The Occasions Mini Catalog is HERE!

We have a fabulous NEW Mini Catalog ready to go!!! It is just loaded with fabulous new stamp sets and accessories…

Introducing… CLEAR Mount Stamps!!!!

Part of the Occasions Mini Catalog is a whole new line — CLEAR Mount Stamps!! All stamp sets featured in the Occasions Min Catalog are available in Wood Mount or Clear Mount, and moving forward, all new stamp sets released will have both options! You can read all about them in the Occasions Mini Catalog, but here are just a few key features…

• Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
• Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
• Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
• Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
• Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
• Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
• Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

NEW Punch Design!

Another New Product Line in the Occasions Mini Catalog is a whole new punch design 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
• 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

Sale-A-Bration is HERE!

Start earning FREE Stamp Sets and Accessories with Sale-A-Bration!!! As always, there are 4 exclusive stamp sets and 2 exclusive accessories available during Sale-A-Bration, all shown in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. But this year there's an added PERK!!! Not only can you choose from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure for every $50 you spend or for every $300 a workshop you host totals, you can also opt to choose ANY Stamp Set from the regular Idea Book & Catalog valued at $15.95 or under for FREE!!!

NEW Definitely Decorative Insert!

We have a some brand new additions to our Definitely Decorative line, including CHALKBOARD Decor Elements! How fabulous is that!?

Heart Treat Cups & Stamp Set!

Stampin' Up! had the opportunity to offer this line after the Occasions Mini had been published, so you won't find this line in the Mini, but it's available for purchase just in time for Valentine's Day! These HEART Shaped Sweet Treat Cups are just adorable, and coordinate with the Full Heart Punch and Sweetheart Stamp Set!

Country Living Cards a La Carte!

Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living once again to offer a fabulous kit!

PHEW!!! That's a lot!! Head into my Online Store Today to get started with your shopping for all of these fabulous new products!!!

Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza

The Stampin' Up! Online Extravagance starts tomorrow!!!

November 23-30, 2009

This is a great way to do some of your Christmas shopping without leaving your house.

DEAL OF THE WEEK

Check the Stampin' Up! website every week and see what the deal is!!  This week it's punches...

Stampin Up "My Digitial Studio" Coming Oct 1st

The Holiday Mini is loaded full of great new things, including, My Digital Studio (MDS). You will be able to order MDS starting October 1st, just in time for your Holiday gift giving. I hope everyone has received their new Holiday Mini, Stampin Up was a little late in getting these mailed out. It is full of so many new things, the Sweet Treat Cups are amazing and goes great with the matching stamp set. If you like Build-A-Bear, you're going to love this mini. Stampin Up! has teamed up with the Build-A-Bear Workshop people to bring you exciting and exclusive products. This mini is loaded with so many new things, stamps, die cuts, punches, Designer Paper and new Hostess sets. If you would like one, just give me a call. Well, I guess you've been wondering where I've been?? Time just seems to fly. Now, I'm knee deep in our daughters wedding, less than two weeks my baby will be married (Sept 19th). I just can't believe it. My house looks like a wedding supply store, everything is piled up everywhere. But soon it will be all over, all the planning and time and money, gone in a few days. I hope everyone had a great Labor Day (back to work tomorrow). I will try to upload some pictures soon, in the mean time, take care and God Bless!!

The Stampin' Up! Mini

The new Stampin' Up! Mini has started and it has some really great things. Beautiful stamp sets, new Designer Paper, a new Big Shot Die and new accessories. There is also a great promotion going on until April 30th, click on the picture to the left to get all the scoop. I'm thinking about offering some on-line kits for you to purchase. Leave a comment if you think you would be interested. I think I will offer the kits in a couple of different ways... 1. Just the instructions, which will include pictures and a list of all the items I used to create the item, 2. The essentials, which will include instructions, pictures, Designer Paper, Card Stock and any accessories, and 3. The whole Kit and Caboodle, which will include everything above plus the stamp set. So, what do you think?? It will probably be some kind of a bag or box and 4-6 coordinating cards.

Oh no, more SNOW!

Well, it's March 1st and the weather here in Maryland is calling for 4-6" of snow by tomorrow morning. We had a couple of nice days and my daffodils have started to poke through the dirt, so I know Spring is just around the corner. Yesterday, I had a workshop at one of my co-workers home, Thanks Becky. In my last post I showed you a couple of pics of two cards I thought about doing. Well, below is what we really did, hope you enjoy. This card is made with "Botanical Blooms" from the Sale-A-Brations mini. It's a two step stamp set and is real easy to use. The ribbon is also from the SAB mini and you can have these too for FREE, just click the pic on my side bar to find out all the details. Next, we made this card with the set "Cheep Talk", I just love this set. Everyone seemed to have a great time and loved the cards. Did anyone notice the link on my side bar called Sneak Peek? Oh, you must click on it... As a demonstrator, I am able to preorder new items a month before my customers can. Well, Stampin' Up! is letting you, the customer, also order a few stamp sets before the new mini arrives. The new Spring mini is unbelievable... and it is loaded with new things. There are a few Easter sets that Stampin' Up! decided would be a little late for you to wait until April. So these sets are being offered to you TODAY!! Yahoooooo, just in time for you to recieve and make those Easter creations. What are you waiting for, you can go right to my website and order yours today. See ya next time.

Hurry Up Spring!!

I have had it with this cold weather, we had a few really nice springy days and now it's COLD again. So, I changed my background to something a little spring like. I have another workshop coming up next weekend and these are a few of the samples I've been working on. This is a new set from Stampin' Up! called "Trendy Trees", it's a two-step set and I must say, a little hard to line up. So, I had to use my stamp-a-ma-jig and it worked great. I also used the new eyelet border punch, love it! Next is a stamp set from the Sale-A-Brations mini called "Botanical Blooms". Now this should make it feel like Spring!! This is another two-step set, but much easier to use. I don't think you really need to perfectly line up flowers, it makes them look like they're blowin in the wind. I also wanted to show you this little dry eraser display... Isn't it cute? All it is, is a 6 x 6 piece of ceramic tile from the hardware store, a small "Welcome" from the Decor' Elements catalog, some ribbon and some cute butterfly die cuts form the Big Shot. That's it!! Write on it with a dry eraser marker and it wipes right off. I must tell you I love the Big Shot, I just got one a week ago and I have a couple of the exclusive die cuts from Stampin' Up! And just wait until you see what Stampin' Up! has instore for you with the new Occassions Mini, starting April 1st, Oh My!! There are a couple of sets in the mini that Stampin' Up! is letting you purchase a month early, they are mainly Easter related. This way you can purchase these sets and get started on those Easter cards. Call me to see what they are, so cute! Some other stampin news is that Stampin' Up! has decided to go back to one big catalog a year. Starting with the new catalog on July 1st. But, they will have 3 minis and of course the Sale-A-Brations mini and lots of specials in between. Now is a great time to join Stampin' Up! OK, time to get back to work, see ya next time.