Creativity Abounds Winter Meadow

 

I'm excited to be sharing with you today my first projects for the wonderful Creativity Abounds team. I've just joined this crew of keen Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all around the world. Each third Thursday of the month, the team shares a theme or suite to give you ideas or the impetus to try something new. 

As well as just showing you ideas, we also produce a Make and Take Tutorial bundle that will be given as a free gift with an eligible purchase.  

(Make and Take means you'll be sent a kit of the things needed to make the projects minus those items you will already have as part of the suite - like DSP or embellishments.)

Our featured suite this time is the oh-so-pretty Winter Meadow from the September - December Mini.

This month is also one of the three times a year we offer a Virtual Stamp Camp.  When you purchase the Winter Meadow suite, you'll not only get the standard thirteen project Make and Take Bundle but a whole lot of extras. Read on to find out the details.....

But first, here's a sneak peek at the thirteen Make and Take Tutorial bundle projects.

Don't they look exciting? But wait... there's more! 😀

When you purchase the Winter Meadow suite from me, you'll not only get this bundle of thirteen projects but your invitation to the exclusive Face Book group that will host the Virtual Winter Meadow Stamp Camp, where you'll get an extra thirteen projects and video presentations. So a total of 26 projects for you to make! The presentations will be recorded and the private group will remain accessible for you.

Here's a sneak peek of my bonus project - the one I'll be presenting at Stamp Camp.

I'll be showing you how to make one of these sweet circle easel cards. Which one do you hope I'll demonstrate?

To get your invite to our Exclusive Stamp Camp

• If you live in New Zealand, buy the Winter Meadow suite from me. If you're not already a customer, make sure to tick that you want Demonstrator contact so I can send you your invitation.😀
• If you already have the suite, make another purchase from my online store of an equivalent value ($203.50 plus p&p) and message me to tell me so I know to send you the invite. Demonstrators welcome.
• If you don't live in New Zealand and would like to join the camp, buy the suite from one of our team who are in your market. I'm happy to refer you. 

Stamp Camp Information

• The live camp will take place 20-21 October (USA, Canada, Europe) and the 21-22 October (Australia and New Zealand)
• If you can't join live, sessions will be recorded and the group will remain accessible afterwards.
• There will be other live sessions and activities aside from the presentations. 
• Perfect if you like to share you crafting with others.

Here's our team.

You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and see all the amazing projects that will be demonstrated at the Stamp Camp. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you.

Joy of Noel for The Paper Players 655

Today I'm sharing with you a card I made while exploring a new bundle, Joy of Noel. This bundle will be available from 6 September when the September to December Mini Catalogue goes live. I love this wee bundle for the traditional Christmas vibe it gives me and the range of possibilities I see in it. For inspiration today, I used the sketch at The Paper Players, one of my favourite challenges.

The NOEL image stamps square, so I started by gold embossing it and die cutting it into individual letters, then reassembling it on the DSP panel. (I was possible swayed into thinking of this bundle as a 'traditional' Christmas set because of the gorgeous Joy of Christmas DSP that is part of the suite, with its rich reds and greens.😀)

I'm not much of a ribbon used, so I replaced the ribbon with a 'ribbon' of gold foil, cut with an extension of one of the banner dies from Stylish Shapes. Then the 'bow' was replaced with some pine die cuts and some holly berries, filled with Champagne Rhinestones. HINT - the tiny holly die cuts are much easier to manage with the sticky tip of the Take Your Pick tool.

The card front is embossed with the new Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder, which will also be available from 6 September.

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. 

You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking here, so if you'd like to own this set visit from September 6. 

As an added incentive, if you purchase this set, you'll be given a set of four exclusive tutorials to kick start your creativity as a gift from me. These tutorials are put together by me and my friend, Joanne James - aka The Crafty Owl - as a thank-you to our customers, so if you buy this bundle from her, you'll get the same deal. You'll also be invited to join our private Facebook Group where you can share your projects, ask us questions and get even more ideas. 😀 

Gorgeously Made Tutorial Bundle now available

 

Hi everyone,

It's time for the second tutorial package from Join In with Joanne and Jan!

My friend Joanne James, aka The Crafty Owl, and I are working together to reward our customers with some extra special perks. 

Every two months, Joanne and I will be putting together a set of four tutorials featuring a bundle or suite. Simply purchase the suite or bundle from us and we’ll email you the tutorials in PDF format for you to make. If you already have the suite or bundle, simply purchase something else of equivalent value and we’ll email the tutorial package to you.

The four tutorials (two from each of us) will really show you different ways to make the most of your purchase because you’ll get the benefit of both our ways of thinking and both our styles. There will be a range of project levels, from casual to avid and you won’t find these projects in any of our other social media platforms. We’ve designed them just for our customers.

In addition to the tutorials, you’ll also be offered access to an exclusive private Facebook Group where you’ll be able to share your projects, and ask us questions. You’ll also find little extras there from us like extra projects, tips or even the occasional video or Facebook Live. You just never know!

So there you have it. Two great reasons to shop with us: a package of four exclusive designs AND access to a private Facebook Group so you can pick our brains and share your work with us.

You can shop with me if you live in New Zealand.

You can shop with Joanne, The Crafty Owl, if you live in the United Kingdom.

For August and September, we're featuring the Gorgeously Made bundle.

Bundle $107.00

Add on Masterfully Made DSP $26.25

Add the Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

We'll be featuring a new bundle at the end of September.

Two Great Reasons to Shop with Joanne and Jan

Hi everyone, 

Exciting news! Welcome to Join in with Joanne and Jan!

My friend Joanne James, aka The Crafty Owl, and I are working together to reward our customers with some extra special perks.

Every two months, Joanne and I will be putting together a set of four tutorials featuring a bundle or suite Simply purchase the suite or bundle from us and we'll email you the tutorials in PDF format for you to make at home. If you already have the suite or bundle, simply purchase something else of equivalent value and we'll email the tutorial package to you.

The four tutorials (two from each of us) will really show you different ways to make the most of your purchase because you'll get the benefit of both our ways of thinking and both our styles. There will be a range of project levels, from casual to avid.  You won't find these projects in any of our other social media platforms. We've designed them just for you - our customers.

In addition to the tutorials, you'll also be offered access to an exclusive private Facebook Group where you'll be able to share your projects, and ask us questions. You'll also find little extras there from us such as extra projects, tips or even the occasional video or Facebook Live. You just never know!

So there you have it. Two great reasons to shop with us: a package of four exclusive designs AND access to a private Facebook Group so you can pick our brains and share your work with us.

We’re kicking off with the Cheerful Daisies bundle from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue. There's a sneak peek of the projects here for you too.

You can shop with me right here if you live in New Zealand.

You can shop with Joanne, The Crafty Owl, if you live in the United Kingdom or those parts of Europe where Stampin' Up! operates.

Here's the Cheerful Daisies bundle. You can look at it in more detail in my online store.

Just purchase the bundle, or one of equivalent value, and we'll send you the tutorial PDF and access to the private Facebook Group. Don't forget to let us know you've purchased. 😀

We're looking forward to meeting up with you in the private Facebook Group. 

Watch out for a new tutorial package at the end of July.