May Classes To Go

One of my favourite parts of being a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator is holding classes to share my love of stamping.  Since we can't get together right now, I will be offering my classes in a 'to go' format.  This month I will be featuring three bundles.  One that will be retiring with the current annual catalogue on June 2, 2020, one that will continue to be available in the new catalogue, and one that is brand new in the new catalogue but is available now!

In each To Go class your class fee includes the featured bundle and tax and shipping.
Plus you will receive FREE from me:
- the paper and embellishments, cut and ready to create 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
- a tutorial outlining the steps to create the cards

Additional supplies will be needed to complete the cards but will be outlined in the tutorial. These will generally include:
- ink pads (cards will be designed so that colours you likely have on hand will work)
- selection of your preferred adhesive
- blocks for the stamps

Oh no! Say it isn't so! - class fee $72
register by May 18

This class features the Clubhouse Bundle which includes the Clubhouse Stamp Set and the Golf Club Dies. I'm so sad it will be retiring June 2. Don't miss out!

CLUBHOUSE CLING STAMP SET

Celebrate all things masculine and sporty with the detailed golfing, line-art images in the Clubhouse Stamp Set. Create a golf-themed greeting card for the men in your life.

GOLF CLUB DIES

Create fun cards and projects for the golf lovers in your life using the Golf Club Dies. The dies include a die-cut golf ball, golf clubs, golfer, and more. Pair with the coordinating Clubhouse Stamp Set to quickly cut out stamped images from the set. Make Father’s Day cards, birthday cards, and more! Great for masculine projects.

(substitution minimum order amount (before tax and shipping) = $56.50

Yay! It's going to stay! - class fee $90
register by May 31

The Timeless Tropical Bundle, which includes the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set and the In the Tropics Dies will be the highlight of this class. It will continue to be available but not with the bundle savings of 10%

TIMELESS TROPICAL CLING STAMP SET

Create memorable projects with the retro tropical imagery in the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set. Combine the tropical images with the striking sayings to make greeting cards to brighten someone’s day.

IN THE TROPICS DIES

Create fun tropical die cuts for cards and projects using the In the Tropics Dies. The dies include die-cut palm trees, hibiscus flowers, a pineapple, and more. Pair with the coordinating Timeless Tropical Stamp Set to quickly cut out stamped images from the set. Make thank you cards, birthday cards, and more.

(substitution minimum order amount (before tax and shipping) = $71

Oh wow! You can get it now! - class fee $80
register by May 31

The Ornate Thanks bundle includes the Ornate Thanks stamp set and the Ornate Borders dies. This early release bundle is part of a whole suite of beautiful products.

ORNATE THANKS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Make thank you cards and other paper crafts to express gratitude to those you love using the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set. These photopolymer clear stamps make it easy to stamp a thankful sentiment right where you want it on your project. A variety of sayings help you find the perfect words to express your thanks.

ORNATE BORDERS DIES
Create lacy, floral borders and accents using the Ornate Borders Dies. These dies are great for your handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts.

(substitution minimum order amount (before tax and shipping) = $63.00

Ready to register?  Here are your options:

Option 1: Email me at c.carmichael@bell.net.  Let me know which class or classes you would like to sign up for and you will pay your class fee(s) which includes shipping via etransfer. Payment by cheque may also be possible if you are an existing customer. If you already have the featured bundle, you can order other products as long as your order meets the order minimum posted for each class.

Option 2: Place your order online at stampwithchris.stampinup.net using the host code M9GSDNRC. You will need to order the featured bundle for the class you select.  OR, if you already have the featured bundle, you can order other products as long as your order meets the order minimum posted with each class. Your order will ship directly to you and I will drop off or mail your class materials to you.

Option 3: Order the packet of cardmaking supplies for only $15.  This option is only available to my team of Happily Ever Crafters.  Join the fun today!

For all options, packets will be ready for pickup or mailed out starting May 25

Fun with Holiday DSP

The new Holiday Catalogue has some amazing designer series papers! When I designed this card for a swap recently, I thought it would be fun to use the same design but with each of the DSP packs offered in the Holiday Catalogue.  All the cards feature the Pine Tree Punch and the Winter Knit 3D embossing folder. The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set. It was fun to find embellishments that worked for each of the cards.

Let It Snow with Snowflake Sequins embellishments

Wrapped In Plaid with Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Toile Tidings with Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots

Feels Like Frost with Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Night Before Christmas with Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Brightly Gleaming with Star Designer Elements

Most Wonderful Time Medley with Gold Faceted Stars from the medley

So those ones were easy — Christmas themed cards with Christmas themed paper. But I wasn’t going to back down from a challenge. Here is the same design using the Come to Gather DSP.

Come To Gather with Basic Pearls (coloured with Soft Suede)

I love these two prints and have used up almost every scrap. But I love how this card turned out. A rustic country vibe perfect for a number of people on my list. The embellishments are pearls coloured with the Soft Suede Blends.

The only DSP I didn’t use from the Holiday Catalogue was the Monster Bash pack. But don’t think I didn’t try!

I would love to hear which one is your favourite.

Catalogue Coordination

One of the best things about Stampin’ Up! products is the way they coordinate with each other.  The Holiday Catalogue is full of amazing products but remember to look to the annual catalogue for more great ways to celebrate your favourite holidays.

Annual Catalogue 

The first card uses only products from the Annual Catalogue.  The Lots of Cheer stamp set was launched in June and I love it!  The snowman, the wreath, the lovely ornament — so much to work with as well as some great sentiments.

Here is a list of other annual catalogue products I used for this card:
- Noble Peacock specialty designer series paper
- Noble peacock foil sheets
- Detailed Bands dies
- Gold foil edged cards and envelopes
- Gold embossing powder
- Versamark stamp pad

Annual Catalogue/Holiday Catalogue Coordination

This card features products from both catalogues and shows how amazingly the products work together.

I have used the beautiful Come to Gather designer series paper and the Gather Together stamp set.  I love the use of the Pretty Peacock colour.  Not your traditional fall colour but it works so well. Then I looked for products from the Annual Catalogue that would work with it. The Happy Thanksgiving from the Word Wishes dies was a perfect start. Using it with the copper foil sheets really sets it off.  The Scalloped Linen Ribbon, also in Pretty Peacock was the perfect element to add some texture along with the Leaves Trinkets embellishment.

The inside of the card features another pattern from the Come to Gather DSP, a sentiment from the Come to Gather stamp set, and the pumpkins are from the Ride with Me stamp set.  They are perfect to add a banner along the bottom edge.

Holiday Catalogue

This card uses products from the Holiday Catalogue (with one small exception).  Did you spot it? Yes, the extremely versatile Stitched Nested Labels dies snuck onto the card but fit so perfectly I couldn’t resist.  It is definitely one of my go-to sets.

Holiday crafting made easy with Stampin' Up!

Lots of Cheer

While we’re waiting for the new Holiday Catalogue to launch on September 4, I thought I would try out the holiday stamps in the annual catalogue.  The Lots of Cheer stamp set has a simple elegance that will work for many styles of card.
The beautiful ornament stamp made me reach for heat embossing to bring out the detail.  I also felt a touch of foil would add just the right touch.

Card 1 - Copper 

I used the Noble Peacock foil sheets on the first card. Copper embossing looks amazing on the Blueberry Bushel.  I wasn’t finding a paper I liked for a background but then I remembered the Copper Dotted treat bags which are new this year.  I cut a piece from the bag, mounted it onto whisper white cardstock and then matted it with the blueberry bushel foil.

The sentiment is from the same stamp set and was also embossed in copper.

The final touches were some copper trim along the diagonal edge and as a bow, and some rhinestones from the Noble Peacock suite.

Card 2 - Gold

The second card uses the Foil-Edged cards and envelopes.  I embossed the card base with the Seasonal Wreath embossing folder and then used gold embossing powder for the ornament and another sentiment from the stamp set.

Here are the products I used along with the product numbers.  If you are shopping from Canada and don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to have you shop with me.  Head to my online store here.

Card 1:

Lots of Cheer Stamp Set - 149503

Whisper White thick cardstock - 140272

Whisper White cardstock - 100730

Noble Peacock foil sheets - 149495

Copper Dotted treat bags - 149609

Copper embossing powder - 141636

Versamark Pad - 102283

1/4" Copper trim - 144179

Noble Peacock rhinestones - 149494

Card 2

Lots of Cheer Stamp Set - 149503

Gold Foil-edged cards and envelopes - 147901

Seasonal Wreath embossing folder - 151796

Noble Peacock foil sheets - 149495

Gold embossing powder - 109129

Versamark Pad - 102283

Paper Pumpkin - August 2019

One thing I love about Stampin’ Up!’s Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits is the surprise. But they know not everyone likes to wait to see what’s in the box so they’ve been giving us sneak peaks.  The August kit looks like it will be perfect for fall crafting with fun fall-themed treat bags.

Here are the details for the kit:

• - Makes 6 fall-themed gift bags

• - Makes 12 fall-themed gift tags

• - Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, and Soft Suede.

If you’re curious about Paper Pumpkin this is the perfect time to give it a try.
Use this link to subscribe before August 10 to get in on the fun. You can cancel at any time.

The other thing I love about Paper Pumpkin is that they change things up to keep it fresh and interesting.  This month they are offering an add on card option.  If treat bags aren’t your thing, you can purchase an add on bundle to make 24 cards (12 each of two designs) with envelopes.
Here's the Add-on Information: 

• - Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle (item # 152885)
• - Price: $13.00 cad

• - Includes 24 card bases of 2 different designs with coordinating envelopes (note card size)

• - Product dimensions - Cards: 5" x 3-1/2"   Envelopes: 5-1/8" x 3-5/8"

• - Available August 1, while supplies last.  Let me know if you are interested in the add on. I can group the orders to save on shipping.

Happy You’re Here

I’m always looking for small treats to share at my card classes.  This one was inspired by Chris Slogar, a demonstrator from Ohio.  She had used the new Daisy Lane stamp set and punch. Having just recently done a class focusing on that set, I wanted to change it up.
This fun print from the Dinoroar designer series paper and Mango Melody cardstock combined for just the fun, summery look I was going for.  The sunburst die from the Botanical Tags dies paired with it perfectly.

Here are the dimensions:
- cardstock 2” x 8 1/2” — score at 7”
- designer series paper 4” x 5” — score on long side at 1 3/8” and 3 5/8”

I used the Delightful Tag Topper Punch and a piece of Lovely Lipstick 1/8” grosgrain ribbon.

And the sentiment “Happy You’re Here” from the Time for Tags stamp set says it all.  I love sharing my love of stamping. So whether you’re at one of my card classes or here on my blog, I really am happy you’re here!