May 2018 / Stamping With Melva

It's getting close! Are you excited?

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Only 3 days to go until the new Annual Stampin' Up! catalogue is live. I'm so excited! There are some amazing new products and colours coming out - I know you are going to love them all.

Have you received your catalogue in the mail yet? You should have, if you have purchased from me in the last year. If you live in Canada and want one, email me or leave a comment on this blog post. I'll be happy to send you one.

Today I'm sharing a card that show cases the Nature's Poem Suite of products. I just love this stamp set with the coordinating Framelits. The card shows off one of the new In Colours - Grapefruit Grove - which has quickly become my favourite. Doesn't the orange colour make you smile!

You'll be able to order from the new catalogue starting at 11am on June 1st! You can order through my Online Store or by email me. Which every way you order, make sure you use the host code NWKYJSJT and I'll send you a set of cards with instructions as a Thank You. If you order is over $200, please don't use the host code - you'll get Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the same Thank You gift!

Catalogue Launch and Open House

I'm holding my Catalogue Launch and Open House on June 9th from 1-4pm. If you are in the Ladysmith, BC area, come and check out the new products, make a card and enjoy some refreshments. RSVP by June 7th so that I have enough kits made for the Make and Take Cards. I hope you'll be able to drop by!

Paper and Ribbon Share

This year I'm offering a paper and ribbon share from the new Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue. You're going to love all of the new designer series papers and ribbons in the catalogues! I know I do!

For this ribbon and paper share, I've selected a sampler from the 29 new patterned papers and 35 new ribbons and trim. If you were to purchase all the Designer Series Paper in my offering it would cost you $335 and the ribbon would cost you $345 so it's so much better to join the share and get a little bit of everything.

Here's how it works:
I purchase all the paper and ribbons and divide it between the members of the share. There are 8 members for each share so as soon as I have 8 people it will form a group. I have focussed my share on 29 ribbons and 16 papers and you will receive a piece of each paper and a sample of each ribbon for a much lower price! You can join either ribbon or paper shares or BOTH! You will receive a total of 96 sheets of Designer Series Paper cut to 6" x 6" for a cost of $43 plus mailing if needed ($5).You will receive a total of 45 yards of ribbon at a cost of $43 plus mailing ($5). Orders will be taken starting on April 28 and sales will end on May 31st. I will purchase all the materials on June 1st. I will be collecting the fee after May 25th in keeping with the rules of Stampin' Up! You can pay by PayPal or e-transfer. I will contact you to arrange your payment once you have signed up.In keeping with the rules governing my demonstratorship I can't share the pictures of the paper and ribbon but here's what included:

Designer Papers (6 sheets from each package representing each pattern)

Tea Room Specialty Designer Series Paper

Broadway Boung Speciality Designer Series Paper

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

Graceful Glass 6x6" Vellum Designer Series Paper*

Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper

Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper

Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper

Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper

Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper

Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper

Best Route Designer Series Paper

Garden Impressions 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper*

Tropical Escape 6"x 6 " Designer Series Paper*

Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper*

In Color 6" x 6" 2018-2020 Designer Series Paper*

In Color 6" x 6" 2017-2019 Designer Series Paper*

*6 sheets random from the pack

Ribbons:

Leaf Ribbon

1/8" Cords - Black & Gold

1/4" Mini Striped Ribbon - Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade

3/8" Cotton Ribbon Real Red

1/8" Grograin Ribbon - Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, Pineapple Punch

5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon Very Vanilla, Whisper White

1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon - Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite

3/8" Mini Ruffled Ribbon - Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide

Nature's Twine - Blackberry Bliss, Brumb Cake, Grapefruit Grove, Mint Macaron

Silver Baker's Twine - Petal Pink, Pool Party

Medium Baker's Twine - Night of Navy

1/2" Satin Ribbon - Black

1/4" Velvet Ribbon - Rich Razzleberry

Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack - Coastal Cabana with Copper, Very Vanilla with Copper

Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack - Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce

You can find out more about the share and sign up using this link:

2018-2019 Paper and Ribbon Share

Happy stampin'
Melva

Friday, 25 May 2018

Here's another sneak peek from the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. My husband and I have a sailboat so when I saw this stamp set with the coordinating framelits, I couldn't resist. Today's card makes me feel happy. I think it is the lovely bright colours that are part of the new In Colours - Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch and Lovely Lipstick.

I love the wavy lines of the ocean and can't wait to use this stamp on lots of other cards as backgrounds! It's perfect to add dimension to any card. I couldn't resist adding some Sea Gulls from the High Tide stamp set.

Are you as excited about the new catalogue as I am? If you have order from me in the last year, you should have received your new catalogue in the mail (or you will receive it by May 31st). If you haven't received it by then, please email me and I'll get one out to you! If you haven't placed an order and want a catalogue, you can pick one up at my Catalogue Launch party on June 9th in Ladysmith, BC or email me and I'll send you one.

Interested in placing an order for some of the retiring products? You can go to my ONLINE store and use the Host Code TZSV9JNB to place your order. Use this host code when ordering and receive a free gift from me! I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift so you can make at home.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Annual Catalogue Launch Party and Open House

I'm holding my launch party for the new catalogue on June 9th from 1-4pm at my studio in Ladysmith, BC. You can check out the amazing new products from the Annual Catalogue and pick up your personal copy.

What else is included? There will be a make and take using one of the new stamp sets as well prizes and give aways as well as snacks and refreshments.

Drop in between 1pm and 4pm to see some samples, do a make ‘n take, and get your own copy of both of the publications.

Please RSVP by Wed. June 6th so I know how many make ‘n take packets to make up. If you can’t make it, please let me know and we will make arrangements to get the publications to you right away.

If you don't live in the Ladysmith area, you can still take part in the drawing for prizes and give aways. Place a qualifying order between June 8th and June 11th and I'll send you the Make and Take as well as entering you in to the drawing for the door prizes!

Happy Stampin'

Melva

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Today's card features the Nature's Poem Suite in the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue which will be available starting June 1st. We had a chance to play with this suite at the Onstage event in April and made this card. So many images to stamp and also cut out using the coordinating Nature's Roots Framelits.

The leaves trinkets are hard to see on the card, but the are amazing! You are going to love this suite!

Don't forget the Share What you Love pre-order bundles that are also available as a pre-release until May 31st!

If you have order from me in the last year, you should have received your new catalogue in the mail (or you will receive it by May 31st). If you haven't received it by then, please email me and I'll get one out to you! If you haven't placed an order and want a catalogue, you can pick one up at my Catalogue Launch party on June 9th in Ladysmith, BC or email me and I'll send you one.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Happy Stampin'

Melva

Saturday, 19 May 2018

Today's card features some sneak peeks from the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue that will be coming out on June 1st. If you've purchased supplies from me over the past year you should be getting a catalogue in the mail by the end of May. If not and you'd like one, plan on coming to my Open House and Catalogue Launch on June 9th. If you can't make that and would like a catalogue, email me or leave a comment and I'll get one off to you! You are going to love it.

You may have seen some of my previous posts with cards made using some new products that are available to you as part of a pre-release. The Share What You Love suite is available in 3 different bundles for the month of May. I have to say this is one of my favourite stamp sets and Designer Series Paper. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Check out my posts from May 1st and May 12th to see what is available and some cards made using the bundles. If you're interested in placing an order, go to my ONLINE store and use the Host Code TZSV9JNB to place your order. Use this host code when ordering and receive a free gift from me! I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift so you can make at home.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Now, onto another sneak peek. This time featuring some products from the Delightfully Detailed Suite as well as Birthday Backgrounds stamps. For this card I used one of the new In Colours - Lovely Lipstick. Isn't this a perfect name for this beautiful colour! The Delightfully Detailed Suited includes Laser Cut Designer Series paper which can be used as overlays. Here I've used of of them as a frame and stamped on the background using a stamp from Birthday Background stamp set.

If you're able to come to my Catalogue Launch Party on June 9th, you'll be able to check out these papers yourself.

You can register for the Launch Party by clicking on this link.

Happy Stamping!

Melva

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Todays card shares feature the Coffee Cafe Suite. The Coffee Break Designer Series Paper will be retiring as of May 31st so don't miss out.

I received both of these cards in card swaps and don't have the names of who created them. If it was you, please let me know and I'll happily acknowledge you!

This second card is a fancy fold card.

Interested in placing an order?

Go to my ONLINE store and use the Host Code TZSV9JNB to place your order. Use this host code when ordering and receive a free gift from me! I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift so you can make at home.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Check Out My Upcoming Classes And Classes By Mail

I've got a lot of classes planned that you can sign up for either in person or by mail. Check them out on my Classes and Events page. If you're interested in hosting a class or a party and getting your friends together to make some cards and share some fun, email me. I have availability for private classes.

My next class is my Petal Passion Memories and More class. You'll make 14 cards using the Memories and More pack. The cost is $50 and will include everything you need to make the cards as well as envelopes. If you're interested in registering, you can do so using this link.

Happy Stamping!

Melva

Saturday, 12 May 2018

Today I'm sharing another card I made using the Share What You Love Bundle. I am absolutely in love with this bundle. Check out this flyer to find out which bundle is right for you. There are three bundles to choose from.

Just Getting Started - includes Very Vanilla Note Cards for free! Item 149525 $74.75

A Little More, Please Bundle - includes Artisan Pearls and Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes for Free! (Item 149525 $119.25)

Gotta Have It All Bundle - includes Stampset, Very Vanilla Envelopes and Share What You Love Embellishment Kit for Free! (Item 149526 $168.25)

Now check out this card that show case the Share What You Love product suite.

Interested in placing an order?

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Check Out My Upcoming Classes And Classes By Mail

Happy Stamping!

Melva

Monday, 7 May 2018

Today's share is a card I received at the Red Deer OnStage event (sorry I don't know who's card it is, but if you let me know, I'll give you credit!). This card is stunning in person and shows off the Black Ice Technique and the Butterfly Basics stamp set. This set is retiring at the end of May.

I haven't tried this technique yet, but can't wait to check it out. Stay tuned for a demonstration on Facebook and a video once I figure it out!

Share What You Love Pre-Release

The Share What You Love Bundles (there are 3 bundles to choose from) are available. This is a pre-order from the new Annual Catalogue that comes out June 1st. You can get your hands on some of the new products early by purchasing one of these bundles! Interested in seeing what's available? Check out this blog post.

Interested in placing an order?

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Check Out My Upcoming Classes And Classes By Mail

Paper Pumpkin

If your to-do list is a mile long, you may not have tons of time for creativity. Unless, of course, you find a cute crafting kit that does the prep work for you.

Oh wait! Stampin’ Up! has a solution just like that, and it’s called Paper Pumpkin—a fantastic monthly subscription service that delivers pre-designed, precut papercrafting straight to your doorstep. And right now is the perfect time to subscribe. When you join in April or May, you’ll get 50% off your first two months.

Starting tomorrow, all customers (even if you don't have a Paper Pumpkin subscription can take advantage of the following specials (while supplies last). Don't wait, these will not last!

ITEM NUMBER	PRODUCT	DISCOUNT
142529	Banner Surprise Refill	75%
143592	Bold Botanicals Past Kit	50%
143256	Bold Botanicals Refill	75%
143597	Season of Gratitude Refill	50%
143593	Something Good to Eat Past Kit	50%
143411	Something Good to Eat Refill	50%
142650	What a Gem Past Kit	75%
142648	What a Gem Refill	75%
143596	Another Great Year Past Kit	75%

Happy Stamping!

Melva

Friday, 4 May 2018

Today I wanted to share some cards that feature the Vintage Leaves Stampset and the Coordinating Leaflets Framelits. I'm always drawn to leaves and to the fall colours that seem to go perfectly with this stampset. Both of these products are retiring from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue as of May 31st so if you want to get the stamp set and framelits, don't wait.

First, here's a card that I made where I randomly stamped leaves in Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Pear Pizazz on Whisper White. I then adhered Garden Green card stock leaving about a 2" gap to display the leaves.

The next card is one I received on my 5th Anniversary as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator from Dale Hampshire of Stampin' Up! Canada. It was such as wonderful surprise to get a beautiful card in the mail especially a card made with one of my favourite stamp sets.

This card has leaves randomly stamped on the front in a variety of colours as well as a leaf cut out using the framelits.

Supplies

Vintage Leaves

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Leaflets Framelits Dies

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Share What You Love Pre-Release

As I mentioned in my last post, the Share What You Love Bundles (there are 3 different bundles you can choose from) are available. This is a pre-order from the new Annual Catalogue that comes out June 1st. You can get your hands on some of the new products early! Interested in seeing what's available? Check out my last post.

Interested in placing an order?

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.

Host Code: TZSV9JNB

Check Out My Upcoming Classes And Classes By Mail

Paper Pumpkin

ITEM NUMBER	PRODUCT	DISCOUNT
142529	Banner Surprise Refill	75%
143592	Bold Botanicals Past Kit	50%
143256	Bold Botanicals Refill	75%
143597	Season of Gratitude Refill	50%
143593	Something Good to Eat Past Kit	50%
143411	Something Good to Eat Refill	50%
142650	What a Gem Past Kit	75%
142648	What a Gem Refill	75%
143596	Another Great Year Past Kit	75%

Happy Stamping!

Melva