Stampin' & Scrappin' with Donna

NEW!! STAMPIN' UP!'s FIRST ONLINE CLASS!

Learn innovative ways to get the most out of your supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.

CLASS: The Basics     # 133385
Preferred Price (through my online store): $17.95 CAN

Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, this class includes videos, step outs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Order today (it comes as a download to save to your computer) & join the fun!

(You also might be interested in Stampin' Up!s new Paper Pumpkin kits-in-the-mail club ... sign up by March 10th to receive your first kit in March! Click here for more details!

cheers,

NEW, NEW, NEW!!

It's a NEW year, with a NEW catalogue and 2 NEW specials from Stampin' Up!

VALENTINE TREAT BUNDLE: Jan 3-21, 2013
Just in time for your valentine creating, we're bringing you the Valentine Treat Bundle. This sweet bundle contains the all-new single stamp, Happy Valentine Heart, as well as a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags. Use it to make treats for your child's classroom or for each of your 50 bestest friends. The possibilities are endless!

MY LITTLE VALENTINE PROMOTION: JAN 3-21
What? A second new stamp set? That's right! From January 3-21, purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Stamp Set, and you'll get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit FREE! That's a $9.95 value for FREE just for buying a new stamp set that you'll definitely want to have anyway. Use the stamp set with the Simply Sent Kit to quickly create gorgeous love notes, or go out on your own and create something new and crazy-it's up to you!


2013 SPRING CATALOGUE: JAN 3-MAR 31
As if two new stamp sets weren't enough to go absolutely gaga over, the 2013 spring catalogue is now available! You can finally see the sensational new products that grace its 40 fabulous pages online through the link below, or contact me to get your own copy. Let the Spring ordering frenzy begin!

To view the new SPRING CATALOGUE online, click here!

To order now, click here!

cheers,

We {Heart} Our Hostesses

 

Bask in the extra $60 in FREE products you'll receive when you host a qualifying party* during June and July that celebrates your creativity. With hundreds of innovative products to choose from, there's never been a better time to party!

Your Party Sales*	Regular Hostess Benefits	Additional Hostess Dollars	Total Hostess Benefits
$575	$90 + 1 item at 50% off	$60	$150 + 1 item at 50% off
$650	$110 + 2 items at 50% off	$60	$170 + 2 items at 50% off
$775	$130 + 2 items at 50% off	$60	$190 + 2 items at 50% off
$900	$150 + 3 items at 50% off	$60	$210 + 3 items at 50% off
$1,025	$170 + 3 items at 50% off	$60	$230 + 3 items at 50% off
$1,150	$190 + 4 items at 50% off	$60	$250 + 4 items at 50% off
$1,275+	$210+ 4 items at 50% off	$60	$270 + 4 items at 50% off

*Minimum $575 party; party sales do not include tax and shipping.

No time in your life to have a traditional party in your home? That's ok - collect orders from your friends and submit it as a catalogue party - you'll still get the same great benefits!

NOTE: Regular Hostess Benefits still apply to parties with sales of $200 - $574.99. Check out the Hostess chart and the all-new hostess-exclusive products on pages 200 - 205 of the new 2012-2013 Catalogue for all the details. My favourite Hostess stamp set is "Carry On" ... what's yours?

 

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE!!

Finally, the new 2012-2013 Catalogue from Stampin' Up! goes live at 2 pm ET ... TODAY!! Yep, it's a whole month early, part of Stampin' Up!'s changes to their catalogue program, and I LOVE IT!

The catalogue is crisp, bright, organized, and has lots of close-up photos, especially in the Accessories Section, so we can see exactly what each ribbon, button and brad looks like - full marks to Stampin' Up! for giving us a GREAT catalogue!

There are lots of new stamps, plus Designer Series Papers, punches, and new and improved tools (like a heat tool with TWO SETTINGS!) ... and the ribbons and embellies are too scrumptious for words. I'm an accessories junkie, in case you didin't know, lol. I always turn to that part of the catalogue first.

The hostess stamps, etc are in the back of the catalogue now, and all the stamps are now available in clear and wood (except the A La Carte individual stamps and some of the big background stamps - they're still in wood only)

Ok, so how can you see the catalogue TODAY? I'll be posting a link here on this blog which will lead you to an online version just as soon as 2 pm gets here ... then you can browse, make lists, and shop to your heart's content .. that's what I'll be doing this week <wink>

IF you are like me and you'd rather have an actual copy of the new catalogue so you can mark it up, add post-it notes and decorate it with coffee rings and drool - it's easy! I have already given FREE catalogues to all my regular online shoppers @ Stampin' & Scrappin' with Donna ... just place an order and you'll get one too! If you prefer to email me your order and have me place it for you, that works just as well, but your order will be delivered by me, not UPS, and your payment is required when you order, not when your products arrive ... but you'll still get your FREE copy of the 2012-2013 Catalogue, with my compliments!

