March Fancy Folds Technique Class

If you love card making, and especially if you love those different kinds of fancy folding cards that can really make everyone (including you) go "WOW!", then this is the Techniques Class for you.  Mere pictures cannot describe how fun it is to open up these cards where there are unexpected layers unfolding in front of your eyes.  Add to that the bright colors, fun images, and the three new colored FREE Glimmer papers that are from the Second SAB Release and well, it's just so wonderful! Whoooweee!
The top card is a simple fold with a locking front using colorful papers intended for making envelopes. But why not make that envelope a part of the card-opening experience, and not just something to hold the card temporarily?  With a few easy folds, this "envelopment" is part of what makes the card unique, and there's even an extra hidden pocket inside if you want to add a gift card or paper money too!

The left card has been brewing in my mind as soon as I saw the Lift Me Up Stamp set and coordinating FREE SAB Designer Papers available only through Mar. 31.  I wanted to make a card that sailed "up, up, and away", and used a version of the Z-fold style card to do that.  I've kept the stamped balloons simple for the class, but you could use the more complicated, multicolored balloon dies in the set to really make this card pop even more!

The ice cream card is especially fantastic in the way it folds out when opened.  How a card can start off so flat but open up with a fairly simple mechanism that twists and flips is really amazing!  Using the Cool Treats stamps with all of its matching Designer Papers, dies, washi tapes and sequins/bead embellishments made this card super easy to design as it all flowed together very naturally. Gotta...make...more of these!

As with all of my Techniques Card Classes, printed measurements and instructions are included because you're going to really want to make duplicates and other versions of these special cards to give to the special people in your life. This is one class that you absolutely don't want to miss!

Class Dates: Friday, Mar. 10; 7:00 - 9:30pm (minimum 2)
                     Sunday, Mar. 12; 2:00 - 4:30pm (minimum 2)

DEADLINE to save your spot: Tuesday, Mar. 7

Class Fee: $15 or FREE with any $45 order.  Get a FREE SAB item with any $50, an even better deal!  (SAB offers end 3/31.)

Host Code = 2WBY9HVQ (for ordering online, applies towards FREE class minimum.  Order is shipped directly to you.  Non-class attendees will receive a hand-stamped thank you gift.)

March Accessory Kit:

(Includes components from this month's class so that you can easily make more at home, 

applies to FREE class minimum; see Top Tab for details.)

 7 sheets Tasty Treats Designer Series Paper - 1 ea. of 5 double-sided 12" x 12" designs and 

 1 ea. of 2 - 6" x 12" coated sheets

 5 yds. Cucumber Crush Thick Baker's Twine  

Sprinkles Embellishments - tiny sequins & beads (approx. 475 pcs.)

Cost = $10.42 (plus shipping and tax)

Option: Navy Solid Baker's Twine - $ .60/5 yds. 

New SAB Release- more Free items to earn!

SEE THE NEWLY ADDED SAB ITEMS HERE!

Starting on Feb. 21, you can earn these three new special products with each $50 order you purchase before Mar. 31, no limit!  These Second Release Items are in addition to the 12 SAB Freebies already available right now.  I'll have some of these special goodies available for your to see and use in our next class, so be sure to save the date and come on over to see them!

March Class cards to be posted soon, you're going to love them!

Stampin' Up Survey- express yourself!

Stampin’ Up! is conducting a survey to help them better understand your needs and wishes as a Stampin’ Up! customer. Please take a few minutes (less than 10) to complete the survey. The survey is completely anonymous, and Stampin’ Up! will not be gathering any of your contact information.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MR79HKJ

• The survey asks questions about customers’ papercrafting habits and their involvement with Stampin’ Up! (in attending demonstrator events, purchasing products, etc.).
• The survey will take less than 10 minutes to respond.
• The survey will close on February 24, 2017 (local time)

Thanks so much!

February class reminder

A quick note that the Deadline date to sign up for this month's class is Tuesday, Feb. 7.  Please let me know if you can come so that I can get everything ready for you, with Sale-A-Bration in full swing, it's going to be wonderful stamping fun! :)

February Stamp Class

 Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine's Day!  

In thinking about Asian-themed cards, I came up with two very different styles and color schemes.  The multi-colored one on the left recognizes that this is the Year of the Rooster, but celebrates it in a rather untraditional way with the SAB (Sale-A-Bration) set Hey, Chick. You'll make your own "chicken wire" with the new Dynamic Embossing Folder, and also have the option to choose many other sentiments for the inside.
The beautiful blue tones and style of the "Chinese folding screen" is very different and fun to make.  You can create the matching envelope  shown that fits perfectly, or choose a security envelope that happens to have a blue lining which matches the card! Either way, it's a simple but elegant and unique card, a very appealing combination indeed.

Valentine's Day is another event that usually features the color red.  This year's new Sealed with Love set in the Occasions Mini has so many fun stamps and matching dies, the only hard part is trying to choose which ones to use.  I couldn't resist the mini envelopes and side heart/die border, and tried to also make good use of the Sending Love paper stack. All together, these items earned me another free SAB item -- hooray and happy dance!

The bottom right card is made from mostly FREE components including two SAB stamp sets and SAB Designer Paper.  In class you'll get to try out the new Watercolor Pencils, where I'll show you how wonderfully they blend and give you so much control over where and how you put down color.

Be sure to save your spot and come to stamp!

DATES:  Friday, Feb. 10; 7:00 - 9:30 pm
                Sunday, Feb. 12; 2:00 - 4:30 pm

DEADLINE to save your spot = Tuesday, Feb. 7

Class Fee: $15 or FREE with any $45 order.  Get a FREE SAB item with any $50 order, an even better deal!
Completed Card Sets = $18 (if you miss class or want an extra set).

Host Code = WWKSRY9M (for ordering online, applies towards FREE class minimum.  Order is shipped directly to you.  Non-class attendees will receive a hand-stamped thank you gift.)

February Accessory Kit:

(Includes components from this month's class so that you can easily make more at home, 

applies to FREE class minimum; see Top Tab for details.)

24 - 6" x 6" sheets Sending Love DSP Stack - 2 ea of 12 designs 

5 yds Thick Baker's Twine - white

5 yds  Solid Baker's Twine - navy

18 Mini Paper Clips Combo Pk - 6 ea of 3 colors (white, silver, gold)

Cost = $9.27 (plus tax and shipping)

OPTIONS:

• 6 - 12" x12" sheets Floral Boutique DSP - 1 ea double sided designs = $5.50
• 5 yds - 1/8" Smoky Slate stitched Ribbon = $3.00