I’M GOING TO FIJI!!!  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

As a THANK YOU for all your support for me as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I am giving away this basket of Stampin’ Up! products (valued at over $200) to one person who leaves feedback on this post (before May 31st)!

I am making this gift available to all my followers (not just those who buy from me) because I want you to know that the very kind feedback that I receive from my work, truly warms my heart and keeps me inspired to keep sharing.   Pathetic, I know, but my family doesn’t always find me as terrific as you guys seem to, LOL, and I ‘take the love’ where I can get it!!!

On May 10th, I officially earned Stampin’ Up!’s Grand Vacation to Fiji!!! This is such an awesome incentive to work towards while doing what I love doing the most ‘sharing what I love’ which is papercrafting with Stampin’ Up! products and meeting new people.

Stampin’ Up! not only came up with two incentive trips this year–one much easier than the other to earn–but the Grand Vacation to Fiji was something I couldn’t pass up, especially when they made it EASIER to earn than ever before!   And you can join Stampin’ Up! for only $99–seriously, can you beat that?

This year I celebrate 16 years with Stampin’ Up! (in August) and I truly do celebrate the wonderful people I have met through Stampin’ Up! and I count many of them as the people I am closest to today!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Oh, don’t let the title fool you… we’re talking about Sale-A-Bration!  Every year, Stampin’ Up! does a little bit of post-holiday celebrating with their fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion.  This year, from January 24-March 31, you can take advantage of all that Sale-A-Bration has to offer. And this year, Stampin’ Up! has changed things up a little bit. There are three ways to “Sale-A-Brate.” Here are the details:

• As a customer, with every $50 purchase, you can choose something for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes exclusive items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some handpicked items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is no limit to the number of Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn, so get out your wish list and start reaping the rewards!

• As a hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150, you will automatically receive a free reusable shopping tote that sports a design from the Sale-A-Bration EEveryday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. And when your sales reach $400, you will also receive a free bundle of Sale-A-Bration products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All of this is in addition to the fantastic Hostess Rewards that you get all year ‘round!

• As a new demonstrator, when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own stamping business for only $125!  It includes the standard Starter Kit and all of the perks and benefits… just at a lower cost to you. And when you join, you’ll get additional benefits for the rest of the year because each month, you will get to choose either a free pack of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download.  CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up in less than 15 minutes!

As you can see, there’s no better time than during Sale-A-Bration to be a Stampin’ Up! customer, hostess, or new demonstrator. So contact me today to place your order, book your Sale-A-Bration workshop, or to find out more about becoming a demonstrator and starting your own stamping business. Or maybe you’ll decide to do all 3!

Either way, it’s time to Sale-A-Brate!  Give me a call or email me for more information about any of these opportunities.

From now until November 30th, check out the specials from Stampin’ Up!–with different ones each day and some lasting only 24 hours!

And I have a new Online Ordering gift idea for those of you who shop with me in November and December.  I will send you the PDF instructions (via email) and the pre-cut/scored materials for the unique project(s)… one FREE for each $75 in online sales.

CLICK HERE for my online purchase special!

So, do your holiday shopping from the comfort of your desk… and you don’t have to wait for ‘Black Friday’… the specials run now to the end of the month.

I am excited to be celebrating 15 years with Stampin’ Up!

On August 4th 1996, I joined as a demonstrator while living in Connecticut with three small girls.  Now two major moves and an additional child… I’m still here and still loving Stampin’ Up! and the wonderful people that I have met along the way as well as the wonderful people who leave me such kind feedback on my blog!

I’ve had this set for two months and have finally gotten around to working with it and it will only be available until August 31st.  By purchasing it, you can support breast cancer research.  This special edition set ‘Strength & Hope’ is part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).

From May 1-August 31, 2011, Stampin’ Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope Set and Digital Kit to BCRF.  Available in three languages:

A Strength & Hope Digital Kit (item 124475) is also available that includes a four-piece stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Papers, and 10 embellishment pieces for $9.95.  Contact me or order online today to order this beautiful set and support BCRF as they work find a cure for breast cancer!

