Cottage Wreaths

 Hello crafty people!

Have you guessed the theme for my projects this week?  If you guessed the Cottage Wreaths bundle (#159659), you're right!  And it will cap off Thursday evening at 7 Eastern with a Facebook Live class!  Yes!  I'll be live on Facebook!  And after the live, I'll upload the recording to YouTube.  So if you are not able to watch the live, you'll still be able to catch the replay.

But first, here's today's Cottage Wreaths card:

I used the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder to create the background for my card and stamped the greeting in Soft Suede ink.  The wreath was stamped on Very Vanilla card stock in Pumpkin Pie and Mango Melody inks.  The wreath is adhered to a Copper Foil base and the bow is die cut from the same.  

World Card Making Day

World Card Making Day is this Saturday, October 1!  Stampin' Up! is hosting a FREE craft along event.

Click the image above to register.  Stampin' Up! will send you the link the event.  And if you can't watch it live, the replay will be available too!

Starter Kit +

Stampin' Up! is launching a new join promotion starting on October 4!

This join promotion will run from October 4 through October 31.  Your join cost is still $99 plus tax.  But, instead of $125 in product of your choice, you get $155 in product of your choice!  This is a really attractive offer!  Do you have your eye on a big ticket item like the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine?  Getting it as part of your starter kit is the best way to get it!  Oh, and did I mention free shipping on your Starter Kit?  Yep!  That's right $99.00 + tax for $155 in product of your choice and free shipping!  

Here is what is also included for your $99.00:

• -A new demonstrator can select any eligible Stampin’ Up! products up to the stated value.
•  -The Starter Kit also includes business resources like catalogs, brochures, order forms, and postcards.

• -In addition to the amazing added value to their Starter Kit, when new team members join Stampin’ Up! they get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters. Plus, they get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events.

• -The Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit.
• I would love to have you join my team!  I will be celebrating my 10 year anniversary with Stampin' Up! in July 2023.  It's truly one of the best decisions I've ever made.  I will provide you the support you want, whether you are building a business or strictly a discount shopper!
• Do you have questions?  Reach out to me.  Ready to join (starting October 4)?Click here to get started!

Please use the host code for September VSGFBVRN when ordering.   If your order is more than $150.00, do not use the code.  Doing so would forfeit your earned hostess benefits.  However, you will still receive this month's order bonus from me.

I am grateful for you selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

Make it a stamp-tastic day!

Melanie

Santa Delivery - and a stamp sale!

 Hello friends!

I know that now is the time to get started on holiday crafting so it's not the normal (for me) stressful weeks leading up to Christmas.  But I always struggle with that.  For one, I'm an optimistic procrastinator.  I also tend to think of 100 other things I "should" be doing.  

Well, this morning we woke up to temps in the 50's and now I'm ready for holiday crafting!  I made this card using Santa's Delivery.  And I thought it turned out so cute that I wrote up a tutorial for you so you can make it yourself.  Just click the photo of the card to go to the tutorial.

Stamp Sale!!!  

Stampin' Up! is having a one day stamp sale!  This Thursday, September 15, all stamp sets in the annual catalog are 15% off the regular price!  I'm pretty excited about this one because I'll be able to pick up some of the sets on my wish list while they're on sale!

Click the image above to go directly to my online store to place your order!  (And before you check out, don't forget to check out the new Weekly Deals that will post on Thursday!)

Local folks:  Contact me to place your order to save on shipping!

Please use the host code for September VSGFBVRN when ordering.   If your order is more than $150.00, do not use the code.  Doing so would forfeit your earned hostess benefits.  However, you will still receive this month's order bonus from me.

I am grateful for you selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!   If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

Make it a stamp-tastic day!

Melanie

Soft Seedlings Workshop By Mail

 Hello friends!

I hope your September is off to a fantastic start!  It's a gorgeous day here in Southwestern PA!

I am so excited to present this month's Workshop By Mail - Soft Seedlings!  The leaves around here are just starting to change, and it won't be long until the trees are bare!  

I shared the projects in my YouTube Live Thursday evening.  I hope you were able to catch it.  If not, the replay is here:

The workshop includes 4 cards with envelopes.  You will get supplies to make 2 of each. All the design work and a lot of the prep work is done for you!  You will receive a color pdf (sent by email) with photos and instructions for each of the projects.  In addition, I will send you at least $25 in product that you can use to keep on creating after making the class projects. (Per Stampin' Up! guidelines, stamps, inks, and adhesives are not included.).

Cost of each workshop is $41.00, which includes shipping back to you.  (The price has increased slightly because USPS increased package shipping rates).  All projects have been designed so you can use any stamp set in your stash, however they work better with the Soft Seedlings stamp set.   If you would like to add on the Soft Seedlings stamp set, you may do so for the discounted price of $18.00. You may also add on the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder for a discounted price of $9.00. Tax and shipping are included.   

You may also purchase the .pdf only for $15.00.  This option includes no other project materials.  

Reserve your workshop here, no later than September 15.  Workshops will be shipped back to you within 3 weeks of your payment.

Please use the host code for September VSGFBVRN when ordering.   If your order is more than $150.00, do not use the code.  Doing so would forfeit your earned hostess benefits.  However, you will still receive this month's order bonus from me.

I am grateful for you selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!   If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

Make it a stamp-tastic day!

Melanie