Geared Up Garage Mini Pizza Box

Father’s Day is right around the corner and here is a cute way to give a gift card or other small gift to dad.

I made this little box with the Geared Up Garage Bundle (150610) from the Occasions Catalog – a perfect set for the guys in our lives! I meant to share this earlier with you since I made it back at OnStage, but the tutorial got lost on my computer and I ran across it the other day. Do you ever do that? LOL if I don’t see it… you know how it goes.

So anyhow here is a pdf tutorial for you today.

Geared Up Garage Mini Pizza Box Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Stamp Set: Geared Up Garage (148590)

Inks: Smoky Slate Classic Ink (147113)

Paper: Smoky Slate (131202) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Black/Silver 1/4″ Striped Metallic Ribbon (148486), Mini Pizza Boxes (144645), and Garage Gears Thinlits Dies (148521)

*Geared Up Garage Bundle (150610)

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Saying a fond farewell to Lovely as a Tree

It’s been 18 years since this wonderful stamp set was been introduced and now we are saying good bye to it. Lovely as a Tree (128655/127793) is such a fantastic set and can be used for all kinds of techniques and types of cards – simply team it up with your favorite sentiment set or use it alone the choice is yours.

Check out these wonderful cards made with the Lovely as a Tree stamp set – and then get yours before it’s gone!


And here are some great Christmas cards made with this set

So what do you think? You’ll want to hurry and get yours since it is only available for a short time. Check out this set along with others on our Last Chance List.

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Saying goodbye to All the Good Things

Today’s card uses one of the Last Chance stamp sets – All The Good Things (146555/146558) and it’s filled with wonderful images and sentiments.

Available in wood or clear mount it is a great addition to your collection. Check out this lovely card done in Night of Navy and silver.

I love the striking simplicity of this card. The image has been stamped in Night of Navy Classic Ink and layered onto a Night of Navy layer. Next comes a layer of Silver Foil (132178) that has been embossed with the Layered Leaves Embossing Folder (143704).

And here is another that I made during a shoe box swap – I love the Marbled Background stamp (Last Chance List 143755/144772) that has been used on the card base and the Bokeh Dots stamp (148110/148113) that was used as a background for the koi image.

Really looks like water, right? And here is another card done in Garden Green and Crumb Cake that I’ve shared with you before – this cards got lots of texture. What great guy cards!

Why not check out this and other items that are part of our Last Chance list? Stamp sets are guaranteed through May 25th, but all the other items are while supplies last.

Stamp Set: All the Good Things ( 146555/146558 )

Inks: Night of Navy Classic Ink (147110/103033)

Paper: Silver Foil Sheets (132178) , Night of Navy (100867), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Layered Leaves Embossing Folder (143704)

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The Annual Catalog is right around the corner and I won’t be able to mail you one if you have chosen no contact.

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Tips for Cleaning your Simply Shammy

Does you shammy look like this?

This is a photo of my Simply Shammy after an event. tons of ink on it and it needs a good cleaning. I rinsed it in the sink to start with and got a lot of ink out of it, but still I felt it needed a better cleaning. So I jumped in and threw it in my dishwasher. Yes, you head me correctly. The color faded, I guess from the additive (I’m guessing) in the soap which didn’t bother me. However, while this worked I had stood it up on the top rack and it left little “dents” in my Simply Shammy where it rested on the bottom that have never come out. This did not make me happy.

You can see it here on the right side of the Simply Shammy.

So I figured I’d try the washer with my towels (and even my sheets lately in a pinch). I know what you’re thinking. It will stain my towels, right? I didn’t find that to be the case at all. But if you are still a little hesitant why not throw it in with something dark?

And this process worked even with the hot water I use for my towels and it didn’t leave marks or make the Simply Shammy fade either which made me happy. I’ve even missed one and dried it with the towels, it didn’t seem to hurt it but I try not to do that.

Love it! They are Clean & Fresh and ready to go for the next event!

So if your Simply Shammy is getting a bit grungy why not give it a try?

I really love these things and have multiples that I keep in a “carrying” case so I can take it with me and it stays moist when I’m stamping – If you haven’t seen my post and download for it you can check it out HERE.

Remember to allow yours to dry when not in use and simply wet again when you need it. Here in Georgia it is pretty humid so they can get kind of gross if you don’t.

Supplies:

Accessories: Simply Shammy (147042) and Standard Stamp Case (119105)

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Quick & Easy Graduation Cards

I needed to whip up a bunch of graduation cards last weekend for my daughter’s students and my mind went immediately to the Large Letter Framelits Dies (1414712) that are part of the Last Chance List. I’m really going to miss the Letters for You stamp set (141968) and these coordinating dies since they make fast cards that are easily customizable to suit your needs.

Here is what I came up with

I reached for my Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (Last Chance 146964) since I needed multiples – school colors are red and black, a very common due here in Georgia. LOL!

Want to make some for yourself? With our Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks it’s soooo easy to make a bunch simply pick a family that has the color you need and team it up with the 2nd color using the dies!

Here is a quick tutorial for you with the complete supply list, sorry no video today I’m still cleaning up from my Spring Consignment Sale.

Large Letter Graduation Card Tutorial PDF

Many of these items are on the Last Chance List and are only available while supplies last. If you haven’t already taken a look, why not stop by and look at what is retiring now so you don’t miss out?

Enjoy!

Stamp Set: Petal Palette (145785/145788)

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

Paper: Brights Color Collection Designer Series Paper (146964), Whisper White Thick (144237), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Large Letters (141712) and Petals & More Thinlits Dies (145655)

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May Card Class & More

During this event, you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) & pick up your 2019 Annual Catalog!

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, seasonal, and more.

Thursday, May 23rd

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

 R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, May 17th to hold your spot

OR

Sunday, May 26th 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, May 17th to hold your spot

RSVP is a must for all events! So I can have enough cut for everyone.
[email protected] or call 706 754-7124

Doors open 5 minutes before class Adhesive not included

Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.

Click on my Calendar of Events or Email me ([email protected])
to RSVP and hold your spot

Can’t make this class?  Get a Class to Go Kit. Or why not contact me? We’ll set up a time for you and your friends to have a private class!

Save the Date for the 2019 Annual Catalog Kick Off

See and Create with the NEW Stampin’ Up! 2019-2020 Annual Catalog Products

See the NEW 2019-2021 In Colors Make 2 darling projects with products from the NEW Annual Catalog and get your copy too!

Saturday, June 1st
Drop in between
1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $10 (or free with a minimum order)
RSVP and Prepay by Wednesday, May 22nd to hold your spot

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2019 Annual Catalog Paper Share and Design Tool & Swatch Book

   

You’ve got 2 great Designer Series Paper Options for the NEW 2019 Annual Catalog!

If you love Stampin’ Up! like I do – let me share our Designer Series Paper 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 Annual Catalog.

These 2 options are being done with a Prepaid Reservation period – I can’t guarantee there will be more spots after the June 2nd deadline.   This post has a lot of info in it so make sure to read all the way to the bottom.

And of course I’m happy to answer any questions about this option I’m offering.

Option 1: Designer Series Paper Share

What will I get?  This Share includes the following:


This share includes 69 sheets of Annual Designer & Specialty Paper here is the break down

  • Woven Threads, Magnolia Lane, Garden Lane, Follow Your Art, Bird Ballard, Dinoroar, Perennial Essence, See a Silhouette, and Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper: 6 x 12 of 6 double sided patterns from each pack
  • Mosaic Mood and Pressed Petal Specialty Designer Series Papers: 6 x 12 of 6 double sided patterns from each pack
  • Nobel Peacock Specialty Designer Series Papers: 6×12 of 3 single sided patterns

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

Cost $40 for each share

Designer Series Paper Add On Option: 6×6 Color Collection

Brights, Regals, Subtles, Neutrals, 2018 In Color and 2019 In Color Paper Stacks

What will I get?  This Share includes the following:

This share includes 100 sheets of 6×6 of 2 double sided patterns from each stack

Cost $35 for each share

I Want It All Designer Series Paper Collection Option:

Includes both the 6×12 Designer Series Paper Share AND 6×6 Color Collection Shares

This share includes 69 sheets of 6×12 Annual Designer & Specialty Paper, plus 100 sheets of 6×6 Designer Series Paper

Cost $75

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

Postage is $7.65, 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.

Fine print:

There are 8 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 (These will start around May 26th). Payments must be received by end of the day June 2nd.

Option 2: NEW Design Tool & Designer Series Paper Swatch Book

It’s back – you seemed to enjoy this option when we offered it for the Occasions Catalog and so my friend Anna and I are offering this option again for you to see all the Designer Series Paper from the 2019 Annual 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 12 Swatch Books: Contains 9 Designer Series Paper and 3 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 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 Designer Series Paper.
  • 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 Annual Catalog.
  • Each Designer Series Paper Swatch Book is assembled with a post for easy turning.
  • I’ll need payment by the end of the day June 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

(from my Occasions Catalog Swatch Books)

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

Cost: $30 (plus $7.35 shipping)

How to Reserve yours?

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 June 3rd so you get yours as soon as possible after the catalog goes live.

EMAIL me directly at [email protected] with your information listed below to save your spot in the share: (Note: For multiple shares and/or swatch books – contact me for a shipping quote…a Flat Rate packaging 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 and/or Design Tool & DSP Swatch Book sets you would like to reserve

4.  Email for PayPal invoicing

When your shares/swatch book order fills, I will email a PayPal invoice for payment process (around May 26th).  I will then place my order with Stampin’ Up! once payment is received for the shares/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!

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.

NOTE:  The first share/swatch books if placed on June 4th 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.

As always – Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Sentimental Rose Thinking of You Tutorial

Today’s card uses the April Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp set. Sentimental Rose – everyone loves this kit! And I have to say I do too. With it’s DisInktive images and soft colors I can’t get enough of it.

So today’s card is made with the stamp set – I’ve added a second ink color, Brights Designer Series Paper stack, and note cards. Note cards are a great way for new stampers to begin since you have both the card and envelope in one pack!

Here is the card I came up with

Here is a quick video showing you how I put this card together

and of course a printable PDF too.

Paper Pumpkin April Sentimental Rose Thinking of You Note Card Tutorial PDF

If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin in the past right now is a great time to give it a try – not only will you get a fantastic kit delivered right to your mail box I’ve got a sneak peak of it for you!

  • In order to receive the Hugs from Shelli kit, the subscriber must have an active subscription by May 10 at 11:50 PM (MT).
  • Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

About the “Shelli” Kit

Shelli Gardner worked closely with designers and concept artists to create a Paper Pumpkin kit that is uniquely hers. It includes an exclusive photopolymer stamp set, paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs), 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes, and a Classic Stampin’ Spot.

Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla

And check out this fun video from Shelli

Want to get your May kit? It’s simple you will want to sign up before the end of the day May 10th by clicking HERE.

Yep it’s just that simple! And as always I’m here to help if you have any questions.

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May Classes & More

There is a lot going on in May, but it is also our last chance to sign up for my LIVE classes using products from the 2018 Annual Catalog & 2019 Occasions Catalog products.

Why not check out my class schedule, join me stamping and pick up your copy of the NEW 2019 Annual Catalog?

Upcoming Monthly Classes & Events

Card Class –

Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm

 5/23 and 6/27

Fourth Sunday of the Month 2-4 pm

5/26, and 6/30

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

RSVP Needed the third Friday of the month/Friday before event to save your spot

Paper Pumpkin Craft Time – Want to see what it’s all about?

Why not try Paper Pumpkin?

Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm

5/28, 6/25

It’s Free when you are a Paper Pumpkin Member!

Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe the day of event) RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!        

Or schedule a PRIVATE card class in your home with you and your friends! Contact me today for dates!

Got questions? Please feel free to contact me today.

RSVP is a must for all events! Classes do not include Adhesives; but you can pick some up at class [email protected] or call 706-754-7124 Doors open 5 minutes before class

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And don’t forget to SAVE the Date

2019 Annual Catalog Kick Off: You won’t want to miss this fun event!

Saturday, June 1st 

Drop in and stamp with me 1 pm – 3:30 pm

Class Fee: $10 (or free with a minimum order)

RSVP and Prepay by Wednesday, May 22nd

Have a group of friends who want to take a Private Class? Let’s choose a time that works for you

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