Sister's Turn

Yes, this young lady is sister to one of the girls that came in on Thursday, last week, to choose and make their Two-Item Gift Class projects.

This young lady wanted to make an Owl Curvy Keepsake and a Giraffe Hershey Bar Wrap.  Well, I had to cut the Pool Party Keepsake box using the Curvy Keepsake Die from Stampin' Up!  I had all the other pieces already punched for my different kits.  

For the Giraffe, I used the pieces that I had punched out for the Giraffe Party Invitation Kit that I created for my friend, Jackie.  Since I punched so many extras, It was easy to pull the pieces out and get creative!

I hope that you will enjoy these pictures, and remember, I do customize for your workshop/class!  I like to have a 24-hour notice to ensure I do have everything cut and ready because not all my supplies are at the Branson Mill.  

Contact me today to set up your Two- or Four-Item Gift Class!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Two Item Gift Classes

Did you know you can walk into the Branson Mill Craft village and request a class?  If I'm not conducting a class, I can do your class right then and there!  There are a variety of items that I have pre-cut and ready for you to come in and make.  

These girls stopped in yesterday and wanted to make two items.  They each chose a Hershey Bar Wrap and a Stand Up Post It Note.

Unsure what you would like to make?  Browse through my site and see the different items I've been making and contact me to see if we can do a class!  That's all there is to it!

I hope to hear from you soon,

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Don't Forget!

July 31st is the last day that you can earn Bonus Day Coupons!

For every $50 you spend* between July 7 and July 31, 2016-
you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016. There is no limit on your orders – spend $100, get two $5 Bonus Days coupons!

Note: Bonus Days coupon codes will be delivered via email, so an email address is required to participate in this promotion. We cannot resend emails with coupon codes, so make sure you save the email and write down the codes in a safe place so you don't miss out on the coupons you earn.

*Participants will receive a Bonus Days coupon code via email for 

every $50 spent in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax).

What do you do with your Bonus Days Coupons? SAVE them for August orders. You will get $5 off for each coupon you use on an order in August. Keep those coupons!!

Also, a reminder that today's class is the Four-Item Gift Class. Here are the items we'll be making today!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Pokemon, Anyone?

With all the talk around the Branson Mill about Pokemon GO, I had to do a little research and make these adorable Hershey Bar Wraps and Curvy Keepsake Boxes.  The Pikachu is CASE (Copy And Share Everything!) from Loni Spendlove, on Facebook.

The Poke' Ball is made using your circle framelits/punches and your paper trimmer.

The Pikachu uses the Curvy Keepsake Die as the base, and I used the Poinsettia Builder punch for the ears and tips of the ears as well as the nose.  I used the Owl Builder Punch for the eyes and the 1/2 circle punch for the cheeks.  I used the black Stampin' Write Marker to make the mouth.

Cute, huh?

I hope you enjoy these.  I do have KITS available should you want to make your own as well as the boxes already made up!  Stop in and see these adorable crafts at the Branson Mill Craft Village!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Pictures!!

Here are pictures from the Watercolor Technique Class held on Wednesday.  If you would like to learn how to watercolor with Stampin' Up! Blender Pens and Aqua Painters, contact me to set up your class.  I can do these in the comfort of your home or at the Branson Mill Craft Village.

Masking tape (we used Scotch tape)

Aqua Painters

Blender Pens

We will be building on this class next month, adding heat embossing and using the aqua painters on one set and alcohol with reinker on the other.

Happy Crafting!

Desiree'

Class Reminder!

Yesterday's Watercolor Technique class was fun!  I'll post pictures tomorrow!  I was busy at the store until 6 pm and was beat when I got home!  So today I'm just going to remind you of what events I have left in July.

Today, I have two young ladies, both 9, coming in for a two item gift class.  One is making Darth Vader and the other is making BB8 Hershey bar wraps and they both want to make the Stand Up Post it Notes and write their own message, can you guess?  "May the Force Be With You."

If there is a class you would like to see added to my schedule, drop me an email!  I'll be making up August's schedule this week.  Some of the things I want to do is a 4-month Christmas Card Class where you make three of each card with three to four designs.  I still need to come up with the designs and cost, so hang in there!  This will be a good way to get those special Christmas cards done early!

I also want to do another Watercolor Technique class where we use heat embossing and then two different ways to color that image -- again, I have to create first!

Here are the rest of July's Classes:

• 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

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

New 12 X 12 Mini Scrapbook

Don't forget today's Watercolor Technique Class starting at 12:30!

Here's a cute scrapbook I made using a retired Stampin' Up! Scrapping kit.  I used one sheet of 12 X 12 cardstock and half of the scrapping kit to complete this scrapbook.

Cover

Cover opened

First page

First four pages

Second set of four pages

12 pages ready for pictures

11 pages (reverse sides)

I have enough supplies to create three kits to put up for sale. Let me know what you think of this scrapbook!  

Happy crafting!  

Desiree'

Gift Bag Kit

I had a lady stop in and really loved the gift bags I've made. She wanted a kit, so I've made one for the store to see how they sell!

The gift bag uses two sheets of Designer Series Papers, ribbon for the handles, and I used coordinating cardstock for the banners.  I also used some of the non-Stampin' Up! fabric flowers I had on hand to embellish the bags.  

First is one that I have completely done and available at the store.  Second picture is the kit I made up!

Tomorrow is our Watercolor Technique class starting at 12:30.  I hope you can join me for a fun afternoon!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

In The Bag

Today's share is from a past Paper Pumpkin kit called In The Bag.  I made one of each of the bags and then fixed up kits for you to make your own! 

I have instructions included in each packet and all the materials to complete your bag.  You will need your own ink and stamps to add color to the white piece, or set this aside and cut out some designer series papers for your background! I also included extra letters/circles in case you want to stamp your own letters for the message to attach to the bag.

Don't forget that we're having a Watercolor Technique class on Wednesday, July 20th, at 12:30.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Four Item Gift Class Today!

Craft reminder:  I am hosting a 4-item gift class starting at 12:30 in Desiree's Craftroom located inside the Branson Mill Craft Village.  We will be making the Sweet Treats (2), Pocket Pouches (2) using the Envelope Punch Board, a Stand Up Post It Note, and a corner bookmark.

Sweet Treats

Pocket Pouches

Stand Up Post It Notes

Corner Bookmark

Hopefully you will be able to join us in some fun and laughter while we craft!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'