The new Watercolor Pencils (#141709) Stampin' Up! released in the Occasions Catalog are wonderful.  They are a very smooth pencil and so much fun to use.  The samples shown are the projects I'll be doing in my upcoming Watercolor Wonder class. 

​These pencils have been so popular that they are on backorder.  Beginning tomorrow they will go into unorderable status until the next shipment arrives.  Contact me today if you want to get them first when the next shipment arrives.  OR I have ONE spot left in my classes (Friday, January 27 or Wednesday, February 1 at 10 am).

​We'll make four projects, each using the pencils, highlighting different papers and techniques.  The cost is $25 and includes your own set of pencils and a blender pen to take home. 

The card above uses watercolor paper, aqua pen and highlights the Dragonfly Dreams set (142924).

This card highlights the Beautiful You set (143004 w, 143637 c).

The Thanks Card is a CASE of a card done at SU! On Stage in November.  The paper is the Sale a Bration paper, Inside the Lines, that you can earn FREE with any $50 purchase. 

The final card highlights the Tasty Truck stamp set that is also a SAB item that you can earn FREE!  Another great item used on this card is one of the Stitched Framelits which are back in stock!

It's time to start to start on those holiday cards. One of my most popular classes each year is a 20 holiday card class. I still have room on Friday the 18th at 7 pm.  Sign up now!  

​These are a sneak peak of some of the designs!

After school started and my boys were once again gone during the day I added a monthly weekday class. Today was one of those classes.  We made four fun cards focusing on those that would be good for Sympathy, Thinking of You and Thank You. 

If you are interested in being on my Evite list for weekday classes let me know.  Our next one is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th at 10 am.  We'll be making "fun" sized cards--non traditional shape/sizes. 

This kit from the Holiday Catalog is so pretty and very easy to make!  I'll be offering this as a class on Sunday, October 23rd at 3 pm.  The kit comes with supplies for 18 cards (6 each of 3 designs).  I love that even the envelopes have beautiful liners in them. 

 The details are so pretty!  Be sure to RSVP by Friday the 14th to participate!

I've been working on fun new Halloween décor.  The banner is made using the new Layering Circle Framelits (141705) and the awesome Large Letters Framelits (141712). 

​Not interested in making your own but want a banner for your house?  Nearly all of my creations are available for purchase (already made) as well.  Just contact me to order.  I am happy to do custom orders as well.

​The card below is another that we'll make in my upcoming five card class taking place on Friday, October 14th at 7 pm.

I'm offering a Fall and Winter Card Class this month.  The first is tomorrow, October 4th at 10 am.  There is still room if you are interested!  The second will be on Friday, October 14 at 7 pm.  Cost is $17 or $8 with a $30 order the night of class. 

​You'll make a Halloween, Thanksgiving and three holiday cards.  You can change the sentiments!

​The close up below shows the texture created by the Cable Knit embossing folder (143537).  I love the look!  The Pretty Pines Thinlits (141851) provide a fun element as well. 

On September 29th I am holding a class that will include making this fun wreath.  Attendees can choose to make a fall themed (featuring the new DSP Petals & Paisleys (142017) or Christmas themed wreath.  Stay tuned for more details!

I recently held a Big Shot Bundles class.  Each customer was able to choose one of three bundles as part of their class fee.  They received the Bundle of their choice at the class and made six projects--two each using the three featured sets.  Below are the finished projects!

These projects feature the Sweet Cupcake and Cupcake Cutouts Bundle (page 23, #142232).  The "Well, this just stinks" card was CASEd from Melissa Stout and uses the Here For You stamp set (wood, 141541 or clear, 142164).  The bag was made using the Gift Bag Punch Board on page 184 (135862). 

These fun projects were made using the Fiesta bundle on page 11 (142268)! 

These final two were made using the Best Birds and Birds & Blooms bundle on page 53 (142315).  The Celebrate card was CASEd from a design Shelli Gardner had on her blog! 

I had a chance to play with the new Flourishing Phrases stamp set and matching Flourish Thinlits (page 49, bundle to save 10% (142322 wood).  I love how they turnout!  The card on the right utilizes the negative image left from cutting out the pretty flower flourish on the left.  I sometimes forget to use those "scraps" left after cutting out images. 

​I'll definitely be using these in my class at the end of July.