Craftyduckydoodah! August Updates

Hello and welcome to August!  Goodness me is has been so hot lately here - dare I say too hot to craft?  Do you have any crafty tips for warm weather crafting?  I would love to hear them.  My top tip is not to have a desk fan on when heat embossing - ask me how I know!

As ever, there is a lot happening in the world of SU this month - a fabulous sale too ;)  Here is all the information you need.

Bonus Day Coupons

Did you earn a Bonus Coupon during July?  If so you will need to spend them this month otherwise you will loose them. When you placed an order last month you will have received an email with a code for use this month.  All you have to do is enter the code when you 'check out' your online order.   If I usually place orders for you, I have your codes safe and ready for you to use.

Designer Series Paper (DSP) Sale!

Between 6th and 31st August, you can shop select DSP from the 2024 - 2025* Annual Catalogue at 15% off!  This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favourite papers.

Our Designer Series Paper is hand created in house. Our artists design, sketch, paint, etc. the patterns you see on the paper. Its durability and utility are perfect for all types of paper crafts. The following paper is part of the sale: 

• Bright & Beautiful 
  
• Countryside Inn 
  
• Country Lace 
  
• Country Woods
  
• Full of Life
  
• Lily Pond Lane
  
• Mediterranean Blooms 
  

• Perennial Lavender 
  
• Take to the Sky 
  
• Thoughtful Journey 
  
• To Market 
  
• Unbounded Beauty 
  
• Wildly Flowering 
  
• Winter Meadow 

Additional Details

• Customers must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount. 
  
• There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last. 
  
• Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount. 
  

*Please note, the following paper is featured in the Annual Catalogue, but is from previous product releases:

• Bright & Beautiful 
  
• Countryside Inn 
  
• Perennial Lavender 
  
• Winter Meadow

New Kits

As usual, two brand new kits have been introduced this month.

Circus Celebration Kit

Make magical birthday cards with the Circus Celebrations Kit! This DIY card making kit has all the pieces you need to create four birthday cards in two circus-themed designs with adorable animals doing tricks for your audience. The playful designs are perfect to celebrate birthdays for all ages. This is a stamp-free kit making it even easier to craft than most so it’s great for beginners and perhaps one for children to put together for friends during the long Summer holidays?

Kit includes:

• Pre-designed projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Pre-cut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
• Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• 8 pre-printed envelopes
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Printed die cuts
• A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25H2:J82.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colours: Copper Clay, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade.

Garden of Thanks Kit

This DIY card making kit is centred around saying thanks in the most beautiful way. You can create three thank you cards each in three purple watercolour floral designs. Whether you want to convey your sincere thanks or love purple and blue flower gardens, this card kit is for you!

Kit includes:

• Garden of Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Clear Stamp Block
• Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Pre-designed projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Pre-cut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• 9 pre-printed envelopes
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Misty Moonlight Baker’s Twine
• Specialty gold foil
• Gold sequins
• 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: Berry Burst, Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Petunia Pop.

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!

If you fancy getting together with a group of friends to put together a kit, let me know, I would be happy to organise and host for you!

Coffee & Cards

Every year one session in July is a Christmas one and, this year was no exception!  We created a coordinating fancy fold card and a gift tag made from the 'waste' from the centre of the card!

Each week we make different projects, it could be a fancy fold or a new technique; there is always something different to try each week!

Sessions take place every Tuesday, 10.30 - 12.30pm in Godmanchester.  The cost is £12 and includes all materials, tuition and light refreshments.  Classes are suitable for all level of crafters from absolute beginner to more advanced crafters.  Keep an eye on my facebook page for further details.

If you are unable to attend the regular morning session drop me a message as I may be able to offer either an afternoon or evening session for you. 

New C & C Workshop

Tuesday 20th August - cost tbc

Following a request from some of my lovely crafty ladies who are usually unable to attend workshops at the weekend I have introduced a once a month change to my regular C & C sessions so that one week each month will now be a workshop.  Duration of this workshop will be extended to finish at 1pm.  There will obviously be an increase cost for for this session but the details each month will be shared on facebook so be sure to check each month.

Workshops

Saturday 24th August 2 - 4.30pm at Craftyducky HQ

Cost tbc

This month we will be using the lovely Changing Leaves Bundle.  I absolutely love Autumn and scrunching through leaves so, any stamp set that features leaves has my name on it!  This particular stamp set comes with an Hybrid Embossing Folder too!

Projects are a work in progress but one of them will be a fancy fold.  I will share details on the Craftyducky Facebook page soon.

For all classes and workshops please bring basic craft tools with you (bone folder, scissors, paper trimmer etc) if you have them and your preferred adhesives - I have limited supplies available for sale on the day if you forget or run out.

Classes take place at my home in Godmanchester unless otherwise stated.

Full payment is the only way to guarantee your place as regretfully, I have been let down in the past saving places for people who have not attended.

Sorry, no refunds unless I cancel the event. If for any reason you are unable to attend, I will do my best to find someone else to take your place but can't guarantee to do so. If not, your workshop kit will be available for collection after the event (kit will include basic supplies but no stamped images as per SU rules).

Stampin' Up! In-Person Event 2024

On Friday 26th July 68 Demonstrators met up in Lincoln for our first in person event in the UK since Covid.

We met up for a day of mingling, crafting, chatting and one or two business presentations.  It was so nice to meet up with old friends and make new ones.  You can find details of the swaps I made HERE.

Autumn/Winter Mini Catalgoue

It is almost time for the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue!  I have my copy and have been patiently waiting until I will be able to pre-order new goodies!  I will also be ordering a stack of the new catalogues - let me know if you want one.

Share It Sunday!

Every Sunday on the Craftyducky Facebook page there is a post where you can share your recent makes.  Perhaps you have a crafty dilemma or a crafty question you need an answer too?  I'm sure that someone on the page will be able to help out.  All crafts welcome, not just papercrafts!  This week we had papercraft, sewing and pottery so, please feel free to share away. 

Have a crafty August!

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.

Would you like to save on postage costs for your SU orders?

Keep an eye on my Craftyducky facebook page - I usually post when I am about to place an order.  if you are local to me and can collect you can piggyback my orders to save on postage for just £1 per order (any size of order welcome).

If you would like a copy of the Annual 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 links to the left of this post.