” score line  , make a mark at the top 4” and 7” cut from the 1/2” mark to the 2” mark this makes the sloping side to your file. Still on landscape make a mark 2 1/2” and 8 1/2” on the 4 1/2” score line and the 2” score line. Cut along the score lines leaving the 2” x 12” section that goes down the middle, cut and remove the outside section between the 2” and 6 1/2” using the marks as a guide. (Maybe draw a line between the marks as a guide) Now fold and glue your file. Cut a 2”x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece from DSP glue it to the bottom of the file starting a little way in on the back, the DSP will go all the way around to the back leaving a gap glue the extra piece of DSP on the back.

Card Stock; Very Vanilla or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.

DSP; Etcetera  2” x 12” and a 2” x 2” piece or DSP of your choice.

Stamps; Timeless Talk, Friendship Preserves

Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging

Framlits; Window Framlits

Punches; Label Bracket Punch

Ribbon; Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim

Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 

Cards for File Box

Card Stock; Crumb Cake 5 7/8” x 4 1/8” (half of A4) 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”

Card Stock; Very Vanilla 3 1/4” x 3 1/4” and 2” x 2”, or Whisper White card stock to match your DSP.

DSP; 2 1/2” x 4 1/8” of Etcetera or DSP of your choice.

Stamps; Timeless Talk, 

Stamp Pads; Burnt Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake for the sponging

Punches; Label Bracket Punch

Ribbon; 4 1/8” Backed Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim

Embellishments; Basic Pearls or Basic Rhinestones 

Very Very Late, just like the White Rabbit

Late late with this post that is me, no excuses not even having visitors but I will hide behind them anyway so as not to get into trouble for posting so late.
Having said that we had the best time with our visitors and getting to know my second cousins and not being disappointed, all of this beautiful family are so lovely and kind it is a privilege to be allowed to share in their lives, I just feel I am very blessed to have such a caring and loving family.

Now for the late news yes very late as this is the class I am having tomorrow luckily for me my lovely customers or should I say wonderful friends have filled the class. The classes are a little out of order but will get back to normal next week with a class on Thursday the 5th June.

Till next time Cheers Gail.

This is the class we will be doing.

Notebook & Card Compendium

Cover; Card Stock of your choice; 10” x 6 3/4” score landscape 4 3/4” & 5 1/4”. 

Note pad flap; 2 1/2” x 4 1/8” score portrait 1 1/2” & 1 3/4”.

Very Vanilla for torn and rolled edge; 4 1/8” x 1 3/4”.

Pocket; 6 1/4” x 4 1/2” score short sides 1/2” & 3/4” at each end turn and score along one landscape side 1/2” & 3 /4”.

Front Cover; Very vanilla 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” & 4 1/4” x 4 1/4” for stamping on.

Very Vanilla 4 1/2” x 2” for rolled edge & 4 1/2” x 1 1/2” for stamping on.

Flowers; Scraps of Very Vanilla and Colour of your choice.

Stamps; Secret Garden, Feel Goods. Flower Shop.

Stamp Pads; Colour of your Choice.

Framelits; Secret Garden.

Punches; Bitty Butterfly.

Embellishments; Basic Rhinestones, Antique Brads.

Card; Card Stock of your choice half of A4 folded in half 5 9/8” x 4 1/8”.

Very Vanilla; 3 7/8” x 5 5/8” to stamp on. 3 7/8” x 2” for torn and rolled edge.

Very Vanilla: Scraps for flower and butterfly.

Very kind thanks to Brandy Cox for this amazing project. 

Better Late than Never

Welcome one and all,
I am late with this posting but all is well and here are the cards I have made for you.
Please leave a comment about the cards as this very encouraging and motivating for me.
I still run the classes twice a month, next class is on Thursday the 8th May morning & evening
I do hope you enjoy making these cards let me know.
Cheers Gail.

Vinyl Record Card

Card Stock; Black 6 1/2” x 5 1/2” - 3” x 3”. 

Very Vanilla 3” x 3”.  

So Saffron 1 1/4” x 1 1/4” -  Real Red 3/4” x 3/4”.

DSP; Modern Medley 2 3/4” x 5 1/4”.

Stamps; Bring On The Cake.

Stamp Pads; Memento Tuxedo Black.  

Thinlits; Circle Card.

Smooch Spritz; Vanilla Shimmer.   

Punches; Round Circle 2 1/2”, 1”, 1/2”.  

Stampin’Write Marker; Real Red.

Embellishments; Candy Dots, Basic Rhinestones.

Score Board or Stampin' Trimmer. (for scoring the lines)

All Over Bouquet Card

Card Stock; Whisper White 5 7/8” x 4 1/4” - 3” x 1 3/4”, 

(the card measurement is half of the card stock, you can get two cards out of one piece of A4 card stock)

Stamp Pad; Strawberry Slush. 3 3/4” x 5 5/8” - 2” x 3 1/4”.

Stamps; Stippled Blossoms, Feel Goods.

Stamp Pads; Strawberry Slush.

Ribbon; Whisper White Satin.

Embellishments; Basic Rhinestones.

Such a Secret

Hi everyone welcome back,
This weeks class is a card and small box using the Stampin'Up Punch Board for the box.
It is called Such a Secret as you can place money or lottery card or ticket in them and they wont fall out.
I liked the look of the black as it looks very elegant but that said They would look lovely in any colour of your choice. You could place pretty earrings or necklace in the sweet little box as a gift to go with the card or use them separately.
Well, here goes this is this weeks offering, enjoy.
Please leave a comment if you like this weeks card and box, this time I have included the instructions with the pictures so I will wait for feed back to see if you like this.
Cheers Gail.

