FALL FUN!

Once again we are using the Seasons of Fun Stamp Set – this time for Thanksgiving!  We have the young boy with his cat and dog frolicking in the leaves that I’m sure an adult had raked carefully into a pile!  This art work is stamped and colored with Stampin’ Blends.  The Scan n’Cut pre-cut the dogs for us allowing the dog to be popped up on dimensionals as he leaps into the leaves.  The art work is adhered to an Early Espresso Scalloped Square and adhered with dimensionals onto the Beauty of the Earth DSP.  Now, if you are the first person to notify my what specifically was used to embellish the message from the third Classic Cloche view (the flat view) PLUS your November Stamp Camp card order, you will win a Seasons of Fun Stamp Set.  The Old Olive thankful sentiment does not show up well from the angle this picture was taken.  Originally Early Espresso was used but we felt Old Olive showed up better.  Other sentiments that can be die cut include AUTUMN, GRATEFUL, and BLESSINGS.

The message layer includes a Seasonal Sentiments message.  Scattered leaves are stamped and colored on the message layer and envelope.  It appears the Stampin’ Blends missed a leaf here!.  A slim strip of DSP also embellishes the message layer.

Although this is the final card for November Stamp Camp, I do want you to see the Christmas Wreath that is being offered on November 18th and 20th.  I would like to limit the class size to 4 crafters each day but that number is negotiable.

  The 10” wreath is wrapped in Stampin’Up ribbon and has a gold tie for hanging.  Construction is done with 1 1/4” “T-Pins” and Glue Dots.  The bow will be premade and is gathered florist style with wire.  The Scan n’Cut will precut the poinsettia petals and leaves in red and green foil card stock.  The crafter will need to emboss the poinsettia petals and leaves.  I prefer the appearance of the die-cut gold branches versus the ones cut by the Scan n’Cut which are very flat.  Each crafter will receive the wreath, 10 yards of green ribbon, 10 yards of gold twine, all necessary T-pins, and the poinsettia, leaves, and branch foil card stock.  The cost is $20.  If you are interested in this project, please let me know, and of course, which day works better into your schedule.  I would guesstimate 3-4 hours as there is only one set of dies for embossing the leaves and petals.  Debbi and I have an idea in mind for 2022 – a snowflake wreath!

Hope to see you at November Stamp Camp!  Rosemary – (C)630.965.1965 – (H)630.759.3089 – paperrose01@aol.com

AUTUMN LEAVES

Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper offers several beautiful patterns.  This watercolor motif featuring Merry Merlot, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Bumblebee, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and Cinnamon Cider is one of my favorites and I jumped at the chance to offer a Merry Merlot card.  However, I realize it is not a pattern everyone will like – and that’s perfectly fine as we all have different tastes.  The Seasonal Swirl Dies used here offer several wreath choices – Halloween, Autumn and Christmas.  We may see the Christmas Wreath at the December Christmas Buffet.  Two Early Espresso autumn wreaths are adhered for this card and die cut leaves are adhered with glue dots.  A small shoestring Baker’s Twine bow is adhered to the top of the wreath.  Several colors of Baker’s Twine are available.  Although GRATEFUL is the sentiment shown, other sentiments could be used.  The Banners Pick A Punch was used to form the banner shaped sentiment and Merry Merlot layer.  This card may look labor intensive, but it’s really not and the crafter can limit how many leaves are used.

The message is stamped in Merry Merlot with verbiage from both Day of Thanks and Sparkle of the Season Stamp Sets.  The message layer and envelope are both embellished with a small stem of leaves stamped in Merry Merlot. 

If you are looking for an autumn birthday card – a simple change in sentiment and message would do the trick.

One November Stamp Camp card left.

Blessings – Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

CLASSIC CLOCHE

Our Christmas cards start with Christmas in July, continue thru November with one Christmas card at each stamp camp, and this year will finalize with a Christmas Card Buffet on December 2, 3 and 4.  A Christmas Card Buffet is simple, you come and choose to put on your “plate” those cards you wish to do.  Each item will be priced individually and you can choose to add one to your plate, or two, or three, or none.  This is totally up to you.  The goal is to have a buffet line of 10 different entrees.  Please realize this is my goal! I will guarantee there will be a variety, colors will not be limited to red and green, and at least one pyramid card will be included.

For our November Stamp Camp, the Classic Cloche is being offered.

All three of the Classic Cloche views are done with Garden Green, Evening Evergreen, and Peaceful Prints DSP.  This view also features the cloche dome which slides very easily into the die-cut opening and has taped adhesive already in place.  This may look difficult, but believe me, it is a piece of cake.  A sentiment from the Classic Cloche stamp set is stamped in Evening Evergreen and uses the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch as does the Evening Evergreen layer.  Two additional trees are layered on the front above the sentiment.

This close-up view of the church shows the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter adhered to the rooftops and ground.  Ice Stampin’ Glitter was added before the dome was adhered turning this into a shaker card.  It’s cute and very easy!  There are even pre-colored scenes if you don’t wish to color your own.  These cards will not fit into a standard envelope.  I will have 5 X 7 padded envelopes available for 50 cents each to ease your mailing options.

Each of the 3 card samples features the same message but different embellishments.

The Classic Cloche Stamp Set and matching Cloche Dies also has a bird option.  The birds inside the cloche are stacked 2-3 high for depth.  I chose not to use dimensionals as the sequins would stick.  Although not featuring glitter, Snowflake Sequins are added turning this card also into a shaker card.

The message layer shown on the bird sample is embellished with a single and 4 die cut trees.

The final sample of the Classic Cloche card samples is a flat view with no cloche added

This close-up view of the flat sample indicates bumpy snow – perhaps the snow blower had just been by.  I’m not sure how the glitter will fare through the mail although it appears to be very sturdily glued on.  Tombo Aqua Mono Liquid Glue was used as the adhesive for the glitter and allowed to dry.  A tiny shoestring bow of silver and white Baker’s Twine was added to the top of the cloche image.

The embellishment featured on this final sample is simply a row of punched Evening Evergreen trees using the Evergreen Border Punch!  The message and envelope stamps come from the Snow Wonder Stamp Set.

As you choose your cards for November Stamp Camp, please understand that this is really an easy card to create – it simply looks difficult.  In addition, Debbi and I are available if a challenge arises.

Blessings, Rosemary – (C)630.965.1965 – (H)630.759.3089 – paperrose01@aol.com

PRETTY PUMPKINS

I absolutely love this card.  It is so “autumny” if there is such a word!  The Pumpkin Pie and white with touches of Old Olive seem perfect as Thanksgiving approaches.  Of course you could stamp “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” instead of the thankful sentiment I used.  However, why couldn’t the thankful sentiment be used for a birthday? 

The Scalloped Contours Dies work perfectly for this card giving such a soft rounded grace that matches the round pumpkins   AND, the Stamp n’Cut happily cut out all the pumpkins and vines for us!

The message layer literally pops out with HAPPYY THANKSGIVING. This is a Sizzix Thinlits 3-D Drop In Die.  I made the mistake of not ordering the stamp set also.  How was I supposed to stamp the HAPPY THANKSGIVING with no stamp?  But like many situations we encounter in life, I developed a work-around.  Ask me at November Stamp Camp and I will be happy to share what I did!

November Stamp Camp is right around the corner.  November 4th from 10am – 4pm, November 5th from 10am – 4pm, and November 6th from 9am – 4pm.  The cost remains the same – $14 for any 4 cards and $3 for each additional card.  We will have some kind of pumpkin treat to keep us going with full energy.  As always, please let me know as soon as possible which day you prefer to come, which cards you choose to do, if you are under any constraints and will need additional help, or if you need CARDS TO GO (the take-out alternative).  You can notify me by cell phone, text, home phone or e-mail.

Looking Forward to Seeing You!!!  Rosemary (C)630.965.1965 – (H)630.859.3089 – paperrose01@aol.com