January NEW stamp classes


Celebrate 2024!  Another new year filled with new adventures and possibilities for you to join me creating and making new friends!  I hope you will venture out to see what Stampin’ Up is all about and what a delightful way to enjoy time creating something beautiful to share with others! 


You are receiving this notification from visiting me at a Christmas Craft show or as a contact from a friend.  I’d like to invite you to join me at one or more of the classes/clubs/events this year!  Here is the schedule of events to choose from:


Friday, January 19th @ 11AM - Gastonia Club.  Come give card making a try.  This is a club that meets monthly usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month.  I focus on new techniques in card making and the newest Stampin’ Up products and how to use them.  Cost is $5 to try it out.  Join club is $25 monthly order and a turn to host.


Saturday, January 20th @ 10AM - 11:30M - Card Kit Class.  6 card kits to choose from $15-$25 each.  Most card kits make 8 or 9 cards.  A breakfast muffin or scone provided.  Usually meets every 3rd Saturday of the month.

*thumbnails of some kits:    



Saturday, January 20th @ 4PM - Scrapbooking.  At this event, you will make two, 2-page scrapbook spreads.  Themes vary from month to month and this class usually meets every 3rd Saturday.  Cost is $20 


Friday, January 26th @ 6PM - Intro to Rubber Stamping.  At this class, you will start from the basics using rubber stamps, ink and paper to make 2 cards.  We’ll start from beginning of cutting card stock to basic techniques for 2 cards.  Cost $5 or order of $25.  A great time to ask lots of questions!


Friday, February 2nd @ 5PM - 1st Friday Club.  Come give stamp club a try.  This club is like the Gastonia club.  Attention will be given to stamp techniques and the latest Stampin’ Up products.  Cost is $5 or to join monthly $25 order and a turn to host.


Saturday, February 17th - Birthday Stampin’ Blitz.  Must have previously attended one of my other events before attending a blitz.  8AM to 8PM at the Dallas Sr. Center to make 20 birthday cards…2 of 10 designs.  Cost $110 plus a product bundle



Please RSVP so that I will have card stock cut and prepared for you.  And please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.  I’m delighted to explain in more detail.  

Thank you!  Looking forward to seeing you again!

Esther

704.860.3646

2945 South Point Road

Belmont, NC. 28012

Double Embossing Technique Pictural Tutorial

OOOOH! Look at this pretty card! So much texture, interest, and technique in one card! I know you all tease me…..I say it’s easy and you don’t believe me…..but lets break this down in to a few steps….you can do this!

Next….copy and try different embossing folders, Designer Series Paper and colors :). Have FUN!

Note, this is called a double embossing technique card….it uses both dry embossing and heated embossing.

  • Begin by putting a piece of Adhesive Sheet on a piece of 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” piece of card stock like this. It does not matter what color of card stock you use….it will only be seen on the back side and you’ll layer it on to a matte and card base

 
 

  • Next decide on what pattern paper (DSP) you want to use and cut in 1” strips and place them on to the adhesive sheet. You can place them in any design you would like to. Here, Sale-a-bration DSP, Softly Stippled was used. It is one of the patterned paper earned FREE with a $50 purchase.

  • Trim off the ends of the Designer Series Paper that go past the 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” piece of card stock

  • Next Choose your embossing folder. Here I choose a NEW embossing folder from the January to April mini catalog called Layered Florals 3D embossing folder #162935 $11.

  • Ink the embossing folder on the side on the Stampin’ Up logo…which happens to be the raised background (the negative image part). I used Pebbled Path ink. It is the darker ink listed for the DSP. Place the DSP strip card stock you made inside with the top of the DSP facing the inked embossing folder. Close embossing folder and run through die cutting machine. Since this is a 3D embossing folder, use the base plate (#1) and gray plate (#4)

 
 

  • Next, using a Q tip and Tombo liquid and spread just a little Tombo on the embossed piece of CS. You don't need much!!!! Place Guilded Gilded Leafing #154560 $9 And if you desire more….then go back and add more Tombo and Guilded Leafing. Use a sponge to wipe off excess. I put mine in a medium size plastic container with a lip to keep if from flying away.

