Special Product Release and Sale!

I'm so excited to announce that Stampin' Up! is releasing a brand new product earlier than expected! Starting now, you can purchase the Stitched Shapes Framelit set (Item #145372) before their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog. 

Stitched Shapes Framelits are a set of 12 dies - 4 ovals, 4 circles, and 4 squares - that add stitched lines around the edge of your die cuts. 

I'm thrilled that Stampin' Up! has added stitching lines to some of their most popular framelits. Stitching is very trendy right now. I think it adds an extra special touch to cards and paper crafting projects too. Details like these truly show the care and time you put into your cards and gifts.

Check out Stampin' Up!'s video to see these dies in action. 

These framelits add a sweet and polished look! I know these framelits will be on my next order!

Stitched Shapes Framelits
Item #	Product Name	Retail (USD)
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits	$30.00

  
Download the Stitched Shapes Framelits flyer here.

To celebrate the release of the Stitched Shapes Framelits, Stampin' Up! is also offering 25% off of nine stamp sets that coordinate beautifully with these framelits! This offer is from November 1st to November 30th, 2016. This is a fantastic sale just in time for the holiday season!

25% Off Select Stamp Sets for the Month of November 2016
Item #	Product Name	Retail Price (USD)	Sale Price (USD)
142069	Greetings From Santa (Wood-mount)	$27	$20.25
143269	Greetings From Santa (Clear-mount)	$19	$14.25
142114	Hang Your Stocking (Photopolymer)	$21	$15.75
142049	Christmas Pines (Photopolymer)	$35	$26.25
142142	Merry Mice (Wood-mount)	$23	$17.25
142145	Merry Mice (Clear-mount)	$17	$12.75
145180	Tin of Tags (Photopolymer)	$21	$15.75
142206	Suite Season (Wood-mount)	$28	$21.00
142209	Suite Season (Clear-mount)	$20	$15.00
140386	Oh, What Fun (Photopolymer)	$21	$15.75
141859	Baby Bear (Photopolymer)	$26	$19.50
141784	Blooms & Wishes (Photopolymer)	$21	$15.75

Download the 25% Off Select Stamp Sets in November flyer here.

Please let me know if you have questions about these framelits and stamp sets or if would like to place an order.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Forever Evergreen Kit Alternative Project

The Forever Evergreen Kit is a perfect home decor project for winter! I can see these trees standing tall across my mantle or on sides of the television stand. This kit is too cute to pass up!

This kit is great completed according to the direction. But, why not try this framed home decor art also!? This is a great alternative project to use up your extra kit supplies.

Have you tried this kit? What other alternative projects have you made? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Forever Evergreen Kit Alternative Project Supply List
Stamps	#142049 Christmas Pines Photopolymer #142184 Forever Evergreen Photopolymer #142061 Holly Berry Happiness Photopolymer
Paper	#101650 Very Vanilla #142314 Window Sheets #101910 Shimmery White
Ink	#102283 Versamark #126966 Cherry Cobbler #126975 Crumb Cake #126973 Garden Green #126978 Soft Suede #126959 Wild Wasabi
Embellishments	#109129 Gold Embossing Powder #141897 Clear Wink of Stella #141898 Gold Wink of Stella
Tools	#141851 Pretty Pines Thinlits #139684 Precision Base Plate #143263 Big Shot Machine #141843 Holly Berry Builder Punch #1424994 Forever Evergreen Project Kit #134365 1/8” Circle Punch

Moonlit Forest CASE

Michele from Michele's Craft Corner and I worked on recreating a gorgeous moonlit forest card by Michelle Zindorf. Her cards are absolutely stunning! I had to share my CASE.

We used several techniques to make this card - brayering, masking, reverse masking, and stamping off. It is not as complicated as it sounds. Just take one step and one technique at a time.

The moon is formed by creating a mask from a circle punch. The craters are a stamp from Gorgeous Grunge! How clever!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Quick Tip: Gluing

When gluing difficult to glue pieces such as small die-cut stars to embossed cardstock, I find it helpful to place a large clear acrylic block on top of the area while it dries. The clear acrylic block acts as a weight, keeps your hands free to make more cards, and its smooth surface is easier to release than glue covered fingers.

The card pictured above is a CASE from Yvonne Pree with a few changes. I thought Yvonne's card was so perfect for our Stamp of the Month Club in September featuring the Peaceful Pines stamp set. 

My next Stamp of the Month Club will be held on November 15th. Choose from either the morning session from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm or the evening session from 6:00 pm to 8:30pm. November's club will focus on the Hang Your Stocking Stamp Set. Be sure to order your stamp set by Tuesday, November 1st to ensure a timely delivery.

Hang Your Stocking Stamp Set
Item #	Product Name	Retail (USD)
143512	Hang Your Stocking Bundle (Photopolymer Stamp Set and Thinlit Die Set)	$45.75
142114	Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21.00
141841	Christmas Stockings Thinlits	$30.00

There is a coordinating thinlit set, but it is not necessary to bring them to class. I will provide the thinlit set during classtime.

RSVP by text, phone, or email by Tuesday, November 8th. See you at class!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth