August 2014 Card Workshop

Wow!!!  This summer is flying by WAAAAAY too fast!!  I can't believe it's August already!  I've had so many ideas for blog posts running around in my head since getting back from Convention last month, but I have barely had time to stop and turn around since I got back!!  BUT, since I COMPLETELY dropped the ball and never posted about last month's card workshop, I thought I'd better take care of doing that today before we get much further into the month!!

I would say that typically, coming up with a Christmas Card idea for August workshops are usually my most challenging--I do have the Holiday Carryover list that is still available, as well as sets that are in the main catalog, but even though (as a demonstrator), I have access to and can use sets in the upcoming Holiday Catalog, they won't be available for customers to purchase until the start of September!!

So this month's Christmas Card was kinda a fun one to put together!!  I used the Envelope Punch Board to create the ADORABLE bow on this card using the Red Glimmer Paper.  One of my sideline demos mentioned (shout-out to Cyndi C.!) a while back that she often waits to purchase a product until she learns what 'additional' uses that product has--her 'rule', if you will, is that if it doesn't do at least two things, she's not going to buy it for a one-shot wonder product (unless, of course, that one thing is too totally cool NOT to have!).

Well, based on Cyndi's rule, this is now the THIRD way I've found of using the Envelope Punch Board.
1.  Traditional use of the product.
2.  File Folder style cards
3.  Bows!!!

I know there are even more uses for the product (I've Googled it and have seen a lot of other cool ideas), but I would honestly say this one is well worth it's price!!  AND, if you come to this month's workshop,  you'll learn how (and get to make!) to complete the bow on these cards!

August 2014 Christmas Card

The first occasion card we're doing 'should' look familiar (Diva Blog Hop post from a couple weeks ago).  I absolutely LOVED creating this card for Convention, and being the Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set, I knew I wanted to use this as one of my Card Workshop cards!!

August 2014 Occasion Card #1

And finally, one of the free sets that Convention attendees received was 'Kinda Eclectic'.  We had some CUTE make-and-take projects (which I hope to post soon!) that we used this set for, and it's easily risen in my list of favorite new sets!!

August 2014 Occasion Card #2

Remember each month will be a different holiday card design with matching envelopes.  I'll do all of the prep work, and all you'll have to do is come and stamp and complete your cards!!  The cost of the each workshop will be $15 and you must RSVP by the 15th of each month (to give me time to order and prep everything).

Now, Christmas Cards 'might' not interest everyone--perhaps you want to get a 'stash' of occasion cards made.  Well, you have that option, too!!  When you sign up for the workshop, you can choose the Occasion Cards instead of the Christmas cards (same price--$15, you'll make five cards of two different designs for 10 total cards, and matching envelopes)!!

If BOTH the Christmas and Occasion cards interest you, then you can register for both for only $25!  I just need the RSVP's in order to have the projects prepped and ready to go in time!  1146 Highland Ave, Nfld, MN.  August's Workshop is Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

I'd love for you to join me at the Card Workshop!!  RSVP by the 15th of August and I will have a packet ready to go for you when you come on the 27th!!

Happy Stamping!

Pam