November Newsletter

Published: Wed, 11/04/15

Hello November!
I took a walk today and I have to admit, it felt like Spring - except the leaves are golden instead of green.  Don't let this mild weather fool you - November is here!  Fall brings beautiful colors, an exciting football season (go Patriots!), comfort food - who doesn't love roasted vegetables, and the beginning of the crazy season Holiday season.  Happy Thanksgiving!  Be sure to schedule time (sometimes that's the only way) to just "be" with those you care about.  Give out your gratitude and receive it from others, whether it be in the form of a word, a card or a gesture.  I think it feels just as nice to give thanks as it is to receive it.  So, thank all of you for being a reader of this newsletter, a class attendee, a Stampin' Up! customer and/or a team member.  I love what I do and couldn't do it without all of you!
Product of the Month - Expressions Natural Elements
A little 3D can go a long way.  These 3 wooden sentiments from the Expressions Natural Elements can do just that.  You can use them as they are in their "natural element", or you can color them with your ink (using a sponge dauber, a spritzer or directly in your ink pad).  Just add a little tombo multi-purpose glue to the back and they'll stay right in place.  15 pieces in each packet (5 each of 3 designs).  #138395 $5.
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Save the Date for Black Friday Bingo!  It's definitely going to be a fun night.  Don't forget to register by Nov. 13.  Prizes will be based on the amount of registrations.
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Two Thank you's for Making a Difference!
Thank you to those who placed orders to support the Norwell Girls Softball team.  I just wrote a check in the amount of $132 to help with the fields renovation.  That was 20% of all the orders placed for the month of October!

A second thank you to those who are Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  Stampin' Up! made a donation on your behalf in the amount of $36,378 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (they donated $1 for each subscriber and $2 for each new October subscriber).

All little things do make a difference!  Thank you!!!
Heat & Photopolymer Stamps Don't Mix!
Not only are the photopolymer stamps super sticky, but they melt too.  I noticed while making my tea the other night that there was a leaf stamp (from my Lighthearted Leaves stamp set) sitting right next to my gas burner.  It must have stuck to something then fallen off onto the stove when I was bringing it to the sink to wash.  Oops!  Let my accident be fair warning to you all.
Global Design Project
A few weeks ago a few talented Stampin' Up! demonstrators got together and launched a new site called Global Design Project.  They put out weekly challenges for anyone to participate in and then post the three winners.  The examples and winners have been fantastic.  Be sure to check out their site and maybe even participate in a challenge.
http://www.global-design-project.com   You may be inspired to create & CASE the cards.  Casing is the biggest form of flattery.
CASE=Copy and Share Everything
Thank you Veterans
Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Would you like to thank a Veteran?  You can make this super easy card with a star punch (or framelit). Be sure not to include any glitter with your card.  Guidelines and suggestions are listed on their websites.  Here are two organizations you can send your cards to (any time of year):
A Million Thanks
17853 Santiago Blvd.
#107-355
Villa Park, CA 92861

Operation Gratitude / CA Army National Guard
Attn: Angel Cuevas
17330 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
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Holiday Wish List
Does anyone ever ask you "What would you like for Christmas (or Hanukah or Birthday)?"
Do you ever have an answer?
Don't we all want more Stampin' Up! products?
Put those answers together, fill out my Holiday Wish List and be prepared.  You can give this list to your loved one and I will be Santa's helper.  You can print the list here:  http://mailsomethingpretty.com/wish-list/ or ask me for a copy.
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Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
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Doesn't it seem like everyone is talking Pumpkin?  I thought I would share a super easy, healthy and delicious pumpkin muffin recipe.  I do like to do complicated baking, but sometimes it's nice to have a shortcut recipe:
1 box Spice Cake Mix
1 can pumpkin
2 eggs
Mix them all together and bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  
They freeze beautifully.
Video:  Masking Technique
  Masking Technique
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Video:  Make a Notepad Cover
  Make A Notepad Cover
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November & December Classes/Events

NOVEMBER:

Thanksgiving Cards – Friday, Nov. 6 at 10 am and 7 pm.  $20 (2 each of 3 designs).  RSVP by Today.

Christmas in November – Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10 am and 7 pm.  You choose to make 6 cards for $20 (2 each of 3 designs) or 12 cards for $30 (4 each of 3 designs).  RSVP by November 8.

Black Friday Bingo! – Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 pm, $25 pre-registration by Nov. 13 (so I can order the prizes).  Bring a new stamping friend and you each get two bingo boards.  First ball called at 7:15 pm.  Play 6 Bingo games for Stampin’ Up! product prizes – last game is “cover your board” for grand prize & gift certificate (additional boards $5).  Make 2 cards during intermission.

DECEMBER:

Christmas in December – Thursday, Dec. 3 at 10 am, Friday, Dec. 4 at 10 am and 7 pm.  You choose to make 6 cards for $20 (2 each of 3 designs) or 12 cards for $30 (4 each of 3 designs).  RSVP by December 2.

Christmas/Holiday Gift Tags – Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 am and 7 pm.  Make 30 tags (3 each of 10 designs) from the “Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit” (p. 5 of the Holiday catalog).  I will have festive treats for you to munch on. $28.  RSVP by Nov. 28. (I will need to pre-order all project kits).

Adhesive:  To keep my class prices low, you will need to provide your own adhesive.  I will tell you which types you will need prior to class.  I will also have Stampin’ Up! adhesive for you to purchase during a class in case you don’t have any or run out.

Cancellation policy:  If you need to cancel with less than 48 hours until card-class time, you will still need to pay the class fee.  However, you may choose to have a card kit made up for you to complete on your own, or I can complete the cards for you.  For project kit classes, once the kit is ordered, you will be responsible for the class fee.  We can make arrangements if you need help with the assembly.
A Personal Note 
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The motto of Stampin' Up! is "Create, Share, Inspire".  I hope I touch upon those 3 verbs in my newsletters each month.  I am going to do a personal share here.  Today is my 20th Wedding Anniversary!  I'm a lucky girl to have married a great man (who has never complained when I have all of you over to stamp), to live in a house we literally moved from down the street and customized to be our own, and to have two wonderful children.  It hasn't all been easy, but it's been a great road traveled.
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Christine Josti
cell 339/788-1915 (text or call)