October Workshop!

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NO NEED FOR FOMO!
Details for this month’s workshop!
Date: 10/21/17
Time: 11:00 to 4:00 pm (note time change)
Cost: $25
Includes: All supplies to make 5 all occasion cards and/or projects, lunch and door prizes.
Join me this Saturday October 21, 2017 for my October workshop!  We’re going to have so much fun working on these special projects.  They will be all occasion cards but if you would like to make a project with a Halloween theme please let me know and I will have a project ready for you to make with that theme.
I’m hoping that it will cool down a bit so that we can have some hot chocolate and enjoy some cooler weather.
Bring a friend who is new to the workshops and get $5 off the price of your workshop. 
Please RSVP by 10/19/17 to apcronk@gmail.com or text me @714-401-4054
Hope to see you all Saturday!
HOSTESS CODE:  If you can’t make it to the workshop but would like to place an order on my online store, PLEASE use Hostess Code: Q9N33NS2.  Your order will be shipped directly to you.

 

Wait, What??? Can it be Fall already?

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
I LOVE Fall!  There I said it!  I love the crisp air, I love the colors of the season (even if we don’t get a great change in CA), I love that it’s not yet time for a heavy coat, I love the comfort foods, I love the chance to make and try some Fall flavored coffee and drinks, I love that students are back in school which makes vacations sites less crowded, and lastly I like that things have slowed down a bit before the rush of the Holiday Season, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years is not quite yet upon us.
 
Along with all of the above things I love about Fall, I also love the fact that during this time I can re-group and spend a little more time stamping and creating.
 
I’ve been playing around with my September Paper Pumpkin kit and here are two fun cards that I came up with:
For this first card I’ve added our Burlap Ribbon to the card.  I think it makes a cute backdrop for the greeting. I like the layering of they different types of leaves for the focal point for this card.  I didn’t think that Cajun Craze over Blushing Bride ink pad colors would be such a great combination of colors for this Fall card.  Look at the cute Crushed Curry clothes pins and the metallic copper bakers twine.  The artists for Paper Pumpkin really come up with some very unique embellishments.
For this card I used the Petal Burst TIEF (Textured Impressions Embossing Folder) to create the background and I think it looks so cool and it’s so easy to do with the TIEF.  I added the enamel dots to the greeting to make it look like it’s attached with brads. This is one set of stamps that I’m going to use a lot after the Paper Pumpkin kit is finished.

 

 

 

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OCTOBER WORKSHOP


Check your calendar, save the date, make your plans and RSVP to the Workshop. We always have so much fun. We laugh, we eat, we create some great projects but most of all we meet new friends and spend an afternoon creating something that maybe we didn’t think we could make. Also we’re making the projects from our heart to give to someone who may just need to hear from you or needs a pick me up. Here are all the details:


Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 11:00 to 4:00 (Note time change)
Where: Annabelle’s Stampin’ Studio
Price: $25
Includes: All supplies for 5 projects. We will be making 5 all occasion cards, not necessarily with a holiday theme. (If you would like one of the cards or projects to be Halloween themed, let me know and I will make a project for you to choose from), lunch and door prizes.

Please RSVP (indicate if you would like a Halloween theme project) by 10/19

Bring a friend (new to the workshops) and receive $5 your entrance fee for each friend you bring.




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Re-cap of the Fall into Fall Workshop!

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP!

 

What a fun time we had at the Fall into Fall workshop on Saturday. We made 6 projects, had lunch, met new friends, connected with some old friends and made some adorable projects. It was a win win…… We used the most versatile sets all of which, except one, have come from the new Holiday Catalog. We used some really cool embellishments and color combinations.  I think you’ll love them as much as we loved making them. Take a look at our finished cards and projects below:





PAINTED AUTUMN SUITE
(Off the Rails a bit)
 
 
It’s fun to go off the rails a little like we did with the blue sunflower “I’m Thankful for You” card.  I cased the idea from Carol Read on Pinterest. I’m just loving the beautiful gingham Night of Navy ribbon that makes the card pop.  It looks like it was a little difficult to make, but it was really easy.  I love how the light blue and the dark blue colors give the sunflowers so much dimension.  We actually made our own DSP and decided ourselves what type of leaves, out of the set we wanted to use. I think it’s striking and elegant in a way. 

 

 

Blue Sunflower “I’m Thankful for You” card

 

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PAINTED AUTUMN SUITE
(Traditional)

 

I want to thank Amy Combs for the idea for this really simple traditional sunflower card. I saw how beautiful her card was and I decided to take the idea and change things up a bit.  The burlap ribbon is fun to work with, but just an FYI, it’s on back order until mid October, but if you want it, go ahead and order it an you’ll be one of the first to get it when it comes back in stock.  I’m loving the Painted Autumn Suite because it’s so versatile and so is the Painted Autumn DSP.  Note that this is the same set I used on the blue card above but the idea that Amy cut the sunflowers out of the 12 x 12 sheet and then fussy cut around them is such a genius. I didn’t think I would ever enjoy fussy cutting again, but actually it was kind of fun. I think the Metallic Enamel Shapes add the perfect touch.  What do you think?

 

Traditional Sunflower card “Your Kindness”

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SPOOKY NIGHT SUITE
(Card and Mini Treat Box)
Each year I look forward to seeing the new designs that Stampin’ Up! comes up for the Holidays.  Their ideas are always awesome, and this year is no exception.  Look at this adorable owl perched in the tree. This particular DSP sheet is made to have you cut out the 3″ x 3″ tree squares. The owl fits perfectly in the tree with her adorable hat (also cut from the DSP)  Another cool idea, turn the tree 1/4 turn clockwise, and you’ll be able to punch a black cat out with the Cat Punch and put it in the tree. You gotta love the Cat Punch!  And how cute are the Tiny Treat Boxes? They’re just the right size for a little treat.  They’re super easy to decorate and fun to receive. There’s the Cat Punch! Ha I just love her bedazzled choker.  I used the Vintage Crochet Trim and the rhinestone accents to make her choker. I think she’s super cute.  Used DSP as the belly band for the box and you’re done.  I’d say the Spooky Night Suite is a huge hit this year.
 

 

I had to include some glitz and shine to the projects for this workshop.  I fell in love with this gorgeous Year of Cheer Suite. It works for a whole lot of occasions. It’s wintery enough for Christmas, glitzy enough for ringing in the New Year, and elegant enough for beautiful  wedding projects.  In this project I decided to simply go with a “For You” card to show that you can also make a general greeting card. It’s clean and simple but yet has a real wow factor to it.  I used “Vertical Greetings” for the words and that snowflake is just so pretty. I don’t think you can add too much bling to the card.  It just keeps shining!  P.S. I’m going to have to work on taking a good shiny sparkly picture with my iPhone.  The picture does not do this card justice. 

 

 

Year of Cheer Total glitz
 
WHOLE LOT OF LOVELY SUITE
 

This card is really “A Whole Lot of Lovely” isn’t it?  It’s made with the Whole Lot of Lovely Suite featured in our Annual Catalog on page 86-87. The colors are striking yet soft and the Dynamic Leaves TIEF (embossing folder) is so cool.  To get the gorgeous deep embossed look on the card, first spray the card with a light mist of water, then run it through the Big Shot. You can see how deep the leaves are embossed into the paper. Such a beautiful result and such an easy technique.  Gotta have it!  Thank you Janet for designing such a beautiful “Thinking of You” card.



A Whole Lot of Lovely – Thinking of You card designed by Janet Tentler
 
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MUST HAVE (one time purchase) PRODUCTS

I wanted to list the following non-consumable products (used in these projects) separately so that you can know that once you purchase the following products you can use them on all your projects and they’re all a “one time purchase”.  
 
 

 

“One Time Purchase Products”
 

 

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE WORKSHOPS?
 
Do you love the projects we make each month at my workshops? Do you work on weekends, or have other commitments that prevent you from attending? 
 
Well I have the perfect solution for you. You can now purchase the projects that we make each month and make them on your own at your own leisure. I started this option a couple of months ago (unofficially) because each month I had some requests for the projects because they couldn’t make it to the workshop.
 
If you let me know by Thursday before the workshop you can order your packets.  You will receive all the materials we use at the workshop pre-prepped and ready to be put together. The cost for the materials pack is $15*.  No more FOMO! (Fear of missing out) except I can’t package all the fun we will have at the workshop and of course the awesome lunch and door prizes!
 
* For kit based workshops the price will vary depending on the cost of the kit

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Paper Pumpkin – August Giftable Greetings Refill

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Available Now!

I’m sure all of you have been enjoying this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit. There are a couple of reasons I love the August kit. First, the kit comes with a beautiful giftable box for the cards and beautiful Calypso Coral ribbon to tie around it. What a great idea! Second, I love that Stampin’ Up! has made the refill kit available for only $8. That comes out to about $1.15 per card including the box.

 

I’ve already ordered 3 refill kits for myself because I love that it’s such a versatile kit. Get your refills before they sell out. While supplies last!
 
If attached some samples below that I’ve made from the kit.  A couple of them are made the way the kit is designed and a couple of them I’ve changed up a little bit.  I’ve added some ribbon and used some extra flowers on the “Thanks” card.
 
 
I added ribbon and rhinestones to the Thanks card to give it a little
different look.  I also added extra flowers to it.
The Stylized Birthday stamp fits perfectly in the oval cut out
from the kit.  I like it as a birthday card.





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You got a sneak peek at the August Giftable Greetings kit so are you ready to try Paper Pumpkin? Now’s the time. Get 50% off your first month if you subscribe by September 10!

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3 DAYS LEFT!

The wait is finally over………well almost!  This Friday the new Holiday Catalog will go live for our customers to start ordering.  You all should have gotten your catalogs in the mail this past week. If you haven’t gotten your copy, let me know and I will get one to you right away.  Stampin’ Up! out does themselves every year.  The catalog is great as usual and I think you’ll have a hard time choosing your favorite stamp set or product.
 
If you don’t have a demonstrator, I’d like the opportunity to earn your business.  Please contact me and I will get a catalog to you right away.

NEXT WORKSHOP!
Join me for my next workshop. We’ll be starting on our Fall projects.  They’ll include Halloween and Thanksgiving.  You should all have your Holiday Catalogs by then so we’ll be able to work with some great new products.


