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Shel's Stampin News- August 9, 2016

Hello Ladies!  

Here is your weekly news!!  

I HAVE JUST ONE SEAT LEFT IN MY AUGUST 18 CARD CLASS- CONTACT ME NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.  

HERE IS SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE....CLICK ON IMAGE TO MAKE IT LARGER....CLASSES ARE FILLING FAST SO RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW: 

Holiday Catalog is coming September 1st......attend my August 18 card class to get a sneak peek of some of the new products and an advanced copy of the catalog!!!

Thoughtful Branches- Limited Time 

 Details

• All exclusive items associated with this promotion will be available until August 31 or while supplies last.
• Customers may use Bonus Days coupons on the stamp set, Thinlits, or bundle.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. No minimum purchase required.

ITEM #	PRODUCT NAME	RETAIL
144328	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)	$66.50 CAD
144329	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (FR)	$66.50 CAD
143539	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)	$33.00 CAD
144264	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (FR)	$33.00 CAD
143538	Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies	$41.00 CAD

Dates

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• Promotion period: August 2–31, 2016
• Promotion Deadlines:
• PHONE/FAX/MAIL: August 31, 2016 by 6:50 PM (MT)
• OEX/ONLINE: August 31, 2016 by 11:50 PM (MT)
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HERE IS A CLOSEUP OF THE STAMPS: 

Customers can now use their Bonus Days coupon codes on orders they place now through August 31

Special Offers Coming Soon

Savings are coming to you and your customers September 1 through 21 during our Special Offers promotion! This is the first time we’re doing Special Offers.

For the FIRST time ever, FIRST-time subscribers can buy their FIRST month and get their second month FREE!

Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When your customers use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com, they’ll pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD and get their second month for FREE! It’s ALWAYS a good time to share Paper Pumpkin, but this amazing deal will give you an extra boost to meet your Paper Pumpkin Rewards Promotion goals before September 10! Make it to a new level and earn even more flex points. You have two months to share this deal with as many people as possible. If they subscribe with the promo code between now and September 10, they will pay full price for the September kit and get the October kit free. If they subscribe between September 11 and October 10, their first kit will be the October kit and they will get the November kit free.

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void. Make sure your customers know that they can’t put their subscription on hold or cancel until after the first two full months.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
• Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
• Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

Card Class Aug 18- reserve your seat now.....special bonus to attendees!

I have just two seats left for my card class on Thursday August 18 @ 6:30 pm...cost is $20 flat fee or FREE with a minimum  $30 catalog order. 

Come out and join the girls for an evening of card making fun!  

BONUS....those who attend this class will get the Holiday Catalog for FREE!!!!  

Can't attend the class?  You can purchase a catalog for just $2.50- email me to reserve your copy.  

 Remember, once you receive a confirmation email that your seat is reserved, you are committing to either the $20 fee or a $30 catalog order, even if you cannot attend the class. 

Our Dear Friends Birthday.....the big joke gift....

Our dear friend David had a birthday recently, and Mike and I  decided to get him a big joke gift.....here is the story: 


Here is his huge gift:

 With a birthday card on top: 

Here is the card I made him: 

and the hilarious message we wrote inside: 

A note on top of the first small box: 

I somehow did not get a picture of him opening the small gift.....it was a diaper.. . . 

And here is the note on top of the big huge box: 

And here is a picture of him with his gift: 

 It was sooooooo funny.  Good thing he is a good sport....and to be honest was fun to see the joke on him for once cause he is always ribbing me. 

One last pic.....looks like he is planning his revenge....LOL! 

Just For You....a Pocket Card with Masking Technique!

This is a card we made in my July card class.  It features the beautiful line images from the Garden in Bloom stamp set.  The greeting is from the Watercolor Words stamp set. 

The surprise with this card is that it is a pocket card...when you open it there is an inside pocket that can hold a gift card, a treat or a special note! 

And here is the tutorial for you.....enjoy!

Create Your Own Custom DSP. . . A beautiful sympathy card using Stampin' Write Markers. . .

I taught this card in my July card class.  

We learned how to make our own custom designer series paper by stamping our own and coloring it in with Stampin' Write Markers.  

We used the beautiful images from the Birthday Blooms stamp set.  

The greeting is from the Rose Wonder stamp set. 

And. . . here is a tutorial so you can make one for yourself: 

FIVE Sneak Peak Videos from the Holiday Catalog . . .

Today I have FIVE sneak peak videos for you showcasing new products from the Holiday catalog coming September 1st

Clear Block Stamping with Vintage Leaves. . . a gender neutral birthday!

This is a card I taught in my July card class.  

It features the clear block stamping technique and we used the wonderful image from the Vintage Leaves stamp set.

  

The greeting is from Watercolor Words stamp set. 

And here is a tutorial for you on how to make this card yourself: 

From the "waste" comes a thing of beauty. . . and a tip!

Remember yesterday I told you I was going to show you what I made from the waste from yesterday's card.....well this is it!  

I took the waste piece of whisper white where I had cut out the flourish for yesterdays card, and used the negative cutout by layering it on colored card stock.  No waste!  

Here is a close up again of these two GREAT bundles! 

Seriously check out these greetings.....oh yes and I have a tip for you......if you purchase the banner set....stamp your banners on vellum....cut them out with the dies and store them in your stamp case. 

 That way you can increase the versatility of these banner dies by using them with other stamp sets.....simply place the vellum image over other greetings to ensure they will fit!

Flourishing Phrases Bundle and Banners for You Bundle. . .

I recently made this card using the new Flourishing Phrases  Bundle and the Banners for You Bundle. 

Here are close ups of both bundles:  

You are going to LOVE the wonderful greetings in both of these sets!  

Come back tomorrow to see what i did with the "waste" from this card. . . 

June Thank You Cards. . . Touches of Texture and Sunburst Sayings. . .

These are some of the thank you cards I made for June orders.  

I used the "OH SO AMAZING" new stamp set called Touches of Texture which I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!  

Here is a closeup of the images in this set.....

I am sure I am going to be using this set a lot and in combination with Timeless Textures and Gorgeous Grunge.  

Now here is a close up of one of my cards:  

And here is a close up and a tip for you....see the little bee image......I colored his body with a gold wink of stella pen and his wings with the clear wink of stella pen.....cute!!  

3 Techniques: Watercolor Smooshing Technique ,Baby Wipe Mask Technique, and Heat Embossing. . .

Today I have a triple technique card to share with you.  

Before I get started....I must confess that some of the supplies I used on this card are not Stampin' Up! ....but don't shoot me....sometimes a girl has to play with other toys- LOL!  

Ok back to my card.  

The first technique was what I call Watercolor Smooshing.  

I took three ink pads, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Sweet Sugarplum and smooshed some color down onto my craft mat.  Next I spritzed the mat with water...quite a bit maybe ten sprays.  I then floated the color from the mat onto my card stock by dipping the card stock repeatedly to pick  up the colors. 

Once this dried completely ( I used heat tool cause I am not a patient gal) I went on with my second technique.  

The second technique is what I call Baby Wipe Masking.

I applied a plastic mask ( I chose chicken wire design) and then daubed a babywipe over the openings in the mask.  Where the babywipe hits it removes some of the color leaving the mask pattern. 

How cool is this!  

Finally I added heat embossing as my final technique and stamped the greeting in versamark and heat embossed using black embossing powder.  

I decided to grab my Sweet Sugarplum marker and fill in the larger outlined letters on the stamp. 

I thought the card needed a little something so I grabbed my bow punch and added a black bow!