Scrapbook Workshop

This Friday I will be doing a workshop with Pattie and her friends. Here is a page that we will be creating.

How pretty is this? It uses a lot of the Deck the Halls DSP. It's so much easier to use already created elements like these. Stampin' Up! does such a great job at making scrapping easy!

If youthink that you and your friend would love to create a page like this, let me know. I'd love to get together with you all and teach you how.

Hope that you had time today to get ink and creative.

Hugs
Megan

Workshops ROCK!!!!

I've had 3 workshops this past week and they have been so so so much fun!!! Wanna look at what we have been doing?

Isn't he adorable? This photo doesn't show how his antlers sparkle - but trust me - they do!! And so does everyone else after they have created him!!! (And just for you Lori - "He is soooo PRETTY!!!!)

If you haven't booked your Christmas workshop with me yet, I only have 2 dates left in November.... Get you friends together and have a ball, and create some great Christmas cards.

I'm doing my workshops a little differently right now. Come and create 3 cards for $5 - or place a $25 order on the night and get the cards FREE!!! This is such a great deal for you - do it now!!!!!!

Oh - and "Dasher" is one of the single stamps that you can buy from Stampin' Up! He really is one of my favorite Christmas stamps this year - you really need him!!!

So - give me a call to get one of those 2 dates in November- you really will have an amazing night and your friends will thank you! 303 805 2344 or megan@verhoevenfamily.us

I can't wait to get inky with you and your friends at YOUR workshop!!

Hugs
Megan

12 weeks of Christmas - week 1

Can you believe that it's only 12 weeks until Christmas?

Stop freaking out now and get ready with me! For the next 12 weeks, I'll be posting a special Christmas project so that we can get ready together!

This is our first project - a sparkly card using our fantastic glitter. It uses the Medallion background stamp again, stamped on with Versamark and then had Stamp and Stick Powder sprinkled over it (the same way that you would use embossing powder)

When you use the Heat and Stick powder it becomes VERY sticky and then you can sprinkle the glitter over it. Heat the image again and the glitter settles into the glue and it stays put! No glitter trail wherever the card goes!!!

It's hard to see in this photo - but the glitter matches the Old Olive card stock perfectly!

Let me know if there is anything that I can help you with as we get ready for Christmas this year!

Hugs
Megan

Recipe:
Card stock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black
Stamps: Medallion Background stamp, Punch Pals, Elegant Cheer
Ink: Versamark,Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories: Olive fine cosmos glitter,scalloped circle punch, 3/4" circle punch, Heat and Stick Powder

Stamp-a-Stack

Wow - I can't believe that I've let a month go by without posting. Life gets so insanely hectic sometimes (I just KNOW that you understand that!!)

But on to today's post...

This Friday is my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. This is one of the cards that we will be creating. It uses that fabulous Stamp set "Serene Snowflakes"from the (not so ) mini catalog. I am so in love with this stamp set - it's simply amazing and believe me when I tell you that you need it! It is item #115438 (to help you with ordering!!!!)

If you live in the SE Denver area, give me a call and book your place for Friday night - it is $25 for 15 cards (3 each of 5 designs) and starts at 7pm. 303 805 2344 or shoot me an email at megan@verhoevenfamily.us

I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone and having a ball!

hugs

Megan

It's a bit hot for Christmas, but...

...I couldn't resist re-creating a card that I had seen on my web wanderings. (Again, if this is your original idea, I would love to give you credit, but I don't remember where I saw it, so give me a reminder!!)

It's a fantastically simple technique called reverse masking, and the results are stunning. I happened upon a delicious color combo also - Rich Razzleberry and Bermuda Bay. Aren't they gorgeous together? They are 2 of the new In Colors and if you haven't seen them yet, make plans to son!

So, you cut out the circle from some scrap paper (I used the now retired Coluzzle system, but any cutting system will do!) and tossed the circle! Use the remaining paper as a stencil and hold it firm while you stamp over it.
Big Hint: You may want to use some Dotto (or other removable adhesive) to keep it in place.
Another Big Hint: Make sure that the piece of scrap paper is big enough to cover all of your 'good' layer, in case the stamp you are using is big, it wont go over the edges and get on your working piece.

Leave the mask on after you have stamped so that you can sponge on some color around the edge of the circle. When you are happy with the look you have achieved, remove the ask and you have a sensational circle. After you add on a punch you have a fantastic Christmas ball. Love it!

If you would like to give this technique a try, it's a great one to make at your own Hostess Workshop. Give me a call and we'll book a time! 303 805 2344 I can't wait to show you and your friends more fantastic techniques!

Hugs
Megan

Recipe:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay (ink pad and marker)
Accessories: Round Tab Punch, Bermuda Bay Spotted Ribbon, Sponge