Stamps To Be Discontinued

As promised, many of the stamp sets currently on our dormant list have been available for a year and now it is time to say goodbye. (In June we communicated that these stamp sets would be available for another year, but since there has been very low demand for these sets, we have decided to discontinue them earlier than expected.)

The following stamp sets will be discontinued on January 4, 2010.

http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/27724215/346585794/name/Retired%20Stamps%20List.pdf

If any of these stamp sets are on your wish list make sure to purchase them before they are gone for good!

Order online thru my website, or email me today with the items you'd like to purchase.

New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Over the past few years, there has been an enormous demand from demonstrators and customers for a line of repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog & the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers both traditional wood-mount and the new clear-mount option.

The new clear-mount rubber stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry. They also offer the ease-of-use and storability inherent in repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps.

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.
  

Heart Treat Cups

Images © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!®

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch.

Important Information:

• 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 order right away on 1/5/10
  


• The coordinating Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116802) and the Full Heart punch (#113693) are available for purchase now.
  
  

Huge Holiday Sale!

Get up to 50% off of select products & product bundles. But hurry - the Online Extravaganza ends November 30th!!

Visit my online store to get great deals now!

Click on the photo to visit my web site, then click shop now!

Christmas Card Buffet & More

I have posted all the projects for the Card Buffet & More, all you have to do is click the "Card Buffet" tab above to view them. I will need to order supplies for certain items, so make sure you check out the detailed list below that gives you the RSVP dates & costs for each item. There are several great gift ideas, along with Christmas cards, to choose from.



Dates & Times: Wed. December 2nd 7 - 10 PM or Thurs. December 3rd 10 AM - 1 PM & 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Please remember that these are open hours, so you can come & go as you need.

• Quick Candy Cane Gift - RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Noel Card (Includes Env)- RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Hanging Ornament Card (Includes Env)- RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Be Merry Card (Includes Env)- RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Christmas Greetings Card (Includes Env)- RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75
  
• Dec 25th Card (Includes Env)- RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Gift Card Holder - RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Mini Card (Set of 2) - RSVP: Dec 1st $1.75


• Paper Wreath - RSVP: Nov 24th $16.50


• Gift Jar - RSVP: Nov 30th $3.95 w/candy ($3.25 w/o candy)


• Treat Cup Card - RSVP: Nov 30th $2.50


• Pop Up Santa Box - RSVP: Nov 30th $3.65 w/candy ($3.00 w/o candy)


• Gift Tags (Set of 3) - RSVP: Dec 1st $0.60


• Tea Gift Pouch - RSVP: Nov 30th $1.85

Please make sure to RSVP by the dates given and include the name of the item & the quantities you wish to make. Some quantities are limited to supplies on hand, so make sure you RSVP soon!!

The Stamping Queen 2010

My mission is to provide you with an inexpensive & fun time out. Somewhere that you can create, learn, relax and socialize. My desire for you is not only that you grow your Stampin’ Up! product inventory, but that you use the product you purchase.

What I am offering you in 2010: (Please do not miss what I would like from you in 2010 down below.)

1. $30 for $30 Board: For every $30, pre-tax & shipping, you get to pick a spot on the board. When the board is full, I will draw a winner of a $30 gift certificate. (Discounted orders are not eligible for spots on the board)

2. Bring a Friend Benefits: Bring a friend (not invited by me) -
○ To a charged event & get $5.00 off that event.
○ To a Card Buffet & get a FREE card.
○ To a Project Night & get a FREE sheet of DSP from my stock.
○ Who joins Club & get a FREE item from my prize basket.

3. Set 6:30 PM starting time on all evening events.

4. Events:

○ Club:
*Third Thursday of Jan – Nov 2010
*Make 3 projects each month. (Scrap pages, cards, 3-D items, gift ideas, etc.)
*Receive hostess benefits (minimum $15 FREE & Level I set) during the month of your choice. Months will be picked on a 1st join 1st pick basis.
*Pick one of the projects for your hostess month straight from the catalog.
*Cost: $20 minimum product order (whether you attend that month or not)
*Tickets awarded for on-time attendance & complete projects (made using mostly SU! materials). Prize drawing to be held in March, June, Sept & Nov.

○ Card Buffet:
*1st Monday of every month (except September will be 1st Wednesday due to Labor Day)
*Choice of 6 cards & 1 project
*Cost: Cards - $1.75 ea. Includes envelope. Project – TBA
*Minimum of 3 cards
*Open hours – arrive & go anytime within the hours given
*Ordering Discounts – 1 FREE card for every $15 (pre-tax & shipping) you order while at the buffet.

○ Project Night:
*Bring your projects & supplies to work on here.
*Can use my inks, stamps & punches ONLY.
*Laugh, eat & bounce ideas around.
*Cost: Finger food/Snack to share with everyone

○ Technique Class:
*Learn to make 6 technique pages to add to your technique book
*4 Classes this year, unless more requested. (March, May, July & Sept)
*Cost: $20.00 each class.

○ Other classes & events to be announced throughout the year.

What I would like from you in 2010:
1. RSVPs: No RSVP = no projects cut.
(You can be added to a standing RSVP for club, but if you don’t show & don’t cancel you will be removed from the list.)

2. Payments: Due with RSVPs for any charged events (payment = commitment) or the night of the event for clubs and buffets.

3. Club orders: DUE the night of club, whether you attend or not.

4. For you to understand: Events are priced according to a combination of project costs and the time I have to spend creating, prepping & holding these events. My time is valuable as is yours.

Deals of the Week

Today is the release of the last Deal of the Week! Two great party kits, Princess Party & Pirate Party Kits, each for $9.99. Even if you don't need them right now, what a great item to have on hand for you child's next birthday.

Card Buffet

I have posted the November Card Buffet cards. Just click on the "card buffet" tab above to check them out. All cards are $1.75 and include an envelope. (The Turkey will not include an envelope)

Date: Thursday, November 5th 10 AM - 1 PM or 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
RSVP: By November 4th, please include the card names and quantities of the cards you would like to make.

I look forward to seeing you all here!!

Simply Scrappin' Christmas Card Class

Check it out, information for one of my Christmas card classes. Click the flier above to enlarge. You can see a sampling of the cards you will be making on my Card Buffet site. Just click on the Card Buffet tab above.

All cards will be made using the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit and will be available with or without embellishments. Envelopes will be included with all cards. The class will be held on two different days & times. I am hoping that you will all be able to attend. Make sure that you do not miss the RSVP deadline. I have to order these kits & will not be able to do any last minute add ons.
If you cannot make it, I will be offering the kit to go. The kit will include all the supplies needed and instructions for making the cards. There will be a $2.00 additional prep fee on all kits to go.

Pick You Cards

Regular 20 for $30.00Regular 40 for $45.00Step-it-Up 20 for $35.00Step-it-Up 40 for $55.00

My Digital Studio Video

Here it is...a little video to tell & show you a little bit more about Stampin' Up!'s new My Digital Studio. Let me know if you have any additional questions or stop by and check it out in person.

Card Buffet Projects are Posted

The card buffet this month is a combination of cards and other Halloween based projects. They are now posted, just click the Card Buffet tab at top to check them out.

Date & Time: Wednesday Oct 7th, 7 - 9 PM
Please RSVP by Oct 6th and include the projects you want to make & the quantities.

Digital+ Starter Kit

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up! is now offering an all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $185, the Digital+ Starter Kit contains:

*My Digital Studio software
*Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
*Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
*Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
*Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads®
*Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write® markers
*Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
*Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
*Button Latte Designer buttons
*Stampin' Dimensionals®
*Mini Glue Dots
*SNAIL Adhesive®
*Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin' Up!® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact me today to get started!!

And the Mystery Hostess Was...

Last Friday was the Holiday Mini Mystery Hostess event and it went off without a hitch. Guests enjoyed snacks, prizes (lots and lots), 2 make & take projects and tons of samples. Hopefully everyone left inspired to create. Some of the samples are shown below. And one lucky person left with $35 in FREE product & either a Level I or II hostess set. And that lucky person was, Lisa Schimmels. Congrats!!

I will be holding another one of these events when the next mini catalog is released. Watch for details.

Make & Take

Make & Take

Lucky Winner!!

I just wanted to let you all know that I really appreciate ALL RSVPs to my events. Even those who have to unfortunately say no. Guests who attend my events often get the chance to win FREE prizes, but I wanted to do something for those who could not attend for one reason or another. That being said, I took the list of "no" RSVPs from Holiday Mini Mystery Hostess event and drew a lucky winner. Tiffany Jessen was the lucky one and has earned herself a FREE stamp set just for letting me know that she was not able to attend.
You never know when I may do this again, so better your odds & RSVP for my events. Good Luck!!

Last Technique Card Class/Club

Here are the samples of what we made at the last Technique night.

Stamping with the Kids & Neighbors

Today I took a moment out of the day to make some cards with my daughter and a couple of neighbor boys. They were all so excited & all had ideas of their own. I thought that I would share with you the cards that they made.

I just thought that I would take a minute to share one of the highlights from Convention. Every year Stampin' Up! holds a comercial contest and then they showcase some of the very best during convention. Let me tell you, there were some funny commercials. Check out this one, which was the winning entry.

