Stampin' & Scrappin' with Donna

EXCITING TIMES & FREE CATALOGUES

... if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, that is. If the blog-o-sphere has been quiet lately and your demonstrator seems to have disapeared, it's likely that she/he is online, haunting other demos' sites for the latest and greatest news from Stampin' Up! <grin>

The top demonstrators just got back from their incentive trip at DisneyWorld's Boardwalk Resort ... they were the first to get a copy of the new 2012-2013 Catalogue, the lucky devils. Plus they received some new products - stamps, etc - to play with when they got home. The rest of us just drool on our keyboards.

Next, Stampin' Up! announced big changes to their Starter Kit for new demonstrators, which went into effect on May 1st. Pay only $125 and choose your own contents! Yep, you can now custom-design your own kit, choosing from ANYTHING Stampin' Up! sells ... how kewl is that!?!

And if that wasn't enough, we demonstrators got to see the new catalogue (the online version) as of May 7th while we wait for our paper copy to arrive in the mail. Now the saliva is REALLY making a mess on desks all over North America, because that new catalogue is GOR-GUS!!

I've pre-ordered a few choice goodies so I can get started on samples for my June OPEN HOUSE and classes (deets to follow, never fear) ... and that precious box should arrive before the weekend; I think I'll call it my Mothers' Day present, from me to me <wink>

As for getting YOUR hands on a FREE copy of the new catalogue ... I've already ordered whole cases of 'em, and I'll be handing them out to everyone who has placed an order with me between September 1st, 2011 and May 31, 2012. If you aren't on that preferred customer list yet, there's still time! Either place an order through my online store or email your order to me and I'll place it for you, but do it before May 31st so you'll qualify for your free catalogue.

Take a look at the retiring stamp list, the retiring accessories list, and the retiring Decor Elements list (the links are in THIS POST) so you won't miss out on your faves from 2011-2012 - it's a whole new ball game starting June 1st ... and I KNOW you're gonna love all the surprises coming your way!

cheers

Donna

 

LOTS TO CELEBRATE

Hi everyone - I'm back from Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference in San Antonio ... we just flew in last night. It was a week of celebrating our achievements, our friendships, and our survival of North America's economic slump ... things are definitely looking better for 2012! And wait til you see all the terrific things Stampin' Up! has planned for customers AND demonstrators in the upcoming months .. it will blow your mind!

Today kicks off our biggest promotion of the year ... SALE-A-BRATION!! This is the one many of you wait for each year - there are lots of exclusive freebies to choose from if you ...

a) place a $60 order (2 for $120, 3 for $180)

b) host a $200 (free tote) or $525 workshop (free bundle) .. it doesn't have to be a home party/workshop; it can be a catalogue party, single order, group order, etc.

c) purchase either of the Demonstrator Starter Kits for the sale price of $150 CAN during SAB (you'll also get a FREE pkg of Designer Series Paper or a FREE My Digital Studio download EVERY MONTH for the rest of 2012!)

OK, I just had to highlight that in red because of the frugal stamper in me, lol.

(You gotta love the free stuff!)

If you don't have a Sale-A-Bration brochure, email me your snail-mail addy and I'll add you to my mailing list - my next trip to the Post Office is this Friday, January 27th. Or you can click on the brochure cover here to see it online (not as much fun, but it's instant gratification - no waiting)

Finally, you can place your SAB order in one of three ways:

a) shop through my online store and it will be delivered by UPS direct to your front door

b) phone or email me with your smaller orders and I'll submit them all together this weekend

c) drop by the house or one of my stamping events & place your order in person

Happy Shopping!!

 

NEW OCCASIONS MINI CATALOGUE IS HERE!

I've had my hands on a single copy of the new Occasions Mini catalogue from Stampin' Up! since before Christmas, but of course I couldn't share it here online with you all until it actually started ..... and thank goodness, today's the day I get to spill the beans (I'm so terrible at keeping secrets when they're REALLY GOOD ONES like this, lol)

 

There are sooooo many new tools for the Big Shot in this mini ... including new thin dies that nest together so you can cut and mat with ease (just like Nestabilities, but these are designed FOR the Sizzix Big Shot!) Then there's the new Large Sizzlit die ... it cuts a 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" paper doily in any patterned paper or coloured cardstock you want!

Oooh, and we now carry Sizzix Edgelet dies and co-ordinating embossing folders to really make the edges of your cards, tags and pages POP!

Then there's all the very kewl stuff for Valentines Day ... Blushing Bride smooch spritz, scratch & sniff embossing powder, ready-to-stamp cards with intricate laser-cut hears on the front, Dazzling Diamonds in Cherry Cobbler, and BEAUTIFUL new Valentine stamp sets!

Several pages have been devoted to the new "Twitterpated" theme, with Designer Series Papers, fabric, buttons, and - hold onto your hat - pleated satin ribbon! (No more trying to tape down or sew through multiple folds of flat ribbon!) There are two new Bigz dies that work really well with the Twitterpated line, too .. "Elegant Bird" and "Dresden Designs".

There's a new floral stamp set to go with the extra large "Blossoms" punch (I can't remember if the punch is new too?) and on page 19 you'll find the most amazing stamp set called "Tea Shoppe".

OK, I could go on forever here ... new Cookie Press designs, the "Attic Boutique" themed goodies, the Maze Games, new digital downloads, and new stamps for Easter, Mothers' Day & Fathers' Day, weddings, and soooo much more; all in all, 44 pages of crafting goodness ... but I think you'd rather see for yourself, so if you haven't received your own personal copy in the mail yet, just click on the cover photo above and peruse online at your leisure - then swing on over to my online store and place your orders (or email me and I'll do the ordering for you) ... I can't wait to see what you create with your new goodies!

cheers

HOLIDAY MINI: CARRYOVER ITEMS

Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue will expire next Tuesday (January 3rd, 2012) and since it is the best Mini they've ever published, be sure to check it out one last time before those awesome products are G-O-N-E!

For your convenience, I've added a link to the online mini - just click on the cover photo to the left.

While you're doing that, keep in mind that a few items from the Holiday Mini will still be available after the catalogue expires ... click HERE to see a flyer of the CARRY-OVER ITEMS

And while you're perusing the soon-to-be-gone items, check out the ONLINE CLEARANCE RACK for some bargains, too!

Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year! Cheers,

 

 

CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ

The CLEARANCE RACK section of my online store is chock full of retired items from Stampin' Up!s warehouse - unused and still in their original packaging - and this week Stampin' Up! has reduced the prices EVEN MORE - as much as 80% in some cases; plus they added a lot more products just for this Boxing Week sale!

TIP: Be sure that you enter the online store through my website so that you will receive the preferred (read: lowest) prices for each and every item ... just use the SHOP NOW link here on this blog ... plus by ordering online, your package will be delivered right to your door (UPS)!!

Here's just one of the fantastic bargains available in the CLEARANCE RACK this week:

Watercolor Wonder - New Color Kit	120949
Regular Price: $17.32
Preferred Price: $15.59
Catalogue Price $51.95 If you already have our Watercolor Wonder Crayons and want to switch out retired colors for new colors, you'll want this kit. It includes new core colors and an updated inlays for your Watercolor Wonder tins. ■ Includes 17 colors: Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Gray, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, River Rock ■ Water soluble and easy to blend, allowing for an unlimited range of shades ■ Coordinate with Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive colors ■ Complete color collections available (sold separately) ■ Can also be used without water to color images

A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT...

That's an old saying my father used to say whenever someone didn't follow through on a promise and he had to hire someone else to do the work .... I used it with my kids too, but usually to say that they were too late with their chores so I did the work myself and kept their allowance (what a meanie I was!)

Today I use this old phrase with you to acknowledge that I dropped the ball yesterday - I DIDN'T send out the first of 12 Holiday Helper emails as promised, and I DIDN'T let you all know about Stampin' Up!'s pre-holiday ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE which started yesterday - that was extra-bad of me because one of the items on sale was available only for the first 24 hours - phooey! I wonder how I can make that up to you? Keep reading...

I was totally out of commission due to a whopper of a migraine that conveniently started at the end of the Baby & Bump show on Sunday and finally faded away late last night. I remember all too much of Sunday night - being awake and in pain for most of it, but I really can't remember much about yesterday - I slept, medicated, drank water - then repeated the cycle all day long.

Today, other than some residual stiffness in my shoulders and neck, I'm back on my feet and working once again. You can expect the first TWO HOLIDAY HELPERS to be in your inbox by end of day today, and the rest will follow  - one each morning until they're done.

As for the ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE - there are some pretty amazing specials, running from 20% to 60% savings on selected items, so it's definitely worth checking out!

Here's the link to view the flyer online

This event continues for 10 days - over the American Thanksgiving & Black Monday Sales - so we can enjoy some great savings up here in Canada too! Also included is a special offer for digital crafters: purchase MY DIGITAL STUDIO EXPRESS @ the regular price of $49.95 and you'll get your choice of a FREE Digital Download Bundle worth $42.00!! The bundle options are: 

Bundle #1: My Digital Studio Booster Pack  (item # 124484)

Bundle #2: Holiday Themed Downloads (item #129385)
    -Merry & Type Stamp Brush Set
    -Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper
    -Letters to Santa Embellishments
    -Baker's Twine
    -Dasher Stamp Brush
    -Holiday Harmony II Kit
    -Merry Delightful Digital Tape
    -25 & Counting Stamp Brush Set
    -Deck the Halls Designer Buttons
    -And a Happy New Year Photocard Template  

Bundle #3: Scrapbooking Themed Downloads (item #129386)
    -Day in the Lift Kit
    -Thoughtful Overlays Stamp Brush Set
    -Fun Flowers Shapes
    -Delightful Digital Tape
    -Sweet Details Alphabet & Numbers
    -Word Play Stamp Brush Set

To view a PDF of the images in each bundle, visit my online store and look under My Digital Studio Express.

The ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA prices are available whether you place an order with me through a workshop, over the phone or email, or online through my website (use the link above to make sure you're at MY store and get the PREFERRED pricing)

NOTE: Digital items MUST be ordered online through my store as they are delivered to you online immediately after your purchase. This includes the MY DIGITAL STUDIO EXPRESS software with the FREE bundle offer.

Now remember that very special offer that was only on the table for the first 24 hours (like, yesterday)? Here's what we missed:

• 20% off SIMPLY SCORED (Item 122334, pg 7 of Holiday Mini) - reg. price: $38.95
• 20% off SWEET PRESSED COOKIE STAMPS (Item 125152) - reg. price: $20.95

Those are two of our most popular new items right now - and I feel badly that I didn't let you know about the 24 hour sale yesterday, so here's what I'm going to do: Anyone who places an order of $50 or more in the next 9 days (during the Online Extravaganza) can also purchase either of yesterday's items at 20% off and I WILL PAY the difference. If your order is $100 or more, you can purchase BOTH of yesterday's items and I will pay the 20% difference.

Enjoy your holiday shopping, and if you are a newsletter subscriber, watch out for your first two Holiday Helpers to arrive in your inbox later today!

cheers,

WHAT A WHIRLWIND

The wind has been blowing leaves all around our house for the past week & the trees are almost bare, but at least the sun is finally shining today! This week's activities will be a whirlwind too ... I'm not quite over my cold but there's no more time to nurse it ... my inks, stamps and papers are calling to me, lol!

Tonight in Guelph I'm running my PAPER MEDALLION WREATH CLASS (aka lolly wreath) and we have room for a couple more folk. If you'd like to join the fun, just shoot me a quick email or phone call! COST: $25, TIME: 7-9 PM ... just wait til you see how much easier it is to make this wreath using the Simply Scored tool!

 

Thursday night I'm teaching my TRI-FOLD PHOTO CARD CLASS in Clifford - you'll get to make two different cards, plus have the written instructions to make more at home. These hold three photos and make great holiday cards to mail to far-off family & friends! COST: $15, TIME: 7-9 PM. Call or email me to reserve your seat!

 

And the grand finale of this whirlwind week will be the ALS SCRAPBOOK DAY OUT in Guelph on Saturday, October 22nd from ... are you ready for this ... 9 am til midnight!!!! (Yes, hubby & I will be staying in a hotel room in town afterwards) This event is raising money for a friend's mom who was recently diagnosed with ALS and will need a lot of specialized equipment down the road. The organizers have invited several vendors to be on hand, and have gathered some AMAZING prizes to raffle off throughout the day! I will have my Stampin' Up! booth there all day and night, with a try-it-out table, retired stuff for sale, AND I will personally be scrapbooking with MY DIGITAL STUDIO - you can watch along on the monitor! I'm donating 20% of all retired stuff sales and 10% of all catalogue sales that I make on the 22nd. Let me know if you are going to be there ... and if you haven't registered yet, I'm sure we can get a few more people in even at this late date, so give me a call or email if you want to join in the fun!

That's my week ... I'll need to rest up on Sunday, 'cause I have THREE MORE crafty events on my schedule for the following week ... you can check it all out here on my EVENTS CALENDAR

cheers

BUY 3 & GET ONE FREE!

Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Papers are on sale this month - wahoo!!

Probably my favourite Stampin' Up! product and the accessory I sell the most of (so you must love it too) ..

During August 2011, buy any three DSP packages (yes, you CAN mix and match!) and pick a fourth package FOR FREE!

Use this limited-time offer to stock up on all your favourites, including brand-new designs from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue AND the new designs in the Summer Mini Catalogue too.

Things to Remember

• Click on the photo above to view the promotional flyer.
• Orders may be placed online, in person, or by email (donna@scrappinwithdonna.com) or by phone (1-519-327-8482) (Canadian orders only, please)
• There is NO LIMIT to the number of free packages of Designer Series Paper you can get.
• Designer Series Paper ordered in Hostess freebies does not qualify for the promotion.
• Specialty Designer Series Paper or Hostess Designer Series Paper cannot be redeemed through this offer ... check out pages 184, 185 & 186 in the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue to see all the great packages you CAN choose from!)

I think I'll start with a couple of packages of Well Worn DSP and a couple of Letters to Santa. What are YOU going to pick?

Happy Shopping!

COTTAGE DAYS - THIS WEEKEND!

Quiet around here in Scrapland, eh? That's because I've been burying myself down in the studio, getting ready for a VERY BIG EVENT this weekend ... the Crafters Cupboard is hosting COTTAGE DAYS!

