The Seasonal Sale 11/13!

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between November 13–15, you can get the following deals from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

• 20% total off all Stamp and Die Bundles and Stamp and Punch Bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
• 20% off all Designer Series Paper.
• 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included.
• 10% off cardstock. (Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.

Please remember to use the Host Code R6CPZ2AA when you place your order, thanks so much!

This is such a great time to stock up, but make sure to act quickly on this limited-time-only sale because we know the best stuff (that's on YOUR list) will go fast!!!   

Changes in Stamp Classes, Nov. SAS

Hello Stamping Friends,

After over 20 years of providing Stamp Classes and with some new directions in life (more craft shows, travel, etc.), it seems that it would be best to discontinue holding the classes in their current schedule of 4 times a year. The decision to hold a class in May when the new Stampin' Up Annual catalog is released and/or perhaps an end-of-the-year Christmas card class is still up in the air. 

This will also change how I thank you for your orders (to be explained in an upcoming blog post) since "discounts for the next class" won't be applicable.  I will continue to email you about SU promotions (sales) as I hear about them so that you can take advantage of them if you wish.  Your feedback and thoughts are appreciated as I think about these changes.  

For the Nov. 2024 SAS, I hope you will enjoy choosing from among the Designs shown below. Note that with 4 possible Design Choices, you will only be able to choose 3 Groups per $25. 

DESIGN CHOICE GROUPS:

#1. Christmas Labels/Decorative Trees (4 cards): This design features classic Real Red and Garden Green Christmas colors in a very versatile paper design.  It is super easy to assemble, and note how you can arrange the pieces in a more symmetrical way (as in the portrait orientation) or more staggered (as in the landscape orientation), but can also flip any of the pieces to its reverse pattern for even more pattern options.  And while the fancy die-cut tree is pretty, there is also a solid tree punch option (shown) if you prefer more simplicity and contrast. 

#2. Peaceful Season (3 cards): These cards are focused on soft, non-traditional 
holiday colors, and have such a lovely, peaceful feeling to them.  Delicate snowflakes are embossed onto the vellum background circle and highlighted with a few jewels.  Subtle glitz is also provided by the silver /white lower border and the die-cut and shadowed Christmas script. 

#3. Handcrafted Element (3 cards):  This fancy gatefold card has so much going for it: shiny and colorful coordinating foiled paper designs (in the 3 different Cherry/Mossy Meadow pattern combinations shown), a double die-cut leaf oval on a foiled snowflake Cherry Cobbler mat, and a gold-edged Cherry ribbon laced through an embossed  diamond-shaped sentiment.  Classy and elegant, such a special way to share the holiday spirit with others this year. 

#4. Christmas Tags (8 tags): Top off those specially wrapped presents or gift bags with one of these handmade tags this year; (note the last one on the right is actually a mini 3x3 inch gift enclosure card with a mini envelope to match.)  You'll be making at least 8 tags in this design, but if you still can't quite part with them, you could also use pencil to write the names and recycle them to use again for  another year. 

STAMPING OPTIONS: (Choose 3 Groups, mixed or all the same)

(Insides of cards)

• A. Make all cards in one Design Group
• B. Choose 2 different Groups - specify which Group will be single, and which is doubled.
• C. Choose 3 different Groups

DATES: 

• Sunday, Nov. 10: 2:00 - 4:30pm
• Monday, Nov. 18, 11:30am- 3:00pm (Note/time date change)

DEADLINE DATE: Mon., Nov. 4th, remember to specify your Design Groups and Card Options.

COST = $25 for 3 Group choices OR $15 (-$10 discount) with a minimum $45 order (or 1 Class Credit). If you have 2 Class Credits, your SAS is only $5.00!!

Card Kits = $30/set (+$5.00 for all pieces pre-cut and embossed per design).

Use Host Code =   FN9ESY9D (until 11/18) to order SU directly online to get your Credit. 

August SAS Class 2024

With summer winding down and our time is short, we all need cards that are versatile for many different occasions, easy to assemble, but still look fantastic.  I hope these three "fit the bill" and that they will be as much fun for you to make as it was for me to make them up!  After finishing all of the designs, I think I need to make a few more to sell in upcoming craft shows for the holidays! 

DESIGN CHOICE GROUPS: 

#1 Hap-PEA Wishes (3 cards): This group of cards is just too fun and cute, all 3 different color combinations are included in each set and many of the DSP patterns are reversible for even more color options.  You can choose to stamp the three images/occasions as shown, or just 1 or 2 as you wish since the stamped section is the same size rectangle in the card.  (The "Sweet Pea" card could also have a pink bow and mat instead of blue if you know it's a girl, just LMK.) 

#2 Changing Leaves (3 cards): This beautiful card features an embossed background image that also includes a clever matching die. You can cut and emboss the leaves simultaneously, then overlay it onto its own embossed background, very sophisticated but so easy! Any sentiment would work for this card (birthday, sympathy, get well, thank you, thinking of you, etc.) just tell me what you'd like to make and I'll have those words ready for you.  Your finished cards will "leaf" you very satisfied! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

#3 Meandering Meadows (4 cards):  These fancy-looking cards are also clever in their construction, as the frame for the image is just the reversed side of the DSP after being die cut.  Flip it over and glue, then add your choice of words and some embellishment to make more cards that are rich with artistic flair but are so versatile for many occasions.

STAMPING OPTIONS: (Choose 3 Groups, mixed or all the same)

• A. Make all cards in one Design Group
• B. Choose 2 different Groups - specify which Group will be single, and which is doubled
• C. Choose all 3 different Groups

CLASS DATES: 

• Sun. 8/25, 2:00 – 4:30 pm. 
• Tues. 8/27 or Thurs. 8/29 -- 1:00 - 3:30 pm (time might be flexible if needed, negotiable with majority)

If the dates above don't work for you, contact me to see what can be arranged, minimum 2 per session.

DEADLINE DATE: Mon. Aug. 19; remember to specify your Design Choices and Card Options.

COST = $25 for 9-12 cards (depending on your choices) OR -$10 discount with a minimum $45 order (or 1 Class Credit). If you have 2 Class Credits, your SAS is only $5.00!!

Use Host Code =  4WGTRE24 (until 8/30/24)) to order SU directly online to get your Credit. 

NOTE: Copies of the new Annual Catalog are available plus possibly the Holiday Mini (Sept - Dec) when you come, or contact me about picking up your copy. 

May SAS Stamp Class 2024

Ooo boy, it's new Annual catalog time!  This is a bit shorter notice than I usually give for an upcoming SAS class, but I wanted to include the new stamps, dies, and papers from the brand new 2024 - 2025 Annual Stampin' Up Catalog for this event!  I tried to make these cards easier to complete so that you could maximize your time but still get a lot of great-looking, fun cards!  I've "ranked" them from easiest to "more assembly needed", so that you can choose which ones best suit your needs and crafting desires. (Colors/designs will vary depending on your Stamping Option choice.)

DESIGN CHOICE GROUPS:

#1. Country Woods and Lace (4 cards): This Fractured Card style is quite popular right now, and may look complicated but is very easy to make with some embossing and cardstock strips (got scraps anyone?)  There is a very textural die-cut flower which has a one-piece base plus a stitch-edge sentiment box, and you're done! Note how you can choose any sentiment that fits the box, and it changes the way you can use this versatile design to fit your occasion. (Inside is blank but word stamps will be available.)

#2 Thoughtful Wishes/Unbounding Love (4 cards): These beautiful cards are all about the scenery, so I've kept the design simple but included the coordinating Specialty Designer Paper on the bottom for that perfect finishing touch.  These slightly larger (4 1/4" x 6") cards can be made with either the square/leaves die-cut label or the wildflowers/circle die cut (both shown), depending on your choice of sentiments to fit the shapes. Insides can be left blank with only a pale flower stamp, or your choice of wording. I like to make up a bunch of this type of cards without any sentiments just to have on hand, then add the words for whatever need arises. 

#3. Ice Cream Swirl (3 cards): This delightful 3 1/2" x 6" card features the newest 2024- 2026 In-Color Designer Papers in a fun interlocking style.  The ice cream sits just slightly over its cone, then when open is lifted up like in inverted gatefold to reveal the inside sentiments.  Note the matching In-Color Glimmer Paper and Shimmer Gems on each card as well, perfect to tie the whole look together with no effort! 

STAMPING OPTIONS: (Choose 3 Groups, mixed or all the same)

• A. Make all cards in one Design Group
  
• B. Choose 2 different Groups - specify which Group will be single, and which is doubled
  
• C. Choose all 3 different Groups

(#3 Inside)

CLASS DATES: (Tues time might be flexible if needed)

(#2 Inside)

• Tues. 4/30 OR Fri. 5/3 -- 1:00 - 3:30 pm (contact me, will go with majority for date and time)
• Sun. 5/5, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.        

If the dates above don't work for you, contact me to see what can be arranged, minimum 2 per session.

DEADLINE DATE: Tues. Apr. 23; remember to specify your Design Choices and Card Options.

COST = $25 for 9-12 cards (depending on your choices) OR -$10 discount with a minimum $45 order (or 1 Class Credit). If you have 2 Class Credits, your SAS is only $5.00!!

Use Host Code =  DTVUDCJ4 (until 5/6) to order SU directly online to get your Credit. 

NOTE: I have copies of the new Annual Catalog available when you come, or contact me about picking up your copy. 😊

January 2024 SAS

Welcome to the 2024 Stamp-A-Stack Class!  

With the start of the new year, we can enjoy the new Jan - April Mini Catalog plus Sale-A-Bration (Jan. - Feb) where you can earn a FREE item with each $50 purchase, no limit!

There will also be some changes for our SAS classes starting this month. I've noticed that many of you struggle to complete the cards, both in class and also afterwards, which means there are too many cards to do plus there are probably too many parts and pieces to realistically finish all 12 cards. I also realize that the newer, more detailed dies usually take more than one pass to cut and often must be done one at a time, slowing the whole process down. Finally, there's sadly the cost increase associated with the materials, a reality we can't seem to avoid these days.  

With all of this in mind, here's the new structure:

• Price will stay the same ($25); 3 Design Groups with a total 9-10 cards will be offered. 
• Only more basic designs will have 4 cards per group (let me know if you prefer these).  
• When the card has more steps or pieces, there may be only 2-3 cards offered. (This will be specified per each choice).
• I will continue to tie your bows, do your scoring, include your glue dots and foam adhesive, and even some of the die cutting as needed to help you finish your cards. 
  
  
  

DESIGN CHOICE GROUPS:

1.    Bee Mine (3 cards)  - this super cute interactive card includes the Give It a Whirl die, where you spin the wheel to change the words inside the beehive to "Happy birthday to you" and "You're TOO wonderful". The "Whirl" die fits nicely on our normal A2 card size, but I wanted to use the "sweet" Bee Mine Designer Paper and this 5" x 7" card size does that nicely.  
2.    Trusty Tools (3 cards) - this is an "Inside Pennant" card, where two parts pop up when it's opened, a fun surprise for your favorite guy (or gal) on a birthday or upcoming Father's (Mother's) Day.  I couldn't resist the dies that cut out the tools from either solid cardstock or the matching FREE SAB Designer Paper which is offered through February!  There is a lot of texture on this card that should please the handy-person in your life. 
   
   
   
3.     Cascade Trifold (2 cards, 2 different papers included) - this multi-layered card is so rich and textured, it will be very hard to give away after you complete it! Note how having 3 layers allows us to include two pretty patterns plus an embossed one* for the front as well. The Flight and Airy paper is another FREE SAB option that includes cute, fat little birds that are perfectly water-colored and so easy to punch out as shown (or your can fussy cut if you wish).  The Perennial Lavender paper has both finer drawn and boldly brushed flowers; I used only two of the six luscious patterns, it's so hard to choose! There are stamps and dies that match this paper, so you could
   
   make a lot of beautiful cards in many different styles with these coordinates. 

STAMPING OPTIONS:

A. Make all cards in one Design Group

B. Choose 2 different Groups - specify which Group will be single, and which is doubled

C. Choose all 3 different Groups

DATES: (Tues time might be flexible if needed)

        Sun. Feb. 25, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.

        Tues. Feb. 27, 1:00 - 3:30 pm -- New date!

If the dates above don't work for you, contact me to see what can be arranged, minimum 2 per session.

DEADLINE DATE: Wed. Feb. 14; remember to specify your Design Choices and Card Options.

COST = $25 for 6-9 cards (depending on your choices) OR -$10 discount with a minimum $45 order (or 1 Class Credit). If you have 2 Class Credits, your SAS is only $5.00!!

Use Host Code =  BEKT4JNH (until 3/1) to order SU directly online to get your credit. 

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

* I goofed and ordered two Layered Florals Embossing Folders by mistake.  If you'd like to purchase it for $10, tax and shipping included, LMK, thanks! 😲