Month: July 2023

Christmas Card Class Series, July 2023

Christmas Cards In July

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas, even though it is only July?

There is snow better time to start working on Christmas cards than right now. And I am kicking off my Christmas Card Class Series in July of 2023!

Trucking Along Bundle

This month’s Christmas Card kits feature the Trucking Along Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. This new bundle was just released as part of the Online Exclusives. If you were lucky to get this bundle at its debut, you have all you need to create the July Christmas Cards with me!

If you did not get the Trucking Along Stamp Set or Builder Punch, don’t worry…they will be back in stock. Contact me to help you place your order! You have plenty of time to get yours before the Christmas season is upon us. These card kits will wait, once you have them in hand.

But, if you aren’t interested in the Trucking Along Bundle at all, please use these card kits and whatever stamps, punches and dies make you happy to create with! The Trucking Along Bundle is not required to use the July Card Kits, just some creativity!

Christmas Card Kits

This new series features a set of monthly Christmas Card Kits (3 unique designs each month with a different Stampin’ Up! Bundle used), plus a full pack of embellishments and a full bolt of ribbon, delivered right to your door.

You will also receive an email with a PDF Card Recipe tutorial for each card. Use your tutorial for assembly, and save the directions to cut more card kits on your own at any time.

Your July Kit Consumables

For the July Christmas Card Kits, you will receive a full bolt of the Real Red & Gold Dotted Ribbon, along with the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems, in Champagne, Black and White. Use them on your Christmas Card Kits and beyond! The value of the embellishments alone is over $17.

The July Christmas Card Kits feature colors like Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Smoky Slate and Real Red for a Natural or Country Christmas Theme. See the photo above for an idea of what you will be getting this month!

Christmas Card Class Series, July – November 2023

This brand new card class features my favorite type of card to make: Christmas. Each month, I will choose a different Stampin’ Up! Bundle, color theme, designer papers and embellishments to create 3 unique card designs. When you order your kit by the 24th of the month, you will be getting that month’s kit, shipped on the 25th.

Look for sneak peeks of the upcoming Christmas Card Class around the first week of each month. By the end of all 5 months, you will have 15 Christmas Card designs, 5 different embellishments and 5 bolts of unique ribbon, plus a great jump start on your own personal hand made Christmas Cards!

Sign Up For Your July Christmas Card Class Today

When you sign up by July 24th, you will be getting the July Class, featuring the Trucking Along Bundle.

To see more information on what is in these card kits and to get signed up, click here.

And be sure to check back next month to get sneak peeks of the August Christmas Card Class!

Wonderful Thoughts Card Class

Wonderful Thoughts Card Class

Wonderful Thoughts Bundle By Stampin’ Up!

Welcome to your Wonderful Thoughts Card Class! This week, I am using the Wonderful Thoughts Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. This bundle is a brand new release in the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I will be sharing these wonderful cards and giving you how-to assemble tips during my live cardmaking class on Monday, July 10, at 8pm EST on The Maine Stamper FaceBook page.

Did you know that when you purchase a bundle, you automatically save 10%? When in doubt, buy the bundle. Nothing is more irritating than buying just the stamps or just the punch (or dies) and going back later to purchase the other half of the bundle.

Want to see another card class featuring some bright and fun colors with items in the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog? Click here.

The Wonderful Thoughts Bundle

Wonderful Thoughts Bundle

The Wonderful Thoughts Bundle by Stampin’ Up! features the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set and the Wonderful Thoughts Dies. As mentioned earlier, by ordering the bundle (both stamp and punch together, (item #161494) you will save 10%.

Now, you don’t have to buy the bundle! You could purchase just the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set (item #161899) and have 14 meaningful phrases to use on your projects at any time. The dies are specific in shape to trim each sentiment (and more!), so purchasing just the Wonderful Thoughts Dies (item #161491) probably isn’t in your best interest.

Masking For Beautiful Backgrounds

items for masking techniques

This week our Card Class is also a Technique Class! We are exploring ways to use both the Masking Paper (item # 155480), and the Decorative Masks, Artistic Mix (item #159178).

There are a lot of ways to use either or both of these amazing products to create beautiful art in your creations. For this class, I am focusing on colorful assorted Ink Pads and Blending Brushes. When you create your cards at home, choose any color combos that you love!

Live Card Making Class On Monday

Every Monday at 8pm EST, I am live with your weekly card making class on my FaceBook page, The Maine Stamper. I create 3 beautiful cards and share tips and techniques along the way. This class serves as your tutorial when you receive your FREE card kits in the mail and need to put them together.

Yes, FREE. You will receive 2 each of 3 card designs (for a total of 6 card kits!) when you place an order of $35+ (before tax and shipping) in my online stamping store using Host Code HMUHPWHN thru July 14, 2023. I will mail the card kits on the Monday following the live class.

Want more details about what is in these kits? Check my blog post here for more info.

Get A Bonus Gift For FREE Too!

When you bump your order to $50 (before tax and shipping), I will send you the card kits AND a FREE Embellishment, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, just like I used on my cards. You will have plenty left over to use on your projects for days to come.

These adhesive backed embellishments are the “Little Black Dress” of gems. They go with everything!

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Your Card Class From ME Awaits

I hope you enjoy the Wonderful Thoughts Card Class with my FaceBook Live Event on Monday, July 10 at 8pm EST. Please join me to see how easy it is to put your card kits together. If you miss the live, catch the replay on FaceBook or my YouTube Channel, The Maine Stamper.

I look forward to getting your weekly card kits from Maine in the mail to you. And I know you will be looking forward to receiving them and creating gorgeous works of paper crafted art!

Cardmaker Collective Club: July 2023

Featuring the Horse & Sleigh Bundle

Get ready for another month of beautiful cards…with my Cardmaker Collective Club, July 2023! The July Club Kit features the Horse & Sleigh Bundle. Here is what you will receive in your July Club Kit:

  • Card kits (8 total, 2 each of 4 different designs, see sneak peek above!).
  • Cardmaking supplies (the consumable type, valued at @$22+, so use them up!).
  • Private video assembly tutorials and PDF card recipes (so easy to put together!).
  • Opportunity to purchase the featured bundle at 16% savings (save money, ask me how).

July Consumable Products

Your consumable items include:

  • A half pack of the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP (6 x 6″)
  • Full bolt of Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon
  • Full pack of Festive Pearls

Order The Featured Bundle & Save

Since I will not be stamping for you using the Horse & Sleigh Stamp Set, or
die cutting for you with the Horse & Sleigh Dies, you may want your
own set! (Of course, these cards will look amazing using whatever stamps, dies
or punches you have on hand too.)

After you sign up for the July Club Kit, I will contact you to see if you
would like the featured bundle at the catalog price (you save… I
am paying the tax and shipping!). You just need to let me know if you would like to
add this item to your July Club Kit and you will receive a separate invoice for the Horse & Sleigh Bundle.

Already own this bundle? Perfect! Just get the Cardmaker Collective Club Kit and you will have everything you need to make these cards per the included instructions.

Don’t Delay On The July Kit

The deadline to start your subscription to the Cardmaker Collective Club and get the July Club Kit is July 15, 2023. If you sign up after June 15th, you will be receiving the August Club Kit.

This is an auto-renew club, your card will be charged $39.95 every month on or around the same date that you first sign up. But, you have the option to cancel you membership at any time. Try it once, or keep receiving the kits!

If you continue to receive kits monthly, after 6 consecutive kits, I am gifting you with a $25 reward certificate, good on any current merchandise in my online Stampin’ Up! store. That is your club benefit!

The Cardmaker Collective Club Kits

Here is what IS included (when applicable):

  • Cardbases for A2 size cards, 2 each of 4 designs for a total of 8 card kits
  • Envelopes for 8 cards
  • Embossed cardstock
  • Die cuts or punched pieces that are different from the featured bundle for the kit
  • Cardstock for you to use for die cutting or punching with the featured bundle
  • A half pack of designer series paper
  • A full bolt of ribbon
  • A full pack of embellishments
  • Private video tutorial
  • Emailed PDF recipe card and instructions
  • Optional bundle add at catalog price (saving tax and shipping!)

Here is what is NOT Included:

  • Any stamping of images
  • White cardstock inserts (for the inside)
  • Any die cutting/punching that uses the featured bundle in the kit
  • Printed PDF directions

New Month, New Bundle, New Card Kit

Look for an announcement around the first week of each month regarding a new card kit. Every month will feature a different bundle, different crafting supplies and different cards. Your consumable supplies will keep you crafting long after your 8 kit cards are completed.

And with sneak peeks of the featured bundle and card designs (via email and social media), there is no question of whether or not you will like the card kit being offered. The design is yours to make…join the Cardmaking Collective Club when the time is right for you!

Ready to get started today? Click the subscribe button and watch the mail for your July Card Kit (shipping @July 25).

So Refreshing Card Class

So Refreshing Card Class

So Refreshing Bundle By Stampin’ Up!

Welcome to your So Refreshing Card Class! This week, I am using the So Refreshing Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. This bundle is a brand new release in the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I will be sharing these sweet cards and giving you how-to assemble tips during my live cardmaking class on Monday, July 3, at 8pm EST on The Maine Stamper FaceBook page.

Did you know that when you purchase a bundle, you automatically save 10%? When in doubt, buy the bundle. Nothing is more irritating than buying just the stamps or just the punch (or dies) and going back later to purchase the other half of the bundle.

Want to see another card class featuring some bright and fun colors with items in the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog? Click here.

The So Refreshing Bundle

The So Refreshing Bundle by Stampin’ Up! features the So Refreshing Stamp Set and the So Refreshing Dies. As mentioned earlier, by ordering the bundle (both stamp and punch together, item #161347) you will save 10%.

Now, you don’t have to buy both items. You could buy just the stamp set (item #161344) or just the dies (item #161346). But they go together, and you will be able to do so much more when you purchase both. You will probably want the set!

Live Card Making Class On Monday

Every Monday at 8pm EST, I am live with your weekly card making class on my FaceBook page, The Maine Stamper. I create 3 beautiful cards and share tips and techniques along the way. This class serves as your tutorial when you receive your FREE card kits in the mail and need to put them together.

Yes, FREE. You will receive 2 each of 3 card designs (for a total of 6 card kits!) when you place an order of $35+ (before tax and shipping) in my online stamping store using Host Code DTRUNXPE thru July 7, 2023. I will mail the card kits on the Monday following the live class.

Want more details about what is in these kits? Check my blog post here for more info.

Get A Bonus Gift For FREE Too!

When you bump your order to $50 (before tax and shipping), I will send you the card kits AND a FREE Embellishment, Opaque Ovals, just like I used on my cards. You will have plenty left over to use on your projects for days to come.

These adhesive backed embellishments come in the following colors: Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Pecan Pie.

Your Card Class From ME Awaits

I hope you enjoy the So Refreshing Card Class with my FaceBook Live Event on Monday, July 3 at 8pm EST. Please join me to see how easy it is to put your card kits together. If you miss the live, catch the replay on FaceBook or my YouTube Channel, The Maine Stamper.

I look forward to getting your weekly card kits from Maine in the mail to you. And I know you will be looking forward to receiving them and creating gorgeous works of paper crafted art!