Build-a-Bear, My Digital Studio and more

Wow!!! I've been so busy playing with all this great new stuff from Stampin' Up, I haven't had time to post. If you want to know what's so great about it, contact me to schedule a workshop today!

Sales Tax Holiday

The state of Georgia is having a sales tax holiday from July 30 – August 2. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. You must place your order with me during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Click the shop online button on the left in order to place your order.

Uni-ball Signo gel pen, 105021, $3.95
Basic Black Stampin’ Write journaler, 105394, $3.25
Stampin’ Write markers, various, $3.25
Watercolor Pencils, 101879, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Bold Brights, 106695, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements, 106696, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Rich Regals, 106698, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Soft Subtles, 106697, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals, 106746, $9.95
Stampin’ Pastels, 105542, $24.95
Craft & Rubber scissors, 103179, $19.95
Paper snips, 103579, $9.95
Pencil sharpener, 100745, $4.95
Blender pens, 102845, $9.95
2-Way Glue Pen, 100425, $3.50
SNAIL adhesive, 104332, $6.95
SNAIL refill, 104331, $4.50
Mini Glue Dots, 103683, $4.95
Pop-Up Glue Dots, 104183, $3.95
Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104430, $3.95
Anywhere Glue Stick, 104045, $3.95
Dotto, 103305, $12.95
Dotto refill, 100902, $6.50
Sticky Strip, 104294, $6.95
Tombow Adhesive, 110755, $3.95

Deal of the Week: Heart to Heart Punch

You're going to LOVE our Heart to Heart punch, especially July 27-31 when it's just $10.99—that's more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95!

Deal of the Week: Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware

Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware adds class to any project. Get them for just $18.99 (over 30% off the regular price of $29.95)—only July 20-26!

The Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware includes high quality metal finished pieces that coordinate with many of our punches.

The kit includes:

• Raised Dots Designer holders (10)
• Small Rectangle holders (10)
• 1″ Circle holders (10)
• Raised Dots Small Oval holders (10)
• Square holders (10)
• 1/2″ Genuine brads (10)
• 3/8″ Star brads (10)
• 1/2″ flower brads (10)
• 3/8″ Flower brads (10)
• Flower Ribbon Slides (10)
• 3/16″ brads (100)

That’s approximately 100 embellishments and 100 brads plus the tin! What a deal!

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at noon for the week's new deal.

Why You Should Consider Starting Your Own Stampin' Up! Business

Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

• Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
• Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
• Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
• Support from Stampin' Up! Stampin' Up! loves its demonstrators and it shows through all of the demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on the Demonstrator Web Site.
  

So what are you waiting for? Check out my previous post about the current sign up specials and then contact me TODAY to join the Stampin' Up! family!

Start your Own Business for only $85!!

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet! Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including:

• For All You Do stamp set
• In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Business forms and tools
  

Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes:

• Five stamp sets
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
• Stampin' Pastels
• Card stock
• Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
• Five Classic Stampin' Pads
• VersaMark Pad
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist
• Blender pens
• SNAIL
• Business forms and tools

These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast! Contact me today for more information!!

Deal of the Week: Square Fire Rhinestone Brads

Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone brads. From July 13–19, they're just $6.99—over 30% off the regular price of $10.95! Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required. Contact me today or order by clicking the Deal of the Week button to the left.

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag

You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95! I must recieve your order by midnight on Sunday in order to place it in time for this special.

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at noon for the week's new deal.

New Idea Book and Catalog, Definitely Decorative and the Celebrando Creatividad Spanish Language IDBC

Links to these new publications are all posted to the left. Contact me today and schedule a workshop to earn your free copy!

Summer Fun Special of the Week

Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required. This week's deal of the week will run from July 1 - July 6 at noon and offers you the scallop punch for only $10.99 - that's over 30% off the regular price of $15.95. There is no limit on the number that you may purchase at that price, but you must contact me or order online before 11:55 am on Monday, July 6 to get this special price.

Today is the Day!

The New Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog goes live today! With this catalog, Stampin' Up! is going back to a once a year release. Stay tuned. I will update the blog as soon as the links on the Stampin' Up! website go live so that you can all look and enjoy it as much as I have!

Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every occasion to gather becomes a reason to celebrate!

For just $24.95, you'll have everything you need to create a unique and entertaining summer event:

• Creative invitations


• Fun food wrappers


• Customizable coasters


• And much more!

This limited-time kit is only available June 15-August 31, 2009, or while supplies last! Contact me today to schedule a summer fun workshop or to order this exciting, limited-time kit.

Want to Love What You Do and Share What You Love?

Take a minute to view the following video and then contact me if you'd like more information about this exciting opportunity!

Start the summer off right with these amazing offers!

Last Chance Products
From June 1-30, get your favorite discontinuing products—some up to 50% off—before they're gone forever!* Click the last chance button to the left for more information.

*Accessories available only while supplies last.

Host a Workshop, Get Extra Rewards
During the month of June, host a $250-$399.99 workshop and get $20 in additional hostess dollars; or host a $400 workshop, and get an additional $40 in hostess dollars!

A Special Birthday Gift

A friend in my office had a birthday and we bought her a gift certificate to her favorite store. Above is the custom box that I created for her gift certificate using Designer Series Paper, rubons, the Pretties Accessory Kit and some Ribbon Originals. She was thrilled and displayed it like art along with her cards and other well wishes.

A Crafty Challenge

Recently, I had a challenge to create something "crafty" for five friends who in turn would create something for five of their friends and so on. Below are some of the covered composition notebooks and matching RSVP pens that I created for the challenge. I used Designer Series Paper, Rubons, Stickles, Pretties Accessories and various ribbons.

Ustamp Card Swap and SheetLoad Inspiration

I've mentioned before two sources of my inspiration - UStamp and SheetLoad. In March, I participated in a card swap on UStamp where I was paired with another lady in UStamp from Canada. I wanted to share with you my creations and what I recieved in return.

Each of these cards I created using a layout from SheetLoad magazine.

Below are the beautiful cards I received in return.

The card above on the left is a View Master card (remember those from being kids??!?). It works just like you'd expect. The wheel turns on the right hand side of the card and the image in the hole (currently showing three flower vases) changes as you turn it. I'm so excited to get one of these cards and hope to recreate one to share with you soon!

A Cute Punch Tag for My Niece

So, I don't know what happened to the original post from March 1, but I wanted you to see some of my creations. Over the next couple of days, I'll be posting a few "flashbacks" to try and get everything uploaded for you to see.

My niece turned 2 in March and is a HUGE fan of Elmo, so I made her this cute Elmo tag. It made entirely of punches and was CASE'd from several different posting I had seen Splitcoast.

See how cute it looked on the package

Another Source of My Inspriration

I want to give a Shout Out to SheetLoad magazine. This a is FREE online magazine, published monthly, that provides me (and will provide you) with lots of inspiration to create your cards. The magazine is great because it provides you with a monthly layout design, gives you the supply list of all the papers and other tools you'll need, and tells you exactly how to cut everything to maximize your card creating and minimize your paper waste. All you have to do is add your own design style. Need more inspiration? Their amazing artists will provide you with pictures of their own creation using the monthly layout to help you get your creative juices going!! Check out this month's issue at February '09. You can view it online, print it out or save it to your computer so that you can refer to it again and again!

Free Idea Book!

Get a free, award-winning idea book when you purchase online. From now until April 30, 2009, simply place an online order by clicking the ordering button on the left and get your idea book for free. There is no minimum order amount required, so it's easy to take advantage of this offer!

Join the Sale-A-Bration!

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up! and free product is what it's all about! Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come. Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

• Customers: When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward! There's no limit—for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward.


• Hostesses: When you host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward, in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!


• Recruits: During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set—a value of up to $47.95—from the current Idea Book & Catalog! Plus, new recruits get 15% off the Starter Kit—over $350 of Stampin’ Up! products and business supplies for only $169!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion runs through March 31, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Contact me today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. Check out these great free products by downloading the Sale-A-Bration brochure from the link to the left.

Still trying to update

Hi all - I've been trying frantically all day to update my blog with little success. I do now have the links at the left pointing correctly to brand new catalog and decor elements brochure. I'll keep trying to update tomorrow with other great goodies.

Be on the lookout for information about my favorite time of year - Sale-A-Bration!!! It's that happy time of year when everyone has the chance to earn free goodies and it starts tomorrow!!!! Also, during this time, you can earn a free copy of the new catalog by placing an online order through my Demonstrator Business Website . You get also there by clicking on the shop 24/7 button at the left.

In the meantime, check out all the goodies you can get from UStamp - my favorite online resource for creative stampers!!

Updates Coming Soon

Hi all -
As I was adding a blinkie to my blog about a great group I belong to called UStamp, I realized that I've allowed myself to get caught up in the holidays and their aftermath and am sadly behind in updating this blog. This weekend I will be updating with all of the latest Stampin' Up! specials and our BRAND NEW catalog! This year I'm also going to work on actually posting samples of my artwork to inspire and motivate you.

In the meantime, check out UStamp. This is a great group of talented demonstrators who will share videos, .pdf files and live chats that will make you want to stamp. I'm participating in my third round of UStamp and will tell you that it is absolutely worth your time!

Until next time....