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Cute Critters Punch Art Class

GUESS WHAT!  It’s time for another PUNCH ART CLASS....24 punch art cards,interchangeable inserts that hold gift cards or treats and a card box to put them all in.

And here’s the twist....you’ll only need ONE Designer Series Paper Stack for every 8 people with no leftovers. Whether you’re a Stampin’ Up demonstrator or simply a lover of punch art this class is for you.

 I hope you’re as excited as I am! Here are the details....you’ll get full color photos, cheat sheets, step by step instructions and videos for each critter. I’ve also included a punch art video full of tips to help you get the most from your punches.

Here are some additional features

You’ll get photo tutorials for cutting your Card Stock and Designer Series Paper.

For those of you who like videos I’ve included one for each critter showing how it’s assembled.

If you like keeping it quick and simple I’ve posted the cheat sheet and card sample for each critter so you can click on the photo and save it to your computer without downloading any documents.

I’ve included individual instructions you can download for each critter with a sample photo of the card, a cheat sheet, supply list and step by step instructions so you can make one card at a time.

If you’re planning on holding a stamp camp I’ve included instructions on class set up so you can use one set of punches for a large group of people.

The cost of this class is $20 CAD (at todays exchange rate that's approx. $19.65 USD)

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Please note: This class is available to everyone. Although I design my classes with Stampin' Up demonstrators in mind you don't need to be a demonstrator to order it.  And the class is online so it doesn't matter where you live. Once you place your order I'll email you the class link and login information and as long as you have internet you'll be able to access the class.  

If you're Canadian and you place a $25 online order with me you will receive the class for free as a thank you! If you order before March 31 you can take advantage of Sale-a-bration and earn some FREE products. Your order will be shipped right to your door. Email me once you've placed your order and I'll send you the login information for this class or the class of your choice.

 

Make Your Own Envelopes

Donna Griffith showed us how to make these adorable envelopes using the Diagonal Score Plate and Designer Series Paper. I tried several different sizes and thought I'd put them all in a document for easy reference. I have the measurements for 28 different size envelopes that you can

download here Download Diagonal Score Plate Envelopes.

If you watched Donna's demonstration you know how easy these are to make. I've put together a video showing how to make a few different size envelopes including the open end style for long cards.

Birdhouse Card

This would be a great card for a Fun Folds class. It's made using the Diagonal Score Plate and some punches. The card base is 11" x 3-3/4" and the fold is scored at 1-7/8". The roof is a 3" square cut in half on the diagonal. If you'd like more details scroll down for the video tutorial

How to Make Stamping Guides

I was inspired by a cool new stamping tool that just came on the market called Stamping Gear. It's a guide that allows you to stamp shapes around an evenly spaced circle. While I don't have a lot of use for large stamped wreaths, I thought the concept was really neat. I used some of my Big Shot dies to make some of my own guides from fun foam. The first photo shows guides for stamping in a straight line. I stuck 5 layers of foam together with Big Shot adhesive then cut it out with the Tasteful Trim die. Each one of the trim pieces gives a different spacing.

I used the Flower Folds die to make a guide for stamping in a circular shape (shown in the photo below). If you want your stamped images closer try using one of the scalloped circles to make a guide.

Well I'm off to play. I'll make some samples to post.  See the video below if you need more details.  

Big Shot Garden Stakes

All of the presentations were great at the San Antonio Regionals but this was the project I couldn't wait to come home and try. These garden stakes were popular last spring but I didn't realize how quick and easy they were until I saw them demoed.  Linda Barnes was the demonstrator and she did a great job presenting and had lots of nice samples.

My hubby is away for the weekend so I might make a trip to the hardware store and give these a try (it frightens him when I shop there).

The supplies Linda used were Aluminum Flashing and 12 gauge hanging wire if you want to make your own stakes. You might also want to purchase some metal spray paint.

Some additionals supplies you'll need: Big Shot, Embossing folders, crop-o-dile, dies and brads. For tools you'll need some large pliers to form the curl on your plant stakes or you can purchase premade stakes. You'll also need something to cut the flashing into workable pieces. She used a utility knife and metal ruler, scored the metal and bent it back and forth until it broke on the score line. I've also heard that the Stampin' Up craft and rubber scissors work. I'm going to use hubby's tin snips. As long as I don't leave any glitter behind he'll never know I was in his tool box.  

To get started cut out a shape from the flashing with one of your Big Shot dies then emboss it with one of the empressions folders. Punch a hole with the crop-o-dile to hang it on the stake.

On some of the samples she used the chalk board elements to make a label. The letters were cut from white vinyl decor elements sheets.

The colored magnets were spray painted with metal paint

The stakes that have more than one layer like the butterfly on the scallop circle, she attached the element with a brad.  

Twitterpated Birthday

I made this card with some of the products from the Twitterpated Suite in the 1012 Occasions mini. The flower is a CASE from the Sale-a-bration catty and the hat pins are one of Stampin' Ups newest embellishments. If you're not a Stampin' Up demonstrator you'll have to wait until January to see all the new products but I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do.   

 

 **Tip**   To attach a fabric flower like this one, punch a small circle from card stock and stitch the flower to it or use a brad to attach the flower to the circle then you can glue the card stock circle to the card without it showing on the inside of your card.

 

Here's a video tutorial to make the fabric flower 

More Simply Sent Boxes

Here's another version of my simply sent cookie box made with the Everyday Elegance Simply Sent Kit.  The finished box size is 3-1/4" wide x 3-1/4" long x 2-1/2" high with a coordinating tag/card made from the left overs. I've included a photo tutorial you can download. Download Simply Sent Cookie Box

Stitched Stocking Skates

I have a few figure skaters to make cards for this year. This is one of the cards from my Stocking Punch Art Class.

Feathered Friends Pet Ornament

My Stitched Stocking Online Class included a couple of punch art ornaments for our four legged friends. Here's one for the bird lovers out there. I used the Language of Friendship and Tags til Christmas stamp sets. The berries were made by stamping the largest flower from the Language of Friendship stamp set in Cherry Cobbler and punching it out with the circle punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack then sponging around the edges with Cherry Cobbler. I coated them with Crystal Effects after I had them glued into place.

These are the cat and dog ornaments from my Stitched Stocking Class

Stocking Gift Card Holder

This is a quick and easy gift card holder I designed for our Christmas SAS class. I used the Petite Pocket die, the Holiday Stocking die and the Stocking Accents die (all from Stampin' Up). I love using the big shot when you have to prep over 100 cards.

To make this gift card holder cut a stocking from DSP and one stocking with toe, heel and cuff from White card stock. Cut a petite pocket from white card stock and cut it off at the scoreline. You can download the class handout  Download Stocking Gift Card Holder for instructions on how to assemble your gift card holder. If you'd like to use this handout for a class, feel free.