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Hand Stamped Sentiments on a Snow Day

We weren't supposed to feel much of an impact for the big storm ravaging the East Coast - maybe 1"-2" starting late in the afternoon today.  Well, I guess this storm was pretty unpredictable because it started snowing here around 10am and hasn't stopped.  I was supposed to have a scrapbooking class this afternoon but my attendees decided they didn't want to be out driving around in that fine, misty, slimy snow so we cancelled.  Since I had planned to be home I went ahead and had a play day anyways.

I knew I needed to make a bunch of cards for an upcoming workshop swap.  My stamping group in Auburn always hosts a card swap along with their Stampin' Up! workshops.  The hostess gets to choose the theme.  This month's hostess is Steph and her theme is "milestones."  I was assigned the milestone of "New Home."  I searched Pinterest for a bit of inspiration and also decided to play along with Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge.

Here is the challenge:


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And here is the "New Home" swap card I created:
I tried my hand at a lil' bit of punch art using my Stampin' Up! punches.
Stamps:  Well Scripted (retired
Paper:  Whisper White, Smokey Slate, Midnight Muse, Rose Red, Comfort Cafe' DSP (retired)
Ink:  Midnight Muse
Accessories:  Triangle Punch, 1" Square Punch, Small Heart Punch, Doily, Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon (on the SU! clearance rack right now!)

I think a few of my "swappers" follow my blog - so if you're reading this be sure to leave me a comment and let me know if you like my card!

A Little Preppy - Oh, Whale!

This year seems to be the year of babies!  I've been in need of making some baby cards lately and have been wanting to play around with the cute Oh, Wale stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog.  I saw the cutest preppy whale motifs on Pinterest and the fun Paper Players Tic Tac Toe Challenge and was inspired to make these cards:

I used Pretty in Pink for the card base (so sad this color is retiring!) and Gumball Green for the whale cut out with the Oh, Wale sizzlit.  The little tag is a scrap of Comfort Cafe designer paper cut out with the Hearts a Flutter framelits.  I like these cards so much that I made a bunch of them for a workshop swap I'm doing later this month.  Since I couldn't decide which layout I liked best I made some of each! 

If you need any stamps, papers, and accessories to make your own baby cards don't forget the Stampin' Up! FREE Shipping sale begins tomorrow and last for 3 days only, April 6-8!  Visit my website at http://jessb.stampinup.net to place your order.

Happy Stamping!

Fun Family Scrapbook Page

This afternoon was my Comfort Cafe' Scrapbook in an Afternoon class.  I had 4 ladies attend and everyone had a great time.  Several had different ideas in mind for their albums - family pictures, vacation, holidays. 

Here is just one of the many pages we made:
I really love the way it turned out.  Little strips of paper designed to look like ribbon flags are popular right now and we used the Timeless Type Junior Sizzlits with the Big Shot to cut our titles.  I titled my page "Love", but a couple of the others used "Family" or "Trip."  Because the layout is so open you could easily arrange several 4x6 photos.

The background is a sheet of Pool Party cardstock 12x12, with two 3x12 strips of Comfort Cafe' designer paper.  The paper strips are each 1 1/4" wide and vary in length from 5 1/2" down to 4" long.  We used the 1 1/4" square punch to notch out the flags. 

If you enjoy scrapbooking or would like to try it then save the date for Sunday, December 2nd as we'll be creating a 20 page album using the fun little Festive Prints Paper Pack.

Comfort Cafe' Album in an Afternoon Class


Comfort Cafe'  Album in an Afternoon Class
Sunday, September 30th 1:30-4:30pm
Comfort Café Designer Series Paper
Create 12 completed pages in a single afternoon!

The warm and wonderful Comfort Café’ designer series papers are perfect for recording your favorite family memories.  Coordinating colors include Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, and Very Vanilla.   
You will need approximately 25 photos to finish your pages or feel free complete your pages and add your photos later.  

Fee:  $45*/person.  Registration must be received by Thursday, September 20th to ensure timely arrival of all albums & materials.  *Guests who completed the two scrapbook pages at my Comfort Café class earlier this month save $10 and attend for just $35.
 
 You will receive all supplies to create 12 - 12”x12” scrapbook pages:  A full package of Comfort Café Designer Series Paper, coordinating cardstock, one Anywhere Glue Stick, a SNAIL adhesive refill, one sheet of Stampin’ Dimensionals, and an assortment of embellishments including ribbon, Pearls, and Antique Brads. 
Light refreshments and bottled water will be provided.
Please bring your SNAIL adhesive dispenser with you.  Add $3.00 to your class fee if you need a SNAIL adhesive dispenser rather than a refill.  

 *Pre-order your 12x12 Linen Ring Album & get a Free roll of Midnight Muse Ribbon!  Includes 10 polypropylene page protectors. Acid- and lignin-free
Early Espresso #127685 or Crumb Cake #127686 $35.58 ($29.95+shipping+tax.)

Please contact me today!

Comfort Cafe' Card & Scrapbooking Class


The warm and wonderful Comfort Café’ products are perfect for romance, wedding, fall and family-themed cards and scrapbook pages. Coordinating colors include Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, and Very Vanilla.

 The Cards:  
The Scrapbook Pages:

Date and Times:  Friday, September 14th from 1:30-4:00pm Or 5:30 – 8:30pm
Location:  My House at 54 Searles Rd, Groton, NY

Option 1:  $25/person for 8 cards
Option 2:  $27/person for 4 cards + 2 scrapbook pages + glue stick
Option 3:  $37/person for 8 cards + 2 scrapbook pages + glue stick

You will receive all supplies to complete the cards and/or scrapbook pages, envelopes, a SNAIL adhesive refill, and tasty snacks/dinner.  Your non-refundable pre-payment reserves your seat and guarantees supply availability.
Please bring your SNAIL adhesive dispenser and bone folder with you. 
*Add $3 to your class fee if you need a SNAIL adhesive dispenser rather than a refill.

Featured Items: 
Comfort Café Designer Series Paper
12 sheets:  2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs.  12”x12”.  Acid and lignin free.  #126898 $10.95
Blooming with Kindness stamp set
 Set of 6.  w #126420 $22.95 c #126422 $16.95

Contact me today to reserve your seat!  I look forward to stamping with you.

Jessica Brigden
Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator
(607) 241-2768