Birthday Step Card

Project design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2012

Thought I would share this little step or staircase card that I made for my daughter's birthday. My favorite part is the medallion/rosette on the front. I just love the Tilda Swirl Memory Box die and for the accordion rosette I used a Tim Holtz die. This combination would also be beautiful for Christmas cards or ornaments. The stamps used are from a variety of companies - Party is from Unity (it has 3 or 4 of the word party stacked on top of each other, I only used one. Birthday Wishes is from Gina K.  Love in the center of the accordion rosette is an old Hero Arts stamp and Lots of Hugs (which is not fully visible) I believe is a Ditto stamp??. I will be sure to share some of the Christmas themed projects that were inspired by this card in a future post. There are many different staircase or step cards out there in the craft world, do a google search and you will find center step cards, etc.
Enjoy!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Cards - Back to School style



Project designs ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2012

I wanted to share with you the topic of my last Cardmaker newsletter - using school supplies to create cards! Can you guess what the circular pattern on the wish card was created with?  How were the blooms created? Head on over to the Cardmaker's September 3rd, 2012 issue to find out and learn more about these fun cards. This newsletter is a free resource, so sign up while you are there in order to have this wonderful resource go straight to your inbox. The next newsletter coming out is by Kimber McGray on September 24th. There is a new issue every three weeks - Kimber and myself are the editors of the newsletter and alternate the writing. There is also an archive of past newsletters packed full of useful and inspiring samples, free projects and information. The stamps used in these cards above are from Quietfire Design, Dyan Reavely, Invoke Arts and Unity Stamp Company.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

 

PIA Creative Arts Convention!

I recently had the opportunity to teach at the Paint In Alberta Creative Arts Convention. What a talented group - instructors and participants! I had the pleasure of teaching two classes and conducting a demo as well. My class participants were fantastic! Thank you ladies! I truly enjoyed sharing my projects with you. Unfortunately, I did not get to take complete group photos, several participants are missing from this one, if you are one of the MIA - my apologies.

A big thanks to Quietfire Design for providing the checkerboard corner stamp which was used in the Take Time mixed media class - the participants loved it and loved the fact that it is unmounted and perfect for working on canvases or paper crafts! I encourage you to check out the wonderful product line that the talented Suzanne Cannon has created at Quietfire Design!
Also, a big thanks to Pat Secrist from Globecraft Memories for providing the great scalloped chipboard oval for the Joy card/home decor class - wonderful quality of product.  Globecraft has a wide product line from acrylic domes to delicate die-cut shapes perfect for a variety of crafts, you will definitely want to visit Globecraft Memories site for lots of inspiration! 
What a wonderful way to spend a weekend, surrounded by creativity and creative people!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Creative Arts Convention!

 

Project Design ©Sharon M. Reinhart
Class # 228 Note: letters will be cardstock

Project Design ©Sharon M. Reinhart
Class #339



The excitement is building! The Paint In Alberta Creative Arts Convention is just around the corner, September 12th thru the 16th at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, Alberta. I am thrilled to be teaching two classes at this event - Joy Card/Home Decor and Take Time Mixed Media Canvas. There are many talented instructors offering some wonderful classes! A wide variety of classes are available, from painting to Zen Tangles® and everything in between. I encourage you to take a look and register to be a part of this exciting event. There are even day passes so head to Paint In Alberta for further information. The photos in this post are the classes that I am teaching, as well I will be doing a demonstration "Technique Buffet" on Saturday September 15th, techniques that would be suitable for card crafting, scrapbooking, home decor projects and even gift packaging.  Hope to see you there!

Creatively Yours,

Sharon



 


The Winner Is ...

Online class project & image ©Annie's

Another fun card!  You can learn the technique in the online Fabulous Paper Folds video class and also download the complete instructions for this card!
Thanks to those who have left comments here and also to those who have liked, pinned, or shared in some fashion the info about the Fabulous Paper Folds class through Annies. Also, a big thanks to those I have heard from who have purchased the class. I hope you enjoy it and are inspired to create!  Remember, if you have any questions you do have access to the instructor -- that's a feature of the classes. If you have not seen the previews just use this link to Annie's online classes - while you are there you can also like or pin the class as well.
Now onto the winner! After a random drawing the winner of a signed copy of Tea Bag Folding Through The Seasons is ... Sheryl H.   Sheryl please email me so that I may get your shipping info. Congratulations!  and again thanks to everyone for the comments and just sharing the news!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon