A Successful Workshop!

We had such fun at tonight's Workshop!  We made a card that I had designed last week and it was a big hit.  They loved learning how to emboss.  The tree from the Christmas Lodge stamp set is perfect for embossing.  The Pewter Emboss Powder and the Silver Glimmer Paper make this card so sparkly and shimmery.  Although I shared this with you all last week, I'm going to post it again as I've not designed a new one today.  With getting ready for tonight, I just simply ran out of time.

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Lodge, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Pewter Emboss Powder, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Tool

It's late and I have such a busy day tomorrow that I'm going to keep this post short.  I'll fill you in on all the happens tomorrow.

Blessings from Marsha

Christmas in Black, White And Silver

It's been such a busy week and this is only Tuesday.  I've not had a lot of time to create in the last few days so tonight I decided to make a quick and easy card.  I wanted to do something different so I chose black, white and silver.  I've never done a Christmas card with this combination.  Who would think that black and white would work.  I love the Christmas Lodge tree.  It is perfect for embossing.  I added just a touch of color when stamping the sentiment.

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Lodge, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Pewter Emboss Powder, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Tool

That's it for today.  Watch for tomorrow's post as I have plenty of good news to share.

Blessings from Marsha

Always Thankful

I love Autumn.  It is my most favorite time of the year.  Leaves are changing, crops are harvested and the evenings have just a touch of crispness to them.  And, it won't be long before the holidays will be in full swing. Personally, I can't wait.

Maybe that's why most of my designs of late have been reflections of the upcoming holidays.  Today's card is a perfect example of a fall harvest.  Pumpkins and squash and corn from the garden, all destined to be part of a Thanksgiving dinner.

Stamp Sets:  Always Thankful, Teeny Tiny Wishes;  Inks:  Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Basic Gray; Stampin Write Markers:  Old Olive, So Saffron, Perfect Plum, Daffodil Delight; Card Stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Watercolor Paper; Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Blender Pen, Sponge Dauber, Dazzling Details, Stampin' Dimensionals

On the inside of the card, the two sentiments from the Always Thankful Stamp Set were stamped in VersaMark, then embossed using Clear Emboss Powder.

Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas Card Class to be held Monday, October 17 and the Card Buffet on Thursday, October 27.  Check the Events tab for a complete schedule of what's brewing at the Stamping Cafe.

Blessings from Marsha

Land of the Free

Oh what fun the Summer Mini Catalog continues to be.  Last night, I sat down to make another Christmas card but came across the Land of the Free stamp set from the Summer Mini.  Coming from a die hard patriotic family, this single stamp speaks volumes.  It is also a tribute to my oldest brother, Larry, who gave the ultimate sacrifice when his country sent him to Vietnam.  He walked, talked and breathed Marine!  He was proud to be an American, he was proud to be a Marine and he was proud to serve his country.  Big brother, you are missed even after all these years.  Semper Fi.

Okay, on to this great little clean and simple card.  The card base is Real Red.  Next I added a layer of Night of Navy with a strip of 1-1/4" Not Quite Navy Grosgrain Ribbon.  Be sure to attach the ribbon before attaching the Night of Navy card stock to the Real Red.  I took two pieces of Whisper White card stock and, with VersaMark, stamped the image on both pieces.  After using White Stampin' Emboss Powder, I used the Real Red Classic Stamp Pad and brayered it over the embossing then, wiped it off to let the white show through.  I did the same with the other piece of Whisper White but used the Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad.  I attached the red piece to the ribbon.  I cut the stars out and, using Stampin' Dimensionals, I attached it over the red layer.  I like the way the stars and stripes pop with the embossing powder.

Red, White & Blue

Stamp Set:  Land of the Free; Inks:  Real Red, Night of Navy; Card Stock:  Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White; Accessories:  1-1/4" Not Quite Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Brayer

And there you have another Summer Mini Stamp Set creation.  The catalog has many great sets.  August 31st is the last day you can order from the Summer Mini Catalog.

Blessings from Marsha

The Chosen One

Well, my day has nearly come to an end.  I'm finishing it up listening to Oldies streaming through my computer and by posting another card.  This is the one my customer chose.  She went with three different shades of blue.  Not Quite Navy and Bashful Blue do look well together.

The inside took an interesting twist, though.  Yes, it is somewhat unusual for a shower card but it was actually discussed when she first asked me to help her with a card.  At that time I didn't have a motorcycle stamp so we had decided against it.  I must thank my llama friend, Buffy, for totally pleasing my customer!  :-)  Apparently, the young woman and her young man both love motorcycles.  The clear embossed sentiment on the Marina Mist was well liked, so we also embossed the motorcycle.  The picture does not do it justice.  It looks very cool.  Without further comment, here is the final product.

Blessings from Marsha

A Busy, Productive Day!

Today I was back in the swing of watching grandchildren.  It changes the whole way I schedule my day.  While the youngest one was napping, I did manage to make a couple of cards.  I have a customer coming over tonight to make a shower card she needs for Saturday so I needed to have a couple of ideas ready for her.  They are both CASEd designs but not exactly.  I changed some things because I didn't have what they used.  I love the little bird now that we can add feet!

Apparently, the bride-to-be is using blue so my customer wanted blue.  The first card was made using Marina Mist, Bashful Blue and Whisper White.  I went a little punch crazy but I do like the effect.  While I didn't take a photo of the inside, I did use a sentiment from God's Blessings and simply clear embossed it.

My next card was made using Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White.  I love the way the new Lace Ribbon Punch looks.  So delicate and a perfect match to the Delicate Doilies Stamp Set.

Which one is your favorite?

Blessings from Marsha 

For Your Shower

Stamp Set(s):  Language of Friendship, God's Blessings, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink(s):  Soft Suede, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade Write Marker; Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Whisper White; Other:  Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Oval Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Jewels Basic Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin Dimensionals

Congratulations

Stamp Set(s):  Delicate Doilies, Fabulous Florets Swirls & Curls Verses; Ink(s):  Pool Party, Pacific Point; Card Stock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White; Other:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Clear Embossing Powder