December Stamp Club Projects

We made these projects at my December stamp club classes.   Many of the products used on these cards will be discontinued on January 2.

CLICK HERE to shop the Year End Sales event and get some of these products before they are gone!

CONTACT ME if you would like information about my stamp club classes.  We usually make at least two cards and one 3D item, like the little treat box below.

But as you can tell from the first photo - we often make more than two cards.  Class fee is only $10 - or the class is FREE if you place a minimum $25 order at the class.  There is no obligation to buy - and no commitment to attend our monthly meetings. BUT if you do attend class and make a purchase - you will earn FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise! I am always looking for new stampers! 

CLICK HERE to see my scheduled events for January and CLICK HERE to see February's events.

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Kathy

Merry Christmas!

I hope you are enjoying Christmas Day with your loved ones.  Today I want to show you the cards I made and mailed out this year.  I always seem to get a late start for some reason.  The card above was sent out in the first mailing.  It is a Z-fold card using the Merry Mistletoe stamp set and the Be Merry Designer Series paper from the 2017-18 Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  Below is what the card looks when it is opened.

The card below is the second card I mailed out to family and friends.  We also made this in one of my stamp classes.  It is made using the Painted Harvest stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s 2017 holiday catalog.  Luckily, it is being carried over - so if you missed purchasing this awesome set, it will still be available in the new year.  I also used the Holly embossing folder on this card.  The greeting comes from the Merry Mistletoe stamp set.

The cards below were made at my December stamp club classes.  I wanted to use some of the products that will be retiring on January 2.  The foil snowflakes (item 144642) that are used on both cards below are super fun to use on your projects.  The snowflake embossing folder is also on the retiring list, as well as the Designer Series paper used on both cards.

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Kathy

FREE SHIPPING ON MONDAY

Place an order from my Stampin' Up! website and get free shipping! Monday November 27 only!
Use the current hostess code CHBSENMB and I will send you a free gift!  (US only)

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Kathy

Countdown to Christmas!

Can you believe that Christmas is just one short month away!  These are the Christmas cards we will be making in today's class. I have a few extra sets prepared - if  you would like to make these cards, contact me to set up a private class for you and a friend.  You will make 8 cards for only $15 (2 each of the 4 cards.)  Or you can make 16 cards (4 of each design) for $25.

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Kathy

20% off Select Stamp Sets - TODAY ONLY!

Click the link above to check out today's ONE DAY ONLY sale on select stamp sets.

If you choose to place an online order, please use the current hostess code: CHBSENMB   and receive a free gift (USA only.)

CLICK HERE to see the list of additional items on sale through November 26.

CONTACT ME if you would like me to place your order for you.

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Kathy

Stamparatus - 5 Things

Oh my gosh!  Watch the video to see the brand new tool from Stampin' Up!  There may be others on the market - but Stampin' Up! has added some features that make this THE BEST ONE available.

Well, it's not quite available yet.  But starting TODAY, November 16 at 4pm Eastern Time, you can reserve one - with delivery expected around February 1.

Reserve yours now - and pay later (when it is ready to be shipped.)

CLICK HERE to reserve one now!

CLICK HERE to check out the classes I will be teaching in November.  I would love to have you join the fun - and bring a friend!

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Kathy

Stamp With Me in November!

Please join me at one or more of my November stamp classes.

Saturday November 18 - 10 am

In this class you will get a chance to try out the brand new Stampin' Blends markers!  Make the 4 cards below and see how easy it is to color with these fabulous new markers.  Look how cute the envelopes are for these cards!  Class fee is $10 OR only $5 with minimum $20 order.

Saturday November 25 - 10 am

Make 8 beautiful Christmas cards (2 of each design below) for only $15.  Or make 16 (4 of each) for only $25.  These all have beautiful felt embellishments that may require additional postage when mailing.  Space is limited to 6 people. Receive a FREE Stampin' Up! Christmas gift from me when you pay for class using PayPal.  (Contact me first to  make sure there is space available!)

Sunday November 26 - 1 pm

Make 3 of the cards below plus a bonus card (that you will love) AND learn how to stamp on a candle!  Class fee for 4 cards and a candle is only $10 or FREE with a minimum $25 order.

• Team members may attend for $5 off any class.
• Attend more than one class this month and choose a FREE STAMP SET from my retired sets.
• Attend all 3 classes and choose an additional $15 in retired merchandise for FREE from my retired stash.
• Bring a friend who has not stamped with me in 2017 and you both choose 4 cards from my stash for FREE!

Please VISIT MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE TO RSVP

EMAIL ME if you have any questions.

If you choose to place an online order, please use the current hostess code: 3V747A4P  and receive a free gift! (Sorry - USA only.)

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Kathy

From All of Us

The director of the preschool where I work asked if I would make a card for the daughter of a former teacher at our school who is fighting breast cancer.  I used some pieces from October's Paper Pumpkin kit to make the leaves and small tag on this card.  The card base is a full sheet of Crumb Cake  card stock folded in half - so there was plenty of room inside for everyone to write a personal note.  I stamped the leaves on the card base using Crumb Cake ink.  The strip of paper along the side of the card is from the Painted Harvest Designer Series Paper.  All products are from Stampin' Up!  The "Thinking of You" stamp is retired - but one of my all time classic favorites.

Here is the inside - I stamped some leaves and a verse from the Rose Wonder stamp set on Whisper White card stock and attached to the inside of the card, before I passed it around for everyone to sign.  I hope it will help her to know we all care about her and are praying for her.

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If you choose to place an online order, please use the current hostess code: 3V747A4P  and I will send  you a free gift! (Sorry - USA only.)

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Kathy

Paper Pumpkin October 2017

Watch the short video to see the AWESOMELY CUTE cards that subscribers could make with their October kit contents.  This kit was so popular that the extra kits sold out in 30 minutes!!!!  If you don't want to miss out on November's kit - then CLICK HERE to subscribe now.  You must subscribe by the 10th to get this month's kit.

I have to say that these kits are such a great value.  I glanced at the cards that were for sale at my local grocery store - and do you know that they were priced $6.99 each?!!!  October's kit made 10 cards ($69.90 value!) AND after the cards are made, you are left with a cute, exclusive stamp set, an ink spot, and lots of extra supplies that you can use on other projects.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.  Ask me how you can earn FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise.

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If you choose to place an online order, please use the current hostess code: 3V747A4P  and I will send  you a free gift! (Sorry - USA only.)

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Kathy

Silver Anniversary Wishes

Last month my husband, Cliff, and I celebrated our 25th anniversary.  We took a long, scenic drive from Virginia to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls - for a second honeymoon.  One of the highlights of our getaway was celebrating with a dinner at the SKYLON TOWER.  We had a delicious dinner with a great view of the American Falls from 775 feet above.  I planned on giving Cliff this card at dinner - but I was so excited with the dinner and gorgeous view, that I completely forgot.  So I gave it to him when we got back to our hotel.  

Here is a picture of us at dinner.

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Kathy

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Anniversary Wishes

This is a card that I made for my nephew and his wife's third anniversary - which is today.  I'm sorry this is not the best photo - I snapped it on Monday morning in my kitchen before I put it in the envelope to mail.    I used the new Pool Party Stampin' Blends to color the blue background behind the chairs.  The chairs were cut out of paper from the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack  using the Adirondack chair die from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits.

Below is a one minute video to introduce you to the new Stampin' Blends markers.  They are alcohol  based markers that are great for shading and blending smooth lines, when coloring stamped images.

The Stampin' Blends are available to purchase in my online store, beginning today!

CLICK HERE NOW to start shopping!

If you choose to place an online order, please use November's hostess code: 3V747A4P  and I will send you a surprise "thank you" gift.  

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Kathy

Painted Harvest Birthday

 

The Painted Harvest stamp set from the 2017 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is perfect for fall & Thanksgiving cards.  But I wanted to show my stampers that it can also be used for other occasions, too.

We stamped the flowers using Powder Pink ink and Soft Suede.  The leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzazz.  After we stamped the flowers on a piece of 4 x 5 1/4 Whisper White card stock, we ran it through the Big Shot using the Layered Leaves embossing folder.  The "Happy Birthday" is from the Better Together stampset.  We stamped it on a scrap of Whisper White using Powder Pink ink, then cut it out using a Stitched Oval Framelit.  Powder Pink ribbon was wrapped around the stamp piece and then adhered to a Whisper White (thick) card base.

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Kathy

Thankful

Here is another card that we made at my stamp club classes.  We cut a piece of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper and matted it on Early Espresso card stock - then layered that onto a Daffodil Delight card stock card base.  The greeting is from the Painted Harvest stamp set - stamped on a one inch strip of Whisper White card stock sponged with Early Espresso.  We finished the card by wrapping Linen Thread around the greeting piece and attaching two vellum leaves that were punched out using the new leaf punch.

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Place an order of any size using the current hostess code and receive a surprise thank you gift from me.

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Kathy

A Season of Style

I'm not sure what happened to the month of September!  But here it is October already - and soon the holiday season will be upon us.  This year, Stampin' Up! is offering coordinating Paper Pumpkin kits for the months of October and November.  Although we never know what is going to come inside these kits each month - we do know that the projects for October and November will coordinate with each other - and will help you with your holiday crafting.

Be sure to sign up by the 10th of October if you want to get the first of these two special kits.  If you like what you get - keep the subscription going to automatically get the second kit shipped to you in November.

For more information about Paper Pumpkin kits,  please CLICK HERE NOW. Or you can E-MAIL ME with questions.

Watch the video below to see what came in September's kit:

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Kathy

Painted Harvest Stamp Club Cards

These are some of the cards I made using the Painted Harvest stamp set from Stampin' Up!  They were all inspired by cards I've seen on Pinterest.   We made three of these cards at my stamp club class on Sunday.  I focused on fall themed cards - but as you can see, by changing the ink colors this set could be used all year long for all occasions.

This is a two step stamp set.  The flowers were made by stamping the flowers first with Daffodil Delight ink, and then Tangerine Tango. The flower's center was stamped using Early Espresso The leaves were stamped using Garden Green ink - stamping off first so that the green is a lighter shade. The words are also stamped using Early Espresso ink.  We also stamped a flower on the inside of the card.

Please visit my STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE to see the current Stampin' Up! specials - including 15% off stamp sets and supplies and a special sale on Designer Series Paper: Buy 3 get 1 FREE!

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Kathy

Super Specials!

Click on the photo above to see the savings on several stamp sets and other Stampin' Up! products!

Click the photo below to see the Designer Series Papers that are also on sale - Buy 3 get one FREE!

I know I have been missing for awhile now - but I'm back and excited for the upcoming holidays and all the special projects we will be making in my stamp classes!

If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: DSR4DYTB  Place an order of any size using the current hostess code and receive a surprise thank you gift from me.

CLICK HERE NOW to start shopping!

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Kathy

Delightful Daisies

I finally had a chance to play with the Delightful Daisy stamp set, punch, and coordination Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!  This bundle has been wildly popular - selling out several times since it was introduced in the new annual catalog in June.  We will be making some of these cards at my August stamp club classes. Which one(s) would you like to make?!

CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I am always looking for new stampers.

CLICK HERE to RSVP for an August class and to visit my online store.  See current Stampin' Up! specials and promotions, including.a special sneak peek at a Christmas stamp set.

NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE CLEARANCE RACK!!!!  

If you would like to place your order online - please use the hostess code: BG793MHZ

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Kathy

It's That Time of the Month!

It's Paper Pumpkin time!  Kits will be shipped out on the 10th - filled with a paper crafting project for you to complete in the comfort of your own home!  Click on the video above to see what showed up in subscribers' mailboxes in July.

CLICK HERE to get more information about Paper Pumpkin and to start your subscription.

Not sure if Paper Pumpkin is for you?  CLICK HERE to purchase a one month subscription.  Give it a try!

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

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Kathy

High Tide #5

This is the fifth (and final) card we made at my stamp classes in July.  Like the other cards, it was made using the High Tide stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  All of the cards we made in class were inspired by the many amazing cards I saw on Pinterest.  This one in particular has lots of similar versions made by several stampers.

The stamping was done on a piece of 3 3/4" x  5" Whisper White Thick card stock.  I used a clear block to stamp the rectangular sky background in Bermuda Bay ink.  After I pressed the clear block into the ink pad, I spritzed it with water .  I also stamped the waves in Bermuda Bay.  The grass is stamped using Crumb Cake ink.  The birds and words were stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  The Adirondack chair is cut from Soft Suede card stock using a die from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits.

