ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO JOIN STAMPIN' UP! & GET $48 FREE BONUS!...

ONLY 1 DAY LEFT to get your FREE products!

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 30 is the LAST DAY for new demonstrators to TAKE THE CAKE!  When you join my team, you not only get to choose the products for your fully customizable Starter Kit, you'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD!  That's up to $48 in additional FREE products!

Page	Item	Description	Retail Value
44	126740	Make a Cake Set (wood-mount)*	$14.95
44	126742	Make a Cake Set (clear-mount)*	$11.95
165	126916	Patio Party Designer Series Paper	$10.95
199	127215	Patio Party Digital Collection DVD	$22.95

*Choose wood- or clear-mount; clear-mount set does not include clear blocks

The total kit is valued up to $238, but the Stampin’ Up! opportunity can be priceless!  Test-drive FULL Stampin' Up! demonstrator benefits and discounts through Oct. 31, 2012 with NO further obligation including the following:

• Enjoy a 20-40% discount on all your Stampin' Up! products 
• Earn FREE stamps, cash & product awards, incentive trips and awards!!!
• Attend Stampin' Up! regional or national events!
• Receive the exclusive Stampin' Success magazine each month full of exciting projects and information
• Have access to the demonstrator website with fabulous video tutorials and projects 
• And so much MORE!

I welcome both hobby stampers and business-minded demonstrators to my no-pressure group!  I'd LOVE to have you join my nationwide team!!

WANT TO SEE THE PATIO PRODUCTS?  View the PDF at the left for more information on this special promotion!

READY TO JOIN NOW?  Visit my demonstrator website and choose the Join Now button in the left column.

QUESTIONS?  I will be happy to answer any questions you have.  Please don't hesitate to call me at 757-463-2714 or email me at YourStampTeacher@gmail.com.

TYING UP BUSINESS ENDS BY TUESDAY EVENING...

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be going in for surgery Wednesday morning.  I would like to tie up as many Retired for Sale or Product Share purchases and Stampin' Up! orders as possible by Tuesday evening.  That way I can get them in the mail or ordered before going in.

After Tuesday evening, please be patient if contacting me, as it may be a while before I am back up to speed.  How long that will be is still in question until the docs see where they are after the surgery.  Meanwhile, orders can still be placed through my Online Store.  Feel free to email or leave messages for me.  Just be patient in waiting for a response.  I will answer emails as soon as I am able, as I hope to be back to that at least sooner than the rest.  Thanks so much for all the prayers and well wishes!  It is deeply appreciated.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

NEW CATALOG RIBBON & ACCESORIES SHARE!...

Have you seen the gorgeous new ribbons, paper, fabric and embellishments in the new 2012-2013 catalog?  Do you NEED to have them ALL?  At a fraction of the cost of buying a package of each  yourself?  I am offering three shares of the new products as follows (additional individual product shares HERE):

#1 NEW Ribbons & Accessories Share $29 (+$2.00 shipping unless local pickup):

Each participant will receive the following ribbons & embellishments:

• 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon  (2 yards each of Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit)
• 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon  (2 yards each of Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi)
• 10 In Color Dahlias  (2 of each color:  Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit)
• 6 Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (2 of each design)
• 6 Naturals Designer Buttons (2 of each design)
• 5 Large Pearl Basic Jewels - my FREE gift to you

#2 NEW Designer Series Paper Share $20 (+$5.15 shipping unless local pickup):

Each participant will receive 82 squares (6" x 6") of the following Designer Series Paper (from pages 162-165):

• 2012-2014 In Color (1 each of 10 double-sided designs)
• Natural Composition Specialty (1 each of 6 single-sided designs) 
• Comfort Cafe (1 each of 6 double-sided designs) 
• World Spectacular (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Floral District (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Storytime (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Polka Dot Parade (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• International Bazaar (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Be of Good Cheer (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Birds of a Feather (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Patio Party (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Fan Fair (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)
• Summer Smooches (1 each of 6 double-sided designs)

Add Twitterpatted and First Edition Specialty (not new) for $3 more.  You can double this and receive 6" x 12" sheets instead for $40. 

