It's Sale-A-Bration time!!

It's a new year and there's a new mini-catalog, that also means it's time for the biggest Stampin' Up! promotion of the year!!

Promotion Period:  Sale-A-Bration runs for nearly two months from Tuesday, January 7 through Friday, February 28.

How it works:  With every $60 or $120 you spend on Stampin' Up! products (before tax and shipping), you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product from the designated flyer!

Plus, if you join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can build a Starter Kit full of products you choose.  And you get to select one of two FREE bonus options!

If you didn't receive the new brochures in the mail, links are below.  The Scrapbooking flyer is digital only.  (This is the last time...the new annual catalog will include the scrapbooking products!)

To view the Sale-A-Bration brochure click HERE.

To view the new Mini-Catalog (January-April) click HERE or find the products with THIS link.

To view the new scrapbooking flyer (digital only) click HERE or find the products with THIS link.

All the details: Paper Pumpkin Special

Right now new subscribers have a unique opportunity to try paper pumpkin at a 40% discount!

If you're not familiar with this monthly subscription  treat, click here to learn more.

This deal is for NEW subscribers, for ONE kit (October) only.  After that, if you do not cancel your subscription, you will automatically be sent the next kit in November (which looks awesome, by the way!).  The regular subscription price is $25/month and that INCLUDES shipping.  There is also a way to pre-purchase Paper Pumpkin kits, but that doesn't apply to this deal.  I will share more about pre-purchasing kits at a later date.

This kit makes 10 cards:  5 each of 2 different designs.  It includes coordinating envelopes (these are always extra fun!).  The cards have a tri-fold base that can be used to frame a photo. The cards are pre-printed with green fold.  Precut, grosgrain ribbon is the embellishment.  There are precut labels, which also have green foil.  The kit includes a Shaded Spruce Stampin' Spot (and a sample block for new subscribers).  That's a LOT of info for your surprise box!!  

With the 40% off, your cards will be less than $2 each!  

Here is how you subscribe:

• Click on this link to go to the Paper Pumpkin website and sign up.
• You will need to create an account.  This is a DIFFERENT login than for Stampin' Up.
• Enter your address and payment info.
• Enter the code "HOLIDAY40" in the Prepaid/Promo Code box and click APPLY.
• You should see your total adjust for the 40% off.  Tax will be added if applicable.
• Click SUBSCRIBE.

Credit card charges are run between the 10th and the 20th. You will receive an email receipt.  For September, mine came today.

Kits start shipping on the 20th of the month via USPS.  You will receive another email when your kit shipped, including tracking info.

Enjoy your kit when it arrives!!  You can make the cards as designed with the enclosed directions, create your own project, or follow ideas for alternative projects. 

You can follow the Paper Pumpkin facebook page for ideas. They do a LIVE on the last Tuesday of the month showing the kit and alternative ideas.  They will also email the link for the Facebook Live.  You will be amazed at what people come up with using these kits! 

New CTMH Products are here!

Remember, Stampin' Up purchased these NEW items from Close To My Heart and is offering them to previous CTMH Makers and Customers.  The new products for June can be seen in this digital brochure. They will be available for purchase (along with other new things and specials) on Wednesday, June 5.

The new collection is called Lake Life.  Just like before, the collection includes:  

• a Paper Pack 166336
• the Paper Pack with Sticker Sheet 166335
• Coordinating two-tone Cardstock Pack 166337
• an embellishment:  Lake Life Die-Cuts 166338
• a cardmaking stamp set & thin cuts 166342
• a scrapbooking stamp set & thin cuts 166341
• a scrapbooking workshop kit with instructions (no memory protectors) 166340
• a cardmaking workshop kit (w/ SS & TC) 166343

If you don't have and/or need, the coordinating EI stamp pads and 24 sheet cardstock packs are available while supplies last:

• Acorn
• Pine
• Sage
• Seabrook
• Glacier

There is also a beautiful new Mix In Paper Pack (166344) and coordinating cardstock (166345)!

And finally, if you need MORE, there is Hug in a Mug stamp & thin cuts (166354) which pairs nicely with A Little Positivity stamp (166355).

Click on the SHOP tab above to go directly to my online store.

New Venture

There is a new consignment craft shop in Woodville called Pierce Design Studio.  It is located right on Main Street (#105). You can find my handmade cards there now and more items will be added soon.  

The hours planned will be: 

• Wed-Friday 10-6
• Sat 11-4

I will also be able to hold classes here!  My regular card buffet class is already scheduled for Friday, June 23 from 1-3:00 PM.  It will be the same plan (5 cards) and same price ($10).  Register and pre-pay through me or the shop.  Pictures of the cards coming soon!!

If you'd like to see other classes or a different, day/time, just let me or the shop know.  I only had one person reply to my request for feedback. :-(

The official Grand Opening is Saturday, June 10 but you'll probably find Julie hobbling around on her sprained ankle before then!

March Madness!

Apparently, some people think this month is all about an orange ball, but I have better ideas!!  First off, CTMH has given us a STAMPTACULAR special this month.  My Acrylix are 35% off and Stamp + Thin Cut sets are up to 60% off!

In addition to the currently available stamps, there are five new sets created just for this special, and they are also discounted! Even better, when you purchase the bundle of all five sets, you save 50%!

For even more Madness this month, I will be featuring a series of masking tips on my Tuesday Facebook posts so be sure to follow me there!  

If Masking is new to you, check out this video.  Masking is the last technique of the three featured. 

BONUS!!  The stamps featured in this video are all in the Stamptacular Sale!

Z3930 Sweet Fruit Stamp + Thin Cuts is about 25% off.

Z3764 Florals & Flutters Stamp + Thin Cuts is over 40% off.

Z3765 So Happy Together Stamp + Thin Cuts is over 40% off.

 

Project Ideas for National Scrapbooking Day Event

Join me on Saturday, May 7 to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! If you select the All-Day crop option and are ISO a project (or two or three), I have suggestions!!

Here are links to the products/projects in the video:

• Best Friends Furever Cut Above (6" x 8") Kit 
  

  Happiest Place (8.5" x 11") mini album kit 

  

• Moments Like These 

• This kit makes 13, single page 12" x 12" pages. 

  Add the Base Calendar if desired. 

  

  Remember Today 

   This kit makes 13, single page 12" x 12" pages. 

  Add the Base Calendar if desired.

  
• Scrapbooking Starter Kit 

  

  
  
• Cardmaking Starter Kit 

  

  
  
• Make It From Your Heart subscription 

• Scrapbooking

• Cardmaking

  

   

   Other options:

• Any/All of the official NSDay project kits.

• Any currently available Card or Scrapbooking Workshop Kits (GXXXX). Shop early for best selection!

•  Exclusive VIP Highlights kit.

• April Album Retreat (order by April 2)

• any Story by Stacy mini album kit

• Home Sweet Home frame kit

• More ideas coming!

Stunning Stencils - CTMH Technique Blog Hop

 Whether you arrived from CatScrapbooking or just stumbled upon us, WELCOME to TheScrapBuzz blog and this month's Technique Hop. We are using stencils for February; there are several new ones in the Core Catalog.  Follow the links to hop from blog to blog for techniques, tips, and artwork!

 

If you get lost, find broken links or have other issues, you can find a list of all this month's participants on Melissa's page. We have over a dozen CTMH Makers participating this time!  Be sure you are commenting so they know you appreciate their efforts and continue to share their projects!

I spend several days of quality time with one of three new Card Front Stencils, Pack #3.

Did you see this post on the Make It From Your Heart blog? I was having trouble with the diagonal stencil until I watched this video from that post. One thing I'll suggest is when you are sponging with our Exclusive Inks, is to use the corners of the stamp pad.  We usually ink stamps in the middle of the pad. Whenever I use small stamps, or sponges, I try to use the corners. As you'll see in Karen's video, press the sponge into the pad to absorb in, then pounce the sponge when the stencil wants to "wiggle."

I made my own background paper with the diagonal lines then featured it with Pattern #18, from Volume #4 of Make It From Your Heart.

In between the lines, I stamped the little bee from the Sweet As Honey - Cardmaking stamp set.  

If, after completing this hop, you can decide which stencils to add to your crafting arsenal, ask your maker about bundles and how you can get them half-price. If you don't have a Maker, I would be happy to assist you!

After you leave a comment, hop over to see what Wendy has created this time. Thank you for stopping by!

Products Used:

Card Front Stencils #3

Cardstock:  Black, Shortbread, Sundance, Mink

Stitched Rectangles Thin Cuts

Die-cutting & Embossing Machine

Exclusive Inks: Black, Sundance

Round Sponge

Sweet as Honey paper pack

Mix In paper pack

Stamp Set:  Sweet as Honey - Cardmaking

Thin 3-D Foam Tape

Cork Shapes

Let's Get Geometrical - CTMH Technique Blog Hop

Whether you arrived from Danielle's page or just stumbled upon us, WELCOME to TheScrapBuzz blog and this month's Technique Hop. For January, we are focusing on Geometric Shapes/Patterns.  Follow the links to hop from blog to blog for techniques, tips, and artwork!

 

If you get lost, find broken links or have other issues, you can find a list of all this month's participants on Melissa's page. Our group is larger this month - how exciting!!  Be sure your are commenting so the Makers know you appreciate their efforts and continue to share their projects!

I was uploading digital images to my Cricut account recently, including Geometric Circle, and thought it would perfect for our theme.

I used a pattern called Circle Collection from one of our retired How To books called Wishes. It's also similar to this card from the current seasonal catalog.

 

The circle shape reminded me of one of the the Candid Moments papers, so I used that collection for my color palette and the patterned paper. It was hard to decide if I wanted to feature the triangle or circle on my project.

