September 2019

So...I spent 2 hours writing my blog only to lose the whole thing while writing the last sentence - talk about frustration!!! Now, I'm ready to give it another try.  Wish me luck🤞.

Let's start out with some exciting news for those of you who have been drooling over the Holiday Catalog.  It goes live on September 4 - yay!!  If you didn't get one yet, please let me know and I'll take care of it.



And, here's some more exciting news...a Designer Series Paper Sale.  Yep, from September 4 through September 30, purchase 3 packages of Designer Series Paper and receive the 4th one free.  If you are a hoarder of DSP, this is perfect for you - you can buy one to use and one to keep in your stash!  There are select papers to choose from, so see the list below.

ITEM	PAGE	DESCRIPTION	PRICE
149100	166	PERENNIAL ESSENCE DSP	$11.50
149443	166	SEE A SILHOUETTE DSP	$11.50
149481	167	COME SAIL AWAY DSP	$11.50
149484	165	MAGNOLIA LANE DSP	$11.50
149488	165	GARDEN LANE DSP	$11.50
149489	165	FOLLOW YOUR ART DSP	$11.50
149497	165	WOVEN THREADS DSP	$11.50
149589	166	DINOROAR DSP	$11.50
149592	166	BIRD BALLAD DSP	$11.50
149500	167	PRESSED PETALS SPECIALTY DSP	$14.50

Now, let's talk about classes for the month.

Christmas Card Club is scheduled for:

     Saturday, September 7 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (space available)
     Saturday, September 7 - 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (space available)

Christmas Club entails me choosing/designing 2 cards.  Attendees make 5 cards of each design in class.  The cost is $30.00 and participants go home with 10 cards including envelopes.  Provided space is available, you may come and make a set of just one of the cards (this must be specified at the time of registering for the class) - the fee is then $15.00.  There is a cancellation fee involved for this special class, please contact me for details.

These are the cards we will be making...

This card was made using the Perfectly Plaid

Bundle and Wrapped in Plaid DSP. The original card 

was designed by Elaine Smith; then I changed it  

to satisfy my taste. It's hard to see the window sheet

that is bridging the top and bottom of the trees, but

attendees will have a choice of a plain white

inside or stamped forest as shown below.

I LOVE this moose and couldn't wait to make a

card with the Merry Moose Bundle.  I also

used the Winter Woods stamp set for the 

tree in the forefront.

Regular Card Classes are scheduled as listed below.

     Thursday, September 12: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

     Friday, September 13: 9:00 a.m. to noon

     Saturday, September 14: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

     Sunday, September 15: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

There is availability in all classes except Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.  The fee is $15.00 and we will be making the following cards:  

This card was inspired by a card made by 

WOW Nola Creations. The colors really 

spoke to me. Gorgeous, isn't it?

This was also CASE'd from WOW Nola

Creations. Beautiful fall look to it.

The creativity of Cindee Wilkinson inspired

my version of her card. It's a very romantic

card and, you could place a picture in the

middle instead of wording.

Should time permit, we will make a

Halloween card.  Isn't this a cutie?

Nothing scary about this mummy!!

My plan is to use a particular "bundle" each month to show different ways to use the stamps and dies/punches.  So, when designing this month's cards, I was so crazy in love with the Daisy Lane Bundle and the Daisy Punch (released in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog), I made a bunch of cards. The cards below were offered as "kits" for the attendees to pre-order.  They could order as many kits as they wanted for $3.00 each (they receive all papers, embellishments and envelopes, plus an email with pictures of the cards).  No instructions are given and they must complete the kits at home with their own supplies.  

Sue Mohr designed the original of this card.

I added a second flower and stamped on the front.

I cannot locate where I saw this card, so

unfortunately, I can't give credit to the person

who designed this card.

Kelly Stamps was the inspiration for this card.

Changed it up a bit and made it my own.

The original of this card was designed by Craft 

Somnia Momma and it works great

with other color schemes.  I used "yellows" for my 

sister's birthday card and it was beautiful!

And, this card was designed more as a "technique" card

then an aesthetic one.  I wanted to illustrate how

to make a "Gerber" daisy.

Well, friends, that's it for this month.  Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you next month.  

Be safe and keep on stampin'!

