Ooooooh!  I love, love, love this designer series paper paired with the new Sail Away stamp – both brand new in the Summer Mini Catalog!  The new Baker's Twine gives this card the perfect accent!  This is one of our May class projects. CS: Not Quite Navy, Naturals White, Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper (Summer…

I absolutely love this card……  it's got that VINTAGE look!  Patty Bennett inspired me with her version of this card done with My Digital Studio.  I wanted to try it using stamps and ink.  I hope you like it! CS: Early Espresso, Naturals Ivory Sets:  Baroque Motifs & Baroque Border Wheel (132),Sanded Background, All Holidays…

Last month in class, we used the largest size Beveled Windowpane to make the monogram necklace.  This month we are using the smallest size as an embellishment on this gorgeous Mother's Day Card.  Remember…..  check out your copy of the Occasions Mini catalog and place your orders before April 30th! CS: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze,…

Here's a card that uses a technique that I haven't done in a long time – Emboss Resist!  Thanks to Gretchen Barron for posting some beautiful cards like this reminding me!  I got to pull out my clear embossing powder and heat gun — then sponge away and rub the excess ink off of the…

This gorgeous Easter card is made with the Easter Blossoms stamp set and the beautiful Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper.  Both are in the Occasions Mini Catalog!  The Satin Rosettes are also in that same catalog.  Be sure to place your order this month — this mini catalog is only available until April 30th!!! And…

Earlier we had used the Petal Cone Die to make the Petal Cone treat holder.  This month our class project is using this same die and making it into this adorable little Easter Basket!  By trimming and scoring the bottom of the die cut form, you can make it stand by itself!  Add some cute…

Mt. Prospect classes: Wednesday, April 6th <– (this class is FULL) or Thursday, April 7th Time:  6:30-8:30pm   or Saturday: April 9th Time:  9:00-11:00am Cost: $20.00 Register by email:  heyylis@aol.com 

Opportunity Call Period: February 22-May 31, 2011 Details: Beginning Tuesday, February 22, and continuing every Tuesday through May 31, we will be holding opportunity calls. During these calls, a Stampin' Up! staff member will share some of Stampin' Up!'s history and philosophy, and discuss the Stampin' Up! opportunity. We expect the presentation to take approximately 10…

My classes for April are all set! Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30pm Thursday, April 7th at 6:30pm Saturday, April 9th at 9:00am Class location is in Mount Prospect, Illinois there are a few spots left….. please contact me by email if you'd like to join us for some fun projects: heyylis@aol.com  

The new Baby Blossoms stamp set in the Occasions Mini is my favorite new set!   This card "pops" by using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder for a 3D look!  Gretchen Barron was my inspiration for this pretty card!  Thinking Spring!  This will be a March class project!    CS: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Brights Designer…