  • Our next step is the heated embossing. Very easy….totally ink the embossed CS by using your VersaMark and inking directly on the embossed CS and then pour CLEAR embossing powder all over and Heat. This also seals the gold leafing on your card.

  • This make a total shine on your project and brightens the colors of your project. You may want to do this twice depending your desired look


At this point you can cut the piece to 4” x 5 1/4” and mount on to a matte 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” or directly onto a card base cut 8 1/2” x 5 1/5” scored and folded in the middle (4 1/4")


  • I finished my card by cutting a small tag and using Sale-a-bration, FREE stamp set Softly Sophisticated for the sentiment and flowers stamped on the small tag. After stamping, I used VersaMark all over the tag and then embossed with clear embossing powder and heat.

  • And finally found the perfect little leaves from Notes of Nature Dies and die cut one out of Lost Lagoon card stock. Before using Clear Embossing Powder, I used a little Tombo on a Q Tip and applied Guilded Leafing. Using the Clear Embossing powder helped seal the Guilded leafing and made the Lost Lagoon a rich color to complete my card.


I hope you will have fun playing with different DSP, embossing folder and color combinations!!! You’ll have to text me pictures and I’ll post next week along with swap cards from out most recent team meeting.

sale-a-bration perks- glass mat studio

I can’t emphasize how NICE it has been to use the Glass Mat Studio to stamp with!!!….all of the little flowers I stamped on the tags (and I stamped over 30 of them!) where stamped on the Glass Mat Studio. I was SO impressed that all of them turned out great! They were a solid photopolymer stamp. Normally, I would have to use a Stampin’ Pierce Mat to get a good image…..BUT I got a great stamped image just on the Glass Mat and then I used it again to heat all my small embossed die cut leaves and tags…RIGHT ON THE MAT, just holding them in place with a Take Your Pick Tool to keep them from blowing off with out melting the table!!! I loved it!!!

So….bottom line….I would encourage you if you have ever thought about joining the Stampin’ Up family of demonstrators…this is an AWESOME TIME BECAUSE THE GLASS MAT STUDIO IS FREE WHEN YOU JOIN :)

Of course there are other benefits too….

  • discounts on your orders under your demonstrator number

  • order early as a demonstrator

  • attending my team meetings that usually happen every other month free with gifts and make & take cards, more techniques and community with other demonstrators. (Yesterday, 23 demos met for team meeting at my house)

sale-a-bration perks for everyone!

Join me for Stampin’ Blitz

This February 17th for a Birthday Stampin’ Blitz from 8 AM to 8 PM make 20 Birthday cards…2 of 10 designs. The following bundles will be used. Cost is $110 plus a bundle through me.

Reserve your spot by completing the confirmation form below and writing your choice of bundle on your sheet and send to me with $50 deposit.

  • Cake Fancy Stamp set and Hills of Tuscany Stamp set $44

  • Flower Cart Bundle $52

  • Hot Air Ballon Bundle $45

  • Ice Cream Swirl Bundle $53

  • Notes of Nature Bundle $46

  • Kidding Around Bundle $54

  • Cutest Cow Bundle $41

  • Sending Love Bundle $54

  • Hooray for Surprises Bundle $46

Stampin' Blitz confirmation

Please reach out to me if you have questions about joining for the Glass Mat Studio, Sale-a-bration, or Birthday Stampin’ Blitz. I’d be honored to talk with you!

Esther

Ring in the NEW Year with Sale-a-bration and Birthday Stampin' Blitz

Again, I am posting several of the Christmas cards I received this season. I am so humbled….to receive cards from you! The are all so beautiful and I see the care that goes into each one I receive! I am so blessed! It always puts a smile on my face when I open a card!

Birthday Stampin’ Blitz

will be held February 17th in Dallas again February 17th! I am posting the list of stamp sets/bundles that we plan to use. Please don’t hold this as for sure….but this is what we are planning for at this time. Hopefully by the end of January, a supply list will be coming … YOU MAY SIGN UP BEGINNING NOW! I WILL PUT THE CONFIRMATION SHEET FOR YOU TO RETURN MAIL/EMAIL WITH DEPOSI. You may also take a picture of and text me your confirmation sheet.

Please list your top 2 bundles you would like for Stampin’ Blitz on the bottom of your Confirmation. If changes are made, I will let you know and confirm with everyone before the Blitz.

  • Cake Fancy Stamp set and Hills of Tuscany Stamp set $44

  • Flower Cart Bundle $52

  • Hot Air Ballon Bundle $45

  • Ice Cream Swirl Bundle $53

  • Notes of Nature Bundle $46

  • Kidding Around Bundle $54

  • Cutest Cow Bundle $41

  • Sending Love Bundle $54

  • Hooray for Surprises Bundle $46

2024 Birthday Blitz confirmation

I am excited for Sale-a-bration this year too!!! At first glance, I didn’t think anything too terribly exciting about the new catalog….but as I have started working with the products - MY TUNE HAS CHANGED!!! There are so many really great products to play with! It’s just fun and exciting! And I can’t WAIT to use them all!

Another exciting tool available is the Stampin’ Glass Studio. I have a video for you to watch. Lately, I have had opportunity to use it and it is sooooo nice! We heat embossed project on the glass matte, I have used photopolymer stamps very successfully on the glass, and it’s get to clean up with the cleaning shami.

It’s easy to get the Glass Matte System during Sale-a-ration….as a perk during January to February, Stampin’ Up is offering the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio FREE when you join the Stampin’ Up family.

  • Sign up is $99 and you will receive $125 your choice products and the Glass Matte Studio FREE OR you can choose $155 in products of your choose

  • This does NOT mean you have to sell at the level I do but it is nice to have a couple of friend/customers to help keep your minimum sales minimums up….but no worries if you just want to join for the perks!

  • You will be able to attend my team meetings….the next one is January 6th. The focus will be make and takes from 2024 Sale-a-bration.

Please reach out to me if you have questions - would love to take to you!

Esther

Merry Christmas!! samples and sales!

This is such a special time of the year to remember our Savior! Truly He is worthy of our praise and worship and gives us strength and direction to live! I want to wish YOU a very Merry Christmas and remember you are loved with a high price from a humble Savior, Jesus, coming down from heaven for YOU!

I also want to thank you for the cards I have received lately! They have definitely been a bright spot in my days! I can’t believe all that has happened in the past 10 weeks! We have moved, had a team meeting, Stampin’ Blitz, finished moving, sold our Bessemer City house and had Christmas with all our children and grandchildren! Plus all that Scott has been busy with! And I don’t want to do any of that again except team meetings, Stampin’ Blitz, and have Christmas with the family.

My point….your cards have been an encouragement in my weary tiredness! Thank you!

Here are some of the cards I’ve received. Please enjoy and feel free to copy! (Click on the picture to enlarge)

I’m also excited this week to FINALLY get to play with products that have been ordered from the NEW January to April 2024 spring mini catalog! Here is a sneak peek card from the beautiful Painted Lavender and Perennial Postage bundles. Catalogs have arrived and I plan to send them out Tuesday when the post office reopens.

 
 


Sale-a-bration begins January4, 2024

This year, there are soooo many coordinating products! You won’t want to miss all the Designer Series Paper (DSP) that coordinates with stamp/die bundles in the Jan.-April 2024 mini catalog!

And the perks for joining are OUTSTANDING THIS YEAR! You’ll want to join just for the NEW GLASS MATTE STUDIO….and you should! I was a fortunate demo to be able to order one early….keep watch demos if you didn’t get one yet…there may be more offered toward the end of Sale-a-bration. But if you are NOT a demo yet….JOIN TO GET YOUR GLASS MATTE STUDIO FREE :). Below is a video to watch for more info. Also, know my next team meeting is January 6th….be sure to attend if you are interested in joining under me! Team meetings are a perk I offer to all that join under me!

And always….during Sale-a-bration, for every $50 you spend, you will choose a FREE Sale-a-brion product!

Please reach out to me if you have questions or want more info! I will have a new class list out next week.

Merry Christmas!

Esther

This weeks Dallas Sr. Center Card Class

I invite you to join us this Thursday, Dec. 14 at 1:00pm for our card class at the Dallas Sr. Center! We’ll make 4 cards for $10. Please RSVP if you would like to come so I will have card stock cut and ready for you. The following will be 3 of the 4 cards we’ll make this month

Sadly, we are coming to an end of the Holiday Mini Catalog. I am posting again the list of retiring products. Some have been all sold out, but if there is something on your wish list, please reach out to me to order before it’s all gone!

Sept. to Dec. 2023 Holiday mini retiring list
Carry Over List

If you're looking for a way to spread love and kindness around you then the Painted Wishes Kit is what you need! Rich in watercolor designs, colorful florals, and heartfelt greetings, this kit includes the supplies to create nine all-occasion greeting cards that will make kind words flourish all around you!

To order, contact me or visit my web site…www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

Kit is $14 plus tax and shipping.

Looking forward to seeing you in the new year! Look for a new class list to be out after Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Esther

****Time sensitive...2023 Holiday mini catalog retiring list

It’s here….the list of retiring products from the September to December 2023 mini catalog. Some products have already completely sold out.

VERY IMPORTANT**** DO NOT WAIT TO ORDER IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE BEEN WANTING!

Please use hostess code YFWQJDXE or contact me to place your order. I’m happy to help!

Beginning Tuesday, November 21st, Stampin’ Up has added a discount on a few products. Please see the lists below for products retiring and a list of products being carried over to selling online or the annual catalog.

September to December 2023 retiring list
Carryover product list

It’s time for craft fairs….which means Christmas is COMING!!! Help me spread the word this year. I’ll be at the Holiday Market in York this coming Friday and Saturday and in Cramerton Dec. 2nd afternoon craft fair this year. Hope you can come say Hi!

One of the things we’ll be featuring this year is the Hot Chocolate drink carrier and Spiced Apple cider. I’ll be showing you a picture tutorial of the Hot Chocolate Carries next week.

Thank you for visiting! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Esther

Click on the above picture to enlarge. The Designer Series Paper is retired from a couple of years ago (I think). But the stamp set is from this year’s Holiday mini catalog….it is 162053

SENDING CHEER BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

BUNDLED SAVINGS

$53.00


SEASONAL SALE 3 DAYS ONLY! 14-16 OF NOVEMBER

SAVE BIG FOR 3 DAYS….

20% OFF PAPERS , including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper

15% OFF RIBBONS AND TRIMS

15 % OFF INKS, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER, AND YOUR ORDER WILL BE LESS THAN $150. PLEASE USE HOSTESS CODE YFWQJDXE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME ITEMS MAY SELL OUT QUICKLY. THERE WILL BE NO BACKORDERS…..SO ORDER AS SOON AS YOU CAN! ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT NOV. 16TH (MT)

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO TRY OUT THE NEW PAPERS ON PAGE 127 IN THE ANNUAL CATALOG BUT ALWAY A GREAT TIME TO STOCK UP ON YOUR CARD STOCK AND REGULAR DSP!

THANK YOU ALL! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY!

ESTHER

Blitz Notes.....Christmas Cards 2024

We just had another fun filled Blitz! Our next Stampin’ Blitz will be Saturday, February 17th for BIRTHDAY CARDS! I hope you can came!!! I will leave a link below to click on for the Confirmation Sheet to fill and send back to me.

In the meantime, please be inspired by these Christmas Cards. If you purchase supplies from me, I will be happy to send you the tutorial to make them yourselves. Enjoy! and lets get Christmas excited!

Christmas Classics Bundle in Joy of Christmas Suite Collection Stampin’ Up. Joy of Noel bundle was used for ‘Noel” and Joy of Christmas 12 x 12 DSP along with 6 x 6 More Glimmer paper

Stampin’ Up Fun & Festive Stamp set and Tiny Christmas Tree Dies

Stampin’ Up Handcrafted Elements Dies along with Joy To You stamp set

Stampin’ Up Sending Cheer Stamp set and dies

Stampin’ Up Night Divine stamp set and Dies

Stampin’ Up Rocking Horse Bundle

Stampin’ Up Stars at Night Bundle that includes the embossing folder, dies, and stamp set

Stampin’ Up Wishes All Around bundle and Winter Meadow 12 x 12 DSP

Stampin’ Up Christmas Classics Bundle using Joyful 12 x 12 Specialty Paper and More Glimmer 6 x 6 paper

Getting Ready for Christmas Stampin’ Blitz! This years goodies came in a Christmas handbag from Joy of Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and Joyful 12 x 12 Specialty Paper. It was filled with a Wink of Stella….you know that since Elizabeth designed most of these cards, she used Wink of Stella :), a Tombo, Dimensionals, a Mono eraser, and snacks!

