Simple Stamping Inspiration

SIMPLE STAMPING, THREE WAYS

Wishing you had lots of cards on hand for every occasion, but not sure where to start? Designing clean, simple projects is the quickest way to reach your goal.

If you want an even faster method for getting the job done—one that doesn’t involve coming up with your own card design—simply use one of the samples you see here as a basic template, substituting stamps, ink, and paper to suit your taste. When you follow the overall layout of the card, including image and sentiment placement, half of the work is done for you. At the end of your stamping session, you’ll have a stack of ready-to-send cards—finished in no time at all.

Easy techniques you can duplicate from our samples include, filling in the stamped images with Wink of Stella, creating fun backgrounds by stamping multiple images on a layer, and tone-on-tone stamping. To illustrate this final technique, we stamped the car image in Pool Party ink on Pool Party Cardstock to create a subtle background. (Tip: On the top layer, stamp the center tree first for even spacing.)

Whatever you do to create your simple cards, have a great time! And invite a friend over to stamp with you. The more stampers, the more fun!

"Gather Together" Card Classes, Thursday Nov. 5 or Tuesday Nov. 10

 

Gather Together Card Classes - Choose a Daytime or Evening Session

Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 p.m.

or

Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Cost $12.00*

Please contact me by Monday Nov. 2 to reserve a seat at the class.

We will create 4 lush multi-layer cards with coordinating envelopes, using the Gather Together stamp set, coordinating Gathered Leaves dies and versatile Plaid Tidings Designer Series Papers.

Each card will incorporate a variety of textures and techniques, including embossing, die cutting, brushed metallic cardstock, ribbons and embellishments.

*The class is free if you either order the Gather Together bundle for $38.50 (plus tax and shipping), see the bundle on page 47 of the Stampin' Up! August-December mini catalog, or with an order of any other current Stampin' Up! products totaling $35.

Contact me at 715.325.3681 by Monday Nov. 2 to let me know that you want to attend. Class will be limited to 6 stampers at each session, so don't wait!

Fall Cards with Gather Together Bundle and In Good Taste Designer Series Papers

   We've had a couple of rainy days in a row here in Central Wisconsin, which gave me some time to try out my new stamps and dies in the Gather Together Bundle, along with the gorgeous texture images of the In Good Taste package of Designer Series Papers.

   Here are my efforts so far. I am also working on 4 cards for a class on Nov. 5 which will feature the same stamp set and the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Papers. Save the date, and watch for the class details coming soon.

Birthday Cards

I celebrated a birthday recently and received some very nice cards from friends and family.

This gorgeous pop-up flower bouquet is from my wonderful husband, Eric. It makes me smile every time I see it!

These cards were hand-stamped and sent by my Stampin' Up! upline and long time friend Cindy Ehlers and 2 of her stamping group, Mary Gorbet and Judy Vine. Thank you so much, ladies!

Here are some very special cards. One was given to me by my sister this year, and the others I have saved from past years and brought them out to display. They were made by my Mom, who passed away a little over 2 years ago.  Seeing them reminds me of what a special lady she was, and I remember all the times we stamped together. She really enjoyed making and sending cards. Precious Memories!

Framed For You - Last Chance!

Monday October 5 is the deadline to register for my Framed For You card class on October 13. 

Space is limited, so be sure to contact me at janstamps3681@gmail.com or on my Jforstamping Facebook page, to let me know that you want to attend.

Cost is $10 for 5 cards and envelopes. All materials and supplies are included.

Happy Stampin!

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Sale is on!

October is the time for the annual Designer Series Paper sale from Stampin' Up!

With a 15% discount—and no order limits—you don’t have to choose between your favorites.  

The promotion runs for the entire month of October, so you can take advantage of the savings multiple times.

  If you order online, please use my October Host Code ARJVCT3V to be entered in my Door Prize Drawing.

Here are the options that are on sale: