Making a Difference

I was very humbled to be the first Stampin' Up! Demonstrator to be featured in the Making a Difference section in the redesigned "Weekly Success" a newsletter distributed to all demonstrators on 3 November 2020.

Giving Back through Service

Kathryn Mangelsdorf is no stranger to charitable deeds. For many years, she has generously donated her time and organised philanthropic fundraiser events to help those in need. So it was no surprise that when wildfires ravished her local area, Kathryn immediately volunteered through her church to bake for the victims.

Kathryn has helped make hundreds of apple crumbles, potato bakes, and biscuits to be distributed to fire-affected families. For this who have lost their homes, livelihoods, or farms, the food was a treat-but it was so much more than that.

"It was a small deed to boost their morale," said Kathryn, "and I suspect that the chat the deliverer had with them really did more for them than the food. Early on we realised it was going to be a long-term exercise," she continued, "and then when COVID hit, we knew that having a reason to touch base was even more important."

"Giving back has always been part of my family's values," concluded Kathryn. "I get a warm and fuzzy feeling from it. I've been blessed to have a loving family, friends, and a roof over my head, so if I can do something for someone who may be in that situation then it's good for both of us."

We loved hearing your inspiring story, Kathryn. You make us proud! Thanks for all you do.

Share the Joy of Paper Pumpkin

 

In this Christmas time, share the joy of Paper Pumpkin! With a specially-designed box and enough supplies to create eight elegant Christmas cards, this one-of-a-kind kit will inspire you to spread peace, joy, and love to friends, family, and neighbours.

The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive Christmas time-themed kit we’re offering to all Stampin' Up! markets! In fact, this kit was designed to unite the Stampin’ Up! global community. Not only will you get a head start on Christmas crafting with this kit, they’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread the cheer of the season with Paper Pumpkin customers and demonstrators around the world!

To make the most of this magical kit, join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to meet and connect with crafters in other countries and exchange cards with sentiments in multiple languages. Don’t forget to use the #joyofpaperpumpkin hashtag to highlight the Christmas fun!  I can’t wait to see the connections you make and the festive crafts you create.

155876  JOY TO THE WORLD PAPER PUMPKIN KIT (ENGLISH) #37.00

CASEing the Catty - #CTC293 Snowflake Wishes and Dragonfly Garden

 

This week at CASEing the Catty, we are caseing a card from page 36 in the Mini Catologue.

You may have started the hop here, welcome or you may have come from Shannon Kissane.

From Thursday evening through to Saturday mid afternoon, I participated in Stampin' Up! #OnStageAtHome which was an online event instead of catching up with fellow demonstrators around the South Pacific due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions for the attendees as well as the Home Office staff in Sydney and Utah, USA.

Whilst having an extended lunch break on Friday, I decided to create my card, I chose the card to the left. I used the shades of Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana for my card instead of the blues in the example.  

The Coastal Cabana tag strip was embossed in clear embossing powder which created a raised tone on tone.  I then used the Coastal Cabana ribbon to make the sentiment pop as I did not have any matching twine.  I then layered the snowflake and then added a beautiful Blue gem, they are so cute, I just had to add a couple more.

As I had the Dragonfly Garden Suite out from the morning Share and Experience where we created 3 cards, I decided to use this as a sketch to create a totally different card.

This suite has the Dragonfly Garden stamp set, Dragonflies punch, Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper and those very cute brass Ladybug Trinkets.  This suite will be available in the upcoming Mini Catalogue in January but if you are a demonstrator we get to preorder lots of products prior to the official launch.

I chose Bumblebee as my background and then used a couple pieces of Designer Series Paper to layer up the matching colours, I then stamped the largest dragonfly Bumblebee and punch it out with the punch and placed it in the corner as a feature and then stamped the sentiment and placed the Ladybug in the opposite corner with some Gold trim placed at the back.

Stamp Set:  Snowflake Wishes, Dragonfly Garden

Cardstock, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Bumblebee, Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Misty Moonlight, Versamark

Accessories:  So Many Snowflakes Dies, Coast Cabana Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems,  Ribbon, Dragonflies Punch, Ladybug Trinkets, Gold Trim

Snowflake Splendor Suite

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Dragonfly Garden Suite

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Thanks for stopping by, now it's time to hop to Judy May.

Are you inspired by the CASEing the Catty Crew why not participate in the CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge by uploading a card or project to the facebook page.

Paper Pumpkin Kit - Box of Sunshine on Clearance Rack

 PAPER PUMPKIN KIT BOX OF SUNSHINE (ENGLISH)

CLEARANCE$27.75 $37.00

Makes 8 cards and envelopes and is specially designed to help you create a sunshine box: a yellow box full of goodies to brighten someone’s day! Includes stamp set and ink. Stamping block not included.


Your kit includes: 
• Box of Sunshine Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Spot
• Card bases with gold foil
• Printed envelopes with gold foil
• Die cuts with gold foil
• Printed die cuts with gold foil
• Die-cut stickers
• Adhesive-backed sequins
• Mini dimensionals 
• Adhesive dots

Coordinating Colours: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, Gold

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CASEing the Catty - #CTC288 Tag Buffet Project Kit

 

This week we are featuring Card Kit/Project from either the Annual Catalogue or the Mini Catalogue at CASEing the Catty.

You may have started the hop here, so welcome or you may have come from Shannon Kissane. 

I decided to create on World Cardmaking Day, which was yesterday, first I pulled out the Tag Buffet Project Kit, which has supplies to make 30 tags (5 each of 6 designs).  I did not purchase the matching stamp set as I thought I had enough sentiments from a collection of Christmas stamp sets and it was lovely to ink them all up in Real Red, Garden Green and Shaded Spruce.

I made 6 Christmas tags first as per the instructions, and then cut A4 whisper white cardstock in half and folded the cardstock in half and then added 2" x 4" pieces of 'Tis the Season Designer Series Paper to the bottom of the cardstock with a strip of Gold Card on top.  Wow, another 6 Christmas Cards made in record time and I even stamped a matching sentiment in the inside of the cards.

Now the tags have been made into Christmas cards, 

using the 'Tis the Season Designer Series Paper.

Thanks for stopping by, now it's time to see what Sandra Collett has created this week.

Are you inspired by the CASEing the Catty Crew why not participate in the CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge by uploading a card or project to the facebook page.

Designer Series Paper Sale

 

The Designer Series Paper Sale is a fantastic opportunity for you to stock up and save on paper.

With the 15% discount - and no order limits - you don't have to choose between your favourites.  

If you're torn between a couple of paper, you can have both as they are on sale until the end of October.