Dasher in the Woods Card

This card is one of my stamp club projects. While it may look complicated, it is a quick and relatively simple card. Once again, I'm using the Dasher stamp. I have used this stamp in three different Christmas cards!

Supply List
Item Description Price
116816 Dasher Stamp $8.95
115026 Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set $27.95
115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set $36.95
105209 Classic Stampin Pad Bashful Blue $5.95
102265 Classic Stampin Pad Bordering Blue $5.95
102977 Classic Stampin Pad Night Of Navy $5.95
103133 Classic Stampin Pad Real Red $5.95
100867 Card Stock Night Of Navy 8 1/2X11 $5.50
102482 Card Stock Real Red 8 1/2X11 $5.50
102028 Card Stock Confetti White 8 1/2X11 $9.50
109046 Punch 1 Inch Circle $10.95
105090 Punch Word Window $15.95
116630 Punch Modern Label $15.95
101610 Stamping Sponges $3.50
102023 Glitter Dazzling Diamonds $4.50
100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50

Cut the following pieces of cardstock.

Night of Navy: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Real Red: 5 1/4 x 4 inches
Confetti White: 5 x 3 3/4 inches

Step 1

Stamp the trees with Bordering Blue and Dasher with Night of Navy.

Step 2

Make a mask by stamping the trees on a scrap that is wider than the card. Cut the scrap along the ground line. You will have to extend it beyond the stamped image.

Make a second mask by punching out a 1 inch circle.

Put removable adhesive on the back of both masks. While there are many different removable adhesives, my favorite is to use SNAIL on the back of the mask. Then stick the mask to your clothing and peel it off a couple of times. The lint from your clothing will make the SNAIL and mask removable when you use it on paper.

Place the masks as shown in the picture.

Step 3

Lightly sponge Bashful Blue ink through the sky and beneath the trees. Remember to use a light touch similar to how you would apply blush to your face. Go lightly and blend out the edges. You want parts of the sky to be lighter and some areas to be darker.

Step 4

Using Night of Navy, darken the sky especially beneath the trees and by the moon. Again, you want to blend the edges and have areas of light and dark.

Move the mask you used for the ground line to make it look like Dasher is standing on a small hill. Use the same sponge with Night of Navy without adding more ink. You can also add a few shadows in the snow especially beneath the trees. Again, sponge lightly and blend your edges.

Step 5

Step 5 is optional and doesn't show up well in this scan. I added glitter here and there in the snow, especially under Dasher. My favorite way to add glitter is to use our 2-Way Glue Pen. The pen tip makes it easy to add as much or as little glitter as you would like.

Assemble the card per the picture and you are done! Many thanks to Carridine for inspiring me to put together this tutorial. If you have any questions about this technique, please post a comment here.

Sharon Cheng
www.sharoncheng.stampinup.net
Richland Hills, TX

Did you notice the new buttons underneath my blog banner? They are there to help you move more quickly through this site. I learned how to add them from Super Blogger at my retreat this past weekend. Many thanks Cari for your help and patience. Cari is planning to put together a class on blogging early in 2010. If you're interested, please let me know and I'll share your contact info with Cari.

Why the costume? At the retreat, the theme was Super Heroes. Here are the different super heroes who came to the party!



Happy stamping,

Sharon Cheng

Fall Projects

I've at a retreat at the Covered Bridge Inn in Weatherford and I'm actually being productive! Here are some of the projects that I've been working on. I am in love with the colors in the Autumn Meadows Designers Series Paper. The color combination is Taken With Teal, More Mustard, Really Rust, and Chocolate Chip.

I've been wanting to make the pumpkin basket with the Pillow Box die for some time now. It is fun and easy to make. It will make a great hostess or thank you gift.


I thought you might get a good giggle about what my set up looked like for the above photos. I had to make do with what I had. Another good example of how cropping can really enhance your subject matter!

Happy stamping,

Sharon Cheng
www.sharoncheng.stampinup.net
http://scandcompany.blogspot.com/

Christmas Classes

Can you believe that Christmas is less than 2 months away? I have several classes to help you get ready for Christmas.


Christmas Garland (or Wreath)
Create a beautiful holiday paper garland using assorted Christmas paper and ribbon. This project is a perfect combination of quick, simple, and gorgeous. This festive garland is will dress up any mantel or Christmas tree or it can be used as a wreath. The picture above shows the garland as a wreath.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 12th
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: North Richland Hills
Class fee: $30, includes all supplies


Christmas Stocking Make and Take
Another quick project using Christmas paper. Once you make one, you'll want to make more for the special people on your Christmas list. It's a decoration that can be used to hold a gift card or other small treasures. This is a come and go project. Plan on about 20 minutes to complete your stocking.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 21
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: North Richland Hills
Project fee: $4, includes all supplies.

