Sandi's Creative Connection

Today is the day for Free Shipping!

2019-12-11T10:08:00.002-05:00

Need a gift for that crafty person in your life? How about a kit for making greeting cards? I have several kits available and the picture below is just one of our fabulous kits.
For today only, combine the stamp set with the kit and you will receive free shipping. Order online using hostess code 7RDWW4BW and receive a free gift from me.
Have other ideas for a gift from my stamping up catalog? Just be sure your order total is $50 and you will receive free shipping. You can ORDER ONLINE or contact me and I can place the order for you.

Free Shipping

2019-12-10T09:44:00.000-05:00

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On December 11 only, we are offering FREE shipping on orders of $50 usd/$65 cad or more (before tax). This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to my online store and order or email the order.

2019-12-10T09:37:00.001-05:00

Sale-A-Bration pre-earn is finally here from December 3, 2019 to January 2, 2020! This means that demonstrators can earn items in the Sale-A-Bration Shop offering early. For every $50.00 you spend, you choose a free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure that matches the level you spent. Demonstrators can even use the preorder of the January–June mini catalog and purchase items from that catalog or any other current catalog, and earn free Sale-A-Bration products! If you aren’t a demonstrator (what are you waiting for?!), this is a great sneak peek to see what is in store for Sale-A-Bration beginning January 3, 2020, or better yet sign up to join my team and earn your Sale-A-Bration exclusives now!
Join by visiting my Website

and click the Join now button.

2019-12-06T20:30:00.002-05:00

Here is a card I sent my top three sales team members, congratulating them on a fabulous month and it is also a sneak peak of one of the stamp set from our amazing spring catalog! I love our spring catalog and can’t wait to show it off!

Another Awesome Christmas Card Tutorial

2019-11-11T20:21:00.000-05:00

Order today $40.00 or more and receive 13 more fabulous tutorials for free!
Just use Hostess Code 3XQXBECN
Online Store- www.sandragrimes.stampinup.net
You can email me too and I would love to help you place your order.

Supplies:
Stamps: Buffalo Check (151372)
Winter Woods (151359)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318) Pool Party (122924) Early Espresso (119686) Crumb Cake (120953) Ink: Crumb Cake (147116) Early Espresso (147114) Soft Suede (147115)
Tools: Stitched Shapes Dies (145372) Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430) Linen Thread (104109) Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

1. Cut Soft Suede cardstock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and fold in half for card base (or score at 4 ¼”).
2. Cut Pool Party to 5 ¼” x 4” then stamp Buffalo Check with Soft Suede ink and attach to card base.
3. Cut Crumb Cake piece to 4 ¼ x 3” then stamp the birch looking trees trunks in Crumb Cake Ink and stamp the “whispy” trees in Early Espresso Ink. Hold the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush over the stamped trees and tap on your finger to create a “spray” of glitter into the trees.
4. Attach stamped Crumb Cake piece to Early Espresso cardstock cut to 4 ⅜” x 3 ⅛” wrapping the Linen Thread around it and tie a knot. Then, attach these pieces to card base on top of the Buffalo Check background.
5. Stamp greeting in Soft Suede ink on a scrap piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and cut out using Stitched Shapes largest oval dies. Pop up with Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach to card base.

Frosted Foliage Bundle-

2019-11-09T20:04:00.003-05:00

Thank you for stopping by.

This is a project from the tutorial team group that I belong.
There are so many fabulous projects and all have step by step directions. These tutorials are free with a $40.00 purchase using my Hostess code 3XQXBECN . Call me with an order or go direct to my online store at www.sandragrimes.stampinup.net to order.
When I see your order come through using the hostess code above, I will send out 14 of these tutorials to you in an email.

Directions to make the card above.

Supplies:
Stamps: Frosted Foliage (150520)
Ink: Versamark ink pad (102283)
Paper:
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock
(144237)
Pretty Peacock (150880)
Copper Foil Sheets (142020)
Tools: Frosted Frames dies (150658) Heat tool (129053) Embossing Buddy (103083) Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder
(141636) Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)•
Directions.
Cut piece of thick very vanilla at 5 ½” x 8 ½” and score at 4 ¼” inches. Fold into a card base.
• Using the Frosted Frames dies, cut out the frame with foliage out of the Pretty Peacock cardstock.
• Using the copper foil, cut out the stitched layer and some foliage.
• Swipe the Embossing Buddy over a scrap of very vanilla and then stamp the sentiment in versamark. Sprinkle on the copper embossing powder and heat.
• Trim the sentiment layer to 2 ¼” by 2”
• Adhere the Pretty Peacock frame to the card base
• Adhere some of the copper pieces to the Pretty Peacock and some to the copper layer.
• Glue the sentiment onto the copper foil layer

• Finally pop this up with dimensionals.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me.

Do you like Christmastime crafting?

2019-09-13T12:58:00.000-04:00

Do you love Christmastime papercrafting? Paper Pumpkin has just what you need this holiday season: In October and November, we are offering two back-to-back coordinating kits, one with 10 Christmas cards, the other with 24 Christmas tags. And the projects are easy and fun. So don’t wait. Sign Up today for “simplify the season” with Paper Pumpkin- Click Here to order your subscription. Keep in mind you can stop at any time. So you could order during Christmas and stop in January or you can continue.

Happy Stamping

Sandi

Holiday Catalog is Live

2019-09-04T16:18:00.001-04:00

The Holiday catalog is now live and you can order any of our wonderful products. Click Here to go to my website or contact me and I will be happy to place your order. Use my Hostess code YNARZMNN and receive a free gift from me.

Paper Sale!! Buy 3 get 1 Free!

2019-09-04T16:13:00.000-04:00

Love, Love, Love our papers! Now is the time to stock up! To Order CLICK HERE to go my Online Store .

Cuckoo For You Bundle

2019-08-13T08:20:00.002-04:00

Check out the video below to see the cute projects this bundle can create. I also have a secret.... There will be a coordinating stamp set in the Holiday Catalog that you are about to see!
Check out the video and i fyou decide you can't live without this bundle, jump on over to my online store CLICK HERE and use Product Code 151117 or click the following picture link. AND If you
Order this Bundle using the Hostess Code YNARZMNN. I will send you 14 beach card tutorials for free.

Product List

151117

Fourteen free Tutorials with any purchase

2019-08-10T17:22:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone,

I hope you are having a wonderful day. Today I wanted to offer you a group of tutorials created by fourteen different demonstrators. The Beach was the theme we picked out and all of the step by step directions are using Stampin' Up! products.

How do you get your hands on all 14 tutorials? Place any size order using the Hostess Code YNARZMNN.

Once you have placed your order, I will send an email containing all the instructions plus color photos.

If you have any questions, send an email and I will be sure to get right back to you with an answer.

Happy Stamping!

Love

Sandi

Need some inspiration?

2019-07-22T10:51:00.002-04:00

If you need some inspiration, go pull out your annual catalog and look on page 8.

I love the Bird Ballad Suite of products. I have been playing all month with them and I am never disappointed with my cards that I have created.

Page #: 8 (BUNDLE INDEX)
Stamps: Free as a Bird
CS/DSP: Whisper White, Crumb Cake and Mint Macaron CS, Garden Lane DSP
Ink/Coloring Tools: Gray Granite and Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ pads, Watercolor Pencils
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals and Multipurpose Liquid glue
Tools: Nested Labels Framelits, Sprig Punch

More Free as a Bird

2019-07-16T20:38:00.003-04:00

This is a card we did in class this past week.
I have two classes every month that focus on card making. My schedule is listed here
I love new stampers so please come check it out.
Enjoy the tutorial at the bottom. Happy Stamping!

Print Recipe

Product List

Bird Ballad - Love this Suite

2019-07-13T23:00:00.001-04:00

Recipe Link below
BB2

Print Recipe

Product List

Come Sail Away Sampler Kit

2019-07-10T11:57:00.001-04:00

Come Sail Away KIT ON THE GO!

I don't know about you, but I love nautical theme anything. When I first got my hands on the new catalog I immediately knew I had to have the Sail Away suite of products. I was also inspired to create this sampler that I believe makes a lovely home décor for you or something you can give as a gift. So here is what is included in the June Kit Sampler of the month.

Included in the kit-

Sailing Home Stamp set

½ Pk of Come Sail Away DSP

1 bolt of matching Baker’s Twine

All die pieces cut and ready to assemble

All step by step directions

Plus two card ideas not used in any class. All directions and supplies for (2 cards of 2 designs).

Purchase extra the Smooth Sailing dies at the same time and receive a $5.00 discount.

Cost: $45.00 plus shipping.

Please email me if you would like to order.

Playing with the new Daisy Lane Bundle

2019-06-17T07:31:00.002-04:00

In my Thursday class we used the Daisy Lane bundle and some new designer series paper from the 2019 - 2020 annual catalog. Let me know what you think and if you are local come join the fun. My next class is on Thursday June 27th.

Print Recipe

Product List

So tomorrow is the day!

2019-04-30T10:33:00.000-04:00

My online store will have this amazing group of products available to order!
Here is a picture of all the wonderful products--exclusive to this kit- you can order using
code 150059. I have provide two projects below this picture, just in case you need some additional coaxing.

Oh I am getting excited!

2019-04-29T10:29:00.000-04:00

May 1st. we get to order the Everything is Rosy Melody of Products.
Here is the list of items you get for $80.00. So much stuff!

he Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:

Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
Printed die cuts—2 sheets
Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm)
Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)

Love, Love, Love the next to cards!!
If you would like to order this Suite of products let me know or go to my online store May 1st.

More is better - Right?

2019-04-26T10:25:00.000-04:00

So cards are my passion and I love how this suite of products just keeps the creativity going!
Everything is Rosy available on May 1st. Let me know if you would like for me to order or just go on line to my store but remember it is available May 1st and only for a limited time.

Most folks want cards

2019-04-25T10:21:00.000-04:00

How do you feel? When you set down to do some crafting, do you make cards?

I know that's my fav... Here is another project using the Everything is Rosy Melody of products.
Enjoy!

Little is always good!

2019-04-24T10:19:00.000-04:00

This cute project is small but you could do so much. Give it to a friend to cheer them up. Fill it with a give card for a cup of coffee or a piece of candy. Just let them know you care.

The products for this project were from the Everything is Rosy Melody.

Everything is Rosy

2019-04-23T10:17:00.000-04:00

Cards! I know you like cards so here is a fabulous project using Everything is Rosy Melody of products. Eye candy!!!

Everything is Rosy Project 2

2019-04-22T10:16:00.000-04:00

This is for you scrapbooking crafters. Love this page using the Melody of Products from Everything is Rosy.

Everything Rosy Box

2019-04-20T13:00:00.000-04:00

This cute box was made from supplies contained in the Everything is Rosy Melody of products.

Let me introduce you....

2019-04-20T10:04:00.000-04:00

Hi there crafty folks--I hope you’re ready for a ray of sunshine in your life, because the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is here! This exclusive, limited-time collection of coordinating, petal-packed products has everything you need to let your creativity bloom. Below is a picture of everything you receive when you order this Medley.

Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
Printed die cuts—2 sheets
Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm)
Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)
This offering of products will be available on May 1st. and over the next couple of days I will be posting projects made with this Medley.

Hope you enjoy the preview!!

Love

Sandi