tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48278957610828139072024-03-13T16:55:51.893-04:00Stampin' with YokoThis is what I love to do!andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-78479228887497273192011-07-26T22:54:00.003-04:002011-07-31T15:48:54.580-04:00Yoko's Stamp Sale (retired products)<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stampin' Up! has a new catalog out! Make sure you check out the link to the right to view it online. (Or, if you want your own FREE copy, host a workshop with me!!)</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As always, when the new stuff comes in, I must inevitably part with some old retired sets. </div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buy my pain is certainly your GAIN! Take a look at the stamp sets, ink pads, and catalogs listed below. If you see something you want, send me an <a href="mailto:ychristinen@yahoo.com">e-mail</a>! (I will deliver anything locally free. If you live long distance and I never get a chance to see you, I will let you know the shipping cost.)</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x9fPstoz2Fs/Ti96BO9FsZI/AAAAAAAAArQ/meEZfrvCI5Y/s1600/Always.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x9fPstoz2Fs/Ti96BO9FsZI/AAAAAAAAArQ/meEZfrvCI5Y/s320/Always.JPG" t$="true" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always (set of 11) $12.00 <span style="color: red;">SOLD</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AYrahe_xts8/Ti96NRmwbsI/AAAAAAAAArw/JZYKIvq3IDg/s1600/Retired+Classic+Ink+Pads.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AYrahe_xts8/Ti96NRmwbsI/AAAAAAAAArw/JZYKIvq3IDg/s320/Retired+Classic+Ink+Pads.JPG" t$="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Retired Classic Ink Pads (only Pixie Pink, Yo-Yo Yellow and Green Galore remaining) $1.50ea.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Also a Stampin' Around Wheel Stamp:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Watercolor Joy $1.50</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(See image <a href="http://images.splitcoaststampers.com/data/gallery/4712/2006/06/27/tashers_i2_by_tashers.jpg?">here</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I have the following catalogs to sell for $1.00 ea.:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Fall-Winter 2008 (1)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though most of the products in these catalogs are retired, THEY'RE SOOOOOOOOO GREAT FOR INSPIRING DESIGNS AND COLOR COMBINATIONS!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-26840602481596419122011-04-17T17:39:00.000-04:002011-04-17T17:39:31.876-04:00Springtime - April promo and Featured Stamp setFinally! Spring is coming around in northwest Ohio (of course we must still deal with rollercoaster temperatures, typical of springtime in Ohio) and we find daffodils blossoming and grass becoming greener by the minute!<br />
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Stampin' Up! brings us a promotion this month to reflect the joys of Spring! <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>SPRING IS BLOSSOMING</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jHTIC9WeUf4/TatVnE-eDnI/AAAAAAAAArA/UK9Q_ZQv-GQ/s1600/SIB_b1Campaign_LPbeautyshot_NA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jHTIC9WeUf4/TatVnE-eDnI/AAAAAAAAArA/UK9Q_ZQv-GQ/s320/SIB_b1Campaign_LPbeautyshot_NA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>From April 1-30, SU! is offering a sneak peak at 2 products from the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog! There is the Four Frames stamp set: 4 beautifully designed "frame" stamps that fit SU!'s exclusive Decorative Label punch . And the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper: Gorgeous paper pack (12 sheets: two each of six double-sided designs) using Bravo Burgundy, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, River Rock, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Early Expresso and Whisper White colors. You gotta see these to truly appreciate the beauty of their designs!!! See the products <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=791">here</a>.<br />
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You can get them 2 ways: purchase with a $20 order, OR by hosting a $350 workshop you can get them for FREE! <a href="mailto:ychristinen@yahoo.com">E-mail</a> me if you are interested in placing an order or hosting a workshop this month! You won't see these products again until July!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Easter </span>- Featured Stamp set</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xtneE15-ZSc/TatZ8n02yRI/AAAAAAAAArE/sOGsk3HY4bk/s1600/Easter+Blossoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xtneE15-ZSc/TatZ8n02yRI/AAAAAAAAArE/sOGsk3HY4bk/s320/Easter+Blossoms.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easter Blossoms Item no. <span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemNumber">121905</span> $25.95 (Wood-mount)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> $18.95 (Clear-mount)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em> Available in the Occasions Mini Catalog (only until the end of April!!)</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click <a href="http://204.228.150.61/20102011catalogs/Occasions11_US.pdf">here</a> for view of mini catalog with sample projects!</span></em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope everyone has a blessed Easter holiday! Happy stamping!!</div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-42118099587980160562011-02-21T21:38:00.003-05:002011-02-21T21:46:08.953-05:00Framed Name Art<span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-size: large;">Here is something I've always wanted to do, but never got around to making until now... Framed names using chipboard letters, cardstock, and stamps. Now that I've made 2, I just want to keep going!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For my baby niece, using colors from her nursey.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-size: large;"> The frames are 14 x 7 in. with an opening of 12 x 4-1/2 in. The block letters are almost 2 in. tall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #a2c4c9;">I am thinking of making one that says "FAMILY" and another with "FAITH HOPE LOVE." The possibilities are endless!! </span><span style="color: #a2c4c9;">If you'd like me to make one for you or to give as a gift, let me know! I am having a BLAST making these!</span></span>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-8535717937188855702011-02-16T11:18:00.000-05:002011-02-16T11:18:01.848-05:00Preschool V-Day treats<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine Lollipop holders</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made these lollipop holders to include in Valetnine treat bags we made for Andersen's Preschool class. I used all retired colors for this project, partly to get rid of leftover cardstock and partly because these bright bold colors worked so well!</span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Materials: Valentine Defined stamp set (Occasions Mini), Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Taken with Teal and Whisper White cardstocks, Pixie Pink, Green Galore classic stamp pads, Taken with Teal stampin write marker.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-85001938186558017012011-02-15T23:11:00.001-05:002011-02-16T11:13:26.752-05:00February Workshop ProjectsHere are 3 projects that were designed for a workshop held early this month.<br />
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</tbody></table>You can barely see it in this pic, but there is a mini rhinestone in the center of each 3 large flowers in the heart.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: white;">Materials: Simply Said and Three Little Words stamp sets, Marina Mist and Whisper White cardstocks, Subtles Patterns Designer Series paper, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink and Marina Mist stampin write markers, Pretty in Pink classic ink pad, Staz On black ink pad, and Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents. </span></strong> <br />
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Inspired by SCS's "michelle80" card with same stamp set. Hers was a normal 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 size, and I made mine 8 1/2 x 4, with the back extending 1/2" further than the front. The 1/2" of inside that can be seen is covered with a wide strip of Chocolate Chip cs that was punched with the Scallop Trim Border punch (not visible in pic). I also shaded the hearts with a reverse masking technique.<br />
<strong><span style="color: white;">Materials: Always stamp set, Real Red, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White cardstocks, Real Red and Chocolate Chip classic ink pads, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon. Tools: Scallop Trim border punch, Stampin sponges and sticky notes.</span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table>I used this design last year too for a V-Day treat and decided to use it again with my new favorite V-day stamp set. Just to prove that this pouch design with the same color are not limited to this particular holiday, I made another one with different stamps. Inside, I used a mini cello sealable bag (found in jewelry making aisle) to hold small wrapped candies.<br />
<strong><span style="color: white;">Materials (for V-day pouch on right): Valentine Defined stamp set (Occasions Mini), Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake cardstocks, Rich Razzleberry and Pretty in Pink classic ink pads, Soft Suede stampin write marker, small heart punch, Scallop border punch, Crop-a-Dile, Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, mini stapler, mini cello resealable bags, and small wrapped candies.</span></strong>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-88134569231416884732011-02-15T22:20:00.002-05:002011-02-16T11:13:01.050-05:00My Japanese Stamp Club<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Some of you may or may not know that I can fluently converse in Japanese. Or maybe I should say some of you may not know that I am an American-born Japanese. Sometimes I get the funny comment about how well I speak English! I just smile and say "Thank you." Through this ability, I've had the great fortune of meeting many wonderful Japanese women in the area whose husbands are temporarily assigned to the States for work, and many only live here for 3-5 years. When I introduced a Japanese friend to my love of stamping and paper crafting, she was immediately hooked. Well, she told a friend, who told a friend and so on and so forth, until I found myself creating a stamp club just for my Japanese friends. The perk for them was that I would conduct the classes in a language they understand and they would be in their comfort zone with their Japanese friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've been holding these classes for about 3.5 years now, and have had 4 classes each year, with 4 projects a piece. I haven't been consistent in posting the projects here, but I hope I can start to do so this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This month we met and made 3 cards and 1 non-card project. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is a design that was featured in a publication for Stampin' Up! demonstrators. I love the stamp set and this was super easy to make yet so practical too for giving Valentine treats.</span><br />
<strong><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Materials: Valentine Defined stamp set (Occasions Mini), Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery cardstocks, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede classic ink pad, Certainly Celery 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. I made my own crimped filler strips of paper, and used Hershey Mini chocolates for treats. Tools: Scalloped Border punch and Small Heart punch.</span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A pretty design inspired by a card I found on SplitCoastStampers by "stampyblock" using the same Growing Green stamp set. LOVE the new crochet trim ribbons by SU! And together, the Antique brads work extremely well too!</span><br />
<strong><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Materials: Growing Green stamp set, Afterthoughts (hostess set), Pink Pirouette, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White cardstocks, Whisper White craft pad, Pink Pirouette, Not Quite Navy and Crumb Cake classic ink pads, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim ribbon, Antique Brads. Tools: Crop-a-Dile, Stampin Sponges.</span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This card looks a lot cuter in person than it does on the photo. Originally, I was only going to use a thin strip of Chocolate chip cardstock in the middle of the card, but then I just got the Dotted Ribbon border punch this year so I was able to use it for the first time! And I must say, it yielded a MUCH better result!</span><br />
<strong><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Materials: Three Little Words and Great Friend stamp sets, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip cardstocks, Subtles Patterns Designer Series paper, Regals Patterns Designer Series paper, Baja Breeze and Cajun Craze classic ink pads, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents. Tools: Dotted Ribbon border punch, Glue Dots. </span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Another card inspired by one found on SCS by Julie Davison, using the same stamp set. I completely changed the color scheme to one that I normally do not prefer myself, but I so often lean towards blues and greens or neutrals, so this was a nice change of scenery for my attendees. I have to remind myself that not everyone has the same taste in colors as I do and I need to broaden my spectrum.</span><br />
<strong><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Materials: Just Believe stamp set, So Saffron, Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White cardstocks, Elegant Eggplant and So Saffron classic ink pads, White 5/8" Satin Ribbon. Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch.</span></strong>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-67840781687902675452011-02-09T13:16:00.015-05:002011-02-09T13:44:07.805-05:00First Ever... Spring Stamp-a-Stack!!!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TVLa1DM43yI/AAAAAAAAAo4/OoOIgC-CLyg/s1600/SpringSAS-001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 478px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571756293938011938" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TVLa1DM43yI/AAAAAAAAAo4/OoOIgC-CLyg/s400/SpringSAS-001.jpg" /></a> <div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">If spending a day Stamping, doing paper crafts, and hanging out with other people who enjoy doing the same sounds like fun, then you HAVE TO join us for...</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#ffccff;"><strong>Spring 2011 Stamp-A-Stack!!!</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">We have so much fun with our annual Christmas Stamp-a-Stack (SAS) we decided we'll do one for Spring too!! (We don't want anyone to go into stamping withdrawal....)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Date:</span></strong> Saturday, March 26th, 2011</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Time:</span></strong> 9:00am - 4:00pm</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Place:</span></strong> Mary Lou Johnson Library, Kenton (</span></span></span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=mary+lou+johnson+library&fb=1&gl=us&hq=mary+lou+johnson+library&hnear=Findlay,+OH+45840&cid=17361544683807954580"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;">map</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;">)</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Cost:</span></strong> $30 (includes 12 projects, instruction booklet, lunch, refreshments all day, and a $5 discount towards a $25 order placed that day) Additional completed projects can be ordered.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Who:</span></strong> Brought to you by Teresa Styer, Jen Ledley, Kristin Moore, and Yoko Harnjo (all Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators)</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">What:</span></strong> 12 Awesome projects & cards that can be used for Easter, Mother's Day, Graduation, weddings, showers, Thank You's, etc.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">***Door Prizes awarded all day!!***</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">Seating is limited so Register to attend ASAP!! (Event fee must be pre-paid in order to reserve a seat.) Contact me today!</span></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-47122012834532068052011-01-19T14:00:00.013-05:002011-01-19T14:54:57.922-05:00Happy 2011!A new year & a fresh new start! Anyone still gung-ho about their resolutions? I never made one myself, but am inspired to make one now - Stampin' Up! has some really fun and exciting stuff happening. So I resolve to SHARE with you, my stampin' friends and family, all the great things that SU! has to offer throughout the year!!<br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563977442462562642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TTc4ATREeVI/AAAAAAAAAoc/PHroN4cDrSQ/s400/filledwlove_dbws_dec2010_usca_v2.jpg" /> <div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Filled With Love</strong> - current promo until Jan 24th </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">(ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT!!)</span><br /></span></div><div align="center"><em>Filled With Love bundle includes: </em></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Filled With Love stamp set</span></strong> (see image <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/124381L.jpg">here</a>) </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Love Patterns Designer Series Paper </span></strong></div><div align="center">(12 sheets of 12x12, pink and red patterned paper - see image <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/124381O8618E0EDE.jpg">here</a>)</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffff00;">FREE:</span> <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Bitty Buttons</span></strong> (64 pc. clear, asst. shapes - see image <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/124381OE3D147453.jpg">here</a>)</div><br /><div align="center">Filled With Love Clear Stamp Bundle (124381): $26.90</div><div align="center">Filled With Love Wood Stamp Bundle (124380): 32.90</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Reason to buy it NOW:</span></em> Filled With Love is not part of the current catalog so it's only available during this promotion. Same goes with the paper - the Valentine themed red and pink combination will only be available during the promo, but after Jan 24th you'll need to purchase them in a pack with their color families .</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563981877996881634" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TTc8Ce63BuI/AAAAAAAAAok/QYfvsIeqLsA/s400/occmini_b1.jpg" /> <div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#99ff99;">Occasions Mini Catalog 2011</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#99ff99;">Jan. 4 - April 30</span></div><em><span style="color:#99ff99;">Something for everyone in this issue: </span></em></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffff99;">stampers</span></strong> (new sets for Valentines, Easter, Birthday, Nature), </div><div align="center">great stuff for <strong><span style="color:#ffff99;">sewing enthusiasts</span></strong> (Designer fabrics & buttons, stamp sets with a sewing theme), </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffff99;">jewelry makers</span></strong> (new Simply Adorned trinkets & baubles), </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffff99;">home decorators</span></strong> (new Definitely Decorative "Days of the Week" chalkboard wall decals!!) </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffff99;">scrapbookers</span></strong> (fresh new My Digital Studio downloads!)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=401">Browse products online now!</a> <a href="http://204.228.150.61/20102011catalogs/Occasions11_US.pdf">Download the catalog now!</a></div><div align="center">Call me to place an order or book a workshop and earn your stuff for FREE!</div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563985618342722098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TTc_cMyzOjI/AAAAAAAAAos/FX--pLKs1b0/s400/SAB11_US.gif" /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffccff;">Sale-A-Bration 2011</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffccff;">Jan. 25 -March 31</span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">Best time to place an order!</span></div><div align="center">Spend $50 and earn one <span style="color:#ff0000;">FREE</span> Sale-A-Bration product of your choice!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">Best time to host a workshop!</span></div><div align="center">Host a workshop of at least $300, and earn one <span style="color:#ff0000;">FREE</span> Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffccff;">Best time to JOIN Stampin' Up!</span></div><div align="center">Join Stampin' Up! by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get <span style="color:#ff0000;">15% off</span> your Starter Kit. <span style="color:#ffccff;">PLUS</span>, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in <span style="color:#ff0000;">FREE</span> products!!</div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-46533644801404981812010-09-08T09:32:00.001-04:002010-09-08T10:32:56.789-04:00Annual Christmas Stamp-A-Stack!!The annual <span style="color:#ff0000;">Christmas Stamp-a-Stack</span> is coming up in October! I hope you can all join me along with 3 other demonstrators for a fun-filled day of Stamping and crafting!<br /><br /><strong>What:</strong> If you aren't familiar with this event, it is a full day of stamping and paper crafting, creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas themed cards (and sometimes ornaments or gifts), with 4 demonstrators and dozens of other ladies who have the same crafting interests! A light lunch is provided. There will be fresh ideas, new tools to try out, and door prize drawings!<br /><strong>When:</strong> Sat. October 23rd, 2010 (9am -4pm or whenever you finish)<br /><strong>Price:</strong> $30/person (includes 12 GORGEOUS Christmas themed card/projects, $5 off an order of $25 or more that day, booklet of project instructions, lunch and snacks!)<br /><strong>Where:</strong> MaryLou Johnson Library in Kenton (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mary+Lou+Johnson+Hardin+County,+325+E+Columbus+St,+Kenton,+OH+43326-1577&sll=40.648199,-83.604703&sspn=0.007831,0.013711&ie=UTF8&hq=Mary+Lou+Johnson+Hardin+County,&hnear=325+E+Columbus+St,+Kenton,+Hardin,+Ohio+43326&z=16">map</a>)<br /><strong>Extras:</strong> If you would like to purchase an extra set of projects for $15, pre-made, please let me know.<br /><br />Seating is limited, so register with me right away!<br /><br />Event planned by Teresa Styer, Yoko Harnjo, Kristin Moore, and Jennifer Ledley, all Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-23533349864496022492010-07-24T20:56:00.016-04:002010-07-25T15:26:42.216-04:00New Catalog, New Colors, Fresh beginnings!<div align="left">What can I say that I don't always say about each new catalog issued by SU!?? It's the same everytime - I WANT IT ALL!!! Oh wait, but that's why I became a demonstrator. Ha!<br /><br />The creative and talented people at SU! never cease to amaze me with the catalog design, trendsetting stamp-art, color combinations, and ALL THOSE IDEAS! They samples that are pictured on each page just get better and better every year! Gorgeous and fun and very inspiring! <span style="color:#ffff99;"><strong>Please take some time to browse through the new catalog online (use the picture link in the right column under my profile pic), or </strong></span><a href="mailto:ychristinen@yahoo.com"><span style="color:#ffff99;"><strong>contact me </strong></span></a><span style="color:#ffff99;"><strong>to look at my copy. </strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#cccccc;">When you find the chance to see the new catty, you will notice a major change in the color families - changes have not been made to the core colors in many years, and this time it was a <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/ColorRenovationKits_0610_USnoCTA.pdf">RENOVATION</a>. We now have 4 NEW core color families: Brights, Subtles, Regals and Neutrals; plus the In-Colors, which will now be available for 2 years instead of changing each year. Many old colors were retired, a number of previous year's In-Colors made a comeback as core colors, and we were introduced to 5 brand-spanking-new hip colors. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Marina Mist and Cherry Cobbler, not to mention thrilled that Baja Breeze made a comeback!! (If you are like me, and already have a collection of SU!'s exclusive colors in paper and ink, click on the word RENOVATION above for an easy way to add only the new colors to your stock, without having to buy all the colors families and wind up with doubles.)<br /><br /></span>So, as you've already realized, I am in love with the new catty and its contents and am gearing up for another great year of stamping. But, in order to do this, I must painfully clear out some of my old stamps and retired ink colors to make room for the new. HERE'S WHERE YOU BENEFIT FROM MY PAIN! (Only in this instance I will allow it, hee hee.) I am having my anuual "Blog sale" of retired stamps, catties, and for the first time, ink pads! Just let me know if you are interested in any of these items (sorry some of the images are sideways; for some reason it won't load correctly):</div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497920198114054738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEyJSnwIklI/AAAAAAAAAnI/62jO8yJbFp0/s320/IMG_3205.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Quick Thinking $2.50</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497920102801328626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEyJNErzyfI/AAAAAAAAAnA/qg3AX8R0BoU/s320/IMG_3202.JPG" /></p><p align="center">To You and Yours $6.00</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497919399263320514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEyIkHzRucI/AAAAAAAAAm4/Zm2j7G6CI3o/s320/IMG_3199.JPG" /> So Many Sayings $5.00<br /></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497918784479275586" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEyIAVjVqkI/AAAAAAAAAmw/JwYEhWwJfGw/s320/garden+whimsy.JPG" /> <p align="center">Garden Whimsy $10.00</p><p align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497918613914676802" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEyH2aJkbkI/AAAAAAAAAmo/l_YQTGvlLck/s320/embrace+life.JPG" /><br />Embrace Life $8.00<br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497654048461454642" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEuXOrCIfTI/AAAAAAAAAkg/TxLJrPfy4xI/s320/heartfelt+thanks.JPG" /><br /><p align="center">Heartfelt Thanks $12.00<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497655969623014770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEuY-f6vfXI/AAAAAAAAAlg/mU-Zo-xWALE/s320/thoroughly+thankful.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Thoroughly Thankful $10.00<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497655855573295122" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEuY33DK4BI/AAAAAAAAAlY/ItLbxUipDlI/s320/wow+flower.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Wow Flowers $5.00<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497653676716128594" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEuW5CLI-VI/AAAAAAAAAkI/zYpNbZL07W8/s320/country+blessings.