Looking forward to seeing you - Make it Monday class on April 18th

Hi Happy Stampers!

It's almost time again for Make it Monday - are you in?? From 7:00 to 9:00 pm you can make some birthday or any occasion cards to add to your box so you always have cards ready to send or grab when you need one "RIGHT NOW"!!

Here are some cards I made recently at a retreat so I could share them with you - including my March Paper Pumpkin kit (it came with cards and coordinating gift card enclosures):

And here is one of the cards from last month's Make it Monday and some swap cards I received last month - lots of great ideas for you to see in my studio right now . . . .

I would love to share some "clean and simple" card ideas that help use up all those pattered paper bits (so you can buy more!!) and at the same time you are creating fun cards to give to family and friends.

Send me a quick email to say you are coming so I have enough kits prepared and all you need are your favourite adhesives - but if you don't have any - I do!

Quick notes and dates to remember:

Weekly Deals end Monday night so if there is anything you want get it now - you can go direct to my store on this link!

The Retired List for the 2015-2016 Annual catalogue will be announced Monday April 18th and I will have it for you. If there is any item on your wish list and it's retiring - you need to get on it right away! Once the item is gone, it is gone for good :-( 

The new 2016-2017 catalogue comes out for demonstrators  to preview next week and I will have some to share with you at my events starting the beginning of June.

Paper Pumpkin is great value with a kit coming to your door every month - if you are going away you can stop it for a month, then pick it up again when you return. The kits make great projects to do with friends or take away to work on in your trailer or cabin. Get started here and you will be so happy you did! Each month is a surprise project - this month is a fun spring wreath and a special limited edition stamp set called "Thanks for Everything" that I can't wait to share with a friend.

And a special note - if the project is not what you want to make, Pinterest will have lots of options to make with the kit within a few days of delivery - check the link on the Paper Pumpkin site and you're ready to create the kit "your way"!

See you soon and Happy Stamping!

Paper Pumpkin shipped its millionth kit! We get the special deals!

Happy Saturday everyone - I knew Paper Pumpkin kits were really popular but who knew that in three short years there would have been 1 million shipped?? Way to go Paper Pumpkin . . . . and here's why you need to get your subscription going as quickly as you can . . . . so you are ready for April's special kit -

You probably already know that Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit, that you can subscribe and pay as you go for each month, or in advance for 3*, 6 or 12 months. The kit ALWAYS includes an ink spot, an exclusive stamp set and the project with full instructions. The Paper Pumpkin site links you to a "how-to" video plus alternate projects each month in case you want to create "outside the box" and need some inspiration.

* BUT - did you know that during Sale-a-Bration Paper Pumpkin has a 3 month subscription sale? Three months of kits for $69.00 (includes FedEx shipping and taxes) and you get a FREE Sale-a-Bration reward product! And YES you can take advantage of this offer even if you are a current subscriber - I just did and got my FREE Stamp Set - whoo-hoo!! I can quickly set you up as soon as you let me know you want to order - and you'll be ready to go for April's BIG announcement!

My March kit arrived this week and while it didn't have any cupcakes inside - it is perfect for this time of year - here's a peek at the cards and gift cards you can make - awesome!! And the stamp set is so versatile - I will be using it over and over. And here's the link to this month's video so you can see the fun now  . . . the videos are released each month as the kits arrive at our door so they don't spoil the surprise :-)

So what is the special deal for April??? Stampin' Up! announced on Thursday that they are giving every subscriber a special FREE stamp set in every Paper Pumpkin kit shipped in April as a "Thank-You" for reaching the one million kit mark - it is called "All About Everything" and I can't wait to see it - I know it is going to be very special!

Sign up before April 10th to get the special stamp set - BUT subscribe before March 31st and get the Sale-a-Bration price PLUS a FREE Sale-a-Bration reward product too! That's the best.day.ever for sure!

Click here to sign up for your new Paper Pumpkin account now, or if you already have an account purchase your subscription using the code #137859 in my online store - or email me to add your new subscription or extend a subscription  - I have an order going in later this week!

Happy Stamping!

 

Let's do it! Tin of Cards Project Kit Class - on sale this week!!

Have you been planning to get more cards done - and want to have a fun time while you make them?? Did you decide you want to be part of our Stampin' Up! #I'mbringingbirthdaysback event??

I have too, and this kit - ON SALE this week only - is the perfect time and reason to get together and have some fun . .  . and go home with this cute tin featured on the cover of our annual catalogue filled with cards for your  family and friends!!

 

Order the kit NOW through me (deadline to order is 6:00 pm Monday March 7th so I can catch the sale price) and that will reserve your spot in my craft studio . .  . and we will work on a couple of dates for you to come and get the kit done - a daytime, weekend or evening date - we'll make it work for YOU! The class option is only $35.00 and includes everything you need except your adhesives . . .  and if you need more of those, I have them too.

