Today I celebrated the 4th anniversary of offering FREE bi-monthly card classes to my local seniors! I started offering these classes 4 years ago in September, and of course, it’s the time to make cards for Autumn and Fall. What could be better??
I always use as much retired product as I can for these classes, and I have so many beautiful, retired products, it’s never a problem to make gorgeous cards! This month, I pulled out several old Designer Series Papers that have “fall” written all over them. I love what I came up with!
In addition to these 3 card designs, I also pulled out 2 past Paper Pumpkin kits so that everyone can make a total of 4 cards. I always prepare enough packets for 16 people, and we fill the class every time! We have a wonderful time of laughing, stamping, and visiting.
I always make designs that are easy, and I prepare as much beforehand as I possibly can. It’s hard for several of the ladies to tie knots, bows, or stamp straight. So the designs are easy yet beautiful, so that everyone goes home happy and full.
I encourage you to look for a senior group in your area so that you can offer free classes, as well! It is a blessing both to give AND receive!
Love all these cards!!
Thanks, Regina! It’s amazing how you can just use some pretty paper and your card looks amazing!! The sunflower card was my favorite because adding just a touch of embossing folder really made this card stand out. Love it!
Beautiful cards, Lisa!
Which DSP pack does the “with gratitude” card come from?
I love this idea of giving back, I am embarking on a similar outreach with front line workers.
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The stamps I use for these classes are all retired. Some of them are very old. But I keep several of my old sentiment sets, because they often are full of super versatile sentiments! So, just choose any sentiments that will work for the designs you’re creating. Have fun!! It’s such a blessing to bless others!!
Thanks Lisa, but which retired (or not retired) pack is the DSP? I love that paper:)
All of the DSP is also retired. All of these are from many years ago, and I don’t have the paper packs for them anymore! I’m sorry, I don’t know what they were called! Yes, they were all super pretty! They were from 3 different packs.
Hi Lisa,
You made a Christmas Gift Pouch last year that held approximately three gifts. Do you know where I may find the Blog to make that gift pouch? Thank you so very much. Love your creations.
I’m happy to help, if you could give me a screenshot or more description? Have you tried using the search bar on my blog, and looking around? I’m not sure which one to look for!
Hi LIsa,
It is a larger Christmas pouch with larger S.U. Gift items. You used DSP Christmas paper with the criss cross closures. They were large pouches. I have looked for them but I cannot find them on you Blog. Recently in the last week or so they were on You Tube for a minute showing them. I don’t know how to locate them. They are so Beautiful.