January 2020

HAPPY 2020!!  You know, the older I get the faster the years go by!  Why is that? And...not only is it a new year, it's a new decade!!!

Anyway, it’s time to be thinking about new beginnings, trying new things and, of course, paper crafting!!! 

Sale-A-Bration is also starting TOMORROW!!!  Exciting isn’t it – free merchandise with every $50 purchase!! How could you not get excited?!

Talking about trying new things, have you thought about becoming one of my team and joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator?  Now is a great time to join whether you want to start offering stamp classes or just want to get the 20% discount.  For $99, you will get $125 worth of merchandise plus a FREE Mini Paper Cutter, plus a FREE 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper sampler, plus your choice of a FREE stamp set offered in the current catalogs (Host sets and Sale-A-Bration sets are excluded). Contact me to discuss it!!

Maybe being a demonstrator isn’t your cup of tea.  You can still get an additional stamp set for “hosting” a Stampin’ Up! party.  If you have at least $300 in sales (either a personal order or from a party), you will get this adorable Little Ladybug stamp set.  It is soooooo cute!!!!    

Classes for January are set for the following dates:

     Thursday, January 16 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

     Friday, January 17 (9:00 a.m. to noon)

     Saturday, January 18 (9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

     Sunday, January 19 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

There is availability in all classes except Sunday, but I will keep a waiting list just in case of cancellations.  The class fee is $15.00, and we will be doing these projects…

I saw this first one on the Stampin’ Up! Facebook page, but can’t remember who posted it.  It is perfect as a thank you note for all those wonderful Christmas gifts you received!  Or, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it would make a lovely card for someone special.  Or, it is an excellent card for an anniversary!  Or, what about a birthday card, or… (sigh) you get the picture!!

Next is a very cute box for chocolates or tealights that I CASE’d from Angie Juda.  If you need a small gift for fellow co-workers, this is an easy-to-make gift.  It is very versatile and can be changed for any occasion, or no occasion – a “just because” gift.

The next two projects at utilizing the Painted Poppies Bundle and the Peaceful Moments Bundle– I fell in love with them as soon as I saw the cover of our January-June Mini Catalog!!

This card is my own design, but the “fun” fold was CASE’d from Song of My Heart Stampers (Lyssa Zwolamek).  I adore the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper - isn’t it great on this card!!

And, the last card was CASE’d from Laura Backman.  It’s so simple and yet classy.

Whew!! That’s what's happening this month.  Have a good one and I'll be back in February.

Thanks for stopping by! Carol