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Hearts 'N' Scraps, Part 2!

I played with my I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and my scrap stash again today to come  up with more creations using hearts in "un-Valentine" ways. 

 

 Here are two different  cards using the same elements.   It always amazes me how much changing just one or two things can change the whole look of a project!

The first card is a standard A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - half of an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock) greeting card.  The second card is 3" x 6" (a 6" square that is folded in half.)  I haven't made one with these dimensions in awhile, and decided it was about time that I did.

What do you think of my Heart Flowers?  I love the depth the shading gives them.  Yes, the Heart  Flowers were created from scraps of Whisper White and... No, although the Garden Green stems and sepals are from scraps... they weren't that small to begin with.  They were punched and trimmed from larger scraps.

Other than the dimensions of the cards themselves, there are three other differences  between the cards.  The first card has a Basic Black card stock layer, Sahara Sand sponging around the vase,  and Rich Razzelberry 1/2" polka dot grosgrain ribbon. The second card has a scrap of Razzelberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper behind the vase.

Some of the other supplies needed are:

Stamp Set:  I {Heart} Hearts

Card Stock:  Rick Razzelberry, Whisper White, Garden Green

Accessories:  Pretties Kit, Stampin' Write Markers, Razzelberry Lemonade DSP, Stampin' Dimensionals, Wide Oval Punch, Heart to Heart punch

These are just two of the cards you can make in my upcoming:

Un-Valentine Class

Saturday, March 13,2010

2:00 - 4:00 PM

    Reserve your spot now by clicking on the Pay Now link below!

Happy Stamping!

Mia

Class: Upsy Daisy!

Last Saturday's Love You Much Class went well.  Everyone who participated walked away not only with the projects they completed during the class but I few extra surprises as well.  I had prepared some bags of the retiring products we had used:  Riding Hood Red card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock and Candy Lane Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I also included a small sample of Dazzling Diamonds and some extra Stampin' Dimensionals to play with at home.  At the end of the class each of them was allowed to choose two cards from my samples using these same products.  It was a win-win situation for all!

This coming Saturday I am holding my Upsy Daisy Class.  I realized that although I have had this class posted on my Calendar of Events Page for more than a month now, I never posted a picture of the samples to my blog.  Here it is now... along with the class details!

If you’re looking for quick and easy cards to make that have a real “wow” factor, then this class is perfect for you!  You’ll use the Upsy Daisy stamp set and Urban Garden designer paper to create these four stunning cards and a sleek little box to hold them in.

Date:  Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost:  $25.00  ***see note below
Location:  Yigo, Guam

Please email me to sign up for this class:  maria@stampingwithmia.com  You can also sign up and pay using the PayPal button included below.

Supply List

•    Stamps: Upsy Daisy
•    Inks:  Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss Classic inks
•    Paper: Urban Garden DP, Whisper White CS, Not Quite Navy CS, Medium Whisper White envelopes
•    Accessories:, Snail adhesive, sticky strip, 2-way glue pen, Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Scallop Edge punch, ticket corner punch, 1/16” handheld punch, ¾” circle punch, 1” circle punch, paper snips,  Stamp-a-ma-jig (optional), Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist,  Paper Trimmer & Scoring Blade, bone folder, silver brads

Deadline to sign up is midnight Thursday, June 26, 2009... but class space is limited so sign up now to reserve your space.

***If you have taken a class with me or placed an order through me or my website within the past 6 months then be watching for an email special regarding this class.  The email will give you the details of the special and will explain how to take advantage of the special.

Hope to see you there!
Happy Stamping~
Mia

Class: Retiring Sets Stamp 'N' Stack!

           What:  Retiring Stamp Sets & Accessories Stamp 'N' Stack

           When: Saturdays, June 13, 2009.... 2:00-5:00 pm

           Where: Yigo, Guam

           Class Fee:  $25.00

I am so excited about Saturday's Retiring Stamp Sets Stamp 'N' Stack Class.  Participants in the class will be making 12 cards using stamp sets, Designer Series Papers, card stock colors and ink colors that are being retired the end of this month.  I have decided to do the class as a "Card Buffet".  I will be providing a collection of precut and individually bagged pieces of cardstock, Designer Series Paper, etc that are ready to be stamped and assembled into cards.  Each participant will select the 12 cards they want to make from the many choices that will be available.

The above image illustrates one of the many card layouts and color options that will be available to choose from. They were made using a combination of Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Apricot Appeal, Night of Navy and Whisper White.  The stamp sets used are "Seeing Spots" (pg.108) and the "Thank You" from "Happy Heart Day" (pg.26).  The DSP is from Bella Rose (pg.159) and Good Morning Sunshine (pg.160).

At this point I have 7 different card layouts... but I will be adding more... and also more color options as I continue to prepare for the class!

This class is one of your last chances to play with these images and colors before they are gone!  Space is limited, so be sure to sign up for the class now!  I look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Stamping~

Mia

Class: Love You Much!

Any time of year is a great time to express your love and appreciation for your family and friends!  In this class you’ll create four love & friendship cards, four 3” x 3” friendship notes and 9 tags that can be used when packaging up special treats for those you love and care about... your kids, siblings, parents, friends, teachers &/or co-workers. The whole collection is packaged in this one-of-a-kind Stationery Purse.

Date:  June 20, 2009
Time:  2:00-5:00 pm
Cost:  $25.00
Location:  Yigo, Guam

Please email me to sign up for this class: maria@stampingwithmia.com

Supplies:
•    Stamps: Love You Much, En Français
•    Ink: VersaMark ink, Basic Brown, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa Classic ink, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron classic inks/refills
•    Paper:  Candy Lane DP, Close to Cocoa 12” x 12” CS, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red 8 ½” x 11” CS
•    Adhesive: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen
•    Ribbon & Brads: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Elastic Cord, Silver brads
•    Punches: Scallop Circle punch, Scallop Edge punch, 1/8” handheld circle punch, 1/16" handheld punch, tag corner punch, Designer Label punch, Heart to Heart punch.
•    Other tools & accessories: Personal paper trimmer with scoring blade, bone folder, paper snips, blender pen, Stampin’ Sponge, self-adhesive Velcro, medium Whisper White envelopes, mini square envelopes, medium cello bags

If you have any questions please feel free to call or email me.

Payments must be made by June 13, 2009 in order to reserve your space.  Class size is limited so I recommend that you sign up now by clicking on the link below!

See you then!

Mia

                

Class: Crazy For Cupcakes!

Make your next birthday celebration an event to remember when you gift your friend or loved one with this mouth-watering cupcake - themed card set!

Date:  Saturday, May 30, 2009
Time:  2-4 pm
Cost:  $25.00
Location:  Yigo, Guam

Please email me to sign up for this class...  maria@stampingwithmia.com ... or click on the button below.

Supplies

• Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes, On your Birthday

• Inks: Basic Brown, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose Classic inks, Optional: Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose WWC.

• Paper: Sweet Always DP, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Medium Whisper White envelopes

• Accessories: Sticky strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, Crystal Effects, 1" Double - Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon, 5/8" Regal Rose ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, silver brads, paper snips, 1/16” handheld circle punch, 1 ¼” circle punch, ticket corner punch, Key Tag punch, crimper (optional), blender pen, Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist, paper trimmer & scoring blade, bone folder, Uni-ball Signo gel pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Embossing Buddy (optional), Stampin’ Sponges, pencil & ruler, Velcro circles

I will be offering this class as a Class-to-go... which must be pre-ordered.  Due to Stampin' Up! policy the stamped images will not be included in the Class-to-Go option so the purchase of the stamp set would also be necessary in order to complete the projects as shown.  Pricing with and without the stamp set will be available.   The "hands on" class is all that I am making available for now.

The last day to sign up for the Crazy for Cupcakes class is Wednesday, May 27, 2009.  Class size is limited so sign up now! 

Happy Stamping~

Mia

Class: Scrapbooking Stamp Camp!

As I mentioned earlier this month, May is National Scrapbooking Month.  In honor of National Scrapbooking Month I am issuing a challenge to all of you......  Use the sketch included in this post to create a scrapbook page ... preferably with current Stampin' Up! supplies.  Email me a picture of your finished page (with supply information) by May 20, 2009 and you could win a surprise gift from me!  I will upload the pages to my blog and let you... my readers... vote for your favorite... via email.  I've included my version of the page map below.  I used supplies from the Rock-a-Bye Boy Simply Scrappin' Kit (pg.165).

In keeping with National Scrapbooking Month, I am hosting a Scrapbooking Stamp Camp on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 1-3 pm.  The Class fee is $20.  Class participants will be creating two scrapbook spreads... one with 12x12 pages and one with 6x6 pages.  Page maps similar to the one shown above will be provided.  Participants will choose their card stock and DSP and do the cutting themselves.  This is a Stamp Camp rather than Class because participants who would like to create more pages will be able to pay an additional fee and stay longer to complete the additional pages.  If you have a color preference then please let me know in advance so that I can try to have it available.  Also, if you have a paper cutter then please bring it with you.  I have a surprise special  only for those who attend the class.  Class size is limited so sign up now!

Payment must be made on or before Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in order to reserve your space.

Remember, as part of National Scrapbooking Month Stamping Up! has several promotions.  You can check them out here... and then go to my Stampin' Up! website and place your order.

Happy Stamping~
Mia

Class: Floral Card Class!

This is the feature card for this Saturday's Floral Card Class that incorporates the new watercolor technique that is all the rage right now.  The stamp set used is Fifth Avenue Floral (pg.106), which will be featured on all four of the cards that participants will be making.

The featured Designer Series Paper will be Tea Party (pg.161).  Participants will also have the opportunity to use the Stampin' Up! Exclusive Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die (pg.202) along with the Big Shot.  I've used a birthday greeting here, but participants will have several different occasions to chose from.

The Floral Card Class will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 2-4pm.  Class fee is $15 and is limited to the first 6 people to sign up.  Reserve your space NOW by clicking on the button below.

I have added several other events to my calendar... and will be posting samples and the details for them tomorrow.

Happy Stamping~
Mia

Stamping Class: Easter Sweets & Treats!

Have you been looking for a wonderful way to present the Easter treats that you give out to family and friends?  Then this is the class for you!

Each class participant will make two cards and three adorable treat boxes... two of which can be used as card boxes if so desired.  The Easter Sweets & Treats Class will be held on April 4, 2009 from 2-5pm in Yigo, Guam.  The class fee is $25.00 and must be pre-paid by March 28, 2009.  Seating is limited so reserve your space now by clicking on the button below!

*** If you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like more information about the class then please contact me at maria@stampingwithmia.com.

Happy Stamping~
Mia

 

Scrappy "Quilt" Class!

There has been enough interest in the scrap cards in my previous postings that I have decided to hold a class in the Technique.

My Scrappy "Quilt" Class will be held on March 28, 2009 from 2-5 pm.  Class Fee is $25.00.  Those attending will learn the technique while creating several different projects.... one of which will the "Cheep Talk" card in yesterday's posting.

Sign up now by clicking on the link provided below.  Hope to see you there!

Happy Stamping~
Mia

Did you know...?

Did you know that you can use both the positive and negative of our Big Shot die cuts for your various projects?

Today's project uses the Big Shot Top Note die that is a Stampin' Up! exclusive.  Below are two cards I made using the positive on one and the negative on the other.  You'll notice that I used both sides of the same piece of Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper.

  

Like these cards?  Want to learn how to make them.... and more?  Then sign up for my Big Shot class scheduled for February 28, 2009 beginning at 2pm.  Class fee is $25.00.

Happy Stamping!  Mia