The New January Class Schedule is Posted

Although there are still a few classes left in our 2 Stamping Friends December class list (and we have a couple of spots left, so check it out...) we thought we would share the news!

We know that it is a crazy-busy time of year, (for us too), so we wanted to get the January class and events list posted so you can fill in your New Year calendar as soon as you unwrap it... (c'mon, you know you will get a calendar again this year, right??).  Please take a minute to look over our class offerings and plan to attend - bring a friend who has never been to one of our classes before (you MUST rsvp that you are doing this), and get a bonus gift from us!  Click on the tab above this post on our blog!

Please note:  We often prepare for an extra person or two for our standard classes for the last-minute (got a babysitter in the nick of time) type participants, and are happy to do so...  We do, however, want to point out that we do not require that you pay in advance for our standard Stamp a Stack classes, but when we hear from you, we do add you into our prep count.  If it looks as though you are not going to make it after all (we will be sad and miss you a lot!), please let us know as soon as possible...  When we can keep our costs down, then we can keep your costs down!  A few of the other types of classes, such as the Carry Out Collection and Art Tray classes DO require advance notice, as we actually have to order supplies for you! If you plan on participating in one of these classes, please rsvp at your first convenience so that we have the supplies you need - (remember, we are ordering these from Stampin' Up!'s home office in Utah)!

As always, we are so very grateful to each of you for the fun and inspiration you bring to us each day!  Have a wonderful Holiday Season, and come see us soon!
Amanda & Beth

BRRRR... Baby it's cold out there!!

Winter in Chicago... well, what can we say?   Ice storms, snow accumulation, and our personal forecast favorite - "Wintery Mix"... sounds more like a party snack than the traffic nightmare that it really is...




Well, when it is cold out there, the heater is cranking in our craft studios!  We craft more when it is cold, right:?  We'll never know if we do this just so our fingers don't freeze!  This is the Art Tray that we designed for the 2 Stamping Friends winter Art Tray class that will be happening in January!

Wanna join us?  Go to the January Classes and Events page tab at the top of our page and coordinate the best date for you and your friends... (or come alone and make NEW friends - New year, right?)  RSVP for this fun class right away ... You will complete this tray in class - ready to add your own picture, and go home with extra supplies to make cards, scrapbook pages, or just play!! This tray is full of textures, Glimmer Paper, Rhinestones, crystal buttons (icy, right?) and Shimmer Paint... got mittens??  If you haven't ordered your more than adorable mitten punch yet, you need to do this... the mitten is NOT on the carry-over list for the next catalog, and the Holiday Catalog is only around until January 2nd!  Plan ahead for this class - when it fills, or when we run out of Art Trays, it is not possible for us to add more!! (Also, we have to order supplies in advance to ensure you have all the goodies you need to complete your tray!)

Going Fast!! Clearance Rack Blitz

Every once in awhile, Stampin' Up! does a really cool thing (okay, we really thing they do cool things all the time... but anyway), and today is one of those things...  Stampin' Up has started a Clearance Rack Blitz! 

What is that?  Glad you asked...  They have gone through their stock room, and pulled out a BUNCH of things that are retired (most of them are very recently retired), and added them to the "clearance rack", or Sale area of our websites...  When they do this - things LITERALLY  blow out, so get ready to shop...  Click on either link above to get shopping (Beth's website or Amanda's website).  We do have a few quick suggestions...  Be sure to check out the: Best valentine stamp set evah...item #125460, best reindeer stamp (Dasher) #116816, most requested embossing folder (Snowburst - many of you were just asking for this!!)#124096, best skin-toned cardstock (Blushing Bride - Beth and Amanda use this for their "faces" in all of their punch art - did you just take the class where we made the Santa???) #119796, and.... are you a 3-D gal??  Well, don't miss these great dies...  The Blossom Box #123127, the Box #2 die (lots of youtube videos on altering this box!!) #114518, and the Matchbox die #114890. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you chose to order any of the ink pads from the clearance rack, please note that these are the older models, NOT the newer firm foam ink pads...

And while we are talking about Ink Pads... Have you been considering Joining Our Team but just haven't pulled the trigger yet???  Well, now is the time...  The joining special where you receive a FULL COLOR FAMILY OF INK PADS ends on Sunday, 12/16/12! ( If you join our team this weekend, you can still make it to our fun Holiday Party on Sunday afternoon!!) Don't miss this great opportunity to get a jump start in the new year...    But this year isn't over yet!!  Click on the December classes and events tab above and check out our last few classes of the year...  Due to popular request, we did add a few classes between Christmas and New Years Eve - please pick one or all and RSVP right away!!

Shhhh.... Stamp a Stack Sneek Peek!

Here are two of the fun cards we will be making at our Holiday Stamp a Stack...  We have a couple of openings left, so if you would like to join us, please Email us right away!  We have class 12/10 at 7pm, or 12/11 at 10am. 

Remember, you will be making two each of four different designs!  (That is eight cards total!)...  By the way, need a gift card holder, well, this ornament card can be made as a regular card OR a gift card holder - we will teach you how! 

Do you have friends who would just love some fun Stampin' Up merchandise, or even a fun class with us?  We have Gift Certificates!  Just email us and we will get you all set up!  This is also a good hint to give to those Hubbies out there who can't keep track of what you may already own, but know what is good for them in terms of gifts for you!  Give them this blog address so that they can email us, and we will take good care of you!

Get the Ornamental Elegance Kit--While Supplies Last!

December 3, 2012 The ornament on the cover of our holiday catalog is such a hit that we are making it available to you and your customers--just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you've made yourself! We've simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination. Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023)!   The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes: Die-Cut Cardstock Elements Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon Natural Linen Thread Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons  Large Pearl Basic Jewels Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting--or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.