Mar 2, 2023 | Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
Spec-Taco-lar Spring Retreat in a Box
Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat – this popular event is full for the in person retreat and only available as a to go option for this spring.
Retreat in a Box will include the same gifts, swag bag and make&take projects that the in-person retreat includes. Access to the private Facebook Group where all the projects photos, pdf instructions, and any needed videos will be posted. This time I will also be hosting a Zoom session on Thursday May 4th just for Retreat in Box participants. More specifics on that will be shared in the FB group. I’ll go over the projects, answer questions and we’ll have time to chat. You will be able to complete the projects from the comfort of your home when you have time available.
Retreat in a Box option does not include the stamp set/ink – you can add on the stamp set for $19 – we are using the Taco Fiesta set from the Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalog. A list of additional supplies like ink, Stampin’ Blends, tools will be provided in April. You will of course need your own adhesives and basic tools like scissors, paper trimmer, bone folder, etc. If you need to order any additional items I can order and add them to your box. Your box includes shipping priority flat rate box to your home – I cannot guarantee the date the box will arrive – that is dependent on the post office. My plan is to have them in the mail by May 1st and they should take 2-3 days to arrive.
How to Register & Pay
Payment for retreat in a box is due by March 20th so that I have time to order materials and prep your supplies.
Retreat in a Box is $85
Add-on Taco Fiesta stamp set is $19 (no additional shipping charges).
I will need your mailing address in order to mail your box to you – you can email that to me along with any questions at atmonikasplace@gmail.com.
If you have questions please let me know. If you need to order additional items please let me know and I can add them to the order.
Note: This class is only available in the US. No refunds for Retreat in a Box. Late payments incur a $20 late fee.
Mar 14, 2020 | 2020 Mini catalog, Cards, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
At the end of February I held my Spring Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat. It was an amazing weekend full of crafting with a wonderful group of ladies. The theme for the retreat was Peaceful Poppies – it is one of my favorite suites out of the Mini Catalog. Pretty paper and some beautiful stamp sets and coordinating dies. I wanted to share a couple of the cards we made. I showed how to make these two cards and all our projects and pillow gifts from our retreat in a Facebook Live earlier this week – you can view that here if you would like.
This was our weekend gang! Normally we try to get a group photo outside but we had a lot of rain that weekend and even some snow flurries! It was a cold rainy weekend of fun. So our photo is in the basement craft area – everyone crowded around my table.
Thank You Card
This is one of the cards that we made at the retreat. Background stamping in tone on tone colors and a fun frame made out of the two label dies. I used Stampin’ Blends to color the flower. The yellow pops out against the Poppy Parade.
Supply List
- Peaceful Moments Bundle (Peaceful Moments stamp set + Poppy Moments dies)
- Painted Poppies Bundle (Painted Poppies stamp set + Painted Labels dies)
- Thick Whisper White card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Poppy Parade card stock
- Mossy Meadow card stock
- Basic Black card stock
- Poppy Parade ink
- Memento Black ink
- Stampin’ Blends: Daffodil Delight Combo
- Linen Thread
- Basic Rhinestones
Happy Birthday Card
Here is one of the cards that we made. It uses the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series paper for a base layer, and the small layer and for the base of the flower. The peek-thru die cut flowers in each corner of the white layer. For the label that I stamped Happy Birthday on I used a trick to make it smaller – cut the label once, then reposition the die on it to create a shorter label. You can see how if you watch my video.
Supply List
- Peaceful Moments Bundle (Peaceful Moments stamp set + Poppy Moments dies)
- Painted Poppies Bundle (Painted Poppies stamp set + Painted Labels dies)
- Painted Poppies Designer Series Paper
- Thick Whisper White card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Poppy Parade card stock
- Mossy Meadow card stock
- Basic Black card stock
- Mossy Meadow ink
- Memento Black ink
- Linen Thread
- Basic Rhinestones
We had a whole bunch of projects that we made including two home decor projects. Some sweet pillow gifts. Yummy snacks and food. And a tons of fun. I can’t wait to host another one in the fall.
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code RTB2B6C2 for March 2020.
Oct 21, 2019 | Achievers Blog Hop, Christmas, Holiday Catalog 2019, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat, video |
Hello. I’m joining the Maui Trip Achievers Blog Hop this month. It’s my first time to hop with this group and the first month of the Maui Trip Achievers Blog Hop. I’m so excited to have earned this incentive trip and go on one of my bucket list trips. And equally excited to join this blog hop for the first time – let’s hope that I got everything right!
This was one of the projects that we made at my Fall Retreat earlier this month. It’s a quick project and can easily be adapted for other holiday’s or occasions. You can watch my FB Live from October 14th to see how I made this fun tic tac holders – https://www.facebook.com/AtMonikasPlace/videos/2198657496906978/
Snowman Tic Tac Treat Holder
This project uses a 2″ wide strip of card stock and a tag topper punch. Add a wrapped piece of Designer Series Paper and ribbon at the top. These would be quick and easy to make. See below for the supplies and measurements.
Supply List
- #102482 Real Red cardstock 2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 3-7/8″, 4-5/8″
- #149518 Delightful Tag Topper
- #150393 Let it Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper 2-1/2″ x 5-3/4″, score so the front section is 2″ and then either side is 3/4″, and the back will overlap
- #150426 Real Red Curly Ribbon – tie the ends in a knot after you cut it so they don’t unravel
- #150644 Mini Curvy Keepsake Dies
- #150460 Tiny Keepsakes Stamp Set
- #147084 Real Red Ink
- #110755 Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
- Trimmer (coming soon)
- Die cutting machine
The Blog Hop Continues
To continue through go and click on the next blog in the list below.
Don’t miss the 24-Hour Stamp Sale on Wednesday – October 23rd.
Thanks for visiting today.
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code PKR73VM7 for October 2019.
Dec 18, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Big Shot, Cards, Christmas, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
I’m finishing up the Farmhouse Christmas projects from my Fall Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat. I know those that attended loved them and I’ve been hearing from others that are watching my posts that they love all the ideas too. But this isn’t the only suite that I’ve been using this year so I need to finish and move on to other things.
This first project was the last little gift everyone received. A sweet little bag filled with a surprise. These are the Santa’s Bags in the Holiday catalog. I added a tag to dress up the bag and inside is a little wooden sign/ornament.
The base of the tag is the Galvanized Metallic paper that’s been embossed with the Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder. It looks amazing in real life – you just want to run your fingers across it to feel the texture. I stamped and cut out the house with the die and then colored in with Stampin’ Blends. I finished with a galvanized button and some cotton twine.
Supply List
- Farmhouse Christmas Bundle = Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set + Farmhouse Framelits dies
- Galvanized Metallic Paper
- Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder
- Santa Bags
- Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine
- Galvanized Buttons
- Cherry Cobbler Card stock
- Crumb Cake card stock
- Memento Black ink
- Stampin’ Blends: Old Olive, Crumb Cake
This last card is one that I received as a swap and I didn’t change anything on it at all. When using other ideas I usually change at least one thing but this card was perfect as is.
Supply List
- Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set
- Quilt Top Embossing Folder
- Linen Thread
- Sprig Punch
- Leaf Punch
- Thick Very Vanilla Card stock
- Cherry Cobbler Card stock
- Mossy Meadow card stock
- Very Vanilla card stock
- Festive Farmhouse Designer Series paper
- Vellum card stock
- Mossy Meadow ink
- Layering Squares framelits dies
- Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
- 2-1/4″ Circle Punch
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code DS9YWVDP for December 2018.
Dec 17, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Big Shot, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
Two days in one. I’m running out of days in December and have some other projects to share that aren’t from the Farmhouse Christmas suite. So today you get a two for one on the Farmhouse Christmas. These two cards were ideas from a demo friend of mine – Lorri Heiling. She has such creative ideas. In fact probably some of my other farmhouse projects were from her ideas too.
This first one uses the truck as the focal image. It’s stamped with Memento Black ink and colored in with the Stampin’ Blends. In the background is a piece of the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series paper and a piece of Crumb Cake card stock that was run through the Big Shot in the Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder. A tip when you run it through – be sure to send the spine of the folder through first. And all the Dynamic Embossing folders are extra thick so you use only ONE cutting plate and place it on the top of your folder. Don’t use a cutting plate on the bottom when making your sandwich.
Supply List
- Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set
- Festive Farmhouse Designer Series paper
- Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder
- Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine
- Sprig Punch
- Mossy Meadow card stock
- Very Vanilla card stock
- Crumb Cake card stock
- Stitched Labels Framelits
- Memento Black ink
- Stampin’ Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce, Old Olive
- Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
The Stampin’ Blends really do blend the colors well together. I wanted Mossy Meadow which we don’t currently have in a Blends (but it’s coming) so I had to combine the Shaded Spruce and the Old Olive and blend those to get something close to what I wanted.
And here is the next one – this one is really cute!
The Designer Paper Squares in the back ground are cut with the little Stitched Square Framelit. This is a square card – 4-1/4″ square card – and yes I just use the regular medium sized envelope to send this card. You may wonder about where the little house comes from – we don’t have a little house die. But we do have the big house from the Farmhouse Framelits Dies. So here is the trick – go ahead and stamp the large house on Crumb Cake card stock and cut it out with the house framelit. Now pull out your Paper Snips and get ready to cut along the lines. First cut along the roof line on the left – and then along the wall on the left – leaving you with a tall skinny 2 story house. Then I cut along the top of the lower window. That left me with the little house – which I turned over to attach to this card – the stamping is on the back side now. I hope that makes sense!
Supply List
- Farmhouse Christmas Bundle: Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set + Farmhouse Framelits dies
- Festive Farmhouse Designer Series paper
- Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine
- Sprig Punch
- Mossy Meadow card stock
- Cherry Cobbler card stock
- Crumb Cake card stock
- any ink
- Stitched Shapes Framelits
- Stitched Labels Framelits
- Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
There isn’t any visible stamping on here so you can use whatever ink is close at hand. It’s basically creating your guide for cutting the house.
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code DS9YWVDP for December 2018.
Dec 14, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Big Shot, Christmas, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
It’s day 8 of these Farmhouse Christmas projects. Today I have a real quick one for you. In fact it hardly looks like it belongs with all the others. These are little Peppermint Bark treats. I love peppermint bark – YUM!
The tiny little wreath is from the Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set and is cut out with the coordinating Farmhouse Framelits Dies. The rest is not part of the suite. I’m using Real Red instead of the Cherry Cobbler on this project. The Peppermint Bark that I found was in big bars which I decided to cut in half so I could package them in the cello bags. Then I tied the ribbon around and added the tag. The words are from the Treat Time stamp set. The top of the stamp has a flower which I covered up with the tiny wreath so I would be Christmas themed.
Supply List
- Farmhouse Christmas Bundle – Farmhouse Christmas stamp set + Farmhouse Framelits
- Treat Time Stamp set
- Real Red Card stock
- Whisper White Card stock
- Memento Black ink
- Real Red ink
- 3×6 Gusseted Cello Bag
- 1/8″ Real Red Solid Ribbon
- 1-1/2″ Circle punch
- 1-3/4″ Circle punch
- 1/8 handheld circle punch
- Real Red Dark Blends
- Call Me Clover Dark Blends
- Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
This was one of the little gifts everyone got. It is a real treat being friends with everyone that attended!
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code DS9YWVDP for December 2018.
