Our Christmas Party is at our next meeting, Friday, December 13th.

Here is a list of who brings what.

Appetizers:
Maria Talboo, Kathy Timko, Carol Seitz and Malinda Cesario.

Desserts:
Shirley Knight, Patty Anne Scalon and Mary Ann Wiecek.

Drinks:
Florence Savarese, Arlene Van Meter and Ellen Mickelson.

Everyone please bring a card and envelope. There will be a grab bag drawing.

Bring your presentation sheets so I can plan next year's meetings. 

Starting next year we will do a challenge at each meeting. It is always fun to see what someone does with it. I will give out the first one. We will also bring our cards for show. It is interesting to see what others are doing.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I will miss the party but hope to be at the January 10th meeting

Geri

If you have any questions please call Carolyn Morris at 753-9110.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 MEETING

We will finalize our Christmas party. If you have not signed up for something you can do so at this meeting. Do you want a card exchange?

We will finish up Valantine and Hero cards for the last mailing of the year.

Think about whether or not you want a meeting the day after Thanksgiving, November 29.

Any questions call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 MEETING - WATERFALL CARD

Carrie will be demonstrating her Waterfall card.  These cards are so cute.  You will need the following

1.  4"x 5 1/4" designer paper or embossed or stamped cardstock
2.  2 Brads
3.  3" piece of ribbon
4.  Base card stock cut at
      a.  4 1/4"x 5 1/2" or 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      b.  cut at 1" x 4 1/4"
      c.  cut at 2" x 2"  (4)
5.  Whisper White or Very Vanilla card stock cut at 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" (4)
6.  Coordinating color card stock cut at 2" x 9" and scored at 2",  2 3/4", 3 1/2", and
     4 1/4"
7.  Ink
8.  stamp set
9.  Standard hole punch
10.  1" hole punch
11.  Sticky strip
12.  Snail Adhesive
    
Standard supplies, adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors, etc.

Carrie is bringing her fall stamps and ink pads and will also bring pre cut paper kits for the above card.  These kits will be $2.00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 MEETING

Gerri will be demonstrating stamping with paints.  You will need to bring the following supplies.  This works best with dark card stock.

Dark paper for card (A2) 
Dark paper for front of card 5 1/2" by 4 1/4"
(The card front should be the same color as the card base.)
Ribbon


Please bring your basic supplies, glue, scissors, ruler, paper trimmer, etc.

OCTOBER 11 MEETING

Below are the supplies needed for Friday's meeting

 

Base:

12 x 12” card stock vanilla or off white, although any color will work
designer paper in a coordinating  color, cut to 8 1/4 x 3 3/4

Insert:

Black or matching cardstock cut to 8 x 3 3/4”, round corners
vanilla or white cardstock cut to 7 3/4 x 3 1/2” (for stamping),  round corners
Will use scraps from the 12 x 12 for the belly band
9” piece of ribbon

 Paper trimmer

scoring tool
flower stamp or other of your choice
swirl stamp
Ink for stamping inside and flower, please no staz-on if using my stamps.
adhesive, glue dots and regular supplies

This card fits in a business size envelope.  Geri has kindly provided envelopes for us.  Thank you Geri.

Some patterns will be provided.

Also, in order to help pay postage for mailing Operation Write Home cards to the shipper, a donation can will be circulated.  Thanks.

 

 

Sep 27th Meeting

Our next meeting is Friday, September 27th, at 1:00 PM.  Carol Seitz will be teaching the Braided Card Technique. 

Here are the supplies to bring:

• Card Base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (scored and folded at 4-1/4")
• Matching Panel for embossing  3-1/4" x 5-1/4"
• Contrasting Card Stock 2-1/2" x 3-3/4"
• White or other neutral Card Stock 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
• Stamps, inks, and embellishments for the 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" piece of card stock (see picture of sample cards below)
• Small scrap of thin ribbon
• 2 small paper clips
• paper snips
• glue dots
• other adhesive of your choice

I will be bringing my Big Shot and embossing folders.  If you have a specific embossing folder that you want to use bring it and use it with my Big Shot. 

I will also be passing out a sheet of templates for cutting the braid.  There will be enough for you to use at the meeting and also take home to make more. 

These are really fun cards to make.  Bring enough supplies to make more than one!

See you Friday afternoon. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH

Marsha Longo will show us how to make "flip-flop" cards.

 Supplies are:
12x12 double sided paper;
ribbon to coordinate;
2 each of embilishments - flowers, butterflies, stones, pearls, etc.;
adhesive.

 If you bought a pattern please bring it. Marsha has made a couple.

 Please bring the Holiday Cards you made for the soldiers, they must be mailed by October 15.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD MEETING

Shirley Knight will show us how to make a secret door card this week.

