June Stamp Class Reminder

Just a quick note that the Deadline to sign up to order a Cards@Home Kit or to save for a spot for this month's Stamp Class on Thursday, June 17 at 2:00pm is Sunday, June 13.  To maintain safety for everyone, attendance is for those who have been vaccinated (or have a lab confirmation of COVID antibodies), and you will be working safely distanced. Please check the June 2nd blog post for all the details. 

If this date doesn't work for you, contact me and we'll see about arranging another day & time for a minimum of 2 of more attendees. 

Free Digital Download anyone?

In the spirit of World Diversity Day, we’d like to celebrate what makes us unique through what brings us together: creativity! The United Through Creativity Digital Download features inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual sentiments and illustrations that represent the multiple markets Stampin’ Up! engages with. 

And, it’s free for all!

To explore the United Through Creativity Digital Download, visit the United Through Creativity page on the Stampin’ Up! website. Share your projects on social media using the hashtags #UnitedThroughCreativity and #DiversityDay!

June Stamp Class

 Although I have a a lot of brand new stamps, dies, and papers from the just released Annual catalog, I felt that we should  have one last class with some of what I think are the best stamps/dies from the Jan./June Mini Catalog before it ends on June 30.  And wow, talk about good timing!  Stampin' Up has just released the Last Chance Sale where many of these retiring items are discounted!  Here are some fun ideas to whet your appetite for these wonderful but disappearing goodies! Shop quick, these deals won't last long!

The tropical-looking Tranquil Dies card uses some of the most fantastic leaf dies, and they're 50% off right now! I also used the Tranquil Thoughts stamp set to give this card front a nice full look, but it's retiring soon so act quick if you want to get both. I set the one-leaf square into a window front, but I was just thinking that a tri-fold card using both the one-leaf and 4-leaf dies overlaid would be really neat, I'll have to work on that next!

The Art Gallery card (lower left), with its "fancy" but easy 2-step stamped blossom, shows off the beautifully painted Fine Art Floral coordinated papers along with its Golden Garden DSP (the latter is 50% off now!) when the Z-fold card is opened.  Notice how the card front has the matching gold overlay on the flowers, but the inside is natural?  I added a bit of embossing for texture, a dash of glitz with Wink of Stella and a shimmery bow, and it's done!  So, so pretty...

I have loved the cute and quirky Snail Mail Designer Paper and again, the Snail Dies are 50% off right now!  Because the Snail papers and dies coordinate so well, the card almost makes itself since the dies easily cut out many of the elements from the patterns, no coloring needed! For this card, I used only a few of the stamps just to show off the papers, but of course the coordinated Snailed It stamp set will be great when all the papers are gone or to create these little guys in different colors. 

The Friends are like Seashells themed card (top right) has a slightly different kind of easel-lock from the previous month, as the "lock" is a sand dollar shape on the bottom of the card rather than the top. With just a little simple stamping, you can let the beautiful paper do the work for you and then stand this card up like this just to enjoy it!  We've even used some pretty ocean themed sequins for a bit of glitz.  Like all of the cards here, it only looks fancy but it's simple: gotta love it!

STAMP CLASS DATE*: Thursday, June 17, 2:00 - 4:30 pm. (Maximum 6 vaccinated attendees)

Deadline Date to reserve your spot or order a Cards@Home Kit**: Sunday June 13

Cost = $15 or FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: FX6M6WNJ, or if you have a previous Class Credit. Or order $50 and get a FREE SU Annual catalog as well!

*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 seems to better suit those who are currently coming for now. An additional class on an evening or weekend might be possible if there are 2 or more coming. 

**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!)

The January–June 2021 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good and save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. This selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

• Sales period = June 1 - 30 (10:59 PT).
• Remember to use the current Host Code FX6M6WNJ (through 6/23) to earn credit towards a FREE Stamp Class or set of handmade cards.  (A new code will be provided after that date.)

Brand New Kits Collection from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up is introducing a whole new line of creative paper sets called the Kits Collection. These all-inclusive kits were designed for beginner or younger crafters, those looking for a quick creative fix of cards or other projects with little time or space limitations, who would love to have fun experiences but aren’t interested in collecting crafting supplies, or not consider themselves to be creative.  Some quick notes:

• These kits are orderable online HERE but are not subscription based (like Paper Pumpkin.) 
• Kits Collection is a flexible, online-only product and will not be seen in the printed catalogs.
• The "lifetime" of the kit is limited; new kits are added regularly and available while supplies last.
• Stamping Kits = $19 (photopolymer stamps, clear block, mini ink pads are included)
• Non-stamping kits = $12.

KIT OVERVIEW

• All-inclusive- Supplies include a block and ink spot(s) if applicable, plus any necessary adhesive—like Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, etc.
• Pre-cut pieces and elements like card bases, design elements, etc.
• Instructions are in color and show completed projects and digital, step-by-step renderings, with a QR code for a video (if needed).
• Kits will include cards or crafting projects (home décor pieces, gift or treat packaging).

Choose the kit that’s right for you! There's an assortment of options designed in a range of styles for a variety of occasions and feel free to contact me if you have questions. 😄