Oh Christmas Tree

Happy Tuesday :)

Todays post is for my upcoming 'Inky Moose Christmas' Club card. They're simpler cards that you can make in bulk if need be!

I've used the new 'Festival of Trees' stamp set with coordinating punch (Don't you love it when there's a coordinating punch?!).
The background is sponged with the stars decorative mask and I adhered some of the teeny stars from the 'Confetti Star' punch on top. So simple but so sweet!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by :D

Joy Oh Joy!

Happy Friday!

Today is Random Act of Kindness Day so hold the door open for a stranger, say hello to someone or just pay some kindness forward :) I'd love to hear what random acts you do!

Today's share is my next Inky Moose Christmas Club card. It seemed fitting to post it today :)
I've used the retired 'Jolly Bingo' stamp set to create the word 'JOY'. Isn't it cute? I think so LOL.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by :D

It's An Inky Moose Christmas!

Happy Tuesday :)

It's that time of year again ... my Inky Moose Christmas Club cards. That's when you come along to a class and make "bulk" quantities of cards and this is the first card you'll be making!

I've used the new wreath stamp from the Holiday mini and hand cut it out (yes I know! LOL).
What I like about the layout on this card is how the DSP strips look like a door, which is where you'd typically find a wreath!

Email to reserve your spot and let me know how many cards you'd like to make. (Each card/envelope is $2).

Have a great day! :D

Oh How I Love Snowmen!

Happy Sunday!

It's true ... I do love snowmen. My favourites are the ones my DD makes :D

So given I like these men of ice you had to know that I would likely include one (or some!) on a card somewhere LOL.

This stamp image is called 'Frosty Friends' and was actually released last Christmas, but I couldn't bear to part with such a cute snowman family!

For this third project in my 'Fancy Pants Christmas' class I've made a Pop n Cut card. I wanted to make the inside pop (in more ways than one!) so used some of the great 'Season Of Style' DSP to line the inside.
Here's what I mean ...

You can just make out the popped out sentiment (on the left side) but you get a good look at the DSP.

You know what this card means? Another great reason to sign up for my class!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :D

A Merry Little Cut Out

Hello all :)

Todays post is the second project in my upcoming 'Fancy Pants Christmas' card class.

I was inspired by a card I saw by Amy Storrie (Thanks for the inspiration Amy!).

I've used the negative piece of the "Merry" banner I cut out for my gift tag and layered it over some of the new gold foil cardstock. I love that I can use both parts of the Expressions Thinlits!
The DSP is some of the new 'Seasons Of Style'. Am loving that too! LOL
I added some gold thread and its a little hard to make out, but the Christmas sentiment is in gold too.

Thanks for stopping by a taking a peek and have a wonderful weekend whatever you may have planned :D

Inky Moose Club Card For October

Happy Monday :)

Today's post is the Inky Moose Club card for October. Can you believe it will shortly be the tenth month of the year? I know I can't. But, October will soon be here and with it another Christmas card class.

I've taken a Real Red card base and added a few banners (made from Christmas DSP) for contrast. The green ornament is stamped and cut out with the awesome Ornament Keepsake Bundle from SU! Say goodbye to cutting around images!
For something different I embossed my sentiment rather than stamping it in ink. I think it makes a nice change.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Class Details

Dates: Wednesday 3rd / Thursday 4th October, 7 - 9.30 pm.

Cost: $2 per card. Confirm the number required when you register your spot.

Everyone Knows His Nose!

Happy Thursday :)

Today I'm sharing the September Inky Moose Club card with you.
What's the Inky Moose Club?
Once a month during the leadup to Christmas, I run a class that is aimed at making more than the usual 2 or 3 cards that my classes usually have. Christmas traditionally means more cards and many people don't have the time or resources to make them. That's where my IM Club classes come in!
An IM Club card is something easily reproduceable, has minimal layers (for cheaper posting) but is still handmade (MOST important! ;)).
Class attendees let me know ahead of time, how many cards they want to make and I have the supplies ready for them. It's that simple!

This months card uses the cute reindeer image from the 'Joyous Celebrations' set. I added a hint of red glitter to the nose that sparkles and shine. I just couldn't resist having him look like Ruldolph!
Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Class Details

Dates: Wednesday 5th September/ Thursday 6th September, 7 - 9.30pm.

Cost: $2 per card. (Please confirm number when registering!).

Inky Moose Christmas Club Card

Here it is... the last card for the 2011 Inky Moose Christmas Club.
Shades of blue are combined to create this lovely. I've used the classic 'Serene Snowflakes' stamp set as what's Christmas without a few snowflakes?... Christmas in New Zealand is what it is but that's a whole different story!
Here's the inside of the card...
Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

An Old Fashioned Christmas ... Inky Moose Style

Doesn't this card remind you of days gone by... Christmas when you were little and the tree seemed 10 ft tall?
This is the next card for my Inky Moose Christmas Club in November. I've used the new 'Christmas Lodge' stamp set and added a hint of DSP. It's a bit difficult to see in the photo but I've used Dazzling Details to add some well, details, to the tree to give it a bit of glitz. I love that stuff! It gives you the look of glitter without the mess.
Here's a slightly better photo to show you what I mean:
I thought about adding baubles and things to decorate the tree but decided it didn't need them. This mighty Christmas tree makes a statement all on it's own.

Class Dates: Wednesday 2nd November / Thursday 3rd November, 7 - 9.30 pm.
Cards are $2 each.
When you email to confirm your spot, let me know how many cards you'd like to make!

Sweet Stockings For October

Hello all!
Stockings in October I hear you say?! Don't I know stockings are for December...
Well yes I do know stockings are for December, but these stockings are for my October Inky Moose Christmas Club card.
I've used the co-ordinating stamp set and punch from the new Holiday Mini and teamed it with Pear Pizazz and Real Red card stock. I've used the latest addition to my stamp sets (Merry Christmas in French) for those ladies that have French family and friends to send cards to. I think the sentiment looks so sweet in French! (Not to worry those ladies that don't have a need for French Christmas cards, I have the same set in English for you!).
Want to make some of your own stockings in September? Cards are $2 each.
When you register, let me know how many cards you'd like to make on the night.

Dates: Wednesday 5th October / Thursday 6th October, 7 - 9.30 pm.

Email me to reserve your seat!

It's That Time Again

Dare I say it... it's time to start thinking about Christmas cards (sigh). It seems so wrong to be thinking about Christmas and it's Winter wonderland when we are in the middle of Summer!
But, for my ladies that have asked me about my Inky Moose Christmas Card Club, here we are. I thought I would start off the club with a bang ... ribbon, embellishments and glitter galore.
In the following months leading up to Christmas I will run a class once a month that is a chance for you to "mass produce" some cards to send. They will be straightforward and easy to replicate. But for the first class, I wanted some pizazz!

First up, you'll be making the funky Christmas tree card above. There's lots going on with this card but isn't it great?! I love the different textures and elements. It's fun and bright and a modern twist on a classic.

Next up...
Glitter ... lots of glitter!!! For those of you that want a bit of bling, this is the card for you.

Last but not least ...
Have you been naughty or nice?! I love this card and all it's cuteness.

If you'd like to make a start on your Christmas cards this year, you know what to do...

Dates: Wednesday 10th August/ Thursday 11th August, 7 - 9.30 pm
Cost: $15.00

November Christmas Card Class

Take some Bashful Blue and Red Riding Hood card stock, add a little bit of ribbon, a bit of shimmer paint and here's what you get.

This is the final card for my Inky Moose Christmas Card Club. I will be offering two classes for this so check your calendars.

Day One: Wednesday 10th November

Day Two: Thursday 11th November


Both classes will run from 7pm as usual and each card will be $2 to make.
When you register, please let me know what class you'd like and how many cards you'll be making.

October Christmas Club Card

It's that time again... Inky Moose's Christmas Card Class for October.
This time I have used the cute tree from the 'Fun and Fast Notes' stamp set with the wood grain background stamp. Add a little bit of glitter and some embellishments and this is what you get...
Super cute don't you think?! I love the earthy colours and the simple lines of this card.
Class details: Wednesday October 13th 7 - 9.30 pm. Each card is $2 to make so let me know how many you want to make when you register.

September's Christmas Club Card

Next month sees the release of the new Holiday Mini catalogue and I have a sneaky peek of some of the new goodies from it for my upcoming Christmas Club Card in September.

I have gone for a slightly more traditional looking card, sticking to good old Green (Always Artichoke) and Red (The gorgeous Cherry Cobbler). Now I say slightly more traditional because I have added a 3D ornament on the front of the card which isn't exactly "traditional" but I think it still works. It's so simple to create too. I stamped three ornaments, punched them out (with the handy dandy ornament punch) then folded them in half. I glued half of one to half of another and then again. Super simple and so eye catching!
So what are the new goodies I have used?
The Designer Series paper is brand new as are the stamped images.

Want to make some for your own Christmas card collection this year, then register for my class. When you do so, let me know how many cards you will be wanting to make. Each card is $2 to make (You can make a maximum of 10 cards).
Class is on Wednesday September 1st, 7 - 9.30 pm.

Inky Moose Christmas Club Card

I was in Truro last weekend for our team get together and one of the ladies there was telling me about her Christmas Card Club. I thought it was such a good idea I am going to have one of my own ... Inky Moose style!
So what's a Christmas Card Club?
Each month from now until December I create a card that is quick and easy to make. Class participants come along and can make UP TO 10 of the said card. (Each card is $2 to make). By December you'll have a selection of beautiful hand made Christmas cards to send.
Sound like fun? I hope so!

August's Inky Moose Christmas Club card uses the gorgeous Baja Breeze with Old Olive. I've used one of the images from 'Big on Christmas' and added an adorable bow of silver cord and two cute tags. Isn't that snowman cute?!

Want to make a start on your Christmas cards? Email me to register (When you register for the class let me know how many cards you'll be wanting to make so I have enough kits ready).

Class: Wednesday August 4th, 7 - 9.30 pm.