Shirt & Tie cards for dads
I was making some of these Shirt & Tie cards to sell for Fathers’ Day while at my new market in Endeavour Hills recently when my family dropped by to visit. I didn’t think my boys were actually taking much notice of what I was doing – the free fairy floss, popcorn and jumping castles were more of a drawcard! But a week or so later I discovered that Zane (9) had felt inspired to make his daddy a Fathers’ Day card and this is what he came up with all by himself!
Zane told me he saw what I was making and knew Daddy likes to get dressed up so this is what he made. The idea, design and the making were all Zane – and I’m so proud of him!
In fact I was proud of both my boys who were so excited about giving Daddy a special day they could hardly sleep. Instead of going to bed they hid in their rooms and made presents and plans for a party that they put together for when we got up the next morning. They made signs and decorations, even Daddy-specific party games. They wrapped handmade presents and others proudly bought at the stall at school. I loved seeing them so engaged with the idea of giving and showing their dad that they love and appreciate him. We must be doing something right!
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Cheers
Genna
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Totally Tools for my dad
Although the fabulous Totally Tools set is now retired I’d never actually used it to make my own dad a card. Considering this is the man who built his own impressive home – despite not being a builder or any form of tradie – I thought I probably should. So here’s the card I made for him for Fathers’ Day this year. It’s my take on the ‘spell it with shapes’ cards that have inspired me all over the place.
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I did a one-off market night at Koo Wee Rup last week and spent my time in between chatting and serving customers colouring and cutting all the tools out.
And here’s a close up of those tools, all watercoloured with Stampin’ Write markers and an Aquapainter. I love how the Basic Gray marker is just perfect for the metal parts. And although all the fussy cutting can take a while I find it really relaxing!
Farewell Totally Tools!
Totally Tools – retired
And in case you’re wondering that woodgrain background came from the sadly also retired Well Worn Designer Series Paper pack. This was the first retiring DSP to sell out. It was hugely popular and wonderful for those tricky masculine cards.
Well Worn DSP – retired
While I’ll live with the very remote hope that it will one day return to the catalogue, I was heartened to discover that one of our new DSP packs contains woodgrain images:
Orchard Harvest DSP – $18.95 in the Holiday Catalogue
(12″ x 12″ sheets – 2 each of 6 double-sided designs)
And, if that’s not good enough, we also have a choice of other woodgrain products:
Woodgrain Background Stamp (Wood) $30.95
Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – $13.95 in the Holiday Catalogue
(for use with the Big Shot or other die-cutting machine)
Timber Stampin’ Around Standard Wheel – $10.95 in the Holiday Catalogue
(handle sold separately for $6.95)
So I guess those ‘woodworkers’ out there aren’t going to be disappointed at all!
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Cheers
Genna
SEPTEMBER CLASS – Blooming With Kindness
FIRST CLASS IS THIS THURSDAY
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When I planned this class I told everyone I would make something new and pretty. And I meant it. Here’s my soft and delicate antidote to all the masculine cards I’ve been making lately – three lovely cards featuring the new stamp set Blooming With Kindness. And all featuring something new and different. There are lots of new techniques to learn too – like the dry embossing by hand that gives the flower a raised look on the first card. It’s hard to see from the front in this photo…
…but if you look at it from the side you can see it really pop!
Then there’s the soft effect of the pillow background on the second card:
And a little sneak peak at another new stamp set and matching framelits dies:
The final card is quick and easy and showcases how a simple step like piercing holes can really lift a project:
And you’ll discover how easy it is to do with the brand new range of piercing templates. Here’s the Festive version from the Holiday Catalogue:
Festive Paper-Piercing Pack $13.95
And finally, here’s a good look at the star of the show:
These cards would be perfect for any occasion – just stamp the greeting you prefer! And the designs and techniques will stand you in good stead for use with many other stamp sets too!
THIS CLASS IS THIS WEEK
SO CONTACT ME NOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Thursday 6th SEPTEMBER 2012
8pm – 11pm
NARRE WARREN
$20 per person or $10 with discount*
OR
Friday 7th SEPTEMBER 2012
10am – 1pm
NARRE WARREN
$20 per person or $10 with discount*
Children able to entertain themselves in the next room are welcome
OR
Sunday 9th SEPTEMBER 2012
2pm – 5pm
NARRE WARREN
$20 per person or $10 with discount*
Bookings Essential. Click here.
