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Holiday Catalog Goes Live Tuesday!

31/8/2015

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Is your copy dog-eared and your wish list a mile long?
There are lots of great stamp sets, framelits, punches,and Designer Series Papers to be excited about, but I wanted to take a minute and point out a couple of less-sexy items that should be on everyone's first order:
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           Archival Stampin' Pads (p. 19)
I strongly recommend getting at least the Basic Black pad (140931) and refill (140928).  This pad makes very sharp, crisp images, and is perfect for watercoloring or sentiments.  It is ideal for watercoloring images with markers, AquaPainters or Blender Pens.
        Fine-Tip Glue Pen (p. 43, 138309)
This glue has a needle-sized dispenser tip, perfect for that tiny amount of glue you need for affixing embellishments or framelit cutouts!  The pin in the cap that fits into the tip keeps the glue from clogging.  This is a must-have!
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September Classes

Monthly Card Class - make 5 projects with a variety of techniques

Tuesday, September 15
6:30 - 9:00 pm
$20 - all supplies provided
Ellen's House in Peoria
RSVP by noon on Sunday, September 13

Wednesday, September 16
9:30 am - noon
$20 - all supplies provided
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Sunday, September 13

Thursday, September 17
6:30 - 9:00 pm
$20 - all supplies provided
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Sunday, September 13
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Cottage Greetings Card Kit Class
Monday, September 21
9:00 am - ????
$22 - all supplies provided
RSVP and prepayment by noon on Sunday, September 13. 

This class will use the Cottage Greetings Card Kit to make 15 + 2 bonus cards.  3 will be the original kit designs, all the rest will be unique variations.

Since we are making 17 cards the class will run long (perhaps 5 hours?). However, you will have full instructions and supplies in your class packet, so you may stamp your sentiments and images and complete assembly at home.

Prepayment will be required so that I can order a kit for each person.  To pay by credit card or PayPal click on this link.  Checks should be payable to Nancy Hoetker and mailed to: 12083 E Wethersfield Dr, Scottsdale 85259.

Upcoming Classes

Exact dates and times TBA...keep watching this space for details!

October
10/3  World Cardmaking Day:  free open house to make some cards for charity.
Season to Season Wreath Project Kit
Monthly Class

November
Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit Class

December
Oh, What Fun Tag Project Kit Class

January
Monthly Class
Perpetual Birthday Calendar Kit Class

February
Monthly Class
Tin of Cards Kit Class


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Thanks!

29/8/2015

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My son recently celebrated his 19th birthday with a dozen friends.  The next day he stopped in at our house and asked me to make him a dozen simple thank-you cards. I had just spotted this design on Pinterest, and we agreed it was perfect!  I liked it so much that we made it in my August Monthly Class, too.
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This card uses the Layered Letters Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set, which includes both this rectangle and an oval "color block".  In the version above, I stamped-off the color blocks before applying to the card.  In the version below I stamped the colors full strength.
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Layered Letters Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set (138692)
Note Cards & Envelopes in Whisper White (131527)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708)
Classic Stampin’ Pad in Real Red (126949), Pumpkin Pie (126945), Daffodil Delight (126944), Cucumber Crush (138324), Tempting Turquoise (126952), Pacific Point (126951), Rich Razzleberry (126950).
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September Classes

Monthly Card Class - make 5 projects with a variety of techniques

Tuesday, September 15
6:30 - 9:00 pm
$20 - all supplies provided
Ellen's House in Peoria
RSVP by noon on Sunday, September 13

Wednesday, September 16
9:30 am - noon
$20 - all supplies provided
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Sunday, September 13

Thursday, September 17
6:30 - 9:00 pm
$20 - all supplies provided
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Sunday, September 13
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Cottage Greetings Card Kit Class
Monday, September 21
9:00 am - ????
$22 - all supplies provided
RSVP and prepayment by noon on Sunday, September 13. 

This class will use the Cottage Greetings Card Kit to make 15 + 2 bonus cards.  3 will be the original kit designs, all the rest will be unique variations.

Since we are making 17 cards the class will run long (perhaps 5 hours?). However, you will have full instructions and supplies in your class packet, so you may stamp your sentiments and images and complete assembly at home.

Prepayment will be required so that I can order a kit for each person.  To pay by credit card or PayPal click on this link.  Checks should be payable to Nancy Hoetker and mailed to: 12083 E Wethersfield Dr, Scottsdale 85259.


Upcoming Classes

Exact dates and times TBA...keep watching this space for details!

October
10/3  World Cardmaking Day:  free open house to make some cards for charity.
Season to Season Wreath Project Kit
Monthly Class

November
Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit Class

December
Oh, What Fun Tag Project Kit Class

January
Monthly Class
Perpetual Birthday Calendar Kit Class

February
Monthly Class
Tin of Cards Kit Class

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Cottage Greetings Bonus Card

18/8/2015

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A few days ago I sat down and completed all 15 cards in the Cottage Greetings Card Kit...though only 3 were done in the intended designs,,,the rest I either designed on my own or copied from others who were creative with the kit contents.  

I wound up with enough pieces left over to make a couple of extra cards...this one came together once I saw Connie Stewart's Stampin' Girls Gone Wild Weekend Challenge for this weekend:
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It was a nice change to use the Tangerine Tango as the main color, after all the softer colors in the rest of the cards:
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The 3 cards on the left are the ones that were designed by Stampin' Up! and match the pictures on the directions at the top.  All the rest are variations that use the kit pieces plus some extra goodies.  One is a shaker card, 2 are pocket cards, and all of them are different from each other.  The one at the very bottom is the other bonus card I designed.

In September you will have the opportunity to come to a class and make all of these...keep watching for details!

August Monthly Class - RSVP deadlines approaching

Wednesday, August 19
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Tuesday, August 18.

Tuesday, August 25
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Ellen's House in Peoria
RSVP by noon on Monday, August 24.

Wednesday, August 26
9:30 - noon
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Monday, August 24.

Upcoming Classes & Events

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Exact dates and times TBA...keep watching this space for details!

September
Monthly Class
Cottage Greetings Cards Kit Class

October
10/3  World Cardmaking Day:  free open house to make some cards for charity.
Season to Season Wreath Project Kit
Monthly Class

November
Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit Class

December
Oh, What Fun Tag Project Kit Class

January
Monthly Class
Perpetual Birthday Calendar Kit Class

February
Monthly Class
Tin of Cards Kit Class
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Triple Banner Punch Tip8/14/2015

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Those of you who attend my classes know that I often pass along tips for using tools. I thought this one presented by Connie Stewart this week was great, so I'm sending it on to you directly through her video.  Enjoy!



August Monthly ClassWednesday, August 19
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Tuesday, August 18.

Tuesday, August 25
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Ellen's House in Peoria
RSVP by noon on Monday, August 24.

Wednesday, August 26
9:30 - noon
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Monday, August 24.


Upcoming Classes and Events




Exact dates and times TBA...keep watching this space for details!

September
Monthly Class
Cottage Greetings Cards Kit Class

October
10/3  World Cardmaking Day:  free open house to make some cards for charity.
Season to Season Wreath Project Kit
Monthly Class

November
Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit Class

December
Oh, What Fun Tag Project Kit Class

January
Monthly Class
Perpetual Birthday Calendar Kit Class

February
Monthly Class
Tin of Cards Kit Class







Right now, first-time Paper Pumpkin subscribers can skip to savings with 50% off the first two months! Go to PaperPumpkin.com and use promo code “HALFOFF” by September 10. And each month, you’ll enjoy a fully designed project kit delivered right to your door with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go.

After your first two months, you’ll want to keep the creativity coming for just $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). 

We guarantee you’ll love it, and you can cancel or suspend your membership at any time so there’s nothing holding you back. 

(For first-time subscribers only, not valid on prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. Offer ends September 10, 2015 at 11:50 PM (MT).)

Sign up at PaperPumpkin.com by September 10 with promo code HALFOFF!

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Triple Banner Punch Tip

15/8/2015

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Those of you who attend my classes know that I often pass along tips for using tools. I thought this one presented by Connie Stewart this week was great, so I'm sending it on to you directly through her video.  Enjoy!

August Monthly Class

Wednesday, August 19
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Tuesday, August 18.

Tuesday, August 25
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Ellen's House in Peoria
RSVP by noon on Monday, August 24.

Wednesday, August 26
9:30 - noon
Nancy's Craft Room in Scottsdale
RSVP by noon on Monday, August 24.

Upcoming Classes and Events

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Exact dates and times TBA...keep watching this space for details!

September
Monthly Class
Cottage Greetings Cards Kit Class

October
10/3  World Cardmaking Day:  free open house to make some cards for charity.
Season to Season Wreath Project Kit
Monthly Class

November
Christmas Stamp-A-Stack
To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit Class

December
Oh, What Fun Tag Project Kit Class

January
Monthly Class
Perpetual Birthday Calendar Kit Class

February
Monthly Class
Tin of Cards Kit Class
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Right now, first-time Paper Pumpkin subscribers can skip to savings with 50% off the first two months! Go to PaperPumpkin.com and use promo code “HALFOFF” by September 10. And each month, you’ll enjoy a fully designed project kit delivered right to your door with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go.

After your first two months, you’ll want to keep the creativity coming for just $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). 

We guarantee you’ll love it, and you can cancel or suspend your membership at any time so there’s nothing holding you back. 

(For first-time subscribers only, not valid on prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. Offer ends September 10, 2015 at 11:50 PM (MT).)

Sign up at PaperPumpkin.com by September 10 with promo code HALFOFF!
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Cottage Greetings Kit Class Appetizer

11/8/2015

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I've been spending a lot of the last week getting caught up on paperwork/bookkeeping and figuring out where to put things in the renovated kitchen.  It's not complete yet, but enough of the drawers and cabinets are so that I can put things in them.  I want to do things right, not just throw them in, so I'm plotting out where everything should go.  Very time consuming!

But today I cleared my afternoon to start working on the Cottage Greetings Kit (AC p. 154).  The kit comes with supplies to make 4 each of 3 different style of cards, for a total of 12 cards.  Well, you know I can't stand to make 4 identical cards if I have a choice about it, so I've found some alternative uses for the kit.

Here's what I've got so far - the bottom row is the kit as designed, and the top row are 3 alternative uses:
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I'm going to come up with several more and then offer a class to make them all!  Wouldn't you like to have these in your stash???!!!  Look for this class sometime soon...

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You've read my spiel for a couple of weeks now...just go sign up already!!  

If you're reading this on Monday night there's still a few hours to get signed up for August's kit...but you have to do it before midnight MT.

Otherwise you'll get the great September and October kits.

paperpumpkin.com
promo code:  HALFOFF

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Mojo Monday 409

4/8/2015

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I got to play along with this week's Mojo Monday sketch challenge, too, but I'm making sure I get it blogged and linked to their site this time!
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I knew what I wanted to do with the sketch, but I must have tried 4 different combinations of papers from the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack before I found one I really liked!  Sometimes the creative process is just like that.

The sentiment is from A Dozen Thoughts and the end of the Very Vanilla strip is flagged with the Banner punch.

I also used the small butterfly image from Watercolor Wings, inking up the bottom layer in Blushing Bride and the edge layer in Calypso Coral.  The wee thorax is stamped in Old Olive.  I cut it out with the Butterflies Thinlits on my Big Shot.
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After popping it up on the card I spread a bit of Dazzling Details glitter glue on the Blushing Bride sections of the wings. You can see it in this picture, but it looks so much better in person - sparkly and glimmery - not like it got smeared with sand!
Here's the sketch...why don't you play along too, and send me a picture of your creation?  I'd love to see what you do with it.
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Less than 1 week to get August's Paper Pumpkin kit!

That's right - to get August's Paper Pumpkin kit you need to sign up before Monday, August 10.  

Are you someone who likes all things vintage?  Pretty pink and gold and chalkboard?  Then you don't want to miss this kit.  I'm sure I've said too much and the Stampin' Up! police are going to be after me, LOL!

Wait, you're still here?  Why???  Oh, you need to know how to sign up?  Go to paperpumpkin.com and sign up with me, Nancy Hoetker, as your demonstrator and enter the promo code HALFOFF to get 50% off your first 2 months.

Go sign up now...you'll thank me later.   Still have questions about Paper Pumpkin?  See the FAQs or email me.
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Mojo Monday 408

3/8/2015

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Aaargh!  Last Monday I played along with the Mojo Monday sketch, but then got caught up in my week and never blogged about it or linked my pic to their website.  Oh, well, you can see it now:
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And here's the sketch that was my inspiration:

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The card is 4" x 8.5", which is certainly tall and skinny!  The base is Cucumber Crush, and the strip is Daffodil Delight, and while you can't see it in the picture, is embossed with the (retired) Stripes embossing folder.  The stripe is a tiny strip of Elegant Eggplant.

The flower images are from Summer Silhouettes, and the sentiment is from the Tin of Cards set.  The ink colors I used are Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder, Garden Green and Elegant Eggplant.  

The embellishments are Rhinestone Basic Jewels and a small Elegant Eggplant button with a rhinestone in the center.

Paper Pumpkin - you really want it!

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You know it's supposed to be a surprise each month, right?  Well, I'm going to drop a big hint about the next 2 months: 
  •  August has a great vintage look...I'm excited about it and I'm not that into vintage!  
  • September has an Autumn treat theme which is suitable for Halloween, but is NOT all orange and black.  It will be great for general Fall and Thanksgiving projects, too.
Be sure to sign up before August 10 to get the August kit, and use the HALFOFF promo code to get 2 months at half price!
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Holiday Catalog is coming soon!

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Want to be sure you get your hands on it?  Drop me an email and I'll be sure to send you one.


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