A selection of cards

We have had some lovely classes lately, although we missed some of our dear friends that haven't been able to make it for a while. Hopefully they will be back with us soon. These are some of the cards we have been making over the last few weeks.

Some lovely colours

The colours on our cards are quite yummy. I love the new Gorgeous Grape, I think it could be a new favourite. These were our class cards.

The striped umbrella has been stamped with the new Poppy Parade. I quite like this red, although when you put it against Real Red it shows such a different hue. The Pool Party background came from the new Love What You Do stamp set.

Early Espresso was stamped on Early Espresso card. I love stamping same on same. The vellum was embossed in Early Espresso as well. We used the blends to colour the flower and we also coloured the Rhinestones to match using the blends.

The Tree Rings make a great background and works well with the Calypso Coral flowers and ribbon. The stamp set we used here was the new Love What You Do stamp set.

Our Wednesday and Friday classes

Wednesday and Friday classes are going to be fun, I'm loving the cards we shall be doing.

So if you want to attend one of these classes then please let me know which one you would like to attend.   I will need to prepare the kits so please make sure you let me know.

This is one of the cards we shall be making, can you spy some new colours...

When: 
Wednesday 27th June10am
Friday 29th June 7pm
Cost: $10
Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)

Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.
Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.

* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Wednesday morning card class

Only a Wednesday class again this week as I have visitors arriving that I haven't seen for ages. So guess what I'll be doing all Friday night!!

Hopefully the Friday after will be back to normal. So if you want to attend a class this week it will have to be Wednesday morning. Please let me know if you would like to attend, as I will need to prepare the kits.

When: 
Wednesday 20th June10am
Cost: $10
Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)

Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.
Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.

* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

Card class Wednesday

Only a Wednesday class this week as I have the pleasure of attending my grandsons orchestral concert on Friday evening, so unfortunately no Friday evening class.

However I'm sure we will have fun on Wednesday morning if you would like to attend.

When: 
Wednesday 13th June10am
Cost: $10
Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)

Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.
Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.

* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

The cards we made - love em!

Another week gone by in a snap, I don't know about you but this year seems to be flying by. It won't be long before everyone is planning Christmas in July.

This weeks cards we used left overs from a couple of classes back, I love it when you can make more than one card out of an embellishment.

This one the "friend" has been cut out of the frame. Such a simple card don't you think? The images are from the retired Lovely Inside and Out stamp set

This Wild Wasabi card is using the left over snippet of last weeks embellishment. The background is also using the retired Lovely Inside and Out stamp set.

Everyone loved this card, it was so soft and delicate. It was suggested that it would make a lovely baby card.

The Soft Sky piece above  was the left over from our Daisy card a few classes back.

Calligraphy Essentials by Stampin' Up!

What do you think of these lovely cards. They are part of a kit and I thought you might like to watch the video from Stampin' Up! as they show you how to use the practice sheets.

This video shows how to do modern script calligraphy while creating a selection of hand-lettered cards. It takes me back to my school days and copy books. I used to love doing copy books, did you?

The kit, makes 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs, the folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

 Kit includes:
* 16 printed card bases and 16 printed envelopes
* 8 sheets of laser-cut labels
* 13 calligraphy practice sheets
* 50 adhesive-backed sequins.



If you want to continue on the Calligraphy road then I would highly recommend purchasing the Calligraphy Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set.

Calligraphy Essentials Clear Mount Stamp

The Project Kit

Last Weeks class

I just got reminded that I did not post last weeks cards that we created in our Wednesday and Friday classes. Sorry for those that have been hanging out for them. I got a little distracted with family things and I must say exciting things. We have been planning a trip to Canada and dates have now been set, yay!!

So here are the cards that I neglected to show you. The first one we embossed and then used an Aqua painter to colour a few of the raised petals. the Swirly embellishment was trimmed and we will use it on another card.

Stamping as a background on the base card makes a very easy background don't you think?

I know this is a very old stamp set, but I still love it and felt it deserved to be played with.

I don't think I showed the cards we made for the previous class either, oops. Here they are.

Wednesday Morning and Friday evening classes

It's time for another class or two. I am excited about the cards we will be making on Wednesday and also Friday. Last week we made the usual 3 cards and the card below used  swirly embellishment. It needed to be trimmed,  so to show what you can do with the trimmed bit , I have created a simple but pretty card for this upcoming class.

Would you like to come along on Wednesday or Friday and make these 3 cards?

When: 
Wednesday 5th June 10am
Friday 7th June 7pm
Cost: $10
Where: Zena's Craft Studio in Wellington Point (email me for the address)

Please RSVP if you wish to attend, so that I can prepare all the kits.
Please bring your ‘basic kit’ to each class. This includes a paper trimmer, tape runner, double sided foam tape, multipurpose liquid adhesive and scissors.

* If you are a beginner and do not have a kit, there will be kits available for sale.

It's here, it's here!!!

Yes it's here, winter is finally here. It is sooooo cold!! Actually I'm not kidding about winter being here, BUT it is not winter that I am excited about. Our new Catalogue is HERE!! 

Sorry if I'm a little excited but it is so full of lovely, scrumptious products. How on earth am I going to decide what I need first? For those that have been waiting to order the fantastic Stamparatus, well now you can. In case you need a reminder on how it works, take a look at these videos.

1. Stamparatus Technique Series: Video #1 Precision Placement
2. Stamparatus Technique Series: Video #2 Aligning with Red Rubber Stamps
3. Stamparatus Technique Series: Video #3 Creating Patterns with the Hinge-Step Technique
4. Stamparatus Technique Series: Video #4 Stamping on Pre-Die Cut Pieces

Stop-Motion Video

Check out this cute stop-motion video that Stampin' Up! has asked us to share with you, there are some great ideas here that should get your creative juices flowing!