Craftyduckydoodah! October Updates

Hello and welcome to October!  The weather here is starting to 'turn' and the leaves are slowly changing colour and I can't wait for my first good swish amongst crispy dry and colourful leaves!  In the meantime, we used the fabulous stamp and die bundle called Autumn Leaves twice two weeks on the trot for our C & C projects!

Hello and welcome to October!  The weather here in Cambridgeshire is starting to 'turn' and it is getting colder.  The leaves are starting to change colours and I can't wait for my first scrunchy swish through crisp leaves.  Whilst I am waiting, I have been using a stamp set Called Autumn leaves a lot!  This is my favourite time of the year and I love the3 crafty mayhem in the run up to Christmas - do you?

So much happening in the world of Stampin' Up! this month so, here is all the information you need in one place including the best joining offer ever!

We want to celebrate our 35^th anniversary in style! From 3rd to 31st October, anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! What a deal!

Option 1

Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive £130 worth of product for only £64.35!

Option 2 

Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive £175.50 worth of product by spending £99!

No matter which option you  choose for your Starter Kit, both provide you with free business supplies and free shipping on their Starter Kit - not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up! and Team Ducklings!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11th November - a £72 value!

• Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
• Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
• Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event. 

*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box

If you would like to join Team 'Ducklings' click HERE or if you would to chat to see how Stampin' Up! can work for you, just get in touch.

Online Exclusives

Stampin' Up! have today launched some new Online Exclusive products!  One of which I am rather excited about - the Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit and would you believe it costs just £18!!

Capture the spirit of Christmas with the Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit! This craft kit includes everything you need to make 25 individual paper envelopes to help you count down the days until Christmas. With beautiful paper greenery, bows, seasonal flowers, gems, and more, you have all the supplies you need to create some unique envelope designs. Then, simply fill them up with a small treat or a sweet note! Whether you keep the kit for yourself or gift it to a friend, this advent calendar will add a charming touch to your home during the Christmas season.

Kit includes:
* Pre-designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Pre-cut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 25 envelopes; 4" x 3" (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Pre-cut Christmas die cuts
* Twine
* Embellishments
* 25 wooden clothespins
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colours: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

Kits by Stampin’ Up! Are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

You can see this lovely kit and other Online Exclusive items HERE.

Coffee & Cards

Last month saw using creating lots of different projects, many of them featuring Autumn Leaves!  We also created a fancy fold card and used different colouring techniques.

Sessions continue to be popular and I am very lucky to have such a lovely group of ladies who craft with me each week.

Next week we will be in full Christmas card making mode!

If you would like to join us, just let me know and I will save a place for you.

Workshops

Friday 13th October, 

7 - 9pm - Godmanchester

Cost £18

This month we will be using a lovely stamp and die bundle called Merriest Trees.  

We will be creating two bright and colourful cards and a decorated gift box perfect for a gift card or a little treat for someone special.  For those of you who have seen my posts on facebook with my trying to remember my physics lessons from my schooldays, YES - this is the workshop with the card that lights up!!

Here is a sneaky peak of the projects!

I have a feeling that this will be a very popular workshop, please message me asap to reserve your place.

I will have additional kits for the light up components available at cost on a first come, first served basis.

Workshop

Saturday 28th October

2 - 4pm, Godmanchester

Cost: tbc

Save the Date!  An extra workshop that will be Christmas themed.  Projects are still a work in progress but I will share details shortly.  Message me now to reserve your place.

** if there is enough interest in a session to put together the new Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit I would be willing to offer an additional crafty session - let me know and I will sort out a date!**

For all classes and workshops please bring basic craft tools with you (bone folder, scissors, paper trimmer etc) if you have them.  Don't worry if you don't, I have spares you can use.  Please also bring your preferred adhesives.  I have limited supplies available on the day if you run out or forget!

World Card Making Day - FREE Event!

It's time to celebrate one of the highlights of the crafting year!  Your chance to take part in a FREE event on the 7th October.  You will need to register for the event as it takes place online.  Why not gather together with a group of friends for 3 hours of crafty fun?  You can find all the details HERE.

So, as I said at the start of this post, there is a lot happening!  What a great joining offer - I would join again myself if it were allowed!!  If you have any questions or if there is anything I can help you with just let me know.

Have a happy and crafty October!

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.

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.

If you would like a copy of the  Annual Catalogue or the brand new September - December Mini Catalogue let me know and I will pop one in the post for you if you are unable to collect. If you prefer, you can view an online version by clicking the link to the left of this post.