Saturday, November 11, 2017

Swaps from Stampin' Up! OnStage event

  • Night in Bethlehem and Wise Men from Afar swaps
  • Join us for the Merry Patterns Christmas Card Class
  • Win the Merry Patterns set 

Swaps from OnStage


I'm at the final day of Stampin' Up! OnStage event n Salt Lake City and I've finally completed all of my swapping.  I participated in both organized and ad hoc swapping with my fellow demonstrators.  We swapped cards in the aisles waiting for events to being, during lunch at the Convention Center, before and after classes where we saw new products coming out this Spring, and at the hotel.  Swapping starts early.  I saw swapping on the plane from Houston to Salt Lake City, swaps on the Express Shuttle to the Hotel and more swaps in the lobby of the Marriott where I'm staying.  

Stampin' Up! demonstrators love to swap cards!  Its a great way to meet many new people, share new stamping techniques, and even if they aren't swapping, just being at a convention of Stampin' Up! demonstrators, means you're with friends.  Old friends you maybe haven't seen in a while, and new friends who become like second family before you leave OnStage. It is such a fun, caring community of demonstrators, some who have spent less than a year stamping, and some who have stamped for almost 30 years.   We're under embargo, so I can't show you exciting new products coming out in January yet, but I can share with you card swaps using current products you can purchase today!

I participated in an all-Christmas card swap hosted by the wonderful Michelle Hornback and Angela Waters, and received soooo many beautiful cards.  I thought it might be fun to show them to you in stamp families.  I'll start with a series using two sets:  Wise Men from Afar and Night in Bethlehem.  The Night in Bethlehem set includes a coordinating die set -- Bethlehem Edgelit Dies.  When you purchase the stamp and dies as a bundle, you save 10%.  The order number for the Night in Bethlehem bundle is 146044 if you want the stamp set clear-mount, or 146043 if you want the stamp set in wood mount.  Take a look at the closeup of each card below.





Stunning cards made using Wise Men From Afar and Night of Bethlehem.  Night of Bethlehem set also has a coordinating set of Dies -- the Bethlehem Edgelit Dies -- that can be used alone or with stamped images on cards.  



Card by Kim Vogel


The card above was created by Kim Vogel from Basement Bunch Stampers at www.kimsbasementbunch.com  I hope your monitor shows the warm Crumbcake, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla colors that seem to wrap you in warmth holding this card in your hands.


Card created by Barbara Gonzales, Glendale, AZ

This next sparkly silver die cut card, above, uses the matching dies from the Night in Bethlehem stamp set.  The dies can be purchased separately, but I recommend investing in both the stamp set and matching dies.  This card was created by Barbara Gonzales from Glendale, AZ.
 
Card created by Nichole Loe from Scrappy Stamps & Ink, Tacoma, WA



The card above uses both the stamp set and coordinating die set from the Night in Bethlehem bundle from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.  It is a perfect pairing of Dapper Denim base card and Basic Gray.  This card was created by Nichole Loe from Scrappy Stamps & Ink in Tacoma, WA. 




Card Created by Susan Miller, Naples, FL



This Christmas card uses the Wise Men from Afar stamp set.  It also uses some of the beautiful designer series papers from the Merry Music Specialty Design Series Paper and Silver Glimmer paper.  The card was created by Susan Miller, Naples, FL at susanmiller.stampinup.net


Card Created by Marsha Miller



    


The card above again uses both the stamp set and coordinating die set from the Night in Bethlehem bundle.  It includes Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold Glimmer Paper and Gold Foil Snowflakes to compliment the Night in Bethlehem images in black on Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This card was created by Marsha Miller and is a stunning card in Black, Gold and White.  

Want to order any of the supplies seen in these wonder projects?  Go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.  Here are some of the product numbers you'll need.  Click on a product photo for more information.






Christmas Card Class #3 - November 19, 2017


Join us to use the Merry Patterns stamp set to create handmade Christmas Cards together.  Registration is now open for the November 19 class where we'll make the eight projects below.  This is a great opportunity to get experience making several different designs with just one stamp set.



  




Take a closer look at the projects we'll make in the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while you're vising my Meetup site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each card we'll make.
Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram
Register for this class now, as class size is limited.  Your class fee of $29 will include precut materials.
  

Merry Patterns stamp set giveaway


Did you miss getting the limited edition Merry Pattern stamp set during the September and October Stampin' Up! special?  Now you have a second chance to own this set.    Place an order in my online store before November 19, 2017 .  Orders $75 and over will get an entry into a drawing for the exclusive Merry Patterns Hostess set.   

Deadline for placing an order is November 19 at 10:00 PM.  I'll choose a random name and announce the winner within 24 hours on my Stamped Sophisticates blog. 

Blog Candy Note:  I can only ship to winners within he US.  Winners will have 24 hours to email me their name and US mailing address.  Stay tuned for the winner announcements.


  



Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram.

When Ordering

  

2.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.

3.  Wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is the best deal.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


4.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping 


Friday, November 10, 2017

Announcing Christmas Card Class #3 - November 19, 2017

  • Registration open for Merry Patterns Christmas Card Class
  • Merry Patterns stamp set blog candy

Christmas Card Class #3 - November 19, 2017


Let's use Merry Patterns to create handmade Christmas Card together by making these wonderful projects.  This is the third of several Christmas Card Classes that I'll host over the next couple of months leading up to the holidays.  Registration is now open for the November 19 class where we'll make the projects below.  

We'll make eight different card designs using a variety of products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.  This is a great time to get experience with several different holiday products and designs ideas.



  


If you missed getting the limited edition Merry Patterns stamp set during the  September and October Stampin' Up! special, now you have a second chance to own this set.   Place an order in my online store between November 10 and November 19, 2017 .  Orders of $75 or over will get an entry into a drawing for the exclusive Merry Patterns Hostess set.  More details below.



Take a closer look at the projects we'll make in the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while you're vising my Meetup site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each card we'll make.
Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram
Register for this class now, as class size is limited.  Your class fee of $29 will include precut materials.
  

Merry Patterns stamp set giveaway


Did you miss getting the limited edition Merry Pattern stamp set during the September and October Stampin' Up! special?  Now you have a second chance to own this set.    Place an order in my online store between November 10 and November 19, 2017 .  Orders over $75  will get an entry into a drawing for the exclusive Merry Patterns Hostess set.   

Deadline for placing an order is November 19 at 10:00 PM.  I'll choose a random name and announce the winner within 24 hours on my Stamped Sophisticates blog. 

Blog Candy Note:  I can only ship to winners within he US.  Winners will have 24 hours to email me their name and US mailing address.  Stay tuned for the winner announcements.


  



  

Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram.

Ordering

  
2.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.


3.  Wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is the best deal.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


4.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping 


Thursday, November 09, 2017

Creative Diversion from Stampin' Up! OnStage


News from Stampin' Up! OnStage event


Sometimes its so easy to get wrapped up in the fun of playing with current Stampin' Up! products, its difficult to look ahead.  However, this week I'm taking a break from creating Thanksgiving and Christmas projects to attend the Stampin' Up! OnStage event in Salt Lake City.  We'll see the new catalogs coming out in January, play with new products, and enjoy the company of the many friends we've made over the years being part of the Stampin' Up! family.

I joined several thousand other Stampin' Up! demonstrators to take over the hotels surrounding the Salt Lake City Convention Center.  Last evening the hotel dining room was filled with tables of twittering and laughing ladies hugging old friends and making new friends.  

One of the highlights of OnStage in Salt Lake City is the opportunity to visit the Stampin' Up Offices and Shipping center.  I joined a bus filled with Stampin' Up! demonstrators for the 30 minute ride out to the Riverton facility.  We were greeted by friendly Stampin' Up! employees who talked to us about their roles and proudly showed us through this beautiful headquarters which house the creative offices, demonstrator support, and the fascinating packing and shipping facilities.   Keith and I were chatting as we overlooked the shipping floor and I learned that in order to preserve the view of the mountains for neighbors in the area, the shipping warehouse is partially buried underground.  

Here's a quick view of the incredible lobby.



A cascading rock formation with fountains and springs filled the three-story entrance.

There were rooms filled with seasonal displays.


I can't wait to get home and try the Carols of Christmas image in the photo frame


And, of course the historic rooms are magical.


Above you are looking through the window of the historical room.

Below is a better photo of the blackboard wall.  






Inspiration was everywhere, and I snapped a few photos of fun projects.  

From the Petal Garden Memories & More Pack

Samples using the Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Papers


This morning is a free morning with the official start of activities at 1:00 pm.  We'll be live in Salt Lake City and we'll be connected by live video to Stampin' Up! evens in Germany, France, UK, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.  If you're a demonstrator not attending OnStage in person, you be able to see recorded video from the event at OnStageOnline shortly after the live event.

One benefit of attending the live event is that we're able to order a selection of the new products from the January catalog.  That means we'll have time to create plenty of samples and prepare classes well before the January catalog is released.  

Well, I'm off for a quick breakfast and a little sightseeing before our sessions begin.  My swaps are completed and I'm looking forward to a busy next few days.    

Need a Holiday Catalog Download?


Download a free copy of the Holiday catalog here.  Order using this months specials, at the end of this message, and save.


Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram

Ready to place an order?

Need to order any of the supplies for your project?  Click directly to my Stampin' Up! store.

1.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.

2.  Is your wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is one way to save on your purchase today, and save even more on future orders.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% or more on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping