Christmas in July

Had to get a Christmas card in for my July Monthly Card Class, right?  I CASE’d this one from Laura Seki, a Canadian demonstrator.  I was immediately drawn to the Soft Sea Foam colour in large part because it works well for an Australian summer Christmas!

I changed up the background stamp used on the Whisper White frame to Crackle Paint (Laura used Birch) because that’s what I own.  Likewise I used a different sentiment from a retired set because it’s what I could find to work in my stash – the one used in the inspiration card is from Merry Christmas to All.  

The Scripty 3D embossed Soft Sea Foam panel is very lightly sponged with Garden Green ink, just enough to make the script stand out a bit.  The evergreen tree is from the returning Winter Woods set and coordinating In the Woods dies.  The Soft Sea Foam sequins are found in the Basic Adhesive-Based Sequins.

This is a card that could easily be made in bulk for sending out in December!

NEXT CLASS:
Fun Folds 2
Saturday, 3 August RSVP deadline Thursday, 1 August
Someone said, “A card is a hug with a fold in the middle.”  What a lovely idea…but we can go beyond that!  Come make a variety of cards that go beyond a simple crease…different to the ones made in June’s class!  You will also receive a printout with directions for each type of fold. Suitable for novice and experienced crafters.  All supplies and afternoon tea included. $30.

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Information for All Classes:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Nancy’s Stamping Studio
1801/151 Berkeley Street, Melbourne 3000
1 block E of Haymarket tram stop (19/59) and Flemington Rd/Peel St (58). Also 3 blocks W of Lincoln Sq./Swanston St – UniMelb tram stop. Contact for parking info.

RSVP at least 2 days before class so I can be sure to have enough materials prepared.
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Monthly Card Class
Make 5 projects featuring a variety of techniques and great Stampin’ Up! products. Perfect for experienced and novice crafters!

​$30 – all supplies and afternoon tea included.
 
August
Saturday, 17 August RSVP deadline Thursday, 15 August
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Tuesday, 20 August RSVP deadline Sunday, 18 August

September
Tuesday, 17 September RSVP deadline Sunday, 15 September
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Saturday, 21 September RSVP deadline Thursday, 19 September

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Specialty Classes
Playing with Pigment Sprinkles
Saturday, 7 September RSVP deadline Thursday, 5 September
Learn how to use these amazing watercolour pigment crystals on your projects.  We’ll be doing a variety of techniques, some of which will wind up on finished cards, others will be yours to take home to continue working with.  Note: I will supply gloves, but please wear clothes that can get accidentally stained without distress. All supplies and afternoon tea included. $30.

World Cardmaking Day
Saturday, 5 October RSVP deadline Thursday, 3 October
Plan to attend my first World Cardmaking Day event in Australia!  Stay tuned for details on this free event….

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
Saturday, 2 November RSVP deadline Tuesday, 29 October
Attendees will literally stamp a stack of cards!  5 each of 5 designs for a total of 25 cards, all ready to send out for the holidays!  Note: this session may run long (or short) depending on how quickly each individual completes her cards.  Suitable for novice and experienced crafters, though most will feel more comfortable having attended one of my previous sessions.  All supplies and afternoon tea included. $50.