Jess' Creative Corner

Groovy Guava

I did another card using the card sketch I posted the other day. This time I kept it much more simple, but I think it still looks very elegant. It only took me a few minutes to make one and as a bonus I am using up some of the left over In Colors and Designer Series Paper that is retiring soon!

Here's the recipe:

Stamp: Embrace Life

Ink: Groovy Guava and Jet Black Stazon

Paper: Groovy Guava, Whisper White and Ginger Blossom DSP

Accessories: Aqua Painter

Just a friendly reminder that the In Colors (Blue Bayou, Groovy Guava, Purely Pomegranate, River Rock, Soft Sky and Wild Wasabi) will be retiring August 10th as well as ALL the current Designer Series Papers. If you have your heart set on any of these items don't wait to place your order because they are only available while supplies last. Several of the DSPs are already SOLD OUT!! I went to place an order for myself today and found out a few of the DSPs I wanted were no longer available :(

I hope you had a great weekend and check back soon for more card ideas!

Happy Stamping!

Look at that bling!

The other day I was needing to make a card for a wedding, and was lacking the design inspiration. So it was great when I saw that there was a new card sketch challenge from Cindy for those of us in her downline. I just LOVE the way this card turned out. The rhinestones really make the flower pop!

Here's the recipe:

Stamps: To Have and to Hold, Together Forever and All Holidays

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black and Bashful Blue

Ink: Jet Black Stazon

Markers: Blush Blossom, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Night of Navy, Certainly Celery and Old Olive

Accessories: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Bashful Blue, Rhinestones from the Circle Rhinestone Brads in Light Blue, Crystal Effects and Dimensionals

I used the Crystal Effects to adhere the rhinestone to the paper, but don't forget to allow time for it to dry and don't use too much since it will take longer to dry.

This is what the sketch was:

I'd love to see your card creations using this sketch, so feel free to email me a photo or post a comment on this post with a link to your photo and if you want I will post them to inspire others.

Happy Stamping!

10% OFF Retiring Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets

From NOW through August 9th I am offering 10% OFF ALL RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! STAMP SETS!! This is your chance to get those sets on your wishlist before they're gone forever!

Here are the details:

Contact me by email at galetannerdesign@gmail.com before 10pm EST on August 9th with your order and the promo code RETIRE. In the subject line please type "Stampin' Up! Order: RETIRE PROMO". This should prevent your email from going to my Junk Mail and I will find it easier.

As this is an internet special I can only accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover for payment.

I can have orders shipped directly to your home, and on orders of $150 or more in product purchases you can also receive hostess benefits!

To check out the list of retiring stamp sets, click here.

To view an online version of the Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog click here.

Due to Stampin' Up! guidelines, I can only sell to customers in the USA.

Open Studio & Retiring Stamp Sets Class

Ok, so I've set a date for the Open Studio & Retiring Stamp Sets Class:

Saturday, August 9th from 1:30-4:30

This class will be a little different than the usual ones that I hold. Here are the details:

There will several different card designs using retiring stamp sets and you can choose which cards and how many you do.

There is no set price as it will be determined by which cards you choose and how many you make.

You are free to come anytime between 1:30 and 4:00, however some card designs may be all gone (unlikely, but just in case).

There will be several doorprizes given away throughout the event, including a $15 Stampin' Up! gift certificate good on any order placed from me and a FREE Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog & Idea Book coupon (a $9.95 value).

There will be a Retired Stamp Set Tag Sale as well. This is a selection of previously retired stamp sets at discounted prices.

For more information, please email me at galetannerdesign@gmail.com or call me at 978-249-9425.

Photos

Here are the photos I have taken of my studio so far.

The studio is a couple hundred year old horse barn that my husband and I have been fixing up for several months now. From the pictures it is hard to tell, but there is a decent amount of space behind my wall to put up tables for classes. There is still some more painting to do in small areas, but it works for now.

Here are a couple photos of projects I have recently done.

This was a project I started at a Demonstrator's class in February, and I finally just got around to finishing it.

Below you will see detail pictures of what extras I did.

I stamped this flower and then used an aqua painter to watercolor the image. I traced the image with a white pen and let it dry. I then added the "It's a Love Thing" rub-on and then used Crystal Effects to make the Apricot Appeal stand out and add dimension. After it dried I cut out the flower and mounted it to my photo with dimensionals.

I also added the "You & Me" rub-on to the photo.

These are coasters I have stamped with Stazon. I plan to color in the images and then seal them to protect the ink.

Thanks for stopping by and check back soon! Happy stamping!

-Jess

Stamping Studio Update

Hi again!

I apologize for my recent absence. Summer sure does seem to fly doesn't it?! I have spent every free moment for the past few weeks working on my stamping studio. It is just about finished and I am proud to say that I have actually done some stamping out there! I have a lot of stamping to do before the end of the week, so I hope to have some photos to upload in the next couple of days of my projects as well as some photos of the studio so far.

I am planning on holding a class before the Spring/Summer catalog and idea book retires. I hope to lock down a date in the next few days and I plan to hold the class in conjunction with an open studio. There will be more details to come.

Thanks for stopping by and check back again soon!!

Happy stamping!