May Stamp of the Month Class: Dragonfly Dreams

May's Stamp of the Month Class will be held on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017. There will be two session to choose from - one from 10:00am to 12:30pm and one from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We will make four projects using the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set (Item #142924) from page 26 of the 2017 Occasions Catalog. Dragonfly Dreams is a photopolymer stamp set that has a coordinating die set called Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits (Item #142749).

Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits also come as a bundle with a 10% savings. If you wish, you can order the bundle (Item #144728). I highly recommend getting the bundle! Not only are you saving 10%, but the thinlits add dimension, texture, and save time. Plus, the dragonflies are so pretty! If you decide to purchase only the stamp set, not to worry. I will supply the thinlits during class time.

The cost is $10 plus the cost of the stamp set (or bundle).  Please tell me if you would like to order just the stamp set or the stamp set and framelit bundle.

Dragonfly Dreams Stamp of the Month
Item #	Product Name	Retail (USD)	Class Fee	Total
142924	Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set ONLY	$21	$10	$30
144728	Dragonfly Dreams Bundle (BOTH Stamp Set & Thinlit Set	$46.75	$10	$56.75

CLASS TO GO OPTION: If you are not local and would like to attend, place your order online and use hostess code BEQ4J32D. That way your stamp and thinlit set are mailed directly to your house. I will then mail a priority envelope with the class project cardstock to your house.  You will mail me a check for the class fee plus $6.85 to ship the project cardstock and embellishments. Then we can assemble the cards together over Facetime, Skype, or Facebook Messenger.

You must RSVP and prepay for this class by Monday, May 1st, 2017. I will place the order for class on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017.

Please bring your usual class kit (snips, adhesive of your choice, and a bone folder) and corresponding clear acrylic blocks.

Thank you for choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a private class. I look forward to seeing you all! 

Happy Stamping!

Beth

BOGO Sale!

I am thrilled to invite you to the 1st Annual Buy One Get One Free Retired and Sample Sale at my house Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm! Card and project samples that I have recently created and already retired merchandise will be available to purchase!

Throughout the year, I create dozens of samples for my blog, social media accounts, classes, workshops, card swaps, test ideas, and private lessons. Some of them I give away as prizes, card pack bundles, or to family and friends. Many are still displayed in my craftroom!

I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for a number of years and have collected many stamp sets too! While I love creating samples & projects with Stampin' Up! products, it's time for them to find a new home to get ready for the NEW 2017-2018 Annual Catalog products to come!

Card and project samples that I have recently created and already retired merchandise will be available to purchase!

Here's how the BOGO works. For each US dollar you spend at my sale on samples and on retired merchandise, you will earn one US dollar towards regular merchandise (not hostess sets) in the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog! You only pay shipping and tax. What a great deal! Buy samples and retired merchandise to earn free new merchandise from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog!

You must use your earned dollars in 1 single order from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog by September 30th, 2017. This offer is only available from me directly. You must either place your order in person with me or over the phone to redeem this offer. You cannot redeem this offer online. Stamps and accessories are as is. All sales are final. I reserve the right to void this sale or part of this sale at any time for any reason. This sale is not redeemable for cash.

I look forward to seeing you at the sale!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Experience the Oppulence

I have GREAT NEWS! Stampin' Up! is releasing an ENTIRE Product Suite EARLY from the soon to debut 2017-2018 Annual Catalog! It is called the Eastern Palace Suite, and it is GORGEOUS!! If you like delicate details, rich colors, and interactive stamp and thinlit sets, then you will love this product suite! This suite has a gorgeous geometric, motif stamp photopolymer set with an intricately detailed thinlit set, coordinating Designer Series Paper, tassels, gold foil stickers, and more! This stamp set is fantastic for designing your own Designer Series Paper too!

Best of all, you don't have to wait until June to order your own Eastern Palace products! You can order EARLY! From May 1st to May 31st, 2017 you can order the Eastern Palace Product Suite as a specially priced bundle!

The Eastern Palace Product Suite is available in English and in French in two discounted bundles. Choose either the Eastern Palace Starter Bundle or the Eastern Palace Premier Bundle.

As an added bonus, each bundle contains 3 not yet released In Color Ink Pads and a FREE item! You get to try 3 of the new In Colors before the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog goes live! The NEW In Colors are fresh and exciting!

To celebrate the early release, I am holding a special class to see and experience the entire product suite! On Monday, May 1st from 6pm to 8:30pm we will explore and try the entire Eastern Palace Product Suite! We will make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) using this early release product suite. The cost is $10. Please bring your usual class kit. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by April 30th by text, phone, or email.

If you place an order for the Eastern Palace Product Suite the night of class, your class is FREE. If you are a current customer and bring a friend, your class is also FREE.

While these products will carry over into the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, these specially priced bundles are only available from May 1st-31st, 2017. Don't miss out on the savings! Be among the first to try the new products & In Colors! Contact me today to reserve your spot in the Eastern Palace Special Release Class!

Download the bundle information flyer here.

I cannot wait to share this product suite with you!
Beth

Delivering Some Easter Treats!

Today my husband and I will visit with his relatives before Easter. It is nice to get together with family!  I filled a mini egg carton with a few nail polish bottles and a sheet of nail stickers for his second cousin who is 12 and a 1/2 for an Easter treat.

The inspiration for the cover of this super cute mini egg carton comes from an amazing demonstrator in France. I apologize that I have misplaced her name.

I just love how the Stitched Square frames the chocolate bunny and eggs like a sweet picture!

Inside the carton, I nestled three bottles of nail polish in paper grass. The nail polish colors are perfect for spring!

On the inside of the lid, I adhered a mini envelope to hold a sheet of nail stickers. The envelope was made using the Envelope Punch Board and the 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper (which, sadly, is retiring. I love this Envelope Paper!). It measures 2-1/2" by 3". It fits perfectly inside the lid!

I can't wait to give her her Easter treat box!

I hope you have a wonderful Easter!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Mini Egg Carton Easter Gift Box  Project Supply List
Stamps	#143186 Basket Bunch Bundle
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #131201 Pear Pizzazz #141418 Sweet Sugarplum #102128 Chocolate Chip #142778 Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper #141698 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper
Ink	#126979 Chocolate Chip #126944 Daffodil Delight #131180 Pear Pizzazz #131263 Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers #141393 2016-2018 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
Embellishments	#141428 Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon
Tools	#143263 Big Shot #126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #133774 Envelope Punch Board #145372 Stitched Shapes Framelits #142776 Mini Egg Cartons

Basket of Daffodils Treat Holder

We made this sweet Easter basket at my Easter treats class. This is a combination of the treat holders from Amy Koenders and Maria Kandylas and my twist. It holds a Ferroro Rocher hazelnut chocolate. Yum!

Cut a 3-1/2" by 3-1/2" piece of Tip Top Taupe cardstock. Place the cardstock on your Score Board and score at 1-1/8". 

Rotate the cardstock 90 degrees and score again at 1-1/8".

 Rotate and score for all 4 sides.

 

Cut and notch two opposite sides - either the left and right or the top and bottom. Cut along the score line from the edge to the center.  Then cut at an angle on each side of each tab.

Place glue on each tab, fold up the sides, and adhere together to form the box.

Cut two basket handles and two woven baskets from Tip Top Taupe cardstock. Adhere the basket handle to the back of the woven basket. Attach one basket to the front of the box and one basket to the back of the box.

Stamp and cut six flowers with Daffodil Delight ink on Daffodil Delight cardstock. Attach 3 flowers to each side of the box with glue dots. Add a large pearl to the center of each flower.

Stamp and cut 10 leaves in Pear Pizzazz ink on Pear Pizzazz cardstock. Attach 5 leaves to each side of the box with liquid glue.

Stamp and cut 2 bows in with Flirty Flamingo ink in Flirty Flamingo cardstock. Attach 1 bow to each handle.

These darling treat holders are fantastic not only for Easter baskets. They would be great at a place setting for Easter dinner or any meal and for a thank you. You could even add a little banner with the thanks a bunch stamped image!

How would you decorate your basket? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Daffodil Basket Easter Treat Holder  Project Supply List
Stamps	#143186 Basket Bunch Bundle
Paper	#138336 Tip Top Taupe #141416 Flirty Flamingo #119683 Daffodil Delight #131201 Pear Pizzazz
Ink	#141397 Flirty Flamingo #126944 Daffodil Delight #131180 Pear Pizzaz
Embellishments	#119247 Pearl Basic Jewels
Tools	#143263 Big Shot #126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat