August Stamp Class

It's summer time, with sunny days full of bright colors and times to gather with friends and celebrate!  Here are some cheerful cards that will bring a smile to everyone's face for whatever event you may be attending or want to send along to them!


When I saw the Layering Alphabet die set in this year's catalog, I knew that was one splurge tool that I really needed to own (thanks  Host Rewards! You can do this too!)  There are many different ways to use the dies and coordinating stamp set, but here is one that's basic just so that you can get a feel for how these dies work.  There is a frame that each letter locks into so that you can cut perfectly straight layers. Plus I thought this layered design matched perfectly with this new triple-layer card fold that really shows off the colors in the Broadway Bound Designer Papers. You can also cut the letters and use them alone, we'll do that another time.

Flip over the Broadway Bound Papers to see some real glitz and shine!  If you like sophisticated black and gold tones, then you'll love this bold shaker window that raises up into an easel fold card. Filled with sequins and glitter, it will be a hit for our more glamorous friends and family members who are "good as gold" to us!

Just below is an enlarged tag-fold card that fits into a smaller note-sized envelope.  We'll use the square cut out from the shaker window card above to create this quick and easy gift card enclosure, a design that you'll want to remember for all of those times when you might not have time to make a full sized card. Add a button, a little ribbon, and some washi tape, (from your stash of scraps?)  and you're done!

Our refreshing lemonade card is so much fun, you'll want to keep at least one of these just to bring a smile to your own face.  With the one stamp and some simple cuts, why not make a few of these each time summer rolls around?  I love this card because it is creative fun at it's best! 

CLASS DATE: Sunday, Aug. 12; 2:00 - 4:30pm

Class Fee = $15 or FREE with any $45 order.  Aug. 1-31 Stampin' Up! Promotion: earn a $5.00 coupon from  for every $50 you order during Aug. , to be spent in September! Details coming soon!

DEADLINE TO REPLY: Tues., Aug. 7

Host Code = BSS4BXDS (to use when ordering online, your total will apply towards a FREE stamp class or receiving a hand-stamped thank you gift from me.  Your order will be shipped directly to you.)  Contact me if you have any questions.

July Stamparatus Techniques Class Reminder, DSP sale!

Please note that today, 7/10, is the DEADLINE to save your spot for the so fascinating and useful Stamparatus Techniques Class coming up this Saturday, 7/14.  You absolutely don't want to miss this one, it will literally change your stamping life for the better!  Contact me ASAP!!

And don't forget that the Designer Series Paper (DSP) sale is still going on this month!  Buy 3 patterns from the selected group and the 4th is yours for FREE, no limit!  The picture above shows some of the fun results when you mix some of the products from the Broadway Bound Bundle with a few of the papers, so cool!
Here is a LINK to a video that shows each full sheet from each pack, something that is easier to see here than the tiny photos in the catalog.  Make up your list and get ready for some even more colorful cards, and then add it up to get a FREE Stamp Class too!

Ink Pad Family Promotion!

With the new updated Stampin' Up Ink Pads (new slimmer, stackable case, upgraded non-foaming ink), it's so appropriate that there is a New Demonstrator Promotion to go along with it! Here are the details:

•  Sign up with me between July 1–31, 2018
• Choose one Free assortment of a Classic Stampin’ Pad Family = an assortment of 10 coordinating Ink Pads from one of the following color collections: Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles, or the 2017–2020 In Colors, in addition to the other goodies in your Starter Kit!

Your Stampin' Up!'s Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable to build in your own way! For just $99, you get:

* Your choice of up to $125 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products!

* A business supply pack valued at $50!

That's a total value of $175!

For more details, click on this LINK to see some of the possibilities of being a part of this growing company.  Earn extra income (Part or Full time) or just enjoy the discount and perks for yourself and your friends in your own time!  Contact me and ask why I love to being a part of Stampin' Up!

July Stamparatus Techniques Class

After so many months, Stamparatus, the amazing and versatile stamping alignment tool is available to everyone from the current Stampin' Up catalog!  If you stamp with photopolymer clear stamps or red rubber stamps mounted on clear blocks, this tool is a must have! Never have to worry about "uh-oh, it didn't stamp right" again: you can re-ink and stamp directly in the same place, line up your words to be perfectly straight and centered, do fancy multiple step stamping with ease, and more!  There are so many new things to learn and try, I've decided to offer a Techniques Class so that you can see how well this can work for you. First we'll review some basic suggestions and hints for using the Stamparatus from my printed list that's yours to keep.  Then it's on to three fun cards with some advanced ideas that you'll love! Here we go!

The first one on the right shows Hinge-Step Stamping, a trick that the Stamparatus does exceptionally well.  It's so easy to do the repeat stamping with perfect spacing, plus there's some rainbow stamping on the bottom sentiment as an accent.  Add a round envelope flap liner with coordinating Designer Printed paper, and this quick little Narrow Note Card is ready to send along with your gift.  Wouldn't it be great to have lots of these to have on hand when you really need them?!

For the tag card on the left, I'll show you some different ways to do Circular Stamping.  Once you try this, you'll be looking at your stamps in a whole new way, and thinking of how you can make circular designs and wreaths out of so many of the stamps you already have! Note that this card also makes use of the new Detailed Trio Punch, which can alter any rectangle to have rounded and/or punched corners plus add an oval hole to make a tag from any size of paper.

The center card with the flower bouquet uses one of my favorite techniques: Die-Cut Template Stamping.  While I love the look of having so many stamped and die cut flowers, I don't necessarily enjoy stamping all the flowers and then trying to carefully die cut them all out.  With this technique, it's not only much simpler and faster to make LOTS of stamped and cut images, you'll also be able to use up lots of those scrap pieces of white card stock that we all save to "use later on". With the new Basket Weave Dynamic embossed texture and Polka Dot Tulle ribbon (which goes with everything!), this simple card is sure to impress!

As with all of my Techniques Classes, instructions and measurements are printed out for your reference. So bring your stamping buddies and come on over to see how a Stamparatus can make your stamping life even more fun!

CLASS DATE: Saturday, July 14: 1:30 - 4:00pm

DEADLINE TO REPLY: Tuesday, July 10

Class Fee = $15 or FREE  with any $45 order!  (Order $50 and also get the new 2018 -19 Stampin' Up catalog for FREE!)

Host Code = RVXXT3Z9 (to use when ordering online, your total will apply towards a FREE stamp class or receiving a hand-stamped thank you gift from me.  Your order will be shipped directly to you.)  Contact me if you have any questions.

Designer Paper Sale coming for July!

If you love beautiful papers, you'll want to get ready for the Designer Paper Sale that will be coming up in July!  From 7/1 -31, select papers will have a special promotion: buy 3 and get 1 FREE!  Check out the patterns, maybe talk with stamping friends who might like to share a pack (or two or three!), and take advantage of this deal!  Remember that if you use the new Host Code for July RVXXT3Z9, your order will count towards the minimum for a FREE Stamp Class or a hand-stamped gift from me!  Grab those new catalogs or look online at this LINK for the following patterns and make your lists!

Item	Description	Page	Price (USD)
146338	Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper	189	$11.00
146284	Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper	189	$11.00
146921	Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper	189	$11.00
146902	Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper	190	$11.00
146897	Best Route Designer Series Paper	190	$11.00
146913	Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper	190	$11.00
146331	Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper	190	$11.00
146289	Garden Impressions 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper	191	$11.00
146916	Tropical Escape 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper	191	$11.00
144177	Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper	191	$11.00