So get your work/errands/must-do-stuff all done up quick, then tune back at 2 pm today for the LIVE LINK and enjoy the rest of the afternoon browsing, planning, and finding new creative inspiration all at the same time!

 

HERE'S THE SCOOP

... on Stampin' Up!'s NEW dye ink pads ... same great exclusive colours, but now in a much-improved style that will change your stampin' experience for the better!

Check out this video, then watch for my June Open House here in Clifford, to come try them in person!

The new ink pads will be available June 1st in the new 2012-2013 Catalogue ... do you have your copy yet? Call me!

MAKE THE SMART MONEY MOVE TODAY

There's good news if you are waiting to join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator ... not only has the Starter Kit been reduced to $125, but YOU get to pick the products you WANT in your kit - choose anything at all that adds up to $155 catalogue price, plus you'll also receive a business supply pack worth $70 ... all for only $125.

Here's more good news: if you are a former demonstrator who wants to re-join under a new upline, the wait period is now shorter. Here's the details from Stampin' Up:

"We have recently reviewed several policies, and would like to announce a change to our rejoin policy that became effective May 1, 2012.

The previous rejoin policy states that, once a demonstrator drops, she can either sign up again immediately under the same upline (if that upline is active), or wait six months and sign up under a new upline. The change, effective May 1, is that now a demonstrator must only wait 90 days from her effective drop date before signing up under a new upline. The effective drop date is the last day of the month in which she resigns, or the last day of the pending month if she fails to meet her quarterly minimum.

The purpose of this change is to reduce a barrier to returning to Stampin' Up! once a demonstrator has dropped. We recognize that many circumstances can contribute to a demonstrator deciding to drop or resign her business with Stampin' Up!, and there may be legitimate reasons for a demonstrator to join a new downline group.

While we want to accommodate these demonstrators' needs, we still need to protect the stability of an upline's business, therefore in addition to the 90-day waiting period, sales history, downline, and title cannot be restored when a demonstrator is dropped and rejoins, and she will be considered a brand new demonstrator."

I hope you'll consider joining me as a demonstrator - not only will I offer as much (or as little) support as you want, but you'll be a member of my super fun and supportive team, the Artful*Inkers!

Join online today simply by following this link: JOIN THE ARTFUL*INKERS TEAM 

Or if you have questions, please email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to assist you!

OMG

A nice box of brand new products arrived today from Stampin' Up! ... what a nice turn-around to what was a pretty crappy day around here!

Now, I can't legally show you pics of any of the new goodies, and I can't tell you the names of any of them either ... not until June 1st when the catalogue is officially available to everyone in North America. Awwwwww.

But .. and this is a GREAT BIG but ... I AM allowed to post pics of anything I MAKE with my new products, so I can give you a sneak peek of what June's classes and my OPEN HOUSE will have in store for you!

Soooo, off I go to my stampin' room to play - and I will get those pictures uploaded here for all to see tomorrow ... no really, I will!

I can't play all night; hubby will be home in a few hours looking for some supper, and the American Idol results show will be on tv soon .. but I'm leaving a BIG sticky note on the computer to remind myself to post lots of pics tomorrow!

until then,

 

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

 

RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST IS HERE

Get them before they are gone! The retiring accessories lists are now available and won't stay around for long--these items are only available while supplies last!

When you look at the retired accessories list, you'll note that it's REALLY long this year. That's because of the efforts Stampin' Up! is making to design the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue so that it's fresh, trendy, and half the price of the old catalogue - which means a reduced business-cost for me, which means I can afford to give FREE catalogues to more of my customers!

Here's a few of the changes that make this list so long:

• There are actually two lists this year - our Definitely Decorative product line (including Decor Elements) is being discontinued, so that we can focus our efforts on what we do best - paper crafting!
• On the Accessories list, you'll see that all of our Stampin' Pads are listed. This is for two reasons: (1) Craft Stampin' Pads will now only be available in black and white; and (2) we are introducing a new Firm Foam pad in our Classic Stampin' Pads with the 2012-2013 annual catalogue. The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images. I haven't tried them out yet, but I can't wait to order some!
• Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available to buy individually in the new catalogue, but don't worry - sets of Stampin' Write Markers in colour collections will still be available!
• 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered in the new catalogue
• 12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colours (solid packs) and in our colour collections - again, don't worry 'cause the best-sellers are staying!

So, check out the Retiring Accessories Lists today because these items are only available while current stock lasts or until May 31, whichever comes first. To be sure to get what you want, use my on-line store - the system will tell you right away if something is sold out. If you prefer to email me your order, give me a second or even third choice so I can make substitutions for you and submit your order quickly, without a lot of emailing back & forth, ok?

Ready? Set? GO!

RETIRING DEFINITELY DECORATIVE LIST (PDF)

RETIRING ACCESSORIES (PDF)

RETIRING ACCESSORIES (SORTABLE EXCEL FILE): Download Retiredlist-sort_en-CA

And here's the Retiring Stamps List once again - stamps are available until May 31st:

RETIRING STAMP SETS (PDF)

RETIRING STAMP SETS (SORTABLE EXCEL FILE): Download Retired_List_stamps_en-CA

cheers

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

In preparation for the upcoming 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue on June 1st, hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2011-2012 catalogues are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. While retiring stamp sets are available until May 31st, products on the Accessories list will only be available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

When you view the retiring stamps list, you may notice it's longer than in years past. During this transition to the new annual catalogue, there are a higher number of stamps being refreshed and replaced than usual. While many stamps are going away, most are being replaced so that the breadth of our stamp lines is every bit as broad as ever!

And, starting with the 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue ... aside from the A la Carte single stamps and some of the background stamps, ALL the rest will be available in BOTH Clear Mount AND Wood Mount, to give you more choice!

And when you're placing your order this month, don't forget my EXCLUSIVE APRIL SPECIAL - free stuff to stretch your crafting dollars even further!

Available April 15 - May 31, 2012 PDF Sortable Excel file

Coming Soon! Available April 25 - May 31, 2012, or while supplies last PDF

Coming Soon! Available April 25 - May 31, 2012, or while supplies last PDF Sortable Excel file

MARCH 31st IS APPROACHING AT WARP SPEED

For all you frugal paper crafters out there (like me)  - who's hobby sometimes takes a hit when the family budget won't budge - take a minute to assess your stash and buy what you need now while SALE-A-BRATION freebies can boost your limited dollars to a whole new level.

Even if you aren't stamping or scrapping right now, the time will come when you have an hour to yourself and it'll be soooo much easier to pick up where you left off if you have the necessary supplies at hand.

SALE-A-BRATION (SAB) works like this:

• Place an order of $60 CAN or more and get a FREE item from the SAB Brochure. Order $120 and get TWO FREE items, and so on.
• If your order is $200 or more, you also get FREE Hostess Benefits of your choice AND a FREE tote.
• If your order is $525 or more, you also get a FREE SAB Hostess Bundle AND one item from the catalogue @ 50% off.
• If you buy either of the Demonstrator Starter Kits (Standard or Digital+) during SAB, you save a bundle of cash (pay $150 instead of the regular $215 AND you'll also receive a FREE pkg of Designer Series Paper OR a FREE Digital Download each month in 2012 that you remain active, PLUS all the regular Demonstrator Benefits from Stampin' Up! and from my team, the Artful*Inkers. You don't have to sell a thing if that's not your thing - just enjoy the Starter Kit and save money on your own purchases from here on in.

So, why the warp speed reference in today's title?

Well, all this SAB goodness ends at midnight, March 31st, 2012 - yep, that's just 3 short days, or roughly 84 hours (as I'm typing this) left to place your order and MAXIMIZE your hard-earned money.

Hey, it's springtime, and you know what's coming up in the next few months: Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, teacher gifts, maybe even a few showers and weddings ... here's your chance to replenish your stash, give your cards and gifts a more personal touch, and S-T-R-E-T-C-H the dollar.

Sounds good to this Frugal Stamper.

ACRYLIC DISTRESS TECHNIQUE

Stampin' Up! featured this technique in their March issue of Stampin' Success, a kewl monthly magazine they send to all their demonstrators.

It's called Acrylic Distress and the only thing you need besides your Stampin' Up! stash of goodies is a bit of acrylic paint (the kind that is sold everywhere in squeeze bottles for a dollar).

Here's a photo (left) of the card we made at our last team meeting when Samantha Forrest demoed this technique - I put the embossing folder backwards onto the painted card stock, so mine is "de-bossed" by mistake & you don't get the same stand-out effect, but ...

... this second photo (right) is from Stampin' Up! - same colours, different design - but you can see the effect better on this card since the embossing was done right side up (grin).

 

I can see all kinds of uses for this technique with all of Stampin' Up!'s embossing folders and with all kinds of different colours of acrylic paint. Click on this link to download a prointable PDF instruction sheet, and give this one a try!:  Acrylic Distress Technique

PS: The DEMONSTRATOR STARTER KITS (both Standard and Digital+) are on sale right now for $150 CAN (regular $215). With this purchase, you recieve a minimum 20% off all purchases, the Stampin' Success magazine, password-access to Stampin' Connection and the Demonstrator Website, a ton of free and discounted Stampin' Up! products, and lots more. I mean, it has to be a good deal or why else would I still be with this company after 10 years, right? For more information, CLICK HERE. Sale price ends March 31, 2012.

I'll be back on Monday with more paper crafting projects to share - have a great weekend!

 

TRY MY DIGITAL STUDIO FREE FOR 30 DAYS

Stampin' Up! now offers a FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express!

