Technique Club continued

Here is the CHALKBOARD TECHNIQUE that I shared with ladies at my Technique Club a couple of weeks ago.  Once again I cased this card from another Stampin'Up! Demonstrator, Becky.

 I used the Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set and Framelits, both of which are in the Spring Catalog.

Valentines is just around the corner so for your stampin' needs, please visit my website: www.shirleybmckay.stampinup.net.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time, Happy Stampin!

Technique Club begins Sunday

So here's a preview of one of the techniques I will teach.  This was "cased" from another Stampin'Up! Demonstrator.  Thanks so much Kelly!  For those who don't know what "case" means .... "copy and share everything" and that's just what we Demonstrators do.

Card dimensions are as follows:  

Early Espresso 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 

First Edition Designer Series Paper 4 x 5 1/4

Always Artichoke 2 1/4 x 5

Very Vanilla 2 x 4 3/4 

Other products used:  From My Heart Stamp Set, Labels Collection Framelits, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Always Artichoke Ribbon, VersaMark, Gold Embossing Powder

If you'd like more information, please feel free to contact me through my SU Website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net.  

Later in the week I will share the other technique that I'll be teaching at Sunday's class.

Until next time, happy stampin!

Black & White Card Class - Part 2

I'm using ELEMENTS of STYLE once again to create a wedding or anniversary card.

 Other products used:  Jet Black Stazon Ink, Big Shot, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Stripes Embossing Folder (used on the black heart), Full Heart Punch, Pearl Jewels, Loving Thoughts stamp set, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Just a close up to show you more of the details on the card.

Stay tuned tomorrow for my third of four Black & White cards.

Thanks for joining me today.  I hope I have given you some inspiration to get some stampin' done!  Until next time....

Black & White Card Class - Part 1

The idea of having a Black & White card class was suggested to me by my upline, Karen.  I love the simplicity of the cards I will be sharing the next few days.

I used the ELEMENTS of STYLE stamp set on this one.  I stamped the Whisper White card stock and then ran it through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder.  Other products used:  Basic Black card stock, Jet Black Stazon On Ink, Basic Black Scallop Dots Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels.

I cased this card from Katie Baldin, another SU Demonstrator, but I tweaked it to my liking.  One thing I love about being a SU Demonstrator ~ you can access Stampin' Connection and find all sorts of ideas.  If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator and taking advantage of this month's promotion (see yesterday's post), please visit my SU Website: www.shirleybmckay.stampinup.net.

Have a great day and I hope you'll stop by again soon!

There's so many possibilities with the Floral District designer series paper

and the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.

Notice the stamp set is used to stamp the background and then the designer series paper is used mid-way the card.  The Big Shot and Labels Collection Framelits were used to make the piece to hold the sentiment.  The "Happy Birthday" sentiment is from the Bring on the Cake stamp set.

Here we have the Floral District designer series paper used for the background on the front of the card. The "Get Well Soon" sentiment is out of the Sincere Saluations stamp set (retired).  Other items used:  Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry card stock, Daffodil Delight ribbon and the Decorative Label punch.

Once again, these cards were designed by my sister, Sue!  Thanks sis for the ideas.

Have a great Friday and safe weekend.  See you early next week!

Looking for a "male" card?

Well here you go!

This card uses The Open Sea stamp set; Night of Navy, Crumb Cake and Whisper White card stock; the Big Shot and Perfect Polka Dots Folder and the Neutrals Brads.  The "Thinking of You" sentiment is from Sincere Salutations which is retired.  Even though this set is retired, I will still have it available at my classes as many of my customers have this set.

I'm glad you stopped by today and I hope you'll stop by again soon!

Stampin' with my NC downline continues.....

My post today is the little pocket book that Sue, my sister, shared with my NC downline at our meeting last week.

 Here's the inside.

 Sue used Marina Mist and Whisper White card stock, Twitterpated designer series paper, the Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Brights Designer Buttons and Linen Thread.

And here's a closer view showing the detail.

Last week Sue and I met our cousins - Mary Ann, Linda and Susan - at Cracker Barrel.  It's always great seeing family when back in Charlotte.

Happy Monday; thanks for stopping by today!