Stampin' Up Blended Seasons Online Card Class

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Hi everyone!  It's Tuesday so that means that it's time for me to announce this week's online card class! :)  This week's class uses the limited edition Blended Seasons Bundle!!!  This bundle will only be available from August 1-August 31, or while supplies lasts so you definitely want to pick this one up.  It's so gorgeous and the framelits dies that coordinate are absolutely fabulous!  This class will use the new Assortment 2 watercolor pencils too.  The video above shows everything you will be getting in this class.

Starting August 1, for every $50 you spend, you will receive $5 in Bonus Bucks you can use for product in September.  So, this class will get you some free money to use in September :)  Now, let's get to the class!

Here's a picture of the items that come in the class.

And here are some cards I received as part of a demonstrator swap using this gorgeous bundle.  Also, here's a video I did using this stamp set to create my swap card:


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Class information:
The way my online classes will work is that if you decide you want to join the class, you will email me at christinemriley@gmail.com to sign up for the class. You will send payment via PayPal for the supplies (only the catalog items, in this case, the Blended Seasons bundle and the Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2).  ***You will need your own Staz On Jet Black ink pad for this class (if you'd like to add one to your order, just let me know in your email). You will then receive from me for free with your order all of the supplies needed to create 6 cards, two each of three designs. You can see the free supplies you will be getting in the video above. I need you to please email me by noon EST on Monday, August 6, 2018 if you want to take the class. That way, I can place the order with Stampin Up, and then create your class packets and get everything shipped to you. I will ship the class items to you the week of August 13, 2018. The total cost of this class is $84.25 for the bundle and ink pads (this is the exact cost from the catalog) plus $5 shipping for me to ship the products and class materials to you for a grand total of $89.25 (I know this class is pricey, but you will qualify for my August promotion and you will also get some Bonus Bucks in the month of August!!!!  For every $50 you spend on product, you earn $5 in Bonus Bucks, which you can redeem in September).  Along with the products and class materials, you will also get access to an exclusive class video wherein I will teach you step by step how to create the six cards. I will also provide you with a PDF document which will show step by step how to create the six cards.  You can also add to your order if you like, just email me what you'd like to add and I'll place the order for you once you PayPal me the cost of the order.
**If you are already a demonstrator but you are interested in the videos for this class, for $15, you will get access to the video, the class materials and an email copy of the PDF file. Just send me an email at christinemriley@gmail.com if you would like to utilize this option. Thanks so much, I think you will really love this class!!! :)  Hugs! Hugs, Christine

Last Day to Join My Team and Get Ten Free Ink Pads!!!!!

I can't let today go by without reminding you guys one more time of this amazing promotion available from Stampin' Up!  If you join my team by midnight MST tonight, you get your starter kit ($125 worth of product for $99) plus TEN FREE INK PADS from a color family of your choice!!!!!  Remember, Stampin' Up just did a color revamp and changed the configuration of their ink pads and ink so now is the time to get these new ink pads.  You get all of this for $99 and you don't even have to pay shipping!!!!

To be a demonstrator, you DO NOT have to sell products or host parties or do anything at all if you join my team.  Once on my team, you get a 20% discount on all Stampin Up supplies.  After a certain amount, you then get 25% off!!!  You do have to meet a minimum every quarter, but if you don't, no big deal, you just become inactive and go back to being one of my awesome customers :)

So hurry, the clock is ticking.  If you have any questions, email me at christinemriley@gmail.com.  To join my team, click here: JOIN MY TEAM

Hugs, Christine

Don't Forget - Stampin' Up Designer Series Paper Sale

Hi everyone!  Just a quick reminder about Stampin' Up's amazing designer series paper sale going on through the end of this month (July, 2018).  this is a fabulous deal so make sure to head over to my shop (HERE) or click the "Shop" tab at the top of my blog.  You definitely don't want to miss out on this great sale!!!!!

Hugs, Christine

PS Sorry for not much posting this week, I've been a bit under the weather, but I plan to catch up this weekend and I'll have lots of videos for you :)  Hugs!

Stampin Up Little Elephant Online Card Class

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Hi everyone! I'm so excited to introduce my next online class to you. The way my online classes will work is that if you decide you want to join the class, you will email me at christinemriley@gmail.com to sign up for the class. You will send payment via PayPal for the supplies (only the catalog items, in this case, the Little Elephant bundle and the Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, and Basic Gray ink pads. You will then receive from me for free with your order all of the supplies needed to create 6 cards, two each of three designs. You can see the free supplies you will be getting in the video above. I need you to please email me by noon EST on Monday, July 30, 2018 if you want to take the class. That way, I can place the order with Stampin Up, and then create your class packets and get everything shipped to you. I will ship the class items to you the week of August 6, 2018. The total cost of this class is $66.58 for the bundle and ink pads (this is the exact cost from the catalog) plus $8 shipping for me to ship the products and class materials to you for a grand total of $74.58. Along with the products and class materials, you will also get access to an exclusive class video wherein I will teach you step by step how to create the six cards. I will also provide you with a PDF document which will show step by step how to create the six cards. **If you would like to substitute any of the ink pads (say for example you already have the Mint Macaron ink pad and wish to get something else, just include that in your email. You can also add to your order if you like, just email me what you'd like to add and I'll place the order for you once you PayPal me the cost of the order. You will need to supply your own adhesive and dimensionals.
**If you are already a demonstrator but you are interested in the videos for this class, for $10, you will get access to the video, the class materials and an email copy of the PDF file. Just send me an email at christinemriley@gmail.com if you would like to utilize this option. Thanks so much, I think you will really love this class!!! :)  Hugs!
Hugs, Christine

