Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. In the Moment is a brand new stamp set that feels like it was made just for me. Perhaps you will feel the same way when you see it. It resonated so strongly with me that I was inspired to create a class around it, and not just any class. Are you curious?
In The Moment Day Away Class
The images are all of a woman with curly hair. She is either drinking wine, reading a book or sipping a coffee looking out the window. Does that sound like me?? Not only do the images make it feel like this stamp set was created for me and about me, the words are also amazing and they hit home!
“You’re always so good to others, be good to yourself too”.
I sometimes forget to be good to myself. When I was creating with this stamp set, these words percolated through my brain and I think they found a good place to land.
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.”
While I know this to be true, I was raised with a pretty strong work ethic and relaxing is not a word that applies to me very often. I do love the idea of relaxing, but when someone says have a relaxing weekend it can get my hackles up. That says a lot doesn’t it? Truth is, when we take the time to relax and recharge our batteries we can return to our work with more focus and energy and probably joy too!
This stamp set is the perfect one to build a fun class around, but not just any class. A day away with Jackie!! I am planning this class for a welcome back to Canada party. My expected date of return is January 29. On Saturday February 5 from 9:30 until we are finished you are welcome to come to my home and relax and be good to yourself. We will make five cards throughout the day and you will go home with a ton of products.
Register and Pay With this Convenient PayPal Button
If you do not like to use the e-transfer option, here is a convenient PayPal button for you. Please message me with which Saleabration item you would like for free. Click under class options and you can choose whether you want “in person” or “in the mail”.
1. In person class on Saturday March 5 at 9:30am. Cost is $100 and includes the Tulip Fields Bundle, 6×6 package of the Flowering Fields paper, a package of Brass Butterflies, two yards of windowpane ribbon and five cards. Pdf will also be mailed to you in case you cannot complete all the cards in the class.
2. Class by mail. $120 including postage anywhere in Canada. All of the above included as well as all the card pieces. You will get a private Facebook group with video tutorials. Pdf will also be mailed to you.
3. Pdf tutorial. This is still in the planning stages and is not yet complete. Stay tuned! Tutorial is $20.
If you purchase the suite online from me then you will get the pdf tutorial for free and also have access to the private Facebook group for the video tutorials.
Day Away Cards
Here is the results of my time of play for my day away class. I love them so much and I hope you do too. A huge thank you to Marion Kuipers for inspiring me with her card of the Delft Blauw card with the lady reading in bed. I modified her card but that is what got my creativity rolling. Let’s take a look.
The Details
Here is what you will get in this class: In The Moment stamp set, Blessings of Home stamp set, classic matte dots, 2 yards of denim ribbon and 6 x 6 Heart and Home paper. The first five people to sign up will also get a bonus Blending Brush. Included in your class fee of $100 you will also get a free saleabration stamp set. For a kit to go the cost is $120 and the first five people to register will also receive a free Blending Brush. There will be a private group that will have the video tutorials for these cards. All videos will be posted by February 5. Preferred payment is etransfer to [email protected] but you can also pay by cheque or I can send you a PayPal invoice.
Thank You
Thank you for joining me today. I hope you will be a part of my Day Away With Jackie class.
Remember, if you don’t want to wait till February to get these great products, you can put them in your starter kit TODAY! That’s right. As demonstrators we can preorder from the mini catalog now already. How awesome is that? There are some great deals on the clearance rack as well as on the Last Chance list, click here to see those. I appreciate you shopping with me. If you live in Canada you can also click on the links below in my product list to shop online. Have a super day!
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. ‘Tis the season for Parcels in the Post that is for sure! Ater last night’s Beyond Pampered Team Christmas party I am in the mood for spreading some holiday cheer. Treat yourself to a Parcels in the Post package and you will be able to create with me for the month of December. Let’s take a look at two things: one, the contents of this parcel and two, the projects that I will be making with you during the month of December.
Parcels in the Post
The concept behind Parcels in the Post was to help casual stampers have access to a broad range of creativity without breaking the bank. Each month you can get a coordinated pack of patterned paper with ten sheets of five different colours of cardstock, various ribbons and embellishments. Here is the Parcel in the Post for December, it is $25 for porch pickup or $32 mailed anywhere in Canada. (included is a yard of the black gingham ribbon, it just isn’t in the picture as it was a bit of an afterthought.
Parcels in the Post Projects
‘Tis the season for Parcels in the Post! Here is a photo of all the projects for the month. There are two for each week. Join me every Tuesday morning at 10am EST on YouTube or on my Facebook page.
If you want to see these projects up close, take a look at this blog post.
Lots of Great Things Happening Today
‘Tis the season for great deals too! If you love a bargain, there are lots of good things happening today. There is a last chance sale with items up to 50% off. There is a clearance rack refresh with lots of amazing deals. Lastly, if you are a demonstrator, today is the day that you can start ordering from the new spring mini catalog. I some windmill dies and tulips in my future!
One hidden little gem for Paper Pumpkin subscribers is this three kit pack for $36. It is item number 161134.
If you would like to take advantage of these deals, please use the host code below. The current host code is always found on the right hand side of my blog. I appreciate you shopping with me and using this code! Thank you!! To make your shopping experience super simple, just click on the images in the product list below. You will find this handy list at the end of every blog post!
Beyond Pampered Team Party
‘Tis the season to spend quality time together! We had a wonderful team gathering last night. What a blessing to be able to celebrate together after two years!! Maybe you will have a spot at this table next year? I really hope so. The starter kit is always your best deal, even when there isn’t an additional discount on it. Now you can add products to your kit from the spring mini. What fun!
Thanks!
Thanks for joining me today. I’m thankful for my stamping community and you are a big part of that! Have a super day.
Hello stampers and happy Monday to you. Today’s post features the Time of Giving Tags and Cards. The dies were definitely designed to fit tags perfectly, but I am thrilled to show you that they also work for cards and boxes. I had made my tags weeks ago and forgot to blog about them, but the cards today are inspired by fellow Canadian demonstrator Alanna Wharf. Let’s take a look at the tags first.
Time of Giving Tags
My colour palette for these tags is kraft, evening evergreen, real red and basic white. Classic country Christmas colours. I’m so glad that Stampin’Up! brought back kraft paper to our Holiday Catalog.
You can’t see it in the picture, but the red tag is made using our gorgeous Red Velvet Paper. The white velvet is also lovely with these dies.
Time of Giving Cards
When you use these tags as the focal point of a card, it also looks fantastic. I first used Alanna’s card as an inspiration using the smoky slate, basic black and red plaid paper from the Peaceful Prints saleabration paper.
The second card uses the same colour scheme as my tags: evening evergreen and kraft paper. I love the plaid paper behind the black tag. Thanks again Alanna Wharf @sleeplessstamper for the fantastic inspiration. It was one of those moments where you almost squeal with delight!
Parcels in the Post
What I love about my card is that it fits in perfectly with my Parcels in the Post theme for next month. You can still get your Parcel in the Post for $32 mailed anywhere in Canada or for $25 porch pickup in Chatham. Take a look at the photo below to see what is in it. Beginning next week I will be doing videos every Tuesday at 10am EST showing you various projects with this Parcel in the Post.
You can get your Parcel in the Post in two ways. E-transfer is preferred to [email protected] OR you can use PayPal here.
More Ideas
A while ago I made some gorgeous tea light holders using these dies. Check out my blog post on that here.
Thanks!
Thanks for joining me today and a special thanks to all of you who subscribed to my YouTube channel. I met my goal of 4000 subscribers. How long will it take to get to 5000? Congratulations to Claudette Meriano who won the Cabin Dies. Don’t forget there are only two more days to get the amazing deal on the starter kit. Only $100 for $165 worth of products and a coveted spot on my top ranking team!
Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. Today I am some super cute Awesome Otters cards for you. Awesome Otters? Where did you find them? Let me tell you.
Where Did These Awesome Otters Come From??
One of the perks of being a Stampin’Up! demonstrator (or discount shopper) is getting my hands on products early. Stampin’UP! also offers awesome events virtually and in person when circumstances allow. When you attend these events you can get certain products even earlier. There are LOTS of perks for getting the starter kit. Did you know that YOU could get in on this deal for an even better price this month? Offer ends November 30 but I will tell you more later. First let’s take a look at these cards.
