New Hostess Promotion and Guess What Came in the Mail Today

I'm announcing a new Hostess Benefit offered by me personally.  Many of you love to attend my workshops and classes, learning lots of new techniques while taking home a great project.  I also know that during the holidays, things get busy and money gets tight.  So, I'm offering a special for anyone who decides to host a show.  If you host a show in your home (or other location), you will be able to attend 3 of my classes for free (after your show closes).  If someone books a show during the show you host, you will earn 2 additional classes per person.  I'm currently accepting bookings for November, December, January and beyond!

I know that most of you are barely thinking much past tomorrow let alone to January, but I just had to share that I got the new Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs today with my latest copy of Stampin' Success.  And, I must say, "WOW, WOW, WOW!"  The Occasions has so much to offer- great new stamp sets, papers, accessories, and decor elements.  And the Sale-A-Bration items, I want to earn it all- some of it multiple times!  The Occasions selling period will begin January 4 (as the Holdiay Mini closes) and Sale-A-Bration will begin January 25.  Email me today to book your show!

Sale-A-Bration Ends Wednesday!

Have you earned any Sale-A-Bration items yet?  If not, there is still time!  Sale-A-Bration ends Wednesday, March 31.  

Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest event of the year, means friends, fresh ideas, and free products! And with three ways to earn exclusive Sale-A-Bration products, there's something for everyone.

•Spend: Buy $50 worth of Stampin' Up! products and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

•Host: Host a $300 workshop, and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

•Join: Become a demonstrator, and get a FREE stamp set (up to a $47.95 value)!

The Sale-A-Bration rewards include stamp sets, 6x6 inch Designer Series Paper, and a Scallop Trim Border Punch. You can shop now by visiting my website or contact me.  The sale ends on March 31 and orders must be submited before 11:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

Act quickly, Sale-A-Bration is only here one time per year and it will soon be gone until next year!

God Bless and Happy Stampin'!

Charity

Another Birthday Card

Since I have the birthday stamp-a-stack coming up on March 27, I've been playing with a variety of birthday card designs.  This card uses one of my favorite unexpected color combinations- brown with pink.  To create this card, you will need:

• Stamp Sets:  Party Hearty, Whimsical Words
• Card Stock:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
• Designer Series Paper:  Welcome Neighbor
• Classic Stampin' Pad:  Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
• Accessories:  1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

This card is pretty simple, stamp the images, layer the pieces together and viola, you have a card.  :O) I stamped the candles using the Pretty in Pink onto the Very Vanilla.  I distressed the edges of the Very Vanilla with my thumb and then wrapped a piece of grosgrain ribbon around the card stock at one end.  I then layered it onto my card front with a piece of the designer series paper.  I stamped the sentiment using Chocolate Chip and then layered it onto a piece of Chocolate Chip and then another piece of the Designer Series Paper I used with the candle image.  I then layered this onto the card front. 

God Bless and Happy Stampin'!
Charity

Burnt Birthday Card

This card is inspired/CASEd from several others that I've seen previously, even retail ones where it looks like the card caught on fire because of the number of candles.  Whenever I see the Whimsical Words set and the sentiment, "The more the candles, the bigger the wish," I think of those cards.  So, I decided to come up with my own version.  For my version of this card, I used:

• StampSets:  Party Hearty, Whimsical Words
• Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla
• Inks:  Versamark, Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

To create the card I first used the Versamark to stamp candles all over the card front.  Then, I tore a portion of the top corner off and rubbed the edges of the card with my Basic Black.  I did the same with a piece of Very Vanilla using Dusty Durango and then layered that on the card with a piece of Crushed Curry.  In the lower corner I layered a piece of Very Vanilla stamped with my sentiment onto the Crushed Curry.  This finished up my card.

God Bless and Happy Stampin'!
Charity

Ready, Set, Sale-A-Brate!

It's January 5th and do you know what that means? SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE! A stampers favorite time of the year. At least it is this stampers favorite stampin time of the year! It is also the debut of the New Occasions Mini Catalog, a new insert for Definitely Decorative, and a new promotion featuring heart shaped sweet treat cups. What a wonderful day for stampers!

