QUICK & EASY 3" X 3" VALENTINES...

I'm scheduling this post ahead of time since we are expecting the biggest snowstorm in many years here - anywhere from 7"- 16" depending on which channel you are watching.  YIKES!  Last snowstorm (with much less snow than predicted for today), we lost electricity for three days and we were one of the lucky ones!   I grew up in New England, so I am used to plenty of snow.  However, they are not equipped for that kind of snow here and most people don't have a clue how to drive in it.  So when it snows just an inch or two, life comes to a standstill here.  I don't mind staying in or having no cable/internet/phone (okay I mind a little), etc., but I'd like to keep my electricity.  It's cold out, baby!  And I need lights to stamp!  ;)

Here are a few more of the quick and easy Valentines that Jenni made on Thursday.  She has lots of co-workers to make them for, so she wanted to make a lot in as little time as possible.  Really fast to do, but still cute, cute, cute!  Enjoy...  and stay warm!

QUICK & EASY 3" x 3" VALENTINES SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – (left to right) Loads of Love (#115022, $23.95), Like-O-Meter (#117667, $8.95), A Happy Heart (#111758, $22.95)
  
• Card stock – Real Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pixie Pink, 
• Ink – Basic Black Classic, Markers (Real Red, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Chocolate Chip)

SOCK MONKEY VALENTINE...

Jenni came over to the studio yesterday to work on some Valentine's cards she needed to make while I was working on designs and tutorials for upcoming classes.  She came up with this clean and simple card for her roommate who is a very no-fuss, simple guy (who happens to love monkeys).  Very easy and only a few minutes to make!  Try one for the guys in your life!

SOCK MONKEY VALENTINE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Sock Monkey (#111552 $26.95), I {Heart} Hearts (C #118571, $18.95 - W #117010, $26.95) Don't forget - Haitian Relief!
  
• Card stock – Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Rose Red DSP, Close to Cocoa DSP
• Ink – Rose Red Classic, Rose Red Marker
• Punches – Ticket Corner (#107214, $6.95)

LOVE BANDIT TEST TUBE VALENTINE...

This is project #3 from my Valentine Stamp Camp.  The Love Bandit set from the Occasions Mini is a perfect fit for this Test Tube Holder!  It is so adorable - I couldn't wait to use it and started designing the Test Tube Holder as soon as my set arrived last month.  The original template for the Test Tube Holder came from Lisa Somerville and I adapted it for my Valentine's Day project.  I hope you enjoy it!

LOVE BANDIT TEST TUBE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Love Bandit (W #117086 $17.95, C #118577 $13.95), I {Heart} Hearts (C #118571, $18.95 - W #117010, $26.95) Don't forget - Haitian Relief!
• Card stock – Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP 
• Ink – Basic Brown, Going Gray, Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, White Signo Gel Pen 
• Ribbon – Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain
• Punches – Small Heart (#117193, $5.95), Heart to Heart (#113694, $15.95), Tag (#105934, $15.95), Small Tag (#108264, $15.95), Horizontal Slot (#105089, $5.95), 1” Circle (#104401, $15.95)
• Accessories – 2-way Glue Pen, Red Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter, Test Tubes (Oriental Trading Company)
• Tools – Aquapainter, Sticky Strip

SINGLE TEST TUBE HOLDER TEMPLATE:

SINGLE TEST TUBE HOLDER DIRECTIONS:
Click here for the full legal-size scale diagram .pdf with directions.

GO GREEN FOR ST. PATTY'S DAY!...

Looking ahead to St. Patrick's Day...  This card features the Go Green stamp, Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper and the Heart to Heart Scalloped Embosslit from the Occasions Mini.  I kept it fairly monochromatic in the greens family with lots of texture.  Very easy card to make though.  Enjoy!

GO GREEN FOR ST. PATTY'S DAY SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Go Green (#117688 $27.95)
• Card stock – Glorious Green, Green Galore, Whisper White, Shades of Spring DSP 
• Ink – Glorious Green and Green Galore Markers
• Punches – Full Heart (#113693, $15.95), Wide Oval (#112082, $15.95)
• Ribbon – Whisper White Organza Ribbon (watercolored Green Galore)
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools – Big Shot, Magnetic Movers & Shapers Punch Windows, Perfect Polka Dots Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#117335, $7.95),  Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#115963, $7.95), Scalloped Heart Of Hearts Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die (#117332, $11.95)

VALENTINE CANDY BAR WRAPPERS...

Here is Valentine Stamp Camp #2 Project!  This is a very quick & easy project to put together.   They use full-size Kit Kat bars.  You can make lots of these in very little time!  Jenni and I designed these together.  Enjoy!

VALENTINE CANDY BARS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Love You Much (#113756 $25.95) 
• Card stock – Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP 
• Ink – Real Red, Pretty in Pink, White Signo Gel Pen
• Ribbon  – Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon (#117291, $8.95) or Very Vanilla Taffeta (#109071, $6.95)
• Punches – 1-3/4" Scallop Circle (#119854, $16.95), 1 1/4" Circle (#119861, $15.95), 1” Circle (#119868, $15.95),
• Accessories – Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), 2-way Glue Pen, Kit Kat Bars
• Tools – Crimper, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place your DSP wrong side up and put Sticky Strip right along the edge of one side of your 6" x 6" DSP.
2. Place Sticky Strip on each of the perpendicular sides placed in the middle 3" of the sides.
3. Place your candy bar in the middle of your DSP (wrong side up) with the long Sticky Strip side on the side closest to you.
4. Bring the top and bottom sides around tightly and adhere the Sticky Striped side down last.
5. Stick the two ends together tightly.
6. Hold your crimper together and insert one end of the candy bar into the crimper and turn until the roller comes right up to the chocolate bar.
7. Repeat on the other end.
   
8. Cut your first layer (Pretty in Pink) to 2" x 7".
9. Cut your second layer (Real Red) to 1.5" x 7.5".  Run it through the crimper a few times.
10. Adhere the Red layer to the Pink layer and wrap them around the candy bar securing with Sticky Strip on the back side of the candy bar.
11. Wrap ribbon around and tie with a bow at the top.
12. For medallion, stamp with Real Red three times  – once on Very Vanilla and twice on Pretty in Pink.  Punch one Pink one out with the Scallop Circle Punch and hand-cut the small heart out on the other Pink one.  Punch the Very Vanilla one out with the 1" Circle Punch (words only).  Punch out a Real Red Circle with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch.
13. Layer as shown with a Stampin' Dimensional between the Scallop Circle and the Real Red Circle and another between the Very Vanilla Circle and the small heart.  Attach the medallion with a Stampin' Dimensional to the ribbon below the bow. 
    

VALENTINE STAMP CAMP #1, GUMBALL LOVE...

We had a fun time at my Valentine Stamp Camp yesterday even though my poor cake fell apart coming out of the pan!  It still tasted good though!  :)  I have the first project to share with you that we made.  Jenni designed this one with the new Something Sweet stamp set.  I just love the Sweet Treat Cup projects.  So fun!

 
GUMBALL LOVE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Something Sweet (W #117688 $27.95, C #118589 $19.95) 
• Card stock – Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP 
• Ink – Real Red, Pretty in Pink, White Signo Gel Pen 
• Punches – Pinking Hearts Corner (#118072, $9.95), Small Heart (#117193, $5.95), Heart to Heart (#113694, $15.95), 1 ¾” Circle (#112004, $15.95) 
• Accessories – Sweet Treat Cups, Mica Flakes

CUTTING SIZES:

• Real Red, 4.25" x 11" scored @ 5.5", 4" x 3.5", 2.75" x 4"
• Pretty in Pink, 4" x 3.5"
• Very Vanilla, 2.5" x 4", 2.25" x 2.25" (to back Sweet Treat Cup)
• Sending Love Specialty DSP, 4" x 5.25"

HEARTS FOR HAITI...

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. To help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake, Stampin′ Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. 

Help to make a difference.
Order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set today!

Who doesn't {heart} hearts? Especially the hearts in this delightful set. You'll love them even more when you discover they coordinate with our heart punches! Available in both wood-mount and clear-mount.

