2023 Color Refresh Club

 Color Refresh Club

Mary’s Stampin’ Café

Stampin’ Up!’s Color Refresh brings on renewed excitement in stamping and crafting. It can feel daunting to try and get all the new colors at once. I have created a wonderful Color Refresh Club just for you. Join this club and be part of a wonderful group of stampers who commit to purchasing each month for 5 months until the colors you want are part of your crafting supplies. Read on for the details.

New Colors:

• Azure Afternoon

• Pecan Pie

• Bubble Bath

• Lemon Lolly

• Copper Clay 2023-2025 In Color

• Wild Wheat 2023-2025 In Color

• Moody Mauve 2023-2024 In Color

• Boho Blue 2023-2025 In Color

• Pebbled Path 2023-2025 In Color

Returning Colors: 

• Lemon Lime Twist

• Berry Burst

• Misty Moonlight

• Pretty Peacock

• Blueberry Bushel

• Lost Lagoon

• Fresh Freesia 

This New Colors Club will run for 5 months. The ordering requirement is to purchase $48 each month (includes the pad, refill, and Stampin’ Blends for 2 New or Returning  colors). You can purchase whichever colors you would like during the 5 months. It can be all new colors or a mix and match of returning and new. It’s up to you. Want them all? Then just bump your order up each month to 3 sets each month. $48 is the minimum purchase for each month for 5 months. 

Because this would be a club, there needs to be a minimum of 3 and up to 5 participants to share in the hostess dollars. You will earn hostess benefits for one of the months during the club. Three participants would earn $15 hostess dollars, four  participants would earn $19 hostess dollars, and five participants would earn $25 hostess dollars if everyone’s orders are $48. If orders are higher, the hostess dollars increase.

How it Works:

• I will post a Hostess Code on the first of each month for Color Refresh Club on my blog as well as to your email. Place your order using the hostess code by the 15th of the month (you must use the Hostess Code or your order will not be tied into the club). I’m happy to assist you on how to apply the Hostess Code if you need.

• Simply fill out the registration form by May 10th. Once you have registered, I will send a welcome email and include a Color Refresh Tracking sheet you can fill out and then return to me for your FREE rewards. 

Why Participate in my Color Refresh Club?

• Hostess rewards 1 time during the club

• When you have finished the club, you will be able to choose any ribbon (142 - 144 up to $10) and any embellishment (139 -141 up to $10) FREE!

• Earn Café Coins for every $25 you spend (before shipping and tax)

This club is a great way to budget and be able to get the colors you love. It’s also great on the rewards you earn for participating. Ready to join? Simply fill out the registration form by May 10th. Once you have registered, I will send a welcome email and include a Color Refresh Tracking sheet you can fill out and then return to me for your FREE rewards. 

The color refresh will brighten up your stamping and cardmaking. Be sure to reach out for any questons you may have.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

2023-2025 Annual Catalog Paper Share Your Way

 New 2023-2024 Paper Share Your Way

Mary’s Stampin’ Café

With a new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog comes with such beautiful new designer series and specialty papers. To purchase them all, you would spend approximately $400. Why not join my Paper Share Your Way, where you get to choose some or all of the sampling choices. Each paper cut (6" x 6"), packaged, and labeled for you. Choose just one set or include any of the add-ons. Want it all? Well just choose each offering.

The New Designer Series Papers:$48 Most are ¼ package unless noted

(24) Bright & Beautiful 6” x 6” - ½ package

(12) CountrySide Inn 12” x 12” 

(24) Delightfully Eclectic 12” x 12” - ⅛ of package

(12) Earthen Textures 12” x 12” 

(12) Fresh as a Daisy 12” x 12”

(10) Glorious Gingham 6” x 6”

(12) Inked Botanicals 12” x 12”

(12) Let’s go Fishing 12” x 12”

(12) Les Shoppes 12” x 12”

(12) Masterfully Made 12” x 12”

(12) Stargazing 12” x 12”

(12) Zoo Crew 12” x 12”

You will also receive a FREE package of the 2023-2025 In-Color Dots (#161620 $8 Value) from me as a “Thank you” gift. 

Color Groups and Specialty Paper Add-On Choices

Color group Assortment: Add-on $22

(10) 2022-2024 In Color 6” x 6” 

(10) 2023-2024 In Color 6” x 6”

(10) Brights 6” x 6”

(10) Regals 6” x 6”

(10) Subtitles 6” x 6”

(10) Neutrals 6” x 6” 

Specialty Papers: Add-on $26 

(3) Gold Celebrations 12” x 12” Acetate Sheets

(6) Holographic Trio 12” x 12” 

(10) White Center 12” x 12” 

(8) More Dazzle 6” x 6” -  ½ package

(10) Soft Shimmer 12” x 12” - ½ package

(10) 2022-2024 In Color Texture 12” x 12” 

(10) 2023-2025 In Color Luster 12” x 12” 

Ready to choose your paper share? Simply fill out the reservation form. I will then invoice you for your choice. Payment must be received by May1st.  

