Card Clubs - January 3 and January 10

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that you are all looking forward to a new year.

These are the cards that we will be making at my Card Clubs on January 3 and January 10:

This card was inspired by Plain Jane on Splitcoaststampers, and it uses the Stampin' Up! Winter Post and Lovely as a Tree Stamp sets.  I used a dryer sheet and dazzling diamonds glitter to create the snow look, and Crystal Effects on the reflection image.

This card was inspired by Darlene Designs on Splitcoaststampers, and it uses the Stampin' Up! I (heart) Hearts stamp set.  I used white embossing powder on whisper white card stock, and then added the color using sponges on the ink pads.  I also used the heart embosslit to create the pink heart in the lower right corner of the card.

This card is a "Brenda Original," and I made it using the Stampin' Up! Take it to Heart and Loving Thoughts stamp sets along with the heart embossing plate. 

I really love doing the Card Clubs.  I've made some great new friends, and I'm looking foward to having a lot of fun and sharing some new ideas and techniques .

2011 Christmas Cards

What a busy time of the year it is!  I'm afraid that I have been very neglectful of my posting, but I did want to add pictures of some of the Christmas cards I made this year.  I do want to note that many of the cards I made were replicas or came from ideas of other people on splitcoaststampers.com, although there are a few Brenda originals.  Thanks for looking.

Craft Fair at the Angelica Grange - November 12, 2011

A few friends and I set up for a craft fair in Angelica, New York, this morning, and we're hoping for a good turnout tomorrow.  We have something for everyone.

Tooth Fairy Tins

Match Stick Boxes

Assorted Tiles

Assorted Note Pads

November Card Classes

I have two card clubs now, and this is the one that meets the first Tuesday of the month in my home.  It's a great group of ladies, and we have a lot of fun.  I would love to start up another club if anyone would be interested in joining.

This is one of the cards that we made last Tuesday and will also make at the club tomorrow.  I cased this card from LisaTheStampLady on Splitcoaststamers.com, and it uses the Lovely as a Tree and Delightful Decorations stamp sets.  The silver embossed trees in the background look very pretty in person, and the silver twine and little silver bows really set it off nicely.  A special thank you to Amy Hart for lending me this set.  I liked it so much that I ended up ordering one for myself.

The idea for this card came from Linda Heller at www.stampingschool.com, and it uses the Snow Much Fun stamp set.  To make this card, you actually stamp on vellum with a black ink pad, and then color it in on the opposite side.

One of the ladies in my card class that meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month was looking for a Christmas card for a child, and I borrowed this idea from someone at Splitcoaststampers. 

There is a great special for hostesses right now.  If your workshop or class reaches $350, you receive an additional $35 in free products on top of the regular hostess benefits.  I have some great ideas for Christmas cards so let me know if you are interested in hosting a workshop or class. 

November 2011 Stampin' Up! Newsletter

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October 11 Card Class

These are the cards we will be doing at a card class on Tuesday night:

October 2011 Newsletter

 

It's hard to believe my Grandson Owen is already two months old.  Isn't he cute!
 Whenever I see him, it instantly puts me in a good mood.

Card Club

My first card club started on October 4, and we had a lot of fun.  Card clubs consist of 6 people, and we meet once a month at my house.  Every month we make six cards (2 of 3 different designs) using different products and techniques.  Participants commit to spending $30 per month, and each participant gets to be the hostess one month.  I have a few people that have expressed an interest in joining a club, and I hope to get another one started soon.  Please let me know if you would be interested in joining us. 

Join the Stampin’ Up! Family

During October, new demonstrators will get a FREE Big Shot or up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! products of their choice. In addition to receiving a 20% discount on all of your favorite products, there are many other reasons to join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator.  Please let me know if you would like additional information on this great opportunity. 

 http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/brendariehle/promotions

 Clearance Rack

Stampin' Up! has added more items to the Clearance Rack in the Online Store, including some holiday products!  Go to my website at:  http://brendariehle.stampinup.net  under “Shop Now” to check these items out.

Free Stamp Set!

Also in October, if you buy two Simply Sent Kits, you get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.  These can be viewed on pages 192-193 in the big catalog or on my website.

Workshops  and Classes

The holidays are approaching fast, and I have a lot of nice ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts and cards.  Workshops are a great way to earn free products, and classes can be a fun and productive way to spend some time with friends while you prepare for the holiday.   Please contact me to schedule a workshop or class.