Thursday, April 30, 2015

Golden Dahlias

Golden Celebrations - from Weddings to Birthdays to Retirement to Just Because - sending a gold accented hand-stamped card is a great way to show luxury and value with ease.  Here the soon-to-retire Last Chance Listed Regarding Dahlias stamp set is a BEAUTY!  I've created such fun wonders with this stamp set (see below with some links) to enjoy.  See how easy and fun it is to create this Golden Dahlias 'Hello You' hand-crafted card is to create!
Create this Golden Dahlias Note with:
*Regarding Dahlias stamp set (wood 130324/clear 130327)
Sahara Sand card stock (121043)
Whisper White card stock (100730)
Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper (137785)
Embossing Buddy (103083)
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (103129)
Versa Mark ink pad (102283)
Heat Tool (129053)

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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU,Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From funHoliday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make cards all year long!! 
With our beautiful collection of Designer Series Paper and how it is DOUBLE SIDED - you can pick either side or BOTH!  I love how it gives you double your dollars on your purchase that way.  Here the Sahara Sand vine side gives a beautiful look to the Gold heat embossed image.
The white lattice side really showcases the beautiful lined Dahlia and sentiment.  The Sahara Sand takes on the feel of gold when it's paired with the Gold Embossed images.

Don't say 'good-bye' to great stamp sets like these - bring them home at a great discount!!  Shop using this Hostess Code at check out 7KAKXZZK ) and I will send you a hand-stamped card from this stamp set!!  **ANY Ink Pad that you purchase - secure the Ink Refill to make sure that your ink pad lasts for years!!

See MORE:  This Regarding Dahlias stamp set has helped to create these amazingly colorful images:  Fall Flower Wishes, and this Olympics Celebrations card.
The great thing with creating a hand-stamped card is that you can take the same materials and change their angles or sides to create a new look!  Here switching how the card opens creates a cool look.
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It is limitless how many variations you can create with the same materials.  Give five crafters all the same materials and they will all create something different from the other.  I LOVE THAT!!  Be original but have fun and create beautiful hand-stamped cards that are easy but elegant - even to just say 'hello you'.  Don't miss out on these beautiful soon-to-retire stamp sets, papers, accessories, inks and more!  Once they are GONE - they are G-O-N-E

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Fabulously Feminine Hand-Stamped Card Making Class

Whew.. say THAT fast five times - lol.  
You are INVITED!!  Please Join Me (when you RSVP) in creating a STUNNING Collection of 20 Fabulously Feminine Hand-Stamped Cards to use all year long (including a beautiful Mother's Day Card option!!).  
This class was MOVED to Thursday, May 7th (6:30-9:30pm) so that you will have time to ENJOY your Mother's Day weekend (even mail your hand-stamped card in time for Mother's Day!).  
$30 or 1/2 Off with a $50 Purchase.

Bring a Friend and Receive a Beautiful Gift!! - RSVP For Both to assure that you BOTH receive the gift!! 

CLICK HERE to see some fun Feminine hand-stamped card making tutorials! 

Soft Blooming Birthday Card

I love working with a company that is on trend with colors, styles and techniques.  Stampin' Up! has a line of In-Colors that comes and lives in our collections for two years (two different collections that over lap).  This 2013-15 In-Color collection is *Going, *Going.... on the *Last Chance List.  I can't guarantee that it will be there to order - so go on-line and see if you can bring these *Last Chance Retiring List items - before they are GONE!
Create a Soft Blooming Birthday Card with:
*Blooming with Kindness stamp set (wood 131961/clear 126422)
*Sweet Sadie Designer Washi Tape (133690)
Very Vanilla card stock (101650)
*Crisp Cantaloupe card stock (131298)
*Crisp Cantaloupe ink pad (131176)
*Baked Brown Sugar ink pad (131174)
Spring Flowers Embossing Folder (137365)
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)

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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU,Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From funHoliday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make cards all year long!! 
I love this quilted look!  Embossing a card gives a fun texture and addition of luxury.  Stamp your Very Vanilla card stock with the Retiring In-Color Crisp Cantaloupe ink pad and our Blooming With Kindness stamp set.  Stamp the sentiment with the rich Baked Brown Sugar ink pad.  

Don't say 'good-bye' to great stamp sets like these - bring them home at a great discount!!  Shop using this Hostess Code at check out 7KAKXZZK ) and I will send you a hand-stamped card from this stamp set!!  **ANY Ink Pad that you purchase - secure the Ink Refill to make sure that your ink pad lasts for years!!

See MORE:  This Blooming With Kindness stamp sets has helped to create these amazingly colorful images:  Colorful ThumpingTie-Dyed Wishes, and this Blooming Birthday card.
Add the Sweet Sadie Retiring Designer Washi Tape to the corner.  Run the stamped and washi taped piece through the Spring Flowers Embossing Folder in the Big Shot Machine for this elegant and easy to attain look!
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If you are like me, you enjoy a beautiful hand-stamped card and one that is fun while being easy to create.  Here with just a quick stamp and twist of your wrist (Big Shot) you can deliver a textured (quilted like look) with colors that are on-trend.  I can't assure you that there is any of this beautiful In-Color collection remaining - it was going FAST!  Secure YOUR Goodies - at an amazing discount - before they are GONE!!  Send a hand-stamped Soft Blooming Birthday card that will bless someone very special with a special card.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Gold Birthday Wishes

Isn't it fabulous?  Sending a hand-stamped card, that while easy, is a beautiful birthday card brings me such joy!  With the Fabulous Four stamp set, our Bow Builder Punch, the Gold Foil Sheets and the amazing Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper this quick and easy card delivers a rich birthday greeting.  This was a HIT at our Recent Stunningly Colorful Cardmaking Crafternoon class - whew - Join Us for the Next Class on May 8th!
Create this Gold Flecked hand-stamped Birthday Card with:
Fabulous Four stamp set (wood 134171/clear 134174)
Bermuda Bay card stock (131197)
Gold Foil Sheet (132622)
Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper (137783)
Bow Builder Punch (137414)
Embossing Buddy (103083)
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (103129)
Versa Mark ink pad (102283)
Heat Tool (129053)
Hot Glue

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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU,Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From funHoliday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make cards all year long!! 
To tell you that I love metallic accents is an understatement.  I adore them!  So rich and elegant but classic and timeless.  Here the Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper has an amazing collection of patterned paper with two sheets of gold foil accents.  Highlight those gold accents with our Gold Foil Sheets and the Bow Builder Punch.  

The secret to using this Bow Builder Punch is today's Tool Tip Tuesday!  I use the Bone Folder (102300), after punching the bow pieces, to curl the edges.  Use either the Fast Fuse adhesive (129026) or Hot Glue to adhere the pieces together.  The thinner the paper the easier to use the Fast Fuse Adhesive - I opted for Hot Glue when adhering this thick gold bow.  It is important to curl the edges with every paper and use a strong adhesive to hold it all together.  (I did use Glue Dots but find that it is too thick in the end.)
So rich and elegant!!  This coordinated gold accented card is easy to add an additional layer of WOW.  

TWO 'Fer as my Dad would have said - this is a DOUBLE Tool Tip Tuesday option!!  (I'm Generous like that - lol)  Create a premium heat embossed image when you do this:  Using the Embossing Buddy (a MUST when ever I am heat embossing) to wipe and prep the surface of the card stock.  Stamp the image you wish with Versa Mark ink.  Cover liberally with Gold Embossing Powder and shake off the excess.  Brush off anything that maybe 'extra' to the stamped image.  Hold the Heat Tool at a 45* angle and don't move the heat gun until that area has changed/set.  Easy but WOW!!
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What a FUN, Easy and Dynamic hand-crafted card!!  Wrap up someone's birthday with elegance and joy when you send a hand-stamped card like this.  It's easy to create this card, the 4" square paper and 1/2"x4" strips of Gold Foils Sheets, topped with the Gold Foil hand-crafted bow (really - how awesome is this?!?!) pulls together a festive and beautiful birthday card.  My kids (and those who take my class) are known to refer to heat embossing as 'magic' - the beauty astounds everyone who does it (I hadn't done it in a while - what a joy to start again).

Monday, April 27, 2015

For The Cure...

Join Me in Supporting ForTheCure.org as we fight Diabetes (from Children to Adults!!)
Author and Friend, Brenda Novak discovered her son had childhood diabetes.  She uses her success as an award winning author to support the fight of Diabetes with her annual fundraiser.  

Every year I have donated a basket for this very cause.  This year she is using her books to support the cause (and I LOVE her books!!).  With 10+ years working a fundraiser and over $2.4 Million she has helped to raise in this very cause!  I have links HERE and on the Right Side of this blog! 

 cookbook-cover

Our fundraising initiative for this year is an exciting one!

