Vintage Vogue & Three Little Words

by Becky Jensen on March 20, 2010

Three Little Words & Vintage Vogue

Here is a card I will be making with a class in Rising Sun, MD today.  Isn’t it lovely!  I used the Vintage Vogue and Three Little Words stamp sets along with the Very Vintage jumbo wheel.  The colors are Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip.

Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel

When I do anything vintage in style I always like to use one of our sponges and some ink to give the edges an older look.  It’s amazing how much difference a little sponge and ink can make!  If I made this same card and did no sponging on either the Sahara Sand or Very Vanilla cardstock there would be a very big difference and the vintage style would be lost.  The un-sponged version would look very stark and I guess you could say “new.”

Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brad

Do you see the smallest little flower, the white one?  That is one of our Chocolate chip Epoxy Brads from the Occasions Mini catalog.  I just love those little brads!  The pack comes with half of the brads being these little flowers and half are Chocolate Chip and white stripes.  It’s easy to overlook these on page 13 of the Occasions Mini catalog and since the catalog is only going to be around until the end of April, I want to make sure you don’t miss them!

Of course I also used the Sale-A-Bration Scallop Trim Border Punch, it’s one of my favorite punches!  It’s hard to believe this punch and the other Sale-A-Bration times are only going to available for free for just a little longer.  If you haven’t gotten your free items yet be sure to contact me soon!

Thank you for stopping by and maybe even leaving a comment!  I look forward to stamping with the ladies in Rising Sun, MD this afternoon and I hope they will enjoy making this card along with the others!

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Scrapbooking Old Family Pictures

by Becky Jensen on March 19, 2010

2-Page Scrapbook Layout

I hope you are not tired of seeing the scrapbook pages I am doing for my dad.  I’ve been in the mood to work on them lately and when I’m in the mood that’s what I have to do!

These are my grandparents, the pictures were taken just one year apart with their 50th wedding anniversary falling between the two pictures.

12x12 scrapbook Page

I wish I could have gotten better quality pictures because these really do not do justice to the pictures.  The hodgepodge hardware you see is some that retired a while back, I believe it was either Pewter or Antique Brass.

Bella Bleu & Sending Love DSP

You know, sometimes you don’t realize a picture is crooked until you take a picture of it. . .  The Designer Series Papers you see here are from the Bella Bleu, Sending Love and Parisian Summer (retired) packs.  Perhaps you recognize this basic layout, I used it before for my own family picture scrapbook layout.

For those of you who make cards and not scrapbook pages, have no fear, I will be posting some cards soon!  Please be sure to check back!

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I have updated my events page through June (although I will probably add a couple classes during June.)  You can always find this information by pressing the Events button you see at the top of the page.  For today, however, I thought I’d go ahead and list it here for you so you don’t miss it!

Perhaps you would like to add an event to my list?  I offer home parties for you and your friends, classes in your home for you and a set number of friends, parties-in-a-basket, and more.  Let me know what you are looking for and I will do my very best to work with you to make the event that’s best for you.

March 26, 6:30-9:30 P.M. – PMS Night (Pizza, Music & Stamping)
Come work on your own projects with open access to my punches, inks, and stamps!  This is a fun time to get a bit of work done while enjoying the company of fellow stampers and scrapbookers.

Where: My home, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: $5.00 – pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided
What to bring: consumables needed for your own project(s) (ie. paper, ribbon . . . )

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March 27, 1:00 P.M. – Jenna’s Party – Bel Air, MD

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March 30, 6:00 P.M. – Punch Pals Class
There are so many fun things you can make out of our punches (ie. apples and animals and much more!)  Come make a book with these animals so you’ll know how to make them at home for your own projects (note, we will not fill the book in this one class – stay tuned for more classes).

Where: My home, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $20.00 – includes the cost of your 5×5 art journal
RSVP: with payment by March 16 so i can order your books and have them in on time.
What to bring: your favorite adhesive, scissors and a snack to share

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April 8, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. – Technique Club

Learn fun stamping techniques to use on your cards and other paper crafting creations!  There just isn’t time to learn all of these techniques in classes and at parties so we have a special club where we devote our time just to that!  For more information about the 6 month commitment and beginning the club, please contact me.

