It's Make a Difference Day today!

How do you make a difference?

Did you know that it is Make a Difference Day?  I'm so grateful for my Stampin’ friends who helped me make over 45 birthday cards for local foster children at my Birthday Bash Craft for a Cause event this week and all of their support over the years!

How will YOU make a difference today (or this week)?  Let us know!

Craft for a Cause 2024 update 

Thank you for your support through Host Codes and attendance!

Here is a little update on our Craft for a Cause events and initiatives.  

Bright Pink: $50 donation from my Sweet Thoughts Card Class

Lake County Haven: Notes of Encouragement to homeless women in the program

Fill a Heart 4 Kids:  Birthday cards and gift cards for foster kids from my Birthday Bash event

Midwest Veterans Closet and other Lake County Vets: Valentines 4 Vets

Lake County Honor Flight Mail Call: veteran thank you cards made at Honor Flight Card Night

Veterans Path to Hope in McHenry: veteran thank you cards

**Veteran events held in conjunction with Grant Township**

October's Hostess Code: MKXFMTTS

to support my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

 

Come to my BIRTHDAY BASH!

Join us for the second annual Birthday Bash Craft for a Cause Event!  In honor of Make a Difference Day and my own birthday this month, we'll be making birthday cards, collecting gift cards, and raising funds for local foster children.

You'll keep some cards and we'll donate the rest to Fill a Heart 4 Kids (a local organization that supports foster youth).  There will also be an optional Birthday scrapbook page for you to make and take home!  Your $30 fee covers supplies AND donations. 

New this year...RAFFLES and PRIZES!  Earn tickets in various ways:

·        Submit your RSVP by October 10

·        Bring a friend (one ticket for you for each friend, and one for your friend)

·        Bring a $10 gift card from McDonald’s-Subway-Dunkin’ Donuts

·        Place an order using the October HOST CODE: MKXFMTTS

RSVP here 

 When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF with instructions & photos for FOUR cards!  This month we are featuring the Warms My Heart stamp set from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog!

October's Hostess Code: MKXFMTTS

to support my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Pumpkin Warms My Heart!

So, since Fall is my favorite, it's no surprise that I'd pick a pumpkin card to feature here on my blog.  I've been playing around lately with the Warms My Heart stamp set from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, and the images are just so fun to color!  And I'm happy to say that the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper is back in stock!  It pairs so well with this stamp set!

I did use a variety of Stampin' Blends to color the image, but that's what I love about the Blends!  They make me feel like a watercolor artist!  Since the rest of the card was so easy to put together I didn't mind fussy cutting the image so she really pops off the card!  And of course, I had to add a favorite embellishment...Adhesive-Backed Sequins!

Be sure to scroll down to see the supplies used for this fun fall card!

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

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Product List

Warms My Heart Cling Stamp Set (English) [164267]	Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164173]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack [158152]	Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack [159463]	Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161661]
Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161659]	Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161662]	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897]
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879]	Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio [161206]	Linen Thread [104199]

An Autumn to Remember

Who wants to do some scrapbooking???

Join us for some FUN FALL CRAFTING!  Here are some samples of 2-page scrapbook layouts

 you can make when you come to my next 

Scrapbooking Workshop on Monday, September 30 

from 5:00-9:00pm in Wauconda, IL

At this month's CRAFT NIGHT, projects will feature the Autumn to Remember Scrapbook Workshop Kit and coordinating products like the Sweet Days of Autumn Designer Series Paper and Sweet Days of Autumn DSP and Sticker Sheet.

 Click HERE to see the SCRAPBOOKING BROCHURE.

You can make three featured cards, work on a card kit, complete 2-page scrapbook spread, or just work on your own projects!  Food & Drink available for purchase!

OPTION 1:  For $12, make 3 cards using autumn-themed stamps, ink, paper and more!

OPTION 2:  For $16, make a 2-page Scrapbook Spread and more!

OPTION 3:  For $18-$25, complete a Card Kit!

OPTION 4:  Bring your own projects to work on for FREE!  (Food purchase is encouraged)

RSVP to September's Craft Night & Scrapbooking Workshop!

If you'd like to craft at home. get your More Than Autumn Bundle to make some cards and cute gifts or the Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit to make at least THREE 2-page spreads!

 

SEPTEMBER 2024 Host Code is: 37CZBR6G

SHOP WITH ME! https://bit.ly/juliamazur-SHOP

Click on photo to shop with HOST CODE

Place a $40 order in September and you'll get four Penciled Pear card ideas
 from the FAB 4 complete with measurements & instructions!  

September's Hostess Code: 37CZBR6G

to support my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Excited for some FALL FUN crafting!

Whether you'd like to make cards & treat packaging or scrapbook pages, I've got some FALL FUN crafting for YOU!  This September and October we'll be Crafting for a Cause benefiting local foster children.  

Join us Monday, September 30 in person for a 
Fall Fun Craft Night/ Scrapbook Workshop!

 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at JJ Twig’s Wauconda in the Party Room

Join us for some fall fun crafting!  You can make three featured cards, work on a card kit, complete 2-page scrapbook spread, or just work on your own projects!  Food & Drink available for purchase!

OPTION 1:  For $12, make 3 cards using autumn-themed stamps, ink, paper and more!

OPTION 2:  For $16, make a 2-page Scrapbook Spread and more!

OPTION 3:  For $18-$25, complete a Card Kit!

OPTION 4:  Bring your own projects to work on for FREE!  (Food purchase is encouraged)

If you'd like to craft at home. get your More Than Autumn Bundle to make some cards and cute gifts or the Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit to make at least THREE 2-page spreads!

 

SEPTEMBER 2024 Host Code is: 37CZBR6G

SHOP WITH ME! https://bit.ly/juliamazur-SHOP

Click on photo to shop with HOST CODE

Place a $40 order in September and you'll get four Penciled Pear card ideas
 from the FAB 4 complete with measurements & instructions!  

September's Hostess Code: 37CZBR6G

to support my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Changing Leaves

We had some “mystery stamping” last night at our virtual Monday Meetup with The INK Crowd! All I told them was to pick a stamp set, some kind of circle punch or die, 3 colors of ink and coordinating cardstock (cut to 1-3/4" x 3”), and a neutral for the card base. Here’s my take on it! Inspired by the templates on Page 22 of the Annual Catalog and a kitchen towel (for the color combo of Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Pretty Peacock, and Basic Beige).

If you like the look of this autumnal card and the Changing Leaves set, you might be interested in getting 12 additional card ideas complete with measurements, instructions, and color photos! It's part of my Suite Escape Card Class to-go!

In this “to-go-style” card class, you will receive a full-color PDF featuring 12 amazing designs AND precut cardstock to make 6 cards (2 of 3 designs).  The Suite Escape Tutorial includes instructions and photos for 12 cards using the supplies from the featured suite of products.  It also includes a supply list for ink colors, cardstock, dies, etc. 

This tutorial is available for purchase for $15 or FREE with the purchase of the Changing Leaves Suite Escape Class ($80 includes Bundle, 1/2 pack of Season of Elegance DSP, shipping and tax).

The Changing Leaves Bundle is featured for September’s Suite Escape Card Class. I will include a private YouTube link with the card demonstrations to help in completing the 3 precut card kits. Price includes shipping. Grab your adhesive, ink pads, and additional listed stamping supplies*(see below)…. and order up this Suite Escape Card Class today. RSVP here and I will send you Payment information.

Stamps:  Changing Leaves Bundle (164139)

 Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock (CS) (101650), Basic Beige CS (164511), Crumb Cake CS (120953), Early Espresso CS (119686), Pecan Pie CS (161717), Mossy Meadow CS (133676), Blackberry Bliss CS (133675), Cherry Cobbler CS (119685), Pretty Peacock CS (150880), Cajun Craze CS (119684), Crushed Curry CS (119684), Wild Wheat CS (161725), Copper Clay CS (1611721), Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Silver Foil Sheets (132178), Season of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (164144), Neutrals 6” x 6” DSP (163773), Splendid Autumn 6” x 6” DSP (164173)

 

Inks: Early Espresso (147144), Crumb Cake (147116), Mossy Meadow (147111), Blackberry Bliss (147092), Cherry Cobbler (147083), Pretty Peacock (150083), Cajun Craze (147085), Crushed Curry (147087), Wild Wheat (161651), Copper Clay (161647), Versamark (102283)

 

Blends:  Old Olive Combo (154892), Cherry Cobbler Combo (154880), Pumpkin Pie Combo (154897), Daffodil Delight Combo (154883)

 

Other: Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder (EF) & Dies* (164138), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600), 2” Circle Punch (133782), 2 3/8” Circle Punch (161354), Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (161288), Linen Thread (104199), Natural ⅜” Polka Dot Trim (163465), 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim Pack (161637), Blender Pens (102845), Blending Brushes (153611 or 160518), Wow! Embossing Powder Metallics (165678), Heat Tool (129053), Adhesive Sheets, (optional) (152334), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 

SEPTEMBER 2024 Host Code is: 37CZBR6G

SHOP WITH ME! https://bit.ly/juliamazur-SHOP

Click on photo to shop with HOST CODE

Place a $40 order in September and you'll get four Penciled Pear card ideas
 from the FAB 4 complete with measurements & instructions!  

September's Hostess Code: 37CZBR6G

to support my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Announcing new SCRAPBOOKING products!

So happy to announce that the new items featured in the September 2024 Scrapbooking Brochure are now available for purchase! Whether you’re a scrapbooking expert or brand new to the craft, you’ll find something to LOVE in the new line of products!

I started as a scrapbooker way back in 1999, kinda fell off the wagon, and got back to it earlier this year, so I am SUPER-excited for these new products!!!

WHAT’S NEW (or returning) to SU!

·        Two-tone Cardstock (the weight is between our normal cardstock and Designer Series Paper)

·        Scrapbooking Workshop Kits make THREE 2-page spreads and include complete INSTRUCTIONS!

·        DSP and Sticker Sheet combo packs!

·        Coordinating STAMP SETS that have large fonts geared to scrapbooking!

See the Digital September 2024 

Scrapbooking Brochure HERE

Shop the Scrapbooking Products HERE

SEPTEMBER 2024 Host Code is: 37CZBR6G

SHOP WITH ME! https://bit.ly/juliamazur-SHOP

Click on photo to shop with HOST CODE

Place a $40 order in September and you'll get four Penciled Pear card ideas
 from the FAB 4 complete with measurements & instructions!  

September's Hostess Code: 37CZBR6G

to support my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps