Wonderful Wreath and Happy Birthday Everyone

This card came from an idea I had about the Wonderful Wreath Framelits by Stampin’ Up!  I wanted to use the pieces to this framelits set to create a summer wreath for a special birthday card.

• The colors I chose are Melon Mambo, Hello Honey, Night of Navy and Old Olive.  They’re the colors in the English Garden Designer Paper, minus a couple, but worked really well for the wreath.
• I started by cutting out the wreath base using Old Olive Cardstock with the two wreath framelits – both the inside and the outside pieces.  This allows some of the green to peek through so that you don’t have to cut out extra leaves.  Here’s a photo of how the wreath begins:

• Cutting out all of the flowers is a breeze with the Framelits.  I doubled the cardstock, cutting two at a time, and the framelits cut through both layers nicely.  “Scrunching” the cardstock flowers made them a bit more three dimensional.
• The centers of the flowers are created with the 1/4″ Circle Handheld Punch; use a 2-Way Glue Pen to adhere them all.
• A pretty Night of Navy 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon is the perfect accent to the wreath, held in place with a Glue Dot.

• My sentiment comes from a host-exclusive stamp set called Happy Birthday, Everyone.  Here’s another card using this great set.  Choose this stamp set as a free gift when you order a minimum of $150 in products in my Online Store (before tax/shipping).

• And inside the card, I used the “happy birthday” sentiment from the same set stamped in Night of Navy Ink – such a pretty combination of fonts!

And coming your way soon – 201-16 Holiday Catalog shares!  I know how much everyone loves to get shares for designer papers, ribbons and accessories once a new catalog begins.  The Holiday Catalog is just around the corner – due to launch to my customers on September 1st!  I’ll be taking reservations soon for all three types of shares – or get an “I want it all” share with all three.

Don’t Forget!

August Card Shop card samples aren’t ready until mid-month, but you can begin earning your free cards right now!  Get your card kits free from me each and every time you place an order in my online store!  They’re my gift to you.  Simply use Host Code MXJ2MAMV when checking out to receive your free card kits. Place your order in my online store HERE.  You can also just pay for your card kits if you don’t want to order.  You’ll find more info on my free card kit program HERE.
Product List

Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies [135851] $25.00	Big Shot [113439] $110.00	Happy Birthday, Everyone Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139958] $9.00	Happy Birthday, Everyone Wood-Mount Stamp Set [139171] $12.00
Night Of Navy 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon [134571] $7.00	1/4″ Circle Handheld Punch [134364] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115320] $7.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] $7.00	Hello Honey 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133678] $7.00	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $7.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	2-Way Glue Pen [100425] $4.50

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Hello Love Valentine

Here’s a quick and easy card using just 2 punches and one stamp from Stampin’ Up!  It’s definitely a Valentine’s Day kinda card, but it could be used all year long.  Who wouldn’t like getting this card in any month!

Not sure where the “hello love” came from?  That’s because it’s from a retired hostess set called Good Greetings.  Here’s a photo of all the great sentiments contained in this one set.

Since Good Greetings is retired, you can replace the sentiment with something else appropriate that you have.  But wait – I just happen to have an extra copy that’s never been used!  Leave a comment to this post and let me know which sentiment is your favorite from this set.  I’ll do a random drawing from the comments below.  Saturday, January 17th, is my birthday, and to celebrate I’ll choose a winner on that day.  I’ll announce the winner here on my blog, so be sure to leave a comment now then check back on the 17th to see if you’ve won!

Now on to telling you about my card.  Color scheme is Blackberry Bliss, Tangerine Tango and So Saffron – these colors work so well with each other, even though they aren’t in the same color collection!

• Begin creating the circle heart images by using the heart punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.  Punch into the cardstock then using the 1″ Circle Punch, punch around the heart.  It’s much easier in this order!
• Save out one of the punched hearts and pop it up on a Dimensional next to the sentiment.
• A little Tangerine Tango Baker’s Twine is all the accessory you need with this fun layout.

Enjoy creating your own card and have fun playing with different color schemes.  This is a non-traditional Valentine’s Day color combo and if you’d prefer, you can try it in pinks and reds, maybe with some black.

Product List

135017	133787	119868	134578
133642	105118	133675	111349
100730	104430

Don’t Forget!

