Sunday, September 30, 2012

Vintage Blooms

I loooove doing my Private Classes! I enjoy going to someone's home, creating cards to match their style and stamp requests, meeting new people... It's a great time for all involved, including me! (The discount cost for these classes and the hostess dollars are just great, too!)

A wonderful woman named Nancy and I connected (one of those divine appointments) and have enjoyed one another since! She wanted to have a Private Class for her friends! I love that she picked out some great Vintage style cards, stamps and colors!!! (The StampinUpLNStampers challenged torn cards this week, what a great fix!).

Thisssss card was created to teach some techniques that would distress and make vintage a lovely card. I started with Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette and the Color Coach suggested Soft Suede to go with these colors. I also used the Naturals White paper for the neutral.

I used our Big Shot and an embossing folder and embossed the Soft Suede card base. I then took a Dauber in Soft Suede ink to add and highlight the dimension of the texture as well as lend more of a vintage feel.

I then stamped my sentiment with Soft Suede ink on Certainly Celery paper and then did the same embossing and daubing/distressing. I used our Antique Brads to lend that vintage feel. The Decorative Label punch is a must for sentiments and looks sooo lovely! Dimensional adhesive allows for it to float on the base.

I then stamped the Flower from Blooming with Kindness in the Soft Suede ink on the Naturals White cardstock. I then took the Pink Pirouette Stampin Write Marker to the flower. I left some of the Natural White cardstock peek through. I used the Certainly Celery Stampin Write marker for the stem.

I ripped the cardstock on all sides and then crumpled the cardstock (go ahead, get all those aggressions out lol). I then took the Dauber and the Soft Suede ink to the edges and the crumples, highlighting the distressed edges and look. I then used SNAIL adhesive to apply it to the card base. I then used my fingernails to curl the outer edges so the curled and waved about.

I love how this card came out, it was highly ranked with the ladies at the Private class. My hubby loved it, said it was very elegant (it's so sweet how he has opinions on allllll of my projects lol). Go, get your vintage on.... You maybe surprised at how it comes out!

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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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