Bunco for Autism

Bunco for Autism
Last Saturday I participated in a blog hop with other demonstrators to help with Autism Awareness — Click Here to see the post

I wanted to do more than just a blog hop — so, Friday night I held a fundraiser, Bunco for Autism.  The funds raised are being donated to an organization called Autism Speaks. 
I had never played Bunco before so I had helpers to explain the game (only 2 other participants had played before).  We had such a great time. 
Bunco Playing
There was a ton of laughing going on while everyone was rolling the dice.
We played two full rounds of Bunco and then moved to another room to stamp three cards.
Two of the ladies had never stamped before — love newbies!!!
Bunco Stamping
Pam and Carmen both decided stamping was ok.  The Big Shot was a little much for them for their first time, we all know they will fall in love with it very quickly.

Here is one of the cards we made.
Builder Birdcage
This was the first time I used the Builder Birdcage stamp set.
It was so fun to combine the different pieces — you could have fancy bird cages like this one or simple cages on a chain — so, so cute.

Card Tips:
* Card Base — Sweet Sugarplum – 4 1/4″ x 11″
* Pear Pizzazz — 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
* Succulent Garden designer paper — 3 3/4″ x 5″
* Sweet Sugarplum — 2″ x 5″
* Whisper White — 1 7/8″ x 4 7/8″
stamp three bird cage pieces with Memento ink
stamp two birds with Sweet Sugarplum ink
* Sweet Sugarplum — 1″ x 2 1/4″
* Whisper White — 7/8″ x 2 1/8″
stamp Happy Anniversary from So in Love stamp set with Memento ink

I can’t wait to pop this card in the mail — hmmm…who’s anniversary is next.

Supplies Needed for this Card:

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Special Day with Special Reason

I've share my Kids Stamp Class with you that last couple of days.
I have one last project to share with you.  They made a card to go with the chalkboard gift from yesterday's post.  I figured this card worked for Mother's Day or even just a Mom — I love you card.

Special Day CardThe card uses the fabulous Succulent Garden designer paper — I love this paper.

Peggy's Card Tips:
* Card Base — Mint Macaron — 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
* Basic Black — 4" x 5 1/4"
* Succulent Garden designer paper — 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
* Basic Black — 1 3/4" x 4 5/8"
* Succulent Garden designer paper — 1 5/8" x 4 1/2"
* Basic Black — 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"
* Whisper White — 2 5/8" x 3 1/8"
stamp greeting from Dragonfly Dreams stamp set with Memento ink
stamp flower from Special Reason with Sweet Sugarplum ink

Here's one more picture as we ended our class.
Look at the smile on LaKendra's face — THIS is why I do the kids stamp classes!!!!
LaKendra
The kids all wanted hugs and to take a picture with me and their projects before they left.
So much fun!!!

Here are the supplies used to make the card:

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More Fun at Kids Class

I'm back to share more of the fun from my Kids Stamp Class.
After we warmed up with the Corner Bookmark we moved on to a 3-D project.
I thought they could use this for a Mother's Day gift but they could keep it for themselves too.
Aubri
Aubri is busy working on her project.  She did a great job and she's only 5 years old.
Chalk Board
I found these chalkboards in the Target Dollar Spot a couple years ago and they worked perfect for my project.  We added some pretty white cutout trim and then a fun medallion full of colorful spring flowers and a butterfly.

Project Tips:
* Whisper White — cut out two detail strips using the Flourish Thinlit — love this lacy look
I attached the strips to the chalkboard with Multipurpose Liquid Glue
(I put a puddle of glue on scrap paper and use a piece of sponge to lightly dab glue on the strips)
* Watermelon Wonder — cut out scallop circle using the Layering Circles Framelit
* Whisper White — cut out with Stitched Shapes Framelit
stamp "Happy Day" with Perfectly Wrapped stamp set and Memento ink
stamp butterfly and flower outlines from Garden in Bloom stamp set with Soft Suede ink
stamp inside of butterfly with Daffodil Delight ink
stamp inside of flowers with Watermelon Wonder ink
stamp leaves with Pear Pizzazz ink
* Attach the stamped white circle to Watermelon Wonder scallop circle
* Attach this to chalkboard with Dimensionals
Aubri and Bri
Bri and Aubri really like this project — along with Aubri's daddy, Adam.

Now we get ready to make a card to go with their gift.
Come back tomorrow to see that and their happy faces with all their projects.

Here are the supplies we used:

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