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Maui Highlights

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Hello friends! Aloha! 🌺🌴🌈

We are having a fabulous time in Maui!
I start every day with a long walk on the beach. Sunday was full with meeting up with some stamping friends, a delicious outdoor brunch with all the Stampin’ Up! achievers that are here as well as staff, and the corporate team and Board of Directors.
Also lovely Hawaiian dancers and musicians as well as lots of exploring, my massage and facial were out of this world at the grand Wailea spa, walks to the shops at Wailea and did some shopping and dinner out last night at the Wailea brewery. We did not make dinner reservations in advance and Maui has just recently gone up to 50% occupancy for restaurants, so we’ve made reservations for the rest of the week now that we know what we want to do. To say this is a little slice of heaven is an understatement!

Also lovely Hawaiian dancers and musicians as well as lots of exploring, my massage and facial were out of this world at the grand Wailea spa, walks to the shops at Wailea and did some shopping and dinner out last night at the Wailea brewery. We did not make dinner reservations in advance and Maui has just recently gone up to 50% occupancy for restaurants, so we’ve made reservations for the rest of the week now that we know what we want to do. To say this is a little slice of heaven is an understatement!

Monday was day three of our adventure, I started off with an outdoor yoga class and walk on the beach. I had a lovely talk with Shelli and Sterling Gardner (she is the founder of Stampin’ Up!) 💖
Ethan and I had a beach day. 🏝 while there we saw sea turtles swimming pretty close to the shore, of course I didn’t have my camera with me but everyone was so excited to see this big slow majestical creatures.
We also had a delicious mahi-mahi fresh fish dinner that was out of this world. And a little pool time to cool off. Paradise. 🍍🌴🏝🌺🍹💖

Stampin’ Up! has really spoiled us with so many wonderful pillow gifts, services and excursions. I am beyond thankful, grateful and blessed 💖

Will write more later. Just wanted to share some of my favorite pictures. Thanks so very much for helping me earn this trip!

Love,

Lynn

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Aloha! 🌴

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Aloha, thank you so much for helping me earn this gorgeous incentive trip to Maui! Ethan and I arrived yesterday, we are now in paradise with a gorgeous view of this chapel and the ocean. I will pop some photos on here this week while we are staying at the Grand Wailea and just wanted to thank you all for helping me to earn this trip!

Don’t forget I am offering double owl reward points and extra free thank you gifts for any online orders this week while I am away!

Love

Lynn

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The New 2021-22 Annual Catalog is here!

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The 2021-22 Annual Catalog is now LIVE!

Hello friends!

How have you been? I have missed blogging and am going to *try* to bring you more content. I feel like I “can’t do it all” but if you’ve missed me, please know I do try to post more on my Facebook business page (also called Lynnzcrafters) and on Instagram. One of my issues has been time, but the other has been the changes and challenges with technology. I spend all day on the computer and my phone, and learning the new wordpress format just frustrated me. But I’ve brushed up and hopefully have the knack now. whew. thanks for your patience with me!

First of all, how exciting is the new Annual catalog? I can’t believe how long my wish list is, thank goodness I’m a demonstrator and get a nice discount! If you have more than $99 on your wish list, why don’t you consider purchasing the starter kit, so you can get over $50 in free products added to your customized kit! Here’s a link if you want to join my fun team: https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=2043263


From May 4th to 31st, you can get an AMAZING deal on the Starter Kit. Shop the new catalog and build your brand new Starter Kit with anything you want! In May, you will get $155 of product of your choice for just $99 plus FREE SHIPPING! Plus, after that, you will get to take advantage of a 20% discount, early catalog access and be a part of my amazing Lynnzcrafters Team.
From 4 May–14 June 2021, qualifying orders will receive our generous Stampin’ Rewards PLUS additional rewards! Stampin’ Rewards are available to those who place individual orders or collect group orders totaling $250 or more. You will receive an additional $25 on top of your standard Stampin’ Rewards!
The 2021 January- June Mini Catalog is still available, click the image to see these awesome products. Many items are “while supplies last”.
Here is a handy tool to help you with some color coordination for our awesome In-Colors!

Here is an awesome video with highlights from Sara and Shelli, how sweet are they?
Here is a little handy tool for you to see all our colors (and their hex codes) should you wish to use these in any photo editing or electronic devises to match our gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colors.

Well, that’s it for now. Remember, if you are shopping online with me, and use my host code: TE7M396K, and your order is at least $40 before tax/shipping, then you will receive my monthly tutorial bundle and a free gift with my thanks.

Thanks for stopping by today, leave a comment and let me know if you have any questions, or tell me your favorite item in the new catalog!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: TE7M396K

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations! *I may resume in-person classes and events in June, stay tuned!

Have a great day!

Lynn

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Whisper White is Retiring

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the supplier mill that produced Whisper White cardstock products has permanently closed. Stampin’ Up! wasn’t given much notice about this closure, so quick pivots had to be made. As a result of the closure, the technology unique to this particular supplier is now unavailable to Stampin’ Up!, and the company can no longer offer our Whisper White cardstock and related products. This will not affect any of our other cardstocks – only Whisper White.

With Whisper White going out of production, a number of Whisper White products will soon be going away. The following items are now available while supplies last (with an order limit of 2 per item per order):

  • #100730 – Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
  • #140272 – Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
  • #124302 – Whisper White 12″ x 12″ Cardstock
  • #107301 – Whisper White Medium Envelopes
  • #131527 – Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
  • #145829 – Whisper White 3″ x 3″ Envelopes
  • #149710 – Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

* please note I have learned that some of these are already sold out. As the news launched on Friday some have gobbled up what was left in stock. 

But, please know there’s a new friend on the way.

Welcome, Basic White!

Stampin’ Up! was as startled by the news that Whisper White was going away (this decision was out of their hands) as we are, but they jumped right into action to find the best replacement paper possible. They found it!

After many hours to source and test alternative cardstock options from several suppliers to find the perfect fit, Stampin’ Up! has found a new replacement – Basic White! The quality of the new Basic White was thoroughly tested by Stampin’ Up!’s quality assurance and product teams. We are told it also tested very well with demonstrators and concept artists who played with the new paper and gave it a huge thumbs up. The company believes in the quality of the new Basic White cardstock, and I’m certain it will soon become our new crafting staple!

Here’s an informative video from Stampin’ Up! to show us how Basic White compares with Whisper White:

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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One More Pop-Up Gift Card Holder- Poinsettia

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Pop Up Style Gift Card Holder-Poinsettia: (same directions as Toile Tidings from yesterday)

 

  1. Cut Real Red cardstock 4 ¼” x 11”, score on the long side: 2 ½”, 5 ¼”, 6”, 6 ¾”, 7 ½”, and 8 ¼”. The 5 ¼” is a valley fold, then alternate mountain, valley etc (ending on a valley fold). Fold and burnish all the score lines. 
  2. Cut Heartwarming Hugs DSP: Cover needs two pieces: 4” x 2 ¼” 
    • Inside needs three pieces: 4” x 2 ½” 
    • Gift card pop up front and back: 4” x ½” 
  3. Adhere all the DSP directly to the coordinating panels as shown. 
  4. Adhere the pocket with tear and tape so it pops up when opened. 
  5. Stamp greeting from Poinsettia Petals in versamark ink on pear pizzazz cardstock and heat emboss with white embossing powder and heat tool. Cut with Stitched So Sweetly dies. Make a mat one size larger in real red cardstock. Adhere to inside top.
  6. Stamp, cut and assemble a poinsettia and adhere to a belly band that is 1 ½” x 7 ½” add beaded pearl.
  7. Cut small poinsettia from Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper, cut evergreen sprig and berries, adhere to inside and add beaded pearl. 

 

 

 

So that wraps up my Gift Card Holder Series! I hope this inspired you! Which was your favorite?

