Epic Day Bonanza

Yesterday was the Epic Day class, so in honor of it, I have an epic post. And just as a reminder - Epic Day DSP is on the Weekly Deals list this week (ends Monday at 11:50pm MT).

On the left, MC (standing) is using the Big Shot. I had tables set up for creating and then different stations around the room - Big Shot, Punches, Stamps, and Cutting. I also had out ink, markers, and other tools (Simply Scored, Envelope Punch Board, etc.).

Next:  the group (clockwise - Sherri, Karen O., Karen W., and MC) working away. Everyone got a pack of supplies and then used those supplies to create whatever they felt like making. Partway through we took a break and had some snacks before returning to our crafting. Thanks, Sherri, for the bagels.

Here are the cards made by Karen and MC O'Connell (first) and Sherri Calhoun (second group). I had many samples out for them to follow, but they also made some original designs. The coffee cup card is by MC and in the bottom right of Sherri's pile is one she designed with the stamp set Happy Hour. Yes, they made all these cards - and still took home a pile of supplies so they can make even more.

Karen Waller did some scrapbooking. She made several pages, but this 2 page spread is the only one I got pictures of. She CASEd a layout I had, but put her own spin on it. I loved the details she stamped for the page (some shown under the pages). I particularly liked the way she cut out the Happy Birthday banner.


Here are some cards that I made yesterday.

I used Happiest Birthday Wishes, By The Tide, and By The Seashore on this first one. It took a long time to cut the crab so close (especially since I did a quicker cut with a border first and since it didn't look right did the more time consuming close cut). It's worth it, though, because it's my brother's birthday card.

I've also shown a close up of the crab, which I popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals, and a picture of the inside.

I used By The Tide for this card. I've included a close up of the fish so you can see how shiny it is. After coloring the fish, I covered it with Crystal Effects. It dries shiny like this.

Here's a card using Epic Day Washi Tape and the Oh, Hello stamp set.

Here are a couple more cards. I actually had the pieces already cut for the card on the left. They were leftover from when I made the TSSC 312 card. I just figured out how I wanted to use them. The card on the right was made awhile ago, but it goes with the theme, so I've included it.

Told you it was an epic post! 14 pictures. Hope you found some good inspiration in today's post. If you were at the class - thanks for coming! If you missed the class - be on the lookout for the next one. You won't want to miss it - lots of projects and even more fun!!

Scallop Tag Topper Punch Fancy Fold Card

I thought this style of fancy fold card was so cool the moment I saw it. I showed the stampers at my April Club how to make one. The top card is the one we made in class.

 Supplies:

Stamps: Oh Hello (retiring)

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Pool Party Core'dinations (retiring)

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Afternoon Picnic (retiring, on 4/22 Weekly Deals list)

Big Shot: Honeycomb Embossing Folder

Punch: Scallop Tag Topper Punch

Ribbon: Very Vanilla Seam Binding

 I designed and made this card during Sale-a-Bration.

 Here's what this style looks like standing up.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papaya Collage (retiring)

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink: Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Wild Wasabi

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Sweet Sorbet (SAB, no longer available)

Big Shot: Arrows Embossing Folder

Punch: Scallop Tag Topper Punch

Ribbon: Pool Party Baker's Twine (SAB, no longer available)

TSSC 292 - Oh, Hello

I have to admit, I didn't really like this sketch when I saw it (sorry, Mary Jo), but that's the challenge - take what you're given and use it as inspiration for a project.  So, I put on my thinking cap and ended up with a card that I really like.  Go figure!

Thanks, Mary Jo, for providing us with sketches that always result in great projects - even if some of us can't see it at first.  I can't wait to get out to the TSSC site to check out what the rest of the design team came up with.  I know they'll be incredible.

Here's my card for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge.

The stamp set used is Oh, Hello.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is Eastern Elegance.  Colors are:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, and Whisper White.

Here is the sketch:

 

Now it's your turn.  Create your project (card, scrapook page, 3-d item, whatever) based on this sketch and post it online.  Then go the the TSSC site and link it.  You don't have to have a blog to play along, just somewhere you can post online (like Pinterest).

TSSC 291 Happy Hour

Holiday Sale alert:

Items on this card that are on sale - Soho Subway DSP (130140, $7.67), Neutrals Core'dinations cardstock (129956, $16.77 - also other colors).  Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes  (131528, $3.85) .

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge card.  It's 3 1/2" x 5" and fits the Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes.

I am really enjoying this Soho Subway Designer Series Paper.  It has masculine and feminine designs, which you can't always find within a pack of DSP.  And the colors are fun to work with.

This card uses stamps from Happy Hour.  I used Stampin' Write markers to color the stamps so that I could use multiple colors.  I put Crystal Effects over the bowl of the glass to make it shiny.  It was kind of hard to photograph, but below is the best close-up I could get.

Here is the sketch:


Here's another card using Soho Subway DSP.  The stamps are from Oh, Hello and Six Sided Sampler.  It actually started out for last week's sketch, but wasn't quite right.  I tried to use some of the pieces for this week's sketch, but still not right.  So, I took what I had, added some, and this is the result.  Just goes to show, you never know what you might come up when you play along with a sketch challenge.
 

Hope you'll play along with the TSSChallenge this week.  Who knows where your creativity will lead you?

TSSC 290 Oh, Hello - Soho Subway

Holiday Sale alert:

Items on this card that are on sale - Soho Subway DSP (130140, $7.67), Neutrals Core'dinations cardstock (129956, $16.77 - other colors on sale, too).  Plus, it's sized to fit in the Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes  (131528, $3.85) that are on sale (shown below).

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge card:

The flower is from Oh, Hello.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is Soho Subway.  The background is Early Espresso Core'dinations which has been sanded with a Stampin' Sanding Block.

Here is the sketch:

 

And here is the envelope.  It holds a 3.5" x 5" card, which is a great size.  Sometimes you just want to write a quick note to someone and you don't have enough to say to fill a standard sized card.  I know - if you read my posts regularly, you're probably thinking I always have a lot to say (lol).  Besides, sometimes it's just fun to design for a different size and ratio.

I stamped the Chevron image from Oh, Hello in the corner.  I think stamping the envelope makes a nice surprise when the recipient pulls the card from the mailbox.

Don't forget to head on over to the TSSC site to see the rest of the design team samples and to link your entry.  You are going to play along this week, right?

TSSC 276 Oh, Hello

Here's my sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge:

 

Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from the Brights Patterns Paper Stack.  The Daffodil Delight card stock was embossed with the Big Shot and the Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The stamp is from Oh, Hello.

Here's this week's TSSC sketch:

 

Head on over to the TSSC blog to see the samples from the rest of the design team.  Then, create your own project based on the sketch and link it to the site.

TSSC 275 Oh, Hello

The Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge that starts today will last for two weeks.  Not only that, Mary Jo has announced that there will be blog candy for one lucky participant.  So, put that thinking cap on and get designing!

Here's my design team sample for this challenge:

 The stamp is from Oh, Hello.  I used my Island Indigo Stampin' Write marker and just inked the word Hello.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is Gingham Garden.  Cardstock colors are Island Indigo and Whisper White.

Here is the challenge sketch:

 

You can see the rest of the design team samples and link your entry here.  If you have any questions about participating in the challenge (or anything stamping related), please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Have a great day!!

TSSC 267 - Oh, Hello

So I just finally got Oh, Hello and the Ovals Framelits.  I'm not sure why it took me so long, except that I was busy buying so many other things... (lol)

Here is my sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge:

 I had to use retired Designer Series Paper (Floral District) because my new DSP doesn't arrive until Monday afternoon (Oh, Hello!  I do have some -- Epic Day, that I got with my This and That Bundle.  I right this moment remembered it, though.  Guess that's what I get for not putting it where it belongs.).

Here's the sketch for this week:

Head on over to the TSSC site to see the samples from the rest of the design team and to link up your entry.  Hope you'll play along this week!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Sue