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Fall Season of Friendship Card, 2 NEW Online Classes & another give-away!
Posted: Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 | Comments
Oh my goodness! Life is absolutely insane right now. There just aren’t enough hours in a day to get everything done. Tomorrow morning at 3 am the airport limo service is picking me up to take me to the London, ON airport and I’ll be off to Stampin’ Up!’s Founder’s Circle event. I’m super excited, but at the same time panicking because I haven’t even packed yet. I still have to go shopping to pick up a couple of things, I have to make sure everything is organized for the kid’s related to their activities and schedules while I’m gone…..and I sure hope I don’t forget my swaps!
Anyways, because things have been so hairy, I still haven’t been able to keep to my regular posting schedule, so please accept my apologies for having to cram everything into one post. Today I wanted to share a card with you, plus tell you about out two upcoming online classes. First off, here’s how I made the card:
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Cut a 5 1/4″ x 10 1/2″ piece of Pear Pizzazz CS and fold it in half to create a 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ card. Set aside for a moment.
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Cut a 4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ piece of Whisper White CS. Stamp the tree from the Season of Friendship stamp set onto the Whisper White CS piece in Chocolate Chip Classic ink.
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Stamp the leaves in three colors of Classic ink: Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive.
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Stamp 9 sets of leaves in Pear Pizzazz Classic ink onto a scrap of Whisper White CS. Cut them out leaving a small border around them. Set aside for a moment.
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“Faux thread” 6 small red buttons using Real Red CS. Stick them to the tree with mini glue dots.
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Arrange the cut out leaves around the buttons and stick them to the tree with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
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Add small dots of Crystal Effects to the tree and sprinkle on Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
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Center and stick the Whisper White CS to a 5″ x 5″ piece of Pear Pizzazz CS.
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Stamp the greeting “thanks” onto a scrap of Whisper White CS in Chocolate Chip Classic ink. Punch it out with the small oval punch.
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Stick the punched greeting to the inside of the dotted oval silver hodgepodge hardware frame with mini glue dots.
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Thread a 6″ piece of the 1/8″ Real Red taffeta ribbon through the silver oval & lay it across the bottom of the Whisper White CS piece. Position the silver frame slightly towards the left of the card and hold it in place with mini glue dots. bring the ends of the ribbon around to the back of the Real Red CS and stick them down with SNAIL adhesive.
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Tie an 8″ piece of 1/8″ Real Red taffeta ribbon in a bow, around the first piece of ribbon, to the right of the silver frame.
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Center and stick the Real Red CS piece to the card front. You’re done!
OK, and now on to our 2 new fantastic online classes for October in our all new Let’s Get Creative Classroom!
Let’s Get Creative – Fall Edition
In this fun class you’ll get to make 6 fantastic projects – 2 cards and four 3D items – themed for fall, thanksgiving and Halloween. Each project will feature a downloadable pdf handout as well as a video on how the project was made.
Date: October 11th – October 22nd
Cost: $24.95 (or $21.95 each if you sign up for both this and the scrapping class using the coupon code LGCFALL2010)
Let’s Get Scrappin’ – Fall Edition
Dive into the world of scrapbooking with this fun class featuring five single page 12″ x 12″ layouts and one double page 12″ x 12″ layout. Layouts will include fall, thanksgiving, halloween and back-to-school themes. Each layout features a downloadable pdf handout as well as a video featuring tips and techniques used to make the page.
Date: October 25th – November 5th
Cost: $24.95 (or $21.95 each if you sign up for both this and the scrapping class using the coupon code LGCFALL2010)
Coupon is valid until Sept. 30th.
We are giving away 1 free registration to BOTH online classes. Please leave a comment in the comments section of this post to enter the give-away.
Well that’s all for now folks. Soph will probably be posting a card tomorrow.
Stamps: Season of Friendship, Fabulous Phrases
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive Classic inks
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Real Red CS
Accessories: mini glue dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, 1/8″ Real Red Taffeta ribbon, Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Real Red buttons (from retired Playground Designer Button collection), Dazzling Diamonds glitter
Discover Your Creativity with Our All *NEW* Artist in You Online Class
Posted: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 | Comments
Are you satisfied with your level of creativity? Or do you look longingly at what others create and wish you could do the same, but don’t feel like you’ll ever be able to? Do you ever find yourself looking at your own creations and feeling like something is missing, but you don’t know what? -
share with you our secrets on how we create, where we get our ideas, how we find the time, and what we do to continually develop and grow our own creativity.
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present you with a series of exercises, challenges, inspiration and lessons designed to build your creativity
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Have an interactive forum with weekly discussions
- A gallery for you to upload the artwork you create based on the daily/weekly tasks &/or challenges.
- provide you with a combination of pdf files and/or videos on each’s weeks core theme.
2 Fantastic *NEW* Online Classes & a Giveaway for FREE Registration to BOTH
Posted: Thursday, April 29th, 2010 | Comments*Winner of the FREE class registration will be announced on Friday, May 7th.*
*ETA (May7th): this contest is now closed however you can still register for the classes*
It’s time for another online class, and let me tell you, we are very excited, because we have not ONE, but TWO different upcoming online classes to share with you today following our new class format.
First up we have an exciting class of cards only featuring pop-up action, as well as some really cool and fun folds! We have had a lot of you asking for more cards, so this exciting class is dedicated to you. Think of it as extreme card making 
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Here’s what the class includes:
- This class runs from May 17th – May 28th. We’re running the class over a 2 week time period, instead of our old 1 week class, so that you have more time to create and share your projects with your online classmates.
- In this class you’ll learn how to make 5 projects + a bonus project (the one shown in the picture). All the projects minus the bonus will include templates so that you can make them no matter what tools you own. That means that you will not have to scour your local craft store looking for alterables or die machines. The bonus project was designed to show you how to use one of the fantastic pop-up ball dies which Stampin’ Up! offers.
- The projects will be posted on the Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each week
- A Video tutorial for EACH project
- A pdf handout for EACH project
- A daily forum
- A project gallery to share your own work
- ONE fun chat session where you can chat with Soph and I and your fellow classmates
- The classroom will remain open until the end of July
The second class we’re offering is ALL scrapbooking! A number of you have expressed a desire to see a scrapbooking class but we’ve been somewhat hesitant to offer one as we weren’t sure what the overall interest level would be. We’ll be deciding whether or not to follow up with more scrapbooking classes based on the response to this one.
Here’s what the class includes:
- The class runs from June 7th – June 18th, once again we’re offering this as a two week class.
- In this class we’ll be sharing with you 5 single-page and one bonus double-page 12″ x 12″ layout. Each layout is for multiple photos.
- Each layout will be presented as a sketch and then as our take on the sketch. You can follow our pages exactly or adapt them to your own photos and to your own supplies
- A pdf handout of each layout including the sketch, a photo of our sample, dimensions, a full supply list and written directions.
- Video tutorials for some of the techniques featured in our scrapbook pages. Please note that unlike our other online classes there may not be a video per layout.
- a forum
- a gallery to share your projects with your classmates
- one fun chat session with both Soph and I and your fellow classmates.
- The classroom will stay open until the end of August
The Early Bird price per class is $22.97, however, if you sign up for BOTH classes then you pay only $19.95 PER CLASS for a total savings of $6.00. If you decide to sign up for both classes then you will need to use the coupon code: onlineclassdeal. To use the coupon, first add both classes to your shopping cart by clicking on each link and then enter the coupon code into the appropriate section of the cart and hit APPLY (if you don’t click on “apply” then the cart won’t calculate the discount).
Fun Folds and Pop-Up Cards Class Early Bird Price: $22.97
Simply Scrappin’ 101 Class Early Bird Price: $22.97
If you’ve been on the wire about taking one of our online classes, now’s the time to give it a try! Remember though, the Early Bird Price is only good until May 15th, after that price goes up to $24.97 per class.
As is our custom we are giving away 1 FREE class registration to BOTH classes. To enter in our give-away please leave us a comment in the comments section below. As part of your comment please let us know which class excites you the most and what type of future classes you’d like to see.
Stay tuned for our Trend Watch Thursday post which Soph will be posting later tonight.
*NEW* Honoring Mothers and Fathers Online Class & a Blog Give-Away
Posted: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 | Comments
What do you do for the most special people in your life? Do you struggle every year to come up with the perfect gift ideas to express your love and admiration? This month we have decided to help you prepare things so that when the time comes, you can present the perfect gifts to honor all the mothers and fathers in your life. Whether it’s your husband, your parents, or simply a special male or female in your life, we now have the perfect ways to say I care for your & I appreciate you.
With projects that range from cards to a mini scrapbook album, to a unique gift idea, we feel that we have covered it all. And the super great thing is that you are not limited to presenting these gifts to parents or your spouse, any person can benefit from these gift ideas! Need that perfect male themed card? Then try it out! Need that IOU gift for a special service only you can do? Then please try it out! We have something for everyone!
The class runs from Monday, March 29th until Friday, April 2nd. Each class includes:
- 5 unique projects which will be shown for 5 consecutive days.
- A video tutorial for EACH project.
- a PDF handout for EACH project. The pdf will include a picture, full supply list, step-by-step written instructions, and an exclusive template where applicable. That way you’ll be able to print out the tutorial to save in your inspiration binder to refer to again and again.
- *NEW Feature* SVG Files of mini album template. You asked, we delivered. As a brand new feature this month we are offering the template for the mini album in both a printable pdf format AND an SVG format that you can now cut with your CRICUT. Please note that you do need to own the Sure Cuts a Lot software in order to use the SVG cut file.
- A daily forum.
- A project gallery to share your own take on the projects. Part of the creative process of an online class is to take what you learn and make it your own. If you don’t have the supplies we used, simply use whatever you do have. Then upload your creation to that project’s album.
- A chat room open 24/7 so that you can chat with whoever is online at the time – we will be hosting a live one hour chat at some point during the week.
- Don’t have the time to make the projects right when we do? No worries! Participate as much or as little as you want, but remember that participation is rewarded with the chance to win our next class free! The classroom will remain open until the end of May, so you’ll have plenty of time to watch the videos and download the handouts. That way you stamp when YOU want, WHERE you want.
- Use what is in YOUR stash to create these projects. Although we will be providing you with a supply list of items which WE used to create the projects & we will give you suggested alternates for certain products, we encourage you to work with what you have.
So what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a fantastic online experience which is guaranteed to please. We focus on the quality of each and every project so that we are giving you the best value for your dollar. Join us and see for yourself!
We are giving away one FREE class registration. In order to enter your name in our draw simply leave us a comment. We will announce the winner next Wednesday. If you already registered for the class and you are chosen as the winner then we will either refund you your class fee or you can get the next class free.
Once you’ve signed up for the class, your receipt will be your confirmation that you are registered. A few days before the class starts, you will receive an email invitation which you will need to respond to in order to gain access to the Sunny Stampin’ Classroom. You will also be receiving a separate email listing all the supplies used in our projects by Friday of this week.
One Week Left to Register for the Online March Break Madness Class & a Blog Give-Away
Posted: Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Comments
We’re so excited to be able to bring to you another great online class – it’s our March Break Madness Class – filled with projects that you can make either FOR kids or WITH kids. Today we wanted to share with you some sneak peek pictures as well as run a blog give-away for 1 FREE class registration. The class will run from February 15th-19th, giving you plenty of time to get ready for March Break. Already got plans for March break? No sweat – these projects are PERFECT for any time of year.
So what can you expect? Each class includes:
- 5 unique projects which will be shown for 5 consecutive days.
- A boy AND girl version for 4 of the projects (not shown in the sneak peek)
- A video tutorial for EACH project.
- a PDF handout for EACH project. The pdf will include a picture, full supply list, step-by-step written instructions, and an exclusive template where applicable. That way you’ll be able to print out the tutorial to save in your inspiration binder to refer to again and again.
- A daily forum.
- A project gallery to share your own take on the projects. Part of the creative process of an online class is to take what you learn and make it your own. If you don’t have the supplies we used, simply use whatever you do have. Then upload your creation to that project’s album.
- A chat room open 24/7 so that you can chat with whoever is online at the time – we will be hosting a live one hour chat at some point during the week.
- Don’t have the time to make the projects right when we do? No worries! The classroom will remain open until the end of March, so you’ll have plenty of time to watch the videos and download the handouts. That way you stamp when YOU want, WHERE you want.
- Use what is in YOUR stash to create these projects. Although we will be providing you with a supply list of items which WE used to create both the boy and girl version, we will give you suggested alternates as well as direction on how to maximize what YOU already own.
Once you’ve signed up for the class, your receipt will be your confirmation that you are registered. A few days before the class starts, you will receive an email invitation which you will need to respond to in order to gain access to the Sunny Stampin’ Classroom. You will also be receiving a separate email listing all the supplies used in our projects.
Blog Give-Away:
In order to enter our blog give-away to receive a free class registration simply leave us your answer to our question in the comments section of this post. What do you usually do during March Break? We will announce the winner on Friday Feb. 12th. If your name was drawn and you already registered for this course then as an alternate you will receive a free registration for the March course.
Andrea Walford 
