Shel's Mid Month Stampin Up! Update

Hi Girls! 

Last night was the Holiday Catalog Kick Off Party, and boy did we have fun- played some games, had some great chicken  wings and salads, checked out the new products, and a great make and take card, and of course great prizes. 

If you could not make it and want a copy of the Holiday Catalog, contact me. It is also available on my blog. 

My next order goes in today, Thursday August 15 at 9 pm.....if you wish to order anything please contact me prior to the 9pm deadline. 

I have just received a bunch of new promotions that I wanted to share with you .  

1.  First, I wanted to talk a bit about the new thinlit dies- there are three- the Label Card die set &  the Circle Card die set,(these cut the card which moves or flips and the accessory dies)  and the Expressions Thinlets words.  

  There has been an overwhelming response to these, and my advise is that if you want these- DON'T WAIT- order them now.....because I just know that they are going to hit the backorder list and you may not get them in time.  

Here is a quick video on these thinlits card dies: 

These are in the Holiday Catalog on page 36....set of 3....$30.95

Here is a quick video on the expressions thinlits dies: 

2.  New Photopolymer Stamp Set- just released:  

3.  Just in time for the holidays- new budget friendly Holiday Single Stamps!

4.  And finally you are gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE this new tool!  

It is an Envelope Punch Board- available September 1st.  

It makes AWESOME envelopes easy as pie in 66 different sizes.  

Honestly, this is the easiest and fastest way to make your own envelopes and save money!  You can use cardstock, Designer Series Paper, or even plain white computer paper- it all works!  

• It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
• It's super easy to use; it will go over as a huge wow when you demonstrate it at your events and your customers see it in action. It looks intimidating at first glance, but when they see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score they'll go crazy (in a good way).
• It's small and lightweight; this makes it easy for you to take it to your events and show it. It's also a great selling point when you show your customers how it's super portable and easy to store. It's small and light enough that they could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend's for craft night-anywhere.
• It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
• It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).
• The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!

Upcoming Classes: 

September: 

Thur Sept 5- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Sept 19- Card Class 6:30

Sat Sept 21- Potluck Free Crop 10-4

Sat Sept 28- Christmas Card Class 1 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order  Note that cards are different in each of the three classes. 

October: 

Thur Oct 3- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Oct 17- Card Class 6:30

Sat Oct 19- Christmas Card Class 2 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order

                 Note that cards are different in each of the three classes

Sat Oct 26- Potluck Free Crop 10-4

November

Thur Nov 7- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Nov 21 Card Class 6:30

Sat Nov 23- Christmas Card Class 3 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order

                  Note that cards are different in each of the three classes

Sat Oct 30- Potluck Free Crop 10-4

December

Thur Dec 5- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Sat Dec 7- Free Crop and Christmas Party Dinner

Thur Dec 12- Card Class 6:30

Label Maker Layout

This layout was super easy and super fun- who doesn't like Dazzling Details glitter glue to glitz up a page! 

The title and the journalling were done with different size fonts and my label maker- how quick and easy that was! 

The Stampin' Up! logo was cut out of one of our order bags and adhered with sticky strip to white computer paper. 

The photo was mounted on a recycled paint chip.  All the hearts and the borders were punched with bits and pieces from my scrap bin.  Yeah!  

I don't know about you, but I get overwhelmed with scraps- but man-o-man I hate to throw out perfectly good scraps.....

Anyhow, here is today's layout:

You Mean The World To Me- Scrapbook Layout

This layout features of combination of elements: stamped background, assorted washi tapes, assorted heart punches, alphabet dies for the title, framelit dies, and stamps galore.

This was a really fun page to make, and the bonus is that I got to use up a whole bunch of scraps! 

Graphic 45 Layout

Bundles- A Great Way to SAVE!

Stampin' Up! has been offering product bundles, and the new annual catalog is no exception- with a whopping 11 bundles!  Bundles are a great way to save and make your crafting dollars go farther. 

Each bundle saves you 15% off the individual prices!!

Bundles 2013-14 Annual Catalog

Chalk Talk Bundle (p. 12)

Buy the Chalk Talk Stamp Set and coordinating

Chalk Talk Framelits dies (p. 187) at a 15% discount.

Available in Spanish, French, and German.

$53.50 132731 Wood-Mount Bundle

$45.75 132730 Clear-Mount Bundle

Label Love Bundle (p. 32)

Buy the Label Love Stamp Set and coordinating Artisan

Label Punch (p. 181) together at a 15% discount.

Available in Spanish and French.

$44.95 132723 Wood-Mount Bundle

$37.25 132722 Clear-Mount Bundle

Backyard Basics Bundle (p. 79)

Buy the Backyard Basics Stamp Set and coordinating

Backyard Basics Framelits Dies (p. 187) together at a

15% discount.

$52.50 132729 Wood-Mount Bundle

$44.95 132728 Clear-Mount Bundle

Wildflower Meadow Bundle (p. 83)

Buy the Wildflower Meadow Background Stamp and

coordinating Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder (p. 191)

together at a 15% discount.

$26.95 132735 Wood-Mount Bundle

$22.75 132985 Clear-Mount Bundle

Flower Shop Bundle (p. 95)

Buy the Flower Shop Stamp Set and coordinating

Pansy Punch (p. 183) together at a 15% discount.

$43.95 132727 Wood-Mount Bundle

$37.25132726 Clear-Mount Bundle

Beautifully Baroque Bundle (p. 113)

Buy the Beautifully Baroque Stamp and

coordinating Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder (p. 191)

together at a 15% discount.together at a 15% discount.
$23.75132732 Wood-Mount and Emboss Folder Bundle
(wood only)

Mosaic Madness Bundle (p. 123)

Buy the Mosaic Madness Stamp Set and coordinating

Mosaic Punch (p. 180) together at a 15% discount.

$46.50 132734 Wood-Mount Bundle

$37.95 132733 Clear-Mount Bundle

Six-Sided Sampler Bundle (p. 125)

Buy the Six-Sided Sampler Stamp Set and coordinating

Hexagon Punch (p. 180) together at a 15% discount.

$46.50 132725 Wood-Mount Bundle

$37.95 132724 Clear-Mount Bundle

Tag a Box Bundle (p.159)

$15.95 131372 Boxes and accessories in a

bundle for 15% savings!

Tag a Bag Bundle (p.159)

$12.50 131371 Bags and accessories in a

bundle for 15% savings!

Clear Block Bundles (p.196)

Save 15% on clear blocks when you buy them as bundles. Start

with the Clear Block Starter Bundle—includes our most popular

blocks: C, D, and H. Or try the Clear Block Bundle with all our

blocks (A–I).

$26.95 129851 Clear Block Starter Bundle (Blocks C, D, H)

$89.95 118491 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)

A Fall Card for the Guys- A Walk In The Wild

Today's card share is a great one for the guys....

 This is a quick and easy, no fuss card, for a guy.  I made this one for my brother who recently lost his wife.  I just wanted something I could send him to let him know I am thinking about him; and this set works perfectly! 

I stamped the image in Early Espresso Ink on to Naturals White cardstock. I water-colored the image with Soft Suede ink, Always Artichoke ink, and a blender pen.  Some Early Espresso bakers twine was a perfect manly embellishment. The card base is Cajun Craze and the mat is Always Artichoke.

Ready Set Send- new product from Stampin' Up!

Ready. Set. Send.

Am I the only one who regularly finds herself unprepared on the day of a friend's birthday?

This is why I love our new Ready. Set. Send. card set! The set is  $24.95 can—which is a steal­­— because the set includes 10 cards with envelopes that come finished and ready to send.

 No one even has to know you didn’t make them yourself, because they are handmade by our very own employees here at Stampin’ Up!

Just personalize the inside and you’re ready to go. Grab yours online—or talk to your demonstrator today!

You’re welcome!

Britni H.
Graphic Designer

3D Shares

 Today I wanted to share some SUPER 3D projects that were shared with me via email, by one of my stamping girls, Nicolle Orsulak. 

Here is what she sent:

I had surprise birthday party for my hubbies 40th birthday & wanted to share with you some of my creations made with 

Stampin' Up! products.  

 The center pieces were a big hit!! 

And I made adult loot bags, as a small thank you to everyone 

for joining us. 

The loot bags I made from a envelope I embossed with the square lattice folder, then I  cut off a small piece of the smaller end,  & filled with a $1 scratch ticket, pen post it note & a few 

Hershey kisses. 

You can share this with people if you like
Nicolle

 

Isn't this cute!  I see new chevron ribbon, and I see window framelits, and I see the pinwheel die and a greeting from the Make A Wish stampset.

I see the square lattice embossing folder, old olive and crushed curry cardstock and a greeting from the A Word For You stamp set!

Many thanks to Nicolle for her willingness to share her projects and to inspire others with her work! 

A Very Special Anniversary Card- Lattice Technique

I wanted to share with you a very special anniversary card that we received in July.

It also is a technique card called "Lattice Technique"

You cut any shape window you like from the front panel of your card, and from a liner piece as well.  Then you cut strips of cardstock and glue them to the back of the inside cover, creating a lattice effect.  Then you glue the liner piece over, covering up where the ends are glued.  Embellish and voila!

Thanks Carole for the beautiful card, and for letting me share it here with others.

Shel's Stampin' News- Aug '13

Hello Girls!  

I hope you are all enjoying the summer!  I know I am!  

Just think, wouldn't it be nice to have summer all year  long...no cold, no snow, no slush...except for the week of Christmas.  That would be ideal!  Ahhh wishful thinking-LOL. 

I have lots of news to share with you....so I best get out of fantasy land and get busy! 

1.  Join me for the HOLIDAY CATALOG KICK OFF PARTY on Wednesday August 14th, from 5:30 to 8:30.  Everyone who attends will receive a  FREE copy of the new Holiday Catalog, do a fun Make and Take, product demonstrations,  enjoy some refreshments and get to see a bunch of the new products just released in this new Catalog which is jam packed with Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas stamps, new dies, new embossing folders, and of course money saving bundles.  Come join us for the fun! 

2.  Here are some fun reasons to stamp in August:

The First Week of August is International Clown Week

The Second Week of August is Assistance Dog Week

The Third Week of August is National Friendship Week

The Fourth Week of August is Minority Enterprise Development Week

The Fifth Week of August is Be Kind to Humankind Week
Aug 4 is Sister's Day
Aug 9 is Book Lovers Day
Aug 16 is National Tell a Joke Day
Aug 25 is National Banana Split Day
Aug 30 is Slumber Party Night

3.  Paper Pumpkin Promotion:  Join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, use the promocode PUMPKINDEAL and pay only $12.50 per month for the first two months. 

4.  New Color Markers:  Individuals $4.50 Whole Kit $37.95

5.  Thinlits:  Can you say WOW! Choose from Labels or Circles $40.95

Here is a quick video on the thinlets- can you say WOW:

6.  Join Stampin' Up!:  For just $125 you get to choose $155 worth of products ( your choice) , your get a FREE $60 value business pack and if you join before Aug 31 you get to pick a FREE project bonus kit! 

7.  Best of 25 Years Stamp Set for August- Best of Halloween $17.95: 

8.  Spread The Joy Stamp Set- a new set designed by Emily Montoya $31.95 wood $22.95 clear:

8.  Undefined Stamp Carving Kit- make your own stamps! Kit only $25.95

10.  Class Schedule: 

 August:

Thur Aug 1- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Aug 15- Card Class 6:30

September: 

Thur Sept 5- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Sept 19- Card Class 6:30

Sat Sept 21- Potluck Free Crop 10-4

Sat Sept 28- Christmas Card Class 1 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order  Note that cards are different in each of the three classes. 

October: 

Thur Oct 3- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Oct 17- Card Class 6:30

Sat Oct 19- Christmas Card Class 2 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order

                 Note that cards are different in each of the three classes

Sat Oct 26- Potluck Free Crop 10-4

November

Thur Nov 7- Scrapbook Class 6:30

Thur Nov 21 Card Class 6:30

Sat Nov 23- Christmas Card Class 3 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order

                  Note that cards are different in each of the three classes

Sat Oct 30- Potluck Free Crop 10-4

Well girls, I think that is about it for this month.  Contact me if you have any questions, want to place an order, or reserve a seat in my classes: 

204-232-7744 or shel@shelscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Hope to see you at my Holiday Catalog Kick Off Party! 

Inky huggs, 

Shel

Technique Card- Masking Tape Technique-A Dozen Thoughts

Today's card was the final card made in July's card class. 

It features a super fun technique called Masking Tape Technique.  

You simply tear off a piece of masking tape, press it on the ink pad and then press it on your cardstock
It makes a great background to stamp silhouette images on.
 
The card base is Lucky Limeade.  I usedTempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive Ink.  The greeting is from the  stamp set A Dozen Thoughts found on page 59 item #131059 $22.95 The bling in the bottom corner is the Brights Candy Dots- self adhesive and perfectly coordinated-LOVE them!

Here is today's card:

I was telling my card class girls that I thought I would try to source some skinnier masking tape and try to do a plaid background....I think that would be cool.