Happy New Year Everyone!

The next meeting will on Friday January 9 at 1 PM.

Kathy Timko will demonstrate a card-in-a-box.

Here are the supplies you will need:

White c/s 8-1/2 X 11;
DSP or double sided paper 12 X 12 or 8-1/2 X 11;
A Flower Stamp Set example: Flower Shop & Petite Petals and punches to go   with the stamps. . . if you don't have the coordinating
punches you can cut the stamps out by hand;
Coordinating inks to go with your paper;
A Stamp for a greeting;
Score board;
Cutting Board;
Red Score Tape;
Glue;
Dimensions;
Scissors;
and your usual stamping kit.

Any questions please call Geri at 751-5806.

There will not be a meeting on November 28 or December 26.

The next meeting will on December 12 at 1 PM.

This will be our Christmas party. Bring a snack and Beverage of your choice. There will be coffee.

Everyone should bring a card for the card grab-bag.

The next meeting is on January 9, 2015. I will post the program for that day.

Happy holidays and a great New Year.

Tea Light Projects for November 14

We will be making two different projects featuring tea lights at our next meeting, this Friday, November 14 at 1:00 PM.

You can bring your own supplies to make these projects or purchase kits (Please bring exact change if possible).  Details are listed below.

#1 - Window Easel Card with Tea Light

There will be 25 kits available for $2 each.  (Please note that tea lights are NOT included in the kit.)

Or you can bring your own supplies listed below.

Cardstock

• Real Red 4-1/4" x 11" 
• Real Red 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
• Real Red (scrap for scallop oval)
• Garden Green 4" x 5-1/4"
• Garden Green 1-3/4" x 4" 
• Whisper White (2 pcs.) 3-3/4" x 5"
• Whisper White (scrap for "Merry Christmas") 
• Designer Paper 1-1/2" x 4" 
• Designer Paper 2-1/4" x 4-3/4" 
• Vellum 2-3/4" x 3"  

Ribbon

• 12" Real Red 3/8" Woven Satin Ribbon

Other

• Stamp with image to fit in 1-3/8" x 2" oval opening
• VersaMark Pad and Embossing Powder
• Stampin' Dimensionals 

#2 - Wine Glass Lamp Shade

There will be 25 kits available for $1 each.  (Please note that tea lights and wine glasses are NOT included in the kit.)   

Or you can bring your own supplies listed below.  Templates for the lamp shade will be available for everyone.  

• Card Stock Vellum 8-1/2" x 11"
• Whisper White (scrap for "Joy")
• 10" Silver 1/8" Ribbon
• 4" White Baker's Twine
• Rhinestones
• Snowflake Stamp
• Silver Encore Ink

Please bring your standard tool kit with you, including adhesive, scissors, and bone folder.

Need tea lights?  I purchased mine at Dollar Tree.  Two lights for $1.  You can also get wine glasses at Dollar Tree.   

Additional kits for each project may be purchased if there are any extra.  

To make things go smoother and faster it would help to have extras of the following tools.  If you have them you can bring for your own use or if you are willing to share we would really appreciate it (please label your items with your name).  

• 2-1/2" Circle Punch
• Extra-Large Oval Punch
• Large Oval Punch
• Scallop Oval Punch
• Small Oval Punch
• Cheerful Christmas Stamp Set
• Endless Wishes Stamp Set
• Silver Encore Ink Pad

Don't forget to bring something for the Show & Tell table.  We LOVE to see what everyone is working on!

Hope to see you on Friday afternoon.  

Next Meeting Friday, November 14

The next meeting of Stamping at Sea Breeze will be Friday, November 14 at 1:00.  Carol will be featuring Tea Light Projects for you to make for the Holidays.  

Pictures and details will be posted here next week.  Please check back to see actual projects along with a list of supplies to bring and/or kits that will be available.

If you are working on some cute projects please bring them for Show & Tell at the meeting.  We love to see what everyone is doing.  

Curvy Keepsake Boxes for October 24 Meeting

The Curvy Keepsake Box die from Stampin' Up! has become hugely popular.  You will have the chance to make some cute favors using this die at our next meeting.

Friday, October 24

1:00 PM

Sea Breeze Rec Center

The picture above is just a sample of what you can do with this die.  There will not be kits available for you.  Bring your own card stock and embellishments.  We will have two Big Shots and two of the Curvy Keepsake Box dies available for you to use.  There will also be a collection of punches to use.

Need more ideas of what you can make with this die?  I have pinned over 100 ideas to my Pinterest board devoted to this die.  Click on the link below to see these adorable ideas.

Carol Seitz Pinterest Board for SU Curvy Keepsake Box Die

If you see one that you like and aren't sure what you need to make it please contact me and I'll help you out.

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

This should be a fun afternoon.  I hope you'll join us.

Our next meeting is on Friday the 10th.

You will need to bring your usual tools and supplies, and $1.25 for the class.

Any questions please call Geri at 751-5806.

The September 26 meeting has been canceled due to the fact that I will be away and no one else has a project to present to the class.

Geri

SEPTEMBER 23 MEETING

At this meeting we will be doing  a Motion Stamping technique.  Please bring the following:

1.  White cardstock for stamping image
2.  Paper supplies to create a card for image
3.  Usual stamping supplies, glue, ink, etc.


I will bring a couple of stamps that should work, if you have any that you would like to use please bring them.

At our next meeting Friday September 12 at 1:00 Carrie will bring everything you need to make a gift box. There will be a $1 charge.

You will need to bring your usual tools, Tombo glue, or any liquid glue, double-sided tape and extra paper if you want to make extra boxes

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

There will not be a meeting on August 29. Our next meeting will be on September 12.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH

PLEASE NOTE:  There is no meeting this Friday, August 29th.  Sorry for any confusion the previous email may have caused.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH MEETING

Kathy will be demonstrating the window card.

You will need to bring:

    standard card in white cardstock 8 1/2” x11”

    designer paper – I used small pattern which would look like wallpaper or painted wall

    small piece of coordinating designer paper to use for window valance

    border punch(es) I’ll bring mine to use as well

    dimensionals extra white cardstock to make more windows if you would like to work on these at home stamps of small cats, dogs etc. that could be sitting on a window sill

I’ll bring pictures to use for outdoor scenes.

Our next meeting at Seabreeze Recreation Center is on Friday August 22 at 1:00 PM.

Carrie will show us a Scallop Tag Topper Closure Card.

You will need;
Black Cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
White Cardstock 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
White Cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Extra cardstock for mistakes
Trimmer
Scoring blade for trimmer or Score Board
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Adhesive
Bone Folder
Scallop Tag Topper Punch if you have one
I will provide everything else including stamps, ink, designer paper, butterfly punch, paper for the butterfly.

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

Our next meeting at Seabreeze Recreation Center is on Friday August 8 at 1:00 PM.

I will present a card holder you can use to gift cards, or keep for yourself.

You will need a 12x12 double sided paper;
medium sized glue dots or tacky tape;
2 cards of matching colors and adornments;
a large score board or a cutter with scorer;
and your usual supplies.

The same people cannot always be doing the program.
I will be asking members to do a demo, make-n-take or a technique.
It does not need to be very involved.
We can have a few short things shown to us, something you like to do. Each of us can also bring in a favorite die or embossing folder that everyone can do or copy. Just a couple of ideas.

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

Pop Up Butterfly Card on July 25

The next meeting for Stamping at Sea Breeze is this Friday, July 25 at 1:00 PM.  We will be making a Pop Up Butterfly Card.

You will need to bring your own supplies as follows:

White Card Stock (SU Whisper White in sample)

                8-1/2” x 5-1/2” (scored at 2-1/8” and 6-3/8”)

                2-1/2” x 4”

                Scraps (for smaller butterflies on card front)

Yellow Card Stock (SU So Saffron in sample)
                5-1/2" x 5-1/2" (for large butterfly on inside of card)

Green Card Stock (SU Old Olive in sample)

                4” x 5-1/4”

Orange Card Stock (SU Pumpkin Pie in sample)

                2-3/4” x 4-1/4”

Markers to color butterfly

                Yellows

                Oranges

                Greens

Stamping Sponges

Adhesive

Scissors

Additional supplies (IF YOU HAVE THEM):

Swallowtail Stamp Set

Summer Silhouettes Stamp Set

Black Embossing Powder

VersaMark Ink Pad

Heat Tool

Old Olive Ink Pad

Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad

Soft Sky or Marina Mist Ink Pad

Glitter

Glue Pen

Greeting for inside of card

Available for you to use and share:

Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

Big Shot

Stamp Sets

Heat Embossing Supplies

Ink Pads (please bring your own if you have them so the wait for stamping and sponging isn’t too long)

If you have any questions about this project, please email Carol Seitz at carolseitz@yahoo.com.

Our next meeting at Seabreeze Recreation Center is on Friday July 11 at 1:00 PM.

Shirley and I will have a demo and make-n-take.

You will need your usual supplies.

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

Our next meeting at Seabreeze Recreation Center is on Friday June 27 at 1:00 PM.

I will demonstrate an inlaid card technique.

You will need to bring:
Your usual tools;
scotch tape;
card stock front covers (4 x 51/4), dark colors;
coordinating card stock for inlays.

Don't forget Stampfest, Sunday June 29.
Let me know if you are going with us.

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

Our next meeting is at the Seabreeze Recreation Center on Friday June 13 at 1:00 PM.

I will not be there. Florence will demo an envelope card and how to make 3 different size bows with the envelope punch.
If you have an envelope punch please bring it.

You will need your usual supplies and double sided paper for the cards and bows (thinner paper works better for the bows).

Anyone interested in going to Stampfest on Sunday June 29 please call and let me know. We will car pool.


At our meeting on June 27 I will demo an inlaid card. You will need your usual tools and color coordinated paper.

Any questions please call Geri at 751-5806.

Our next meeting is Friday May 23.

Patty Ann will be showing us a birthday card for men, 'A Wolf in the Forest'.

You will need to bring:
your usual supplies,
pop-ups - fussy cutting scissors,
card stock - black, cream, brown, gray and white.

See you there!
Any questions cal Geri at 751-5806.

Our next meeting is on May 9.

You will need black and white paper and your usual tools.

I will bring my Cuttlebug and dies.

We need volunteers to do demos at our future meetings. Think about it.

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

Our next meeting is Friday the 25nd at Seabreeze at 1:00 PM.

I will do an all occasion card.

You will need to bring:
the usual items, plus;
pop-ups, a small stylus would be very helpful;
a white card, the usual size;
small jewels or pearls;
a stamp with the saying you want to use;
stamp pad, best colors are black, beige and aqua.

Call Geri at 751-5806 for any questions.

Our next meeting is Tuesday the 22nd at Seabreeze at 6:30 PM.

We will be making a Tag Doll card. Shirley and Geri will demonstrate.

You will need to bring:
the usual items;
a sharp scissor for fussy cutting;
embellishments - pearls, stickers, butterflies, flowers, dollies, etc.;
a piece of neutral color card stock - whites, pinks.

Shirley and Geri will supply the tags, cutouts and envelopes.

Call Geri at 751-5806 for any questions.

At our meeting on Friday April 11 Kathy will show us a "Framed Card".




Here are the supplies needed:

2 sided designer paper
Greeting stamp
White card stock cut at 2-3/4" X 2-3/4"
White card stock cut at 5-1/2" X 8-1/2"
Ribbon to coordinate with designer paper
4 brads to coordinate with your designer paper
Itty Bitty Shape punch
Butterfly punch
Eyelet border punch
Glue
Kathy will bring her punches.

Bring your basic supplies.




Any questions please call Geri at 751-5806.

Our next meting is on Friday March 28 at 1:00 PM

Shirley and I will be showing a Tag Doll card.

You will need to bring:
Your regular tools and a good scissor for fussy cutting;
glue for small items (pens are good) and glue dots;
pop ups;
embellishments - bows, pearls, butterflies, button, ribbon, flowers etc;
a piece of card stock - neutral color white, pink, aqua etc.

Call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

I received this e-mail from Nancy's niece asking for help.

I am trying to assist Dick Wickstrom with the sale of Nancy's art supplies.  We were wondering if you could
forward this email and pass on the following information regarding the sale of Nancy's art supplies.  If anyone
is interested in helping us to price the items, we would really appreciate it!


Art Supplies Estate Sale- Saturday, March 29th
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Paints, Papers, Tissue Paper, Brushes, Tools
We have a garage completely full- it will be all priced to sell!


1919 Allure Loop
Off Buttonwood, one block from Fish Hawk rec center


Thanks so much!
Ann Lemke (608-513-6340)
Dick and Nancy's niece
Dick's contact info: 352-633-2156

RUBBER STAMPING SALE

Saturday, March 22    10:00 AM

This is a sale of rubber stamping supplies from the estate of Nancy Wickstrom.  There will be a large variety of Stampin’ Up! and other brands of stamps, inks, tools, embellishments, and other supplies.  Bring a friend.   

1919 Allure Loop (Village of Buttonwood)

 

No early sales, please.

At the Friday March 14 meeting Beverly Riley will show us how to make your own envelope and how to make a teeny tiny bow.

Make Your Own Envelopes

Envelope Punch Board by Stampin' Up or Simply scored with scoring plate
8" x 8" piece of Designer Paper or Card Stock

snail or heavy duty tape
address Label
corner punch.


Teeny, Tiny Bow

dinner fork with an even number of tines
24 inches of 1/4" or 3/8" ribbon
scissors.

And your usual supplies.


Geri will bring a her Cuttlebug and a die to make a gift card holder. You will need to bring colored or patterned paper.

Any questions call Geri at 751-5806

The recent post for the March 11 meeting, which has been deleted, was posted to the Stamping At Seabreeze blog in error. It was meant to be posted for the Stamping Around The Villages group.

My apologies for any confusion I may have caused.

Geri

As you may remember we decided to relinquish our time this Friday, the 28th,  so the Potters could have extra time for a special event.

Our next meeting will be on March 14. 

At  the Seabreeze Stampers meeting this Friday, February 14, Florence will demo using packing tape, and Shirley's project will create a gift container for small goodies.

The items needed for Florence's demo are:

packing tape and
magazines

Florence will bring magazines so we can pull pictures from them. She will also bring packing tape.


For Shirley's project you will need:

for the faux bow:

glue dots or liquid adhesive
pearl or rhinestone.

for the container you will need:

a sour cream container
4 x 6 designer paper, double sided
sticky strip or score tape (if none, regular adhesive will work for a sampler)
crimper, if you have one.

As always bring your regular supplies.

Please call Geri at 751-5806 if you have any questions.

NANCY WICKSTROM

I am sure by now that you are aware of Nancy's passing this week.





A memorial service to honor Nancy’s life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, corner of Morse Blvd and CR466, The Villages, at 11:00 am on Monday, January 27, 2014.  Pastor Marcus Pera will preside.  Visitors will be received beginning at 10:00am.  A luncheon will follow the service.

The Villages- Nancy Jo (Stanley)Wickstrom, 68, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, surrounded by her  treasured family.

Born on Aug. 20, 1945 in Madison,WI, Nancy graduated from Madison West High School and earned a teaching degree at UW-Oshkosh.  She married her soul mate, Richard (Wick) Wickstrom on 12/18/71.  She was an art teacher in Madison, WI and Charlotte, NC and named North Carolina Middle School art teacher of the year, a prestigious recognition of her devotion to both teaching and art.  An accomplished artist and highly respected among peers, her colorful art won numerous awards.  She was especially proud to be named artis tof the month in The Villages.  Friends jokingly referred to her as “Weekly Wickstrom” as she was constantly featured in the local newspaper.

As a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Visual Arts Association, Village Art League and many craft clubs, Nancy enjoyed life to the fullest!  She was a multi-talented artist who specialized in collage, abstract and watercolor.  In addition, she was a diehard Packers and Badgers fan, loved to spoil her dogs, and enjoyed long walks- especially on the beach.  She loved dancing in the kitchen to her favorite “hip” music.  Nancy also loved to shop and was not too happy about her recent $0 credit card balance!  Nancy and her husband retired early and traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad.  They had recently returned from a memorable river boat cruise in Europe.  Above all, she was adored by everyone who knew her, especially her husband.  Nancy was his princess!

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard(Wick) Wickstrom of 42 years; sister Sandy (Al Kallal) Stanley;step-brother Jim(Sandy) Stanley; sister-in-laws Rosalie(Attila) Tamasy and Diane Wickstrom; cousin Cheryl(Greg) Hoffman; nieces and nephews John(Carrie)Wickstrom, Ann(Kevin) Lemke, Mike(Jenny) Wickstrom, Kathy(Scott) Craig, Chris(Julie Hughes) Manz, David(Kathleen Browne) Tamasy, Julianne Tamasy,Steven(David Aronstein) Tamasy, Suzanne(Jamie Collins) Tamasy; many great-nieces and nephews; and her precious dog, Biscuit.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Betty Jane and Emerson Stanley, step-brother John Stanley, brother-in-law,Warren Wickstrom, Aunt Millie and Uncle Happy Woolever, Uncle Paul Kubitz and her cherished dogs Mogey, Frisco and Putter.

A memorial service to honor Nancy’s life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, corner of Morse Blvd and CR466, The Villages, at 11:00 am on Monday, January 27, 2014.  Pastor Marcus Pera will preside.  Visitors will be received beginning at 10:00am.  A luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Villagers for Hospice, Inc., 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.  We are so grateful to the staff at The Villages Hospice House for their loving and compassionate care. 

“Nancy, you painted our life with color, happiness, love and joy each and ever

At our next meeting on Friday, January the 24th, Carolyn will show us some St. Valentine Day cards; one is a flip card.

You will need to bring:
red, pink and white paper;
a cutter (we will have one for your use);
tape;
scissors;
and embellishments.

Any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

Happy New Year everyone!!

Our next meeting is on Friday, January 10, at 1 PM at the Seabreeze Rec Center.

We will be making a fancy flap card. In addition to bringing your usual supplies you will need:

a score board;
paper cutter;
card stock (a light color) - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (card base);
flap piece - 5 x 5 1/2 (same color);
2 pieces of a light color such as bone, white - 4 x 5;
1 dark color to coordinate - 3 3/4 x 5;
1 piece of printed card stock to go with and match card base - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4;
glitz, stones-pearls and an ink pad to match;
scraps of paper from the colors cut.

I will bring whatever else is needed.