Halloween and Autumn cards

Happy Halloween!

I thought I’d share with you today the Halloween and autumn cards we recently made at one of my Stamp-A-Stack classes. After today, we’ll begin making Christmas cards. I’m amazed at how quickly this year has gone by.

Paper: Pupmkin Pie, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi card stock

Accessories: Spider Web embossing folder, Bear and Kooky Spooky dies, Big Shot, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Paper trimmer

Crayon Resist Technique

Stamp set: Autumn Splendor, Oval All

Paper: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Glossy White card stock

Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Cajun Craze Classic Ink, Stazon

Accessories: White crayon, sponges, Scallop oval and large oval punches, Old Olive 5/8” grosgrain ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, paper trimmer

CASEd from Debra Currier

Stamp set: Greeting Card Kids, All Holidays

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black card stock

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Gray, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Black Stazon

Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Scallop circle #2 die, Big Shot, Circle Scissor Plus, Blender pens, Basic Black satin 5/8” ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer

If you have any questions about how these cards were made, please post a comment and I will reply as soon as I can.

Have a safe Halloween and as always, have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

August Stamp-A-Stack

I’m sorry it’s been a long time between postings again. Please keep checking back for updates.

These are the cards we made at our August Stamp-A-Stack. I changed the class so that we now make 2 cards each of 3 designs rather than 2 cards each of 5 designs. I think this amount is a little easier for everyone.

Stamp set: Because I Care (Hostess set)
Paper: Whisper White and Always Artichoke card stock, Vellum
Ink: So Saffron and Old Olive Classic Ink, Daffodil Delight and Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Big Shot, Clear embossing powder, Heat Tool, Daffodil Delight 5/8” grosgrain ribbon, Sponge daubers, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors, Paper trimmer

Stamp set: Apple Blossoms (Hostess set)
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Basic Black card stock, Newsprint DSP
Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink
Accessories: Scallop circle punch, Basic Black satin 5/8” ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons, Glue dots, SNAIL adhesive, Paper Snips, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer

Stamp set: Just Believe
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla card stock, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, and Crumb Cake Classic Ink
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border punch, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Early Espresso ¼” grosgrain ribbon, Glue Dots, SNAIL adhesive, Paper Snips, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer

If you have any questions about how these cards were made, please post a comment and I will reply as soon as I can.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

It's Time to Stamp

Welcome back to A Time To Stamp! It has been entirely too long since I posted something and I feel bad for neglecting you, my faithful readers. I’m going to attempt to update my blog at regular intervals and I hope you will be patient with me as I work out a posting schedule.

Are you ready to see some projects? Okay, let’s go! :)


We made these two projects at a workshop in March.




Mini Milk Carton Birdhouse- video tutorial by Angie Juda
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Passion Pink, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Big Shot machine, Texture Plates Kit #4, Mini Milk carton die, Scallp Edge punch, Extra Large Two step bird punch, Boho Blossoms punch, ¼” circle punch, 1” circle punch, Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker, Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, Sticky Strip


Open Swing Top card- tutorial by Dawn Griffith
Stamp set: Eggcoutrements
Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Black Stazon
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Scallop edge punch, 1/8” circle punch, So Saffron brad, Pretty in Pink 5/8” satin ribbon, glitter, 2-way glue pen, Sticky Strip, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, Craft & Paper scissors



Thanks for stopping by. Have fun stampin' and creatin'!

Stamp-A-Stack Birthday Cards

These are the cards we created last week at my Stamp-A-Stack birthday class. Below are pictures of the individual cards and the material list for each card. All but one card was CASEd (Copy And Share Everything).

Stamp sets: Pick A Petal, Hugs & Wishes
Ink: Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip Classic ink, Pumpkin Pie stampin’ write marker
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White card stock, Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, SNAIL adhesive, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter
Inspired by: Alicia Tomicich-Wiley

Stamp sets: Polka Dot background
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, and Basic Black
Accessories: Punches- 1 ¼” circle, ¾” circle, ½” circle, scallop circle, 5-petal flower; Big Shot die-cut machine, Top Note Bigz die, SNAIL adhesive, scissors, paper cutter
Inspired by: Evelyn Hoffman

Stamp sets: Inspired by Nature, Upsy Daisy (sentiment stamp)
Ink: Always Artichoke, Bordering Blue, So Saffron, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip Classic ink
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Basic Black, scrap piece in any color
Accessories: Punches- ¼” circle, 1 ¾” circle; Big Shot die-cut machine, bird from Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die, sponge, removable double sided tape, SNAIL adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter
Original artwork by: Michelle Hoffman

