How to Get Your Loved One to Give You More Stamping Goodies!

It happens all the time! Your birthday comes around, you unwrap your birthday presents, and there are no new stamping supplies! You love your family and friends, but you secretly yearn for a Balmy Blue ink refill and that gorgeous new Snowflake Splendor Product Suite! 

How do you let your family and friends know that, while you greatly appreciate their thoughtfulness, that there is something more that you want for your birthday?

Your family and friends may not always know what to give your for your birthday. Your family and friends know that you love to create beautiful cards and home decor projects, but they are overwhelmed by all of the products in the Stampin' Up! catalogs. There are so many gorgeous products to choose from! They don't know what you want, what you may already have, or what you like. 

Let's take the mystery out of gift-giving to their favorite stamper - you!

I am introducing a new, fantastic program to help spread the word on what to give you for your birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, and more! It is free, and I am calling it the Wish List Program. 

The Wish List Program is designed to communicate to your family and friends exactly what type of presents that you want – which, of course, is all of the stamps, dies, embossing folders, designer series paper, ribbons, and more from Stampin’ Up! I am looking out for you!

Here’s how it works.

1. Download the Wish List.
2. You can type right onto the Wish List, or you can print it out.
3. Fill in the Wish List with currently for sale stamping goodies that you want. Be sure to include a gift certificate amount at the bottom of the Wish List too!
4. Then, on the second page, fill in the information about whom you want me to send a copy of your Wish List to. Please, tell them that you are sharing their contact information with me, so that they are not surprised when they get an email from me.
5. Scan and attach your completed Wish List to an email to me craftwithbeth@gmail. com with the subject line Wish List Program. If you don’t have a scanner, you can take a photo of your Wish List (both pages) and email it to me or send me your Wish List by postal mail.
6. I will then send an email with your Wish List to your listed loved ones.
7. I will follow up with your listed loved ones to see what they would like to purchase for you from your Wish List.
8. Your loved ones can place an order from your Wish List.
9. Your loved ones can also purchase a gift certificate from me in the amount that you listed on your Wish List.

Voilà! Your loved ones know exactly what to gift you! It takes the stress off of you as well as your loved ones. And, it makes your loved ones feel like they have given you THE BEST present ever – which we all know that they did!!

Don’t wait another minute! Enroll in my Wish List Program today! Start your enrollment by downloading and completing your Wish List now!

Not sure if you are ready to sign up, send me an email at craftwithbeth@gmail. com with your name, phone number, and the best time to contact you so that we can address your questions. 

Happy Stamping!
Beth

NEW!! Book a card consultation!

I am offering a brand new service for a limited time! I am offering a limited number of cardmaking consultations and private lessons with me. Each consultation or private lesson is priced at $37 USD. You can book a 30 minute consultation or private lesson to 

• brainstorm a card for a special occasion
• ask questions about a particular technique
• get clarification on a fun fold
• learn a new cardmaking skill
• and more!

Why book a consultation or private cardmaking lesson with me? I have been stamping and making cards since I was about 12 and have been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for 7+ years. I have a B.A. in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher K-8 with years of teaching experience with elementary grades as well as grades 9-12 and continuing adult education. I am also a Sylvan certified in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. 

I love teaching and sharing my cardmaking knowledge! I am happy to help you build your stamping skills! Contact me to schedule a cardmaking consultation or private lesson! 

Beth

Sneak Peek: January's Paper Pumpkin Kit

Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create 

• 8 adorable cards (4 each of 2 designs)
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4"

for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! The coordinating colors are Basic Black, Gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, and Whisper White.

But, wait! There is more to January's Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit than just cards! There is an add-on to get even more out of your Paper Pumpkin Kit! 

The add-on is called Item #156842 Little Love Boxes and includes 

• 20 tiny, printed boxes and
• 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels.
• $8 USD / $11 CAD

 

When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more!

January's Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit and the Add-On Little Love Boxes has got you covered for Valentine's Day with both cards and treat boxes! Paper Pumpkin makes Valentine's Day a breeze!

How do I sign up?

• Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin at Paperpumpkin.com between December 11th, 2020 and January 10th, 2021 to receive January's Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. 
• Please, note that as the subscription period gets closer to January 10th, supplies may become limited or sell out.
  

 

How do I purchase the Add-On Little Love Boxes?

• Then starting on January 1st, while supplies last, order the add-on #156842 Little Love Boxes in my online store. 
• Please, note that you must be a current Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to purchase the add-on #156842 Little Love Boxes.
• Download the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit and Little Love Boxes promotional flyer HERE.
  

 

Then bring your Paper Pumpkin Kit to my VIRTUAL Paper Pumpkin Party on Thursday, January 28th from 6pm to 8pm on Zoom. We will assemble our kits together virtually and view alternative project ideas! RSVP by January 20th, 2021 to me by email, text, or phone. Once you RSVP, I can send you the Zoom meeting information.

I look forward each month to getting my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the mail. You never quite know what will be in each kit. It like a surprise box of stamping goodness! There are always extra project pieces that I can use on other cards and projects. Paper Pumpkin truly expands my creativity because I can create my own projects instead of following along with the instructions. It is like a stamping version of a Chopped basket!

Don't miss out on these adorable Valentine's Day cards and add-on treat boxes! Subscribe or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription today!

Happy Stamping!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #20 Starts Right NOW!

 

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are layed out.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.

Below is December's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

December's challenge will run from December 13th, 2020 until December 31st, 2020 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by December 31st, 2020 at 5pm EST to craftwithbeth@gmail .com with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (January1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. December's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Item #154578 Resin Hearts and three hand-made cards from me.

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.
 

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, move the small gray rectangle to the middle or to the right side of the card front, add a shape to the center rectangle such as a star or label die cut, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, and more!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 20th Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

Whisper White is Retiring. What does this mean for us?

What happened?

Stampin' Up! announced today that, sadly, Whisper White is retiring. Whisper White cardstock, Thick Whisper White cardstock, and Whisper White Medium Envelopes are every day staples in our craft room. Unfortunately, the paper mill that produces the Whisper White cardstock, note cards, and envelopes has permanently closed because of the COVD-19 pandemic. When I read the announcement, my heart saddened for a craft room staple but mostly for the paper mill closing and the loss of livelihoods.

Stampin' Up! has very little notice that the paper mill was closing, and the unique technology that this paper mill used is no longer available to produce the Whisper White cardstock and related products. There was no way to replenish the stock of Whisper White products.

Stampin' Up! jumped right in and worked hard to find a new supplier that can produce the best cardstock, note card, and envelope to replace Whisper White. They tested each of the replacement products thoroughly! Stampin' Up! is confident in the quality of the new white cardstock, notecards, and envelopes.

The name of the white cardstock and related products will transition to a new name - Basic White. 

What does that mean right now?

With Whisper White going out of production, a number of products will be affected. Below is a list of Whisper White products that will be going out of production and stock will not be replenished once it sells out.

 

• #100730 Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock, pages 143 and 153, $9.75, limit of 2 per order
• #140272 Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" Thick Cardstock, page 153, $8.25, limit of 2 per order
• #124302 Whisper White 12" x 12" Cardstock, page 153, $7.75, limit of 2 per order
• #107301 Whisper White Medium Envelopes, page 153, $7.50, limit of 2 per order
• #131527 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes, page 153, $7.00, limit of 2 per order-
• #145829 Whisper White 3" x 3" Envelopes, page 153, $10.00, limit of 2 per order
• #149710 Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes, page 154, $10.50, limit of 2 per order
  

 

In the meantime, Whisper White products are still available while supplies last. In order to make sure that everyone has the chance to purchase the Whisper White products that they need before they sell out and before the new Basic White products are available, Stampin' Up! is limiting the purchase of these items to 2 per item per order. 

The quickest way to see if these products are still available is to check my online store.
 

What does that mean in the near future?

Basic White products are coming to the Stampin' Up! warehouse. There hasn't been a date announced yet.  All of the Whisper White products listed above will be available in the new Basic White as soon as they are in stock. The new Basic White products, item numbers, and prices are:

• #159276 Basic White 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock, $9.75
• #159229 Basic White 8-1/2" x 11" Thick Cardstock, $8.25
• #159231 Basic White 12" x 12" Cardstock, $7.75
• #159236 Basic White Medium Envelopes, $7.50
• #159232 Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes, $7.00
• #159233 Basic White 3" x 3" Envelopes, $10.00
• #159234 Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes, $10.50

• It very is possible that some Whisper White products may sell out before the new Basic White equivalents are available. 
• There may be a period where both Whisper White and Basic White products are available.
• There may be a period where no Whisper White or Basic White products are available. Stampin' Up! is working hard to lessen this potential and the gap between product changes.
  
• This change only affects Whisper White cardstock and related Whisper White products. It doesn't have an affect on any other cardstock or related product.

 

Below is a video from Stampin' Up! sharing the new Basic White cardstock. The video does not confirm that the GSM of the cardstock. I am hoping that we will find out more information as the new Basic White products become available.

