A Little of Everything

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Chris Slogar

I’m playing “Catch-Up” these days, so today I will share a mix of announcements, thoughts, and my impromptu Facebook Live project from last night. Let’s start with announcements…

Stampin’ Up! has announced sale dates November 16 -18, with cardstock, ink pads and dies on sale. Click here for the full pdf listing of items and prices.

Also note that you will receive these sale prices in your Starter Kit if you join during the sale. With the Starter Kit already on sale this month ($75 for $125 in product), this provides yet another discount if you join on those dates.

I have been working on Craft Show projects lately, with a lot of retired product (as you can see in the above photo. ) This is a favorite new project for me this year – these little rectangular milk carton shapes hold a hand sanitizer. I made one using our Sweet Stockings designer paper on Facebook Live last night…

I use a 5 1/2″ square of designer paper to make this shape, but you can make adjustments to fit other items. I am showing pictures and dimensions here for easy reference, but you may need to see the video for complete instructions. Please click here to see the video – and please join the Buckeye Inklings Stampers Group on Facebook to get notifications of all of my live videos.

With the bottom of directional patterns to the left on your scoring board, score at 1″, 4 1/4″ and 5″. Then rotate the paper 90 degrees CCW to make the vertical scores at 1 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 4″ and 5″. Add a partial score line (only to first horizontal score line) at 2″ and 4 1/2″. This will make sense if you have seen the video 🙂

I also showed a couple of fun fold cards that coordinate – made with the Sweet Stockings Suite.

They open as shown below…

But in each case, the card front is our standard 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ with a 1 1/2″ wide section folded back – you can see the typical card base when folded as shown below…

Simply score the card front 1 1/2″ from the right edge in each case. This will create the section that is folded back to pick up the scalloped rectangle (top) or circle (bottom). By the way, the scalloped rectangle is from the Scalloped Contours Dies – the names always escape me when I am doing a Facebook Live.

Thanks so much for checking out my projects! I apologize that my posts will be a bit sporadic through the end of the year. The time away for family needs is also giving me a chance to consider how to proceed in my business. If you are still reading, I appreciate your time, and I will share a few thoughts…

My favorite part of the job is creating and sharing new projects. I welcome visits from Teammates, Customers, Demonstrators, and Customers of other Demonstrators 🙂 It has always been my intent to freely share ideas.

My following has increased by all measures, and I really do appreciate that! Unfortunately, like many Demos, my sales are down, and that does have me questioning the time I can devote to sharing my projects.

I am opposed to offering big discounts and freebies that entice Customers away from my own Teammates and other Demonstrators. The vast majority of Demonstrators cannot provide big discounts and excessive freebies. I offer a modest gift for my customers from the Stampin’ Rewards that are collected from our combined orders.

I know there are many factors currently affecting sales. However, if you are a Customer, you can help – please do not choose your Demonstrator by the discounts and freebies. Instead, consider where you get your ideas and who you would like to support. This is a thoughtful PSA from me today, and I thank you for considering it! It may be a losing battle, but I say it for the sake of my Team and all of the other Demonstrators who share so freely!

Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Chris Slogar

The holiday Paper Pumpkin kits are always among my favorites. They provide something for everyone – if you are an experienced stamper, you get some extra pre-planned projects to help you through this busy time of year; if you are new to stamping, you get a simple project with everything you need in one box!

This month’s kit makes super-cute treat boxes, and when you are done, you still have the exclusive stamp set to use on future projects. It’s a great deal at $22, but you must sign up by November 10th to receive this kit!

Click here to sign up for Paper Pumpkin. There is no subscription length – you may cancel at any time.

Already a subscriber? Don’t forget that you can order prepaid months in the Online Store with the purchase price counting towards Stampin’ Rewards. New subscribers can also use a prepaid code to start a subscription.

If you purchase a prepaid month(s), make sure to add the prepaid code to your payment profile (existing subscribers) OR to start a subscription (new subscribers) at paperpumpkin.com.

Got a Big Wish List?

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Chris Slogar

Take advantage of our Starter Kit special in November, and you can choose $125 in product for $75! There is no obligation to purchase beyond the Starter Kit, but future purchases are at least 20% off.

You can also be among the first to have new products from the upcoming January-June 2022 Mini and Sale-a-bration Catalogs! Demonstrators pre-order from these catalogs in December.

Whether you are shopping for yourself, shopping for gifts, or planning to start a business, the Starter Kit gives you more for your money and all the perks of being a Demonstrator. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at stampyourworld@gmail.com if you would like to set up a call to discuss this. I would be happy to answer your questions.

Know you want to join? Click here to order your Starter Kit.

Eden’s Garden

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Chris Slogar

Our beautiful Eden’s Garden products are available today! The bundle is an early-release product from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog, but the specialty papers and gems are available only while supplies last.

Gorgeous Leaves Bundle

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Chris Slogar

I used the Gorgeous Leaves bundle here with a greeting from Biggest Wish and designer paper from the Beauty of the Earth collection. This was one of the customer thank-you cards I made this month.

I have not been able to create and post much lately due to unforeseen family circumstances. I am focusing my work time on team meetings, customer mailings, and craft show prep at this time. I hope to be back to creating and blogging soon – the ideas are piling up in my head!

Coming Wednesday – Stamp Sale

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Chris Slogar

We will have a 24-hour sale on stamps on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The following list is included:

Spend $35 (before shipping and tax) with Host Code BM3B4EDP in October, and I will send you Simply Elegant Trim and a handmade card. For orders over $150, do not use the Host Code – take your own Stampin’ Rewards and you will still receive this gift from me.

Please c lick here to shop. Thank you for your business!

Seasons of Fun

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Chris Slogar

Love these little kids in the Seasons of Fun Host Set! The Host Sets can be selected with Stampin’ Rewards, credits earned with purchases of $150 or more. Combine orders with friends if you are not meeting this amount on your own – and if your stamping friends are in different locations, ask me to set up a Host Code to combine your orders.

Thank you for checking out my card today! If you need any of our fabulous products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to go directly to a product used today.

Place a $35 order with Host Code BM3B4EDP in October and I will send you a package of Simply Elegant Trim and a handmade card. This is my way of sharing the Stampin’ Rewards with you – I appreciate your business!!

Clearance Rack Updated

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Chris Slogar

Whimsy & Wonder

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Chris Slogar

These cards each use the same print from the Whimsy & Wonder designer paper collection, and the designer paper pieces were all cut from just a 6″ square. The cards at the bottom of the picture each use a 4″ high piece. There are 1″ and 2″ widths on the card at bottom left, and a 3″ width on the card at bottom right. The card at the top uses a 2″ x 5 1/4″ piece. These were part of a “One Sheet Wonder” challenge on our team this week.

This is my favorite of the three – using an image from “Seasons of Fun”, one of the Host sets in the Mini Catalog. The Host sets can be selected with Stampin’ Rewards, credits earned with purchases of $150 or more. Combine orders with friends if you are not meeting this amount on your own – and if your stamping friends are in different locations, ask me to set up a Host Code to combine your orders.

The second of my cards uses “Encircled in Warmth”. The 1″ piece of designer paper is flipped to the opposite side from the Polished Pink knit.

And finally, I love how the Stitched Greenery die coordinates with the images from “Tidings & Trimmings”. What a great background this die creates!

Thank you for checking out my cards today! If you need any of our fabulous products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to go directly to a product used today.

Harvest Meadow Prints

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Chris Slogar

This card is a CASE of a card that my upline Mindy Gray shared with our team. The Harvest Dies silhouettes are beautiful cut from plain cardstock, but I think they are even better with the prints from Harvest Meadow! The texture in the background was created with the Timeworn Type embossing folder.

Thank you for checking out my card today! If you need any of our fabulous products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to go directly to a product used today. Sale-a-bration ends September 30, so time is short to get those last freebies!

Place a $35 order with Host Code D7RXCP69 in September, and I will send you a package of Wonderful Snowflakes and a handmade card. This is my way of sharing the Stampin’ Rewards with you – I appreciate your business!!