Where: My home, 21-B E. Penna. Ave., Stewartstown
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors

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April 12, 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Get Well/Sympathy Cards

Join us to make 12 Get Well/Sympathy cards (3 each of 4 designs)

Where: Mason-Dixon Library, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $15.00 for cards with clear envelopes or $16.50 for cards with white/vanilla envelopes
RSVP: You need to RSVP, with non-refundable payment, by Friday, April 9
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors
Please note: The class is limited to 12 participants and seats are not reserved until payment is received

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April 15, 6:30 P.M. – Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Adventure

We’re going to create some fun projects using the Sweet Pea stitched felt on page 32 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  The class fee includes 1 pack of the stitched felt for you to use in class.  Any remaining pieces in your pack at the end of the night are yours to take home with you.

Where: My Home, 21-B E. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown
Cost: non-refundable $20.00 (includes a pack of Sweet Pea Stitched felt flowers)
RSVP: Please RSVP with payment by Tuesday, April 13
What to bring: Sticky Strip, snail & scissors

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April 19, 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Scrap club

Join the Scrapbooking Club as we meet the 3rd Monday of each month to make six 12×12 scrapbook pages.  There is a 6 month commitment for joining the club, however, if you’d like to just try us out once to see if you like it, we’d love to have you!  Contact me for more information.

Where: Mason Dixon Library, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $15.00
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & pictures

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April 22, 6:30 P.M. – Mastering the Crop-A-Dile

If you’re considering purchasing the Crop-A-Dile, don’t know what it is or if you already have it and you don’t know what to do with it, this class is for you!  We’re going to learn how to use it on some fun projects and not just for setting eyelets . . . !

Where: My home, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $15.00
RSVP: You need to RSVP, with non-refundable payment, by Tuesday, April 20.

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April 30, 6:30-9:30 P.M. – PMS Night – Pizza, Music* and Stamping

*All music will be provided by Becky Jensen

Come work on your own projects with open access to my punches, inks, and stamps!  This is a fun time to get a bit of work done while enjoying the company of fellow stampers and scrapbookers.

Where: My house, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: $5 – pizza, snacks and drinks provided
What to bring: consumables needed for your project(s)

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May 10, 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Cards for Brides & Babies

Join us to make 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs) for those Brides and Babies!  These cards will cover occasions like Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Weddings and new babies.

Where: Mason-Dixon Library, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $15 for cards with clear envelopes or $16.50 for cards with white/vanilla envelopes
RSVP: RSVP, with non-refundable payment, by Friday, May 7
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors
Please note: The class is limited to 12 participants and seats are not reserved until payment is received

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May 13, 6:30-8:00 P.M. – Technique Club

Learn fun stamping techniques to use on your cards and other paper crafting creations!  There just isn’t time to learn all of these techniques in classes and at parties so we have a special club where we devote our time just to that!  For more information about the 6 month commitment and beginning the club, please contact me.

Where: My home, 21-B E. Penna. Ave., Stewartstown
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors

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May 17, 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Scrap Club

Join the Scrapbooking Club as we meet the 3rd Monday of each month to make six 12×12 scrapbook pages.  There is a 6 month commitment for joining the club, however, if you’d like to just try us out once to see if you like it, we’d love to have you!  Contact me for more information.

Where: Mason Dixon Library, Stewartstown,
Cost: non-refundable $15.00
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & pictures

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May 20, 6:30 P.M. – Easel Box Class

We will be making an easel box with opening drawer.  This makes a great gift so you may wish to make more than one.  Please see below for pricing of additional boxes

Where: My house, 21-B E. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown, PA
Cost: $10.00 for the first box, $7.00 per each additional box
RSVP: RSVP, with non-refundable payment, by Tuesday
What to bring: Sticky Strip, Snail & Scissors

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May 28, 6:30-9:30 P.M. – PMS Night – Pizza, Music* and Stamping

*All music will be provided by Becky Jensen

Come work on your own projects with open access to my punches, inks, and stamps!  This is a fun time to get a bit of work done while enjoying the company of fellow stampers and scrapbookers.

