Hello!  I am SO excited about Mystery Stamping this month!  I just happened to run across this card and knew it would be perfect for Mystery Stamping!  Warning!  Prep double!  You are going to want to make this card more than once!

As a side note, please note our new day, the third Tuesday.  I am working hard to support Jay in his role as Recorder with Amran Shriners and also working with the ladies on various projects.  A lot of the functions and activities happen on Wednesdays, so I thought it best to try a new day for consistency.  I really appreciate everyone supporting me and my stamping business as I work to support family and our photopic projects.

I look forward to “seeing’ you on Tuesday night as we solve our next mystery together!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00pm

This event will be virtual only, via Zoom.  Be sure to email me at tracie@stampwithtracie.com by 3:00pm on Wednesday, so I can add you to the Zoom email list.  You should receive the email with the link by 5:00pm.  If you do not receive it by then, please text or email me and I will make sure you get it!

Can’t join us on live on Wednesday night, but want to create this fun project?  No, problem!  Visit the Stamp Pad Facebook page or check my blog for the completed project and link to my YouTube channel Thursday afternoon.

Please join me on the Zoom link starting at 6:45pm to chat or ask any questions you may have.  We will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Please remember to keep chatting to a minimum, unless you have a question about the project.  We will have time to chat and ask any non-project questions after we finish.

Here is the scoop on how our Mystery Stamping Parties work. – You will need to gather your supplies and cut your cardstock before the party. There is a list of supplies (some are suggested, so don’t worry if you don’t have everything) and cardstock dimensions below.

During the party I will give you step-by-step directions to make your card along with some tips and tricks. We will NOT share anything about our projects until the very end.

PLEASE note that that I might practice a fancy fold to make sure I understand how it works, but I DO NOT create the full project until I do it with you.  So, it is always a mystery how it will all turn out for me, just like it is for you!

It is always so much fun to see how everyone interprets the directions and with everyone using different stamps, cardstock, DSP, etc.., everyone’s card will be a one of a kind!

Please note that you CAN use anything you have in regards to stamp sets, punches, cardstock, DSP or embellishments. It can be retired if you have something you like and want to use.

Hint, if this is your first time joining us, you might consider prepping two sets of cardstock and DSP.  We lovingly call this “Pulling an Allison.” This ensures that if something goes wrong or you decide  you don’t like how something goes together you can easily fix it.

Here is a list of suggested tools and supplies you need to get together before the party:

• A stamp set with coordinating punches or dies, or accent dies that can be used on their own.
• A sentiment stamp set if the stamp set you are using doesn’t have one or the one you want to use

Paper Trimmer

• Simply Scored
• Ink pads that coordinate with your cardstock and DSP
• Ribbon, trim and/or embellishments to add that final touch to your project.
• Silicone Craft Mat
• Bone Folder
• Your favorite basic adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, etc…

You will need the following sizes of cardstock.  PLEASE cut these in advance:

Cardstock

First Color

• 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
• 3” x 4-1/4”

A coordinating Color

• 4” x 5-1/4”
• 2 @ 1-7/8” x 5-1/4”

Basic White

• 3-3/4” x 5”
• 2 @ 2-3/4” x 4”

Designer Series Paper

• 2 @ 1-5/8” x 5”
• Scraps for decorating

Scraps of cardstock and DSP for stamping, die cutting and punching etc…