New Catalog Open House Projects

My New Catalog Open House was a huge success! Everyone loved Sean's yummy desserts based on new In Colors (see the post below for recipes and pictures of the treats). Door prizes were won by Kathy Little, Pat Harrison, Missy Gosson, and Connie Gibbons. Connie was actually on a winning streak - she won 3 door prizes! Joy Dryer and Pat Harrison also got goodies from me. Joy got a gift for bringing a friend with her and Pat got a gift for being the friend who had never before attended any of my events.

Of course, everyone also got the chance to stamp some fun projects using new products!

Here are the projects everyone could make if they wished. Enjoy!

This first card has a subtle shimmer to it thanks to some Smooch Spritz, but it doesn't scan very well.

Uses By the Tide Clear-Mount Set and Loving Thoughts Clear-Mount Set plus Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Blushing Bride Card Stock, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Candy Dots Brad Bases, Neutrals Candy Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Decorative Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Uses Chalk Talk Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper, Pearl Basic Jewels, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Bone Folder, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Blossom Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block C.

If you lightly adhere strips of Washi Tape to a scrap of wax paper first, it makes it much easier to cut the ends of the Washi Tape without it sticking to your scissors.

Uses Kind & Cozy Clear-Mount Set plus Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad, Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad, 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Primrose Petals), Midnight Muse Card Stock, Primrose Petals Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Small Heart Punch, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, and wax paper.

Uses Oh, Hello Clear-Mount Set plus Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Soft Suede), Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Brayer, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Ovals Collection Framelits, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block E.

Uses Label Love Wood-Mount Set plus Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad, Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack, Natural 7/16" Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Artisan Label Punch, and 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

You get the cool stencil effect on this next card by lightly adhering a strip of Delicate Details Lace Tape to the card stock and sponging over it with ink and a sponge dauber. Then, carefully peel the Lace Tape back up and save it to use again!

Uses Mosaic Madness Clear-Mount Set and Feel Goods Clear-Mount Set plus Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Pistachio Pudding Card Stock, Strawberry Slush Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Sponge Daubers, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Delicate Details Lace Tape, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Mosaic Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch (the mosaic punch petals are adhered to it so you can't see the circle punch out), Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block D.

Uses Really Good Greetings Clear-Mount Set and Best of Butterflies Clear-Mount Set plus Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper, Sponge Daubers, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block C.

Uses Sketched Birthday Clear-Mount Set plus Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Bitty Banners Framelits, Clear-Mount Block G, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Uses That's the Ticket Wood-Mount Set plus Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Summer Starfruit Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soho Subway Designer Series Paper, Naturals Designer Buttons, Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, and Ticket Duo Builder Punch.

We added ink to the top flap of the embossing folder and spritzed it lightly with water before putting the card stock in and running it through the Big Shot for this next card. I love the soft, watery look that was acheived! The light Soft Sky Ink on the sentiment did not scan well, it reads "Praying for you..."

Uses Thoughts & Prayers Wood-Mount Set plus Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Brayer, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder, and old Stampin' Mist bottle filled with water.

To make the hummingbird on this next card face the correct way, you have to stamp it first on a piece of card stock and cut it out by hand. Then, flip the cut out image over and color the back side of the card stock using Markers.

Uses Wildflower Meadow Clear-Mount background stamp and Banner Greetings Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Coastal Cabana Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Brights Designer Buttons, Whisper White Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block F.