 

Basic White products are not listed in the PRINTED versions of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and in the 2021 January-June Mini Catalog. They will be listed on Stampin' Up!'s online store. Below are graphic links to the Basic White product information to print as a reference guide while these products are not listed in a printed catalog. 

The graphic on the left has a blue-green background, and the graphic on the right has no background color. The information is the same on both flyers. The one on the right uses less printer ink.

 

I feel confident that Stampin' Up! is doing their best job trying to provide quality stamping and papercrafting products to us. I look forward to the transition to the new cardstock, notecards, and envelopes. I am happy to answer your questions to the best of my ability and with the limited information that I have.

Beth

Today just got better! GIGANTIC Clearance Rack Refresh!

If you thought the Year-End Closeout Sale made today a great day, how about a GIGANTIC Clearance Rack Refresh too!? The Clearance Rack has been refreshed with an incredible assortment of retired favorites discounted up to 60%! Here is a small sampling of the products added.

You are seeing that correctly! Select Stampin' Blends are on sale for $1.80 a piece! That is 60% off of the regular price! If you have been eying Stampin' Blends or thinking about trying them, now is the time! If you need to replace a Stampin' Blend that you have used up, now is the time to replace it!

Prices these good can't last long! Once a product sells out on the Clearance Rack, it is gone for good. Run (safely), don't walk to the Clearance Rack!

My shopping cart is filling up fast! I love the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack and the 1/8" Scalloped Circle Punch. What's in your shopping cart?

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

The Year End Closeout Sale Starts Today!

If you love great deals, Stampin' Up!'s Giant Year-End Closeout event is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the new annual catalog. 

Below are the three lists that will help us navigate the Year-End Closeout Sale. The first list contains the products that are retiring from the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog. Some of these retiring products are on sale and some are not. The second list contains the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog products that are carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. The third list contains the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog products that are going into "hibernation" and will return for the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog.

 

Check out the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog Lists

• Retiring Mini Catalog Products - Year-End Closeout Sale List
  
• Mini Catalog products that are carrying over to the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog
• Mini Catalog products that are hibernating and then returning in the 2021 July-December Catalog
  

 Year End Closeout Sale Tips

• I recommend that you print the three lists above.
• Read through all three lists carefully. There is a lot of information and tons of symbols marking which products are retiring and which are not! 
• Print out a Wish List and record your shopping list!
  
• All bundles are retiring whether the individual products are retiring or not. This is the most confusing part of this sale. For example, the Poinsettia Petals Bundle is retiring, but the individual products - the Poinsettia Petals stamp set and the Poinsettia Dies are carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. The bundled savings are not carrying over, but the stamp set and the die set are carrying over.
  
• I recommend marking your 2020 August-December Catalog with what is retiring, what is carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, and what is returning in the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog. I do this in my own catalogs. There is so much that is retiring, that it is difficult to keep it all organized.

 

Last week, I said that I would share a few of my favorite retiring products, and I have to say that I am surprised that many of my favorite stamps sets are on the retiring list! Here are two of my favorite retiring stamp sets!

 

I am so sad that the Dove of Hope Bundle, the Dove of Hope stamp set and the Detailed Dove Dies are retiring! Myself, many of my customers, and many of the demonstrator team members all have both the Dove of Hope stamp set and the Dove Dies. We have been enjoying creating projects with this set. I would consider the Dove of Hope a timeless Christmas staple that could be used for many years. I recommend grabbing the Dove of Hope Bundle while supplies last!

The Warm Hugs Bundle, the Warm Hugs stamp set, and the Mini Coffee Cup Carriers are also retiring. The Mini Coffee Cup Carriers are 50% off! Wow!

 

However, the Warm Wrap Dies are carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. I love coffee and hot beverages, so I am truly looking forward to the 2021-2022 Annual to find out if there is new, exciting products the dies might coordinate with! I can't wait to see!

What are your favorite retiring, carrying over, and hibernating products? What products are on the top of your must have list? Leave me a comment below telling me about your must have products!

Promotion Details

• Sales Period is from 
• December 8th, 2020 through January 4th, 2021.
• No minimum purchase required.
• Retiring items are available while supplies last.
• Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
• Exclusions apply: Carryover items will not be discounted.
• Due to increased shipping times and possible shipping delays during the month of December, we can’t guarantee delivery before Christmas.
• Ordering deadlines:
• OEX/Online: 4 January 2021; 11:50 PM (MT)
  
• Phone: 4 January 2021; 6:50 PM (MT)
  

 

 The Year-End Closeout happens only once a year, so don’t delay—shop today!

 

Happy shopping!

Beth

The Year-End Closeout Sale is coming soon!!

If you love great deals, Stampin' Up!'s Giant Year-End Closeout event is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the new annual catalog. 

The 2020 Year-End Closeout Sale starts on December 8th, 2020 and ends on January 4th, 2021. However, these deals are while supplies last. When a product sells out, it's gone for good!

I love the Year-End Closeout Sale because I can get some of my favorite retiring August-December Mini Catalog products on sale! I like to stock up on designer series paper and embellishments and purchase a stamp set bundle that I have had my eye on (like the Cherish the Season Bundle)!!

We have some time before December 8th to review what is included in the sale, make our wish lists, and get a sneak peek of what 2020 August-December Mini Catalog products are carrying over. Let's use this time to prepare and get to know what will be included in the sale.

Below are the three lists that will help us navigate the Year-End Closeout Sale. The first list contains the products that are retiring from the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog. Some of these retiring products are on sale and some are not. The second list contains the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog products that are carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. The third list contains the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog products that are going into "hibernation" and will return for the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog.

Check out the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog Lists

• Retiring Mini Catalog Products - Year-End Closeout Sale List
  
• Mini Catalog products that are carrying over to the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog
• Mini Catalog products that are hibernating and then returning in the 2021 July-December Catalog
  

 Year End Closeout Sale Tips

• I recommend that you print the three lists above.
• Read through all three lists carefully. There is a lot of information and tons of symbols marking which products are retiring and which are not! 
• Print out a Wish List and record your shopping list now, so it is not as overwhelming next week!
  
• All bundles are retiring whether the individual products are retiring or not. This is the most confusing part of this sale. For example, the Poinsettia Petals Bundle is retiring, but the individual products - the Poinsettia Petals stamp set and the Poinsettia Dies are carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. The bundled savings are not carrying over, but the stamp set and the die set are carrying over.
  
• I recommend marking your 2020 August-December Catalog with what is retiring, what is carrying over into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, and what is returning in the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog. I do this in my own catalogs. There is so much that is retiring, that it is difficult to keep it all organized.

 

What are your favorite retiring, carrying over, and hibernating products? What products are on the top of your must have list? Leave me a comment below telling me about your must have products!

 

Next week, I will share what some of my favorite retiring products are!

Promotion Details

• Sales Period is from 
• December 8th, 2020 through January 4th, 2021.
• No minimum purchase required.
• Retiring items are available while supplies last.
• Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
• Exclusions apply: Carryover items will not be discounted.
• Due to increased shipping times and possible shipping delays during the month of December, we can’t guarantee delivery before Christmas.
• Ordering deadlines:
• OEX/Online: 4 January 2021; 11:50 PM (MT)
  
• Phone: 4 January 2021; 6:50 PM (MT)
  

 

The Year-End Closeout happens only once a year, so don’t delay—make your shopping list, mark your calendar, and check my online store starting December 8th to order your favorite retiring products!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

The Winner of the 19th Second Sunday Sketches is...

Pat! Congratulations, Pat! Pat is the winner of the 19th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the Item #153548 Snowflake Splendor 1/4" Ribbon and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Wednesday, December 2nd.

The color combination of Pat's card is truly stunning! The metallic and the Pretty Peacock combined with the angel wings evoke the Christmas spirit! The For Unto Us stamp set's greetings are so meaningful during Christmastime and throughout the year!

Check out the other entries for the 19th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. I love how Candy's card features a classic stamp set White Christmas and a newer set Snow Front that pair well together. The embossed snow makes this Christmas card extra special! Dawn's card is so cute! Layering die cuts in the center of the card front was a very clever idea. The designer series paper makes this card even more full of winter cheer! Freezin' Friends stamp set is one of my favorite stamp sets from the August-December Mini Catalog, and I am sure it will become a favorite of yours too! Toni's birthday card is fantastic for all ages and genders. The batik designer series paper makes this birthday card a showstopper! Well done, everyone! I am so happy that you are enjoying the Second Sunday Sketches! I look forward to seeing your entries each month!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on December 13th, 2020. The prize will be a package of the Resin Hearts (Item #154578) from the upcoming 2021 January - June Mini Catalog and 3 handmade cards from me.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! Starting in March, if you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into December's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share December's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their December's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw December's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.

I would love to send you a catalog!

Hi, Friends!

I would love to send you a free 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. It usually costs $5, but I am going to send it to you for free. Before I do, I would to have a conversation with you and to confirm your mailing address. 

 

So, if you would like a free 2020-2021 Annual Catalog catalog, send me at craftwithbeth@gmail.com with your phone number and the best time to call you. I will then call you and get started on that.

I can’t wait to speak with you, and I look forward to mailing the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog catalog to you!

Beth