Here are all the details ... I just copied & pasted the info from their website ... take a look at all the kewl demonstrations happening all day Saturday AND Sunday! Come on over to my booth and say hi, ok?

Location/Directions are available @ http://www.crafterscupboard.com

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"Off to the Cottage" Event

~ 2 Days of Interactive Demonstrations ~

~ Sale Prices on Specially crafted kits designed for the cottage  ~

 

Schedule of Interactive Demos:

The perfect chance for you to try your hand at a new technique with the help of the pros!  These sessions are drop in - no pre-registration necessary!

Saturday 9 - 12

Bead Addict - 1. Right Angle Weave Lazy Daisy Bracelet:  Are you Daisy Chain challenged? If your bracelets come out a little wonky, try this variation of the right angle weave to get a perfect flower pattern every time.  2.  Peyote Ruffle Loop Bracelet:  Create a one-of-a-kind chunky bracelet by embellishing an even-count peyote stitch base with a drop bead ruffle. Once you learn this technique, you can apply a similar design to your own collection of "orphan" beads. *Various Cottage Kits available.

Brenda Franklin - 1. Needle Felting Figures.   Beads add a little sparkle to any knitting project whether it is jewellery, accessories or clothing.  Learn how simple and fun knitting with beads is.  2. Beaded Knits.  Watch raw fleece turn into art as Brenda Franklin demonstrates basic needle felting techniques.  You too can create captivating sculptures with a needle and wool.  *On SALE:  Starter needle felting kits.  Kit contains:  detailed instructions, 2 sizes of felting needles, fleece for making specified project and a foam pad to work on.

Scrappin' with Donna - Sizzix BigShot:  Hour one - adding textures & unusual materials your projects; Hour 2 - fabric projects - hair bands, hand bags & appliqued quilts; and Hour 3 - 3D paper projects - gift boxes, a bouquet of flowers & a few surprises!  *Cottage Kits available.  Make a funky container for the home or cottage from a mini paint can, designer paper and chipboard!  Fill your decorated tin with tools or pencils for the counter; plants for the windowsill; baking or small gifts for a neighbour, friend or new baby! This kit is a great parent & child project too!

Christine Bretherick - 1. Napkin Collage:   2.  Wonderful Watercolours:  De-stress and unwind with this relaxing art project. No fuss- no muss! This inexpensive activity is fun for all.

With Special Guest:  Eiriona MacDonald.  So you want to draw? Learn how to use pencils, charcoal and the tricks of the trade to create a Superhero of your own design.  Perfect for teens!

Sew Fancy - Tools, Tricks and Techniques.  1. So Easy Bow Making:  Are making bows to give your gift the finishing touch a problem for you?  Learn how to make bows to embellish whatever in 3 sizes and different sizes.  Use fabric, ribbon, lace, etc.  *Cottage kit available.   2. The Diva Cord Maker:  Create beautiful cords using this cord maker and your beautiful  threads or fabric.  So easy to do that there is even a child’s version.   This is the perfect thing to do while on a boring drive, while waiting anywhere or sitting on the porch relaxing.  Portable—carry it in your purse or bag.  *Two different cottage kits available.  3.  Kanzashi  Flowers – my New Favourite Tool.  The old fabric folding technique produces gorgeous flowers  but now, there are new tools to make this tedious process so very, very easy and even more fun.  The flowers are perfect for embellishing accessories, jewellery, ready-to-wear, scrapbooking and more.   *Cottage kit available. 4.  Locker Rug Hooking:  Do you have any “wonder” fabrics---the ones that you ‘wonder why you bought them’?  Most of us do.  Well locker rug hooking is the perfect way to use up some of your fabric stash and create something useful and/or artistic.  You can also recycle clothes, sheets and more.  Learn this easy to do revived ‘old art’ which has so many possibilities.  5.  The Wonder Knitter:  Knitting made Quick & Easy.  This easy to use tool is great for beadwork, jewellery, accessories for scarves,  handbags and much more.  Great for children too.  6.  Needle Felting:  Learn how to felt like a pro to embellish clothes, quilts, bags and more.  *Cottage kit available.  7.  Hot Fix Crystals—and glitz and glimmer:  Learn how to embellish using Swarovski hot fix crystals and metals.  *Cottage kit available.  8.  Yo –Yo’s—Such Fun:  So easy to make and so many ways to use these yo-yo’s.  Learn how to make circles, flowers, hearts, butterflies, shamrocks and ovals.  *Cottage kit available.  9.  Rick Rack Flowers:  Learn how to make beautiful roses using Rick Rack, some thread and glue—a great embellishment.  *Cottage kit available.  10.  Flower Frill:  Learn how to make flowers from fabric, tissue paper, wrapping paper and more in different sizes and combinations.  Fun and easy to do.  11.  Colourful Snaps that are Easy to Apply and Stay on!  If you don’t like making buttonholes and you find that most snaps don’t stay on, then this is the demo for you.  These snaps have longer prongs, an easy technique to apply them and they stay on.   *Cottage kit available.  12.  Braiding:  Make bowls, mats, rugs and more using this old art with quick and easy techniques.  *Cottage kit available. 

                                    

Saturday 1 - 4

Gardiner Design - Chain Mail Earrings.  Come and watch while I make chain mail earrings. I’ll have extra pliers so you can try this craft yourself.  Lots of earrings! Bubbles Earrings. Byzantine Earrings. Parallel Weave Earrings. Shaggy Loops Earrings. Mobius Ball Earrings.  *Cottage Kits available.

Flirt - 1.  Basic Tools for Wireworking:  Learn the proper way to work a jumpring, find out how easy it is to make your own ear wires.  From pliers to burr files, everything you need to know to get started!  2.  Viking Knit:  An amazing gadget that creates a nice even mesh look in a variety of sizes.  Simple, beautiful and very versatile.  3.  Coiling Gizmo:  It can't get any easier!  A wonderful way to work in different gauges of wire for a spectacular effect!  *Cottage Kits available.  4.  Heavy Metal creations:  See how one large focal component can add dimension and wow to a basic design.  *Cottage Kits available.  5.  EpoxySculp with Swarovski crystals:  Create beautiful bezelled focal components with a quick setting coloured clay-type medium and the sparkle of strategically placed Swarovskis!  *Cottage Kits available.

Silverdixie Designs - 1.  Textured Metal Demonstration:   Come on out and explore different ways to texture metal! Stamp, dap, smack or roll metal through an embossing machine!  2.  UV Resin Demonstration:  Explore how to make collage pendants using UV Resin.  Learn how to create one of a kind pendants using items such as decorative papers, beads, and embellishments!  *Three Pendant Kits will be available for purchase with a vintage brass theme!  

The Purple Thistle - Sew your own Cloth Diapers from start to finish.  1-2 pm - A One-size pocket diaper.  Learn all the tricks for sewing a one-sized pocket diaper using the Nykibaby pattern.  Test out the snap press/pliers as we put the snap closure and adjustable rise on the PUL (polyurethane laminate) outer.  Learn to make a welt pocket opening in the a stay-dry inner fabric for easy insert stuffing.  2-3 pm - A Fitted diaper with a quick dry soaker.  Watch how to make a fitted diaper with a cute cotton knit outer and a soft organic bamboo velour inner layer.  This will be a quick dry diaper with a snap in soaker using the Little Comet Tails pattern.  3-4 pm - A Cover and a Wet bag.  Learn how to make a cute waterproof PUL cover bound in soft plush FOE (Fold over Elastic).   With a touchtape closure it can be used over prefolds or fitted diapers.  Learn how to make a quick easy wet bag for carrying home your diapers when out and about.  It also makes a great waterproof swimsuit bag for trips to the cottage and splash pad.  *Various Cottage Kits available.

Sew Fancy - Tools, Tricks and Techniques.  1. So Easy Bow Making:  Are making bows to give your gift the finishing touch a problem for you?  Learn how to make bows to embellish whatever in 3 sizes and different sizes.  Use fabric, ribbon, lace, etc.  *Cottage kit available.   2. The Diva Cord Maker:  Create beautiful cords using this cord maker and your beautiful  threads or fabric.  So easy to do that there is even a child’s version.   This is the perfect thing to do while on a boring drive, while waiting anywhere or sitting on the porch relaxing.  Portable—carry it in your purse or bag.  *Two different cottage kits available.  3.  Kanzashi  Flowers – my New Favourite Tool.  The old fabric folding technique produces gorgeous flowers  but now, there are new tools to make this tedious process so very, very easy and even more fun.  The flowers are perfect for embellishing accessories, jewellery, ready-to-wear, scrapbooking and more.   *Cottage kit available. 4.  Locker Rug Hooking:  Do you have any “wonder” fabrics---the ones that you ‘wonder why you bought them’?  Most of us do.  Well locker rug hooking is the perfect way to use up some of your fabric stash and create something useful and/or artistic.  You can also recycle clothes, sheets and more.  Learn this easy to do revived ‘old art’ which has so many possibilities.  5.  The Wonder Knitter:  Knitting made Quick & Easy.  This easy to use tool is great for beadwork, jewellery, accessories for scarves,  handbags and much more.  Great for children too.  6.  Needle Felting:  Learn how to felt like a pro to embellish clothes, quilts, bags and more.  *Cottage kit available.  7.  Hot Fix Crystals—and glitz and glimmer:  Learn how to embellish using Swarovski hot fix crystals and metals.  *Cottage kit available.  8.  Yo –Yo’s—Such Fun:  So easy to make and so many ways to use these yo-yo’s.  Learn how to make circles, flowers, hearts, butterflies, shamrocks and ovals.  *Cottage kit available.  9.  Rick Rack Flowers:  Learn how to make beautiful roses using Rick Rack, some thread and glue—a great embellishment.  *Cottage kit available.  10.  Flower Frill:  Learn how to make flowers from fabric, tissue paper, wrapping paper and more in different sizes and combinations.  Fun and easy to do.  11.  Colourful Snaps that are Easy to Apply and Stay on!  If you don’t like making buttonholes and you find that most snaps don’t stay on, then this is the demo for you.  These snaps have longer prongs, an easy technique to apply them and they stay on.   *Cottage kit available.  12.  Braiding:  Make bowls, mats, rugs and more using this old art with quick and easy techniques.  *Cottage kit available.                                     

 

Sunday 9 - 12

Brenda Franklin - 1. Needle Felting Figures.   Beads add a little sparkle to any knitting project whether it is jewellery, accessories or clothing.  Learn how simple and fun knitting with beads is.  2. Beaded Knits.  Watch raw fleece turn into art as Brenda Franklin demonstrates basic needle felting techniques.  You too can create captivating sculptures with a needle and wool.  *On SALE:  Starter needle felting kits.  Kit contains:  detailed instructions, 2 sizes of felting needles, fleece for making specified project and a foam pad to work on.

 

Black Tulip Design - The Native Strawberry Emery:  Native Beaded Strawberry emeries were made in the mid to late 1800s. The emery features raised or embossed beadwork indicative to the Native work of the Victorian era.  A selection of antique Native emeries will be on display.  The Strawberry emery is reborn using traditional materials and techniques. First Nations Artisan Naomi Smith will demonstrate the construction and beadwork methods required. *Kits will be available for purchase.

Silverdixie - Polymer Clay Demonstration:  Polymer clay if fun for all ages!  Learn how to condition, blend, slice and imprint clay using techniques such as mica shift, mokume gane and caning.  

Crafter's Cupboard - 1.  Kits for Kids.  2.  Ukrainian Netted Weave Beading. *Cottage Kits available.

Sunday 1 - 4

Gardiner Design - Chain Mail Earrings.  Come and watch while I make chain mail earrings. I’ll have extra pliers so you can try this craft yourself.  Lots of earrings! Bubbles Earrings. Byzantine Earrings. Parallel Weave Earrings. Shaggy Loops Earrings. Mobius Ball Earrings.  *Cottage Kits available.

Scrappin' with Donna - Sizzix BigShot:  Hour one - adding textures & unusual materials your projects; Hour 2 - fabric projects - hair bands, hand bags & appliqued quilts; and Hour 3 - 3D paper projects - gift boxes, a bouquet of flowers & a few surprises!  *Cottage Kits available.  Make a funky container for the home or cottage from a mini paint can, designer paper and chipboard!  Fill your decorated tin with tools or pencils for the counter; plants for the windowsill; baking or small gifts for a neighbour, friend or new baby! This kit is a great parent & child project too!

The Treasure Chest - Beaded Embroidery Brooch and Pendant, Clothing Accessory and Box Accessory.  A guided tour with a selecion of cabochons pre-glued on fabric, completed examples of what you can do with bead embroidery and books on the subject. *On Sale:  Kits are for both beginners and experienced crafters. Featuring a selection of 3 different cabochons; two are 24K gold handpainted glass vintage flat back cabochons and one is vintage 1960 glass sugared flat back cabochon. all made in West Germany.  

 

 

Helen Breil - Polymer Clay Buttons: Curious about learning more about polymer clay?  Helen will be demoing two unique but simple techniques to make your own custom buttons.  These techniques can also be applied to making other items such as jewellery.  Samples of finished work will be on-hand to showcase the many "looks" that are possible with polymer clay.   

Crafter's Cupboard - 1.  Swedish Weaving.  *Cottage Kits available.  2.  Basic Beading.  *Cottage Kits available.

 PLUS~ Sale on specially created "Cottage Kits" ~

These include everything you need to finish the project, and are straight-foward enough you shouldn't get tangled up half way through when you're miles away from everything.  Perfect for those rainy days or that daily downtime!

PAPER JUNKIE AND PROUD OF IT!

Yes, I DO love paper ... especially Designer Series Paper collections from Stampin' Up!

I can't wait to see all the new designs of DSP we'll have to collect and play with once the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue comes out on July 1st ... and I'm extra excited that we get one LAST CHANCE to buy more of our favourites from the current catty before they're gone at the end of June.

Even better ... Stampin' Up! has put some of the retiring DSP on sale! Check out the list below and place your order with me quickly - once the current stock is gone, that's it folks, no more.

List of retiring Designer Series Papers, as of June 6, 2011; 11 am:

pg 172 #117165: Nursery Suite Specialty Designer Series Paper - $14.95
pg 172 #117175: Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper - 25% off - $11.21
pg 172 #117390: Sweet & Sour Specialty Designer Series Paper - $14.95
pg 172 #117400: Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper - 40% off - $8.97

pg 173 #117162: Love Letter Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 173 #117164: Celebrations Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 173 #117167: Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 173 #117389: Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper - $12.50

pg 174 #117159: Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 174 #117392: Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 174 #119831: Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 174 #120436: Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper - 25% off - $9.38

pg 175 #117163: Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper - 25% off - $9.38
pg 175 #117166: Newsprint Designer Series Paper - $12.50
pg 175 #117168: Play Date Designer Series Paper - 40% off - $7.50
pg 175 #117396: Build-a-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper - 25% off - $9.38

cheers

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS from STAMPIN' UP!

Today's the day ... June 1st ... Stampin' Up! has released THREE lists of products that will be available only until June 30th 2011 (or in some cases, only while current supply lasts) ... if you click on the list titles below, you'll open a PDF copy of each list - you can save 'em to your computer or print 'em off for easy reference. Please read the ordering information below - the details do vary for each of the lists:

1. Retiring Stamp Sets: last chance stamp orders are guaranteed to be fulfilled up to June 30th... check your old wishlists to make sure you get your must-haves before they are retired.
2. Retiring Accessories: products are on this list are only available while supplies at the warehouse last - and some may sell out quickly, especially since some items have been discounted 25% to 40%. I'm only posting this list once as it will be changing daily & I won't be able to keep up. Your best bet is to place your order from this list through my online store as that will always be up-to-date. (Remember to make sure that my name is in the upper right hand corner of your shopping cart - not anywhere else on the screen - to get preferred pricing and my personal assistance with your order!) Or, if you are emailing/phoning me with your Last Chance Accessories order, be sure to give me a couple of second or even third choices in case the item you want is sold out.
3. Retiring Decor Elements (vinyl wall art): Stampin' Up! is reducing the Definitely Decorative product line quite a bit, so the last-chance Definitely Decorative list is very long. They don't anticipate running out of any of these items, but just in case, Stampin' Up! is saying that they are only available while supplies last. A couple of items have been discounted 25% to 40%. This list has no photos, so you may want to write in your Definitely Decorative brochure which items are retiring so you can easily see at a glance which items will no longer be available after June 30. (If you need a Definitely Decorative brochure, let me know - I still have some here!)
4. Dormant List: There is a very small list of products that will not be shown in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue, but that will still be available for purchase all through the life of that catalogue, so until June 30, 2012. I'll have a link to that list as soon as it's available.

If you have any questions, or need help placing your order (Canada only, please) - give me a shout; that's what I'm here for!

cheers

BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS

Just popping in on a supper break during today's OPEN STUDIO DAY, which continues until 10 pm tonight - R U COMING OVER?

I'm sending in one last order for April, so if you want to take advantage of the promotions ending April 30th, now's your chance. Also, Stampin' Up! announced today that their May promotion is starting early ... like NOW - wahoo!!

Here is everything that's ending and beginning this weekend.. call me ASAP with your orders!

OCCASIONS MINI CATALOGUE - ends April 30th. Have you got everything from your wishlist yet?

SPRING IS BLOSSOMING PROMO - ends April 30th; spend just $25 and you can buy 2 great new products that won't be released to the general public until July 1st!

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK MONTH SALES PROMO - starts today, April 29th; get 30% off select scrapbooking stamp sets and select digital download bundles

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK MONTH RECRUITING PROMO - purchase the Digital+ Starter Kit valued at $375 for only $150.50 Canadian! Plus, you can also get the Stampers Memories Add-On Kit valued at more than $95 for only $42 Canadian! Offer ends May 31st - join my team of Artful*Inkers and I'll get you started on your digital journey!

 

SAY GOODBYE

... to Stampin' Up!'s HOLIDAY MINI catalogue; the last day to order is January 3rd (gasp, that's coming up fast!)

Why not take advantage of my ongoing BOXING WEEK SALE to get the last of your favourites from the best HOLIDAY MINI we've had to date - hey, it's a frugal-good time to stock up for next Christmas!

cheers

FRUGAL STAMPERS WANTED

Need to make your crafting dollars stretch a little farther this time of year? Here's the solution!

It's time for my annual BOXING WEEK SPECIAL ...

Place your Stampin' Up! order this week with me as your demonstrator and collect your freebies:

• $40 orders get one FREE Anywhere Glue Stick
• $80 orders get the glue stick AND one FREE Blender Pen
• $120 orders get the glue stick AND the blender pen AND a FREE pkg of Stampin' Dimensionals 
• $160 orders get the glue stick AND the blender pen AND Stampin' Dimensionals AND a FREE Classic Ink Pad in the colour of your choice
• $200 orders get all of the above AND a FREE level one Hostess Gift AND $20 in FREE product of your choice

(All amounts refer to merchandise totals before taxes and shipping - from any/all current Stampin' Up! catalogues, brochures, and promotions including the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue, the Definitely Decorative brochure, the Holiday Mini brochure, the Clearance Rack, and the Filled With Love promotion. Orders placed online will not show your free merchandise listed above, but your freebies will be shipped to you in a separate package! If you prefer, email or phone your order in to me!)

This BOXING WEEK SPECIAL is only available through Donna Henley 

and ends at midnight Monday January 3rd.

So what are you waiting for? It's time to join the ranks of the Frugal Stampers ... happy shopping and Happy New Year!

cheers

NEED A GIFT IN A HURRY?

Here's a basic gift card holder all jazzed up - one of the many items I made for this year's circut of Craft Shows.

I have four left of these simple gifts - inside you'll find a package of tea in a coordinating shade of Cherry Cobbler and room to add a gift card from your favourite coffee shop .. what a geat way to thank the person who drives you to work (even the bus driver!) ... or how about the school librarian, the deliver person to  your door ... your neighbours who just moved in to the neighbourhood.

Now I know you love to stamp and create these things yourself, but let's have a little reality check: time is a tickin' away. It's December 5th and you know what that means  - you have only 19 days to get it all done, wrapped and under the tree.

If you need a quick teacher gift or something for the paper deliverer, I've got you covered. Just drop by my studio during any of my posted OPEN STUDIO HOURS and shop my hand-stamped gifts and cards to find just what you need. Including chocolate... 'nuff said. See you there. <grin>

cheers

GLITTERY GIFT TAGS

... from today's Craft Sale at the Royal on Gordon Retirement Home ...

SUPPLIES: retired Stampin' Up! stamps & Designer Series papers; heart brads: unknown source; glitter brads and tinsel garland are from Stampin' Up!'s current Holiday Mini catalogue.

 

 

cheers,

UPDATE: NOV SPECIALS

Wow, there's a lot going on with Stampin' Up! this month - and it's ALL GOOD NEWS for you!

1) The HOLIDAY BUNDLES SPECIAL continues through the month - however due to quality issues with the Ornament Punch, Stampin' Up! has discontinued the "Tags Til Christmas 2" bundle for the duration of the sale. All the other bundles are still available, including "tags Til Christmas 1" with the Decorative Label punch. Great savings are to be had if you order now! Sale ends DEC 16th.