I used an extra image as a stencil and sponged onto the 5x7 card front with matching Carolina ink.

The circle made me think of shakers so I pulled out the Happy Birthday die. I was surprised that the orange Bitty Beads coordinated with the peach and papaya!  They look like sundance in my picture.

And now for some sad news:  While working on this card I discovered one of the Thin Cuts from my Party Gnomes set is missing. I know I had it several months ago. I looked for a while but it wasn't anywhere obvious. Perhaps it will show up on the bottom of an ink pad or in a pack of cardstock someday. I hope it didn't get tossed with paper scraps!!

Make sure this tragedy doesn't happen to you!!  Always put your Thin Cuts back onto the magnetic sheet (included with all Thin Cuts). I usually do, so I'm not sure what could have happened, other than the gift is smaller that the other shapes.  Another tip was shared by a Maker back when we carried chalk markers, but it works with White Gel Pens too!  (We featured the pens in our hop last month.)  Simply trace around your dies so you know they're all there when you put them away.  Be sure to let the ink dry before you move your shapes. I found the 0.8 size (medium) worked best for me.

While fussy cutting the gifts, I realized I could easily make a present with the bow on a horizontal box by using a sticky note to Pick-and-Omit the stamp image.

This is the first time I used any of my Precious Metals Metallic Markers. I colored the fork and belt buckle, then added a little stitching here and there. These are definitely something I need to play with in the future!

Please scroll down and leave a comment then hop over to see what Maz has to share this month!

PRODUCTS USED

Party Gnomes

Spectrum Noir TriBlend Marker Colors:  Fair Skin, Coral, True Blue, Brown Grey, Red Brown, Gold Yellow

Precious Metals Metallic Markers

Candid Moments Paper Pack

Happy Birthday Shaker

Circle Shaker Window Foam & Acetate

3-D Foam Tape

Bright Bitty Beads

Geometric Circle Digital Art

Cardstock Colors:  Carolina, Sapphire, Sundance, Papaya

Ink:  Carolina, Intense Black, Sapphire, Peach

Sponge

20 Years as a Maker

If you missed the email, here's the info on my anniversary give-aways:

November marks my 20th year as a Close To My Heart Maker/Consultant and I sending YOU the presents! After all, if it wasn't for all of you: shopping, cropping, booking, and sharing, I wouldn't be in business. I will be entering people into drawings for random prizes. How are you entered? Let me count the ways!

1. Do something...comment, like, follow, share on social media. For my vanity? No. Because that's how Social Media works. Algorithms and other techie stuff. You can find links to the right (on web page). I'm also uploading and sharing my videos. I made a new page on my blog where your can find my previous classes and links for the CTMH workshops.  If you're on a new platform such as:  Locals, Mewe, Gab, Rumble or Parler, let me know.
1. bonus "tickets" for finding "errors" on my blog
2. Shop. That's always appreciated! Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and announcements later this month. The new November/December catalog just started and the new Core Catalog is only a few months old. FYI there were a LOT of items that sold out from September/October. In a few days we'll know if there is anything left (paper, thin cuts, embellishments). You should be able to find September/October stamps in the Online Only section; they are around for about a year. I'm giving out prize drawing "tickets" for almost anything that involves "20" or "anniversary."
1. every $20 spent
2. items from page 20
3. item numbers that include "20"
4.  stamp sets that include the word "anniversary"
5. November/calendar products
6. Stamp of the Month

3. Join. Sign-up, renew, and/or refer a VIP. There are also TWO special products exclusively for VIP members! Don't forget my Stamp and Scrap Club and Create with Heart subscriptions!
4. Donate $20 to Operation Smile. You can go through my website, no shipping, etc. It's only $240/child for surgery that will change, if not save, their life.  Can we raise enough for one smile??

This "special" runs through November 30, 2021.

Christmas Card Workshop - So Many Options

 The class for Sunday, October 3, makes 27 cards, 9 each of three patterns.

The supply fee is $30 and customized to your needs. The basic supplies needed are: 

• card bases and envelopes
• 2 coordinating pieces of coordinating patterned paper
• 1 piece of white/neutral cardstock
• adhesive
• stamps (in person can use mine)
• ink (in person can use mine)
• adhesive (could be part of your supply fee)

You will also need the following to participate online:

• a Thin Cut die for shaker cards (circle, star, heart, or the Stitched Square Frame Thin Cuts)
• a die cut machine
• paper trimmer

Optional items to dress up your cards are:

RIBBON

use glue dots to attach

STICKLES AND/OR LIQUID PEARLS

Did you notice they are now available in bundles?

Cards are easily make into SHAKERS!

• foam and acetate shapes to match your Thin Cuts
• loose sequins
• additional cardstock or glitter paper for the top edge

SHIMMER BRUSH

EMBOSSING

• anti-static pouch
• VersaMark ink pad
• embossing powder
• heat tool

BLING!

I'd love to see what ideas you have!