Monthly Archives: December 2018

Butterfly Gala Card Tutorial

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The Occasions Catalog goes Live on January 3rd! So there are just a few more days before you can get the wonderful new products. Hopefully, you’ve received your catalogs in the mail from me already so you already have it in hand. This week I’ll be sharing some tutorials for projects I’ve made, including OnStage projects. I think you’ll enjoy them – so come back by and check them out.

Today’s card is one that I shared with you from my Team OnStage Event (you can see it here). So as promised I’m going to share how I made this card.

This set is a beautiful set that contains not only beautiful butterfly images but lovely sentiments using a pretty font. I couldn’t resist when I saw it in the 2019 Occasions Catalog and since it’s part of a Suite of products there are tons of choices for coordinating products. I think you’re going to LOVE it as much as I do!

So what do you think want to make one too? I’ve got a PDF Tutorial and Video for you too. Why not check them out?

Butterfly Gala Card Video Tutorial:

And here is the printable tutorial for you too!

Butterfly Gala Card Tutorial printable PDF

I’ve included the complete supply list for you below. You’ll be able to order these products starting January 3rd. (And of course if you prefer you can email me your order now and I’ll be happy to place it for you when the catalog goes live.)

Want to see all the wonderful 2019 Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration products? Why not come to my Occasions Catalog Kick Off event? There is still time to RSVP and hold your spot! But hurry since I need your RSVP by the end of the day January 2nd to hold your spot and have things cut and ready for you.

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events and RSVP today

Save your spot – RSVP by Wednesday, January 2nd

Get Your Designer Series Paper Share – Preorder ends January 2nd!

Design Tool & DSP Swatch Book now Available – Preorder ends January 2nd!

Click HERE for more information and learn how to get yours!

LAST 48 HOURS FOR THE HOLIDAY CATALOG – YIKES!

And of course a new Catalog means that the 2018 Holiday Catalog will be ending on January 2nd – so if you have a shopping list your have checked off you’ll want to get your favorites before 11:50 (MT) Wednesday, January 2nd before they’re gone!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Butterfly Gala (*148580)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708), Lemon Lime Twist (147145) and Balmy Blue Classic Ink (147105)

Paper: Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper (148554), Lemon Lime Twist (144245), Balmy Blue (146982), Vellum (101856), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Butterfly Duet Punch (*148523), Gingham Gala Adhesive Baked Sequins (148561), 5/8″ Whisper White Flax Ribbon (148764), 2 1/4″ Circle Punch (143720), Pearls (144219), and Sponge Daubers (133773)

*Butterfly Gala Bundle (150599)

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NEW Design Tool & Designer Series Paper Swatch Book for the 2019 Occasions Catalog!

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NEW Design Tool & Designer Series Paper Swatch Book

My friend Anna and I have designed a great new option for you to see all the Designer Series Paper from the 2019 Occasions Catalog AND have a way to quickly see the coordinating Card Stock of each Designer Series Paper pack too! No more hunting through stacks of paper since everything is in one place. And now you can get one too!

What do you get?

Each set contains 7 Swatch Books: Contains 6 Designer Series Paper and 1 Specialty Designer Series Paper Swatch Books

Measures 2 3/4″ x 6″

Books contain a piece of each Designer Series Paper staggered at 1/4″ for easy flipping. (The exception is the Classic Garage with 12 patterns staggered at 1/8″ for easy flipping.) The shortest piece of Designer Series paper is 4 3/4″ long.

Each swatch book contains all of the coordinating Card Stock listed for the pack of DSP.

Each swatch book is labeled with the name of the Designer Series Paper, Item number and a list of the coordinating card stock colors included in the Designer Series Paper as per the Occasions Catalog.

Each Designer Series Paper Swatch Book is assembled with a post for easy turning.

I’m doing this as a special service for you and would need payment by the end of the day January 2nd if you would like to participate and get yours as soon as possible after the catalog launches.

Want to see them in action? Check out my quick Video

Design Tool & Designer Series Paper Swatch Books:

Wondering why you need one?

  • It’s perfect as a reference guide for Designer Series Paper while you create your projects since everything is in one place.
  • A post at the bottom so you can easily fan out the Designer Series Paper and Card Stock and see things for designing.
  • The staggered Designer Series Papers make it easy for you to flip though the colors and patterns and see the coordinating card stock with each piece.
  • Just 2 3/4″ x 6″ – it’s small enough to sit on your desk and not get in the way
  • Labels to tell you Designer Series Paper Name, item number, and the coordinating colors of card stock. (So you can order more of your favorite paper easily)
  • If you are a demonstrator this is an easy, affordable, portable way to carry samples of ALL the Designer Series Paper with you to show at your parties

Bonus Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper Swatch Book: Order and Pay for your Swatch Book by January 2nd and you’ll receive a Bonus Swatch Book of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Botanical Butterfly.

That’s a total of 8 swatch books!

Cost: $22

How to Reserve your Design Tool & Designer Series Paper Swatch Book:

You’ll need to email me ([email protected]) or call me (706 754-7124) to hold your spot ASAP, since there isn’t a lot of time before I need to place the order on January 3rd so you get yours as soon as possible after the catalog goes live.

NOTE:  The first swatch books if placed on January 3rd can be expected in about 2 weeks after I place the order. Here is how my paper shares/swatch books work… first I save your spot and collect your payment, then I place the order, receive the order, cut and package the paper, package up your swatch book/share for mailing and then take them to the Post Office to ship.

EMAIL me directly at [email protected] with your information listed below to save your spot in the share: (Note: For multiple shares – contact me for a shipping quote…a Flat Rate Envelope can hold quite a bit).

Please include the following information in your email:

1.  Full Name

2.  Mailing Address (US only)

3.  Indicate how many Design Tool & DSP Swatch Book sets you would like to reserve

4.  Email for PayPal invoicing

When your shares/swatch book fills, I will email a PayPal invoice for payment process.  I will then place my order with Stampin’ Up! once payment is received for the share/swatch book.

PayPal is easy — and a PayPal account is not required to make your payment.  Just an email address and credit/debit card.  When you receive your PayPal invoice by email, you can choose to pay using your PayPal funds or by a credit/debit card.  Simply follow their instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you. It should be simple!

Note if you’ve already reserved your Designer Series Paper Share (click HERE for more information) items can be shipped together, since it can be added to your flat rate envelope.

And of course if you live locally – just let me know if you prefer to pick up your items rather than pay for the shipping and I’ll invoice you accordingly.

2019 Occasions Catalog Paper Share

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This 2019 Occasions Catalog will go live on January 3rd – And I know you’ll  want all of the wonderful Designer Series Paper. How would like to get a piece of all the Designer Series Paper in the 2019 Occasions Catalog for just $23?

Why not join my Designer Series Paper Share?

What is a paper share?

A paper share is a group of people sharing a group of items – this time Designer Series Paper. Here is how it works. The share gives you a piece of all the patterns from 7 packages of  Designer Series Paper in the 2019 Occasions Catalog!

What will I get?  This Share includes the following:


This share includes 45 sheets of Occasions Designer & Specialty Paper here is the break down

All My Love, How Sweet it Is, Happiness Blooms, and Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper: 6 x 12 of 6 double sided patterns from each pack

Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper Stack: 6 x 12 of 2 double sided patterns and 6×12 of 2 Vellum patterns

Gingham Gala Designer Series Papers: 6×6 of 5 double sided patterns

Classic Garage Designer Series Paper Stacks: 6×6 of 12 double sided patterns

Cost $23 for each share (plus shipping)

You are welcome to get more than one share; spots are not held until payment is received.  

Postage is $7, due to the flat rate legal envelope size and the 6×12 Designer Series Paper. Please include your address that you’d like your package sent to.

This is like our own little Paper Stack and it is a cost effective way to “get it all”.

If you love Stampin’ Up! like I do – you know I want to share it with you. If you were to purchase all of the Designer Series Paper by yourself it would be a lot more, but by joining my share you’ll be joining other paper crafters to get a taste of all the papers at a fraction of the cost. And who doesn’t love that? The share price is based on the price listed in the Stampin’ Up! 2019 Occasions Catalog.

Fine print:

There are 4 spots for each share; I’ll do as many shares as there is interest and will order the share as soon as all the spots are filled. Once the share is filled I will send you a PayPal invoice.

I’m doing this as a special service for you and would need payment by the end of the day January 2nd if you would like to participate and get yours as soon as the catalog launches.

Bonus 6×6 Sale-a-bration Share: Order and Pay for your share by January 2nd and you’ll receive a 6×6 Bonus Share of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Botanical Butterfly.

How to Reserve a Paper Share :

You’ll need to email me or call me to hold your spot ASAP, because spots will be filled first come first serve, and there isn’t a lot of time before I need to place the order on January 3rd so you get yours as soon as the catalog goes live.

NOTE:  The first share if placed on January 3rd can be expected in about 2 weeks after I place the order. Here is how my paper shares work… first I save your spot and collect your payment, then I place the order, receive the order, cut and package the paper, package up your share for mailing and then take them to the Post Office to ship.

