So Many Changes in So Little Time!

Howdy Friends!
I just wanted to pop in and let you know about some wonderful changes that are being made here at The Paper Rose Studio and with Stampin' Up!
First, Stampin' Up! is getting ready to launch their new and exciting Idea Book/ Catalog on June 1st. That's a month earlier than in years past. Let me say, I have seen it and it is AWESOME! As usual!
The sad news is that with the new coming in, the old are going out. If there are any stamp sets or products that you feel you MUST have, you need to order them no later than May 31st. I will be putting in my last order with this catalog on Monday the 28th. So, email me ASAP. If you miss my order, you can always order 24/7 at my Stampin' Up! Website. However, if you get special discounts through me, they will not apply with an order through the website.
The changes here at The Paper Rose Studio are the clubs that I am trying to start.
The first one is a Hostess Club. I need at least 6 people to start this fun and rewarding club.
Here are a few of the deets:

• You need to make a 6 month commitment to this club.
• You need to make a purchase of $25.00 or more (before s/h & tax) each month.
• You will receive a free Idea Book/Catalog.
• On your hostess month, you will earn at least $25.00 in free products.
• You can earn more by getting outside orders.
• You will get a free class each month when we meet.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in doing, let me know. I would love to start in June!

As soon as the new  Idea Book/Catalog launches, I will have lots of product shares. What is that, you ask? I will order the new ribbons and papers and divide them up into smaller amounts so you can purchase a package with an assortment of new products at a fraction of the cost of what it would be if you purchased them individually.
I will also be starting a "Stamp of the Month" class. The cost will change each month according to the cost of the stamp set. I will choose a different stamp set each month to focus on. When you take the class, you will get the stamp set and make a set of cards using the set and, hopefully, learn a new technique or two.
So, check back often, I will try to keep you up to date on anything new!
Have a great day! XO, Mimi

The Open Sea, As Requested!

For almost a year, I have been having requests for a class with The Open Sea stamp set and paper. Well, I realize it took me long enough. However, it is finally here!
The class will be on Wednesday, May 16th from 6 to 9 PM and Saturday, May 19th from 10 to 1 PM.
There are 10 different cards at $2.00 each. Do as many or as few as you like.
R.S.V.P. no later than Monday, May 14th.
Here are the samples:

 
 

 

Join May 1st for only $99. WOW!!!

I am so excited to announce that beginning May 1, Stampin' Up! is offering a fully customizable Starter Kit for new recruits at a new lower price of $99! This will give you the perfect start to your business--your way!

When you join my Stampin' Up! family, the choice is yours to put together a kit with any of our current high-quality products--you can choose up to $125 worth of any Stampin' Up! products! You'll also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190 that still ships for FREE!

With the introduction of the new Starter Kit, you will no longer have the option to purchase another kit or the add-ons. So if you want to order the current kit option, you will need to sign up by April 30, 2012, 11:50 PM (MT).

Joining is quick and easy, you can do it online at my website and start ordering right away.

Don't forget you get a free stamp set of your choice as a welcome gift from me for joining my team. This special is from me only, not Stampin' Up!

Plus what is even better, the new catalog is right around the corner which means as a Demonstrator we can pre-order new items starting in May!!

I would love to have you join my team of amazing Demonstrators that are all over the USA, please let me know if you have any questions.

Hurry! While Supplies Last!

Stampin Up! has just released the list of supplies that will be retiring. It's 12 pages long! Really, 12 pages! I am astonished! I have been told that some of the items, such as ink pads and stamp scrubber, are being revamped. So, they are not really doing away with them but the current design is retiring.

Unlike the stamp sets that are retiring, the supply items are "as supplies last". So, once they are gone, they are gone.

You can contact me or place an order right from my website for any of the items that you need.

One More Cascading Card

Way to go Pat B! This is such a fun card. Who wouldn't LOVE to receive this!? Love the swirly, the bright colors and the "floating" letters! You rocked it girl!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!! XO

BTW, I was asked if I intend to do a class on the cascading card. If I have enough "locals", I would be happy to do a class. XO

Let's "KIT" together!

I have had a few people ask what my card kits, for my buffet, contain . So, I thought I would show you.

This is what is in the kit for #2 of my Guy Cards Buffet. There is the envelope, white card base, all layers, pre-embossed, pre-stamped and pre-punched. The sentiment is stamped on both sides. One side reads, "Hope your day is PAR-FECT!" and the other side is "Happy Birthday". I do not color in any images that need to be colored and I do not sponge any edges.

For most of my cards, you will need scissors, bone folder, dimensionals, adhesive and glue dots to complete.

Feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have. XO, Mimi

Guy Cards Class and Retiring List

Stampin' Up! has released their list of stamp sets that will be going away as of May 31, 2012. Go check it out HERE to see if there's anything you have to have!

Let's hear it for the boys!

It's that time of year again. Time to make some cards for the men in our lives.
WHAT: "GUY CARDS" Buffet. There are 10 different cards to choose from and they are all $2.00 each. Make as many or as few as you like.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 25th from 6 to 9 and Saturday, April 28th from 10 to 1.
WHERE: The Paper Rose Studio, North Port, FL
If you are not local and would like to order the card kits, please contact me and I will be happy to get them to you.

More Cascading Cards

Here is the finished card by my friend Pat and another one that she made with the bumble bees. I love those dimensional bees! Great job Pat! I love them!!

Cascading cards are soooo much fun!!!

Last night, a few of my friends and I played around with the "Cascading Card" technique. I know that Susan Peters, from The Crafting Cow, had done a class on it at the last H2U. However, I was too busy to get her instruction.
I have seen them all over Pinterest lately and there are some great ones on Splitcoast Stampers too. I wish Splitcoast would do a tutorial on them. Splitcoast has always, hands down, posted the best tutorials. If you have ever tried to write a tutorial or teach someone how to do any fancy fold technique, you know that it is NO easy task!
Anyway, after I watched some You Tube videos and figured it out, I decided to invite a few close friends over to try it too.
It was so much fun. Here are the cards we came up with. They are not all the way finished, because it started getting late, but you can tell they had fun and when they are done, they will be spectacular!
These are a couple that I made using old Stampin' Up! Simply Scrappin kits that I have had hanging around FOREVER!! I love using Stampin' Up!'s Window sheets (#114323 page 216 $4.95) for the clear pieces that the letters are on. The plastic is nice and sturdy and just seems to disappear. Perfect!




















Here is one that my friend Lisa made for her Father's Birthday. She also used a Simply Scrappin' Kit and some Window Sheet pieces for the "floating" pieces. I think this turned out awesome!!!


















The other three are not embellished yet but I'm sure, when they are done, someone is going to be very happy to get one in the mail!

Easter/Spring Card Class Pictures

Sorry it took me a couple of days to get these up here for those of you that took kits home to finish.
I owe a huge “Thank You!” to all of you who came to this class. You were all so patient and kind. I am so thankful to have friends like you!

I still have a few kits left. If you would like them, let me know. When they’re gone, they’re gone. XO, Mimi

Easter/Spring Card Bar

Spring has officially sprung. With Easter right around the corner, it’s time to make some Easter/Spring cards. I am going to have a “Card Bar” on Wednesday, 3/21 from 6 to 9 and Saturday 3/24 from 10 to 1. You will be able to choose which cards you want to make and how many. The cards are $2.00 and $3.00 each. A deposit of $10.00 will hold your spot. RSVP no later than Monday, 3/19.

Here are a couple samples of the $3.00 cards:

Here are a few of the $2.00 cards:

Quantities are limited so, if you want to make multiples of any particular card, I would suggest you email me to hold the kits.

For this class you will need to bring a class tool kit containing the following: scissors, adhesive, glue dots, pop dots, bone folder, tape and score tape or tacky tape. This helps me to be able to provide quality card kits with plenty of products without raising the class price.