Girl Time - Stop & Shop

The new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog is HERE!!!

Yes, folks, you read it correctly, the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog is here.  I'm so excited to finally have it in my hands.  There are so many exciting new stamps, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, brads and more. 

There is so much to love in this catalog that I can't decide what to get next.  I've already gotten a couple of new stamp sets, 4 different pack of Designer Series Paper (pgs183-186), 2 new punches (pg. 209-213) and 2 spools of ribbon (pg. 194-195).  The new fabric (pg. 196) is swell, the printed brads (pg. 199) are adorable and the new In Colors (pg. 176) are wonderful! 

With great names like Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder and Island Indigo, how could you not love the new In Colors?  Here is a peek at them...

And, once again, the new In Colors are available in the Stampin' Write Markers!

Contact me to get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  It's yours FREE when you host a workshop, catalog party, or place an individual merchandise order of $150.  You will also receive a FREE catalog when you place an order of 35 cards/items from Cards by Sharon.  Click here to see samples of my work.

Can't wait to hear from you!

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 

$ Box Class

Learn how to make gift boxes that dispense money as the gift. Make 3 different boxes: female birthday, male birthday & congratulations. All ages. 5:30-7:30pm. $20, all supplies included, must pre-reg. The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Lane. (530)899-7126. 

Photos are of a $ Box made back in 2009 with retired stamp set.  We will be using current SU! products at the class.  RSVP by Thursday, March 17th @9pm.

In this box I used 10 - $1 bills.  The birthday girl who received it was wearing the money like a scarf as she pulled the money out of it.

 This next box was made out of an invitation that my boys received for a birthday party.  The boy really likes the Giants so I thought it would be great to see if I could use the invitation on the box.  This gift was the hit of the birthday party. 

Now a days, when my boys ask their friends what they want for a birthday gift, the usually very loud answer is "A MONEY BOX!" 

My youngest boy was even asked by his best friends little sister if he would come to her birhtday party because she wanted a money box for her birthday.

Rest assured, she will be receiving one in April.  Although my youngest boy will not be attending her all girl sleep over birthday party, I have already made one for her mom to give to her.

Join me for this class.  It will be a lot of fun!

~ 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  

DIY Wedding Invitation Class This Sunday

Thinking about helping a friend or family member with their wedding invitations,

but don't know where to start?
 
Join IN-STYLE-EVENTS & Cards By Sharon
For this 'hands-on' DIY Wedding Invitations class!
Our Invitations Specialist, Sharon, will give you hands-on instruction for crafting
Two unique wedding invitations sets, including the Invitation and the RSVP Card!
 Also, Save-the-Date, Favor, Escort Card and Program ideas!
 

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!
CALL OR EMAIL TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

                 What:       DIY Wedding Invitations Workshop
 
                 When:      THIS SUNDAY!
                                  Sunday, February 20, 2011
                                  1:00pm - 4:00pm
 
                 Where:     In-Style-Events Showroom
                                  2961 Hwy 32, Suite 62, Chico

                 Register:  Download the Registration Form at
                                  www.In-Style-Events.com

Vote For Your Favorite Wedding Set

I'M SSSOOOOO EXCITED!  I have been updating my Wedding Invitation Portfolio and have added 5 new wedding invitations/ensembles in the last week.  On Wednesday morning I had a meeting with my wedding coordinator to deliver the portfolio, for she was meeting with a bride later in the day. 

I still had one more wedding ensemble on my desk not quite finished but knew I would have it done that day.  When I did finish it, I delivered it to my wedding coordinator who was meeting with the potential bride/client.  When the bride saw it she fell in love with it!  "What does it look like?" you ask.  Well, it's one of the invitations I will be making at my Do It Yourself Wedding Invitation Class.  The invitation set is the 05-19-2012 Wedding.  I will be making another set at the class but have yet to decide which one to do.

Sooooo, how about this?  You vote on which one you think I should teach at the DIY Wedding Invitation Class.  Post a comment with which one is your favorite.  I will keep the voting open until Friday, January 23rd.  Once all votes have been tallied, I will announce the winning set.  And the nominees are...

04-21-2012 (Diamond) Wedding Set



04-21-2012 (Pearl) Wedding Set

04-25-2010 Wedding Set

05-08-2010 Wedding Set

06-19-2012 Wedding Set

09-18-2010 Wedding Set

Okay, now that you have seen them, post a comment as to which one you think I should teach at my DIY Wedding Inactivation Class.  Thanks so much!  I look forward to seeing what everyone votes for!

~ Sharon

Do It Yourself Wedding Invitation Class

Thinking about making your wedding invitations (or a friends)

but don't know where to start?

Join In-Style-Events & Cards By Sharon

for this DIY Wedding Invitation class.

Date: Sunday, February 20th

Time: 1pm-4pm

Location: In-Style-Events, 2961 Hwy 32, Suite 62, Chico

Register: www.In-Style-Events.com or 530.321.8375 (Sara)

Save the Date & Invitation



Inside Save the Date & Invitation



Inside Invitation

Inside invitation with RSVP pulled out

04-25-2010 Wedding Slide Show using My Digital Studio

Here are photos from the wedding ensemble that I did in April 2010.  This was a fun invitation to make.  I found the design in the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog 2009-2010.  Sorry for the quality of the slide.  This is the first one I have ever made and know there is room for improvement.  I used My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!  Which you can get for 50% off right now through November 30th.  Hope you like it!  Please feel free to leave a comment.  Also, be sure to check out my Upcoming Events/Classes page to see the classes I am holding next weekend.

~  Sharon 



Wedding Invitations & Wedding Ensembles

I have finished 4 weddings and am now waiting to meet my next bride for a "Rock Star" wedding in 2011.  I find the weddings so exciting to do.  If you need help designing or are looking for someone to make your invitations for you, I'm your person.  Contact me today to get started.

I started in October of 2009 when I met with a bride who was planning her wedding for May 8, 2010.  I designed and made her Wedding Invitations (95), RSVP Cards (95), Insert Cards (95), Escort Cards (130), Table Signs (18), Programs (80), Bar Menu (1), Specialty Drink Menu (1), Appetizer Menu (1) and Buffet Menu (1).

My next bride I met in February 2010, her wedding was April 25, 2010.  I helped to design and make her Wedding Invitations (35) and RSVP Cards (35).  I made Reserved Table Signs (3), Children's Table (1) as well as "Mr." and "Mrs." signs for them to have their pictures taken with after the ceremony.

I met my third bride at my son's baseball practice in April 2010.  Her wedding was on June 27, 2010.  She was visiting from Canada and was there visiting one of her bridesmaid and to watch her God Son at the practice.  She had just sent out her wedding invitations but had no idea as to what to do for her escort cards and table signs.  The wedding had a travel theme because the groom works as a news reporter and travels all over the world.  They also had guests from all over the world attending.  I ended up making her Escort Cards (137) and Table Signs (18).  Her bridesmaid traveled from Chico, California to Toronto, Canada with them as her "carry-on" luggage!!

I just met my fourth bride at the end of May 2010.  Her wedding was September 18, 2010.  I made made Invitations (35), RSVP Cards (35), Insert Cards (35), Escort Cards (50), Thank You Cards (50), Boutonniere Tags (50), Buffet Table Signs (4), Individual Dish signs (20), Favor Tags (50), Drink Menu (1) and Bar Menu (1).  You can see some photos of this wedding in posts labeled 09-18-2010 Wedding.

4 wedding in under 1 year!  How exciting!!!

I will be posting photos of the wedding items as time allows me to do so.  Please check back frequently for photos of all the wedding items I have made.  Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to post a comment(s)!

~  Sharon

05-08-2010 Wedding
Invitation, RSVP Card, Insert Cards & Envelopes

05-08-2010 Wedding
Close up of wedding invitation ensemble.





05-08-2010 Wedding
Escort Cards at the Wedding Site.

  

Back From The Wedding

Hey everyone!  Here are some photos from today's wedding.  I had a blast setting up for it.  Okay, how long do you think it would take to tie 50 bows on the back of chairs?  Any idea...Try 3 hours.  Yes, it took me that long to tie 50 bows!  You can see some of them in the photos below.  The first photo is an up close photo of the flower tag that I made.  Every single guest had a flower on their plate with the tag.  The second photo is of the completed table.  Third photo is of the table showing the bows.  Fourth photo shows the escort cards (airplanes) and the final photo is an upclose of a flower by the escort cards.  I didn't get to stay for the ceremony or the reception so I wasn't able to get photos of the buffet signs or the favor table.  I'll have to wait to get them from the photographer.  Hope you enjoyed the photos.  Please feel free to leave a comment!  ~ Sharon

09-18-2010 Wedding
Flower Tag



09-18-2010 Wedding
Flower Tag on plates



09-18-2010 Wedding
Completed Table

09-18-2010 Wedding
Escort Cards (airplanes)

09-18-2010 Wedding

Wedding Today!

Today is the day of the big event.  I will be headed out to help set up for the wedding and will actually see my stuff in use for once.  Here are a couple of photos of the items to be used at todays wedding.  I'll post more photos after the wedding tonight (if not too tired) or tomorrow.  You may be able to see some colored stones sitting infront of the signs.  Those are the colors of the wedding.  Isn't it just wonderful how Stampin' Up!'s colors match them perfectly!?!  Gotta love SU!  Enjoy!  ~ Sharon




09-18-2010 Wedding
Buffet, Bar & Favor Table Signs




09-18-2010 Wedding
Mexican Buffet



09-18-2010 Wedding
All American Buffet



09-18-2010 Wedding
Sicilian Buffet






09-18-2010 Wedding
Caribbean Buffet



09/18/2010 Wedding

The following are photos of items from the September 18, 2010 wedding.  Once the wedding is over and I get some of the professional photos I will post them.  These were taken on my kitchen table.  Please feel free to leave a comment.

~ Sharon



09/18/2010
Wedding Invitation

 


09/18/2010
Wedding Invitation - Insert Cards - RSVP Card

 

09/18/2010
Escort Cards & Favors

09/18/2010
Flower Tag

09/18/2010
Flower Tags (50)

Wedding Invitation Specialist

I have finished 3 weddings and am now on my 4th.  I find the weddings so exciting to do.  If you need help designing or are looking for someone to make your invitations for you, I'm your person.  Contact me today to get started.

I started in October of 2009 when I met with a bride who was planning her wedding for May 8, 2010.  I designed and made her Wedding Invitations (95), RSVP Cards (95), Insert Cards (95), Escort Cards (130), Table Signs (18), Programs (80), Bar Menu (1), Specialty Drink Menu (1), Appetizer Menu (1) and Buffet Menu (1).

My next bride I met in February, her wedding was April 25, 2010.  I helped to design her Wedding Invitations (35), made Reserved Table Signs (3), Children's Table (1) as well as "Mr." and "Mrs." signs for them to have their pictures taken with after the ceremony.

I met my third bride at my son's baseball practice.  Her wedding was on June 27, 2010.  She was visiting from Canada and was there visiting her one of her bridesmaid and to watch her God Son at the practice.  She had just sent out her wedding invitations but had no idea as to what to do for her escort cards and table signs.  I ended up making her Escort Cards (137) and Table Signs (18).  Her bridesmaid traveled from Chico to Toronto, Canada with them as her "carry-on" luggage!!

I met my fourth bride at the end of May.  Her wedding is scheduled for September 18, 2010.  I have already made her Invitations (35), RSVP Cards (35), Insert Cards (35), Escort Cards (50), and Thank You Cards (50).  And will be delivering the Buffet Table Menus (4), Individual Dish Signs (20), Favor Tags (50), Drink Menu (1), Bar Menu (1) and Favor Table sign (1) this week.

4 wedding in under 1 year!  How exciting!!!

I will be posting photos of the wedding items I have completed as time allows me to do so.  Please check back in about 7 days for the first photos to be posted!!!

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to post a comment(s)!

~  Sharon