Thursday, September 27, 2018

Thankful Thursday with Colorful Seasons

Congratulations 3" x 3" Notecard with Colorful Seasons


The Colorful Seasons Stamp Set has these beautiful leaves and I cannot resist using them for practically everything.  No kidding... this set is definitely a "go-to" for me.  But specifically these stamps make it easy to do some fancier ink techniques.  Since I've done a ton of fancy techniques before, I thought it best to show you how basic stamping can also create beautiful projects.  Mango Melody and Poppy Parade show off the almost neon colors of fall leaves.  The veining stamp for the large leaves gives a lace effect that makes my eyes pop, I just love it!  Full tutorial below!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful that most of those who were displaced by Florence have been able to go home and start the process of healing.  The flooding is receding and the outpouring of compassion and aid from the community here in NC has been steady.  My thoughts and prayers remain with them through this difficult time and I hope relief efforts continue so that all affected may move forward.

Product of the Week

Place an order of $35 or more this week and I will send you a 4-Card DIY Card Kit of this week's projects FREE.  Be sure to use the host code below as this offer is only good in Fair's Craft Lair!






Going on Now:


Dashing Deer Christmas Card Class Available Now, Registration for October Ends on October 10th!

Christmas is coming!  Join me each month to make a set of 4 cards so you're ready for all your holiday merriment and gift-giving.  Register for one or attend them all!! Each month you will receive:

- 4 cards (December is a surprise, and no, it won't be cards!)
-PDF tutorials with measurements and instructions for each design
-In person will have refreshments and merriment
-Sign up for all 4 months and you get to choose a free product from my BOGO bin (gently loved retired products)

October 28th (Sun), 2:00-4:00pm: Dashing Deer Bundle
Register by Oct. 10th to reserve your seat/kit!
November 24th (Sat), 10:00am-12:00: Peaceful Noel Suite
Register by Nov. 6th to reserve your seat/kit!
December 22nd (Sat), 10:00am-12:00: It's still a surprise!!!!
Register by Dec. 5th to reserve your seat/kit!

In person each month is $15 or FREE with a qualifying order of $25 or more (or you can pick it up)
Order yours shipped to your door for $22, or I'll ship it to you for FREE with a $35 order











Congratulations 3" x 3" Notecard Measurements


Base: Whisper White Thick Card Stock 6" x 3" folded in half
Layer 1: Poppy Parade Card Stock, 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Layer 2: Whisper White Thick Card Stock,
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Embellishments: Gold Metallic Thread


Instructions

1.  On Layer 2, stamp small leaf image 3-4 times diagonally across panel in Poppy Parade Ink.  Stamp large solid leaf 2-3 times in remaining space using Mango Melody Ink.  Go back and stamp small leaf to fill in any space.  Go over large leaves with the veining leaf, stamping in Poppy Parade.

2.  Stamp "Congratulations" on bottom-left side of panel, leaving at least 1/4" below, use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

3.  Wrap Gold Metallic Thread around the bottom of Layer 2 below the sentiment and secure on back with Snail.

4.  Adhere Layer 2 to Layer 1 using Snail.  Adhere both to Base using Dimensionals.


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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Wednesday CASEd Colorful Seasons and Product of the Week

You Make Me Smile Card Tutorial


This new Balmy Blue is cool yet elegant on for this tutorial today.  CASEd stands for Copy And Share Everything, so my card from today is a template from a challenge my up-line demonstrator set for all of her team.  To CASE, you can create a card exactly as it is, or you can take the layout and change the stamps used, colors, embellishments or more.  For this card, I opted to make the dimensions for the Basic Black layer smaller than the given template so the border would be thin to match the Graceful Glass Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Can you CASE?  If you do, please share!  I love to see what you create.  Find the full tutorial below!



Product of the Week

Place an order of $35 or more this week and I will send you a 4-Card DIY Card Kit of this week's projects FREE.  Be sure to use the host code below as this offer is only good in Fair's Craft Lair!




Going on Now:


Dashing Deer Christmas Card Class Available Now, Registration for October Ends on October 10th!

