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

WE HAVE MOVED! You can find this class on our new website HERE.

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 
  

WE HAVE MOVED! You can find this class on our new website HERE.

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.

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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!

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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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