Longmont Senior Center - October 2025

The Creative Card Making stampers will gather again on October 20, 2025. October brings both a Christmas card and a Halloween card! Here are the cards the stampers will be making at my table:

The Halloween card has a card base of basic black (Neenah) with a layer of Orange Zest (Papertrey). The image on the front is from a digital collection of haunted house journal pages that I found on Etsy. The inside features either "Happy Halloween" or "Trick or Treat" depending on which the stamper selects.

The Christmas cardbase is Pine Feather (Papertrey) with a layer of Pure Poppy (Papertrey) along with a print from a digital collection of Christmas papers that I got from Etsy. The snowflake is from the Delicate Pine dies from Stampin' Up! There will be a choice of sentiments both for the front and for the inside.

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Ongoing Play with new toys

I have continued to play with new toys that came into the Craft Cave! Here are some examples:

The dies, stencils and stamps are from Waffle Flower and I have really been enjoying my time playing with these! The top card utilzes the stencil and stamp set along with the dies and uses a die from Spellbinders called Sunflower Serenade as an embellishment. The next two are just a reverse color scheme utilizing the die sets and some designer series paper from Stampin' Up! called Florals in Bloom. Card stock is Fresh Freesia from Stampin' Up! and Pine Feather from Papertrey. I really like these stamps/dies/stencils from Waffle Flower and am thinking of how they might get used at an upcoming camp!

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Stamp Camp North - October 2025

Stamp Camp North is coming right up and in addition, we have a craft sale! There will be lots of fun things to shop for including designer series paper, stamps and lots of fun crafy things! See flyer below for details!

This is the card the campers will be making at my table:

The card base is Dark Chocolate (Papertrey) along with a layer of Old Olive (Stampin' Up!). There are two pieces of dsp from the Autumn Toile designer series paper pack. These are pieced with a strip of Dark Chocolate and then topped by layers cut using the Color & Countour dies from Stampin' Up! in Old Olive (SU) and Vintage Cream (Papertrey) cardstock.The computer generated top die cut features a stamp from the Amber Autumn stamp set and the sentiment is computer generated. I scanned/colored/ rescanned then printed the graphics onto Vintage Cream cardstock (Papertrey) and cut them out using the dies. The inside contains the message "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go" along with a graphic from my collection. The reverse side contains only the graphic so the campers can add their own sentiment.

Here is some more details about how you can join in the fun:

This is a very fun activity and I promise you will have a great deal of fun (and maybe pick up some crafty items to boot.)

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Downline Meeting - September 2025

As you know, Terry Kaspari is a wonderfully talented stamper who has been a part of the Stampin' Up! family for many, many years (I think about 30+). She conducts a dinner meeting each month and we all get together and enjoy dinner, information and card swapping! Here is the card I made for this month's meeting:

The card base is Early Espresso and the die cut layer is Timid Tiger. I die cut the stamped images from the Amber Autumn stamp set. The colored image is colored using Stampin' Blends. The "Autumn Wishes" sentiment was cut using the Labeled With Love punch and the background label was cut using the Scan n' Cut machine. I love this stamp and die set! We try to use only Stampin' Up! products on our cards and luckily everything on this card is current Stampin' Up! (with the addition of my graphics software.) 

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Sassy Stampers - October 2025

Time again for another Sassy Stampers stamp camp! This is the card the campers will be making at my table:

Card base is Americana (Papertrey) with a layer of Dark Chocolate (Papertrey) and then two pieces of dsp from the Autumn Toile designer series paper pack. These are pieced with a strip of Dark Chocolate and then topped by layers cut using the Color & Countour dies from Stampin' Up! The computer generated top die cut features a stamp from the Amber Autumn stamp set and the sentiment is computer generated. I scanned/colored/rescanned then printed the graphics onto Vintage Cream cardstock (Papertrey) and cut them out using the dies. The inside contains the message "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go" along with a graphic from my collection. The reverse side contains only the graphic so the campers can add their own sentiment.

Here is some more information about how you can join in the fun at this great camp:

This is really a very fun activity and I'm sure you will enjoy it!

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More Charming Day fun!

Here is another card created using the Charming Day stamp set and the Floral Charm designer series paper:

The card base and rectangle piece are Pine Feather from Papertrey Ink. The first layer is Timid Tiger from Stampin' Up! and that is layered with a piece of dsp from the Floral Charm pack. I am totally loving this pack of paper, there is not a piece that I don't think I could use! The die cut white piece is stamped with a sentiment and small flower from the Charming Day stamp set and colored using Stampin' Blends. I added some Flower Accents from Stampin' Up!

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Playing with new toys

I recently purchased a new stamp and die set from Stampin' Up! called Charming Day. It is a really nice red rubber set and Stampin' Up! has recently announced that they are phasing out the red rubber stamps they are so famous for due to problems with suppliers. The die set has a wonderful die that has no coordinating stamp with it. I used it here:

The card base and die cuts are from Enchanted Evening by Papertrey Ink. The white layer was embossed with the So Swirly embossing folder from Stampin' Up! The sentiment is computer generated and cut with a 1 3/4 punch. I added some of the clear dots from the (now very sadly retired) Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots from Stampin' Up! I am thoroughly enjoying my new toys from Stampin' Up! and you can look forward to more posts about them!

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Stamp Camp North - September 13, 2025

A new month will mean some changes at Stamp Camp North. We will be moving upstairs to the dining room as our usual room is now being fitted with a slot car racing track! The dining room has been outfitted with new lighting and should prove to be a great deal of fun. The absence of the concrete stairs will also be a welcome relief to both demonstrators and customers!

Here is the card the campers will be making at my table:

Card base is Cloud Cover from Stampin' Up! I added a layer of Fresh Freesia and  a layer of designer series paper from the wonderful Florals in Bloom pack. There is a layer of Fresh Freesia on which I added another of the patterns from the Florals in Bloom pack. The computer generated sentiment is die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set from Stampin' Up! (I really think this die set should be a staple supply in any crafters life.) That die cut is mounted on a 1/2" strip of Fresh Freesia to which I added some Starburst Sequins. This was a fun (and vcry easy) card to make and I hope the campers enjoy it.

The flyer is below for more information on this fun activity:

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Sassy Stampers - September 6, 2025

It's time for another Sassy Stampers stamp camp! Here is the card the campers will be making at my table:

The card base is Pine Feather and the first layer is Bright Buttercup (both from Papertrey Ink). Then there is a layer of white embossed with the Botanical Swirls embossing folder from Creative Expressions. The designer series paper (Floral Impressions from Stampin' Up!) is mounted on a rectangle of Pine Feather. The ovals were cut using the Layering Ovals dies and the sentiments were computer generated and cut with an oval punch. The inside options were computer generated. I added a couple of Pecan Pie & Clear adhesive backed dots to the centers of the flowers and called it done!

If you want more information on this fun camp, here is the flyer:

This is a super fun activity and I encourage anyone in the area to take advantage of this great camp.

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August is nearly gone!

Well August is nearly gone and I haven't yet posted this month! I have been really busy creating lots of cards with some new toys. Here is one example:

I saw cards made with this die on Pinterest and had to find it. The die is from Waffle Flower and it's made to fit an A2 card base. Here's a picture of the die:

I struggled with the images that go in the spaces, but I managed to fit them all. The card base is Lemon Lolly and the first layer is Timid Tiger, both from Stampin' Up! I used a computer generated image for the largest rectangle and fit another stamped image and flower into another. The rest of the spaces are dsp scraps from Stampin' Up! Once I struggled with the spaces, I found another die that will cut the frame and spaces out separately. I also found a stencil that will allow me to add some color to the spaces and then stamp on them. Look for more from this set in the weeks to come. I just love it!

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Sassy Stampers - August 2025

Here is the card the campers will be making at my table:

The card base is Night of Navy (SU) with a layer of Fresh Freesia (SU) and then a layer of white embossed with the Macrame (retired) embossing folder. The two rectangles are Enchnted Evening (PTI) with rectangles of designer series paper from the Floral Impressions pack. The sentiment is Night of Navy (SU) ink on a label cut using the Labeled with Love dies. I cut a label from dark colored paper and then scanned it and used a larger version cut using my Scan n' Cut machine. The campers will be able to choose both computer generated sentiments or stamped sentiments on the front and computer generated choices for the inside.

August is our 15th Birthday Celebration! We have managed to survive four different locations and lots of changes in personnel, but we are still going strong! Here are some more details on this very fun camp:

I would encourage everyone to come and celebrate with us! 

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Downline Meeting - July 2025

Tonight is our downline meeting with the wonderfully talented Terry Kaspari. I volunteered last month to do the make & take at tonight's meeting. Here is my contribution:

We were tasked with making a masculine card and I thought this card would be perfect! The card base is Early Espresso. First layer is Basic Beige with a layer of embossed Crumb Cake using the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder. Then a rectangle of Pecan Pie placed across the width of the card, a rectangle of paper cut from the Woven Textures designer series paper (dsp) placed lengthwise and then a circle die cut from that same pack pf dsp using one of the circle dies from the Stylish Shapes die set. The sentiment is stamped with Early Espresso ink on a die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set. The inside of the card has a layer of Crumb Cake and a Very Vanilla layer that was created using my graphics program. I hope the gals enjoy making this card!

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Longmont Senior Center - July 2025

We are having class one week earlier this month as the center is closed for cleaning for three weeks. These are the cards from me that the stampers will be making:

The top card is a rectangle of Amethyst Allure (Papertrey) with rectangles of Fresh Freesia (Stampin' Up!) that have been embossed using the Eyelet 3D (Stampin' Up!) embossing folder on each end. The rectangle that makes up the center of the card is Enchanted Evening (Papertrey) with a rectangle of Floral Impressions designer series paper. There is a sheet of white paper on the inside for a message.

The second card has a card base of Hammermill 100# white with a layer of Enchanted Evening (Papertrey) and an embossed layer of Hammermill 80# white that has been embossed using the Joined Together 3D embossing folder from Stampin' Up!  The rectangles adorning the front are made using Enchanted Evening and a floral 6x6 paper from Stampin' Up! I added a sentiment cut using the Stitched Rectangles dies from Stampin' Up! with a computer generated sentiment in Night of Navy.

We always have a good time at these classes. Doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an expert, these classes are for you! We make a total of four cards (two from me and two from Cathy Hansen). Normally we meet on the third Monday of each month (except December) and January and February it is the fourth week as the Senior Center is closed for holidays those months. Our November class is entirely devoted to Christmas and the attendees always enjoy themselves!

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Stamp Camp North - July 2025

Stamp Camp North is a really fun camp! We gather together at the Westminster Elks Lodge for a fun day of crafting and sharing. Here is the card the campers will be making at my table:

The card base is Garden Green with die cut layers of Peach Pie and Floral Impressions cut with the Perennial Postage dies. Then I layered the sentiment on a Garden Green die cut. The sentiment is in Peach Pie and is die cut with the Perennial Postage dies. I added some 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls. 

Here is some more information about this fun camp:

I hope you can join us!

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Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate it! 

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Sassy Stampers - Christmas in July 2025

I am back from my crafting retreat and it was amazing! The ladies were wonderful and so, so talented! Here is the card the campers will be making at my table:

The card base is Basic White with a layer of Garden Green and then a layer of dsp from the Winter Meadow dsp pack. I used a 1" strip of Real Red cardstock and then centered the layered label on it. I added a couple of Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems and called it a card! The label uses the Handmade Tag label punch and the background label was cut using my Scan 'n Cut machine. The label was created in my graphics program from the stamps in the Handmade Wishes stamp set. The campers will have a choice of  "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." The inside was computer generated.

Here is some more information about this fun camp:

Get a head start on your Christmas/Holiday cards this year. This camp is always a lot of fun!

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Retreat Swap - June 2025

As mentioned in my previous post, I am headed to a crafting retreat with some very talented ladies! We teach each other so much during these retreats and I always come away feeling so much more educated in my crafting. We swap cards as well as ideas and here is my contribution this month:

The stamp is from Unity Stamps (I Made This Crafty Pissy Kitty). I stamped it, colored it and scanned it. I then die cut it with a die from the Layering Circles die set. It is mounted on another die cut from the same set in Night of Navy from SU. The card base is Night of Navy and the first layer is Spring Rain from Papertrey. The dsp is from a retired SU 6x6 pack and is both sides of a single sheet. I added some Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned dots because, you know BLING! I am including the card in the goodie bag of seat treats that I have put together for my fellow crafters. This is one of many, many bonuses from attending these retreats ..... seat treats! 

I am looking forward to this retreat in the hopes that it will renew my crafting energy. It is always good to spend quality time with these ladies! See you on the flip side with more details.

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Downline Meeting Swap - June 2025

June is flying by! I have been busy with camps and classes and now am in the throes of getting ready for a retreat! It will be so nice to gather with these talented ladies and enjoy a couple of days of crafting fun! Before we leave, we have a downline meeting hosted by the wonderful Terry Kaspari. Here is the card I made:

We were instructed to make a card including Timid Tiger, Strawberry Slush and Darling Duckling (three of the new 2025-2027 in-colors) and it needed to be a fun fold. While these were merely suggestions and we didn't have to follow them, hopefully I have managed it. The card base and insert are Timid Tiger card stock. There is Timid Tiger, Strawberry Slush and Darling Duckling (among others) in the Florals in Bloom DSP. The sentiment is computer generated (based on a stamp from Perennial Postage), die cut and mounted on another die cut (Layering Ovals, SU retired). On the front of the insert is a piece of 2025-2027 In Color 6x6 paper. I also used elements from the laser cut Frames & Flowers DSP and added some Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots to the two small flower centers.

These downline meetings are full of fun, information and camaradarie. I always enjoy myself and learn so much!

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Playing with paper!

As many of you know, I have a *VERY* large stash of dsp. Every once in a while I go through it to see if something catches my eye. Here are some of the cards I made:

The cardstock is from Papertrey: New Leaf, Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate and Summer Sunrise.  The dsp is by Stampin' Up! from the 2020 Annual Catalog and is called Ornate Garden. There are some gold patterns on one side of the papers, but there are really great floral patterns on the other side. The sentiments (inside and out) are computer generated and punched out with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch. I used my Scan n' Cut machine to cut the larger hexagons. I had fun making these cards and I made a total of six cards that will go in my "for sale" stash. Stay tuned as I explore my stash further and make more cards!

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