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Christmas-In-July Stamp-A-Stack

This event was a real hit!  It is so much fun to change pace in the middle of July to sprinkle in some Christmas Cheer:)  We played Christmas music and baked and ate decorated Christmas cookies, and had a blast making some beautiful cards!

Chock Full of Cheer Stamp Set

1.      Stamp 2”x5 ¼” strip of Very Vanilla card stock with greeting using Cherry Cobbler Ink.

2.      Punch 5 ¼ ”x 1/2”  strip of Cherry Cobbler card stock using Scallop Trim Border Punch.

3.      Adhere trim to 1^st piece using SNAIL Adhesive.  Adhere to card front as shown.

4.      Layer 3 ¾”x3 ¼” piece of Cherry Cobbler with 3 ½”x3” piece of Be of Good Cheer DSP.

5.      Adhere step #4 to card front as shown.

6.      Stamp 3 ornaments on Very Vanilla using Cherry Cobbler Ink.  Punch out with 1 ¾” Circle Punch.

7.      Fold each ornament in half and adhere together to make 3-D Bulb. 

8.      Punch 2 ½ “ Scallop Circle from Gumball Green card stock.

9.      Add bulb to #8

10.  Select a sentiment for the inside.  Stamp using Cherry Cobbler Ink.

11.  Decorate envelope.

 

Come to Bethlehem Stamp Set

1.      Run 5 ½” x 4 ¼” pieces Whisper White and Early Espresso card stock through the Big Shot using the Top Note Die.

2.      Stamp large image on Whisper White piece using Early Espresso Ink.  Trim off perforated edge using Paper Snips.

3.      Layer Top Notes together. 

4.      Knot an 8” piece  Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon by tying ends together to form a knot with very small ends.  Cut loop made by tying ends together where desired for knot placement.  Adhere using SNAIL adhesive one ends of ribbon.

5.      Stamp greeting on Riding Hood Red card base using Early Espresso Ink.

6.      Adhere Top Note off center to the left using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7.      Stamp sentiment inside using Early Espresso Ink. Done!

ButtonBuddies/Broadsheet Alphabet

Stamp Sets

1.      Ink snowman stamp using Midnight Muse Ink and stamp in center of 3 ½” x 2 ½” Whisper White card stock.

2.      Ink the J and Y  stamps with Raspberry Ripple Ink and stamp on either side of snowman, using Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to line up images.

3.      Paper pierce the bottom edge of image with wide scallop pattern on Paper Piercing Mat & Template.

4.      Mat stamped image on 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” Raspberry Ripple card stock.

5.      Mat again, using 4” x 3” Midnight Muse card stock.

6.      Run Raspberry Ripple 5 ¼” x 4” card stock through the Big Shot using the Argyle Embossing Folder.  Use the same folder to emboss the envelope flap as well.

 6.5  Add knotted bow using Raspberry Ripple Stitched Ribbon.

7.      Adhere all layers to Whisper White Card base.  Done!

 

Four Seasons/Word Play Stamp Set

1.      Ink Snowflake Wreath with Baja Breeze Ink and Not Quite Navy Marker.  Huff and Puff and stamp onto Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using 1 ¾” Circle Punch.

2.      Ink center of same image with Real Red, Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy Markers.  Huff and Puff and stamp on Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using 1” Circle Punch.

3.      Punch out 2 ½” Circle Punch   Not Quite Navy card stock and adhere wreath.  Add 1” center with Stampin’ Dimensional.

4.      Ink up snowflake from inside the wreath that is shown with Baja Breeze ink and Not Quite Navy Marker.  Huff and Puff and stamp on Whisper White card stock.  Punch out with a 1/2” Circle Punch.   Put a Dimensional on the bottom and a Rhinestone Jewel on the top.

5.      Dry emboss  2”x 5” piece of Whisper White card stock using Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.

6.      Layer on top of 2 1/8”x 5 1/8” of Real Red card stock that is layered on 2 ¼” x 5 ¼” Baja Breeze card stock.

7.      Ink greeting from Word Play Stamp Set using Real Red ink.  Stamp on lower right hand corner.  Add mini snowflake  as shown.

8.      Adhere Embossed layer on top half of card and matted wreath with dimensionals as shown

9.      Stamp  snowflakes on the inside and  envelope. 

I hope you enjoyed all these cards we created and will join us for the next Stamp-A-Stack!!

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Studio Club Is About To Begin!!!

Ink Art from the Heart Craft Studio
cordially invites you during the months of
July, August & September to become a
Charter Member of our
“Studio Club”

CHARTER MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

•  Unlimited Monthly Access to “Open Studio Time ”

           [This includes table space, use of all stamp sets & inks, Big Shot & dies, punches & tools;
           Open Studio Days and Hours posted monthly on the Studio Calendar;
           Approximate Value = $160 per month, as Non-Members pay $10 Per Session]

•  Special Monthly Members-Only Parties & Events  [free or nominal charge to cover consumables]

•  20% Discount on Birthday Parties (for adults & children)  [10% Discount will apply to members joining after Sept, 2012]

•  10% Product Bonus on all “Stampin’ Up” Purchases*

•  $5 Discount on any Class Registration

•  Buy 4 get 1 Free on make & take “$2 Shoe-Box Projects”

•  Personalized “Cubby Space” for project storage

July's Prize Basket ( Approximately $100 Value!!)

August's  Prize Basket (Approximately $100 Value!!)

Grand Prize Basket ( Over $200 Value!!)

•  Free Ticket for Multiple Prizes & Grand Prize Basket Drawing at the Charter Members Gala ( a ticket in all 3 drawings for those who sign up in July. Those who sign up in August get a ticket in 2 of the drawings and if you sign up in September, you will get one ticket in the Grand Prize drawing. The earlier you join, the more chances to win!

Fees*:
Charter Members joining “Studio Club” during the months of July through
September 2012 will receive an Introductory monthly rate of only $25/ month.
Initial Contract period for Charter Members is 9 months, payable on the last day of each contract
month via auto-pay ending with the March 31st , 2013 payment.
[Members joining after Charter Members Gala will pay $30 per month]
*Special Conditions apply for Hostess Club Orders & HandStampedHearts Team Members



Look forward to having you as a member of the club!