Such a Secret small box and card

Card Stock; Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Real Red

DSP; Modern Medley

Stamps; Timeless Talk

Stamp Pads; Basic Black

Punches; Full Heart, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder

Ribbon; Organza Ribbon

Embellishments; Frosted Finishes 

Other; Envelope Punch Board, Diagonal plate for Score Board, Magnets

Card

Cut one black card stock 8” x 8” then cut two 5 1/4” x 3/4” for scallop edge.

Score the 8” square at 4” on the diagonal plate. Punch the long strips of black with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder Punch then stick this to the long strip of DSP.

Cut Real Red card stock 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” to mat the Very Vanilla onto on the inside of the card then cut a  2” x 8” strip to punch out 4 Hearts from this piece.

Cut one Very Vanilla 5 1/4” x 5 1/4” for the inside of the card.

Cut a 5 1/4” x 5 1/4” square from the DSP then cut this on the diagonal for the front of the card. Cut another piece of DSP 1” x 5 1/4” for the inside of the card.

Box

Cut one piece of DSP 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” then using the punch board punch and score 2” and 2 5/8”, turn match up the score line punch and score both score lines, repeat all the way around just punch the last score line. Round off the corners with the top punch snip up the small square fold on the bottom corners and snip out the small square from the top of the box. 


I have included the cutting and measurement instructions this time as way of putting something back into the stamping community that share so much that I enjoy, please comment if you like this. Cheers Gail.

Maybe Easter

Hello one and all, welcome back.

Well, here we are again another post but running a bit late this time, with Easter catching up fast and small boxes and cards to be made. The project we will be doing this week is one that would be lovely for Easter as the small box could be filled with small eggs and the larger box could take a special egg or small gift not to mention the gift cards would be great to give to someone special.

Classes will be held this Thursday the 10th April morning and evening for the usual 2 hours.

You get to make the two boxes and two gift cards using the 2013-2015 in colour DSP.

You may choose your colour as well as pick any sentiment of your choice.

Class cost of $20 includes all materials to make your cards as well as light refreshments.

Do come along and join in the fun as we have a productive time as well as a good laugh.

Love to see you, email me if you are interested gaymere@bigpond.com

Cheers Gail.

Boxes & Gift Cards

Boxes & Gift Cards

Card Stock; Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White
DSP; Paper Stack 2013-2014
Ink Pad; Pistachio Pudding
Stamp Set; Starburst Sayings
Ribbon; Ruffle Stretch Trim
Framelits; Starburst
Punch: Scallop Trim Border
Embellishments; Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Hung Up Cute Clips
Tea Lace Doilies

Special Thanks to Angie of "Chic' n Scratch" for the boxes shared on the internet

Easter, The Joy Of Giving

Hello all you bloggers out there,

Thank you for coming back to my blog and taking a look at what we have to offer.
New class for Easter, I was unsure what to do for this class as I wanted to make it different from my other Easter classes. This morning I had an idea and away I went and I'm very happy with the result as you could use this card and box for anything.
I love the new colours that Stampin'Up! came out with this year and haven't used them all together and with the lovely Petal Parade from Sale-A-Bration it was easy.

This class will be held on the 27th March
Morning 10-12 & Evening  7-9
All product is supplied cut and scored for you.
Enjoyable company as well as light refreshments so why not come along and join the fun.
Email me at gaymere@bigpond.com

Here we are the projects.
Do you like my bunnies? leave me a comment if you do.
Cheers till next time Gail.

White Easter Card & Box

Green Easter Card & Box

White Easter Card

White Easter Box

Green Easter Card

Green Easter Box

Easter Card & Box

Card Stock; Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White

Stamp Pad; Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

Stamps; Petal Parade, Easter Blossoms, Teeny Tinny Sentiments

Embellishments; Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Ribbon; Pistachio Pudding Ruffle Stretch Ribbon

Embossing Folder; Perfect Polka Dots

Punches; 1 1/4" Circle, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Word Window

Many Thanks to Sam Donald who created the pattern for the box, she is great take a look.

pootles.co.uk

The Joy of Giving Handmade

Welcome back to my blog,

This is the second class for the year and I have to give thanks to my students and followers out there without you I would have no reason to keep creating. That said I also as most of you do give thanks to all the lovely people who share so much on the internet for us all. I must mention Dawn Griffith who has to take credit for the card that I will be showing you today it was so lovely that I just had to make it and show you. I take credit for the Sticky note Holder but was inspired to make it match the card.
I am hoping you are all getting back to your card making now that the silly season is over.
Feel free to comment on my blog or make suggestions on what you would like to see in projects.

The next class is on the 13th March morning 10-12 and evening 7-9.
The class cost has gone up this year to $20 for a 2 hour class and work sheet.
You get to make two cards and two Sticky Note Holders.
You may request different colours when booking, gaymere@bigpond.com
All products are supplied as well as light refreshments and of course laughter and fun.
I have been concentrating on small gifts to give and make for school fetes as well as a little thank you to friends, Now for the fun part the projects.
Enjoy cheers Gail.

Sticky Note Holder & Matching Card

Gift Card

Sticky Note Holder

Sticky Note Holder and Matching Card

Card Stock; Crumb Cake, Whisper White
DSP; Neutrals Pack
Stamps; Flower Shop, Petite Petals, Million & One, Sincere Salutations
Stamp Pad; Crumb Cake, Black
Embellishments; Rhinestones