Craftyduckydoodah! February Updates

Hello and welcome to February!  January was such a hectic month and I am glad it is gone; such a long month!

There is usually a lot happening in the world of Stampin' Up! but this month, there is so much happening.  This is a long post so grab yourself a cuppa to help you make it to the end!

More Sale-A-Bration

New items have been added for you to choose items for free with every qualifying order of £45.  So, if you have already got your hands on all the items you like from the initial offer, there is more to choose from!

Stampin' Up! have added an additional ten items for you to choose from.  Items are currently available to purchase in our catalogues and include two online exclusive kits.  (Not sure why anyone would purchase when you can get for free though).

New Kit - Wreath of Blooms

WOW! This kit is a stunner and look at the price - just £13!  I have seen other kits available elsewhere at twice the price of this one.

This kit includes:

• One 8" (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath.
• Pre-cut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
• Multicoloured brads to keep everything together.
• Thick twine to hang your wreath.
• Enough adhesive* to complete the project.
• Coordinating colours: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.

*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.

Wreath of Blooms - Workshop

Saturday18th February 2pm, Godmanchester

Cost £15

Join me to work on your wreath project for a fun and crafty afternoon.  Use of hot glue guns, stamps and inks to enhance your project and, perhaps, maybe even add a little Easter bunny?  

Online Exclusives

Check out some brand new items that are only available through my online store starting from the beginning of March.  Not too long to wait as February is a short month!

I will share more details of what is available nearer the time but, if you have a long wish list or you can't wait to get hold of them, would like to take advantage of the enhanced Sale-A-Bration joining offer? You could add these new items to your kit!  (Ask me for me details if this is you)!

Joining Offer

I've had two new team members during January and would love you to join me and team 'ducklings' too.  

If you have looked at all the lovely new goodies, and you have a long wish list, you may want to consider joining my growing team of ducklings.  During Sale-A-Bration you get even more for your money!

This year, there are three joining offers to choose from!  One of the options includes the nifty little gadget shown above in Boho Blue which will be one of the new In-Colours later this year!

• Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (£55.00 value) + your choice of £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only £125.
• Option 2: The original white Mini Machine (£55.00 value) + your choice of £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only £125.
• Option 3: Your choice of  £170* of Stampin’ Up! products for only £99.

*That’s  £40 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

You will become part of the wider Stampin' Up! family as well as being part of team ducklings - we would love you to join us!  We are a small, friendly group and there is no requirement to sell or demonstrate to others unless you want to that is.

You will receive an ongoing minimum discount of 20% off future order plus many other benefits.  Why not get in touch to discover how Stampin' Up! can work for you?  Former team members are also welcome to re-join.  If you have already made up your mind, click HERE to for the link to sign up.

Team Event

There are many perks and privilege's when you join Stampin' Up! and one of them is being able to attend team events.  Each event is different, but usually includes a little Stampin' Up! talk, crafting and of course cake!  Unfortunately not all of the team were able to join us this  time - there are some nasty bugs going around.  Everyone received one of these fabulous Hot Boxes as a special thank you from me.

We made 5 items using the brand new Seaside Bay Suite of products.  Three cards, a 3d item and an inked/stamped piece that everyone took home as homework!  You can see below a few of the projects we made.

Coffee & Cards

These sessions are very popular.  If you would like to join me, the sessions take place on Tuesday mornings - 10:30 until 12:30 at my home in Godmanchester.

Sessions cost £10 and include all materials, tuition and light refreshments.  The class is suitable for all level of crafters including absolute beginners.

There are different projects every week, sometimes it will be a fun fold card or a 3d item or even a new technique.  During January we made a pop out bendy card, a book fold card and a card and treat box for Valentines!

Next week we will be using a stamp set called Legendary Ride to make cards for the men in our lives.  We will be stamping, die cutting, and embossing so we are going to be busy!  The following week we will be playing with watercolour techniques.

Full details can be found on my facebook page .  Places are limited so please let me know you would like to come asap to avoid disappointment.

Dainty Delight - Workshop

Saturday 25th February, 2 - 4pm - Godmanchester

Cost £52 and includes the stamp and die bundle (£52) and a free pack of 12" x 12" Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper!  12 sheets; 2 each of 6 double sided designs that are stunning! 

This month I want to share my love of stamping with as many people as possible -  there will be no additional charge for this workshop!!

We will be creating projects using the Dainty Delight stamp and die bundle with some stunning speciality Designer Series Paper.  I will post details on my facebook page shortly.  

Important

If you would like to join me for one or indeed both of the workshops on offer this month, you will need to let me know asap so that I can order your kit and/or goodies so that they arrive in time for you.

New Spring Catalogue

If you haven't got a copy yet and would like one or, if you know someone who would, just let me know and you can either collect or I can pop in the post for you/them.

Can I help you?

If you need any advice before placing an order or you have any crafty questions, please get in touch - I'm always happy to help.  You can email me susan_merrey@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07905 403 823 during normal working hours, if I can't get to the phone please leave a message!

On a personal note, our kitchen is still not complete - remedial work that was supposed to make everything ok during December and has actually made things worse (again). The option to rip the kitchen out and start again is looking more appealing!

I am still hoping to join some blog hops again this year to share projects ideas and inspiration. January flew by so I will try harder to join in this month!

I have a prototype for the wedding invites and am almost ready to start mass producing them. My daughter has her frock but I am still looking for mine!

Susan xx

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you live in the UK, I would love to be yours!  

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

If you would like a copy of the current Annual Catalogue let me know and I will pop one in the post for you.  If you prefer, you can view an online version by clicking the link to the right of this post.   The January - May mini catalogue is now available along with the latest Sale-A-Bration brochure - if you would like a copy of either catalogue, let me know!

Orders placed either in my online store or directly with for me £25+ (excluding P & P) will receive a handmade card and a gift as a thank you from me.