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| This is the Card in a Box - the business card will be a gift card. |
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| Close up of it. Images and box were cut on my cricut explore air. |
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| Another angle |
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| Here it is folded ready to go into an envelope. |
Showing posts with label cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cards. Show all posts
Card In A Box -
This is a new item that I made. The pictures here are my 2nd time - I had to make a practice run you know. I am so very excited with how it turned out and how REALLY simple it was to make. Yeah you heard me simple. I was worried at first it looked complex, however after some research and few you tubes I found it wasn't complex at all. The hardest part is figuring out where and what embellishments you are adding. (also the fun part) The business card in these pictures will be replaced with a gift card. I like that they fold and fit in a envelope. This is my first real nice one I completed I will be making 60 some of these here in the next couple weeks. My daughter and friends will be helping. Hope you enjoy and I hope you will try one of these.
National Papercrafting Month - January
January is National Papercrafting Month, and we are celebrating it with the exclusive Cloud Nine Cardmaking kit. This kit, available only during the National Papercrafting Month campaign, contains all the materials for creating 10 versatile cards. It is a must-have item for anyone who loves making personalized cards. If you like what you see, then contact me today Tracy Brown at tlbcreates@gmail.com.
JOURNALING; JOURNALING; JOURNALING....
Hello There -
I have to say that this is the year, yep I have set goals to paper, (phone actually) and this is the year I am going to reach them.
I have come up with a plan and bought a task/goal app for my phone and I have to say so far so good.
First of all, I should let you all know that I love scrapbooking, however, I tend to leave all my journaling for later, along with a lot of my titling. It is just hard for me to stop the creative flow and journal the page.
I have finished many pages of my daughter's 2 year album volume 2 and volume 3but do not have all the journaling done on the pages. I am so excited to report that over the weekend I finished journaling 28 pages which completed all the journaling in her volume 2 album and left only a two page spread to complete in order to complete the album. That two page spread is just waiting for some paper to come in and then will be complete.
It was very hard though I have to admit to sit and journal for a whole weekend. I set the goal though and I am very close to obtaining it. I have another 20 pages to journal/title to have her two year albums caught up with journaling/titling. Goal is to have them done by end of April. If I stay on track like I am so far, I will reach this goal.
Next goal is to journal/title my Mom and Dad's 40th anniversary album in its entirety. That will be another long weekend or two.
The goal moving forward is to perhaps acknowledge that I don't like to stop my creative flow but to not let the journaling build up. Perhaps scrapbook like 6 or so pages and then allow time to journal them all before scrapbooking any more or to simply journal as I go. Not sure how I will move forward but for sure will have to come up with something.
I will be sharing some of the pages once I get the camera back down in my scrapbook room and can get some pictures going.
If you are struggling with the journaling and have come up with some ideas to keep you moving forward please share them. If you don't have any to share and are struggling I hope my story helps a little. I do have to remind my self often, slow and steady and you will reach the end. I wish sometimes it could be fast and steady though.
Thanks and tune again soon for more updates.
Good Night
Tracy
I have to say that this is the year, yep I have set goals to paper, (phone actually) and this is the year I am going to reach them.
I have come up with a plan and bought a task/goal app for my phone and I have to say so far so good.
First of all, I should let you all know that I love scrapbooking, however, I tend to leave all my journaling for later, along with a lot of my titling. It is just hard for me to stop the creative flow and journal the page.
I have finished many pages of my daughter's 2 year album volume 2 and volume 3but do not have all the journaling done on the pages. I am so excited to report that over the weekend I finished journaling 28 pages which completed all the journaling in her volume 2 album and left only a two page spread to complete in order to complete the album. That two page spread is just waiting for some paper to come in and then will be complete.
It was very hard though I have to admit to sit and journal for a whole weekend. I set the goal though and I am very close to obtaining it. I have another 20 pages to journal/title to have her two year albums caught up with journaling/titling. Goal is to have them done by end of April. If I stay on track like I am so far, I will reach this goal.
Next goal is to journal/title my Mom and Dad's 40th anniversary album in its entirety. That will be another long weekend or two.
The goal moving forward is to perhaps acknowledge that I don't like to stop my creative flow but to not let the journaling build up. Perhaps scrapbook like 6 or so pages and then allow time to journal them all before scrapbooking any more or to simply journal as I go. Not sure how I will move forward but for sure will have to come up with something.
I will be sharing some of the pages once I get the camera back down in my scrapbook room and can get some pictures going.
If you are struggling with the journaling and have come up with some ideas to keep you moving forward please share them. If you don't have any to share and are struggling I hope my story helps a little. I do have to remind my self often, slow and steady and you will reach the end. I wish sometimes it could be fast and steady though.
Thanks and tune again soon for more updates.
Good Night
Tracy
15 Birthday Card Class Workshop
Here are some samples of the cards we are going to make in an upcoming workshop. There will be 3 cards and we will make 5 of each. One sample is not on here yet because I had to order the supplies for it. Also one is not complete because I am waiting for ribbon to come in. But you will get the jest, and I will be updating as soon as the stuff comes in. I am excited about these cards. They were a lot of fun to make. Took most the day though to get my creative mind to settle on what I was going to do. Check them out. Come back soon to see when the classes will be held.
This card we are using CTMH paper Dotty pattern, Lagoon, Buttercup, and Colonial White.
Rick Rack Ribbon is colonial white from CTMH.
Stamp set is B1332 Good Times, B1351 You're Sweet.
Also used glitter on cupcake.
This card is incomplete I am waiting for some ribbon to come in.
Paper is CTMH Denim and Colonial White.
Cuttlebug Happy Birthday Embossing Folder.
This is the inside of card above.
Stamp set is D1293 Enjoy Your Journey, C1257 Happy Birthday.
15 Just Because Card Workshop
I have a great class coming up through community education. I will be posting later the dates and places you can attend. For now I have a sample of what we will be making. Cards are subject to change due to supplies. I had a lot of fun making these cards. I think you will enjoy making them as well. Contact me today if you want to find out where the classes are.
Paper from CTMH Clementine, Saddle, Sorbet, and Colonial Wht. Ribbon is other company.
Stamp Set C1524 Words of Comfort Occasions.
Papers are from CTMH; Pacifica paper, Chocolate, Magnifique pattern paper.
Stamp set B1379. Ribbon is from other company.
Papers are from CTMH; Magnifique pattern paper, Pacifica, Chocolate, colonial white.
Stamp Set D1438 Circle of Love; D1452 Find Your Style.
Flowers and brad from other company.
25 Greeting Cards Workshop
Create fun elegant greeting cards. you will create 25 fabulous cards (5 each of 5 different designs) in just one setting? You can add your own special message or thought.
These cards you can make at one of the following Community Education locations: Buffalo Community Ed on Wednesday, October 24 from 6 to 8:30; Howard Lake Community Education on Thursday, October 25 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm; and Watertwon Mayer Community Education on Tuesday, October 23 from 6 to 8:30 pm.
If you are unable to make any of them please contact me via email tlbcreates@gmail.com and we can set up a date at my home to have the class.
Here are the cards you will be making. Please note these are subject to change due to supply.
Please join me for a fun evening getting your holiday cards done and ready to send out. One thing off your checklist. You can purchase a second set at time of registration for a total of 50 cards if you need more.
These cards you can make at one of the following Community Education locations: Buffalo Community Ed on Wednesday, October 24 from 6 to 8:30; Howard Lake Community Education on Thursday, October 25 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm; and Watertwon Mayer Community Education on Tuesday, October 23 from 6 to 8:30 pm.
If you are unable to make any of them please contact me via email tlbcreates@gmail.com and we can set up a date at my home to have the class.
Here are the cards you will be making. Please note these are subject to change due to supply.