#3 NEW Designer Fabrics Share $17 (+$3.00 shipping unless local pickup):

Each participant will receive 19 pieces of (each approximately 6" x 18") the following Designer Fabrics (from pages 170-171):

• Essentials Designer Fabric  (1 each of 10 designs)
• Floral District  (1 each of 3 designs)
• Comfort Cafe  (1 each of 3 designs)
• Summer Smooches  (1 each of 3 designs)

How Does a Product Share Work?

I gather people together who would like to participate in the share in groups of four or five.  If you are interested in receiving one of the new shares described above or one on the Product Shares page, you would EMAIL ME at YourStampTeacher@gmail.com to reserve your spot.  When emailing me, please be sure to include ALL the following information:

1. Name
2. Mailing Address
3. Which share(s) you would like to reserve (see all choices HERE)
4. Email address to send the Paypal invoice to
5. If you would like insurance

When your group(s) fill, I will send you a PayPal invoice for you to complete the payment process.  After payment is received from all the group participants, I will place the order with Stampin' Up!.  When the products arrive from Stampin' Up!, I will sort, cut, and assemble your package and mail.  This will take approximately 10 days to two weeks.  Please contact me at YourStampTeacher@gmail.com if you have any questions.

SHIPPING:
All orders except DSP will be shipped USPS 1st class mail in a bubble envelope.  Because of the weight, the DSP share is shipped Priority Mail Flat Rate.  If you would like to participate in multiple shares, shipping can be combined for a lower overall shipping cost.  Contact me for a shipping quote.  Insurance against loss or damage is an additional $1.85, if desired.

Please note:  Per Stampin' Up! policy, all product shares are only available to US residents and military families with APO/FPO addresses.

MOJO MONDAY, Bloomin' Bright in the Sunshine...

Today I had a Stampin' 101 scheduled with a new stamper and had only preplanned one card.  I thought I had another CAS card I was going to use, but at the last minute I realized all the cards I was thinking of had retired products in them.  YIKES!  I had very little time to design it, so I grabbed today's Mojo Monday sketch and went to work.

I have been going through a rough time medically for the last few months with severe tendonitis (been in an air cast boot for over two months), a chronic stomach disorder and now uterine cancer.  I need a little SUNSHINE in my life right now!  So, I decided to use the Floral District Designer Series Paper with it's happy, summery colors and the "Live in the Sunshine" sentiment from the Pursuit of Happiness stamp set.  I hope you enjoy this simple card!

BLOOMIN' BRIGHT IN THE SUNSHINE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Betsy's Blossoms (W#126004 $28.95, C#126006 $21.95),  Pursuit of Happiness (W#121907 $17.95, C#121970 $13.95)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Rose Red, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Floral District DSP
• Ink – Tangerine Tango, Rose Red
• Ribbon – Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding (#125583, $6.95)
• Punches – 2-3/8" Scallop Circle (#118874, $16.95)
• Accessories – Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246, $4.95), 3/16" Brights Brads (#119740, $6.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Circles #2 Die, Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

UPDATED STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS RETIRED FOR SALE LIST AVAILABLE NOW...

I have just added TONS of new retired products to my Stampin' Up! Retired 4 Sale List.  There are dozens and dozens of stamp sets, ink pads (used and new), card stock, DSP, Big Shot dies, accessories and more--over 40 pages of FABULOUS finds!  I  will be adding more items as I can.  Lord knows there is a lot more to go through! 

You can CLICK HERE to view or download a .pdf file complete with pictures of all the products.  You can find the link in this post, in my right sidebar or at the top of my blog anytime to see the current list.  I update it with the items sold every day or two.  Enjoy!

CAS FRIDAY, Busting Out the New In Colors!...

I haven't gotten to post anything with the new In Colors yet, so I felt like I needed to bust them out for CAS Friday!   I only have a few things that I was able to preorder in May.  I was a couple of days behind placing my new catalog order due to some ongoing medical issues.  Plus, being on the East Coast, it takes at least a week for orders to reach me.  Hopefully I will have more next week!

