Ordering begins TODAY for the new Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog!
There are so many great suites in the new catalog.  From pretty ornaments to beautiful trees and deer to cute elves, there is something for everyone in this new catalog!

Click here to see the Holiday Catalog PDF online

Click HERE to view and print a shopping list

I did a quick video of one of my favorite suites, Santa’s Workshop!  I had some trouble with youtube today so I hope you can see it! (you may have to come directly to my blog if viewing in your email)

If you can’t view the video, here are the photos of my projects!  They sure were fun to do!

No stamping Required! 
Well I did stamp the sentiment but I just LOVE it when Stampin’ Up creates framelits that do all the fussy cutting out of the Designer Paper!

My favorite is the inside with an envelope for a gift card!

I made my own Garden Green cardstock tree for the elves to decorate:)

Here are my 2 favorite products to get to make tons of adorable cards!
The Designer paper Santa’s Workshop and the coordinating 14 Dies, Santa’s Signpost:

Together, these 2 products are $46.   (Personally I’d get 2 packs of the Designer paper so you have an extra for next year since it won’t be available after January 2nd)

Santa’s Workshop Designer Paper  #147809
Santa’s Signpost Framelits Dies #147911
Signs of Santa Photopolymer stamp set  #149967
Save 10% on Stamps/Dies Bundle  #149967

If you want longevity with your framelits, add on the coordinating stamp set, Signs of Santa as a bundle to save 10% on the stamps/dies  #149967

If you decide to buy the stamp set/dies bundle + designer paper,
it would be 61.50 + tax/shipping.

In SEPTEMBER only, order at least $50
(from any catalog)
with me and I’ll throw in a special gift!

You can choose between the
Corrugated Embossing Folder
OR I’ll send the kits for all 4 projects free!
(no stamping in the kits, just the papers and accessories needed) I will include a PDF and video of my 4 projects.
You will need your own ink and adhesive/dimensionals.

    OR  

You can let me know via email at Linda@stampingschool.com
for which one you would like!

BTW, Stampin’ Up has a gift for those ordering $250 or more.
A special pack of Designer paper not in any catalog called Dashing Along, which has some favorite designs from years past:

Don’t forget to use your $5 coupons if you earned those last month! You can use all of them at once on one order or save them to use throughout September. No minimum purchase required, just enjoy the savings!

Shopping List 

Go Stamp Something!

Want more videos?  Get to know some of the brand new Holiday
products with videos from the Stampin’ Up home office!

The new Stampin’ Up Holiday catalog will begin on Wednesday, September 5th!  
Check back here on Wednesday for a fun promo from me
and 4 projects that I had a lot of fun making!

Stampin’ Up also has an extra gift for orders over  $250 (or a workshop with several orders together.  It’s a pack of designer paper called Dashing Along that cannot be purchased, just earned with the $250 order.
It’s an anniversary collection of favorite designs over the last decade.

If you have joined my shares before, email me at Linda@stampingschool.com
and I’ll send you the link to order and pay for your shares!

Round 1 of my paper, ribbon and accessories Share ends Sept 4th.
Round 2 will begin Sept 5th – 9th.
If you want to get them first, be sure to sign up by end of day on Sept 4th.

A product share means that I’ll divide the paper in 6×6 pieces between 8 people, for example, so you get one 6×6 sheet of each paper rather than having to buy a whole pack. You pre-order the product shares you want, I’ll order it on Sept 5th and then I’ll cut and separate all the pieces for you. After that I package them up in my clear acetate boxes to keep them organized and mail them to you!
It takes approx 2 weeks to receive your shares in the mail.

Order by Sept 4th to be in round 1!
Round 2 Begins Sept 5th – 9th and I’ll order round 2 on Sept 10th.

**If you want ALL THREE of the shares listed below, it’s a $48 bundle**

Holiday Paper Shares $15
53 Sheets total

6 sheets – 6×6 All is Bright Designer Paper
6 sheets- 6×6 Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper
6 sheets- 6×6 Santa’s Workshop Specialty Paper
6 sheets- 6×6 Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Paper
3 sheets- 6×6 Glimmer Paper, one each in Tranquil Tide, Merry Merlot & Copper
6 sheets- 6×6 Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Paper
6 sheets – 6×6 Country Lane Designer Paper
6 Sheets – 6×6 Toil & Trouble Designer Paper
1 sheet – 6×6 Black Foil Sheet
1 Sheet – 6×6 Galvanized Metallic Paper
Bonus! 6 sheets – 6×6 Under the Mistletoe Designer Paper from the annual catalog

Ribbon Shares $15

(My ribbon shares are neatly wrapped around a 3″ wide ribbon card)
2 yards of each ribbon
1/4″ Tranquil Tide Velvet Trim
3/8″ Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
3/16″ Braided Linen Trim
5/8″ Merry Merlot & copper Reversible Ribbon
1/2″ Poppy Parade Textured Weave Ribbon
3/8″ Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon
5/8″ Striped Burlap Trim

Christmas Accessories Share $20

2 Galvanized Buttons
2 All is Bright gold clips
4 Foil Edged Cards/Envelopes (2 gold, 2 silver)
2 Galvanized Clips
1 Chicken Wire (not real wire)
2 Copper Stars
2 Iridescent Wreaths
30 Epoxy dots (clear and frosted)
30 Santa’s enamels
30 Red Rhinestones
1 Santa Bag (approx 4″ x 4″)
2 spider trinkets
4 poppy parade cards/envelopes (2 small, 2 large)

I offer free shipping on my shares since I earn host rewards with ordering the shares, so I share that savings with you as a thank you for ordering them with me.

To order your shares, email me with your name and address to Linda@stampingschool.com
I’ll email you the link to order and pay for your shares.

(US addresses only per SU policy)

I will order on September 4th as soon as SU turns on ordering for the new Holiday catalog. RSVP by Sept 4th if you want in on Round 1! Round 2 Begins Sept 5th – 9th and I’ll order round 2 on Sept 10th.

Did you get your copy in the mail? If you didn’t please let me know!
(demonstrators should be receiving their complimentary copies this week)

Linda

The new Stampin’ Up Holiday catalog will begin on September 5th,
just a week away!

If you would like to have a sampling of all the papers, ribbons
and accessories then join one or all of my shares!

If you have joined my shares before, email me at Linda@stampingschool.com and I’ll send you the link to order and pay for your shares tomorrow!

A product share means that I’ll divide the paper in 6×6 pieces between 8 people, for example, so you get one 6×6 sheet of each paper rather than having to buy a whole pack. You pre-order the product shares you want, I’ll order it on Sept 5th and then I’ll cut and separate all the pieces for you. After that I package them up in my clear acetate boxes to keep them organized and mail them to you!
It takes approx 2 weeks to receive your shares in the mail.

Order by Sept 4th to be in round 1!
Round 2 Begins Sept 5th – 9th and I’ll order round 2 on Sept 10th.

**If you want ALL THREE of the shares listed below, it’s a $48 bundle**

Holiday Paper Shares $15
53 Sheets total

6 sheets – 6×6 All is Bright Designer Paper
6 sheets- 6×6 Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper
6 sheets- 6×6 Santa’s Workshop Specialty Paper
6 sheets- 6×6 Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Paper
3 sheets- 6×6 Glimmer Paper, one each in Tranquil Tide, Merry Merlot & Copper
6 sheets- 6×6 Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Paper
6 sheets – 6×6 Country Lane Designer Paper
6 Sheets – 6×6 Toil & Trouble Designer Paper
1 sheet – 6×6 Black Foil Sheet
1 Sheet – 6×6 Galvanized Metallic Paper
Bonus! 6 sheets – 6×6 Under the Mistletoe Designer Paper from the annual catalog

Ribbon Shares $15

(My ribbon shares are neatly wrapped around a 3″ wide ribbon card)
2 yards of each ribbon
1/4″ Tranquil Tide Velvet Trim
3/8″ Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
3/16″ Braided Linen Trim
5/8″ Merry Merlot & copper Reversible Ribbon
1/2″ Poppy Parade Textured Weave Ribbon
3/8″ Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon
5/8″ Striped Burlap Trim

Christmas Accessories Share $20

2 Galvanized Buttons
2 All is Bright gold clips
4 Foil Edged Cards/Envelopes (2 gold, 2 silver)
2 Galvanized Clips
1 Chicken Wire (not real wire)
2 Copper Stars
2 Iridescent Wreaths
30 Epoxy dots (clear and frosted)
30 Santa’s enamels
30 Red Rhinestones
1 Santa Bag (approx 4″ x 4″)
2 spider trinkets
4 poppy parade cards/envelopes (2 small, 2 large)

I offer free shipping on my shares since I earn host rewards with ordering the shares, so
and I share that savings with you as a thank you for ordering them with me.

To order your shares, email me with your name and address to Linda@stampingschool.com
I’ll send you the link to order tomorrow!

(US addresses only per SU policy)

I will order on September 4th as soon as SU turns on ordering for the new Holiday catalog. RSVP by Sept 4th if you want in on Round 1! Round 2 Begins Sept 5th – 9th and I’ll order round 2 on Sept 10th.

Did you get your copy in the mail?  If you didn’t please let me know!
(demonstrators should be receiving their complimentary copies this week)

Linda

A friend in my neighborhood asked me to make some invitations for her Red Hats luncheon.  While I didn’t have a hat stamp, I improvised by using the classic Red Hats color combo of red and purple and some pretty flowers.   I cased the Stampin’ Up Annual catalog sample on page 167 for my easy layout!

I used the Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder to give the solid Whisper White card stock a little character. I used Garden Green, Real Red and Gorgeous Grape for my Red Hats colors.   The Bundle is called Bouquet Blooms and actually makes these fun fold cards, too!
I also used the new Sprig Punch for the green leaves poking out.  That will be available to all on Sept 4th!

Stampin’ Up’s home office made a video showing how to use the dies for the fun fold card:

YES!  I will be offering my Holiday Shares!

I’ll post those on August 28th, when we are officially allowed to take payments for them.  (that’s 7 days before the new catalog begins on Sept 4)

If you would like to be on my email notification list for those, email me at Linda@stampingschool.com and include your full name and mailing address.

Don’t forget AUGUST is $5 coupon month aka Bonus Days!
For every $50 you order in August, you get a $5 coupon code to redeem in September!

Also, the Blended Seasons bundle will be ending soon!  I’ve really enjoyed the stitched dies in this set!  The Watercolor Pencils are not a part of this bundle and are reported to be coming back later.  The stamp set and dies will not be coming back.

August 1-31 Only!
A group of limited time only products with stamps, dies and 10 new watercolor pencil colors! You can view the official flyer HERE

Linda’s Special during August!
If you are a member of my Stamping School video library, you saw 2 videos I made using this new bundle. For all orders of $40 or more, I’ll send you the kits for both cards I showcased! (stamping not included per policy but all die cuts and embossed pieces included) If ordering online and your order is under $150, use Host Code AUEZZHDS
(ordering customers and team have free access to video library)

The stamp set is called BLENDED SEASONS
$39 Clear Mount or $53 wood mount   This is a BIG , two case stamp set!

Go Stamp Something!

$5 Bonus Days are Back!
If you were shopping with Stampin’ Up last year you may remember this fun promo.
For every $50 you spend in August, you get a $5 coupon code in your email to redeem in September.  It was a very successful promo and everyone loved using those coupons in for the Holiday Catalog, which releases on Sept 4!

Coupon Codes will be emailed to you so be sure you print it out and write the codes down and keep them!  I can help you redeem them either ordering online or by emailing them to me to place your order.   No limits to earn or redeem!

Color Your Season August Promo starts Today!

August 1-31 Only!
A group of limited time only products with stamps, dies and 10 new watercolor pencil colors!  You can view the official flyer HERE

Linda’s Special during August! 
If you are a member of my Stamping School video library, you saw 2 videos I made using this new bundle.  For all orders of $40 or more, I’ll send you the kits for both cards I showcased!  (stamping not included per policy but all die cuts and embossed pieces included)   If ordering online and your order is under $150, use Host Code AUEZZHDS
(ordering customers and team have free access to video library)

This is a big, two case stamp set!

If you already own the Stampin’ Up Watercolor pencils, don’t forget to order this companion set of pencils with 10 new colors!

The stamp set is called BLENDED SEASONS
$39 Clear Mount or $53 wood mount

We can get them individually (I will definitely get the new watercolor pencils!)
or get the stamps/dies as a bundle for 10% off:

A few samples from the home office:

Go Stamp Something!

Hi All!
Matt and I just returned from our week with Stampin’ Up on the Alaska incentive trip.  It was a wonderful trip away and it’s also great to be home:)  Some of you are on Facebook and followed along with me but for those not on social media, I’ll recap here on the blog!

Before I do, just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day for our ink pad starter kit promo!  If you decide to join my team by July 31, you get a free set of 10 ink pads!
Email me for details. 
New demos can also get in early on the Holiday catalog pre-order in August!

Stampin’ Up always leaves a little welcome on our cabin door.
This year is a wooden photo frame!

We boarded on a Friday and got settled in.  Beautiful balcony view and roomy cabin!

My guy loves the ocean.  He must have sailor sea legs in his ancestry somewhere!

On Saturday, we had our General Session for achievers and their guest.
It’s a business update and sneak peeks of the upcoming Holiday catalog!  (Demonstrators can order from it in August and customers on Sept 4*)
It’s a beautiful, stocked full catalog as usual!
*if you have ordered from me in the last 6 months, you will automatically receive one from me. If you want to request one, email me with your address to Linda@stampingschool.com.   (Demos, you will receive a complimentary copy from SU.)

(It’s not that easy to get a selfie on a windy balcony with a ship rockin!! I look surprisingly calm but I was trying not to get knocked over LOL)

During our General Session, we received some freebies!  Look at this beautiful foiled holiday paper!

This is a fun tool coming out in the Holiday catty, too!  It’s called Take Your Pick, and it has a little spatula for getting up stuck pieces or scooping up embellishments.  It can be pulled out and replaced with 2 stylus ends. On the other end is a sticky end for picking up sequins, etc. and it has an extra replacement sticky end.

This folder…..Love!  its a corrugated folder that creates deep grooves.  Shelli, our founder, showed these cute samples using it along with a new stamp set:

The hospitality room is full of candy and stamping inspiration!  This is where the guys hang out….I can’t even imagine how many pounds of peanut M&Ms they go through that week!

SUNDAY – JUNEAU

We were at sea until Sunday when we got to Juneau.   Matt and Tom went kayaking and I went to see the Mendenhall Glacier and Mt. Roberts tram.

Janet, Patsy and I enjoying the cool water breezes after a long hike to get up there!
(Alison and Des were with us too!)

When in Alaska, have some King Crab legs with chowder and crab cakes!  And the most fantastic Alaskan Amber beer that I can’t get here.

The view of our cruise ship 1800 feet up from Mt. Roberts.

In the hospitality room there were LOTS of samples on display featuring stamps coming in the holiday catalog!  We have a poinsettia each year but I love when they have coordinating framelits. too:

    
I tried to get a good shot of the detail above in the right photo but in person it’s really pretty.  The set below is called Alpine Adventure and there is a sled framelit die, too!

MONDAY – SKAGWAY

Matt and I were super excited about a Grizzly Bear excursion along the Chilkat/Chilkoot river in Skagway.  We had been to Alaska about 5 or 6 years ago and missed seeing bears so were hopeful we could get some this time but no.  Hard to control nature!  But we saw pretty scenery…

Then feeling a little ‘blah’ over our non-bear excursion we had a little time left for some
mush puppies!  We stopped to see the Iditerod-in-training sled dogs for some puppy breath and play time:

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY- TRACY ARM FJORD

We were at sea the next 2 days!  It’s a long time to be on the ocean and it was really too chilly to be on deck or in the pool.  We enjoyed the views, friends and ship entertainment.  Saw goats on the rocks, eagles and a few seals.  Cindy, Janet and I got a little  itchy for land but luckily SU had some nature set up in the hospitality room LOL

 
THURSDAY – VICTORIA
We decided to go very local and took a tour called Eat Like a Canadian!
So much fun with a great group of friends and we ate well indeed!
From our first time enjoying Poutine to Nanaimo bars, candied salmon, crab cakes, smoked tuna…..our taste buds were singing! Our tour guide MaryLou gave us a walking tour with history and food at the same time, perfection.

After all these years, I still rush back to the room to see what they left for us.  Like opening presents under the tree, I can’t wait to see what’s inside!  Giving us the upcoming, new Holiday catalog goodies is EXTRA exciting!
Here are the goodies on our pillows during the trip:

Who doesn’t love deer for the holidays?  And the framelit dies….love.

Beautiful papers with ph0to-realism ornaments and pine on one side

Annual catalog ‘stocking stuffers’

This jacket is actually gray but the lighting in the cabin was odd.  It’s a perfect weight and fits me perfectly, which most don’t.  There’s a SU logo on the back collar.  Love it!

Swirls & Curls embossing folder!  This will be fun for winter and all year, really!

A custom logo Bluetooth speaker!

A cool Scratch Map so we can scratch off all the amazing destinations
we have traveled with SU over the years

Another fun bundle coming in the Holiday catalog!  Matt said the light bulb punch
looks like a man’s shoe!

Isn’t this a pretty SU logo tote bag? Holds lots of stuff
including some 12×12 paper stuffed inside, too.

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This may be my favorite!  Think Tin Tiles embossed metals….going to be fun!

My FAVORITE bundle so far!  The framelit word dies are super!  Lots of possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by and if you have read all the way to the end, good job!
I know it was a long one!

P.S  August 1st begins BONUS DAYS COUPONS!   You may remember those from last year.  Spend $50 in August and get a coupon in your email for $5 off orders in September when the Holiday catalog begins.  Collect as many as you want and spend anyway you like!

Matt and I are heading to Alaska tomorrow on the Stampin’ Up Incentive Trip cruise!  This is our 12th trip with SU and continually thankful for my team and faithful customers who helped me earn it each year.  I’ll be posting on my Stamping School Facebook page if I see good ‘stampy’ things I can post:)  We will have a general session one day to see some sneak peeks of the upcoming Holiday catalog, so that will be exciting!

Before I go, I thought I’d share a quick project:

I love that Stampin’ Up is carrying these cute, premade pillow boxes this year in the annual catalog!  I think the Crumb Cake and white dots are versatile but I want more colors:)

Sponging takes a LONG time to get the coverage you need. I chose the Direct to Paper application, where I press the ink pad directly to the pillow box.  In this case, the new Merry Merlot is a perfect color to go with the Waterfront stamp set theme I needed.  Grap a paper towel or napkin before you begin.

(By the way, if you are on my Stamping School,
I showed 2 other videos with a reptile twist! )

It will be dark at first – once you wipe off the excess, it will be perfect!

Rub off the excess ink.  Switch ends and use the paper towel to
hold the inked side of the box down:

Repeat and rub the other side.  It will dry lighter!  Ink lightens when it dries, paint darkens.  Not sure why!

Stampin’ Up Product List

Choose a group of 10 new ink pads from the Brights, Regals or Subtles, Neutrals or In Colors… 10 new ink pads in your choice of color group when you join as a demonstrator (hobby discount shopper or business demo)

What a great time to start up or come back and re-join for a while!

You choose products up to $125 in your kit, pay only $99 and tax, free shipping and during July only, 10 free ink pads. Pretty good! There is also a ‘demo only’ preorder special and that can be added to your kit also – see the bottom of my post for that info)

As a hobby demo you can enjoy the 20% discount and place your own orders (I’ll walk you thru how to do that as your team leader, it’s easy) Here is my link to join:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lindaheller/jointhefun