Stamp sets: Upsy Daisy (sentiment stamp)
Ink: Whisper White Craft ink
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss card stock, Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Punches- scallop edge, 5-petal flower, ½” circle; Big Shot die-cut machine, Sizzlits Spring Flowers die set, Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon- 13”, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, 2-way glue pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals- 5, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter
Inspired by: Stephanie Luman and Linda Heller

Stamp sets: Crazy for Cupcakes, Polka Dot background
Ink: Tangerine Tango Classic ink, Pumpkin Pie and Yoyo Yellow Stampin’ Write marker, Black StazOn
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Accessories: ¾” circle punch, Tangerine Tango striped grosgrain ribbon- 12”, White gel pen, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, 2-way glue pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter, scissors
Inspired by: Renee Van Stralen

Some of these cards involved quite a few steps but overall they were fun to make. Hope you enjoyed viewing them. Have fun stampin' and creatin'!

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack cards

These are the cards we made last week at my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack. We made 2 cards of each design, for a total of 8 cards. A Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) is a great way to stamp several cards in a short amount of time, and the cards can be designed for any occasion. Contact me if you would like to create these cards. We will arrange something that works for you no matter where you live.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
Suspension card tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp sets: Deer Friends
Ink: Real Red Classic ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Real Red card stock, Ski Slope DSP

Accessories: 1 ¾”, 1 ¼”, 1 3/8” circle punch, red gingham ribbon, white string, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, scissors, paper cutter.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
CASEd
Stamp sets: Snow Swirled
Ink: Encore metallic gold ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Handsome Hunter, Real Red card stock

Accessories: Large star punch, white grosgrain ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, scissors, paper cutter.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
Gate Fold card tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp sets: Season of Joy
Ink: Rose Red, Certainly Celery classic ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Always Artichoke card stock
Accessories: Small rhinestones (non-SU!), SNAIL adhesive, glue pen, scissors, paper cutter.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
Criss Cross card tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp sets: Winter Post, Snow Swirled
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy classic ink
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy, Kraft card stock

Accessories: Rich Reglas button, linen thread, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, glue dots, scissors, paper cutter, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.

I hope you enjoyed viewing these cards. Have fun stampin' and creatin'!

Stamp-A-Stack Cards

These are the cards we created at my Stamp-A-Stack this week. I used all Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, which are available for FREE for a limited time only with each $50.00 purchase.

We created 2 of each design for a total of 8 cards for the price of $12.00. If you would like to set up a time to create these cards with me, please e-mail or call me. Or if you would like to receive the supplies by mail so that you may recreate these cards in the comfort of your home, send me an e-mail for more information.

Designed by Michelle Hoffman

Original Layout by Jami Sibley
Stamps: Birthday Whimsy, Birthday jumbo wheel
Ink: Green Galore Classic Ink, Bashful Blue Stampin’ Around cartridge
Cardstock: Green Galore, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Jersey Shore Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Stampin’ Around Jumbo wheel, Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter

Designed by Kathy (Last name unknown) http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/798340?cat=5507&si=merci
Stamps: Merci, Lots of Thoughts
Ink: Black Classic Ink, Black stampin’ write marker
Cardstock: Almost Amethyst, Naturals White
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels, pastel applicators, White gel pen, Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter

Designed by Michelle Hoffman
Original Idea by Angie Juda
http://chicnscratch.typepad.com/chic_n_scratch/2008/02/card-of-the-w-2.html
Stamps: So Many Scallops, Many Thoughts
Ink: Real Red Classic Ink, Bashful Blue Stampin’ marker
Cardstock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Scallop circle punch, 1/8” circle punch, Ice Circle Rhinestone brad, Real Red wide Grosgrain Ribbon, SNAIL, Stampin’ dimensional, Paper Cutter
Technique: Tent Topper Card
Designed by Michelle Hoffman
Original layout by Beate Johns
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/76194?cat=4169
Stamps: Friendship Blooms
Ink: Black Staz-On, Pretty In Pink, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion Classic Stampin’ Spots, Pixie Pink stampin’ write marker
Cardstock: Pink Passion, Basic Black, White Glossy
Accessories: Crop-A-Dile, Black eyelets, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter paper towel
Technique: Spotted Square Background (With a Twist)