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

April 2019

Hello fellow stampers!

I decided to hold off in blogging on "April Fool's Day", so today's the day to let you know what's happening.  Classes for this month are:

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

I have availability for all classes except Friday morning, so give me a call, text or email me if you haven't reserved your spot.

Spring is definitely in the air - thank goodness!!  So...in honor  of spring, all of our cards for this month will be seasonally based; and what better way to celebrate the end of winter than to use the symbol of hope, rebirth and grace - beautiful butterflies!!

I am showing six cards using the Butterfly Gala and Beauty Abounds Bundles, but we will only make four in class. 

The first sample is a gorgeous card CASE'd from 

Katherine Ross.  A multi-purpose card that has no 

stamping on the outside; just using the Butterfly Beauty

Thinlits.

The color combination (Flirty Flamingo and Coastal 

Cabana) on this card that was CASE'd from Sheryl

Sheckler, just screams SPRING to me.  It is perfect 

for a birthday card, but could also be used for many

other reasons - what's yours?

And, what about this one?  It reminds me of rainbows.

I found it on stampwithann.com. and is sure to

cheer someone's day.

Get tired of making cards? How about a home décor piece

instead?  I decided to frame it, but it was originally a card

that was CASE'd from Gail Ellis. Those attending class will

have the option of making it a card or framed art 

piece - remember to bring your 5 x 7 frame with you!

What a beautiful, simple card this is.  Works well as a

get well, sympathy or birthday card.  Maybe even

a last minute Easter card, hmmm....

Our last sample is another simply elegant card.

It uses the Dual Butterfly Punch (which is back in stock, but

not sure if it will stay in stock - don't wait to order this one; 

get it now!).

Well, it think that's about it for this month.

Thanks for stopping by and see you in May!!!

March 2019 Classes

Welcome back!!  Another month has flown by and it's time to look forward to March - warmer weather; spring; daylight savings time; and for you sports fans - college basketball's March Madness!! 

It's also March Madness in the stamping world, as in "madness" for the final phase and month of Sale-A-Bration!  Not only can you earn new products, but you may also purchase coordinating thinlits and framelits to the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets you may have already gotten in January and February - pretty cool!!  Call, text or email for more information or go to my website to learn more.

Classes for March will be...
     Thursday, March 7 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
     Friday, March 8 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 430 p.m.)
     Saturday, March 9 (9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
     Sunday, March 10 (1:30 - 4:30 p.m.) 

I have availability in all classes except Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, but will start a waiting list for those times.  The calendar becomes "fluid" after sending out reminders, so don't be discouraged from signing up.  The class fee is $15.00.  Take a look below to see our projects (time permitting, we will complete all four cards)...

Isn't this the cutest card - it screams "Easter"

to me, but can be used for other purposes.

I CASE'd this card from Facebook, but cannot 

remember who the designer was.

Next is a "technique" card.  I saw this on the Simply

Simple Stamping website and really liked it.  Outlining 

the design in black makes a world of difference

to the look of the card.  Compare it to the one below

to see...

This card may be used for lots of occasions:

birthday, Easter, sympathy (changing the 

sentiment, of course) or just thinking of you.

Wow - talk about simply elegant - this is it!

Ink on paper with an embossing folder and voila!

Then add ribbon, a doily and a sentiment; done!!

You choose the reason - I choose birthday.

And, there you have it for this month.  Enjoy your stamping and I'll see you next month.  Thanks for stopping by!!

February 2019 Classes

It's time for card classes again - yippee!! Amazing how fast time flies by.  So, here's the lineup:

     Thursday, Feb 7 (9:00 am-noon and 1:30-4:30 pm)
     Friday, Feb 8 (9:00 am-noon and 1:30-4:30 pm)
    Saturday, Feb 9 (9:00 am-noon and 1:30-4:30 pm)
    Sunday, Feb 10 - No classes 

Our projects will be the following:

This card is adapted from a card I

saw by Tami White.  Nice and simple with

clean lines.  But, if you need a 

St. Patrick's Day card, it can be 

changed like so...

Isn't this a darling card?  Just a cute little note 

card that I CASE'd from a stamper whose name 

I don't know, but has a blog, Stamps-n-Lingers.com

Now, this one is my favorite.  So soft and

romantic looking - perfect for a wedding or 

anniversary card.  Actually, you can make 

it a Thinking of You, Get Well and even

a Sympathy card.

Our last card is another note card that I 

CASE'd from Lauren Alarid. I love

the sweetness of this card.

Hope you have a wonderful month.  Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you on my next post!!