January Class Schedule & More

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Why not join me this month and enjoy using the new Occasions & Sale-a-brations items? Here’s my 6th month schedule so you can plan.

Card Class –

Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm

1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23 and 6/27

Fourth Sunday of the Month 2-4 pm

1/27, 2/24, 4/28, 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 –

Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm

1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/28, 6/25

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

Want to see what it’s all about? Why not try Paper Pumpkin?
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe)

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!

And here are my upcoming FREE Specialty Classes when you choose a product option!

Specialty Classes:

Don’t want to wait till Class for the products? No problem, simply RSVP for the class and pay for your spot now and let me know you’d like the items right away.

(Classes in February, March and April qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice.)

Class Only Option: Fee $25 (includes your supply kit only)

Beauty Abounds Class:

Saturday, February 9th at 1 pm – 3:30 pm

Class includes Beauty Abounds Stamp Set, Dies and accessory
Class Bundle Fee $79

Class Stamp Set Only Fee $41

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, January 23rd to hold your spot

Needle & Thread Class:

Saturday, March 9th 1 – 3:30pm

Class includes Needle & Thread stamp set, dies and 2 accessories

Class Bundle Fee $73

Class Stamp Set only $44

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, February 20th

Dear Doily Class:

Saturday, April 6th 1 – 3:30 pm

Class includes Dear Doily stamp set, dies and accessory

Class Bundle Fee $74

Class Stamp Set only $42

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, March 20th

Humming Along Card Class:

Saturday, May 4th 1 – 3:30 pm

Class includes Humming Along stamp set, dies and accessory

Class Bundle Fee $64

Class Stamp Set only $38

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, April 17th

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

Click on my Calendar of Events or Email me ([email protected]) 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

*Got a big Wish List? Why not get a discount? Ask me how you can save!

Sale-a-bration is a wonderful time to join my team – During Sale-a-bration you’ll get up to $175 in your choice of products for just $99 and get FREE shipping!!!

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

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Needle & Thread

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The Needle & Thread stamp set is part of our Needlepoint Nook Suite of products found on page 38 & 30 of the 2019 Occasions Catalog. What does that mean? It means you’ve got all kinds of wonderful coordinating products that make it easy to create!

Check out this card that we made at OnStage

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Perfect for anyone, especially those who love to sew. I’m really loving the Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies that are part of this Bundle – the die you see here in the background gives this lovely stitched image. How cool is that? And it’s got some wonderful frames for sentiments.

Here is a tutorial I’ve whipped up for you so you can make some too.

Needle & Thread Card Tutorial PDF

If you love this Suite of Products why not sign up for my March Class? We’ll be using this Bundle of products in class. So not only will you receive great products and make projects using them, you’ll also get a FREE Class. Click HERE to learn more and see my full Calendar of Events.

Last Day to Get Your January Paper Pumpkin Kit

Just a reminder – if you are wanting the Paper Pumpkin Kit for January. Today is the last day to sign up and receive yours.

And of course you can always purchase a PrePaid Subscription in my Online Store so you get some FREE Sale-a-bration products. Just make sure to Create your account and Redeem your PrePaid Code Today!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Needle & Thread (*148724)

Inks: Blushing Bride (147100) and Berry Burst Classic Ink (147143)

Paper: Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper (149907), Bushing Bride (131198), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies (*148541) and Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805), and Old Olive Linen Thread (148811)

*Needle & Thread Bundle (150626)

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Incredible Like You

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Today’s card is another one that everyone was able to do at my Catalog Kick Off. It uses the Incredible Like You Stamp set found on page 21 of the Occasions Catalog. This set is great for all kinds of stampers since it also has a coordinating project kit (148552) – so whether you want to create or have everything ready to stamp this set is a winner.

The set contains both images and all occasions sentiments and it packs a wow with it’s 2 step stamping. Its cool the way that the stamp set’s images give you two tones automatically without stamping off first. Whether you use it with your Stamparatus or on its own its easy to use too!

I’ve made a both a video tutorial and PDF for you so you can make some too. And when you buy the supplies to recreate this card – you can get the FREE Sale-a-bration Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack when you place a qualifying order of $50 or more (before shipping and tax). Your going to want this ribbon it’s so fantastic to work with! AND you get 5 colors that coordinate with the Gingham Gala Suite!

Incredible Like You Card Video Tutorial

And here is the PDF

Incredible Like You Card Tutorial (printable) PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Incredible Like You (148708)

Inks: Grapefruit Grove (147142/147181), Highland Heather (147103/147167), Lemon Lime Twist Classic Ink (147145/144092)

Paper: Grapefruit Grove (146972), Gorgeous Grape (146987), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (Sale-a-bration 149623), Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins (148561), and 2″ Circle Punch (133782)

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Another Forever Lovely Card

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The Forever Lovely stamp set is part of our All My Love Suite of products found on pages 4 – 5 of the Occasions Catalog. It’s filled with lovely images and sentiments using beautiful fonts. And it has a really cool effect since it creates its own watercolor like effect when you stamp.

Check out this card that we was one of the projects everyone was able to stamp for my Occasions Catalog Kick Off last Saturday.

Soft and sweet –

I’ve teamed with set up with the Tufted Dynamic Embossing Folder – Want to see how I made it? Check out my video tutorial.

Forever Lovely Card Video Tutorial

And of course a printable PDF just for you too and a complete supply list below!

Forever Lovely Card Tutorial (printable) PDF

And since it is Sale-a-bration when you purchase the supplies to create this project you’ll earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item too. How great is that?

And just a reminder there are just two days left to sign up for the January Paper Pumpkin Kit. Yikes! If you haven’t already you’ll want to do it today so you don’t miss out on this cute treat kit for Valentine’s Day using the coordinating Animal Outing Suite from the Annual Catalog.

Love Paper Pumpkin? Did you know that during Sale-a-bration when you purchase a PrePaid Subscription you can earn Sale-a-bration products? When you add it to your order not only can you earn Sale-a-bration products you can earn Host Benefits too (with a qualifying purchase)! So it’s a super time to take advantage of these options.

Click HERE to see the Prepaid options and learn more

Questions about Paper Pumpkin? Contact me today I’m happy to help answer any questions you might have. Call 706 754-7124 or email me at [email protected]


Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Forever Lovely (*141624)

Inks: Flirty Flamingo Classic Ink (147052/141402), Soft Sea Foam Classic Ink (147102/147166), and Crumb Cake Classic Ink (147116/121029)

Paper: Soft Sea Foam Card stock (146988), Flirty Flamingo Card stock (141416), Crumb Cake Card stock (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Lovely Flower Edgelits Dies (*148526), All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack (148584), and Tufted Dynamic Embossing Folder (146335)

*Forever Lovely Bundle (150580)

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Hello Cupcake Mini Gable Box

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Today’s project is one I made for every last week for my 2019 Occasions Catalog Kick Off using the Sale-a-bration stamp set, Hello Cupcake.

The Lustrous White Mini Gable Boxes made this project quick and easy since all I had to do was decorate and assemble, the box was already to go with a lovely shimmery finish.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the little treat box they found at their seats when they arrived.

Did you know that the Hello Cupcake stamp set is FREE during Sale-a-bration when you place a qualifying order of $50 (before shipping and tax)? So when you order the supplies used to create this little box you’ll earn the stamp set. Yes, it’s that easy!

Want to learn how I made them? Here is a video tutorial for you.

Hello Cupcake Mini Gable Box Video Tutorial

And I’ve also got a written tutorial for you too with a complete supply list.

Hello Cupcake Gable Mini Box Tutorial (printable) PDF

Stop back by tomorrow and see one of the projects we made along with a tutorial for it too.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hello Cupcake (Sale-a-bration 149714)

Inks: Powder Pink (147147), Coastal Cabana (147097), Soft Suede (147115), and Crumb Cake Classic Ink (147116)

Paper: Powder Pink (144244), Crumb Cake (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Lustrous White Mini Gable Boxes (146961) and Silver & Petal Pink Baker’s Twine (146288)

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Happy Blooms Memories & More make great cards too!

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Today’s card is another project that I stamped while I was with hundreds of other demonstrators in Orlando at OnStage. the Memories & More card packs are not just for creating great memory books – they’re perfect for other projects too such as this card. The Happy Blooms cards have fun bright, bold designs to work with.

Check out this card


And to make card making even easier with this card pack you can purchase the Happiness Blooms Memories & More Cards & Envelope pack too! I love the way Stampin’ Up! makes creating easy!

I’ve whipped up a quick tutorial for you so you can create this card too.

Happy Blooms Memories & More Card Tutorial (printable) PDF

And did you know when you purchase the supplies to create this card you’ll earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice? Yes, it’s that easy. I’ve included the complete supply list for you below.

Enjoy!

Then why not stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing one of the projects that I made for everyone at my Occasions Catalog Kick Off this past Saturday?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Bloom by Bloom (148820) and Itty Bitty Birthday (148618)

Inks: Night of Navy (147110), Lovely Lipstick (147140), and Call Me Clover Classic Ink (147139)

Paper: Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack (148531), Happiness Blooms Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (148806), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805), Calypso Coral 3/8″ Satin Ribbon (148804), Triple Banner Punch (138292)

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Want a 2019 Occasions Catalog and don’t already have a demonstrator? Email me (at [email protected]) your name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

Forever Lovely Card & Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that was a OnStage Make n Take – it uses the Meant to Be Suite of products that you can find in the Occasions Catalog. The Forever Lovely stamp set is a two step photopolymer stamp set with coordinating Lovely Flowers Edgelits Dies so you can get both items as a bundle and save 10%.

Check out this lovely card we made

And here is a tutorial for today’s card so you can make one too!

Forever Lovely Card Tutorial PDF

I love this bundle with it’s beautiful images and it has some wonderful fonts for the sentiments. And since it is a 2 step stamp it is perfect to use with the Stamparatus. We’ll be using this Bundle tomorrow at my Occasions Catalog Kick Off, so stop back by later when I’ll be sharing the projects from that event.

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

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Forever Lovely (*150580)

Inks: Soft Sea Foam (147102) and Lovely Lipstick Classic Ink (147140)

Paper: All My Love Designer Series Paper (148576), Soft Sea Foam (146988), Calypso Coral (122925), Crumb Cake (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Lovely Flowers Edgelits Dies (*148526), All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack (148584), 2″ Circle Punch (133782), and Triple Banner Punch (138292)

*Forever Lovely Bundle (150580)

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2019 Occasions Catalog & NEW Organizational Items to get you started!

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Whoo hoo!!! It’s live! And you’re going to LOVE the new product options available for this springs crafting. I know my wish list is long.

If you don’t already have a catalog contact me today at [email protected]. Or why not come to one f my classes where you can touch, see, and try some of the new products? You can find more information HERE on my calendar of events.

Before I really get crafting I like to organization my NEW supplies so I can find things easily and quickly. I’ve been doing these now for years and everyone seems to find them helpful, so I hope you will find them useful too.

This first item is a index for the new catalog – I’ve set it up like I did last time with the stamps in one column and the accessories in another listed by group. Let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below. And of course if you find a mistake, please let me know I’m happy to correct the file for everyone.

2019 Occasions Catalog Index

Printable PDF

(updated 1/23/2019)

And of course a quick and easy color reference for all of the Designer Series Paper that are new!  Great to keep with your papers so you can easily find what you need.

2019 Occasions Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart

Printable PDF

And so that you can get those Dies on the shelf with your other cases, here is my Case Inserts for the new Framelits and Thinlits. If you haven’t used these before you’ll find the ones for the 2018 Annual Catalog HERE.  (And if you need others you can find them under Organization. Or simply search for the catalog you’re looking for. I’ve been doing these organizational items for years now!)

Framelits & Thinlits Dies Case Inserts

  • Be Mine Framelits Dies PDF
  • Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Dies PDF
  • Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies PDF
  • Doily Builder Thinlits Dies PDF
  • Florentine Thinlits Dies PDF
  • Garage Gears Thinlits Dies PDF
  • Hummingbird Framelits Dies PDF
  • Jar of Sweets Framelits Dies PDF
  • Lovely Flowers Edgelits Die Dies PDF
  • Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies PDF
  • Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies PDF
  • Rose Trellis Thinlits Dies PDF
  • Tea Time Framelits Dies (Sale-a-bration) PDF
  • Well Written Framelits Dies PDF
  • Wonderful Floral Dies PDF

 

Simply print the PDF onto Whisper White Card stock (100730) and trim on lines. Then insert into one of our Standard Stamp Cases (119105). And add a magnetic sheet (I use vent covers I find at the hardware store) to the inside using our Tear & Tape (138995).  Yes it’s that easy.

And here is a stamp set case insert for our Kits & Punch Box found on page 20 & 32 of the Occasions Catalog

(Updated 1/10/2019)

  • Cute Crew Stamp Case Insert PDF
  • Made to Bloom Stamp Case Insert PDF

Enjoy! And why not stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another project and tutorial with you?

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Sale-a-bration starts tomorrow!

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Yippie – Sale-a-Bration starts tomorrow and the NEW 2019 Occasions Catalog will be LIVE!

If you are new to Stampin’ Up! and paper crafting you might be wondering what’s so special about that?

Well it’s the best time of year and it’s a big deal – Why? Because you have 3 great ways to qualify for FREE Stampin’ Up! products!!!

Here’s the details for Sale-a-Bration:

  • SHOP: 
    • For every $50 or $100 you spend (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration product (come back tomorrow to see the Sale-a -bration Catalog). 
    • There’s no limit to what you can get FREE. 
    • Ordering Starts:
      • Ordering will be available after 3:00 AM (MT) My Online store will transition to the new Occasions catalog and Sale-a-Bration brochure.

  • HOST:
    • When your party (or online order) is $250 or more, you’ll get and additional $25 MORE in Stampin’ Rewards.
    • And you can put that money towards the cost of your own Starter Kit to join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers

  • JOIN My Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers:
    • You have TWO GREAT OPTIONS when you join during Sale-a-Bration
    • Option #1: $99 Starter Kit…normally you get to choose $125 in product, but during SAB choose up to $175 in product and FREE Shipping too!
    • Option #2: $129 Starter Kit…you’ll get the everything in Option #1, PLUS the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote

If you’ve ever considered joining Stampin’ Up!, now is a great time to join!  And my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers might just be the right place for you!

  • Looking to join as a hobbyist or earn a little cash, or maybe your somewhere in between? Everyone is welcome on my team!
  • Enjoy stamping and sharing with other crafters? You’ll have lots of choices with us, we gather at least 2 times a month
  • Join my stamping community – you can join us tomorrow!

I look forward to welcoming you to our group!

If you have any questions about Sale-a-Bration or Joining my Team, please feel free to ask me.  I’m here to help and always happy to answer your questions.

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So Hoppy Together & NEW Cling Stamps

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Today’s project is one that uses a FREE Sale-a-bration Stamp set that you can earn beginning January 3rd. And you’ll want one of these sets, after all who doesn’t like frogs and this little guy is adorable! The So Hoppy Together is a great set that is perfect for all ages since it includes not only this cute little frog but also fun quirky sentiments too.

Never heard of Sale-a-bration? It’s a wonderful time of year. Starting January 3rd you’ll get free products when you shop, host or join! And these are exclusive products just for Sale-a-bration. Not only does the selection include stamp sets, but it also includes kits, dies, ribbon, Designer Series Paper, and foil sheets too! You won’t want to miss this event – contact me today to choose a date for your private party and gather with some friends to stamp!

Would you like to make one of these cards with your own So Hoppy Together stamp set? I’ve got a tutorial for you AND when you purchase the products you use to make your own card you’ll qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item. How great is that?

And great news the So Hoppy Together set is also one of our NEW Cling stamp sets that you can find in our 2019 Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs and you are going to LOVE the way they stick to our Clear Blocks.

I’ve created a video for you that has some tips for assembling these stamps since you’ll want to make sure you attach the labels to the NEW Cling stamps since the label is whats sticky, not the foam like our Clear Mount stamps.

How to Assemble the NEW Cling Stamps Video Tutorial

So what do you think? Think you’ll like this new red rubber option? I know I’m loving it!

Want to see them in action? Why not come to my 2019 Occasions Catalog Kick off on Saturday, January 5th. Today is the last day to RSVP and hold your spot – so why not check it out?

You can click HERE to see my full Calendar of Events & RSVP

Want a 2019 Occasions Catalog? If you don’t already have a demonstrator, and can’t make my Catalog Kick Off why not email me your first and last name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to get you one.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: So Hoppy Together (Sale-a-bration 149725)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: 2018 In Color Collection Designer Series Paper (146963), Pineapple Punch (146971), Call Me Clover (146969), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Soft Sea Foam (148059), Call Me Clover (147282), Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs (147280), Light Basic Black (147940) and Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (145054), Starburst Punch (143717), Layering Circles Dies (141705), and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (133751)

Adhesives: Snail (104332/104331), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Fine Tip Glue Pen (137309)

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