CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 2010

Friday December 3rd is the Christmas Extravaganza! I've prepared lots of fun papercrafts to help you create quick, easy, and thrifty Christmas gifts.
Here is the key info:

• DATE: Friday December 3rd
• TIME: 6:00 p.m.
• WHERE: my house
• RSVP Deadline: Wednesday November 10th
• WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: adhesive

If you can not make it that day, but still want some of the items, I can help you: I can stamp everything for you to assemble at home, but there will be an additional charge.

**** If a project uses designer paper, then the paper may vary***

Christmas Cards

Christmas cards come in sets of 4 and include Stampin Up envelopes. Use these cards as your own Christmas cards, or give as a gift. Dasher Embossed Card: 4 cards for $6.00

Pocket Card: 4 cards for $6.00

Ornament Embossed Card: 4 cards for $6.00

Sweet Treats

Sweets are always a great gift! Give these to your neighbors, kid's teachers and bus drivers, or your coworkers as a simple "Merry Christmas!"

Hershey Kisses Sleeves: includes hershey kisses Cost: $.75 for the 3 kisses sleeve; $1.25 for the 6 kisses sleeve

Triangle Treat Box: includes 1/8 cup M&M's
Cost: $1.00

Gift Card Holder

Feel impersonal when you give a gift card? Lose the guilt when you create your own handmade gift card holder!

Cost: $1.50 (includes envelope)

Ornament Money Holder

Everyone hopes to find one of these hanging from the tree on Christmas morning! Pull the tab to unwrap the gift inside--cash! (Ornament does not include money:)

Cost: $1.50

Flippin' Scrapbook

This is the perfect gift for your mother, grandparents, children and friends... it's inexpensive, quick-to-assemble (15 minutes tops), and so thoughtful! Each tab opens to a page where pictures and/or notes can go. Fill it with your own pictures, or let your recipient fill it themselves. Finished dimensions are 4 1/4 x 9.

Cost: $4.00

Christmas Decor

This beautiful piece of home decor can be set on an easel or put in a frame, either way it will add to your Christmas home decor. The rhinestone jewels and pearls add elegance that really makes this piece pop. And the ornament punch makes this project quick and easy. Measures 8.5 x 8.5. Cost: $4.00

Back-to-School Party

Be prepared for back-to-school days with fun, new teacher gifts! Here are the details of this papercraft party:

• DATE: Friday August 13th
• TIME: 7:00 p.m.
• PLACE: my home
• WHAT to bring: ADHESIVE
• RSVP deadline: Saturday July 31

Here are the 2 options of what you can make, and you can make however many you want of either/both.

CHALKBOARD EASEL: We'll be using Chalkboard Decor Element Sheets to create this fun tabletop easel that teachers can use to remind themselves of all the many things they need to do. Easel measures 13 3/4" tall and is made with Stampin Up's sturdy On Board Sheets.

COST: $12.00 per easel

PURSE and 2 CARDS: These adorable purses look quite fancy, but they're quite easy and quick to create. And you can personalize this gift through monogrammed cards. We'll be using the In-Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stacks to make these purses. Choose from the 5 new in-colors (Peach Parfait, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, or Concord Crush).

COST: $7.50 per purse & card set
****remember to tell me which color purse you want

JULY OPEN HOUSE

You are invited to a Stampin' Up OPEN HOUSE!! Please join me on Saturday July 17th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Come and socialize, browse through the brand new catalog, and enjoy a ladies day out. Stop by for a single make-n-take, or stay for the whole 2 hours and make 4 fun creations.

• Free Make-n-Takes: scrapbook page from 10:00-10:30, gift card from 10:30-11:00, card from 11:00-11:30, 3-D item from 11:30-12:00
• Door Prizes
• Gifts with purchase
• Cash and carry stamp sets, ink pads, paper, etc.
• Visit my Idea Station: scrapbooks, cards, vinyl lettering, gift sets, calendars, etc.
• Treats

This FREE event is great for Stampin' Up seasoned veterans and those who might be coming for the first time. Come see what Stampin' Up is all about, and see how EASY it is to be creative.
This is an open house and an open invitation; feel free to invite your friends who might be interested in joining us. To ensure that I have enough supplies for everyone who wants to come, please email me if you're planning to attend. Contact me with any questions.

STAMPERS 10 CLUB

Want an easy way to get things from your Wish List slowly and affordably—and some of it even for free?! Then join my Stampers 10 Club! This is even for you out-of-towners!

What do I have to do?
Place an order totaling $15 or more each month for 10 months!

How does it work?
There will be 10 people in the “Stamper's 10 Club” and the club will last for 10 months. Since there are 10 people spending at least $15, every club order is guaranteed to total $150 -- the minimum order amount needed to earn free stamp sets and products from Stampin' Up! Since there are 10 people and 10 months, this allows each of the club members to take a turn picking out free product.

Which 10 months?
August 2010- May 2011.

How and when do I get orders to you?
Call or e-mail me with your order by the 8th of each month. Payment is also due that day and can be paid with cash, check, or credit card.

Do I have to attend anything or host a workshop?
No! You are under no obligation to attend or host anything! Of course, you can if you want to!

Can my purchases be made at someone else’s workshop or for a card party?
Unfortunately, no. This club is being counted as a workshop, so it can’t count towards another workshop. The $15 can only be spent on Stampin’ Up product from the catalogs, so it can’t count towards a card party.

Any other perks for being a Club member?
YES! You’ll receive all the mini catalogs in the mail for free. And you’ll receive 1 Club Card per month with your order. This Club Card is a project included with your order to keep you inspired and get your creativity flowing.

I live out of state or long distance. Can I still be in the “Stamper's 10 Club”?
Absolutely!! You will just be charged an additional $5 per month to help with the extra shipping costs.Send me an email as soon as you decide this is a club for you. The club will begin August 1st, so hurry!

BIRTHDAY CARD PARTY

Ready for a deal....20 cards for $20!!!!! You'll love these quick and easy--and affordable birthday cards. They use the Happy B-day Simply Scrappin kit, so instead of stamping you'll be using adhesive-die-cuts.

Here are the details:

• DATE: Thursday May 27th


• TIME: 8:00 pm. (these cards should only take an hour to make)


• PLACE: my house


• RSVP date: Saturday May 8th


• WHAT to bring: adhesive

Can't make it, but still want to create the cards?! No problem! I can give you all the supplies, so you can create your cards at your convenience.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

MOTHER'S DAY CARD PARTY

It has been too long since we've had a card party! Darn pregnancy has just made me lazy:)
I'm really excited for this Mother's Day Card Party, because we have some really cute and creative ideas to make for our mothers.
And just because I say "Mother's Day" doesn't mean you have to make these things for Mother's Day; change the greetings on the cards and turn them into birthday gifts, end-of-school teacher gifts, etc. Here are the party details:

• DATE: Friday April 30th
• TIME: 6:30 p.m.
• PLACE: my house
• WHAT to bring: ADHESIVE
• RSVP deadline: Monday April 19th
• MAIL-IN KITS mailed to you by: April 29th

AWASH WITH FLOWERS CARD: This card uses the new sneak-peak stamp set "Awash with Flowers"; I haven't received mine, so I'm casing Jill Hilliard's beautiful card.

COST: $1.25 per card or 4/$4.50

BOXED MILK CARTON SET: This is so adorable in person!!! Using the Big Shot, we'll create mini milk cartons in no time! Then, you can unclip the library clips and fill it with your mother's favorite treats.

COST: $5.00 per set

STITCHED FELT CARD SET: This set of 8 cards features the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt pieces featured in the occasions mini catalog. We'll also be using some "Hugs" Love Notes from the mini. Stampin Up envelopes are included.

COST: $14.00 for 8 cards

MOTHER'S DAY BOX: This box will comfortably fit all 8 Stitched Felt Cards, including envelopes. Or, you could make 2 boxes, and divide the cards in half to give as 2 gifts.

COST: $2.00 per box

Please let me know if you have any questions; and please RSVP by Monday April 19th.

*****Mail-in Kits will also be charged the actual cost of mailing.

COLOR RENOVATION!!!!!!!!!!!

Stampin Up made an exciting announcement.... a COLOR RENOVATION!!! Beginning with the new 2010-2011 catalog, SU is mixing up our colors! 30 colors are retiring, 5 new colors will be added, 3 current In-Colors will not retire, and 7 past In-Colors will return!!! There will be a total of 40 colors in 4 families--the Brights, Subtles, Regals, and Neutrals.

Here is a photo of the new 4 color families:

Now here are some lists for you...

BOLD BRIGHTS RETIRING COLORS: Glorious Green, Green Galore, Gable Green. Yo-Yo Yellow, Only Orange, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Brilliant Blue

SOFT SUBTLES RETIRING COLORS: Pale Plum, Blush Blossom, Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, Sage Shadow, Almost Amethyst, Lavender Lace

RICH REGALS RETIRING COLORS: Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Taken with Teal, Handsome Hunter

EARTH ELEMENTS RETIRING COLORS: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Summer Sun

NEUTRAL RETIRING COLORS: Going Gray

So, the new colors that will be added to the remaining colors is...

CURRENT OR RETIRED IN-COLORS: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, River Rock, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze

BRAND NEW COLORS: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist

And Kraft will become an ink color called Crumb Cake. Yeah!

Plus, each year Stampin Up will introduce 5 new In-Colors that will stick around for 2 years! This is so exciting!!!! I can't wait for the new catalog so I can get my hands on all the yummy new colors!

And be sure to get any ink refills, ink pads, and cardstock that you'll want before they retire.

Two-Step Into Spring

Stampin Up is helping us "Two-Step Into Spring" by offering 4 stamp sets at 20% off!

The first is Greenhouse Garden on sale for $20.76:
Fifth Avenue Floral for $19.96:

Flower Fancy for $29.56:

and Trendy Trees for $14.36:

And if this isn't enough, SU is allowing us to order a sneak-peak stamp set that will be available in the 2010-2011 catalog. It's called Awash with Flowers and is $39.95 for the wood-mount set, or $27.95 for the clear-mount set.

Want to earn this set for free?!?! Then host a workshop in April that totals $350, and it's yours FREE!

My Clearanced Stamp Sets and Accessories

I've clearanced all of my retired stamp sets and accessories, so here's your chance to stock up on inexpensive stamps! These sets are 47%-78% off! Plus pay no taxes, and only pay what it actually costs to ship!

I'll show the prices, then name the items from top-to-bottom, left-to-right. All sets are mounted, unless otherwise stated.

These paper packs are $8 each. Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (each package comes with 16 pieces of 12x12 double sided paper). I have 3 packages (2 sold).

Jumbo Wheels are $3, regular wheels are $2. Flitting By jumbo wheel, Happy Jacks wheel.

These sets are $4 each. Print Pattern Background, Canvas Background, Girlfriend Accessories, Friendship Blooms, So Very (unmounted) (sold), Yummy, Polka Dot Punches (sold).

These sets are $6 each: Be Happy, Polka Dots and Paisley, Polka Dots and Petals, Polka Dot Punches (unmounted) (sold), Yummy (unmounted) (sold), Congrats (sold), Little Pieces.

These sets are $8 each: Merry and Bright (sold), Bold Butterfly, Forever in My Heart, Darling Dots, Birthday Beauty, Dream Come True.

These sets are $10 each: Sweet Little Sentiments (sold), Darling Dots (unmounted) (sold), So Many Scallops.

These sets are $10 each: Big Pieces, Office Accoutrement, Looks Like Spring (sold), Just Like You, Eat Cake.

These sets are $12 each: Doodle Alphabet (sold), Ginormous Flowers, Itty Bitty Buds, Happiness Always, In The Spotlight.

These sets are $15 each: Riveting, Amazing to Zany (unmounted).

SALE-A-BRATION

It's the best time of year to be a fan of Stampin' Up! Spend $50 and get free products and this Sale-A-Bration event is the best yet! In the past, Stampin' Up! has offered 6 stamp sets to choose from for free, and this year they are offering 4 stamp sets, a paper pack or a punch OR you can choose a $15.95 or less stamp set from the current catalog - There are over 75 of them! Now, you can get what YOU want!

For more information about Sale-A-Bration go here or give me a call!

All orders must be placed by March 31, 2010 to take advantage of this offer.

Disaster Relief for the Haitian People

During the month of February, $2 from every "I {Heart} Hearts" stamp sets sold will go to the American Red Cross for relief in Haiti. It's just a small way that you and Stampin Up can help those in need.

Janet's Valentine's Party

My fabulous friend Janet is having a Valentine's papercraft party! I made lots of fun love/heart/valentines items, and she chose a few to make at her party. I thought I'd share...

3x3 note card and nugget box

This tiny tin pops out a cute message.... ...I Love You! Friend Card

Pull-out Slider Box

Like-O-Meter Card

Heart-shaped Sweet Treats Cup Card Vintage Vogue Card

Peek-a-boo Candy Holder

Scalloped Envelope Ghiradelli Holder

Love Bugs Card

If you're interested in coming to her party, please let Janet or myself know. It's Friday February 5th. Happy Valentine's Day!