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I Am A Visual Learner

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It’s no surprise that I like to create visual interest using contrasting colors, textures and depth. I am also a visual learner. So when I get a paper crafting kit, I look for a Youtube assembly video on Stampin’ Up!’s channel. This greatly reduces my time assembling the kit because then I don’t have to think about where all the pieces will go. The kits make it easy to stamp a stack of cards quickly when I have run out of ready to mail cards.

The Sentimental Rose Kit I mentioned a few posts back does have an assembly video in the Kit Collection Playlist on the Stampin’ Up! Youtube channel. Here is a link to that video.

If you opt to sign up for Paper Pumpkin, our monthly kit subscription box, Paper Pumpkin has it’s own Youtube channel to share the assembly videos on. Here is a link to the November 2021 Paper Pumpkin assembly video to give you an idea of what to expect when receiving kits from Paper Pumpkin. The video publishes around the 20th of each month which is about the time kits start arriving in mail boxes.

There are basic written instructions included in the kits as well. Are you a visual learner, like to read the directions or listen to audio instruction? Add a comment below with your learning preference. Hopefully, we have you covered when creating with the kits!

Super Awesome Kit Maker Shirley

P.S. The Kit in the header photo has an assembly video too. Here is the link for the No Matter the Weather Kit as narrated by our CEO, Sara Douglass.

Sugar Cookie Social Kits in the Mail Program

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Making kits while enjoying sugar cookies? Yes, please! Sugar Cookie Socials combine make along kits in your mailbox and enjoying your favorite sweet treat. I provide the kits, you provide the treats. I also provide Youtube assembly videos so you can assembly the kits at your leisure and a Zoom call time so you can chat with me and other stampers on the call.

How do you get an invitation to join the Sugar Cookie Socials? Place a $50 or more order (excluding shipping and tax) using a current host code which is listed on the side of my blog, VJUUXGDK is the current one as of typing this post. Then I will mail your make along kits and email you the Zoom call link closer to the call date.

Zoom calls are the fourth Wednesday of the month. April 28th, 9-10am or 6-7pm, is the next call date.

Why do I call these session Sugar Cookie Socials? Click here for the story. Bring your tea, coffee and a sweet treat to share what you enjoy for refreshments. It’s fun to see differences in region and taste.

The kits will change each month. I am revealing snippet of one of the kits below…I hope you like it!

Any questions? Click the Contact button on my blog to send me a note. Thank You!

Super Awesome Sugar Cookie Decorator Shirley Merker

February Sugar Cookie Social Kits are in the Mail Today

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Good Morning! I stuffed my mailbox today with packets of Sugar Cookie Social make and take kits. Good thing cardstock does not care if it’s negative degrees outside because it’s freezing out there! If you have placed a $50 or more order excluding shipping and tax this month, your kit is on the way. You can still place orders and I’ll ship the February packet to you promptly.

Meet me on Zoom, next Wednesday, February 24th, 9-10am or 6-7pm, to assemble the kits. I’ll include a Youtube link for kit assembly as well when I email the Zoom link.

Why do I call these session Sugar Cookie Socials? Click here for the story. Bring your tea, coffee and a sweet treat to share what you enjoy for refreshments. It’s fun to see differences in region and taste.

How do you get an invitation to join the social? Purchase at least $50 (excluding shipping and tax) using the host code listed on the right side of my blog (current code is EUNVSZHN). If your order is over $150, do not use a host code so you can spend all the host rewards yourself. Either method will earn you an invitation to join the social for that month and a snail mailed make and take packet from me. Order early in the month so there is time for me to prep your kits and for them to make the journey from my mail box to yours so you can join the Zoom call fun:)

The kits will change each month. I am revealing snippet of one of the kits below…I hope you like it!

Any questions? Click the Contact button on my blog to send me a note. Thank You!

Super Awesome Sugar Cookie Decorator Shirley Merker

Sugar Cookie Socials Continue in 2021

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I love sugar cookies and always compare purchased cookies with my sister’s recipe. My sister recipe always wins! I follow her recipe when I bake my own but they never taste the same. I think it’s because she has a different terroir which is the countryside while I live in the city.

It’s tradition for my Mom and me to bake a batch to decorate for Halloween and then ugly sweater versions for the winter holiday season.

The ugly sweater versions started to make appearances during my January customer appreciation event. This year, I decided to move this event to December and host a zoom make and take social. Make and take packets were mailed out and much to my delight, stampers showed up to the zoom calls! It was such a good experience, I will be continuing this format.

The Sugar Cookie Socials will be held monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Attend either session 9-10am or 6-7pm central time. How do you get an invitation to join the social? Purchase at least $50 (excluding shipping and tax) using the host code listed on the right side of my blog (current code is EUNVSZHN). If your order is over $150, do not use a host code so you can spend all the host rewards yourself. Either method will earn you an invitation to join the social for that month and snail mailed make and take packets from me. Order early in the month so there is time for me to prep your kits and for them to make the journey from my mail box to yours:) The kits will change each month and the designs kept a secret. I’ll ship your kits and email you the zoom call links automatically after your qualifying order is placed.

Any questions? Click the Contact button on my blog to send me a note. Thank You!

Super Awesome Sugar Cookie Decorator Shirley Merker

Last Call for 12 Dies of Christmas Kits in the Mail Ordering!

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I am currently rolling through revealing my 12 Dies of Christmas Kits in the Mail through my blog and Youtube channel. This is the Last Call for ordering these kits! Orders are due by Tuesday, December 28th, 5pm so I can unpack the supply tub when I arrive in the office the next morning. I’ll be sharing my January Kits in the Mail program and other exciting offerings later this week after the supply tub is unpacked. So make sure you have liked, subscribed and turned on notifications so you don’t miss any announcements!

Last Call for the 12 Dies of Christmas ordering includes $5 off the regular price. Please mention 5offlastcall when placing your order for this kit to redeem the $5 off. Click the Contact button on my blog or send me a PM in Facebook to place your order.

What’s included in the 12 Dies of Christmas kits? Cardstock, patterned papers, embellishments, ribbons, treat bags and envelopes for you to recreate the projects. The how to videos are on my Youtube channel under the Playlist “12 Dies of Christmas.” So you can work at your own pace, savoring each kit for a once a day treat or having a marathon crafting session.

Please note: You will need your own stamp sets, die sets, embossing folders, ink pads and adhesives to complete the kits. Per Stampin’ Up! policy, stamped images can not be included in kits.

These are die sets and coordinating stamp sets I used to create the samples:

Celebration Labels dies and Celebration Tidings stamp set

Dino dies and Dino Days stamp set

Forever Flourishing dies and Forever Fern stamp set

Gathered Leaves dies and Gather Together stamp set

Halloween Magic dies and Hallows Night Magic stamp set

In the Woods dies and Winter Woods stamp set

Love You More Than dies and Nothing’s Better Than stamp set

Nature’s Roots dies and Rooted in Nature stamp set

Pets dies and Pampered Pets stamp set

Stitched Leaves dies and Love of Leaves stamp set

Sunflower dies and Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set

World Map dies and Beautiful World stamp set

Your 12 Dies of Christmas Kits in the Mail Box includes: 12 paper crafting kits with envelopes, 12 Youtube assembly videos and USPS priority rate shipping.

Orders can be placed by clicking the Contact button at the top of my blog and requesting the 12 Dies of Christmas Kits in the Mail Box. Please let me know the email address to send the $35 PayPal invoice and what the mailing address is to ship the kits to. Please mention 5offlastcall to receive $5 off the $35 regular price.

I hope you enjoy your 12 Dies of Christmas Kits in the Mail Stamping Experience!

Click the Contact button on my blog if you have any questions about the program. Stamp with you soon!

Super Awesome Kit Maker Shirley

P.S. Add my January 23rd Fancy Fold kits to your 12 Dies of Christmas kits order and receive a bonus somethings in your box! Click here for the Fancy Fold kits information. Thanks!