FREE DOWNLOAD 3" X 4" CARDS

FREEBIE TIME!

So many things have been happening lately, I have started back with Stampin’ Up; I have a once a month card workshop (thank you so much to Marlayne Hardy) and I have started a new job at Starbucks. I totally believe that one should do things they love and well I love coffee, I love crafting of all kinds. My other passion of course is graphic design. And if you put all three of those together well I am one happy person!

This month I am creating tags, paper designs and illustrations that can be used for gift giving or can be used on projects such as Project Life, card making and/or scrap booking. This is something that I have always wanted to do. With my new job and the flexibility of working shifts it gives me the opportunity I need to focus on designing my own line of papers, cards and stamps. Yes I will be creating some stamps that can be used with all of these items.

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. Over the last five years it has been hard and if I was truly honest it probably been longer than that. Depression is a funny thing it sneaks up on you, and before you know it you have changed and the things that you used to do you no longer do. I used to create so many things, I would sew I would decorate the house and the table at Christmas. I would cook and bake I would go to parties, share in the festivities. Little by little I am trying to find that person again, where they have gone I am not sure but I have been in a good place lately and I am hoping this year I will feel like celebrating.

When it comes to designing things that like I am not a traditionalist. I don't like to use the typical Christmas colors. Instead I love to use more modern colors like red and blue or gray and red, or all three. The following are some very cute cards that you can use as tags by punching a hole in the corner or you can use for Project Life even.

This is a free share just click on the image and it will take you to my website where you can download and check out other things that I have created.

Thanks for stopping buy and please share with your friends and family.

cheers,

J

MY DIGITAL STUDIO CLASSES - Starting Jan 2014

Join me on the last Wednesday of each month starting Jan. 2014 for a 3 hrs. workshop and learn how easy it is to use My Digital Studio from Stampin’ Up! Each month we will dive into the ins & outs of the software with demonstrations, projects and assignments that will help you learn and use this software to it’s fullest.

What to do you get?

3 hrs. of class time, with a 15 minute break

Class notes, Study files, Learning Projects, Not included software, computer, or any digital files that are required for class.

Starting January 29, 2014 - February 26, 2014 - March 26, 2014

CLASS 1: 

What you will learn: The basics, Adding Text, Adding Photo Boxes, Adding Embellishments, Using Designer Templates and much, much more. 

Projects: Create your own basic business card, 12-up Cards, 6 x 6 scrapbook page, Web banner.

CLASS 2: 

Review of Class 1

Projects due beginning of class.

What you will learn:  Add Multiple Items, Background Photo, Crop Embellishments, Crop Stamps, Customizable Color Palette, Default Bleed Area, Delete Project Preview, Designer Template Selection, Edit Objects Off Canvas, Enhanced Photo Drag and Drop, Enhanced Page Layer Editing, Export to JPG, PDF, PNG, Fill Punch with Card stock, with photo, Font/Global Search, Recolor Designer Series Paper, Recolor Embellishments, Round Paper Corners, Round Photo Corners, Splatter Tool, Stamp Image Coloring, Suggested Color Combos, Watermark (how to create a copyright for your pictures.

Projects: 12 x 12 scrapbook page, Postcard, Thank You Card

CLASS 3: 

Review of Class 2

Projects due beginning of class.

What you will learn:  Batch Photo Effects, Calendar Effects, Change All Text in Project, 

Change Layer of Selected Objects, Change Punch Shape, Change Text Case, Custom 

Canvas Size, Custom Groups, Edit Object Shortcut Key, Export to SVG, Layers Palette, 

Locking and Unlocking Page Objects, Mirror Designer Series Paper, Mirror/Flip Grouped 

Images, Mirror Text, Photo Fill Grouped,  Boxes, Project Size Conversion, Recolor Photo, 

Smart Guides, Smart Object Alignment, Text in Columns, Text Justification, Text Shapes, 

Text Tracking, Vector Stamp Brush Images (Enlarging Stamps), Zoom Tool Shortcuts.

Projects: 12 x 12 scrapbook page, Birthday Party Suite, Project Life Tags Final projects will need to be handed in 1 month after class April 26, 2014

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(NOTE: This is not a how to install your software class you must come ready to go. The pace of the class will be determined by the instructor and class/computer knowledge. We will try to cover everything listed but in the time allotted.) this is a PC course but can be adapted for MAC.

For More information and to register see here.

CARD CREATING - My Digital Studio (MDS) from Stampin' Up!

Happy Monday Everyone!

Some days all I want to do is create something and only embellish, not think to much just let it flow. Today's post is the result of one of those such days, just a card something not to complicated. 

I LOVE using Fabulous Florets they are simple yet beautiful add some pearls and we are done, simple.

Have you used MDS yet? It is my go to for when I want to be creative without pulling out all my tools. And it keeps my studio somewhat tidy.

