LOVE those new punches!

 Stampin' Up! has recently added these blocks, Decor Accents Blocks, to the Definitely Decorative catalog.  A package of four blocks is $9.95 and the order number is 116829.  I finally had time yesterday to decorate mine for Valentine's Day!  In the last picture I added three squares of designer series paper punched with the new punch ~ SCALLOP TRIM CORNER PUNCH ~ on page 11 in the OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG.  If you are interested in learning to make this scalloped square, come to my STAMPING 101 CLASS on Monday evening, January 25, at 6:30 PM.  Give me a call if you would like to join us ~ 757-587-1548.

"The best things in life are made, not bought." Tess

This new stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog, Tote-ally Tess, catches my thoughts exactly!  I think many of you feel the same way!  There are so many great new products and ideas in the Occasions Mini Catalog that we can use to create handmade cards and gifts!  I know you and your friends will want to see the new clear mount stamps and I would love to bring them to a workshop to show you exactly how they work.  The cute Tess card below will be our MAKE & TAKE at my group meeting tomorrow night, and, yes, we will be using clear mount stamps!

There are so many great rewards during Sale-A-Bration whether you purchase those new products, host a workshop or choose to join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator.  Let me tell you all about the rewards that are available to you.  Give me a call now, 757-587-1548!  Susan Elise

You've Been Waiting So Patiently!

The time has come and I am very happy to share Stampin' Up!'s Simply Adorned line with you.  These are just adorable and have been long anticipated. 

 
 

Simply Adorned Chains

Add your personal touch to our bracelet and chains.  Our 8" stainless-steel bracelet and 24" and 34" chains have a toggle clasp and Stampin' Up! charm identifier.  Both packaged in a gift box.  Finish coordinates with our Simply Adorned Charms.

Simply Adorned Charms

Grace these nickel-plated charms with your imagination.  Tempered glass on front and back and a lobster clasp.  Locket-style charm with hinge lets you insert custom artwork or photos.  Packaged in a gift box (you can view more charms in my Online Store).

If you have any questions about this product line or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I would be happy to introduce you to this wonderful new product line.

Join me Monday evening for an hour...

     I am having an Opportunity Night get-together this coming Monday evening at 7PM in the Cat/Art Studio and would love to have you join me!  An Opportunity Night is a brief business meeting to explain what it means to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and how many different ways there are to be a Demonstrator.  Whether you are interested in being a Hobby Demonstrator or someone looking to Stampin' Up! as a career this meeting will be of interest to YOU!

     Right now, you save 15% on the Starter Kit and you have your choice of any set in the catalog, up to $47.95, as a bonus.  This offer ends March 31.  If you are worried about the future of our economy it might be a good time to get started with Stampin' Up!  Your business might look very different from mine - online sales, national customer base, 24-7 ~ you can do all of that from home and part-time.  Think of the possibilities!! 

     Interested?  Join me on Monday night.  Please email me to let me know you are coming ~ see you then.

Love Bots Valentines

If you have signed up for my Valentine Class you will receive one of these darling little Valentines!  The Tiny Bots Valentines Kit makes 30 little boxes ~ a really easy way to prepare your Valentines!  So easy, the kids can make their own.

Girl and Boy Love Bots each include 30 total die-cut valentine boxes, 10 each of 3 designs; 30 clear round closure stickers. (Folded box approx. dimensions: 3" x 3" x 5/8"). Girl Love Bots greetings include: Totally thinking of you, friend; Hello, human; and I lug you. Boy Love Bots greetings include: Best friends; Hello, human, and You’re out of this world! Love Bots available only while supplies last.

You can even take it up a notch.  How would you like to personalize these great Valentines as well?  Stampin' Up! also has a new "Love Bots Personalized Name Stamp".  What a perfect way to finish your Valentines!   

These new products (found in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 17) are available for purchase in my Online Store.  If you have any questions or would like to sign up for my Valentine Class on Saturday morning, January 23, please don't hesitate to contact me.

New Sweet Pea Stitched Felt

Another great new product in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog is our Sweet Pea Stitched Felt.  This Custom-colored felt will add a whimsical touch to your creations.  The package includes 52 pieces ~ 8 three-petal flowers, 20 French-knot circles, 16 leaves, 8 six-petal flowers all handcrafted with delicate stitching.  The order number is 117266, $7.95.  I have been adding them to cards but they would be a great way to decorate scrapbook pages, clothes, packages and table settings.

When you layer with these pieces, you can introduce texture and depth to your projects and cards.  Use these with the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper pack for perfect harmony.  

Valentine Card Class

My Valentine Card Class on Thursday evening, January 28, is full.  I am offering the same class on Saturday morning, January 23, and I have decided to add a class on Sunday afternoon, January 31 (2 to 4 PM). I know there are some of you who would like to sign up and make five Valentine's for $10 so please email me or give me a call, 757-587-1548.  It will be a fun easy class so, if you have friends who aren't stampers, this would be a good time to invite them to take the class with you (YOU get the class for $5.00 if you bring a friend new to me ~ what a deal!).  It will be a great opportunity to see Stampin' Up!'s new products in the Occasions Mini Catalog!

I will be having a VALENTINE OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, February 13, ~ more information soon!  Hugs, se

Cyndi Fisher's Stampin' Up! Party

I just wanted to show you the pretty birthday card that we made yesterday at Cyndi's Stampin' Up! workshop in the Cat/Art Studio.  In my studio?  Yes, it is a great place for you to have your very own workshop ~ you don't have to clean and fuss about friends coming over, just invite them over to my studio.  I am always glad to have workshops here ~ that's why Alan built this room for me!

The card is made with two new stamp sets from the Occasions Mini Catalog, Vintage Vogue on page 26 and Well Scripted on page 19.  The colors are Bravo Burgundy and Always Artichoke.  The pretty edge that runs across the card is made with a new border punch, Scallop Trim Border, which is FREE with any $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration!  Let me send you the little catalog full of the FREE items for Sale-A-bration, just email or give me a call 757-587-1548.

Sale-A-Bration is a great time to be a hostess, with $300 in orders from your friends you receive a FREE item.  Call me to book your party now!

Country Living Cards a la Carte

Stampin' Up! is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Cards à la Carte stationery kit.  Put a little style on the menu with Country Living's Cards a la Carte by Stampin' Up!  Complete with stamps, ink and Desginer Series paper.  With this kit you'll create handcrafted cards, notes, invitations and more in just minutes. 

Country Living Cards a la Carte is only available from January 5th through April 30th, 2010 - or while supplies last - so order yours today!

This exclusive kit (item 119113) includes the following products:

• Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3)
• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot
• Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)

Stampin' Up!'s New Punch Design

Our new Punches in the Occasions Mini Catalog are just fabulous. With a larger cutting surface and a sleeker body, our new punches give you greater cutting precision. better punching leverage and save storage space!

In addition, with this new punch design, we are introducing a new type of punch--the two step punching!  This offers you more than one image in a single punch.  Layer these images together in a creative collage or singly as a simple accent.  It's like getting multiple punches in one. I will be having a PUNCH CLASS to teach you how to use our new punches ~ easily ~ THURSDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  The class is $10 and includes all of your supplies except your adhesive.  There are SEVEN NEW PUNCHES in the Occasions Mini Catalog, come and use them all!