Greetings!
Here is your second newsletter in the "12 Weeks of Christmas" program! Each week, through early December, I will provide you, my newsletter readers, with specific instructions for gifts and cards that you can make. The first four weeks will focus on greeting cards, the second four weeks on gifts and home decor items, and the last four weeks on tags, bags, and wraps.
All instructions will be included in the newsletter. If you would like to purchase a kit to make the featured item, you will be able to do so. Feel free to forward this newsletter to your crafty friends so they can join the fun. (And you'll have a chance to win a prize!)
This week features the Stampin' Up! rubber stamp set " Season of Joy". It premiered in last years' Holiday mini catalog, and I am so happy that they introduced it in the main catalog because it is so versatile. In fact, this week you get a bonus: a second card made with the same set to inspire you!
I have lots of classes coming up for the holidays as well, so take a peak at those. If you are not local, they are all available as virtual classes as well, with step-by-step instructions, and all materials pre-cut for you. Contact me for details!
Keep creating!
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Season of Joy Card Instructions
The Season of Joy stamp set is one of my current favorites. It includes the images shown above, as well as a lovely tree, a pretty flourish, and a pointsettia-like flower. (Check out the "bonus" card image, below!)
In addition to the stamp set, you'll need the following materials:
- Not Quite Navy cardstock, 5-1/2" X 8-1/2"
- Baja Breeze cardstock, 4" X 5-1/4"
- Not Quite Navy cardstock, 2-5/8" X 3-3/4"
- Whisper White cardstock, 2-3/8" X 3-1/2"
- Scrap of Baja Breeze (for the "o" in "Joy")
- Not Quite Navy dye ink pad
- 3/4" circle punch
- 8" silver ribbon
- SNAIL adhesive
- Stampin' Dimensionals
Fold the large piece of Not Quite Navy Cardstock in half to creat the card base; the fold is along the left edge of this card. Using the large snowflake image and the Not Quite Navy ink, stamp randomly on the Baja Breeze to create a background. Mount this on the Not Quite Navy card base.
WIth the large word stamp, and Not Quite Navy ink, stamp near the top edge of the Whisper White cardstock, leaving a border of about 1/4". You can eyeball this placement, or use a Stamp-a-ma-jig if you want to be more precise.
Re-ink the "o" of "joy" with Not Quite Navy, and stamp on the scrap of Baja Breeze. Punch out the letter using the 3/4" circle punch. Your punched image will include the lines drawn around the small snowflake, but not the dots.
Tie the silver ribbon around the bottom of the Whisper White, centering it in the blank white space. Tie a square knot and trim the ends. (For a square knot reminder, click here!)
Mount the Whisper White on the small piece of Not Quite Navy, centering it so there is an equal border all-around.
Mount the blue "o" onto the white "joy" using a Stampin' Dimensional. (This is a piece of foam with adhesives on both sides, so your piece will be raised up off the white background a bit.)
Mount your main image on your card, with a little more border on the bottom (~1") than on the top (~3/4").
Voila! A fast and easy card for the holidays. This one would lend itself to mass production for your Christmas greetings, if you chose.
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Season of Joy Project Kits You can purchase project kits to make your own Season of Joy cards. Options are below: you can buy the stamp set and any or all supplies by shopping directly online at my Stampin' Up! website. You can order the pre-cut cardstock, below. Shipping, handling and appropriate sales tax will be added at check-out.
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Pre-Cut Cardstock and Embellishments Only
Includes all cardstock and ribbon sufficient to make 10 cards, pre-cut to the correct dimensions. Envelopes are included.
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Season of Joy Full Project Kit
Order pre-cut cardstock and ribbon using the "Add To Cart" button, above. Then go to www.SaraMcKenzie.StampinUp.net, and click on SHOP NOW in the upper right corner. Order any or all of the following supplies to complete your Project Kit. You can plan to receive everything within 7-10 days of placing your order.
Catalog #
110384 Season of Joy stamp set $26.95
103008 Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad $7.50
107217 3/4" circle punch $10.95
If you want to purchase your own packages of cardstock:
Catalog #
111352 Baja Breeze 8-1/2 X 11 (24) $5.50
101722 Not Quite Navy 8-1/2 X 11 (24) $5.50
100730 Whisper White 8-1/2 X 11 (40) $7.50
Other supplies you might need:
Catalog #
104152 Paper cutter $24.95
104332 SNAIL adhesive $6.95
104331 SNAIL refill only $4.50
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals $3.95
Shipping, handling and appropriate tax will be added at checkout.
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Season of Joy Cards made for you!
If you love the look and the idea of hand-crafted holiday cards, but don't have the time or the inclination to make them yourself, let me make them for you. You can purchase individual cards for $5 each, or a package of 10 cards for $48.00. Discounts are available for larger quantities. Just contact me to discuss your needs!
Season of Joy individual card
Cost: $5.00 each
Season of Joy, package of 10 completed cards
Cost $48.00
Shipping, handling and appropriate tax will be added at checkout.
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 I had so much fun playing with the Season of Joy stamp set that I wanted to share another, very different, card that can be made with the same set.
My colors for this card are Real Red, Garden Green, and Whisper White. The flourish is stamped twice, overlapping in the center. The flower is then stamped once directly on top of the flourishes, in the center, and then again twice on scrap white cardstock. I cut out the two extra flowers, and mounted them on top of each other, and on top of the base, rotating them so the petals peeked out from the bottom layers. I used Stampin' Dimensionals so there is some additional texture to the card. The center is three golden jewels from my stash; you could use gold seed beads.
I finished with a green satin cord and a gold cord tied together, and the corners of the white and red cardstock were punched with the Ticket Corner punch.
This is one of my faves- simple and elegant!
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Upcoming Classes
No Experience Required
"...I cannot imagine anyone better suited to teach papercrafts to beginners, like me, or advanced learners, who want to work with a person whose skill set is large. Sara loves crafts and imparts her enthusiasm by letting the activity speak for itself..."
Samantha W, Ashland
No prior stamping experience is required at my classes! Even if you have never used rubber stamps before, come along and enjoy the fun. Bring a friend- it's always better with two!!
You can find a full listing with details on my website by clicking here. The short list is below. Keep checking my website and newsletters, too, because I am always adding new classes.
- Haunted House- Saturday afternoon, Oct 11, OR Wednesday eve, Oct 15.
- Intro to Scrapbooking- 3 Tuesday evenings, starting October 7
- Frame it! - 3D Collage for Moms & kids- Wednesday evening, November 5
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Forward this Email and Win! Don't forget to forward this email to a friend to be eligible to win one of three terrific prizes:
- Rubber stamp(s) valued at $10
- "Mini-Books" by Roxi Phillips. Forty-five charming and quick-to-craft mini-books.
- Four hand-made cards, ready to send to your friends.
In order to enter my monthly drawing, simply Forward This E-mail to a friend using the link below. At the end of each month, I'll draw the name of the winner, and you'll be mentioned in my newsletter. Every month is a new drawing!
The fine print: Your name will be entered once for each time that your forward my email. You must redeem your prize in the next calendar month. ie if you win in September, you must redeem your prize in October. The Gift Certificate can be used with orders totalling $50 or more. | |
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Simply Sent Card Kits
20% Discount
thru October 11, ONLY!
To help continue the celebration of World Card Making Day, Stampin' Up! is offering a 20% discount on Simply Sent Card kits and Card Making Elements through midnight on October 11!
These kits are a great way to get the enjoyment of making your own greeting card, without having to fuss with measuring and cutting....The Simply Sent Card Kits come complete with everything you need, including ink and stamps. The Card Elements kits provide the materials, but allow you some flexibility on the choice of images and colors.
You can read about the Simply Sent line on pages 176-177 of the current catalog. Or you can see the images of the kits online by clicking here.
Place your order through me by 5 pm on October 11. OR you can take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s new online ordering system,a nd order through midnight on October 11.
Either way, don't wait!! |
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Stampin' Up! Offers Online Ordering!
Finally, Stampin' Up! has online ordering capabilities!
You can now place your order for Stampin' Up! products at any time that is convenient for you!
Orders can now be placed through my Stampin' Up! website. Look for the SHOP NOW button in the upper right corner, click there, and you are on your way. You can search for specific items, or browse through the product catagories.
AND, in addition to the great project ideas that are on my Stampin' Up! website, the online catalog has it's own projects, and makes it super easy to order the items to complete each one. Click here for an example.
PLEASE NOTE that I am still available to you for any and all questions! And you can still place any order directly with me, big or small. You are not required to order online. It is simply another way that Stampin' Up! is trying to make it easier for you to have fun with this great hobby!
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Become a Demonstrator!
If you have ever considered becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator yourself, there has never been a better time.
Now through October 11, you can join the SU family for only $99. You will receive a starter kit of your choice, geared to your interests:
- Stamping
- Scrapbooking, OR
- Home Decor
Click here for more details on the $99 Starter Kit.
Of course you can also buy the standard starter kit for $199. Details for this kit can be found on Page 208 (inside the back cover) of the current catalog.
There is a low quarterly sales minimum that you must meet, and SU provides incredible business support. Besides, you'll be able to set your own hours and be your own boss!
To sign up, simply click here, and use the Password "SaraJane".
I'm also happy to chat with you at any time and answer any questions you might have about being an SU Demonstrator! |
Sara Jane's Studio Specials!!
50 for $50
Order $50 in Stampin' Up! product from me, and you can pick a number from 1-50. Once all numbers are taken, I'll randomly select the number for the winner of a $50 gift certificate towards Stampin' Up! products.
Referral Rewards
$10 Gift Certificate for any friend who orders
$15 Gift Certificate for any friend who hosts a party or orders $150+
$25 Gift Certificate for any friend who becomes a demonstrator.
FREE
InColor Classic Ink Pad of Your Choice with an order of $100 or more.
Contact me at
508-479-5260
Don't have a catalog? You can view it on line here, pick one up for free at one of my classes, or contact me and I'll drop one in the mail to you for $5 to cover postage. |
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