August Stamp Camp Cards

It is so sad that I have not gotten on my blog frequently enough to post cards. Now I have to try and do them all at once! Sorry. This month's stamp camp was a little tougher than most, but I had some of my most experienced card makers there, so it wasn't so bad.

I saw this tutorial for the Tri-Shutter Card on SCS and I knew I had to try it. I ended up making it 3 different times, not because it was hard, but because I didn't know what paper to use! This black and white paper will be out in the Mini Occasions catalog that should be in the mail soon. I love it! There is so much you can do with it! I can't wait to show you what I am working on now, but I am waiting for my shipment of ribbon to come in before I can finish it. You'll love it, I just know!!

This Medallion card was a hit. For camp, I changed the Real Red card stock to Ruby Red and changed the ribbon as well, and I think the cards that the ladies made turned out better. Never-the-less, this stamp is gorgeous and looks so great on textured paper.

Does this Thanksgiving card look familiar? It is because I made it for my husband for Father's Day. You can see it here. I liked it so much, I wanted the gals to give it a try. Lexicon of Leaves is another beautiful new stamp set.

I have had so much fun with my new butterfly punch and the Folded Flowers XL Die from SU! that I can't stop making cards using them both. Another BIG favorite of mine is this paper! It is a new Designer Series paper called "Cottage Wall". LOVE IT!

Hope to see you at my next class, "Boxes, Bags and More!" on August 31st!

March Stamp Camp

I just love this little box. It was cut with the Big Shot and the Bigz XL die "Box #2" on page 194 of the catalog. It is so EASY to put together. We used the extra thick DS paper from the "Parisian Breeze Specialty" pack. How fun stuff it with a little surprise for someone!!

This card was hard to photograph. The white craft ink didn't show up on some of the pictures. I really like how this card turned out. We used the slit punch to close the card. Cut your card stock as usual and fold. Then cut off 1" from the front of the card. That will make your card fit perfectly in the little slit. The stamp set was Sale-a-bration set, "Polka Dot Punches".

Here we cut the circles with a die cut. The stamp set we used was "Simple Friendship" and the DS paper was "Urban Garden". Card stock is Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy.

I absolutely love this "Bird on a Branch" card and this picture does not do it justice. Alison designed this card to share with us at stamp camp. You can't see it from this picture, but we used the Scor Pal to design a grid on the base of the card. The card stock used is Pacific Point and Garden Green with Pacific Point ribbon. Nice job, Alison! :D

This goes to show you that an easy card can look great! We used Cameo Coral card stock and with DS paper "Pink Flamingo" matted with Basic Black. The word stamp came from "Three Little Words".

February Stamp Camp Cards

The new DS paper Rockability is so awesome! The gloss on the paper is so cool! I wish you could see it better from this card. The whole packet is great! The new eyelet border punch is also a new favorite of mine! Each catalog they are coming up with some new things that I just love and this is one of those things! The stamp set is "Big on Spring".
As much as I love deep purple, I never seem to use Elegant Eggplant card stock or ink. I stick with the same old favorites. I forced myself to make this card and actually it turned out pretty good. The silver balls actually look like pearl in this picture, but the compliment the color well. The stamp sets I used were "On Your Birthday" and "Doodle This".

Here is that nifty little box again! I think the gals had a good time making this. The scallop circle stamp is from the set "Love You Much". We used blender pens and ink pads to softly color it in. The tag saying came from the Sale-a-bration set "Yummy"!!

I love the simplicity of this card. This card is a good design if you need to make multiples!! The "Fifth Avenue Floral" stamp set is my new favorite. The DS paper the coordinates with this is Urban Oasis. It is sheik and fresh! Especially with these two colors!! I think I will make more of this card and send them to a friend!! :D
What can I say about not only the great color palate of DS paper "Raspberry Tart", but the wonderful, beautiful new stamp set "Branch Out". I will use this stamp set for many years to come!

So there you have it... Stamp camp make and takes, minus one card. I will post that later. Hope to see you on March 9th for our next camp!

Stamp Camp for the Girls!

Wow! What a crazy week for me. I did my monthly stamp camp on Monday, and on Tuesday I did a girls camp. I am also trying to get my daughter ready for an overnight bball camp. So, while the laundry is in the dryer, I thought I would do a quick post of the 4 cards we made at the girls camp. I preordered personalized name stamps for each of the girls from SU!, of course, and this is what they did.

What Is Stamp Camp?

At Stamp Camp I set up 6 different stations where you will make 6 different cards. Each station uses a different stamp set and usually a different technique. Half way through, we stop and have lunch, at which time, I usually do some drawings for free gifts. Then it's back to work! You bring nothing but $20.00. This price includes all supplies, lunch and snacks. We have a great time! I am looking forward to seeing all of you there!!! Scroll down and have a look at some of the things we have done!

Things made at March Stamp Camp!!

The next 5 posts are pictures of things we made at this month's stamp camp. Tracy asked me where I come up with all of these ideas! Often times, a good idea or card comes to me when I am messing around with my stamps. However Tracy, often times I copy!!! I am an expert copier! All crafters are! The best website of all is http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/
They average over 600 posts from stampers coast to coast a day!!! Just scroll down to the small print that says "View all of today's additions" and you will get hooked! They even have a search exclusively for Stampin' Up! stamps! You will probably see some of the ideas I have passed along to you! Need an idea? You will find it there! Then you can change the paper or the stamp to suit your needs. Hope those of you that came to stamp camp enjoyed it! Hope to see you April 14th!

Rub Ons / March Stamp Camp

This is the first card that I have tried with a transparency and a rub-on. I love the way it turned out! Rub-ons are my new favorite!! ;)

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow

Black Brads and Cherished Memories rub-ons.

Black and White Cards/March Stamp Camp

We did a black and white station. We m ade 4 black and white cards to go in a stationery gift folder. I just love how the "From the Garden" flower turned out! I still can't believe that it is a level 1 hostess stamp! Love it! The Illuminations set is in the Fall catalog, but not the spring. It is still available to purchase for $28.95. It has not retired.
Here is what was used:

Stamp Sets: From the Garden, One of a Kind, Kind Thoughts, Illuminations.

Card Stock: White glossy and Basic Black, Ruby Red

Ink: Basic Black

Ribbon: Basic Black

Mark Your Calendars!

Stamp Camp

Monday, April 14th

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost is $20.00
Includes Snacks, Lunch and all supplies!

Space is limited
Reserve your spot now!

RSVP: reginarunge@hotmail.com

Stamp Camp - March 7th

Save the Date

Here is your chance to earn free stamp sets from the
Sale-A-Bration mini catalog!!
This is Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year!
Spend $50.00 and get a free stamp set!
Sale-A-Bration ends March 17th!

Friday March 7th
10a.m. to 2:00 pm

Cost is $20.00
Includes all materials
and
lunch!

**Enter a drawing to win one of two Stampin' Up! punches!

RSVP soon to reserve your spot!
Space is limited!!

Card Making Day

These wonderful ladies are my die hard stamp campers! Here they are working on their Christmas cards, Thanksgiving name plates and other stuff...Alison wins the award for most cards made that day....She even took a break to take her dog to the vet! Linda wins the award for most complicated card! I think Tracy was busy cutting paper for her Christmas Cards! Cathy and I tried to get going! Cathy finished one place card, while I didn't even finish one card! Not a good day for me. I promise I will be more prepared this Monday!!! What a great group of gals!