November is Going to be a FULL Month! (& I'm not talking Turkey)

Published: Wed, 11/01/23

November 2023 Newsletter - Christine Josti, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Not only have we turned a page in our calendars, but we (at least where I live) are in full autumn mode. My heat kicked on yesterday and I had to wear a jacket, long sleeves and pants! I miss my t-shirts and shorts already!!!! I do love Fall, but we had such a rainy summer that I feel like I missed out on being outside as much as I like. Here's hoping I'm able to take lots of walks and hikes before the snow starts falling.

There's lots to come this month in a matter of paper crafting: a new Product Spotlight, Online Class, Stampin' Up!'s Seasonal Sale, my Black Friday/Cyber Monday Offer plus, all of the samples of cards and projects I want to share with you. Phew - it's going to be a busy month!!!!! The following is just the beginning.

Celebrate the Miracle Stamp Set

Most of us, me included, have been focusing on showing Christmas cards. Today, I want to show you some Hanukah cards I designed using the new Celebrate the Miracle stamp set. This set went through some revisions with demonstrator feedback and I think it came out fantastic!

I used to make Hanukah tags for my son's schoolmate's family and I wish I had this set back then to make them.

For each of these cards, I used the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. Most of the patterns in the pack lend themselves very well for pairing with this set. I also used heat embossing, with both white and gold embossing powder.

My hint for embossing with this set, apply the powder after each stamped image (wait until you are done with your design before you heat). That way you can see exactly where to put the next coordinating stamp (candles, words). It's hard to see where the VersaMark ink is without the powder.

Hanukah begins on December 7 and lasts until December 14. Plenty of time to make some cards, tags, treats and gifts for your Jewish friends.

In Case You Missed It!

Yesterday was my weekly live (class) and I showed a fun & easy way of creating your own patterned paper on Vellum using Blends Markers and 91% Isopropyl (rubbing) Alcohol. Mary Lou tried out the 70% Alcohol and it didn't work quite as good, thanks for experimenting for me Mary Lou!

You can watch the replay here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mailsomethingpretty/videos/651475493810488

YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/M58MPer6Mzs?feature=share

I will not be live next week. The next one will be on November 21st, I hope you can join me! I'll give you a hint on the project: Bridge Folds.

Coming Soon!

Starting next Tuesday, New Online Exclusives products will be released and available for you to purchase. I got a preview and you are going to love them! So stay tuned!!!!!! I'll be working on some samples to share with you in next week's email.

Online Exclusives products are products that will be introduced several times a year and will be available to see online (not printed in the catalogs). They are available for everyone to order (whether you order online or through me directly).

Products shown in the catalogs are pre-planned 18-24 months in advance. This new Online Exclusives option allows flexibility in offering new products at a faster production (to stay up on the trends).

You can find all of the Online Exclusives products at www.stampinup.com in this tab. See the red arrows:

Click Menu in the upper left corner and a drop down menu will appear. Click Online Exclusives and all of those products will appear. Some will be while supplies last and some will be re-ordered if they run out.

Did You Watch Ann & My Global Live Last Week?

My Australian demonstrator friend, Ann Lewis of Ann's PaperWorks and I have been doing a monthly join lives since August. They have been tons of fun for us and everyone watching. And, everyone is learning something new too! Each month we have a challenge and this month's was a color challenge: Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist and Bubble Bath.

For October, Ann showed how to make your own Designer Series Paper with the Modern Garden stamp set from the Holiday catalog (a set I completely missed). I showed how to make a cute box topped with a paper flower, using the Paper Florist Dies.

You can watch the replay of the live on either Facebook or YouTube with these links:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mailsomethingpretty/videos/1519056785506501

YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/17ucd4ocA_4?feature=share

Next month's live will be on November 30 at 8pm EST (Australian time is December 1 at 10am). Our challenge is to use the soon-to-be released Meandering Meadow suite (available to purchase on November 7). We hope you can join us!

Some of the (awesome) reviews of this Live:

From Mary Lou - Perfect in every way! Laughter, creativity, great demonstrations of how to make your projects. What more can you ask for? You two are the best!!

From Debbie - I watched the replay. Love the box and flower. Seeing the friendship between you and Ann makes watching this live fun. Cannot wait until November's live.

From Nancy - What a fun time tonight! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

From Karen - I love these nights with you two!!

Crafting is better together! We'd love for you to join us in future lives.

The Best Destination Kit

Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy! #163187, $20

View this and ALL Card & Crafting Kits here.

This month's kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Warm Wishes November Paper Pumpkin

This month’s kit comes with everything you need to make traditional Christmas treat packaging boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more

Subscribers also have the option of purchasing add-ons, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! The Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes includes 20 cards & 20 coordinating envelopes you can use for even more Christmas crafting. We love the extra creative possibilities to make the season shine even brighter for the people around you!

> You must sign up for Paper Pumpkin by November 10 to receive this kit.

www.mailsomethingpretty.com/monthlycraftingkitsignup

This kit includes:

8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
Iridescent glitter accents on paper
Precut paper pieces
Linen thread
Treat bags
Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
Completed box size: 4-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" and 4/1/4" x 3-3/4" x 1-1/2"

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes
Available for purchase for Paper Subscribers, only while supplies last.
Item number: 163985, $14.00

Christine Josti

Mail Something Pretty

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Christine Josti
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

3 School Street
Norwell MA 02061
USA

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