CLICK HERE to see see the current Stampin' Up! promotions and shop my online store.

CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I would love to have you join the fun!

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Kathy

High Tide #3

This is the third card we made at my stamp classes in July.  Like the other cards, it was made using the High Tide stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  All of the cards we made were inspired by the many amazing cards I saw on Pinterest. 

Measurements for this card (inches):

Crumb Cake card  base:  5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded in half
Crumb Cake layer: 4 x 5 1/4
Night of Navy: 3 x 5
Whisper White stamped pieces (3): 1 1/2 X 2 3/4

The images were stamped using Night of Navy and Crumb Cake ink from Stampin' Up!   The stamped images were adhered to the Night of Navy piece, with even borders all around.  (HInt:  Adhere the two outside pieces first and then the middle piece.)  The stamped images/Night of Navy layer is adhered toward the top of the Crumb Cake layer.  Linen thread is wrapped around the bottom of the Crumb Cake card stock layer, then the entire layer in adhered to the card front.


CLICK HEREto see see the current Stampin' Up! promotions and shop my online store.

CONTACT ME  if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I would love to have you join the fun!

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Kathy

High Tide #4

This is the fourth card we made at my stamp classes in July.  Like the other cards, it was made using the High Tide stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  All of the cards we made were inspired by the many amazing cards I saw on Pinterest. 

Measurements for this card (inches):
Crumb Cake card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, folded in half
Cherry Cobbler: 4 x 5 1/4
Whisper White 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Ink Colors used are Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Memento Tuxedo Black - all from Stampin' Up! 


CLICK HERE to see see the current Stampin' Up! promotions and shop my online store.

CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I would love to have you join the fun!

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Kathy

I Scrapped!

When I discovered Stampin' Up! (around 8 years ago) my scrap booking took a back seat.  I still take photos with scrapbook pages in mind - but it has been awhile since I really sat down and worked on my scrapbooks.  

A few months ago a woman at church asked me if I would help her make a scrapbook.  She wanted to record some highlights of her husband's career in the Marines.   Below are some of the completed pages.

I used Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, and Crumb Cake throughout the album. I also used some non Stampin' Up! "Americana" patterned paper on some of the pages.  I know these pages are simple - but she and her husband were thrilled with the results.

Working on this scrapbook made we want to get back to working on some of my family albums - including one for my own husband's 30 year Navy career!


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CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I would love to have you join the fun!

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Kathy

High Tide #2

This is the second card we made at my stamp classes in July.  Like the other cards, it was made using the High Tide stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  All of the cards we made were inspired by the many amazing cards I saw on Pinterest.

Measurements for this card (inches):
Crumb Cake card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, folded in half
Marina Mist: 4 x 5 1/4
Cherry Cobbler cut from largest layering ovals die
Whisper White stamped piece cut from second largest layering oval die

The water was stamped using Marina Mist ink.  The sun was stamped with So Saffron ink.  The birds and the words were stamped with Night of Navy Ink.

CLICK HERE to see see the current Stampin' Up! promotions and shop my online store.

CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I would love to have you join the fun!

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Kathy

High Tide Sympathy

This past weekend I held stamp classes for the first time since May!  We made five cards using the High Tide stamp set.  This was the first one we stamped - it is a clean and simple card - everything was stamped on a piece of  Whisper White card stock.  I used Pool Party ink to stamp the water/waves.  The sun and words were stamped using Crumb Cake ink.  The birds were stamped using Night of Navy ink.  Once the images were stamped, the white piece was layered on Night of Navy card stock and then layered on a Crumb Cake card base.

TIP:  Always stamp on the white card stock BEFORE adhering the layers together.  That way you can turn the paper over and stamp on the back if you make a mistake!

MEASUREMENTS:     Whisper White card stock: 3 3/4 inches x 5 inches

                                     Night of Navy card stock: 4 inches x 5 1/4 inches

                                     Crumb Cake card stock: 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches; scored at 4 1/4

The words "With Sympathy" are from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set.  This card could be used for almost any occasion. 

There are only a few days left to earn your BONUS $5 coupon for each $50 Stampin' Up! orders. CLICK HERE for the details, and for all current promotions.

CONTACT ME if you  have any questions.

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Kathy

Classes for You!

High Tide Card Class

You will make these four cards and a SURPRISE 5th card - all using the High Tide stamp set from Stampin' Up!  This is a lovely set - with some great graphics and some heartfelt greetings.  Class fee is $10 or the class is free if you place a minimum $25 Stampin' Up! order at the class.

Dates and times for this class are :  

Friday July 21 at 7 pm

Saturday July 22 at 10 am

Sunday July 23 at 1 pm.  Edited to add: the Sunday class is full. RSVP to get on the waiting list if someone cancel.

Birthday Card Class

You will make these three cards using the Cool Treats stamp set from Stampin' Up!  You will also make a coordinating gift bag and tag.  Class fee is $10 or free with a minimum $25 Stampin Up! order.

Class dates and times are:

Thursday July 27 at 10 am   or  6:30 pm

Monday July 31 at 10 am   or   6:30 pm

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

CLICK HERE for more information about these classes and to RSVP.

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Kathy

The 6th Card

This is the 6th card we made at Bingo! Stampin' Up! Style in June.  You can see the other cards, and read about that fun event BY CLICKING HERE.  This card was made using the "Crafting Forever" stamp set from Stampin' Up!  I received this stamp set for FREE when I attended Centre Stage in April. That is a special event for Stampin' Up! leaders - before the main event of OnStage the following day (open to all demonstrators.)

The card uses all the brand new In Colors - those strips of card stock behind the stamped image and the colors (markers) used to color in the pens.

CLICK HERE to visit my online store, to see my calendar of events and RSVP, and to see the current promotions from Stampin' Up!  There are two great ones going on right now!

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Kathy

Congrats to my Grad!

I'm a little late posting this card - but what's new?!  This is the card I made for my son's high school graduation (back in June.)  When he opened it up - this is what he found inside:

This was a quick and easy card to make (yes - I made it the morning of his graduation!)  The hardest part was making the tassel - but that wasn't even too hard.  Here is a photo of our happy family!

Below is one of the thank you notes I made for Ben.  I used mostly retired Stampin' Up! products.  But the design layout is a quick and easy one to reproduce.

CONTACT ME if you would like more details about this card.

CLICK HERE to visit my Stampin' Up! website.  See my calendar of events and check out the current promotions - including a free $5 coupon with every $50 spent this month!  Sign up for a July class - I would love to have you stamp with me.

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Kathy

Happy Birthday, USA!

This darling card was made by my friend, Lisa, for her sister who has a birthday on July 5th.  I was so happy she showed me this card - I thought it would be perfect to post today! The colors are Pacific Point, Real Red, and Whisper White. The Stampin' Up! stamp sets she used are: Jar of Love (jars and plants), Totally Tree (stars), and Work of Art (zig zags.)  Lisa CASED a card on Pinterest, made by Nancy Novak.

CLICK HERE to visit my online store and to see my calendar of events for July!  AND to see the current promotions - including a $5 coupon for each $50 order, and a great deal for signing up with Stampin' Up! 

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Bonus Days

Do you have a long 

wish list - now that you have seen Stampin' Up!'s new annual catalog?

For every $50 you spend in July (before s/h & tax) you will receive a $5 Bonus Days coupon to use in August.  There is no limit to how much you can earn - so start shopping now!

If you place your order online please use the current hostess code: MDBD4TZM.

And if your wish list is REALLY BIG - consider buying the starter kit!  For only $99 you get to choose $125 of Stampin' Up! merchandise - with FREE shipping.  And for this month only, when you purchase the starter kit, you will also receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack which includes:

• Paper Snips 
• SNAIL adhesive 
• Grid Paper
• two D Blocks
• a Bone Folder!  

That's an added value of $52  

AND 

You will also get the "Carols of Christmas" stamp set from the holiday catalog for FREE ( another $20 in value!)

CONTACT ME for more information.

CLICK HERE to shop online and to see my calendar of events for July!

Don't forget to use the hostess code; use the current hostess code: MDBD4TZM.  when ordering online!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy