Faux Technique Class

This adorable faux leather clutch (which can hold a gift card inside) is one of the items we'll be making in the next technique class. Join me this Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30 to learn faux leather, faux linen and faux stitching techniques. Hope to see you there!

New Classes!

It's that time of year again to begin thinking about fall/holiday crafting, and I am so excited to share with you what I've been working on! The new Stampin' Up Idea Book/Catalog and the Holiday Mini have both inspired many new projects and cards. I hope that you will join me in a few classes to learn fun, new techniques and create adorable projects. The first class will be the Holiday Treat boxes, which will feature four boxes that are perfect for giving a sweet treat to someone special for Halloween/Fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It is coming up on Friday, September 3rd, so hurry and RSVP by Monday, August 3oth so that I can reserve a spot for you! Above is a sneak peek of one of the sweet little boxes you will be creating. I hope to see you there!

For more information about this class, along with a complete list and description of all Fall/Holiday classes, please visit my website at: http://www.amycrilley.stampinup.net/ and click on "Events."

Sneak Peak #3

This is a sneak peak of one of the adorable Christmas cards we will be making at Friday's class. It is a shaker card, which means that there is something shakable between the stamped image and the acetate covering. Here is a closer look at the shaker window:

In addition to this card, we will be creating three other cards and one ornament. I hope you will join me for an evening of holiday cheer! For more information on this and other classes, please visit my webpage: www.amycrilley.stampinup.net.

Stamping Frenzy!

Whew! I have been stamping so furiously that I can smell the rubber stamps burning!

With many classes on the schedule, preparing for an open house (November 15...mark your calendars!), and planning for my own Christmas crafting, I have been a busy girl!

This is a card that I made using the current in colors and one of my favorite stamp sets, Upsy Daisy. I colored the stamp with the markers so that the flowers could be different colors...I love that technique! And, the Big Shot (Top Note Die) made this card super easy and quick! Leave me a comment to let me know what you think! :)

Sneak Peek (Party Favors Class)

As promised, here is the sneak peek for next Thursday's Party Favor's class (October 29th). Isn't it cute? It is a super easy, quick gable box that has quite a bit of room inside for just about anything you could think to put in there...candy, tea bags, even a votive candle. Wouldn't this be perfect for coworkers, your child's teachers, birthday party guests, or a small, "just because I'm thinking of you" gift? In class, we will also be making a hanging treat holder, and a chocolate square/tea bag holder. Please note, RSVP is needed.

For more details about this, and other exciting classes, please visit my website (www.amycrilley.stampinup.net). Hope see you next Thursday!

By the way, I have also been working on adorable cards for the Christmas card workshops, and working with my new My Digital Studio. Look for posts including those items soon!

Easel Card

Okay, as heart wrenching as it is for those of us that find great joy in creating darling cards to think about, we know that the ultimate destination for our cards is a dark, sad place called a trash can. Though we try to stay blissfully unaware of that fate, we know that really, how many cards can you save? To be sure that your hand crafted sentiment is appriciated longer than most, why not make an easel card? This card has a built in stand (easel) for immediate display. How much easier does it get to show off a lovely card you've received? I stumbled across this technique this morning and had to try it right way. It was super easy to make, and, I must admit...it's really cute! What do you think?

Oh, and by the way, check back later in the week to see an adorable gable box that we will be creating in the upcoming Party Favors class (Thursday, October 29th). For more information on that, as well as other classes, please visit my web page (www.amycrilley.stampinup.net).

Another Punch Card

For those of you that haven't seen my latest creations, I've gone a bit punch crazy! Once you start trying to figure out unconventional uses for your punches, it almost becomes an obsession! :) lol! Seriously, I had to start sketching cards because quite a few ideas were coming to mind. So, I will be posting some of the punch cards I've made, and I'll try to move on to some other technique...well, maybe after one more punch...just one more! :)

For this card I used various circle punches, two oval punches, a heart punch and a flower punch (for the feet). I did cheat a bit by cutting the large, white circle with my Big Shot. Click on the image to see the detailing. What do you think?