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
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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
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> 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.