Last Day to Register & Back Order Report

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Current Classes and Promotions

Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack Series—November features Flurry of  Wishes. 

Weekly Deals—New specials announced every Tuesday! 

Clearance Rack—Discounted retired merchandise!

Browse The 2015 Annual Catalog—See the latest products!

Browse The Holiday Catalog—All-new seasonal stamps, papers & accents!

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Sunday, November 1st is the last day to register!

Sunday, November 15^th at 2pm OR Order A Class-To-Go Kit!

Flurry of Wishes Class —The third 2015 Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack (SAS) Class will feature the Flurry of Wishes photopolymer stamp set.  We'll create 6 each of two different card designs using that set.  Here are the two card designs ...

Changes Due to Back Ordered Items:

• I have switched the Gold Metallic Thread featured in the card on the right to Silver Metallic Thread due to a back order.  I really think the silver thread will look just as nice!
• The Snowflake Elements are also back ordered ... ugh!  These will be super easy to add to your completed cards after the class.  They are scheduled to start shipping 11/25.  As soon as I receive them I will mail them to you.

If you are ordering a Class To-Go Kit here are the items you will need:

• Classic Ink:  Night of Navy, Lost Lagoon, Mint Macaron, and Island Indigo
• Clear Blocks:  Recommended sizes are D, E and G
• Stampin' Write Markers:  Island Indigo and Pool Party
• Stampin' Spritzer (optional -- can use any spray bottle)
• Aqua Painter (optional -- can use a small paint brush)
• VersaMark Pad
• White Stampin' Emboss Powder  
• Heat Tool
• Adhesives:  SNAIL, Glue Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals

Snow Flurry Punch Bundle Option - Cutting out the snowflake shapes is quick & easy with the coordinating Snow Flurry Punch! You'll definitely want to add this handy tool to your kit, and when you do, you'll save 15% off the retail price when you purchase both the stamp set and punch together as a bundle! 

Bundle Add-On Fee—Add just $12 more!

Class Kit Fee—$40 for the photopolyer stamp set.

Can't Make The Class? Order A Class-To-Go Kit—If you're not in the Fort Wayne area, or are unable to attend the class, you can order a Class-To-Go Kit!  Class fees are the same, simply add $5.75 for Priority Shipping or you can make arrangements to pick up from me.  

Demonstrators Cards-Only Kit—Want to participate, but already own the featured stamp set?  I offer a CARDS ONLY Kit for active demonstrators only.  Cost is $20, plus $5.75 for shipping, if needed.

Add A Dozen More Cards—Add a second set of the cards (6 each of the 2 designs) for just $10!  Additional shipping costs may apply.

Did You Miss September's or October's SAS Class? No worries!  You can still register for September's Your Presents SAS or October's Embellished Ornaments SAS class during this round of registration, too! 

Contact Me By November 1st To Register!

Before You Register: Please review the Holiday Stamp-a-Stack Series Info Page for complete info.

I'll need to know:

• If you want any additional cards or products added to your order.
• Your name & shipping information including a phone number.
• Payment is due with your registration. I'll need your credit card info, or I can send you a PayPal invoice.

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Good News:  this has been the most popular Holiday Catalog Stampin' Up! has ever had!  Every one seems to love the products available in this year's Holiday Catalog and it's showing in the amount of ordering.  I, too, love this year's catalog.

Challenge:  As a result of the popularity of so many items, the back order list has grown significantly.  This has certainly presented a challenge with my classes and to those ordering their own products.  November's Holiday Card SAS is just one example of not being able to get the product in time that I used on the cards.

I am trying very had to design cards that will not be impacted by back orders, but I simply don't have any insight as to Stampin' Ups! current inventory levels on items that are not on back order right .  Of course, I don't know what people will be ordering now and in the future either.

With that being said, I have included our most current Back Order Report below.  If you have placed an order and have items on back order you can see the expected shipping dates below.

BACKORDER REPORT

October 29, 2015

This report is current as of Thursday, October 29. 

