The simple act of card making, always amazes me on how it connects others, like in our crafting classes online and in-person, to how it connects others who send and receive it.
I put out a simple box of handmade cards so that people can bless others...
A little chalk art to cheer from my daughters...
Come by and grab some to bless others!
In turn, this little box blessed us beyond words.
New-to-us neighbors were reminded of their mother that passed.
Katelyn created this beautiful handmade cross
that now proudly hangs in our home!
The simple gift of a handmade card - it goes above and beyond a folded piece of paper, it's a hug, a memory, a new friendship, a connection to our roots and to our current life.
Creating TOGETHER... it's one of the reasons I ADORE my business. As a wife, mom, homeschooling teacher, tutor, small goat farmer... where is my ME time?!
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The Well Written dies make for DREAMY creating! Say so much when you die-cut! Here I mailed out this full kit.. creating this Miss You card was fun as the ladies TOLD ME what to do! ~ Framing out the blue patterned *Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper *Free for the last few days of Sale~A~Bration* cut to 2" x 5-1/4" on the Pacific Point card stock (2-1/8" x 5-1/2") with SNAIL adhesive.
~ Layer, with Stampin' Dimensional adhesive, over the snips pink sheet, adhered to the front of the Thick Whisper White card stock. ~ Cutting the Flax Trim to create thin threads of white, tie to the die-cut letters for a fun accent! ~ Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive or rolled Glue Dots to adhere the Miss You die-cut greeting. ~ Accent with Clear Wink of Stella and/or our adhesive backed Rhinestones.
Creating together was such fun! Seeing what the other ladies created and posted in our Getting Crafty Stampers group was a blast! How do you pick a favorite?! I just can't! Creativity abounds - all with the same materials Throwing ALL of the names of those who played along.. the Winner for a Getting Crafty Prize is... Debbie Peters!! Squee!! I don't know which is YOUR Favorite.. please comment and let me know!
Celebrating the season.. even when life looks differently. Easter is one of my favorite holidays.. memories of time in my Nanna's kitchen, celebrating with a house full, faith, family, fun, love and laughter. Here is embracing a bit of Easter and decorating on this Sunday Funday! Enjoy the Quick Crafting video tutorial of the fun I made in 45 minutes or so, down under 8 minutes.
Creating an ombre, sponged handmade sign to celebrate the season is easy and fun! Here with the Flowering Foils* Specialty Designer Series Paper (*available until March 31, 2020 during Sale A Bration - FREE with a minimum order).
~ Cutting the Flowering Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper to 4", adhere to the bunny frame, from the Dollar Tree, with the Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.
~ Using the small daisies on the Bunny, plaid on the Happy and the large floral on the Easter.
~ Using the Snips to trim the paper close, the Bone Folder to help round the edges to the wood sign.
~ Sponge the Coastal Cabana ink with our Stampin' Sponges to the top half, the Happy and top of the bunny.
~ Sponge the Bermuda Bay to the Easter and bottom of the bunny.
~ Using the Balloon Bouquet punch to the white large floral foil sheet and snip the small part off to create Easter Eggs.
~ Apply the punch-art Easter Eggs to the front with the Stampin' Dimensional adhesive.
~ Replacing the twine with the Copper Trim and tying a bow on the Bunny, fluff for a fun texture.
~ Ombre is fun to create with our coordinating colors.
~ Easy to apply to our stunning Designer Series Paper makes it fun - the silver and rose gold is so stunning!
~ Adding some sparkle with the Wink of Stella glimmer brush for a lovely shimmer to the edge of each letter.
Enjoy this Easter Bunny Handmade Decoration handmade card tutorial.
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