SPRING Easter Card
Happy Easter to My PEEPS
16 All Occasion Cards
I just finished making the samples for this class. I always enjoy the All Occasion Card Classes, it lets me get out of my box a little and I can pick themes for the cards. This time we will be making a Baby Card, Graduation Card, Sympathy Card, and a Card that can be used as a Wedding or Anniversary Card. The colors are different and well I think they are fun cards that anyone would enjoy making and adding to their card collection. Of course I think that you will enjoy sending them out to family and friends as well. Well here they are: (remember cards are subject to change due to supplies)
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| This card is our graduation card. We will be using the following cardstock: Cranberry, Sunny Yellow, Black and White Daisy. Pattern paper is from a discontinued set Magic (I believe). Stamp sets used are C1408 Live Inspired, C1351 You Did It, and C1228 Class Of (this one is discontinued). Inks used are Archival Black, and Cranberry. We also used 3 star brads (not ctmh), a star punch, dmc floss black, and graduation hat from Cricut. |
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| This Card can be used for a wedding, or anniversary. This card uses the following cardstock: Blush,and Colonial Wht. Pattern paper is from the paper packet level 2 That's Amore (discontinued). We will be using Chocolate distressing ink, tulip ink. We will also be embellishing with cream pearls from the Mocha Opaques adhesive Gems. Also will be using a Fiskar border punch. Stamp set used is D1254 Soul Mates. |
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| This card was made using pattern paper from Topstitch Level 2 paper kit (discontinued), and Colonial Wht Cardstock. Stamp sets used are B1368 Baby Love, Large Alphabet, D1469 Polka Dot Alphabet (new available Feb 1), and C1359 Sweet Baby (also new available Feb 1). Inks used are Heavenly Blue, Baby Pink, and Chocolate. Embellishments are safety pins and ribbon - source Creative Images online. This card you will make two using Baby Pink color and two using Heavenly Blue. |
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| We used cardstock; Juniper, Vineyard Berry, Sweet Leaf, and Colonial Wht. Pattern paper is from the Wings Level 2 packet. Stamp Set is the January Stamp of the Month D1452 Find Your Style (very neat set) and D1476 Card Chatter - Sympathy (also a new set available February 1st). I used the cuttlebug to emboss the Juniper paper and the flower is sponged with Juniper ink and then the Black Button Brad was used. We are also using the new Spray Pen from CTMH that will be available February 1st. This class is being offered the month of February at the following places: Howard Lake Community Ed - Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6 - 9 pm call 320-543-3600 to register Rockford Community Ed - Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6 to 9 pm Register at 763-477-4563 or http://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/ Buffalo Community Ed - Wednesday, February 16, 2011 6 to 9 pm Register at 763-682-8776 or http://www.buffalocommunityed.com/ Delano Community Ed - Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6 to 9 pm Register at 763-972-6210 or http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/ Watertown Mayer Community Ed - Thursday, February 17, 2011 6 to 9 pm Register at 952-955-0280 or http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/ MY HOME - Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 10 am to 1 pm.(may finish sooner) Must register by Wednesday, February 23 8 pm, Register by emailing me at tlbcreates@comcast.net or 763-390-2972. Bring friends! Cost is $20 per kit. Can't make any of the dates above but still want the cards - just email me and I will put a kit together for you all you have to do is assemble cost is $25 (I stamp everything) if you want the kit but use your own stamps then the cost is $20. If shipping to you add another $4. Thanks everyone and I hope to see you at one of the classes. |
12 FUN CARDS of BLUE January 2011
Well January is upon us and I must say it came mighty fast. My January Class that I am offerring is 12 Fun Cards of Blue. There will be three different designs and you will make 4 of each for a total of 12 cards. All the cards have blue in them. Take a look. I hope to see you at the upcoming classes.
The classes are offered at the following places please call the community ed offices to register.
Wednesday, January 12 - Rockford Community Education - 763-477-4563 - http://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/
Monday, January 17 - Howard Lake Community Education - 320-543-3600
Tuesday, January 18 - Delano Community Education - 763-972-6210 - http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/
Wednesday, January 19 - Buffalo Community Education - 763-682-8776 - http://www.buffalocommunityed.com/
Thursday, January 20 - Watertown Mayer Community Ed - 952-955-0280 - http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/
Satrday, January 22 - My Home - 763-390-2972 - tlbcreates@comcast.net - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm could finish in two hours depends on how many etc. You must RSVP for this one by Wednesday, January 19th.
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| This card was made using CTMH's new Pacifica Blue Cardstock, pattern paper from Magnifique level 2 paper packet, Sky Cardstock, and stamp set C1424 Nature's Gift. Ink used was Chocolate and 3 small brown brads. |
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| The top card is the card that was done in the class. This card was done using pattern paper not by CTMH. The blue was Sky Cardstock by CTMH, Butterfly was done on cricut using pattern from Magnifique Level 2 paper kit, Indian Corn Blue Cardstock, inks used were Sky and Indian Corn Blue. Stamp sets were D1436 The Present, and D1438 Circle of Love. |
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| Cardstock used was Lagoon, Sky, Pacifica; Pattern paper was from the Magnifique Level 2 paper kit. Inks were Lagoon and Pacifica. Stamp set was B1358 Heart to Heart. Brad was a teal one - not ctmh. |
The classes are offered at the following places please call the community ed offices to register.
Wednesday, January 12 - Rockford Community Education - 763-477-4563 - http://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/
Monday, January 17 - Howard Lake Community Education - 320-543-3600
Tuesday, January 18 - Delano Community Education - 763-972-6210 - http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/
Wednesday, January 19 - Buffalo Community Education - 763-682-8776 - http://www.buffalocommunityed.com/
Thursday, January 20 - Watertown Mayer Community Ed - 952-955-0280 - http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/
Satrday, January 22 - My Home - 763-390-2972 - tlbcreates@comcast.net - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm could finish in two hours depends on how many etc. You must RSVP for this one by Wednesday, January 19th.
20 Birthday Card Workshop
20 Birthday Card Class
come join me in December at select places to make these wonderful Birthday cards!!
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| Front of the first card - This is a Gift Card Holder Card Stamp set used on the front is B1332 Good Times by CTMH Paper is also by CTMH I received this idea from LeAnne I changed the size a little and adapted it to fit my stamp sets and paper. |
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| This is the Inside of the card - You can see the gift card in the middle Stamp set used is D1376 Holiday Warmth and D1423 Happy Forever by CTMH |
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| Close up of inside and you can see where the gift card goes. |
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| Special Friend Card - Paper by CTMH Stamp Set used on front here is D1139 Small Pleasures and C1308 Be True by CTMH |
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| Second Layer of Card - Stamps used were C1257 Happy Birthday and C1352 You Are Beautiful by CTMH |
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| Inside of Card or Last Layer of Card Stamp set used C1352 You are Beautiful by CTMH |
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| Front of Card Paper by CTMH Stamp Set Used B1332 Good Times and Party Stamp Set by CTMH |
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| Second Layer of Card |
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| Inside of Card Stamp Set Used B1332 Good Times and Party Stamp Set by CTMH |
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| Front of Card standard size 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 Paper by CTMH Stamp Sets Used D1421 Cherish the Moment and Party Stamp Set by CTMH |
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| Front of Card this is a 6 X 6 Card Size Papers by CTMH Stamp Set Used C1394 Candle Light; D1012 Confetti and Favors; B1332 Good Times by CTMH Got this idea out of a magazine and adapted it to my stamps and paper. |
I am very excited about these cards that I made (all of them today), I used some patterns from magazines and went to town. I tried some different folds and I really like my results. I hope you will join me for this class and learn the new folds and like the results as well. Remember bring a friend!!
Here are the locations and dates:
Howard Lake Community Education Tuesday, December 7 at 6:00 pm call 320-543-3600 to register
Buffalo Community Education Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 pm to register call 763-682-8776 or http://www.buffalocommunityed.com/
Delano Community Education Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00 pm to register call 763-972-6210 or http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/ then click on community tab
Watertown/Mayer Community Education Wednesday, December 15 at 6:00 pm to register call 952-955-0280 or http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/ community ed tab
MY HOUSE - Saturday December 4, 10am please call 763-390-2972 or email me at tlbcreates@comcast.net to register - You must pre register for this class by Thursday December 2, 11:59 pm cst.
You can also always purchase the kit from me. The kit stamped and one sample of each card put together for you is $35. There is also a shipping fee of $3.00 per kit if I mail it out to you.
Thanks!
15 Fabulous Fun Fall Cards
I just love Fall it is one of my very favorite seasons. Watching the Lord paint the sky, and outdoors with new beautiful hues of color just brings me delight and a new energy.
What better way to share my love of Fall then to have a Fun Fall Card Class. We will be making 5 each of 3 different designs for a total of 15 cards. We will be using the beautiful Fall Palette of colors to make these cards.
Please join me at one of the following Community Education areas for this class.
Thursday, November 11 Howard Lake Community Education you can register by calling 320-543-3600
Tuesday, November 16 Delano Community Education you can register by calling 763-972-6210 or http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/ then the community ed tab
Wednesday, November 17 Watertown Mayer Community Education you can register by calling
952-955-0280 or http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/
I truly hope to see you in November at this fun class. If you can't make it I do have kits available for purchase the cost is $20 for just the kit (you will have to stamp with your own stamps) or $25 if I stamp the kit for you and you assemble.
Have a wonderful Fall everyone and a very Happy Thanksgiving.
50 Holiday Card Class
Hello everyone - I managed to get the cards designed this weekend - sorry for the delay. I am excited about them - not to excited about all the cutting I have to do now to get the kits ready. Actually I am excited about preparing this class for you. We will be making 10 each of the 5 different designs for a total of 50 cards.
Here are the samples (which are subject to change due to supplies etc.) But this is the jist of what they will be.
I just love this class. It will be offered at the following places.
Buffalo Community Education - Tuesday, October 12th and Monday, October 25 you can register by calling 763-682-8776 or http://www.buffalocommunityed.com/
Rockford Community Education - Wednesday, October 13 you can register for this class by calling 763-477-4563 or http://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/
Howard Lake Community Education - Thursday October 14 you can register for this class by calling 320-543-3600
Delano Community Education - Tuesday, October 26 you can register for this class by calling 763-972-6210 or http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/ click on community tab
Watertown/Mayer Community Education - Wednesday, Ocboer 27 you can register for this class by calling 952-955-0280 or http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/ click on community ed register on line tab
Again like usual if you have the unfortunate dismay that the above dates and times don't work for you - you can purchase the kit from me and put them together at home yourself. The cost for this is $35 for just the kit not stamped (you would have to use your own stamps) or $40 and I would stamp and put one of each card together for you for a sample.
Need more than 50 cards just purchase an additional kit for $35 and stamp away. Please let me know at or before start of class that you would like to this by emailing me at tlbcreates@comcast.net.
Again I hope to see you all soon at a class.
Here are the samples (which are subject to change due to supplies etc.) But this is the jist of what they will be.
Buffalo Community Education - Tuesday, October 12th and Monday, October 25 you can register by calling 763-682-8776 or http://www.buffalocommunityed.com/
Rockford Community Education - Wednesday, October 13 you can register for this class by calling 763-477-4563 or http://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/
Howard Lake Community Education - Thursday October 14 you can register for this class by calling 320-543-3600
Delano Community Education - Tuesday, October 26 you can register for this class by calling 763-972-6210 or http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/ click on community tab
Watertown/Mayer Community Education - Wednesday, Ocboer 27 you can register for this class by calling 952-955-0280 or http://www.wm.k12.mn.us/ click on community ed register on line tab
Again like usual if you have the unfortunate dismay that the above dates and times don't work for you - you can purchase the kit from me and put them together at home yourself. The cost for this is $35 for just the kit not stamped (you would have to use your own stamps) or $40 and I would stamp and put one of each card together for you for a sample.
Need more than 50 cards just purchase an additional kit for $35 and stamp away. Please let me know at or before start of class that you would like to this by emailing me at tlbcreates@comcast.net.
Again I hope to see you all soon at a class.
2010 Fall 20 Just Because Card Class
This is the Fall Class that I will be offering in September at area Community Education places. I may add one more card if I do then you will be making 4 of 5 different designs. If I just keep these 4 you then will make 5 each of 4 different designs for a total of 20 cards. I am playing with some new papers and stamp sets so we will see what happens. These are the locations and dates for this class. I hope to catch some of you at my classes remember to bring a friend it makes it that much more fun.
Tuesday, September 21 Buffalo Community Education
Wednesday, September 22 Watertown Mayer Community Education
Monday, September 27 Buffalo Community Education
Tuesday, September 28 Delano Community Education
Thursday, September 30 Howard Lake Community Education
For the above classes please contact that community Education office to register. Please try to register a week prior to class or the school may cancel the class.
Monday, September 20 I will be offerring this class at my home contact me via email to register.
Remember also you can always order a kit contact me for details.
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