Cuppa and Card June - Under My Umbrella: Card One

Where has the month gone already?!? I can't believe we are already 3 weeks into our Card and Cuppa series and I haven't  had chance to share the first two cards yet.

Today's card was CASED from the amazingly talented Michelle Last. I have been following Michelle for years and I actually got to meet her in Orlando, when my lovely friend Teneale Williams introduced us. She's really is as gorgeous inside and out.

You can see Michelle's card HERE and you'll see that I really didn't change much at all. How can you improve on perfection. I just changed up my colours and of course added bling!

I'm not sure what I love most about this card. The simple touch of adding the embossed brick wall folder to the right hand side or the chance to use my Stampin' Blends to colour in those beautiful flowers. I used my favourite combo of Petal Pink, Rococo Rose, Pool Party and Old Olive.

Because this is my monthly online class, I have also recorded a tutorial for you all, so you guys can make this amazing card too:

So I hope you enjoy the tutorial and don't forget if you share your card to tag me so I can see it too!! Check back in tomorrow for last weeks card and then hopefully Thursday I will actually be up to date and can share this weeks Cuppa and Card card.. Phew!!

Happy Crafting,

Chlo

NEW Stampin' Blends Class January 2019 - Humming Along

I'm absolutely loving these school holidays and the fact I've been able to get into my craftroom more then usual, which means I've been able to get ahead on my classes for the next few months.

One class which I'll be rerunning this year is my very popular Blends Class. The girls have absolutely loved the class last year and I have a whole heap of new crafters signing up to attend this years class too.

My first class of the year is always a very easy card, just so I can teach the ladies the very basics of colouring and blending. Here are the two cards we will be making in January:

 I received the Humming Along stamp set at Onstage and I was so excited with it because I knew it would be a perfect set for people just trying out colouring with our amazing Blends.

I really love the line work on this little hummingbird and couldn't wait to start colouring him in. I suddenly wasn't sure exactly what colours hummingbirds are. I know they are a bright metallic blue and green but when I suddenly came to adding it on him, I wasn't sure where to start. So I did a quick Google search on hummingbirds and used that as my inspiration.

The colours on the Hibiscus came from my very own plant that sits in my front garden. Hibiscus come in so many colours that you really can't go wrong. Just remember, when adding depth or the darker shaded area, to think where you would actually see those deeper colours on a flower.

If you have started using our amazing Blends markers, I really urge you to give it a try. You honestly do get better with more practice and if your aren't sure which colours to get first, take a look at which stamp sets you have to colour and decide from there. Most people have flower stamps and so I always think you can never go wrong with a green and a pink combo!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo


Product List 

 

Humming Along Cling Stamp Set [148758]	Humming Along Cling Bundle [150621]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147945]
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278]	Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147281]	Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144602]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [148544]
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [148547]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stampin' Trimmer [129722]	Stampin' Trimmer Cutting Blades [126995]	Stampin' Trimmer Scoring Blades [126996]

Card Classes Dates

Wow, here we are at the last quarter of the year and my last class dates for 2016. Now you will notice that unlike the last few years, I've decided to run an extra set of classes in Dec instead of taking the month off and I have also added a few Saturday classes for those people who work during the week. Fingers crossed that this way I can help you all a little, with the madness of Christmas.

Classes are as always, first come first serve. Please direct deposit your fee ASAP to secure your spot.

For the classes where I am offering a discount when purchasing the stamp set, just let me know that's what you would like to do and we can organize the order for you:

 

One Sheet Wonder Class: We will be making 8 cards using the very clever One Sheet Wonder technique. All supplies will be included. Cost: $30 (Or purchase the Holly Berry Happiness Stamp Set or Bundle and the class fee is only $20) Date: Thursday 20th Oct - Time:1.30pm OR Saturday 15th Oct - Time: 2.30pm

Double Z fold Santa's Sleigh Class: We will be making the gorgeous Santa's sleigh card using the Santa's Sleigh Bundle Cost: $15 Date: Thursday 17th Nov - Time:1.30pm OR Saturday 19th Nov - Time: 2.30pm.

Tin of Tags Product Class: By now I know most of you will have organized your Christmas cards and it's time to start thinking about wrapping the presents. I have the perfect product class for you!! Purchase your own Tin of Tags kit and come along to class where we can sit together and create them. There is no need to buy the coordinating stamp set as I will have one to use, along with all the ink colours needed. Cost: $5 when purchasing the Tin of Cards Kit. Date: Thursday 15th Dec - Time:1.30pm OR Saturday 10th Dec - Time: 2.30pm.

Chicks and Chocolate Class: A fun evening of chatting, crafting and of course Chocolate. We will be making a different Christmas card each month and this class is ideal for those just starting out in card making or for those who just need to add to their Christmas card pile.

Cost: $5
Time: 7.30pm
Date: Tuesday Sept 6th, Tuesday Oct 4th, Tuesday Nov 8th.

 

Hope to see you at a class soon!!

Hapy crafting,

Chlo

Freshly Made Sketches #185

Whenever I'm in need for some inspiration, I find that sketch challenge blogs are all ways the perfect place to start looking and one of my favourite go to blogs is Freshly Made Sketches. Pretty much 99.9% of the time, there sketch always inspires a card from me and today is no different.

Here is the Sketch challenge for this week:

And here is my Card:

I decided to use the Banner Banter Stamp set because I love this cute little punch and matching stamps but also because this is the bundle that I am offering for my new Product Classes, which start this month (Thursday 28th May).

Haven't heard about my Product Classes??? Here's everything you need to know -

So after all the excitement from Convention and seeing all the beautiful products and ideas on how to use them, it got me so inspired that i have come up with a brilliant idea. I'm super excited to announce, that starting this month I will be holding my new Product Classes!!

On the last Thursday of every month I will be offering you lovely ladies a chance to buy a bundle of goodies and then come along to a free class to make some beautiful cards with them. This month we will be using the gorgeous Banner Banter Stamp Set and the super cute banner punch. 

It's so easy to join in with the fun. All you need to do is send me an email, ordering the 'Product Bundle of the month' before the cut off date, which will usually be 2 weeks before the class, and i will place your orders and have your goodies waiting here ready for you. You'll then come to class and make three gorgeous cards with you new products for no extra charge. At the end of the class you will leave with your beautiful cards, new products plus a few more other ideas on how to use them!!!

So this months details are:-

May's Product Bundle - Banner Banter Stamp Set and coordinating punch $42.95 (clear)

Order cut off Date - 14th May
Class Date - Thurs 28th @1pm - 5pm

June's Product Bundle - Six-Sided Sampler and coordinating Hexagon Punch $55.25 (clear)
Order cut off Date - 11th June
Class Date - 25th June

If you would like any more information or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Have Fun,
Chlo

Ingredients
Stamps: Banner Banter and Simply Wonderful (R)
Ink: Memento Black
Cardstock: Whisper White and Basic Black
Other: Back to Black DSP, Silver Glimmer, Banner Punch, Black and white Bakers Twine and Vellum.

Upcoming Class Dates

So, the real important news of today is that my scraproom is finally all set up and that means that I can finally get back to running classes for you all... Yippee!!

I have two sets of dates for you. The first are for my monthly Card Classes which will run every second Saturday of the month (expect for this month as I'm running late) and the second lot of dates are for my new Scrapbooking Classes which will run the last Thursday of the month:


Card Class Dates

Sat 24th Aug @ 2pm
Sat 14th Sept @ 2pm
Sat 12th Oct @ 2pm
Sat 9th Nov @ 2pm
Sat 14th Dec @ 2pm
Sat 11th Jan @ 2pm

 

 Scrapbook Classes

Thurs 29th Aug @ 7.30pm
Thurs 26th Sept @ 7.30pm
Thurs 31st Oct @ 7.30pm
Thurs 28th Nov @ 7.30pm
Thurs 30th Jan @ 7.30pm
Ok so with all my classes it will be first come, first serve and I'm looking at groups of 6 for each date. Card Classes will be $20 unless specified and Scrapbook Classes will be $20 too.
With regards to my scrapbooking classes, I plan to do a mixture of single and double layouts and try to show you how to incorporate stamps as well as making your own embellishments. It may be a little bit of trial and error to start with so please stay with me :-)
"But what about Christmas?" I hear you say. Yes don't panic, I will be doing a few Christmas card classes separately to my usual monthly card class, so stay tuned for those dates too.
Well that’s all from me for now. To book into any of the classes or you want some more info on anything, then you can send me an email 

Have Fun,
Chlo