Niki’s Crafting Corner

Each month my upline leader challenges her team to make a card using very specific rules and colors. I have participated in these color challenges for 10 months now and it has helped me grow in my designing so much!  Here’s the specifics: Use only the 3 colors given, Whisper White or  Very Vanilla cardstock and black Momento ink. November’s Challenge included the colors Cherry Cobbler , Early Espresso and So Saffron .  Here’s what I came up with. I began with the base, which I created using the Buffalo Check Background Stamp inked in Cherry Cobbler.  I then took an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker and a ruler and drew lines throughout.  I finished by taking the Early Espresso and So Saffron Stampin’ Write Markers again and splattered some color using the lids to flick specks on there.  I also sponged the edges in Early Espresso to distress the base even more.   Next up was the adorable buck from the Dashing Deer Stamp set .  I stamped him in So Saffron and u

October’s Challenge was definitely full of the perfect fall colors!!  Old Olive, Cajun Craze and So Saffron, along with Momento Black ink and Whisper White or Very Vanilla cardstock.   I used the gorgeous Winter Woods Stamp along with the leaf in the Colorful Seasons Stamp set to create my own background.   The “Happy Harvest Blessing” is from the Country Home Stamp set. You can find these products and more in my online store. https://nikiscraftingcorner.stampinup.net/

I don’t care what religion you are or what your beliefs are, in my opinion if you celebrate Christmas (do you buys gifts 🎁 or put up a tree 🌲??) - you NEED to do a Countdown Calendar!!  Not because your kids need more “stuff”, but because the amount of joy that these little boxes bring to kids of ALL ages is priceless!!   I have a TON of fun ideas for the Countdown to Christmas Calendar Class!!  Most involve time spent together, giving to others, some special treats, small gifts, and cash!  My boys are 11 & 13 and look forward to this EVERY YEAR!  You can make it as simple or as complicated as you’d like, but I can GUARANTEE that your kids or grandkids or young adults will absolutely LOVE this little adventure!  ❤️ This calendar tracker is included with the class!!  Bring your December calendar from home and we will get started right away filling out what you will put in each box.  My full calendar for this year will be available to view and I’ll gi

To make this project you will need the Paper Pieced Pattern.  You can find that at  http://shop.flyingparrotquilts.com/epic-halloween-quilt-free-patterns/ .  This is a FREE download.  You just need to create a free account and they will email you this pattern, plus a couple extra bonus patterns!! Grab yourself a 4.25” x 5.5” card base,  some 2” x 6” scraps of paper, a fun sentiment stamp and get to assembling.  For step by step instructions, head over to my Facebook video:  https://www.facebook.com/nikirettke/videos/1141529462724339?sfns=mo Happy Paper Piecing!!!

Don’t forget, the deadline to RSVP for this class is Friday, November 1, 2019!!  We will be making 4 Basic Cards and 4 Shaker Cards!!!  This class is FREE with a minimum $20 order from the Stampin’ Up catalog the night of the class or a $25 fee.  Limited spaces available.   Contact me today to reserve your spot!   To view the catalog in advance, head over to my online store -  https://nikiscraftingcorner.stampinup.net