Block Party!

It's been a really long time since I posted anything here.  Long story short, my computer died and posting images has been more challenging.  In the next weeks I will be sharing with you some of the terrific projects we have been making in my classes and clubs.

This great home decor project will be the focus of my Block Party! class on September 22nd.  The blocks will be all prepped and ready for you to attach the banners you make.  These banners are removable, so you can change them for different seasons.  This will make great home decor whether you keep it for yourself or give as a gift.  Guests may choose a time slot of 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. for the class.

This set features Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, and Large Letters Framelits.

If you are in the O'Fallon area and would like to join us, please contact me for more details.  Registration closes September 8th.

Cable Knit Embossing Folder with Vintage Leaves

This is one of my favorite fall cards this year!  It showcases the new Cable Knit Embossing Folder with a great 3-D image effect and Vintage Leaves stamp set with some very classy copper accents.  Inking up the embossing folder with Cajun Craze ink before adding the cardstock created even more dimension on the card front.

I used Copper Foil Paper and embossed the sentiment on it with Copper Embossing Powder--a very cool technique.  The leaves were stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink on Crushed Curry cardstock, crumpled, then sponged with Cajun Craze, Old Olive, and Tangerine Tango inks.  The Burlap Ribbon gives it a slightly rustic look, adding even more texture, while the Copper Foil Paper and Copper Thread add a touch of elegance.  It's a perfect mix of rustic and elegant elements that gives this card it's pop and charm.

The leaves were stamped with the Vintage Leaves stamp set and the sentiment is from the Basket of Wishes stamp set on page 49 in the Holiday Catalog.  I also used the Layering Ovals Framelits for the sentiment pieces.

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

*Stampin' Up! product in bold.