December Stamp Class

It's December already, are you ready for it?  There are probably  "a few" more gifts to shop for, but we can help things along by making some really special cards and gift boxes in class this month.

The stocking card can be quickly die-cut with the Big Shot and assembled, looking so rich with the new Vanilla Velvet Stitched ribbon!  The second card has a 3-dimensional tree topped with a mini bell and is laid on a fabric background with a touch of lace trim, such nice texture and depth.
We'll also make 2 handcrafted gift boxes that can hold candy, small cookies, jewelry, or other special gifts.  The "gift bag" has a top that adjusts in height, and a red Glimmer Paper pointsettia on a door window that will grab everyone's eye.  You'll also learn how to make the pleated snowflake with mica sparkles for the square kraft box and tie it up with a fabric "ribbon" which can slide off for easy opening.  Both boxes can (and should!) be recycled for reuse and re-enjoyment for many years to come!

Friday, Dec. 9 ; 7:00-9:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 11; 2:00-4:30pm

DEADLINE TO REPLY = Tues., Dec. 6
Class Fee = $12 or FREE with any $45 order

Can’t come to class this month or want an extra set of cards?  Order a Card Kit and get the same card pieces pre-stamped and ready to assemble.  Deadline to order kits = Dec. 11.

December  Accessory Sampler Pack:

• The Accessory Pack includes ribbons, embellishments, and papers used in this month’s projects and match Stampin’ Up’s exclusive colors.
• Order one or more Packs for your future stamping/scrapbooking projects, and have a huge selection of all the colors on hand to use when you need it without having to buy full reels or packages!
• (See the main SU catalog plus the current Mini catalog for details.)

Holly Berry Designer Series Paper - 6 full 12" x 12" sheets, 1 ea. design

Holly Berry Bouquet Fabric - 27" x 4.5", 3 designs

3/8" Vanilla Velvet Stitched Ribbon - 2 yds.

 24 Mini Jingle Bells (6mm)

Red Glimmer Paper - one 12" x 12" sheet

9 yds. of 5/8" Double-Faced Satin Ribbons - 3 yds ea. of 3 newest colors

40 Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads - 10 ea. of 4 colors in 3 sizes
8 Holly Berry Designer buttons - 2 ea of 2 colors/designs

2 Kraft Gift boxes - 3.5" x 3.5" x 2.5"

5 yds. Cherry/White Baker's Twine

Cost = $28.94 (+ shipping and tax)
OPTION: 40 Circle Ice Brads - 10 ea. of 4 colors in 3 sizes: + $5.48

OPTION: 5/8" Double-Faced Satin Ribbons in 7 previously offered colors: +$12.53 

Accessory Packs may be applied towards FREE Stamp Class order minimum!
Bring along a friend and reserve your spot(s), it's going to be fun!

SAS and Hostess Dollar Deadlines; Organizing reinkers

Reminder: DEADLINE to sign up for the Friday 12/2 Christmas Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) is Tuesday, 11/29. There are still some spots open if you would like to stamp a dozen or so beautiful handmade cards in one of the easiest ways possible.  See the Oct. 27 post for designs and options.

If you are already coming, don't forget to bring your SNAIL/roller adhesive for faster/neater results and personalized name stamp for the backs if you have one.  See you Friday!

The DEADLINE for ordering to earn Hostess Dollars is also midnight on Tuesday, 11/29.  This is a rare chance for you to earn exclusive Hostess sets without having to hold a workshop, don't miss out.  And it's super easy if you include the Online Extravaganza specials!

A better way to organize reinker bottles: as I was re-inking all the stamp pads needed for the SAS cards, I was spending way too much time looking for the right color ink bottle, even though I tried to mark the top of the caps with the matching marker color.  Then I remembered reading where someone had glued a 1/4" punched cardstock dot onto the caps to see the color more easily, and decided I really needed to do this to organize my supply.

So I found a scrap of matching cardstock for each inker, punched out a dot, and glued it on.  Not too bad when you do them in groups like this.  Now see how easy it is to see all the colors!  No more squinting to read so many tiny labels, I can pretty much grab the right bottle on the first try.  I even added colored dots to all of my retired reinkers, where it's even more important to know what the ink color actually looks like inside.  Aren't they all so neat and tidy!

More Hostess Dollars, SU Sales!

From Nov. 21-30, Stampin' Up is having an Online Extravaganza!  For 10 days only, you can save up to 60% off some of your favorite products including very special product bundles!! 

To give you even more value with your order, I'm extending the Happy Hostess Dollar Days deadline until Tuesday, Nov. 29.  With each $30 order increment, you earn $5 Hostess Dollars, which you can use immediately for exclusive Hostess sets or any other catalog merchandise (see previous post on 11/15 for details.) 

You have two ordering options:
1. Place your own order online yourself on my website and it will be shipped directly to you, the most direct way to get those specials!

2. Place your order with me and receive Hostess Dollars for qualifying orders.  All orders and payment (credit card or cash) are due by midnight, 11/29.   What a great way to get even more stamps and other goodies!

Don't wait, check it out now!

Happy Hostess Dollars!

Have you ever looked longingly at the specially priced Hostess Stamp Sets in the front of the SU catalog (pages (pages 10-15 plus the Holiday Mini on page 5) and really wanted one but don't have time to do a workshop right now?  Want to earn Hostess Dollars with your qualifying order and get those special sets that you can't just purchase?  Or maybe just get some freebies with your order?  Well here's your chance, read on!

Place a minimum qualifying order by 11/22 with me and earn Happy Hostess Dollars as specified: 

$30 - $59.99 order = $5 Hostess Dollars

$60 - $89.99 order = $10 Hostess Dollars + option for $5 SU catalog

$90 - $119.99 order = $15 Hostess Dollars + FREE SU catalog or ink pad, your choice!

$120 - $149.99 order = $20 Hostess Dollars + FREE SU catalog or ink pad + special gift from me!

Hostess Dollars can be used towards Hostess sets or also as a credit towards any catalog merchandise.  For example, you might place a $60 order and earn $10 in Hostess Dollars, then use $8 for one of the Hostess sets and put the remaining $2 towards anything else (and just pay any difference if needed.)  You can also just use the entire Hostess Dollars amount towards just catalog merchandise.

All orders and payment (by credit card or cash) are due by midnight on Tues., 11/22.

Don't miss this chance to order quality SU stamping supplies for yourself or as gifts and get some FREE Hostess goodies too!

Contact me if you have any questions.

Nov. Stamp Class reminder

Please note the deadline for our Nov. Stamp Class is Tues. 11/8.  Don't miss making these richly colored cards and seeing the Stamp-A-Stack samples up close and personal!  Deadline for SAS is also coming soon, 11/20 only has a few slots left.