Pictures for Anna...

We've got some new photos for Anna Dabrowska, the guest artist visiting us on July 21st.

We still have space available for this full day workshop. The cost for the day is $110 and includes lunch.

We are also starting to get sign-ups for the 'Second Chance' crop on June 24th from 10-5. The cost of the crop is $10.00 person to cover table space, snacks, drinks and lunch.  There is also a donation charge.  Prima is asking everyone to make at least a $15.00 donation to the organization, if you can give more, maybe $20 or $25 that will be even better.  There will also be a gift bag for each participant who makes a donation of $20 or more! 

Classes coming up for next week include Cards for Men, Lockhart, My Favorite Things, Uptown Girls, Spellbinders, Shimmer Journal and the monthly layout class for June. Check out the class photos on our webpage and call to sign up.

BSS MONDAY IDEA - MAKE A MAGIC CARD

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

Today's idea is to make a magic card.

There is a great tutorial at

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/magic_card/

Here is the magic card closed.  The idea is that when closed the image is

black and white.

Here it is partially opening.  Like Magic, the image appears in living color!

Here is the card fully opened!

The stamp is from Stampendous, House Mouse, HMKR1057, called

Bug Off.  I used bright yellow and green textured card stock.  The designer paper is

Basic Gray.  Orange Gingham ribbon and Candy dots in orange.

I used a circle die to cute the circle on the front of the card.

I hadn't made a Magic card in years, and forgot how fun they are to give.

Hope you have a go at one.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great week.

Sue Drees

A Picture is Worth...

a thousand words...or what it takes for me to create a blog entry. Sharon wanted this one short and sweet so I'll keep the words short and let the pictures be the sweet!

First we have new Darcie's stamps and embellishments for your little monsters...

Next is a board featuring new Inky Antics in both wood and acrylic. Great for guys, outdoors, nature themes...

Working 9 to 5? - well so is October Afternoon with their new "Mad Men" inspired line...

More Cottagte Cutz dies...

More Northwoods guy, outdoor, nature themed stamps...

My Mind's Eye has new 6x6 paper packs based on their 'indie' line and their 'sweet and sassy' line...

See, I can do short and sweet!
Donna :)

BSS MONDAY IDEA - GRADUATION IDEA

WELCOME TO THE BUFFALO STAMPS AND STUFF MONDAY IDEA.

This week I found a great Graduation idea.

(You can click on any picture to enlarge)

This Graduation gift box is made from a square jewelry box, I have used two different sizes.

It's a simple project, and is such a great idea for giving a new Grad a  gift of cash or a gift card.

There is a tutorial at http://www.craftsunleashed.com/index.php/paper-crafts/congradulations-gift-box/?j=32134132&e=rsdrees@verizon.net&l=5709588_HTML&u=275481375&mid=10257502&jb=0&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_content=GradProject&utm_campaign=2012May

When the box is opened, I stamped white tissue with a Congrats Grad

stamp, and rolled some money and tied it with a knot, like a diploma!

The card is a Penny Black stamp, (Graduates, 3933K) and the inside sentiment

is Wordsworth (Graduation - S345-K)

I kept the card really simple and only used black and white.  The lines were drawn

with a Micron Pen and a ruler.

This is a quick and easy project, with big results.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have a great week.

Sue Drees

News X 2!

First, I'd like to share some pictures from earlier this week. We had a group of ladies come in for a scrapbooking day. They wanted to do a layout so we brought the Februay Layout Kit out of retirement and a good time was had by all!

Just a reminder, Father's Day is coming up and we have a grouping of guy friendly stamps and paper for you to make a card for your special guy.

If you still want to make  card for your guy but are pressed for ideas, we have a class just for you. "It's a Guy Thing" is perfect for Father's Day. Check out the class schedule for dates and times.

We've got 'news', as in new product and we have 'news' as in upcoming events. Product first...
Authentique has two new lines for spring and we've got them in the store. Both lines come with an alphabet sticker half page, full page sticker embellishments and a 6x6 pape pad. One collection is perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or Veterans pages and themes. The other has cool coral colors with florals and patterns.

In new 'News' we will be teaming up with Prima Marketing for Second Chance Crops. Prima has joined with the Second Chance with Saving Grace Foundation to raise money for this extrodinary charity. Started by Dr. Diane Dike and her husband, SCwSC is a foundation determined to help people and animals who are in pain and suffering. They are a non-profit foundation and more info on them can be found here at www.dianedike.org.

Here at the store we will be holding a crop on June 24th. Prima is supplying us with product for goodie bags and although there is no charge for the crop we are asking that you contribute what you are comfortable with in support of Second Chance with Saving Grace. All monies raised will go directly to the charity.

We all love a good crop and gab fest so come and join us and help us raise money for a good cause. Call the store to reserve a spot!

BSS MONDAY IDEA-MEMORY BOX FRAME DIES

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea. 

Today's idea is the new frame dies from memory box.

Memory Box Twirling Vine Frame (98299)

Memory Box Tree Frame

These beautiful, delicate, fine cute dies are so beautiful.

Stamp - Impression Obsession - Swing with Basket (H1856)

Card stock - Crate Paper, Inc. Farmhouse Collection, Countryside

Image colored with Copics

Stamped with Versafine Onyx ink and embossed with clear EP

5/16 EK Success circle punch used to make tiny yellow flowers

Using a sponge pad and a stylus, press down in the center with the stylus

to form a cup.  Inside is Orange Peel STickles

Imaged is popped up on Bazzill Yellow Swiss dot paper cute to the shape of

the frame.  Wild honey is sponged on edges,

Orange and yellow Candy buttons on corners.

Glued the frame onto the edge of the image.

Leaves around tiny flowers is a punch from Martha Stewart.

Stamp - Stampabilities (House Mouse) Rabbits of the Round Table (HMDR1135)

The scalloped frame is a die, but you will have to ask Sharon who makes it.

I cut it out with beautiful pearl white card stock

The die for the Memory Box Tree Frame was cut from white paper and

I colored the tree, leaves and edge with Copics.

Ribbon and buttons and string added.

These frames are so beautiful and there are a lot of possibilities regarding ways to use them.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Have a great week.

Sue Drees

BSS MONDAY IDEA - SHAPED CARDS

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

Today's I have a couple of cute shaped cards for you.  I love shaped cards, so much fun to create and give.

The free template for this card can be found at:

http://www.cardmakingparadise.com/hug.html

I used papers from 2 -6x6 paper stacks, Annalee Collection, by Prima

and Miss Caroline, Howdy Doody.  The butterfly and heart punches are by Martha Stewart.

Flowers by Prima, Pearls by Kaiser.  I put black behind the openings in

the letters for depth.  I outlines each letter with Stickles, Star Dust.

Great card, for Mother's Day, or for anyone in need of a hug, and who isn't?

For this little birdhouse card, I just cut my own pattern.

For something similar, there is a free template here:

http://www.victorineoriginals.com/images/patterns/0009.pdf

After I was happy with the simple shape, I cut two, pieces,

one from designer paper and the other from white card stock.

On the white card stock, I scored across the top about 1 1/2 ".

Fold the score back.  Apply adhesive to the white card stock

above the score line and adhere the designer paper to  the white card stock piece.

This will allow you to be able to open the card. I cut two pieces 1/2 inch

to form the roof. 

Papers I used are from the same two pads I used for the Hug card above.

The little Birds are from a Cling set from Inkadinkado, Birds (60-60033).

Leaves are a Sizzix die, Branch w/leaves (656367) Flowers are Prima.

OK that's it for today.  Hope you have a chance to try these patterns.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great week.

Sue Drees