Change of date to Aug.3 for the Sunday Class!

Oh no, I totally got my dates mixed up and now realize that I won't be able to do the Sunday Stamp class on Aug. 17th after all, and will need to go back to Sunday, 8/3, as in the original "Next Class" notice.  I know that this won't give those who like the class on Sunday much time to schedule themselves in, and apologize for this inconvenience.  Hopefully, you'll still be able come on Sunday 8/3 or attend the Friday 8/8 class instead. Or let me know if you would be interested in another day/time and I'll see if we can make that work instead for this month.

August Stamp Class

I don't know where the days have gone, but summer is slipping by so fast!  Here are some happy and bright celebratory projects that will be fun for you share on these sunny warm days.

Cupcakes are so perfect for birthdays these days, and so is this cupcake card!  It uses the popular Endless Birthday Wishes photopolymer stamp set, now thankfully back in stock.  This set is very versatile with its many word combinations and easy placement because it's perfectly clear!
The flowered "blooming birthday" treat bag is easily made by scoring a few lines and then embellishing with another clear stamp set, Flower Patch, which makes two-step stamping a breeze.  Add the coordinating dies to cut out the flower parts and a small tag, and you won't need to wrap small gifts ever again, plus it's totally recyclable!
The sunburst card may look rather complicated, but you'll see how easy it can be when I show you a few tricks.  It's a great way to celebrate any special occasion, uses small paper pieces, and you'll laugh when you see where the clouds come from!  Lastly, the lower right birthday card is special because it uses the new Little Letters Thinlits dies to spell the word "Happy".  Imagine how great this would be to have someone's own name spelled out on their birthday card, they'd love it!

DATES:
Sunday, Aug. 3; 2:00-4:30 (minimum 2, note date change!)
Friday, Aug. 8th; 7:00-9:30pm

DEADLINE TO REPLY:
Friday, Aug. 1 for Sunday class, Tues. Aug. 5 for Friday class.

Class Fee: $12 or FREE with any $45 order!  (I hope to have copies of the new Holiday Mini catalog for you to pick up on Friday when you're here, yay!)

Fully Assembled Card Kits - $15, or $5 with $45 order.

Hostess Code = EUVJDZYY (See top tab for details on credit towards a FREE class!)

August Accessory Pack

(Includes items used this month, counts towards FREE class; see Top Tab for info)

6 - 12"x12" sheets Sweet Taffy Designer Series paper - 1 ea. of 6 double-sided sheets

6 yds of 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - new colors=Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky

10 - 2014-2016 In-Color Clothespins - 1 ea of 10 patterns/colors

Cost = $12.03 (plus shipping and tax)

Invite your friends, save your spot(s), and come on over for some stamping fun!

A Half-Off Special for you!

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin yet, here's a great offer for you!  Now greatly improved, these monthly kits come directly to your door to provide you with a  new creative escape that's fun and easy to finish in one sitting.  The kits are complete (except for scissors and adhesive) with include pre-scored and cut card stock, high-quality embellishments, lots of special pieces that are not in the main catalog, and many include stamps and mini ink pads as needed. Projects may include cards, boxes, picture frames, mini albums, or whatever, each month is a surprise!

Check out Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! under Pinterest and see what other ideas there are to further expand each month's kit!! Oooo..!

To add to your fun, you can also order past kits as Refills if you like, see the link provided.

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will be the regular price: $19.95 which includes shipping to you.
• Visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up. 
• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

Any questions, please contact me!

"Summer Treats" Stamp@Home Kit

Summer Treats Stamp@Home Mini Kit

Here are some really cute die-cut cards that include some of my favorite summer treats--an orange Popsicle, an ice cream sandwich, a chocolate dipped strawberry, and a triple scoop ice cream cone! These fun and very different cards are quite easy to put together since all the shapes are cut for you, but have lots of flexibility when you need to give them away (if you can!) for birthdays, thank you's, thinking of you, or "just because"!  I've used the Stampin' Up! set called Label Something (130595W, 130598C), but many other stamps will work as well.  Note that classy matching envelope liners are included with each card; I love them all and so will you!

The card samples will be available for viewing at the August Stamp Class if you would like to see them in person.  Some materials as shown are in limited supply, so order early to receive the kit exactly as pictured.

Kit Choices: (See Mini Kit Top Tab for complete details)

• Unassembled Cards-Only Kit = $9.00*
• Unassembled Cards with "Label Something" set = $22.95 *(clear) or $26.95*(wood)
• Assembled Cards-Only Kit = $13.00*
• Assembled cards with "Label Something" set = $26.95* (clear) or $30.95* (wood)

First Deadline to order Kits with stamp sets = Aug. 11

Bonus: Order $45 or more of any Stampin' Up Merchandise and get the Unassembled Cards-Only Kit for FREE!**  Offer only good while supplies last!

* Neither Tax and shipping on stamps, nor postage to send Kits to you is included.

**May not be combined with monthly FREE Stamp Class Offer.

See Mini Kit top tab for more details, or feel free to contact me.

July Class Reminder, and a twine storage trick

Just a Reminder that the Deadline to save your spot for this month's Stamp Class is tomorrow, Tuesday 7/8. Also note that I'm changing the time for the Sunday, 7/13 Class back 1 hour, it will be 3:00-5:30pm, minimum 2 attending needed to hold the class.  Hope you can come and play!

Storing twine in SU boxes

I've seen a clever idea on storing your Baker's Twine and the new Thick Twine in empty Stampin' Up boxes, and it's truly neat!  Regular Baker's Twine comes wrapped around a card which causes it to have "dents" in it when wrapped around the edges, and the Thick Twine that is now available comes on spools without edges, so it tends to fall off the ends.  Storing twine or even ribbons in these boxes keeps everything neatly in place, plus they are stackable for tidy storage.

Just take an empty box that comes with  buttons, clips, etc. and make a 3/16" hole into the side with your Crop-a-dile punch, it's super easy.  Wind the twine around two fingers, put it into the box and thread the twine from the INSIDE of your winding through the hole, then snap on the cap. Your twine will pull out very easily, yet can be pulled back inside and kept neat and ready for you.   (I've labeled mine with the order number and yardage from the original card so I can keep track.)  I've seen some people make little spools for the inside of the box, but I find my way is easier and simpler to use.
Don't you just love recycling and finding great new uses for leftover things!?

If you are coming to Stamp Class and don't have a Crop-a-dile to punch holes, just bring your little boxes and you can borrow mine to do that.  :)

Hope you can make it!