EMAIL me directly at [email protected] with your information listed below to save your spot in the share: (Note: For multiple shares – contact me for a shipping quote…a Flat Rate Envelope can hold quite a bit).

Please include the following information in your email:

1.  Full Name

2.  Mailing Address (US only)

3.  Indicate how many Paper Shares you would like to reserve (see choices below)  

4.  Email for PayPal invoicing

When your shares fill, I will email a PayPal invoice for payment process.  I will then place my order with Stampin’ Up! once payment is received for the share.

PayPal is easy — and a PayPal account is not required to make your payment.  Just an email address and credit/debit card.  When you receive your PayPal invoice by email, you can choose to pay using your PayPal funds or by a credit/debit card.  Simply follow their instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you. It should be simple!

And of course if you would like to order something else at the same time just let me know.

2019 Occasions Catalog

And if you haven’t received your 2019 Occasions Catalog they’re here! Just yet let me know and I’ll tell you how you can get one!

Let me know if you have any questions – feel free to call me 706 754-7124 or email me at [email protected].

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Last Chance to RSVP for my December Card Class

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During this event, you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives

Cards are clean and simple designs AND you choose the sentiments

The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, and more.

Thursday, December 27th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)

 R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, December 21st to hold your spot

OR

Sunday, December 30th 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

 Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)

 R.S.V.P and Prepay by Monday, December 24th to hold your spot

to RSVP and hold your spot

 

It’s more fun with friends so why not bring a new friend and get a gift!

RSVP is a must for all events! So I can have your stamps here and supplies cut and ready for class.
[email protected] or call 706 754-7124
Doors open 5 minutes before class
Adhesive not included

Holiday Catalog Carry Over List

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It’s almost that time and with the Year End Closeout Sale and new items on the Clearance Rack its a great time to get those last items that you’ve been wanting from the 2018 Holiday Catalog.

Here is a copy of the items that will be carrying over when the Holiday Catalog ends on January 2nd.

Holiday Catalog Carry Over List PDF

Remember:

Bundles are currently available with 10% savings, those savings will not carryover.  So if you’d like to save 10% on those bundles, be sure to order them by January 2nd, 2019.

Year End Close Out Sale & Retirement List PDF

A couple of things you’ll want to be aware of with the Year End Sale

Not all items on the Close Out Sale are retiring – those items from the Annual Catalog are simply on sale

You’ll want to take a look at the symbols at the end of the list – they will tell you the specific details for that item.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me

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Clearance Rack Update

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New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store Click HERE! Supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will go quickly. Shop now and stock up.

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Blue Mountain Stampers’ Shoe Box Fun

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Last week we I held our annual Blue Mountain Stampers’ Luncheon and along with it we had a Shoe Box Swap this year – so there was lots of stamping going on!

We began our Luncheon with a dish to pass – always yummy new recipes to try. I love “pot lucks” how about you?

The table was decorated – and everyone had a little gift bag waiting for them.

The bags were filled with a team coffee cup, note book I made, and a team pen.

We also celebrated lots of team accomplishments for the past quarter.

Want to see some of the Shoe Box Swaps we made?

These first two were created using the Love What You Love stamp set (148042) and coordinating Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (148926)

And here are some cute tags we made using the Candy Cane Builder Punch (148011) and Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper (146921).

If you noticed the Whisper White 5/8″ Flax Ribbon that we used for the tags and wondering where you can find it. It’s from our  2019 Occasions Catalog and will be available in January.

And here is a cute gift card holder using the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set (142043) and coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (140396). Aren’t the little antlers cute? They were made with the Sprig Punch (148012) from the Holiday Catalog.

Do you recognize the sentiment? It’s from our Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set (148478).

And here is a simple but elegant card using the Stylish Christmas stamp set (146770/146773) and Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672).

Of course, what could be better than swaps. So here are some of the swaps members brought starting with the 3ds treats filled with yummy goodies.

And finally a fancy fold card.

What a wonderful time we had that afternoon. I have such a wonderful team of stampers – each and everyone of them bring their own special talent to our group as you can see.

Here is our selfie from the afternoon. (I’m still getting use to my new selfie stick. LOL, can you tell?)

Sound like fun? Have you ever considered becoming a demonstrator? If so the Blue Mountain Stampers might be a great fit for you too.

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community.  I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

We have a very active group and if you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the hobbyist who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join theBlue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

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All Things Thanks – December Thank You Card Tutorial

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Today’s project is one that I stamped for my December Thank You Cards – I used one of my favorite sets, All Things Thanks. This set is filled with wonderful sentiments in different sizes and fonts, so it’s perfect for all kinds of thank you cards.

So what to see the card I made? Here you go!

I’ve whipped up a quick tutorial for you so you can make some too if you’d like –

All Things Thanks Card Tutorial PDF

So What do you think? The Share What You Love Designer Series Paper has a wonderful pearl finish on some of the images so it makes a lovely addition to any project.

I’ve included a complete supply list below for you.

Enjoy!



Paper Pumpkin and Animal Expedition Go Wild for Valentine’s Day

The January’s Be Mine, Valentine kit coordinates with the Animal Expedition Suite from out Annual Catalog.

Here are a few more details about the kit.

  • Makes 24 adorable Valentine’s treat packages
  • Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, and Pool Party

Here is the Fine Print:

Subscribers must have an active subscription by January 10, 2019 to receive the Be Mine, Valentine kit.

Supplies are limited, so don’t wait (December’s Kit sold out fast!)

These kits will make wonderful gifts for the holidays for our younger crafters who can make them for the school friends. Why not purchase a PrePaid Subscription (you have a choice between 1, 3, 6 or 12 month options) or Subscribe as a gift?

Click HERE to subscribe or Click HERE for Prepaid Subscription Choices

If you are a current subscriber make sure your account is up to date and your payment method is current. (December’s kit sold out quickly and you don’t want to miss out.)

Feel Free to contact me if you have any questions about the Paper Pumpkin Kits and subscribing.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: All Things Thanks (143089/143097)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456)

Paper: Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (146926), Mint Macaron (138402), Basic Black (121045), Mossy Meadow (133676), and Whisper White Card stock (100730),  

Accessories: Silver Metallic Thread (138402) and Everyday Label Punch (144668)

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Beautiful Blizzard

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Today’s post was inspired by this weekends weather event. Here in North Georgia we woke up to snow and sleet Saturday, and of course with that comes power outages. All this was of course thanks to the winter storm Diego that was cutting a path across the Southeast.

So I spend the day yesterday cleaning up somethings that I’ve meant to get done ages ago – where I had enough light that is LOL. We were lucky to have power by the time we went to bed again all thanks to the hard working men and women at our EMC – bless them for having to be out working in the worst weather conditions while we are safe in our homes.

Here is a picture of my yard to give you an idea of what it was like for us here in Clarkesville.

You can see where the rain/sleet run off was – the snow started melting there first.
I have to say I love this old oak tree it is always beautiful – and yep this is as far as I ventured out. I don’t if I don’t have to when we get weather like this – and this snow was WAY to wet to play in this time.  LOL!


So today I’ll highlight the Beautiful Blizzard stamp set and it’s coordinating Blizzard Dies. Here are some wonderful cards made with these products – And did you know that these products are part of of Year End Closeout? Yep, they are and not only that they are discounted too! So why not check them out?

Here’s a shaker card that’s been sprayed with our Frost White Shimmer Mist to create a beautiful shimmery effect. You can find my video tutorial to do this on my YouTube channel.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a tutorial with you for my December Thank You card. Until then happy stamping!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beautiful Blizzard (*148565/148562)

Accessories: Blizzard Thinlits Dies (*147902)

*Beautiful Blizzard Bundle (149922/149921)

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How Do You Get a 2019 Occasions Catalog?

I’ll be mailing copies of the Occasions Catalog to those who don’t live locally and have placed an order with me in the last 6 months as soon as I receive them.

You can also pick up a copy at my December Card Classes if you are local.

Don’t shop with me already? Or Don’t have a demonstrator

Contact me at [email protected] or give me a call. I’ll be happy to mail you one or if your local set one aside for pick up


Let’s build a Snowman!

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Here in North Georgia we’re expecting some bad weather this weekend and for us it means the milk and bread is flying off the shelves at the grocery store – don’t ask me why, its an odd phenomenon but it happens every time a winter event is predicted. A real snow, it’s a rare thing here in Georgia and I always looked forward to the chance to build a snowman with my children as they were growing up and sharing my Wisconsin childhood experiences with them. While I don’t like to shovel, or dig the car out, I do enjoy looking out the window at the snow with a crackling fire going while we warm up from playing outside with our hot chocolate – yes, even now. So when I saw the Spirited Snowmen stamp set in the Holiday Catalog I couldn’t resist.

Take a look at these cards made with the set.

We’ll be using this set in my December Card Class (Click HERE for more information) to create winter Birthday Cards.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spirited Snowmen (148075/148072)

 

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