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

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Pop Up Style Gift Card Holder-Toile Tidings:

Cutting Directions:

  1. Cut Real Red cardstock 4 ¼” x 11”, score on the long side: 2 ½”, 5 ¼”, 6”, 6 ¾”, 7 ½”, and 8 ¼”. The 5 ¼” is a valley fold, then alternate mountain, valley etc (ending on a valley fold). Fold and burnish all the score lines. 
  2. Cut Toile Tidings DSP: 
    • Cover needs two pieces: 4” x 2 ¼” 
    • Inside needs three pieces: 4” x 2 ½” 
    • Gift card pop up front and back: 4” x ½” 

Assembly Directions:

  1. Adhere all the DSP directly to the coordinating panels as shown. 
  2. Adhere the pocket with tear and tape so it pops up when opened. 
  3. Stamp greeting from Wrapped in Christmas in real red ink on very vanilla cardstock, cut with layering oval die. Make a nesting scalloped oval one size larger in real red cardstock. Adhere to a belly band that is 1 ½” x 7 ½” 
  4. Cut small celebration die in very vanilla and stamp greetings for inside cover. 
  5. Add rhinestones 

 

 

Come back tomorrow and I’ll post an alternative to this style.

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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Wallet Type Gift Card Holder

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Hello again Friends!

Hope you are doing well, here’s my third tutorial for gift cards in this series! Hope you are enjoying them. Let me know which is your favorite- there’s one more tomorrow!

 

Small Wallet Fold Gift Card Holder-Feels Like Frost (No Stamping):

 

  1. Cut balmy blue cardstock 8 ½” x 3 ½” and score at 2” and 6” along the long side. Round the corners.
  2. Cut DSP (Feels Like Frost used here): 
    • 3 ¼” x 2 ¼” (front bottom piece)
    • 3 ¼” x 1 ¾”  (front top piece)
    • 3 ¼” x 3 ¾” (back)

3. Adhere all DSP to the cardstock. Punch notch with 1 ½” circle punch. Adhere two sides of the gift card pocket with tear and tape. 

4. Cut coordinating piece of DSP for the focal point of the front and die cut scalloped circle whisper white and add adhesive to only the top half and adhere to the top of the front piece. 

5. Remove silver loop from glitter star ornament. Tie bow with Metallic Mesh Ribbon. Carefully add to front with some glue dots- this is the clasp to hold the circle down when the gift card is closed.  

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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Happy Hanukkah!

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Hello Friends!

I wanted to share a special Hanukkah card that I created to be featured in a tutorial bundle with some of my crafty demonstrator friends! We have created this blog hop as well as a Hanukkah Tutorial bundle! I’ll be sharing it with all who order from me this month!

Here’s the details:

card base: Night of Navy cardstock cut 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″

Silver foil paper cut 5 1/4″ x 4″ (die cut the dove’s solid wings- one will be cut on the silver face up, one cut with silver face down to get this effect of two outstretched wings)

Feels Like Frost DSP is cut 5″ x 3 3/4″

Wrap Metallic Silver edged ribbon around the DSP/Foil that is adhered together, tie knot off to side as shown. then adhere to top of card base

Cut Dove body and wings out of whisper white cardstock, and adhere to the silver foil pieces and add to top of the card with dimensionals. Cut little sprig out of garden green cardstock.

 

Stamp “Happy Hanukkah” in Night of Navy ink, on whisper white cardstock, punch ends with Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (annual catalog) and adhere to card, over the ribbon, with dimensionals.

 

On the inside, stamp “Peace on Earth” on a piece of whisper white cut 5 1/4″ x 4″, add strip of DSP 5 1/4″ x 1″

 

Need a treat to go with that Hanukkah Card? This adorable acetate box is perfect for a homemade cookie, candy, gift card, money, or even some handmade cards!

 

 

The belly band is 3″ x 12″ wrapped around the acetate box. Add a silver foil label cut from celebrations label dies. Create a dove out of all whisper white cardstock and assemble as shown. Add greeting, sprig, pearls and add over the ribbon. What would you give as a Hanukkah gift?

Of course these projects can be modified for a winter birthday, thank you or Christmas gift/card as well. Just change out the sentiment if desired.

I am going to “try” to blog more often, I’ve missed writing and sharing here on this blog. It seems when life gets hectic, blogging falls down farther on my long “to do” list.

Let me know what you’d like to see me feature here.

Ready to see what the other demonstrators have created? click link here:

 

 

https://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=299849

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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Jumbo Gift Card Holder- Gnome for the Holidays

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Hi Friends!

