Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Explosion Box Class

February 10 @ 6pm, $20

All ages, Room for 7

RSVP by February 9th

The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Ln, Chico

Make & decorate a delightful box with a little surprise inside.

Once you open the lid the box will “explode” with photos.

A great gift for your special someone on Valentine’s Day.

To register for this class go to:

http://www.sharonlyons.stampinup.net/

530-899-7126

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Tin & Sizzix Class

SU! Big Shot Contest Winner

Hello Everyone!  So I am going to start this new year by tooting my own horn!  Yes, I know that is bragging but I can't help it!  So here are the details:


Stampin' Up! had a contest for their Demonstrators.  To enter the contest you had to make an item using the Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine and post a photo of it to to Stampin' Connection (a SU! Demo only web site).  Stampin' Up! then selected 10 winners to receive a $50 SU! shopping spree.  This contest was open to all demonstrators in the US and Canada.  There were a total of 1,128 entries in the contest.


I just happen to be 1 of the 10 winners!!!  Woooohooooooo! 


The photo that I submitted was for my Big Shot Boxing Class.  In this class we made themed boxes for September (sunflower), October (Frankie & pumpkin), November (turkey) and December (Frosty & Rudolf). 


Sorry this photo is not very good but it is the only one I have.  I would take another photo but I have already given half of them away. 

I haven't taken advantage of my shopping spree yet.  There is so much to choose from.  Should I get items from the new Occasions Mini Catalog?  A couple new stamp sets from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog that I wouldn't normally purchase?  Or do I get supplies that I need such as Whisper White card stock and SNAIL adhesive?  So many decisions, I can't decide. 

What do you think I should do?  What is your favorite item that you haven't gotten yet?  Leave me a note with what you would do. 

Happy Stamping!
~  Sharon

12/30/2011 Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Out With the Old...In With the New! Woo Hoo!

In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30, so click the links below to get your favorites before they’re gone.

• Shop last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps
• Shop last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps
• Download the last-chance stamps PDF
• Shop last-chance Accessories
• Shop last-chance Definitely Decorative
• Download the last-chance Definitely Decorative PDF
• Shop ALL discounted last-chance items

6" x 6" Folding Scrapbook Class

Check out this delightful 6" x 6" Folding Scrapbook.  The base of the book is made by folding 12" x 12" card stock. 

Would you like to learn how to make this scrapbook?

Join me on Sunday, May 22 @ 1pm, $20 at the door.  Bring scissors and your favorite adhesive. 

All supplies provided, class size is limited to7.  RSVP by May 12, 2011 by clicking here.  Click on the RSVP button to register. 

Give this scrapbook as a gift or keep it for yourself and display it on a table. We will be using Love Letter Designer Series Paper.

 Hope to see you here. 

Stamp-A-Stack March 25, 2011

Once again, Stamp-A-Stack was a hit!  I had 8 wonderful ladies show up for the class.  2 of them were new to SAS.  I met Donna B and Judy S one week after my last SAS and they were disappointed that they had just missed the class.  Another two were Cindy and her daughter, Amber C.  Amber is a sophomore in college and comes to my classes whenever she is home on a break.  It was so great to see her.  Amber starting attending my SAS classes with her mom when she was a Junior in high school!

 Easter Wishes Card

Stamp Set

All Holidays (114916, $34.95)

Ink Pad

Bashful Blue (105209, $5.95)

Card Stock

Bashful Blue (105120, $6.95)

Daffodil Delight (119683, $6.95)

Whisper White (101780, $8.50)

Peach Parfait (119794, $6.95)

Early Espresso (119686, $6.95)

Sizzix

Big Shot Die Cut Machine

(113439, $99.95)

Framed Tulips Embossing Folder

(121809,  $7.95)

Elegant Boutique Embossing Folder

 (115964, $7.95)

Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

(117335, $7.95)

 

Tulip Card 

Card Stock

So Saffron (105118, $6.95)

Pink Pirouette (120969, $6.95)

Certainly Celery (105106, $6.95)

Whisper White (100730, $8.50)

Ink Pads

So Saffron (105213, $5.95)

Pink Pirouette (111838, $5.95)

Punches

Scallop Trim Corner (118870, $9.95)

Two-Step Bird Extra-Large (117191, $16.95)

Miscellaneous

5/8" Jumbo Brads Neutrals (112533, $6.95)

Bee Card

Ink Pads

Perfect Plum (101437, $5.95)

Old Olive (102277, $5.95)

Daffodil Delight (119667, $5.95)

Basic Black (101179, $5.95)

Card Stock

Perfect Plum (101889, $6.95)

Old Olive (100702, $6.95)

Whisper White (100730, $8.50)



Miscellaneous

Heat & Stick Powder (100625, $4.50)

Heat Tool (100005, $29.95)

Powder Pals (102197, $19.95)

Fine Cosmo Glitter (108796, $15.95)

2-Way Glue Pen (104425, $3.50)

1" Circle Medium Punch (119868, $10.95)

Stampin' Dimensionals (104430, $3.95)

Stamp Sets

Sweet Summer

(Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set)

Button, Button (wood - 122026, $25.95)

(clear - 122040, $18.95) 

 

Get Well Wishes

Card Stock

Whisper White (100730, $8.50)

Ink Pads

Melon Mango (115656, $5.95)

Rich Razzleberry (115658, $5.95)

Old Olive (102277, $5.95)

Miscellaneous

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (101049, $11.95)

2-Way Glue Pen (100425, $3.50)

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023, $4.50)

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class, all day starting @10am,  The Stamp Shack - Come join me for some stamping good fun!  Stamp 12 cards, 3 each of 4 different designs, for $20.  Complete the $2 bonus item if you wish. 

Place an order the night of SAS and $5 of your class registration will be applied towards your completed order.  Bring a friend who is "new to me" and both of you get to make the bonus item for free that night. 

Cards & Tin/Frame Class (2 Sessions)

Join me on Friday, April 15th for the Card Tin/Frame Class.  While at this class you will make 4 cards with coordinating envelopes.  You will also decorate the tin storage box to coordinate with the cards.  The tin can be used as a frame once the cards have been used.  Make this wonderful gift for that friend who "has everything" or keep it for yourself!  Great gift idea!  Class details:

Cards & Tin/Frame Class

Friday, April 15

 The Stamp Shack

Session 1: 1:30-3:30pm, $20

Session 2: 6:30-8:30, $20

RSVP by April 14

530.899.7126

chicolyons1@sbcglobal.net

http://www.sharonlyons.stampinup.net/

Items we will use in the class:

 Class Colors: Whisper White, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant & Perfect Plum

Sizzix: Big Shot (113439, $99.95), Top Note Die (113463, $21.95)

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue (wood: 117690, $23.95 - clear: 118598, $17.95)

Miscellaneous: Crystal Effects (101055, $6.95), Fine Galaxy Glitter (114286, $13.95)

 



Card Tin/Frame Class
4 Cards & Front of Tin
Using: Whisper White, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry & Orchard Opulence (retired)

  

Card Tin/Frame Class
Inside of Tin



Card Tin/Frame Class
Back of Tin



40th Birthday Party Photos

Hello Everyone!  I am just so excited!!  If you remember, I made some signs for a girlfriend who was throwing a 40th birthday party for a friend a little while ago.  Well, she sent me 2 photos of the items that I made for her. 

The first photo is of the three flower signs that I made using the Sizzix Top Note die from Stampin' Up!  If you look at the 40 in the middle you can see that there is glitter on it.  I also glittered the small 40 in the "Fabulously 40" sign.

The second photo is of the flower signs and the cupcake flags.  There were 5 of the "40" cupcake flags.  They were also glittered in black.  I used My Digital Studio to make the 3 flower signs as well as the 5 cupcake flags.

For the cupcake flags I used the Sizzix Movers & Shapers Curly Label die and the SU!  Curly Label Extra Large Punch.  

Hope you enjoyed checking out the photos.  I know I sure did!  It's great to actually see  the stuff I made for others actually being used.  There are so many times when I make something but then never get to see it in action.  Thanks Connie for sending me the photos.  Sounds like everyone had a wonderful time!  

~ Sharon 

03-05-2011 40th Birthday Party

A very good friend of mine, Connie (Hi Connie!) is hosting a 40th Birthday Party for one of her friends.  She asked me if I would be willing to make 5 cupcake flags and 3 signs to place in flower arrangements.  She requested light pink and a hot pink, with black glitter.  If you look real close at the photo you will see that all of the 40's are glittered.  I ended up using My Digital Studio to print out the flags and signs.

My Digital Studio is your paper crafting solution.  You can use it to make scrapbook pages, cards, calendars, notebooks, flyers, etc.  Just about anything you want.  You can print them out on your home printer or have Stampin' Up! print them and have them delivered to your doorstep.

Contact me to find out more about My Digital Studio.  I would love to show you my copy of it.  Come on over, let's play!!

~ Sharon

Elements of Style Hat Box Favor

This adorable hat box was made using the Elements of Style stamp set, Love Letter Designer Series Paper and the Sizzix Big Shot.  This box is simply perfect to place your bridesmaids gift in.  Don't you want them to feel special, to feel like you haven't for gotten them on your special day?  

Contact me to find out how you can get these boxes for your special event.  I will work with you to customize them to your liking.  Not crazy about the humming bird, colors or paper?  I am happy to individualize them for you.  Leave me a comment with your name and contact information and I will quickly get ahold of you.  Please note that your personal information will not be publicized on this blog.  I approve all comments before they are posted.
~ Sharon  

Stamp-A-Stack Success

February 2011 Stamp-A-Stack

Yes, I do declare the February 2011 Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class a Success!!!  "Why?" you ask.  Well, just take a gander at this little card!  Isn't it adorable.  I so wish I could take credit for the design but I have to give credit where it is due.  I was surfing a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator only web site (click here to find out how you can get access to the site) when I came across some little leprechauns made by Joni Seith back in 2010.  Her leprechauns were so stinking cute that I just had to see if I could make one as well. 



By Joni Seith



I modified the idea a bit to suit my likings. 

As it turns out it took a total of 20 punches to make out guy.  Now think 20 punches X 3 cards...that makes for a LOT of punching.

The gals that attended the SAS had a great idea as well.  They felt we should have made the "beer" in the mug green and I think we should have put a mug in each hand.  Especially because we live in Chico where California State University, Chico is located.  Back in the early '90's Chico State was named the #1 Party Town in the Country by Playboy Magazine.  (That was a couple of years before I started Chico State.)

Recipe:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Garden Green, Tangerine Tango, Vellum

Ink: Garden Green, Basic Black Marker, More Mustard marker

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Every Little Bit

Punches:  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Oval, Scallop Trim, Word Window, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large, Extra Large Tag, Large Tag

Other:  Crop-A-Dile

February 2011 Stamp-A-Stack

 Our second card was inspired by a wonderful Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Amy Higgins.  We participate in a monthly card swap between about 5 demonstrators.  I enjoyed her card so much that I had to honor her by trying to see what I could come up with.  I think it was the ribbon on her card that made me fall in love with it.  I used the Hostess Level 1 set called Silhouette Sentiments.  Want this stamp set?  Click here to find out how to get it.    

 

Here is the inside of the card.  Isn't that little flower so cute all by it's self.  And now for the inspiration behind this card......................

by Amy Higgins

I just love the ribbon.   Amy's card took a whopping 31.5 inches of ribbon.  Mine only took 18 inches.  I would have loved to do the full bow, but I just didn't have enough ribbon on hand for it.  Just think 6 ladies times 3 cards each, plus the 2 I made would be a total of 630 inches of ribbon!!!