BACKORDERED

30 October

• 138281: Lots of Labels Framelits Dies (218 backordered; 336 expected. 336 more expected 6 November)
• 138288: Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (2,046 backordered; 4,680 expected)
• 139670: Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies (3,931 backordered; 1,536 expected. 6,912 more expected 6 November)
• 139673: Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (16,237 backordered; 9,792 expected. 6,048 more expected 15 November; 4,248 more expected 1 December)

2 November

• 139639: Home for Christmas Designer Buttons (924 backordered; 2,016 expected)

9 November

• 139647: To You and Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit (570 backordered; 4,000 expected)
• 139615: Real Red and Garden Green 1/8" Striped Ribbon (912 backordered; 12,000 expected)
• 139622: Spider Web Paper Doilies (2,446 backordered; 6,930 expected) 
• 139683: Curvy Corner Trio Punch (2,591 backordered; 4,200 expected)
• 139666: Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies (7,755 backordered; 16,948 expected)

15 November

• 138283: Leaflets Framelits Dies (2,567 backordered; 912 expected. 5,040 more expected 1 December)
• 138309: Fine-Tip Glue Pen (4,173 backordered; 2,700 expected. 4,050 more expected 23 November)

17 November

• 139643: Reindeer Paper Clips (512 backordered; 10,368 expected)

23 November

• 138401: Gold Metallic Thread (219 backordered; 2,560 expected)

25 November

• 139638: Snowflake Elements (3,149 backordered; 15,120 expected)

14 December

• 138317: Corrugated Paper (94 backordered; 2,000 expected)

Registration Now Open for My Last Holiday Stamp-a-Stack!

Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class

It's time to get registered for December's Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class.  This is the last class in the series and you won't want to miss this one!  This class will feature the Festive of Trees stamp set and coordinating Tree Punch.  Here are some photos of the cards we will be making:

 

Each Class Is An Amazing Value!  You'll get $30 worth of products, plus 12 cards & envelopes, at just a little over the cost of purchasing the products alone! 

Additional Benefits:

• Class-To-Go Kits Available!
• Complete Card Instructions & Supply Lists!
• Multi-Class Bonus—FREE Stocking Stuffer Kit!
• Option To Substitute Products!
• Option To Purchase Extra Cards!
• Option To Do A Private Class For Your Friends Only!

Festival of Trees Class Kit—The December Holiday Card SAS Class will feature the  Festival of Trees Photopolymer stamp set and the Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack. These are great traditional Christmas Cards  We'll create 6 each of these two card designs for a total of 12 cards.

Class Kit Contents—Your kit will include the Festival of Trees Photopolymer stamp set, a Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack (48 sheets of 4 1/2" x 6 1/2") and a container of Silver Basic Metal Buttons (32 buttons!).  Plus, it will have all of the supplies to create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs) and envelopes. 

Class Date: Join us Sunday, December 7, at 2pm in Fort Wayne, IN, or purchase a Class-To-Go Kit to create the cards at your convenience! 

Class Kit Fee:  $40 for the photopolymer style. $5.60 Priority shipping additional, if needed.

Want More Cards?  Additional sets of 12 cards are $10 just each, plus actual shipping charges, if needed.

Optional Festival of Trees Bundle Upgrade:  Upgrade your Festival of Trees Class Kit to include the Tree Punch so you can make more of these gorgeous cards later on your own!  

Please note that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you get this bundle if you are not attending the class (i.e.you are purchasing a Class To-Go Kit).  You are definitely going to want the punch to cut out these trees!

Festival of Trees Stamps & Tree Punch Bundle Kit Fee:  $52, plus shipping, if necessary. 

NEW FOR DEMONSTRATORS!  Want to participate, but already own the Festival of Trees stamp set/bundle?  I'm now offering a CARDS ONLY Kit for demonstrators only.  Cost is $20, plus shipping, if needed.

Contact Me By November 17 To Register!

Before You Register: Please review the  Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack Info Page for complete info.

I'll need to know whether you want the upgraded kit and if you want any additional cards or products added to your order. Payment is due with your registration.

Class-To-Go Kits Are Available!  If you are outside the Fort Wayne area, or can't make the class, you can still participate!  Class-To-Go Kits contain all of the pre-cut card stock and embellishments needed to create the cards, and include the featured products as advertised.  Cards are not pre-stamped and kits do not include ink, adhesives, or die-cutting for elements that must be stamped first. Below is a list of supplies you might want to consider if you are selecting this option.

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Did You Miss The September, October and/or November Classes?  It's not too late...simply order them this month!  You can still order the Bright & Beautiful class kit from September, the Letterpress Winter class kit from October or the Wondrous Wreath class kit from November .  If you take all 4 classes in the series you will receive the December Stocking Stuffer Class for FREE!  See details.

Please note: The Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle price was a promotional price that has expired, but you can still add the Stars Framelits at the regular price to your order.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can join us in December!

Michelle

Dress Up Club Card

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you one of cards that we made at last month's Stamp Club.  With Mother's Day right around the corner, I wanted to focus on cards that my club members could use for those special mom's / women in their lives. 

 I have to admit that I love this card!  And I don't even like pink...LOL!  This card is packed full of product.  The card base is Early Espresso Card Stock with a layer of Whisper White embossed with the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I used the scalloped oval from the Ovals Collection Framelits and embossed it with the Vintage Wallpaper Folder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The oval on top of that is in Melon Mambo and is from the Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks.

The sentiment is from the Friendly Phrases stamp set.  I used  Melon Mambo and Early Espresso markers.

Now for the fun part!  The dress is made from from the Dress Up Framelits Dies.  The dress form is Soft Suede.  The dress is cut from Early Espresso.  I stamped the Blooming with Kindness flower in VersaMark and embossed it with both Melon Mambo and Whisper White Embossing Powder.  The "sweater" is Melon Mambo and is cut from one of the framelits. 

The ensemble is finished off with a pearl necklace and a couple of pearl buttons.  Isn't it adorable?










So what do you think?  I'd love for you to leave me a comment!

Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle

Fond Farewell to Flower Fest

I'm still in shock that the Flower Fest stamp set is retiring!  This is one of my favorites and I'm sad to see it going away.  This project was one that we did at my Paper Flower class last summer.  We made 12 different projects (mostly cards) using 12 different flower techniques. I called it a "paper" flower class, but in reality 2 of the 12 flower techniques used ribbon...oh well!

 

The card base Daffodil Delight card stock layered with Whisper White card stock and a piece of Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper.  The Flirtatious paper is currently available at a 25% DISCOUNT.  The original retail price was $12.95, but now you can purchase it for $9.71!  The Melon Mambo doily is also from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP.  Just a reminder that all retiring accessories are available only while supplies last! 

The background was created by randomly stamping images from the Flower Fest stamp set in VersaMark ink and then heat embossing with Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Emboss Powders.  A couple of rhinestones were placed in the centers for just a little bling.  I added a piece of Wild Wasabi that was punched using the Lace Ribbon Border Punch...also retiring and currently available at a 25% DISCOUNT!  The original retail price was $19.95, but now you can purchase it for $14.96!  The sentiment is from the Tiny Tags stamp set and was stamped in Wild Wasabi Classic Ink and also embellished with a couple of rhinestones.  Sorry... the oval punch used for the sentiment is longer available.

Here's a close up of the Melon Mambo doily from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP.  The ribbon flower is made from Daffodil Delight 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.  All of the 1 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon is also retiring.  I used a Whisper White brad from the 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo Brads assortment for the center.  These brads are also retiring and are currently available at a 40% DISCOUNT!  The original retail price was $7.95, but now you can purchase them for $4.77!  I punched one of the little flowers out of the Flirtatious Specialty DSP, adhered it to the brad, and topped it off with a Basic Rhinestone.  This flower is really fun and easy to make.  Would you like to learn how?  Contact me to schedule your own private class or workshop and I'll teach you!  

You can visit my Online Store to order these items before they are gone for good!  Here are the links to the items from this card that are retiring:

• Flower Fest stamp set
• Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper  (25% discount)
• Lace Ribbon Border Punch (25% discount)
• Daffodil Delight 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 
• Neutrals 5/8" Jumbo Brads  (40% discount)

    

   

    

Thanks for stopping by,

Michelle

Cards for Bethany's Workshop

I'm posting a little workshop "sneak peek" today.  I have a workshop Friday and want to share the cards we will be making.  Bethany, the hostess, asked to do a Mother's Day card and something "springy."  So, here's what I came up with.

This card is actually a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) of a card that fellow demonstrator Angie Leach made.  You can check out her Too Cool Stamping blog HERE.  I made a couple of minor changes, but really loved it and knew I had to make it myself.  Thanks for the inspiration Angie!    

This card also incorporates several items that will be retiring and will not be available after the end of May.  See my previous post with the retiring stamp set list.  Be prepared...it's a LONG list!  The list of retiring accessories will be available April 25th.  Be sure to come back to what's on the list! 

I started with a Concord Crush card stock base and layered a piece of Pear Pizzazz on top.  These are two of the colors that will be retiring on May 31st.  I'm really going to miss these two!  Next is a layer of Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper.  This paper is also retiring.  You can earn this paper for FREE by hosting your own workshop and it's available only while supplies last through May.

Here's a close up of the focal point of the card.  The scallop circle in the background is made from Concord Crush using the Scallop Circle #2 die with the Big Shot.  The Whisper White on top also uses the Big Shot with the 3" Circle die.  The sentiment is from the Delightful Dozens stamp set and is stamped in Melon Mambo Classic Ink.  I just love how all of these colors coordinate!

The flowers are made using the Flower Fest stamp set.  This, too, is retiring.  I LOVE this set and am going to have a really hard time seeing it go!  The flowers are stamped using Versamark ink onto Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, and Bashful Blue card stock.  The leaves were also stamped in Versamark on Pear Pizzazz.  They were all embossed with white embossing powder and cut out.

Don't you just love the pearls?  These made a great little accent for the flowers and below the sentiment.  The flowers are all popped up using a few Stampin' Dimensionals.  Then the card is finished off with some Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly ribbon.  Again, another item that is retiring!  I'm starting to sound like a broken record with retiring items...LOL!



Here's the second card we will be making...

This card features items available in the Mini Occasions Catalog.  This catalog runs through the end of April.  So again, these items might be gone for good at the end of this month!  The card base is Baja Breeze card stock layered with a piece of Blushing Bride.  Next is one of the patterns from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and a small piece of Whisper White.  I have to admit that I usually don't care for pastel colors.  However, I really like this paper and the color combinations.  I also love that there is an entire Twitterpated suite of products that all coordinate!  Stampin' Up! really does make my job easy when it comes to putting things together.

The flower is made using the Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch.  I stamped the image in Island Indigo and punched it out.  I punched a second flower out of Island Indigo card stock to put behind it so it stood out a little better.  The leaves are punched out of the Blossom Petals Builder punch and ran through the Crimper for some added texture.  This is such a quick easy way to give your leaves a more realistic look and some dimension, too.

The ribbon is Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon.  The sentiment is from the Loving Thoughts stamp set and is stamped in Island Indigo Classic Ink.

 The card is finished off with three little Twitterpated Designer Buttons.  I used Mini Glue Dots to adhere them to the paper.  Aren't they adorable?  What a great finishing touch!  Again, I love all of the coordinating product!  We'll have to wait until May to see if any of the products from the Mini Occasions Catalog make it to the new annual catalog coming out in June.


Don't forget that I will have the retired accessories list posted on April 25th.  I hope you enjoyed these cards!

Thanks for stopping by,
Michelle

Workshop Door Prize

Today I'd like to share with you the door prize that I gave away at my workshop this past Sunday.

Isn't this little "Easter bonnet" adorable?  I saw one of these for the first time about a year ago made by Angie Leach.  You can visit her Too Cool Stamping blog to see the one she made.  Beckie F. was the lucky winner.  Beckie is one of my Stamp Club members, a great customer, and a fabulous friend!  So, not only is this just super cute as is...I filled it with an assortment of buttons!  Congrats Beckie!

These "bonnets" are a great way to reuse your empty button, brad, and trinket containers.  Simply cover with your favorite paper and embellishments and you have a great little gift container!

I used the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog to cover my container.  The top is punched out with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  I used a different pattern to wrap around the container.  These strips were cut at 1/2" x 9 and 1/4" x 9.  The ribbon is Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Polly.  I used Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive to adhere to the paper and the ribbon.    







The bottom is cut using the Big Shot and the Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die.  The scallop circle was then embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I used a little Sticky Strip to adhere it to the bottom of the container.

The cute little flower made using Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride Card Stock.  It's held together with a white brad from the 3/16" Brads - Neutural Collection and adhered to the container with a couple of Mini Glue Dots.

I hope you enjoyed this little project.  Maybe it will inspire you to reuse some of those empty containers sitting around.  I love to see what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle

March Club Cards

I have two new beautiful cards to share with you today.  We will be making both of these at my Stamp Clubs this month.  By the way, I'm getting ready to start new sessions in April for both my Friday and Sunday clubs.  If you are interested in joining please contact me for more information.