I {Heart} Hearts Clear Mount,  #118571   $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts Wood Mount, #117010    $26.95

Set Quantity: 8

ANOTHER STENCIL CARD...

As I promised yesterday, here is the first card I designed for the Stenciling Technique class, but didn't end up using.  This card is made with the Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil.  It is the first stencil that came out that I felt was perfect for cards!  Many others have come out since, but this oldie sure is a goodie!

KIND FRIEND STENCIL SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – All Holidays (#114916, $34.95)
  
• Card stock – Soft Suede Textured, Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold, Bella Bleu DSP
  
• Ink – Soft Suede, Versamark, Champagne Shimmer Paint Mist
  
• Accessories – Clear Embossing Powder
• Tools – Heat Tool, Stipple Brushes, Kind Thoughts Brocade (small) Stencil

TECHNIQUE THURSDAY, STIPPLING...

Tonight was my Technique Thursday class.  We did Stencil Stippling and Stippling Backgrounds this time.  Tomorrow I will show you the card I DIDN'T use for the class.  I still like it, but Jenni loves purple, so this is the one we chose. We used the new Folk Flowers Decor Stencils featured in the Occasions Mini.  Enjoy!

Jennifer chose to use the other Folk Flower Stencil and this was her resulting card.  Beautiful, Jen!

Here is a shot of the technique cards we made with the card:

FOLK FLOWER FRIEND SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – All Holidays (#114916, $34.95)
  
• Card stock – Rich Razzleberry Textured, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Bella Bleu DSP
  
• Ink – Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Pink Passion Craft
• Accessories – Clear Embossing Powder
• Tools – Heat Tool, Stipple Brushes, Folk Flowers Stencils
  

QUICK & EASY CANDY/TEA HOLDERS...

My daughter, Jenni, designed these quick little holders for a demo at our January workshops from one I made last year.  She made several different designs.  Here are two of them.  The first has one of my favorite new stamps - the Chocolate Bunny!  Isn't he cute?  Inside are two mini Hershey bars.

CHOCOLATE BUNNY CANDY HOLDER SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Chocolate Bunny (#116980, $7.95), Country Morning (#115334, Hostess Level I), Eggcoutrements (W #115164 $22.95, C #118556 $16.95)
• Card stock – Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana
• Ink – Chocolate Chip Craft
• Ribbon – Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain (#109051, $7.95)
• Punches – Designer Label (#107590, $15.95), 3/16" Corner Rounder (#109047, $6.95)
• Accessories – Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools – Heat Tool

The second is a gift pouch for loose tea.  The leaf is from Good Neighbors which is one of the Sale-A-Brations sets.  You can get this set for FREE with a $50 purchase!

NATURE'S BLOOM TEA HOLDER SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Eastern Blooms (#111626, $21.95), Good Neighbors (W #118378, C #119116 FREE with $50 purchase)
• Card stock – Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery
• Ink – Certainly Celery, Old Olive Classic, Pink Passion Craft
• Ribbon –  Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain
• Punches – Scallop Circle (#109043, $15.95), 3/16" Corner Rounder (#109047, $6.95)
• Accessories – Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools – Heat Tool

POUCH DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut cardstock to 3.25" x 11".
2. Score at 1", 6" and 10".
3. Stamp your background images.
4. Fold on the 1" and 6" scorelines.
5. Adhere velcro dot under the front flap created and to it's matching spot on the front of the pouch in the last scored area.
6. Make and cut out your main focal piece and adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals to the front of the pouch so that the flap just tucks under it.
7. Tie ribbon around middle or make a Belly band from cardstock or ribbon.  For belly band, attach a punch piece to the belly band if desired.

BUNNY & EASTER EGG HUNT...

We had a great time last night at Robin's workshop!  This card was our featured project.  The ladies learned embossing with this adorable little Chocolate Bunny and simple masking with the chick in the egg.  I cased this card from MichelleY and made a few changes.

First I stamped the chick.  Then I masked him and stamped the grass from the Inspired By Nature in two colors, first Certainly Celery and then Old Olive. Then I unmasked the chickie and colored him Barely Banana.  The eggs were stamped on the Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper and cut out.  The Chocolate Bunny was stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on Close to Cocoa, embossed and popped out on Stampin' Dimensionals.

After making the first card, I decided that there were too many different stamp sets used to show on one card at a workshop, so I changed the sentiment/medallion to use the sentiment that comes in the A Good Egg set.  I also decided not to introduce the paper piecing for the chick's eggshell so that I wouldn't overwhelm them (I think I may have still!), so this card was the one we ended up making at the workshop:

BUNNY & EGG HUNT SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – A Good Egg (#114974, $23.95), Chocolate Bunny (#116980, $7.95), Inspired by Nature (#111656, $23.95), Well Scripted (W #117072 $19.95, C #118601 $14.95)
• Card stock – Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Shades of Spring DSP
• Ink – Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip Classic, Chocolate Chip Craft, Markers (Barely Banana, Only Orange), White Signo Gel Pen
• Punches – Wide Oval (#112082, $15.95), Scallop Oval (#114889, $15.95), Modern Label (#116630, $15.95), Designer Label (#107590, $15.95)
• Accessories – Clear Embossing Powder
• Tools – Heat Tool

CAS POLKA DOTTED RED VALENTINE...

Today I decided I needed to do another CAS card.  I just don't do enough of those!  Of course, inspiration was a little lacking - I always want to pile on the layers and embellishments.  So I  ended up doing a Valentine's twist on my CAS Rosebird Birthday card.  This time I used the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit from the Occasions Mini.  Isn't it darling?  I just love it and see a lot of these in my future!

POLKA DOTTED RED VALENTINE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Well Scripted (C #118601, $14.95 - W #117072 $19.95)
• Card stock – Whisper White, Real Red, Sending Love Specialty DSP
• Ink – Real Red Classic
  
• Ribbon – 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain (#109052, $7.95/15 yds)
• Tools – Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder (#117335, $7.95),  Scalloped Heart Of Hearts Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die (#117332, $11.95)
  

VALENTINE STAMP CAMP....

Here is a little sneak peek of a couple of the projects we will be making next Saturday at my Valentine Class.  Learn new techniques and projects to make for your special someone!

Valentine Stamp Camp 

Saturday, Jan 23

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Beginners are welcome! Bring an adult friend new to me with you and choose a FREE gift from my goodie basket!

Class fee: $20 and includes all paper, ribbon, supplies and treats as well as refreshments.

SWEET PEA HEARTS & FLOWERS...

Still having fun working with my new products!  Time flies by so quickly when I am creating in my studio.  Poor hubby is a stamping widower lately!  For today's project, I combined a lot of new products from three separate promotions.  The sentiment is from the Sale-A-Brations set Whimsical Words.  The heart and flower stem is from the Sweetheart (Heart Cups promotion) set.  The Sweet Pea Stitched Felt flower and Designer Series Paper are from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I also used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder from the Occasions Mini as well.  And the layout is from this week's Mojo Monday sketch!  Quite the combination...

 

SWEET PEA HEARTS & FLOWERS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Sweetheart (C #120780, $15.95 - W #120415, $21.95), Whimsical Words (C #118386 - W #118386  FREE with $50 purchase)
  
• Card stock – Whisper White, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Shades of Spring DSP
  
• Ink – Rose Red Classic, Markers (Rose Red, Pretty in Pink)
• Punches – Scallop Circle (#109043, $15.95), Full Heart (#113693, $15.95), 3/16" Corner Rounder (#109047, $6.95)
  
• Ribbon – 1" Rose Red Double-Stitched Grosgrain
  
• Accessories – Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (#117266, $7.95),
  
• Tools – Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder (#117335, $7.95)

NEW ARRIVALS...CAS BIRTHDAY CARD...

Finally - my new Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Mini Products have arrived!  Yippee!  I spent my afternoon labeling my new Big Shot Dies and embellishment.  Then opening all the Clear Mount Blocks and cutting out all the flat parts of the acetate packaging (yes, I keep ANY usuable plastic to use for windows on my many projects - recycle, recycle, recycle). Then I had to attach the labels on my new Clear Mount stamps - too many sets to count!  By the time I was done, I didn't have too much time left to stamp, but I HAD to make something with my new babies!  So I decided to attempt a Clean & Simple card, which is a difficult thing for me.  I always want to add more - layers, bling, etc., etc.  I think I did a good job keeping myself in check this time though!  What do you think???

ROSEBIRD BIRTHDAY CAS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Well Scripted (C #118601, $14.95 - W #117072 $19.95)
• Card stock – Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Pink Flamingo DSP
  
• Ink – Old Olive Classic, Basic Black Marker, White Signo Gel Pen
  
• Punches – Extra Large Two-Step Bird (#117191, $15.95)
• Ribbon – 1" Rose Red Double-Stitched Grosgrain
  
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals
  
• Tools – Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder (#117335, $7.95)

I used the new Two Step Bird Punch which is awesome!   And I am loving the new script style of this stamp set (Well Scripted) and the new Sale-A-Brations set, Whimsical Words.  Totally adorable!  Hmmm... maybe I can sneak in a little more stampin' time...

BAROQUE HEARTS ANNIVERSARY CARD...

Yesterday, I shared with you that it was my daughter Colleen's first anniversary.  This is the card I made for her and Devin.  I used the colors from her wedding invitations that we had stamped and the heart stamp that we used for her wedding favors.  Wonderful memories!  The corner punch is Stampin' Up!'s new Pinking Hearts Corner featuring our fabulous new punch design from our Occasions Mini Catalog!  I chose not to go "all around" and instead create this unique shape as Colleen marches to the beat of a different drummer as well and has a unique style!  :)

BAROQUE HEARTS ANNIVERSARY SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – A Happy Heart (#111758, $22.95), Baroque Motifs (#113490, $27.95)
• Stamp Sets (inside) – Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370, $36.95), Heard From the Heart (#111644, $22.95)
  
• Card stock – Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red
  
• Ink – Basic Black Craft, Silver Metallic, Basic Black Classic, Real Red Classic
  
• Punches – Pinking Hearts Corner (#118072, $9.95), Heart to Heart (#113694, $15.95), Word Window (#105090, $15.95), Modern Label (#116630, $15.95)
• Accessories – Clear Embossing Powder
  

Marie

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HOME AT LAST...

I'm so happy to be back home in Virginia!  We had a great time in Massachusetts and I loved seeing all our family.  But I am excited to get back to my Stampin' Studio and to start playing with all my new products!

Yesterday was my 28th wedding anniversary (yes, I was a child bride... well, 18).  It doesn't seem possible it has been that long !  We were traveling all day, so we didn't get to celebrate until today.  We went to dinner at The Melting Pot.  I just love that place!  It was also my daughter Colleen's first anniversary.  They also chose The Melting Pot to dine at, but they were sure to get a table out of sight of us old folks!  That's okay - we sent them over a celebratory drink anyway!

This is the Anniversary card that I made Michael.  I used the Mojo Monday 120 sketch for the front layout.  Of course, I had to incorporate some of our newest products from the Occasions Mini Catalog!  I used the Pinking Hearts Border Punch and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder on the front and the Like-o-Meter stamp inside.  That is such a cute stamp!  You could easily adapt this card to a Valentines Day one by changing the "Happy Anniversary" sentiment to a "Love Bug" (from Love Bug set) or "Happy Valentine's Day" (from Teeny Tiny Wishes) sentiment.

LOVE BUG ANNIVERSARY SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Love Bug (Hostess Level I), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370, $36.95), Wonderful Favorites (#115114, $40.95)
• Stamp Sets (inside) – Like-O-Meter (#117667, $8.95)
  
• Card stock – Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red Textured, Brushed Silver, Patterns Pack III DSP (Hostess Level I)
• Ink – Basic Black Classic, Real Red Classic, Markers (Real Red, Basic Black)
  
• Punches – Pinking Hearts Border (#117649, $15.95), Heart to Heart (#113694, $15.95), 1 ¾” Circle (#112004, $15.95)
• Ribbon –1/4" Real Red and Basic Black Grosgrain
  
• Accessories – Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), 2-way Glue Pen, Mini Library Clip (black), Stampin' Dimensionals
  
• Tools – Circle Scissors Plus, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder (#117335, $7.95)

Marie 

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NEW PUNCH DESIGNS FROM STAMPIN' UP!...

New Punch Design

As part of Stampin' Up!'s commitment to providing customers with the very best crafting tools, starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a fabulous new body style for our punches!

A few features of the new punch style:

• Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
• Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
• Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
• Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
• New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
• Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog  -  CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!!
  
• Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
• Larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use

While new punch designs will be in the new body style, existing designs will remain in the existing body style for now.

Want to learn all about our FABULOUS new punches???  Come check them out and learn how to use our "all around" and Two-Step new designs at my New Punch Class on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 1-3.  They make gorgeous card fronts and you won't want to miss out on this hands-on opportunity!

Marie

SALE-A-BRATION BEGINS!!!...

Sale-A-Bration Brochure (4.1 MB)

Sale-A-Bration 2010  

 

Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives everyone reason to celebrate! 

FREE STAMPS SETS!!!  FREE PAPER!!!  FREE PUNCH!!!

15% OFF DEMONSTRATOR KIT (plus a FREE STAMP SET!!!

This is our most anticipated event of the year.  Don't miss out!

Customers:  Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for EVERY $50 purchase (before tax and shipping). Example:  $150 order = 3 free Sale-A-Bration items.  For the first time ever, you may earn FREE sets from our 2009-2010 catalog as well as the SAB Only products.  CLICK HERE to see a pdf of the sets you may earn for FREE with each $50 purchase!

Hostesses:  Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.  *Note: This benefit only available on qualifying customer and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify, so be sure to call me directly if you a placing an order of this size to get your bonus Sale-A-Bration item!

Join My Team:  Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs for FREE when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15% off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!  This is THE time to join my team and become a demonstrator or just join get your own discount on our awesome products!  BONUS from me personally:  Sign up to become a demonstrator on my team during Sale-A-Bration and receive this package of products (over $100 value)

Things to Remember:

• All Sale-A-Bration products (except the Scallop Trim Border punch) are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again. The Scallop Trim Border punch will be available for sale in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, but now is your chance to get it FREE!
• Order deadline:  Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
  

Contact me today for details on our best promotion of the year!

If you are on my mailing list, your catalog will be mailed to you.  However, Stampin' Up! has let us know that the catalogs did go out a little late, so there may be a short delay before you receive yours.  You can view the catalog online now by clicking the above link.

Marie

OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG BEGINS NOW...

The Occasions Mini Catalog has Begun!

 

CLICK HERE to see the exciting new products!

The Occasions Mini Catalog will run from today through April 30, 2010.  There are so many fabulous products in this catalog.  I have already begun playing with them (see my Snowman Soup project) and I absolutely LOVE them.  I am especially excited about the Clear Mount Stamps!  And don't forget that with every $50 in products that you purchase, you will receive your choice of stamp set or a punch or paper for FREE (see my Sale-A-Bration post for details)!  Book your workshop, register for classes or give me a call today and you can play with these fantastic new products in person!

So many great products - I can't wait to get home from my vacation and get back to working with them!  I miss my stamps!

Marie

HEART TREAT CUPS & SWEETHEART STAMP SET...

Heart Treat Cups

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch.  Contact me today about these fun products and to book your Valentine's-themed workshop where we will have a Make & Take featuring the stamp set and cups!

Promotion Details:

• Heart Treat Cups (#120435) and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set (#120415) will be available for purchase on January 5, 2010.
• While this is not a limited-time offer, we are not certain how long the initial inventory (earmarked for Valentine's Day) will remain in stock. It is possible that the Heart Treat Cups may be backordered for a short time prior to Valentine's Day, so please order early!
  
• The Heart Treat Cups and the other coordinating products can help you qualify for Sale-A-Bration rewards!
• The new Heart Treat Cups are ideal for Valentine's Day as well as many other occasions including Mother's Day, wedding and bridal shower favors, anniversary cards, or just simple projects that show you care.

 Marie