Carol

August 2019

It's August.  The good news (for most parents, anyway) is that kids go back to school; the bad news is - dare I say it??? - we are on the downward slide to the Holidays (Aghhhhhhhhhh!!!!).  Yep, I said it; now is the time to be looking forward to what your crafting projects are from now to the end of the 2019 and prepare an action plan.  Enough said.

Classes for August are coming up next week.  Here is the schedule:
    
     Thursday, August 8 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
     Friday, August 9 (9:00 a.m. to noon)
     Saturday, August 10 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
     Sunday, August 11 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

At this time, there is availability for all classes, so if you haven't reserved your spot, give me a call, text me or send an email.  Class fee is $15.00.  Want to see the cards we will be making?  Take a look below...

All of the above cards are made using the

Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set, 

Magnolia Memory Dies and (on most)

the Magnolia Lane DSP.  All cards were

CASE'd from other talented demonstrators!

This will not be made in class, but is a great 

idea if you want to make a fast, easy hostess 

gift of the cards you make in class. I just decorated 

one of our Acetate Card Boxes (pg 173 of the AC)

with card stock, Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (pg 173 of the AC) 

and die-cut flowers from the Magnolia Lane DSP. Voila!! 

Christmas Card Club for August is scheduled for...

     Friday, August 23 (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

     Saturday, August 24 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Here are the Christmas cards we will be making.

This card was made with the Magnolia Lane DSP

and colored with alcohol markers (the above picture is 

colored with Poppy Parade and the one below is 

Flirty Flamingo). You will need to bring your own 

markers or have me order them for you.  NOTE: you 

will be making one or the other of these cards.

This card is made using products from

Elizabeth Craft Designs.  When doing Christmas

cards, I may not always use Stampin' Up! products

exclusively.  The word stamps are Stampin' Up!

The details of the Christmas Card Club: 

     Each class is limited to 6 per class, there is still availability.  A 

     Saturday afternoon class may be added if needed.

     Cost is $30.00 and you will make 5 each of 2 designs; envelopes 

     included.  Should you not care for both cards, you may come 

     and make just one of the designs at a cost of $15.00 (must 

     specify this when you sign up).

     There is a cancellation fee after a predetermined date. Please 

     contact me for details.

Bonus Days Codes must be used this month.  If you purchased $50 or more during the month of July and received an email with Bonus Days Codes, now is the time to cash them in!! They are only honored during the month of August.  

Paper Pumpkin subscribers or those who may want to subscribe; there is an "add on" kit for the August Paper Pumpkin (called Gift of Fall).  The actual  August kit will make 6 fall-themed gift bags and 12 fall-themed gift tags.  If you are not a subscriber, you must sign up by August 10 to receive the kit.  The link is:

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=109822

The Gift of Fall add-on kit, is for 24 card bases of 2 different designs plus envelopes!!  The cost is $10.00 for the add-on (item #152885) - no limit on how many you can order.  It will be available on a "while supplies last" basis and can be purchased on a regular customer order - NOT through the Paper Pumpkin subscription site.  Have questions?  Contact me!! 

Whew!! I think that will do it for this month.  Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!

Carol 

July 2019

Oh my gosh...we are starting the downhill slide to the end of 2019...seriously?!!  Where has the time gone?  

Speaking of time going by, it's time to post the next class dates.  They are:

     Thursday, July 11 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
     Friday, July 12 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
     Saturday, July 13 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
     Sunday, July 14 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

Class fee is $15.00.  I have a few spaces available in all classes EXCEPT Friday morning.  If that is the only time you can come, please let me know and I'll start a waiting list. 

Here are the projects we will be making...

The cards above are made with the "One Page Wonder" technique. 

 We will use 1 sheet of 6 x 6 In Color DSP, the Floral Essence stamp set and the Perennial Flower Punch.

   

Our last card will be a little different than what is pictured.  

We will use the new In Colors for the butterflies and the matching ribbon.

STAMPIN' UP! NEWS

There is a new promotion being offered by Stampin' Up!  Bonus Days!!!
What are Bonus Days?  For every $50 you spend July 1-31 (before shipping and tax), you'll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon to be spent during the month of August.  There is no limit to how many coupons you can earn.  If you have any questions on this promotion, please contact me.


