Birthday Stampin' Blitz/ Paper Florist scrapbook spread
Start the year ahead! This February 17th….one day Stampin’ Blitz to make 20 birthday cards is coming up and spaces are filling!
Come join the fun crafting 20 birthday cards with friends! This event will be held at the Sr. Center in Dallas NC on Saturday, February 17th. 8AM to 8PM.
Cost is $110 plus purchase a product bundle through me for the event. You will share your bundle that day and take it home with you. Cost includes:
20 cards with envelopes all cut and ready for you to stamp/die cut
adhesives
picture tutorials for cards
small gift
meals for the day: breakfast, lunch, supper, and cupcake desert buffet
I am working on free chair massage therapist
and lots of fun hanging out with friends for the day with the satisfaction of 20 birthday cards to use all year long!
Below is a confirmation to fill out and return to me with deposit to secure your space at the event. Spaces are fill up!
Also, please choose your product bundle and write on the bottom of your confirmation sheet. If you bundle is $50 or greater, please also list your free Sale-a-bration item on your sheet. If you product bundle is not $50, you may add to it so you can get a Sale-a-bration item.
We are back to monthly scrapbooking! Yeah! Life is feeling more normal now and even though there are boxes to unpack still….we are back to our monthly scrapbooking classes. Check out this months spreads and plan to join us February 24th for the next class. February spreads are planned to be Valentine and a spread using the Perennial Lavender Suite.
Our first spread uses the WONDERFUL die set, Paper Florist! I love this die set! One die and one time through the die machine gives you a whole complete multi layers of petals flower! It’s great! And you can make such a wide variety of different flowers using the set.
The next spread uses Autumn Leaves Dies from the annual 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up catalog
I am excited to implement 2 new classes now the we have moved to Belmont! Bring a friend and join us!
Card Kit Class: I have 6+ card kits to choose from…and more will be added. They range $15 - $25 and most have 8 to 9 cards all ready to put together. This class is 10AM to 11:30AM. Our next time to meet will be Saturday, February 24th
Beginning Rubber Stamping Class: Join me this Friday, January 26th at 6:30PM to lean basics of rubber stamping. We’ll make 2 cards learning the basics to cutting for a card, kinds of stamps, and techniques of heat embossing and two step stamping.
There will be a follow up class on Friday, February 23rd
And….it’s a GREAT time to join our Stampin’ Up family!!!
I love the perk this year during Sale-a-bration! It’s a Glass Mat Studio!
I love using the Glass Mat to stamp on especially using the photopolymer stamps! No need for a Paper Pierce Mat to stamp on - photopolymer stamps perfect on the Glass Mat
The Glass Mat is perfect to heat emboss on….you can lay small items and hold in place with a Take Your Pick Tool and heat without melting the table
Easy to clean with a shammy that comes with the Glass Mat
Also, comes with a nonskid silicone mat to hold 1” square ink spots and a place to mix watercolors
Glass is tempered and 5ml thick
Glass mat is 17” x 14” work space
The Glass Mat Studio is FREE when you join Stampin’ Up during Sale-a-bration which is through the end of February!
To join, the cost is $99 plus tax. When joining, you will receive $125 of your choice of Stampin’ Up products. Most join also to take advantage of the 20-25% off they receive on their purchases under their demonstrator number and come receive more instruction at team meetings! There are many other reasons for joining too….like the comradary, being able to order products 1 month earlier than customers, going to convention.
Have questions? I am here to answer! Just give me a call!
And here’s a little fun reel to encourage you with Embedded Embossing technique using freebie Sale-a-bration Softly Sophisticated embossing fold with Bee My Valentine Bundle #162554 and Bee Mine 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper #162546
Thanks for visiting!
Esther
***2024 BIRTHDAY STAMPIN' BLITZ!!***
It’s time!! We are so excited to invite you to this year’s Birthday Stampin’ Blitz on February 17th! Twenty Birthday cards with supplies provided, delicious food, lots of fun, and a priceless time with friends are all a part of this amazing experience! Whether you’re fairly new to crafting or have stamped your whole life, we would love to have you join us to learn and help others grow in their crafting journey! Event begins at 8AM and ends at 8PM. Take a look at the collage above for a tiny sneak peek at some details from cards we will be making!
Everyone will be putting together twenty cards, two each of ten differently designed cards. Three full meals and dessert will be provided. Event will be held at the Dallas Senior Center in Dallas, NC. Please reach out with any questions or to RSVP! Confirmation sheets are linked below.
When: Saturday, Feb. 17th 2024
Where: Dallas Sr. Center 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas NC 28034
Time: 8 AM to 8 PM
Cost: $110 includes 20 project consumables, adhesives, small gift, and breakfast, lunch, and supper that day PLUS purchasing one of the following bundles through me that you will share at the Blitz and then take home with you.
Please make a $50 deposit when signing up. Balance of $60 due by January 21st and bundle $ due by Feb. 17th at the Blitz.
UPCOMING CLASSES!!
Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great new year so far! I’m excited to see what 2024 has in store for us!
As promised, I wanted to remind you guys about some exciting upcoming dates, starting with this weekend!
On SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th, we will be having a card kit class from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. This is an easy and fun class for beginners and experts alike! No need to bring any tools or supplies; everything will be provided. Card kits range from $15-$25 depending on the kit you select; see the above picture for some great choices! Come join us for some yummy snacks, a great time with friends, and lots of fun!
On FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th, we will be hosting a beginners card class! Price is $5 or $25 minimum purchase. In 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!
As always, please reach out if you have any questions or would like to register for these classes!
Sale-a-bration Inspiration! What wonderful things you can make from FREE!
January and February have always been some of the most fun times as a Stampin’ Up demonstrator for me! Christmas can be a low after such anticipation and tiresome hours wrapping gifts.
But….during Sale-a-bration, it’s a gift for every $50 you spend!!! I love how this year Stampin’ Up has coordinated Designer Series Paper with stamp sets! It just makes it more versatile and creative!
Here is a schedule of NEW card classes and opportunities for fun adventure! Please invite your friends and acquaintances - especially those that have never made a card before! And please RSVP so I am prepared for everyone!
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.
: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
Here are a few of the card kits that will be available on Saturday, January 20th
AND…..there’s more from Sale-a-bration! When you join the Stampin’ Up family of demonstrators during January and February….you choose $125 of your choice of Stampin’ Up products plus you get the Glass Mat Studio!
At first I was not convinced but NOW I AM! I set out to test my Glass Mat out….first test, could I stamp photopolymer stamps on it? Yes!!! and they all - al 30 stamped flowers turned out beautiful! Then I heat embossed and laid the leaf I was embossing on the Glass Mat - held it in place with my Take Your Pick Tool and yes, pointed my Heat Tool right on the Glass Mat and it worked so very well! with NO melted table!
Even if you do not plan to be a demonstrator and sell like I do, joining is an AOK thing to do! And NOW is a perfect time while these perk are being offered! Of course, you will get a 20-25% discount on anything you order under your demonstrator number and you may come to our team meetings as well! Please consider!
Recently we had a team meeting and these are some of the cards my team designed….
Created by Jenifer using Free Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Flight & Airy
Designed by Carla using Perennial Lavender Suite
Created by Jill using Bee Mine Suite
Click on the above picture to see full image. Created by Linda using Bee Mine Suite
Click on the above thumbnail to see full image. Created by Sandy using Bee Mine suite
Created by Kylie using free Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Adoring Hearts
Created by Sherry using Perennial Lavender Suite
Created by Wendy using Planted Paradise scamp set,
And this card was created by Amanda using Thoughtful Expressions bundle
And here is a bonus card I received from a friend….it’s too pretty not to show you even though it’s using some retired SU products. The Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper is still available #162735
MEANDERING MEADOWS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.50
click on the thumbnail picture to see complete image
Coming up this week: Sr. Center Card Class Thursday, January 18th at 1PM. Please RSVP if you are able to attend. I plan on the following 2 cards plus 2 others. Hope you can attend the class. Cost $10.
Thank you for visiting! See you stamping soon!
Esther
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
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
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
FREE SHIPPING....DEC. 14TH ONE DAY ONLY
I’m so excited to see this!!! It’s like an extra Christmas gift to you….unexpected! Merry Christmas!
Please reach out if you would like me to put in an order for you or you may order directly from my web site and use hostess code: XAXMFPJJ
Enjoy!
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!
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.
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
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