More Fall projects

Hi,

Here are some more unbeLEAFably (ha ha) cute projects to inspire your Fall crafting.  They all use the Autumn Accents BIGZ die.  Many use the "Wonderfall" stamp set and some also use the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  

I hope you're inspired to create some lovely Fall projects!

Andra

Too many Autumn ideas!

Hi my stamping friends,

I have far too many gorgeous Autumn ideas that I want to make with you but I don't have enough time to do it all!

Here are some ideas to inspire your Autumn projects.  All of the following projects use the stamp set "Gently Falling".

I'll post some more lovely Autumn projects tomorrow!

Andra

Recent class projects

Hi everyone,

I just posted the pictures from my last two classes on my A+ Projects blog.  Click on the tab in the top menu to get to that site.

I hope you are inspired by the cards in some way!

Please remember to let me know by Sunday, September 30,  if you are joining my Online Club this year.  I'm really excited about it and I'd love about 3 more people to join.

Have a perfect day!
Andra

Nugget Jar Tutorial

Wow!  People seem to have tons of time to make awesome little videos showing you how to make projects!  I don't have ANY time to make my own videos, but I'll certainly go looking for great ones and share them with you!

Click here to see how to make these sweet little Perfectly Preserved Nugget Jars!

Have a great day!

Andra

Ornament tutorial

Hi everyone,

Don't you just love the ornament on the cover of the Holiday Catalogue?  I do!  If you do too, check out this great tutorial (click here) made by Angie Juda, showing you how to make it.

Have fun creating!
Andra

Great tutorial!

Hi everyone,

Check out this fabulously cute tutorial made by Shannon West (from Stampin' Up!) so you can learn how to make this card that is showcased in the catalogue:

Love it!!  So cute!  

Christmas is coming so I'd better start working on Christmas card classes.  I'll get back to you with dates as soon as I can!

Have a lovely day,

Andra

Sweet little project!

Hi stamping friends,

I have been having so much fun planning and having stamp camps that I have been neglecting my blog!  Sorry about that!

I plan to have the most recent stamp camp projects photographed and posted on my A+ Projects site by the end of next week.

I am already working on the next few classes' projects so I'll post here and email you soon with dates!

For now, check out this awesome idea from Heather Summers.  I LOVE that she posted dimensions on her blog (click here) so you can turn any card idea into a sweet little box!  Perfect for a little gift for someone!  :)

Well, I've got to go heat up the cheese dip for tonight's class!  

Have a delightful weekend,

Andra

Rosettes are all the Rage!

Hi,

I love this beautiful large Rosette project!

It is so big and beautiful!

Click HERE to see more pictures of this project made by Shirley McAvoy.

Have a great day!

Andra

ps - Order deadline: tonight at 6:00 pm (Saturday, September 15)

Another lovely project

Hi,

I don't make "shabby chic" style things very often, but when I do, I'm often inspired by the work of Kimberly Van Diepen.  

Here is a lovely piece of work she made last week that I just can't wait to try!  

Click HERE to go to her website to see more pictures and how she made it!  What a lovely gift to give a friend!

Have a perfect day,

Andra

ps - Next order going in on Saturday.  Contact me by 6:00 pm.  Remember that you get a free spool of the Stitched Satin Ribbon with every $50 you order.

Starter Kit deal extended until Sunday

Hi,

One more post today.  If you missed out on the Starter Kit deal in August, they extended it until September 16 (Sunday).  The starter kit is only $125 and you get a bonus bundle worth over $70.  I just recently saw the bundle and it's SO great!!

You can scroll through my blog to find more information or email me directly!  It's an amazing deal!!!!!!

Andra

Pretty Project

Hi,

I have decided to show you some really lovely projects over the next few days so that if you're in the mood to create something really unique, you'll have some fabulous ideas!

This lovely decoration uses the Ornament Keepsakes bundle stamp set and framelits, along with the Snow Flurry BIGZ die and the Greetings of the Season stamp set.

Click HERE to check out the online tutorial that Dawn Olchefske posted on her blog.  

Remember to contact me by 6:00 pm on Saturday, September 15 if you want to place an order.  For every $50 you spend, you get a free spool of the Stitched Satin ribbon!

Have fun creating!
Andra

Baby Wipes

It's good to have Baby Wipes on hand when you're a stamper.  Do you know why?

This is why:

The leaf on this card is perfect for fall because it looks so soft and pretty in the various colours!  It's called the "baby wipe technique"

Here's how you get this look.  What you do it take a few baby wipes and fold them a few times to make a "palate".  Then you take your re-inker bottles and put drops of ink on to the Baby Wipes.  On this card they may have used Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive or a lighter green.  

Then you take your solid image (the image above is a 2-step stamp, which means that you stamp the inside and then you stamp the outline on top) and ink it up on your new multi-coloured baby wipe ink pad.  Then stamp on your cardstock and I know you will be thrilled with the results!  

I love this technique because it's a beautiful way to ink leaves and also, no leaf will be exactly the same!  

It looks like Chocolate Chip ink was used on the outline stamp on top of the full image to make the veins of the leaf.

Very pretty!  

I'd love to teach you this technique...maybe in October?  

Have a lovely day,

Andra

ps - I'm placing an order this weekend.  Contact me by 6:00 on Saturday night if you want to order anything!  Remember, you get a FREE spool of ribbon for every $50 you order (1 of the 5 new Stitched Satin In Colour ribbons!)

More Baby Wipe Technique information and ideas:

Creating with Friends

Whoops!  It's been a few days since I posted!  So sorry about that!

My good friend came over last night and we worked on the cards we're making at next week's "Pop On By" class.  It was so fun to experiment and share ideas with someone else.  We made a terrific mess in my Craft Room and had a lot of fun.

Many of us craft alone, including me, but I also really love to craft with others, which is why I hold classes.  It's fun and social for me.

I KNOW you're going to love the cards we are making next week!

If you haven't signed up, I can fit about 3 more people on the Thursday night session (Thurs, Sept 13).  Let me know if you're interested!  I am already planning classes for October and November, so if you can't make this one, there will be more coming up!

Here's a card to inspire you today.  No, it's not one of the class cards (I like to surprise you!) and I did not make it, but I put it in my "favourites" to make sometime soon!

Have a lovely weekend!

Andra

Extended Starter Kit deal

Hi Stamping Friends,

Stampin' Up! extended the amazing Starter Kit add-on deal until September 16, so if you are still interested and didn't have time to decide in August, you still can.

Go to my Business Website (link above) and click on JOIN NOW.  It's quick and easy!  

Contact if you have any questions!  It's a great way to receive items you want at a fantastic discount!  

Also, I'm placing an order tomorrow (Wed. Sept 5) at NOON so contact me if you need anything.  (Remember the Back to Spool special - Order $50 and receive a free spool of ribbon (your choice of the new In Colour ribbons).  

ps - remember to check out my new site called A+ Projects and leave comments about the classes that you took.  I'd love to see what projects you remember making!  

Pleasant Poppies Class Registration Deadline

Hi friends,

Please remember to contact me by Wednesday at NOON if you want to attend my Pleasant Poppies Class.  I am ordering the stamp sets that day so I need to have exact numbers.

I am THRILLED with the registrations I've been getting for the classes.  Technically, the classes are full, but I can always set up more tables or find a bigger venue, so if you're interested in coming please let me know!  The Poppies Class can be purchased as a kit, so if you are unable to attend, but want the set and/or projects, that's an option for you.

Also, I'd love you to bring a new-to-me friend!  If you do, you'll receive a free gift!

Have a perfect day,
Andra

ps - My little Brody turns SEVEN today!  Can you believe it???

Back to "spool"!!!

Hi everyone!

I love the name of the September Stampin' Up! promotion.  It's called "Back to Spool!"

Here is the information right from the website:

Dates: September 1-30, 2012 Promotion Details: While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin' Up! is going back to 'spool'! For the month of September, get a FREE package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon-an $12.25 value-for every $50 you order! Choose from the following ribbons:

Item	Description	Retail Value
126848	Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$12.25
126847	Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$12.25
126844	Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$12.25
126845	Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$12.25
126846	Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$12.25

I think this is an awesome deal!  For those of you attending my "Pop on By" event on September 14, the class is either $20 OR free with a $40 order.  So, with this new deal, you'll get the class for free AND a free spool of ribbon if you order $50 that night!  Great deal!

Also, check out this very silly (but super fun) video that Stampin' Up! produced for this promotion.  Looks like they had fun!

I am placing an order on September 5 (Wednesday) afternoon, so if you want to place an order right away, please contact me by NOON that day.  Thanks!

Enjoy your day!
Andra

Upcoming stamp camps

Wow!  I am thrilled with the response to my upcoming stamp camps!

If you haven't signed up yet and are thinking about it, please let me know because I believe I will need to split the "Pop On By" class into 2 evenings to avoid overcrowding.  (I'm so glad so many people can attend!)

Here are the details of my next two classes:

1)  “Pop On By” Card Class
“Pop on By” and make some cards with me!  I have SO MANY project ideas that I am going to have a number of these “pop on by” card class evenings this fall so you can just make some great cards for your stash!

Cost: 6 cards for $20 (**Free with an order of at least $40)
Date: Friday, September 14 (I may open a 2nd date if this date fills up)
Time: 6:30
Place: my house (2901 Robinson Street)

Contact me by Monday, September 10 to sign up for the class.  Payment is not necessary until the night of the class.

If you find a new-to-me friend to attend the class with you, you will receive a free gift from me!

We will use many different stamp sets, new Designer Papers, embossing folders, dies and accessories at this class.  I hope you can attend!

We will make 6 different cards at this class that were chosen mainly because they can be done without too much difficulty (not that they are SIMPLE – just that they are straight forward!).  My goals for these evenings are FUN and FRIENDSHIP.  I want new people to feel at ease while creating, and I know that even the more experienced stampers will enjoy a night out making these lovely cards to add to their stash.

I'm looking forward to you "popping" over to stamp with me!

2)  Pleasant Poppies Card Class

Join me for the Pleasant Poppies Card Class and for only $35, you’ll make 4 beautiful cards, receive an email with card ideas and tutorials using this set PLUS you get to go home with the lovely and versatile “Pleasant Poppies” stamp!

Oh, and of course, it’s a perfect night out with friends!  Snacks and drinks will be provided, as usual!

Cost: $35 (see alternative payment options below)
Date: Friday, September 21
Time: 6:30
Place: my house (2901 Robinson Street)

** RSVP by Wednesday, September 5 so I can order the stamp sets.  Pre-payment is appreciated but not necessary until the class date.

Payment options:

A)  $35 includes Wood mount stamp set.
B)  $55 includes Clear mount stamp set and Block “F”.
        C)  $25 for the 4 cards and the email with ideas but NO SET included.
D) This class is available as a kit, as long as you either purchase the stamp set with the class (A or B) or already own it.  No  images will be stamped for you in the kit.

Cancellation Policy: Since I have to purchase the stamp sets in advance, if you sign up but end up unable to attend, you can choose to either pay me for the entire class and receive it as a KIT OR find someone to take your place OR you can just pay me for the stamp set portion of the class.

If you find a new-to-me friend to attend the class with you, you will receive a free gift from me!  :)

Looking forward to seeing you soon! 

Andra