Hello fabulous stampers, dedicated followers and my lovely random lurkers,

This morning, at 9 am Stampin' Up! will have the Trimmer Blades available. You can order up to 3 sets. In order to save on shipping costs, feel free to message me TODAY and I can order them on your behalf. For those who missed the news, Stampin' Up! has discontinued their Paper Trimmer. Update: SORRY FOLKS - THEY WERE GONE IN SECONDS. 😔 They will get another shipment at some point. Stayed tuned and again, I'm really sorry.

We interrupt this blogcast with some breaking news:

Bonus Days are here again! During July for every 60/spend (before s/h & tax) you earn a 6 dollar coupon to spend this August. And there is NO limit on the number of coupons you can earn. Every type of order qualifies. This is the perfect time to buy that new bundle you were pining for and to stock up on those basics.

And if that's not enough excitement for one post, wait until you hear this!

Stampin' Up! has created an incredible offer for new people to sign up as demonstrators from July 1 - Aug 31. In addition to the 165 dollars worth of product (of your choice), you get to pick an another 40 dollars worth (again, of your choice)! With your starter kit, you also get 70 dollars worth of business supplies. All for only 135! (There are no shipping costs on your starter kit.) Then, they also give you a coupon valued at 14 dollars to use the following month. An odd number to be sure but hey, I'll take it!

What does signing up mean? It mean you get to become part of an incredible supportive group of people who love to create, play and socialize. Where it goes from there is entirely up to you. Whether you sign up for the 20%-25% discount or intend to run a business, or something in between, I provide free technique and business training, online or in person. In addition, all your regular classes with me are half price.

You'll get Stampin' Up!'s amazing products before the general public and no more waiting for that catalogue! You can go to their incredible conventions (On Stage.) There are exclusive online communities you can join. Every quarter, Stampin' Up! will mail you Stampin' Success, a fabulous magazine full of great tips and techniques. You'll gain "Flex Points" which turn into free items (product, gift cards, supplies, and more.) You'll have the opportunity to earn one of Stampin' Up!'s incredible annual Incentive Trips.

If you want to chat or have any questions, contact me. 

Cheers,
Adrienne

Seashore Stampers Monthly Blog Hop - Canada Day!

Hello wonderful stampers, fabulous followers, and my beloved lurkers,

Happy almost Canada Day! There are so many unique reasons to love this country. We have beaver tails (not to worry - they are a vegan friendly pastry and no beavers were harmed.) We have real maple syrup (that comes from real maple trees.) We have more lakes than the rest of the world combined (this can also be a curse - pesky mosquitoes) and the longest coastline in the world. We have less people in our entire country than the Greater Tokyo area. Also, we have the Raptors!

I never used to make Canada Day cards, let alone hold a class where we made 4 cards celebrating our wonderful country. When Canada had it's 150th birthday, a couple years back, we went all out. There were flags, there were parties, and there were cards. I think we could learn to be a little more exuberant about our country from our friends south of the border. So, this year, despite it being only our 152nd birthday, I'm going all out again. While I can't host a class this Canada Day,* I'm decorating our home with banners and flags. And, even better, I made this!

When I saw this new truck set in the catalogue I was delighted - it made me feel very nostalgic. I grew up on the prairies, where everyone and their dog had a pick-up. Even I owned a 3/4 ton at one point in my life, with an extended bumper and dual gas tanks to boot. However, it was a hideous harvest gold so we won't be recreating that puppy any time soon.

This truck was created from the new Ride With Me bundle. A full list of supplies (excluding equipment and adhesive) along with a link to my store will be at the end of this post. I will give you the full directions (or maybe even a video) next month. (Right now things are a little crazy.)

*After years of hobbling around, apparently on a partially dislocated hip (bone on bone), I have joined the bionic crew. That's right - I'm got a new hip! All this happened Tuesday, June 18th. Since I'm "young and healthy" (their words, not mine) it was booked as day surgery. Regardless, there will need to be a wee bit of downtime for healing.

Since my honey's cancer treatment will finally be completed, my next class is already teed up for August 11th. We'll be doing a Seashore themed classes. Space is limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. We'll make 4 cards and all your supplies are provided (including coffee, tea and snacks.) Let's have an afternoon to relax, catch up and play.

My shop is here. On orders under 200, be sure to use the current host code on the right (below the image of the catalogue.)  If your order is nearing the 135 mark, join my team to score 165 worth of product, shipping included, for the same price and get 20-25% off your future purchases. Contact me for more details or if you have any questions.

Until next time.

Cheers,
Adrienne

Supplies: Ride With Me Bundle #151106; Real Red Cardstock #102482; Whisper White Cardstock #100730; Basic Black Cardstock #121045; Pineapple Punch Cardstock #146971; Silver Foil #132178; Black Memento Ink #132708; and Window Sheets #142314.

NEW Hostess Set

Hello all,

Today I would like to introduce one of our fabulous new Hostess Sets, New Wonders. Contact me to book your party or place your order!

Using the same design, I created cards for several different levels of stamper: the beginner stamper; the casual stamper; and the avid stamper. (L to R in the photo.) The cards are 3"x3", so your base layer will measure 3" x 6". Score at 3" and fold. I used one of the amazing new In-Colors, Seaside Spray, which is quickly becoming a favourite. All supplies, other than equipment and adhesives, will be listed at the end of the post.

 To duplicate this card, as a beginner stamper, you only need cardstock, ink, snail adhesive and the stamp set. Both stamps were attached to one acrylic block at the same time. (Test them on a piece of scrap first just to make sure they're lined up nicely.) After cutting, scoring, and folding your base (see the paragraph above the photo) from the Seaside Spray cardstock, trim a piece of Whisper White down to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Stamp the image with the Seaside Spray Stampin' Pad. Remember to be gentle. If getting the image lined up is a challenge, stamp it on a larger piece of cardstock and trim it down afterwards. Using the Snail, attach your stamped image onto the cardstock.

The casual stamper adds the In Color Designer Series Paper, cut a 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" piece, the Classic Label Punch and Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to the mix. Punch out the greeting and snip the ends off. The piece underneath the greeting was cut out with a paper trimmer.  It measures 1 3/16" x 3/8". After attaching the greeting to the little Seaside Spray piece, attach it to the stamped image using your dimensionals. (Tip - if it's hard to line up the small greeting, use the Multi-purpose glue as it gives you a chance to adjust it.)

And finally, the avid stamper will need the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, the Fine Tip Glue Pen, some Pearl Basic Jewels and the banner die from the Smooth Sailing Dies. I used the Wink of Stella on her hair, wings, skirt and the little hearts. To add additional dimension I put Precision Glue on her wings and the little hearts. Be careful with the Precision Glue, it takes a while to dry thoroughly. Optional: colour the not-so-basic pearls, with the light Seaside Stampin' Blends. I love me some coloured pearls! 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. My shop is here. If your order is near 135, join my team, to get 165 worth of product of your choice, receive a minimum 20% discount, and become part of an incredible family.

Cheers,
Adrienne

Beginner: Seaside Spray Cardstock 150883; Whisper White Cardstock 100730; and Seaside Spray Stampin' Pad 150085
Casual: (Add to the above) In Color 6" x 6" DSP 149617 & the Class Label Punch 141491
Avid: (Add to the above two) Wink of Stella 141897; Fine Tip Glue Pen 138309; Pearl Basic Jewels 144219; and Smooth Sailing dies 149576