Now.... I'm excited for the new year!

Ooh!  This has been the longest 6 days of a new year!  Why?  Terrific Tuesday, the first Tuesday of the month is *just* happening.  If you're reading this in your inbox, sorry!  I truly meant to get this published in time for Tuesday's send!

On the first Tuesday of the month in Stampin' Up! land means:

1.  New catalog starts 

2.  New specials launch

3.  New Product of the Month arrives

4.  New kits arrive

The January - April 2026 catalog is here!  See it here or on my shopping website.  I also have paper copies available.  Let me know if you need one! 

 

Save some of your favorites for February!  With every $50 you spend in January, you're going to get $5 voucher to spend in February!  These can stacked!  You can earn two vouchers with a $100 order and you can use multiple vouchers on one order in February!  

New Product of the Month! Spend $75 and you can get a product of the Month for only $5.    This month is the Fabulous Saying Stamp Set.  I jumped on ordering this one because I wanted some fresh, new and LARGER sentiments. 

If you didn't get last month's Product of the Month, it's still available, while supplies last.

Be sure to add it to your cart before checkout and verify it is there before you close out your order.  

New Kits!

I'm very excited about this month's new kits.  I LOVE butterflies and I am sure I'll be able to continue using the stamp set long after I've sent out my cards.  They're here...

Butterfly Garden is 9 cards and includes a stamp set!

Lots to Love is 9 cards and has pre-printed phrases in English, French & German

Adopt a Pet is a craft kit (not cards) for young and young at heart.  Grab this kit for a fun activity when there's a snow day or school holiday.  

And just returning today is the Nutcracker Tags kit

Upcoming Workshops in Everett, WA

Create these 4 cards using the Brushed with Beauty papers and learn new crafting techniques.  This is a learning class where I'll walk you through these cards step by step.  

There's two ways to join this class:  Free with a $50 purchase before January 9th OR $20 Solo Ticket or $30 for you and a friend.  Please RSVP by 1/9/25 so I can pre-cut for this workshop.  contact me @craftylalia on IG or FB or reply to this email.  

Join us at 1pm at Butter Notes Cafe to make 4 easy & coordinating cards.  Our featured kit is the Sweeter with You kit that will make cute every-day cards or even a Valentine.  I'll have extra sentiment stamps. A single kit of Sweeter with you is $12, a double kit for 8 cards, 2 of each is 10% off at $21.50.

Please bring a little extra cash to purchase a treat at the cafe counter.  Their specialty is Croffles.  It's a croissant dough cooked in a waffle iron topped with a huge variety of sweet and savory toppings.  They also have wonderful coffee including a big selection of dairy free milk and dairy free chocolate for mochas.  

In addition to the Sweeter with You kit shown above, I'll have additional kits available to purchase ranging from $10 to $38 including the kits I mentioned earlier!

Butter Notes Cafe is located at 902 N. Broadway, Everett, WA 98203 near the colleges in Everett. 

With no school with the MLK Day observance, I invite you to bring your kids with you, but this is not a drop-off event. 

Upcoming events:

Mondays at Butter Notes Cafe

1:00 - 3:00 pm

902 N Broadway, Everett WA

January 19 (MLK Day)

February 9

March 9

April 13

Thursdays at my home

January 15 - Technique Workshop

February 12 - Technique Workshop

March 19 - Kit Together

April 16 - TBD

Ship Ship Hooray! It's Free Shipping on the Virtual Card Retreat kit and everything else

Just in time to do a little bit of last minute crafting and shopping and to sign up for the Virtual Card Retreat!

There's no shipping fees for standard shipping with a $75 order!  

It completely blows my mind that Stampin' Up! is giving us free shipping the same day that the Virtual Card Retreat sign-up starts!  What a spectacular savings!  

This virtual retreat will be held January 22nd & 23rd but your kit will ship now so you wrap it up and put it under the tree.  I won't tell if you gift it to yourself!  

During this two-day virtual event, you’ll create 15 fabulous cards, craft with a community that loves card making, learn new techniques, and interact on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff.  By purchasing the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit (170023), you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will be held. This kit is $165 USD and will be available for order starting December 10!  Recordings will be available for replay.  

Want to see the projects?  Warning:  You'll see all 15 projects!  Click here.

Additional supplies needed that you may already have.  See the list here.

When you get free shipping with a $75 order, you are eligible for 2 more items!  

The product of the month for $5 and MY free Thank You kit!

This kit is my Thank You for any order over $50.  You'll get pre-cut papers, die-cuts, ribbon, embellishments, card bases and envelopes.  

One more thing...

This Thursday, December 11th, I'm going to be at the Crimson Cougar Holiday Market in Everett from 4 to 8pm.  Please stop by!  There's free parking, activities for kids, amazing live music and I'll be there with some adorable items for sale.

Location, WSU-Everett 915 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

If possible, RSVP!  This will help them plan hot cocoa and kids activities.  

Hello December!

 Happy December!

There's 4 NEW things you need to know about.  Scroll to see the headlines!

1.  TODAY!  Product of the Month starts today, December 2nd

2.  TODAY! New Card & scrapbooking kits are available

3. TODAY!  Paper Pumpkin Subscription Sale!  Only $20.33/mo with pre-paid subscription

4. TODAY! New Last Chance products added

5.  Events in Everett, WA

6.  Free with Purchase or Bring a Friend Card Workshop 

Product of the Month

Starting TODAY.... you can get the POTM for just $5 with a $75 order.  

This month it's a full paper pack, 12 double sided sheets!  

It's just $5 with a $75 order.  Here's some examples how it was used by our Design Team!  

Click to expand any image.

New Kits! 

Starting today, there's 2 new kits in the kit section.

Banner Botanicals.  9 Cards with gorgeous envelopes.  Includes stamp, ink and block

Put your love front and center with the Banner Botanicals Kit. Each card design features a unique botanical motif, complete with a heartfelt sentiment displayed across a banner. This all-inclusive kit creates nine thoughtful cards to brighten someone’s day.

As You Grow baby book

Create an adorable album to capture baby’s first year with the As You Grow Kit. This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to document sweet memories each month. With plenty of letter and number stickers and pockets for holding extra treasures, personalizing the album is a breeze! From baby’s first moments to first birthday, keep track of every unforgettable milestone with this kit!

Cyber Monday:  Paper Pumpkin 

For 9 days only, grab a Paper Pumpkin prepaid subscription for almost $7 off each month!

Get your subscription for as low as $20.33 per kit!

From December 1–9, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:

3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00)  $20 savings
6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) $40 savings
12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00) $80 savings!

And now, here’s the fine print.

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.

Last Chance Refresh

Be the first to get marked down items!

Crimson Coug Holiday Market

Thursday, December 11th, 4 to 8pm at WSU-Everett Campus

My family cannot believe it.  This UW Husky Alumni is rubbing shoulders and supporting the Student Association at WSU-Everett.  I will say, I was invited by a WSU alumni friend.  

Come shop the Holiday Market with me and the other small businesses!  I'll be having kits for sale and a gift tag make and take.  

Cards & Coffee in Everett Mini-workshop

Join us for cards & coffee at Butter Notes Cafe on Monday December 11th at 1PM.

We'll be creating 3 cards.

Cost is $10

Location:  909 Broadway Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Register by the 10th and receive a free gift.  

I'll have two sets of cards available.  The second set will be non-holiday cards.

Free Thank You Kit!

Thru December 12th, receive this card kit as my thank you for shopping my Stampin' Up website.  I cannot continue without your support and I want to keep giving back.  I've created this gorgeous set of cards with the new, gorgeous Brushed With Beauty papers.  

If you're local to Everett, join me on December 17th at 6:30 PM for my final class of 2025.

It's FREE with purchase class.  Or bring a friend and each can pay $15.  Kindly RSVP no later than December 12th.  

When your website order reaches $50 (before shipping/tax and after any application of Stampin' Rewards) you will receive this pre-cut Project kit FREE from me!

Just add adhesive, ink and your favorite sentiments to complete this kit.  I used the Banner Sayings bundle for most of these cards.  

Whew!  That's all the news I have.     

My Artwork.....  a bit of it has gone to the dogs

   

 

See something you're curious about? Let me know and I'll answer your questions!
Have a great day!

P.S.  I decorated a tin that contained nuts and filled it with dog treats for a hostess gift!  My Howie approves!  

Black Friday ... Starts Tuesday!

There's a whole lot of goodness coming up in the next 10 days!  

I think a visual calendar is best!  

This Tuesday, November 25th, StampinUp!'s first Black Friday Sale Starts! 

Here's what I know:  

• 40% off

• Stampin’ Blends  
• Paper Trimmer and blades
• Ink bundles

• 25% off

• Select adhesive

• 15% off

• Select cardstock
• Shop the full selection of discounted products online.
• Products are available while supplies last.
• Orders will likely arrive in time for the holidays.

This link will only work during the Black Friday Sale

Cyber Monday--Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions

From December 1–9, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:

3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00)  $20 savings
6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) $40 savings
12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00) $80 savings!

And now, here’s the fine print.

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.

Product of the Month (POTM)

Do you remember the SOTM from Close to My Heart?  Stamp of the Month?  This program is similar, but it's going to be exclusive Product, in other words, not always a stamp set!

To kick it off, it's True Blue Florals!

12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs, Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe), Colors: Balmy Blue, Night of Navy

When your cart is $75 after discounts and before shipping & tax, you'll be prompted to add this $5 item!  You're limited to 1 Product of the Month per account.  

Last Chance Section Update!

Every other month.... so the even numbered months, the Last Chance Section of the website is updated.

New products will appear and occasionally existing products will be discounted further.  

Cards & Coffee in Everett Mini-workshop

Join us for cards & coffee at Butter Notes Cafe on Monday December 11th at 1PM.

We'll be creating 3 cards.

Cost is $10

Location:  909 Broadway Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Register by the 10th and receive a free gift.  

I'll have two sets of cards available.  The second set will be non-holiday cards.

Free Thank You Kit!

Thru December 12th, receive this card kit as my thank you for shopping my Stampin' Up website.  I cannot continue without your support and I want to keep giving back.  I've created this gorgeous set of cards with the new, gorgeous Brushed With Beauty papers.  

If you're local to Everett, join me on December 17th at 6:30 PM for my final class of 2025.  

When your website order reaches $50 (before shipping/tax and after any application of Stampin' Rewards) you will receive this pre-cut Project kit FREE from me!

Just add adhesive, ink and your favorite sentiments to complete this kit.  I used the Banner Sayings bundle for most of these cards.  

Aren't you glad I created a calendar?  This entire message was to explain it!  LOL.