Stamp Class on a weekday afternoon?

Now that summer is here, I'd like to try having our in-person Stamp Class on a weekday afternoon for a few months.  With many of the current attendees available at that time, I'm thinking of Thursday but am open to your suggestions if you have another preferred day.  The June class is tentatively scheduled for 6/17 at 2:00pm for now.

For those of you who are working during the week but would like to attend, please contact me and we can see what can be arranged.  This is not a permanent change at this point, but may better suit those who currently coming for now.

Re-organizing this blog...

As mentioned previously, I needed to find another way to notify/publish the contents of this stamping blog for upcoming Stamp Classes, new SU promotions, etc. as the previous system is ending soon.  I didn't like the temporary publisher sending out ads and don't want to pay for another subscription service, so deleted both of them (sorry if some of you have gotten double blog posts lately. 😔)

I've created a Stamp Blog contact list and will send out a group email whenever a new blog post is made.  If you no longer wish receive these posts, please feel free to contact me and I will quickly remove your address from the list, as I have no desire to spam you with undesired emails. I've also cleaned up the blog a bit and redid the links to some of the content on my Stampin' Up site if you're interested in checking out their current specials.  (Let me know if something goes wonky and I'll try to fix it. 😜)

Thanks for your patience and support! 

Class Deadline Reminder

Please note that the Deadline to sign up for this month's Stamp Class on Sunday, 5/16 OR to order a Cards@Home Kit is tomorrow (Tuesday), May 11.  There are only a few slots left with our reduced capacity and "stamping at a distance" so be sure to let me know so I can try to save you a spot. 

Check out the previous post on 5/1 for more details! Such pretty flowers!

Bonus $25 Rewards, and $30 more incentive to join SU!

From 4 May–14 June 2021, qualifying orders of $250 or more will receive the generous Stampin’

Rewards PLUS an additional bonus of $25! You can collect orders from your friends and keep the Rewards for yourself as the Host or share the Rewards with them if you wish. Or you can fulfill all of your wishlist and stamping needs by placing your own individual order and keep all of the Rewards as savings for yourself! See this flyer or contact me for more details on how to do this!

Do you love to paper craft and make cards or scrapbook?  Ever think you would like to get Stampin' Up goodies at a discount or FREE all the time?  Or even earn some extra money and make times to stamp with friends?  These are a few of the many reasons why you should join Stampin' Up and right now is a fabulous time! New team members can get even MORE FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. From May 4–31, you can get $125 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! Click on this LINK or contact me to learn more!

New Stampin' Up Annual Catalog starts today!

Hooray hooray, blow the trumpets, sound the horn!  Today's the day the new SU Annual catalog goes live, check out all the newest goodies HERE! 

If you do decide to order, remember to use the current Host Code H3QCZHEE to earn a FREE Stamp Class or set of hand-stamped cards with your $45 minimum order as a thank you gift from me!  Did you see this month's set of Class cards?  It includes some of the newest papers and designs, so be sure to see that post.

• Watch these short product videos and get to know the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog.

  • BEAUTY OF THE EARTH SUITE
  • PANSY PETALS SUITE
  • IN THE WILD SUITE
  • EXPRESSIONS IN INK SUITE
    
  • BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED SUITE
    
  • HATS OFF BUNDLE
  • 2021–2022 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

(And just in case you're wondering, you can still order from the current Jan-June Mini catalog until June 30th.) 

May Stamp Class

Maybe it was that one April shower we had, but this month certainly has an abundance of May flowers in our cards!  With the new SU Annual catalog LIVE on May 4th, it's so easy to get excited about all the new stamps, dies, In-Colors, and more! Here are just a few to get you started...

The top two cards feature the Pansy Patch Bundle and Designer Papers, which can do almost all of the card designing for you if you wish!  On the left card, I used the coordinating dies to die cut the flowers from the patterned paper (no stamping needed!), and then completed this altered Double Z-fold card with more matching patterns and stamps from the set. Pretty quick to make and embellished with the matching ribbon and gems for the centers. 

The second card uses the coordinating Pansy dies, which are so exquisitely detailed!  Just cut out the pieces (and admire the embossed textures), then glue them together for an eye-catching focal point.  I added a bit more texture and contrast with a white embossed background, then used a matching Pansy Designer Paper as well as an ombre sheet and striped ribbon to finish off the look.  Yes, there was a little more die cutting for this flower, but the results are so worth it.

The lower left card has an altered Slide-Lock opening, as I didn't care for the "hole" which usually shows on the original design.  Just let the butterfly "fly"/slide to the left to release the right flap and open up the card. This simple interactive mechanism could be used for anyone if you substituted different colors and patterns.  Imagine what fun it would be to make the sliding mechanism with a car, animal, star, flower, or whatever you like! 

If you got a lot of the patterned Designer Paper packs from the last Sale-A-Bration promotion (or just have a lot of paper, like I do!), the funfold on the last card uses up half a sheet in a very easy and interesting way.  This card ends up to be 4" x 6" so I'll provide a special envelope to fit, or you could trim it just a bit to make it fit into a standard 5 1/2" tall envelope.  Notice that I used the water-colored circles from that SAB pack to make the die-cut stitched flowers, which makes them more interesting than just solid cardstock. Simple and quick, but still a fun and creative way to use up those pieces of pretty patterned paper. 

STAMP CLASS DATE: Sunday, May, 16, 2:00 - 4:30 pm. (Maximum 6 vaccinated attendees)

Deadline Date to reserve your spot or order a Cards@Home Kit: Tuesday, May 11 

Cost = $15 or FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: H3QCZHEE, or if you have a previous Class Credit. Or order $50 and get a FREE SU Annual catalog as well!

You may order these cards as a Cards@Home Kit for $15 if you pick up; + $2 for shipping per kit if mailed to you.  (Since I cannot stamp your card pieces per SU copyright policies, you may consider buying the stamp sets used, look among your supplies for stamps that would work, or simply write or print your own sentiments. You will receive blank white cardstock where I have stamped the samples, all the pre-cut/scored/embossed pieces and printed papers for the kit, and the printed instructions with color pictures.  Contact me if you have any questions.) 

(Note: if your order exceeds $150, do not use a Host Code, as you can keep the Host Rewards and still earn a Class Credit for a future class or get this month's Kit for FREE!)