The first card I'd like to share with you uses a technique called Versa Shadow that I found on a blog by Erin Gonzales.  She used this technique on an 8x8 scrapbook page.

Created by Erin Gonzales

Here is a photo of her page.  Isn't is gorgeous?  My favorite colors, too!  Here's a link to her post.  She even shows a video of the technique.  I love her style and can't wait to CASE more of her beautiful projects!







So, here is the card that I was inspired to make after seeing Erin's scrapbook page.  I just LOVE it and it's so easy to do!  The card base is Basic Gray card stock that has been stamped on with Whisper White Craft ink using the Mixed Bunch stamp set.  Keep in mind that when you are using craft ink that it takes a little longer to dry and will smear if not completely dry.  I used my heat tool to speed things up a little.  Lord knows that I'm not the most patient person...LOL!  The patterned paper is a piece from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.

To get the "shadow" effect you simply draw around your stamped image with a VersaMarker.  How cool is that?  It looks fantastic on this Basic Gray card stock.

The Baker's Twine in Wisteria Wonder is just tied in a knot through the holes in the buttons.  The buttons are Elegant Eggplant, Rich Razzelberry, and Old Olive and adhered using Mini Glue Dots.

You can also see the 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon very well in this photo.  It's in Pear Pizzazz and adds just the right touch!

The card is finished off with another flower image stamped in Concord Crush from the Mixed Bunch stamp set and punched out using the coordinating Blossom Punch.  The center is from the same set and is stamped in Pear Pizzazz.  The "hello" is from the Tiny Tags set, stamped in Rich Razzelberry, punched out with the Jewelry Tag punch, and adhered to the center of the flower with a Rich Razzelberry brad.  The entire flower was popped up with a double-stacking of Stampin' Dimensionals.

So what do you think?  I'd love to here your comments.  Just on Comment down below.

List of supplies:
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch and Tiny Tags 
Ink and Markers:  Whisper White Craft Ink; Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, and Rich Razzelberry Classic Ink; VersaMark Pad; and a VersaMarker 
Paper:  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and Basic Gray and Whisper White Card Stock
Accessories:  Elegant Eggplant, Rich Razzelberry, and Old Olive Buttons; Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon; Wisteria Wonder Baker's Twine; and a Rich Razzelberry Brad  
Tools:  Blossom Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, and SNAIL Adhesive
 


On to card #2....

What a difference between the two, huh?  I love how elegant this one seems.  It's so much prettier in person, too... the photos don't do it justice.  Of course, that may have something to do with the photographer :).

As I mentioned, this card uses a technique called Double Embossing.  It is texture embossed AND heat embossed.  It's actually much easier than it looks, too.

The card base is Naturals Ivory with a piece of Basic Black on top.  Next is a piece of Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Here's where the fun begins!






To do the textured embossing I used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  Prior to running this through your Big Shot, though, you have to ink up the embossing folder with VersaMark.  Use a brayer and ink up the de-bossed side of the embossing folder...the side that is "indented" not raised.  Place your DSP face down onto the inked side of the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot like normal.  When you remove your paper from the embossing folder keep in mind that it is covered in VersaMark and try to keep your fingers out of it.  Next, cover the DSP with black embossing powder and heat using the heat tool.

That's all there is to this Double Embossing technique.  That was pretty simple, right?  I love how the DSP only shows up on the embossed/raised areas of the card.  I don't know if you can tell in the photo above, but it really gives the card some extra dimension.

 In the photo on the right, you can see the focal image.  It's a piece of Naturals Ivory card stock stamped in Basic Black with the Kindness Matters stamp set.  This set is part of the Sale-a-bration promotion currently going on.  That means that you can get this set for FREE with a $50 order!  Click on the Sale-a-bration link at the top left side of this page to get more information.  Click HERE to go directly to my online store and start shopping now.

Back to the card.  The stamped piece is then layered onto a piece of Brushed Gold card stock and then onto a piece of Basic Black card stock.  I used a few Stampin' Dimensionals to pop up the center piece.  The card is finished off with a piece of Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.


List of supplies:
Stamps:  Kindness Matters
Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink, and  VersaMark Pad
Paper:  Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper and Basic Black, Naturals Ivory and Brushed Gold Card Stock
Accessories:  Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Black Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool Brayer, Stampin' Dimensionals, and SNAIL Adhesive
 Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle