Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Stamparatus - Things you need to know

Good Morning!

Today we get to order the Stamparatus and here are some things you need to know...

BE READY TO RESERVE YOUR STAMPARATUS ON DEC. 5 AT 3 P.M Central Time
Why do YOU need a Stamparatus?
  • Make multiples with ease
  • Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
  • If you want a darker impression (or to fill in a “missed spot”), apply more ink and re-stamp—no need to start over
  • Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
  • Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
  • Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement
Product details:
  • Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
  • Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
  • Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
  • 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
  • 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
  • 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
  • Magnet storage underneath the Stamparatus.
Why reservations?
The best stamp positioning tool on the market!  With the launch of this tool, Stampin’ Up! is trying something different – a new reservation system. This system will allow Stampin’ Up! to get this high demand product in demonstrator and customer hands as soon as possible.
  • UPDATE!  Whether the total number of reservations is 100 or 100,000, the window will stay open from Dec. 5 – Dec. 30, 2017!  This will be the ONLY window to reserve a Stamparatus.
  • 1 tool per customer.
  • In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
  • Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.
  • UPDATE!  Beginning March 19, Stampin’ Up! will ship the Stamparatus in the order the reservations were received (first in, first out) and continue through the next few months and beyond as product arrives in the warehouse. Because shipment dates are based on manufacturing lead times, not all of the reservations made during the December 5–30 window will ship on March 19 (as was previously announced).
  • The Stamparatus will be a regular product in the Stampin’ Up! 2018 Annual Catalog, starting June 1.
HERE ARE HELPFUL TIPS to reserve your Stamparatus. 
  1. Please go to my online store HERE.
  2. Create an account and/or be logged in before 3 pm CT on Dec. 5 for the fastest reservation experience.
  3. After clicking thru and reaching my on-line store above, you will see a large Stamparatus Reserve Now Banner Ad.
  4. When you click on the Stamparatus Banner Ad, you will be taken to the reservation page.  
  5. If you click the link early you will be notified the reservation window isn’t open yet.
Have more questions?   Please feel free to email me.
StampinUp has a very helpful video - 5 things to know about the Stamparatus:


Have a wonderful day !
Sheryl
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Monday, December 4, 2017

December Class is Now In Session!

Good Morning!

I'm going to share with you a sneak peek at my December class which will be an 8 card buffet.  This means 8 different designs - you pick and choose which ones you want to make, or make one of each!  The choice is up to you.  Here are the cards:


I  had a lot of fun researching and designing these cards.  In fact, I had so many ideas, I had to limit myself.  I'll show you the ones that didn't make the grade tomorrow.  And it's not because they aren't beautiful, they were rejected because they were either too fussy to stamp or to make or because I had already used that stamp pad!

Dates and Times for the December card buffet:

Sunday, December 10th - 1:30-4:30 (or until your done) - my home
Tuesday, December 12th - 10am - 2pm - my home -I'm providing soup!
Friday, December 15th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church - potluck!

Let me know by Tuesday, December 5th if you will be attending any of my classes.  I've got to start cutting kits, and writing down instructions, don't ya know.

January classes - still up in the air.  I just ordered some items that I thought would make a great class.  As a demonstrator, I can order a month a head of time.  One of the many advantages of being a Stampin'Up Demonstrator!  Check back in a few weeks to see what I've come up with!

Speaking of which:

Coming in January- January 3rd to be exact;   (drum roll please!)




Some of the delightful Suites from Stampin'Up - Occasions Catalog 2018!




I'll be handing out those catalogs early in January.

Until later, my friends.

Sheryl
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Friday, December 1, 2017

Stampin'Up Year End Sale - Dec 1 - Jan 3rd 2018


Save money during our Stampin' Up! Year End Sale!!

And ... don't forget items are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Click here to check out all the Sale Items on my Online Store! Don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE RACK!!

Promotion Dates: December 1, 2017–January 2, 2018

Fine Details:

  • Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Discounted items may be added to a Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price. This means you can join my Stamping Classroom Group and get discounted items in your Starter Kit!!
  • Hostess Stamp sets can be purchased using only Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).
Click here to download the PDF List.

Here is what is retiring:  




And here is the discounted list:




Order at my online store or contact me today if you wish to place an order.  Remember - only while supplies last!

Tomorrow - I'll show you a peek at the December Card Buffet!

Peace,

Sheryl
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Updated Online Extravaganza List

Howdy,

Getting ready for Thanksgiving?  I'm just about ready to start!  Just a quick post with the new updated Online Extravaganza List.  Things are going like hotcakes, so make sure to contact me or visit my online store soon, before the items sell out.  Here is a link to the updated list. 


We had a lot of fun making the Not Your Average Christmas Cards in November.  December card class is going to be a card buffet - you have your choice of 8 different Christmas Card designs - make all 8 or just a few - my only requirement is that you make a minimum of 6 cards.  I'll be busy in the next few days designing these beauties and I will share with you once I get them all completed.

Looking Forward:


Fun stuff in January;  Stampin'Up is celebrating their 30th year of business!  So be on the look out for year long specials.  The Occassions catalog comes out and it's the start of Sale-a-Bration!  Stampin'Up has outdone themselves with pretty new stamps and on trend styles.  Plus you get a chance to earn free product!  More information about this later!

Have a great pre-Thanksgiving day!

Sheryl
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Monday, November 20, 2017

Online Extravaganza Today and All This Week

Good Morning Stampers!

Hope you are keeping warm.  What a change from the balmy temperatures I was enjoying in Florida just a few days ago!

I have something to keep you warm!  Stampin'Up is having an Online Extravaganza this week!




For 24 hours, Starting November 20th (that's today!) at midnight,  and running through 11:59 pm, you can save 20% off selected stamp sets.  The November order is still open. Use hostess code X4V4PQMM when ordering or you can call me to place your order.  Here they are today's 24 hour specials: 



Savings during the rest of the week as well at 20, 30 and even 40% as well. This sale goes on until November 26th!

10% savings:



20% savings:


and even 40% savings:

Happy shopping stampers!

Sheryl

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

November Classes are now in Session

Good Morning Stampers!

I'm really excited about this months card making class.... These are Christmas cards like no other!  In fact, I'm calling the class, "Not Your Average Christmas Card".  Let's take a peek at what we will be creating...


Aren't these gorgeous?  And fun to make as well.  We will be making a card with a box on top (inspired by Rachel Tessman) - we will be making a quilt card with the on trend new Christmas colors of black and green ( card inspired by Kay Kalthoff), an eclipse card (inspired by Randi Collins) and a popup card (actually created by me!).  We will be making 2 each of the 3 designs.  The card with the box on top will be the bonus card and we will be only making one of those.  Envelopes are included.  Price for the class is $15.

Date and Times:

Tuesday, November 14th - 10am - 2pm
Friday, November 17th - 10am - 2pm
Sunday, November 19th- 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Contact me as soon as possible so I can make enough kits for everyone!  Novice stampers are welcomed.!

And mark your calendars for our December classes, being held Dec.10th, 12th and 15th - I will be offering a Christmas Card buffet!  8 different cards - your choice on how many you want to make, minimum of 6.  You can make 1 of each or 2 of 3 or however you want to do it.  Plus we are going to have a potluck luncheon.  I will supply the soup.  More details to come in the followin weeks.


Until later,

Sheryl

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Stampin' Blends are Here!

Good Morning Stampers!

Good news from Stampin'Up!  They are once again offering alcohol markers.  These are wonderful for blending light and dark shades of color making your projects looks even better!



Introducing premier alcohol markers from Stampin’ Up! These artist-quality blending markers are available in 12 exclusive colors and make blending a breeze. They are now available as single markers, in a combo pack, or go big with the entire collection.

Why You’ll Love Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers:
  • Add just the right amount of color where you need it with the brush tip or fine-point.
  • Each color (except Ivory and Bronze) has a light and dark shade marker, available to purchase individually or as a combo pack (both shades).
  • Stampin’ Blends are not refillable.  However, you can purchase colors individually when you need to replace them.
  • Stampin’ Up! has done in-house testing for evaporation and life testing and is really happy with the results.
  • Press fit seal prevents air from entering the barrel and causing evaporation.
  • The nestable lids are easy to keep track of and have a tight fit for long-lasting color.

In addition to our premier blending markers, we are pleased to offer the Color Me Happy Project Kit and coordinating stamp set are the perfect place to begin your blending journey. (The project kit is available while supplies last and the stamp set is available while the project kit supplies last.)

They are easy to use;  Just takes 3 steps..


For the best experience, use our Thick Whisper White paper and Tuxedo Black, Memento Ink.

Check out the brochure in the right hand column.  You can purchase them individually or in a combo pack, or just get the whole collection!  Contact me if you have any questions or would like to order these fabulous markers!

Here is a short video made by Stampin'Up which introduces you to these marvelous markers!



Sheryl

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Celebrating Fall - October Card Class

Hi Stampers!

Sorry for such a long stretch between blogs.  I also did not get the October class on the blog in time.  Well, I have an excuse.  I have had some health issues with my back and hip.  I'm much better now, although my hip seems to be worse.  Anyway, it was one of those things where I didn't realize how bad it was until I got better!  I'm still recovering, but I'm feeling much more like my old self. 

