Lilacs in Bloom!

May 16, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

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LILACS IN BLOOM

Good things come to those who wait. (We really had no choice but to wait here in Wisconsin, did we?) Ironically, this sentiment could be applied to other areas in our life right now too… I’ve heard it said, “God is never late, but He’s rarely early.” His timing is perfect, we remind ourselves. And the lilacs are right on time…they are bursting open all over this town. The sight and scent of lilacs remind me that summer is on its way…

I am excited about the card I found to CASE from the Artisan group at Stampin’Up. It is perfect for making a symmetrical design using the new STAMPARATUS tool which will be available for purchase on June 1st. Wanna learn how to do it? check my Facebook page for the video or come to the next Buffet Class on June 12th…sign up NOW so I’m ready for you!

SUPPLIES FOR LILAC CARD: (Some supplies and tools are not listed as they are in the new catalog which will not be available until June 1st! ) I have also listed the bundles for this card that are available NOW and until May 31st . find the supplies on page 177 and check out the bundles on my Stampin Up website page.

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set [148042] $21.00	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704] $9.00	Just Getting Started Bundle [149524] $57.00	A Little More, Please Bundle [149525] $91.50
Gotta Have It All Bundle [149526] $127.50	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987] $8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

FATHER’S DAY RETIFORM CARD

What a great technique we learned at the last buffet – no two are alike! Here is one for a masculine card and perfect for those Rustic Road Travelers on a bike! Use it for birthdays, Father’s Day and more. Of course, I love the vintage look of crumb cake and have played with several designs to use at the next buffet. We will also use the burlap background stamp and/or some burlap cardstock hidden away in my paper stash! Remember to sign up and come get your new catalog!

Enjoy this beautiful Wednesday and the smell of the lilacs!

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to stay InKy!

Sandi

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MAKE A CARD – SEND A CARD and MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY!!!

May 10, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

GOOD MORNING STAMPERS!

Just a quick hello to all my Blog followers AND I do apologize if you get this message more than once but I feel committed to this request. As we get to more interesting ages, milestones in life become more important and need to be recognized. Please read the post below and make a card for this dear lady turning 90 on Tuesday…it would make her day to be flooded with cards.

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I encourage you to send the LOVE this week or even next and then send me a copy of your card creation. Afterall, this months’ Stampin’ Up Theme is “Share what we do!” (send LOVE in the mail!) This is the message I received from Pastor Dana Erbeck.

“This lady doesn’t know it but her daughter Barbara Palmer is requesting a CARD SHOWER for her Moms 90th birthday on May 15. Even if you have never met her but know me & trust me, this lady is a gem– please send her a card. If you are her friend from past to present please send a card too. We are hoping she will get at least 90 cards! Thanks in advance. Her address is:

Betty Pittman, 717 Syme Ave., Glenwood City, WI 54013.

THE CHALLENGE FOR YOU!

Let’s turn this into something special for you, too. If you submit a picture of your card to me by email, snail mail, PM, or some means of which I am unaware, I will have a prize for the winner!!! Here is mine with a slot inside to tuck in a bookmark or a little something special.

Thanks for going out of your way to make Betty Pittman feel the LOVE!

Be blessed for your good works! It’s what we do for OTHERS that counts.

THANKS for stopping by.

Sandi

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MAY BUFFET

May 9, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

GOOD Morning Stampers!

Another wonderful time stamping together at the monthly buffet. We had visitors from Canada last night who enjoyed making the March Anniversary Paper Pumpkin kit.

YES! THEY’RE SPECIAL – a response to request the Special Order for a lovely white on white CONGRATULATIONS card…Judy, Elaine and Diane (l-r) received their personalized kit to work on. Card kits are available at the class for $2.50 each and by special order.

Everyone enjoyed the RETIFORM TECHNIQUE for THE LOYAL AND TRUE card – no two cards alike and they ALL looked GREAT!!!!!

LAST CALL for LOYAL AND TRUE Memorial Day OFFER extended to Friday, May 11th. Order this stamp set and/or the THE SUPPLIES to go with this card by FRIDAY NOON MAY 11TH and get 15% off but you must order directly through me and not on my website. You can use the comment section of this blog or send me a message directly from my website. I will be placing the order on Friday. If you are not local I will be happy to ship to you directly.

Loyal & True Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143879] $18.00	Loyal & True Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143876] $25.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119685] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970] $6.50

SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE

Judy working on a vintage card with the NEW Share What You Love DSP.

ROSIE AND SUE working on the NEW Dynamic Embossing Folder

The “Share What You Love” Promotion is going on right now with FOUR bundles from which to choose.

Get all the new in color stamp pads for 10% off:

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Last but certainly not least…..a BIG THANKS to my wonderful helpers – Gary who makes it all happen from loading and unloading to photos and escorting guests to the right place….WOW! What a guy!

And sweet Meera – our youngest stamper who soaks it all in and runs errands on demand! What a gal! She now has her own stamping kit and special spot at the class.

Thanks for stopping by today… HAPPY WEDNESDAY

Sandi
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LOYAL AND TRUE, A GOOD DEAL AND SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE

May 4, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

Hello Stampers….

Just had to share this card that will be available at the Tuesday Buffet on May 8th. LOYAL AND TRUE

It looks time consuming but once you learn the technique it goes very quickly. I made four in less than an hour. Memorial Day is going and what would be more fitting than to send a card THANKING someone for their humble and dedicated service. Order this stamp set and the THE SUPPLIES to go with this card between now and next Wednesday, MAY 9TH and get 15% off but you must order directly through me. You can use the comment section of this blog or send me a message directly from my website. I will be placing the order next week.

Loyal & True Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143879] $18.00	Loyal & True Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143876] $25.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119685] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00

ARE YOU REGISTERED? If you haven’t already signed up to attend the buffet you have until tonight to do it! Otherwise there is NO guarantee that there will be enough materials for you to use. So go to my website and sign up right now! You won’t want to miss the fun cards we are going to make.

NEW CATALOGS: Yes, the new catalog will be live on June 1st. I will have them for you at the next meeting as they were just ordered. If you are local and attend my buffet, I will be letting you know when they arrive in case you want to pick one up before the June 12th buffet. In the meantime, there is a special early bird offer with three choices of sets from which to choose. Just go to my webpage and take a look around. We will be playing with the embossing folder and maybe some of the beautiful Share What you Love Suite paper. I can hardly contain myself!!!

PAPER PUMPKIN SPECIAL ENDS MAY 10TH…Come make a card from the April Kit and see how easy it is…50% off for two months = less than $10 a kit….why not??

The “Share What You Love” Promotion is going on right now with FOUR bundles from which to choose.

Get all the new in color stamp pads for 10% off:

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Thanks for stopping by today:

fabulous friday

Sandi

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IT’S ALMOST MAY DAY!!!

April 30, 2018May 1, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

Hello Stampers….

SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG HERE IN WISCONSIN!!! I am torn between stamping and gardening today….just have too much going on – maybe a little of each since we went a little crazy at the garden center yesterday.

WHAT’S SO BIG ABOUT MAY DAY??

Well…lots of things…

Spring is finally here
Forsythia and crocus are already in bloom
Cherry blossoms
1st day to pre-order the new 2018 Love What You DO Suite in a variety of packages

I loved making this card and it is a putsy one. I will be happy to have it ready for you at the May 8th class but ONLY for those who register and respond that you want to make it. It will ONLY be available for everyone who orders it since the preparation is very time consuming. I must have your response by Wednesday May 4th.

We are one day away from you being able to order from the new catalog.

you ever think about finding fresh ways to introduce papercrafting to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers? You might even be wondering how to reach out to people who feel like they’re too busy for creativity. We have a solution, and it comes in a pretty, red box.

We call it Paper Pumpkin, and it’s a monthly subscription service which delivers pre-designed, precut papercrafting projects straight to your doorstep. And it’s the perfect time to encourage everyone you know to subscribe. Right now . . .

New subscribers get 50% off their first two months
Simply use code SAVE500418 at paperpumpkin.com by May 10

If you’re a first-time subscriber, you’ll also get a discount. After all, the best way to get excited about Paper Pumpkin (including sharing your fun creations and talking with other Paper Pumpkin enthusiasts online) is to sign up yourself.

Find out more about our 50% off offer at Stampin’ Up’s promotion page.
I had a paper pumpkin date with Meera last week and at the age of 8 she was able to read the directions, follow the instructions on the utube channel and make 4 teacher appreciation cards with Sara’s special box from last year. So Meera passed the test and I signed her up to receive Paper Pumpkin. Not only to have fun making the projects but it is a great reinforcer for reading, following directions, staying on task, learning how to access instructions on line and more. If yo have children or grand children who love art, this is a great gift – and it’s 50% off for the next 2 months – must order by May 10th!!

Supplies Used for CONGRATULATIONS card:

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April 22, 2018May 1, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

Hello Again!

So I see the Supplies list in the previous blog did not publish. The NON-Techy in me has such trouble with that part of sharing cards. I do have good news that I am working with a Blog EXPERT who is also an artist and a former Stampin’Up Demonstrator. I know that she will get this blog up and running as it should. In the meantime please bear with me as I struggle to get things to you.

I think I figured it out!!! Thanks for your patience and thanks again for stopping by…you are appreciated!

Sandi

Product List for Pop Up Birthday cards

Celebration Time Clear-Mount Bundle [145369] $46.75	Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700] $20.00	Party Pandas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147221] $0.00	Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [145648] $8.50
Picture Perfect Party 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559] $10.00	6″ X 6″ (15.2 Cm X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack [143831] $0.00	Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106] $10.00	Berry Burst 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144243] $8.00
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131197] $8.00	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144245] $8.00	Whisper White 12″ X 12″ Card Stock [124302] $7.00	Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad [144083] $6.50
Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins [145609] $7.00	Berry Burst 3/8″ (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon [145489] $7.00	Silver Baker’S Twine [145569] $4.00

FABULOUS STAMPIN’UP SALES….

Image | April 22, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

Hi Stampers,

It’s been a busy week trying to get card kits together for the next buffet. I had to make a birthday card for a special occasion and decided to play with those Party Pandas again. I paired the Picture Perfect DSP (just love that paper) with the Glimmer Paper from Myths and Magic in the Occasions catalog and Celebration Time bundle in the Annual Catalog. Then the Happy Birthday thinlits die jumped into my hands. I just had to use it with the multipurpose Adhesive sheets. I made a couple of pop-up cards and those party pandas just love juggling the multicolored sequins. (Sorry the pictures are so dark. Hope you can see them well enough to get the idea. There are so many possibilities and combinations. I’ll try to list the supplies I used below.

FABULOUS STAMPIN’UP SALES….

I couldn’t resist and had to send this fabulous sale. My Clearance Rack was updated on Friday with new products up to 60% off! It is ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so be sure to get your order in ASAP if you are interested. Just in case you didn’t get it, you can check out the retiring list here maybe there is something retiring that has been on your WiSH LIST.

SUPPLIES FOR THE POP UP CARDS

COLOR REVAMP explained

April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

The Stampin’ Up! Retiring lists have been released! These products will be available from April 9 – May 31, 2018 or while supplies last. Due to high demand for retiring stamps, Stampin’Up! will keep producing retiring stamps until May 25. Retiring Accessories are “while supplies last”

SHOP ONLINE: Last Chance Products

So I’ve been reading blog after blog from demos who attended ON STAGE last weekend and wanted to share some things you may want to know. This information came out of a leadership meeting prior to the event. I hope it gives you some insight as it did me.

Stampin’ Up! has not done a color revamp since 2013 and then they only changed a few colors. At OnStage they annoounced a big color revamp AND a new ink pad case reveal! They did a ton of research like checking on new trends, figuring out which colors didn’t sell well, and more.
The result? 53 colors in our line now! Woo Hoo! color-collections-1024x613

REASONS FOR THE COLOR REVAMP

The last color revamp was in 2010 (eight years ago) when SU changed many colors in our offering.
The last color refresh was in 2013 (five years ago) when SU changed just a few core colors

Here are the new colors added to the core colors:

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Here are the In-Colors:

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RECENT STAMPIN’ UP! COLOR HISTORY

They looked at sales and eliminated low sellers to make room for something new.
They conducted color trend research and identified gaps in the current color offering.
They explored different ways to group colors into collections; SU wanted each collection to have a color spectrum element and include colors that worked best together. This meant that they had to change existing collections.

REASONS FOR UPDATED CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD CASE

The case’s manufacturing mold was about to expire. A mold can only be used a limited number of times before it must be replaced, so SU had to decide if they wanted to order more of the same molds or try to improve the design. They chose to improve it!
They also wanted to align the updated case with the color revamp and improvements to the ink. In addition, they chose to time these changes with Stampin’ Up!’s rebranding and packaging updates. This way, you only need to invest in the new colors and ink pads at one time. (For example, if they revamped the colors last year and then changed the cases and improved the ink this year, you’d likely be purchasing twice to stay current.) They wanted to make these updates and changes in the most cost efficient way for you.

Here is some additional info they shared with those who attended the Leaders event just before OnStage. I think it will answer some questions you might already have:

WHY DID WE CHANGE THE CASE?

Opening the new ink pad case is now more simple and intuitive—just insert your thumb in the “lip” at the front of the case and lift it to open.
Have a tighter fit between the lid and the base.
With the new design, the lid doesn’t accidentally become disconnected which was a common problem with the old case style. With use, the lid will be easier to slide open and close.
Be stackable – The ability to stack the cases makes them easier to store and transport. We designed a nub in each bottom corner that fits nicely into the “dimple” on the top of another case.
Include improved labels and stickers.

IS THE INK DIFFERENT?
Since we were improving the case we decided to make improvements to the ink as well! We added defoamer to the ink ingredients because we noticed that our old ink would sometimes bubble (especially on new pads and with lighter colors). This will:

Reduce ink bubbles
Help you get an even coating of ink on the stamp
Help the stamped image have a smoother, solid lookYou may notice some

I hope that helps and answers your questions. Don’t you just love those colors!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Leave me a comment and let me know which new/returning color is your favorite? Have a wonderful & blessed day and think SPRING!

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The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

– Helen Keller

APRIL’S BUFFET SNEAK PEEK

April 9, 2018 | HeartFelt cards by Sandi

Hi everyone….as promised… here is a sneak peek at the cards available for Tuesday night’s buffet. there are a few seats left so if you haven’t signed up be sure to do so RSVP HERE !!!

Instead of just one, you may choose from 4 different card ideas to help someone celebrate. I love the Amazing You stamp set and dies with a touch of gold embossing – such an elegant look don’t you think? The pictures don’t quite show it,

I seem to be on a kick with a series of choices these days … graduation is around the corner and most people like to give money or a gift card . I put together some gift cards using the Narrow note cards with envelopes. They are perfect for a bit of cash, too! They can also be used on the cover of a whisper white card base. Excuse me for not being politically correct but I made one set for boys and one for girls. Everything is in the kit for you to design the style and card of your choosing including ribbon and embellishments. You can make up to 3 of these little cuties which will count as 1 card….that’s a deal!

That’s just the beginning … there are 2 more new kits and a few popular ones from the March buffet are coming back for the newcomers and those who did not get a chance to make them. I have added a new color idea to the Springtime Foils kit that includes a beautiful pool party blue ink swipe technique and a silver foil butterfly. Simple card that can be used for weddings, anniversaries, graduation, Mother’s Day and more. you choose the sentiment. The photo was taken at night so the colors do not stand out.- sorry! Guess you’ll have to come to the buffet to see this one too!

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Be sure to pick up your take home card kits this month at $2.00 per kit. Price is going up in May to $2.50 since my stamping labor should be worth at least $.50! it is also in line with what other demonstrators in the area are charging.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST YOUR CATALOG

I have a short window in which to order new catalogs and need your feedback this week. So if you haven’t already , please click the link and send me your name, address and phone # to let me know you are interested in the 2018-19 Catalog. No need to do this again if you sent an e-mail.

Looking forward to stamping with you on Tuesday….

TODAY IS YOUR DAY GIFT Stay InKy,