Nuts For Stampin'

THE SHAWNA KILBERT PROJECT

 On the evening of June 5th, I had the pleasure of participating as a vendor at a charitable event called "Crop for a Cause". This event was organized by the MOMS club of Central Fresno, CA and it was sponsored by quite a number of various companies from the local area, including myself. This fund raiser was for the Shawna Kilbert Project, a local organization which is in turn for the benefit of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition as well as the National Cancer Institute.

I was invited to participate by the committee head, Rahnell, as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, to demonstrate a product or technique for the scrapbookers who attended this 4 1/2 hour long cropping get together. Since a Stampin' Up! demonstrator friend of mine accepted the invitation a few minutes quicker than I did (Rahnell found us both via the SU! demo finder), I suggested that I set up a vendor booth for my other business, "It's in the Bag". Rahnell was thrilled with the idea since I offer quite a number of great looking tote bags that would work wonderfully for carrying a lot of a scrapbookers "stuff", including the Brighton Style travel case to perfectly carrythe Cricut Expression. Click here to learn more about the travel case. Click here to see some of the tote bags I have to offer. I have more on the way to my home office as well as others I still need to post. Please check back periodically for new additions.

Well, since I was busy as a vendor, I did not get to do any scrapbooking. But I did enjoy meeting the other vendors and some of the croppers. Oh! And the food, all donated by Sal's Mexican Restaurant, was so yummy! They have the best fijoles in the area. Anyway, I did get to see some of the demos and I look forward to having a opportunity to share these techniques with you ASAP.

That's all for now. Please be sure to visit the Shawna Kilbert Project website! It's such a worthy cause an it needs your support. Questions? Contact me anytime.

SUMMER FUN PROMO IN FULL SWING

Happy Summer, everyone! Well, it's almost Summer anyway. At least, it's felt like it here the last couple of weeks. Got a break from the heat today though. Whew!

Just a quick post today. Gotta do it quick 'cuz it's my birthday and my honey, who is actually home today, wants to take me to lunch and help me with some tasks I can't get done on my own.

I know you've probably seen these lists posted all over the internet by now, but I thought I'd post them for you too. I've provided printable versions for you. But first a reminder:

The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts: For the month of June, 2009

• Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Last Chance List of Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets.

Click here for the full printable view. It's a lot easier to read enlarged on your screen at this link.

Accessories Last Chance, Spring/Summer 2009

Click here for a printable list updated June 25th.

Notice: Some of these items are on sale and some are already sold out! I will update as much as possible. Availability is changing constantly. Items are available while supplies last.

There will be NO backorders or restocking.

Page	Item #	Product Description	Price	Discount	Sale Price
153	111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5
153	111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95
153	111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95
153	111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5
153	108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95
153	111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5
153	111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5
153	111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5
153	111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5
153	111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95
153	111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95
153	111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95
153	111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95
153	111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95
153	111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95
153	111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95
153	111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95
153	111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95
153	111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95
153	111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95
153	111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95
153	111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95
156	110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	0.25	6.71
156	113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	0.25	7.46
157	105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	0.5	4.98
157	107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LG	5.5
157	100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95
157	112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	0.25	8.96
157	111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95
157	111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	0.25	8.96
157	111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	0.25	9.71
158	113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95
158	114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95
158	114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95
159	112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95
159	113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	0.25	7.46
159	112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95
159	112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95
159	112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95
159	112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95
159	112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95
159	112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95
159	112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95
160	113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95
160	113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95
160	112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95
160	112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95
160	113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95
161	112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95
161	113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95
161	112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95
162	112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95
163	113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95
164	112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95
164	113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95
164	113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95
165	113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95
165	112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95
165	112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95
170	109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95
171	114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95
172	113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	0.25	8.96
172	111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	0.25	8.21
172	113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	0.25	8.21
172	111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	0.5	5.48
173	111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	0.25	8.21
173	111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	0.25	8.21
173	113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	0.5	5.48
175	114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	0.5	2.48
175	114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	0.5	2.48
176	112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	0.25	5.96
176	114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	0.5	4.98
176	114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	0.5	4.98
177	113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	0.5	3.98
177	114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	0.5	4.98
177	112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95
178	111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	0.25	6.71
178	111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46
178	111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46
178	111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46
178	111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46
178	111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46
178	111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46
178	114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	0.5	6.48
178	114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	0.5	6.98
178	114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	0.25	9.71
179	101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	0.5	1.48
179	102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	0.5	1.48
179	111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	0.25	5.96
179	111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	0.5	4.48
179	111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	0.25	5.96
179	111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	0.25	5.21
181	112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	0.25	6.71
181	113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95
181	105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95
181	105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95
184	109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	0.5	5.48
184	107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	0.25	11.96
188	102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95
188	104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95
190	109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25
190	106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	0.5	2.48
190	101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	0.25	5.21
204	109684	Doodle	8.5
204	111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5
204	109687	See You Around	8.5
204	109683	So Swirly	8.5
204	111260	Something Fishy	8.5
204	111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5
205	111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5
205	109692	Love	6.5
205	109568	My ABCs	6.5
205	109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5
205	105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5

