2-3/8" SCALLOP CIRCLE PUNCH NOW AVAILABLE...

I'm happy to announce that the quality issue we were experiencing with the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (#118874) have been resolved.  It is now available to order and our supply is ready to go.

Thank you for your patience as Stampin' Up! works to continue to provide you with high-quality products.

WHAT A WEEK TO SALE-A-BRATE!...

Last week, Stampin' Up! had an amazing first day of Sale-A-Bration, with sales more than double what they were on the first day of Sale-A-Bration last year.  At the home office, they shattered the picking record with 137,000 picks (items pulled from the shelves and put in a box to be shipped) in ten hours--the previous record was 105,000 in thirteen hours.  However, the new record did not last long.  It was broken the next day with 147,000 picks in ten hours!

It's been an outstanding week and I hope that you are enjoying our Sale-A-Bration promotion!  Contact me to set up your own workshop and I will teach you and your friends fun, new techniques!  Meanwhile, I thought you might like to see how your products arrive at you door...

From the Stampin' Up! Warehouse to Your Front Door!

After we get your order, the proper box is selected and a unique bar code is placed in the corner. That bar code tells the box where to go as it travels through the Distribution Center.

Your box’s first stop is along the Pick Line. Based on the information on your bar code, lights on the shelves tell pickers which and how many items go in each box.

After your box is loaded, weighed, and inspected for quality, it travels uphill to the packing area. The shipping label is applied, filler is added to keep things from moving around during shipping, and a fancy tape machine seals everything up.

After everything is labeled and sealed, your box travels back downstairs where it's loaded onto one of those beautiful brown trucks for delivery right to you!

FREE SALE-A-BRATIONS SETS & VIDEOS...

Sale-A-Bration is in full force!  For every $50 in purchases that you make, you will earn your choice of a FREE product.  And there is NO LIMIT to how many you can earn!  

However, did you realize that not only can you choose from one of eight FABULOUS exclusive SAB products (including stamp sets, DSP, accessories and digital content), but you can also choose from one of over 60 stamp sets from the Idea Book & Catalog?

 CLICK HERE to see all the IB&C sets you may choose from for your FREE gift.

Don't miss out on our most anticipated promotion of the year!

Speaking of Sale-A-Bration, here are three videos from Stampin' Up! featuring our wonderful Sale-A-Bration products I thought you might like to see!

Sale-A-Bration: Bliss Project
with Shannon West

Sale-A-Bration: My Digital Studio
with Sara Douglass

Sale-A-Bration: Sweet Summer Project
with Shannon West

STILL MORE NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS...

More new digital downloads are here including some fun stamp sets that are no longer available!  As always, you can purchase our digital images and download them for My Digital Studio OR as .jpgs or .pngs  to use in any digital graphics/photo/scrapbooking software (ex. Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Jasc Paint Shop Pro or Ulead Photo Impact, Microsoft Office programs like Word, Publisher, etc.).  Check out MyDigitalStudio.net for tips, tutorials, samples and videos!

Check out the complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings in the Digital Crafting section of my Online Store.  Remember that if you are purchasing only digital images, there are NO shipping charges!  Please contact me if you have any questions about My Digital Studio.  I will be happy to help you!

Item	Description	Image	Price	Content
124038	Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper		$1.95	Four Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper
124036	Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper		$1.95	Four Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper
124039	Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper		$1.95	Four Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper
124040	Perfect Plum Patterns Designer Series Paper		$1.95	Four Perfect Plum Patterns Designer Series Paper
124010	Notes and Details Stamp Brush Set		$3.95	Eight-piece stamp brush set. Download includes a one-page 11" x 8-1/2" designer template.
124011	Thoughtful Overlays Stamp Brush Set		$3.95	34-piece stamp brush set. Download includes a one-page 11" x 8-1/2" designer template. Artwork is exclusive to My Digital Studio!
124023	Sweet Stitches Fabric Brads		$1.95	Six digital designer fabric brads. Coordinates with the Oh Sew Suite line.
124021	Pompom Trim		$0.95	Download includes three pompom trims in Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, and Tangerine Tango. Coordinates with the Oh Sew Suite product line.
124487	Chocolate Bunny Stamp Brush		$1.95	One oversized chocolate bunny image.
124489	Island Oasis II Designer Series Paper		$4.95	Twelve Designer Series Paper patterns. Coordinating colors are Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight. This download is a recolor of our popular Island Oasis Designer Series Paper.
124494	Tropical Party Stamp Brush Set		$3.95	Five-piece stamp brush set. Coordinates with Island Oasis II Designer Series Paper.
124493	Sweet Scoops Stamp Brush Set		$3.95	Eight-piece stamp brush set.
124540	Chat Room Birthday Stamp Brush Set		$5.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set. Uses a section of sentiments from the retired Chat Room Rub-Ons.
124495	Watercolor Trio Stamp Brush Set		$3.95	Seven-piece stamp brush set. Includes imagery from the now-retired Watercolor Trio Stamp Set that was featured in the 2010 Summer Mini Catalog.
125160	Chat Room Thoughts of You Stamp Brush Set		$5.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set. Uses a section of sentiments from the retired Chat Room Rub-Ons.

LOVE BUG PUNCH ART...

I couldn't resist designing a Love Bug Punch Art card for Valentine's Day.  As soon as I saw the new Blossom Petals Punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog, my gears began whirring.  The first thing that came to mind were wings for bugs, bees, etc.  I like the love bug design, but I'm not sure about the black.  They probably would have shown up better with a different color.  Maybe I will try them again in another color.  Pink???  This is a good combo for a masculine Valentines card though.

I'll be off for a few days or so for surgery.  Til then...enjoy!

LOVE BUGS PUNCH ART CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Valentine Defined (W#121941 $26.95, C#123057 $18.95), Bugs & Kisses (#116580, $26.95)
• Card Stock – Basic Black, Real Red Textured, Very Vanilla, Red Glimmer Paper
• Ink – Basic Black, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
• Punches – Blossom Petals Punch (#121808, $16.95), 1" Circle (#119868, $10.95), 3/4" Circle (#119873, $10.95), Heart to Heart (#119881, $16.95), Two-Step Owl (#118074, $16.95), Two-Step Bird (#117191, $16.95), Ticket Corner (#119867, $6.95)
• Accessories – Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (#121809, $7.95), Crop-a-Dile (#108362, $29.95)

SALE-A-BRATE WITH DIGITAL CONTENT!...

The Stampin' Up! home office has been preparing for over six months to have everything ready for our annual Sale-A-Bration event.  I'm so excited that the time is finally here!  Every year, customers and hostesses have the opportunity to earn exclusive Sale-A-Bration products with a qualifying purchase or a qualifying workshop. 

This year (for the first time ever!) we are offering a Sale-A-Bration Digital Content CD (#123681).  Packed with dozens of stamp images, new Designer Series Paper designs, Quick Accents, and even buttons and ribbons, this CD has everything you need to create and print beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, journals, calendars, and more.  This digital content is only available as a part of the 2011 Sale-a-Bration promotion.  You won't want to miss this fantastic value!

With the CD you'll get:

Description	Image	Contents
Punch Bunch Stamp Brush Set		Five-piece stamp brush set.
Notes Stamp Brush Set		Three-piece stamp brush set.
Bliss Stamp Brush Set		Five-piece stamp brush set.
So Happy For You Stamp Brush Set		Ten-piece stamp brush set.
Sweet Summer Stamp Brush Set		Nine-piece stamp brush set.
Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Kit		Three digital ribbons, three digital buttons.
Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper & Accents Kit		Six Designer Series Paper Patterns, nine borders, 20 elements, and 27 flowers.

SALE-A-BRATION BEGINS TODAY!...

FREE STAMPS SETS, PAPER, ACCESSORIES & MORE!!!

15% OFF DEMONSTRATOR KIT (PLUS $50 BONUS BUNDLE!!!)

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

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

• Download the new Sale-A-Bration Catalog by clicking the catalog picture at the left or CLICK HERE to download the Sale-a-Bration flyer.
• Here is the Stampin' Supplies List, so you can see by page what products were used to create the fantastic samples in the catalog.  
• Check my blog for projects featuring Sale-a-Bration products!
• Place your on-line customer order HERE, call or email me.  Remember to enter THROUGH my direct website rather than choosing me at the end.  That way, you are eligible for lower minimum shipping cost and FREE Stampin' Rewards (free stamp set and $15 free merchandise with orders of $150 or more)

PREFER A PRINT COPY OF THE SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG?   Isn't it nice and cozy to have a real, live copy of the catalog to curl up with?  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator that you have a customer relationship with and would like a print copy for FREE, please email me your name and address and I will send you one.  US residents only per Stampin' Up! policy.

Note:  Just before I went on vacation, Stampin' Up! notified me that there was a glitch in their system and that the catalog mailings I had put in for the Occasions Minis and Sale-a-Bration flyers were lost.   I ordered catalogs to mail out myself.  Just let me know if you would still like to receive your copy (even if you know you are already on my mailing list).

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You will earn your choice of a FREE product for every $50 in  purchases.  If you spend $100 you get 2 FREE products, or 3 FREE products with a $150 purchase, etc.  You can choose from one of eight exclusive SAB products (including stamp sets, DSP, accessories and digital content) or you can choose from one of over 60 stamp sets from the Idea Book & Catalog.  CLICK HERE to see the IB&C sets you may choose from.

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Host a $300 workshop and you will receive your choice of a FREE Sale-a-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits.  Even better - host a $600 workshop and get TWO free products!  You will also earn these benefits if you place your own order of $300 either with me or online.  Contact me today to book your show!

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Have you ever thought about becoming a demonstrator (or maybe a personal shopper with a discount)?  During Sale-a-Bration (January 25 - March 31), any new demonstrator who joins Stampin' Up! will not only receive 15% off your Starter Kit, but will also receive a special Bonus Bundle of products valued up to $50 FREE!  The following items will be included in your Starter Kit:

Item	Page	Description
121620	165	Color Coach (or multiple languages Color Coach)
120806	183	Something Special Simply Sent (or any Simply Sent kit)
117114	183	Live, Laugh, Love Stamp Set (or any Simply Sent Stamp Set valued at $12.95 or less)
119883	202	Heart to Heart Punch (or any punch valued at $17.95 or less)

• Imagine saving 30% on your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days), plus earning hostess rewards AND receiving a minimum of three Sale-A-Bration gifts (one for every $50 in product purchased)! 
• Enjoy full Stampin' Up! demonstrator benefits and discounts through June 30, 2011 with NO further obligation to sell or purchase any products beyond the starter kit. 
• There's no penalty to drop - you keep the kit and everything you purchased at a discount!  To remain active beyond June 30, 2011, only $300 in product sales each quarter is required.
• The Starter Kit ships FREE and will include your special bonus bundle (whether it's the standard kit or the Digital+ Starter Kit).

NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BECOMING A DEMONSTRATOR?  Check out the Join My Group! page for more information including FAQs, Benefits of Joining My Team and Types of Demonstrators.

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

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO ORDER!...

There are only two days left for you to get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you order our Filled with Love Bundle or for you to purchase the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack.

When this promotion ends on Monday, January 24, the Filled with Love Stamp Set and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack will no longer be available!

Description	Wood-Mount	Clear-Mount
Filled with Love Bundle Contains the Filled with Love Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack   Also available in French and Spanish versions *Featured on p. 43 of the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog	#124380  $32.90	#124381  $26.90

The exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack* is also available for purchase alone for $9.95 (#124156).   CLICK HERE to download the Filled With Love flyer for more information.

*Free Bitty Buttons are not included with the purchase of only the paper pack or the stamp set.

JUST 3 MORE DAYS until Stampin' Up! launches Sale-A-Bration on Tuesday, January 25!  This is our biggest and most exciting promotion of the year.  You will earn your choice of FREE gifts for every $50 in products that you purchase.  You can also take advantage of the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Promotion to fulfill your Stampin' Up! Wishlist at a great discount!  Check back here on Tuesday for more information!