First, new Occasions Mini Catalog. As with the previous Holiday Catalog, two additional hostess sets are offered for Level 1 and Level 2. Stampin' Up! TM will also offer their new Clear Mount Stamp Blocks and all stamp sets in this mini will be offered in either as wood mounted or unmounted. This is great for those of us who are running low on storage but high on desire for more stamps. :) There has also been a change to the punch design. The new punches feature slimmer design and a locking feature which will make storage easier. There is also a Designer Series Paper Stack Pack- 48 sheets of 24 double sided 12x12 sheets which coordinate with the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt. There is also a new Big Shot Die- milk cartons. These will be perfect for Easter treats. I know I'll be getting this die and filling it with my favorite Easter candy- Robin's Eggs. YUM! There is also a cute Egg Decorating Kit. At $9.95, I plan to order this for the kids this year. They love to decorate eggs and all you have to add to this kit is some egg dye and the eggs. They've also added some Mini On Board Sizzlits Dies for Valentines and Easter. FUN! You won't be disappointed in this Mini!

And many of your new favorites will remain- all the Build A Bear Dies and stamps from the Holiday mini, the Sweet Treat Cups and My Digital Studio have been carried over. Also, the shimmer paints will be available as a write in.

For those of you on my mailing list, I've opted to hand deliver your mini this season. Many of you received your Holiday Mini late so I'm going to personally deliver them the first week of January. If you haven't received one from me (or one dutifully dropped off by my wonderful husband), please email me so we can arrange a drop off. You can also view it online by visiting my website or following the links in the sidebar. Check out your Occasions Mini Catalog and find your favorite stamp set. I bet you can guess my favorite set. I'll give you a hint, Tessa considers it her favorite as well.

Stampin' Up! is also adding an insert to the current Definitely Decorative Catalog. My favorite new item- Chalkboard Vinyls! WOW! I'm looking forward to adding a few items to my walls here at home.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Stampin' Up! will be offering the Sweet Treat Cups in a heart shape along with a Sweetheart coordinating stamp set. These cups coordinate with the Full Heart Punch. The sweet treat cups will only be $2.95 per package and each package will contain 12 cups. The stamp set will be available mounted ($21.95) and unmounted ($15.95). They work the same way as the circle version of the cups.

Now, for everyone's favorite- The Sale-A-Bration Catalog! Most of you are already familiar with Sale-A-Bration, but just in case you may have forgotten or are new here, I'll go over the details.

The Sale-A-Bration catalog offers 6 different products that you can earn for FREE! Products include 4 stamp sets, 1 paper stack and a punch. You can earn 1, 2, ... or ALL items depending on what you do between January 5 - March 31, 2010. And, if you are like some of my regulars, you may end up earning all products before Sale-A-Bration is over. If that is the case or if you don't want any of the Sale-A-Bration items, you can also select from a list of stamp sets available in the current Idea Book and Catalog.

Here is how you earn free Sale-A-Bration Items.

1. SPEND: For every $50 (before tax and shipping) you spend, you earn a free Sale-A-Bration item. Spend $100, you earn 2 items, $150, three items... You get the picture.
2. HOST: Host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping) and you earn one free Sale-A-Bration item in addition to the normal hostess benefits (hostess set and free merchandise). Have a $600 show and you will receive 2 Sale-A-Bration items. This is a perfect time to host a show. Sale-A-Bration generates sales because all your guests want to earn free merchandise as well and will tend to spend more. Plus, you host a show and I do all the work. I'll send the evites for you, prep the make & takes, and bring a plate of goodies to share with your guests. You barely have to lift a finger!
3. JOIN: Join my team during Sale-A-Bration and you will be able to choose a FREE stamp set from the current Idea Book and Catalog that is valued at up to $47.95.

Sale-A-Bration is here for a short time. Don't miss these great deals and benefits. Even if you don't have a stamp set on your list, it is the perfect time to stock up on paper, adhesives, and other miscellaneous supplies while earning free stuff.

Also, if your significant other needs some ideas for Valentine's Day, why not create a wish list? Send me your wish list (including the Sale-A-Bration must haves) and let your significant other know that I have the perfect gift idea for you. I'll place the order, have it shipped to my home, wrap it and include a handmade card. All they have to do is provide the payment and sign the card. Viola, Valentine's Day without the last minute card hunt and dash to the florist. And, even if they wait until the last minute, I'll package your surprise in such a clever way, you won't mind waiting for the real thing to arrive.

Place an order, book a show and then sit back and wait for your FREE items to arrive!

God Bless and Happy Stampin!

Charity