My (Brenda's) very first cookbook contains all of my healthiest recipes—the ones I used to raise my five kids, not recipes I hired someone to create—along with some recipes contributed by friend and co-author Jan Coad, who once owned a restaurant and has published other cookbooks. The digital edition of LOVE THAT! is currently available for pre-order at all vendors, so order yours now. The print version will be up for pre-order soon at Amazon.com.
In addition, I’ve curated three limited edition box sets containing BRAND NEW stories from some of today's most popular writers! These sets will provide you with hours and hours of reading pleasure, all for the low price of $9.99 (that's less than $1/story), and, as with the cookbook, all the money goes to the Diabetes Research Institute. Even better news, these box sets are available wherever you typically purchase your digital books, so it doesn't matter which kind of reading device you own. Pre-order your sets now so that you receive them on May 1st, when they release. Don't wait! Once they go on sale, they will only be available through June 30th.
We only need to sell 20,000 of each set to reach our goal of sending The Diabetes Research Institute another $300,000!





Sunday, April 26, 2015

Build A Bouquet

Spring has Sprung!!  
Receiving Flowers for my Birthday made me feel so happy - until they died!  UGH!  The saddest part of a pretty bouquet is their dying and my having to clean up after it!  

So I'm creating this Build A Bouquet Kit ( 137952 )  I can't wait to play with the techniques and style! 

Today was a 'day of rest' filled with church, family/kids, bible study and sushi for dinner (and road trip to the Ventura Harbor for the fresh Ahi Tuna - sigh).  TOMORROW I will start this fun kit.  I'll post a video on my blog to show you how I have fun playing with the set!

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Polka Dot Fashionable Card Making

Show your gratitude with a pretty fashion inspired hand-stamped card.  Celebrate Fashion Friday with this fun fashionable hand-crafted card making tutorial.  Say good-bye to one of my favorite stamp sets (secure YOUR favorite stamp sets - up to 50% OFF on our Last Chance Retiring list!!) will score these beauties for your own collection or gift-giving.
Create this polka dot hand-stamped card with:
From My Heart stamp set (wood 132007/clear 126557)
Basic Grey card stock (121044)
Basic Black card stock (121045)
Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad (132708)
Silver Encore Metallic ink pad (132142)
Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks (133775)
Sponge Daubers (133773)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU,Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From funHoliday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make cards all year long!! 
I love our Sponge Daubers - they are fun and easy to use.  Here wanted to create a polka dot background on this Basic Grey card stock.  I tried a random pattern but it just didn't work for me.  Grabbing my Dots Decorative Mask, Sponge Dauber and Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad I had a blast creating this simple and classic (but on trend) background.
I love the elegant and beautiful From My Heart stamp set.  I hate to see it go but am so glad that I have it for my own collection!!  SCORE this stamp set (and more) as well as Papers, Inks, Accessories, Tools, etc. on our Last Chance Retiring List.  

Stamped here on the Basic Black card stock the Silver Encore ink, the elegant script is the perfect accessory to this easy hand-stamped card.  Framed out (like a good pair of earrings - lol) the adhesive backed Rhinestone Jewels.  
I love the pencil skirt and it's return!!  Here this is a stylish and on trend (while being classic) fashionable look.  No matter where you find your inspiration - have fun and create works of art (in your hand-stamped cards) that will fashion a smile or two!
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Show someone how their kindness blesses you with this hand-stamped card.  Card Making is fun, can be easy and on trend.  Polka dots are a classic design that is easy to create thanks to our Decorative Masks and Sponge Daubers.  I love that my passion for crafting can be inspired by my love of fashion on my Fashion Friday posts.  I hope that you enjoy this, leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Call out!!

With 24 Hours left to RSVP... this Stunningly Colorful Crafternoon card making class* (4/25 from 1:30-3:30pm) is going to FILL UP!  Score YOUR Spot and RSVP ASAP (RSVP and Bring a Friend for a Prize!!). This class has a To-Go Option!!  *$15 for the Class or FREE with a minimum purchase!
Enjoy this Sneak Peak of TWO of the FOUR Hand-Crafted cards we will be stamping at the upcoming class!  DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE!!  RSVP and Stay for the Team Meeting and Card Class after - it includes a yummy dinner and tons of FUN!

A few of our favorite things...

It's always hard to say 'good-bye' - so when the Last Chance Retiring list comes out it's FILLED with some of my favorite stamps, papers, accessories and more from the past year (or longer!!).  Score YOUR Retiring Stamp Sets, Papers, Accessories and MORE - while they last!  See the amazing Deals and Savings... when they are GONE, they are G-O-N-E!!  See this video and a few of our favorite things! 


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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU,Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From funHoliday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make cards all year long!! 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Something Borrowed bracelet

I love my fashion.  With a love of clothing comes a love of jewelry and shoes - lol.  Create a cute, easy and fun gift for yourself or others (perfect for the wedding season - all those bridesmaids!).  Take these cute Something Borrowed embellishments and your Silver Metallic Baker's Twine and a clasp to create a simple but elegant hand-crafted bracelet.

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Create this sparkling bracelet with:
Something Borrowed Embellishments (137855)
Silver Metallic Baker's Twine (132976)
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Clasp

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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU,Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From funHoliday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make cards all year long!! 
I love our Silver and Gold accented accessories.  So on trend while being classic.  Here the Metallic Silver Baker's Twine is great.  Use your Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to finish off the ends and prevent it from unraveling. 

Thread the Silver Metallic Baker's Twine through the small loop on each side of the Something Borrowed Embellishments from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Tie it in a knot.

See this Video Tutorial to prevent your Metallic Baker's Twine from unraveling:


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Tie on a cute clasp and leave the dangling ends for a cute and trendy accent to this hand-crafted sparkle bracelet.  
I LOVE the look of this easy and cute hand-crafted bracelet.  It's easy to put on and off while being stylish, feminine and delicate.
We all need a dash of sparkle in our wardrobe.  I love a good bling.  Here this pretty Something Borrowed Accent will look great from a hand-crafted card to this pretty gift.
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What a lovely gift to include in your hand-crafted cards, for that special someone in your life and even a bridal party!  Add sparkle to someone's life - one that will remind them of you with every glance.  This easy and fun hand-made gift is trendy while being classically beautiful.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Today is the day..

Time to Celebrate!
Delve into this amazing list of Retired Crafting Products and their GREAT Savings!!

Celebrate my birthday with me and 
YOU Score the Gifts!!

Any orders placed this week (including all the SALE Prices on our Retiring Last Chance List, Clearance and Weekly Deals) will give YOU 5 hand-stamped cards sent by ME!  I can even try to send you the card types you may need (like birthday, floral, masculine, kids, wedding, etc. - if I have them) just email me what you need and I will try to fill it and send it.  

Once it's GONE - it is G-O-N-E!!  Score these great stamp sets, papers, inks, ribbons, die-cuts, embossing folders and MORE - before they are gone!

Be WOW'd by the amazing items and savings!  These make for Amazing Gifts for birthdays, graduations, Christmas and more... stock up NOW!

What Others are SAYING about Getting Crafty with Jamie

Jamie is so passionate and creative about making cards - and wants everyone else to join her in the fun! She is so encouraging and positive in her attitude, helping me along when I get frustrated - and then rejoicing with me at the finished product! I love going to her classes to get new ideas, learn techniques, and have loads of fun in the process. ~ Christine C.

Jamie has wicked awesome classes! If you don’t like a particular stamp or paper/ink color Jamie wants you to change it to suit your style! I did my sister-in-law’s entire bridal shower from invitations/thank you cards, party favors to decorations, it was quaint and whimsical! Everyone ooh’d and ahh’d! I’ve had lots of special requests for classes and Jamie delivers; she always has tasty treats and flavored coffees too ~Ashley W.

I have been attending Jamie's classes for over a year. Her ideas for cards are fresh and fun. She always tries to have several different styles of cards available, so everyone gets to make cards that fit their personal style. The techniques she shows each class can be used in many different applications. She is very patient teacher when instructing class members on how to use the Stampin Up products. ~ Carol D.

If I looked up the word sparkle in the dictionary, I would find Jamie Albanese picture there. I have had the sweet blessing of knowing Jamie and her family for over 5 years now. Every time I am with her I feel loved and inspired. When I am in one of her classes I feel my creative juices flow, as she encourages me to go outside my comfort zone. Jamie helped our girl scout troop make cards for a soldier who needed some encouragement!!! For any of you who have not been in one of Jamie's classes, please don't let another day slip by. She is a beautiful friend and she will become yours too. ~ Blessings, Karen:-)

Jamie has a great eye for style and flair, and it shows in her work. Yet she can pick up on your own individual style and makes great recommendations. I love that she is always flexible for last-minute decision maker mommies like me! So much fun to host craft events with your friends and family - that personal touch always means so much. ~ Adonna

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