August Stamp of the Month Art #10

Art by Becky Mackenstadt

And where does this "Hocus Pocus" bottle of potion come from? ? ? You'll have to check out the brand new product on Page 46 of the Idea Book. Such fun stuff we have! Another great feature of this card is the black waxy flax, wound around the witch's legs. It TOTALLY gives the feeling of a spider web!

August Stamp of the Month Art #9

Art by Joanne Repman

Stamp the image once in black on green, then stamp it a second time on white . . . add a little purple striping to the socks, cut them out and glue over your original black image. Wa-lah! Now all that's left to do is add some Liquid Glass to the shoes for a glossy shine, and it's a fantastically creative card!

August Stamp of the Month Art #8

Art by Julie Reynolds

Don't be limited by orange and black for your holiday stamping! Here, the "Lucky" papers are revisited for a completely different Halloween personality. Notice how you can make a 3-D image easily reach outside its "assigned" space on the card . . . . the lift allows that tail to sneak up into the broom's area for a fun look.

August Stamp of the Month Art #7

Art by Darlys Recker

Sometimes, thinking "outside the box" can mean thinking "inside the image!" Here, the honeycomb type stamp is used, but only a portion of it at a time to create a nice geometric border of three individual pentagon shapes. And it's simple to cut out, when it's just a few little straight lines!

August Stamp of the Month Art #6

Art by Audrey Key

See the sneaky little spider web on this card? You won't find that in our Stamp of the Month, but you WILL find it on Page 48 of the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book. Another great Halloween set: "All Hallows Eve." Check it out by viewing the new Idea Book online, or receive a free book from me when you host or attend a workshop!

August Stamp of the Month Art #5

Art by Debi Gardner

Embossing always brings drama to a card. Here, the sentiment is embossed in black, and then sponged around the edge with Pear ink, tying it all together with the Pear cardstock and polkadotted Background Texture paper.

August Stamp of the Month Art #4

Art by Maggie Cameron

The oval shaped mats for our sentiment on this card bring the perfect contrast to all the angles of this card . . . The witch is very sharp and striking, the plaid "Roxie" papers at the top are all about straight lines, and even the bright accent stamping to the right is all about the angles. Now pair that look with the softness of the ovals, and you know why your eye is immediately drawn to read the sentiment. Pop it up with a little 3-D foam, and it's even better!

August Stamp of the Month Art #3

Art by Karen Pedersen

A bold orange and black color scheme bring you right into the Halloween season! This card makes me think of the holiday back in my day . . . the 60's. Something about this little black cat speaks retro . . .

August Stamp of the Month Art #2

Art by Cathy Stai

"Elemental" paper brings the geometric flair to the center of this card. Embellished with a pearl "Opaque" and a 3-D mounted hat, this card doesn't necessarily say Halloween at all . . . Nothing like a little versatility to increase the value of a stamp set!

Typeset Layout for Aug.16 Workshop

This is the layout we'll be making at this month's Layout Workshop, Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6:30. We'll be using our new Cricut Art Philosophy cutting system for a couple of the elements - what fun! Brand new papers . . . brand new stamps . . . brand new embellishments . . . the rectangle on the right is for your journaling, and the rectangle on the left is for a title . . . which is yet to be determined!

Register ASAP to hold your spot.

Upcoming Soul Sessions

Here are some upcoming Soul Sessions (workshops) for you to think about! Can't pick just one? Pick a bunch! Just register with me ASAP to hold your spot. (Some sessions may require a deposit.) All listed sessions will be in Julie's Art Room.

Visit the blog again for more details on these sessions:

Aug 16 - Tuesday - 6:30pm
Layout Workshop - Create a 12 x 12 double page layout to fill with your photos later
Cost: $10 or FREE with a $30 order placed that night

Sept 7 - Wednesday - 4:00pm
Halloween Treat Box -Using our new MyCreations magnetic-closure Card Box (6 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 4 3/8)
Cost: $12 or $10 with a $30 order placed that afternoon

Sept 10 - Sat - 10am
Autumn Wall Hanging - Create a vertical hanging for any narrow wall space
Cost: $10 or FREE with a $30 order placed that morning

Sept 20 - Tuesday - 6:30pm
Layout Workshop - Create a 12 x 12 double page layout to fill with your photos later
Cost: $10 or FREE with a $30 order placed that night

Sept 27 - Tuesday - 6:30pm
Autumn-Themed Card Workshop - Make 4 cards, featuring our new Autumn products!
Cost: $10 or FREE with a $30 order placed that night

Oct 7 - Fri - 6:30pm OR Oct 8 - Sat - 10am (Your choice!)
Autumn-Themed Decorated Box - using new products (not Halloween)
Cost: $12 or $10 with a $30 order placed that day

Oct 18 - Tues - 6:30
Layout Workshop - Create a 12 x 12 double page layout to fill with your photos later
Cost: $10 or FREE with a $30 order placed that night

August Stamp of the Month Art #1

Art by Karen Pedersen

Our new "Mischief" papers are featured in this Halloween card. Use a little "resist" method for the stamping, and you've got a truly WICKED card!