Where: My house, 21-B E. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown, PA
Cost: $5 – pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided
What to bring: consumables needed for your project(s) (ie. paper, ribbon . . .)

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June 10, 6:30-8:00 P.M. – Technique Club

Learn fun stamping techniques to use on your cards and other paper crafting creations!  There just isn’t time to learn all of these techniques in classes and at parties so we have a special club where we devote our time just to that!  For more information about the 6 month commitment and beginning the club, please contact me.

Where: My home, 21-B E. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors

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June 14, 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Stampin’ Cards for Guys

For some reason cards for guys can be the hardest ones to make.  Join us to make masculine cards for various occasions.

Where: Mason-Dixon Library, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $15.00 for cards with clear envelopes or $16.50 for cards with white/vanilla envelopes
RSVP: with non-refundable payment, by Friday, June 11
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors
Please note: The class is limited to 12 participants and seats are not reserved until payment is received.

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June 21, 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Scrapbooking Club

Join the Scrapbooking Club as we meet the 3rd Monday of each month to make six 12×12 scrapbook pages.  There is a 6 month commitment for joining the club, however, if you’d like to just try us out once to see if you like it, we’d love to have you!  Contact me for more information.

Where: Mason Dixon Library, Stewartstown, PA
Cost: non-refundable $15.00 paid one month in advance
What to bring: Your favorite adhesive & scissors & pictures

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June 25, 6:30-9:30 P.M. – PMS Night – Pizza, Music* and Stamping

*All music will be provided by Becky Jensen

Come work on your own projects with open access to my punches, inks, and stamps!  This is a fun time to get a bit of work done while enjoying the company of fellow stampers and scrapbookers.

Where: My house, 21-B E. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown, PA
Cost: $5 – pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided
What to bring: consumables needed for your project(s) (ie. paper, ribbon . . .)

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More Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil Projects

by Becky Jensen on March 17, 2010

Stampin' Up! Decor Stencil

I hope you liked the card yesterday because I was still stuck in that same design mode today!  I made both a card and a scrapbook page with the very idea I used yesterday

To make this 4×4 card I used the Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil from the Decor Elements brochure, the En Francais background stamp, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon and Very Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware.

Family Portrait Scrapbook Page

Here is the scrapbook page I made with the same basic idea as the card.  What do you think?  This picture is of my parents, my siblings and myself.  I’m the cute little one with pigtails!  This scrapbook page is for inside my father’s scrapbook that he asked me to make.  You can see another page of the scrapbook by following this link to a vintage scrapbook page.

The colors on this scrapbook page page are just a little different from the cards.  I used Kraft cardstock as I did with the cards, however, instead of Chocolate Chip I substituted Soft Suede since it coordinated better with the picture.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing these projects, I’m sure you’ll be seeing this stencil again.  I’m thinking it would be nice with Bravo Burgundy and maybe a touch of Pretty in Pink . . .

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Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil on a Card

March 16, 2010

I have a lovely card to share with you today.  This is the first time I have used one of our stencils on a card and I love it!  The stencil is pictured below the card is the one I used here.  This card would be wonderful for either a man or a woman.
I used [...]

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Scallop Circle Scrapbook Page

March 15, 2010

Here is the third and final layout for Scrap Club tonight.  This is a simple layout with the Scallop Circle die and the Scallop Circle Punch.
With this simple layout any pictures can fit in here just perfectly.  The pictures I used on this layout are of my kids playing at the park when we were [...]

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

March 14, 2010

Here is another scrapbook layout we’ll be making in Scrap Club this coming Monday.  I haven’t had a chance to put my title on there yet but it will be “April Showers Bring May Flowers”.  Once in a while it’s okay to put boys on floral scrapbook pages!
On the left of the page I used [...]

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2-page Bayside Scrapbook Layout

March 13, 2010

Sorry to be rather late with my post for today!  I had the scrapbook layout done yesterday but just never got around to typing up this post and making it live at 12:01 A.M. as I usually do.
This is one of the layouts we will be making for Scrap Club this coming Monday.  The Scrapbook [...]

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