2024 Birthday Stampin' Blitz Confirmation

November stamping Events

Tuesday, November 14th:

  • Morningside Club at 10 AM, Anne is our hostess

  • Spartanburg Club at 4 PM, Judy P is our hostess

Thursday, November 16th: Dallas Sr. Center at 1 PM **please RSVP so I have card stock prepared for you.

Friday, November 17th:

  • Gastonia Club at 11 AM, Pamela is our hostess

  • Arbors West Club at 4PM

Thanks for Visiting! I hope to see you all stamping soon! I would love to help you with your Christmas cards this year! It is so exciting to make and receive a hand made card - truly it is a gift to give and receive! You may reach me by email or phone/text! I’m happy to help you be creative!

Special for November…..ON LINE EXCLUSIVE MEANDERING MEADOW SUITE. click on link below for flyer *** using for club this month

Meandering Meadow Suite

Stampin' Blitz

Here is a sneak peek at a few of the cards you’ll make at Christmas Stampin’ Blitz this November 11, 2023!

 
 

Just a few more spaces….let me know as soon as possible if you are able to join us stamping 20 Christmas cards this year at Stampin’ Blitz! Or if you have questions. Below is the confirmation to send back to me

Stampin’ Blitz is a fun, one day stamping event! You’ll have 20 Christmas cards at the end of the day and a lot of fun with friends! This year Christmas Stampin’ Blitz is on November 11, 2023. Our next Blitz will probably be in February for birthday cards.

2023 Christmas Blitz confirmation

And….if you haven’t heard the exciting news…..Scott and I have moved to Belmont! Let me assure you nothing has changed for the exception of 8 new chairs round my table and a new location of our home to my stamping adventures.

As events happen, I will send via text or email you our new address. I hope to see you all soon!

Esther

 
 

Claim your stamping spot for Christmas Stampin' Blitz

Come craft on November 11th at our 2023 Christmas Stampin’ Blitz! You will make 20 Christmas cards to use….2 of 10 different styles sure to fit everyone on your Christmas list this year!

It’s a lot of fun to spend the day with friends making Christmas cards! I have a few more spaces. You can sign up with a deposit of $50. Total cost is $110 plus a product bundle purchases through me. You will share your product bundle with those at your table during the event and take it home with you. This cost includes all the supplies to make your 20 cards, written tutorial, adhesives and a small gift plus meals for the day.

I am working on having a massage therapist there for you too!

A supply list of inks and blends will be coming soon.

Please consider coming to our Stampin’ Blitz! You may reach out to me if you have questions and download the confirmation to fill out and either email or hand back to me.

Christmas Stampin' Blitz Confirmation

Thursday Sr. Center Cards

Have a short little break from your daily routine and come make 4 cards at the Dallas Sr. Center this Thursday, October 19th! cost is $10…and you can bring a friend….just RSVP to let me know you are coming so I have card stock prepared. Following are the cards for October.

 
 

Want a great deal?

Until the end of October….this is NO TRICK…ALL TREAT! Celebrating Stampin’ Up 35th Birthday! Join the Stampin’ Up family! As a demonstrator, you have the choice of selling like I do or just purchasing for yourself at a discount. And now, until the end of October, join with 2 great options:

  • Option 1….Join for $64.35 plus tax and choose $125. worth of Stampin’ Up products OR

  • Option 2….Join for $99 plus tax and choose $168.75 worth of Stampin’ Up products

Both are great deals! And a perfect offer to get a little more products for your Christmas crafting projects! Stampin’ Up does not require you to sell as a demonstrator….you are perfectly fine to join for the discounts and ability to order before customers order products. ALSO…you get to come to my team meetings!:) Always fun for 3 hours every couple of months! A time to learn new things, chat with friends and have lunch and make cards!

Questions?…please contact me!

More info?….please contact me!

To join….click on the link below and make plans to attend our next team meeting on October 28th at 10 AM! I look forward to seeing you there!

Swaps will be Christmas theme on October 28 meeting

Join now

Thanks for joining me today! Take care! I look forward to stamping with you soon! Esther