Father's Day

Well, Father's day is just a little over a week away and I wanted to get these posted to stir up your creative juices in making your own special Father's Day card.

Yes, I did use up some kits that I had on hand -- remember the By the Tide Happy Birthday cards?  Well here is what I did with the other three sets that were left over.  

What do you think?  Will they be a hit?  I love how the word bubble looks like the fish is talking!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Single Tea Bag Holders

When I first created these, I thought of my 93-year old grandmother, Nana.  She loved her tea and I love my Green Tea with Pomegranate.  I made a few of these last year and so I decided to make some more this year.  I had a special order on Saturday last week, and I sold what I had made and quickly made up these five for the time that I'm not there.

These measure 10 X 3 and are scored at 3-1/2, 4, 4-1/2 and 8.  I then did the mountain/valley fold for the center piece.  I added my tea bag to the center inside using glue dots.  I then pulled out my favorite Paper Pumpkin stamp set, A Cup of Cheer, and stamped the tea cup, tea bag, and steam on the bottom flap.  Here is a picture of the inside of one of the ones I made last year.  

And here are the tea bag holders I made yesterday.

Be sure to let me know if you have any questions!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Pop Of Pink Designer Series Paper

Here is a card I came up with for my upcoming demonstrators card swap.  I won't be able to attend as I will be flying out to Orlando with my husband and granddaughter so she can meet the Mouse!  

I used the Softly Falling Embossing Folder to add some texture to the black panel.  

I used the leaves thinlet from the Rose Garden Thinlet set and I die cut from Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  I used the Botanical Builder Framelits to die cut the flower from the new Pop of Pink Designer Series Papers.  I popped the flower up on a dimensional and added three pearls to the center of each flower.  Using my scissors, I separated the flower pieces so it was more dimensional.  The sentiment is from the new set, Thoughtful Banners, and punched out with the coordinating punch.

You will have access to these new items when you attend one of my New Catalog Launch classes.  Try it before you buy it!  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

By The Tide Birthday Card

If you have a fisherman or woman in your family, you may want to make this card for their birthday! These were left over from another card class, so I made two into birthday cards.  I added the Happy Birthday phrase from the retired set, Perfect Pairings.  OOPS, I just checked and By the Tide is also retired.  If you are interested in getting this stamp set, let me know so I can check with my other stamping demonstrators to see if they are parting with their set.  

The sun is from the stamp set, Kinda Eclectic, which IS still available.  

For this card, I used the Thick Whisper White cardstock and stamped directly on the front.  I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment in Bermuda Bay ink and flagged one end and popped up on dimensionals.  

I also fussy cut (hand cut) the fish out and popped it up as well.  I used some retired Designer Series Paper called Irresistibly Yours and sponged the water using Bermuda Bay ink.  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Better Get Better!

Here is a card I created using some supplies left over from one of last year's card classes.  Click here to see the original post.  Since I was running low on Get Well cards, I changed the sentiment out for this.

The words are from the stamp set, A Dozen Thoughts, which is now retired.  

I now have these out at the Branson Mill Craft Village if you are in need of a cute get well card!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Mark Your Calendars!

Many have asked about my classes and when am I having them.  I generally will have one whenever you are available. With that said, you can still schedule your own class, but these are the one's I'm scheduling for the months of June and July.

As noted on my Upcoming Events page, June is going to be a little hectic with my granddaughter, Bailey, coming on June 11th.  I won't be in that Saturday at all.  We then fly out on the 18th to go to Orlando, Florida, for her first visit to Disney World!  So my next day into the Mill will be on the 28th of June!

Here are the dates for classes:

• June 15th, 16th -- 12:30-4:30 (Open times) New Catalog Launch Class
• June 29th, 30th -- 12:30  Patriotic Wreath Class
• July 7th, 12:30, and 2:30  Starburst Class
• July 9th -- 12:30 and 3:30 pm  Watercolor Technique Class
• July 13th -- 12:30 and 3:30 pm Starburst Class
• July 16th - 12:30 and 3:30 pm Watercolor Technique Class
• July 20th - 12:30-3:30  Four Item Gift Class
• July 23rd - 12:30 - 3:30  Four Item Gift Class
• July 27th - 12:30 - 3:30  Paper Towel Roll Scrapbooking Class
• July 30th - 12:30 and 3:30 - Starburst Class

All of these classes are pretty flexible.

The classes are described on my Upcoming Events page with the cost for each class.  When you take any of my classes, I also try to have written instructions for those projects so I can email them to you after class!

If there is an event that you would like to take, but cannot fit your schedule, please email me so we can work a date out!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Page Updates

Have you recently checked out my different pages?  Here's what it looks like on the computer:

Each of these different "tabs" are pages where I update different items.  On phones, the page is a little different.  On my IPhone, I have to click on the Home bar and then below that I can scroll through the different "tabs."  I don't know how this works on an android phone, so if you have one, let me know!

I've added a variety of crafts to the Crafts for Sale page.  In the next few days, I'll be adding more stamp sets to the Stamp Sets for Sale page.  I also updated the Upcoming events page, so you will definitely want to check these out!

Happy Crafting, 

Desiree'

More Starbursts

Just wanted to share some different colored Starbursts I made while at the Branson Mill Craft Village demonstrating on Tuesday.  These are super easy and fun.  All you need are double sided paper, scissors, and stapler!  These are made from some retired Designer Series papers from Stampin' Up!  

Come to the Branson Mill and sign up for your Starburst Class today!  Class is $15.99 and all materials are provided. If you have your own crafting stapler (smaller in size), bring it as I only have two!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Cream and Black Starbursts

I was trying to get a collection of these made to post on my blog.  I'm posting pictures of three of them, but I only have two available for purchase.  The music note one has already sold.

All of these are made with the same Modern Medley Retired Designer Series Papers.

Let me know if you would like a class on making these Starbursts!  I love the large ones, and we can make the medium ones as well.  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

NEW 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! Catalog

Yay!  We can now order anything from the new catalog.  

How long is your wish list?  If it's over $99, you may want to consider signing up as a demonstrator!  No parties, no classes, no pressures.  When you sign up as a demonstrator, you get to customize your starter kit.  Select what you cannot live without--for $99, you will get to select up to $125 worth of Stampin' Up! product. But wait!! Stampin' Up! just released that we're having a recruiting special--You can choose an additional two stamp sets of your choice to add on!  Yes, that includes sets marked at $52, so that means you could get an additional $104 in product of YOUR choice!  

This special won't last long -- sign up today!   And you get FREE shipping on this order!

What happens next?  You sit anxiously waiting for your order to ship.  On the day it is to be delivered, you are watching for the UPS truck!  Then the fun begins!  You open all your goodies, make sure everything is in working order -- punches punch clean, ink pads didn't leak, cardstock isn't damaged. You're in crafting heaven!  Now you can create to your heart's content.

You will receive 20 percent off all product you order.

What's the requirements?  If you want to continue to receive Stampin' Up! product at 20% off, you will need to meet the $300 minimum per quarter quota.  Now, you can save all your ordering up for one big order, or you can put in little orders.  Or better yet, share your passion and get your friends to order on line from YOU!  

What happens if you don't meet your quarterly quota?  You will be put in pending, so you will still have time to place an order to get you back into the active mode.  If you don't order, you will be dropped as a demonstrator.  You will then have to purchase all your items through another demonstrator.  

I love to share what I do, so if you have any questions about signing up, let me know!  Here is a link to Join my team!

Happy Crafting, 

Desiree'