April Stamp Class

Spring must be here, since with the spring showers it seems that I've included some kind of green color in each of this month's cards!  And yet the styles are quite different, I hope you will be able to come join us in making them for yourself or to give to others.

The upper left stamp set Tropical Chic, dies, and Tropical Escape Designer papers have been sitting on my craft table for a long time, waiting patiently to be combined together.  But once I got started on this card, I can't wait to make more like it!  The way that it opens is quite unique yet very simple, and goes along perfectly with the square leaf die included in the set.  So much fun to create and duplicate in different forms... this design will be continued!

I had previously used the upper right stamp set, Amazing Congratulations, with regular clear blocks, but the alignment was not quite what I wanted even when looking through the clear photopolymer stamp. But then I used the Stamparatus alignment tool, everything fell right into place! If you do anything more than just casual stamping, you absolutely have to get this tool as a real necessity! I was able to line up outline image and the two shading colors perfectly, re-stamp if I wanted more color, and know that I can do this repeatedly as often as I like!  The rest of the card is simple assembly with wonderful colors and perfect for anyone that you think is "amazing" and "has a special day".

The bottom left card is so very pretty with its embossing, vellum and patterned papers, shimmer ribbons, etc. but now sadly limited to those who already ordered the Doily Builder dies previously, before they ran out due to supplier issues.   However, for my stampers who have the Dear Doily stamp set, I am offering to let you use my matching dies whenever you come to class.  Just bring along your cardstock and cut as many pieces as you need; it's my way to compensate for the lack supply in this case. The stamp set will only be available through June 3, but my offer stands as long as you attend my classes.

The last card (lower right), is a little Easter card that is just so sweet and perfect for spring. Soft flower prints, matching died wood embellishments, and the basketweave embossing tie in so nicely together.  If you don't need a card for this holiday, I'll also have other words that you'll be able to stamp for the front tag as well as the inside.  Isn't it great how we stampers can change most any design to fit the occasion or recipient with a simple exchange of a stamp or two - I love it!

Class Date: Sunday, April 7; 2:00 - 4:30pm
                   Saturday, Apr. 13; Time TBD, Minimum 2 (contact me)

Deadline to Reply: Tuesday, Apr. 2

Class Fee = $15 or FREE with any $45 minimum order! 
Completed Card Sets = $18 (if you miss class or would like an extra set).

Host Code = VE9XGGHV (to use when ordering online; your total will apply towards a FREE Stamp Class or receiving a hand-stamped gift from me.  Your order ships directly to you, contact me if you have questions.)

Save the date, invite a friend, and come on out to stamp!

SU supply of some Occasions dies almost gone

Stampin' Up is experiencing issues with its die supplier, and some of the dies which will not be continued from the Occasions catalog into the next Annual catalog will soon be depleted and no longer available.  If you are interested in ordering any of the following dies, you should do so very soon before this supply is gone.  SU regrets this situation, but hopes that alerting you will help diminish some further disappointment and is taking corrective steps.

If these dies are sold out from the Occasions catalog, they will no longer be available to order:

• Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies (item 148529) - pg. 11
• Rose Trellis Thinlits Dies (item 148549) - pg. 9
• Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies (item 148548) - 17

March Techniques Stamp Class Reminder

Please note that the Deadline to sign up for this month's Techniques Class is Tuesday, Mar. 5.  Hope that you can come and make these beautifully different yet easy cards! 

Also note that this is the last month to take advantage of the SAB Freebies when you get a free goodie with each $50 ordered, and new items are listed for this month!  Hooray!

More New SAB goodies AND SAB Coordination items available!!

It's the final month of Sale-A-Bration, our favorite promotion where you can get a FREE item for every $50 purchase, no limit!  Best breaking news, there are even more goodies offered now, some from the Annual catalog itself!  These are in addition to the products already offered, and you’ll see that you can now get the Painted Seasons DSP on its own (see patterns above)! Here is the LINK to see them all in the online catalog, plus a list of the items below:

1. Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper (part of SAB 2nd release bundle)
2. Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper (pg. 189 AC)
3. Mini Pizza Boxes (pg. 193 AC)
4. Pearlized Doilies – TWO packs (pg. 192 AC)
5. Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper (pg. 190 AC)
6. Rich Razzleberry ¼” Velvet Ribbon – TWO spools (pg. 201 AC)
7. Scattered Sequins Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (pg. 223 AC)
8. Share What You Love Embellishment Kit (pg. 198 AC)

SAB Coordination:  This very limited-time offering includes brand new dies that coordinate with the SAB stamp sets and papers, a new "words" stamp set, and a new label punch!!  Check them all out on THIS LINK.

Remember to use the current Host Code, which is 27ZD24GY (and can also be found on the right side of this blog under "Next Stamp Class) to recieve credit towards a FREE Stamp Class or hand-stamped thank you gift from me!  Contact me with any questions.

So plan your projects and make up your list, but don't wait too long as they are all only available until Mar. 31!

March Techniques & Fancy Folds Class

With the last month for Sale-A-Bration upon us soon, let's make March go out with a bang!  The Fancy Fold Cards that we'll be doing are such fun and unique, yet are actually quite easy to make!  We'll be using some more of the FREE SAB items that you can receive with each $50 order, so you'll want to be sure to note those ideas for future use.

On the top left is a Ribbon Slider Card, which has a neat little pocket with its own sliding card inside and is held neatly in place with a matching ribbon.  The construction may seem a bit tricky at first, but is simple once you know where and how to punch the holes and thread the ribbon. The front uses the rose tag die from Botanical Tags in Lovely Lipstick foil, an SAB Freebie.  (Although this is sadly no longer available due to its popularity, substituting another foil color or glimmer paper would also look fabulous.)  A pearlized doily, SAB wood leaf embellishment, and coordinating Designer Papers complete the beautiful look.

The butterfly card on the top right puts together the free SAB Botanical Butterfly Designer Papers along with the very popular Butterfly Duet Punch and coordinating Butterfly Gala stamp set. But a surprise awaits inside, where with a few cuts and scores, there is a very dimensional Bookfold pop-up unfolding! It might also be fun to have more words stamped or written on both sides, like a book, and maybe adding more stamping or printed papers along the borders.

The little elephants card on the bottom is for those sweet little ones who grow up so quickly.  Not only is the front layout just darling, but inside the four banner panels pop up when the card is opened.  These panels could be any shape (round, balloons, all animals, etc.) and arranged differently (all in a straight line, higher up, diagonally, etc.) to suit the style of the card and your artistic whims!  So simple to make, yet so versatile and creative!

As with all of my Technique Classes, printed measurements and instructions are included so that you can reproduce these fun cards at home again.  Be sure to save the date and come on over; your stamping friends are also very welcome!

CLASS DATE: Sunday, Mar. 10; 2:00 -  4:30 pm.

DEADLINE to Reply = Tuesday, Mar. 5

Class Fee = $15 or FREE with any $45 minimum order.  Better yet, take advantage of this last month to get a FREE SAB item, including the new 2nd Release items, with any $50 order; hooray!

Completed Card Set = $18 (if you miss the class or want an extra set.)

Current HOST CODE =  27ZD24GY (to use when ordering online; your total will apply towards a FREE stamp Class or receiving a hand-stamped thank you gift from me.  Your order will be shipped directly to you.)  Contact me if you have any questions.