Up, Up & Away Stamp Camp

A very fun stamp set and stamp camp!

Comes with 4 cards and a wonderful portfolio to present them in,

or just keep them in until you are ready to send the cards to your loved ones.

You can come to the class or get your kit to go!

The Class:

When: June 23, 2012
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Tracie's House (Baroness Drive)
Cost: $45.00 (before Early Bird savings!)

What does the class include?

• Everything you need to complete all the cards and portfolio (except snail adhesive)
• Everything is pre-cut and pre-scored for you
• All bows are already tied
• The pdf tutorial
• a super fun time!

Sign up NOW! Class size is limited!

You will have the chance to add the stamp set to your order during registration

Early Bird Savings 

If you sign up on or by May 31 , save $10.00!!

If you sign up on or by June 8, save $5.00!!

LAST DAY to reserve your seat is June 15, 2012

The "To Go" Kit:

What does the kit include?

• Everything you need to complete all the cards and portfolio (except adhesive and none consumable items needed for projects)
• Everything is pre-cut and pre-scored for you
• All bows are already tied
• Shipping included
• The pdf tutorial

All kits will be mailed out to you no later than June 25, 2012
Tutorial will be emailed to you when kit is mailed

Cost: $25.00

Reserve your kit NOW! 

My Personal Collection of Retired Product

Starting June 1st



Get great savings on my personal collection of retired Stampin' Up! products

Click the links below.
Reserve it now, pick it up between June 1st - 5th. 

Sizzix & Punches

Click here to view punches & sizzix

Stamp Sets

Click here to view stamp sets

Occasion Card Club

Class Goers!!

Join my club members my last at my Occasion Card Club on June 2nd.
Registration closes May 30th.

You will make 12 occasion cards - 4 designs, 3 of each!

You will need to bring adhesive (snail, tombow, dimensional & glue dots) & scissors

Saturday June 2nd @ 1:30 pm

Changes to the New Catalogue

Well today has been a BIG day. Stampin' Up! announced the retiring accessory and decor elements. Hold on to your hats because there is a lot retiring. Some of which can be explained as follows

1. Stampin' Up! will be releasing a smaller yearly catalogue. To make room, they needed to downsize the items in the current catalogue
2. Some of the items in the current catalogue had "had their day". They are items that are not as popular as they once were.

So what are some of the changes you can expect?

1. All textured 12 x 12 card stock is being retired
2. Only some of the smooth 12 x 12 card stock will remain going forward and will be sold as individual colors
3. All Simply Adorn Jewelry line is being retired
4. All Definitely Decorative line is being retired
5. 2010 - 2012 in colors are retiring
6. Several individual markers will be retired and only a selection will be made available for sale as individuals. Otherwise all markers will be sold by color family
7. All craft ink pads EXCEPT for White and Black will be retired
8. All of the large classic ink pads are being redesigned with a "firm foam" (spots will not be changed) Stampin' Up! has indicated that these firm foam ink pads
• • Will provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
  • Requires only a light-tap to produce flawless images!
  • Will stay juicier for longer resulting in better ink pad longevity!
9. As well, the new "firm foam" ink pads


• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with colour name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)-just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colours, including our exclusive In Colors!
  
10. Five classic ink pads have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability
• Black
• Grey
• Tempting Turquoise
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
11. Old reinkers for the 5 listed above should not be used in the new pads

If you have any questions about the retiring lists, changes to the catalogue or anything else be sure to drop me a line.

Retiring Accessories and Decor Elements

**CORRECTION**

Stampin' Up! has corrected 2 items

These are not retiring

Paper Snips

Craft Scissors

They will continue to be sold at the regular price. 

Today, Stampin' Up! released the retiring accessories & definately decorative lists.

Some of the items have been marked down to 70% off!!

All items are first come first serve!!

The fastest way to get what you want is to order them on my online website

Don't miss out on great deals!

***CUSTOMER SPECIAL***

I will refund the shipping charge on retiring accessory / decor elements orders of $100 (net) or more. This offer is only available through me, Tracie St-Louis.

Orders placed through my online store will receive a refund cheque in the mail from me for the shipping (accessories and decor elements only)

Summer Smooches

I am loving the Bright Bloom stamp set. It is a sneak peak to the new 2102 - 2103 catalogue that comes out June 1st!

This card is using the set as well as the new summer smooches designer paper.

Here is the inside of the card

 

Check back often for more samples.

Summer Smooches - Ends April 30th



Click here to view the details.

These sneak previews end on April 30th.
Make sure you get your's before it's too late!
The Petite Purse is to "die" for - a must have.

Going, Going, Gone - Retiring Stamp Sets

Click here to view the list (pdf)

Today Stampin' Up! announced the list of retiring stamp sets. Hold your hats! Its a doozie of a list.

**SPECIAL**
Purchase 2 retiring sets and get the 3rd* for 1/2 price - this offer is my special and only available through through me. Email me your choices.
* 1/2 off the lowest priced set  Expires May 15, 2012

Sponging Class - Friday April 27th

Create a beautiful backgrounds on your cards with sponges.

In this class, we will create 5 gorgeous sunset cards that can be used for any occasion. I will also show you a few special techniques in the class.

Amaze your friends and family with the gorgeous cards you will make.

You will receive a white gel pen & a full package of stamping sponges at the class to create the cards - you get to keep them.

Please bring your adhesive kits with you. If you need any adhesive I will have some for sale. Registration closes April 26th

Hostess Gift

Here is the gift I am giving my hostess today. It was made using the kraft boxes, Summer Smooches DSP & the blossom punch. Because tomorrow is Easter I thought it would be cute to make daffodils for the accent. They were  created with the blossom punch and 5 petal flower punch.

SUMMER SMOOCHES ARE HERE

It's April Fool's today and this is no joke. Summer Smooches are here.
Hmm...What's Summer Smooches? It's a new collection of products you'll be seeing in the brand NEW 2012/2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog - to be released early this year on JUNE 1st, 2012!!
However - You get a sneak peek look at this product line starting today, April 1st. With a super cute stamp set, Designer Series Paper, Brads, Fabric and more, you're gonna love this new collection. PLUS - you don't have to wait for the new catalog, you can start playing with it NOW!!!
Check out the Summer Smooches here

Technique Freaks Spring & Summer Classes

Are you a Technique Freak?

Do you crave learning new techniques and ways to use product you already own?

Do you want to learn 2 new techniques at each class and leave with the complete instructions and samples?

Join my Technique Freaks classes

Each month will feature a different stamping tool.

Check out what you will do each month here

Get a discount on each class when you prepay for 3 or more!

Get more info here

Stamps to go Club - Join Now

Pennant Parade - April's Featured Stamps to Go Stamp Set.

The card features the Pennant Parade stamp set which is the featured Stamps To Go set for April! And what's cool about this set is that it has occasions for baby, birthday, christmas and more...and it has a coordinating punch! This is only a sample of what you can do with the set.

Starting this month I am offering a new club called "Stamps To Go". This is a virtual club. Each month you will receive a featured stamp set, 3 finished samples and complete instructions delivered right to your door. Check out the details on this new club and join today!

Occasion Card Club Starting April 13th

My next stamp a stack club is an all occasion club. We will make all kinds of different cards for all kinds of occasions such as baby, thinking of you, get well, retirement, sympathy and so much more.

TwINKle Belles Team Meeting

This past weekend I held my TwINKle Belles team meeting. Every 6 - 8 weeks we get together to share ideas, talk about our businesses, swap cards, have some snacks and generally have a great time being together. Each month a different Belle will do a demonstration and make and take. This month Penny demonstrated a couple of techniques using the Stampin' Up! pastels. How soon do we forget about these little gems. There are so many great techniques that you can do with them including the ones that she shared - Poppin' Pastels & Chalkboard. Thank you Penny for the inspiration. We all learn at these events.

At the meeting, Shelley created a make and take for the gals. She designed this adorable pop up slider card featuring another product that I haven't used in quite a while - the owl punch.   She is so talented!  Thank you Shelley for this awesome project.
Shelley also organized the swap this month. Woozers!  Check out these really stepped up cards!  They have really set the bar high for the next TwINKle Belles swap!

This card was created by Penny. It features the heart framelits and the adorning accent embossing folder and edgelit!  Love this card!! The color combo is Concord Crush and Rich Razzleberry. 

