Reveal #1

I think the hardest thing today is deciding which sneak peek to unveil first!  I suppose I will just show you the cards in the order you peeked... lol

This is one of the cards we made during a recent embossing class.  The sentiment is embossed in white, and the Old Olive background piece is double-embossed.  Not sure what that means?  You should have joined us!  The card is straightforward and easy to put together, but the embossing definitely increases the visual impact.

Stamps: Christmas Lodge
Papers: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Letters to Santa DSP
Ink: Versamark
Embossing: Square Lattice EF, White EP, Clear EP
Other: Whisper White Satin Ribbon

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Snow Much Fun

We are going to have "Snow Much Fun" tomorrow night! I love this set, and can't wait to share the whole card with you.  Here's another sneak peek - I will post the full cards AFTER my class tomorrow night.  (There are some perks for coming to stamp with me...lol)

Tomorrow night's class is all about embossing.  It's very hard to see in the picture, but his hat and buttons are embossed in black.  That's not all, but you'll have to wait to see the rest! 

It's not too late to join us, but please let me know today so that I can have your supplies ready for you! 

Sneak Peek...

For those of you who are curious about, or perhaps a bit intimidated by, embossing, I will be showing you how to heat emboss, double emboss, and emboss resist on Saturday, Nov. 18th.  We would love to have you join us!  The class is $15, or FREE with your $25+ Stampin' Up! order.

Not sure what on earth I'm talking about?  Here is a sneak peek at one of the cards we will be making.  This card uses the double embossing technique, which really makes the design on the green pop out.  I will post a full picture AFTER the class -- or you can join us and see it in person, for yourself, on the 18th!

Gratitude

Every card needs a little texture and a little bling, don't you think?  We created this card as part of my recent Big Shot class - do you see how we used the Big Shot?  The Texture Plates add a softer texture to the card stock than embossing folders do.  The Soft Suede was textured before we started adding layers.  Quick, easy, and textured!

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP
Inks: Early Espresso, Pool Party
Punch: Decorative Label
Accessories: Retired Texture Plate, Basic Pearls, sponge

Simple Christmas

I do believe I have my holidays out of order...  I will have to post some fall/Thanksgiving ideas soon.  But for now, I can't wait to share one of our favorites from last month's Stamp-A-Stack.  We made four different cards (three of each!), and there was a tie for the favorite.  Here is one contender:

Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree, Delightful Decorations
Papers: Letters to Santa DSP, Riding Hood Red CS, Whisper White CS
Inks: Always Artichoke
Punches: Curly Label, Eyelet Border
Accessories: sponges, Dazzling Details

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