September 2020 Newsletter

Welcome to September's newsletter

Summer 2020 is drawing to a close.  I hope most of you were able to enjoy it perhaps with smaller trips around our beautiful BC. Staying local is not necessarily bad, luckily we have so many lovely spots to visit.  We took a little time away from home to visit Whistler so I could concentrate on the Stampin’UP! Leaders Summit this past weekend and have some fun too there.  We got to dine at our favourite restaurant, The Mexican Corner. Anyone heading up to Whistler and loves Mexican food, should dine there. 

Here is Chris and I enjoying our meal at The Mexican Corner.

Me sitting through many live virtual presentations this past weekend in our hotel room. We had a virtual toast with Stampin'UP! Executives with the beautiful crystal Tiffany & Co. champagne flutes Stampin'UP! sent all attendees.

When I wasn't attending the summit, my other pastime is taking pictures of Chris taking pictures...hahaha...had to share this.

So, as the summer ends, it isn't all sad because there are other good things to look forward to in the upcoming months. Such as spending more time in your crafting space without feeling guilty about being inside.  September is a great time to start planning for autumn birthday cards, perhaps even Thanksgiving table decorations - read below about the September Paper Pumpking, and the ultimate, planning our Christmas cards.  Whatever it is you are thinking of creating in the next little while, I am sure it will be pretty and you will have fun making it.

Stampin'UP!'s Demonstrator's #SimpleStamping challenge

Other than stamps, ink and paper, for August we could use any Designer Series Paper.

I created this card with the Whale Done Suite. (Thank you Anne for inspiring me to get this suite. I love it!) I stamped the turtle and the sentiment on Whale of a Time Designer Series paper with Pacific Point. With some simple tearing, it created depth and texture to the card. I'll let you know if my card get selected in next month's newsletter.

Introducing Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

I am excited to say that as of today, September 1^st, the new big Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine is available to everyone now.  I purchased mine last month and I have had a chance to play with it. 

I was not sure if I would notice a difference between my Big Shot or this new machine but I have to admit it has been a joy to use. It is quieter, smoother, the handle is bigger and easy to grip, lighter and compact for storing which most of you who know me, makes it perfect for my crafting corner.  

For Stamp Club members, if you are thinking of purchasing this in the future, consider waiting until it is your Host Month, perfect time to get it then.  For those not needing to upgrade, do not worry, all of the Stampin’UP! exclusive dies and emboss folders will still work with your Big Shot.  My only suggestion is you may like to purchase the Speciality Plate (plate #4) - Annual catalogue page 172, item #154711, to use with 3D embossing folders.  

If you have any questions regarding machines please do not hesitate to contact me.

September Paper Pumpkin

Another specialty box for September and this box is not just filled with kit pieces to celebrate the spooky season but also the exclusive multi-occasion stamp set can be used for any fall projects.

This month's kit allows you to make 20 cracker box treat packages. Each cracker box treat package can be customized for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving.  

I cannot wait to get my kit to make a mix of all three themes. It'll be fun to give to friends and set out Thanksgiving crackers for our family dinner.

Sign up by September 10th to receive your kit. Click here: September's Paper Pumpkin

Coordinating colours: Bumblebee, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, 

Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White

Stamp Club 2020-2021

I am thrilled to announce we will be continuing Stamp Club and it will be starting soon. I am looking forward to another year to Stamp Club and I seriously appreciate your continued enthusiasm.

Stamp Club Members, keep an eye on your inbox, I will be sending you an email in the next few days.

Upcoming Events:

September 1 – 30 – Join Stampin’UP! Promotion

September 10 - last day to sign-up for September's Paper Pumpkin

September 17 – Paper Pumpkin Kit Night

September 26 – Last Online Stamp Club

October 3 – World Card Making Day Event – more information to come