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Monday, March 13, 2023

Thank You Card Blog With the Bertucci's -- March 2023

 SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

Doesn't it seem we were just celebrating a new year arrival and now it's SPRING!

Of course there's some of you that are still feeling the effects of winter, but here on the Florida's Gulf Coast, it's definitely Spring...temps in the 80's most days.  Although I've lived here over 35 years, I still am never ready to see the cool weather leave and the hot weather return.  So I'm enjoying SPRING!

I do love seeing all the flowers blooming gorgeous colors and the green leaves on our trees.  And I am excited to create cards showing off the lovely Spring colors and flowers.  I'm sure there are many examples throughout this blog hop.  


This Blog Hop is created through the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Training Program provided by Bruno and Kylie Bertucci.  We, Demonstrators, participate in the training program provided by the Bertucci's to help us build a successful Stampin' Up! business and to reach some goals we have set for ourselves.  We really appreciate your support. The blog hop presents beautiful stamping ideas and creative inspiration from over 30 Stampin' Up! International Demonstrators.

In this blog hop, you will see cards made using not only the products in our 2022 - 2023 Annual Catalog and January - April 2023 Mini Catalog, but also cards showcasing new products just released at the beginning of March such as the new Bundle: Irresistible Florals and products from our new ONLINE Exclusive Collection.

Below you will see my card using the Irresistible Florals Bundle.  If you would like instructions for the Book Card, please sign up for my newsletter. Everyone signed up by March 30 will receive an email with the instructions.




The card above includes the circle formed with the die from the Irresistible Florals Bundle.  I just love the tiny circles that are placed on the thin circle lines.  This special cut adds interest to any paper that is placed underneath.  In this case, I used some floral paper that coordinates with the card stock.  The "book card fold" style focuses on the beautiful colors of the flowers.  The beautiful simplicity of the die provides unlimited uses including birthday, thank you, holiday, or wedding, etc.

The card below was made using the same bundle!  The stamp set includes beautiful flowers which can be stamped and then cut out with the dies.  And there's coordinating Designer Paper which includes the green leaves one shown below.  And if that's not enough, there's flower paper which can be fussy cut (as I did in creating the card below) or cut you can use the dies! So many options!



Thank you for visiting my blog. Make sure you check the new stamps and dies that were released at the beginning of March.   

For more beautiful cards using various products from Stampin' Up!©, be sure to visit the blogs listed below.  And please leave comments, we Demonstrators appreciate them.

Monday, February 13, 2023

Thank You Blog with the Bertucci's -- February 2023

 

Welcome to the February 2023 Demonstrator Training Blog Hop.

This Blog Hop is provided by Bruno and Kylie Bertucci as part of their Demonstrator Training Program.  Over 30 Demonstrators from throughout the world participate each month in this blog hop.  It is filled with information on their beautiful Thank You cards using the Stampin' Up!© products.  

The stamp set I am showcasing is part of the Sale-a-Bration products available until then end of February (unless sold out).  Sale-a-Bration is a special event whereby customers can earn FREE products when they purchase $50 or more on their order.  The products include stamp sets and dies, designer paper, punches and other select products .

The stamp set I used on the cards for my Thank You cards below is Beautifully Happy.  This is one of the stamp sets you can receive FREE from Stampin' Up! during the Sale-a-Bration event.  The event ends on February 28th, don't pass this set...just look at the options of single stamping, 2 stamping flowers and leaves, a tiny bumble bee, great sentiments and so much more!


The card was made using the softer side of the Rings of Love Designer Paper, along with Petal Pink card stock and Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon.  The background created using Petal Pink ink and a blending brush. gave the Mint Macaroon stamped image a softness.  


This stamp set can be used with this same design over and over again using different Designer Paper and colors found in that paper for the ink and ribbon. The stamp set can be used over and over again creating fresh and new cards.


I would appreciate your comments on my cards below.  Thanks again for stopping by my blog. To see other Demonstrators beautiful cards, select one of the names below and hop along.  

 








Now through February 28, we are having THREE special Starter Kit offers!

Which of these three appeals to you most? (If you'd be ordering $99 or $129 anyway.... BEST deals available).


1. Your choice of $175* of Stampin' Up! products
PLUS 1 free Paper Pumpkin Kit (added at random & valued at $23.50)
PLUS the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value)
PLUS ships free so if all the above was an order it'd be about $28.77
Subtotal = $290.27
You pay $129 plus tax if your state collects it.

About $161 FREE

OR
2. Your choice of $175* of Stampin' Up! products
PLUS 1 free Paper Pumpkin Kit (added at random & valued at $23.50)
PLUS the original white Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value, page 157 of the annual catalog)
PLUS ships free so if all the above was an order it'd be about $28.77
Subtotal = $290.27
You pay $129 plus tax if your state collects it.

About $161 FREE

OR
3. Your choice of $175* of Stampin' Up! products
PLUS 1 free Paper Pumpkin Kit (added at random & valued at $23.50)
PLUS ships free so if all the above was an order it'd be about $21.84
Subtotal = $220.34
You pay $99 plus tax if your state collects it.

About $121 FREE

*This is $50 more than the standard Starter Kit offer! Now through February 28 ONLY. 

NO risk, strings, selling to anyone else. YES, just buy the Starter Kit for the bargain it is AND to get a discount on your next purchases. Simple as that.

If you have any questions concerning the mont's Join Offers, please email me at: creatingtreasures123@gmail.com.


Thanks and Keep Creating!

-- Janice






Sunday, February 12, 2023

Stampin' Up! 35th year Anniversary

Stampin' Up!© is Celebrating 35 years 

of being in the business of providing beautiful crafting products for crafters throughout the world and an organization that brings people together to share their love of crafting.  Stampin' Up! has been able to grow and change and become a world-wide crafting organization. 

As a Stampin' Up! customer, you are aware of the service and quality products that are part of the company' heritage.  Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper has beautifully evolved with the changes over the years in the color palettes and design technology.  New colors of ink, card stock, and other supplies are introduced each year to complement the new styles and colors released each year.  Stamp sets and dies are designed by in-house artists and released in catalogs and special offerings throughout the year.



Last month, the new Mini Catalog was released along with the two-month savings event, Sale-a-Bration.  




This event offers a beautiful selection of FREE products as a reward for $50/$100 purchases.  As it was so popular in January, that more Free products have been added to the original group.  Make sure you check out the revised selection...you can purchase any products from the Annual Catalog or the new Mini Catalog!  Besides getting those stamps and dies you've been wanting, it's a great time to purchase basics like envelopes, glue, Dimensionals, ribbon, and gems.  

STAMPIN' UP!  KITS COLLECTION NEW WREATH KIT

Stampin' Up! offers kits containing items to make cards, boxes, bulletin boards, and now wreaths. This new kit provides all the materials you need to create this beautiful flower wreath which is perfect for your home Spring decor.  You can order this wreath kit on line through my store by selecting the link to the right.  Besides the instructions included in the kit, there is a great video which walks you through the entire creating process.  What a great item to add to your Spring decor!



PAPER PUMPKIN CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY


It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic!

JOIN STAMPIN UP NOW!  
    why now?

  
 Now through February 28, we are having THREE special Starter Kit offers!

Which of these three appeals to you most? (If you'll be ordering $99 or $129 of products anyway, why not get the BEST deal available?)


1. Your choice of $175* of Stampin' Up! products
PLUS 1 free Paper Pumpkin Kit (added at random & valued at $23.50)
PLUS the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value)
PLUS ships free so if all the above was an order it'd be about $28.77
Subtotal = $290.27
You pay $129 plus tax if your state collects it.

About $161 FREE

OR
2. Your choice of $175* of Stampin' Up! products
PLUS 1 free Paper Pumpkin Kit (added at random & valued at $23.50)
PLUS the original white Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value, page 157 of the annual catalog)
PLUS ships free so if all the above was an order it'd be about $28.77
Subtotal = $290.27
You pay $129 plus tax if your state collects it.

About $161 FREE

OR
3. Your choice of $175* of Stampin' Up! products
PLUS 1 free Paper Pumpkin Kit (added at random & valued at $23.50)
PLUS ships free so if all the above was an order it'd be about $21.84
Subtotal = $220.34
You pay $99 plus tax if your state collects it.

About $121 FREE

*This is $50 more than the standard Starter Kit offer! Now through February 28 ONLY. 

NO risk, strings, selling to anyone else. YES, just buy the Starter Kit for the bargain it is AND to get a discount on your next purchases. Simple as that.

For more information, email me at:   creatingtreasures123@gmail.com

Don't let this FABULOUS opportunity get away from you!

Finally:  DON'T FORGET THE CLEARANCE RACK!
The Clearance Rack has been refreshed a couple of times as new items from previous catalogs are being added.  Make sure to check it often.

Enjoy the Super Bowl tonite...and check back tomorrow for the monthly Demonstrator Training Blog Hop where over 30 Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world (some Demonstrators have been with Stampin' Up! for over 20 years!) show off their recent Thank You cards.  So many great ideas!  Just come back here and hop along with us.

--  Janice

 

Monday, January 16, 2023

Thank You Blog with the Bertucci's - January 2023

WELCOME TO 2023!

Each month, Demonstrators from around the world, participate in the Blog Hop presented by Bruno and Kylie Bertucci.  The Blog Hop is part of the class offered to Stampin' Up!© Demonstrators through a special training which is designed to assist Demonstrators as all levels.  This month's Blog Hop focuses on Thank You cards.  As Stampin' Up! released their new Mini Catalog for 2023 on January 5th, the Blog Hop will have loads of gorgeous ideas using these newly released items found in the new catalog. 

The catalog is full of new stamp sets with coordinating dies, fabulous Designer Paper that often coordinates with those stamp sets, along with beautiful ribbons and gems.  Although the themes include the usual themes of Valentines Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Spring, this catalog includes adorable animals such as fox, geese, cows, rabbits, and so much more. Cards can be easily created using gorgeous flower designer papers, masculine themed stamp sets, along with landscape scenes.

PLUS, for the month of January and February, we celebrate Sale-a-Bration.  What is Sale-a-Bration?  It's a way to earn FREE special Stampin' Up! products.  For every $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products, you can select Free products shown in the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  

You can view both the new catalog and the Sale-a-Bration brochure which links on the right column of my blog.  If you would like to receive a copy to "hold in your hand", please complete the Newsletter sign up form that appears on this blog.




This month I am highlighting some of the beautiful designer paper found in the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  Having just moved away from all the holiday crafting (reds, greens, golds, and silvers), it was exciting to use some of the beautiful flowers in the orange, blue, and purple hues.  The paper is perfect for the winter months. However, I'm planning to have enough paper to paper save for the Fall months. This is possible as the Stampin' Up! colors are popular throughout the year.  If you would like a copy of the Project Sheet which includes cutting dimensions, contact me at creatingtreasures123@gmail.com

My cards use card stock paper which coordinate with the Designer Paper.  I used a variety of oranges, blues, and greens to create a special "Thank You" greeting for my customers.  


Thank you for visiting my blog and please leave comments below.  You can continue through the hop by selecting one of the links listed below.  Have fun hopping!