I will supply the coordinating stamps, inks, dies and any tools - you only need adhesives and let's get together . . . . what are you waiting for??

Call me, email me or message me but get your name on the list! These kits were sold out last summer when the new catalogue first came out so you don't want to wait!

If you  want to order yourself, the coordination stamp set and file dies are shown below - and you can make the kit at home on your own BUT you will miss out on the fun of being with a group of  friends and sharing stories and fun times :-)

Here's the link to my on-line store for those that want to order now and have everything sent to you - if you want to come to my "all inclusive class" then call, message or email me right away to reserve your spot - only $35.00 for the kit and use of the coordinating dies, stamps plus inks.

 

Make it Monday Fun #imbringingbirthdaysback

Hi everyone - I love that one of our Stampin' Up! home office favourite people Shannon started a campaign called "I'm Bringing Birthdays Back"! She has got so many people excited about making and sending cards - and that will make so many people happy!

It's so much fun to make a card, and give it or mail it to a friend, neighbour or family member and know they will love getting "real mail" and that you took the time to make a card - just for them!

The end result as a commercial tells us is "Priceless" and you can be ready for any birthday or other event by joining me on the 3rd Monday of each month (except summer time) when we will make a couple of cards to add to your birthday box - or you can change the greeting and use the card for any other occasion.

I even have one spot available in my current Stamp Club if you would like to meet a great group of ladies on a monthly basis! Send me an email for more information and I'll let you know all about the club - it is so much fun. It is on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm or the morning after from 10:-00 am to noon. And you get to be the hostess (earn free stuff!) once during each session. Your only commitment is to come to one of the time slots and spend $25.00 minimum for the 7 remaining sessions.

Stampin' Up! has kits that you can use to make cards so you don't need a ton of supplies, or you can buy products a little at a time as your budget allows. Take a look at all the products in my on-line store - here's the link or it's on my blog sidebar too!

Here's the cards we made this month at Make it Monday and I hope you can join me next month - always a fun time and who knows, you may meet a new friend too! You will always enjoy visiting with other crafters as they make their cards and share their stories too. Oh, and did I mention the coffee and treats???

 





 

If you love kits, and making something when you have some spare time or with your kids (or grandkids) then maybe Paper Pumpkin kits are just the thing . . . . this month's kit is such a super value - I've already bought the refill to make more! The kits are perfect to take travelling, include all products you need to make the kit items and are always a surprise and a great value. They are also ON SALE until March 31st as part of Sale-a-Bration so what are you waiting for? And you instantly qualify for a FREE item in the Sale-a-Bration flyer (check out my sidebar for details)

 

 

 

Click here for Paper Pumpkin details or ask me to add your subscription to my next order - you won't be sorry I can promise you!

 

Happy stamping and I hope to see you soon at one of my events!

Launch Party was a blast - couldn't come and want to get your wish list filled?

The party may be officially over, but you can still order products on your wish list! Call, email or message me to get included in my order going in tomorrow afternoon. Please have your order in to me by 2:00 pm to get included in this order - and a special thanks to everyone who did attend. I asked Juanita (who shared some demo time with me over the past three days) to draw a name from all the attendees and the name she drew was April L!

Congratulations April - you won this fun Paper Pumpkin kit from December - I know it will look great on your crafting desk and you will have fun making it too!

 

 



Here's a look at the fun card we had for everyone to do as a Make and Take from the new Occasions catalogue -  we did the card in the middle and used the Party Wishes Stamp Set and Party Punch Pack bundle - so cute and so quick - stamp, punch and attach - DONE! You may not be able to see the glimmer but we used the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (clear) on the cupcakes - it really is the "icing on the cake". The other two cards came from the same stamp set - there is never only one way to use these stamps and punches - enjoy exploring ideas using your imagination and see what you come up with too!

If you want to make cards like this, let me know and we can arrange a date and time for you to create - with friends or at one of my events :-) and at my studio - anytime it is not booked. And please come to one of my Make it Monday sessions on the 3rd Monday of each month except July and August - drop in for the evening from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and make a couple of clean and simple cards to add to your box for any occasion - no supplies needed, but please let me know you are coming so I have enough kits prepared!

And if you would like Paper Pumpkin delivered to your door - let me know - it's on sale until March 31st for a 3 month subscription, and you instantly get a FREE Sale-a-Bration item too! I'll be happy to add it to any order for you which will save you shipping on the free item - gotta' love that . . .

 



Check out Paper Pumpkin using this link - or the other products we used over the past few days on my website here. And if you couldn't make it, and want to have a catalogue - let me know and I will get it to you! Delivery for local requests, and by mail for out of town.

 

Happy Stampin'