February 2025 Class is in Session!

Hi all,

It's been quite a month already for me, but I finally got the cards for class designed and samples made!  This month I'm using what is called "card sketches" for my inspiration.  I also thought I would try one of the ephemera packs that have been so popular in the January - April Spring Stampin'Up catalog.  

The theme this month is Birthday!  Here are the cards;

 I'm using a variety of designer series papers, plus some of the free Sale-A-Bration items.  The cards are quick and easy so I hope you can join us.  

Dates and Times:

Sunday, February 23rd - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - my house (limit of 5 people only)

Friday, February 28th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

Just a reminder, you will be making a total of 7 cards:  2 each of 3 designs plus a bonus card.  Envelopes and card recipes are included.  Cost is $25 for the class.  

Please let me know ASAP if you plan on attending.  I had a late start this month and I will be cutting kits next week.  

Hope to see you at class!

Blessing,   Sheryl

January 2025 Stray Duckling Blog Waddle - New Stuff!

 Hi all,

This month the Stray Ducklings are exploring all the neat new stuff that's coming out with the January - April Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration!

I chose a wonder set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog that is free with a $120 purchase (before S&H and tax).  I got to order mine early since I'm a demonstrator.  This is a stamp set with dies called Heart Shape.

Here is my card that I made:

It's so delicate and elegant!  I used Blackberry Bliss card stock and ink and the Spotlight on Nature dies.  The Vellum that I used is retired, but you can get white vellum in the Graceful Greenery Vellum paper pack.  I just love the dies and the sentiments that come with the stamp set. It's very versatile in that it could be a thank you, valentine or anniversary card.

I hope you enjoyed my card today and inspires you to get some of the nifty free stuff during Sale-A-Bration.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings - Sheryl

For further inspiration please check out my fellow ducklings:

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January 2025 C!ard Class is now in session

 Hi All,

It's hard to believe its 2025..where does the time go?  It's been 25 years since when we thought all the computers would crash because of the date!  Never happened.  Thankfully.  Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.  I took the month of December off from card classes to recharge my battery and it has worked!  

The theme for January class is Valentines cards and I have a mix of traditional and non-traditional colors and cards! Here are the cards that we will be making:

The puppy dog card is made from the Hearts of Elegance Dies as well! These are all easy, fun cards to make that will delight whoever receives them!

Class Dates and Times:

Sunday, January 26th - 1:30 - 5:00 - my house (limit of 4)
Friday, January 31st - 10am -2pm - Morton Christian Church

RSVP by Wednesday, January 8th, if interested in coming to the class. You will make a total of 7 cards, 2 each of 3 designs plus a bonus card. Envelopes and card recipes are included. Cost is $25.

The star of this class is the new online exclusive suite, Marbled Elegance (164923).



HEARTS OF ELEGANCE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
* 11 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d

HEARTS OF ELEGANCE DIES (10% off)
* 10 dies
* Largest die: 4-1/2" x 4" (11.4 x 10.2 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

MARBLED ELEGANCE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* Acid free
* Lignin free

GOLD TWISTED THREAD
* Length: 10 yards (9.1 m)

ADHESIVE-BACKED HEART SEQUINS
* 120 adhesive-backed pieces
* 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm
* Gold

GIFT BAGS COMBO PACK
* 16 stampable bags, 8 of each color in 2 sizes
* Large bag: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
* Small bag: 3-5/16" x 3-11/16" (8.4 x 9.4 cm)
* Food safe

Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Flirty Flamingo, gold, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Real Red

I hope to see you at class!

Blessings, Sheryl