Today is Day 2 in my Gift Card Holder series. Today I am featuring the “Jumbo Gift Card Holder”…. you know how sometimes gift cards you purchase at the market come all packaged up inside sealed package? Well, those usually don’t fit in our traditional gift card holders unless you rip them out of their packaging. Well not anymore- here you go!

 

 

Jumbo Gift Card Holder-Gnome for the Holidays: 

  1. Cut Balmy Blue cardstock base: 10 ¼” x 5 ½” and score at 1 ¾” and at 6” along the long side. 
  2. Cut Snowflake Splendor DSP: 5 ¼” x 4” (front cover) and 5 ¼” x 1 ¾” coordinating piece for strip on top of previous piece. Cut the coordinating piece for inside: 5 ¼” x 1 ½” that is glued onto a piece of whisper white that is 4 ½” x 3”. Adhere all DSP to cardstock. Punch a half circle notch from inside the piece with 1 ½” circle punch, then adhere two sides with tear and tape.
  3. Cut medium celebration dies out of whisper white cardstock. Stamp gnome and tree on the shape. Color in with Blends: granny apple green, balmy blue, crumb cake, smoky slate, night of navy. Adhere to the top of the card front with dimensionals. 
  4. Cut snowflakes from Balmy Blue glimmer paper and adhere
  5. Add 5 Iridescent pearls on snowflakes. 
  6. Stamp greeting in pacific point ink on inside piece of whisper white. 

 

What do you think? Do you love gnomes as much as me? You should see my Christmas decorations, so many cute gnomes have found their way to my house over the years.

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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Freezin’ Friends Gift Card Holder

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Hello Friends!

I told you recently that I wanted to get back into posting on my blog, and here goes! I have several posts planned for this week. Today’s feature is a Side-Fold Gift Card Holder featuring Freezin’ Friends bundle (it is retiring from the August-December 2020 Holiday Mini Catalog).

 

 

Here are the directions on how to make this one:

Side Open Gift Card featuring Freezin’ Friends:

  1. Cut Pacific Point Cardstock 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 2 ½” and 5 ½”. Burnish. (do not adhere yet). 
  2. Cut three pieces of DSP (Snowflake Splendor):   Front left cover: 2 ¾” x 4”; Inside left pocket: 2 ¼” x 4” (adhere and punch a half circle with the 1 ½” circle punch); Right side piece: 2 ¾” x 4” add this to piece of whisper white that is 4” x 5 ¼” 
  3. Adhere pocket with tear & tape on the two sides so gift card will fit inside
  4. Die cut celebration dies (two nesting sizes as shown) large is pacific point, small is whisper white. Stamp iceberg directly on die cut piece with pool party ink, color with pool party blends. Stamp sentiment in pacific point ink.
  5. Stamp the freezin’ friends critters, trees and props in memento black ink on a piece of whisper white cardstock, color with blends (night of navy, balmy blue, crumb cake, basic black, mango melody, smoky slate, real red); and stamp trees in just jade ink and color with just jade blends. Cut out with dies. 
  6. Adhere the whisper white celebration die cut to the pacific point piece. Adhere to the card front by adding adhesive to only the left half of the pieces (so this will open- see photo). Add critters and pieces with dimensionals on outside. Glue the raccoon on the inside left and a small tree is glued down bottom right. Add greeting from Merry Moose stamp set. 

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another gift card holder!

Don’t forget our Year End Sale and Clearance Rack refresh started today!

Thanks for visiting me today!

If you are thinking of ordering anything this month please use Host Code: RZ643RRZ

~Lynn Streifert
Independent Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up!
Shop my Online Store 24/7 on my website: http://LynnStreifert.stampinup.net
Email: Lynnzcrafters@gmail.com
All classes and events are “Virtual” or “To-Go” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monthly Bingo nights, Monthly Stamping Clubs, Monthly Team Get-Togethers, and opportunities for Workshops and Classes offered via Zoom and/or Facebook Live! (think of paint and sip, or board and brush, I can offer the same kind of party for you and your friends!) Think of me for Birthday Parties, Kid Crafts, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and special anniversaries or parties where you need customized invitations or decorations!

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