How do you get it?
You can download the software and access the free trial just as you would a Stampin' Up! digital download by going to the online store on your demonstrator's business website (that's me!) .. it's item # 129600

What do you do once you try it and like it?
Once the 30-day free trial period is over, you can purchase the downloadable or disc version of the software to continue using it. You'll simply open up the trial version you already have on your computer, and will be prompted to enter the product registration key you received after purchasing the software. (You'll receive this key via e-mail if you purchase the downloadable version, and you'll find it along with your shipped software if you purchase the disc version.) 

Enjoy your free trial - wait til you see just how quick and easy it is to create a card, invitation, flyer or scrapbook page with My Digital Studio - if you get stuck, give me a shout ... that's what I'm here for!

cheers

GOODIES FROM LEADERSHIP

I have a confession to make - there are sooo many brand new products sitting here on my desk that I don't know what to play with first! What a terrible predicament to be in, eh?

I blame it all on Stampin' Up! - they really spoiled us at the Leadership Conference last week .. just look at this list of loot I brought home with me:

• Totally A-maze-ing stamp set (Occasions Mini)
• pkg of Maze Games (Occasions Mini)
• Sale-a-Bration MDS Downloads CD (SAB)
• Fresh Vintage stamp set (SAB)
• Mixed Bunch stamp set (Occasions Mini)
• Loving Thoughts stamp set (Occasions Mini)
• pkg of Jumbo Pearls (Occasions Mini)
• pkg of regular Pearls (IB&C)
• pkg of Rhinestones (IB&C)
• roll of Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon
• pkg of Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (SAB)
• Blossom Builders designer Printed Kit
• On Board Art Journal (IB&C)

PLUS two sneak peek stamp sets that I can't even talk about until they come out in the new Idea Book & Catalogue - what a great haul, right? Stampin' Up! is the most generous and supportive Direct Sales company I have ever come across and I will always be glad I joined their ranks, that's for sure!

I still have to finish the five make & take projects that we were given - I was too busy talking with folk to get them done in the allotted time; big surprise there!) .. I'll post pics once they're done.

In the meantime, here are some of my favourite swap cards from Leadership ... enjoy! (I neglected to get the creators' names so if you see your work here, let me know and I'll give proper credit!)

And if you'd like to join the fun as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator so you can go to the events and get the freebies too - I'd be honoured to have you on my team, the Artful*Inkers. Now, during Sale-a-Bration you can purchase either of the Demonstrator Starter Kits for only $150 and you'll also receive a free pkg of Designer Series Paper or free My Digital Studio downloads every month for the rest of 2012! YOu can read all about it (and sign up online as an Artful*Inker) by clicking HERE

 

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

FREE SHIPPING DAY DEC 12

If you shop online, you'll be happy to know that Dec 12 is officially FREE SHIPPING DAY in Canada! Click on this link to see a list of participating companies ... and know that I will also give FREE SHIPPING to anyone who orders their Stampin' Up! products on my website on Dec 12th!

Here's how to get your FREE SHIPPING through Scrappin' with Donna:

Just place your online order as usual on Dec 12th, making sure that my name appears in the upper right corner as your demonstrator ... you'll be automatically charged shipping through the online site, but I will personally refund you (in cash or credit, your choice) once your order ships.

And the best news? Online orders are delivered by UPS - right to your door!

Happy Online Shopping on December 12th!

 

2 CHRISTMAS STAMP SETS GOING AT BARGAIN PRICES

Stampin' Up!'s ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA sale continues this week  - but only until Wednesday the 30th. Probably the best of the seasonal bargains to be had are these two Holiday Stamp sets:

                

 

Many Merry Messages - Regular Price: $42.95, Sale Price: $21.48
& Winter Post - Regular Price: $32.95, Sale Price: $16.48

Call or email me to be added to my next order going in this week ... or purchase these sets and a ton of other great EXTRAVAGANZA bargains through my online store - just click here to start shopping & your order will be delivered to your door by UPS! Just remember, the sale ends on Wednesday Nov 30!

cheers

SAVE 50% & 60% ON DESIGNER FABRICS

As part of Stampin' Up!'s current ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE, designer fabrics can be picked up this week for a real bargain! Expand your crafting options with our new Designer Series fabric for a whole new look and range of project possibilities!

All of our fabrics are a perfect medium for creating all kinds of beautiful projects using the Big Shot machine and our large collection of dies.

■ Combines exclusive designs and colors with high quality fabric
■ Coordinates with other Stampin’ Up! products
■ Extra wide fat quarters
■ 100% cotton
■ Each piece measures approx. 28" x 18"
■ 3 coordinated designs

 

 

 

 

 

DECK THE HALLS, # 121716   regular price: $12.50,  SALE PRICE:  $5.00

CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS, # 121715  regular price: $12.50,  SALE PRICE: $5.00    

SPRINGTIME VINTAGE, # 121817  regular price: $12.50  SALE PRICE: $6.25    

SWEET STITCHES, # 121818  regular price: $12.50  SALE PRICE: $6.25

Sale ends Nov 30th ... order these and many other sale items through my online store, or call/email me with your order... happy shopping!

40% OFF THIS VALENTINE BUNDLE

Here's just one of the exclusive bundles offered during ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA this week ... this one's at 40% OFF regular catalogue prices if you were to buy the stamp set & wheel separately ... what a great gift for the crafty person on your list - or for yourself! Check out the flyer HERE to see the rest of the bundles, plus lots of stamps, embellishments, fabric, Big Shot dies, and much more - all at 20% to 60% off! Sale ends Nov 30th! - Donna

I {Heart} Hearts Clear-Mount Stamp & I {Love} Love Wheel Bundle	129033
Catalogue Price: $33.45
Sale Price: $20.07 The I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set/Wheel Bundle contains the I {Heart} Heart Stamp Set in clear- or wood-mount and the I {Love} Love Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel. Only available during Online Extravaganza, this exclusive bundle is 40 percent off the retail price November 21-30!

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,

CELEBRATE DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK DAYS WITH FREE DOWNLOADS

Digital Scrapbook Day is officially the first Saturday in November, but Stampin' Up! has a FOUR DAY celebration, starting today - with free digital downloads for everyone, whether you use My Digital Studio software or another company's design program; whether you use a Mac or a PC ... everyone can get the following digital downloads for FREE:

• SO TYPEFELT STAMP BRUSH SET
• NEUTRAL DELIGHTFUL DIGITAL TAPE
• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ENSEMBLE
• DELIGHT IN THE DAY PHOTOBOOK TEMPLATE

All of these downloads are brand new products, introduced here for the first time. On Nov 8th, they will be added to our regular product line for purchase - so get 'em NOW, while they're FREE!

Just go to MyDigitalStudio.net, fill out a short survey, and you'll get the link to immediately download these four digital designs - easy-peasy!

If this is your first time hearing about My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up!"s digital design software, click here for more information.

If you'd like a personal demonstration from someone who was once a die-hard traditional scrapbooker and is now totally hooked on making digital layouts, calendars, books, tags, cards and so much more ... just ask! I'd love to give you a hands-on tour of My Digital Studio!

cheers

6 SECRETS OF PERFECT STAMPING & A CONTEST!

Creating Keepsakes magazine is at the top of the heap when it comes to knowing what's on the market and who has the best products to offer ... I wait every year for the results of their Annual Product Awards to see which categories Stampin' Up! will win .... and this year, our wood-mount and clear-mount stamps are in the TOP TEN TOOLS for 2011!!!

Now, you and I already know all about the high quality of Stampin' Up!'s detailed images, rubber and foam - and the wonderful option of choosing either wood-mount or clear-mount - but it is SO REWARDING to receive acknowledgement and praise from such a highly-esteemed magazine as Creating Keepsakes!! Talk about a validation boost to what I do for a living ... hve I mentioned lately to you just how much I love my job? <wink>

Check out this month's Creative Keepsakes magazine article called: "6 Secrets of Perfect Stamping" and why not enter their sweepstakes to win the top ten tools of 2011 ... INCLUDING some stamps from Stampin' Up! AND a Big Shot die cutting machine from Sizzix!

Enjoy!

INTRODUCING: "SIMPLY SCORED" SCORING TOOL & CLASS

I'm so excited about the newest tool in my Stampin' Up! toolbox, and as of today it's available to my customers too - WAHOO!!

What is it, you ask?

Stampin' Up!'s original scoring tool--designed exclusively by and for Stampin' Up! With etched grooves every 1/8", and the ability to score card stock up to 12" x 12", the Simply Scored scoring tool helps you create perfectly measured score marks.  It's great for creating multiple projects or projects with a variety of score marks!

Features of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool

• Comes with a high-quality stylus instead of a plastic bone folder.
  • Stylus is ergonomically shaped and features a comfort grip.
  • The high-quality metal tips on each end of the stylus--they come in two sizes--glide smoothly over your paper.
• Features a unique set of place markers that let you mark your score lines when creating multiple projects with the same score lines.
  • Includes three place markers.
  • Additional place markers can be purchased for flawless scoring.
• Includes a hidden storage compartment in the back of the base to hold your scoring tools.
• Accommodates card stock up to 12" x 12".

Here are some Product Details:

• Item 122334; $38.95
• Simply Scored includes
  • 1 scoring board
  • 1 stylus
  • 3 place markers
• Dimensions of scoring board: 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x  1"

• Additional products available:
  • Simply Scored Stylus
    • Item  125624; $5.95
    • Dimensions: 5-7/16" (13,8 cm)
  • Simply Scored Place Markers (pack of 6)
    • Item 125625; $3.50
    • Dimensions: 1/4" x 1" (6,4 x 25,4 mm)

I love using mine on projects requiring a lot of score lines .. like box templates & fancy fold cards. It also makes adding background texture to your cards and pages a breeze!

And best of all, take a look at this beautiful wreath made of scored paper medallions designed by Stampin' Up! ... I love this wreath SO much that I'm featuring it in October's Paper Crafting Techniques class on Monday Oct. 17th in Guelph ... come join the fun!

