Busy, busy, busy

I'm busy getting things together. The shop is officially closed, so the clean up begins. I will be posting pictures of completed work to share with you. Keep in touch!

Gracie

April's card class brings spring into your life. New papers from Anna Griffin are the back drop of the cards that will be made in class. Cost: $8.00 Dates: 4/10 and 4/24 at 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM.

For that special man in your life! If you need more information please feel free to call or email me.

 The second card featured in February's card class by Gracie has a nice homey look suitable for any occasion as well. The basket is a die cut and stamped adding accents. The fruit is also stamped and colored in using an H2o pen and inks from stamp pads. This class is held the same time as the Peacock card class. February 16 & 28 at 2:00 PM and  5:30 PM.

Close up of the basket.

February 2012 Card class

On of the cards featured in February's card class with Gracie. The peacock is colored with copic markers and highlighted in gold accent using "atyou Spica" twinkling pens. I also added little pearls using the pearl pen. Card is a 5 x 7 and can be used for any occastion. Class is February 16 & 28 at 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Please call to reserve a spot.

Close up of th feathers before adding gold twinkle.

January 2012 Cards

Here are the cards I will be teaching in January. Each has their own unique design and special sayings. Class is January 12 & 26. Times available are 2PM and 5:30PM. Cost of the class is $8.00. Call and reserve your spot!

Hi everyone!  I wanted pop in to share a card I made for a recent Flower Soft challenge.  This card uses one of the Vintage Christmas card toppers and they are so easy to make.  If you're interested, please let Grace know and she can place an order for you.  These are great if you want to get started on next year's cards.

I'll be back in the shop in 2012.  Doesn't that sound like it's a long time away?  Only one more week really.  Anyway, if you would like to take one of my classes, be sure to check with Grace and grab your spot because classes fill up quickly.

In the meantime, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanza!  Whatever way you chose to celebrate this season, I wish you health and happiness!

~ Cibele ~

October Card Class

Gracie's card class for October features 2 holiday cards.
The reindeer card is stamped using versamark and embossed using clear embossing powder on white card stock. Adding shades of blue and grey to fill in the back ground makes the snowflakes and reindeer really pop and for the adding touch the centers of the snowflakes is silver flower soft. Then adding several layers of card stock is just the right touch to bring this card together.
The Season Greetings card is made from scraps. With all the scrapbooking and card making I do scraps can really come in handy. Add ribbon and some gold balls, use your favorite punch and put it all together and you've just created a simple and elegant card.
Look for the monthly calendar to be published for dates and times. Hope to see you at a class.

Flower Soft Christmas Nativity Luminary

Hi Everyone.  Christmas is fast approaching and I wanted to share with you a little something from Flower Soft that is sure to brighten your day, or maybe even your night (you'll see what I mean in a minute).

I will be back teaching monthly card/technique classes at Stacie and Gracie's beginning September 22.  Be sure to RSVP with Grace as space is limited.

Now on to what  I wanted to show you.  Have you seen the new Christmas Pyramid Card Kits available from Flower Soft?  Not only can you make the most beautiful cards with them, you can also convert them into luminaries.  Take a look at the video below!   Grace will be carrying these card kits in her store but in order to insure that you get one, you may want to call her so she can order an adequate quantity.  Also, if you are interested in learning how to make these, let Grace know and I will schedule a class to show you how.  This will be on display at the shop at the end of September so stop in and see it in person.



Have a wonderful day and I hope to see you in class soon!

~ Cibele ~

September Card Class

Here are the cards Gracie will be teaching for September at the shop. A Thanksgiving theme using copic markers on the basket and pumpkins and a Holiday theme with stamping, embossing and decorative papers.

2" squares make great pin wheels. I use a brad to hold them together and pop dot on the card. Added peel offs for the string as well as a simple greeting.

Life's a breeze thank you card using copic markers for the water. Stamped the raft and pail cut them out and pop dotted. I used sand color flower soft for the sand and pearl pen in iced white to highlight the poka dots on the raft.

Flower Soft Sneak Peeks

This week at CHA, Flower Soft will be introducing some brand new toppers and card kits which will be available for sale soon at Stacie and Gracie's.  We wanted to give you a little sneak peek at what's coming.  This first card uses the new Vintage Christmas kit which contains 16 sheets (2 each of 8 designs) that you can either cut by hand or with the compatible Spellbinders die.

This next card showcases the new Christmas Globes which work beautifully with the Flower Soft Globes and Aperture cards or can be used separately.  This kit contains 2 each of 4, three dimensional designs.

You may have already seen this card in the shop.  It is one of the new Christmas Pyramid cards.  Isn't it fabulous?!  This unique kit contains 2 each of 3 designs and wait until you see what you can do with this kit! 

I hope you enjoyed this Christmas in July sneak peek.  Please be sure to check with Grace to see when these will be available in store.  In the meantime, stay cool and enjoy the summer.

~Cibele~

Copic Holly Seasons Greeting

Sneek peek into August 2011 card class: Holly & Berries are colored with Copic markers and embossed using a holly and berry embossing folder. Silver swirl paper is from Anna Griffin.

Vintage Birthday Card

I was given old post cards by a friend and on the post card was a calander for "1923". I simply had to do something with these post cards. I removed the calandar from the lower right hand corner of the post card and replaced it with "Happy Birthday" stamped and punched out. Then I layered the post card on card stock, used a corner punch and assembled. I added Sweet Pea and Silver Flower Soft and to top it all off I added a pink satin ribbon. I hope you enjoy it.

Your Special Day water can

Thinking Of You Water Can

Thinking Of You with basket

Happy Birthday Tea Cup

Season Greetings using other elements