January 14th Meeting

Arangements have been made for Jan Daggett to do our first meeting in January (14th).

She will be doing 3 Valentines at a cost of $10 per participant.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

See you in 2014

Nancy Wick Update

First, I want to tell you about my visit with Nancy yesterday.  Carrie went with me.  When we got there we found Nancy sitting outside in her wheelchair with Wick and Audrey.  What a blessing to see her more upright.  She even held her head up and moved it around once.  I thought she seemed improved from Monday.  More in control of her emotions and fears.  We stayed with her while Wick and Audrey left to take care of Biscuit and run some errands.  They were gone about 3-1/2 hours.  She really didn't get worried and anxious until they'd been gone about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.  So that was much better than on Monday.  I kept telling her how much better she was doing. 

Anyway, now to my request.  Wick told me that they had cleaned out a lot of her art supplies and found several frames from Michaels still in the packaging.  He returned them but without a receipt they only gave him store credit.  So he has a gift card for over $180.  He would like to turn it into cash.  Could you mention this at Sea Breeze on Tuesday night to see if anyone would like to help them by buying it from Wick?  He said he would take $150 for it.  I don't buy much from Michael's but I know others do.  That's a large amount so maybe a few would be willing to go together to buy it from Wick and plan a group shopping trip.  I told Wick I would try to find someone to buy it.  But I won't be there on Tuesday night so I thought maybe you wouldn't mind asking everyone about it. 

Thanks!

Carol

Christmas Party - December 10th

Tuesday, December 10th is our annual Christmas Party at Seabreeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.

We are having a Pot Luck Dinner.  Following is a list, as a gentle reminder, of what you signed up to bring to our party:

Casseroles:  Florence, Joan, Carrie, Linda and Kathy
Salads:  Shirley and Jan
Desserts:  Mary, Janet and Joyce
Soda:  Suzanne
Paper products:  Geri
We will also be working on a couple of fun projects:
Wendy Kool sent a package with all the items you need to put together a beautiful Christmas card.  
Shirley is putting together a small project -- watch the blog for what you need to bring.
Be sure you have all the usual items, tape, bone folder, ruler etc etc
FYI - Kathy is working on a Christmas project that she wants to present at the second meeting in January.  This will give us a head start for next Christmas so don't pack away all your Christmas items until after that meeting.

December 10th Christmas Party and a small project

In addition to our Christmas party on December 10th we will be doing a small project. 

Origami folded box.

 

Supplies:  1 piece 12x12”  designer paper ( doubled sided not necessary)

                 1 piece 11 3/4 x 11 3/4” designer paper

  Actually any size square will do, making sure the second piece is 1/4” smaller.  Also, if using 12 x 12, make sure it is square.  If not adjust accordingly and make the second piece 1/4” smaller.

 Please also bring the following:

Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Bone Folder
Paper Trimmer

                

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH MEETING

Nov 12 meeting

will be Operation Write Home.  We need Valentine and Hero Cards.  There will not be a second mtg in Nov because of Thanksgiving.

Dec 10 Meeting
Will be our Christmas Party.  If you are interested in coming and have not signed up for food, please contact Geri Beutel  751-5806 or Joyce Stewart 751-0694.  This will be our only mtg in December.

Tuesday, October 22 meeting

Tonight's meeting is Operation Write Home.  Need  christmascards but anything acceptable.  Thanks Joyce

WHERE'S FROGGIE

This past Tuesday we did an audit of the club's stamps, adding some great new ones that were purchased at our Stampin Up night.  Thanks Carol for ordering that shoe stamp.  Love it.  Anyway back to the reason for this post.  We found two stamp sets missing.  Froggie and the golf bag and trophy set.  Please see below photos.  If you have any one of these sets please bring to the next club meeting.

Thank you

October 8th meeting

Besides Katie's card tonight Marsha will be showing us a flip flop card.  Please bring the following for Marsha's card

one 12"x12" two sided paper
two 8" pieces of coordinating ribbon
decorations for the shoe

Please bring your basic supplies.

October 8th Meeting

Katie is doing tonight's demo.  She has all the supplies ready, you will just need the basic necessities.  Glue, scissors, etc.

Tuesday, October 8th Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Oct 8th at Seabreeze.

As of NOW, we are switching to our blog for info on each meeting.  Our blog is   http://stampingaroundthevillages.blogspot.com

Also please mark your calendars for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays so you won't forget our meetings.  Katie and Marsha you will need to contact Florence so she can add the "list of items to bring" to our blog.  On October 8th, we will be discussing volunteers for future meetings.  I have no one signed up after the 10/8 meeting.
We also need a new President.  Please be thinking about this so we can leave that meeting with a new President in place.  If our club is to continue, we all need to do our part in making it successful. 
Update on Ginny:  She pulled muscles in shoulder and chest due to lifting heavy boxes in unpacking.  Has been to ER a few times in extreme pain.  She is now laying low and having to behave herself.  Her most recent note says she is getting better. 

She also mentioned that she purchased lamps with her gift of money from the club.  Everytime she looks at them, she thinks of all of us.  Her tele #706/896-8211 and email
Ginnyradtke@windsteam.net

The first monthly sale at Market of Marion is October 12th. I will continue to send out updates as necessary and will always be available by phone and email.

Joyce Stewart
751-0694

Stampin' Up! Christmas Workshop

Our next meeting will be a Stampin' Up! workshop featuring Christmas cards.

Tuesday, September 24

6:30 PM    Sea Breeze Recreation Center

 

 

Here are the details:

• Each stamper will make three Christmas cards with envelopes.
• Select your favorite card to take home with you.
• Donate the remaining two cards to Operation Write Home.
• The club will be ordering Stampin' Up! product for their library.
• Club members may place personal orders for products.
• 20% of all product totals ordered the night of the workshop will be returned to the Stamping Around Club in free products.
• Stamping Around Club will receive all hostess benefits from the workshop.

Please bring your own adhesive.  All other materials will be provided.  There is no cost for this workshop but please let us know if you plan to attend so there will be enough card kits for everyone.  (NOTE:  There will be some extras available if you decide at the last minute that you are able to attend.)  

 

To reserve your kit (or to see a catalog in advance) please contact:

Carol Seitz

Email:  carolseitz@yahoo.com

Phone:  352-350-7510

 

If you have additional cards for Operation Write Home please bring them to the meeting. 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH MEETING

Its just a small project, you will need the following

 

 

Red and green and orange (for snowman nose) markers or other colors of you choice.

Red ribbon for a bow
adhesive
Christmas greeting stamp to fit a 4” x 2 3/4” piece of cardstock
Ink ( black or red)
Adhesive

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH MEETING

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Aug 13th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

We will be working on our Operation Write Home Project so please come prepared to give Jan and Janet a good supply of new cards for the next shipment.

Joyce Stewart

COLLAGE CARDS - - - TUESDAY, JULY 23RD

Tuesday, July 23 is our next meeting at Seabreeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.

Nancy Wickstrim will be doing collage cards.  Items you need to bring are listed below from Nancy's email:


Collage Cards

4 x 5 cards, any color paper can be used
3 x 3/4 x 4 3/4 white card stock for base collage to glue on front of card.  Have several pieces cut
Various colors of tissue paper, also can be patterns and a magazine to cut up.  Bring Mullberry or Rice paper in various colors if you have any.  Thin papers work the best.
Mod Podge and brush to glue collage pieces down.  Mat medium works well if you have that.
Staz-on-Ink, black
Stamps, can be background stamps or stamps that are more filled in.  They work better than outline stamps for the collage
Embellishments, glitter, sparkle rhinestones, sparkle threads, buttons, etc

I will show you 2 different ways to do collage.  Tissue paper collage and magazine collage.
Fun! Fun! Fun!

See you there, Joyce Stewart

TUESDAY, JULY 9TH MEETING

Tuesday's meeting is about Operation Write Home, so please bring what supplies you need to make cards.  There will be someone there from the paper.

Sorry for the late notice but Joyce is having problems with her computer.

Tuesday, June 11 Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 11th, at the Sea Breeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.

LET'S PLAY DRESS UP!

I'll be bringing my Stampin' Up! Dress Up Framelits for everyone to play with on Tuesday night.  These are so much fun.  Just like playing paper dolls when you were a little girl.  The framelits set consists of a dress form and two styles of dresses.  However with just a little imagination papercrafters have come up with dozens of different styles.   I'll have some samples to share with you but once you get started I promise you will come up with all kinds of ideas on your own. 

There will be two sets of framelits and two Big Shots to use.  You will need to bring the following:

• Card stock for your card bases
• Black or gray card stock for the dress form
• Patterned and solid papers for your dresses
• Embellishments such as pearls, rhinestones, flowers, ribbons, etc. to decorate your dresses

I'll be bringing some of my stash of retired designer papers that you can use.  And whatever extra embellishments that I have laying around.


These are also really cute as framed art.

Please join us on Tuesday night and become a fashion designer!  If you have any questions before Tuesday, please feel free to contact me.

Carol Seitz
carolseitz@yahoo.com
352-350-7510

Tuesday, May 28th Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.
Carolyn Taylor is doing the decorative clocks.

 You will need to bring:
Embellishments and paper to decorate a CD.    Also you will need two AA batteries.

She had several clocks on display at our last meeting.  The embellishment that you choose needs to be good sized.   I purchased a Jolee dimensional sticker (golf cart) which is approximately 3" X 3 3/4".

 She will provide CD, rubber cement and clock movements. 
The cost of the class will be $5.00.

 Hope to see you all there!  Great Father's Day gift!

Tuesday, May 14 Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 14th at the Seabreeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.

Ginny will be doing a Cascading Card.  You only need to bring your usual supplies, double-sided tape, scissors etc etc etc.

DISCUSSION POINTS AT OUR LAST MEETING:

Volunteers for our next few meetings are:
May 28 Carolyn Taylor
June 11  Carol Seitz
June 25  Suzanne Brown
July 23   Carol Wikstrom

We still need someone for July 9th meeting.
We voted to continue with two meetings a month through the summer.  Perhaps we will have one night of Operation Write Home or doing our own projects.

 June 10th is our next mailing for Operation Write Home.  We need general cards and especially Hero cards.

 We only have 12 people signed up for the June 30th Stampfest (Orlando) bus trip.  We are going to try to have something in the paper to see if we can get stir up more interest.  If we don't get more interest, we will have to cancel the trip.  We can do that before May 30th and get our deposit back.

Tuesday, April 23 Meeting

Here is some info for the projects for the meeting Tuesday April 23rd

We will be making 2 cards/projects:  The first one will be a Herringbone Card that uses
lots of strips of coordinating papers-I have 3 different sets of papers and will cut the
strips before the meeting for people to use.  The second will be a napkin card made
from decorated cocktail napkins-I have a supply with me that people can use also

The only supplies that people need to bring will be double-sided adhesive, scissors,
scotch tape, pop-ups, white cardstock and cutter.  If you have some interesting cocktail
napkins that you would like to use, bring them along

Contact Paper Info

Hi ladies,

 

After our meeting last evening, I checked both the rolls of contact that I purchased at Staples and sure enough, one of them does not stick well.  The other is so-so.  Also as Ginny noted,  the one she purchased was not as clear and shiny and by comparison to what I use, it does seem different.

 

There was another lady sitting to my left last night (table in front of where you were
Ginny... facing you) and she told me that she got a roll, different from mine, from Staples.  She said it was bigger, more on the roll, clearer/shiny and she used it on a card and it worked well.  Hers was $9.99 and Staples ordered it for her and had it sent to the local store for her to pick up.  Sorry I don't know her name, but you might want to ask at the next meeting or send out a note to the members to

A. let them know that Staples has two types and the more expensive one is better quality

B. let them know that the $2.99 roll  has not produced acceptable results.

 

Maybe people would be willing to share a roll of the more expensive one, seeing it has more on it.  I think it is a product used more for laminating.  Will go on their site and see if I can find it.

 

Wendy

Tuesday - April 9 Meeting

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 9th, 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.



We will be working on Operation Write Home cards.  Please bring all of the material you will need for this project especially card stock and envelopes.  We have quite a bit of designer paper that will be available for your use.  You will also have access to Loan Library stamps.  You may also bring your own if you are working on a specific design. 

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Directly below is a message from Jan Edmondson:

Janet and I have 85 cards ready for mailing for Operation Write Home, however we would like to wait and mail them to meet the April 30 deadline and fill the box completely.  Would you please put an e-mail out to the club that we need July 4th cards and Any Hero cards this month and please bring them on or before the April 30 deadline.  I have attached a file for members so they will know the deadlines ahead of time.  

 

ITEMS DISCUSSED AT THE LAST MEETING:

 The club purchased 3 stamps for men's cards and Scorepal at Marion Market.

Jan Edmondson took on the Operation Write Home  project.  She will be in charge of receiving any cards that we make and mailing them.  The Treasury will pay for all shipping costs.  Thanks, big time, for stepping forward Jan.  I personally am very grateful!

 See you Tuesday!  Joyce Stewart

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 MEETING

Wendy Kool will be presenting two projects. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Materials for class of Tuesday, March 26th - 6:30 PM - Seabreeze

 

1. Main Card: This class will be highlighting simple and elegant all occasion cards, using embossing folders in various ways. It also incorporates the use of clear, self adhesive laminate (Mac-tac).