Date: Saturday September 16, 2017
Time: 12 Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: $25
Includes: 5 projects (3 Fall/Holiday 2 all occasion), Lunch and door prizes
RSVP by: September 14
Bring a Friend (who hasn’t attended in the past): Get $5 off each, of your workshop fee.
Hope to see you there!
Remember to use HOSTESS CODE: NEJ6NPVV when placing your order online!

 

Last Day to Earn Bonus Dollars!

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 REMINDER: You Still Have Time!
 
You have until tonight at 10:59 pst to place your order and earn “Bonus Dollars”.  For every $50 you spend you earn a $5 coupon to spend in August.  
 
I just wanted to remind you all in case you were thinking of getting some things at the last minute or would like some extra $$ to spend in August.
 
 
 
“Featured Stamp Set/Bundle”
 
I wanted to show you some cards I made with the “Featured Stamp Set/Bundle”.  Oh So Eclectic.  All of these cards are from the same Naturally Eclectic DSP pack and the stamp set and thinlits. I used the Thinlits to cut all the flowers, leaves and the lattice.  I also love the matching ribbon, and the colors are so pretty.  They were all easy to make. This is the kind of set that makes you want to keep going and going to make the card even better.  There is so much variety within the bundle itself.  I didn’t even use up all the different designs of paper so I have so many more options to work with and different combinations.
 
I’m going to focus on a different set every couple of weeks and put it in my “Featured Stamp Set/Bundle” section here on the Blog.  Once I post which set that will be, If you make a project with that set I will post it here. At the end of the time for that set, I will put your name in for a drawing for card stock.
 
 
 

 

 

(Cased from Sofia a German demonstrator
I used different ribbon)
 
 
 
Note: I listed the  sets (wood mount or clear mount) separately and also as a bundle.  Remember when you buy them together as a bundle you save 10%.  I’ve also listed the Thinlits separately.
 
 
 

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NEXT WORKSHOP!
 
 
Don’t miss out on the next workshop!  We really have so much fun.  We laugh, eat, craft and have such a good time.  
 
Details:
 
******** CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST *******
 
When: Saturday August 12, 2017
Time: 12:00 Noon
Price: $25
Includes: All supplies for 4 projects (2 Christmas/Holiday theme, 2 All occasion projects), lunch and door prizes.
 
RSVP: By 8/10/17 to apcronk@gmail.com or 714-401-4054 or reply to this email.
 
Don’t be put off by the “Christmas in August” title of the workshop!  I know people don’t want to think about the Holidays at this time of year, it’s just too early and people are having too much fun in this beautiful summer weather.   But what I want to do is give you a sneak peek at what Stampin’ Up has to offer for the Holiday Season.  The Holiday Catalog is going live for you all on September 1, but I can pre-order some sets from the catalog and make some projects to help you get ready for the season which will be here before you know it.  The new Holiday Catalog will cover Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We’re having previews right now from Stampin’ Up! and I have to tell you the new products are amazing.  They’re fresh, classy, pretty and really have a “Wow” factor.  I like what I’ve seen so far and it’s only been a snippet of what’s to come!!!  Stay tuned. I’ve already received one of the pre-order sets and I’ll be posting samples later on.
 
 
 
 

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

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Workshop Recap!
 
 
We had such a great time on Saturday when I held the Soft Saying All-Inclusive Card Kit Workshop.  The comment I heard was, “I like that we each had our own card kit and we’re able to wok at our own pace.
 

That’s exactly what I loved about this kit as well.  Everything is included in the box (except the glue which I provided) so everyone had everything they needed to make these beautiful cards.  They’re all designed and ready to go, so we spent the afternoon enjoying ourselves and having such a fun time.  You can even buy a refill for this kit if you want more than 2 each of 10 designs! Order below!


This is Noelle showing off one of the kit favorites. I like the lattice on the card and the glimmer paper gold leaves

 

This is Kristin making the extra card I had for the group to do.  The card looked so complicated to make but it was so easy.  It was made with the Oh so Eclectic set, the Naturally Eclectic DSP and the Pretty Label Punch.  Shown below
 
 
I CASED the card from the front of the Annual Catalog.  I didn’t have the Pool Party Bakers Twine they used so I kicked it up a notch and added Lemon Lime Twist ribbon.  I like mine better.  :0)

 

This is another card from the kit.  Very simple but it really pops with that gold glimmer paper.

 

This is Lani and Corina (SIL’s).  They both have such a talent for creating something different or what I like to call “off the rails” with the supplies provided.

 

The kit comes with full color easy to follow instructions
 

 

Kristin and Noelle

 

Don’t you just love this card display holder? I got it from Magnolia.  It was on sale and I had a first time buyer discount of 15%.  I got a great deal on it.  It’s actually a chips holder for a restaurant but it actually works great for displaying cards

 

Well I couldn’t forget to show probably the best part of the workshop, the food.  Look at that great looking fruit.  We had Subway sandwiches, chips and cookies for dessert
 
 
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NEXT WORKSHOP!
 
 
Don’t miss out on the next workshop!  We really have so much fun.  We laugh, eat, craft and have such a good time.  
 
Details:
 
******** CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST *******
 
When: Saturday August 12, 2017
Time: 12:00 Noon
Price: $25
Includes: All supplies for 4 projects (2 Christmas/Holiday theme, 2 All occasion projects), lunch and door prizes.
 
RSVP: By 8/10/17 to apcronk@gmail.com or 714-401-4054 or reply to this email.
 
Don’t be put off by the “Christmas in August” title of the workshop!  I know people don’t want to think about the Holidays at this time of year, it’s just too early and people are having too much fun in this beautiful summer weather.   But what I want to do is give you a sneak peek at what Stampin’ Up has to offer for the Holiday Season.  The Holiday Catalog is going live for you all on September 1, but I can pre-order some sets from the catalog and make some projects to help you get ready for the season which will be here before you know it.  The new Holiday Catalog will cover Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We’re having previews right now from Stampin’ Up! and I have to tell you the new products are amazing.  They’re fresh, classy, pretty and really have a “Wow” factor.  I like what I’ve seen so far and it’s only been a snippet of what’s to come!!!  Stay tuned. I’ve already received one of the pre-order sets and I’ll be posting samples later this week.
 
 
 
REMINDERS!
 
*******BONUS DAYS END 7/31/17*******
 
Get a $5 coupon for every $50 you buy in July, to spend in August!
 
 
*******WANNA BE A DEMONSTRATOR AND GET 20% ON ALL YOUR PRODUCT?*******
 
Click “Join $99” on my Blog for the special offer we have on right now for signing up!
 
Hint: $55 extra products included in your kit AND 1 new set from the Holiday Catalog!
 
 
 
Visit my online store to order the card kit and don’t forget to use the current Hostess Code:
 
6AQM4J7R
 
Note: For those of you that attended the workshop, when you’re done with a few of the cards not featured in this post, send me a picture and I will post them here.  Especially if you have “Gone off the Rails” and created your own design with the supplies!

See you soon,

 

What is Naturally Eclectic?

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Get creative with the

 Naturally Eclectic Suite

A beautiful variety of bright colors and bold textures

When I first saw this Suite (pg 132-133) of course I fell in love with it.  When I saw the beautiful samples on the front of the catalog, I had to buy the set and make them.  I love the colors and the whole style of the set.  The DSP is just beautiful.  It coordinates with so many colors. The patterns include shapes like jewels, elongated drops of colors, arrows, watercolor stripes, flowers and more. Just like it’s name, Eclectic! You have to buy the bundle so that you can get the matching Thinlits. The thinlits set includes 13 cutting frames.  And if you note, one of the leaf thinlits also scores/embosses around the leaves.  So cool.
Take a look at my attempt to CASE (copy and share everything) 2 of the samples from the front of the catalog. For the second card I didn’t have the same ribbon that they used so I used Lemon Lime Twist 1/2″ finely woven ribbon and actually I like it better. There is so much more to do with this set so I’m looking forward to working with it and seeing what I can come up with. Once you buy this bundle, please send me the pictures of your works of art and I’ll post your cards or projects.
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 Soft Sayings All-Inclusive Card Kit
I really do love this kit.  I love the variety of colors in the kit.  For example, Lemon Lime Twist with Basic Gray and Berry Burst with Basic Gray and Powder Pink with Tranquil Tide.  I also like the gold glimmer paper that adds a pop of shimmer, and it’s so easy to make.

We will be making this kit at the workshop this weekend but if you didn’t sign up for the workshop, the kit is available for you to purchase and you can make the cards on your own.  What is great about this kit and all of our kits, you can create our own designs from the supplies in the kit or follow the suggested designs that come with complete color instructions. Be creative with the kit and go for it. You can also buy the refill kit which includes everything except the stamp set and the ink. You get all the same fun die cuts, and embellishments to make something wonderful!

The kit comes with 3 sized cards with matching envelopes.  Shown here is the small note card in Lemon Lime Twist and Basic Gray
This is the medium sized notecard.  It’s made with Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide.  I love the die cut trellis embellishment.  Notice the matching envelope flap.
 
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Remember that our promotion “BONUS DAYS” is going on now during the month of July.  Earn in July, spend in August. For every $50 in product purchase you make in July you’ll get a $5 coupon to spend in August.  I’ve already earned 6 coupons! How many will you earn?Please send me your comments below.

Thanks!

New Updates!

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NEW UPDATES
(July 6, 2017)
 
I wanted to let you know about this product clarification and an upcoming back order product. 
                         *******Embossing Paste (pg. 201)*******
 
The measurements listed in the catalog for the Embossing Paste (item 141979) are incorrect. These measurements that are found on the packaging are accurate: 4 fl oz/118 ml.
These measurements (fluid ounces and milliliters) refer to volume (how much space the paste takes up) not weight. The paste is 4 fl oz/118 ml when packaged and may settle and become more condensed while shipped or over time. This does not affect the use of the paste or how long it will last.
I also wanted to let you know that we use a jar with a wider opening and leave some empty space so there’s plenty of room to use the palette knives (item 142808) to scoop the paste out of the jar.
If you have any questions on this product let me know.
**********Daisy Punch (pg. 206)********
Our Daisy Punch is going on back order tomorrow morning and won’t be available to order until August 1. If you’re thinking about purchasing this item please place your order online today or give me a call and I will order it for you. You don’t really want to wait that long for it. It’s such an amazing and versatile punch people just have to have it.
***All-Inclusive Soft Sayings Card Kit Video***
I will be doing a video in the next few days showing and unpacking the Soft Sayings Card Kit. I want to show you what you get in the kit, what it looks like and also how beautiful the cards are. I’ll post it here and on Facebook. This is the video that Stampin’ Up! put out on the card kit but I want to do one as well to show you the items close up.
Stay tuned for my version!  If you’d like to attend the workshop please RSVP by July 15. All the details about the workshop are on my blog.  Also, if you can’t make it to the workshop you can still let me know if you’d like to have the kit and I will order it for you and you can do it on your own.  It comes with complete color step by step instructions.
Thanks guys, see you soon!

Cool Summer Deals – Bonus Days

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Don’t miss out! Start shopping today.  For every $50 you spend between July 1-31 (before shipping & tax) you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon the you can use in August.
 
Join me for Stampin’ Up!’s second annual Bonus Days Promotion.  I’ve already started my list of things that I want.
 
 
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Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? Well now is the perfect time!!
Ho, ho, ho! Our Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to sign up to be a demonstrator!  Receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack including Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, two D Blocks (one for you and one for a stamping friend!), and a Bone Folder. That’s an added value of $52! As an added bonus we’ll include the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set from the holiday catalog for FREE ($20 value)! With so many basic items provided for you, you’ll be able to get your brand new business off to a fast start—and spend your Starter Kit dollars on things like your favorite stamp sets and accessories! Contact me today for more details!
 

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The items listed above are in addition to the $125 (for only $99) you get in your regular kit.  It’s an added $75 in product.  Like I said, this is the best time to join my team.  Plus I will give you full support in getting your business up and running and being successful. Or you may want to simply be a Hobby Demonstrator.  Get your product for 20%-25% discount on things you buy to support your hobby.  Which ever option you decide, it’s a great deal.
 
Contact me today to join my team!



COFFEE BREAK SUITE
 
I’ve been playing lately with this fun Coffee Cafe set in the Coffee Break Suite (pg. 30-31).  I love it because it’s very versatile.  Did you notice I made a cupcake wrapper out of the cup wrap with the thinlits.  I also love the little hanging tag with that cute little heart.  Check out this fun set and you’ll be on your way to earning some Bonus Days coupons.



 
Chocolate cupcake with white cream cheese frosting! Yum
 
Large smoothie with a huge dollop of whipped cream!

 

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NEXT WORKSHOP
 
Soft Sayings All Inclusive Card Kit
(pg. 10-11 in the new catalog)
 
JULY 22, 2017

TIME: 12 Noon to 5 p.m.
COST: $50
INCLUDES: Soft Sayings All Inclusive Card Kit ($41.48 inc. ship. & tax), lunch ($8.52), snacks (dessert) drinks and door prizes!
 
This card kit includes everything you need to make 20 beautiful cards.  Complete with 20 designed cards (2 ea. of 10 designs), set of 14 photopolymer stamps, clear block, ink, embellishments, die cuts, speciality envelopes to match and it comes in a nice gift box. When you run out of the cards you can order a refill to use with the ink and stamps.
 
We will not finish all the cards in the kit during the workshop. You choose how many you want to make. You can go slow and do just a few at the workshop or get on task and finish them all.
 

 

Please RSVP asap if possible, but by July 15. Email: apcronk@gmail.com or 714-401-4054. When you confirm your spot in the workshop, I will order your kit for you and have it ready for you at the workshop.  Since I’m paying for the kits ahead of time, if you confirm your spot and you can’t make it (after July 15), there are no refunds. Thank you!

Watch the Video below to see how great these cards are and how easy they are to make.
 
 
 

If you can’t make it to the workshop but would love to have the Soft Sayings All-Inclusive card kit, you can order it anytime by clicking the Kit and the Refill links below.  It comes with complete instructions. 

 

6-10-27 Creativity Your Way Catalog Launch Recap

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Creativity Your Way 2017-2018 Catalog Launch Recap
 

Yesterday’s workshop was a huge success. We didn’t start our projects until about 2:30 because we were having such a good time going through all the new catalog products.  Everyone loved seeing, touching, feeling the new product suites and how everything matches and coordinates together.  Seeing the stamps, the matching thinlits and framelits, the DSP and the embellishments that coordinate so well is so much fun. Then of course we had to eat a yummy lunch. Thanks Lani for the Cake Nacho!  Everyone loved it.

Everyone commented on the quality of the product.  It’s not only beautiful, it’s also of highest quality. I think Stampin’ Up! has the highest quality products and every new catalog year they out do themselves with the new product. Go to my online store to view the new catalog and all the new products.

If you weren’t able to make it to the workshop but would like to place an order you can click the “SHOP” button in my Blog or click the “shop online” link in my signature line below. Please use the new HOSTESS CODE: 34YY9BMT when placing your order.


Creativity Your Way Workshop 6/10/17

 

Introducing Cake Nacho!  Lani brought this amazing assortment of cake.  The bakery takes 2 x 2 inch  different pieces of cake and puts it all into one cake.
Hence the name Nacho Cake!

 

Croissant chicken, roast beef & ham sandwiches and our old favorites: Nacho cheese Doritos and Ruffles have ridges potato chips

 

Lani laughing at me and trying to concentrate on her project

 

Not a great angle, and the table was too small to hold all the amazing new product I’ve purchased from the new 2017-2018 catalog.
Too much fun!
Tina, also concentrating on her project

 

Some fun product samples in our beautiful new catalog

 

The best display of our new In-Colors for 2017-2019

 

I absolutely can’t wait to use this set! Coffee Cafe is an adorable coffee house themed set.  I love the vintage coffee pots and tea pots and coffee stained DSP.  You don’t drink coffee or tea, you say? Well it can be used for hot chocolate or really any beverage.  Super cute!

 

I love this french poodle.  Doesn’t she have the most adorable smile and sassy look?  Stamp and cut her out with the framelits dies or use the framelit to cut her out of the matching DSP.  Genius!
This is just too too cute.

 

Fifi is just a little too talented.  See how perfectly she’s navigating the balloon string on her nose?

 

This is Kristin.  She’s a lot like me.  She’s very methodical in her stamping.  She takes her time and makes sure her cards are just right.

 

This is Corina (in the red) my newest recruit. Corina is so so creative.  She can take a pre-designed card and make it look totally different by adding her special touches.  Then there’s Lorraine.  Kristin’s neighbor.  I call her my “off the rails” stamper! She is so creative and always does her own thing with the supplies on the table.

 

Terri is also a very creative paper crafter.  She’s an expert in “adding little touches” that make her cards stand out and just pop off the page.
We always have such a fun time at the workshops.  Talking, crafting, eating, sharing and enjoying our time together.  The next workshop details are listed below.  Don’t miss it!




A few of you have told me that you’re having problems getting onto my Blog/website.  It’s really is easy, I think sometimes the different browsers we use blocks some sites from coming up or it gets caught up some how on the internet.

When you receive this email from me it’s only my current post for the week.  It’s not my full blog site.  If you click on “Annabelle’s Stampin’ Studio” at the beginning of my post, that  link will take you to my full Blog. There you can view my online store, view the catalog, see all the current specials, view samples and get ideas, check the clearance rack, and much more.  One of the nice things about visiting my Blog (you can let your friends know that don’t have Facebook) is that they can see my Facebook posts on my Blog, without having a Facebook account.

Another way to easily get to my Blog anytime is to save it in your Favorites Bar on your phone, iPad, laptop or computer. Please, Please, Please let me know if you are having trouble and I’ll help you log on.

BLOG POST CONTEST: For every 5 friends you recommend and they elect to receive my posts by email (“Follow Me By Email” button on my Blog) you will receive 5 sheets of colored cardstock and 5 envelopes FREE (includes the new In-Colors).  Rules below:

1. Give me 5 friend’s emails who have indicated they’d like to receive my posts
2. They must verify their email once I send the request to follow me by email
3. When they are “active” in Feed Burner I will send you an email that you have          qualified to received your paper and envelopes.



NEXT WORKSHOP
 
Soft Sayings All Inclusive Card Kit
(pg. 10-11 in the new catalog)
 
JULY 22, 2017
 
 
TIME: 12 Noon to 5 p.m.
COST: $50
INCLUDES: Soft Sayings All Inclusive Card Kit ($41.48 inc. ship. & tax), lunch ($8.52), snacks (dessert) drinks and door prizes!
 
This card kit includes everything you need to make 20 beautiful cards.  Complete with 20 designed cards (2 ea. of 10 designs), set of 14 photopolymer stamps, clear block, ink, embellishments, die cuts, speciality envelopes to match and it comes in a nice gift box. When you run out of the cards you can order a refill to use with the ink and stamps.
 
We will not finish all the cards in the kit during the workshop. You choose how many you want to make. You can go slow and do just a few at the workshop or get on task and finish them all.
 

Please RSVP asap if possible, but by July 19. Email: apcronk@gmail.com or 714-401-4054.

Watch the Video below to see how great these cards are.
 

 
 
 

 

The Wait Is Over

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Just 15 hours until
Creativity Your Way
Annual Catalog 2017-2018
 
This is the most exciting time of the year for all of us as paper crafters and stampers!  Stampin’ Up! has outdone themselves again.  Here are some great samples using new product from this beautiful catalog.
 
 
 
 
Made with Birthday Delivery set Pg. 69
Made with Birthday Delivery Set Pg. 69
 
 
 
 
 
Made with Birthday Delivery Set Pg. 69

More Birthday Delivery samples below


 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
All these cards are made with Eastern Beauty Pg. 19
It’s such an elegant set and so versatile. I love all the embellishments that go with it as well as the gold stickers as shown on the white card above.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Have you received your catalog in the mail?  If you are a regular customer of mine, I have selected you on my mailing list to be sent your catalog directly from Stampin’ Up! and you should have received it by now. I’d love the opportunity to earn your business, so if you would like a new catalog and don’t have a demonstrator, please go to my website (click shop online below) and make a purchase of any size or attend one of my workshops and I will be happy to send you a catalog.  
 
A couple of things I want to remind you of:
 
If you see something in the catalog that you really want, please don’t wait to place your order.  Since it’s the new catalog year, things run out and will go on backorder and you don’t want to miss out on not getting your product as soon as possible.  You can begin ordering tomorrow at 12 Noon PST. If you don’t have the time set apart to place an order I’ll order it for you.  Leave me an email, text or VM and I will place your order for you.  I’m placing an order for myself tomorrow at noon so I can include yours with it.  Your order will be sent directly to your home.
 

 

Made with Lovely Friends Stamp set
Pg. 172
Made with Delightful Daisy Stamp Set
Pg. 127

 

Made with Delightful Daisy Stamp Set
Pg. 127

 

 

Made with Colorful Seasons set
Pg. 147

 

Made with Color Theory Memories & More
Card Pack Pg. 193

 

Jumbo tag made with
Happy Birthday Thinlits Pg. 213
Jumbo tag made with
Happy Birthday Thinlits Pg. 213

 

Jumbo tag made with
Delightful Daisy Pg. 127

 

Jumbo Tag made with
Lovely Inside & Out Pg. 157

 

Have you every used a Jumbo Tag? It’s a large tag with the greeting on the front and blank on the back where you write your message.  No envelope needed.  You just tie it onto your package. We will be making a tag at the next Workshop on June 10.

Jumbo tag made with
Birthday Delivery Set Pg. 69

 

Jumbo Tag made with
Birthday Delivery Set Pg. 69

May I make some recommendations of items from the new catalog?  Here are a few of my favorite products that I think you will love too!

Soft Sayings Card Kit=Item #145466 Pg. 11

Price: $35 (plus shipping and tax)
Makes 20 beautifully embellished cards ($1.75 ea)
Includes: 15 coordinating all occasion photopolymer stamps, a clear block, stamping ink spot and 20 blank cards and printed coordinating envelopes.  Giftable kraft box, die-cut accents, baker’s twine, washi tape, Stampin’ dimensionals.  All you need is your choice of adhesive. View this beautiful card kit on page 11. Make it as the kit suggests or design your own creation with all the supplies!


These cards are so pretty and elegant.
What a great deal for this kit.

 

All you need to complete this kit is
your choice of adhesive
























2017-2019 In-Colors = Ink Pads Item #144081= Pg.184

In-Color Ink Pads = All 5 new colors (Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide)
Price: $27.50
See colors on page 184 to see how pretty these colors are.  I really love the new colors this year.  They’re vibrant and fresh and so “In” right now. 


2017-2019 In-Colors = Card Stock Item #144247 = Pg.184

In-Color matching Cardstock = All 5 new colors (Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide) 
Price: $8.00 (20 sheets:4 sheets of 5 colors) 

 
My favorite set in the new catalog:
 
Birthday Delivery Bundle (Save 10%) = Item #145294 Pg. 69
 
Price: $62.00
Includes: 23 Photopolymer Stamp Set, Birthday Friends Framelits Dies(10 dies), and Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper (12 sheets double sided 12 x 12 paper)
 
New this year! Die cut your images directly out of the DSP!  How easy is that? or you can stamp the images and die cut them the way you always do.  So cool.  Did you notice it in the samples above?
 
Balloon Honeycomb Embellishments=Item #144124 Pg. 69
Price: $5.00
Includes: 12 pieces (4 each of 3 colors to match)
 
 
 
Remember the MAY SPECIAL!

Make an online $50 purchase by May 31 and receive 10 sheets of 8-1/2 x 11 card stock (colors of your choice) and 10 envelopes FREE!

You can choose from our new In-Colors after June 1 or choose from our beautiful permanent colors.


 
JUNE WORKSHOP
 
You won’t want to miss this workshop.  All of our cards and projects will be made using all NEW product from the Annual 2017-2018 catalog.  
 
Date: June 10, 2017
Time: 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm
Price: $25 (includes all supplies, new product, to make all the projects, lunch, snacks, drinks and door prizes!
 
5 Projects will include: All Occasion cards including, Birthday, Graduation, Wedding, Father’s Day and one 3-D project.
 
Please bring your new catalog with you to the workshop if you have received one.  If you have not, I will have your copy at the workshop.
 
Please RSVP by Thursday June 8 to 714-401-4054 or on FB. The workshop will be posted later this evening on FB.
 
See you all soon,
 
Happy New Catalog Shopping!

Clarification on Retiring Bundles!

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I want to make a correction to my last post where I indicated that some items (Bundles=stamps & thinlits purchased together) were retiring.
 Some of you were asking about or Retiring Bundles, so I want to let you know  it means that some of the stamp sets and the Thinlits or Framelits die cutters that are made for the stamp sets, will still be offered in our new catalog but will not be offered in a “Bundle”.  If you buy them together before May 31, 2017 you will get 10% off the set or bundle.  So the “Bundle” price is retiring, NOT the stamps and dies.  So you will still be able to buy them individually or together but without the discount.  If you like the set and the 10% discount make your choices by May 31.

View all Retiring Bundles and Retiring Stamp Sets

Make sure you review the Retiring Stamps section and the Retiring Bundles section to make sure you are seeing what is retiring and what will stay in the 2017-2018 catalog because some of the stamps and the dies will be retiring.
I know it can get a little confusing so click the “Shop” button (in the Blog) or below in my signature line to see all the “Retiring Bundles” and all our Retiring
products.

 

 

Remember the MAY SPECIAL!

Make an online $50 purchase by May 31 and receive 10 sheets of 8-1/2 x 11 card stock (colors of your choice) and 10 envelopes FREE!

You can choose from our new In-Colors after June 1 or choose from our beautiful permanent colors.

 

 

Remember to use “Hostess Code” D6UXMJTW when you place your order.

They’re Going Fast! – May Special!

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There are about 3-1/2 weeks left of the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog.  There are still some items that have not sold out BUT they are going fast.  Make sure you check out our Retiring List and snag some great deals.  Some items are up to 50% off.
 
Also don’t forget about the Clearance Rack where some of the items are 60% off.  You can’t beat that.  I can’t wait until the new catalog goes live on June 1, but until then I keep looking at the current catalog and reviewing each item to make sure I don’t miss a good deal.  I’m posting the cards that we made at the last workshop using Retiring Products.  If you’ve made any cards or projects with some Retiring products, send them to me and I’ll post them to give everyone some ideas.
 
I’m also listing some items that I think are the best deals on the retiring list.  These are my favorites and they are all 40% to 50% off.  As a suggestion, buy them for your supply stock or get them as gifts.  Of course it’s NOT the entire list of 40% to 50% off but just some of my favorites.
 
When you place your order online don’t forget to use Hostess Code D6UXMJTW. 
 
MAY SPECIAL
 
**** Place a $50 order (before shipping and tax) by May 31 and get 10 sheets of 8-1/2 x 11 card stock color of your choice FREE! ****
 
 

 

Some of My Favorite Things (on sale) Product List
 

Very Vanilla 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon

Very Vanilla 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
[119960]

 

Cards from our last workshop using some retiring product
 
 
Changed this one up a bit (see below)
 
All Occasion Card
Very easy to make custom DSP!
Different background same idea
(Retiring Falling in Love DSP and butterfly punches)

 

Birthday Card
(retiring Sunshine Wishes Stamps and Thinlits)
Father’s Day Card

 

Gary’s Birthday Card
(Retiring Serene Scenery DSP stack)
 


New Video coming out the week of May 8 using retiring product and a fun technique!  Watch for it!

SAVE THE DATE!
 
NEXT WORKSHOP
 
JUNE 10, 2017
 
You won’t want to miss the next workshop.  All of our cards and projects will be made using all NEW product from the Annual 2017-2018 catalog.  More specific details to follow by the end of May.
 
Would you like a new catalog?  If you are already one of my customers, you are on my mailing list and you will be getting yours in the mail in the next couple of weeks.  If you do not have a demonstrator, I’d like to earn your business and give you a free catalog.  Please contact me (Follow Me By Email-button to the right in my Blog) and I will make sure you get one!

Retirement Party! (sadly not my retirement)

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No Need to Say Goodbye!
Stampin’ Up!’s new Annual Catalog (2017-2018) is ready to launch on June 1.  We need to make room for all the new items we have in store for you, so I’m having a Retirement Party Workshop for all the items that will not be featured in the new catalog.  It’s always sad to say goodbye to our favorites, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use your old products for many years to come, it just means that you will be able to get all those sets and products that you were holding off on buying, AND some of them will be up to 50% off.  How great is that? Some items have sold out as the sale is goes through May 31 or  “While Supplies Last”. 
Here are the details on the workshop.  Please RSVP by Friday April 28 to reserve your spot. The workshop is almost 1/2 way filled up.  Don’t miss out!
Date: Saturday April 29, 2017
Time: 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Place: Annabelle’s Stampin’ Studio
Cost: $25
Includes: 5 cards and or projects with all supplies you’ll need to make the projects. Themes will be Mother’s Day, Spring and Gift Packaging. Lunch (drinks and dessert) and Door Prizes! Some previously retired products will be for sale at the workshop.
Please RSVP to 714-401-4054 by text,  comment below or RSVP on Facebook
If you’d like to order off the Retirement List but aren’t able to make the workshop, or if you’d like to see the Retirement list and order now, use Hostess Code Z6CVU4U2 when you visit my online store by clicking the link in my signature line or in my Blog, click the button “Shop” in the right column.
Directions for viewing the Retirement List: Once in my online store click “Retirement List” and view the products in the following categories:
Retiring Stamps (will be produced until May 22)
Retiring Supplies (tools, punches etc.)
Everything Else (paper, ink, embellishments)
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
Each month I want to feature some amazing cards some of customers have made. When you make your cards or projects don’t forget to text them to me and I will post them here for everyone to see. It gives others some ideas and a little different perspective on techniques and style. 
Love the wine while stamping….from Corina and Lani Razo

 

 

From Corina and Lani Razo
 

Love their display and the coordinating colors!
SAB “Thank You” from Sue Ruttenberg
Looks like a watercolor wash? I love it!

 

SAB Tasty Trucks from Sue Ruttenberg

 

 

So artistic, from the Razo Gals!

 

 

Corina and Lani Razo (Love & Valentine’s Day Cards)
I love getting pictures of your completed projects from you.  It shows me that you love what you’re doing and you love to share with others.  That’s how we make a difference at Annabelle’s Stampin’ Studio.
The best place to come and relax, have some wine, create and have a ton of fun, AND it’s cheaper than therapy!
See you soon!