Thursday, September 30, 2010

Aviary - Free Standing Pop-Up Card


Here is the first set of cards that I designed for UStamp With Dawn and Friends...Cards with Cool Moves 2010!  It was featured a few days ago on the UStamp Site. 

If you would like step by step directions with pictures on how to make both cards, please go to the UStamp Site here http://ustampwithdawnandfriends.com/  to register.  There will be a total of 40 sets of moving cards for you to enjoy plus live chats and prize giveaways!  So much fun!

 


Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Holiday Planner Class

Are you all ready for the Holidays?  Do you want to be organized for your gift-giving and card making/giving?  If your answer is YES, then this class is just for you!
  

 
 

I am excited to offer my Holiday Planner Class on October 14 (Thursday) at 5:00 p.m.  I will announce the place in the next couple of days.  I will try to get a Rec Room so we can have a lot of room to spread out and will let you know ASAP.


This Holiday Planner comes with a Monthly Calendar for October, November & December with a To Do List for each month.  On the second slot, it has a Gift Check List so you could list people's names and put a check mark after you're done with that person's gift.  The third slot has a Christmas Card List with Name and Address for each person on your list and a check mark for "Sent" and "Rec'd".   On the Fourth Slot are a couple of envelopes to keep Receipts and Coupons.


The fee for the class is $15 and that includes everything you need to make this Holiday Planner.  All you need to bring is yourself!  I will also provide some drinks and snack for all that will attend.  I will be limiting the number of sign ups to 10 people so that I can attend to each person in finishing this project.   So, if you are thinking about signing up, do not wait, sign up now to secure your spot!  This project is easy to re-create and you can use it as gifts too.

Each student will also receive free Christmas pocket planner pages from http://christmas.organizedhome.com. Their free calendar pages and gift lists will make it easy to stock your Holiday Planner with Christmas planning forms.

If you would like to make more than 1 Holiday Planner, I will also offer a Take Home kit for only $12.  This price is only good if you signed up for the class.  If you would like a Take Home Kit, please let me know at the time you sign up so that I can prepare it for you.

Class Fees are expected at the time of sign up.  Sign-ups will be open till October 6, 2010 so please make sure to sign up by then. 

If you are not local to me but would still like to make the Holiday Planner, you can e-mail me at honeyg76@yahoo.com and I can send you the kit by mail for $15 plus $5.95 shipping.  I will send you a PDF tutorial and all the print outs you will need to complete the project.

To sign up, please send me an e-mail at honeyg76@yahoo.com with your name and phone number for me to call you to arrange for payment of the Class Fees.

Thank you!

Gilda

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Northern Flurry Christmas Card


Here is a quick Christmas Card I made last night.  It took about 20 minutes to make it.  I really liked the way it turned out.  It was the first time I tried using the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder and I really love the way it pops.  I knew I wanted to use some bling on it and I originally just wanted one for each of the snowflakes but I couldn't help myself and I kept going and going.  The color combo is Real Red and Marina Mist.  I used markers to color in the snowman.  I also used Real Red Classic Ink for the Sentiment.
Here is another angle of the card and a little close up so you can see more detail of the embossing...

Hope you are all having a great weekend!  Tomorrow, I will be posting some information about a class I will be offering next month so stay tuned!

See ya later....

Gilda

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

2-Step Bird Punch Card



I wanted to use the 2 Step Bird Punch to make a card.  I got the color combo from the Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper that I used here.  I inked up the bird with Marina Mist and used the Basic Black marker for the bird's eye and beak.  

Just 2 more days and UStamp with Dawn & Friends Cards with Cool Moves 2010 will be Live!  I can't wait.  It will be so much fun!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week.  See you soon...

Gilda

Monday, September 20, 2010

And The Winners Are...

First of all, I would like to thank all of you who joined my very first Blog Candy to be entered to win a FREE PASS for the UStamp with Dawn and Friends "Cards with COOL Moves...2010".  I am so excited for this event and I'm sure you will have lots of fun with all the projects.

I picked the winners in a very old fashioned way.  I wrote your names on paper and had my daughter draw a couple of names to be the winners. 

And the winners are.....

n8tvtexan said...
That is so awesome! I LOVE cards with moves. I can't wait to see what everyone creates.
Henriette said...
So excited to see your creations for UStamp....I am sure they will be beautiful. I can't wait!!!!!!!

I will forward your e-mail addresses to Dawn with Ustamp and you should receive an invitation e-mail from her by the 24th of September.  If for some reason, you don't receive an e-mail, please let me know so I can check on it.

Again, thank you so much and Congratulations to the winners!

Gilda

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Post-It Note Keychains


This is the give-away I give my customers when they come to a workshop.  Every time they place an order of $50 or more, they get to pick what they want as a thank you gift from me.   The post-it note I put in it is  2x3 inches and I put 25 pieces of post-its per keychain.  I use my crop-a-dile to punch the hole.  For the base of the keychain, I cut a 4 1/8" x 3" cardstock then I score it at 2" and again at 2 1/8".  I attach the post-it note with snail adhesive and decorate the front.  I also put ribbon on the ring as a final touch.

Here are more close up pictures of each keychain...
 
 

If you have any questions on how to do this, please feel free to ask.  Also, today is the last day to enter for a chance to win a Free Pass for the UStamp with Dawn & Friends Cards With Cool Moves.  Don't forget to scroll down on my last post to enter.  I will announce the winner tomorrow.  

If you want one of these, all you need to do is either e-mail me to place an order of at least $50 (before shipping & handling and tax) or place your order 24/7 through my website at:  Stampin' Up Website

Thank you so much!

Gilda

Monday, September 13, 2010

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Cool Moves 2010 and BLOG CANDY



It's time again for another round of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!  Get ready to get "YOUR MOVES ON"!! This is going to be a super fantastic event that you do NOT want to miss!! The NEW Banner for our upcoming Dawn & Friends!! event!! Cards with Cool Moves...2010!! gives a teeny sneak peak at what we are creating!! We are getting "OUR MOVES ON" and are we ever having a blast getting ready for opening day!! If it spins, pops, twists, turns, slides, shimmies, wiggles, flips or flops...we got it going on!!



I was happy and excited when Dawn asked me to be a Guest Designer for this.  I was also nervous since a lot of the Designers are very talented but I must say that I am happy with the way it turned out and now I am more excited for it to go live.

Dawn has announced that "Cards with COOL Moves...2010"!! is going to be like no other UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! event we have ever done.  Movement cards always bring a WOW response and once we show how easy they are to create you and your friends and customers will want to recreate them too.

It's that time of year where the holidays are slowly but surely creeping up on us, so we are mixing up the project themes to include, Everyday, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas/Holiday. Something for everyone!!
UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! "Cards with COOL Moves...2010"!! will open September 24th (EST) and will run through Oct 15th. C'mon and join us and "Get Your Moves On"!! Hey don't ever get caught having to admit..."I got no moves"!! LOL!! Join us!!

Register today for Early Bird Pricing of only $19.99. Early Bird pricing ends Sept 13th and regular pricing of $24.99 goes into effect.
As Dawn has said many times in the past..."My goal has been, from the beginning for every UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!, to be even better than the last - it's a BIG GOAL, but one, based on all your awesome feedback, has been realized each and every time. This is my focus, my commitment and my way of saying Thank You to all of you who continue to be loyal UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! fans."
Here is what you can expect when you join us...

* 40 Color Combos with NO REPEATS, showcasing EVERY Stampin' Up! Color

* 40 Movement Cards with co-ordinating envelope

* 40 Regular cards with co-ordinating envelope

* All Projects include downloadable PDF with Photo's

* Designer hosted chats with prizes

* Open Chat Room 24x7

* Gallery to share your re-creations

* A cool blinkie for your website/blog COMING SOON

* Prizes, Prizes and MORE Prizes!

** If you would like the invite sent to a different email address other than the one that is linked to your PayPal Account, please include the new email address in the "notes" area of your PayPal Payment..

Anyone that would prefer to pay by check, PLEASE include your email address in your note to Dawn, so that she can put you in the invite list and send your check to:

Dawn Rapsas 174 Orton Road West Caldwell, NJ 07006

Thanks Again for making UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! so great!!  We look forward to more fun in our next round with YOU!!

NOW FOR THE BLOG CANDY!!! 

Dawn had generously given me 2 FREE PASSES to give away.  You can enter to win this FREE PASS by doing the following:

Leave a comment on THIS blog post AND

Become a FOLLOWER of my blog. 

You MUST do BOTH of these things to be entered into the drawing.  If you are already a follower, then you only need to leave me a comment.  Winner will be drawn on September 19 at 10:00 p.m. EST.  Good luck everyone!!


Gilda

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Another Thank You Card

The past few days have been so busy for me that I have neglected my blog lately.  Well, here is a quick post with yet another Thank You Card.  Just a simple one that took only a few minutes to make.


Here is a close up of the tag:

** ALL ITEMS USED ARE FROM STAMPIN' UP. **

To place an online order 24/7 just click on this link:  SHOP NOW!

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), Daffodil Delight (119683), Real Red (102482)

Paper:   N/A

Ink: Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad (103133), Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad (119668)

Stamp Set:  Sweetheart Clear Mount Stamp Set (120780), Tiny Tags Clear Mount Stamp Set (118592), Punched Posies Clear Mount Stamp Set (Retired Hostess Set)

Tools:  Big Shot Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335),  Fancy Flower Extra-Large Punch (118073), 1" Circle Medium Punch (119868), Jewelry Tag Medium (117190), Paper Snips Scissors (103579)

Accessories:  Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (120929), Basic Rhinestones (119246)


As always, thank you for stopping by!


Gilda

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

In Color Thank You Card Set

I've been wanting to make a set of cards to showcase the new In Colors since it has been one of my best sellers lately.  I wanted to make cards that are easy to make and doesn't take a long time.  Also, lately, I have been meeting great people who deserve a big "Thank You" so I wanted to make some thank you cards.  So, with that in mind, I came up with this set.

I hope you all like it...


All products used are from Stampin' Up.  To place an order, please click here:  Shop Now!

Cardstock:  In Color Cardstock Assortment (Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, and Concord Crush) ,  Whisper White Cardstock

Paper:   Designer Series Paper Pack - In Color (Hostess Set Level 1)

Ink:  In Color Classic Stampin' Pad (Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, and Concord Crush)

Stamp Set:  With All My Heart

Tools:  Fancy Flower Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch

Accessories:  In Color 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, and Concord Crush)


Thanks,

Gilda