The Crafty Basement

Busy week last week. Brian became an Eagle Scout and we celebrated with a big party after his Court of Honor! We are so proud! These cards are beautiful cards for fall! Let me tell you about them! I think this one is my favorite! The base is Pumpkin Pie and on the flap is Close to Cocoa that has been stamped using the Canvas background stamp with Versamark ink. A strip of Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon was placed under the stamped image. (On a later version, I added a Jumbo Eyelets on either side of the image.) The stampset used is Thoroughly Thankful. The main image cut and colored with markers. This one is another favorite! The base is Chocolate Chip, with layers of Ruby Red, Apricot Appeal, and Pumpkin Pie. I used gold embossing powder on the leaves from the stampset Lovely as a Tree. The corner punch was accented by punching Pumpkin Pie with the 1/4 inch punch and inserting gold brads. This last card has many mini flowers punched using the Trio Flower punch. The base of the card

Happy Birthday to me! September is my birthday month and to celebrate I am offering Free Shipping on all orders before September 29th. That is a 10% savings! Email or call me with your order. I was browsing on the internet and was inspired to create last night. The light blue one is done with clear acetate, a Christmas card we will be doing on Wednesday October 15th at my Christmas card class. The Christmas Tree will also be done on October 15th. The one with the pomegranate ribbon is one that is featured for my Stamp-a-Stack on October 11. There is now online ordering available on my Stampin' Up website. however, you must order through me to get the free shipping!

Happy Tuesday! This is a picture of another card I will be doing on October 4th for OWrld Card Making Day! Isn't he cute? Join the fun from 10-1 on October 4th! My house of course! He is supposed to be Frankenstien, I think he looks more like an ogre! Maybe if he grew his hair....hmmmm.

I found this card online and thought it would be a great addition to my October Stamp-a-stack! Simple yet elegant. The sentiment can be switched with any of the others in the set. Check back to see other designs.

This card was made with our new In Colors: Pacific Point and Baja Breeze. I love the combination. The stamp set is one you will recieve as part of my Wow Flower Class on September 20th. Let me know you are coming so I can have plenty of supplies on hand!

Good Morning! I saw this cute little project and thought ... hmmm.. I need to have a Halloween Workshop! So... I am creating some fun projects and cards for a workshop in early October. Stay tuned!

Great Weekend! I finished Brian's Scout Scrapbook! That was a huge project and now it is finished! I have uploaded two cards this morning. They are a variation on a theme. Both will be offered for my Christmas Card class on September 24th. I will also have an acetate card available as well. I am wainting for the new designer paper that will be available to you on October 1st. (Mine ships today!)

Good Morning! I have attached a card for my September Christmas card Class. It could be background stamped in True Thyme with the Flannel Plaid background stamp. Your choice! On a side note, I have been working on Brian's Scout scrapbook, He is having his Court of Honor for his Eagle Scout and I would love to have it done to be displayed! Wish me luck!

Thought I would give this a try again! I have put a picture of the cards Pollie and I will be doing at our WOW Flowers cards class. September 20th. Make one of each of these cards, get the stampset and 2 sheets of each of the new In-colors cardstock. Contact me right away so I can order your stampset!