2) HALF PRICE STARTER KITS - the sale continues, but only until Wednesday Nov 30th ... only five days left to purchase either the STANDARD Starter Kit or the DIGITAL+ Starter Kit at 50% off. Imagine, never paying full price for all of your Stampin' Up! purchases again, introducing your family and friends to your love of stamping, and being a member of the most fabulous bunch of Stampin' Up! demonstrators in all of Canada ... my team, the amazing ARTFUL*INKERS!

3) ONLINE SPECTACULAR SALE - save 30-40-50% on selected items, including Sizzix dies, fabric, My Digital Studio, alphabet stamps, NEW BUNDLES, ribbons, brads, Decor Elements, punches and a whole lot more! Plus, if you place a $200 or more order through my ONLINE STORE you'll get FREE SHIPPING, right to your door via UPS! Hey folks, if you're a frugal stamper like me (and who DOESN'T like to save money, especially at THIS time of year?) then you better check out this sale today! Offer ends Nov 30th.

Placing just a small order? Let me do it for you and save on shipping .. call or email me by Saturday night; that's when I'm sending in my next order. (Canada only)

cheers

HOW TO GET THE BEST STAMPIN' UP! PRICE

If you are planning to order from Stampin' Up!'s new online sale (details are below), please remember to order directly through my business website so you can receive the best shipping rates and be eligible for Stampin' Rewards (with qualifying order).

If you order through stampinup.com instead of ordering directly through my business website--even if you choose me as your demonstrator--you will not receive the best shipping rates and will not be eligible for Stampin' Rewards (even if your order meets the $200 minimum).

I've made it easy for you to order from my Online Store by providing a direct link wherever you see the underlined bold text.

If you have any questions, give me a call or email me at donna@scrappinwithdonna.com - that's what I'm here for!

cheers,

ONLINE SPECTACULAR

Stampin' Up!'s brand new Online Spectacular Sale starts today - save 20% - 30% - 40% - even 50% on selected products and bundles when you order online with me as your demonstrator!

Wrap up your Holiday shopping in one easy visit ... have your purchases delivered right to your door by UPS ... and orders over $200 receive FREE SHIPPING!

Let's get started ... the sale ends Wednesday November 30th!!

ONLINE SPECTACULAR SALE FLYER            SHOP ONLINE HERE

BUNDLES IN DETAIL

So I've been getting questions about what Stampin' Up!'s 20% off Bundles actually have in them (I know, the flyer info is pretty small & it's such a hassle to click on links) - anyway, I don't have the techie skills to put the photos and text together for you, but luckily my downline Michelle does, so I "lifted" the following info from her blog. (hugs and thanks, Michelle!!)

Here are the bundles you can order during the ABCs of Holidays Sale:

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1) Vintage Christmas Card Bundle:

 

 

• Bells & Boughs Set
• Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper

Clear Mount- 124068 $24.36, Wood Mount- 124067 $29.96

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2) Contempo Christmas Card Bundle:

 

 

• Contempo Christmas Set
• Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

Clear Mount- 124072 $21.96, Wood Mount- 124071 $25.96
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3) Tags Til Christmas Bundle:

 

 

• Tags til Christmas Set
• Decorative Label Punch

Clear Mount- 124078 $41.52, Wood Mount- 124077 $49.52

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4) Gift Packaging Bundle:

 

 

• Gifted Set
• Mini Lunch Sacks

Clear Mount- 124084 $24.72, Wood Mount- 124083 $31.92

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5) Simply Adorned Gift Bundle:

• Charming Set
• Simply Adorned 1" x 1 1/4" Charm
• Simply Adorned 24" Chain

Wood Mount only- 124076 $52.32

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6) Frame Gift Bundle:

 

 

• Definitely Decorative Chunky Frame
• Small Chocolate Chip Dotted Flourish Decor Elements

124075 $23.12

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Aren't these bundles just GREAT?!! I'm seriously looking at the jewelery bundle for myself (too bad I already have the papers and some of the stamps from the other bundles - I could have saved an additional 20%!)

cheers

 

EASY AS A-B-C

Your holiday decorating, card-making & gift-creating just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Stampin' Up!

Starting today, October 19th and running until Dec 16th, you can save 20% on six different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin' Up! products - perfect for making Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts this holiday season!

Click here to see the promotional flyer, then either shop online here, or call/email me to place your order in time to create your perfect handmade holiday!

cheers

Just giving you a heads up .... come back on Oct 19th to see what specials Stampin' Up! has cooked up for the Holidays .... perfect for making Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts!

cheers,

Clearance Rack Blitz

 

CAUTION: DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF SHOPPERS TRYING TO ACCESS THE CLEARANCE RACK RIGHT NOW, THE LINKS BELOW MAY NOT DIRECT YOU TO MY ONLINE SHOPPING SERVICE, BUT TO THE HOME OFFICE INSTEAD.

IF YOU ORDER THROUGH THE HOME OFFICE WITHOUT A DEMONSTRATOR (ME!) YOU WILL PAY MORE FOR YOUR PRODUCTS.

TO FIX THIS, SIGN IN (IF YOU'VE USED MY ONLINE SHOPPING BEFORE) OR SEARCH FOR MY NAME AS YOUR DEMONSTRATOR - IF YOU SEE DONNA HENLEY AT THE TOP OF THE SHOPPING CART PAGE, THEN YOU'LL GET THE LOWEST PRICE OFFERED (CALLED PREFERRED PRICING)

Did you know that Stampin' Up!'s Clearance Rack has been operational for over a year now, and demonstrators and customers alike are finding it a great place to discover discontinued Stampin' Up! merchandise for fantastic prices.

Now, from October 5-18, Stampin' Up! is adding over two hundred more discontinued items -- some at up to 80 percent off -- to help make room for new products!

Shop online today to grab some of these terrific deals while they last!

cheers,

Under the category of DID YOU KNOW?

- did you know that the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page is not just for online shopping?

It actually has THREE purposes!

Indeed, you CAN place your Stampin' Up! order from the comfort of your own computer, 24/7, even in your pjs ... who's gonna know?

Secondly, the SHOP NOW tab also lets you browse all of Stampin' Up!'s current catalogues to see every page full of stamps, papers, embellishments, colour combinations and sample projects just as they appear in the actual hands-on-paper-copy of the catalogue! When would this be handy? Well, let's say you are at work without your catalogue but you want to plan your next project ... just click on the SHOP NOW tab and browse to your heart's content .. or at least until the boss comes back. <wink>

Now here's the real gem and best kept secret about the SHOP NOW tab ... there's a separate section full of projects and their recipes! Just follow this link, and be prepared to take a while to peruse all of these wonderful ideas for cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

Oh, and don't forget ... if you DO decide to place an online order, be sure you can see my name at the top of the page; if it just says Stampin' Up! you won't get the preferred pricing that I can give you as your demonstrator.

cheers

FREE WATERCOLOUR TUTORIAL

At August's STEP-IT-UP Class, I taught the gals six ways to watercolour using Stampin' Up!'s fabulous Aqua-Painters. We made four different cards and a cute box to hold them ... check out the pictures:

Now if you missed out on this class and you live in Canada, don't fret; you can still get in on the fun!

Everyone who purchases a Watercolour Tool Kit from me between now and the end of September will also receive the 25 page step-by-step tutorial to make your own box of cards.

The tutorial includes cardstock cutting maps, box templates, and detailed instructions with step-by-step photos to make the box and four cards, using six different watercolouring techniques - all the guessing, planning and calculating is done for you!

Just order the following Stampin' Up! products from me for just $34.70 plus shipping and taxes and you'll get your own FREE tutorial:

WATERCOLOUR TOOL KIT:

• AQUA PAINTERS (2 Pack) #103954 $20.95
  
• UNI-BALL SIGNO GEL PEN (one) #105021 $5.25
  
• WATERCOLOUR PAPER (20 sheets) #105019 $8.50

HERE'S HOW:

Place your order online through my SHOPPING SERVICE and your order will be shipped directly to your home plus I'll send you an electronic copy of the Watercolour Tutorial as soon as your order ships! ($9.99 shipping fee applies to online orders under $100; 10% shipping fee on orders over $100)

or, if you prefer ...

Phone or email your order to me and pay only 10% shipping - when your order arrives, you pick it up at my studio and I'll include a paper copy of your FREE tutorial, in colour!

Order today and you'll have your fall project all lined up - the kids are going back to school; why not you!

cheers

In addition to the Watercolour Tool Kit, you'll need stamps & inks of your choice, Stampin' Dimensionals, 5/8' Satin Ribbon in the colour of your choice, adhesive, and a white crayon to make these projects.

NEW DIGITAL IMAGES FROM STAMPIN' UP!

New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

August 17, 2010

The latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio are now available!

Item	Description	Price
122157	Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Color Pack	$5.95
123367	Flower Brads Brights Pack	$2.95
123374	Flower Brads Subtles Pack	$2.95
123381	Flower Brads Regals Pack	$2.95
123388	Flower Brads Neutrals Pack	$2.95
121438	Play Date Designer Series Paper	$6.95
123432	Play Date Quick Accents Kit	$7.95
123433	Play Date Embellishments	$5.95
121439	Forest Friends stamp brush set	$2.95
121440	Letters stamp brush set	$13.25
123431	Funky Four stamp brush set	$5.95

Use the search keyword DWNLDA in MY ONLINE SHOPPING CART to see these new images, and place your order today!

cheers

LAST DAY TO SAVE 40%

We're home from our summer adventure - the laundry's done and we're starting to settle back into our routines.

Just popping in to remind you all that my SUPER SUMMER SIZZLIN' SAVINGS SALE ends tonight at midnight .. order three or more items and you'll get 40% OFF YOUR HIGHEST PRICED ITEM!!

No kidding; you can use this special on ANYTHING in the current catalogues - even the BIG SHOT!

Just get your orders to me by midnight tonight ... or place an order through my online shopping service*

cheers,

 

*Online orders will have to pay full price and I'll send you a gift certificate equal to your 40% savings

SUMMER'S SIZZLIN' SALE

Better late than never ... I thought this post went out on August 1st ... imagine my surprise when I got to a WiFi  campsite and checked to find NO SALE ANNOUNCEMENT on my blog ... gotta love modern technology; just don't count on it. <grin> Here's what you SHOULD have seen on Sunday August 1st:

SUMMER IS SIZZLIN' AND THE SALES ARE HOT!

I may be away from my Stampin' Studio this week, but I'm still here for YOU

THE order of the Summer is going in on Monday August 9th, so from now until then, shop online, email me or phone in (leave a message on my machine) - and if you order 3 or more items ...

THE HIGHEST PRICED ITEM IS 40% OFF THE REGULAR CATALOGUE PRICE

Yep, hubby thinks I've been out in the sun too long, but I'm serious .. you save 40% off your highest priced item - as long as you place your order before midnight on Sunday August 8th.

*NOTE: Orders placed through my online shopping service will be charged full price, but I'll send you a gift certificate equal to 40% of your highest priced item.

Happy Shopping!

25% OFF SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS

Grab 'em while you can ... the following Designer Series Paper packs are 25% off, while supplies last. Come June 30th, they are gone forever, making room for new designs in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue!

I'm putting in an order tomorrow, so email me if you want in!

#115672 pg 160   Merry Moments Designer Series paper (12" x 12")    25% off - now $ 9.94
#115677 pg 161   Cast‐A‐Spell Designer Series paper (12" x 12")    25% off - now $ 9.94
#115678 pg 161   Tall Tales Designer Series paper (12" x 12")    25% off - now $ 9.94
#115675 pg 162   Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper (12" x 12")    25% off - now  $ 9.94

#113992 pg 162   Tea Party Designer Series paper (12" x 12")    25% off - now $ 9.94

cheers,

SAVE 25% - 50% ON EMBELLISHMENTS!

The following list of retiring embellishments are between 25%-50% off!

They're only available while current supplies last, so get your orders in to me ASAP!

EMBELLISHMENTS:

#112571  pg 178   Circle Designer brads   save 50%  now $4.25
#112572  pg 178   Star Designer brads   save 50%  now $4.25
#112581  pg 179   1/2" Library clips   save 50%  now $4.88
#114348  pg 179   Basic Jumbo grommets   save 50%  now $4.75
#114349  pg 179   Basic Small grommets   save 50%  now $4.75
#114345  pg 181   Basic Gray corduroy buttons   save 50% now $6.75
#114339  pg 181   Chocolate Chip corduory buttons   save 50%  now $6.75
#116313  pg 181   Playground Designer buttons   save 50%  now $5.48
#116312  pg 181   Sherbet Designer buttons   save 50% now $5.48
#109108  pg 178   Antique Brass Build‐A‐Brad   save 25% now $10.88
#112583  pg 179   Flower Assortment Designer brads   save 25% now $7.31
#114301  pg 180   Sweet Sticky Cuts   save 25% now $8.96
#114333  pg 181   Button Latte Designer buttons   save 25% now $8.21
#114340  pg 181   Kraft corduroy buttons   save 25% now $10.13
#114342  pg 181   Pumpkin Pie corduroy buttons   save 25%  now $10.13

#114343  pg 181   Summer Sun corduroy buttons   save 25%  now $10.13

To see what else Stampin' Up! is retiring this month, click on the 'SHOP NOW' link at the top of this blog, or visit my business website & click on 'SHOP NOW'

Happy Shopping!

SIX New Digital Downloads are Available

Document your children's spring sports with this latest group of digital stamp brush sets--now available!

Item	Description	Price
121065	Athletic Department stamp brush set - digital download	$9.95
122263	Jersey stamp brush set - digital download	$13.25
122264	Scoreboard stamp brush set - digital download	$7.95

Put a little summer in your projects with this latest group of digital downloads--now available!

Item	Description	Price
121067	Summer Splendor Designer Series paper	$6.95
121068	Geometric Lines Designer Series paper	$6.95
122142	Presto Patterns Overlays stamp brush set	$5.95

These downloads can be used with Stampin' Up!'s "MY DIGITAL STUDIO" designing software .. AND with other brands of designing software too!!! Just specify which version you want when you are downloading.

Use the search keyword DWNLDA in my Online Store to see these new images, and place your order today! Be sure my name appears at the top of your page in the Online Store to receive preferred customer prices!

cheers

AND... SHE'S BACK

Sorry for going AWOL these past three days ... I won't give you the blow-by-blow details; suffice it to say that REAL LIFE took over and my CYBER LIFE had to wait ... sometimes stuff happens that just knocks the wind out of your sail, ya know?

But I'm back on course today ... happy FAMILY DAY to my fellow Canadians and PRESIDENT'S DAY to my American friends - either way, we've all got a day off to relax & enjoy life. Hope your day includes some time in the craft room doin' what you love!

I have to confess to you all that I'm an Olympic junkie ... I have taped every Opening Ceremony since the early 80's, and I can't get enough of all the sports coverage going on this week & next! 'Sides, it's great background activity while I stamp - I love to multi-task!

And I am absolutely IN LOVE with the Olympic colours on all the flags & banners & competitors' bibs - bright blues & greens are my FAVOURITE! I think I almost have hubby convinced to use that colour scheme in our living room ... isn't he the best ever?!!!

There are big changes in my Stampin' Studio today ... new tables & more comfortable chairs means that I can now seat TWELVE stampers at my card classes with room to spare - WAHOO!!

I received a nice bonus cheque from Stampin' Up! this month for reaching the $100,000 milestone in Career Sales, so I'm investing that money back into my business in a big way.

It also means that my original craft table and folding chairs are up for sale, since I no longer need them. I have an ad on kijiji.ca under Guelph-furniture. If you are interested, take a look online - or give me a shout via email or phone.

[EDIT: Table & chairs are now sold ... thanks everyone for your interest!]

cheers

CATALOGUE LINKS HAVE BEEN UPDATED

My bad ... what with flying off to Leadership right after New Year's and being down there when the new Occasions Mini catalogue, the new Definitely Decorative catalogue insert, AND the 2010 Sale-a-Bration brochure all hit the stands, I completely forgot to update my catalogue links so that you could view all three online right here on my blog!

A thousand apologies from your most humbled Stampin' Up! demonstrator; will you ever forgive me?

Here's the (newly updated) link to my CURRENT CATALOGUES page

(or, you can always find them by clicking on the red button in the upper right, labelled "SHOP HERE")

Why not grab a cuppa something warm right now, curl up in front of your computer and peruse these three treasures at your leisure ... then when you've finished making out your wish list, give me a shout and I'll help you get everything you want!

cheers,

IT'S FRIDAY, ISN'T IT?

... and I'll bet you are looking for today's installment of "Fake It Friday"!

Sorry to disappoint, but I've got photographic evidence to explain why I haven't had time to explore the 'net this week ...

I've been a busy little beaver ... getting ready for tomorrow's craft sale at York United Church (near Caledonia; over Hamilton way)

My cousins are members of this tiny parish and this sale is one of their biggest fund-raisers of the year... people line up early in the morning to be the first in the door to get the most delicious frozen meat pies and to-die-for baked goods - seriously - I saw the line-up last year with my own eyes!

I've made a ton of small items for my "TOONEY TABLE" and Roy is bringing his Nature Photos too. A lot of it is ready to go, but I'll probably be stamping well into the wee hours tonight 'cause I tend to suffer from the "just one more idea" syndrome. <grin>

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow - everyone knows each other at this event, I can do some shopping for the holidays, the lunch is terrific, and I get to catch up with this branch of the family all at the same time! 

Hope your weekend involves something festive too - if not, then grab your stamps and make it so!

cheers,

RETIRING STAMPS ON JAN 4TH

Stampin' Up! just released the list of stamp sets they will be retiring on January 4th, 2010. These stamps are from the DORMANT LIST and do not appear in the current 2009-2010 Catalogue. To see the images, please refer to your older catalogues (which I KNOW you've saved, just for the hundreds of project ideas!)

Here's the list of retiring stamps - if any are on your wish list, place your order by January 4th; after that they're gone forever! (sniff, sniff, teardrop)

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

LAST DAY FOR 50% SAVINGS

Hello Stampers,

Today's your last chance to save up to 50% on selected Stampin' Up! products and kewl product bundles ... while you finish up your Christmas shopping purchases!

I'll be putting in an order tonight after supper, so if you want to add something, just email me the details. Be sure to tell your loved ones what's on YOUR wish list too; and be sure to tell them how to contact me to place their order.

Here's a handy link to view all of the sale products one last time - happy savings!

cheers

MY APOLOGIES FOR YESTERDAY

If you tuned in yesterday (Friday) for the latest installment of FAKE IT FRIDAY, I'm truly sorry to have disappointed you. What with getting ready for our booth at the MADE FOR YOU craft show in downtown Guelph, I just didn't have the time to test out any stampin' projects.

FAKE IT FRIDAY will return next week (Friday the 13th ... oh-oh!) with my attempts at another fabulous demonstrator diva's creation.

PS: the Craft Show was today, and our wares were very well received by those who attended. A larger crowd would have been nice, but all in all, it was a good learning experience that we'll take with us to our next show. Thanks to all my stamping friends who stopped by to give an encouraging word - you gals rock!

cheers

Donna

THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

Stampin' UP! presents

the 2009 Gift Giving Guide

and a Holiday SPECIAL!

From NOVEMBER 1st to JANUARY 4th,

receive a FREE Decor Elements piece

(up to $22.95 value)

when you spend $65 in products from this guide!

Just click on the photo above to view this 4-page Guide, chock full of suggestions for everyone on your Holiday shopping list - kids, teens, crafters, and non-crafters alike!

OR, print it off and turn the Guide into a wish list of all YOUR favourites and give it to someone who'll be shopping for you! Be sure to fill in my name, phone number and email address first, so your loved ones can contact me directly to order ... my elves and I will even gift wrap and deliver on Christmas Eve if requested.

Christmas couldn't be any easier!

cheers,

DONNA'S STAMP SHOPPE!

At last, my on-line "store" Donna's Stamp Shoppe is finally launched! The link is on this page, on the menu to the right - just scroll down ... or CLICK HERE!

Now you can sign up and pay on-line for my current classes, OR purchase my retired stamp sets & accessories - all from the comfort of your own home!

Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal. (NOTE: Although I use PayPal to process online payments, you do NOT have to have a PayPal account to purchase from my store).

Watch for additional features to be added: you will soon be able to purchase my past class kits and ready-to-give hand-stamped gifts made by yours truly.

Just one more service to offer you ... enjoy!

Donna

COME SEE ME ON FRIDAY!

This Friday I'll be at the Sellers Market at the West End Community Centre in Guelph with a table full of hand-stamped cards and gifts for sale - made by yours truly AND a few of the many talented members of my demonstrator team. Come on out and take a look .. we'll have lots of great things to put in those Easter baskets  - Easter's only a couple of weeks away!

I'll also be selling my retired stamps at my booth - these stamps are no longer available through Stampin' Up! and while I hate to part with any of my stamp collection, there's only so much room on the "wall of rubbah" and darn it all, Stampin' Up! keeps coming out with great new stamp sets that I just gotta have! <grin>

Here's a peak at my retired sets.. I'll be at the WECC from 9 am - 6 pm, on Imperial Rd in Guelph, north of Paisley Rd (north of Zehrs Super Store) - hope to see you there!