*ALL CLASS ATTENDEES CAN GET A $10 DISCOUNT ON THE CLASS FEE BY PLACING AN ORDER OF $100 OR MORE ON THE DAY.
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Punch Art Bear for Daddy
It’s about time my new blog showed some of my creations, don’t you think!
I’ve wanted to use the ties from the stamp set Best Dad Ever on punch art since I first saw them. And this Fathers’ Day was my chance. I inked the striped one with markers and cut it out to add to the ‘Daddy’ bear card for ‘his awesomeness’, my Wonder Husband.
Best Dad Ever (Wood) $32.95 (Clear) $25.95
The bear was made using various Stampin’ Up! Circle and Oval punches. I’m really proud of this and so pleased because I didn’t go looking for inspiration first. I knew I was making a bear and just kept punching out shapes and rearranging, sponging, changing colours, etc. until I was happy with him. My big tip for ALL punch art projects is to sponge ink onto the edges of your shapes – it really does make a huge difference to how lifelike your creations look.
It’s also amazing how different he can look just by the placement of eyes, ears etc. And it’s funny but the skinnier versions looked younger too – even though all I was changing was the size of the main body! But doesn’t he look so huggable with his big round belly!
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The ‘Daddy’ letters were made using the now retired Timeless Type Alphabet Dies and my Big Shot. I had to use them because ‘Daddy’ and I had been talking recently about how much longer we’ll be Mummy and Daddy rather than Mum and Dad. Our boys are 9 and 6 so those days are probably numbered. Zane (9) recently announced that he would use the shortened forms because that’s what his friends do but he’s clearly forgotten about it and we’re not going to remind him!
Fathers’ Day this past Sunday was wonderful – it’s the first time in four years that I haven’t been working a market stall and leaving ‘his awesomeness’ and the boys to entertain themselves. And it was glorious Spring weather so we headed out to Point Nepean for the day, had a thoroughly good time, exhausted ourselves and came home very happy and, in my case, just a little sunburnt!
This photo was taken at sunset at the end of a pier – hence the addition of warm jackets on what was a stunning sunny day!
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Cheers
Genna
Happy New Catalogue Day – Times Two
What better way to start off a new venture like this blog than with not one but two new catalogues.
The new 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue is now live.
And so is the brand new large format bumper Holiday Catalogue.
Have a browse, have a drool and then let me know if you have any questions or would like to place an order. Or even book in a new catalogue workshop at your place so that you can earn the goodies in there for free!
And if you don’t even know where to start then come along to one of my catalogue launches:
Thursday 13th SEPTEMBER
Any time between 7pm and 11pm
NARRE WARREN
OR
Sunday 23rd SEPTEMBER
Any time between 2pm and 6pm
NARRE WARREN
Bookings essential. Click here.
Both launches include:
Free catalogues
Free package of sample products
Free mini card to create
Free product sheet to complete
Displays with sample projects
The chance to try out new products
Prizes
Entry into the hostess prize draw for every $50 order
The option to partake of the card buffet – more details to come soon!
This is so exciting! I love this time of year! Enjoy!
Cheers
Genna
Feeling good…
Well at long last I have my blog up and running. I’ve just had my fourth anniversary of being a demonstrator and I really wish I knew why I didn’t join blogland a long time ago. It feels great to have it here ready to go and I’m so excited to be able to share my Stampin’ Up! life with you. There’ll be posts about my creations, classes, events, thoughts, projects, products, specials, etc.
Please do come on the journey with me by checking in here regularly – or even signing up to the RSS feed or email subscription.
But starting a blog doesn’t mean my newsletter will suffer – it’ll still be there with exclusive content and bonuses. For starters, all new subscribers (and any older ones who ask) can choose a free tutorial just for signing up to get my regular e-newsletters. See the box on the right for more details.
And while the blog section is a little light on content just now I promise you that will change. In the meantime, I’m adding content to my pages constantly at the moment so go check them out via the menu buttons above.
And because I’m feeling so good about this new venture I thought I ‘d share a little video that really captures the way Stampin’ Up! makes so many people feel good. Enjoy.
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Cheers
Genna
