Flowerbug's Inkspot

April Technique Class

I've got another set of pretty cards for April's Technique Class, if I do say so myself! 

This card is the Colored Vellum technique.  I love our Vellum Card stock - so nice and thick yet still transluscent.  The colors here are Wisteria Wonder with Daffodil Delight. 

And this cool look is called Tie-Dye Embossing.  Great with colored embossing powder on black or white card stock.   The stamp set here is called Awash with Flowers which is retiring next month. 

Last is the Distressed Wash technique using our Distressing kit.  Soft & pretty, isn't it?  Loads of possibilities with this technique! 

These cards are part of my local Technique Class on Tuesday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 25th. 

The class is currently full but if you cannot attend the class here in Minot, ND you can still make these cards by using my online Technique Class tutorial.  It's just $4.  You get complete directions, measurements and photos of the finished cards.  Plus you also get the technique card templates to add a sample of your stamped technique to.  These are perfect if you want to create your own technique sample ideas to use later. Demonstrators are welcome to use any of my ideas for your own classes.  It's completely ready for you!

Click here to get it

I also have a new bundle of Technique Classes ready.  12 months of classes for the price of 10.  That's just $40 for 36 techniques.  This bundle includes the last 12 classes I've done from October 2010 thru February 2012.  (They are not consecutive as I have skipped some months during the last year or so.)

Click here to purchase the 2010-2012 Technique Class Bundle  and scroll down....

March Technique Class

It's time to share my March Technique cards with you. 

This is the Sponged Silhouette's technique.  Beautiful color with a pop of Black.  Note the diagonal scoring in the corners - done with our new Diagonal Scoring plate. 

Next is the Paper Piecing outside the Lines. Add a great cutting effect without the detailed work. 

And this is Shimmer Overlay. It's difficult to see the shimmer in the photo here but you'll learn how to use our Champagne Shimmer paint to add sparkly highlights to your stamped images. 

The local class is on Monday, March 26th at 6:30 pm and Tuesday, March 27th at either 3 pm or 5:30 pm.  Cost is $10 per-paid. RSVP by March 23rd.

If you cannot attend the class here in Minot, ND you can still make these cards by using my online Technique Class tutorial.  It's just $4.  You get complete directions, measurements and photos of the finished cards.  Plus you also get the technique card templates to add a sample of your stamped technique to.  These are perfect if you want to create your own technique samples to use at any time. Demonstrators are welcome to use any of my ideas for your own classes.  It's all ready for you!

Click here to get it

I also have a new bundle of Technique Classes ready.  12 months of classes for the price of 10.  That's just $40 for 36 techniques.  This bundle includes the last 12 classes I've done from October 2010 thru February 2012.  (They are not consecutive as I have skipped some months during the last year or so.)

Click here to purchase the 2010-2012 Technique Class Bundle

 

February Technique Class

This month's techniques are great cards; fun and easy too!

First up is Colored Scent. 

Since we now have scented embossing powder I had to figure a way to get a two-toned image embossed.  This card smells like real melon!  And it's not 'scratch & sniff' either.  All you need to do is breathe it in. 

This is Gel Pen Resist - a great way to highlight certain parts of an image.  It's not bright white; just soft and white.  I love this masculine card! 

And here is what I am calling 'Double Vision'.  Get a two toned look by stamping the same image in two different colors.

Local class is on February 28th & 29th.  Tuesday at 3 & 5 pm and Wednesday at 6:30 pm.  Cost is $10.  Please RSVP by Saturday, February 25th.  

If you cannot attend the class here in Minot, ND you can still make these cards by using my online Technique Class tutorial.  It's just $4.  You get complete directions, measurements and photos of the finished cards.  Plus you also get the technique card templates you can print out to add a sample of the technique to.  (See photo below).  These are perfect if you want to create your own technique ideas bundle. Demonstrators are welcome to use any of my ideas for your own classes.  It's all ready for you!

Click here to purchase the February 2012 Technique Class

I now have another bundle of Technique Classes ready.  12 months of classes for the price of 10.  That's just $40 for 36 techniques.  You'll receive the last 12 classes I've done from October 2010 thru February 2012.  (I have skipped some months during the last year or so.)

