Thirty (one) days of Designer Series Papers! And How to Get Your 2018 Holiday Catalog

Where did July go??  I don't know - but it is over - for my END OF THE MONTH specials make sure to read all the way to the end of the post, Lots of freebies!  Including the upcoming Holiday Catalog......

How did we get to the end of July already!?  The end of July brings with it 2 incredible specials from Stampin' Up!  I want to make sure that you don't miss out on either of them.

First - the last day of July will be your last chance to get the papers that are part of the Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Designer Series Paper Special.

On Instagram this month I posted a sample every day that showed off papers that were included in the special.  I have reposted them here today - so you can see 29 of them (today and tomorrow are not up yet).  

There are both 12x12 designs and 6x6 paper stacks.  I have tried to post them in groupings of the paper that was used in this post (if you have any question on exactly which one is on any sample, feel free to message me!)

You can tell that the Garden Impression 6x6 Paper Stack is a favorite!  This whole entire string of first samples is made using the one paper stack. It matches an incredible amount of stamp sets in the catalog and even past ones.  You will find yourself reaching for it over and over again!

The next few use the Animal Expedition paper.  While it is designed to go with the stamp set - if you just need cards for kids on rare occasions, this would be perfect to have in your stash!

There are animals that are not even in the stamp set - so just add some sentiments to the paper and you have adorable and super easy cards.

Then with the tiny leftovers - you can go back to more traditional projects - like the Lemon Bar box that I used the back of the papers that had frogs on it for!  To see a complete demonstration on how to make the box go HERE

There is not a sloth to be found in the stamp set - but how adorable is the paper in making this trendy card?

The Twinkle paper is so cute that I bought two packs of it - so expect to see much more of it in the future!

Keep reading to find out more about this card - but you can see the demonstration of it being made AND win some fun prizes by sharing the demo - over on my Facebook Live of the taping of it.

The Tranquil Texture is made to go with all of our Oceanic elements - but to be honest - a lot of it is just as the name says - texture - so when Ocean hues are in your card design - pull this paper out.

While we are on the warm and watery theme......

Tropcial Escape is another great 6x6 stack.  My favorite pieces in it are the black and white pages.

It has the feel of tropics - and if you missed the memo - Flamingos are the next Unicorn (or Llama - and the last time Stampin' Up had a Llama stamp - it was retired BEFORE the craze - so you better snatch up this Flamingo, because you will all be wanting it when Flamingos are hot and we have moved on to the next big thing.  We tend to be ahead of the trends, lol)

Black and White. Timeless.  The BACK of several of the tropical pieces.  And the August limited run Blended Seasons!

The Wood Texture 6x6 paper.  

It goes with nearly everything.

Need a masculine card?  This is what you pull out to man up even just a sentiment.

Or in my case - make it look like it came from the Farmhouse!

Seriously - I use it all the time.  See - my girlfriend even used just the scraps below for a perfect little shelf!

Need a head start on Christmas?

Then Under the Mistletoe is just what you need!

But - if this paper doesn't ring Your Christmas Bell - hang on - the Holiday Mini is coming!  And all you need to do is place an online order through me before August 25th and I will send you one before September 1st!!  I have seen it.  Trust me, you will want to as well!!

The paper is not just for cards!

These boxes become Treasured Ones when covered in the beautiful papers!

Or just cut and fold the paper itself into coordinating adorable little notecards!

Several of the sale papers have suites designed to go with them, so they include embellishments that match perfectly.

I know, it is impossible to pick just 4?!  Which are your faves?

If you want to know mine - then hands down it is the Petal Promenade.  I closed out the special with a demo of one of my favorite cards over on Facebook today.  You can head over for the replay.  This paper is just so different and will make projects that you can be proud of!  While you are there to watch the demonstration - make sure to SHARE the video - I still am giving prizes away for shares!

To Close out July - here is one last fun special - it will run NOW through 8pm EST on July 31 - 

In addition to my normal July special (which is

This July everyone who places any order on my website and uses the Hostess Code

HTKK2666

will receive a FREE container or Basic Brads! (p 198 in the catalog)

everyone who orders over $75 and uses the hostess code

*gets the Basic Brads

*the 2018 Holiday Catalog

*free Simply Shammy!!

Or - get the VERY BEST special of all - which just has through tomorrow remaining as well - and join the Stampin Up family....

Before I did the Facebook Live for everyone - we had a great time in my team group doing a group live.  If you join my group - you get to pick WHATEVER YOU LIKE of $125 in product for just $99 (you pay tax, no shipping).  THEN you also get to pick a FREE FAMILY of new ink pads - whichever color family you like!  That is nearly a $70 value.  I will give you the July specials of the Shammy and the Brads for ordering the kit as the end of the month special.  AND I have Team Welcome packages with goodies valued at around another $50!!!

so - no matter if you live in Indy or all the way across the USA -  you can be part of our fun and truly amazing girls.  Many of the cards you have seen as part of my 31 days were made by them as part of our Virtual Swapping that we do!  You can join by simply selecting the items of your kit and filling out your paperwork at www.cheri.stampinup.net  - go to the tab that says JOIN NOW

Super Simple.  You would have until the END OF THE YEAR to turn in $300 of orders.  If you find you can't - that's fine too.  Any questions, just message me.

Petal Promenade - Facebook Live 5pm EST

Facebook Live

Facebook Live 5pm EST on my Cheri's Card site

*Like, Comment, and SHARE for a chance to win prizes - the earlier you join the more likely you are to win a prize

*if you miss the Live - that's ok - go back and SHARE later and you may still win a prize - I will keep drawing prized through mid August - so keep on sharing!

Visit my Cheri's Cards Facebook page!

The Replay is now up!

Super Cute Little Lemon Bar Treat Holder Made with Stampin Up Mini Pizza Box

Today's video is a full demonstration - so I will just leave the pictures here - and let the video do the talking!  You all know how much I LOVE Stampin' Up!'s mini pizza boxes for creating great little treat holders.  Watch just how simply they work to set off this impressive Lemon Squares Treat!

I used the paper from the Animal Expedition - you have just a couple more days to get it as part of the special Buy 3 Get 1 Free special that ends in July.  You will NOT want to miss the post here on July 30.  Over on Instagram I posted a sample each and every day using the papers that were part of the sale.  On July 30 I will be posting them all in one Post here for you AND do a 24 hour special - you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!!!

As promised in the video I will be posting my Lemon Bar recipe here (made on the cutest little recipe card with the Lemon Twist stamp set!)  When I do that post I will include the shopping list of what I used on this project, but as you can see in the video it takes very minimal supplies.  The Lemon Bars are completely DELISH.  Lemon Bars have always been a family favorite and I have worked for a while combining recipes until I finally perfected one that is pretty tart and has a TON of filling!  They fill the box up quite nicely!  When given as a gift, this little mini Pizza box is a hefty little gift!

I also include in the video the way that I have been using my new ink pads.  Not one inky finger between me and any of my customers!  You won't want to miss that part!!

July is ending and with it two great specials - the Designer Series Paper as mentioned above.  And the chance to join the Stampin' Up! Family and when doing so to add an ENTIRE family of ink pads to your starter kit.  I also have a really nice welcome gift I send to all of my new team members.

You can read more about joining my team HERE.  Click the JOIN NOW link to learn more and if you have ANY questions - email, message or call me!

This July everyone who places any order on my website and uses the Hostess Code

HTKK2666

will receive a FREE container or Basic Brads! (p 198 in the catalog)

Blended Seasons Watercolor Pencil Class - August Artistry Inspired!

Are you ready for the August Artistry Inspired Class?  First - it doesn't matter WHERE you live - as long as you are in the USA - you can participate - because the class will come to you!  (if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator - check your email tomorrow, I have a way for you to take part too!)

When you purchase either the Wood or Clear Mount bundle + and the NEW watercolor pencil set - you will pay for just the bundle/pencils/tax and shipping and I will send you those items PLUS 

(are you ready?!) 

the cardstock, ribbon, embellishments and PDF instructions for 4 projects.  Your HOLIDAY 2018 CATALOG!  Your Special $5 Bonus Days Code (redeemable in September)

 AND if you Sign up before August 3rd for this Class I will also be sending you a free packet of dimensionals!

Here are some samples that have been made from the stamps and the dies that are part of the Blended Seasons bundle.

These are NOT projects that will be part of my class - but do show you just how much fun the stamps and dies are.

If you scroll back through the last few days of my posts here you will find a couple of videos (one posted on YouTube today that DOES show a very brief glimpse of an actual class project!)

This card above does use only the new pencils included as part of the bundle.  

Most of the times my Artistry Inspired Classes are just to give you inspiration to make the very most of the stamp sets that you get as part of the class.  This class, however, will be a MASTER CLASS in using watercolor pencils.  By the time you complete the 4 projects you will feel like a pro at using the pencils!  Watercolor pencils are such an economical medium and I will show you 4 different ways to use them.  They are great if you take your craft supplies on the road or even in to a different room in your house!

You will need to have some basic stamp items to complete the 4 projects.  If you do not have any of these items, they can be added to your order when you sign up for your class.  If you need enough that it will bump your order to hostess benefits, I will let you know and we will make sure to turn it in so you get the most for your money!

GREAT NEWS for all of you - Stampin' Up is doing BONUS BUCKS in August so for every $50 you spend you will earn $5 toward a purchase in September.  Any of these items that you will need will add to your class bundle and help toward another $5.  If you need other stamping supplies, you are welcome to add to the order with that as well.

To sign up  - you need to be part of my email list - so if you are not already use the links on this site to join!  The cost of the Wood Mount Kit is $110 (total- includes taxes and all shipping), Clear Mount Kit is $98.

Here is the list of what you will need to complete the class.  If you are doing it with friends, you can always share- so get with them to see what you all have. Once you sign up for the class, I will send a second email to you and if you have questions with the supply list - I will help you then!

Supply list:  Big Shot/Standard Platform  * Stampin' Up Original Watercolor Pencils * Embossing Gun * Gold Embossing Powder * Versamark  * Clear Stella * Any black waterproof pad * Aquapainter *Blender Pen * Adhesive * Snips or small scissors * any very light ink pad 
If you choose Clear Mount, you will need the blocks.

DID YOU KNOW??  Those who are members of my Demonstrator Team - get this training FREE!?  There is still time to sign up and become a demonstrator as part of the  current special!  So much free ink AND all this free training!  What a perfect time to join!  For more information on what it's like to be part of my Stampin' Up family - you can read here

This class will close on August 10th.  So don't decide on August 12th that you want the stamps and dies and miss out on the free class!  The best part about the class is that during August I will continue to post other ways to use the Stamps and Dies.....coloring it in with other mediums.....  AND...I will use the pencils - with other sets!  Giving you many more value.

And don't forget - this bundle is a LIMITED EDITION - only available in August 2018 - after that it will be gone!

The July Thank You Gift has a few more days - just pop in the Host Code with ANY size order when you check out on my site and you get your free gift - you will find that below.  Everyone who orders in July and through August 15th gets a Holiday Catalog sent to them from me - no charge!

AND.....the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper.....that is almost over.  If you don't know which ones to get - check out my Instagram.  Each and EVERY day of July I have given you a project featuring one of the sale papers!  There are so many ways to use them!!

This July everyone who places any order on my website and uses the Hostess Code

HTKK2666

will receive a FREE container or Basic Brads! (p 198 in the catalog)

If you have never tried Paper Pumpkin before = go sign up at paperpumpkin.com and pop my name in (cheri stojkovich) - you get this month at 50% off - and I will send you a super cute thank you!!