I decided to make a couple of unorthodox choices with this card.  Instead of using the full flower from the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set, I chose to focus on a snapshot of it by punching it out with the Postage Punch and repeating it with four of the new colors.  Then, instead of cutting out the Layered Label piece with the expected (and fabulous) new Apothecary Accents Framelits, I chose to punch out the piece with the Oval Scallop Punch.  What can I say?  I like to be different!  LOL.  This version uses all five In Colors on the neutral backdrop of Sahara Sand and Whisper White:

In this version, I used Raspberry Ripple in both the first punch and the sentiment punch.  I prefer them both in this color as it "pops" more, but felt like I needed to use all five In Colors in the first version.

IN COLOR CLOSEUPS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Betsy's Blossoms (W#126004 $28.95, C#126006 $21.95),  Layered Labels (W#127070 $33.95, C#127072 $25.95)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Sahara Sand
• Ink – Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit
• Ribbon – Whisper White  3/8" Taffeta (#109070, $6.95)
• Punches – Postage (#122344, $15.95), Scallop Oval (#119856, $16.95)
• Accessories – Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95)
• Tools – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

TOOL TIP TUESDAY, RGB & Hex Color Code Charts for Stampin' Up! Colors...

Today I have the files that many of you have been asking for--updated RGB and Hex Color Code charts!  Using the official RGB codes from My Digital Studio, I have updated my custom handout with the color codes for all our exclusive Stampin' Up! colors including our brand new In Colors.

The RGB codes are great for journaling on scrapbook pages or for personalizing a sentiment for a card on your computer.  Of course, you want the colors to match the Stampin' Up!'s colors of the rest of your project!  My Digital Studio is perfect for this--which is exactly why I love it!  However, maybe you can't invest in our fabulous software just yet, but would still like to match the colors for your fonts in Microsoft Word or other software.  These codes will help you do just that.

Download the RGB code chart by clicking the picture on the left or here:  Marie's SU! RGB Color Codes 

I printed mine out and put them in a sheet protector as I use them constantly!  I hope you find it as useful as I do!

The HEX Color Codes are used for HTML to match the exclusive Stampin' Up! colors on websites, emails, etc.  They are primarily useful for demonstrators which are among many of my readers.  Enjoy! 

Download the HEX Codes Chart by clicking the picture at the left or here:  Marie's SU! HEX Color Codes

Please Note:  Demonstrators, please give credit where it is due for the work that went into these handouts.  You may print the copyrighted handouts to share with downline or customers in it's entirety, including my name and contact info, or not at all.  Sorry to have to emphasize that, but I am having a lot of trouble with my work, photos, files, etc., showing up on other blogs with no credit given.  Thanks for understanding!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

MDS MONDAY, New In Color Update & More Digital News...

Get Your FREE New In Colors

It's that time of year again!  With the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog here, Stampin' Up! has released a brand new update for My Digital Studio with the 2012-2014 In Colors (Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, and Summer Starfruit).  It is available for FREE when you update your software.

Not only will you see the new colors in your color palette, but you'll get the card stock as well.  Update your software by clicking "Help" and then "Check for Updates" within your MDS program.  Or, you can manually update with the file in the MyDigitalStudio.net Resources section here--just download the My Digital Studio 1.0.10 update for Windows or Mac.  Be patient as it is a large file (almost 50MB).  See the picture below for the location of the update link as some have found it confusing.

New Digital Content Discs

Don't miss out on all the digital fun!  Be sure to check out the My Digital Studio content discs available in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.  They are packed with exclusive artwork, stamp brush sets, Designer Series Papers, embellishments, and designer templates, while also coordinating with our traditional product suites to make digital designing even sweeter!

To help you get a better idea of what is included on the discs, check out this printable PDF.  You can buy content discs at parties, through customer orders and in my Online Store and save 10% versus purchasing individual downloads!  DVD Collections are shown on pages 198-199 of the catalog and include the following product suites:

• Patio Party, p. 43 
• Story Time, p. 59 
• Floral District, p. 71 
• Birds of a Feather, p. 89 
• Fan Fair, p. 107 
• Comfort Café, p. 131

Hostesses can also earn the following content discs with a qualifying order, as part of a workshop or an individual order.

• Keep in Touch Digital Content CD, p. 201 
• Days to Remember Digital Content CD, p. 204

Don't Have MDS Yet?