Remember that you receive Café Coin rewards as well for every $25 you spend. It’s a Win/Win!

I hope you are excited to prticipate in my Paper Share Your Way. It's a way to save your $$$ for more stamping supplies :)

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

The Perfect Stater Kit When you are an Avid Stamper

 

Cards by Kim T.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I'm so glad you did because I have a fabulous post about the perfect starter kit during Sale-A-Bration! Right now through February 28th, you can join Stampin' Up! and my Café team by choosing $175 for $99. Can you believe it?! 

Although you can choose your joining option, I am assuming you already have a die-cutting system since this post if for a stamper who already has many crafting things, and is probably an Avid Stamper. So, the following suggestions have this in mind. 

The Perfect Starter Kit

When you already have many supplies

Many Marvelous Markers #147154, $123

41 dual tipped, water based markers 

10 markers in each color group + Basic Black

Blender Pens #10285, $12

3 dual tipped pens filled with specialized fluid for easier blending 

Eclectic Garden Stamp set #157871, $23

Distinctive Stamp set includes 10 Photopolymer stamps

Basic White Notecards & Envelopes #159232, $7

Set of 20 notecards & envelopes on Thick Cardstock

Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder, #159175, $10

When you add these products together, you get a total of $175. You cannot exceed the $175 in the starter kit, so this is the perfect way to go. You will spend hours using the Many Marvelous Markers in many ways. You can choose these items just as is, or shop if you'd like to switch out for a different stamp set or embossing folders. Just stay at $175 or as close to without going over.

Why join Stampin' Up! and my Café Team? Here are some of the many benefits when joining: 

DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS

• Get 20%–25% off all Stampin’ Up! products.
• No “Selling” necessary…. unless you want to
• Earn additional income based on your sales and recruiting–just how much extra income is up to you.
• Set your own schedule and put in as much (or as little) time as you’d like.
• Get support through online training resources, a quarterly magazine, events, and a demonstrator-only online community with thousands of project ideas.
• Access to regular promotions, giving you an opportunity to contact customers.
• Opportunity to earn incentive trips.
• Chance to learn creative tips and techniques, share ideas, and meet new friends who love paper crafting as much as you do!

That's a lot of great benefits. Also for being part of my Café Team, 

• connect each month for support virtually, and once each quarter, I have a Downline Gathering in person with projects, but I also send out the kits of projects for those out of the area. 
• Email updates about upcoming Stampin' Up! events and promotions
• Stampin' Café Facebook group for sharing and connecting.
• Free classes at my Saturday Stamp & Chats and more.

Now is such a great time to join and get those discounts on future purchases. I especially love getting new products a month before others. I feel so special when I do this.

Ready to begin your Stampin' Up! journey with me? I'm here to answer questions, but remember you only have until February 28th to join, so join now! 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

 

1 Sheet Wonder for Many Fabulous Cards!

 

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my 1 Sheet Wonder cards I created inspired by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator from Australia. We all get to share ideas and things in a Facebook Group called Demonstrator Planning Place. It's so nice to connect with other stampers from all over the world! This is one thing I really enjoy about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

Today I have a 6" x 6" template for a 1 Sheet Wonder which means you can create 4 great cards without having any leftovers when you cut your designer series paper (DSP). 

I am highligting the Favored Flowers Level 1 Sale-A-Bration DSP. It is available, while supplies last, through February. This is a 12" x 12" package, so if you did this template, you can get 16 cards, 4 of each design with just 1 sheet of the DSP. That's fantastic! Here are the 4 cards that I created using the Favored Flowers DSP. You will see that I also used the softer backside of the DSP for layers on the card fronts.

One thing you will notice, is that I added 1/4" layers of Calypso Coral to help the DSP really pop and stand out. I really like this deep, rich color scheme on this card.

The card above also has the large flowers cut directly from the Favored Flowers DSP. This paper coordinates with the Fragrant Flowers Bundle found in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. You can use the dies to die-cut flowers from the DSP and the look is incredible!

This card is not all from the Favored Flowers DSP. I used the really soft background from the Country Gingham 6" x 6" DSP. I really wanted a softer look for this card and I didn't have a soft piece left from the Favored Flower DSP. If you want to see more details for these cards, click on my video below. 

Thanks again for stopping in. Take some time to check out my stamping events. If you are local to me in Bremerton, WA, you might love to come and stamp & chat with me. I offer In-Person & To Go options for some classes and events. Here are a few more cards I created, but not from a 1 sheet wonder template. 

Remember you can earn Café Coins whenever you shop with me. Want these products I used today? Then simply click any of the items below and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards and Café Coins too.

Remember earlier I mentioned how I connect with lots of other demonstrators? I love this part of the Stampin' Up! community. We have opportunities to join at events, connect in a Stampin' Up! demonstrator Facebook group and more. Interested in joining a great community and my Stampin' Café Group? As you can see from the image, it's a great time to join. I'm happy to talk with you about joining anytime. I've been with Stampin' Up! for 20 + years and I love it!

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Easter Bunny Bundle Specialty Class Now Limited

 

Hi Everyone,

I'm so glad you stopped in today. You are just in time to be one of the first to get details for my Easter Bunny Bundle Specialty Class coming the first weekend in March.

I just love this stamp set and punch! The stamp set can be used for many occasions like, Easter, friends, babies, and more. Ready to hear the details for this specialty class?

Here it is, the Fantastic Easter Bunny Bundle Specialty Class Participants will get wonderful new products and create 6 fantastic projects + a great bonus prohject. You can take this class in person, or do the "To Go" Option. The In-Person class will take place on Sunday, March 5th. "To-Go" packets will be mailed on Monday, March  6th. A PDF tutorial will be included for the "To Go" Option. 

• Class A option includes:
• 1/2 package of the Sale-A-Bration Dainty Flowers 12" x 12" Designer Series paper (cut 6" x 6")
• 1/4 package of the Gingham 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper 
• A full package of the Loose Daisy Embellishments 
• Supplies to create 6 fantastic projects + a bonus project 
• Cost for this class is $20 for in-person class + $9.75 Flat Rate Priority Shipping for the "To Go" option totaling $29.75.

• The In-Person class will take place on Sunday, March 5th at 1:00pm. "To-Go" packets will be mailed on Monday, March 6th  A PDF tutorial will be included for the "To Go" Option.
• Partipants must fill out the reservation form and pay through PayPal, Venmo, or cash/check (I cannot accept checks if you haven't shopped with me before). 
• Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 22nd. Payment is required no later than Friday, February 24th.
• Black Memento Ink and coloring tools are things you will need for the To Go option. You will also need the Easter Bunny Bundle as well if you want your projects like the samples.

I know you will love this class. The bonus 7th project will be wonderful.  To reserve your class kit, simply fill out the form asap. 

The Easter Bunny Bundle is not available until May 5th. You can add the stamp set, but the punch is out of stock until May. For To Go kits, I will punch the silhouette of the bunny for the projects, but you will need to purchase the stamp set to complete the projects to be like mine unless you already have the set.

You will also need your own adhesive, scissors, dimensionals, and a black stamp pad.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Stampin' Saturday: Reach Level 2 FREE Sale-A-Bration Items Easily with my Project Today

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for stopping in today. My project is a little "memory lane" for me. My father built 2 small wooden sail boats in our little garage with I was younger. We used to sail the boat in Gorgian Bay, Canada many, many summers. It was great.

My project today combines to wonder products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. Both are Distinctive Stamp set which means all the beautiful artisry is done for you when you simply stamp. Stampin' Up! never ceases to amaze me! Watercolor World stamp set and On the Ocean Bundle pair together wonderfully. With purchasing these 2 together, you are not too far off from earning a Level 2 FREE Sale-A-Bration item. I've created a list of products you could add to reach your $100 order. You will also earn 4 Café Coin rewards. Collect 20 and redeem for FREE products with me. 

I've put my suggested products to earn a FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item below with the supplies I used too. I appreciate if you would shop with me. I'd love to reward you for your purchases with Café Coins. 

Thanks again for stopping in. You can check out the video for tips on using the best quality Blending Brushes as well. You have a chance to win a package of the Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots too when you share and comment on my video.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

January Sketch Challenge for a Chance at a $25 Stampin' Up! Gift Card from Me

 Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I have been having so much fun crafting with new products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration FREE products. I'm wrapping up the January Country Floral Lane Specialty Class and heading into ideas for the February Specialty Class using the Easter Bunny Bundle as well as other wonderful supplies and embellishments. 

The big reason for my post today is that I have a sketch challenge that has been posted on the Stampin' Café private stamping social group that I host. I thought it would be helpful to share a project inspired by the sketch and share the measurements I used as a guide. 

For the sketch challenge, you will create a card using any crafting supplies you have. You will use the sketch as your inspiration. Once you have finished your card, you can send it to me through email, message me on Facebook, or drop off or mail. You can message me for my address if you'd like to do it that way. Cards must be uploaded or sent to me by January 29th to qualify for a chance to win the $25 gift card.

Here are the measurements I used on my bunny card:

Mossy Meadow Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

Fresh Fresia Layer: 5 1/4" x 4"

Long Mossy Meadow piece: 4 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Dainty Flowers DSP: 4 1/2" x 3 3/4"

Horizonal Mossy Meadow piece: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Dainty Flower DSP: 3 1/2" x 2"

Main Focal Point Mossy Meadow: 3 3/4 x 2 1/4"

Basic White CS: 3 1/2" x 2"

I hope this card sketch inspires you to get in your craft space and have some fun. Remember, you can use any of the crafting supplies you have to enter. Get your card to me virtually or mailed in my hands by January 29th for a chance to win. 

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you come back and see what else I'll be sharing. 

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café