DSP Wreath

I LOVE this wreath!! When I saw this demo'd at convention by Lisa Cudney I just knew that I had to make one. And you'll never guess what, I was asked to demo it at our meeting not 5 minutes after seeing Lisa make it. So... the wreath that you are looking at is actually #2, because I gave away the 1st one at our demo meeting. Which I think should tell you something....they aren't that bad to make or I would never have made another one.
I will be offering this as part of a class closer to Christmas, so never fear, you'll get your chance to make your very own!!

Blog Face Lift

Don't you just LOVE my new look?!?! Oh I sure do!!! A big thank you to Veronica McCollum at vk design co. (http://www.vkdesigncompany.com/) for this great new look. Check out her web site for more information or additional samples. She ROCKS!!

Holiday Mini Catalog Mystery Hostess Party Postponed

Today I made the decision to postpone this event that was suppose to be held tonight. Why? Well I just couldn't compete with the BSU game, not to mention that not everyone has received their Holiday Mini's from SU! So hopefully you'll be able to join me (or order) on the new date. See below for all the new info on this event and thank you for your understanding!!


When: Fri Sep 18 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: My House (5121 Weston Ave Caldwell, Id 83607)
RSVP: Please let me know you are coming, I want to make sure I have enough prizes, M&T's and treats for everyone!!

Please join me for this mystery hostess event! Let's kick off the Holiday Mini Catalog in style! There will be make & take projects, new product samples, games with prizes (you may want to freshen up your knowledge on SU! products), treats and much more.
I will also be offering catalog pricing for items in the Holiday Mini Catalog, this night only!! Then, at the end of the evening I will draw a name from all of the orders collected ($15 minimum order required to be eligible) & that person will receive hostess benefits. (The last mystery hostess made it to Level II & $40) You won't want to miss this event.
If you are unable to attend this event, but would still like to take advantage of catalog pricing & the mystery hostess option you can!! Just make sure you have your order to me, including payment, by 5 PM Sept 18th. You will then be included in the mystery hostess drawing and I will notify you if you are the lucky winner!!

Online Orders

If you are going to order from me online make sure you take the following into consideration:


When customers order through http://www.stampinup.com/ they will pay a higher rate than listed in the catalog IF they don't request a demonstrator. If they do request a demo, they still do NOT get the hostess benefits OR any specials. THEY MUST order through your web site to get the specials and hostess benefits.

So remember, if ordering from me online, make sure you order from http://stampingqueen.stampinup.net/ and select "shop now".

Holiday Mini Catalog Mystery Hostess Party

When: Sep 03 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: My House (5121 Weston Ave Caldwell, Id 83607)
RSVP: Please let me know you are coming, I want to make sure I have enough prizes, M&T's and treats for everyone!!

Please join me for this mystery hostess event! Let's kick off the Holiday Mini Catalog in style! There will be make & take projects, new product samples, games with prizes (you may want to freshen up your knowledge on SU! products), treats and much more. I will also be offering catalog pricing for items in the Holiday Mini Catalog, this night only!! Then, at the end of the evening I will draw a name from all of the orders collected ($15 minimum order required to be eligible) & that person will receive hostess benefits. (The last mystery hostess made it to Level II & $40) You won't want to miss this event.

If you are unable to attend this event, but would still like to take advantage of catalog pricing & the mystery hostess option you can!! Just make sure you have your order to me, including payment, by 5 PM Sept 3rd. You will then be included in the mystery hostess drawing and I will notify you if you are the lucky winner!!

Wendie Haynes

Thursday Aug 27th Club

Since I was not feeling well last week and had to cancel the technique card class, I wanted to let you know what was going on with this week. I will be holding the technique card class this week instead of the scrap booking club. I made this decision, because I feel that scrap booking can be done on your own and not everyone can do the techniques on their own.
I hope to see you all here Thursday to create some wonderful cards and learn some new techniques. Please RSVP as soon as you know you're coming!!

Last Monday

Today is officially my last Monday before school starts again & I have been enjoying all kinds of things Stampin' Up! I received a box of 100 card swaps in the mail today and slowly browsed through them. What an amazingly talented group of women! Then I did a little blog hopping, searching for great ideas to CASE (copy and share everything). I think that I found a few things that might work. And tonight I plan on getting my card buffet cards completed & posted for all to enjoy. Happy stamping to you all! Now, enjoy a few of the photos that I took of things at convention!!

More Swaps

Here are two more swaps I made. These are for the Holiday Mini Swap and contain a lot of items from the Holiday Mini that will be available starting Sept 1, 2009. I cannot wait to see what I receive from the other swappers.

Card Buffet

Wednesday Aug 12th 10 AM - 1 PM or 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Please join me for this open event where you can come & go anytime during the designated hours and make any number of cards you choose. Card samples are posted below.

Cost: $1.75 includes envelope
RSVP: Aug 11th (Please make sure to include card names and quantities in your RSVP)

Eat Cake Wanted

Thank You Friend to Friend

Black & White Thinking of You