The current versions of the My Digital Studio software are still available even though they aren't shown in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.  MDS 2 won't be available until later this year, but you can still purchase My Digital Studio (#118108) or My Digital Studio Express (#124483) now and get a FREE upgrade to MDS 2 when it becomes available.  Learn more about the upcoming MDS 2 here:  MDS 2

Even better, try out the My Digital Studio Express trial version FREE for 30 days!  With the FREE trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.

It's simple; add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (#129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.  CLICK HERE to download it from my Online Store.

For more information on the FREE 30-Day Trial, check out my earlier post here:  MDS FREE TRIAL.  Be sure to check back tomorrow as I will have my Tool Tip Tuesday feature with the updated RGB and Hex Code Charts!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

STAMPIN' UP! FREE $50 BONUS: We {HEART} Our Hostesses!...

we {heart} our hostesses

Bask in the extra $50 in FREE products you’ll receive when you host a friend-filled party that celebrates your creativity.  With hundreds of innovative products to choose from, there’s never been a better time to party!

During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop (or customers who order $450) will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 they already receive for a $450 workshop!  You choose the products you would like.  Contact me today to schedule your summer party and earn your FREE products!

Things to Remember

• Customer and workshop orders qualify for this promotion. Online orders are NOT eligible, so just call or email me with your order.
• Orders must total $450 or more (excluding tax and shipping) to qualify.
• Hostesses may use their additional hostess free merchandise on any regular catalog/mini catalog merchandise. However, hostess dollars cannot be applied to 50% off items.
• Orders larger than $450 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $900 order will not receive an additional $100 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Deadline:  Tuesday, July 31, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

INTRODUCING NEW FIRM FOAM INK PADS...

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog, Stampin’ Up! has made a very big change to our Stampin' Pads—NEW Firm Foam pads!  They change your stamping experience for the better.  You’re going to love these new Stampin' Pads—just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

• Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
• Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!
• Create wonderfully solid images.  The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads.  When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads.  Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often.
• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)—just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads.  These colors are:

• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved.  While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin' Pads is fine, we do NOT recommend using the old ink formula in the new firm foam pads.   Beginning June 1, all Ink Refills and Classic Stampin' Pads will contain the newly formulated ink.

All individual firm foam pads are now available for order;  however, Stampin' Up! has run into some packaging constraints with the collection packs which may temporarily cause a backorder situation.   They expect to resolve this situation soon, and the following items will begin shipping the week of June 11.

#126987: Brights Collection Classic Stampin' Pads

#126988: Subtles Collection Classic Stampin' Pads

#126989: Regals Collection Classic Stampin' Pads

For more information, check out this PDF with frequently asked questions.on the new stamp pads:  Firm Foam FAQs

Here is a video with Shannon West about the new Firm Foam Pads:

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

NEW ANNUAL 2012-2013 STAMPIN' UP! CATALOG IS LIVE! ...

 Just Released!

Annual 2012-2013 Catalog

The wait is OVER!  The brand-new Catalog is here, and it is filled with new In Colors, gorgeous stamp sets, accessories (adorable new dahlia embellishments), and more!  You're going to LOVE it!  The new catalog has a clean, elegant look with gorgeous photo layouts.

View the online versions of the new catalog here (file is 30MB and demand is high, so please be patient)! 

Annual 2012-2013 Catalog (Flash)

  Annual 2012-2013 Catalog (PDF)

  Stampin' Supplies 

  Celebrando Creatividad (Spanish)

  Stampin' Supplies (Spanish)

You can place your order in MARIE'S ONLINE STORE or call or email me with your order!

 PREFER A PRINT COPY OF THE NEW CATALOG?  Contact me to have one shipped to your door for only $5!  This is for shipping only.  The catalog is my gift to you!  CLICK HERE for more information and ways to get your catalog for FREE.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• The Stampin' Up! ordering system will be down until Noon MST today due to the transition to the new catalog. It may be longer and you may experience delays when placing your order due to heavy traffic.
• Ordering begins at Noon MST (2:00 p.m. Eastern, 1:00 p.m. Central, 11:00 a.m. Pacific)
• NEW! The $99 Starter Kit just got better! Get up a product bonus (up to $48 value) when you join during June. Check out the TAKE THE CAKE STARTER KIT PROMOTION!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!