Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Sneak Peek: Bring a guest to class bonus project!

Each month at my #monthlycraftclass - two days a month where I have four classes to choose from (click here for details), if you bring a new to me adult friend, you both get to make a bonus project!  Here is the project for this month:

I had to copy this idea that Dorothy made as a card swap and won the contest at my monthly demonstrator meeting!  It's a cool way to use the Beautiful You stamp set!


My card is a little different from Dorothy's, but you still get to do the technique.  You ink up only the top of the girl (any of them will work!) in Black Staz On Ink and stamp her on Watercolor Paper.  Use the Melon Mambo Watercolor Pencil to hand draw the skirt - make sure you draw scribble-y lines in the center, too.  Then, use the Aqua Painter (filled with water) to blend the skirt - and also paint some on her top.  When you blend the skirt, try to go lightly and let some of the scribble-y lines show.  Let dry and add some Clear Wink of Stella on top!

Stamp the hat image on the Pop of Pink designer paper, hand cut out, and attach on top of the stamped hat.  Tie a bow with the Gold Metallic 3/8" Ribbon (FREE with a $50 purchase!) and attach with a Glue Dot.


 
I would love to be YOUR Stamp Therapist!  Contact me to get your copies of the current catalog(s)!


Reminder: March Online Ordering Special: Place your online order of $25 or more in March 2017 WITH THE HOSTESS CODE RFM4BU22 (entered on shopping bag page, bottom left), and you will receive a FREE ONLINE CLASS packet to make SIX CARDS using the Cool Treats stamp set!!  This set is ADORABLE!  If you don’t have it, I recommend the bundle!  These images should be stamped first, then die cut, so you’ll need to die cut them out OR hand cut.  Your projects will use some of the super cute Tasty Treats Designer Paper, too.  
 
Other supplies you'll need: Ink Pads: Pool Party, Mint Macaron, Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder, VersaMark, Early Espresso, and Pear Pizzazz; Everything possible will be die cut, but I recommend the Frozen Treats Framelits because there are a couple of images you have to stamp first, then die-cut (but you can hand cut out); Clear Embossing Powder and Heat Tool; Clear Wink of Stella; Stampin' Dimensionals.  I also used one image from Timeless Textures as a background, but you can substitute any background/splatter image.
 
*Order $50 and ALSO get a free accessory from me!
 
*Exception: You qualify for both specials if you spend $150 or more online, but do NOT enter the hostess code because YOU will be a hostess and receive FREE merchandise from Stampin' Up!!

 
2017 New Customers Offer: Your first online order of $25 or more will receive a free Silicone Craft Sheet from me!  Use the monthly Host Code on the Shopping Bag page (bottom left hand side) when ordering to ALSO qualify for the Monthly Special.  Check out this video to see why I love the Silicone Craft Sheet!

2017 Big Shot Offer: Do you own the Big Shot?  It’s an AMAZING TOOL!  When you purchase the Big Shot from me, you will receive your choice of the Magnetic Platform or the Precision Base Plate FREE!!  
 
Reminder: Stampin’ Up!’s Specials: Free gift with every $50 spent!  Get the Starter Kit and receive TWO EXTRA free stamp sets plus a Paper Pumpkin Kit in addition to the $125 in ANY merchandise!  Host a party of $250 or more and get an EXTRA $25 in free merchandise!

Have a GREAT week!

Jennifer
jennifer@jennifercotton.com

Monday, March 13, 2017

Stampin' Up!'s Oh So Succulent Online Class!




Hey everyone,

In March I'm offering three Online Classes: Retreat in a Box, Oh So Succulent Class, and Happy Celebrations Class!!  You can take 1, 2, or all 3!  Today I have a sneak peek of the Oh So Succulent Class.

We'll be making three cards, two gift bags, and a gift box!  When you take the online class, you'll receive all of the supplies cut/die cut/punched and ready to stamp and assemble!  You'll also receive a full tutorial to complete the projects.  You'll need the Oh So Succulent stamp set plus the Sweet Sugarplum, Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, and Whisper White ink pads.  Everything will be die cut and ready to stamp and assemble! (One image will not be die cut, but if you don't own the dies you can hand cut out.)

The $25 class fee includes: A full pack of the Succulent Garden 3/8” Ribbon Combo, a half a pack of the Succulent Garden Designer Paper, a full pack of Lace Doilies, and a Stamping Sponge that you'll use to make your projects and have lots of leftovers! That’s $23.50 worth of product!


Other supplies you may need:


Another Sneak Peek:


More info:
Retreat in a Box!

***You can register for either: Retreat in a Box, 1-2 Classes Only, Tutorials Only, or any mix of those events!***
Retreat TO GO (in a Box)!
Sign up by March 24, Kit mailed by April 7
Goody Bag/Make & Takes Theme: Carousel Birthday (I LOVE this theme – it’s SO versatile!!)
What's included: Goody Bag, Retreat Bag, at least four Pillow Gifts, Chance for Prizes, at least six Make & Takes, Make & Take Tutorial!!
One of my favorite events is a Weekend Retreat that I call Getaway Retreat! I have three weekend retreats a year, and usually they are full from the previous year (everyone re-signs up), so I don't usually even advertise them!  But, I’ve started offering them TO GO, and it’s a hit!
I will be offering a RETREAT in a Box! You will receive everything that my attendees do delivered to your door! Goody Bag, Retreat Bag, at least 4 Pillow Gifts, Chance for Prizes, at least 6 Make & Takes, Make & Take Tutorial!  But you get to sleep in your own bed!!
When you register you 'll be getting the goody bag of stamping supplies PLUS all the extras that my attendees get: *Exclusive Bag, *4 Pillow Gifts, *$50.00 worth of product, *Make & Takes with Tutorial, *Possible Door Prizes, and the option to add on 2 different classes with NO EXTRA SHIPPING!
You can have your retreat WHEN YOU WANT!
You can work on the projects at your leisure! Everything will have a tutorial so you'll know how to assemble your projects (along with a list of any stamps/ink needed for you to complete them).
Remember, for Retreat in a Box AND Classes, EVERYTHING will be pre-punched and die cut for you!!  You’ll just stamp and assemble!  (Exception: you may cut your own Designer Paper.)
Pillow gifts will be assembled and ready for you to enjoy!
You will create the make & takes via tutorial!
The Weekend Retreat is over $200! You pay only $90! RSVP and payment due by March 24, 2017.
Tutorials Only for EVERYTHING Only $30
My live retreats cost over 200.00...NOT including classes. You can take it TO GO, and save money, time and enjoy lots of the same benefits!
*Goody Bag includes product and pre-cut cardstock for projects. The stamp set(s) and ink pads are not included, but you can order them separately! We are using the Carousel Birthday stamp set and other greetings (will be easy to substitute).  Ink pads: not determined yet.
Optional Classes
(You CAN take classes only - without the retreat):
Jennifer's Oh So Succulent Class, $25:
Make six projects using Stampin' Up!'s awesome Succulent Garden Suite!!  Class fee includes A full pack of the Succulent Garden 3/8” Ribbon Combo, a half a pack of the Succulent Garden Designer Paper, a full pack of Lace Doilies, and a Stamping Sponge that you'll use to make your projects and have lots of leftovers!  That’s $23.50 worth of product!  We'll use the Oh So Succulent stamp set in the live class, and if you don't own it you can add it on for the to go class when you register!
April's Happy Celebrations Class, $25 Class:
You will make 16 cards (4 designs/4 of each design): Mother's Day (You will have a "thank you" word option if you don't want/need Mother's Day cards), Father's Day (same "thank you" option), Graduation, and Birthday Themes!!  Fee Includes:  Celebrations Duo Embossing Folders, 1/2 pack Urban Underground DSP, full pack of 1/4" Natural Trim Silver Ribbon, and envelopes.
You can add-on Happy Celebrations Stamp Set for $41.
 
Have a GREAT DAY!
Jennifer