I spent a delightful day yesterday with a lovely group of ladies creating a festive storm at My Saturday Stampers Christmas in July event
The attendees received a kit that included the Lots of Cheer stamp set, some Regals 6″ x 6″ DSP, ribbons, a pizza box and some elements from the Tags and More Accessory Kit
The lovely thing about the Lots of Cheer stamp set is the versatility of the stamps in it, Whether you want cute, contemporary or traditional, you can create them all with this stamp set.
I had created lots of samples to inspire the ladies. They chose which they would like to create – or even their own take on them.
My Samples Briefly Explained
The Wreath
With the wreath stamp:
- Silver embossed on silver foil and a door created by cutting 2 stitched rectangles from the card and stuck back in place to form the panels.
- Colour direct to stamp and spritz. Stamp randomly over sea foam card with a vellum overlay. Some torn paper and a circle topper.
- White embossed on black card and painted with white craft ink. Background wreaths stamped in white ink.
- Wreaths stamped using the hinged method on the Stamparatus and coloured with blends.
The Snowman
With the snowman stamp:
- Coloured with Stampin’ Blends. Shimmery embossing paste added and glittery snowflakes from the Seasonal Layers die and hearts from the Dog punch.
- Pillow Box with a crumb cake tag coloured with watercolour pencils
- A small square black card with a snowman embossed with the subtle embossing folder and with paper pieced accessories. The snow was dotted on with frost white shimmer paint, More frost white paint was daubed onto the moon.
- A post-it-note holder created by cutting a piece of Pacific Point card (8cm x 21cm) scored along the long side at 7cm, 8cm, 16cm, 17cm. The topper was watercoloured on shimmery white card with wink of stella on the snowman.
- Coloured with Stampin’ Blends and cut with stitched rectangle. Snowflakes from Colorful Seasons stamp set embossed with white embossing powder, A fold back card created from a C6 card base.
The Baubles
With the Baubles stamp:
- White embossed on watercolour paper and with a watercolour wash and sequins.
- Stamped in real red ink, coloured with blends, die cut with stitched square and black scalloped square mat. A further real red mat embossed with scripty embossing folder,
- Stamped with Stazon on Noble Peacock foil with a Noble Peacock Speciality DSP panel
- 4 stitched ovals with baubles coloured with Blends. Border on top of card stamped with the pine leaves and pine cone from Winter Woods stamp set.
- Bauble stamped on window sheet and heat embossed in black. Coloured with Blends then double sided adhesive sheet stuck to the back. Scrunch up a piece of tin foil and then flatten it out before adhering to back of adhesive sheet. Fussy cut bauble and use as topper on pizza box.
What a lot of Cards!
So many different ideas with this stamp set and so many others I’ve yet to try. A snowman shaker card? Making a taller snowman by cutting the boxes and stacking them higher?
It really felt as if we had kick started our festive crafting. But of course we will want to spend some more time having seasonal fun, especially with the upcoming launch of the Autumn /Winter Catalogue. So what next?
Upcoming Events
Yesterday’s blog post gave lots of information about the retreat in October. See it here.
But before that, the next Saturday Stampers on 21st September is the Big Christmas Card Buffet. Come along and take your pick from a smorgasbord of cards and create the cards of your choice. The price of the class includes a stamp set of your choice from the selection from the Autumn/Winter catalogue.
It costs £35 for your kit and your day of Christmas Crafting.
Bring your lunch, but all other refreshments are provided.
I was able to view the catalogue on line last week and I have chosen the 5 stamp sets for the Christmas Card Buffet’
There are no pictures that I can share with you yet, but here are the names to tempt you:
Nature’s Beauty – Gorgeous line drawings of Woodland Animals
Snow Front – A set that compliments the Waterfront set in the current catalogue – images that you can use to build a winter’s scene.
Playful Penguins – Realistic penguins with hats and scarves to dress them up if you wish.
#Elfie – Cute elves striking selfie poses.
Bells are Ringing – Church bells, handbells, jingle bells. They are all in this set – and if you want to add them, there are detailed dies that co-ordinate.
These are a beautiful range of stamps and I know that there will be some that you fall in love with.
As soon as I have more images to share with you, I will, These sets will be on my pre-order next week, so I can start playing, so make sure you put the 21st September in your diary and book your place.
And if you want to be ordering from the Autumn Winter Catalogue next week, don’t forget the fantastic joining offer that will be continuing throughout August. For £99 you can order £155 worth of products postage free and from August 1st you will be able to choose products from this fabulous new publication as well. See more about joining here
The Supplies
If you would like to get your hands on some of those supplies that my Saturday Stampers have gone home with, check these links.
Product List
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Pop them in your basket, then you can have a play too.
If you have any questions then do get in touch.
Helen xx
