RECAP - CARDS AND CAROLS EVENT

Hey everyone - Happy Halloween and last day of October! This month has just been crazy and I can't believe its done...but that means we are getting that much closer to the Christmas season. And this past Saturday I held my first Christmas event of the year. 

We had 29 ladies register and attend the event - held in the Brockville 1000 Islands Mall community room. The Thousand Islanders Chorus group asked me to coordinate the event for them as a fundraiser - with proceeds going towards their charity - Autism in the community. And I am thrilled to announce we made our goal of raising $500! 

                               

                           

                           

I was thrilled with how smooth the event went. They made 5 different card designs, 2 of each and 5 different tag designs, 2 of each = 10 cards and 10 tags. We packaged up the supplies and other goodies in a Kraft bag they could also decorate and use for the holiday season. 

Here is a closer look at some of the cards we made:

(putting together the kits for all of these projects!)

Another bonus to the day was the music provided by The Thousand Islanders Chorus group - they started the event off with the Quartet doing two awesome Christmas songs and then half way through, a larger group sang another assortment of carols. These ladies are beyond talented!

We of course played some games, gave away some awesome prizes, had some yummy treats and there was a lot to look at with our card displays. 

I want to give a HUGE shout out to - Christine Schroder (thank you for asking me to be apart of this event with you and the ladies!), April Watt (couldn't have done this without you girl!), Fred Grendel and Aaron Watt (you guys were awesome to help out on the day of, setting up and taking down, providing treats and helping with registration!), Susan & Anne (thank you ladies for helping with the gift bags!), Danielle McIntosh (for travelling the hour to support us!), and to my family for coming out to support me! 

Looking forward to doing another event in the future - but first I need to rest and catch my breath - this event was a LOT of work! :) 

WIN THE OCTOBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT!

So at the beginning of October I mentioned this month's giveaway is a Paper Pumpkin kit - exciting right!!! And so its here and I wanted to show you what it looks like and how you can win this kit!

Check out the video below:

I loved how easy and how stunning these cards are - my husband was so impressed I put them together - they have such a wow factor. I also love that the November Paper Pumpkin kit is going to match these cards, so I'm excited to see what will be included in that!

(A closer look at what is included in the kit)

Here is the easy to follow video that Stampin' Up! provides as well to get a look at how to put these cards together:

HOW TO WIN
Interested in winning this kit? Its easy to enter - and you can get your name in multiple times to increase your chances - NICE!
1. Leave a comment below letting me know what you like about the kit
2. Subscribed to my Create & Share Facebook Group
3. Invite your friends and family to join the FB Group, and
4. Share on the group page some of your recent fall/holiday creations

Simple right! I can't wait to hear from all of you and see what you have been creating - there have already been some amazing projects posted on the Create & Share group - we have some very talented ladies on there and I love how encouraging and support everyone is!

PURCHASE/SUBSCRIBE

Are you interested in subscribing or trying out one of the kits next month? Be sure to click here for all the details. Also let your friends and family know and receive a subscription for Christmas or even better - give one as a gift!

Have any questions? I would love to help you out so please be sure to email or phone me.
Amy.grendel@gmail.com | 613-888-0589

BUY THREE GET ONE FREE

I just wanted to remind you of the great deal Stampin' Up! is offering right now:

Let’s admit it: we all just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper! By popular demand, Stampin' Up! is bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper. You can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during the month of October! This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual and holiday catalogs. And they’re even including select Specialty and Designer Series Paper Stacks on sale! So take advantage of this excellent opportunity to stock up on lots of pretty paper! See below for the full list of papers available in this deal.

TIP | Don't need three full packs of paper? split with a friend! Or start your Christmas shopping for you and your crafty friends early! Get a great deal and a selection of paper!

Here are some of the cards I've made recently using some of the select papers on sale:

To place your order email me - Amy.grendel@gmail.com or

shop online by clicking here

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions

WHATS HAPPENING THIS MONTH | OCTOBER 2017

Well hopefully you have received your October Newsletter and are here to get more details on all the GREAT deals Stampin' Up! and I are offering this month! I've also included my October events and be sure to read down all the way to the bottom to find out how you could win a fun prize!

OCTOBER SPECIALS & DEALS

SPECIAL CLASS OFFER  | Help me celebrate my 15th Wedding Anniversary this month - all newcomers can attend the October Card Class for FREE! Thats right - if this is your first class with me you can try it for FREE!  And of course for those who bring a new friend receive a special gift!

OCTOBER 1 - 10TH | WORLD CARD MAKING DAY SPECIAL is a day dedicated to doing what you love most—making handmade cards! It celebrates the creativity and personal connection handmade cards create between loved ones. This year the world celebrates the day on October 7, but one day wasn’t enough for Stampin' Up!. For ten days (October 1–10), you get 15% off Notecards & Envelopes and select stamp sets. Also, when you buy Fast Fuse Adhesive, you’ll get two refills for FREE! These items will help you celebrate the best hobby of all—card making! Contact me to place an order or visit my online store.

My eyes are on the Merry Mistletoe stamp set and stocking up on the notecards and adhesive! What about you? Check out some of these Stampin' Up! projects featuring these sets on sale.

OCTOBER DSP SALE | Let’s admit it: we all just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper! By popular demand, Stampin' Up! is bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper. You can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during October! This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual and holiday catalogs. And they’re even including select Specialty and Designer Series Paper Stacks on sale! So take advantage of this excellent opportunity to stock up on lots of pretty paper! See below for the full list of papers available in this deal. 

(Don't need three full packs of paper? split with a friend! Get a great deal and a selection of paper!)

OCTOBER EVENTS & CLASSES

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN ONE OF THE BELOW PLEASE EMAIL ME amy.grendel@gmail.com 

OCT 13TH | OPEN STUDIO - 6PM TO 9PM  
Work on your scrapbooking, stamping or any craft project. Cost is $15 or FREE with a qualifying order and includes access to my Big Shot, punches and select stamps and ink. PLUS one Make and Take project provided. Light snacks provided. Reserve your spot by emailing me.

OCT 20TH | OCTOBER FALL CARD CLASS - 7-9:30PM

We will be creating three different fall/holiday card designs (2 of each = 6 cards with envelopes) with a variety of products from the Annual Catalogue and NEW Holiday Catalogue. Cost is $20 or FREE with a qualifying order. There will also be snacks, games/prizes and a technique demonstration. To reserve your spot sign up by emailing me.

OCT 28TH | CARDS & CAROLS - 1PM - 5PM

I'm very excited to be co-hosting a special fundraising event at the Brockville 1000 Islands Mall - for all the details check out the flyer below. This is a great chance to stock up on your Christmas cards and tags AND help fundraise for a good cause! Interested? Be sure to reserve your spot quickly - we are already half full! 

OCTOBER GIVEAWAY 

Make sure to post your fall projects online at my Create & Share Facebook Group and add friends to the group - to be entered to win a Free Paper Pumpkin Kit! Thats a value of over $27! And there is some exciting things happening with the October & November Paper Pumpkin kits - check them out here:

For more details CLICK HERE