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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

 


August is upon us and kids are already getting ready to go back to school!  Crazy to think that they have to go back when it is still 100°.  I remember when I was teaching how brutally hot and uncomfortable it was!  And sometimes because of the heat the kids didn’t get to play on the playground during recess so we had to get creative and find ways for them to release some of that energy indoors.  For all you teachers out there working with these kiddos, hats off to you and have a great year! 

This summer has felt hotter than most but then again I usually traveled more and escaped the heat so I am not the best judge.  Luckily I will get a break this month. But I will still be holding my card classes so please check out my schedule and sign up for one.  In fact, sign up for more than one!  Bring a friend or two.  August is the last month that I am offering my “BRING A FRIEND” Special.  Check it out below.

So, I have a question I want to put out there and I am asking that you please reply with your response. 


I am trying to decide whether or not to offer a Stamp-A-Stack workshop this year.  I did it a few years back but haven’t been able to do it again.  A lot of work goes in to planning them so I need to start doing that right now if there is interest.  If you are unfamiliar with what a Stamp-A-Stack workshop is, instead of the standard card class where you come and make 4 cards, It focuses on a theme (Christmas in this case) and you make and take 12 cards home (usually 4 of each 3 different designs).  I have the doors open for 4 hours (or longer if needed) and like my other classes, I would offer an evening and a daytime option if the interest is there.  And I can be flexible and offer it over a weekend.  The class has a higher price point because not only are you making 3x the amount of cards, but, you will also be taking home additional products. 


So my Call to Action
is for you to reply and let me know if this would be of interest to you, and, would you prefer to have it on another day other than a Monday morning or Friday evening? (If so, what would work for you?). 


In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer and family time.

Be well and God Bless,

Amy

Amy Stevens

Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

acestevens1961@gmail.com

(602)-750-3333

stampinace.stampinup.net

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WHAT’S NEW @ STAMPIN’ UP!

 



Do you feel intimidated or overwhelmed by all the supplies sometimes needed for cards?  Well this sale could be just the ticket for you!

These are all-inclusive craft kits some don’t even require stamping, the stamping is all done for you and all the embellishments and adhesives needed are included. From 1–31 August, we’re offering up to 30% discount on our Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! Our kits are great for new crafters, friends who need quick projects on hand, or anyone who likes to try new and different projects.   If you are sitting visiting a friend in the hospital or a nursing home you could work together on these.  If you want to take a simple craft along with you as you travel these are small and come in their own little box. View the wide variety of kits here.

 



As a reminder, for every $50 USD | $60 CAD you spend by July 31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll receive a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon that can be redeemed during the month of August. So don’t wait. You can earn as many coupons as you want. 

Redemption Period: 1–31 August 2023

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes. 


SUMMER BRING A FRIEND SPECIAL:   

June -August bring a new friend and besides getting your extra ticket in the door prize drawing and a free card for you and your friend, I will take $5 off of your class fee. 



SHOP, TRACK, & REDEEM PROGRAM:


Don’t forget to keep track of your purchases.  Every purchase* (in $50 increments, before taxes) will earn you 50 points.  Earn 250 points and you get to redeem it for a free stamp set (up to $25 value) See the attached flyer or more information.  

*this excludes retired product sale items


CLASS/WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:  

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                              Friday, August 4 @ 6:30 p.m.              Friday, September 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

                        Monday, August 7 @ 10:30 a.m.                  Monday, September 11 @ 10:30 a.m


  • Class fee $15.00 (payable in cash)-fee waived with qualifying purchase made the same day. (Purchases payable with credit card or check)
  • Please bring with you scissors and your adhesives.  (If you need any adhesives or scissors, I have both on hand available for purchase.(Cash-n-Carry) 
  • Bring a new friend and both you and your guest can choose a card from my store, you get an extra ticket for door prize raffle. Summer Special you get $5 off your class fee!
  • Please RSVP at least one week prior to a class so that I can make sure to have materials available for you. 
  • CLASS IN A KIT: If you would like to purchase a class kit, the kit will include the materials needed to make the 4 cards all cut out and embossed however per Stampin’ Up! Policy, I cannot stamp or assemble the cards for you.  Cost $15 if you pick up the kit and @$18 if I ship them to you.(depends on postage)

 

JULY HOST CODE (good thru 07/31):  DQA4AMFQ

AUGUST HOST CODE (08/0-08/31):  HBBCRN6D

Please use this host code when placing orders online unless, your personal order is more than $150 (before tax) as you will receive free products. Feel free to reach to me if you have questions on how to use host code or how to earn your own free products. (You also need this host code on your SHOP, TRACK, AND REDEEM form to earn a FREE stamp set valued up to $25)

