October Stamp With Me card class – attend or “by mail”

OCTOBER STAMP WITH ME CARD-MAKING CLASS

It’s hard to believe the holidays are just around the corner!  This month, we’ll create one Thanksgiving card and three Christmas cards, all brand new product from the Stampin’ Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog.

Class will be held on Thursday, October 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, at the Finger Lakes Gifts & Lounge located at 60 Seneca Street in Geneva, NY.

Class is $15 including 3 cards and coordinating envelopes, plus your Bonus Project, or your cards are free with a minimum $25 order, whether you attend or get your card kits “By Mail”.

Can’t attend?  No worries – order your card packets and complete them on your own time schedule with my “By Mail” program.  You’ll receive all FOUR projects, including envelopes, along with step-by-step PDF instructions and photos that will help you put your cards together. Check it out HERE.

Place an online order HERE using host/workshop code UPSXSUYQ to receive your cards and envelopes completely FREE!  And if you’re not able to attend, I will mail your card kits to you free of charge!  Not sure how to place an online order?  Just email me at krisshuels@gmail.com to get your order started.

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Merry Christmas!

Among my blessings this year are the people I’ve met, both in person and through social media and email, because of my Stampin’ Up! business.  And I continue to enjoy old friendships created through a mutual love of crafting.

As 2015 closes, I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a beautiful year to come.
Product List  – Joyful Season stamp set is on sale for $17.85 – 15% off and soon to be discontinued!

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Home for Christmas Suite

Home for Christmas is a collection of products from the Stampin’ Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog that is sure to bring back the nostalgic feeling of past Christmases.  I’m sure we had that Santa image on wrapping paper when I was a child!  As always, Stampin’ Up! has done such a wonderful job creating a full array of products that coordinate so nicely with each other.  Be sure to check out this grouping on pages 8 and 9 of your Holiday Catalog, or click below to view them online.

View Home for Christmas Suite HERE

You can also click on the links below to view details or purchase items online.

Don’t Forget!

• The Online Extravaganza is under way!  Get up to 50% off select Stampin’ Up! products.  Click HERE to view the full list of Online Extravaganza Offerings.
• Get free card kits from me each and every time you place an order in my online store!  They’re my gift to you.  Simply use Host Code AH2M7TPD 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.

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Holly Jolly Greetings and HUGE Stampin’ Up! Sale Begins!

It’s so funny how a card evolves. I had the idea for this card to be all Very Vanilla and Gold.  But I started working with different things, and somehow some pretty Lost Lagoon color just sneaked in!  Here’s yet another stamp/framelits coordinated bundle in the Stampin’ Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog – Holly Jolly Greetings stamp set and Christmas Greetings Thinlits.  There are so many possibilities with these two products!

• This designer paper is the very beautiful Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack found on pg. 23 of the Holiday Catalog.  I point out the page number because you’ve probably gone past it and not given it much thought.  This is a must have this season – such a gorgeous selection of papers to work with, and the stack is 6″ x 6″ with 12 different designs.  I’ve used two of the gold designs here.
• The card base, the snowflake and the 1/8″ strip of cardstock are all Lost Lagoon in color.  Using just two colors – the blue and the gold – keeps this card look quite elegant.
• “Merry” is cut from Gold Glimmer Paper and the Christmas Greetings Thinlits.  You’ll want to pick up the newest member of the Stampin’ Up! adhesives – the Fine-Tip Glue Pen – to make it super simple to adhere the skinny sentiment to your card.
• The center of the snowflake is adorned with a Gold Button tied with Gold Baker’s Twine.  Having trouble getting that twine through the button centers?  I just tied the twine in a bow and adhered it to the button with a Glue Dot.  Much easier on these old eyes!

AND today’s the day – The Online Extravaganza is here!!!

Many of you have already taken advantage of the fantastic savings that await!  For those of you who haven’t yet placed your orders, please know that many of the items are “while supplies last”.  I’d hate for you to be disappointed that your favorite items are gone!

My card from yesterday that you can find HERE uses one of the 50% off items – the Sweetheart Punch – and THREE of the 30% off items – Something to Say stamp set, Hearts Border Punch and Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies.  You’ll also want to grab a Magnetic Platform for 40% off – what a deal!  Here’s the card again!

Click HERE to view the full list of Online Extravaganza Offerings.

Don’t Forget!

Get free card kits from me each and every time you place an order in my online store!  They’re my gift to you.  Simply use Host Code AH2M7TPD 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.

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Peaceful Pines Christmas card

Stampin’ Up! has given us so many wonderfully bundles with coordinating stamp sets and framelits for the Big Shot.  And Peaceful Pines stamp set and Perfect Pines Framelits has to be one of my favorites in this year’s 2015 Holiday Catalog.  There are so many different uses for the tree images with really lovely coordinating images and five different sentiments.

We’re always looking for Christmas cards that we can mass produce, and this one is quick and easy with lots of interest.

• I started with an Old Olive Cardstock card base and wrapped some Linen Thread around the spine three times, tying in a bow.
• The Whisper White Cardstock has two strips of Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape at the bottom.  There is a TON of tape per roll, and you’ll receive 5 different colors in this grouping.
• Corner rounding a couple of the corners really adds interest and is super quick and easy with the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Corner Punch.
• Next comes some Burlap Ribbon that’s been trimmed down both edges and frayed a little.  On top of that is a piece of Early Espresso Cotton Ribbon.  Use Fast Fuse to adhere both of these pretty trims to your card.
• The tree is stamped in Old Olive ink, cut out with the Perfect Pines Framelits and adhered with Dimensionals.  I did the same with the tree stand with Early Espresso ink.  The star on top is using the same framelits set (see, I told you there were tons of fun pieces!) and cutting out Gold Glimmer Paper.

And you’re done – super quick and still really interesting!

Don’t Forget!

Get free card kits from me each and every time you place an order in my online store!  They’re my gift to you.  Simply use Host Code AH2M7TPD 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.
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Let it Snow!

I don’t know what could be sweeter than penguins for a winter card!   Snow Place stamp set with coordinating Snow Friends Framelits by Stampin’ Up! are just the ticket for lots of cute winter cards, with lots of fun sentiments that will take you through the long season (at least long here in Central New York!).

• Two of my favorite Stampin’ Up! blues that coordinate beautifully are Soft Sky in the Subtles Collection and Lost Lagoon, one of the 2014-16 In Colors.  Add some neutrals white and black and you’re good to go!
• One Stampin’ Up! product that is a super deal and will get you a ton of choices are the Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks.  There are 4 fresh prints to choose from in all of the colors of the collection of your choice.  Here I’ve chosen the Soft Sky polka dot in the Subtles Collection packet.
• New to the 2015 Holiday Catalog is the Curvy Corner Punch.  You’re able to create three different types of punches with this one handy punch.  Here I’ve used it for the two top corners of the Lost Lagoon cardstock.

• Our sweet accent on this card is a combination of Snowflake Element, an Iced Rhinestone Embellishment and pieces of 1-1/4″ White Jute Ribbon.  Use Fast Fuse to adhere the Ribbon to the Glimmer Paper.
• I’ve added a Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper Circle to hold the pretty embellishment motif.
• Rhinestones were added to complete the stamped snowflakes.

Don’t Forget!

Get free card kits from me each and every time you place an order in my online store!  They’re my gift to you.  Simply use Host Code AH2M7TPD 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.
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November Stamp With Me card kit – attend class or by mail

You’re going to love our November cards – they’re all about Christmas and the holiday season!  There are lots and lots of new products from the 2015-16 Holiday Catalog, including stamp sets, framelits, punches, accessories and designer paper.
 

• by Tuesday, November 10th, for the Geneva location – LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
• before Tuesday, November 17th, for the Rochester location
• before November 15th for your “By Mail” kit

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Eight new designs – Holiday/Christmas/Winter

The next Card Shop card kit is now available!
 
Card Shop is a monthly kit offering where you SHOP for your favorite Stampin’ Up! products, use an ordering code, and get the featured kits for FREE! You also have the option to purchase the kits if you don’t want to place an order.
 

To place a qualifying order to receive your card kits FREE, click HERE to go to my online store and add Host Code AH2M7TPD into your Shopping Cart. You’ll find the place to enter it in the lower left-hand corner of the Shopping Cart (not at checkout, just the Shopping Cart). Orders placed without this code will not qualify for the free kits, and I don’t want you to be disappointed.After you place your order, simply email me at krisshuels@gmail.com to let me know which card kits you’d like to receive.  You may choose one collection, both collections or two of your favorite collection.
 
 
October Card Shop Kit Collections

You’ll be e-mailed the downloadable PDF instructions for the collections you select and receive the pre-cut kit(s) in the mail – and they also ship free, too!

Here’s a look at Collection 1 for October:

Here’s a look at Collection 2 for October:

Card Shoppe gives you lots of flexibility! There are two different collections from which to choose – Collection 1 and Collection 2.  Each collection features 4 different card designs.  Choose one collection, 2 collections or even two of one of your favorite collection.

1. Make 4 cards with one set of cards (your choice of Collection 1 or 2) for $12 or FREE with a minimum order of $22.
2. Make 8 cards with two sets of cards (either Collection 1 & 2 or two of one collection) for $20 or FREE with a minimum order of $35.

There is a price break for choosing 2 collections – $4 cash discount and a $9 ordering minimum discount!

 

To get your kits free with an order, see ordering info at the beginning of the e-mail.

To pay the flat pricing, select either 4 cards of 8 cards below:

4 Cards:

8 Cards:

And of course, if you should have any questions at all, please contact me at krisshuels@gmail.com.  I’m here to help!

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Reason for the Season

One thing I’ve always loved about how Stampin’ Up! designs their stamp sets is the 2-step stamping technique.  I love that they’ve made it so easy to look like a pro!  And the Reason for the Season is just such a stamp set.  In fact, it’s 4-step stamping!

• I first stamped the poinsettia using the outline stamp and Memento Black Ink.  This is the ink of choice with the photopolymer stamp sets!
• Next I inked up the stamp that colored in the flower petals with a Cherry Cobbler stamp pad.  The stamp is designed to look like you watercolored the image, so it’s not completely filled in.
• I used the leaf stamp with Pear Pizzazz ink, and finally, there is a center stamp, but I decided to dress up the middle with 3 Silver Brads instead.
• The image is cut out using the Big Shot and a Circles Framelit.
• You’ll love this designer paper called Season of Cheer – so many fun patters to choose from depending on you stamps!

Here’s a look at all the pretty prints:

• The 1-1/4″ Cherry Cobbler Striped Grosgrain Ribbon is just begging to be used for the holidays!  I layered on some 1/8″ Silver Ribbon, too, to tie in the Silver Brads.
• There are three different sentiments in the Reason for the Season stamp set, making it so very useful.

Here’s a look at all the images you’ll receive with this stamp set.  You’ll also see that there’s a coordinating punch for this set, too.  There are three stamps that will stamp designs on the leaves and flower petals that will then punch out with the Festive Flower Builder Punch.  Use this versatile stamp set either way!

If you haven’t already begun, now’s the time to start your Christmas cards, and this card is the perfect one to CASE for a card that’s easy to make multiples!

Don’t Forget!

Get free card kits from me each and every time you place an order in my online store!  They’re my gift to you.  Simply use Host Code AH2M7TPD 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 – click on photo to view details and to order

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Last Day for Stampin’ Up! 2014 Holiday Catalog

Wow, has the time ever flown!  The Stampin’ Up! 2014/15 Holiday Catalog came out on August 28th, and it’s time to say goodbye!  On January 5th, most products will be gone forever (with a few carrying over).  That must say something about how busy my life has been during this period of time.  We moved in mid-August, and we’re still not quite settled in.  There’s so much to do to a new place!  In September, I was privileged to be a part of a very exclusive card swap with the amazing women on the Founders Circle, Stampin’ Up!’s Top 100 in the US and Top 20 in Canada.  I received over 100 beautiful samples of products from the Holiday Catalog.  Sadly, I didn’t have time to use them to the fullest, but this the last day of the catalog, I wanted to share some of my favorites with you.  Why not place a last-minute order and get some of these great products for next year!

Bright & Beautiful and Holiday Invitation stamp sets

Under the Tree Specialty Designer Paper, Festival of Trees stamp set and Tree Punch.

Ornamental Pine stamp set

The Newborn King stamp set

White Christmas and Holiday Home stamp sets

All is Calm Designer Paper, Festival of Trees stamp set and Tree Punch

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Don’t Forget!

Get your January card kits free!  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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