Before I dive into the new promotion this month, I know many of you may be dealing with loss of income or worry for this current state of our lives with the virus.  It’s a scary time  and everyone reacts differently to crisis situations.  Some of you are hunkering down and watching TV, some are stamping like crazy!  Some are cooking, some are organizing, some are just trying to keep kids occupied!  My friend Patsy and I were chatting yesterday about feeling odd about posting promotional stuff with all that is happening.
After chatting, we decided it’s better to just go on with sharing business as usual
since some want new stamps and to create at home!  So on we go…..

Hi all!  It’s April 1st and the start of a new suite that is available early!  Stampin’ Up’s Annual catalog is around the corner in June and this suite is an early release starting today.    Demos like me have had it for a month  and there’s a whole bunch of bloomin’ goodness in it!

You can view/print the 3 page flyer HERE

Here’s a quick video from the home office so you can see it a bit closer:

Let’s break down the products in the suite!
First there is a one button, buy it all item number.  You know when you go into a store and want the whole mannequin? or you just say I want the #4 at the drive-thru because it’s easy?  That’s what some like!  (actually I wish macy’s had a mannequin package, I’d just say ‘all that’ and be done shopping:)

#154153  $136.75
The suite includes 2 bundles (stamps/dies),
embossing folder, ribbons, designer paper and gems!

**If you end of ordering the whole suite from me, I’ll send you a pack of whisper White envelopes and a pack of cardstock, your choice of Terracotta Tile or Old Olive (those will coordinate the best with the designer paper!)

For those that like a-la-carte:

This bundle can be broken down into 2 parts also
but you do save 10% on them both when you buy them separately.
The Ornate Style (rubber) stamps #152572 $21 and the dies (shown below) are $37 if purchased a-la-carte.

Look at these dies!  If you are on Stamping School,
I have used it 2x already for project videos.  Really fun to work with!
The upper right and lower left are open dies without borders.

Here’s another bundle of photopolymer stamps/dies!
The stamp set is fun to mix up sentiments to create a very thankful card.  I stamped all the sentiments, trimmed them out and
then just moved them around to see what I could come up with:

(sorry for the rough photo)
You can see the whole set below, I like the mix of fonts!


Here’s a closer look at the dies

Accessories!  A 3D embossing folder, a 2 roll ribbon pack in Terracotta and Old Olive and gold faceted gilded sticky gems.

The floral designer paper has some shiny gold images as well as lots of daisies!
It’s an interesting palette because it can go spring or fall.
#152488  $15  12×12 sheets, 12 sheets/pack

See how the pretty floral paper can be multi-seasonal?

And a few more samples:

I like how color is added on just a few of the flowers on the designer paper.

This one is an example of the open dies, just cut 2x on Terracotta Tile cardstock as a
decorative layer.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for SU

(we manufacture our own stamps and many other accessories however items like metal dies are made out of the country.  Hopefully one day there will be US manufacturing large enough for those items)

***ignore my last post where I said 10 new freebies – there are just 9!  That’s what I get for posting before my coffee:)

Stampin’ Up added 9 more freebies today for Sale-a-Bration!
You can view/print the flyer HERE

These are in our annual catalog and may be something you’ve had your eye on. Eight are free with a $50 order and 2 are free with a $100 order until March 31st!

Here are the 7 that are free with a $50 order:



And these 2 are free with a $100 order:

It’s an odd assortment of things but nice to have more to choose from for our last week of Sale a Bration!

If you don’t have the coordinating stamp sets to go with the butterfly punch and the Wild Rose, this is what they look like:

Butterfly Wishes #149346 $23 (red rubber, clear block mount)
2 of the butterflies punch out with the Butterfly Duet punch

Butterfly Gala Stamp Set (photopolymer) #148580 $21
All of them fit using the Butterfly Duet punch

To a Wild Rose #149452 $26 (photopolymer)
This set matches the free dies

Some artwork by Stampin’ Up with the butterfly and rose sets:

I hope you all are well and staying healthy during this crazy time!
Matt and I are both well and added a puppy to our life. He came with the name Domino, 3-1/2 months and is a border collie/basset mix. Those short little legs won me over!
Super sweet and came from a wonderful rescue in GA called Dirt Road Doggies. He was found with 3 siblings in an abandoned house then went to live on a farm with other dogs so he’s very socialized but had never been in a house before! So far potty training has been easy but it’s only been 2 days:) It’s been 10 years since we had a dog so we are in training, too:) Anyway, it’s a good way to be quarantined since we should be staying home!

Hi all!

I hope you are healthy and staying in without getting cabin fever.
I hear some of you are still working, some have been cleaning out closets and lots are crafting!  I’ve healed well from my surgery and on my way back to normal thankfully.
I’m back to doing 2 stamping videos a week over on Stamping School so be sure to go over there to see what’s new.  It’s only $5 a month to access my video library of over 1000 videos.  (and free to ordering customers and team)

I thought since I have a little more time this week, I’d do a round of paper shares.
I missed doing one in January with my month long hospital vacation, so why not now?
For those that missed it and want to have a piece
of all the new seasonal papers, here it is:

48 6×6 sheets featuring the following papers:

Paper Shares 48 Sheets $17 (free shipping)
DOUBLE shares are available upon request, 6×12 sized when applicable,
are available upon request for the paper shares. $30
I put them all in a nice acetate box and a little extra gift inside, too.

I’ll create a share for every 8 people, I’ll order and then divide it all up!

Email me to join my shares  Linda@stampingschool.com
by March 23rd and I can get them back to you by march 31st.
Let me know in email if you want a regular share or the 6×12 size.

(Per SU policy, U.S. Orders only)

We are only a week away from the 3rd release of freebies for Sale a Bration!  More will be released on March 24th, so I’ll be back then to let you know what they will be.  Typically they are accessories or items from the annual catalog but we’ll see!

For now, all the freebies are still here except the  Kerchief kit, Twine/Sequins and Honey bee paper.  Those are sold out but lots more freebies to choose from with every $50 or $100 order!  Click here to see all the freebies!

I know we have been waiting for the 2nd release of the Stampin’ Up SAB (Sale-a-bation gift with purchase) and it starts today!
Here is the link to download/view the new brochure – click HERE

Here is a closer look at the 5 new freebies:

The Flowering Foils Designer paper will be fun to color or sponge (as in sample above) or just use it as is! Silver, copper and gold designs on 12×12 papers.  Free with a $50 order until the end of March but only while supplies last.   #152312
(The photo does not show how pretty it is so be sure to watch the video below)

Here is a video from the home office showing some projects and the papers close up:

The Rise & Shine photopolymer stamp set is really fun because it coordinates with dies that were in our last holiday catalog!  If you purchased the Cup of Cheer bundle this past year, you will want to earn this coordinating set to go with your framelits!
It is free with a $100 order  #152303
Oh, and the cup and tag stamps are reversible!

I just love these samples from SU, especially the one in the middle above!
Having the cups be reversible really adds to it’s versatility.

If you didn’t get the Cup of Cheer framelits, great news they are still available!
Item # 151150  $30  SOLD OUT   3-19-20

So Very Vellum 12×12 embossed paper is textural and pastel colors.
Free with a $50 order, while supplies last.   #152313
6 sheets, 2 each of the 3 colors.
On the 3 samples below, the vellum is used as a textural background.

Here is the video from the SU home office:

Well Dressed is a dapper stamp set that works for all the sharp dressers you know.
Free with a $50 order, item #152300

Tags In Bloom stamp set coordinates with TWO punches from our current catalog, Label Me Fancy and Label me Lovely:

The Tags in Bloom stamp set will be free with a $100 order #152292,
which is a Level 2 freebie.

Just to have all the items in one place, here are the remaining freebies.
The twine/sequin combo and the kerchief card kit are sold out.

Order Online with me HERE in my store or email me Linda@stampingschool.com

Thanks for stopping by!

I kept all the cards sent to me during my long hospital stay and the recovering months since.  I revisit them, reading the well wishes and thoughts that encouraged me.  In the hospital I wasn’t always up to opening them but once I was home, what a difference each one made.  Many of you I haven’t met in person but your paper hugs across the miles were much needed!

Here are a few more I received recently and hopefully some inspiration for you to make your own cards to send to someone who needs it!

This sunny card was created by Janet Munden using the Painted Poppies set.  I love she didn’t use the usual red or poppy color and chose a happy yellow.

This cutie was created by Debbi Muche, who used the host set, Little Ladybug.  I really like the background paper using the Lily Impressions designer paper (freebie during Sale-a-Bration)  The inside is just as cute:

These next two cards were from Debbie Hileman.
I love the simplicity of both and the little touches of metallic.

I like the way she used the poppy stamp with blackberry card stock.

I love the mix of greens in this card using the Timeless Tropical bundle.

Thank you for stopping by!  I appreciate all your warm comments and encouragement!

Limited time Coordination products coming Feb 4th!

If you have purchased some Sale a Bration or mini catalog items, be sure to see if you want any of these coordinating dies. (I predict they will go quickly just like the frogs did last year)  Some of you have sent me your orders early to place for you first thing Feb 4th – thank you!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT FLYER

Coordinates with Special Someone Stamp Set (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog) Page 36
This is easily a stand alone die!

Coordinates with Sending You Thoughts Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration catalog) page 11
(I personally think this can be a stand alone die set – love all the itty bitty flowers)

Coordinates with Happy Birthday to you (sale a bration catalog) page 8
This one will be popular!

Coordinates with Positive Thoughts Stamp Set (Jan–June 2020 Mini Catalog) page 23

Pleased as Punch 12×12 Designer Series Paper
This paper has designs to punch out from the Small Bloom Punch (Sale-A-Bration),
Heart Punch Pack (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tulip Builder Punch(January–June 2020 Mini Catalog) and Builder Umbrella Punch (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog

So we have a few days before Feb 4th until they are released but wanted to give you a heads up. If you are a demonstrator, you can preorder any of these now before the 4th OR if you join SU, you can add to your starter kit!

Easy online ordering link: Click here to go to my store

While I’m still on the mend, I’m sharing projects from my presentation in November for the Best Dressed Suite, which is the new Stampin’ Up seasonal catalog.

Reverse die cutting (or it also works with punched images!) is something I happened up a few years ago playing with the Stamparatus.  Maybe someone else has figured it out also but it really is a handy trick, especially when the die only goes in one direction.
I really wanted one shoe to sit on the shoe box in one direction and one on the floor.
(you know when you just have a vision and have to figure it out, right)

Most of us are familiar with reverse or mirror image stamping using the silicone pad.
This just takes it a bit further for no fussy cutting of the reverse image.
Here is a quick video I did back in November to show it rather than try to type it:

I hope you give it a try!
If you are a member of Stamping School, be sure to re-watch the video called
Happy Tails: Mirror Image Punching, December 2018, to see how it works with punches.

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