Stamping with Lynn

Stamping Fun!

I love it when friends reunite after too long of not seeing each other, and then to find out they have signed up for the same card class!  Stamp time is such fun.  Lots of sharing, laughter, and visiting!  Sherry still whipped those 12 cards out in record time.  Martha and I gabbed too much, catching up with each other.  Here are the cards we made!

Want to make these Christmas cards?  Get a group of friends/family together, my home or yours!  We can do it as a Stamp a Stack(12 cards) or a card class (4 cards).  These cards are beeeeeuuuuuuuuuuutful!  They use the Evergreen stamp set, Festive Flurry stamp set and framelits, and the Joyful Christmas stamp set.  They also use new product, the Frosted Finishes embellishments, the Silver 1/8" Ribbon, and the Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing folder.

August My Paper Pumpkin samples

The top left is the layout that was shown with the kit.  The other 3, I just played around with the supplies.  I really like the bicycle stamp with this month's kit.  Only 2 days left to try out My Paper Pumpkin for $10/month for two months.  After that it goes back to the regular monthly price of $19.95 which includes shipping, but not your tax.  You must enter the code "PUMPKINDEAL" to get the special rate.  Remember to select me as your demonstrator!  If you are local, you are welcome to come to my home the last Wednesday night of the month to assemble your kit!  You can follow the directions or create your own samples!  This is a great gift idea or crafting time to share with your grandkids.  I just ordered this for some of my grandkids that are not local.  I think they will enjoy receiving their "little red box" each month!

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.
• You must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.
• You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).
• When you subscribe, please choose me (Lynn Starzl) as your Stampin'Up! demonstrator!
• If you are local to me, my home is open to subscribers to assemble their kits on the last Wed. night of the month!
• Check out some samples HERE!

Chalk talk candy favors

Aren't these cute?  I used the Chalk Talk framelits dies with the Season of Style designer series paper stack, page 22 of the Stampin'Up! Holiday catalog.  The Baked Brown Sugar ribbon is stretchy so I just looped that and stapled the ends together and it just slides on and off. The sentiment is from the Round Array stamp set. I had seen a Halloween candy favor on Becky Roberts' blog, who had cased Lorri Heiling's creation.  I made these for my Christmas Card class tonight for a simple Christmassy thank you favor.  I prepped for a couple of extra if you are interested in joining us.  Details are on a previous post.

Christmas Card Class Sneak Peak!

Come make this beautiful card tomorrow night!  I am prepping for this class tonight so there is still time to sign up.  Make 12 Christmas cards, 3 each of 4 different designs.  $25 includes the 12 cards, envelopes, a package of Frosted Finishes embellisments and one sheet of dimensionals.  Bring your address book and get those cards ready to go.  I will be having another Christmas card class in September, October, and November.  Different designs, though, so if you want this one, contact me now!  605-660-2301 or email me at [email protected].  6:30-9, my home!  This card was inspired by the talented Janet Hill, another demonstrator.  Join my team and you will have access to Stampin' Connection, a demo only site with over 322,000 samples! Ask me for more info!  This card uses the Joyful Christmas stamp set, page 27 of the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog.

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Circle Card Thinlits Die, Festive Flurry stamp set

OMG, these card thinlits are so much fun!  My 2nd sample and this one is Christmas!  I think I will do a Halloween one next!  My card base is Island Indigo, with Whisper White and Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack (#132183, $6.95 for 48 sheets, 24 each of 2 double sided designs, 4.5" x 6.5", sized for card fronts).  This die does the cutting and scoring for this flip flop design. The sentiments are from the More Merry Messages stamp set and the Petite Pairs stamp set.  The snowflake is from the Festive Flurry stamp set. I stamped the snowflake in Silver Encore ink and then embossed with silver embossing powder, and punched it out with the 2.5" circle punch.  See the Frosted Finishes Embellishment!  These are so sparkly and add just the right touch!  They are found on page 28 (#132150, $6.95) of the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog.  Love, love, love how Stampin'Up! products coordinate!  It makes crafting so easy! See my previous post for more information.

New Thinlits Card Dies

This is my first attempt at playing with the new Thinlits Card dies.  This is the Circle Card Thinlits die.  It makes a flip flop or swing card easy peasy.  It does the scoring and the cutting for you in one easy step!  I had one strip left of the Sweater Weather designer series paper (of this sheet), and it fit perfectly so I just used the same colors that are in the paper.  My card base is Tangerine Tango, with a layer of Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip cardstock.  The leaf is stamped with Crushed Curry, Choc. Chip, and Tangerine Tango.  The "Thinking of You" is from the Sassy Salutations stamp set, and the bottom sentiment is from the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set.  That bottom sentiment is die cut with a piece that is included in this Thinlits card die set.  I layered that onto a piece punched with the designer label punch.  The layered circle is punched with the 2.5" circle punch.  I have a video using these thinlits, here

Circle Card Thinlits Die

Label Card Thinlits Die

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Openings!

Join Stamp Club!  You don't even have to be local!  Budget your purchases, receive/make 3 projects a month, free catalogs, and Hostess FREEBIES the month  you are hostess!  If you use the hostess code, your order will be shipped directly to you without waiting for the club order to close!  This month's hostess code is FHW73UGQ. Make sure to enter the hostess code when you add your first item to the bag.  And then contact me to let me know you want to be part of the club.  You can go to my website here to shop/order.  Now for details/supplies for this card.

The card base is chocolate chip, with a layer of very vanilla.  I stamped the Magnificent Maple stamp (a single stamp, #131868, $9.95) with Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, and Chocolate Chip ink. The base is the Sweater Weather designer series paper, #132184, $10.95.  The stamp and the dsp are on page 18 of the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog.  See the "Thankful".  This is one of the 3 Expressions Thinlits Dies, page 36 of the Holiday Catalog.  This was my "sandwich" for die cutting and adhering this word:  multipurpose platform, no tabs, a cardstock shim, cutting plate, adhesive backed cardstock, wax paper, the thinlit die, and a cutting plate.  I ran it through the Big Shot and then reversed and ran it through again.  I am not sure if I needed to do the last step but it all popped out perfectly for me and then since I had the cardstock backed with the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, page 174, 12 sheets of 12x12 for $14.95, it was super easy to just lay across my dsp and adhere!  The "For You" is from the Round Array stamp set and is punched with the 7/8", 1", and 1 1/4" circle and scallop circle punches.  I also used the 7/16" Trim Natural Ribbon, with candy dots!  This card is a great fall masculine card!

Christmas Card Class Sneak Peak!

Register now to attend Thursday night's Christmas Card Class.  You will make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 different designs.  The $25 fee includes the 12 cards, envelopes, a package of the Frosted Finishes Embellishments, and one sheet of dimensionals.  Cards will be prepped and ready for you to assemble and do the finishing steps.  Even beginners can do it!  Call me at 605-660-2301 or email me at [email protected]  The class is at my home, 8/29/13, 6:30-9 p.m.  Bring your address book and get a jump start on those holiday cards!  This card uses the Festive Flurry Framelits dies and the Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack, all from the Stampin'Up! Holiday catalog. 

Christmas Card Class Sneak Peak!

Have you signed up for my Christmas in August card class?  It is Thursday, August 29th, my home, 6:30-9 p.m.  Make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 different designs.  Bring your address book and get a jump start on your holiday cards!  $25 includes your envelopes, a package of Frosted Finishes Embellishments, & one sheet of dimensionals, all yours to take home.  This uses the Evergreen Stamp Set, a carryover set from last year's catalog. 

Six-Sided Sampler Stamp Set

I designed these flowers using the Hexagon Punch and the coordinating Six-Sided Sampler stamp set.  This is available as a bundle purchase, saving you 15%!  I used the Modern Medley designer series paper for the first sample, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon,and the candy dots.  The sentiment is included in the stamp set.  The 2nd sample uses Wild Wasabi 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, and the Scallop Edge Border Punch.  Remember the new round of stamp club starts tonight.  You do not have to be local to join and one month you get the hostess benefits.  You can go to my website here.  The hostess code for this month is FHW73UGQ. Make sure to enter the hostess code when you add your first item to the bag.  And then contact me to let me know you want to be part of the club.  We will be drawing for hostess months on Wednesday so you will want your name to be included in the drawing! If you have any questions, just ask!  You do not have to wait for the party to close to have your order shipped.  It will be shipped directly to you, even before the club order closes. Club members receive free catalogs, and I make the projects for you each month and mail them if you are not local.  It's a win, win fantastic opportunity to budget your purchases and earn hostess freebies on the month  you are hostess!

If you like hexagons--our six-sided friends--you're going to love the Six-Sided Sampler set. With eight different hexagonal images and three sentiments, the creative possibilities are practically endless. Coordinates with the Hexagon Punch.

Buy the Six-Sided Sampler clear-mount stamp set and coordinating Hexagon Punch together at a 15% discount.