Christmas is coming!  Join me each month to make a set of 4 cards so you're ready for all your holiday merriment and gift-giving.  Register for one or attend them all!! Each month you will receive:

- 4 cards (December is a surprise, and no, it won't be cards!)
-PDF tutorials with measurements and instructions for each design
-In person will have refreshments and merriment
-Sign up for all 4 months and you get to choose a free product from my BOGO bin (gently loved retired products)

October 28th (Sun), 2:00-4:00pm: Dashing Deer Bundle
Register by Oct. 10th to reserve your seat/kit!
November 24th (Sat), 10:00am-12:00: Peaceful Noel Suite
Register by Nov. 6th to reserve your seat/kit!
December 22nd (Sat), 10:00am-12:00: It's still a surprise!!!!
Register by Dec. 5th to reserve your seat/kit!

In person each month is $15 or FREE with a qualifying order of $25 or more (or you can pick it up)
Order yours shipped to your door for $22, or I'll ship it to you for FREE with a $35 order

Email Me to Register!!!!








You Make Me Smile Card Dimensions



Base: Balmy Blue Card Stock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Layer 1: Basic Black Card Stock, 3 1/8 x 4 1/8"
Layer 2: Whisper White Card Stock,  3" x 4"
Layer 3: Graceful Glass DSP, 2 7/8" x 2 5/8"
Layer 4: Basic Black Card Stock, 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch
Layer 5: Whisper White Card Stock, 1 1/4" Circle Punch
Embellishments: Silver Metallic Thread, Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon

Instructions

1.  Stamp "You Make Me Smile" sentiment on top right corner of Layer 2 using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

2.  Stamp small snowflake image onto Layer 5 in Balmy Blue Ink.  Adhere to Layer 4.

3.  Adhere Layers 1 and 2 to Base.  Adhere Layer 3 on bottom of Layer 2. 

4.  Cut 3 1/2" of Basic Black Ribbon and banner cut each end.  Adhere on edge of Layer 3 beneath sentiment.

5.  Wind 2 ft of Silver Metallic Thread around fingers and adhere to the back of Layer 4 with Dimensionals.  Adhere Layers 4 and 5 to Base over the Basic Black Ribbon on the left side.



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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

YouTube Tuesday with Colorful Seasons


Life is a Beautiful Thing Card Tutorial


Snowflakes are one of my favorite things about winter.  Stampin' Up! has a knack for making beautiful snowflakes and they are stunning with many different techniques.  The YouTube tutorial today uses a technique that I frequently use which blends ink colors on the Silicone Mat.  This is a great way to create your own designer series paper.  Dimensions for this project are listed towards the end of this post.  


YouTube Tuesday: Life is a Beautiful Thing Card Tutorial





Going on Now:


Dashing Deer Christmas Card Class Available Now, Registration for October Ends on October 10th!

Christmas is coming!  Join me each month to make a set of 4 cards so you're ready for all your holiday merriment and gift-giving.  Register for one or attend them all!! Each month you will receive:

- 4 cards (December is a surprise, and no, it won't be cards!)
-PDF tutorials with measurements and instructions for each design
-In person will have refreshments and merriment
-Sign up for all 4 months and you get to choose a free product from my BOGO bin (gently loved retired products)

October 28th (Sun), 2:00-4:00pm: Dashing Deer Bundle
Register by Oct. 10th to reserve your seat/kit!
November 24th (Sat), 10:00am-12:00: Peaceful Noel Suite
Register by Nov. 6th to reserve your seat/kit!
December 22nd (Sat), 10:00am-12:00: It's still a surprise!!!!
Register by Dec. 5th to reserve your seat/kit!

In person each month is $15 or FREE with a qualifying order of $25 or more (or you can pick it up)
Order yours shipped to your door for $22, or I'll ship it to you for FREE with a $35 order

Email Me to Register!!!!





And remember, any order of $50 or more this week will also send you a pack of our Rhinestone Basic Jewels FREE.  Be sure to use the host code below as this offer is only good in Fair's Craft Lair!






Thinking of You Card Dimensions



Base: Highland Heather Card Stock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Layer 1: Basic Black Card Stock, 3 3/4" x 5"
Layer 2: Glossy White Card Stock,  1/2" x 4 3/4"
Layer 3: Basic Black Card Stock, 2 3/8" Square, cut with Layering Squares Framelits
Layer 4: Whisper White Card Stock, 2 1/8" square, cut with Stitched Shapes Framelits
Embellishments: Silver Metallic Thread


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