Where Have I Been?

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, which is awful of me! Honestly, I’ve been very busy with classes, craft fairs, garage sales, family parties… It’s just been a crazy few weeks. Let’s catch up!

First, I held my first card making class since moving to Arizona in October and it went well. I met some very nice ladies and we had fun making four cards. It was a learning experience for me, as well as them! It was successful enough that they have asked me to return. I will be holding a Christmas Card Class in December and have designed four cards for that one:

Let’s go back a little now. Halloween was another fun event, however, we did not get as many trick or treaters as expected. I started last year due to the pandemic making gloved hands full of candy for the kids. It went over so well, I did the same this year, but had many left over. I ended up giving the kids two hands as “they had two hands themselves!” I plan to do this or something very similar each year.

Move forward to my first every craft fair participation. I had craft supplies and many cards to sell. I’m finding that people want either classes to make cards, inexpensive second hand supplies, or will pay very little for the cards themselves. It’s a bit frustrating because I put a lot of time and effort into my cards. Here I am!

I then participated in our Community Garage Sale with crafting items only. Let me just say Garage Sale peeps are out for real deals and large items. I had a few stop and a few sales, but more cars drive by, look at my signs, and drive off. Well, I tried and I’m learning a lot as I go!

I will stop here. I just wanted to share a little of what’s been keeping me busy. Please check my other posts for recent promotions for Stampin’ Up! products! This is a great time to JOIN, SHOP, or buy retiring products before they are gone for good

One Sheet Wonder

Tonight’s challenge was one I always enjoy. I needed to make ten cards using pieces from one sheet of 12″ by 12″ Designer Series Paper. I chose a sheet of Expressions in Ink DSP for it gorgeous pink tones and gold foils. I used gold ribbon, gold embellishments, and gold heat embossing powder to give the cards some bling. I was very happy with how they turned out. Here are the cards and supplies used.

Ten completed cards
Expressions in Ink DSP
Magenta Madness cardstock
Blushing Bride cardstock
Simply Elegant Trim
Metallic Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Versamark
Glue
Glue Dots
Dimensionals
Champagne Rinestone Basic Jewels

Fall Social

How fun! My team leaders, Di and Marcy, held a Fall Social last Saturday. It was virtual and here is how it works. You sign up to participate about two months before. Di and Marcy pick three current stamp sets and create several projects for us to do. They ship our box of supplies ahead of time, create a PDF with instructions and pictures of the finished projects, and we all meet for further instruction and social time. I’m certain it’s a lot of work to put these things together, but they do a magnificent job! The three sets we used this time were Counting Sheep (Sale-a-bration), Sweets and Treats and Joyful Life, both from the July through December Mini Catalog. We made adorable cards and treat boxes!

Triple Rewards for a Short Time

Sale-a-bration is almost over, but there’s still time! You have until September 30th to earn free product for $50.00 or $100.00 purchases from my online store – deniselafave.stampinup.net.

In addition, I am offering Double Purple Tulip Rewards! For every $50.00, purchase, before shipping and handling, you will receive not on (1), but two (2) purple tulips to help you get your dozen (12)! Once you have your dozen, I have a stamp and/or die set valued up to $36.00 for you FREE of charge and you get to choose what you want! So don’t wait! Order today! Email me at: niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com for a tracking sheet!

Card Kits

As much as I love elaborate, beautiful cards using various techniques, sometimes a card kit is what’s really needed. They make me feel like a kid playing again! In fact, I can imagine the pride children would have in making these and giving to a loved one like Grandma! That’s right! Stampin’ Up! kits are fun for children and adults!

This one is called Christmas Whimsy Card Kit and can be purchased HERE! Get it while supplies last!

In fact, go to my store – deniselafave.stampinup.net – and check out all the fun kits available now.

Think about having a virtual (people out of my area) or in person (local customers) party. As a hostess, you receive rewards for having the party and for sales at your party. You can also get started on my Purple Tulip Rewards Program and receive thank you gifts. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Finished cards