Craftyduckydoodah! November Updates

Hello and welcome to November!  How are your Christmas crafting projects coming along?  I hope everyone is well on with their crafty projects.

Apologies for the delay in sending out updates this month; we have been in the USA for a couple of weeks (we had the most amazing time in San Francisco and Las Vegas)!!  The Jet Lag really got to me this time too - I need to spend lots of time in my craft room catching up.

October saw the best ever joining offer from Stampin' Up! - I am delighted to say I had 9 direct new members join team duckling!  All their lovely goodies have arrived and I am looking forward to seeing what they start creating with them.

As ever, there is a lot happening in the world of SU so, here are all the details you need in one place.

NEW - Product of the Month Q.  What's the Product of the Month? A. If you love great deals on exclusive, new products, you’re in for a treat; our new Product of the Month (POTM)! Here are a few key points to know: Starting in December 2025, a new Product of the Month will be added to our online store at the beginning of each month. For just £5 you’ll be able to add the item to a qualifying purchase of at least £70. These products release to customers and demonstrators simultaneously, and each release is limited to one per person. If a Product of the Month doesn’t sell out during its release month, it will remain available. This means that if you place two qualifying orders the following month and want to purchase the previous month’s item with one order and the current month’s with the other, you can do just that! This programme will replace the Sale-A-Bration promotion.  New Kits Two exciting new kits available this month!   Adventure Awaits Kit Let your creativity take the driver’s seat with the Adventure Awaits Kit. Coast in the retro colours and hand-drawn artwork that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, pre-cut paper, and vellum details, this kit comes with everything you need to make nine cute cards. Details: Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm) Colours: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger Sentiments printed in English, French, and German Kit includes one of each item listed below: Step-by-step instructions 9 printed envelopes Vellum Adhesive Everyday Beauty Kit Create the perfect card for any occasion using the all-inclusive Everyday Beauty Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to make three unique card designs: printed card bases and coordinating envelopes with lovely botanical patterns, pre-cut paper pieces, timeless faux wax seals, shimmering metallic thread, and a versatile stamp set that you can use on countless other projects. Details: Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm) Colours: Basic Beige, gold, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Petal Pink Kit includes one of each item listed below: Everyday Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set Clear stamp block Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot Step-by-step instructions 9 printed envelopes Faux wax seal stickers Metallic thread Adhesive These photopolymer stamps will be useful for other projects too. The Stampin' Up! Kits Collection includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. They are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.  You can see all the kits that are currently available HERE.  There are lots to choose from and, two new kits will be announced again on the 4th November! New Online Exclusive Products! November sees the launch of the latest Online Exclusive products; so many lovely new goodies! Including the very useful Cake Day Bundle.  Who doesn't love cake - especially if it is calorie free!! These coordinating stamps and dies bring the party to your paper projects, featuring multilayered cake, swirled frosting, and, of course, glowing birthday candles. The icing on the cake? A die that lets you create an adorable cake slice-shaped card! I was able to pre-order the Pop Up Petals Bundle - it will be making an appearance at a Coffee & Cards session very soon! This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colours you want. There are two very clever dies in this bundle too (shown on the right above) - I know I am going to have lots of fun creating with this bundle! You can see all the new Online Exclusives in my online shop HERE.  Don't forget, you won't find these items in any of our catalogues! Birthday Bonus! October was my birthday month and, it was a BIG one this year!!  Thank you to everyone who sent me a card, attended a C & C session or a workshop and a special thank you to everyone who shared their recent makes on the Craftyducky facebook page.  I will draw a winner for a crafty gift mid November and will announce the winner on facebook - keep hold of your tickets!!! Coffee & Cards During October we continued with our Christmas projects along with projects for other times of the year. My favourites were these projects made using the Turtlely Awesome bundle.  We made a fancy fold card and a useful little gift box. We will continue making more Christmas projects this month but we will still be making projects suitable for other times of the year too.  Sessions take place every Tuesday, 10.30 - 12.30pm in Godmanchester.  The cost is £15 and includes all materials, tuition and light refreshments.  Classes are suitable for all level of crafters from absolute beginners to more advanced crafters.  Keep an eye on my facebook page for further details.   If there is a project you particularly want to create and 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. Workshops A fabulous workshop last month creating projects using a One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique.  We had a new lady join us who had never crafted before - she took to it like a ducking (sorry) to water!! Claire sent me a lovely message after the workshop too. Really enjoyed the workshop you’re a fab instructor. You inspired us to get some crafts for the kiddies to do this afternoon- it’s all Halloween here! For our workshops this month we will be using once again, the Modern Christmas bundle but not in a way you might expect! We will be creating pink (Strawberry Slush) cards!!!  I shared the projects with the C & C ladies a couple of weeks ago and they loved them.  The projects are a variation of something I saw created by Julie Gilson - tweaked a little of course with lots of Christmas sparkle!! This month we will once again be using the fabulous Ornamental Christmas stamp and die bundle for our projects. The theme for the workshop is Pretty In Pink (strawberry Slush cardstock for the base of the projects)!! We will be creating two pretty and sparkly Christmas cards along with a very useful gift holder that is perfect for this time of year. When: Tuesday 18th November - 10.30 am > 1pm Cost:   £23 and includes all materials, use of equipment and light refreshments. OR When:  Tuesday 18th November - 7pm > 9.30 pm  (please note, this is a repeat of the morning session). Cost:    £23 and includes all material, use of equipment and light refreshments. 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). Don't forget that all new stamps and dies will come in the new slim line packaging.  Have a crafty November.  If there is anything I can help you with just let me know. 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 of my BLOG. 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 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue or the new September/ December 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 or click HERE.