Please bring:
      card stock-8 1/2 x 5 1/2  folded in half. (Reg. card size)
     2 - card stock or 2 sided paper cut 2 x 5 1/2
     ruler
     scissors

     any embellishments you would like

 Thanks,     Carolyn

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH MEETING

My plan is to do several different tips and tools ideas. People may want to just watch and take notes and then try the things at home. If they want to try things at the meeting, the materials are as follows:

Ghost Stamping: Check out this demo: http://darlenedesign.com/wordpress/?p=5218

Stamps that are solid, like a silhouette
White craft ink
Kraft, black, or some dark colored cardstock (use some of your decent sized scraps to experiment)
Colored ink, choose one that will go with your project

White outlining

Stamp with outline, not solid
Either solid color cardstock or designer paper in single color
White gel pen
Black ink pad

Tape background

Masking or painter's tape
A few different colored ink pads that will look good together
White cardstock or other light color
Your favorite stamps
Black ink pad

Envelope tool

This will just be a demo. 

I'll have samples of each of the techniques made into cards.

FRIDAY, JULY 26 MEETING

We will be doing a Cascading Card at our next meeting on July 26, 1:00 PM, at the Seabreeze Recreation Center.

 You need:
1 piece of 12" x 12" card stock;
1 piece of 8 1/2" x 11" card stock of coordinating color;
3 pieces of coordinating 8 1/2 " x 11" colors for color embellishments;
6 buttons;
 and bakers twine, if you have it.
You also need;
score board
glue runner
pop ups
scissors.

 

Any questions please call Geri Beutel at 352-751-5806

FRIDAY, JULY 12 MEETING - CORRECTION

Kathy Timko sent me a correction to the supplies needed to make the "Fancy Fold" card.

Here are the supplies needed to make this "Fancy Fold" card:

 

1pc. of Printed Paper (do not need double sided paper) cut at 11"X11"1pc. of Coordinating Solid Card Stock, cut 1pc. at 4"X12" and 2pcs. cut at 2"X2"

Scoreboard

Flat embellishments (work better) to go with the paper and card stock

Scissors

Glue

Tape

 

 

Those of you that went to the Zantangle class please bring your card or cards to show to others. 

If you have any questions please call Geri at 751-5806.

 

 

FRIDAY, JULY 12 MEETING

At our next meeting, Friday, July 12, Kathy Timko will show us how to make a "fancy fold" card.

 

Supplies you need to bring are:

 

One piece of double-sided paper cut to 11"x11" and one piece of coordinating solid color paper cut at 4"x12"  and two pieces cut at 2"x2".

Also bring a scoreboard, scissors, glue, tape runner and flat embellishments to match paper and card butterfly punches or small flower. I will bring some punches.

This is a very cute card, so if you want to make another bring extra paper.

Any questions please contact Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 MEETING

Below are some pictures of  Nancy's zentangle cards

Friday, June 28th Meeting

Nancy Wickstrom will demonstrate Zentangles techniques.

 

You will need to bring white paper cut into 31/2 by 31/2 inch squares, a pencil with a good eraser, black ink pens either Prima or Micron markers, in sizes .01, .05 and .08. If you would like to make a card bring your standard supplies with you.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 MEETING

Hi Stampers,

   This week I will bring back  a couple of techniques that we
haven't seen for a while - watercolor roses and Dazzling Diamonds
covered windows.  I'll bring the necessary materials for the card faces.
which you can turn into lovely cards. Please bring aqua pens if you
have them.

See you Friday.

Carolyn Morris

FRIDAY, MAY 24 MEETING

Our next meeting is on Friday May 24 at 1 PM. 

 The planned project was canceled by the by the person who was going to demonstrate it.
I will have something for you, but I just don't know what it will be yet.

Bring your regular supplies and a couple of sheets of plain card stock.

Any questions call Geri Beutel at 751-5806

Friday, May 10th Meeting

We will do two Father’s Day cards that can easily be used as birthday cards.  I have kits made up so just a few supplies are needed.

 

Black ink

Small hole punch
Dimensionals or pop up tape
Liquid glue  or a self adhesive rhinestone

 And all the usual supplies, scissors, double sided tape, bone folder etc.

 Hope to see you Friday.

Friday, April 26 Meeting

Our next meeting is on Friday April 26 at 1 PM. Judy Wilkinson will do a class on the brayering technique. She will demonstrate many ways you can use your brayer to make interesting backgrounds.

 

You will need to bring:
white card stock cut about 5 x 4 inches, as many as you like;
a brayer, if you have one;
 ink pads with neutral colors - brown, blues, tan, etc;
a multi-colored pad, if you have one;
rubber bands, if you want;
and your usual supplies.

 

Also bring your cards to show. We will have a card table.

 

Any questions call Geri at 751-5806.

CORRECTION FOR APRIL 12TH MEETING

Please note the correction below for this Friday's meeting.  The size of the paper 81/2x11 has been changes and if you have a scorer please bring, The changes have been underlined

Please bring your Hero cards and greeting cards for the troops. I'll be sending them the 13th or 15th of April.

 

I have a couple of techniques to demonstrate.

You will need to bring:

2 or 3 pieces of card stock measuring  8 1/2 x 11", white or any light color will work well. Also bring a couple of 5" x 7" of designer paper, no double-sided and a scorer if you have. I will give you card stock and envelopes.

 

 

ALSO BELOW IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL THAT GERI RECEIVED REGADING OUR OPERATIOINS WRITE HOME CARDS.

 

Dear Geri,

 

Thank you for your generous support of our nation's deployed heroes!  Your gift of 118 cards was received on 3/13/2013.

 

Your gift of cards assures that we can continue helping service members keep in touch with home, as well as encourage them wit the thanks of a grateful nation.  Our OWH family has sent over 2 million cards that convey our support - you're making a huge difference for our heroes!

 

Thank you!

Operation Write Home

 

 

April 12 Meeting

Please bring your Hero cards and greeting cards for the troops. I'll be sending them the 13th or 15th of April.

 

I have a couple of techniques to demonstrate.

You will need to bring:

2 or 3 pieces of card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 4 1/4", white or any light color will work well. Also bring a couple of 5" x 7" of designer paper, no double-sided. I will give you card stock and envelopes.

Friday, March 22 Meeting

At our next meeting on March 22 we will do that which was scheduled for the last meeting. I'd like to apologize for not being aware that the meeting was cancelled. I was not informed until I got there.

 

Mary Ann and Melinda will show us an Irish fold card. They will bring the pattern.

You will need to bring:

Five(5) different coordinating colors of scrapbook paper. No double-sided or card stock.The paper has to be thin enough to fold easily. Cut each paper into 10 8"x1" strips (50 strips);
Card stock, 2 at 5 1/2"x4 1/4";
Your usual supplies;
Scotch tape.

 

We will also do cards for the troops. I will bring some wording that we can use for the inside.

Any questions call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 MEETING

At our next meeting on March 8, Mary Ann and Melinda will show us an Irish fold card. They will bring the pattern.

You will need to bring:

Five(5) different coordinating colors of scrapbook paper. No double-sided or card stock.The paper has to be thin enough to fold easily. Cut each paper into 10 8"x1" strips (50 strips);
Card stock, 2 at 5 1/2"x4 1/4";
Your usual supplies;
Scotch tape.

We will also do cards for the troops. I will bring some wording that we can use for the inside.

Don't forget to bring your cards. They need to mailed by Saturday the 9th. We need Mother's Day, graduation and spring time.

 Any questions call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND MEETING

At our next meeting, February 22, Geri Beutel will show us how to make a fan card.

Supplies to bring;
Card stock, 8 1/2 x 11, soft colors. You may want to bring a few sheets if you want to make more than one;
A matching or coordinating print and ribbon;
Your usual supplies.

 Geri will bring dollies, bling, etc. for you to use.

Carolyn Morris will show an inking technique with embossing folder. Bring white stock. She will have card packages made up for $1.

 

If you have completed any cards for the troops please bring them. I will have the stamp for the back of the cards. The next mailing is March 9.

Cards wanted are Mothers Day, graduation, general spring birthday, thinking of you, missing you and thank you.

I will collect the cards at each club meeting.

If you have any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

Friday, February 8 Meeting

At this Friday's meeting, February 8, Carolyn Bryant will show us how to make a hand sanitizer holder.

 Supplies to bring;
Sold and design card stack - coordinating;
Small piece of ribbon, also coordinating;
Your usual supplies;
If you have any of these punches bring them. 3/4 inch round, 1/8 inch round and a scallop.

Carolyn is bringing her heart nestabilities and punches.
I will also bring punches and Cricket.

If you have completed any cards for the troops please bring them. I will have the stamp for the back of the cards. The next mailing is March 9. Cards wanted are Mothers Day, graduation, general spring birthday, thinking of you, missing you and thank you.

I will collect the cards at each club meeting.

If you have any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 MEETING

Our next meeting is at Seabreeze Recreation Center on Friday, January 25th, at 1 P.M.

We will be doing "Step Out" cards. I have three designs.

You will need:
plain card stock, coordinating;

printed card stock needed for small pieces- these can be scrapes;
a paper cuter;
punches;
stamps and ink pad;
bone folder;
glue runner;
scissors;
#2 envelopes;
and any embellishment you want.

I mailed our first card donation, 94 cards, to Operation Write Home. At every meeting we'll collect the cards you have made for the next mailing. I would also ask that everyone donate a few dollars to cover the postage.

 

Any questions please contact Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

Friday, January 11, 2013 Meeting

Happy New Year everyone!

Now is the time to get back into the swing of things. At our first meeting of the new year, Friday, January 11, we will make cards for Operation Write Home. Please bring your cards, normal 5 1/2 x4 1/4 and envelopes, matching paper, punch or whatever you are going to use to decorate your cards. We are going to make general ones, such as Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, etc. If you want to learn more go to www.operationwritehome.org.

 I do have a few ideas for future meetings but would to discuss this with all of you.

 

If you have any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

 

Kathy has also suggest that we might want to  St. Paddy's cards as they are due on Feb. 1st. She will bring her "OPERATION WRITE HOME rubber stamps so we can stamp the back of the cards, which is a requirement. The cards have to be no bigger than 4-1/4" X 5-1/2" (A2) and the envelopes 4-3/8" X 5-3/4". The girls should have their envelopes and cards ready to go on Friday.