Watch for my samples featuring some of the new items from the 2009-2010 Idea Book/Catalog. As a demonstrator, I got to pre-order a few items. Woo Hoo!

OK, I gotta go for now. Have a great day! Michelle

 

 

SIZZLING "SUMMER FUN" SPECIAL

Beginning June 1st, Stampin' Up! is celebrating one of the most enjoyable times of the year with the Summer Fun Campaign. Spend time this summer doing what you love with family and friends - host a workshop (or several workshops!) during June and July and take advantage of all the great offers that are coming your way.

Among other exciting offers, the Summer Fun Campaign will include:

• Last Chance list (formerly the Retired list) to be released June 1st!
• Release of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (back to annual catalog)
• Country Living Summer Cookout Kit (mid-June through August)

The 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog will debut in July, but you can earn extra hostess benefits during June.

June 1-30, 2009, the Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion details:

• Hostesses with a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Hostesses with a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• These additional hostess benefitsapply to workshop orders, book parties and online orders!
• Use your additional hostess benefitsto order from any current catalog - Spring/Summer '09, Occasions '09, Decor Elements III, Celebrando Creativitdad. Click here to see the awesome collection of current Stampin' Up! catalogs online. Click here to see the dormant list of items not in any catalog, but still available. Or click here to place an order on my Stampin' Up! website.

 

REMINDER: Today and tomorrow - last chance to get a FREE pack of Designer Series papers and/or the sneak peek promo of 20% off the brand new Jumble Alphabet stamp set. Click here for details.

QUESTIONS? Contact me anytime!

 

STAMPIN' UP! ON YOU TUBE!

OK, so you've probably noticed that I have been pretty inactive lately in posting to this blog. That's because I have been so busy with my other business, "It's in the Bag". I got involved in my other business by the prodding of my husband and it has become much more than I ever imagined. I'm having a lot of fun with it. Please check it out! You just might find a handbag or some handmade jewelry you just have to have. The handbags are designer inspired, yet they have KMart prices.  

I have not forgotten about my paper crafting. Far from it. In fact I really miss spending time creating and sharing. For now, I HAVE to share this awesome website with you. It's Stampin' Up!'s videos on YouTube. They currently have 9 videos, in addition to those you'll see on my Stampin' Up! website, and they are all terrific. The videos feature Shelli Garden, owner/CEO of Stampin' Up!, as well as some of the demonstrator trainers from Stampin' Up! corporate. Take a few minutes to visit Stampin' Up!'s videos on YouTube for some inspiration on your next paper crafting projects.

Have questions? Want to order something they demonstrate? Contact me any time!

AND THE WINNER IS . . .

My loyal customer Lee VP is the winner of my latest 50/50 Club!

Every one of my stampin' friends who places an order of $50 or more is entered into my 50/50 Club drawing. Actually, every $50 ordered qualifies for an entry into the 50/50 Club - order $100, earn 2 squares, etc. Lee, like any other 50/50 Club winner, gets to select $50 in FREE merchandise as her gift. I can hardly wait to see what Lee selects for her $50 of FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise!

Want to have the opportunity to win $50 of FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise? Simply place an order of $50 or more and you'll automatically be entered to win - 1 entry per $50 ordered. Click here to see the chart. If you order online, I'll fill in your squares for you. If you order at one of my local parties, you get to fill it in yourself.

Obviously, the more your order, the more chances you have to win. But, even 1 order of $50 qualifies you for the drawing and could win you FREE merchandise. There will be a drawing, by an objective party, for every 50 squares filled in.

Ready to order some wonderful Stampin' Up! products off your wish list? Simply visit my Stampin' Up! website and click on "SHOP NOW" or contact me to place your order.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact me anytime!

3 PROMOS 4 NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING MONTH

EXCITING NEWS! Besides the 2 specials announced in this previous post, Stampin' Up! is offering an amazingly special price on a demonstrator starter kit especially for scrapbooking.

Limited-Time Scrapbooking Starter Kit

Start your own business for as little as $75 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following: Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set Simply Scrappin' Petal Party Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad In addition, this specially-priced Starter Kit contains all the business supplies found in the regular-priced Starter Kit. View the National Scrapbooking Month sales flyer for more information on all of these special promotions. Or visit my Online Store to shop now! QUESTIONS? CONTACT ME ANYTIME! CLICK ON BELOW PICTURE TO ENLARGE

Stampin' Up!'s Promo 4 National Scrapbooking Month, 2009

May 1-31, 2009 Stampin' Up! is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month by offering a terrific special on Designers Series papers and 12x12 textured card stock as well as giving a 20% discount on their new Jumble Alphabet, a sneak peek from the upcoming Fall/Winter Idea Book/Catalog.

Here's the details:

1. Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE!
2. Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount. Click here to see the new Jumble Alphabet set. It's really fun and funky.

Item #	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
115199	Jumble Alphabet stamp set	$43.95	$35.16

Things to Remember

• All Designer Series paper, Specialty Designer Series papers and 12" x 12" textured card stock are eligible for this promotion.
• You may mix and match your paper choices.
• You may choose a free pack of Designer Series paper or 12" x 12" textured card stock for every three packs you order.
• Order early to avoid back-orders or out-of-stock items.

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER CONTACT ME TODAY OR VISIT MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE TO ORDER ONLINE 24/7, THEN CLICK ON "SHOP NOW".

QUESTIONS? CONTACT ME ANYTIME!

Occasions Mini-catalog Swap

I made a swap card last night for the 2009 Occasions mini-catalog. I chose to use the new "Sense of Time" stamp set but had now clue what colors to use. The set, in my opinion, doesn't lend itself to the bright cheery colors of Spring. (I am so happy it's Spring!) So I went to my notebook containing all sorts of magazine pictures as shown in this post. I decided to use the colors in this picture.  To me this color combo says rich old world design, which is what I think of when I see the images in the sense of time stamp set shown here.   Click on the picture of the set for the full view. (I can't show you the whole mini-catalog until April 1st, so watch for my post that day.

So want to see my swap card? I'm not sure it's finished, but it will have to do for the swap since it's due at the swap hostess's home in a couple days. Maybe I'll add some accessories to my copy after I finish working on my '08 taxes. (Eeeek!) Here is the card for this swap.   Click on the pictures for the enlarged view.  

Here's the recipe: Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Sets: Sense of Time, Celebrate Everything, Card stock: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Naturals Ivory, Kraft, Misc: SNAIL, Dimensionals, Circle Cutter, Table top cutter, small and large oval and scalloped oval punches, Big Shot w/ Scallop Circle Die.

The scalloped oval punch is also new in the 2009 Occasions mini-catalog. I think it's something you'll love using.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT ME ANYTIME! 

Best Time to Join My Team? NOW!

While anytime is a great time to join my team and the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during Sale-A-Bration is especially rewarding! Right now, during the last days of Sale-a-bration (SAB) 2009, not only is the starter kit discounted 15% and you get any free set of your choice, the "Three Easy Payments" options is currently available. That means you can order and receive your starter kit for your first installment and possibly even have the kit paid for with your first couple of workshops before you're even charged the 2nd and 3rd installments. The 15 % off the starter kit promo is good only through March. The "Three Easy Payments" plan is good only through April.

The regular starter kit price = $199 + tax and the SAB starter kit prce = $169 + tax   Your starter kit paperwork must be receivedby Stampin’ Up! (not postmarked) by March 31, 2009, to qualify for Sale-A-Bration pricing. After Sale-A-Bration, Starter Kit paperwork must be received by April 30, 2009, for regular pricing.

Payments Breakdown for the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Price (March 13-31, 2009)

Starter Kit Payment	Payment Charged*	Payment with Stampin' Memories Add-On*
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered)	$56.34 (+ sales tax)	$106.34 (+ sales tax)
Payment 2 (charged around April 15th)	$56.33	$56.33
Payment 3 (charged around May 15th)	$56.33	$56.33
Total Payment	$169.00	$219.00

*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit, and, if selected, the Stampin' Memories add-on, including shipping. They do not include and any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)

Payments Breakdown for the Regular Starter Kit Price (April 1-30, 2009)

Starter Kit Payment	Payment Charged*	Payment with Stampin' Memories Add-On*
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered)	$66.34 (+ sales tax)	$116.34 (+ sales tax)
Payment 2 (charged around May 15th)	$66.33	$66.33
Payment 3 (charged around June 15th)	$66.33	$66.33
Total Payment	$199.00	$249.00

*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit and, if selected, the Stampin' Memories add-on, including shipping. They do not include any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)

For more information click here for all the details as outlined on the Stampin' Up! customer website or click here to open the payment plan application form. This option is not available when signing up online. The payment plan form must be mailed to Stampin' Up! along with your demonstrator application and starter kit order form. Please contact me for more information or to sign up before the special pricing and payment plan are things of the past.

Questions? Contact me anytime!

"The Stamper" - This May Sound Familiar

I just had to share this clever poem. I got it from my upline's Yahoo group. I wish I could give credit to the author, but it wasn't given in the email I received. This may sound familiar . . .

If this does sound familiar, I suggest you take advantage of the current discount on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator starter kit. During Sale-A-Bration, through March 2009, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set—a value of up to $47.95—from the current Idea Book & Catalog! Plus, new recruits get 15% off the Starter Kit—over $350 of Stampin’ Up! products and business supplies for only $169! Contact me to join my team or visit my Stampin' Up! website and click on "JOIN NOW". Then enter "stamps896" when asked for my code.

 

Join my team and get 2, that's right 2 FREE $25 shopping sprees when you join. This special gift is valid through me only. Enjoy the poem!

THE STAMPER

This might sound familiar.

I started out with just one stamp
and when I bought some more
I decided that a shoebox
would make an ideal store.

Then as I added inks and pens
my stamping collection grew
so I bought a roomy plastic crate
it would last for years, I knew.

Embossing then became my thing
with powders and heat gun,
metallics, tinsels, pearls and clear,
I soon had every one.

By now my lovely plastic crate
was spilling everywhere
and my glitter glue collection
lay scattered on a chair

My husband started muttering
and said things had to stop
So I bought a huge old wardrobe
at the local charity shop.

But after just a little while,
I couldn't shut the door
and I put shelves up in the spare room
To accommodate yet more.

Our house is now for sale,
something larger being sought,
By the way, did I show you
the latest stamp I bought . . .

Author Unknown

QUESTIONS? CONTACT ME ANYTIME!