Recipe:

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Set:  Silhouette Sentiments

by Amy Higgins

 Level 1 Hostess Set

Punches:  Decorative Label, Jewelry Tag Medium

Ribbon:  1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Pumpkin Pie, Linen Thread

Other:  Stampin' Dimensionals

Our 3rd card was inspired by me!!!  I had just received a new Sizzix embossing folder, Square Lattice, and couldn't wait to use it.  So, here it is.

February 2011 Stamp-A-Stack

Recipe:

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Poppy Parade

Ink:  Early Espresso, Poppy Parade Marker, Peach Parfait Marker, Pear Pizzazz

Punches:  Two-Step Owl, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle

Ribbon:  1/8" Taffeta Early Espresso

Sizzix:  Big Shot, Square Lattice

The final card was inspired by Becky Bonita.  I wrote her name down but have not clue as to where I found it.  I receive the stamp Ornate Blossom for free with a Sale-A-Bration order of $50 in merchandise.  Want to get this stamp for free also?  Check this out!  For details on Sale-A-Bration.  I absolutely love the shading on this card!

February 2011 Stamp-A-Stack

Recipe:

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Sets: Ornate Blossom, Occasional Quotes Level 3 Hostess Set

Ink:  Blushing Bride, Concord Crush

Ribbon: 1/4" Grosgrain Pretty In Pink

Other:  Sponge Daubers

Okay, one last photo to share with you.  During SAS I had to run off to get my kids from school.  As soon as the bell rang, it started snowing.  It was TOTAL PANDEMONIUM with all of the kids running out of their classes yelling "IT'S SNOWING!!"  You have to understand that snow is a big deal in Chico.  We are known for our hot weather.  I have lived here for 21 years and it has snowed a total of 4 times that I can recall.  My kids were so excited to see the "large" amount of snow in our back yard..........

Wow, so much snow...somehow the kids even managed to have a snow ball fight.

Well, thank for taking a look at everything.  Please feel free to leave a comment.  If you are interested in attending a Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class it is held the last Friday of every month.  I open the doors at 10am and the latest you can show up to start the class is 7:30pm.  We make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 different designs.  Check out the Upcoming Classes/Events tab above to see when the class is scheduled.

~ Sharon

Special Delivery!!



02/27/2011 Baby Shower #1

 Today I delivered 35 baby shower invitations to my good friend Melissa who is hosting a baby shower for a mutual friend of ours, Heather.  The baby's room is painted in colors that are very close to Certainly Celery and Soft Suede with a puppy theme. 

Heather made a real cute baby blanket with the same colors  and
adorable little puppies.  When I saw the blanket, I just knew I had to use the puppy from the Every Little Bit stamp set.  Don't you just love the Very Vanilla on Very Vanilla combination?  It is so clean looking.  Of course I had to use my Sizzix Top Note die on this one. 








02/27/2011 Baby Shower #2

 

When I first became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator over 4 years ago, I was asked by my friend Connie to make baby shower invitations for a friend of hers that was hosting a shower.  It was only after I agreed to it that I learned that the expecting mom was the wife of a high school friend of my husband and mine.  Actually, to be more accurate, the high school friend was my husband's best friend's older brother.  We hadn't seen them in years so it was a nice little surprise to find out they were having another baby. 

   











02/27/2011 Baby Shower #3



Unfortunately, back then I didn't make an invitation for myself to keep.  I didn't even take a photo of it.  I so wish I would have because it was very adorable.  I used a light purple for the card base, stamped a cute little flower, colored it in, did the actual printing on vellum and secured it with a little ribbon and brad.  I think I'll try to recreate the invitation within the next month.  So come back soon to take a look at it.