March 2020

March's calendar is for those who are Irish or celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

I used the Garden Lane designer series papers in our 2019-2020 Annual Catalog for the background.  I then pulled my colors from the paper -- Mossy Meadow and Mint Macaron and used these as background circles.  I used my heart punch to punch out three hearts to make the shamrock.  

Remember, you can come to any of the three classes in October to make your calendar!  Just check in as going to reserve your spot on my Facebook page, Desiree's Emporium, and go to Events.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

February 2020

For the February calendar, we're using some retired products from Stampin' Up!  The XOXO designer series papers are leftovers from years ago and I thought these would make a great background for February!  

Did you get the Party Panda stamp set during Sale-A-Bration last year?  If so, you'll be able to make this one at home!  I stamped the Panda with the heart on whisper white and used the retired Circle framelits to cut him out.  I layered him on Real Red Glimmer paper.  I then popped him up on dimensionals.  I used Smoky Slate  cardstock for the background.

See you soon!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

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Are You READY?

Yes, the next few months are going to fly by so I thought we'd get a head start on our 2020 calendars.  I will be hosting classes on October 10, 17, and the 24th for those who would like to attend.  Supplies are limited due to retired papers being used.

January's calendar features the new Holiday Stamp set, Snowman Season.  The punch is available as well and you can save $$$ by getting it as a bundle for 10% off.

 

 I also used the Let It snow Designer Series Paper for the background and added the felt scarf which is part of the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit.

Come back tomorrow for February's calendar!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Flap Card

Today's share is the third card we will be making in tonight's class.  This is a flap card and very simple to create.  I'm using retired foil papers, Silver Foil Papers, and thick Whisper White cardstock.

Simple but elegant; this card can have many different sentiments on it.  Wedding, birthday, thanks, get well, thinking of you, etc.

I hope to see you in card class tonight!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Magnolia Lane

Today's share is another simple card using Magnolia Lane. I cased (copy and share everything!) this from a card I made years ago using the Pansy punch and stamp set.

I used both flowers in the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set. First, the smaller magnolia bud and versamark to create the background. I then stamped the larger full bloom magnolia on whisper white cardstock and fussy cut it out. I popped this up on dimensionals.

Check out the new ribbon--it's one of our new In-Colors. I really love the look of linen and ribbon.

We will also be making this card on Sep 10, at 6 PM.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Noble Peacock Foils

Today's share is a card I cased from a fellow demonstrator, Tracy E. I love the elegance of this card yet it is simple to make.  If you haven't seen the Noble Peacock Foil papers, be sure to stop in and check them out.   

We will be making this card on September 10th in our 6 PM class.  I placed a  Pearlized Doily on top of the solid foil.  I then put the sentiment on top of the doily.  The whole sentiment is popped up on dimensionals.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

2019 Holiday Catalog

The 2019 Holiday Catalog is live!  I've placed a link on my home page.  Click on the catalog to the right, and you can download to your computer until you get your hard copy.  I have these available -- stop in and pick up yours today!

September's Host code is:  WFUQ4PAR.  Only use this if your order is less than $150.00.  If you're not sure about what you want, stop in and see the new products in person!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree

I cancelled classes yesterday due to still experience sciatic never pain.  I've had two shots in the last five days -- hoping for more relief with Physical Therapy starting next week.  As of today, I'm able to stand straight and walk without bending over.  That's a big improvement.  

Up Line Inspiration

Today's share is a card I made for my down line, Julie.  I was inspired by Lori H., another demonstrator in our group of Iowa Inkers.

I used retired designer series papers and a set that was only available for one month last year.  I love this set and will be hosting another card class using it for my new stampers.  

Another pretty card that really stands on its own!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Paint Your Art

Today's share is a card I made for my Stampin' Up! demonstrator up line meeting.  I love how this came out and had enough to send to my down line as well!

I used the Paint Your Art Suite for this card.  Notice the edging at the bottom -- yes, it's a die!  Absolutely love it.  The background is the Buttons Embossing Folder and I used one of the other framelits to cut out my sentiment.  The ribbon die was perfect -- love how the new dies get a better cut.  The designer series paper is also Paint Your Art.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Class Reminder

Don't forget I have classes set up for 2 and 6 pm tomorrow using the Woven Heirloom Bundle.  Here are the three cards we'll be making.

The top card we'll be using Lovely as a Tree.  In the current catalog, Winter Woods would be perfect for this card.  The Merry Christmas is from our Merry Christmas to All stamp set.

The bottom left card is using older stamp sets.  We're using Butterfly Gala, Beauty Abound, and Itty Bitty Greetings for this card.  And the bottom right is Woven Heirloom.  Hope to see you tomorrow!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'