Christmas tags

Christmas tag supply lists - I've listed everything you need.  If we have multiples of dies, embossing folders and punches, we can make up more than one work station.


Reindeer
tag
decorative paper
coordinating cardstock
brown & red cardstock for reindeer
googly eyes - approx. 1/4"
scalloped Sizzix tag die
holly border punch
owl punch
snowflake punch
black fine line marker to draw mouth

Snowman
colored cardstock for cap - I used glitter cardstock
silver tinsel trim - found it at Hobby Lobby
ribbon
thin silver twine - sold on spools for Christmas wrapping
jingle bells
googly eyes - approx. 5/8"
orange cardstock
scissors to cut out carrot nose

black cardstock
scalloped Sizzix tag die
circle punch
regular hole puncher

Santa
red, white, black, green & flesh cardstock
tan ink for distressing
sponge dauber for distressing
red jewels
white pom poms - approx. 1/2"
scalloped Sizzix tag die
circle punch - approx. 1-3/8"
regular hole puncher
Cuttlebug flourish embossing folder
pink colored pencil to blush cheeks
holly punch

October Card of the Month

We're making "Quilt" cards. We will punch out squares and glue them on a piece of cardstock and then cut out the shape using a die. Above is a Halloween version using the top note die. Below is a photo of the squares before cutting out the shape. Note that I have stamped "stitches" along the lines. If you want to stamp stitches, be sure to bring a black ink pad that is not a solvent ink.

 The shape below was made using a Spellbinders Labels die.

Cards made by members

Cute cards! Spooky made by Barb and the Halloween scene by Vicki.

November project

Everyone loved the "purse" so we will be making them in November. You can use everyday printed cardstock or holiday prints for gift bags.
Supplies are:

1. decorative cardstock
2. decorative buttons (shank will need to be removed) or other embellishments
3. paper lunch type sacks - the size of your purse depends on the size of your bag
4. grosgrain ribbon or twill tape - satin ribbon might be a bit flimsy
5. velcro dots - gentle grab would be best so you don't have to pull so hard to get it open. You need the sticky velcro, not the sew-on velcro.

Made by Members

Some of our members went to Scrapbook Expo and made some nice "Make & Takes."

Our October Card of the Month

This will be our October Card of the Month. It is much simpler than it looks. You will use a square punch to make all your squares. After you adhere them to a piece of paper, you will use a large punch to cut out the shape.

Supply list:
cardstock - your choice of color
Decorative paper and cardstock - your color choice
ribbon - your choice
embellishments - optional

Couch Couple

Punch Art Couple - idea copied from someone on www.splitcoaststampers.com

Cards made by our members

 Beautiful wedding card by Vicki.

A pot full of flowers by Nancy! You pull the greeting out from behind the flowers.

August - brayer inked background

In August we will be experimenting with brayers, multi-ink pads and misters to create watercolor backgrounds.

September - Washi Paper Quilting

We will be doing Washi Paper Quilting in September.
Supplies:
cardstock
templates - will be emailed to everyone
origami paper
scotch tape - one sided
thin batting or thin packing foam
embellishments

July - Playing With a Full Deck

We are going to make this fun, easy card in July.
Supplies:
cardstock - black, white & red



miniature playing cards will be available
Laurel will bring alphabet stamps - bring your clear block and black ink pad if you have them

July 2012

Cards made by Laurel. Both of these cards use ink for the color. The top card is black and cream cardstock. All of the other colors come from ink. The lilac card is made from all white cardstock and lilac ink.

June Cardmaking

We will be trying another quilling project from “Paper Quilling for the first time” by Alli Bartkowski.

Notebook from scrap binding

Just an example of what you can do with your binding scrap. I'm going to use this for my knitting notes.

Decorated Card Organizer

I finished another organizer. I added two extra pockets in this book - one on the back of January and one on the back cover. The back cover pocket is not a great idea. It doesn't have the flexibility of the page pockets and it doesn't stay closed as tightly on the bound edge. If you want to add an extra pocket, I suggest you do it on the back of your January page.

Quilling Card for May

 We will be making this beautiful quilling card, featured in "Paper Quilling for the first time" by Alli Bartkowski, in May. Janet will be our leader. Please contact Janet if you have any questions.

 

Supplies to make this card are listed below but you can adjust the colors for your own color scheme

• Quilling tool
• 1/8" wide quilling papers in fuchsia, moss green, three shades of pink and white
• Cardstock in burgundy, fuchsia, pink and white
• quick-dry glue (wet glue, not runner) for gluing your quilled shapes
• tweezers

Laurel's pages

Organizer with ribbons

I tried embellishing with ribbons. What do you think?

Bound Card Organizer

I figured out how to do the binding!!!

Card Organizer progress

Vicki has already created a beautiful cover
for her card organizer.

Vicki also shared these beautiful creations with us.

Gate Fold Cards

Lee Ann used the gate fold card idea to create these beautiful cards.