• Order your 2015 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalog shares!  Get smaller portions of all of the wonderful new papers, ribbons and accessories.  Click HERE for more information.
• And as always, get your free card kits!  Place a qualifying order with me, either online or by contacting me, and you can receive FREE card kits!  Here’s the hostess code for my January classes – please use US97YC2Z when checking out to receive January Stamp Shoppe and/or Stamp With Me card kits FREE.  You’ll find more info on my free card kit program HERE.

Order these and all your favorite Stampin’ Up! products at my Online Store.

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Technique and Punch Art class – attend or “on the go”

TWO separate classes take place on Technique Thursday.  Choose Technique Geeks or Punch Art – or do both! 
Take part in the way that works best for you:

1. Attend Technique Thursday "in person" if you live near Rochester, NY.
2. Whether you live far away or locally and can't attend, purchase an "on the go" kit all ready for you to put together in the comforts of your own home on your schedule.
    

AND Pay for each kit in the way that works best for you:

1. Pay $15 to either attend or to receive an "on the go" kit  ($3 for postage to mail out packets) OR
2. Place an order of at least $20 at my online store using the hostess/workshop code for the month (August's code is B3YSKWMF), and get your card kit FREE!  Go to my Online Store HERE to place your order.  If you're attending, you can simply give me your order at the class.

(Pricing is for one class – if you'd like both, then pay $30 or free with a minimum $40 order)

Here's a look at what you'll make at Technique Geeks class.  Make 3 cards plus 3 resource pages to coordinate! 3 clear envelopes included.

 

And here's what you'll make at Punch Art Class.  Make 3 cards plus 3 resource pages to coordinate! 3 clear envelopes included.

 For more details on attending Technique Thursday, click HERE. 

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Technique Thursday – attend or “on the go”

July 25th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609  

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code 47SXJTQT.

Here's a look at the "Technique Class" line up for July               

This Month at the Punch Art Class…   July 25th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609        Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code 47SXJTQT.   Here's a look at the "Punch Art Class" line up for July!

 For more details on attending Technique Thursday, click HERE. 

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June Classes and On the Go Kits

I have a great line-up of classes for you this month.  If you're a local customer, please come!  If you can't make it or you live long distance, there is always the option of an "on the go" kit to put together at home. 

LAST CALL for June Card Shoppe and June Scrapbook Shoppe!  I'll be finalizing the packets and would love to hear from you!

June Card Shoppe and New Catalog Release Party! 

June Scrapbook Shoppe and New Catalog Release Party! 

It's finally here – the new 2013-14 Annual Catalog has arrived, and it's a beauty!  You'll be making 3, 12" x 12" pages using lots of new products – and it's going to be a special event!  There'll be a chance to bid on a raffle basket (one each for Friday night and Saturday morning!) containing over $100 worth of BRAND NEW Stampin' Up! products AND view a WOW display board that includes lots of projects that use the supplies in the raffle basket!  You'll receive your very own FREE copy of the new catalog, as well as a special gift – a bookmark featuring all the new 2013-15 In Colors.  We'll have some special snacks and more!

Friday, June 7th: 5:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours
Saturday, June 8th:  9:00 am – Noon OPEN hours

Click HERE for more details about attending.
Click HERE for more details about an "On the Go!" Kit.  

 

June Technique Geeks

There's a great lineup in store for you this month at the technique class!  Use bubble wrap to create a watery background, make a water puddle with Crystal Effects and reinker, and marker and spritz the new Wildflower Meadow Background Stamp to create a faux watercolor finish.
 

Thursday, June 20th: 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours  

Click HERE for more information about attending.

Click HERE for more details about an "On the Go!" Kit. 

June Punch Art

Thursday, June 20th: 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours

Deadline for early bird registration for this amazing event is JUNE 10th!  You'll need to be paid in full by then to take advantage of the reduced cost.

Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th

Register by June 10th and save!

Click HERE for more details.

Codes are ready for all the "on the go" classes for June!  Click HERE to learn about my program that gives you FREE class kits with your online order!

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Class Line-Up for May – either attend or “on the go”

I have a great line-up of classes for you this month.  If you're a local customer, please come!  If you can't make it or you live long distance, there is always the option of an "on the go" kit to put together at home. 

LAST CALL for May Card Shoppe and May Scrapbook Shoppe!  I'll be finalizing the packets tomorrow so let me know if you'd like one.