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Country Blessings $10.00</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497920278753172002" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/TEyJXUJ_2iI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/3cVu6ioXDGo/s320/IMG_3207.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Classic Stampin' pads $1.50 ea. </p><p align="center">(Brilliant Blue, Yo-yo Yellow, Green Galore, Cranberry Crisp, Pixie Pink)</p>I also still have a Fall-Winter catalog from 2008 (only $1.00 and I will mail it anywhere free!), and a 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for $3.50 (I will also mail it anywhere free!).andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-37895411019730504862010-01-08T15:17:00.003-05:002010-01-08T15:25:43.208-05:00MORE good news about Sale-A-Bration !<strong><span style="color:#ccffff;">Sale-A-Bration is in full swing! (See previous post for details...)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ccffff;">AND, this year SU! has decided to do something new: not only did they create a selection of new stamp sets that you can earn with each $50 order, they've included a HUGE list of current sets featured in the 09-10 catalog that you can choose from to be your FREE stamp set! How great is that!? You might be like me, and sometimes the stamp sets in the SAB catalog don't appeal to you. With this new way of including current sets, it makes it easy to choose the FREE set YOU really want!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ccffff;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ccffff;">If you did not receive a SAB catalog in the mail, let me know! You don't want to miss the opportunity to score FREE stamps!</span></strong>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-57309706623528877042010-01-07T14:30:00.017-05:002010-01-08T15:42:46.959-05:00Promos, Specials, and Great News!!!<strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffccff;">Promotions by Stampin' Up!</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>Country Living Cards à la Carte Stationery Kit</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/119113S.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/119113S.jpg" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Dates: January 5-April 30, 2010, or while supplies last <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Promotion Details: </span><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Cards à la Carte stationery kit. <o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">This exclusive kit (item 119113) includes the following products:</span> </p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3) </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot</span></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)<o:p></o:p></span></div></li></ul><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>Sale-A-Bration 2010</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Dates: January 5-March 31, 2010 <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Promotion Details: </span><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!</span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping). </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><o:p><span style="font-family:Calibri;">To see the SAB catalog: </span></o:p><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/SAB10_US.pdf">http://www.stampinup.com/images/EC/SAB10_US.pdf</a></span><br />____________________________________________<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#ffcccc;"><strong>Get Ready for Valentine's Day!!</strong></span></p><br /><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/images/HeartTreatCup_landingpage_B2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 340px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.stampinup.com/us/images/HeartTreatCup_landingpage_B2.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Heart Treat Cups<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">The new Heart Treat Cups are not only ideal for Valentine's Day, they are also perfect for many other occasions including Mother's Day, wedding and bridal shower favors, anniversary cards, or just simple projects that show you care. <o:p></o:p></span></p>______________________________________________<br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#99ffff;">NEWS!!!</span><br /></span></strong><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps by Stampin' Up!<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers alike 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 and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><em><strong>Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features</strong></em> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy. <o:p></o:p></span></div></li></ul><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</strong></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>Shimmer Paint Will Be Available as Catalog Write-In</strong></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Due to the popularity of our shimmer paint offered in the Mini Catalog, we will continue to offer it as a catalog write-in after the Holiday Mini sales period ends. Starting January 5, 2010, you can order the following products as catalog write-ins: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">116806<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>$5.95 <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">116854<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Frost White Shimmer Paint<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>$5.95 <o:p></o:p></span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">116807<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Platinum Shimmer Paint<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>$5.95 <o:p></o:p></span></div></li></ul><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">We hope you continue to enjoy using this fun new product!<o:p></o:p></span></p><br />- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />Any of the promos and featured products can be seen online by clicking <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=483">Here</a> (the online store). Contact me to book a Valentine's workshop or to place an order, and qualify for FREE stamps!!!andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-1543365081512816532009-07-02T17:28:00.003-04:002009-07-02T17:33:04.847-04:00New catalog and July Special!!I hope everyone is enjoying their summers! My family is having lots of fun going to zoo's and visiting trains and Grandparents!<br /><br />I have a few Stampin' Up! announcements to make.<br /><br />July begins a new Catalog year!! The new Idea Book & Catalog is now available to download online: <a onclick="return theMainWindow.showLinkWarning(this)" href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20090701/IBC_09-10_US.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20090701/IBC_09-10_US.pdf</a><br />And you can always see products at the SU! online store: <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx</a> But be sure to place your orders through me for the best pricing!<br />There are a number of stamps that are dormant (not in the catalog, but you can still order). You can find the list here and find the images at the online store: <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/8091.asp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/8091.asp</a><br /><br />Also this month, SU! has an exciting new promotion. 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. I will post each week's special as they are announced.<br /><span style="color:#ffcccc;"><strong>This week's special: 112091 Scallop Edge Punch $10.99 (Good until July 5th)<br /></strong></span>This item can be found on pg 187 in the new catalog, or by looking up the item no. at the online store. Let me know ASAP if you want to take advantage of this offer!<br /><br />The Country Living Cookout Kit is also still available until Aug. 30 (while supplies last). See previous post for details.<br /><br />Stay tuned for next week's special. Until then, have a wonderful July 4th holiday!!andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-90558544657209618092009-06-18T11:28:00.010-04:002009-06-18T13:42:49.175-04:00Long absence<div align="left">Sorry about that! Needless to say, SU! hasn't been at the forefront of my mind lately. As many of you may or may not know, we are expecting our second child at the end of August! That explains it right? But in any case, I still have many things to post here for my Stampin' friends. I have SU! end-of-catalog-season promos and retiring lists, and some old stamp sets I am trying to sell to make room for new.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffff99;"><strong>What a way to kick off the summer!! </strong>Stampin' Up! has great specials this month including discounts on retiring accessories and Hostess bonuses!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ffcccc;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">2009 Spring-Summer Catalog retiring stamps and accessories<br /></span></strong>(June 1-30) It's that time again! Out with the old and in with the new. To prepare for the new Idea Book and Catalog (coming out on July 1st), SU! is retiring a bunch of stamps again. Click </span><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">here </span></a><span style="color:#ffcccc;">to see the list in order by catalog page number, and click </span><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=310"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">here </span></a><span style="color:#ffcccc;">for accessories (you can browse the products in the online store - but order them thru me so you can get the best price!). If you have any favorites, better get them before they're gone! Especially the accessories - with 25% and 50% off select items, things are going fast!! (Out of stocks items are popping up everyday!!)<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Summer Fun Hostess Bonus:</span></strong><br />(June 1-30) The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(1) Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.<br />(2) Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.<br /></span>Contact me to book a workshop to earn these great benefits <em>on top of the usual benefits</em>!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#99ffff;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Summer Cookout Kit</span></strong><br />(June 15-August 31) Country Living Magazine feature: Summer Cookout Kit (only available while supplies last!). Planning a cookout bash? A family gathering? Grad party? Expecting guests for the Fourth of July? For a full color picture of this super-cute cookout party kit click <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Country_Living_Kit_US_0609.pdf">here</a>! It includes the following:<br /></span><span style="color:#99ffff;"><span style="font-family:arial;">*8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)<br />*Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations<br />*12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)<br />*16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)<br />*24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)<br />*4 printed recipe cards<br />*5 yards linen thread<br />*Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot<br />*Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot<br />*Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)<br /></span>Country Living Summer Cookout Kit Item number 118070 $24.95<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ffff99;">Also, Stampin' Up! has announced that it will revert back to one catalog a year. So the next one will be good from July 1, 2009 until June 30, 2010. Seems like we were retiring sets before we even had a chance to see them! So I'm glad about this change. I hope you are too! I'll send a link as soon as the new catalog is viewable online and you can let me know when you'd be interested in booking a workshop or catalog party to earn your own catalog for free!!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffccff;">Here are the old stamp sets I am selling:</span></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348722179189064914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/Sjp6e7TRRNI/AAAAAAAAAfU/JZwWxQGxe6w/s400/IMG_1703.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Country Blessings<br /></p><br /><p align="center">$10.00</p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348722441379969890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/Sjp6uMCc-2I/AAAAAAAAAfc/Mg1xDeGITtU/s400/IMG_1710.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">Toy Box</p><br /><p align="center">$7.00<br /></p><br /><p align="center">I also have one catalog left from the previous year: 2008 Fall-Winter Collection. It's a new copy and only $1!! Most of the sets in it are retired, but it's still a great source of ideas!</p></span>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-22496246426173456622008-09-25T13:12:00.012-04:002008-09-25T13:40:03.699-04:00October SU! Specials<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNvHxkUaz0I/AAAAAAAAASY/QIz5_FQKJh8/s1600-h/PROMO_NBS_wishes_BIG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250009445007281986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNvHxkUaz0I/AAAAAAAAASY/QIz5_FQKJh8/s200/PROMO_NBS_wishes_BIG.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Before I list the upcoming promo's, don't forget this one:<br /></span><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;">NEVER BEFORE SEEN Promotion</span></em></strong>: Only until <strong>September 30!!! </strong>Never before has Stampin' Up! offered a discount on brand-new stamp sets! Enjoy a 15 percent discount on select brand-new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary! (See Mon 8/18 post for list of stamps.)</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">I am placing an order on the 27th, so if you are interested, please let me know ASAP!</span></div><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;"></span></div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">________________________________________________<br /></span><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNvJWvQ7kWI/AAAAAAAAASo/I_E6nfDE2B4/s1600-h/US_cat_sampler.jpg"><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250011183112229218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNvJWvQ7kWI/AAAAAAAAASo/I_E6nfDE2B4/s320/US_cat_sampler.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffcc33;"> <strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;">FALL-WINTER SAMPLER Promo</span></em></strong>: Between <strong>October 1-November 30, </strong>host a qualifying workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for FREE! Choose from any of the stamp sets below--up to a $31.95 value !</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">111564 Flight of the Butterfly $31.95<br />112911 Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly) $31.95<br />111676 Puns from the Past $27.95<br />111660 Just Jawing $25.95<br />111624 Dreams du Jour $18.95<br />111700 Thank You Kindly $13.95<br />111714 Wow Flowers $12.95<br />112955 Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers) $12.95<br />111600 Bella's Bloom $12.95<br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">______________________________________________________<br /></span></div><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250012045128684210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNvKI6hq0rI/AAAAAAAAASw/iQRSgdAkNZc/s200/WCMD_Image_rdax_340x260.jpg" border="0" /> </span><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;">WORLD CARD MAKING DAY Promo</span></em></strong>: </span><strong><span style="color:#ffcc33;">October 4 - 11<br /></span></strong></div><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Enjoying 20 percent off a wide variety of fun and colorful Simply Sent Card Elements and easy-to-use Simply Sent card kits. (See pgs. 176-177 of the Fall-Winter catalog)<br />_________________________________________________________<br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;">SPOOKY SPIDER DECOR ELEMENTS</span></em></strong>: Just in time for Halloween!<br />Make your home and Halloween projects spooktacular this year with the Spooky Spider Décor Elements! This fun self-adhesive vinyl image is just in time to help you get ready for Halloween, and is priced low so it won't break your candy budget. Decorate your candy jar to thrill the treaters, or adhere it above your door to scare off the tricksters. Whatever you do, you'll be a Halloween hit!<br />The exclusive Spooky Spider comes in three sizes and two colors and is designed to coordinate with our Ghostly Greetings Designer Series paper and our Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog. </span></div><div><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Click </span><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Spooky_Spider_0908.pdf"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">here </span></a><span style="color:#ffcc33;">for the sales flyer with product list and pricing. <strong>Only available until Oct. 31.</strong></span></div></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-17885102575864046322008-09-24T00:06:00.013-04:002008-09-24T00:41:16.592-04:00September Stamp Class Projects<div align="center">This month I held 2 stamp classes for my Japanese stamp club members. They made the following cards, all tuned in to the season. Designs were CASE-ed from Splitcoaststampers.com.</div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249434842907495586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm9LUsPTKI/AAAAAAAAARw/oz22lIlq6Zg/s400/IMG_1187.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"><strong>Stamp set:</strong> Thoroughly Thankful</div><div align="center"><strong>Cardstock:</strong> Close to Cocoa(looks purple in the pic), Tangerine Tango (textured and smooth), Old Olive, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red</div><div align="center"><strong>Ink:</strong> Basic Black, Close to Cocoa</div><div align="center"><strong>Tools & Accessories:</strong> Chocolate Chip polytwill ribbon</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm-JnMNtaI/AAAAAAAAASQ/1KzKqDiZE1c/s1600-h/DSC03504.JPG"></a></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249435383576414290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm9qy1wSFI/AAAAAAAAASI/BG1VEvwrkMg/s320/IMG_1190.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"><strong>Stamp Set:</strong> Sincere Salutations</div><div align="center"><strong>Cardstock:</strong> Ruby Red, Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron</div><div align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm-JnMNtaI/AAAAAAAAASQ/1KzKqDiZE1c/s1600-h/DSC03504.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249435913025336738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm-JnMNtaI/AAAAAAAAASQ/1KzKqDiZE1c/s200/DSC03504.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div><strong>Ink:</strong> Chocolate Chip</div><div align="center"><strong>Tools & Accessories:</strong> Chocolate Chip Gosgrain ribbon, Trio Flower punch</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">(Left pic: one student tried her hand at making a heart-shaped wreath and succeeded!!)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm-JnMNtaI/AAAAAAAAASQ/1KzKqDiZE1c/s1600-h/DSC03504.JPG"></a></div><p></p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm9eZgwQAI/AAAAAAAAASA/Jt2uqEnoHqA/s1600-h/IMG_1189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249435170619015170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm9eZgwQAI/AAAAAAAAASA/Jt2uqEnoHqA/s320/IMG_1189.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>Stamp Set:</strong> Fresh Cuts<br /><strong>Cardstock:</strong> Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla</div><div align="center"><strong>Ink:</strong> Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip </div><div align="center"><strong>Tools & Accessories:</strong> Corner Rounder, Chocolate Chip wide satin ribbon, Dimensionals</div><p><br /> </p><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm9WbRv4PI/AAAAAAAAAR4/2VRT1nyWC5U/s1600-h/IMG_1188.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249435033653993714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SNm9WbRv4PI/AAAAAAAAAR4/2VRT1nyWC5U/s320/IMG_1188.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Stamp Set:</strong> Wow Flowers</div><div align="center"><strong>Cardstock:</strong> Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White</div><div align="center"><strong>Ink:</strong> Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black</div><div align="center"><strong>Tools & Accessories:</strong> 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch<br /><br /></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-71321473987297561252008-08-19T15:06:00.011-04:002008-08-19T15:40:17.748-04:00Tried and True projects<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsbH0CaVeI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/BsZdpHw7Ysg/s1600-h/Tote+(small).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236308812790126050" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsbH0CaVeI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/BsZdpHw7Ysg/s400/Tote+(small).JPG" border="0" /></a> Here are 2 projects I tried for the first time, after seeing it a gazillion times made by other stampers. I have to say they were easy, very novice-friendly, and only used very few materials (meaning you don't need to have 4 stamp sets, a dozen inks, and more tools than your husband keeps in the garage).<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsa_ToNIII/AAAAAAAAAQw/V8V9wOqqzQo/s1600-h/Tote+(small).JPG"></a><br />The tote to the right is based on the tote bags featured in On Stage, a SU! publication, from eons ago. There are other versions too I've found online, and I made this one after watching a video tutorial ona fellow stamper's blog. The tote is rather sturdy due to the use of Double Sided Designer Series Paper. It holds 5.5"x4.25" cards and envelopes. Handy isn't it? You can decorate it as much as you want or as little as you want.<br /><br />One 12"x12" DSP to make the "tote bag," strips of cardstock and ribbon for the handles, and then embellish with various pieces of stamped images or cardstock and brads.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsa1Lx1CqI/AAAAAAAAAQo/T584-YBGjXk/s1600-h/Explosion+box+open+(small).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236308492745509538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsa1Lx1CqI/AAAAAAAAAQo/T584-YBGjXk/s320/Explosion+box+open+(small).JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsavOBEpWI/AAAAAAAAAQg/OehYiDHyHWA/s1600-h/Explosion+box+closed+(small).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236308390267102562" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" height="145" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsavOBEpWI/AAAAAAAAAQg/OehYiDHyHWA/s320/Explosion+box+closed+(small).JPG" width="216" border="0" /></a>This nifty little box is an Explosion box, aptly named after the way it opens up. The message inside is optional, but it's a nice surprise once the contents of the box are emptied out.<br /><br />One 7.5" square cardstock for the bottom, One 4.5" square DSP for the lid, and a few other pieces of cardstock or stamped images to embellish.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">____________________________________________________ </div><div align="justify">2 things you need to make good 3-D projects (non-card projects) are: Paper cutter w/ scoring, and Sticky strip adhesive. You can still make do without, but for the best quality, these tools are a must.</div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-16759171782833909872008-08-19T14:41:00.011-04:002008-08-19T15:06:21.322-04:00CLEAN HOUSE<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Does anybody watch the Style Network show "Clean House?" It's kind of like "Clean Sweep" on TLC (if you know that show) but with more comic characters. Anyway, I get into that mode when a new catalog comes along, and try to get rid of as many old stamp sets as I can possibly stand to do. So here are the poor cast outs... I hope I can find good homes for them...</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsWqyVtckI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Op5Jx_a03Hg/s1600-h/Time+well+spent+(small).JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236303916071481922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsWqyVtckI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Op5Jx_a03Hg/s320/Time+well+spent+(small).JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Time Well Spent (set of 12) $12.00</span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236304025865812178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsWxLWt-NI/AAAAAAAAAQA/AzafjohqOOE/s320/Perfect+Presentation+(small).JPG" border="0" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Perfect Presentation (set of 11) $12.00</span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236304228795835490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsW8_VAZGI/AAAAAAAAAQI/uAfzGBR5o1Y/s320/Polka+dots+and+Paisley+(small).JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Polka Dots & Paisley (set of 6) $7.00<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236304319546484754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsXCRZpaBI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/J6Fh15709LQ/s320/You%27re+neat+(small).JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">You're Neat (set of 4) $5.00 </span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsYMsk_i-I/AAAAAAAAAQY/lFnvH1UpFls/s1600-h/08+spring+summer+catty.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236305598152149986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/SKsYMsk_i-I/AAAAAAAAAQY/lFnvH1UpFls/s320/08+spring+summer+catty.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I also have a few 2008 Spring-Summer catalogs left over. These are originally $9.95 ea. I am selling them for $4.50 ea.</span><br /></span><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Contact me if you are interested in any of these items.</span> </span></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-15112003372627107202008-08-18T15:00:00.010-04:002008-08-18T17:00:19.444-04:00New Catalog season!How exciting!!! The new 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog is beautiful! You have to see it, and you will have the chance to do so at my Open House next month. Stay tuned for details.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ccffff;"><strong>Current SU! Specials:</strong></span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Never-Before-Seen Stamps, Never-Before-Seen Savings</span></strong><br />(Aug 11-Sept 30)<br />Enjoy a <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">15%</span></strong> discount on select brand-new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--<span style="color:#ffff00;">no additional purchase necessary!</span><br /><span style="color:#ffff00;">Item # Pg Set Name Discounted price</span><br />111690 32 Snow Swirled $21.21<br />111586 55 It's a Stretch $20.36<br />111544 81 Putt Putt $21.21<br />111626 91 Eastern Blooms $18.66<br />111672 98 Pocket Silhouettes $16.11<br />111710 101 Upsy Daisy $16.11<br />111556 109 Under the Stars $25.46<br />111644 145 Heard from the Heart $19.51<br />111570 157 Contempo Alphabet $34.81<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Starter Kit Promotion</span></strong><br />(Aug 11-Oct 11)<br />Your Business, Your Choice: Becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator has never been easier! From August 11 through October 11, you can choose from three different Starter Kits* with three different focuses, depending on your interests--and each one is only $99!<br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffcc;">Stamp-Focused Starter Kit<br /></span></strong>Fun & Fast Notes stamp set (p. 67), Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") (p. 163), Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11") (p. 164), Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 163),<br />SNAIL Adhesive (p. 191)<br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffcc;">Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit</span><br /></strong>Contempo Alphabet stamp set (p. 157), Simply Scrappin' Petal Party (p. 175), Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 164)<br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffcc;">Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit</span></strong><br />Inspired by Nature stamp set (p. 100), Chocolate Classic Ff Décor Elements (See <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/decorelements_web.pdf" target="_">Décor Elements brochure</a>), Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes Décor Elements (See <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/decorelements_web.pdf" target="_">Décor Elements brochure</a>), Décor Elements Applicator (See <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/decorelements_web.pdf" target="_">Décor Elements brochure</a> ), Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 162)<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span><br />If you want even more product, select our standard $199 Starter Kit during this promotion and get a stamp set of your choice from the catalog for free--up to a $41.95 value! There's never been a better time to join the Stampin' Up! family. Contact <a href="mailto:ychristinen@yahoo.com">me </a>to get started today!andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-26534902420085576772008-07-30T12:07:00.002-04:002008-07-30T12:38:58.338-04:00Most recent updates!<strong>Retired Lists</strong><br />The current Spring-Summer 2008 Collection will be ending August 10th. And along with it there are many stamp sets and accessories that are retiring. If you have a favorite set that is retiring from the current catalog, make sure to order it now! Or it will be gone forever!<br /><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_N.pdf">Stamp sets list</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/11263.asp">Accessories List</a>. (updated daily for availability)<br /><a href="http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=storefinder&storeid=1038724">Online catalog</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Current Specials</strong><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">Retiring Accessories Discounted items.</span> Some items are listed at 20% off!! They're going FAST. Get them while you can! Click <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/11261.asp">here </a>for discounted list.<br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">Empty Punch Box Tin.</span> Buy an empty Punch Box tin for just $3.95! This item is featured on the discount accessories list. See above for link to the webpage with more info.<br /><br /><strong>New Catalog is coming!</strong><br />The new Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 2008 will be available on August 11th. Strange timing, but Stampin' Up has decided to extend the period for Fall-Winter into 2009 to fully enjoy the "winter" season. Some of you will be receiving a Sneak Peak pamphlet in your mail!<br /><br /><strong>New Product Line!</strong> <em>Decor Elements</em><br /><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.stampinup.com/us/images/Decor_Elements_frame.jpg" border="0" /><br />I am happy to introduce to you a new Stampin’ Up! product line: Décor Elements. The Décor Elements product line is self-adhesive vinyl art for walls, mirrors, windows, or other hard, smooth surfaces. It is an extension of the Definitely Decorative home décor line, which is another way to express your creativity--just on a larger canvas than a card or scrapbook page! Décor Elements takes that same idea and uses a different medium to accomplish the same mission, making your home a beautiful representation of your style. And it’s inexpensive compared to painting, framing art, or buying new furniture! Decor Elements will be available with the new catalog launch. See the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/decorelements_web.pdf">online brochure</a>.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Important Dates to remember:<br /></strong>July 21 Discontinued accessories list available online. Items available only while supplies last.<br />Aug 7 Mother-Daughter Stamp Camp (Time TBA)<br />Aug 10 Last day for Spring-Summer Collection 2008.<br />Aug 11 First day for new Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog.<br />Aug ?? New Catalog Open House/Stamp Camp at my house! (date to be determined)andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-67631224267970604452008-01-29T15:55:00.001-05:002008-12-11T17:38:25.136-05:00January Open House/Stamp CampJanuary 26th Open House/Stamp Camp projects.<br /><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161005563990374274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-TN11194I/AAAAAAAAALc/zDJKXGPnLMM/s400/IMG_0707.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Stamps: Simply Said; CS: Real Red, Regal Rose, Whisper White; Inks: Real Red, Pretty in Pink; Tools& access.: Regal Rose gg ribbon (retired), scallop scissors (mine), Crop-o-dile, and take out box template (SU! demo website).</div><div align="center"> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161006130926057362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-Tu11195I/AAAAAAAAALk/oZjQ_Pnjd_0/s400/IMG_0710.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Stamp: Time Well Spent (hostess); CS: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink; Inks: Whisper White (craft), Purely Pomegranate, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black; Tools&access.: Regal Rose (retired) and Whisper White gg ribbon; white paint marker (mine), circle punch (to help make tab), corner rounder, blender pens, Stampin' dimensions, and Berry Bliss DS dbl sided paper.</div><div align="center"> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161007445186049954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-U7V1196I/AAAAAAAAALs/ccpF7u6w1W0/s400/IMG_0713.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Stamps: Simplay Said; CS: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Blush Blossom, Whisper White; Ink: Pretty in Pink; Tools&Access.: Circle Punch, silver eyelets, Crop-o-Dile.</div><div> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161089079629445042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5_fLF1197I/AAAAAAAAAL0/kXLKgBKcFxg/s400/IMG_0716.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Stamps: Embrace Life; So Many Sayings (retired); CS: Chocolate Chip, Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla; Inks: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava; Tools&Access.: Blender Pens, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon (retired).</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161091154098649026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5_hD11198I/AAAAAAAAAL8/lo_uMoB7nY0/s400/IMG_0717.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Stamps: Time Well Spent, Baroque Motifs, So Many Sayings (retired); CS: Real Red, Basic Black; Inks: Whisper White (craft), Basic Black; Tools&Access.: Three for You flower punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini clear rhinestone (mine), Red Gingham ribbon.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161092103286421458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5_h7F1199I/AAAAAAAAAME/6yfPrWY4W6o/s400/IMG_0718.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Stamps: Embrace Life; CS: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Whisper White; Inks: Basic Black, Soft Sky; Tools&Access.: Blender Pens, double slotted punch; Soft Sky dbl stitched ribbon, Soft Sky DS Prints paper.</div></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-4727689868011949992008-01-29T15:03:00.000-05:002008-12-11T17:38:26.624-05:00New Year, New Stamps!<span style="color:#ff99ff;">Have you seen it!? It's so beautiful! I'm talking about the new catalog, the 2008 Spring-Summer Collection! Be sure to check it out </span><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">online</span></a><span style="color:#ff99ff;">, or contact me to receive one FREE by becoming a workshop hostess!!<br /></span><br /><div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">So with the transition to a new collection of stamps comes what you all've been waiting for... My retired stamp sale!! It's already begun but I have a number of them remaining yet.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161001586850658146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-PmV1192I/AAAAAAAAALM/fDjMhtwrsf8/s400/IMG_0143.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Quick Thinking $3<br /></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160993370578220834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-IIF119yI/AAAAAAAAAKs/wdFGgfvISPc/s400/IMG_0699.