More is More

Last night was my monthly SU Class.  My hostess club wrapped up last month and starts up again next month – originally I was going to take this month off, but I just couldn’t do it. LOL!  Since it wasn’t part of club I decided to skip the techniques and just do some easy, fun stamping!

My first project was very closely CASEd from a card I got at SCSM in April, but darn it I’ve misplaced the original and don’t know who the creator was to credit.  I’ll try to look for it this weekend and edit my post if I find it. If youknow who made it feel free to let me know!  (ETA:  The card was made by Ginny – ginkap on SCS.  Ginny thanks so much for commenting to let me know!  I loved your original!)  As soon as I saw it I knew it would be perfect for a class.  The original used Fun & Fast Notes which I really like but do not have, so I subbed Pun Fun and let everyone choose whichever image they wanted from the set.

The main image was stamped onconfetti white cardstock and colored with SU pastels simply using q-tips.  The card base is black so there is a confetti white panel inside with the matching sentiment stamped in the lower right hand corner.  Easy peasy, but oh so cute.

Our second project used the scallop notes cards and vanilla envies in Soft Sky layered with Always Artichoke.

Sweet Shapes is on the retirement list and it seemed just perfect for these little notecards.  Ink in Soft Sky, Taken With Teal and Artichoke along with some sponging and Dazzling Diamonds glitter made this a quick and fun project.  We even decorated the envelopes.

And the third project was my favorite!  Remember that I told you I was saving those cute little notebooks from Big Lots for a class?  Well – here they are!

I haven’t used Bold Brights much in awhile, but this combo of Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise and Gable Green with just a touch of black is so happy – how can you not smile?  I’ve always loved Bud Basics because it’s so versatile so I am sad to see it retire.  I was very glad to get one more chance to use it on a class project.  I paired it with a new favorite set Sweet Serendipity and let everyone choose whichever sentiment they prefered.  I love the way they all fit in the key tag punch.  We simply punched two black key tags to layer behind the turquoise sentiment.  I stil had rub ons from teh Demo bulk buy pack and they were perfect for the bottom edge as well as for the punched Pixie flower.  The scallop edge at the bottom was made with a corner rounder – I had the project all prepped before I realized my new scallop punch would be here today!

I like this notebook so much I might need to make some matching cards or a gift bag or something!

I’m off this afternoon to the Carson Rubber Stamp Convention.  I’ve been going to this show for years.  It’s gotten really small compared to what it used to be, but it’s become more about hanging out with friend than shopping so I always enjoy it no matter which vendors show up.  Hope you have a fabulous weekend.  Please please come back on Monday – I’ve got something GOOD for Monday!!  Thanks for stopping by.