Creating a Sweet Card Using the Little Elephant Bundle from Stampin' Up

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Hi everyone!  For today's card, I just had to use the Little Elephant bundle from Stampin' Up!  This bundle is so adorable and really very versatile.  Here are some pictures of my card:

To create today's card, I first started with a piece of scrap Whisper White cardstock.  I stamped my elephant on the cardstock with Basic Gray ink and then again in Gorgeous Grape. I punched the Gray elephant out with my punch, then just the ear part of the Gorgeous Grape elephant with the punch.  I popped the Grape ear onto the elephant with a mini dimensional :)  Next, I cut a square of Whisper White cardstock out using my Stitched Shapes framelit dies.  I stamped the fun stripey image with Granny Apple Green onto the bottom of the square.  Next, I stamped the little Thank You balloon with Gorgeous Grape ink, then tied a small bow at the end with Whisper White Baker's Twine and then thread that twine to the ear of the elephant and secured it under the trunk with a mini glue dot.  I then adhered some dimensionals on the back of the rest of the elephant and stuck him down.  I then adhered the Whisper White panel to a scalloped Gorgeous Grape square cut out using the Layering Squares Framelit dies.  I then ran a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock (measuring 5 1/4" by 4") through my Big Shot using my polka dot embossing folder.  I adhered that to a Thick Whisper White card base (measuring 8 1/2" by 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4").  I then cut a strop of Granny Apple Green cardstock at 4 1/4" by 1" and then stamped my sentiment with Granny Apple Green ink. Next, I cut a piece of Basic Gray cardstock to 4 1/4" by 3 1/4" and then stamped some flowers right above where I planned to adhere the Granny Apple Green cardstock (I stamped them with Gorgeous Grape ink).  I adhered that panel to the card base, then adhered the square panel with dimensionals.  For some finishing touches, I added a striped Gorgeous Grape ribbon and Glitter Enamel Dots in the Granny Apple Green Color.  What do you think?

I will be doing my next online card class with this bundle so make sure to stop back by later today for a video and blog post that explains the class in detail.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  I'll link below all the products I used to create this card.  Thanks again!
Hugs, Christine

Join My Stampin' Up Team - Huge Promotion!!!!!

JOIN MY TEAM HERE!!!!!

Hi everyone!  I just wanted to pop on and remind everyone that if you join my Stampin' Up team by July 31st, not only will you get your normal starter kit, which includes $125 worth of product for $99 with free shipping, but you will also get ten free ink pads from the color family of your choice!!!!!  This is an amazing promotion and one I've never seen before so I just had to let you guys know about it, you don't want to miss this.  There are often lots of questions about what exactly it means to become a demonstrator so I'm going to answer some of those questions below.

Frequently asked question about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator:

Question: I don’t like doing sales, so how can I be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator?

Answer: You do not have to make any sales to anyone else; becoming a demonstrator can be for you alone to enjoy stamping/card making/scrapbooking. Becoming a demonstrator automatically gives you a 20% discount on your Stampin' Up! purchases. Who doesn't appreciate a discount?

Question: What are the minimums? And what happens if I don’t meet them? Do I have to pay back $$ to Stampin’ Up!?

Answer: If you take advantage of the free family of ink pads included with your starter kit when you join my team before the end of July, you will have until December 31st to make your $300 minimum. Thereafter it is $300 per quarter (every 3 months). Nothing happens if you don't meet your minimum - you will simply no longer be a demonstrator.

Question: I don’t usually like what comes in the “Starter kits” for things like this.

Answer: YOU get to select the items that come in your starter kit. You can choose any items you wish from the current catalog that total $125 and you pay only $99 plus any applicable tax - shipping is free. From now until the end of July you will also choose an entire family of ink pads (neutrals, subtles, brights, regals or in colors, a $67.50 value). What this means is that you get product worth $192.50 for only $99!!! This is the absolute best deal I have ever seen since becoming a demonstrator in 2015. You have nothing to lose....come and join my team; I would love to welcome you!!!

It would be an honor to have you on my team!!!!  To join my team, simply click HERE.

Creating a Sweet Card using Stampin' Up's P.S. You're the Best Stamp Set

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Hi everyone!  I'm excited to share today's card with you.  It's a super simple card design and takes no time at all to put together, but I really like the results and I hope you do to.  Here's a couple pictures:

I first stamped the cute typewriter from the P.S. You're the Best stamp set in Coastal Cabana ink onto some scrap Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with my paper snips.  I then stamped my sentiment and the heart with Crumb Cake ink onto the typing paper.  Next, I took a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (measuring 3 3/4" by 5") and stamped the smudge background image from the stamp set into the bottom right corner with Crumb Cake ink..  I then grabbed my Swirly Scribbles Thinlit dies and cut out the large swirly circle using my Silver Glimmer paper (I used my Precision Base Plate to cut this out).  I then adhered the glimmer circle to the Crumb Cake cardstock and then adhered the Crumb Cake to a Coastal Cabana card base (which measures 8 1/2" by 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4").  Next, I took a strip of Coastal Cabana cardstock and cut it to 1" wide.  I used my Triple Step Banner Punch to punch a banner, then trimmed the piece to 1".  I then wound some Linen Thread around it and adhered it to the top right hand corner of the Crumb Cake cardstock.  Next, I put some dimensionals on the back of my typewriter and then wound some silver metallic thread along the back, then stuck it down to the card front.  For a finishing touch, I added some rhinestones.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today and I thank you so much as always for stopping by.  I will link below to all the products I used to create this card. Hugs!

Hugs, Christine