The Hottest Stamp Sale of the Year - September 23rd

Greetings!  Exciting news today - The 24 hour stamp sale starts today from 12am until  11:59 Mountain time.

Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can purchase select cling and photopolymer stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year—you won’t want to miss out on these super savings!

Here is a pdf list of what is on sale and the sale prices:

Here you can see images of the stamp sets.  

If your order is under $150, please use the hostess code for September, which is KK74QK3P.

Have fun shopping today!  If you prefer, give me a call or drop an email with your order.  Contact me if you have any questions.  Thanks!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September Card Class - Card #4

 Hello all!

Today's card is the last in my series of 4 cards for September.  This one celebrates Halloween and uses a unique origami technique called Folded Frame.  I also used the adorable Give-a-Hoot stamp set.  The color combination is fun using Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock and Basic Black.  Here is the card:

I got the idea for the folded frame from Lisa Curcio.  Here is the link to her video on how to make this.  It definetly gives your card some impact!

Here is the free recipe for this card:  

And here is the video showing step by step how to make this cool card....

I hope you enjoyed today's card and all the cards for September.    Stay in touch - there's more fun and exciting cards for October.  You won't want to miss them!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September 2020 Card Class - Card #3

Hi All!

Today's card is a WOW card - it combines the deep, fall colors of  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and copper.  It also has a fun closure, called a buckle.  Here is a picture of the card:

The copper leaves are two toned and I'll show you in the video how do this easy technique.

Here is the free recipe for the card:  

And here is the video where I take you step by step on how to create this beautiful card: 

Hope you enjoyed today's card.  

Blessings,

Sheryl

 

September Card Class - Card #2

 Hello!

Here is card #2 in my September class series....This one shows a creative use of Designer Series Paper and it uses one of my favorite stamp sets, Love of Leaves.  Here is the card:

I love the embossing element to the leaf.  I also used the acorn trinkets that are part of the Gilded Autumn Suite.  However, I will warn you, the acorn is very heavy and very round.  You would have to send this card through the mail with a padded envelope, or better yet, hand deliver.  At the end of my video I will show you some alternative ideas if you don't wish to use the acorn.

Here is the free downloadable recipe sheet:    

Here is the video on how to create this card:

Thanks for stopping by today.  Next is card #3.  You won't want to miss this one!

Blessings,

Sheryl

September Card Class - Card #1

 Hey all!

Here is card #1 for my September 2020 card class.  The theme is Fall Celebration - So I have a 3 cards that can be used as Fall cards or Thanksgiving and one Halloween card.  I also used a lot of product from the Gilded Autumn Suite especially the the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. 

So here is the first card - very, very easy to do.

You can use any of the copper and gold designs in the paper pack.  What makes this card especially pretty is the Gold Card and Envelope cards, found on page 51.  These are vanilla cards with gold detailing and gold envelopes.  You get 10 cards for $10.  A photo fits perfectly within the frame or designer series paper!  Really elegant and really easy to make.  

Here is the free recipe:    

And here is the video.  

Hope you enjoyed today's card.  

Blessings,

Sheryl

September 2020 Stray Duckling Waddle - 3D Projects

 

Hello All!

Welcome to the September Blog Waddle of the Central Illinois Stray Ducklings!  This months inspiration is 3D projects and I got a bit carried away.  I love to make little treats in the fall for my favorite Trick or Treaters and for placing on my Thanksgiving Table.  So I've done 3 different types of treat holders, using the great products from the Stampin'Up Winter/Holiday Catalog.

The first set of samples I have are the cute little treat boxes found on page 70 of the Stampin'Up Aug - Dec 2020 mini catalog or aka Winter/Holiday Mini.  It comes as a bundle, (stamp set and dies - you save 10% on both is purchased as a bundle) although you can purchase the items separately.  

All you need is a 6x6 piece of either cardstock or Designer Series paper.  Here are my samples...I did a variety to show how versatile this box and stamp set is!  These are so much fun to decorate!

The second treat box type I made, I got my inspiration from Brenda Quintana when she used the Everything Essential Bundle, found on page 61 of the 2020 Holiday Catalog:

She demonstrates how you can use the Essential Tag  punch to make cute treat holders here.

Here are my little treat holders that I made and decorated, using her instructions:

And lastly, I made these little bags, which can hold either a gift card or treats.  This box was designed by Linda Heller.  Here are the ones that I made and decorated.  I especially love the Halloween ones, since they kind of look like a Trick or Treat Bag.  Again, I got a bit carried away...First the Halloween Bags:

And next, the Christmas bags:

I hope you enjoyed my 3-D items.  The next blog to waddle over to is:  Nancy Legate

Here is a list of everyone on the Waddle:

Kim Baker
Sheryl Diemer
Nancy Legate
Sue Boerner

Blessings,

Sheryl

September Class is Now in Session

 Welcome!

I'm going to continue to offer 4 card designs per month with a video.  This month's theme is fall and Halloween.  This is my second favorite time of the year, at least it used to be.  Not so much going on this fall, but I look forward to the beautiful colors and the crisp air.  The only problem with it, is that winter comes right after and I do. not. like. winter....  Guess I'm getting old because I do not like to be cold!  My favorite time of year is spring...things are coming to life and greening up and the warm sun and balmy breezes....I digress.  

Here are the cards I will be making and demonstrating for you via video on YouTube...

These are fun and easy cards to make and you will learn how to make a buckle card, and a folded frame card.  I think you will really enjoy these!  

I am also going to start in person classes this month.  I'm just putting it out there and I need you to let me know if you feel safe enough to do this.  Here is what to expect:

• I will have the classes in my home, only 4 people can come at one time.  
• The class will be 3 hours.  No lunch.  
• You do not have to wear a mask while stamping, although I will wear one the entire time 
• You will make the usual amount of cards - 2 of 3 different designs and one bonus card
• Cost will be $20 

I haven't set a date or time and I won't until I know how many people are interested in doing this.  It will probably be somewhere around the last 2 weeks of September.  

Just drop me an email or give me a call to let me know.  

Stampin'Up News

All kinds of fun stuff is happening in the month of September with Stampin'Up.

1.    Get and Go Promotion...Join Stampin'Up from September 1st until the 30th and get additional product in your starters kit:  

The Starter Kit is a fantastic way for new Stampin’ Up! demonstrators to get loads of products at a huge value (for $99, choose $125-worth of products). During the Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion, we’ve added even more products to our Starter Kit offering—and at the same great price! We’ve specifically included these additional products to help new demonstrators hold an event right from the get-go and get their business off to a running start.

To sign up, click here!

2.  The long awaited but highly anticipated, Stampin'Up's very own Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine!

 

 Click here to order and see the details....

And here is a video from Stampin'Up!

3.  New items on the Clearance Rack!  Click here to go to the sale table!  Lots of great stuff at reduced prices!  Click Here...  or click on the tab at the top of my page - Clearance. 

Hope to see you, at least some of you in September.  Be sure to let me know if you are going to come.  Thank you all so much!

Blessings,

Sheryl