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

COUNTRY LIVING & STAMPIN' UP! PRESENT...

Country Living Cards à la Carte Stationery Kit

 

I am pleased to announce that Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Cards à la Carte stationery kit.  It will be available beginning tomorrow, January 5.

Available: January 5-April 30, 2010, or while supplies last

Exclusive Kit includes (#119113):

• Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3)
• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot
• Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)

While designed as a stationery kit, there are a variety of ways the kit can be used; for example, it can be used for menu cards, greeting cards, dinner invitations, etc. 

Bonus:  As part of this promotion with Country Living magazine, my Stampin' Up! customers can subscribe to Country Living for only $10 for 10 issues! For just $1 an issue, you'll receive great craft projects, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes and entertaining ideas-all delivered to their home each month.  This is a great offer!

Call or email me for further details on this exclusive stationery kit or special subscription offer!

Marie