Stocking Stuffers and More
These quick and easy projects are perfect for your Secret Santa gifts and stocking stuffers. Choose your projects and how many of each you want to make. You'll be able to complete these last minute gifts in one afternoon!

Date: December 5, 2009
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: St. Michael's Anglican Church in Richland Hills
Fee: $5 plus project fees

Projects
Please notice that for several of the projects, additional kits are discounted.


Envelope Book $6, additional kits for $4
We have had several requests to repeat this fun project. Add your own photos to make this a one-of-a-kind gift.


Etched Glass Candle Votive $2
This is for everyone who has been asking for another etched glass project. Turn a plain glass votive into a snowflake sampler. Learn a quick technique to etch glass that you can use again and again


Felt Snowflake Purse $3, additional kits for $2
I saw a similar gift card holder and just had to make this one out of felt. The scallop edges are a snap to make with the Big Shot scallop square die.


Reindeer Box $5 additional ones for $3
This has to be one of the cutest reindeer boxes that I have seen. You can fill the box with goodies for gift giving. It can also be used to hold Christmas tags.


Travel Mug $5, additional ones for $4
each kit includes a travel mug
This travel mug is decorated with paper using the Joseph’s Coat technique. This technique can be used with many other projects. You’ll leave with scraps to make a coordinating card or gift tags.


Triangle Box $2 for 3 boxes
The triangle box is a quick and easy way to make a box that you can fill with treats or small gifts.

To register for any of these classes, contact Sharon Cheng at cheng1170@sbcglobal.net.

My Digital Studio

This is my first card using My Digital Studio. I'm finally getting through some of the learning curve for this program. After making the card, I was inspired to make a new banner for my blog. You'll notice that I used some of the same colors and elements.

One of my favorite things about My Digital Studio is that you can use images from rub-on's, retired In Colors and designer series papers without worrying about running out of anything.

For those of you who have other digital crafting programs, you can download Stampin' Up! images as long as your program can use JPG's. The easiest way to see the downloads is to go online via my website. They just added some new items last week including two of my current favorites, the Medallion stamp and the Night and Day designer series paper.

Sharon Cheng
www.sharoncheng.stampinup.net
http://scandcompany.blogspot.com/

Holiday Hoopla

Holiday Hoopla is a day when you can make multiple holiday gifts and cards. You pay $5 to come to the event and choose your project(s) for the additional fees listed. You’ll receive your supply list when you register. Deadline for registration is October 17.

Saturday, October 24
1 to 5 pm
St. Michael’s Church, 3800 Popplewell St, Richland Hills, TX 76118

Holiday Projects
Gratitude Wreath: $20
Joy Blocks: $25
Christmas Travel Mug: $7 (optional Décor Elements is extra)
Envelope Book: $6 (pictured below)
Christmas Cards: $2 each


Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
Saturday, October 17th
1 – 5 p.m.
South Ft. Worth
You will create 16 wonderful Christmas cards (4 each of 4 designs). All you need to bring is your adhesive.
Class Fee: $25 when you register by October 10th. $30 after October 10th.

This is a great time to order your Christmas cards and gifts and let us do the cutting for you!

To register for either event or to see more pictures of the projects, please contact me at cheng1170@sbcglobal.net.

Sharon Cheng
Richland Hills, TX

Crop for a Cure

Yesterday was a great day at the Crop for a Cure. There were over 75 women at this event to help raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event was well organized and a great time was had by all.

This is the 6 x 6 scrapbook page that I taught at the event. I’ll be teaching the companion page at Take A Break craft night on Friday, Sept. 11. It was ironic that when I was designing the two pages, I was torn between helping raise funds for Susan G. Komen and the American Heart Association. My subconscious brain must have worked it out. I realized this morning that I have a butterfly on the page I designed for the Crop for a Cure and a heart on the page that I will use to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. Both causes are near and dear to my heart as my mother is a 17-year breast cancer survivor and my dad is a stroke survivor (the American Heart Association also supports stroke research).

Both pages will also be available at Scrapper’s Boutique.

Happy stamping,

Sharon Cheng
www.sharoncheng.stampinup.net
http://scandcompany.blogspot.com/