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Christmastime is Here Framed Sampler!!!

As I was prepping for a presentation featuring the Christmastime is Here suite I knew I wanted to do a home decor piece.  A framed sampler was the first thing I came up with.  Look!

Isn't it pretty?  Those gold foil accents really make it shine! Click here to see this pretty Christmastime specialty Designer Paper. 

It's 12 X 12" in size and fits in a shadow box frame nicely.  I chose to use Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow and Gold as my accent colors.  Here are a few close up pics:

DSP on the left is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" and the Cherry Cobbler is 4 3/4" X 2 3/4". DSP on the right is 3 square and the Mossy Meadow layer is 3 1/4" square.  The Cherry Cobbler textured banner is 2" X 7 1/2". The Gold foil 'Merry Christmas' is die-cut with the Merry Christmas dies seen here. 

The DSP is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" and the Cherry Cobbler is 4 3/4" X 2 3/4".  The beautiful trees are cut using the In the Woods dies seen here. I colored the Gold Enamel dots with my Cherry Cobbler blends.  The detailed border die is from the Christmas Roses dies. 

Cherry Cobbler is 3 3/4" X 5" and the largest Mossy Meadow layer is 5" X 6 1/8". The pretty floral layer is cut from the Christmastime is Here specialty designer paper with the Roses Dies; they match perfectly!  The Gold foil lattice background is also cut from dies in the Roses dies.  See them here. 

I punched two of these ornaments from the Christmastime is Here specialty designer paper using the Gleaming Ornaments punch pack seen here. The left one is stamped using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set.  This sheet of the Christmastime is Here paper is my favorite! 

If you're loving this beautiful Specialty Paper be sure to get yours ASAP; it's only available in November while supplies last.  Click here to see it and the entire suite.  

Get my 10 cards kit to go by opting in by November 15th.  Click here to sign up or email me at lagreff@gmail.com. 

Take advantage of my November specials! 

If you order $55 in November you'll get two free gifts!  

1. A free 10 cards tutorial featuring two new Christmas bundles in the Holiday catalog! 
2. Free Metallic pearls! 

And if you order the Christmas Roses bundle you'll also receive my free 14 cards and gift box tutorial; valued at $25!  That's 3 free gifts!!

 

Christmastime is Here; free 15 cards tutorial in November!

My friend Susie Wood and I have partnered together to create a 14 cards tutorial featuring the Christmastime is Here bundle.  Everyone who purchases the bundle from me will receive this complete cards tutorial and the beautiful A2 cards gift box too!  

The written tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions.  Here's a link to the 'Christmastime is Here' Suite of products.  You will want to add the gorgeous designer paper, Gold Glitter enamel dots and Gold shimmer ribbon too!  

Here's one of my favorites featuring the Glittered Stained Glass technique.  

The colors are Black, White, Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green.  Pretty non-traditional for Christmas isn't it? 

I'm also featuring this bundle, designer paper, enamel dots and ribbon in my November cards kit to go this month.  Details on that tomorrow! 

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November Online ordering special!!

Use Hostess code YRRTNQPD

All online orders in November will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Toile Tidings and Brightly Gleaming bundles from the Holiday catalog. 

 

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $55 will receive a FREE package of metallic pearls from me in their thank you card! 

Check out my Buyer Brownie Points program for online orders here.

Order here!

Snowfront sponged scene; simply beautiful

With just a few inks, sponges and the Snowfront stamp set and you can easily create a beautiful scene.  

I started out by sponging the background using these colors: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Lovely Lipstick.  I've found there is an easy way to get a smooth sponged sky.  Here are my tips:

1. Ink your sponge lightly and rub it into your scrap or grid paper, working the ink into the sponge.  Repeat this  step a few times if needed. A well used sponge works better than a brand new one.
2. I start sponging off of my card stock. This prevents that 'dab' of ink you can get when you start.  
3. Slowly and in a circular motion work your way onto the card stock. 
4. Do not press hard; just firmly. 
5. Choose colors that combine nicely. I wouldn't combine blue with red unless you want the purple you get when they touch. 
6. When adding three colors I start with wither the lightest or the darkest color.  Then the center, medium color working from either the sides in or the bottom up.  Lastly add the darkest color, working until the colors mix. 

I stamped the trees multiple times in Black Memento ink.  The 'clouds' are stamped in Lovely Lipstick, stamping off a few times first. 

Measurements:

• Whisper White 5 ½” X 8 ½” plus a 3” X 5” for the scene
• Black 3 1/8” X 5 1/8”

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October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Check out my Buyer Brownie Points program for online orders here.

Order here!

A WOW Waterfall card with Gather Together!!

It's been a few years since I made a waterfall card so I created this one for my October Card Clubs using the Gather Together stamp set from the 2019 Holiday Catalog.

Isn't it lovely?  These interactive cards are so fun for the recipient. It's hard to stop playing with them!  

After we textured the Early Espresso layer with the Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder we rubbed the Copper or Gold Delicata inks directly onto the card stock.  These new metallic inks are amazing and dry so quickly.  They shimmer and shine wonderfully too! 

I colored in some of the pumpkins with Blends markers and also used Wink of Stella on everything I could! I like how the Wink blends the stamped ink without having to add color. I just love the shimmer it gives. 

There's a short video below if you want to know how to assemble one of these fun waterfall cards. 

Here are the measurements.  The supplies are below too; just click on the photos to see them in my online store. 

Measurements:

• Vanilla card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" plus four 4 1 3/4" squares and the waterfall piece that's 2" X 9" scored
  at 2", 2 3/4", 3 1/2" and 4 1/4"
  four 2" Cajun Craze squares
  Early Espresso 4" X 5 1/4"
  Come to Gather DSP 3/4-1" X 4"

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October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Check out my Buyer Brownie Points program for online orders here.

Order here!

Quick Gather Together Treat Boxes; perfectly simple

Look at these cute candy treat holders; they're fun and fast to put together.

Which do you prefer?  Traditional pumpkins or the trendy white ones?

I used the Gather Together stamp set and Come to Gather designer series paper seen here.  The main thing you need here is the Delightful Tag Topper punch; although the Scalloped Tag Topper punch would also work.  Click on the names to see them in my online store.  These punches sure make tags a breeze!

The main piece is 2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4" and 4 1/2".  The wrap is 1" X 6 1/4" scored at 3/4", 2 3/4", 3 1/2" and 5 1/2".   You can get four of these main strips from one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock. 

The designer paper is punch and the white circle is the Starburst punch seen here.  The left pumpkin is colored in with a Pumpkin Pie blends marker. The tag is a 3/4" strip of card stock with the ends cut at an angle. 

Here's another version; this time for Halloween!

This is the Monster Bash designer paper with Black and Daffodil Delight card stock.  The greeting is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set seen here. 

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October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Order here!

 

Wrapped in Plaid for the October Kit to Go

Some of us love plaids and the Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Paper is awesome.  You know how there is usually one or two patterns in a pack of paper that you don't like?  Well there's none of them in this pack!  Seriously; they're all awesome and it also has wonderful patterns besides the plaids. Even though one side of each paper has Gold Foil accents it's not just for Christmas!  

We featured it at our Fall Creative Escape Retreat last month and everyone LOVED their projects.  So I decided to feature it for my October Class Kit to Go projects.  

Here's a peek at most of the cards in this month's kit.  They're bold, colorful and awesome!

You'll receive a 10 cards pre-cut kit that includes die-cuts and textured pieces. 

The kit includes approximately $20 in Holiday catalog product (before tax & shipping) including the following:

• a pre-cut kit for 10 cards including all pre-cut, punched circles and die-cut pieces
• 1/2 package of the 6 X 6" Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper
• 1/2 spool of the 3/8" Shaded Spruce/Gold ribbon
• Two 6 X 6" sheets of Gold Foil paper
• a full package of Holiday Rhinestones
• A complete written pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements and supplies list (sent via email)
• It does not include stamped images punched trees.
• It also includes a bonus tutorial for the Gold Mini Pizza box project! 

I used the Perfectly Plaid bundle for most of the stamping on these cards.  

You will need a tree punch or a die to finish your cards like mine.  If you'd like to add on this bundle for an additional 10% off let me know.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice for it. 

You can get this kit mailed to you by subscribing to my monthly card kits or message me and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.  You can cancel or suspend your kits at any time.  

Be sure to RSVP by October 19th to get your kit! 

It's just $28 for locals and $35 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits are mailed out at the end of each month and the pdf tutorial is emailed. 

Everything is Rosy Product Medley is on sale!

The popular Everything is Rosy medley is back! It was offered earlier this year for a short time and they have enough left over that they're offering it at 15% off!  See it here.

I loved it and made a ton of projects with it. The specialty designer paper is full of Rose Gold accents.  The dies are wonderful and the ribbon is gorgeous!

 have a full cards and box tutorial that is FREE for those who purchase it from me.  Here is the box and just some of the cards included: 

The pdf written tutorial includes 14 cards and the beautiful and big cards box too!  It is large enough to hold all 14 cards and envelopes! 

Here's a link to the tutorial.

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October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Order here!

 

 

Christmas cards class; two spots left!

I had the first session of my October Christmas cards class on Saturday. I love this time of year where we make our holiday cards together!  Everyone made three of each of these pretty cards.  

I used four of the new bundles in our 2019 Holiday Catalog.  From top to bottom they're Toile Christmas, Cup of Christmas, Peaceful Boughs and lastly 'So Many Stars'.   Click on each to see them in my online store. 

Here are a few of the cards in a close up view:

This one made with the Peaceful Boughs is cased from one made by Sue Mohr; I loved it so much! It's Soft Suede and White with the Bermuda Bay foil die-cut boughs.  The circle image is from the Swirly Frames set. So pretty!!

 

This is Night of Navy with Seaside Spray; perfect for Christmas and this pretty So Many Stars bundle.  I added a Stitched Nested Label die for the greeting.  The embossing folder is called Swirls & Curls and is in the holiday catalog.  If you haven't purchased these yet; I highly recommend them.  A unique but easy shape to add to your projects. And you get 9 dies in the set! 

I have just two spots left for the October 16th class.  It's Wednesday at 6 pm and the fee is $25 or discounted with an order at class.  

If you cannot attend my class in Minot, ND you can get the pdf written tutorial for all 4 of these cards here:  The tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies lists and written step by step directions.  They are emailed to you immediately upon payment. 

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October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Order here!

Basic Patterns Masks; fun!!

I made these projects on one of my weekly Facebook Lives last month.  These new Basic Patterns Masks are in the Holiday catalog on page 35 or click here to see them in my store.  You can see the video here. 

For the left card I placed the mask over my Whisper White card stock and sponged 4 different colors using sponge daubers. 

I started with Cajun Craze and rubbed it on lightly in just a few spots with the dauber. Then I added Crushed Curry next to it.  Next I added Old Olive and last is Bermuda Bay.  I love how it turned out! 

I heat embossed the wheat image from Gather Together in White and colored over it with a Dark Daffodil Delight Blends marker. I colored my White Baker's twine by mixing a few drops of Bermuda Bay ink refill with rubbing alcohol and let it soak a few minutes.  I let it dry on waxed paper.  It didn't take long!  

I got the idea of stamping the Birch background stamp 'through' the masks from my friend Susie Wood.  I used the sponge rollers to first sponge Crumb Cake ink onto the Crumb Cake card stock.  Then we inked the Birch background stamp in Soft Suede and stamped over the mask.  Isn't it cool!!!? 

I am in love with the Nature's Beauty stamp set seen here; it has such real images that you don't even have to color! 

October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Order here!