Come and Play!
Otters love to play, and so can YOU! I am hosting a fun games evening with some simple stamping. You can make this very card and also win prizes and go home with a goodie bag. Check out my event here. It will be the last stamping event until February 1. You guessed it, I am going back to Holland to be with Gerard for seven weeks.
Another Way?
Is there another way to get this adorable stamp set for free AND early? The answer is a resounding YES! All you need to do is get the starter kit this month for a steal of a deal. Until November 30 it is only $100. You get to pick out any products you want for a total of $165. Then in December you can place an order including products from the brand new 2022 Mini Catalog and also get free saleabration items with every $60 purchase. Did I mention that you also save 20% on your own orders as well as earn that amount on any orders that you might get from people who you share your catalogs with? Get your starter kit here if you live in Canada.
A Few More Products
I took a photo of a few more stamp sets that I will be including as prizes at my Games Event on December 3. This event is a great way to get a sneak peek at the new products and also be able to play with them and win them. Everyone wins a prize at my events.
Thanks!
Thanks for joining me today and a huge thank you if you have also subscribed to my YouTube Channel. This morning I hit my goal of 4000 subscribers and that means I will be choosing one lucky winner who will get the Cabin Dies sent to them. I hope you have a super day and that you also seriously consider all the amazing opportunities that await you by getting the starter kit, joining my team and getting your very own discount and other exclusive perks.
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. Hybrid Embossing Folder. Do you know what this is? Have you tried them? At first I was a little mystified myself, but these beauties cut and emboss at the same time. The die fits inside the embossing folder and with one run through the die cutting machine you accomplish two things. Yesterday I tried it with a brand new one from the 2022 mini catalog.
Hybrid Embossing Folder: Almost Ruined!
Well, I wanted to take this hybrid embossing folder to a new level. I had a baroque theme in mind for my heart card. Originally I was trying to combine the Strong of Heart fundraiser stamp set, but then I went off on a tangent. You see, I love castles and brocade and rich colours. The colours I was using were Real Red and Basic Black. Why not go bold? Guess what I did?
Yes, I inked up the folder in black ink, laid the heart die inside, added my red cardstock and put it through my die cutting machine. Wow! It turned out even better than I thought. Such rich depth of colour and texture, it was beautiful. But there was a definite problem. I could smell the distinct smell of almond extract. I knew right away that I had used Stazon instead of Memento black.
If any of you know about Stazon ink, it stays on!! It is meant to be a permanent ink on fabric, plastic, metal, you name it. I tried rinsing it off. Nope. Tried Stazon cleaner. That worked minimally. Then I got out the big guns: GooGone. That stuff stinks like the dickens, but it worked. I had to use a dish brush and some elbow grease, but my embossing folder is clean again!
Embossing With White Velvet
While we are on a regal, baroque theme, why not add velvet paper into the mix. Now be forewarned, you will never quite get the look that I got on this card. Why? Because no matter how hard I scrubbed and cleaned my embossing folder, there was still some GooGone residue and this transferred to the white velvet paper giving it an authentic vintage look!
Here you can see the lovely detail up close. I am really, really impressed with this hybrid embossing folder.
Video Tutorial
I can’t believe that my original post didn’t include this video!! With a technique like this, seeing a video is simply the best inspiration. Enjoy!!
Strong of Heart Fundraiser Stamp Set
Did you know that Stampin’Up! is donating $4 to heart health for each Strong of Heart stamp set sold? In Canada these funds are going to our very own London Health Sciences Centre. The reason behind this is the tragic story of Anne Granger who lost her husband at the age of 40 to a rare heart condition. You can read about it here.
One More Peek
Can you believe that this was once plain red cardstock? I am just so very impressed with how beautifully this turned out. Ink up your embossing folder with black ink and wowsers!!
The sayings on all of these cards come from the Strong of Heart stamp set. I really hope that you are inspired to purchase this set and help raise money for heart health. It is so wonderful that Stampin’Up! keeps the money that is raised in each country in the same country. Support local!! Thanks for joining me today, as always the links to shop with me are at the end of the blog post. Have a super day.