Here is the October class cards.  It is a celebration of Fall:  Take a look!


Isn't that little hedge hog cute? 

And here is the bonus card, inspired by Mary Fish!


We also took a trip up to Northern Wisconsin where we go in the summer.  It's so different in the fall and so beautiful.  My husband and I enjoyed beautiful weather and beautiful fall color. 


That is a picture from our boat dock, which thankfully, they hadn't pulled in for the winter yet.  And that little white speck in the sky is the moon!  We enjoyed tranquil walks, went up to Lake Superior and did a little rock hunting and enjoyed the Cranberry Festival in Eagle River!  We are definitely going to make this a annual trek!

In just a couple of weeks, we will be venturing down to Florida for a big family vacation;  Our son from Colorado and his 3 children will meet up with us and my other son and his 3 children;  6 adults and 6 children all in one house.  should be fun!

I'll be posting the November class here in the next week or so.  I hope.  Anyway, have a wonderful day and keep stamping!

Sheryl
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Hello Christmas Blog Waddle


Today we are sharing our Christmas card creations.  Here is my card, which was cased from Mary Fish.  It's surprisingly easy to make:


Cut out a total of 16 leaves, using the leaf punch found in the Holiday Catalog on page xx.

Punch out 4 silver foil leave, 4 copper foil leave, 4 gold foil leaves and 4 gold glitter leaves.  I used the 2nd to largest stitched circle framelit to draw in pencil a circle where the wreath would be.  I then used my bone folder and gave each leaf a slight curl.  Then, I put a dimensional on the back of the middle leave and started placing them around the circle.  I was consistent in the color arrangement of the leaves;  silver, gold foil, gold glimmer and then copper.  I embossed the greeting with silver embossing powder.  the layers are thick whisper white, silver foil and regular whisper white paper.  I finished it off with some beautiful 3/8" metallic edge ribbon - silver.

Here is the next website to waddle to:  Kim B.

And here are all the other waddlers:

Nancy L.

Debbie K.

Mary H.

Kim B.

Lori H.

Sue B.


Hope you enjoyed today's card and blog waddle!

Let's get ready for Christmas !


Blessings,

Sheryl

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The Card That Did Not Make the Cut

Hi All!

Today I'm going to share with you a very pretty card that I was going to include in my September class, but didn't.  And it was for a practical reason, which I will explain, but first, here is the card, both the front and the inside:



The inspiration for this card came from the Summer Stamp Camp that I attended in Champaign earlier in August. I just love the Painted Harvest Stamp set and the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper!    And that's where I ran into a problem.  I didn't have enough DSP for everyone to get the Sunflower paper on the front.  I tried it with some of the other beautiful papers in the pack, but they didn't quite do the trick.  So we may do this one as a single in October.  Just too pretty not to make this card and share it!

Right now, Chloe is having an out of body experience because my husband Gary is outside mowing the lawn.  Chloe loves to go out while he's mowing because he will toss the ball for her.  The problem is, is that we have a nest of baby rabbits by our porch, which Chloe will not leave alone!  On baby she accidentally killed.  She pulled another one of the nest (twice), but didn't hurt it.  I picked it up to keep her away from it.  Sweet little baby.  I held the baby rabbit while I went to the door to make Chloe go inside.  She was bounding around with glee, thinking I was bringing the rabbit inside for her to play with.  She went running into the house and I shut the door!   The little rabbit was fine, just a bit shocked to be in the maw of a dog.  He was wiggling around in my hand right before I put him back in his nest.  A couple of days ago, it appeared that the mother rabbit had moved her family.  We no longer saw the babies in the nest.  Unfortunately, when I let Chloe out last night right before her bed time, she jumped in the hostas and I heard a big squeek.  She didn't grab whatever it was, but I think she stepped on it.  We checked this morning for bodies, but didn't find anything.  So for right now, Chloe has been banished from the backyard unless she's under adult supervision.  Here's a picture of "Killer", bane of the rabbits.


She loves to carry live things in her mouth like birds, rabbits.  And they squeak!  I really wish the rabbits would find someone else's yard to breed!

Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day!

Sheryl
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Monday, September 4, 2017

September Classes are in Session!

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to show you what we will be making in the September class - it's using the wonderful Painted Harvest stamp set and the coordinating Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper both in the Holiday catalog (pg.49).  I LOVE this set.    I must admit that I really struggled trying to make these cards - I had so many ideas.  Some worked and some just didn't!  Things finally came together and I got a clear vision of what I wanted to do.  I wanted to feature the Painted Harvest stamp set and to use lots of new product from the 2017 Holiday catalog.  It's got so many neat things...especially clear acetate card boxes.  So here is what I came up with:


We will be making 2 cards each of three designs.  The bonus is the acetate box which we will decorate.  You can then put up to 5 cards and envelopes in this box and you have an instant any occasion gift!  I love giving sets of cards as gifts - everyone needs cards!  And I thought these turned out very well - just love it!

Here is a close up of the decorated box:


The Painted Harvest stamp set actually can come as a bundle - you can get both the stamp set and the Leaf punch and save 10%.

Classes will be held on the following dates:

Sunday, September 17th - 1:30 - 4:30 - my home
Tuesday, September 19th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Leaves & Beans
Friday, September 22nd - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

Cost of the class is $15 - envelopes for your cards is included.  Be sure to sign up for this fun and easy class!  Please let me know by September 7th if your coming.  This gives me a chance to order extra supplies is needed and to prep the card kits.

I will be having regular classes in the next 3 months, plus two "between" classes.  This means I will be having a class "between" my regularly scheduled classes, most likely in November and December. The first Between class will be a card kit class featuring the Watercolor Christmas Project Kit:


The cost for this class is just the price of the kit:  $20 - I will supply the ink and the stamp set (Watercolor Christmas pg. 34)  and the expertise knowledge!

The second "Between" class will be an 8 card Christmas buffet and potluck.  I will design and have kits made for 8 simple yet elegant Christmas cards.  You can pick and choose which ones to make and how many.  I only require that you make a minimum of 6 cards.  Cost is $2.50 per card.

I haven't ironed out the details yet as to where and when these "Between" classes will happen, but I will keep you posted.

I hope you have enjoyed today's post.  Be sure to sign up for the September class!  It will be fun!

Happy Stamping!

Sheryl

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Friday, September 1, 2017

2017 Holiday Catalog Plus Hostess Offer

Good Morning Stampers!

Today's an exciting day - the 2017 Holiday Catalog goes live!!  So many beautiful stamp sets, paper and accessories!  My classes in the next few months will be helping you explore the many posibilites in creating beautiful and heartfelt cards!

If you have not received this catalog, please let me know and I will get one to you quickly.

If you can't wait, click on the image to download the catalog.




And to make things more exciting, Stampin Up is offering a free, limited edition, stamp to hostesses from September 1 - October 31st.  This is in addition to your regular hostess benefits!  Click on the Merry Pattern picture below to see the details on this stamp set.  


Hosting a holiday catalog event is always fun—and Stampin'Up! has just sweetened the deal with the exciting Merry Patterns Host Promotion. If you host a party with $300 in sales (before tax and S&H) by October 31, you will earn the FREE Merry Patterns Stamp Set. Check out the video from Stampin'Up with samples to help you get a head start on making beautiful Christmas cards and projects with your “merry” new set. 


Contact me to find out how you can earn the Merry Patterns Stamp set.  
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the new catalog!


Sheryl
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Oh Baby - Card #3

Good Morning!

Today I will show you the last card that I made - one for a boy, one for a girl.  Again, I cased a card designed by Brandy Cox.  She really knows how to design cards!  This one is adorable too and used the paper piecing technique:


Again, for the girl card, I used Pink Pirouette.  The boy card I used Marina Mist.  The little teddy bear was stamped on whisper white card stock and then colored with the water color pencils and sniped out.  I also used So Saffron paper and ink.

Can't wait to meet my new grand baby and send a card.  I'll have some serious decision making ahead as to which card to send.  Any suggestions?  Leave a comment!

Today's the Day! - the 2017 Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog goes live!  I'll be posting my September class here on Monday and you can check out some cute card samples with the new product!

If you haven't received a catalog yet, but would like one, please contact me and I'll make sure I get one in your hands!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Sheryl
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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Oh Baby, Part II

Good Morning!

Today I'm going to show you another baby card that I made to have at the ready when my 6th grand child is born - any day now.  Don't know if it's a boy or girl, so I'm ready for either or.

This card I cased from Brandy Cox.  It's so stinkin' cute!  And easy to make!


I used the Moon Baby stamp set - the boy card is Night of Navy and Soft Sky card stock, as well as whisper white.  The little girl is Chocolate chip and Pink Pirouette card stock.  I stamped the moon baby on a separate piece of whisper white, colored it using the Stampin'Up water color pencils and my blender pen, then I hand cut it out.  I used the metallic enamel shapes to give it extra zing.

All the supplies are listed below.  Hope you enjoyed today's baby card.  Tomorrow I will show you card #3!

Until later,

have a blessed day!

Sheryl
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