Hurricane welcomes August 2024

Hurricane Debby runs from Florida up the East Coast dumping massive water along the way.  

I'm hoping those of you located on the East Coast are safe and this storm has not harmed you, your family, or your home.  Prayers for those who are in the midst of it.

I live in Florida, and although we are located in the coastal area, we are far enough that gulf water surge does not directly affect us.  However, when I said we had rain....WE HAD RAIN!  The rain wasn't a nice little rain...Oh, No!  It came in sheets with strong winds making it go sidewise as times.  Forget umbrellas, more of a hassle and probably got wetter with them!

Of course, we who have lived in Florida for a while understand when a storm comes and you're not asked to leave your home, you "hunker" down.  That means you have supplies:  batteries, lanterns/flashlights and candles.  I like the artificial ones that one on batteries.  You also have water, paper towels, trash bags, and pet food.  If the storm is going to be bad...you fill up the bathtub with water (not to drink) but to use on toilets.  Think about it...LOL.

In the middle of the storm, Stampin' Up! started the beginning of the DSP month long sale, July use our Bonus Rewards, and for Demonstrators...THE PRE-OFFERING OF THE NEW 2024 HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG !!! We've been teased with some holiday product in the Exclusive Online Store...but that was nothing like the WHOLE catalog to purchase our holiday stamp sets and papers and gems and ribbon and oh so much more.  

Let's just say, you won't be disappointed.  My purchases won't be into me for a while (I love having them...but my money doesn't like paying for fast shipping...I want product!).  But I'm sure if you check out YouTube and your favorite Demonstrators blogs, you'll see many of the new items.  Once my boxes come in, I'll be creating and hopefully posting here, so please come back and check them out. (My computer is acting up and I can't post any of my pictures of projects I've worked on the past month.  Hmmm, wonder if it's due to Debby.)

Meanwhile, be sure to use the links to the right to get a copy of the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, if you don't have, please let me know.

Meanwhile, stay safe and Keep Creating!

- Janice -

It's Christmas in July

The Crazy Month of July

The month of July started with celebrating our country's independence, with BBQ's, family reunions, and of course fireworks.  Stampin' Up!© has been celebrating with new products being released, which include an absolutely beautiful new  Paper Pumpkin kit, a Bonus $5 given with each $50 order, and now a FREE SHIPPING DAY!  Here's the details of these plus much more...

This Tuesday, July 23rd, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING for orders of $75 or more.  Free Shipping is available for purchases from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, Online Exclusives, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.   See details below.

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
  
• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 23 July 2024.
  
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
  
• Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  
• The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  
• Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 USD | $34.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.

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Bonus Days are until July 31st.  For each $50 you spend, you will receive a Bonus Coupon worth $5 that can be used during the month of August toward the purchase of current Stampin' Up! products. 

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New Paper Pumpkin kit is being offered from July 11 to August 10th.  If the past Paper Pumpkin kits released are any indication of what this one will be...YOU NEED TO ORDER THIS ONE!  The last few months the Paper Pumpkin kits have been outstanding and from some indications, this kit will be no different.  

Celebrate every birthday with the Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit features an elegant color palette detailed with rose gold foiling. It comes with multiple card bases, two standard bases and one accordion card fold style, and coordinating envelopes. 

This month, subscribers will also receive a gift with their kit: an additional stamp set! You’ll get two birthday-themed stamp sets to take your crafting even further. 
Subscribe by 10 August to get all this all-inclusive kit! 

Subscribers can also shop the exclusive Every Celebration Dies which coordinates with July, August, and September kits. Make sure your customers shop the add-on early because it’s only available while supplies last! 

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Online Exclusive Kits released for July includes the colorful Circus Celebration Kit discussed below:

Make magical birthday cards with the Circus Celebrations Kit! This DIY card making kit has all the pieces you need to create four birthday cards in two circus-themed designs with adorable animals doing tricks for your audience. The playful designs are perfect to celebrate birthdays for all ages. This is a stamp-free kit making it even easier to craft than most so it’s great for beginners!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 8 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Printed die cuts
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Copper Clay

And the second Stampin' Up! kit release for July is Garden of Thanks.  This card making kit is centered around saying "thanks" in three different designs.  Designs include three purple water color floral designs with purple and blue flower gardens.

Kit includes a printed box along with:

* Garden of Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Misty Moonlight Baker’s Twine
* Specialty gold foil
* Gold sequins

And finally, if you are a Florida resident, you can save on taxes when you purchase specific school supplies during the dates of July 29th through August 11th you can save on federal taxes.  Products include: Seal Products, Dimensionals, Foam Adhesive Strips and Sheets, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Glue, Tear and Tape, Stampin' Up! Markers, Watercolor Pencils, and so much more.

Sorry for such a long blog post, but I wanted to be sure that the July news was available for reference.  

With my husband demanding my attention 24/7, I don't get much time to post or create cards.  I hope to being adding some of my creations soon as my caretaker time will be reduced once we receive information from the VA concerning assistance that they can provide us.  

Hope all is going well with you all and that the summer heat has not been difficult to handle and you've been able to va-cay...even if it's just in your hometown.

Keep creating and enjoy the days of Summer that remain...

--  Janice

TIME OUT

 IT'S BEEN A DIFFICULT TIME...

If you've been checking for my blog posts and not seeing any, please know it's not because I haven't tried to post.  In fact, I have six "almost a post" items wherein I've begun a post and have been drawn away before I could add pictures and finish it. 

With all the exciting things going on with Stampin' Up!©, I have not been able to complete and post without the news becoming old and there's more exciting things that I feel I should be announcing and start another post...which also doesn't get finished and posted.  

Let me explain.  In December, my husband fell and has been in and out of the hospital and rehab centers until just this past week.  Now we are spending time "finding our schedule" as he needs 24/7 care.  My family and friends have been a great help, but bottom line is my time is not my own.  I am so exhausted, so that when I sit for more than 15 minutes, I fall asleep.

Please know that I am trying to become more organized and post more often, even if it's a short one.  

The holidays are just around the corner (I'm looking for my Christmas in July" t-shirt as I write).  I'll be posting some of the new stamp sets and dies so you can see what's coming...

Thank you for understand.  Please know that my links are updated (they are on the right) and my Hostess Code is good for June.

Keep creating and send photos my way, I'd love to post them, with your permission.

--  Janice

Year 2023 Ending

 THE 2023 YEAR ENDS...AND 2024 BEGINS!

For me the months of November and December flew by.  At first, I was consumed with preparing and participating in the St. Timothy's Holiday Craft Fair.  It only lasts one day, but it seems like I work on it for the entire year.  Any spare time is spent researching new ideas, buying needed supplies, and finally organizing and creating new products for sale.  

Next came Thanksgiving...we traveled to see our son and his family and enjoyed family and cooler weather brings us to December.

And of course, we're focusing on the tree. A few days into December my husband fell and ended up in the hospital and rehab center.  So he hasn't seen the tree and I've spent December through the first weeks running back and forth to see him and taking care of our fur baby brown lab.  

So finding time to do any stamping, posting, watching You Tube, etc., just didn't get to the top of the list.

It's New Year's Resolution time again...Organize my crafting supplies/room and be consistent on blogging and posting.  Any recommendations on how to assure success?  (Any suggestions posted below will result in a gift sent to you from me.)

My PaperCrafting class which meets bi-weekly is busy making cards with the new Lavender Designer Paper and coordinating Paper Pumpkin kit.   

The New Year brings a new mini catalog. YES! The new Mini Catalog became active on January 4th and ends in April 2024. (See link to the right)  Sale-a-Bration also started January 4th and ends February 29th.  This is a great way to receive FREE items unique to the Sale-a-Bration brochure. 

 

There's also a great new product only available as a selection when you JOIN!  You can get to choose  $125 products from any current catalog for only $99 and select the new product FREE.  What's the new product?  A GLASS MAT!  It allows you to stamp on it, emboss on it, ink areas to use for blending, and so much more!  It's a perfect size (although the cutter must be slightly slanted to fit).  If this doesn't get your heart pumping, you can choose to select additional products.  Interested?  Select the button to the right and it'll take you directly to joining assistance.

Or, you can opt out purchasing the glass mat and select to purchase an additional $30 worth of product!  What a WIN!   And, you'll be able to get 20% off your additional purchases (after the starter kit) PLUS as Sale-a-Bration continues into February, as a demonstrator you'll be able to receive FREE items for every $50 or multiple of $50 you purchase!  (Reminder: as you get 20% off the actual cost to you of items is $40 for demonstrators!). 

PLUS!  You have until June 2024 to meet your first $300 minimum purchase level.  This means you can receive the 20% discount on all the items listed in the NEW!!! 2024 - 2025 Annual Catalog!  And as usual, you have all the Online Store items.  As a Demonstrator, you'll receive a special release date to demonstrators (meaning you'll be able to purchase the new products a MONTH before they are released to customers.  

Of course, if by June 2024, you haven't reached the minimum $300 minimum purchase level, you simply return to being my customer!  

So much offered when you join Stampin' Up! and it's so easy to join!  Just contact me or Stampin' Up! Customer Service (800-782-6787 MT).

AND Sale-a-Bration products have added new items for February!  Check out the link to the right at the top!  Unbelievable...new Designer Paper, punches, and so much more!  

Now it's beginning of February!!!  Better get this posted or it'll be March!!!

Don't forget the Spring Crop at the Park being held on February 17th!  If you'd like to come and join us, be sure to email me at: creatingtreasures123@gmail.com ASAP because we're fill-in up.  FINAL cut off is Tuesday, February 6th.

And the next Papercrafting class is Friday, February 9th from 10:00 am to Noon.  Again, email me if you'd like more information.

Take care and stay warm...summer is coming!

--  Janice