Wow! July is full of surprises from Stampin' Up! They are offering quite a few exciting things this month that I know you will want to take advantage of!

1. Bonus Days Coupons, for every $50 you spend, Stampin' Up! will give you a $5 coupon for August
2. There will be a Clearance Rack Refresh
3. Online Exclusives will be live-- the entire collection, including a new coveted truck stamp set and punch, Christmas paper, Hanukah stamp set, Christmas stamp sets, etc! 
4. Paper Pumpkin refills and past kits will be 50% off (for Paper Pumpkin subscribers ONLY-- it's a great perk!)
5. And a new kit will be released! We haven't seen it yet, but they have all been adorable!

And of course, with any qualifying order ($50 or more) you get access to our July Tutorial Bundle that features 42 projects, with full color photos,  measurements, and instructions from 42 demonstrators from across the globe! Good deal huh? 

I am so thankful to have crafty friends who I collaborate with to make things possible, like this tutorial bundle! 

If you want to place an order-- please do so here!

Happy crafting,
​Melissa

I am so very excited to be participating in Foster Village's Lemonade Month fundraiser! For the month of June they are partnering with businesses in the central Texas area with a "lemonade" theme and kids are hosting lemonade stands all across the town! 

I decided this would be the perfect month to host a class using the Sweet Citrus stamp set and give the proceeds to Foster Village, which is a local charity that supports foster families. 

Below are the cards I am teaching how to make OR you can get the finish cards sent to you! These cards feature some simple stamping and a fun fresh color palate!

For $35 (with $10 donated to Foster Village) this class can be mailed (and taught via Zoom) or in person in Austin (coffee shop I teach at) or my studio in Dripping Springs.

Sunday, June 25th on Zoom, 2-4pm
Monday, June 26th in Austin at Trianon Coffee, 1-3pm
Tuesday, June 27th in Dripping Springs Studio, 10am-Noon

You can add a few items on if you are new to stamping or are going to attend via Zoom. 25% of each item will also be given to Foster Village!
*Stamp set $28 (includes a block to mount them on for FREE)
*8 mini ink pads $29
*Embossing Folder/Dies $40

If you buy all the add ons that is another $20 to Foster Village!

If you don't want to make the cards-- you can purchase all four cards, mailed to you, for $25 and $10 will be donated to Foster Village!

Please RSVP by the 5th to receive this month's packet!

Or if you want to-- make a purchase from Stampin' Up! directly using the hostess code UMMDEQ3V and 20% will be given to Foster Village! Click here!

If you have any questions, please comment below or reach out to me at [email protected]

Happy crafting,
Melissa

It's been a busy spring with a few health distractions that have kept me from blogging much, but... I have been teaching my monthly card class and if you ever want to see my current classes, check my Facebook page! 

Right now I have an unprecedented 5 events on my calendar! Check them all out below:

• Annual Catalog Paper Share, Deadline April 29th
  • When you reserve a Paper Share with me, I will order all of the new paper from the upcoming Annual Catalog, cut it up, package it, and ship it to you so that you have a sampling of all of the new papers. This is usually about 1/4th the cost of purchasing all of the new paper packs yourself. This way you can see, feel, touch, and use the paper and reorder your favorites in my online store.
  • Available to anyone in the US - public/demonstrators
  • 2 options:
    • $55 All the DSPs (no specialty papers)
    • $71 All the DSPs PLUS ALL the specialty papers
      Exclusive pricing for members of my team - If you are planning to take advantage of the $125 in product for $99 join offer and are interested in shares email me [email protected] for team pricing that I offer as my support of their goals.
      • $43/$55 (Sea to Sea Stampers Team Price)
        RSVP here: https://forms.gle/o59m1kHfddCVK8D28 
• Annual Catalog Stamp Camp, May 29th (in person BellaVida in Wimberley OR by mail)
  • Your hostesses Susan Rutherford and Melissa Thomas are excited to play with the new 2023 -2024 Annual Stampin’ Up! catalog! This time it's all about color! Get to know the new Stampin' Up! colors -- both Core Colors and In Colors!  
  • This event has several options – either in-person or to go for $55, which includes over $20 in product that you can continue to play with after the event is over, payable by May 15th.
  • The schedule for the day is:
    • 10am-12:00 am: Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Class (Make 10 cards perfect for summer in the new Core Colors)
    • 12:00 am-1:00 pm: Build a Rainbow Salad Bar Lunch at Bellavida by Susan & Melissa
    • 1:00-3:00 pm: In-Color Circle Sayings Card Class (Make 4 cards using this super fun stamp set and the new In-Colors)
    • PLUS, get an extra door prize ticket for bringing a donation for CPS's Rainbow Room for foster kids. 
    • Register here: https://forms.gle/t7SHuiFT7cbwzGAF8
• May NEW 23-25 In Color Card Class, May 22nd (in person)/May 28th (online)
  • This month I am featuring the new In Color Markers and the Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper! We will be using the Something Fancy stamp set! Your kit includes:
    • Fresh as a Daisy DSP (HALF pack)
    • 2023-2025 In Color Markers
    • In Color Dots (sample)
    • In Color Jute Trim (sample)
    • Please RSVP by the 6th to receive this month's packet: https://forms.gle/aLbBzCvtiGWFzkd49
• June Foster Village Lemonade Card Class Fundraiser
  • Foster Village is hosting their "Lemonade Fundraiser" month in June and I am giving a portion of my proceeds to fund their great mission!
  • June's Card Class focuses on the Sweet Citrus stamp set. For $35 (with $10 donated to Foster Village) this class can be mailed (and taught via Zoom) or in person in Austin (coffee shop I teach at) or my studio in Dripping Springs.
    • Sunday, June 25th on Zoom, 1-3pm
    • Monday, June 26th in Austin, 1-3pm
    • Tuesday, June 27th in Dripping Springs Studio, 10am-Noon
    • You can add a few items on if you are new to stamping or are going to attend via Zoom. 25% of each item will also be given to Foster Village!
    • Stamp set $28 (includes a block to mount them on for FREE)
    • 8 mini ink pads $29
    • Embossing Folder/Dies $40
      • If you buy all the add ons that is another $20 to Foster Village!
      • If you don't want to make the cards-- you can purchase all four cards, mailed to you, for $25 and $10 will be donated to Foster Village!
      • Please RSVP by the 6th to receive this month's packet: https://forms.gle/9WLs2CBXQkPxtpQi6

I have also been teaching monthly classes at both senior centers in Austin, selling my cards at Trianon, Thyme & Dough, Summer Revivial Wine, and Bakies at I'on! 

Plus, I just launched a card subscription service that you can see here:
https://www.seatoseastampin.com/card-subscription.html

Annual catalogs are on their way (either being shipped by Stampin' Up! or hand-delivered by me) and it's the most exciting time of the year-- in with the new and out with the old. The Color Refresh is also exciting! 

Happy crafting,
Melissa

Welcome to my blog! I am Melissa Thomas, from Sea to Sea Stampin, a demonstrator located outside Austin, Texas! This month I sent my subscribers an add on project, including some extra coordinating notecards and envelopes-- which are super cute BTW! 

The project I designed is a cute desk calendar that you could give or keep!

Don't forget to keep hopping along to see more creative ideas with this kit!

Happy crafting,
​Melissa

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Happy crafting,
​Melissa

Thank you for hopping over to my blog this week! I am so happy to be participating in another Craft Collaborations Blog Hop. It's the time of year when I need to knock out as many Christmas cards as possible for as reasonable of a price point as possible.

And this week, one of these items in the Santa Express Memories and More Card Pack is just $6 starting on December 1st, with the Cards and Envelopes at $11, you can make 20 cards quickly for just $17, plus have plenty of leftovers. 

Below I will show you some of my favorite creations with this set, using just the Card pack and cards and envelopes. 

This card just involved some fussy cutting...

Okay, so this one I used a scrap I had from a Deckled Rectangle die and then I dipped the wooden lettering in Versamark and Silver embossing powder, heated it up (it heats FAST since wood conducts heat), and done!

Same concept here...

And for this one I turned the card around so that the solid red side is on the front of the card for some better contrast, cut a card up, and then layered them on the card front with one of the wooden lettering pieces. 

Don't forget to keep hopping along on the blog hop here:

​Hopefully, you enjoyed a few of my creations with this set! If you would like to purchase the items I used to make these projects, just click here!

​Happy crafting,
Melissa

Next week Tuesday, October 18th is my 9th Anniversary with Stampin' Up! and I can't believe it! Never would I ever imagine all the fun that I have experienced because of Stampin' Up!-- travel, team development, crafting fun, building my skills as a person and a crafter, and meeting tons of new friends1

To celebrate, I would love to share my stamp-iversary with you! Join my team to celebrate! This is the perfect month to do it because with Join+ you get $155 of whatever product you want for $99 plus tax. Shipping is FREE and you get a FREE Paper Pumpkin code too!

Other ways I am celebrating is:

• $9 off any PDF in my online store (use the coupon code 9YR by 10/31/22)
• $9 back on any order over $50 using the hostess code RGV2QQR9 (good through October 18th)
• 9 of my favorite Christmas tutorials
  • Sweet Candy Cane Holiday Card
  • Watercolor Mistletoe Card
  • Boughs of Holly Christmas Card
  • Christmas Season Shadow Box Card
  • Peaceful Deer Card with Giftcard Pocket
  • Vintage Bird Christmas Card & Tag
  • Christmas Pyramid Card
  • Snowman Magic Box Top Shaker
  • Vintage Christmas Card

I hope you love my virtual 9th Anniversary Celebration!!!! 

Happy crafting,
Melissa

For the month of October I am offering our Merry Maker's Christmas card class that features the Vintage Christmas stamp set and the fun bottle punch, plus all of these items included:
Lights Aglow 6x6 DSP (half pack)
Gold/Vanilla Satin Edge Ribbon (full bolt)
Festive Pearls (half pack)

RSVP by October 10th here:
https://forms.gle/VDoD5myyyyWTzs1Z7

Happy crafting,
​Melissa

Welcome to my blog! I am so excited to be hopping today with others to share our love of Autumn! You can check out a video of all of these techniques on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/seatoseastampin

But all of these projects feature the Fond of Autumn stamp set and the amazing Kraft notecards and envelopes! 

The first is using the Baby Wipe Technique to create this soft and pretty box. 

The next card features shimmery embossing paste, Blend markers, and even a blending brush on the sentiment tag!

This card is a cool technique where you lay down a layer of ink on the card, then spritz the stamp with water and basically lift the color off the page. 

And this final card uses the dies to create a peakaboo look!

I hope you enjoyed these projects and I can't wait to see what others have created! Don't forget to keep hopping...

Happy crafting,
​Melissa