Reindeer Punch Pal

Okay, so I am officially obsessed with punches! There are just too many too cute for words things you can create with them! Punches are so versatile. This card will be on display at Friday's class (and I'll be happy to share how I made it), but it will not be one of the projects we will make. (That's why you are seeing it now! :) If you click on the image, you can see a larger version, and you will be able to see the sparkly detailing. What do you think?

Can't wait to show you...

what I've been working on! I have finished the other three cards we'll be creating in Friday's class, and I am liking each one better than the last! The last of the bunch is very seasonal...too cute! (For a sneak peek of the first card, see the previous post.) I will post pics next Friday, after the guests are at home marveling over their adorable creations! :) Until then, I will post pics of other, unrelated cards I've crafted.

Sneak Peek...

Here is a sneak peek of one of the cards we will be creating in the upcoming "Punch Party" class. Not only will guests create this easy, yet adorable card, but they will go home with three other punch perfect cards! There will also be other examples of creative ways to use punches on display. This class is next Friday, October 2nd from 6:30-8:30, and the rsvp date in next Wednesday, September 30th. I hope to see you there!

For a complete description of this class, along with a list of other workshops that have been scheduled, please visit my website: www.amycrilley.stampinup.net.

A Long Hiatus...

Hello again! After taking the summer off from blogging, I am excited to be back! I have so many great cards to show you from my summer creations, and I will be posting many cards and projects during the upcoming holiday season, so check back often!

This card was a very simple concept. By using the Big Shot Scallop Circle die and the flower punch, this card was quick and easy! The colors used were Soft Suede, Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry, all of which are the current In Colors. Both the "thanks" and the leaves were stamped in Soft Suede.

I have recently posted a list of upcoming worshops, which begin in October and run through December. You can visit www.amycrilley.stampinup.net if you are interested in perusing the list!

Long Awaited Butterfly

I have had my eye on the (then) new Flight Of the Butterfly stamp set since it first appeared in the Fall/Winter idea book. Though I knew I had to have this darling set in my collection, I decided to wait until spring to make the purchase since this is the season when these cute little creatures make their appearance. So, after my new friend in the big brown truck delivered my long awaited treasure, I had to immediately put this set to use.
Once again, the color combination comes from Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration Challenge (#43). The colors are: old olive, brocade blue, pumpkin pie, ruby red and chocolate chip. Aside from the brocade blue, these are colors that I use quite often. A few accents that may not be apparent from the picture are paper piercing on the bottom of the old olive paper, silver centers for the flowers and ruby red ink bordering the whisper white card stock. Have you tried a Color Inspiration Challenge yet?

February Make & Take

I have crafted several cards this week in preparation for my Stamper's 10 group this Saturday. While I do like all of the cards, none of them were exactly what I wanted to use for the "make & take" demonstration. So, through inspiration from Kristina Werner (via her Color Inspiration Challenges...http://kwernerdesign.com/blog/), I decided to do a Valentine card using a stenciling technique. To create the hearts, I used the Heart To Heart punch to make a stencil. I placed the stencil over the white paper and rolled the Fast Flowers wheel over the entire thing. Before removing the stencil, I sponged some Riding Hood Red ink over the stencil. What do you think?

Yes, another one...

If I haven't mentioned it before, I LOVE Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration Challenges (http://kwernerdesign.com/blog/)!!! I love color, but I do have to admit that I tend to find a color combination that I love and wear it out. This is why I wait in anticipation each week to discover what hues Kristina has put together to stretch our creative color palette. This week, the challenge colors are: more mustard, so saffron, taken with teal, old olive and whisper white. I had recently borrowed the Simply Said stamp set from a friend, and I've been waiting to use it until inspiration struck. Immediately when I saw this challenge, I knew I had to use this set! Just as a note in case you can't tell from the picture, the teal paper is crimped (my latest obsession), and the heart is popped up on a dimensional. This is a special card for my in-laws to thank them for all that they do. What do you think?