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Color & Contour So Very Happy For You

 COLOR & CONTOUR SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU



HOW TO CREATE & ASSEMBLE:

  1. Adhere the (5 1/4” x 4”) piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock to your card front. (Old Olive 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”). Set said.
  2. On the smaller of the two white pieces of cardstock (5 1/8” x 3 7/8”), randomly stamp the flower in Blackberry Bliss ink creating. Your own “designer paper”. Adhere it to your card front. (Optional) While you are doing this, do the same to the envelope flap if you would like it to coordinate with your card.
  3. About an inch up from the bottom, adhere the (4” x 1”) strip of Blackberry Bliss cardstock.
  4. Run the piece of Wild Wheat through the die cut machine using the die from the Scalloped Contours dies. Set aside.
  5. On the ( 1 1/2” x 2 3/4”) piece of white hardtack, stamp the sentiment in Old Olive and 2 flower buds in blackberry Bliss ink.  Adhere this to the scalloped contour die that you cut out in step IV.  Adhere this with dimensionals to lower right hand corner of the card front.
  6. On another piece of white cardstock (@2 1/4” x 4”) stamp two flowers one in Wild Wheat and the other in Blackberry.  Run them through the die cut machine then adhere them to your card front over the strip of blackberry. 
  7. Add a couple of the In Color dots to the sentiment.

WHAT YOU’L NEED:

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Earthen Textures card #2

 EARTHEN TEXTURES CARD #2



HOW TO CREATE AND ASSEMBLE:

  1. Run the (4” x 5 1/4”)piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock through the embossing machine in the embossing folder.  Adhere to your card front (Pebble Path 8 1/2” x  5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”) 
  2. Run the pieces of DSP. Through die cut machine with different vase dies. Set aside.
  3. Run the different color pieces of cardstock through the die cut machine with the different leaves you want for your scene. 
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the piece of Crumb Cake cardstock then run through the die cut machine.  Trim off the excess.
  5. Create your “scene”. Adhere the plants to the backs of the vases.
  6. Use dimensionals  to pop the vases and the sentiment up.
  7. VII. (Optionals)Adhere the 2 1/4”x 6” strip of DSP to the flap of your envelope and trim around it.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

15% off STAMP SALE

TOMORROW: WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

 Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longerTOMORROW, JULY 19, 2023, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! But you  will have to act fast because this lightning deal will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! This is definitely a deal you don’t want to miss out on. 

Please note that this sale does exclude host stamp sets.

CLICK HERE

Have fun shopping

When shopping, Please use Host Code:DQA4AMFQ

Thank you,
Amy

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Bright & Beautiful Z-Fold gift card

 IF you notice, I did not include colored cardstock on my list of things you'll need because so many colors coordinate and there are so many different patterns in this designer series paper pack. Just pick what works for you.

 BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL Z-FOLD GIFT CARD

CASED SUSAN WEBSTER




HOW TO CREATE AND ASSEMBLE:

  1. Adhere the 5-1/4” x 4” piece of DSP to your 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” card base. Set aside.
  2. Take the 9” x 4-1/4” piece of cardstock which has been scored at 3” and 6” fold and use your bone folder to burnish in Z pattern.
  3. Adhere the (2-3/4” x 4”) piece of DSP to the top of the Z-fold.
  4. Take the (3-1/4” x 3”) piece of DSP which has been scored at 1/4” and 2-3/4 (on the 3-1/4” side and also 1/4” on the 3” side and using a circle punch, punch half a circle on the NOT scored edge to make the “opening” for the gift card slot..
  5. Burnish in the sides and bottom and using Tear & Tape adhere this to the inside of the z-fold.  This will hold the gift card.  (Optional: if you won’t be adding a gift card just adhere a piece of DSP.)
  6. Stamp the sentiment on the 2-3/4” x 4” piece of white cardstock and then adhere this on the last side of your z-fold. 
  7. On your other piece of white cardstock, stamp the two sentiments then die cut out.
  8. Die cut some candles to coordinate and adhere the front sentiment with the candles to the front of the Z-fold. 
  9. Fold the Z-fold closed and tie the ribbon around it.  Using Tear  Tape on the back side to adhere the ribbon into place.
  10. Adhere the Z-fold centered to the card base.
  11. Adhere strip of DSP to envelope flap.
  12. All Done!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Watercolor Birthday Card

I cased this card from a Stampin' Up! event that I attended.  It worked so well with the Watercolor Fluid  Paper and since I had not wor...