Late Fall Sampler

Hi Crafty Friends!

November is quickly approaching and we made this lovely bright sampler to have on display all month. I had a lot of fun with the bright colors and I'll tell you straight up, it's a lot of coloring.

Measurements:

Early Espresso, 9"x 9"

Crumb Cake, 8 1/4"x8 1/4"

Big Square:

Early Espresso, 4 7/8"x4 7/8", Pumpkin Pie, 4 3/4"x 4 3/4", Country Home DSP, 4 1/2"x 4 1/2", Crumb Cake, 3 7/8"x 3 7/8", Whisper White (for stamping) 3 7/8"x 3 7/8"

Rectangle:

Early Espresso, 2 3/8"x4 7/8", Pumpkin Pie, 2 1/4" x 4 3/4", DSP, 2"x4 1/2"

3 Small Squares:

Early Espresso, 2 3/8" x 2 3/8", Pumpkin Pie, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4", DSP, 2"x2"

Let's take a closer look.

 The top three squares feature the Falling for Leaves bundle. The outside leaves are stamped in Stazon ink and colored with our Blender Pens. I used Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, and Blackberry Bliss. They are accented by our Galvanized Buttons. The center leaf is from the dies. The sentiment is from the same stamp set and it's stamped in Blackberry Bliss.

These pheasants are from the Pleasant Pheasant stamp set (wasn't that fun to say). I freely admit I know nothing about what color pheasants are. I saw a card from another demo (Joanne Hodge) and liked the way she colored the pheasants so I modeled mine after hers. I stamped them in Momento ink on Whisper White and used our Stampin' Blends to color them.

This might be my favorite section on the sampler. I love this Country Home stamp set. I stamped the milk jug in Stazon ink on the new Galvanized paper. The flowers and label are stamped in Momento in Whisper White and colored with the Stampin' Blends. There are no dies coordinated to the stamp set, so I cut everything out with my handy dandy snips.

I used a 9"x9" shadow box frame. I get them from Michael's or Ikea.

I think I've covered everything. If you need more specifics or have any questions, let me know. Want to order supplies to make one? Contact me or shop my website: audramonk.stampinup.net.

Thanks so much for checking out my blog today. Want to see more projects? Check out my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheCraftyYogicards/.

Stay Crafty!

Audra

November's Class to Go

Hi Crafty Friends!

November is coming, and with it a Limited Edition suite, The Snowflake Showcase.

And this suite is November's Class to Go!

It's a great suite, two stamp sets, a framelit set, snowflake trinkets and white velvet sheets.

As you can see, there's lots to love. So check out the Class to Go options and contact me to order quick! RSVP with payment due by Nov 5. 

Email me at audramonk@yahoo.com to order. I'll place the orders on the 6th and prepare your card kits and have everything ready for pick up or mail (additional charge to mail) by the 19th. 

Option 1, $87

Snow is Glistening stamp set, Snowfall Thinlits Dies, 1/4 pack Snowflake Trinkets, AND the card kit to make TWO each of the cards pictured, plus a PDF with measurements and assembly instructions and a video tutorial link, AND 2 free 6x6 pieces of the White Velvet Sheets.

Recommended inks: Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Balmy Blue, Merry Merlot, Versamark.

Option 1 plus Embossing pack, $124

The big snowflake card is heat embossed. Some of you might need the tools to make this card. 

The embossing pack includes a Versamark Inkpad, White Embossing Powder, and our Heat Tool. With this option ($44 value) your card kit is FREE.

Option 2, $107

All listed above in Option 1, plus the Happiness Surrounds stamp set and a FREE card kit of supplies to make 2 of the additional card shown. Recommended ink: Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizzaz.

Option 4, $144

The got to have it all option. This option includes Option 1 plus the Embossing pack and the Happiness Surrounds stamp set. The card kit for all 4 cards is now FREE, plus you get a FREE sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals.

Option 5, $25

Already have the suite? This option gets you the card kit plus the PDF and video tutorial link.

Option 6, $20

This option is for members of my team. It includes the card kits for all 4 cards (2 of each) plus the PDF and video link.

Option 7, $10

Just the PDF and video link.

***Shipping is additional***

Porch pick up is free.

Here is a video from Stampin' Up all about the Snowflake Showcase:

Thanks so much for checking out my blog today. 

Email me at audramonk@yahoo.com to order your Class to Go.

Stay Crafty!

Audra

All For Fall, ICS Blog Hop Featuring Country Home

Hi Crafty Friends!

It's the first Wednesday of the month, which means it's ICS Blog Hop time.  And it's October! One of the best month's of the year. Here in Maryland, the weather is thinking about cooling down, the leaves are starting to turn, and there is pumpkin everything, everywhere.

Today I'm sharing a card made with the Country Home stamp set from our Holiday catalog. I love this set, but this is the first time I've inked it up!

And I had a good time doing so. I used the Stamparatus to help me line the two parts up just right. And then I had a good time coloring the image with my Stampin' Blends.

I think it's a great set for almost any card and it has some lovely sentiments too. 

Stampin' Blends: 

Cajun Craze, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, and Smoky Slate.

I also used the new Buffalo Plaid stamp set for the background.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! For more inspiration, click HERE or the arrow below to see what Ginger has to share.

Want to order the Country Home stamp set or Stampin' Blends? Need more info on the Stamparatus? Contact me!

Stay Crafty!

Audra

A Hometown Christmas Framed Art Sampler

Hi Crafty Friends!

I am really enjoying all the Halloween and Fall projects that I've been working on, but you know I love Christmas projects. If you're making a handmade Christmas, you do need to start working kind of early so that you can have fun getting things done. So, so that you have time to order supplies and get to work, I'm sharing my Christmas Sampler early.

Oh Stampin' Up! you have done such a good job with your Holiday catalog this year. Isn't this piece just lovely? I mean, I love it but I hope you do too. Here are the measurements and then we'll get to the details. And for fun, I even made an assembly time lapse video, scroll down for the video.

Measurements in inches:

Mossy Meadow, 3@ 2 3/8 x 2 3/8, 3@ 2 3/8 x4 7/8 

Festive Farmhouse DSP, Plaid DSP, 2@ 2 1/4 x 2 1/4, 1@ 2 1/4 x4 3/4 

Festive Farmhouse DSP, Wood DSP, 1@ 2 1/4 x2 1/4, 2@ 2 1/4 x 4 3/4 

Gray Granite, 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 

Cherry Cobbler, 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 

Whisper White, 9 x 9

Very Vanilla Cotton Twine, 9”

Cherry Cobbler Cotton Twine 8”

Striped Burlap Trim, 3”

Sled (Alpine Adventure stamp set) and Deer (Dashing Deer stamp set) stamped in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla and cut out with their dies.

Presents (Festive Farmhouse DSP), 1@ 3/4 x 3/4, 1@ 1/2 x 1/2, 1@ 3/4 x 1 1/4. 

Alpine Sports Dies, 1 Gold Foil bow, 1 Mossy Meadow bow.

Detailed Deer Dies, flowers, 4 in Daffodil Delight, 1 in Cherry Cobbler (one here, two on the wreath, one on the tree, and one on a present).

Pretty Pines Dies, pine boughs in Mossy Meadow, 2 of each size, 1 berry stem in Cherry Cobbler.

Whisper White embossed with Woodland Embossing Folder, 2” circle punch.

Christmas Bulb Builder Punch, 2 in Daffodil Delight, 2 in Cherry Cobbler, 1 in Mossy Meadow, 1 in White, 6 Gold Foil ends

Tree (Winter Wood stamp set), stamp it twice in Mossy Meadow on Very Vanilla, die cut (In the Woods dies) separately using the 2 tree dies, use dimensionals in between. Make a barrel for the tree, Crumb Cake 1 x 1 1/4, edges angled, embossed with Corrugated Embossing Folder

Sprig Punch, 3 punched in Mossy Meadow, 1 cut in half, add pearls.

Gray Granite circle, 1 3/4“ circle punch. 

