Nov. 2021 SAS Cards

With gatherings remaining limited again this year, receiving a handmade card from you is going to be so meaningful to your friends and family!  Now is the time to start making those special Christmas cards that show how much you care, especially if you can't be there in person. Making one (or more) sets of these from a Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) is the easiest way to create many gorgeous handmade cards without the need to come up with the design, buy lots of different stamps and supplies, and then set aside a place to cut, score, and find matching ribbons and embellishments to make up your cards. 

Each SAS set is pre-cut and ready to assemble, includes premium SU envelopes, scored card bases, and even the bows are already tied for you!  

• All materials are provided, however it is recommended that you bring a roller-type adhesive or Tombow Multipurpose (green) Glue for neatness, speed, and permanence.
• NOTE: Making 3 or more different Design Choices or more than 12 cards may require only making one completed sample of the card, then stamp/emboss/die cut the other parts and complete your cards later at home if needed.  (If you are coming with a friend, you may wish to make one or two design(s) each and then swap some cards afterwards.)
• Many supplies are limited, and orders will be taken in the order they are received. (If a substitution is needed, I will contact you first.)
• Sessions will be limited to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 (vaccinated) attendees. I will try to space you apart as much as possible. Masks are recommended.
• Please bring your own Big Shot/die cutting machine (if you have one) for your personal use to speed things up and reduce the need for sharing/sanitizing mine.
• If the dates below don't work for you, contact me to see what can be arranged, minimum 2 per session.

DESIGN CHOICES:

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  #1 = Sparkle of the Season/wreath: all patterns shown are included, mix and match for even more versatility! (Optional: sponging the embossed trees provides more definition.)
• #2 = For Unto Us/embossed music: both Evergreen/gold and Navy/silver combinations included. (Limit 12 cards per person with star "charm" shown, >12 a star die is available.)
• #3 = Merry Snowflakes/Deer: silver snowflake, both patterns and ribbons shown are included.
• #4 = Penguin Place: both patterns and ribbons shown are included. 

STAMPING OPTIONS:

A: Make 12 cards in 1 design

B: Make 6 + 6 cards in 2 designs

C: Make 4+ 8 cards in 2 designs

D: Make 4 + 4 + 4 cards in 3 designs

E.  Make 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 cards in 4 designs

DATES: Sat., Nov. 13, 1:00 - 3:30 pm   

           Mon., Nov. 15, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon   

DEADLINE DATE: Monday, Nov. 8

           

COST = $25 for 12 cards OR less than Half Price = $12 with a minimum $45 order (or 1 Class Credit). Woo-hoo, that's only $1 per card!  (If you have 2 Class Credits, your SAS is FREE!!)

Use Host Code = 6FXMNVN6 (until 11/20) to order SU directly online to get your credit.

Don't wait, as this is the most popular event of the year! 

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions . 😊

Two upcoming Craft Fairs (no October Stamp Class)

Although there won't be an October Stamp Class this year due to recent family events, I will be doing the following two local craft shows in Nov. which you might like to check out.  

The Alameda Holiday Boutique features all homemade and handcrafted items by more than 50 artisans.  This indoor event is at the DeWitt Officers' Club with FREE ADMISSION AND AMPLE PARKING.

Sat. 11/6 and Sun. 11/7; 10:00 - 4:00 pm both days.

Proceeds benefit the Leisure Club, a recreation program for developmentally disabled teens and adults, sponsored by ARPD and youth scholarships for all programs.

Mistletoe Madness is a true art and craft event featuring only handcrafted wares made by local artists and crafters.    With 70+ vendors, this event is held at the Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd. in San Leandro. 

Sat. 11/27; 10:00 - 4:00 pm 

Check out the Facebook pages for both of these events to see vendor's pictures in weeks to come!

See you in November for SAS (Stamp-A-Stack) Class to make your handmade Christmas cards again this year! $25 for 12 cards in your choice of designs, or $12 (only $1 each!) with your Class Credit whenever you place an order of $50 or more and use the current Host Code!  See the dates listed in the "Next Class" section to the right. 

September Stamp Class

Thanks for your patience, here are the cards for our September Stamp Class which mostly focus on Fall colors, of course.  With the kids back in school and the end of the year approaching, I love watching the trees start to change to their autumn hues, and leaves are some of my favorite stamping subjects! 

The first card on the upper left features the Beauty of Friendship Bundle and the Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper, which complement each other so very well!  The branches of the tree and the different color "leaves" in it are all done quite simply with the unique large dies and the Designer  Paper or stamps, with many different color combinations possible.  This is such a versatile card, beautiful for guys or gals alike and for almost any occasion.  I'm looking forward to using a different group of patterned paper next month as well as Fall continues!

The second card (upper right)  is also a leaf themed card but with a twist not only in that its coloring is a bit different with the Misty Moonlight accents, but in how it opens literally "with a twist".  It's actually a Hidden Swing card, as the top layer swings to the side to reveal your hidden message below.  Notice that a brad is not used as a mechanism for the swinging.  You'll learn the trick in class on how that's done, it is simple but quite clever.  And check out all of those detailed dies from the Gorgeous Leaves bundle, they do the "fancy" work for you but it's all just die cuts. Everyone who receives this card from you will be quite impressed, if you can give it away!

Sometimes I'll order dies that I love in the catalog but can't quite figure out how to use them right away, do you do that too?  The Happy Birthday card (lower left) is one where I've finally been able to use the Floral Squares Dies for the flower focal point, the Stitched Greenery die for the right background area on the card base, and the Stitched with Whimsey die around the words as a frame.  Although the stitching may be hard to see in the picture, it looks really neat in person, and everything coordinates together so well!  It's so satisfying when it all finally comes together!

The last card (lower right) isn't fall at all but of course I had to get and use the ever so cute Penguin Place stamp/Punch bundle while the Penguin Place Designer Paper is still available for FREE this month with your $50 SAB order!  I decided not to use the wintery side of the paper, but just these fun colors so that this card can be used at any time, all year long.  Note that you can change the position of the punched feet on the penguin to make it appear to be standing or sitting: IT'S JUST SO CUTE (and of course I love penguins...) !  

This is the last month to get a FREE SAB (Sale-A-Bration) goodie and a FREE Class Credit with your $50, don't miss out!

STAMP CLASS DATE: Sun., Sept. 26, 2:00 - 4:30 pm. (Maximum 6 vaccinated attendees)

Deadline Date to reserve your spot or order a Cards@Home Kit*: Tues., Sept. 21

Cost = $15 or FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: 2ABHSZB6**, or if you have a previous Class Credit. But order $50 and choose a FREE SAB goodie 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 I will still give you a Class Credit for a future class or get this month's Kit for FREE as my thanks!)

** This Host Code will expire on Sun. 9/19 (they only last 30 days), please place your order before that date if possible.  If not, check the right column for a new Host Code which will be available after that. 

August Technique and Fancy Folds Class

Oooh, don't we all just love new stamps, dies, and paper!  After last month's "mass production" mode with the SAS to build up our supplies of cards, it seems appropriate to include more impact with details for the cards this month.  Warning: these will be harder to give away, so you may want to make up more like them for yourself to keep!  Good thing that all of the cards only have more steps but are not difficult to make  (really!), and since this is a Technique/Fancy Fold class, you will have the printed instructions to do this easily! 

The birthday card with party hats and popsicles on the front is perfect for summer, using the Sweet Ice Cream set, plus it's an interactive-motion gift card holder!  When the top flap is pulled up, the inner section slides up and your gift card or paper money is presented! This time, I used the Ice Cream Cone punch to create party hats instead of the ice cream cone, just for fun and variety! The popsicle and its stick use combinations of older punches, just to show you how easy it is to avoid fussy cutting when you collect the tools as they're available. Punches and dies are so useful!

The Sweet as a Peach Bundle is another theme that's an icon of summer, when we can enjoy this beautifully tasty fruit in all its glory!  Note how this Spanner Card has three parts or layers for extra fun and drama, plus you have lots of choices in whether to use the coordinating You're a Peach Designer Paper for your images and die cuts, or to just stamp them yourself.   

The Plentiful Plants Bundle is one that I've been itching to try out, and I love the lush greenery that it gives to this card.  If you look carefully, this time all of the plants and pots are die cuts from the patterned Bloom Where You're Planted Designer Paper or just plain solid cardstock, rather than being stamped (which you could also do).  The only stamping is for the words and the leafy branch on the inside.  Just glue the plant parts together, add the patterned backgrounds, and you're done!  Doesn't it look fancy!

DATES: Thurs. Aug 19, 1:00 -3:30 pm AND ALSO 7:00 - 9:30 pm

         

DEADLINE to save your spot: Sun. Aug 15             

COST = $15, or FREE with your $50 order PLUS you also get a FREE Sale-A-Bration (SAB) goodie this month!  (Shipping cost/kit = + $2.00)

Use Host Code = JZU46DAK * to order from SU 

We ask that all attendees be vaccinated (or have lab test confirmation of COVID antibodies) and wear a mask due to the recent uptick in COVID variant cases. You will be physically distanced and the number of attendees is limited, please save you spot ASAP.

 

*If your order is >$150, DO NOT USE the Host Code as you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself and still earn the FREE class credit, stamps, or cards as my thanks!

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions . 😊

Today is the day! First, the new July-Dec Mini Catalog goes live for you to see and prepare all of those Fall and Winter/Holiday projects!  And second, Sale-A-Bration (SAB) begins! As one of the biggest promotions of the year, SAB is packed with perks, opportunities, and filled with fun for everyone!

•  You can earn free, exclusive product(s) for every $50 and/or $100 you spend, no limit!  
• You can also earn more benefits when you "host a party":  in-person, collect orders from friends, or just for yourself!  When the "party" totals $300 or more, you earn at least $36 in Host Rewards PLUS the exclusive In Your Words Host- only SAB stamp set! 
• Join the Stampin’ Up! creative community with my team for $99 and get $125 in SU products (your choice!) PLUS a FREE Bundle from the Mini catalog (see page 19 in the SAB catalog), and all the perks that being a "Demo" gives you! 

The new Host Code to use starting today is JZU46DAK so that you can earn a FREE Stamp Class Credit or set of cards with your order less than $150. If you're over that, just keep the Host Rewards for yourself and I'll still offer you a FREE Class!  

Watch these short product videos to learn more about some of the new products:

• SWEET STOCKINGS SUITE COLLECTION
• PAINTED CHRISTMAS SUITE COLLECTION
• GINGERBREAD & PEPPERMINT SUITE COLLECTION 
• PEACEFUL PLACE SUITE COLLECTION
• HARVEST MEADOW SUITE COLLECTION