*Stampin’ Up! is donating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.  BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

CLICK HERE for more information about the set and to purchase it!  For more information on the sample, here are the accessories used:

Strength & Hope (#118100 W, #123660 C)
Accessories:
5 ½ x 8 ½ Soft Suede Cardstock
3 ½ x 4 in. Beau Chateau DSP #122357
½ x 4 in. Soft Suede c/s Strip
3 ½ x 2 ¾ Pink Pirouette cardstock
3 ¼ x 2 ½ Very Vanilla cardstock
1 ¾ x 8 ½ in. Pink Pirouette cardstock (for stamping and cutting–you will be stamping the butterfly and cutting it out, as well as punching the scalloped square ‘H’)
Soft Suede Classic Ink, Lace Ribbon Border punch #122362, Scallop Square punch #119884, Dimensionals

Did I scare you? LOL! Some people will do anything for a little attention…

Stampin’ Up! has announced their discontinuing stamp sets and accessories.  The graphic (left) links to my online store that visually breaks out the discontinuing sets, accessories as well as a slew of Decor Elements.

Since these products are available only while supplies last, don’t delay in ordering… in fact I suggest that you order online to ensure that there is no chance of missing out.

And as usual, I have a monthly ‘Online Purchase Gift’ (US customers only) for spending $50+ online.

And as a bonus, I am including access to a step-by-step video on how to make the ‘Log Book’ card box.

You will receive the Class to Go as well as the link to the video upon receipt of your online purchase… happy stamping!

In April, spend $20 and be eligible to purchase this GORGEOUS SET and FABULOUS designer series paper that will not be available again until July.

Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  In the month of April, you can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:

• Spend $20* on any Stampin’ Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
• Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Click the graphic to see a sample of the set and awesome designer series papers you can purchase (after your $20 order).

Four Frames Stamp Set
W: item 123440 | $20.95
C: item 123442 | $15.95

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
item 122367 | $9.95

OTHER:  Decorative Label Extra Large Punch #120907
This unique punch matches the stamp set exactly!

CLICK HERE TO GO SHOPPING

Amazing savings are in store for you, today through March 31st!

DOWNLOAD the Sale-A-Bration mini-catalog to see the wonderful things you can earn for each of your $50 in orders.  And remember, if you decided to place your order online you will get my monthly ‘Class to Go’ gift.

And now is a great time to go into business for yourself for LESS than $150! The Stampin’ Up! starter kit is 15% off, bringing it to $148.75 and how awesome is that?  I’ve tried my hand at retail, so believe me when I say that you’ll never go into business this inexpensively, doing what you LOVE to do anyway!

Haven’t had a workshop in awhile?  Now’s the time!  I have an online scheduling calendar for you to use to determine you and your friends’ availability… then book your time with me.  No phone tag, no waiting… click here for my online scheduler.

Email me or give me a call for more information about Sale-A-Bration.

New month, new specials!

Get an adorable set of Bitty Buttons when you purchase the Stampin’ Up! ‘Filled With Love’ bundle.

Yes, that’s right, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Need a special Valentine?  Come to my stamp classes this month… and make a beautiful valentine for your loved one (or your husband…<evil grin>).

Don’t forget the Clearance Rack — Stampin’ Up!’s online specials on select products.

>CLICK HERE to go to my store >Click on ‘Clearance Rack’ in the left hand side navigational listing.

Updated: It’s always a great day to join Stampin’ Up! even if this tote special is ended.

Click here for more information, any current company specials AND to sign up in less than 15 minutes!

… and did you know your first order (within 45 days) is a 30% off?! After that, you have 4-5 months of a minimum 20% discount on all purchases.

There is a generous ‘Stampin’ Start’ promotion for newbies as well as incentive awards just for new demonstrators.  Call me and ask me all about it!