May Card Shoppe     Make 6 beautiful cards that cover congratulations, get well, for you, friend and lending support.  We're also creating a Mother's Day card that can easily change to something different if you wish. Friday, May 10th: 5:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours Saturday, May 11th:  9am – Noon OPEN hours Click  HERE for more details on attending. Click HERE for more information on "On the Go" kits.

May Scrapbook Shoppe   May is National Scrapbooking Month!  And to celebrate, I'm inviting anyone who's never taken a scrapbooking class at The Stamp Shoppe to try it out and receive $5 off your class! Make 3, 12"x12" pages! Friday, May 10th: 5:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours Saturday, May 11th:  9:00 am – Noon OPEN hours Click HERE for for more details on attending. Click HERE for more details on an "On the Go!" Kit.

May Technique Geeks When you participate in this month's Technique Geeks Class or Kit, you'll learn how to create blurred images, rainy watercoloring and even use shaving cream to create waves!   Thursday, May 16th: 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours   Click HERE for more information on attending. Click HERE for more details on an "On the Go!" Kit.

May Punch Art   Such fun punch art projects this month.  Create a piano, a darling bee and a beautiful tree!  Thursday, May 16th: 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours Click HERE for more information on attending. Click HERE for more details on an "On the Go!" Kit.

Let's not ignore the men in our lives!  Come make 4 masculine cards and 1 3D treat box perfect for Father's Day, birthday, congrats and more!  This class is a "Classes on the Circle" Class – it's limited to 10 people and takes place in my home studio. It's also available as an On the Go Kit, complete with step-by-step instructions.

Thursday, May 30th:  6:30 – 9:30 pm

Click HERE  for more details on attending and for "On the Go" kits.

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April Technique Thursday – attend or “on the go”

April 18th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609  

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code BXV2AWYJ.

Here's a look at the "Technique Class" line up for April! 

   

April 18th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609     

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code BXV2AWYJ.  

If you're a long-distance customer, these classes are both available "On the Go!"  This way, you never have to miss out on fabulous techniques and punch art creations. I've just completely revamped my "On the Go" offering to be even better for my customers – click HERE for the "on the go" technique and punch art kit details. 

 

 

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March Technique Thursday – attend or “on the go”

March 21st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609  

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code XH27PJ37.

Here's a look at the "Technique Class" line up for March!  We'll be learning how to do motion stamping, coloring our sweet flower trim and flattening the soda pop tops.

    

March 21st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609     

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code XH27PJ37.  

If you're a long-distance customer, these classes are both available "On the Go!"  This way, you never have to miss out on fabulous techniques and punch art creations. I've just completely revamped my "On the Go" offering to be even better for my customers – click HERE for the "on the go" technique and punch art kit details. 

 

 

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Technique and Punch Art Classes – attend or on the go!

February 21st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609  

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code 6EGX47ER   

Here's a look at the "Technique Class" line up for February!

               

February 21st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609     

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order placed during class or entered online BEFORE the class using Workshop Code 6EGX47ER   

If you're a long-distance customer, these classes are both available "On the Go!"  This way, you never have to miss out on fabulous techniques and punch art creations. I've just completely revamped my "On the Go" offering to be even better for my customers – click HERE for the "on the go" technique and punch art kit details. 

 

 

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Technique Thursday class tomorrow – or On the Go!

I think this is my most favorite punch art class yet – I just love that cute little penguin, and the polar bears are darling.  The wreath and door work so well for a beautiful holiday card.

And at technique class you'll learn how to create some wonderful techniques on some very special cards.

Technique Thursdays are the home of TWO, regular classes — Technique Geeks and Punch Art! You are welcome to take 1 class or both classes in a session.

At each class, you'll create 3 cards and 3 resource pages — this way you're really learning the techniques and/or punch art creations. Not only will you go home with a completed "finished product" but you'll reinforce what you've learned on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" resource page, and receive a clear envelope to place over it for safe keeping. Refer back to what you've learned at home!

On your first Technique Thursday Class – you'll receive a complementary binder ring and printed cover to jump start your collection!

These classes are ALL available "On the Go!" if you can't attend! This way, you never have to miss out on fabulous techniques and punch art creations. There are 2 different "On the Go" Options, which vary slightly in what is included. Click HERE for the "on the go" technique and punch art kit details.  (Please note: the instructions are sent via e-mail).

December 13th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours
at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609   

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 Order during class.   

 Here's a look at the "Technique Geeks Class" line up for December! 

I can't wait to see YOU at Technique Thursday this month!

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