October Stampin' Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle

 Hi All!

Here is your monthly inspiration from the talented and super wonderful Stray Ducklings!

This month we are highlighting the suites in the 2020 Holiday/Winter Stampin'Up Mini Catalog.  Since it's October, I have selected the Magic in This Night Suite.  Here is my card: 

Here is what the Suite looks like:  

I used scraps of the Magic In the Night DSP for my background.  After cutting it down a tad, I ran it through the  Stampin Cut and Emboss machine using the cobweb 3-D folder to give it some texture.  I used all the other elements as well. I did use the iridescent pearls, although they are difficult to see in the photo.   I absolutely love the Metallic Mesh Ribbon - my granddaughter thought it looked like a butterfly!  I thought the card looked pretty nifty.  

The next blog you will want to visit is   Lori Helvick.

And here is a list of all the Strampin'Stray Ducklings participating in this months blog.  

Kim Baker
Sheryl Diemer
Lori Helvick
Nancy Legate
Sue Boerner

Hope you enjoyed today's card.  

Blessings,

Sheryl

October Class is Now in Session (or will be)

Hi All!

1.  October Class - Not Your Average Christmas Card

I had my in person card class in September - 12 people signed up and I had 3 different sessions with 4 people max in each.  It seemed to go well!  So I’m going to try it again in October.  I already have the cards designed.  I just have to figure out the dates.  Here are the cards.  I will again be making video's and free pdf downloads of the card recipes for those of you who can't make the class.   I call this “not your average Christmas card” class:

We have a slim card, a cube card, a star card and a teepee card!  Should be fun!  I will email a bit later the dates and times, once I figure it out.  It will be toward the end of the month and I’m probably going to limit it to 3 sessions or 4 people each.  I’m just waiting to see how the COVID-19 plays out in Tazewell County.  

Stay tuned also for a Kit class, which I’m in the process of developing, using the really cute Tag Buffet Kit:  I’m going to show you how to make these into quick, cute cards!

2.  In case you missed it - September Class Videos - here is a list and links to my blog and to my video’s showing you how to make these 4 cards.  

You can see my video’s on my blog by going to stampingclassroom.blogspot.com.   you can also click on the link - that’s the underlined blue name. By going to my blog you will see a short explanation and also a link to a downloadable .pdf file for the recipe.

You can also access my video’s on YouTube by going to YouTube.com and searching for My Stamping Classroom.

Here is a link to all 4 video’s for September:  just click on the link and it will take you directly to that video

Card #1 - https://youtu.be/yi6tqx7vXlM

Card #2- https://youtu.be/tjEsRbl2hD4

Card #3 - https://youtu.be/9NZzh4HDuCU

Card #4 - https://youtu.be/VD4Tf7ERJoM

3.  Stampin’Up Designer Series Paper Sale - October 1st - October 31st - The sale is 15% on selected Designer Series paper.  Here is the list of what is on sale and the sale prices: Click on the image to bring up the flyer.  

I’m going to be sending in an order on October 1st and then again on October 15th.  Give me a call or an email or message….Or you can click on this link to my on-line store  Shop Now  

Use Hostess Code if your order is under $150:  VS2GKXB7 

That’s it for now….contact me if you have any questions. I'll get back to you regarding class dates as soon as I figure some things out.


Thank you all and I really appreciate all the support and love you have given me and my business during these trying times!


Blessings,


Sheryl

The Hottest Stamp Sale of the Year - September 23rd

Greetings!  Exciting news today - The 24 hour stamp sale starts today from 12am until  11:59 Mountain time.

Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can purchase select cling and photopolymer stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year—you won’t want to miss out on these super savings!

Here is a pdf list of what is on sale and the sale prices:

Here you can see images of the stamp sets.  

If your order is under $150, please use the hostess code for September, which is KK74QK3P.

Have fun shopping today!  If you prefer, give me a call or drop an email with your order.  Contact me if you have any questions.  Thanks!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September Card Class - Card #4

 Hello all!

Today's card is the last in my series of 4 cards for September.  This one celebrates Halloween and uses a unique origami technique called Folded Frame.  I also used the adorable Give-a-Hoot stamp set.  The color combination is fun using Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock and Basic Black.  Here is the card:

I got the idea for the folded frame from Lisa Curcio.  Here is the link to her video on how to make this.  It definetly gives your card some impact!

Here is the free recipe for this card:  

And here is the video showing step by step how to make this cool card....

I hope you enjoyed today's card and all the cards for September.    Stay in touch - there's more fun and exciting cards for October.  You won't want to miss them!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September 2020 Card Class - Card #3

Hi All!

Today's card is a WOW card - it combines the deep, fall colors of  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and copper.  It also has a fun closure, called a buckle.  Here is a picture of the card:

The copper leaves are two toned and I'll show you in the video how do this easy technique.

Here is the free recipe for the card:  

And here is the video where I take you step by step on how to create this beautiful card: 

Hope you enjoyed today's card.  

Blessings,

Sheryl

 

September Card Class - Card #2

 Hello!

Here is card #2 in my September class series....This one shows a creative use of Designer Series Paper and it uses one of my favorite stamp sets, Love of Leaves.  Here is the card:

I love the embossing element to the leaf.  I also used the acorn trinkets that are part of the Gilded Autumn Suite.  However, I will warn you, the acorn is very heavy and very round.  You would have to send this card through the mail with a padded envelope, or better yet, hand deliver.  At the end of my video I will show you some alternative ideas if you don't wish to use the acorn.

Here is the free downloadable recipe sheet:    

Here is the video on how to create this card:

Thanks for stopping by today.  Next is card #3.  You won't want to miss this one!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September Card Class - Card #1

 Hey all!

Here is card #1 for my September 2020 card class.  The theme is Fall Celebration - So I have a 3 cards that can be used as Fall cards or Thanksgiving and one Halloween card.  I also used a lot of product from the Gilded Autumn Suite especially the the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. 

So here is the first card - very, very easy to do.

You can use any of the copper and gold designs in the paper pack.  What makes this card especially pretty is the Gold Card and Envelope cards, found on page 51.  These are vanilla cards with gold detailing and gold envelopes.  You get 10 cards for $10.  A photo fits perfectly within the frame or designer series paper!  Really elegant and really easy to make.  

Here is the free recipe:    

And here is the video.  

Hope you enjoyed today's card.  

Blessings,

Sheryl