This is Shelley's card. She used the Fresh Vintage stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. This is gorgeous! The Whisteria Wonder and Concord Crush are beautiful together!

Here is the card that Marianne made. Using (my favorite color in the whole wide world) Cherry Cobbler she colored the Fresh Vintage stamp with markers and then stamped on the cardstock. Very elegant!

Thank you all to the Belles that were able to make this month meeting and share their wonderful ideas.

Mixed Bunch

This is one of those stamp sets that when I first saw it I thought to myself, I don't need another flower stamp set. Then I started seeing different uses for the set including this amazing idea (I don't know who thought of it first) of turning the flower into a butterfly. 
This is the card that I made and that I will be swapping at my downline meeting tomorrow. It uses a lot of different tools including the Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Adorning Accent Edgelits, punches and accessories.
I love the way it turned out and think I will teach my technique club members this card this month. 

Easter Card Class Sneak Peak Sample

Join me on  April 1st for this fun Easter class. Here is a sneak peak of one of the 5 cards we will make.

Petite Purse Die - Summer Smooches Sneak Peak

So you may recall a few days ago I mentioned that on April 1st there will be a new suite of products released (click here for my newsletter & a video).
Well check out these little cuties. This is the new Petite Purse Die. Each purse measures approximately 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/8" at it's widest point and the body assembles with two small pieces of Stampin' Up! Sticky Strip. Even the strap pops out of the die ready to go!
There are a couple of other "sneak peaks" here

1. Summer Smooches designer paper - $13.50
2. Summer Smooches fabric brads. - $8.95

Stay tuned for more sneak peaks coming your way!

A Cute Easter Project

How cute is this candy dispenser?? I was surfing around and spotted this. The bunny is from Everybunny stamp set. The designer paper is the SAB Everyday Enchantment. I think this would be a cute gift for a teacher - what do you think?

Easter Card Class

Make 5 Easter cards in time for Easter!

My Easter class is on April 1st @ 1:00 pm.
We will be making 5 cards complete with all the supplies and envelops.
Registration closes March 28th.

Look What We Will Make

Class Goers!!
Here is one of the cards we will be making at my March 3rd Birthday Card stamp a stack. Sorry registration is now closed

All Occasion Card Club

All Occasion Card Club

Stamp A Stack Style

Apr. 2012 – June 2012

Are times that an occasion sneaks up on you and you don’t have a special card to give? Never worry again! Now you will have one on hand and won’t have to race out to buy one.

Joining my 3 month All Occasion card club will get you organized and provide you with 36 occasion cards!

Join the club (commit to all 3 months) by March 10^th and receive your choice of scented emboss powder for FREE at the first class!*

* The 3 class fees must be received by March. 10^th to confirm your spot & receive this gift

More info can be found here

Email me to register

St. Patrick's Day

Although I don't send St. Patrick's day cards I do like this design and can send it to my Aunt Pat that was born on St. Patrick's day (hence the name Aunt Pat). I like that this card features our new label classic framelit dies. I am absolutely enjoying the dimension that these little babies add to a project!  But wait that is not all!  Check out the little bitty hearts made with the Fashionable hearts embosslit!  They are adorable and versitile. They are so much more that just a heart.

Framelits & Edgelits

I am so glad that Stampin' Up! has come out with these awesome waifer dies. They create such a beautiful look to any card. The center of the card was done using the Framelit dies (Label Classic - 125598. I used the 2nd & 3rd sizes. I embossed the center of the smaller piece with the designer frame embossing folder(123130). The center image was punched out using the wide oval punch - how about that! It fits perfectly into the designer frame embossing folder! Before you cut the edge of the cardstock you need to score the center of the card. It acts as a guide for you to determine where to place the edgelit. Once you have cut the edge with the Adorning Accents Edgelit die (125595) you can emboss it with the Adorning Accents textured impressions embossing folders (125601). Voila!  What do you think?

JUST Released! The New Diagonal Plate for Simply Scored

Check out the new cool tool from Stampin' Up!
The Simply Scored Diagonal plate - make envelops and cool designs.
Features:

• Sits on top of the Simply Scored Base - held securely with rubber pads
• Etched grooves every 1/8" inch
• Can score any sized cardstock up to 12 x 12
• Includes instructions for creating common envelop sizes

Available to order March 1st - item code 125586 - $15.95