When shooting thes pictures I choose natural light and got these wonderful orbs flooding light in beautiful circles all around, making the picture more dream like.

It takes LOVE

This past May my Dad passed away from brain cancer. He was such a wonderful man who would do anything for anyone. Who loved his family, his friends and his church. 

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During his final weeks Dad was admitted into the hospital, though he wanted to pass at home, the care he required was more than we could handle.

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His time there was long with many struggles but he was so loved and cared for by both the Dr and the nurses that when we couldn't be there we knew that he was loved.

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As a thank you to the nurses I created this t-shirt letting them know that we appreciated everything that they could do for our Dad and that it was very appreciated.

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I am also offering this for sale $36.00 including taxes plus shipping, with portion going to a scholarship in my Dad's name to the Nursing program at Algonquin College.

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Order your t-shirt today and let our nurses know they matter!

NURSE

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Ladies' Gildan Ultra Cotton(R) t-shirt 10.1 oz 100% cotton with taped neck and shoulders. Double-needle stitching throughout for increased durability. Quarter-turned body with no side seams. Pre-shrunk. Seamless double-needle collar in 5/8" rib knit.

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Available in the following sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

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Ordered in lots of 5 please allow 5 weeks for delivery.

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Each t-shirt comes with its own bag and gift card.

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The Paper Purse Or Is It

So Real You Just Might Want to Throw a Compact In It



I like when I find a pattern of something make it then fall in love with it all over again. The project I did today has to be one of my favorites and so easy to make. All you need is one 12 x 12 sheet of paper, some contrasting paper, ribbon and some bling and you have a gift bag that anyone would keep.

This would be great as a birthday gift for a young girl or even for a bridal gift, I mean tell me you couldn't add a little somethin somethin in this. For me I will be creating some cards and decorating some votive holders to go inside these pics will follow tomorrow more than likely.

Close-up of flower on purse using flower die, Antique Brads, Basic Grey Ribbon

 Front view of Purse isn't this absolutely beautiful!

Side view of Purse which does hold at least 5 - 10 cards and two glass votive.



A Cute Christmas Gift Bag with Cards - Workshop

Join for "A Cute Christmas" Workshop

Hard to believe that Christmas is fast approaching but the signs are all there. Shopping centers are getting busy not only displaying Halloween decorations but also Christmas ones. Sears Wish book is getting warn by tiny little hands and people are already planning festive parties.

For me I love this time of year, I have been working very hard getting all my workshops done and organized. I will continue with my traditional Stamp-a-Stack or Lots-of-tags, and will be introducing new ones like today's Xmas Gift Bag with Cards.


Inside of bag showing pockets which holds 5 cards and envelopes in each pocket.

Card No. 1 Christmas Ornaments

Card No. 2 Mr. Snowman

Let me help you get ready by showing you how easy it is to make this one of a kind bag with 10 matching cards. Each bag comes with 2 different designs of 5 cards plus a matching bag.

The 35$ fee includes all the supplies necessary (except for your adhesive) to make the 10 cards, as well as the accompanying envelopes. Please bring your own favorite adhesive all others will be supplied. Spend $50 CAN before taxes and get the class for $10.

When: Sunday November 7, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 144 Patterson Cres. Carleton Place, Ontario

Space is limited so register today. Simply click on the Buy Now button to register today.

NOTE: Only those who have paid in advance for the event through PayPal will be registered. You don't need a PayPal account to register; simply click on the button above and follow the instructions.

Cancellations: 48-hours notice is required for ALL cancellations a refund in the form of a credit for a future class will be given. No refund will be given after this 48-hours notice and no re-schedule will be allowed.

Number of Guests

1 Guest $35.00 2 Guests $70.00 3 Guests $105.00

3rd Annual Holiday Card Stamp-A-Stack It's Easy as 123...

Its Hard to Believe It's That Time of the Year!

Looking to do something different this year? Why not make your own Holiday Card's

It's Easy as 1. 2. 3.

1. Choose your stamp-set:

• Berry Christmas
• Dasher
• Patterned Pines
  

2. Choose the number of cards to make:

• 5 Cards $20.00**
• 10 Cards $35.00**
• 20 CHRISTMAS TAGS $15.00**

3. Choose the workshop date:

• Sunday, October 25 (Register by Oct.9)
• Sunday, November 1 (Register by Oct.16)
• Sunday, November 8 (Register by Oct 23)
• Sunday, November 15 (Register by Oct 30)

Time: All classes are from 1 - 4 p.m.

You must bring your own scissors and adhesive.

All workshops are prepaid. You must book two weeks in advance to ensure supplies are delivered in time for the workshop.

All other supplies will be available during the workshop.

Check my blog often for more upcoming Holiday Classes! Subscribe today!


Hope to see you there!