Hello friends! Did I tell you that Halloween is my favorite holiday to craft and decorate for? I’m not sure where my obsession with Halloween has come from, but I love it. Maybe it has something to do with my father being a Halloween baby!

Today I have a free tutorial for you! This is a graveside card that I created using the Everyday Label Punch to make my tombstones!

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Punch out four “tombstones” in the Smoky Slate cardstock using the Everyday Label punch. Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut off one end of each label to give the tombstone a flat edge. Add Smoky Slate ink using the Sponge Dauber to the edges of the tombstones to make them look distressed. Set aside.

2. Punch out two bats in Basic Black and one bat in Smoky Slate using the Twinkle Builder punch.

3. Stamp the moon using Crushed Curry ink on a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Punch out the moon using the Twinkle Builder Punch. Stamp the cat on a piece of Whisper White cardstock in memento Black Ink. Make sure the ink is dry, then color in with Pumpkin Pie-Light Stampin’ Blend.

4. Stamp the sentiment “Happy Halloween” in Memento Black ink on the Whisper White cardstock banner.

5. Stamp some stars in memento Tuxedo Black ink on the Whisper White piece of cardstock. Once the ink dries, color in the stars using the Daffodil Delight-Light Stampin’ Blend.

6. You are now ready to assemble the card. Adhere all of your pieces to the 3-3/4”x5” piece of Whisper White cardstock to create your Halloween scene. Once you have your scene created, add the Brights DSP/striped piece of Gorgeous Grape cardstock to the bottom of the tombstones. Adhere this Whisper White piece of cardstock with the scene to the Gorgeous Grape piece of cardstock. Next, add the Happy Halloween banner and then tie the Black Baker’s Twine around those pieces before attaching to the Basic Black card base.

7. Add a piece of Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card base for your sentiment. Decorate if you wish.

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Hello stamping friends! Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has added some more new colors to the Stampin’ Blends line? These alcohol markers are the BEST! I cannot get enough of coloring with them.

The new colors that have been added are basic black, mango melody, real red, blackberry bliss, cajun craze, and shaded spruce. Check out your holiday catalog. If you’d like to order some of the new colors, hop on over to my online store here to place an order.

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Hello friends!  First of all, today is the day the 2018 Holiday Catalog goes live!  Woot! Woot!  I’ve been having so much fun playing with all of the new goodies from the catalog.  When you’re a demonstrator you have the opportunity to pre-order goodies from the new catalog one month before it goes live. Just one of the perks of being a demo.

Today I am sharing with you a card that I made with my library ladies yesterday. This card features the Distinktive Stamps from Stampin’ Up!  SU now has a few different stamp sets using this technique.  These stamps use monochromatic dimension to your stamping. Distinktive stamps create different opacities in a single stamped image for real depth and intensity.

I overlooked this stamp set Wishing you Well at first.  But, then a card caught my eye on Pinterest or somewhere.  It has so many possibilities.  It has a “season’s greetings” sentiment, along with “just a note”, and  “wishing you well” just to name a few more.  You may want to consider adding this one to your stamp collection.  The bow in this set is just GORGEOUS!

Below is a list of the products that I used to create this elegant and simple card.

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.75

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

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FALL NEWSLETTER
Love it! Live it! Share it!

Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s time for the new 2018-2019 Holiday Catalog and we have lots of great new holiday stamps being released! The catalog will be live on September 5th.

NEW THURSDAY EVENING CLASS-HERSHEY LIBRARY
There will be new card making classes at the Hershey Library on select Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Come out to meet new friends and make two cards using new goodies from Stampin’ Up! There will be lots of holiday cards! The cost will be $6 for all of the supplies, plus envelopes. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required but appreciated. Hope to see you there!

CHRISTMAS CARDS – there are three Christmas card classes scheduled for the fall. The dates are September 9, October 21st and November 18th. You will make ten cards (3 designs each and then you pick your favorite one for the 10th card. Cost is $25, which includes all of the supplies, plus envelopes. No worries if you can’t make it. Contact me if you’d like to order a kit “to go”. You can then put together the cards at your convenience. The cost is an extra $5 for me to assemble the kit.

MINI CALENDAR CLASSES – I’ve been making these mini calendars as gifts over the past two years and they’ve been a big hit. I thought you all would like to join in the fun this year, so I am adding a class to the schedule. I will have two classes (one in October and one in November). The plan is to get together in October and make the first six months and then the second six months in November. There will be two options (1) you attend both classes and make the calendar using my stamps, etc., or (2) you can purchase a kit and stamp the pages with your stamps at your convenience. The cost will be $25 for the two classes at my house using my supplies. The kit to go option will cost $15.

MT. GRETNA BREWERY – I will be having a Stamp a Stack class at the Mt. Gretna Brewery on November 25th from 3-5:30 pm. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!

BIRTHDAY CLUB!
There are quite a few of you out there that have not given me your birth date. You’re not interested in saving 15% off a Stampin’ Up! order? You will receive a special coupon to use during your birthday month and a card from me! You need to email me the month of your birth though!

BRING A FRIEND
New friends are always welcome at my stamping events. Bring a friend (new to me) to my next class and receive a free gift for both you and your friend. Plus, you will also receive a $10 coupon if your friend places an order!

IF YOUR SHOPPING LIST IS OVER $100…
Purchase the ultimate bundle by selecting $125 from your shopping list for just $99. By purchasing the ultimate bundle, you become a demonstrator on my team and you will enjoy a personal savings of 20% on all future purchases and 20% instant income when friends and family shop with you. There is no obligation — just an opportunity!

WANT TO EARN FREE PRODUCT?
Place a personal order of $150 or more OR host a stamping get together with your friends!

STAMPIN’ BLENDS TIP – have you tried the new Blends yet? They’re the perfect tool to add beautiful color and shading to all of your crafting projects. But did you know you can use your Blends to create custom-colored ribbon too?

Here’s my tip: Cut off the length you need of our 1/8” Whisper White Sheer Ribbon (144172). Now slide the side of the brush tip of your preferred Stampin’ Blend along the length of the ribbon to color it. It dries fast and you’ll be ready to add your custom ribbon to your project in no time!

You’ll find a list of the Singles and Combo Pack blends on page 204-205 of our Annual Catalog. Also, check out the new colors of Blends in the 2018 Holiday Catalog.

Do you have the new catalogs? Message me if you do not and would like one!

FREE TUTORIAL

Do you have a small treat or gift to wrap? Why not create this quick and easy gift bag! All you really need are the Gift Bag Punch Board, Designer Series Paper (I used the Share What you Love DSP because they’re heavyweight sheets) and some ribbon.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Love What You Do

INK:
Rich Razzleberry Stamp Pad

PAPER: (including cutting dimensions)
Share What you Love DSP
Rich Razzleberry stripes 6” x 12”
Mint Macaron and Old Olive flowers fussy cut flowers
Whisper White Cardstock 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”

ACCESSORIES:
Gift Bag Punch Board
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Rich Razzleberry ¼” Velvet Ribbon
Pearlized Doilies
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
Paper Snips
Bone Folder

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Use the Gift Bag Punch Board to create your bag with your DSP, using the Large (L) side score line. Make sure that you place the correct side of the DSP into the punch board. You wouldn’t want the flowers (the other side of the Rich Razzleberry stripes) to be upside down!
2. Use the Reverse Punch on the punch board to create holes for your ribbon.
3. Crease at the score lines using the Bone Folder.
4. Assemble the bag using Tear & Tape.
5. Thread the ribbon through the holes and tie the ends together in a knot. Hide the knot on the inside of the bag.
6. Stamp the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink on to the Whisper White CS. Die cut using the Big Shot and stitched circle framelit. Adhere to a doily with glue dots.
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FALL CLASSES

Sept 04  – Elizabethtown Library-Two Cards/$6 (9:00–10:30 am)
Sept 09  –  Christmas Card Class 2:00-4:30 pm
Sept 13  – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)
Sept 16  – Stamp Club #1 2:00-4:30 pm
Sept 27 – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)
Sept 30 – Halloween Card Class 2:00-4:30 pm

Oct 07  –  Stamp Club #2 2:00-4:30 pm
Oct 11  – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)
Oct 13  – Stampin’ & Scrappin’ Retreat 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Oct 18  – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)
Oct 21  – Christmas Card Class 2:00-4:30 pm
Oct 27  – Mini Calendar Class #1 10:00 am – 12 Noon

Nov 04  – Stamp Club #3 2:00-4:30 pm
Nov 07-11  – OnStage Orlando – Stampin’ Up!’s 30-year celebration
Nov 15  – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)
Nov 18  – Christmas Card Class 2:00-4:30 pm
Nov 24  – Mini Calendar Class #1 10:00 am – 12 Noon
Nov 25  – Mt. Gretna Craft Brewery 3-5:30 pm

Dec 01 – Christmas Projects 2:00-4:30 pm
Dec 13  – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)
Dec 20  – Hershey Library 6:00-7:30 pm (drop-in style)

**All classes (with the exception of the Hershey Library classes ) will be held at my home.

Hello stamping friends! Do you ever struggle to find the right words when sending a card? I know I do, especially with sympathy cards.  I found this great book by J. Beverly Daniels that gives you lots of ideas for what to write when you’re struggling.

I thought I’d share a few ideas today for when writing sympathy cards.

May time accomplish what no words can do.
Words are so inadequate at a time like this.
May God be with you at this time.
My heart is reaching out to you in sympathy and prayer.
Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.
We’re with you in our thoughts today.
May time be a source of healing for you at this time.
May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort.

Thanks for reading today my friends. Hope you can put this post to good use when you need it.

Happy stamping,
Wendy
XOXO

Hello stamping friends! This past week there was a great segment on CBS Sunday Morning about the connection between busy hands (crafting) and your brain chemistry.

I know when I am sitting and making cards I am in my happy place.  It ALWAYS relaxes me! Click here to read the article and then leave a note for me to let me know if card making is relaxing for you!

Also, there are only a few Bonus Days remaining. You will earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend before Friday, August 31st.  You can order here today.  Don’t miss out!

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Hello friends!  I thought this would be a great card to share with you today since we are still in beach mode, but not for long!  This set was designed by Connie Heisey, one of the recent million-dollar achievers. It is so versatile and I’ve seen a lot of wonderful creations out there with this set.  This set is one that you want to add to your collection.  It will very quickly become one of your favorites.

Below are a few pics of some of the cards that I made with this set. I cannot take credit for the designs of these cards, as they were CASED from fellow SU demonstrators. Enjoy!

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If you want to add this set to your collection of stamps, click here to order today.

Also, just a reminder that the bonus days are going on right now.  For every $50 you spend during the month of August, you will receive a $5 coupon from Stampin’ Up! to use during the month of September.

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Hello everyone! Can you believe that it’s August already?  My family and I are vacationing this week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  Once we get back home, there will only be three weeks of summer vacation left before the kiddos go back to school.

Here is a pic of the August calendar page from my mini calendar that I created using the High Tide stamp set. This works out perfectly for this month, since we are at the beach. Enjoy!

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Hello stamping friends! My family and I are at the beach this week, so I thought I’d post this simple thank you  card with you all.  This card is made with the stamp set Love What You Do (Item # 148042). I also used the lovely Share What you Love DSP (Item #146926). There is also a sliver of the Rich Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon (Item #147016).  This ribbon is to die for.   This is by far one my favorite DSP collections in the new catalog! I know I will be ordering a lot of this paper throughout the year.

Hope you enjoyed this quick card! Have a great day and we’ll chat later this week.

Of course , if you’d like to order any of the supplies used with this card, click on over to http://www.wdiem.stampinup.net  and you can place an order in my online store.

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Hello stamping friends! I have a free tutorial for you today featuring the Truly Tailored stamp set. This is a clean and simple masculine card.

Stamp Set: Truly Tailored (145735)
Ink: Soft Suede (147115 )
Paper:
Soft Suede-card base (115318 ) 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Whisper White cardstock (100730) 4″x5-1/4″; 3-3/4″x5″; scraps
Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper ( 146338 ) 3/4″ x 3-3/4″ strip of DSP; three 1″ x 3-1/2″ strips
Tools/Accessories:
Tailored Tag Punch (145667)
Stampin’ Dimenstionals (104430)
Snail Adhesive (104332)
Banner Triple Punch (138292)
Stamping Sponges (141337)
Instructions:
1. Cut the card base in soft suede and score at 4-1/4″.
2. Sponge the edges of the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of whisper white cardstock in soft suede with a Stamping Sponge.
3. Make three banners out of the DSP using the Banner Triple Punch.
4. Stamp the sentiment “to a classy kind of guy” in Soft Suede on the scrap piece of whisper white cardstock and then punch out with the Tailored Tag Punch.
5. Assemble your card as pictured above.

If you need to order any of the supplies for this card, please go here to place your Stampin’ Up! order.  If you do not have a catalog and would like one, drop me a note!  Hope you enjoy this simple card!

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO