Scrapbooking Class

In honor of May being National Scrapboooking month, my class this month will feature this mini album.

Whether you want to display favorite photos of your kiddos or recent vacation, you can do it in style with this versatile, staggered mini album. This bite-sized project is big on style! Your mini album is easy to store and display in its own stylish case. You’ll love how fast and easy it is to create this versatile project using the convenient and coordinated Country Club Simply Scrappin’ Kit!
Reserve your spot today and see how much fun you can have creating mini albums!

Contact me at brittnycreates@gmail.com to join the celebration or RSVP through my events tab at www.brittnysmith.stampinup.net

DATE: Saturday, May 19
TIME: 7pm-10pm
COST: $15
RSVP: by Friday, May 11th with paypal link or at My Site Here

March Class

I had such a nice time teaching my class on Saturday.  I'm learning more and more every time that I do these.  I'll show you up close pictures of each project. 

This box holds A LOT of candy!  I sent each guest home with some chocolate and 2 snickerdoodle cookies!

Flowers attached to handle of box

Window Card

Embossed flower on inside of card

If you want to know how I made these projects you can place a minimum $50 order (before shipping and taxes) online or in person than I will email you the Word or PDF tutorial.  The tutorial features step by step instructions and pictures to help you create these projects using the Mixed Bunch stamp set.  To see a full list of supplies needed to make these projects check out my previous post HERE

The other thing that I just have to share about this class are the snickerdoodles that I made.  I read on stampin connection (which is a demonstrator only site; another great perk about Stampin' Up!) a snickerdoodle recipe to try with the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamp sets.  I absolutely LOVE snickerdoodles and my class was the perfect time to try them so I could send home extras with the ladies.  They turned out great (minus a bunch that were burnt due to my awful oven but I could rant for hours about that)  I left out the baking soda from the recipe which is what you need to do if you are using the Sweet Pressed Cookie stamp sets in order for the stamp image to come out after baking.  I stamped the cookie before baking with all 3 images and here's what they came out to look like:

The first image is the bunny, the middle is the shamrock and the third is the flower.  A little hard to tell in the picture but the flower came out the best but the other ones are just as cute in person.  I was just happy to find another recipe beside sugar that would work with these cookie stamps.  I will post directions on how to make these cookies on another post.

My next cookies will be peanut butter that I've heard will work too.  If you know anything about me, you know how much I love peanut butter so I'm REALLY dying to try these!

We Have a Winner!

I am happy to announce that Linda has won my March tutorial for FREE by leaving a comment on my blog for my 100th post!  Congrats Linda and I will be emailing you the tutorial to make these projects.

If you would like my March tutorial to make the Mixed Bunch cards and box we made in my class on Saturday than place a minimum of $50 order (before shipping and taxes) online or in person and I will email you the tutorial for FREE!  Along with this tutorial you will get FREE Sale-a-bration products for every $50 you spend.  You have until the end of March to take advantage of these 2 offers.

Head to my store at www.brittnysmith.stampinup.net.  Click on the Products tab than Shop Now to begin shopping now.  You can find the supplies needed to make these projects from my previous post HERE

March Tutorial

Yesterday was my 100th post and I am giving my March class tutorial away for FREE.  For you chance to win this, leave me a comment by Friday at midnight.  Tell me anything you love about Stampin' Up or my blog.  I will announce the winner Saturday who than will be emailed the Word or PDF file.

You can still get this month's tutorial FREE if you do not win this contest by placing an online order or order in person at one of my March events.  To qualify for the FREE tutorial, you need to place a minimum $50 order (before shipping and taxes) by the end of the month.  You can do so at my site: www.brittnysmith.stampinup.net if you cannot attend any of my March events to order in person.  After you place your order I will email the Word or PDF documents that will include step by step picture instructions on how to make each project.  This offer is valid for any orders placed during the month of March.

The tutorial will include how to make these 3 cards and box:

Supplies needed to make the projects:

Stamp set: Mixed Bunch (#125535 wood mount, #125537 clear-mount)

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight #119683
                   Pumpkin Pie #105117
                   Pool Party #122924
                   Lucky Limeade #122926
                   Whisper White #100730
                   Vellum #101856

Ink: Classic Daffodil Delight Ink Pad#119667
        Classic Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad #105216
        Craft Whisper White Ink Pad #101731
        Stampin' Write Pumpkin Pie Marker #105115
        Stampin' Write Pool Party Marker #123002
        Stampin' Write Basic Black Marker #100082

Accessories: Dazzling Details #124117
                     Stampin' Emboss Powder - White #101932
                     Stampin' Emboss Powder - Iridescent Ice #101930
                    3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Whisper White #109070
                     Medium Envelopes - Whisper White #107301
                     Sponge Dauber #102892
         Tools:  Heat Tool #100005
                     Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049
                     Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334
                     Paper Snips #103579
                     Paper Cutter #104152
              Punches: Blossom #125603
                              Word Window #119857
                              3/4" Circle #119873
                              1/2" Circle #119869
         Adhesives: SNAIL Adhesive #104332
                           Mini Glue Dots #103683
                           Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
                           Sticky Strip #104294

REMEMBER: Sale-a-bration ends at the end of this month too.  If you have not earned any of the FREE supplies from the Sale-a-bration catalog you are going to want to place your order before it's too late.  I absolutely love the Designer Series Paper that you can get for FREE with a $50 order.  You earn a FREE item of your choice from the Sale-a-bration catalog with every $50 you spend (before shipping and taxes).

So, if you place a minimum $50 order through my site (www.brittnysmith.stampinup.net) or in person, you will receive a FREE Sale-a-braion item as well as my tutorial FREE!!!  This is a great time to place your order so don't delay!  You have until March 31 to take advantage of this offer.

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.

Create & Keep Simply Sent Kit CLASS

Do you like to send handmade cards? I know I do!

Are you busy? yes!

Are you watching your budget? YES!!

If any of these are true, then this class is for you!

With the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kits you can enjoy the personal touch of handmade cards, even if you don’t have a lot of time. Join me and make 10 all-occasion cards in a coordinating box with dividers. You’ll be amazed how quickly you can create beautiful cards, and keep them organized in style for later!  This class is appropriate for beginners to advanced stampers because you will be doing simple assembly using self-adhesive die cuts.  There will be 2 cost options for this class.  Pre-pay using the PayPal box to the right.  This will reserve your spot for the day!

Contact me today at brittnycreates@gmail.com to join the celebration! 

DATE: Sunday, February 26th
TIME: 2-4
COST: Option A: $15 which includes the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kit for you to use during the class

            Option B: $22 which includes the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kit plus Sticky Strip to be used during the class

*Receive half-off class discount by preordering one or more additional kits to take home with you to recreate these projects on your own!  Included with your to-go kits is the FREE PDF instructions that will be used during the class.  Please choose Half Off class when you prepay and indicate the number of kits you would like to order.

LOCATION: My home (Pittsburgh, PA)

RSVP: Prepay by February 5th, 2012 for enough time for order to be delivered.  If you attend my Valentine class and sign up there, a $5 discount will be added to your class!

I look forward to crafting with you!

Want to create these cards and box?  Come to the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kit class!

What I'm Working On

Just a quick update to let everyone know what I'm working on this month.

• Craft fair projects are beginning this weekend.  It took me some time to figure out what I want to sell and I think I have it all figured out.  So, starting this weekend is beginning an insane amount of Valentine projects!  They need to be done for the fair on January 29th.  Luckily I have recruited my mom and sister (who are awesome crafters) to help me.  At least we'll be spending some quality time together doing something we all love.
• I am also working on my next class that will be featuring the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kit.  As well as my in person class, I am offering it as an online kit with instructions and tutorial when placed through my online store.  More details in a future blog post so stay tuned if you are interested!  Here's a picture of everything included in the Kit that we will be turning into a card box and 10 cards:

• Sale a Bration starts at the end of this month so I'm figuring out offering a booking party that you don't have to come to a workshop for.  You just take catalogs to various coworkers/friends/family that you think will place an order.  Details to follow in another blog post as well once I have it all figured out.

That's it for now.  I'm hoping to get back to sharing my pictures of projects, but just haven't had much time to craft.  There have been some major life changes in our family that have affected my crafting time.  Hopefully things settle down and can get back to what I love!

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.