Win a Spot In Summer Card Camp 2 + Winner of Hello Story Giveaway!

Join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, and special friends for Summer Card Camp 2!

Join your Online Card Classes Summer Camp “counselors” for a three-week adventure, packed with cardmaking ideas! Each day, you’ll discover a new way to have fun with your cardmaking supplies, whether we’re exploring a color combo, transforming a design sketch, or discovering a new technique together. So gather your stash, and get ready for an inspiration-filled summer! Summer Card Camp 2 includes:

• 15+ videos and 40+ cards!
• Color combinations and sketches to make cardmaking quick and easy.
• Cardmaking challenges to jumpstart your imagination and put your skills to the test.
• PDFs with step-by-step written instructions that you can print out and take anywhere.
• A forum for discussion between students and teachers (open for pre-class discussion on July 1, 2013 and then archived on August 12, 2013 for your reference).
• Random giveaways for class participation.
• Shopping discounts to online stores during class (see info below).
• A student gallery to show your work!

How would you like to WIN A SPOT in the Summer Card Camp 2 Class? Just join our following and comment on this blog for a chance to win!  Winner to be announced soon!

Congrats!! Winner of a spot in Ali Edwards' Hello Story Class is: Brenda Smith!
Please email me (Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com) with the name of the blog you won from to claim your prize!

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A Fun Neon Twist with Britta Swiderski & A Special GIVEAWAY!

 

Hi Bloggers! Happy Sunday to you! We're here today with special guest (and friend of Simon) Britta Swiderski! I love her artistic eye for color matching, and today is of no exception! Today, Britta is sharing with us how a hot trend (neon) can be combined with a hot brand (Lawn Fawn)! Check out the amazing card in its entirety below and then be sure to watch the video underneath to learn how to make your own version of this great card!!

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

Shop the ingredients:



Thanks for reading today and thanks again to special guest artist Britta Swiderski!

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GIVEAWAY TIME! 
How would you like to win a FREE Spot on the next online card class?

Love pretty patterned paper? Grab your favorites and join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire and friends for Online Card Classes' newest class - Pattern Play. Make the most of your patterned paper stash while learning tips and tricks and discovering both clean-and-simple and advanced techniques. Pattern Play includes many card ideas - all with videos - and a variety of card styles. Add step-by-step pdfs, a forum, giveaways, shopping discounts, additional inspiration and a gallery, and you'll be ready to use your pretty papers in fun new ways. Class runs March 18-25 but you will have lifetime access to the content. Sign up now for only $16! 

We will draw one lucky winner tomorrow, just join our following and comment on this post! Good luck! 

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CLASS GIVEAWAY! Clean & Simple 2!

Online Card Classes is back with an all-new take on one of our most popular classes: Clean & Simple Card Making 2! Join Jennifer McGuire, KristinaWerner, Julie Ebersole, and friends to discover the “secret” to minimalistic and fabulous cards. Learn new techniques and be inspired by 26+ videos and 34+ clever and creative card designs. Gather inspiration from your fellow students and Online Card Classes teachers in the forums and galleries. Then print out class PDFs to take Clean & Simple Card Making 2 with you wherever you go. Plus, with lifetime access, random giveaways and shopping discounts galore, you’ll be able to outfit your card making stash in clean and simple style.

For more information on the class, check HERE.

Want a quick peek at some of the class projects? (provided by Jennifer McGuire)

WIN A FREE SPOT IN CLASS!! 
3 WAYS TO WIN:

1. Join our following and comment on this blog post (below).
2. Like our Facebook Page and comment on the post related to this class (going live at 5 AM EST STD time)
3. Follow us on Twitter and Retweet the post related to this class (going live at 5 AM EST STD time)

 Good luck!! All winners will be announced tomorrow!

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Holiday Gift Projects Bundle Class!

Online Card Classes is happy to present Holiday Gift Projects Bundle - 10 handmade, holiday gift projects and creative packaging ideas. The unique gifts, packaging, and more featured in this bundle use paper and products that you may have on hand already. Video and/or photo instructions for all projects (12 videos total—some projects have more than one video). And—since we know you're busy—there are no specific class dates! Simply register, and you'll get all the projects at once.Cost: $20. On Sale Monday, November 26, 2012.

Save $2 during our pre-sale weekend! Buy Holiday Gift Projects Bundle November 23-25, 2012, and only pay $18. No coupon code required. After you purchase the bundle, you will receive an e-mail on Monday, November 26, to gain access to all of the projects.

REGISTER and LEARN MORE at OnlineCardClasses.com.

 

 

 

BLOG CANDY ALERT! Join our following and comment on this post with your favorite holiday tradition for a chance to win a spot in the class! Winner to be announced soon! Good luck! 

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Techniques to DIE for!

Hello everyone! Today I have some fun basics to go over, all involving dies! Dies have become hot, hot, HOT this past year! From the Hero Arts Frame Cuts with matching stamps, to My Favorite Things wide variety, to the wonderful Memory Box- dies are every where!

If dies are your thing, or you're interested in learning more about them- it's never too late to sign up for the A Cut Above Class! Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner, Nichol Magouirk, and 9 talented guest designers will teach you the ins, outs, ups, and downs of using dies and the die-cutting machines! Best news- the information is permanently on the site! So you will have constant knowledge for you any time you need help or inspiration!

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One important thing to remember is the "sandwich recipe" for dies. Depending on the machine, and the type of die, the way you place the plates, die, paper, etc into the machine really does matter! In the A Cut Above Class, they have 4 different PDF's for the Sizzix Big Shot Machine, the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vagabond Machine, the Cuttlebug Machine, and the Spellbinders Grand Calibur Machine. (The class also uses the Silhouette Machine- but you don't need a recipe for dies for that!)

Here's an example of a "sandwich recipe" for wafer thin dies!
Bottom: Solo Platform Sku #657155
Next: Solo Platform Shim (comes with Solo Platform) Sku #657155
Next: Wafer Thin Die Adapter Sku #657160
Next: 1 Clear Plate Sku 37-1258- normally the machines come with these but when they wear out you can get a replacement! 
Next: Any Wafer Thin Die
Next: Paper or other material that you want to die-cut
Top: 1 Clear Plate Sku 37-1258 (these replacement plates come with 2!)
Supplies for "sandwich" (apart from die and paper):

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I had NO idea how much you could use with dies! Just check out some of these examples!

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For more information, check out this video Jennifer McGuire did for us to explain the Hero Arts Frame Cut dies!

Also, on this post about the video, Jennifer shows what stamps match up with what frame cuts! It's an awesome reference for when purchasing these!
Supplies from the video and more frame cuts:

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I hope this sparks a little excitement to "die" for ;) and you are feeling more confident with your die-usage! This is only a TINY taste of tips and instructions that you can see in the A Cut Above Class!

Blog Candy Winner from Monday's blog Simon Says: Want $50? - PaisleyPeacock! Please email Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com with your shipping information so we can get your candy to you!

To win today's blog candy of the April 15th released Spring Groves Paper Smooches Stamp Set- please join our blog following and comment below!

Thanks for reading!
-Michelle

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