Christmas Time is Beaut!

Oh yes I'll admit the Christmas crafting has begun in full swing at my house, despite the fact it's still only October! I'm blaming the Pine Hill Add On I 'had' to work with for the Walden release. It sparked something festive in me! And once I've started I don't think I'll stop until January I'm guessing ;-)

The good news is I've also just had some new season Christmas goodies land on my doorstep as well and really.... they were begging to be tested out. Firstly there was that Joy Stamp Set from Kellie Stamps with all it's glorious typography, and similarly I'm in love with the script word dies Studio Calico keep releasing. This 'Christmas' one is sure to get a work out this season!

Now I don't mind the traditional red and green colour scheme, especially when you throw in a touch of gold too, but I'm also a sucker for the more pastel schemes (not that I really consider this card 'pastel' but... you know what I mean!) I'm no expert at stamp colouring, but I think I can just about manage something small and cute like these presents. I used a waterbrush on my Color Theory Ink Pads to do it.

I'm thinking next time I make this card I might just tone down the background inky colours a touch? Perhaps a bit too bright? Anyway, it sure was fun and it came together in a flash. Now that you mention it, this card is actually based on one that I made for my Flashy Card Fast class which is due to start in November. So if you're interested in the techniques I've used, be sure to sign up and get all the inside scoop! ;-)

And speaking of 'the inside' - I didn't forget to add a little something there as well!
I'm linking this up to Kellie's "Currently Creative" linky party. Heaps of inspiration to be had over there. Check it out.


Supplies:

Kellie Stamps: Joy Stamp Set Studio Calico Christmas Die More White Ranger Liquid Pearls White Opal Waterbrush Color Theory Ink: Flamingo Color Theory Ink: Purple Rain Color Theory Ink: Well Red Color Theory Ink: Deja Blue Color Theory Ink: Something Blue

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And the winner is....

Just popping in real quick to share the winner of the Flashy Cards Fast giveaway.
We've combined the entries from both my blog, and the Papercut Labs blog and then let random.org choose the lucky winner.

Congratulations to .......
Beejay!!

Can you email me your postal address so I can get your card kit in the mail as soon as possible?

And because I couldn't leave you without offering one more sneak peek of what you can expect in the class, here's a Flashy Card I made real fast for the week of Congratulations - because that seems quite fitting right now!

Did I mention that's how the class is going to run? Each week will be focused on a specific 'occasion' so there will be a week of Birthdays, a week of Thanks, a week of Sorry, a week of Baby and a week of Congratulations. In each week there will be 5 different cards with lots of different ideas and techniques, so you'll find plenty of inspiration to build up your stash for when the occasion arises.

Registration is still open. You can find out all the details right here. 

Flashy Cards Fast Supply List

I'm getting all geared up for my Flashy Card Fast class to start in November. The finishing touches on all the tutorials are being made, and the last videos are being edited. I've got a pizza box now brimming with new cards that I've made and I am going to be sooooo prepared for any occasion that comes my way!

I was just asked on my Instagram account whether I was going to post a supply list before class started, you know... for those of you who like to be prepared beforehand. Hey I get that! You're looking at one Type A organised crafter here!

But it was my intention going into this to show you 25 card tutorials rather than 25 cards. What I mean by that is that my focus is on teaching you different techniques that you can then interpret and adjust to fit whatever supplies you've got on hand, and in whatever style suits you best.  And in fact, the last card of every week is specifically going to focus on using up your scraps so that you can clear out those long-hoarded supply draws.

So apart from the basic cardmaking supplies which you probably won't be able to get away without (see below for examples of what I mean) there really isn't anything super special that you'll need to go out and buy. 

Basic Supplies

More White More Vanilla More Kraft Watercolour Paper Pack More Vellum Glossy Accents Glue Glider Pro Martha Stewart Glue Pen Versamark Watermark Ink Zing Embossing Powder: White Color Theory Ink: Deja Blue Color Theory Ink: Clean Slate Color Theory Ink: Something Blue Essentials Gold Sequins Color Theory Sequins: Something Blue

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However, since it's true that I'm going to show you 25 different techniques it's also possibly true that I'll be using supplies that are new to you - especially when it comes to the Mixed Media techniques that I seem to incorporate into quite a few of them. In each case you will be able to substitute something else in it's place, but just in case you want to follow along exactly as I'm doing then here's some of the things I'll be using.

Mixed Media Supplies:

Waterbrush Transparent Watercolour Papers Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Marker Color Theory Ink Refill: Something Blue Color Theory Ink Refill: Emerald City Liquitex Light Modelling Paste Gesso Gelatos Mister Hueys Opaque White Mister Hueys Silver Mister Huey's Double Yellow Mister Huey's Ocean JBS June 2013 Stamp & Stencil

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And then there are just a couple of specific supplies that I used on more than one occasion (like the stamp set out of the Studio Calico Poet Society Card Kit) that you might want to check out. I consider these good investments into card making because apart from this class I have used these over and over again!

Specific Supplies:

Poet Society Card Kit Totally Awesome Die and Stamp Thanks Die Happy Die

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Flashy Card Fast is on sale with an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT only until tomorrow night ... then it goes back up to its regular price. You can find all the registration details here.

Likewise, the chance to score yourself a MAJOR GIVEAWAY which happens to include that Poet Society Stamp Set as well as lots of other goodies, also ends tomorrow night. You can enter here on my blog, or here on the Papercut Labs blog. Or both for two chances to win!!