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff99ff;">Wishing You the Best $4<br /></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160994147967301426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-I1V119zI/AAAAAAAAAK0/nIigwsDDcts/s400/IMG_0700.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff99ff;">Reverse Prints $4</span></div><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160995170169517890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-Jw11190I/AAAAAAAAAK8/zMWNaHp3ZaA/s400/IMG_0701.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff99ff;">So Very $7<br /></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I also still have catalogs from last year available and have reduced the price on the 06-07 IB&C to $1 each!! Who cares if you have one? Get one for a friend and hook them onto the world of Stampin'! [^v^]</span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">2007 Fall-Winter Collection $5</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160996231026440018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: left" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-Kul1191I/AAAAAAAAALE/VS1-XUsKR50/s320/07+fall+winter+catty.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ff99ff;">2006-07 Idea Book and Catalog $1</span><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161003936197769074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" height="181" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ISyUWCJj3Zs/R5-RvF1193I/AAAAAAAAALU/1xAjUsOHr-U/s400/IMG_0146.jpg" width="256" border="0" />Another wonderful time of the stampin' year has arrived: Sale-A-Bration! That's right. The time to earn free stamps without even hosting a workshop! It begins Feb 1st and ends March 17th (St. Patrick's Day). Click on this <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/9754.asp">link </a>for info and this <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_SAB_08.pdf">link </a>to view the really cute stamps they're offering this year as freebies. If you're not inclined to spend $50 to get a free set, you might host a workshop afterall and get a free set for every $300 in orders you receive. Not difficult to do when your guests are trying to earn free sets too! The free set is in ADDITION to your normal hostess benefits!! Can't beat that!</span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Another heads-up in SU! news, the Ocassions Mini catalog will be out for March through end of May. This little cattie will feature some specially designed spring and summer stamps and accessories only available during this time frame. You should receive one in the mail just before March. If you aren't on my mailing list yet, let me know right away!!</span></p><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Finally, if you're a procrastinator like I am, you may be interested in the widely advertised </span><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/9503.asp"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Valentine's Day Bundle </span></a><span style="color:#ff99ff;">special SU! is offering. It includes the Happy Heart Day stamp set, a spool of Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, a package of the Medium Cellophane Bags, and a spool of Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, the last item being free when you only pay $33.40 for the whole kit!<br /><br />So if you weren't a stamp-a-holic before, all this opportunity for a stampin'-great time should definitely motivate you! Happy stampin'!</span></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-76539952101117709572007-11-17T21:04:00.000-05:002007-11-17T21:26:19.119-05:00A few updatesI have recently set up a calendar of events on my Yahoo account. You have access to it too! Just click on the link to the right (under my picture) that says "Calendar of Events" and it will take you right to it. I'll keep it up to date on SU! events I am involved in (some are personal workshops, and others are public camps or Stamp-a-Stacks), monthly promos, and catalog dates. With each item listed on a certain date, you will be able to click them for more information. Events will have details like time and location. Catalogs and promos will have a web address that will take you directly to the source of info on the SU! official website. This is also an excellent tool for you if you're considering doing a workshop, but want to time it with a promo or catalog. The calendar will show you my available dates as well (mostly free, so shouldn't be a problem anyways...).<br /><br />Also, I wanted to post pics of the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack I took part in end of October. All pics of projects, not the event itself. I forgot my camera. I was so busy with our guests, I wouldn't have had any time to take pics anyway! So here they are. (Wait for it, wait for it...)<br /><br />And last but not least, current SU! news you NEED to know!<br />-November (all month) Paper Party (or Pretty Papers) Promo. Buy 3 packs of double-sided Designer Series Paper and get 1 FREE!! Each pack is only $9.95 and there is no limit to this special. You can get as many free packs for every 3 packs you order! Call me before Nov. 30th to get this awesome deal!<br />-Fall-Winter 2007 Collection will soon be over! A new Spring-Summer 2008 Catalog will be out first thing next year, so be ready! I will have the retiring list of stamps on Dec. 1st and will e-mail it to anyone on my mailing list. Contact me if you are not on my list but would like the retiring set list.<br />-Holiday Mini Collection will also end at the end of Dec (same time as Fall-Winter collection). Don't forget the wonderful products in that little catalog, because we may never see them again!!<br /><br />All of these items I just listed are on my calendar and you can find links to the online catalogs there as well. I'd love to get feedback on this new feature I've added, so let me know what you think!!andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-26292798411690010552007-10-05T13:02:00.000-04:002007-10-05T13:11:14.835-04:00Hear ye Hear ye!<span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;">Are you in the mood to stamp?? Stampin' Up! has some great promotions going on just in time to get you in the spirit for Holiday Card making!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#33ffff;">World Card Making Day</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;"> Join in the FUN! Be part of World Card Making Day!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;"> Get 20% of any Simply Sent card kit purchase between Oct. 4th - Oct. 8th.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#33ffff;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Holiday Glitz</span></strong> (While supplies last)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;">Make your holiday cards glitzy this year with a little help from the Holiday Glitz card kit.<br />Each Holiday Glitz card kit includes supplies for 15 cards:<br />• Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)<br />• Whisper White Envelopes (15)<br />• Rhinestone brads (15)<br />• Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)<br />• Full-color instruction sheet (1)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33ffff;">-Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit for $28.95 with no additional purchase required, </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#33ffff;"><strong>or<br /></strong>-Purchase one of four holiday stamp sets (listed below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit for the special price of $24.95.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#33ffff;">109234 45 Snowfall $23.95<br />106786 36 The Snowflake Spot $20.95<br />109266 35 Big on Christmas $18.95<br />110359 5* Love & Joy $23.95 <span style="font-size:85%;">*Holiday Mini Catalog</span></span></span>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827895761082813907.post-72404202530761295772007-10-05T12:53:00.000-04:002007-10-05T13:02:42.181-04:00Stamp-A-Stack<div align="center"><span style="color:#99ff99;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Christmas Stamp A Stack<br /></span>When: Saturday, October 27th, 2007 from 10 AM to 4 PM<br />Price: $30 (includes all projects, $5 gift certificate, booklet and light lunch!)<br />Location: </span><a href="http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&tp=1&tt=Mary%20Lou%20Johnson%20Library&gid1=15477871&q1=325%20E%20Columbus%20St,%20Kenton,%20OH&trf=0&lon=-83.605206&lat=40.648264&mag=3"><span style="color:#99ff99;">Mary Lou Johnson Library in Kenton</span></a><span style="color:#99ff99;"><br /><br />It is that time again (the most wonderful time of the year) and we have some wonderful projects planned for you. There will be door prize drawings, lots of samples, new products, and a light lunch. If you would like to do an additional set of cards for $15, please indicate that on your registration form and include that in your payment so we know how much product to prepare for you. Please feel free to bring your own scissors and adhesive!<br />Return your form to your demonstrator or to the address below.<br />Thanks and see you there!!<br /><br />Event planned by Jennie Good, Mary Spearman, Yoko Harnjo, and Teresa Styer– All Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators</span></div>andersensmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10602285711744741857noreply@blogger.com0