April Classes - A Sneak Peek-ReCap of March

Good Morning my fellow stampers!

Quick post today.  I so involved in making my sympathy stamp-a-stack, that I just couldn't stop making cards.  I was on a roll!  This card is from Connie Stewart, Stampin'Up Demonstrator and it is so cute and easy to make, that this is card one for the April card class.

My themes for April is going to be  SPRING!  Oh how I've missed you!  So we will be exploring the many beautiful flower stamps that Stampin'Up has.  This isn't one of them, but it will be a card that is included in the bundle.  Here is is:

Isn't this gorgeous?  I might change the sentiment to something else.  I love the colors and the texture.  And the butterfly of course.  Gotta have butterflies.  

Recap of March

Wow!  March was a busy, busy month for me.  First we had the Calendar of Cards, which you saw yesterday

Then I had two classes - Birthday Bash 

Then I had the Sympathy Stamp-A-Stack:

I made a quilt:

And my dear Aunt who lives in Missouri, was crowned best dressed at their annual St. Patrick's day party.  Can you believe that she is 87 years old?  

We have no idea who the man is with her.  She doesn't know either - they were randomly selected, I guess.  The boa that she is wearing lights up as well.  Quite the fashion statement.  She will be the talk of the neighborhood!

Well, that wraps up my March.  Looking forward to April and Easter and all the adventures that offers.  Until later,

Sheryl

September, October, November and December - Calendar of Cards

Good Morning!

Now for the rest of the story - the last 4 months in our Calendar of Cards event;

First one up is the September card created by Greta Whittmore - a beautiful sympathy card using the Flourishing Phrases stamp set....

September Card

The next is a cute Halloween card created by Linda Pohl using that really cute monster from the Occasions catalog "Yummy in my Tummy".  I love this stamp set!

October Card

On to November - this beautiful card was created by Lynn Brinker  - beautiful yet surprisingly easy to make! This card used the Sheltering Tree stamp set and the leaf thinlits.  Love the colors!

November Card

And lastly, the December card.  This cheerful card was created by Bonnie Alexander!

December Card

I hope you enjoyed this little review of the Calendar of Cards.  We demonstrators had a wonderful time as did our customers.  I think this event is a keeper!  I'll make sure to keep you informed of what is next on the agenda for the Stray Ducklings!

Quack, Quack! (which means in duck, Have a wonderful day!)

Sheryl

Calendar of Cards - May, June and August

Good Morning!

Today in part 3 of our Calendar of Cards parade, I will be showing you the months of May, June and August.

The card for May was created by Chris Thomas - Doesn't this just speak spring?  A very elegant card!

May Card

The next card is June and it's created by Terese Burdette - what more appropriate card for June than a wedding card?  This card is an extra-special one for the new bride and groom....

And lastly, is August (I already showed you July!) This card was created by Kim Baker, who one of our newest members to the Stray Ducklings.  And she loves horses and has a couple of them too.  So here is her masculine card using the fun bundle, Nailed It, found in the 2017 Occasions catalog.

August Card

That's all for today - tune in tomorrow for the rest of the story!

Sheryl

Calendar of Card - February, March and April

Good Morning!

Today I will show you 3 more cards:  February, March and April

February was created by yours truly and inspired by Kate Kalthoff, a very talented and successful Stampin'Up Demonstrator!

February Card

The March Card was designed my Kelly Irish - and no, she didn't make a St. Patricks Day card.  She made instead a very cute tri fold birthday card that had a pocket for a gift card!

March Card

 The April Card was created by Darlene Anstett and it's a study in punch art!  Cute, cute, Easter Bunny!

April Card

That's it for today - don't want to overwhelm you with our awesome cards - Tomorrow I'll show you May, June and August.  Stay tuned!

Sheryl

Calendar of Cards - A March Event

Good Morning Stampers!

Earlier this month,  my fellow demonstrators and I put on an event for our customers called Calendar of Cards.  Here everyone had the opportunity to make 12 cards - one for each month of the year and themed accordingly.  We all had a wonderful time stamping together and meeting new and old friends.  Here are some pictures from the event.

All the ladies hard at work making their cards

Everyone got this cute bag to make to put their finished cards in:

We had food, drinks and door prizes!  Everyone had an exceptionally good time!

Here is the January and July Cards designed by our very own Mama Duck, Lori Helvick.  Here is a link to her blog Lori's Stamping Creations...

January Card

July Card

Tomorrow, I'll show you three more months!

Until then, happy stamping!

Sheryl

Stamp-A-Stack Sympathy Cards -

Good Morning!

Today I'm going to share with you the cards that we will be making in my March Madness Stamp-A-Stack Sympathy card class, being held on Tuesday, March 28th and Friday, March 31st.  Here are the cards:

Simple, yet elegant and heartfelt.  I have 6 different designs:  the only thing that I require is that you make a minimum of 6 - it could be 2 of 3 or one of each of the 6 or 6 of one design.  It's up to you!  Cost for the 6 cards is $15...any additional cards is $2.50.  Contact me today if you wish to sign up.  Deadline is Saturday, March 25th!

On another note, I've taken up quilting again.  I'm taking classes at our local quilt store, The Quilting Corner.  I made quilts back about 20 years ago, but a growing family and a full time job made that go to the back burner.  Now that I'm retired, I'm getting back into it.  Learning a lot of new things.  Here's one very handy thing I learned about.  Here's a picture - guess what it is?

It's called a spider and you use this to end a line of stiching - rather than pulling it away from the machine and snipping the threads, you just keep sewing right on to this piece of fabric.  To start you sewing, you just sew right off of the spider and on to your fabric....saves a ton of thread and messes!  As you can see, my spider is well used.

And here is a sneak peek at my quilt top - this Wednesday is when I go and put on the border - I'm making it for my grandson Sage who lives in Colorado.  Here's a picture of my inspiration:

He loves construction equipment - in fact he used to call any earth moving equipment, "diggers".  When I saw this fabric, I knew it was for Sage.  The contrasting fabric is yellow and red.  The red kind of looks like fire and let me tell you, Sage is a ball of fire!  I'll show you the entire quilt when I'm done.

Here is a sneak peek at the border, the backing and the binding:

Backing - looks like tire tracks!

This is the binding - Isn't it adorable!

This will be the border - love it!

My plan is to make a special quilt for each of my grandchildren.  I've got my work cut out for me because come September, I will have 6 grandchildren!  Yikes!

Until tomorrow, have a wonderful day!

Sheryl

Last Days for Sale-a-Bration - New Items Added!

Hello fellow stampers!

It's hard to believe, but the best Stampin'Up Sale of the year, is almost over - Sale-A-Bration ends at midnight, on March 31st!  Just to add some excitement, Stampin' Up has added some new items that you can get for free with every $50 purchase:  Click on the picture to the flyer!

Please note that to redeem these free items with your $50 purchase, you must use the item numbers listed.

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION
147361 2016-2018 In Color 8-1/2” X 11” Cardstock
147365 Party Animal Designer Series Paper
147363 Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper
147364 Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper
147362 Party Animal Designer Washi Tape
147360 Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
147356 Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

And let's not forget the special Paper Pumpkin coming out in April - You get:

1.   an exclusive kit designed by our CEO, Sarah Douglas

2.   a surprise  bonus inside the box, plus

3.   Sign up before March 31st, you get a discount on the 3 month pre-paid subscription- $55,          regularly $59

4.  Select the 3 month pre-paid subscription before March 31st, and earn a free Sale-a-Bration item!

Click here to sign up today!

Tomorrow, I will show you my March Madness Class - Stamp-A-Stack Sympathy cards.

Unitl later,  have a blessed day and go make a card!

Sheryl

April Paper Pumpkin - You Don't Want to Miss It!

Good morning stampers!

Sorry I've gone dark for a few days....I'm in the middle of my one week of classes.  I'm also busily designing the sympathy cards that we will be making the last week of March - Part of my March Madness...Then, to top it off, I've decided to get back into quilting.  I have 5-1/2 grandchildren and what a better way to remember "Grandma" then to be wrapped up all warm and snug in a quilt made especially for you by Grandma!  My first quilt is for Sage, my grandson who lives in Colorado.  He loves construction equipment - calls the bulldozer's "diggers".  I saw this fabric and it just said "Sage" to me.  I will share pictures soon of my quilting journey.  I had my second class last Wednesday and I've got a lot of home work.  I'm hoping to work on it this weekend. - Have to cut and piece the whole top.  Yikes!  Next week we cut and sew on the border and I think we layer it too.

Any way, the purpose of this post is to inform you of our very special April Paper Pumpkin.  If you are not a subscriber, NOW is the time to sign up - before March 31st.  Not only is Paper Pumpkin on sale for a 3 month pre-paid subscription, but it will qualify you for a free Sale-A-Bration item (glimmer paper is calling you name....).  So here's the scoop:

Exciting news! The April Paper Pumpkin kit was inspired and designed by Stampin’ Up! CEO, Sara Douglass. Her style is, “bold, vibrant, and artistic—with a little bit of sass,” which is exactly how she described the kit. Discover creativity through the eyes of our CEO while having an experience that is uniquely YOU! Get ready to embrace your inner artist and skip to the fun with Sara. 

 As if a kit designed by Sara is not reason enough to sign up, there’s more! Every kit will include a FREE gift! We’re keeping it a surprise, but you won’t want to miss it. 

What do you need to do? It’s simple—sign up at PaperPumpkin.com by April 10. And if you’re already a subscriber, now would be a great time to grab a few extra kits by increasing your monthly quantity—just sayin’. 

Learn more about the kit from Sara herself in the video below. 

Seriously, lets get serious about trying Paper Pumpkin!  You'll love it!

Blessings,

Sheryl

p.s. - Happy St. Patricks Day - Here is a little video to get you in the Irish spirit!

Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set of the Week - Reverse Words

Good Morning!

Well, we had a WONDERFUL time last Saturday with our Calendar of Cards.  28 people made 12 cards, one for each month of the year.  Plus, as a bonus, they decorated a cute bag to carry their cards around.  We had lots of food and door prizes.  Everyone had a really good time.  We are definitely going to do this again next year!  I'll share some pictures with you tomorrow, of the projects and the people.

Today I wanted to share with you some details regarding the Reverse Words stamp set that is available now until March 31st and is free with a $50 purchase.  

The designs in the Reverse Words Stamp Set are bold enough to stand on their own for a cute, simple effect. This makes it the perfect set for creating lots of party invites or thank you cards. The designs also look gorgeous when stepped up with layers and bling for a project worthy of a special someone. It’s amazing all you can do with just two awesome stamps!

Watch the video showcasing this versatile set.

Contact me today to place your order.  The March hostess code is:  99NWZRCP. 

Please use this hostess code for any order under $150.  

And speaking of Sale-A-Bration...

Why not join the Stampin'Up Family?  Now is the time do it.  Not only do you get a choice of anything in the catalog ($125 worth of product) for only $99, but you get to choose 2 additional stamp sets of ANYTHING!  This could add up to $104!  You get to see the new catalogs, and pre order before everyone else.  In addition, (and this is the best part),  if you become a member of my team, that automatically gives you membership in our Stray Duckling Demonstrators Group.  You would be joining a wonderful group of fun and creative ladies.  Hobby demonstrators are welcome!  No pressure to sell - try it out and if you don't want to continue, you can drop.  However, it's a lot of fun and you just may want to stay...you only have to meet a minimum sales of $300 per quarter - easy-peasy!    Contact me today if you want to join, or just click here - This offer is only good until March 31st, so don't delay!  

May you have a wonderful day Stamping!

Sheryl

March Madness - Extra Class this month!

Good Morning Stampers!

Yesterday I promised you some exciting news!.  I think the title of my blog gives it away.  I'm having an extra session of classes this month.  As much as we need birthday cards, unfortunately, we need another kind of card:  the Sympathy Card.  So this month I'm holding extra classes to give you the opportunity to build up your stash of sympathy cards.

This is just a sample of the kind of cards you will be making - very simple yet elegant

I plan on making 6 different card designs - you can make any number of these 6 as long as you make a minimum of 6 cards.  So it can be one of each, or 4 of one and 2 of another or 2 each of three different designs.  The choice is up to you.  Cost is $15 for 6 cards, any additional will be $2.50 per card.

I'm opening up my house for this - from 10 am until 5 pm both on Tuesday, March 28th and Friday, March 31st.    Come anytime and pick out your cards that you want to make - this is a come as you please/go when you're done type class.  Bring your own lunch if you get hungry.  I will provide coffee and water.

Tuesday:  March 28th - 10 am - 5 pm  and
Friday:  March 31st - 10 am - 5 pm

Please RSVP so I kind of know how many kits to cut.  If we run out, I will cut more.

Saturday is our Calendar of Cards event in Peoria.  I'll share some pictures and moments with you on a future post.  Notice I didn't say Monday.  Depends on how tired I am after the event!  I'm so excited about it!  It's going to rock!


Many Blessings,

Sheryl

March Card Making Class is in Session!

Good Morning fellow stampers!

Today I'm going to be touting my March Class - the theme is Birthdays!  Who doesn't need more birthday cards.  It's the best kind of card to send - happy and cheerful!  Here are the three cards we will be making:

Check it out!  Happy Birthday's everywhere using new products found in the Occasions Catalog.  But wait!  What's this - there are 4 cards - yes - SURPRISE!  one of these is the bonus card that we will be making.  So for the price of making 6 cards, you will be getting 7.  Pretty good deal.

My classes are easy and user friendly for both the experienced stamper and the newbie.  I provide all the materials. (ink, stamps and paper).    All you have to bring is some paper scissors and your favorite adhesive.  You will make 2 each of 3 different designs (plus the bonus card) with an envelope.  The classes are 4 hours long, so you have plenty of time to finish.  Cost of the class is $15.

The dates for my March classes are:

Sunday, March 12th from 1:30 until 5:00 pm.  (That's also the day we do to Daylight Savings-Ugh!)
Tuesday, March 14th - 10 am to 2 pm
Friday, March 17th - 10am to 2pm (St. Patricks Day! - wear green)

Contact me here to reserve your spot!

Have a wonderful day and keep stamping!

Sheryl

PS Check out tomorrow's post for some exciting news!

Sale-A-Bration - Make A Medallion

Good Morning!

Sale-A-Bration Medallion Stamp Set

Today I am sharing with you the many different ways to use the images in the Make A Medallion Stamp Set-Whether you layer them together or feature them individually.  Stampin'Up! has created a video for you that shows lots of ways to use this artistic, versatile set.  And it can be yours for free with a $50 purchase!  Here is the video:

Contact me today if you would like to place an order and get your free Medallion Stamp set!

Also, check out tomorrow's blog:  the March Stamping Card Class is ready to go.  All you have to do is sign up!

Until tomorrow,

Blessings,

Sheryl