Paper Florist Masterclass

Back in the summer I made some projects using the beautiful Paper Florist dies and at once you let me know you would like a class for them. 

It seemed like something we would do to spread some after-Christmas prettiness so I have been working on a range of projects for you. 

Now this is another one of those class and a half classes - I wouldn't suggest you teach all these projects in one go unless you are running a retreat - but they make a great display and you could definitely pick your favourites to teach in a special class. 

We have a introduction video where I show how to make and layer all the different flower types we are using for the class. The we have five project videos, plus a bonus video with three more projects you could make or teach. 

I have included home decor, gifting, fancy fold and regular cards in this selection. 

You can see a bit more in this little video if you would care to...

The class is just £10 delivered to your inbox, and includes all the following:

• A in introductory step by step video for flower creation tips
  
• 5 more videos for the fancy folds & 3D projects
• A bonus video featuring 3 extra projects for you 
• Sizes worked out for A4 and US letter card stock sizes 
• An ordering list if you are teaching the whole class 
• Pricing hints and tips 
• Non-logo photos for you to use to advertise the class and add your own information 

If you would like to order the class just click below and I will send it over to your email inbox. 

ORDER HERE  for just £10 (about $14 US) 

I hope you enjoy this class and that it helps you with your Stampin' Up!  business. 

**NOTE: Products used in this class were current at the time the class was designed. In many cases an alternative stamp/punch/die or DSP design will work for the projects** 

December Class Projects and class planning tips

Any idea where the 2023 went? Is it just me that feels as though the year was a bit of a blur? 

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I have just finished teaching my last class for the year and I paid for express delivery so fingers crossed my pre-order will arrive by the time you are reading this! 

Are you still deciding what to pre-order? Or are you spring classes all planned out? 

If you are on my newsletter list, check your email for a link to an exclusive video to help you with your new catalogue class planning. 

Not on my list? You can email me here and ask to go on my list and for the video link. 

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And if you are looking some inspiration for right now, I have lots of show and tell tips for both my class projects for this month and my display projects too. I hope you enjoy this video. 

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Do you have any questions for me? 

I get questions from time to time about running a Stampin' Up! business, about doing videos or having a blog, about Facebook or about running classes - or even about me! :) I would like to do some sort of a Q&A to answer these questions and I am still collating questions - so it is not too late to ask.  You can ask your questions by email at liz.shannon@icloud.com

I will be working over the festive season - although I am also hosting on Christmas day itself! I hope you enjoy the holidays however you are celebrating. 

I will be back before the new year with technique masterclass to get you started in January so watch out for that. 

Happy Stamping AND Happy Holidays  

Love Liz X 

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Black Friday - online classes sale - FOUR DAYS ONLY!

Would you like a Black Friday deal on classes?  

I have designed a lot of classes over the years including Fancy Folds, Technique classes and product based classes. 

For just four days I am offering BUY ONE GET ONE FREE on all my £10 classes 

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This is how it works 

Between today Friday 24th and midnight mountain time on Monday 27th November - go to my classes list HERE and choose a £10 class and order as usual. 

When I send your class by email, reply to me with the name of the class you would like to receive for free and I will send it to you. EASY! 

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FAQs 

(well not frequently because it is the first time I have done this :) but things I think you may ask....

1. Can I order more than one and receive another free class? YES For every £10 class you order you can choose a free class. 

2. Does this apply to the £36 classes? NO This is just the £10 classes

3. Does this mean you are removing older classes? MAYBE I do review older classes from time to time to see if I should remove them. So if you want it - get it :) 

4. Why are you doing a BOGOFF on classes? I have some bills coming up associated with running Ready Set Demo (Mailchimp, Tailwind, Canva etc), and hopefully this will help me towards those costs. 

Here is a recent class I taught my lovely ladies - I hope your customers enjoy making the projects this much! :) 

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October Class Projects

My customers , (aka my lovely ladies), like to see versatility in a stamp set or bundle and we certainly put that into practice this month. 

We used Joy of Noel on both the cards this month - but came up with very different looking projects. 

We also made a money envelope or purse - perfect for gift giving at this time of you. If you are on my newsletter list - I have done a video with some tips and tricks for teaching these projects. And if you are not - please do join us. CLICK HERE to sign up for free monthly exclusive extras? 

If you missed it, I also shared two videos and lots of ideas for the Garden Meadow and Meandering Meadow goodies. Click here or scroll down to see more...

Online Exclusive Printables - November 2023 release

The new online exclusives are live so once again I have made some printables for those of you who do in-person events and have customers who prefer to shop with you direct. 

Of course they went live on a class day for me -  but by burning the candle at both ends I have them ready for English Language with prices for UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

I was sad to see we didn't have many additional sample pictures supplied by Stampin' Up! and I don't yet have all the stamps but I added some non-logo photos for you where I could. 

I also included the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle, which I believe is early release rather than online exclusive but again as we have no other printable I thought this may help you. 

This is how I have designed them:

• Individual bundles on one page including images, descriptions, item codes (English Language), prices plus 2 project images 
• Suites over two pages  including images, descriptions, item codes (English Language), prices plus 2 project images where available
• Stand Alone Products 3 per sheet - NEW - renamed these to reflect the products included for easier identification
• NEW cleaner view with most backgrounds removed from images making printing much cheaper for you
• Printable on A4 & US letter paper 

I have kept the price at just £4 which is about $5.60 US. If you would like to purchase these printables click below to order and as soon as I see your payment I will email the printables back to you. 

Watch the short video for how I have used these printables in my classes to boost sales and how I deal with items that are not available or fully retired.

I will be back later in the week with this months class projects and more inspiration for you, but I wanted to jump in quickly with these as I know some of you are teaching this week like me :) 

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Garden Meadow Bundle and Meandering Meadow DSP from Stampin' Up! - some inspiration

I have been busy in my craft room with these new pre-order goodies and have some ideas, tips and more for you, my demo friends. I know you are likely designing with them too so I didn't want to wait for my upcoming newsletter to share these suggestions. 

Firstly - did you look at that arch die and think you wished it had a frame layer? I have done a hack video to show you how to make that frame without a craft knife or any fussy cutting. Have a peek here...

But that is not all... I have been creating with the stamps too and making some 3D projects and more. 

....so I made another video going into more detail including how to create the shutters, the boxes, the layering effects and more. I hope you find it inspiring - and if you are NOT already a member of our happy Ready Set Demo family - please do click here to sign up for my free newsletter for more exclusive videos, printables, ideas and more. 

I will be back here with more class ideas soon. 

Two Class Options to cope with out of Stock Situations.

Oh no - it is out of stock! 

I also know that a lot of us are struggling with inventory issues - something we are going to have to work around going forward. So I have a new class and an adapted class - which I hope will help you navigate those pesky out of stock messages. 

Luxury Christmas Cards Class

I shared my Luxury Christmas Class show and tell recently. I had not planned to offer this as a Ready Set Demo class - but I asked you and some of you said yes please. So I have scrambled to write up proper measurements, done more photos, filmed videos to make sure it was in time to get to you for the festive season.  This class uses NO DSP and you could switch out the glimmer for foil or vice versa. It is pretty quick to cut and prepare so you could be offering this class to your customers soon. It features a removable tree ornament as well as foil, heat embossing and more. 

As usual your class will include 

• Step by step videos for each project
• Measurements worked out for A4 & US letter sizes 
• Printables for measurements in inches
• Printables for ordering list per customer
• Non-logo photos that you can use in your Stampin' Up! business 

To order the class for just £10 (about $14 US) click the Paypal Button below and I will email it to your inbox. If you are not in my time zone, bear with me and will send it as soon as I wake up!) 

To watch a short video about this class CLICK HERE 

Another way to switch your class up

I heard from some of you that although you really wanted to teach my Shining Brightly class, that DSP was not in stock in your part of the world. SO I did a quick re-make and have made exactly those projects but using the Online Only Shining Christmas DSP. At the time of typing, I think that is available everywhere - and of course you could switch to another DSP that you prefer too. 

I did a bonus video to talk you through the changes I made and took some more non-logo photos. If you already purchased the class have added that to the files for you - just use the link for files in your email to find it. 

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If you didn't choose that class before and now would like it - just CLICK HERE to visit the Ready Set Demo blog post and you will automatically get both versions for the same price. 

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Shining Brightly / Shining Christmas Festive Decor Class

Since offering this class some of my demo friends reached out to say that although they loved the class in the Shining Brightly DSP, that was not available at the moment in their markets...so I did a quick re-design. I have added another video and lots of photos so you can make the projects using Shining Christmas (online exclusive currently available) instead. I hope this helps. If you have already got the class - I added these extras free for you - just click on your original files link to find them. 

Would you like to make and teach this class using the Oh Holy Night suite of products from Stampin' Up! ? 

The class includes three sizes of Origami Christmas tree, a tall twisty box, table favour boxes, cutlery holders (which could be used to gift money or tickets), and name place napkin holders - and of course the Night Devine decor piece in an 8" embroidery frame. 

I have included some extra printables for this class including a step by step photo tutorial for the trees and a handy template for the tall twisted box. I think you will find both helpful if you teach these projects in class. 

You can click the image below to see a bit more in this little video if you would care to...

The class is just £10, (about $14 US)  delivered to your inbox, and includes all the following:

• Step by step videos for each project 
• Cutting & Teaching Tips Video 
• Sizes worked out for A4 and US letter card stock sizes
  
• Printables for measurements
  
• Printables for ordering list per customer
  
• Class pricing ideas 
• Non-logo photos for you to use to advertise the class and add your own information 
• EXTRA Origami Trees Photo Tutorial Printable
  
• EXTRA Tall Twisty Box Cutting & ScoringTemplate 
  

If you would like the class for £10 click the button to order securely by Paypal.

As soon as I see your payment I will send your class straight to your email inbox. Note: this is a manual system so if you are ordering in another time zone from me or while I am teaching, I will send it as soon as I am free/awake! :)  

October Class Projects - Luxury Christmas Class Projects and more...

Here is a quick look at my October regular class projects. If you are on my newsletter list, check your email inboxes for your exclusive show and tell and teaching tips video for this months class. Not on my newsletter list? Make sure you don't miss any free extras by SIGNING UP HERE. 

This month I am also teaching my lovely ladies a Luxury Christmas Card class - featuring large cards, glimmer, foil, embossing and even a re-usable ornament! You can see all of the cards on this show and tell video. And let me know if you think a class like this with all the measurements and how to videos would be something you would be interested in. 

I hope your festive class prep and making is going well. Enjoy the video. 

September Class Projects - After Class Party Video - New Stampin' Up! 2023 Sept-Dec Catalogue

Back from Backstage

When I became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator almost 15 years ago, I knew I wanted to run a craft business but I never thought it would lead me to being able to attend events with my fellow demos like OnStage and BackStage. If this sounds like a dream for you - keep going for it - with determination and work it really is possible! 

I travelled to Las Vegas with one of my team - lovely Tracy McDonnell - she is a selfie expert as you can see above! We had the opportunity to get some amazing training and meet lots of demonstrators (and some of you my Ready Set Demo friends too!) I look forward to being able to share some of what I learned with my team and with you too with some exclusive free videos for those on my newsletter list. 

This was the swap I made - I managed to get 60 done and squeezed into my suitcase... The front circle portion was on a pin so it could be removed and worn on a lanyard or swag bag. 

September Class Projects

Because of needing to get these done early you will see very little from the new catalogue in this month's regular class projects. I have done an exclusive video for you though to talk about the simple fancy folds we used which you can absolutely use with new goodies like the Rocking Horse bundle with the diorama card or the new Wishes All Around wreath instead of the Cottage Wreath version.

If you are on my newsletter list check your email inboxes for your exclusive how to video. 

After Class Party 

I shared lots of ideas, demos and more at my after class parties this month. Have a look at the little video linked below. Again newsletter crew check your inboxes for some extra tips and ideas if you would like to do this!

Not on my newsletter list yet? You are always welcome to join us. You can sign up here for monthly updates, inspiration and more especially designed for Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  

I filmed the projects I shared for those who couldn't attend on the day and you can watch that video to see the sort of thing I share. 

Fancy Folds Library 9 - Beary Christmas

I have been having some lovely thank yous for my recent Fancy Folds Library class - yes I did get it out quickly (again hence the advanced prep for my regular September class!) 

If you missed it - you can find more about it HERE

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Quick time-sensitive post

Very Quick Update 

I do have another post and newsletter coming out next week with photos (some photos of you) and lots of project photos and more. But I wanted to reach out urgently to share two things that you may need this week and not next week! 

I have a quick (chatty and unscripted!) video explaining it all but briefly - I highly recommend the 14 day social media challenge Stampin' Up! have paid for us to do. It is not too late and I talk more about it in the video.  (You may see yourself on there too!)

click here to watch the video

If you want to do the challenge, you just need to sign up to the facebook group Stampin Up! Exclusive 14 Day Auxano Challenge. 

FREE TO YOU - The latest Online Exclusive Printables  

If you are not already on my newsletter list and would like to get access to ready to teach classes, free printables, inspiration and more you can sign up here for my twice monthly newsletter list.

I have been offering the quarterly printables for the online exclusive goodies for a small £4 fee. I have heard from you, and I know from my own experience, how handy these are for those of us who teach face to face. 

However it now seems Stampin' Up! are going to give us even more regular online offerings - we have 6 fabulous new products this month! I am not sure going forward how I am going to be producing these - but on this occasion, and as a thank you to all of you, I am providing these printables free of charge to everyone.  

You can print your flyers for the 6 new products HERE. 

Please note: 
The pricings on the flyers are in UK pounds, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand dollars and the stamps are the English language versions. 
Also for the UK/European market we are still awaiting the new kit, but I did include it.  

I will be back next week with more from Onstage, more class projects and updates. 

Happy Stamping! 

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Fancy Folds Library Part 9

Well here we go with a brand new Fancy Folds class - this time featuring the Beary Christmas DSP and a selection stamps from the new mini catalogue. 

I often from you that you love to pick a fancy folds card and teach it in any season with whatever DSP and stamps you wish to use. I tend to teach 5 in one go - but I have also heard so some demos turning the whole class into a weekend retreat and teaching all 10 projects. 

So if you are are ever short of that WOW card to tempt your customers to come to class and don't have the time to research and figure out all the measurements - then this class is for you. 

This time we have 10 Fancy Folds an Art Deco Accordion Fold, a Clutch Purse card and a Hexagon Spring Box Card. 

Included in the class are:

• Measurements in inches worked out for A4 and US letter sizes
• All printable on A4 & US paper 
• Project photos - no-logo that you can use for advertising 
• An introductory videos with set up ideas and hints 
• A step by step video for each of the projects
• A per-person ordering list for the whole class
• Class pricing ideas and tips
• Plus a BONUS of two sizes for the Hexagon card for square & regular envelopes

I have kept my class price to just £10, which right now is about $14 US depending on today's Paypal exchange rates.

Or order Fancy Folds Library part 9 click the Paypal button below and I will email the class over to you as soon as I receive the payment - or as soon as I wake up if we are in different time zones!

If you would like to see more on a short video and see a few of those folds in action - you can find it here

If you missed Fancy Folds parts 1-8, all those classes are still available too. You can find them listed and linked at the end of this email.  Altogether that is 116 Fancy Folds! 

I really hope you enjoy these projects and I hope your customers will love them too. 

Happy stamping 

Love Liz X 

FANCY FOLDS LIBRARY PART 1 (36 FANCY FOLDS) 

FANCY FOLDS PART 2

FANCY FOLDS PART 3

FANCY FOLDS PART 4

FANCY FOLDS PART 5

FANCY FOLDS PART 6

FANCY FOLDS PART 7

FANCY FOLDS PART 8

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August Class Projects Show & Tell - PLUS free training video - how I get it all done!

August Class Projects 

Was it only me?  I didn't notice how gorgeous the Paper Florist Dies were until I started seeing other demos make fantastic things with them! I think it is one of those times when we know why demonstrators are such a key part of the Stampin' Up! business.

Anyway fired up with their creativity, I made not only the class project (on the left above), but lots more sample projects to share with my lovely customers and of course with you. You can see more in the video HERE, but if you would like me to design an whole class with these dies - let me know. I will put it on my to-do list. 

Exclusive for my Ready Set Demo Newsletter Friends 

When I was planning topics for our recent team retreat day, one subject that was requested was how to plan, schedule and balance our workloads as Stampin' Up! demonstrators. This was a big topic and if there are requests I will put something together for all of you.

I have put this short video together for you and you will find the link in your August newsletter. If you are NOT on my newsletter list and would like to join and get this video link - please email me at liz.shannon@icloud.com and I will add you and send the video over. 

 

I am currently using these tips to keep focussed on designing a new class festive class - hopefully I will get it out to you this month.

Oh and I am also off to Las Vegas for BackStage. SOOOO exciting as I have only done BackStage online before. If you are going - come and say hello - I would love to meet you. 

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Vintage Book Box Online Class - revisited!

Recently I was having a look at my past online classes to see what had been most popular and I was surprised that one of my favourite designs ever hadn't had much love. 

I wondered why and looking on my class list I found one reason - after one post I never shared it again. It was missed off the class list online and the video for it was unlisted! Oh my goodness! Why was this - well this class went out in March 2020 when the world went mad! My newsletters and videos were more about sharing ideas for keeping our in-person businesses going during lockdown. 

Anyway - fast forward to July 2023 and I decided to give my Vintage Book Box Online Class a make-over. While you could make these pretty and useful storage or gift boxes in any DSP - they were calling out to be made in the Earthen Elegance DSP. 

Here is a NEW video talking about the class and showing how you can make it with 2023 DSP, Stamps and dies. 

For those who purchased this class back in the day - you get the refresh for free - just go to the original dropbox files link for an extra updates teaching video and new logo free photos. 

As usual with my classes this one includes: 

• Measurements for all sizes of book box in inches 
• Videos for how to make the boxes 
• An all new 2023 updates video showing some tips for making these boxes with current Stampin' Up! products
• An ordering list for each customer (change out for whichever DSP & Ribbon you choose) 
• Non-logo photos of both the original projects AND the updated 2023 versions 
• Bonus - because it was in lockdown we also have written instructions for this class  

So if you missed out back on that single share in 2020 - you are very welcome to buy the orignal class with all the 2023 updated materials for the same price of £10 - about $14 US. 

Just click below to order and I will send the class to your email inbox, (it may be when I wake if you are ordering in another time zone). 

I hope you like these projects - I really enjoyed making them again and I hope you enjoy making or re-making them too. 

NEW Online Exclusive Printables + July Class Project Inspiration

NEW Online Exclusives Printables 

Yay - the new online exclusives are live and Boo - Stampin' Up! are not providing printables for those of us who do in-person events.

So I am here to help with fully updated printables for you. After a frantic night and early morning creating the graphics as soon as we went live in South Pacific and then adding the international prices as each market went live! I have paid extra for an upgraded graphics subscription to improve the look of these printables - I do hope you can see the difference! :) 

This is how I have designed them, (with a few tweaks since March - thank you for your feedback). 

• Individual bundles on one page including images, descriptions, item codes (English Language), prices plus 2 project images 
  
• Suites over two pages  including images, descriptions, item codes (English Language), prices plus 2 project images
  
• Stand Alone Products 3 per sheet - NEW - renamed these to reflect the products included for easier identification
  
• NEW cleaner view with most backgrounds removed from images making printing much cheaper for you
  
• NEW prices for all markets - item codes for English language only
  
• Access to the January release printables included
• Prints on A4 & US letter paper  

Watch the short video for how I have used these printables in my classes to boost sales and how I deal with items that are not available or fully retired. 

I have kept the price at just £4 which is about $5.35 US. If you would like these printables, just click below to purchase securely using Paypal.  These will be emailed to you as soon as I see your payment / wake up / finish my class! :) 

Online Exclusives Printables  just £4

We had lots of fun with not one but two fancy folds in our July class - a circle waterfall card featuring Circle Sayings and a fence card with Dainty Delight. We also did a fun travel related card too. 

If you are on my newsletter list - check your inbox today for an exclusive video showing some teaching tips for these cards. 

Not on my newsletter list? Oh no! But you can sign up here so you never miss exclusive content from me. 

As you may know, I always make some more sample projects to show more ways to use the Stampin' Up! goodies we feature in each class. 

I made a video that shows all of those and gives some details about what we used and some tips about how the cards were made. CLICK HERE to see more. 

I am delighted to see how popular my Let's Go Shopping / Les Shoppes Online Class has been - I am already having some wonderful emails back from you telling me how much learning and designing time it has saved you - and yes there was quite a bit of trial and error for some reason when I was creating these projects. 

If you missed it and would like to see more about this class - you can check it out HERE. 

Let's Go Shopping Masterclass

As soon as I saw the Les Shoppes suite including the Let's Go Shopping bundle I could see this could be a fun class. 

When I started using the dies and stamps, I realised there is actually a lot to share here with lots and lots of hints and tips for getting the best from the bundle. 

Now this is a class and a half - I wouldn't suggest you teach all these projects in one go unless you are running a retreat - but they make a great display and you could definitely pick your favourites to teach in a special class. 

In order to share all the tips I learned, I have put together 6 little videos showing step by step all the different ways you can use the bundle. 

On top of that we have four fancy fold / 3D projects each with their own video. 

You can see a bit more in this little video if you would care to...

The class is just £10 delivered to your inbox, and includes all the following:

• 6 step by step videos for all creative hints & tips
  
• 4 more videos for the fancy folds & 3D projects 
• Sizes worked out for A4 and US letter card stock sizes 
• Non-logo photos for you to use to advertise the class and add your own information 
• Reference photos of all the projects 

If you would like to order the class just click below and I will send it over to your email inbox. 

ORDER HERE  for just £10 (about $14 US) 

I hope you enjoy this class and that it helps you with your Stampin' Up!  business. 

**NOTE: Products used in this class were current at the time the class was designed. In many cases an alternative stamp/punch/die or DSP design will work for the projects**