However, there is a catch! It will require some thought (I know, terrible, right?:-)
This is the general IDEA -
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| I have this piece of decor, (made by me!), in my livingroom. Mine is simply shapes cut out of cardstock, decorated, and stuck to more cardstock (displayed on a easel-style 'frame'). |
DECISION 2: Theme. I picked the butterfly & flower from "For All You Do" page 105 (online), the outline from a stamp set set no longer available (but I can still get that image). I would suggest browsing online from pages about 100 - 124. Keep in mind that you are looking for solid images...we are cutting them out by hand, and then decorating them, so unless you buy that stamp set, we are not actually stamping any images here (they will be printed out, and then cut out)
DECISION 3: Where will you put this/what size will it be? This is entirely up to you! If you have an old frame, and want to put it in there (can even go under glass), than make sure you are making it the correct size. If you have a spare easel type stand, than it might not matter what size you make it , but still, think about it and let me know. My butterfly one is slightly larger than 9x9.
DECISION 4: This is especially if you are an experienced stamper - however - this applies to everyone. The more you have a vision in your head of what you want, the less time it will take you to make it. Find a picture of something to copy perhaps, and stick to it (copying it as closely as you can). Think about what techniques you want to incorporate, and we can get it done in no time! The catalog is full of inspiration, and they are for sale for $10 ea, or you can look online too (same thing) - My butterfly art is mostly stamped patterns, sponging, and in a few places, some heat embossing...and LOTS of cutting!! Example - if you wanted to copy mine almost exactly, it would take you about 3 hrs to make. If you need to think up all kinds of things on the spot, it's going to take you a lot longer. So think about what you like (one polka dot, one embossed, 3 sponged etc), and formulate a plan. If you can't get it done in one evening, we'll do a "take two" and you can come finish!
OPTIONS: You can look through the more "kid" styled ones, or purchase chipboard letters (of your child's name etc) to decorate.
COST: The cost will be $10, and include a pack of paper (will likely be a multipack - that I combine - with each of the colors you selected), and then the additional cost is for my beads, ribbons, embossing powder, crystal effects, sponge daubers, dimensional, etc.
(options: should you choose to order a stamp set, or chipboard letters, you can add that cost to the $10, with no tax or shipping charged!)
WHEN: October 29th, 7pm - I realize this date is close to Halloween (parties??), if you want to come and the date is the only reason you cannot attend, please msg me and let me know. We can also do the 22nd or 23rd...I would just like to give you all as much time as possible to sort out your thoughts on what you want to make!
