Kissing Technique

I have started teaching techniques as part of my classes.  I call them Technique Tuesdays!  The first one was last night and they learned the Kissing Technique. Image what kissing means and picture stamps doing it and you have done the kissing technique!  This technique will add texture to a solid stamp and change what the stamped image can look like.  Here's the project they made in class to practice the kissing technique.  Notice the hearts and coastal cabana banners have been "kissed"!

Print Recipe

Product List
Stamp

• Delightful Dozen - Clear-Mount Stamp [122652]
• Hearts A Flutter Clear-Mount Stamp Set [129252]

Ink

• Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad [131174]
• Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [131175]
• Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [131178]

Card Stock

• Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131298]
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [120953]
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]

Tools & Adhesive

• Mini Glue Dots [103683]

Punch

• Scallop Edge Border Punch [119882]

Ribbon & Trim

• White Baker's Twine [124262]

Big Shot

• Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies [130159]

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

If you live in the Pittsburgh, PA area and would like to attend any of my classes you can check out what I'm offering each month at http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net under the "Events" tab.

Halloween Card Class with Stampin' Up!

HALLOWEEN CARD CLASS

WHEN: Saturday, October 19

WHERE: My home, Castle Shannon (PA)

TIME: 2pm - 4pm

COST: $5 - Reserve  your spot by paying through the PayPal button in the right column.

Mini Muslin Bags (#132180) are great for Halloween DÉCOR – Place several decorated bags on a fireplace mantle. Fill with your favorite scented oil combined with corn cob bedding. These make excellent parting gifts at a party as well.

Tip: When spritzing color on Mini Muslin Bags add scrap paper inside to keep color from bleeding through to the other side.

DBWS Store Page: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=132180&dbwsdemoid=2094912

Email brittnycreatesbrittnycreates@gmail.com to RSVP.  Thanks!

Fall Wreath Class



I've FINALLY found the time to create a class for November.  It's been too long and I'm SO excited to get back in to teaching classes and this is what I came up with, a Fall Wreath!

 

During this class you will be creating your own fall wreath to take home with you.  It will look great hanging on your front door welcoming guests into your home for Thanksgiving or would make a great gift if you are going to someone else's house for dinner.

 

Class Details:

 

Date: Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Time: 7pm

Place: My home, (Castle Shannon, PA)

Cost: $5 or FREE if you place a minimum $25 order that night.

 

You can prepay to reserve your spot through paypal at the top of my page or pay with cash when you attend my class.  Please email me to reserve your spot if paying cash at the event; brittnycreates@gmail.com

 

I hope that you can join me for a fun night of crafting and chatting!

 

 



Candles, Candles and More Candles

April's class is going to feature how to decorate candles like this to display in your home or use as gifts.

During this class you will learn about heat embossing and stamping to create one of a kind candles.

Date: Sunday, April 29

Time: 2:30-4 pm

Location: My home in Castle Shannon, PA

Cost: $10 for you to make and take home 3 different candles.
        FREE if you bring a friend or spend $25 that night

RSVP by Friday, April 27 to reserve your spot at www.brittnysmith.stampinup.net or call or email

I hope you can join me to make candles with stamps and ink!

Let's Celebrate Spring

Bring the joy of spring to your friends when you create and share these cheerful cards and basket.  Plus you’ll learn how you can use these products to create 3-D flowers, stencils, leaves, folded flowers, window cards, and even a dragonfly! The cheerful colors and glittery details are the perfect accompaniment for any springtime occasion.

Contact me today at brittnycreates@gmail.com or RSVP through my site www.brittnysmith.stampinup.net to join the celebration!  Pay in advance through paypal to the right and receive a surprise the day of the event!

DATE: Saturday, March 3rd
TIME: 7-10pm
COST: $5 or FREE if you bring a friend or place an order that night
LOCATION: My home in Castle Shannon, PA.

Did you know that stamp sets with coordinating punches are customer favorites? They are!
Why? Because coordinating stamps and punches make creating terrific looking projects fast and simple. One of my favorite coordinating sets from the Occasions Mini is the Mixed Bunch stamp set (#125535 wood-mount, #125537 clear-mount).

Beyond the obvious you can use this floral set to create window cards, flower stencils, folded flowers, and butterfly and dragonfly punch art, just to name a few!

You will be using this stamp set along with the coordinating punch to make your projects during this class.  You will also learn about heat embossing and how to use the Simply Scored tool.

This is a great class that you won't want to miss to brighten our winter blues!

*If you cannot attend this class but would like the PDF, you may purchase it for $5 through paypal to the right.  Once payment is confirmed an email will be sent with the PDF attached.

Sweet Treat Cups Class

Sweet Centers Card Treats

It’s fun to celebrate the sweet people in our lives just in time for Valentine's Day!

You can share your love on Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year with these extra sweet cards. Fill the Treat Cups with small candy, punched hearts, mini toys or even jewelry, like our Simply Adorned charms. Join me and you’ll have a sweet time learning how to make these cards and matchbook treat and you’ll have the perfect cards for the special guys, children and girlfriends in your life. 

Contact me today at brittnycreatest@gmail.com to learn more.  

DATE: Friday, Feb 3rd from 7-10 OR Saturday, February 4th from 6-9

*Light refreshments and snacks will be served

COST: 3 Options (Must PREPAY with all options located on right sidebar)

 Option A: $10 which includes all supplies during the class
 Option B: $30 which includes supplies during the class as well as the Sweet Centers stamp set (ordered ahead of time) that you can use during the class as well as the PDF directions to take home with you.
 Option C: $50 which includes everything from Option B as well as the 1-3/4" circle punch that will also be featured during the class to take home with you.
 

LOCATION: My Home in Castle Shannon (I will give you the address once I have received your payment.

RSVP with date you want and your PAYMENT by January 20th to reserve your spot.  Only 10 spots available so don't delay! Make payments using paypal on the right sidebar. 

These projects showcase the fun and unique Treat Cups, Sweet Centers stamp set, and I {Love} Love Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel. The variety of masculine, feminine, and child designs make them perfect for all your loved ones. Have fun adding treats to your projects – your friends and family will thank you for the special touch!  I look forward to crafting with you!

*If you are unable to attend and would still like the PDF, you can purchase this for $5 using the paypal PDF option or get it FREE with a minimum of $50 order placed through my online store HERE until the end of February.

Thank You Card

 This was a card I did at a previous workshop.  Something simple but it was a WOW card!  We used Cherry Cobbler and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Markers to color the stamp in the Just Believe set.  I love doing this technique because you can personal the stamp how you want it to look.  I stamped the happy birthday from the same set using Cherry Cobbler ink pad.  We also used Versamark to stamp the circle image from the Just Believe set onto the Early Expresso cardstock.  We tied a piece of Very Vanilla 1/4'' Grosgrain Ribbon around the White and Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  This was a simple but great card to demonstrate at my workshop to show the ladies how versatile and easy our supplies are to make a card.  I also wanted to demonstrate a card that they could use for any occasion.  All they would have to is change the saying.

I wanted to make a thank you card for the secretary at my new job for all of the help she gave me when I first started.  She was such a sweetheart introducing me to everyone and truly making me feel welcome to the building.  I decided to take that workshop card and add to it.  I used the same techniques from the above card.  I than punched the Whisper White cardstock using the Eyelet Border punch and layered it over the Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  I die cut Rose Red cardstock using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Dies and the Sizzix Big Shot.  I adhered the butterflies onto the card using Stampin' Dimensionals to add depth to the card.  I stamped thank you from the Just Believe stamp set using the Cherry Cobbler ink pad.  Here's the outcome.

I also stamped the envelope with the circle stamp from the Just Believe set with Cherry Cobbler ink.  Added a little extra touch to the card that I loved.  Here's a picture of the envelope with the card.

This would be a great card to demonstrate in a workshop or class to show simple to a more complicated card.  I would also add heat embossing with the versamark circles as well as adding depth with the flowers by cutting out a second set to adhere on top of the flowers.  I'm hoping to do this in my beginners and intermediate classes starting next year!