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! 😲

It's the Seasonal Sale, woohoo!

 

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! 

Between November 14–16, you can get the following select products from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog up at discount prices:

• 10% off ribbons and trims.
• 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. (Bundles are not included.)
• 20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.

What a great time to stock up on supplies you always need, make up your holiday creations, or try out some new colors and patterns!  Order early to avoid disappointment!  (Please note: Some items may sell out due to high demand. The discount will automatically be applied to qualifying items that are in stock;  backorders are not available.)

The new Host Code is PQETE2CN to earn an Order Credit with me (for  each $45 minimum order). 

Hurry hurry, I just put in a big order and some things are already in Low Inventory! 😖

Nov. 2023 Holiday Class

Although email newsletters are fun and informative, receiving a handmade holiday card from you is still a very special treat indeed! For this year, I’ve tried to include different Fancy Folds to give you really fun choices! Now is the time to make some really special cards that show how much you care, especially if you can't meet together in person.

Making one (or more) sets of these from a Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) is the easiest way to create lots of beautiful cards without the need to come up with the design, buy lots of different stamps and supplies, and then set aside a place to cut, score, and find matching ribbons and embellishments to make them all up!

Each SAS set is pre-cut and ready to assemble, includes printed colorful instructions, premium SU envelopes, scored card bases, all the Foam and glue dots you need, and even the bows are already tied for you!

All materials are provided for in-person classes, however it is recommended that you bring a roller-type adhesive for neatness and speed, plus a tube of green Tombow Multipurpose liquid glue for those die cuts and permanence.

• Making 3 or more different DESIGN CHOICES or more than 12 cards may require only making one completed sample of the card, then stamp/emboss/die cut the other parts and complete your cards later at home if needed.
• Many supplies are limited, and orders will be taken in the order they are received. (If a substitution is needed, I will contact you first.)
• Sessions will be limited to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 attendees. I will try to space you apart as much as possible.
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  Please bring your own Big Shot/die cutting machine (if you have one) for your personal use to speed things up and reduce the need for sharing mine.
  

DESIGN CHOICES: (if multiple paper patterns are shown, a variety is included in your option.)

1.  Magical Meadow –wintery colors with silvery fern die-cut, bow, and delicate webbing accents. (4 patterns/colors)
2.  Snowflake Magic –Cami-fold card with foiled snowflake patterns, embossing, pine & ornament die-cuts. (3 patterns)
   
3.  Night Divine – Step-card with die-cut figures, various starry night sky patterned papers. (3 sky patterns)
4.  3-D Tree Card – unique dimensional tree card in classic green & red patterned papers. (3 patterns)

STAMPING OPTIONS:
A: Make 12 cards in 1 design

B: Make 6 + 6 cards in 2 designs
C: Make 4 + 8 cards in 2 designs
D: Make 3 + 9 cards in 2 designs
E: Make 4 + 4 + 4 cards in 3 designs
F: Make 3 + 3 + 6 cards in 3 designs
G: Make 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 cards in all 4 designs

DATES: (Tues & Thurs times might be flexible if needed)
    Tues. Nov. 7; 12:00 – 2:30 pm

    Thurs. Nov. 9, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
    Sun. Nov. 12, 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: Wednesday, Nov. 1; remember to specify your Design Choices and Card Options.

COST = $25 for 12 cards 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 =  KJFPEM62 until 11/22 to order SU directly online to get your credit. 

Don't wait, as this is the most popular event of the year!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 😊