Base card/envelope will be provided as well as the kit required for the main card.

For the main card you will need: Pop dots, glue, tape runner for assembling layers, scissors.

 

2. For the second part of the class there will be a variety of newly released embossing folders available for use, along with a demo of a triple layered embossing technique, also producing a simple and elegant all purpose card.

Bring along a camera if you wish as there will be many sample cards.

 

For the triple layered card, bring the following pieces of White or Cream card stock and you will be able to use one of the new folders to prepare the top for a future card:

1 @ 2.5 " x 4 "

1 @ 3.5 " x 5 "

1 @ 4.5 " x 6 "

(OR MULTIPLES OF THE ABOVE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MORE THAN ONE!) A repositional glue pen is handy for this one. One will be available if you do not have one.

3. Other opportunities: There will be a couple of cute, small stamps that you may wish to use; one being a small butterfly used on the main card project... I call it my all purpose "butterfly kiss" used often for finishing off simple cards. If you would like to make a supply of these bring some watercolor paper squares 3" x 3" for stamping. I will demo my coloring style using watercolor pencils and iridescent medium.

4. If you would like to stamp images (that will be available) on cardstock and run through the various embossing folders (as will be shown on the sample card), bring along a supply of cardstock (light colors) cut to 5" X 7" and can be trimmed later to your preferred card size.

 

nb. - for anyone who cannot attend this class... I will bring the samples to the April 9th class as well.

 

ITEMS DISCUSSED AT THE LAST MEETING:

Our 28 passenger Lamers bus (for Stampfest in Orlando) will be $624.00. The contract has been signed and a deposit of $100 has been made.

It was decided that we would not subsidize, from the treasury, the individuals from the club that are going to Stampfest. We will have $300 to spend (for the club) on single stamps and punches.

As of 3/12 we had $720.53 in our Treasury.

There will be a nominating committee selected for a new slate of officers to be in place 1/1/14. We ask that new faces step forward and give others, that have been serving, a chance to recharge. All organizations benefit from the participation of all its members.

 See you Tuesday.

Joyce Stewart

TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH MEETING

Tuesday, the 12th is our next meeting at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

Ginny and I will be doing punch art cards.

 I will be doing an Easter Bunny card using various punches. The items you will need to bring are:

White card base
green designer paper 4" X 2 1/2"
Pink or blue designer paper 4" X 2 3/4"
small print green, pink or blue works well as this is the background for your bunny.
Pink stamp pad with Q-tips or small sponge
4 1/2 " of coordinating ribbon that will separate your pink/blue from the green.

 For Ginny's card, bring card base. She is suppling all other supplies.

 We are both providing the punched pieces you will need to build your card.

Items you will need for both cards:

 tweezers
double sided tape
glue (there are several pieces too small to use tape)
etc etc etc

 We will also be working on Operation Write Home cards. Please bring all the supplies that you will need to produce at least two cards (including envelopes) of any design that you choose. If everyone completes at least two (2) cards, that will give us a good head start on this project. If you can provide more than that, terrific!

 If you have any questions as to what is acceptable, please call or email me.

 See you Tuesday,

Joyce Stewart
7510-0694

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 MEETING

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Feb 26th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

Nancy Wickstrom will be demonstrating two Zentangle cards.
 Listed below are the items you will need to bring:
> Several 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 squares of white card stock.
> Micron .05 black pigment ink pen.
> Pencil, eraser
> Rubber stamps with simple outlines, any subject. Some subjects may be flowers, hearts, animals, abstracts, butterflies, apples, jars, hats, and yes, flamingos!
> Staz On Black Ink
>
> After we create Zentangles, we will incorporate the designs into making two cards. Bring your supplies you usually need to make your cards. Any colors you want to use is fine. I like using black and white. Also bring colored markers to fill in the Zentangles if you would like. Prepare to have a fun evening!


Items discussed at the last meeting:

We will be participating in the Operation Write Home. I have received the free stamps we need to put on the back of each card.

We will have our first session of producing these cards at our March 12th meeting. Please bring two blank white cards and envelopes. We will have two different processes going on. There will be a production line, so to speak, for those interested. There will also be some making the entire card. Will discuss further at Tues night meeting.

We have reserved the bus for June 30 bus trip to Stampfest in Orlando. We are going with the 28 passenger for now. We can always upgrade if we get enough reservations.



See you Tuesday,



Joyce Stewart

Tuesday, February 12th Meeting

Our next club meeting is Tuesday, Feb 12th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

We are doing two heart themed cards.
 

Items to bring for Katie Robertson's card:

I have prepared a card using the DOTED SWISS FOLDER and cut out hearts. Members need to bring 12" of l/2 or 3/4" inch white ribbon and 3 small pearls to stick on some of the hearts. I have it all cut out so it is ready to assemble.

 Items for Kathy Kline's card:

 For my triangles and hearts folding card each person will need to bring:

1 -12” sheet of solid color cardstock

1 – 12 “ sheet of coordinating print designer paper

1 – 5 1/2” pc of solid paper or cardstock

***heart punch (@1 1/2’ size) I don’t have one of these so please bring one if you have it

paper cutter with cutter and scoring slides, if possible

adhesive

At our last meeting, two embossing folders were donated by Geri Beutel and stamps were donated by Nancy Wickstrom.

This Saturday, Feb 16th, Shirley Hallman, Florence Savarese and Joyce Stewart will be at Market of Marion selling stamps from our Loan Library as well as items from their personal stamping collection. Come on out and support your fellow stampers and the club.

See you Tuesday.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22ND MEETING

Tuesday, Jan 22nd is our next meeting at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

We will be making a Double Heart Easel card with Carol Seitz. She has kits all made up but if you want to make more than one card the supplies you will need are:

2 sheets red cardstock

1/4 sheet black cardstock
5" x 5" piece of designer printed paper (I used SU First Edition)
3" x 3" piece of vanilla cardstock
Valentine saying between 2" and 2-1/2" wide
red ink
small scrap of silver glimmer paper (I will have extra)
small ribbon flower or other embellishment
pop-ups (I used SU stampin' dimensionals)
heart shaped dies (I used SU Hearts Collection Framelits)
rhinestone or button just under 1/2" wide

I will bring my framelits and Big Shot. If anyone else has the SU framelits and can bring them they would be great. We could play around with the size of other heart dies also. I will also bring my small heart punch, 1/2" circle punch, and a scoring board.

Here are the sizes of the hearts I used. This is the widest and tallest measurement.

5-1/4 x 4-3/4 (this one is scalloped)

4-1/4 x 3-3/4
3-3/8 x 3-1/8
2-1/2 x 2-1/4
1-3/4 x 1-5/8
heart punch 5/8 x 5/8

 Everyone can use my Big Shot and framelits but it will just mean a lot of sharing.

 Carol has been suffering with a bad back so I would ask that you please bring all the supplies you would need to make cards using the stamps from our Loan Library in case she needs to cancel at the last moment. Be sure to bring your own stamp pad(s).

 ITEMS DISCUSSED AT 1/9/13 MEETING:

Dues for 2013 are payable this month. $10.00 for the year.

A discussion and decision was made that we would like to participate in Operation Right Home in providing cards for our soldiers to send home. Joyce will do some research and share at next meeting.

 We also decided that there should be two projects at each meeting. One person can do two projects or there can be two different individuals.

April 9th is still open for someone to volunteer to teach a class. Feb 12th will be a Heart theme and volunteers are Kathy Klein and Katie Robertson.

March 12th will be Punch Art by Ginny Radtke and Joyce Stewart.

We have purchased a Cuttlebug so will happily accept donations of embossing folders. We also need punches and edge punches.

We are still working on a bus trip in June to Orlando to Stampfest.

Ginny will be ordering Tombo tape replacements. Email her if you want refills.

A decision was made that we will purchase about $100 worth of stamps at 1/24 Paradise bus trip. Katie, Janet, Shirley, Ginny and Joyce will be going.

Also made decision that we would purchase two (2) new stamp sets a month.

We are going to have two tables at Market of Marion in February -- we will be selling some of our older stamps from Loan Library. Florence, Shirley and Joyce will be manning the tables.


See you Tuesday.


Joyce Stewart

Tuesday, January 8 Meeting

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a beautiful Christmas!


Our next meeting is January 8th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

 On Tuesday night, we will be using the stamps from our library. So bring your creative talents and the following items and we will have a good time.

 Card Stock
Designer Paper and decorative items to complete your cards
Ink pad(s)
Ink pad cleaner
Bone folder, scissors, tape etc etc etc

REMINDER: 2013 dues are due in January.

 Please bring the homemade cards you received this Christmas to share with the group.

 We still need a volunteer for Feb 12th.

Wendy and Judy -- when are you coming to The Villages?? I want to be able to get you both on the calendar if you are willing to teach a class this year.

 See you all Tuesday,
Joyce Stewart