Do you like promotions?  Here's another one for you...
IF you have been thinking of joining my team as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, now's the time to do it.  During the months of July and August you will receive an EXTRA $30 in product in your starter kit - that's right - choose $155 in merchandise for just $99.  Then, as an EXTRA, EXTRA; you will receive a $10 coupon to be used the following month.  Whoo, hoo!!  

And, the final news of the month is that Stampin' Storage is back in stock.  Yippee!



I wish you a very happy and safe Fourth of July.

Thanks for stopping by...until next month, happy stamping!

June 2019

This is going to be one fast entry!!  And the most exciting event happening right now is...

THE 2019-2020 CATALOG IS LIVE TODAY!!!  WHOO, HOO!!!!

     The next exciting new is this month's class schedule which happens to be this week - yikes!!  I am having class: 

     Thursday, June 6 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

     Friday, June 7 (9:00 a.m. to noon)

     Saturday, June 8 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

     Sunday, June 9 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

I have availability in all classes, so give me a call, text me or shoot me an email to reserve your space.  Class fee is $15.00 and we will be making...

This is a card we were to make last month, 

but time just didn't allow it.

Another great "male" card.  In addition to being a 

Thinking of You card, it can easily become a

Birthday or Get Well card.

I love 4th of July cards, so I HAD to include

a card to celebrate our Independence Day!!

Should time allow, there will be a fourth card which will be a "mystery" card.

That's if for this month.  Thank you for stopping by. Until next time...have a wonderful month.

May 2019

This month marks the closing of another Stampin' Up! year - remember to look at the Retiring Products List to see if there are any "must haves" on it.  These products are available for purchase until June 3, but they are also "while supplies last", so don't wait until the last minute to order!  Give me a call, shoot me a text or email me to let me know what your would like to get.

May also brings a Limited Edition Product Medley called: Everything is Rosy. It is also available until May 31 or while  supplies last - whichever comes first.

  

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is $80.00 and it includes all of these exclusive products:

• Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps 
• Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" 
• 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
• 6" x 6" Rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
• Printed die cuts—2 sheets
• Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
• Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 (1/4") embellishments
• Melon Mambo 1/4" Ruched Ribbon—10 yards 
• Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards 
• Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. 

Next up are the classes for this month. Here is the schedule...

     Thursday, May 9 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

     Friday, May 10 (9:00 a.m. - noon)

     Saturday, May 11 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

     Sunday, May 12 (1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

The class fee is $15.00 and I have availability in all classes except Friday morning.  Call, text or email me if you would like to reserve a seat in class.  Want to know what we'll be making?  See below:

Male oriented cards are always the hardest for me 

to make.  So when I got the Geared Up Garage stamp set, 

I knew I had a winner!  This card was originally designed

by B.J. Peters and is appropriate for a birthday or Father's Day.

So, this one has a totally different look from our

first card. I liked this one so much that I duplicated

if for a friend's birthday!

Now, this card was CASE'd from Nola Creations. I

really like to softness of this card.  It was made with

the Dear Doily stamp set (which is retiring) and makes

a nice thank you, sympathy or thinking of you card.

Change the message and it will work for a wedding 

or birthday card.

Isn't this the sweetest card?  I think it just

screams spring/summer.  I sure am going to miss

the Gingham Gala Paper which is also retiring.

For what occasion would you use this card?

Another event starting this month will be the Christmas Card Club. The goal is to help you get your Christmas cards done over a period of months and is perfect for someone who likes to send out a variety of cards to friends and family.  

Our first Club will be Monday, May 27 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and costs $30.00.  Here's how it works:  I choose 2 Christmas cards (NOTE: cards may not always be made with all Stampin' Up! products and may utilize retired product of Stampin' Up!). Each person makes 5 cards of each design.  You go home with 10 Christmas cards - not a bad start for getting those cards done in time for the holidays (did I really say that already???!!).  Want to see what we'll be doing at this class?  Here you go...

Have questions or want to sign up?  Contact me for more information.

And, lastly, the new 2019-2020 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog (seen below) is being shipped out to customers the middle of May.  Watch for it in the mail!!

That's all for this month - have a good one and a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.  

Carol