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His & Hers Card Class: Written Work

So far I've not had much chance to participate in Jennifer and Kristina's online cardmaking classes, but I was able to pop out the "verbal" part of the exercise while giving a final exam last night.

The assignment was to create a list of those characteristics that distinguish feminine and masculine cards.  Here's mine:

Now, I'm going to see if I can go upstairs and actually make a card!

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

 

 

Be My Valentine (#2)

Here's a second version of Be My Valentine - it sort of shows how the same design can be changed up quite a bit.

 

Bazzill Cardstock *Carta Bella DEVOTED 12 x 12 Collection Kit CB-DV9013 Hero Arts Valentine Sayings (CL402) *Hero Arts Memories Rubber Stamp DYE Ink Pad UNICORN 2012 White AF217 *May Arts PINK Silk Ribbon *Wplus9 BANNER TRIO Designer Dies 47095 Spellbinders Nestabilities CLASSIC HEART 6 Dies *s4-137 Nestabilities CLASSIC SCALLOPED HEART Spellbinders *Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder SWISS DOTS Provo Craft 37-1604 *Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Non Stick Micro Serrated Vagabond Die Cutting Machine *Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DOT PATTERN Runner 62162 Permanent *Scrapbook Adhesives 126 3D WHITE FOAM SQUARES Adhesive *Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Two Applicators 62191 Beacon Fabri-Tak Adhesive

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Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

 

My August Classes & A Sign

I've just posted the two card classes I will be teaching at The Corner Crop in Evansville, Indiana. Check 'em out here for the particulars.

I was at a Bible study last night and the lovely Jennifer shared with us a sign that she saw at a farmer's market in her hometown in Nebraska last week. I was going to write it down verbatim and then forgot to remember after class. (Just call me Deborah the Dingaling.)

Anyway, I think I can recreate it well enough to make its point. It really tickled me:

Live your life so that from the minute your feet hit the floor you're making the devil mad all day long.

I'd never really thought of it that way before, but it's a good way to live even if you don't believe in a higher power.

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Memory Box Classes: Album, Cards & Mini-Cards

I'll be teaching three Memory Box classes on Saturday, August 27, 2011, in Evansville, Indiana, at The Corner Crop.

Make an 8”x8” SEI Preservationist album featuring Memory Box stamps, papers, dies and embellishments. The album has a decorated cover, a title page, and nine two-page spreads. The class teaches the student a new way to utilize 2” patterned paper squares and photos in an eye-catching and fun way. The album’s subject matter can be customized to capture a single event or a series of events throughout a day, week, month, or year.

The price of the class is $35.00. This covers the cost of the SEI Preservationist album, all papers, embellishments, stickers, etc that are included in the album and on the album cover. All tools and stamps will be provided with the exception of the recommended small alphabet stamps (see store for details), Memento Cocoa Bean and Tuxedo Black ink pads, and Zig Chocolate Writer.   

Class limitations. The class is limited to 20 (twenty) students each. The deadline for sign-up is Thursday, August 25, 2011. No tuition refunds or rain checks are available.

Students should bring the following:

• 9 (nine) 5”x7” photos (optional if you plan to personalize the album at a later time)
• 19 (nineteen) 2”x2” photos (optional if you plan to personalize the album at a later time)
• Small alphabet stamps (see store for details)
• acrylic stamping block
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
• Memento Cocoa Bean ink pad
• Zig Chocolate Writer (marker)
• Pencil
• Centering / regular ruler
• Small plastic t-square (optional)
• Paper trimmer
• Adhesive (student’s choice: glue stick, runner, etc)
• Liquid adhesive (Diamond Glaze / Ranger Glossy Accents)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig Stamp Positioner, etc
• Paper-piercing tool and mat/pad
• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Bag
• Corner rounder

OPTIONAL (these items will be supplied but students may wish to bring their own to avoid waiting in line):

• Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly punch
• Hand punch (smallest size - 1/16”)
• Heat gun
• Clear embossing powder
• Die-cutting machine
• Memory Box stamps:
• Fine Fern Print (G1719)
• Circle Word Background (E1711)
• Wonderland Butterfly (E1713)
• Cocoa Bean Butterfly (C17114)
• Journey (G1733)

 

Make 3 beautiful cards featuring Memory Box stamps, papers, dies and embellishments.

The price of the class is $15.00. This covers the cost of all papers, embellishments, stickers, etc. All tools and stamps will be provided.

Class limitations. The class is limited to 20 (twenty) students each. The deadline for sign-up is Thursday, August 25, 2011. No tuition refunds or rain checks are available.

Students should bring the following:

• Memento Cocoa Bean ink pad
• Zig Chocolate Writer (marker)
• Pencil
• Centering / regular ruler
• Small plastic t-square (optional)
• Paper trimmer
• Adhesive (student’s choice: glue stick, runner, etc)
• Liquid adhesive (Diamond Glaze / Ranger Glossy Accents)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig Stamp Positioner, etc
• Paper-piercing tool and mat/pad
• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Bag
• Corner rounder
• Pop-dots

OPTIONAL (these items will be supplied but students may wish to bring their own to avoid waiting in line):

• Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly punch
• Heat gun
• Seafoam White embossing powder
• Die-cutting machine
• Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
• Fiskars border punch – Stitches
• Memory Box stamps:
•      Thank You Combo (B1751)
•      Just a Note (B185)
•      Orchid Branch (B1735)
•      Makes Me Smile (B1765)
•      Spiral Butterfly (A1744)
•      Butterfly Shadow (A1745)
• Memory Box dies:
• Memory Box die – Orchid Branch (98108)
• Memory Box die – Double Ticket (98104)

 

Make 6 adorable baby-related mini-cards featuring Memory Box stamps, papers, dies and embellishments.

The price of the class is $15.00. This covers the cost of all papers, embellishments, stickers, etc. All tools and stamps will be provided.

Class limitations. The class is limited to 20 (twenty) students each. The deadline for sign-up is Thursday, August 25, 2011. No tuition refunds or rain checks are available.

Students should bring the following:

• Black ink pad
• Pencil
• Centering / regular ruler
• Small plastic t-square (optional)
• Paper trimmer
• Adhesive (student’s choice: glue stick, runner, etc)
• Liquid adhesive (Diamond Glaze / Ranger Glossy Accents)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig Stamp Positioner, etc
• Paper-piercing tool and mat/pad
• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Bag
• Corner rounder
• Pop-dots

OPTIONAL (these items will be supplied but students may wish to bring their own to avoid waiting in line):

• Die-cutting machine
• Fiskars border punch – Treading Water
• Office Handpunch (1/4” hole)
• 5/8” hole punch
• Memory Box stamps:
•      Bubba Elephant (D1741)
•      Cute Monkey (B1735)
•      Baby Shower Combo (B1767)
•      It’s a Girl Combo (B1746)
•      Tickled Pink (B1747)
•      Boy Oh Boy Combo (B1748)
•      Welcome Little One Combo (B1749)
•      It’s a Boy Combo (B1750)
• Memory Box dies:
•      Memory Box die – Bubba Elephant (98113)
•      Memory Box die – Monkey Mania (98112)

Please make sure you label your items clearly. Neither The Corner Crop nor the instructor are responsible for loss or damage to student possessions.

Pricing and Class Size Requirements:

     * All classes need to have at least 6 (six) students each to be held.

     *  Oh, Baby! Mini-Cards (6 projects for $15.00)

        Butterfly Beauties Cards (3 projects for $15.00)

        Today Album (19-page scrapbook for $35.00)

 * A discount is available for students who take multiple classes:

 10% off any TWO classes:

    * TWO $15.00 classes ($30 - $3.00) = $27.50

    * ONE $15.00 class + ONE $35.00 class ($50 - $5.00) = $45.00

 20% off all THREE classes:

     *  TWO $15 classes + ONE  $35.00 class ($65.00 - $13.00) = $52.00

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

 

About the instructor. Deborah Nolan is a member of the Memory Box Design Team and is a co-owner and Editor in Chief of the Lily Pad Cards challenge blog. Other design honors include being selected as an original Hostess for the Hero Arts Blog-sponsored Flickr Group, co-hosting the Hero Arts Blog with Jennifer McGuire through the quarterly Win-a-Day Competition, and participating as one of 36 selected artists featured in the Hero Arts 2009 Blog Hop and in the 2010 Blog Hop. Her publication credits include Stamper's Sampler, Somerset Studio, Take Ten, Paper Trends and Memory  Maker's Scrapbook Pages Starring Your Baby. To see more of her creations, visit her Flickr gallery and Lily Pad Cards.

Poppy Stamp #6 - Fred Frost

I used this little Poppy stamp for my November CCC, and I used him for the Mini-Cards class I taught back in December... I guess I'm smitten!

Materials:

Memory Box patterned paper: Tinsel 6”x6” paper collection
Memory Box Soiree Shimmer paper: Copper
Memory Box stamps: Sprinkles (B1158)
Poppy stamps: Fred Frost (221C)
Ranger Distress Inks (Tea Dye, Brushed Corduroy)
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Tsukineko glue pad (or like product)
Martha Stewart glitter
snowflake button (from JoAnn's)
Pistachio pearls: (2) small, (1) large
American Craft ribbon: 9”
Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool (with foam pad)
Nestabilities Label One die set
PrismaColor Colored Pencils:

• #1034  Goldenrod
• #1032  Pumpkin Orange
• #1034  Goldenrod
• #1031  Henna
• #943    Burnt Ochre
• #1095  Black Raspberry
• #1005  Lime Peel
• #988    Marine Green
• #908    Dark Green
• #928    Blush Pink
• #939    Peach
• #1087  Powder Blue

Stickles (Diamond/Frosted Lace/etc)

Thanks for looking!

 

Mini Card featuring Poppy Stamp Bobby Bird

Here's the fifth (I think it's the fifth) of six mini-cards I taught last month in Evansville at The Corner Crop. This one features Poppy stamp Bobby Bird - another really sweet image from Dave Brethauer (owner and creator of Memory Box stamps and papers).

There's a great story behind Poppy stamps. Dave has two children - 12 and 10 years of age, I believe - and he decided he didn't want them to be bums for the summer. So he created Poppy Stamps as an independent company for his children to own and manage! That's right - they fill the orders, help design the catalog, the whole shebang! I think that's pretty cool. Not only do they get to learn responsibility but what a fabulous thing to put on a college application!!!

(On a semi-related note, this college graduate originally spelled "college" above as collage. I think somebody around here needs some medical attention. I'd suggest retail therapy but that's just plain Wrong!)  

Materials:

Memory Box patterned paper: 6"x6" Tinsel collection
Memory Box Soiree Shimmer paper: Copper
Poppy stamps: Bobby Bird (216C)
Ranger Distress Ink (Tea Dye)
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
(2) Memory Box snowflake stickers
(1) snowflake buttons (from JoAnn's)
Aqua pearls: (2) tiny, (1) large
Ribbons: (1) 3.5” sheer aqua
Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool (with foam pad)
Nestabilities Label One die set
PrismaColor Colored Pencils (#1089 - Pale Sage, #992- Light Aqua, #905 - Aqua, #1002 - Yellow Orange, #918 - Orange, #923 - Scarlet Lake, #1034 - Goldenrod, #1032 - Pumpkin Orange, #1034 - Goldenrod, #1031 - Henna,  #943 - Burnt Ochre, #1095 - Black Raspberry)
Copics (E: 000, 00, 21)

Thanks for looking!

Memory Box "Monochrome for the Monogamous" Valentine

Yes, as I alluded to on my Outside the Box post, was I desperate for a title or what?

I enjoyed making this card as I am very fond of these colors, and there's a little sneak peak of something here as well... I wonder if you can figure out what it is?

Supplies:

Memory Box stamps: Leaf Canopy (F1430), Valentine Duo (B1424); Memory Box card (Pool); Memory Box 6"x6" patterned paper (Minuet collection); ink: Fresco (Blue Grotto, Giannini's Garden and Olive Grove), VersMark (optional); Pebbles Shimmer Chalks (optional); Martha Stewart ribbon; felt; Dress It Up! button; embroidery floss; Nestie heart-shaped die.    

Instructions:

1. Stamp LEAF CANOPY with Fresco inks. OR
2. Stamp using VersMark ink, load dry paintbrush with dark green chalk and gently apply to bottom and edges of the stamped image. Add dark blue/teal chalk as you work up.  
3. Stamp VALENTINE DUO using Fresco (Blue Grotto) ink.
4. Adhere panel of patterned paper to card.
5. Wrap ribbon around card and tie in bow.
6. Cut felt out with die.
7. Sew button to felt heart and attach to bow.   

Thanks for looking and have a blessed day!