Wendy Stamps

Party Hearty Gift Carrier Class

A few weekends ago, I was blessed with a visit from a very good friend of mine… Kathy Schmitt.  Those of you who know me know that a visit with Kathy means staying up until the wee hours of the morning stamping, sleeping for three or four hours, then getting up to do it all over again!  At the end of any “Kathy Weekend” we are pumped up about our creations and have lots of new ideas from our mega stamping sessions!

 

This last visit was a special treat. Kathy and I made lots of wonderful projects fueled by friendship and caffeine.  She always has such fun ideas and we work very well together.  In fact, this Friday night’s Party Hearty Gift Carrier Class is the result of our collaboration.  I came across the idea a while back.  It turns out, Kathy had seen these adorable milk carton gift carriers and had wanted to create one.  The result is this adorable “Party Hearty Gift Carrier”!  Thank you, Kathy, for your design efforts… you are so talented!

Join us this Friday to make your very own Party Hearty Gift Carrier!

Friday, March 13, 2009

7:00 – 9:00 pm

Wendy’s House – North Hero

Your $20 registration includes everything needed to make these four adorable milk carton gift boxes, complete with a handy-dandy carrier (please bring your favorite adhesive and scissors).  These are the perfect touch for presenting special little gifts such as gift cards, chocolates, jewelry, etc.  Bring your camera to class to take pictures of carriers I have created for other occasions – Baby Shower, Easter, Wedding, etc. This pattern is so versatile… you will find yourself using it time and time again!

Space is limited, so contact me today to reserve your spot at this class. 

Happy stamping!
Wendy

It's Time to Celebrate!

  Yesterday was an amazing day!  Fifteen stampers attended my Sale-A-Bration Open House. The group was full of energy and enthusiasm!  Nothing can compare to being in a room full of people who share your passion for creativity.

One room was set up for make and takes.  Everyone got their hands on Sale-A-Bration products while making a card and a cute little purse filled with chocolate.  The purse was created using two die cuts of the Scallop Envelope BIGZ Die for the Big Shot.  I will be sharing this technique in an upcoming post, so stay tuned.

While some stampers were busy with make and takes, I was in another room demonstrating new products and techniques.  Here is a run-down of what I covered:

• Sizzix Texturz Plates for the Big Shot
• Bag with Scallops BIGZ XL Die
• "Two Hole Bow"
• Movers and Shapers Die
• Scrapbooking with Die Cut Stencils
• Embosslits

Here is a sample I created to showcase the Texturz Plates.

I love using the Texturz Plates to emboss cardstock then running it through the Big Shot again with a die!  This card features Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Chocoloate Chip, and Whisper White cardstocks.  I used Chocolate Chip Classic Ink for the stamped image.  A simple knot made with Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon finishes it off nicely.

If you were not able to make the Open House, don't worry!  I will be hosting another event very soon!  I will be posting pictures of the projects for the March 13th class in the next day or so... you won't want to miss this one!

Happy Stamping!
Wendy