Color the stamp with your Stampin' Write Markers.

Blizzard Die, 1 set of snowflakes in Whisper White, sprinkle them all around.

I've also decided that I love this project in the ash gray frame from Michael's. 

The frames I use are 9x9 Belmont shadow Box Frames.

And here's your how to assemble video!

Thanks so much for checking out my blog today! I hope it was helpful to your Christmas creating. Questions or comments, all are appreciated.

Click here to shop!

And as always, Stay Crafty!

Audra

October's Classes to Go

Hi Crafty Friends!

Do you love Halloween? I do! Ok, I love fun and cute Halloween. I can't do really scary. And I love to send Halloween cards to my nieces and nephews and to my grown kids and to friends. Any excuse to send cute cards works for me.

Which brings me to October's Classes to Go. 

RSVP with payment by OCTOBER 7. Email me at audramonk@yahoo.com for payment link. Then I'll place the order and prep the card kits and have them available for pick up/post by the 10th.

Spooky Sweets Bundle

This bundle includes the Spooky Sweet clear mount stamp set and Spooky Bats Punch.

Option 1 $45

Stamp set and punch, PLUS the card kit to create TWO of each card pictured, plus a PDF of assembly instructions and a link to a video tutorial.

Option 2 $20

Already have the set? This option gets you the card kit plus the PDF and video link.

Option 3 $15

On my team? You get a discount! Card kit plus the PDF and video link.

Option 4 $7

Just the PDF and video link.

Local pick up available or shipping is extra.

Cauldron Bubble Bundle

This bundle includes the Cauldron Bubble stamp set and the Cauldron Framelits Dies.

Option 1 $62

Stamp set and dies, PLUS the card kit to create TWO of each card pictured, plus a PDF of assembly instructions and a link to a video tutorial.

Option 2 $20

Already have the set? This option gets you the card kit plus the PDF and video link.

Option 3 $15

On my team? You get a discount! Card kit plus the PDF and video link.

Option 4 $7

Just the PDF and video link.

Local pick up available or shipping is extra.

Click here to see a video of the magic card.

So, get in your rsvp quick! And I'll send you out your card kit.

Questions? Let me know.

Stay Crafty!

Audra

Frights and Delights, A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop

Hi Crafty Friends!

I think this month's Paper Pumpkin is so cute. And I am super happy to be blog hopping with the Paper Pumpkin Thing crew.

The kit as instructed makes really cute treat packaging. I didn't really need treat packaging so I decided to make them into cards so that I can send them to my nieces and nephews. I've got one made to share with you and I'll get the rest made up next week. 

I've used the pieces from the kit and added the card base and a few layers.

When I was playing with the pieces of the kit, I knew that I had to make a cute little piece of framed art to have out for Halloween decorations. It is adorable!

Seriously, it's so cute! And so easy! I am thinking that it would be even cuter with some little tiny googly eyes on the bats. I'll need to get some from the store and try it out. 

The project is 6" x 6". Here's what it looks like framed up.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Have lots of fun with your Paper Pumpkin kits!

Want to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin? Click HERE for all the details and if you don't already have a demonstrator, choose me. For more inspiration, click on the names below.

Stay Crafty!

Audra

So Santa Magic Card with Video Tutorial

Hi Crafty Friends!

I learned how to make a magic card a few weeks ago at a Maryland Stampers Demo meeting. I'm sure this card has been around for awhile, but this was my first time making one and now I want to share the fun. I made a Halloween card and a Christmas card. 

Measurements first, and then the tutorial video and then LOTS of pictures:

Poppy Parade card base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (fold in half)

Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"

Santa's Workshop DSP: 3 7/8" x 5 3/8"

Window Sheet: 3" x 4"

Whisper White: 3" x 4"

Poppy Parade "frame": 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" cut at 3/8"

Let's get crafting!

Here's a bunch of pictures to help you out too.

The finished card.

Here are some pics behind the scenes (witch version):

And the finished witch card:

Thanks for checking out my blog. Need supplies? SHOP HERE. 

Questions? Just ask.

Stay Crafty,

Audra