Click here to purchase the 2010-2012 Technique Class Bundle

Click here to see all of my technique classes

January Technique Class

Technique Classes are back!  

I love the cards this month and I hope you are inspired by them too. The three techniques this month are Two-toned Texture, Highlighted Embossing and Telescoping Image.

This is Two-Toned Texture done with an embossing folder and classic ink. Love this card!  This cute little duck image is from the stamp set 'Easy Events'.

This is Highlighted Embossing. The flower images are from the new set 'Bordering on Romance' in the Occasion mini. Isn't this color combination pretty?  It's Calypso Coral and Pool Party.  

And this is the Telescoping Image technique using the new 'Take It to Heart' stamp set, also from the Occasions mini catalog.  It's hard to see in this photo but the image is stamped multiple times, cut out and popped up over and over.

Local class is on January 23rd at either 3 pm or 5 pm and on January 24th at 6:30 pm.  Cost is just $10 to make all three cards plus the technique sample cards. Please RSVP by Jan 19th.  

If you cannot attend my local class you can still make these cards.  I offer the written tutorial for just $4.  You get complete directions, measurements and photos of the finished cards.  Plus you also get the technique card templates you can print out to add a sample of the technique to.  **See some of mine below. These are perfect if you want to create your own technique ideas bundle. Demonstrators are welcome to use any of these ideas for your own classes.  The class is all ready for you!  

Click here to purchase the January 2012 Technique Class.

See all of my Technique Classes here.

I also have technique bundlels when you want more than just one or two months. You'll get 2 free when you choose a bundle!

I now have two separate choices for this. My first 12 months (May '08- June '09) & now the latest of my 2009-2010 techniques (July 09 - Sept 10). Be sure to use the drop down arrow to choose which one you want.

Click here to purchase my technique class bundles!

November Technique Class

This is the last Technique Class this year as I usually take December off.  I am looking forward to two whole weeks without any classes!  

I do have some news to share regarding our home situation. As I have shared before, it's been very hard to make this decision but we bought a new house here in Minot and plan to move in this weekend. We are really looking forward to having our own home again.  It's much smaller than we had before, but the housing market is so high since the flood we had little choice but to downsize.

The city has a preliminary plan for our river and dikes that puts our former home on the buy-out plan. They say the final plan will be announced in late December.  Our friend Marguerite has truly been an angel to have us living with her for almost 5 months!  She is just an amazing and generous person and we have been so blessed by her friendship.  

Moving on to stamping ...... the techniques this month are Colored Blocking, Textured Ribbon and Origami Tree.

 
 This is the Textured Ribbon card - learn how easy it is to add texture to almost any ribbon you own. By the way, that pretty black paper is from the Mocha Morning specialty paper pack.  I added some of our mini silver brads to it.  The embossed ornament stamp is an Al a Carte stamp called 'Something for Christmas.'

And here is the Origami Tree card.  It's been awhile since I made one.  Lots of little details here including our little jingle bells from the Holiday mini catalog. The embossing folder I used here is called Petals a Plenty.

 
 And lastly is the Colored Blocking card.  I like the clean look of the multi-colored blocks with the pitch black Field Flowers stamps.  It makes them really pop!

If you're intersted in attending my local class, it's on Tuesday, November 29th at either 3 pm or 5:30 pm.  It's just $10 pre-paid and includes the above three cards along with your technique sample cards.  I still have room in both sessions.

If you are long distance, you can get the Tutorial for these cards which includes the step by step directions including measurements, photos and the templates for the Technique sample cards for just $4 per month.

Order this class here.

See all of my Technique Classes here. 

October Technique Class

I think it's back - my Mojo that is.  This whole summer has been difficult in a variety of ways.  The flood has taken it's toll.  I talk to many people who say they think they've lost their mind.  I suspect we are suffering from a type of post tramatic stress syndrome.  We get distracted easily, cannot quite focus and our mind & memory is mush. Small decisions feel like big ones. 

Anyway!  I think at least one thing is improving for me since I have actually enjoyed creating projects lately and hope that at least I have my stamping Mojo back.  Yes, I know I have been 'stamping and creating' but it has been a struggle to do so at times! 

So here are my cards for this month's Technique Class. I love them!  And there is not a 'flower' among them either! Ha!

This is called Embossed Plaid.  It's hard to see the background behind the embossed leaves, but it is very pretty.  It's perfect for a fall/winter technique in these colors, but imagine it in pastels for spring or baby cards. 

And for this one we will learn how to use our new Shaker Frames in the Holiday Mini catalog. They make it soooo easy! 

And this is Weathered Woodgrain.  You don't need any stamps to complete this technique - just ink and our new Simply Scored.  Love this look!

Local Class is on Tuesday, October 25th at either 3 pm or 5:30 pm (1 spot left).  Cost is $10 pre-paid. RSVP by Oct 20th.

If you are a long distance customer you can still make these cards.  I offer the written tutorial for all three cards with directions, dimensions and finished photos for just $4.00 per month.  It is sent via e-mail and you also get the templates to print off the quarter sheet sample cards too.

Order this class here on my Shop's webpage. 

See more here.  

 

September Technique Class

I am sooo late posting this!  I lost a week when I went to Founder's Circle and am trying really hard to get back on track. 

For you local gals I did cut out two extra spots for this class so if you want one of them, let me know ASAP!

The first technique is one you'll use over and over, especially for kids.  It's called 'Wobbles'.  Under the snail punched image is coiled wire that makes the image wobble and shake!  Just think of all of the critters and images you can do this with. So fun!

This technique is called 'Pulled Watercolor'.  You use markers with watercolor paper to get those beautiful watercolored images.

Last is an oldie but a goodie - 'Poppin Pastels'.  A classic technique I haven't done for a long time. 

Local class is this week!  Like I said; I am very behind! 

• Monday, September 26th at 6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 27th at either 3 pm or 5 -5:30 pm

Cost is $10 to attend locally.

If you are a long distance customer you can still make these cards.  I offer the written tutorial for all three cards with directions, dimensions and finished photos for just $4.00 per month.  It is sent via e-mail and you also get the templates to print off the quarter sheet sample cards too. See more here.

Order this class here. 

August Technique Class

Yes; it's back!  I haven't done a Technique Class since April!  First it was the Alaska cruise in May, then the flood and evacuations in June and then Convention in July.  Well I hope I am back on track for a few months now. 

I think you're gonna love these cards and techniques as much as I do. 

The first one is to create your own 'Textured Plaid' with our new Striped embossing folder.

Yes; the white and blue 'Plaid' is made with the Big Shot.  The rattle image is from Button Buddies stamp set.

Next up is the 'Spirelli' technique.  You can do this technique using any size scallop circle and cord.  I love how it sets off the 'Hello Doily' background stamp. 

I cased this card from a card I got in a swap at Convention made by June Dunn.  It's just gorgeous and I am calling the technique 'Framed Emboss Resist'. The stamp is from the stamp set 'Fabulous Florets'.

The local class to make these cards is on Tuesday, August 30th at either 3 or 6:30 pm or on Wednesday, August 31st at 6:30 pm.  The cost for all 3 cards plus the Technique samples is just $10 pre-paid.

If you are a long distance customer you can still make these cards.  I offer the written tutorial for all three cards with directions, dimensions and finished photos for just $4.00 per month.  It is sent via e-mail and you also get the templates to print off the quarter sheet sample cards too.  Order this class here and you'll also see all of my technique classes for sale on my new shop.   

I also have special prices for those who want more of my technique classes.  You'll pay for 10 months and will get 2 more free!

See all of my technique bundles here. 

April Technique Class

This month we're doing some beautiful techniques.

It snowed again this weekend!  I am trying to bring in a bit of spring with flowers so that's what we'll be making.

I call this one Textured Flowers but it could almost be called 'Faux Fabric flowers' too.  The petals look so soft and almost real.  I used the Fun Flowers die currently in the Occasions mini catalog.

 And this one is called Faux Mother of Pearl.  There are a few steps to creating this beautiful technique, but they're all easy to do.  This technique was inspired by my friend France Martin.

This is Waxed Embossing Resist.  It features the Finial Press embossing folder. 

If you're local and would like to come to class here in my Studio in Minot, ND class is on Tuesday, April 26th at either 3 pm or 5 pm.  Or you can choose Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 pm.  The fee is $10 per person.  Remember we also make the technique sample cards for each one too.  These are great to put on a ring or in a binder for easy reference when you need ideas.

For those of you who live further away from me, you can still create these cards on your own with my instructions and templates.  Via e-mail, you'll receive the photos, step-by-step directions with measurements for each piece along with the supplies list and the templates for the Technique sample cards. 

These classes are perfect for either the hobbyist or a demonstrator to use in her classes.  All of the work is done for you!  Just make your own samples and use my ideas & directions.  The directions are written for my customers at class.  

It's just $4.00 per month.  You can order this class here. 

Or get 12 months of Technique for the price of 10.  I have bundles of 12 months for the price of 10. See them all on this link.

*There won't be a technique class in May as I'll be on the Alaska cruise couresy of Stampin' Up! 

March's Technique Class

Here are the cards and techniques we did at March's technique class.

Create your own Texturz plate.  Use punches or die-cuts!

I love the combination of the smooth yet textured Vanilla piece with the gorgeous background created with the Bella Toile background stamp and Cherry Cobbler ink. 

Patterned Embossing.  You can get a unique look to any solid stamp using a pattern or background stamp with embossing.  I used the Easter Blossoms stamp set along with the Fresh Cuts background stamp.  The colors here are Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla. 

Washed Embossing.  Again I used the Fresh Cuts stamp set to create this gorgeous look.  The colors are fabulous aren't they?  Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz and Pink Pirouette with Black.

If you'd like the directions for these techniques the cost is just $4.00.  You'll receive via e-mail the step-by-step directions that include measurements and supplies list.  Photos of the full cards plus the Technique Cards and templates are also included.

Click here to order this class. 

See all of the Techniques available here. 

Februrary Technique Class

I have been so late in posting these!  I am not really sure why.....

Here are the cards we made at February's technique class last week. 

This is called Faux Tile.  I did not use a scoring tool to create the tiles.  I'll give you a hint - it's clear embossing!

These colors are Cajun Craze & Early Espresso.  We sponged with So Saffron & Cajun Craze.

Colored Beveled Windowpanes. 

These are the coolest things!  You can find these pretty windowpanes in the current Occasions mini catalog in 3 different sizes!

The colors here are Marina Mist, Vanilla, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake.  The butterfly is printed on the Botanical Gazzette designer series paper.

This is Neutral Shadows - sort of a twist on Emboss Resist.  I used the Bliss Sale-a-Bration stamp set here with Very Vanilla & River Rock.

I am sure you're wondering how I got the Vintage Wallpaper embossed piece on the left.  I just rubbed my Vanilla craft ink pad over the raised surface.

If you're interested in getting the tutorials for these cards you sure can.  I offer a monthly technique class locally & online.  It's just $4 for each month for the online class.

Each tutorial includes photos, directions with measurements & supply lists.  It is all sent to you via e-mail.  They are perfect for both the hobbyist & demonstrators as everything is included that I do for my own classes. It also includes the templates to print out the quarter sized technique samples like these:

So in addition to their full sized cards, each person makes a sample to add to their pre-printed technique sheets.  This way they have a sample with directions for each technique they do.  It's a great reference!

Click here to order this class.

See all of my classes and the great deal on my bundled technique classes here. 

January Technique Class

Gosh I am soooo late getting these out to you!  There have been too many things to do and share this month!

The techniques we did at Class this week were Watercolor Highlighting, Shimmered Blocks and Letterpress.

Here are the main cards:

This is Watercolor Highlighting.  A beautiful card, isn't it? 

The idea for this card was cased from Tina.

This is the Letterpress card.  Here's a view of the inside of this one:

And this is Shimmered Blocks.  Stamping with our clear acryllic blocks & Shimmer Paint.

Unfortunately it's too late to get in on my local class (held 1/25), but if you'd like to make these at home with your own supplies, you still can.  My monthly technique class tutorials include the step-by-step directions, supply lists, technique card templates, photos & measurements to help you easily recreate these cards.  They're sent via e-mail to you in a zipped file.

The tutorials are perfect for the hobbyist or for a demonstrator to use for her own classes.

It's just $4 each month.  Or choose to purchase them in the bundles where you get 12 months for just $40 - that's two months free!

Click here to order this months class or to choose from my three bundles of Technique Classes. 

 

November's Technique Class

This is my last Technique Class of the year.  Most people are busy with the Holidays so I usually take December off to get a little down-time myself.  I have some great ideas coming up in January though. 

Here they are.  I especially love the great color combinations on these cards.

1st up is Debossing with an embossing folder. 

These colors are Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride & Soft Suede.

And this is 'Twisted Kissing'.  Fun name isn't it?  You need a very solid rubber stamp for this technique.  And you get a different look each time!

This is Tempting Turquoise, Basic Gray with Black & White.

And the background on this card is called 'Distressed Stripes'. 

I think these colors are very striking.  It's Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze with River Rock (ink only) & Vanilla.  I got the unique combination from our new Color Coach.

Local Class is on Monday, Nov 29th at 6:30 pm & Tuesday, Nov 30th at either 3 pm or 5:15 pm.  Cost is $10 pre-paid.

If you'd like the Tutorial for each of these techniques you can get them e-mailed to you for just $4.  It includes step-by-step directions with measurements, supplies list & photos for all three techniques.  Plus I include the template to print out the quarter sized technique sample cards like these.

If you'd like to see all of the many months of Techniques I have done, click here

Or if you'd like to order lots of them you can get 2 months free when you order 12 at a time.

Click here to see all three technique bundles. 

October Technique Class

I know I always say this, but I LOVE this month's Technique cards!

There are two sessions for my local class.  They're on Tuesday, October 26th at 3 or 5:15 pm & Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 pm.

This month's techniques are:

Shimmery Lace - a great new way to make a beautiful background. Too bad you cannot see the sparkle & shimmer on your screen. 

 

Soot Stamping - great for fall & Halloween but you'll find it's even more versatile than that.  A great masculine look. 

Inlaid Embossing - this might be my favorite!  See the extra long Decorative Label tag punch!  I'll share this punch trick later.  

Remember that besides the three full greeting cards you'll also make three 1/4 sized technique sample cards to use later as a reference for ideas & techniques.

Cost is $10 for local gals pre-paid by October 21st. 

Even if you cannot attend my class you can still make these cards.  Each month I compile the step by step directions including photos & printable templates for the sample cards.  I also add the measurements for each piece along with the supplies list. All of this is e-mailed to you in zip files. 

It's just $4.00 per month. 

You can see them all here. 

These are perfect for both the hobbyist & also for other demonstrators to use.  All the work is done for you!

I also have special deals when you want lots of them.  You'll get 12 months but just pay for 10.  I now have two separate choices for this.  My first 12 months (May '08- June '09) & now the latest of my 2009-2010 techniques (July 09 - Sept 10).  

Be sure to use the drop down button to choose the month or years you'd like.  And if you're reading this blog through the Feedblitz reader, you will have to click on the actual link to my blog to be ble to order these classes.  The PayPal buttons usually do not work unless you go to the actual blog itself.

You can get them here on my Stampin' Shop. 

September's Techniques

I really love the technique cards this month.  I know I say that every time, but just look!

Melted Ribbon Roses - you'll learn to  make these beautiful roses with our Satin ribbon.  I also added an extra special touch to the petals.

 

Can you see the sparkle?  Smooch Pearlized accent ink does the trick!

Double Time Embossing - I received a card like this from Laurie Froehlich in a swap & fell in love with the layout & colors.

Aren't the colors gorgous?  Marina Mist, Black & Soft Suede. 

Plaid Silhouette's - such a cool effect on a solid type stamp.  

Local class is on Monday & Tuesday, September 27th & 28th.  Monday is at 6:30 pm & Tuesday class is at either 3 pm or 5 pm.  Cost is $10 pre-paid.  Remember you also receive technique cards with a sample of each technique on them. 

If you cannot attend, you can still make the cards.  I offer a monthly technique class tutorial via e-mail in a zipped file.  You get full directions with photos, measurements & supply lists for just $4 for each month's class.

 Check them all out here at my Stampin' Shop.  

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