It was a great week. I made a card for Tuesday Template or Tips. It was fast and colorful.
TemplateI used Boho Blue and Basic White card stock and Bright and Beautiful Designer Series Paper. The ribbon was Lemon Lime Twist, I believe. I need to double check that.
The rest of the week I worked with a new bundle called Cottage Kindness. It’s with the Online Exclusives that will be released Nov 3rd. I created two cards using Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine, and some others. One card was a basic “wishing you love” card and the other was a sympathy card. I enjoyed both and have Project and Supply Sheets on YouTube with a video for each.
I started another Facebook group for selling my retired products and cards. I will relay that information once I get some products on there.
Yesterday I attended my 50th High School Reunion and had a blast. Some of those people I had not seen for literally 50 years. Others I had been in touch with through the years. It was just so fun, which is interesting because high school was rough for me! It’s so wonderful to put all those difficult times behind me and just enjoy these people.
I am having a little nose procedure done this Wednesday. My deviated septum is being fixed. I will try to get Thursday Tutorial done tomorrow and Tuesday. If I can’t pull it together before surgery, it may not happen this week. I will certainly try!
This week I really felt like I was working again. I spent a lot of time practicing, making cards, planning, videotaping, editing… I enjoyed it and am learning more with the technical side. I posted to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. I completed my first week of YT posting on schedule. I learned I cannot do lives on YouTube until I have 50 subscribers. I am at 35 right now.
For Tuesday Template or Tips, I made a template from my scraps. I then completed a card using that template. Here they are:
For Thursday Tutorial, I attempted a live with a new bundle called Royal Flush. This bundle will be out for customers in November. I ended up doing a video. I stumbled with editing and walked away from it. I was able to salvage it and posted it yesterday. Better late than not at all. Here are the cards I made:
Then on Friday Fun Fold, I taught the Infinity or Never Ending card using A Little Christmas Suite. It is adorable. Here is that card:
Front and back only. See the video on YT for instructions and the rest of the card.
Don’t forget that this Tuesday is Tips or Templates. I enjoy both so don’t be surprised if I do both. Thursday is another tutorial using current products. I will probably video this on Wednesday and have it ready for Thursday morning. I also have friends coming to the house for Local Swap on the 15th, which is Thursday morning. We had to switch from the first Thursday of the month due to me having a doctor appoinment. Anyway, I will post the cards we make. We have a new member coming. She is great with making cards and the girls will love her. Vivian mentioned that she loves the idea of coming with one card idea and supplies and leaving with four or more. It just depends on the number of participants and how many cards we get through. We often come with two projects ready. Remember, if you are local, you are welcome to join us. Email me for information at Niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com.
I keep changing my mind about Friday Fun Folds. I have thought about doing these every other week, then monthly. I enjoyed the other so much, I imagine I will do it more often. Tomorrow, I will make my plan after going to the gym. Then I will get busy.
I hope you are enjoying my efforts here. Please know that I know I have a ways to go to get this running smoothly. It will get better. I will give a Week in Review over each weekend with information about my tutorials. You can watch the videos on YouTube, but I will include Project Sheets here, as well.
Finally, I know there are fabulous demonstrators out there. Some have been doing this for years and have a big following. I have to thank Lisa, Tami, Diana, and Rachel for their ideas. I really hope to have a big following one day myself. If you are hanging with me and become a customer, I am so excited to build that relationship with you!
An exciting Stampin’ Up! promotion is coming your way from October 6–31, 2026—and you won’t want to miss it!
When you join as a new team member during this promo period, you’ll receive $50 USD ($70 CAD) in Stampin’ Rewards added to your SU! account right after you sign up as a demonstrator, giving you a fantastic head start on your crafting favorites; just remember, these rewards are available for three months from your sign-up date.
To qualify, you must submit your Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) between October 6 and October 31, 2026—applications submitted before October 6 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this special offer.
Important ordering deadlines (mark your calendar):
New Online Exclusives will be out in November. These products really seem to run through quickly and I am trying to do tutorials with current products, of course. I placed my order today and will share the few items when a receive them. Then I need to get even busier.
In the meantime, I did a short video for my YouTube Channel and will also share it here. I am really behind on this technical stuff, but I am learning.
Quick addition: Wrapped in Cheer Past Paper Pumpkin and refills are still available as of Sept. 30, 2026. #167853 and 167840 (SEE BELOW!)
It may not look like it at first glance, but I have been wonderfully busy behind the scenes! I’ve been combing through computer files, photos, and more—clearing out the old and making room for fresh, new content. I’ve also added brand-new pages to my menu. One page explains two exciting reward programs you can enjoy when you ship with me: one is directly through Stampin’ Up!, and the other is a special thank-you from me to my customers. Honestly, for me to keep creating, paper crafting, and sharing as a demonstrator, I need customers—and I’m so grateful for each one of you. It’s not about making a lot of money; it’s about the joy I get from learning new techniques and teaching them to you. To stay current, inspired, and creative, I do need orders, and that’s why I’m giving my small business a joyful reboot!
So, my friends, I am busy in the very best way. Check out the new tabs in the MENU and keep an eye out for a newsletter and tutorials coming soon. If you are not subscribed to my newsletter, please email your full name, address, and email address to Niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com
