I composed this short poem as my day was wrapping up yesterday and shared it in the One of a Kind Facebook group. Since it was the last thing I did, I forgot I could share it on my blog too:)

“Twas the Night Before Stamp Saturday,” an original poem composed by Shirley Merker, Super Awesome Stamper

Twas the night before Stamp Saturday, and all through the house,

the dust bunnies were not scared, in fact, they were going to a Ball.

A Ball you say? An in-person event? No, not quite.

This Ball requires a clear stamp space with ink pads, markers and stamps lined up.

Ready for the next demonstration? You got that right!

Snacks on the side, with the dust bunnies keeping company way in the back.

We are ready for Stamp Saturday, now I bid you a Good Night!

Stamp Saturday is here will my presentation at 2pm central time in the One of a Kind Virtual Event Facebook group. Join the group to see my video and the scrappy strip technique demonstrated. I’ll share assembly tips on the other designs too as time allows. I’ll be sharing in depth how to videos in the coming days on my business Facebook page as well. Search for Super Awesome Stamper Shirley Merker and you have found me.

If you are visiting my blog today for the Show Special, here it is…I am celebrating 17 years as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator today. So offering 17 pdf tutorials seemed like an appropriate way to celebrate!

I have about 20 Kits in the Mail available for shipping. Place and pay for your kit order by Sunday, August 16th, noon and I’ll include a bonus kit for a total of 15 items in your box! Read below for kit details. Thanks!

Each kit contains paper, ribbon and embellishments tucked in an envelope to create 3 each of 4 greeting card designs shown in the photo below. Card liners for the inside and already scored cardstock are included in all my kits. Substitutions in papers and ribbons may be made for a wider variety of creativity options for you. Lots of flower patterns are included so you will have plenty of options to select from with leftovers to create more cards.

Here are the unassembled supplies included in the kit. Parts for each card will be tucked in their own envelope. Foot long ribbons will be along the side in the box. Not shown is the bonus card and thank you card.

Please note that sentiment and image stamping are not included in any of the kits in accordance with Stampin’ Up! policy. This includes the sentiments, feather, globe and swirly.

Please purchase the Beautiful World bundle which includes the Beautiful World stamp set and World Map dies to complete the globe cards. The globe and globe stand and feather are not included in my kits but the paper to create these elements are included.

The cost for 12 kits with lots of flowery patterned paper options included, 1 bonus card and 1 thank you card is $35 via PayPal and includes USPS Priority Rate shipping. Click “Contact” at the top of my blog to let me know you want to order the August OOAK Kits in the Mail. Include the email address to send the PayPal invoice to and what the mailing address is to send the kit to. Porch Pick Ups are available if you are local to me (Sun Prairie, WI) to save the shipping cost.

Additional Bonus While Supplies Last! A variety of patterned papers from the World of Good Specialty paper package are included instead of the Memories and More papers as shown in the bottom right of the supply photo.

Please Note: You will need to use supplemental supplies from your stamp room to complete the kits. All the supplemental supplies I used are listed below and can be ordered through my online store. You may already have similar items you can use from your stamp stash:)

Beautiful World bundle or get it all!: World of Good Suite Collection

Early Espresso ink pad

Poppy Parade ink pad

Many Mates stamp set

assorted embossing folders to jazz up the card bases, I used:

Old World Map

Dainty Diamonds

Lace 3D

Please note that the punched shapes are included in your kits. Here are the punches I used to create the kits:

Everyday Label punch for the adventure card

Story Label punch for the flower cards.

To order the supplemental items, click on the item to zoom to my online store. Please make sure my name, Shirley Merker, is in the upper right corner of the store so I get credit for your order. If your online order is under $150, please use the host code listed on the right side of blog. If your order is over $150, do not use the code so you can redeem all the host rewards.

Kits in the Mail are available while supplies last or until August 31st. Thanks for understanding I have limited quantities on hand. New designs are featured each month. So subscribe to my blog so you are notified when the September designs are posted.

Since I am a small businesss, I so appreciate your orders for Kits on the Month and product orders too! Now back to my clearing off my stamp space as indicated in my poem. I need to set up for my video segment!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley Merker

Here is the Youtube Video in case you need a visual…while at my Youtube channel, turn on notifications so you know when I post a new how to video. Thanks!

Today is the last day to order this set of Kits in the Mail to ensure delivery for the One of a Kind Craft Along that is August 15th at 2pm central. I’ll show you how the create the scrappy strip look on the flower design or leave the patterned paper uncut as shown in the far left sample.

Each kit contains paper, ribbon and embellishments tucked in an envelope to create 3 each of 4 greeting card designs shown in the photo below. Card liners for the inside and already scored cardstock are included in all my kits. Substitutions in papers and ribbons may be made for a wider variety of creativity options for you. Lots of flower patterns are included so you will have plenty of options to select from with leftovers to create more cards.

Here are the unassembled supplies included in the kit. Parts for each card will be tucked in their own envelope. Foot long ribbons will be along the side in the box. Not shown is the bonus card and thank you card.

Please note that sentiment and image stamping are not included in any of the kits in accordance with Stampin’ Up! policy. This includes the sentiments, feather, globe and swirly.

Please purchase the Beautiful World bundle which includes the Beautiful World stamp set and World Map dies to complete the globe cards. The globe and globe stand and feather are not included in my kits but the paper to create these elements are included.

The cost for 12 kits with lots of flowery patterned paper options included, 1 bonus card and 1 thank you card is $35 via PayPal and includes USPS Priority Rate shipping. Click “Contact” at the top of my blog to let me know you want to order the August OOAK Kits in the Mail. Include the email address to send the PayPal invoice to and what the mailing address is to send the kit to. Porch Pick Ups are available if you are local to me (Sun Prairie, WI) to save the shipping cost.

Additional Bonus While Supplies Last! Receive a few of the World of Good Memories and More cards as an additional thank you for ordering. When the Memories and More cards are gone, I’ll substitute patterned papers from the World of Good Specialty package.

Please Note: You will need to use supplemental supplies from your stamp room to complete the kits. All the supplemental supplies I used are listed below and can be ordered through my online store. You may already have similar items you can use from your stamp stash:)

Beautiful World bundle or get it all!: World of Good Suite Collection

Early Espresso ink pad

Poppy Parade ink pad

Many Mates stamp set

assorted embossing folders to jazz up the card bases, I used:

Old World Map

Dainty Diamonds

Lace 3D

Please note that the punched shapes are included in your kits. Here are the punches I used to create the kits:

Everyday Label punch for the adventure card

Story Label punch for the flower cards

Have your paper trimmer handy. We will be cutting the patterned papers during the segment for the scrappy strip technique.

To order the supplemental items, click on the item to zoom to my online store. Please make sure my name, Shirley Merker, is in the upper right corner of the store so I get credit for your order. If your online order is under $150, please use the host code listed on the right side of blog. If your order is over $150, do not use the code so you can redeem all the host rewards.

This OOAK August 15th Craft Along option is available while supplies last or until August 31st. Thanks for understanding I have limited quantities on hand.

Since I am a small businesss, I so appreciate your orders for my August OOAK Kits in the Mail! Catch you on August 15th for assembly in the OOAK Facebook group.

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley Merker

Here is the Youtube Video in case you need a visual…while at my Youtube channel, turn on notifications so you know when I post a new how to video. Thanks!

Look at these designs! Flowers for Every Season patterned paper creates a summery look. World of Good product suite creates a rich tapestry in darker tones. These cards can be yours in the form of card kits that you assemble along with me during the August 15th Craft Along for the One of a Kind Virtual Show on Facebook. I’ll show you how the create the scrappy strip look on the flower design or leave the patterned paper uncut as shown in the far left sample.

Each kit contains paper, ribbon and embellishments tucked in an envelope to create 3 each of 4 greeting card designs shown in the photo below. Card liners for the inside and already scored cardstock are included in all my kits. Substitutions in papers and ribbons may be made for a wider variety of creativity options for you. Lots of flower patterns are included so you will have plenty of options to select from with leftovers to create more cards.

Here are the unassembled supplies included in the kit. Parts for each card will be tucked in their own envelope. Foot long ribbons will be along the side in the box. Not shown is the bonus card and thank you card.

Please note that sentiment and image stamping are not included in any of the kits in accordance with Stampin’ Up! policy. This includes the sentiments, feather, globe and swirly.

Please purchase the Beautiful World bundle which includes the Beautiful World stamp set and World Map dies to complete the globe cards. The globe and globe stand and feather are not included in my kits but the paper to create these elements are included.

The cost for 12 kits with lots of flowery patterned paper options included, 1 bonus card and 1 thank you card is $35 via PayPal and includes USPS Priority Rate shipping. Click “Contact” at the top of my blog to let me know you want to order the August OOAK Kits in the Mail. Include the email address to send the PayPal invoice to and what the mailing address is to send the kit to. Porch Pick Ups are available if you are local to me (Sun Prairie, WI) to save the shipping cost.

Additional Bonus While Supplies Last! Order your kit by July 24th and receive a few of the World of Good Memories and More cards as an additional thank you for ordering. When the Memories and More cards are gone, I’ll substitute patterned papers from the World of Good Specialty package. Offer only good for orders paid by July 24th, 8pm central time.

Please Note: You will need to use supplemental supplies from your stamp room to complete the kits. All the supplemental supplies I used are listed below and can be ordered through my online store. You may already have similar items you can use from your stamp stash:)

Beautiful World bundle or get it all!: World of Good Suite Collection

Early Espresso ink pad

Poppy Parade ink pad

Many Mates stamp set

assorted embossing folders to jazz up the card bases, I used:

Old World Map

Dainty Diamonds

Lace 3D

Please note that the punched shapes are included in your kits. Here are the punches I used to create the kits:

Everyday Label punch for the adventure card

Story Label punch for the flower cards

Have your paper trimmer handy. We will be cutting the patterned papers during the segment for the scrappy strip technique.

To order the supplemental items, click on the item to zoom to my online store. Please make sure my name, Shirley Merker, is in the upper right corner of the store so I get credit for your order. If your online order is under $150, please use the host code listed on the right side of blog. If your order is over $150, do not use the code so you can redeem all the host rewards.

This OOAK August 15th Craft Along option is available while supplies last or until August 31st. Thanks for understanding I have limited quantities on hand.

Since I am a small businesss, I so appreciate your orders for my August OOAK Kits in the Mail! Catch you on August 15th for assembly in the OOAK Facebook group.

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley Merker

Here is the Youtube Video in case you need a visual…while at my Youtube channel, turn on notifications so you know when I post a new how to video. Thanks!