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.