And don't forget to contact me or shop in my online store to order your own Simply Scored scoring tool ... get a close up look on page 6 of the new Holiday Mini catalogue (#122334; $38.95)

cheers,

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

The temperature has dropped, we've had more rainy days lately, and school supplies are flying off the store shelves .... sure signs that summer is winding down.

Also coming to an end soon is Stampin' Up!'s Summer Mini catalogue (how's that for a smooth segue, eh?) Seriously though, only a few of the summer mini items made it into the 2011-2012 Catalogue, which means that all the rest will be retired (as in, no longer available anywhere) after August 31st.

There's still time to check the Summer Mini one last time to make sure you have everything you want; then give me a call or email - I'll be putting in one or two more orders before the end of this month.

If you weren't on my catalogue mailing list this time, you can still see the Summer Mini online by clicking on the cover ...

... and here's a bonus for everyone: a list of all the supplies used on every project featured in the Summer Mini - now you can recreate any of them without having to guess what they used!

cheers,

 

PS: Know how to get your name on my catalogue mailing list? Place an order with me! I mail out each Mini Catalogue and the Sale-a-Bration brochure to everyone who has placed an order in the last year.

 

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 ([email protected]) 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!

TIME TO GROW

Have you seen the Highlites Video from Stampin' Up!'s Convention, held in Salt Lake City earlier this month? Wow, they sure can put on a party ... I'm making plans to attend next summer with some of the demonstrators on my team, 'cause I don't want to miss out on all this fun!

I'm really happy that three more friends have joined my team this month, taking advantage of the July Mini Starter Kit promotion ... and it only cost them $119, instead of the usual $215! Welcome to Wilma, Linda and Vikki!!!

Want in on the fun and savings? There's still time this weekend to sign up and start saving a minimum of 20% off everything you buy ... offer ends @ midnight on Sunday July 31st!

You can join my team through my online New Demonstrator thingy-ma-bob - you'll need your S.I.N. number, a credit card, and my password, which is artful_inkers

• Here's more info on the July Mini Starter Kit
• Here's a link to sign up online
• Here's what you can do/receive as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

Plus, you'll be a part of the best team of demonstrators in Canada ... the Artful*Inkers!

Go for it!

 

STAMPIN' UP IS GIVING IT AWAY!

So much has happened this month in the stampin' world while I was A.W.O.L - for example, were you aware that Stampin' Up! overhauled their already generous Hostess Rewards Program to give our hostesses EVEN MORE FREE STUFF?!! I keep telling ya' that's why I'm with Stampin' Up! ... it's all about the free stuff!

Now we have Hostess Dollars - earned with workshop totals (or catalogue parties) totalling $200 and up .. the higher your sales total climbs, the more hostess dollars you receive. And get this: there are NO MORE HOSTESS LEVELS for the free stamps - instead, you use your hostess dollars to "buy" as many and whichever hostess stamp sets as you like!

If you don't care for any of the hostess sets (I don't think that's even possible; there are so many great ones to choose from!) - you can use your HOSTESS DOLLARS to "buy" anything in the catalogue or mini - REALLY!!! I almost fell out of my chair when they told us that one, lol.

And if that wasn't enough, when your workshop totals reach $525 - you get to purchase ANY one item from the catalogue at half price! (How would you like to own a Big Shot die cutter for only $61.48? Or My Digital Studio for only $49.98?) Now THAT'S frugal shopping!

It gets better ... $650 in sales gets you TWO half-priced items; $1,000 in sales gets you THREE, and so on. Here's the complete Hostess Rewards chart so you can see for yourself:

 

Now with Stampin' Up!'s new HOSTESS BENEFITS PROGRAM it's even easier to fulfil your entire wishlist, just by hosting a workshop or catalogue party ... or by placing your own online order naming yourself as the hostess - yeah, you can do that! And if you order online, it will be delivered right to your door!

Remember all those great new Hostess stamp sets I was talking about earlier? You know, the ones you can "buy" for FREE with your hostess dollars - wanna see them? Just click here!

Ready to book your workshop? Send an email to reserve your August-September date to: [email protected]

We can hold it in your home anywhere in the Guelph/Fergus/Elora/Harriston area ... or if you really want to do something special, pile all your girlfriends in the van and come up to my new place in Clifford ... yeah, it's an hour's drive from Guelph - but if you carpool and all chip in for the gas, I guarantee you'll enjoy the scenery through the Mennonite countryside - and our 100 year old house is a nice setting for an afternoon or evening of stamping and creating with friends!

Let's get to work on that wishlist of yours ... remember, it's all about the FREE STUFF, lol!

cheers,

MOST POPULAR NEW STAMP SET

Stampin' Up!'s new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue has only been available for a couple of weeks, but I've already noticed a trend in my customers' orders.

Can you guess which stamp set I've had to order more than any other?

I never would have chosen this set for my personal collection ... then again I don't have much call for making masculine cards .... have you guessed yet?

It's NEED FOR SPEED, on page 91 - no, really!

After all these years as a demonstrator, customer trends can still surprise me!

PS: second place goes to HELLO DOILY, a new background stamp on page 150 (even I ordered that one!)

If you still don't have a copy of the new catalogue, send me an email and I'll get one to you, lickety-split! (Canada only, please)

cheers

IT'S ALL COMING TOGETHER

For the last three evenings wehave been busy sorting, pricing and setting up for my big Catalogue Launch and Tent Sale (minus the tent). Here's some things you can expect to see this Saturday:

• Retired Product Sale in the air-conditioned dining room (since the outside temp is an expected 38 degrees celcius on Saturday!!)
• Catalogue Purusing and Order Placing out on the deck (with lots of chairs & ice cold lemonade!!)
• Bake Sale out on the picnic table under the big umbrella (proceeds go to WEEKEND TO END WOMENS CANCERS)
• Select studio fixtures are being sold down in my basement studio (white boards, counter, folding tables, paper rack, etc - see the full list on the wall in the studio)

And here are some of the specials I'm running during the sale:

• Place an order from the new catalogue equal to the value of the retired products you pick out, and the retired stuff goes home with you for FREE! (Hint: shop the retired tables first for best selection, then get a total + order form & catalogue from my assistant, THEN grab a chair outside to write out your catalogue order)
• Single stamp sale (fill a container with the individual   stamps YOU want and pay a flat price for the container - $10, $15, $20 and $25 sizes available to choose from!!)
• Launch of my new line of SCRAP IT papercrafting kits - get an up close and personal look at my latest endeavour!!
• Sign up for any of my Clubs and get a FREE Hostess Set from the new catalogue, in addition to regular club membership perks!! (BIG SHOT CLUB, PUNCH CRAZY CLUB, CHRISTMAS CARD CLUB, or TECHNIQUE CLUB - 4 month committment required; clubs start in September in Guelph)
• Join in my RIBBON & DESIGNER PAPER SHARES - details were emailed earlier this week to everyone on my subscription list; many different product shares are available with five spots per product. As soon a list is filled, I'll order that product & deliver asap! (Mailing service is available for an extra charge if you live too far away to come in person - Canada only, please)

I've probably forgotten to mention something (and I'm sure my helpers will let me know, lol!) - but I think you get the idea ... it's the last Tent Sale I'll ever have here in Guelph, and there's so much going out the door that you can't afford to miss it!! The sale runs from 10 am til 1 pm ...

See you on Saturday!!

HAPPY, HAPPY NEWS

There sure is a lot to be happy about these days ...

First off, a BELATED Happy Canada Day to everyone up here in the Great White North, and a BELATED Happy Independence Day to all my friends, family and co-horts in the US! I hope EVERYONE had a relaxing, memory-filled long weekend ... without getting a sunburn!

More Happy News:

• The 2011-2012 IDEA BOOK & CATALOGUE from Stampin' Up! is now in effect, and it is FULL of wonderful new products that I for one can't wait to get my hands on! Well to be truthful, as a demonstrator I ALREADY have my hands on a few choice bits that I'll be showing off at my ....

• NEW CATTY LAUNCH AND ANNUAL TENT SALE (minus the tent) - it's this Saturday, July 9th from 10 am - 1 pm and since hubby & I are moving later this month, I'm throwing everything but the studio sink (wink) into this sale 'cause my new stamping space is about a quarter of the size of my current studio! So to encourage as much as possible to leave my home and go to yours, I'm giving it all away ...

• That's right! Fill your bag with retired embellishments, tools, stamps, card samples, grab bags of UFOs and soooo much more; then my assistants will tally up your total - and as long as you place an order from the new catalogue equal to or more than that total (before taxes and shipping) then you can take your bag of treasure home FOR FREE! And as if that wasn't enough happy news - guess who's coming to Saturday's sale?

• My daughter and granddaughter - WAHOO! Mel will be here with her delicious baking (a recently developed talent that surprised the heck out of her mother - who knew?) to help raise money for her entry fee into the WEEKEND TO END WOMENS' CANCERS ... and baby Norah will be here to delight and charm you all into buying her mommy's baked goods; buy a cookie and you get to hold the baby ... hmmm <wink>

Owl Hoot for Canada!

See you all on Saturday!!

PS: UFOs in my world are "unfinished objects" - and I have a ton of them to give away!

cheers

 

JULY ONLY: STARTER KIT PROMO

LAST DAY TO ORDER

Remember that tomorrow, Thursday, June 30, 2011, is the last day you can order product from the following Stampin' Up! catalogues: 

• 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue 
• 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative Brochure

 

You can place your orders with me:

• by phone:            519-823-8891  
• by email: [email protected]
• in my Online Store: www.scrappinwithdonna.stampinup.net

I'll be teaching at Crafters Cupboard tonight - drop by with your ordering questions - or reach me at my home all day/evening on Thursday.

And don't forget my NEW CATALOGUE LAUNCH and TENT SALE on Saturday July 9th; 10 am - 1 pm!

cheers

IT'S THE HAP-HAPPIEST TIME OF THE YEAR!

Hello! Did you miss me?

We're just back from an impromtu camping trip and family reunion (I do love having a flexible job so when hubby says, "Let's go" I can do a quick shuffle and follow him out the door, lol!). I organized some "Baby Triathalon" games at the reunion so that my little grandbaby would be able to participate this year <wink> and it was hilarious to see the adults on "Team Norah" trying to get her to make faces, build a tower out of sponges, and play baby soccer (picture Daddy holding her under her arms and swinging her body & feet at the ball .. it was a hoot!)

But now it's time to get back to work (or play, as hubby insists) ...

So what's up with today's title?

If you've been around me & Stampin' Up! for any length of time, you already know why I LOVE this time of year ... it's NEW CATALOGUE TIME!!!

At the end of June, I get to purge my stampin' space of all the lovelies that Stampin' Up! is retiring ... AND I've been given a demonstrator's sneak peek at the new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue ... I even got to pre-order some of the amazing new stuff that will be filling the new catty's pages! (I love my job - I mean PLAY .. hubby's right, lol).

So, what about you ... when can you get your hands on all of these goodies?

Well, for starters, if you pre-ordered your new catalogue through me last month ... they're here, so come and get 'em!!

If you want a catalogue and didn't pre-order ... you'll just have to attend my NEW CATALOGUE LAUNCH on Saturday, July 9th, from 10 am to 1 pm! Yep, the big white tent sale is NOT on Canada Day this year, and actually you won't even see the white tent this year ... but everything else about this annual extravaganza will be in place:

• the first thing you see when you arrive at my house will be tables and tables of retired Stampin' Up! product: stamp sets, designer series papers, inks, wheels, embellishments, ribbons ... as well as misc. "things to stamp on", card stock salad bags, grab bags of retired card samples, old catalogues, a few non-Stampin' Up! stamps (gasp!) and some unfinished paper projects looking for a new home ... and it's all priced to go!
• when you arrive you can shop the tables and bag up your treasures; one of my helpers will total things up for you and hand you your shiny new copy of the 2011-2012 Catalogue and an order form.
• Then, come around the corner, find a seat in the shade and a cold lemonade and peruse the catty to your heart's content. Here's the exciting part: if you place an order on July 9th for the same amount of money as the retired goodies in your bag - then the whole bagful goes home with you FOR FREE!
• When you're ready to place your order, come on inside the house where I'll be waiting to assist you with totalling, taxes and payment options. If we have a line-up, you can do a quick make & take project using some of the brand new goodies from my pre-order while you wait your turn.
• And of course, it wouldn't be a Scrappin' with Donna Open House unless there was a draw, and prizes, and a display of new products and new projects, and a very special treat for those who sign up for one of my Fall clubs or classes, or for those who book an in-home workshop featuring the new catalogue!
• If you are interested, I will also be selling some fixtures from my Stampin' Studio/Classroom on July 9th ... stuff like tables, a counter top, storage containers, white boards, and more ... all the things that won't fit into my much smaller stampin' space in the new house. And since moving day is July 15th, any of these larger items will need to be taken home with you ... the Studio is the last room to be packed up - and I have to start the morning after this sale!
• Lastly, my daughter is participating in the "Weekend to End Women's Cancers" and to help her raise money for her hefty entry fee, we'll be selling individually wrapped baked goods, so please bring your appetite! Pledge sheets will also be on site, if this is a cause you'd like to support without the extra calories <grin>

Excited as I am for July 9th to roll around? It won't be long now ....

cheers,

 

RETIRING BIG SHOT GOODIES

One section of Stampin' Up!'s RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST is devoted to the Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine - here you'll find the dies & Texturz Plates that will be retired June 30th to make room for new product in the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue...

If you need any of these dies for your Big Shot collection, better order them quickly, because they are available only while current stock lasts!

PG 206, #113472: Circle 3-D Ornament Bigz Die - $26.95
PG 206, #113473: 5-Point 3-D Star Bigz Die - $26.95

PG 207, #114523: Decorative Accents Bigz Die - 25% OFF, NOW $20.21
PG 207, #114532: Telephone & Address Bigz Clear Die - 25% OFF, NOW $20.21             PG 207, #114534: Flower Bigz Clear Die - 25% OFF, NOW $20.21

PG 208, #113483: Pennant Bigz XL Die - 40% OFF, NOW $32.37
PG 208, #116819: Table Setting Bigz XL Die - 40% OFF, NOW $34.77

PG 209, #113484: Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die - 25% OFF, NOW $40.46
PG 209, #115961: Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die - 40% OFF, NOW $34.77
PG 209, #115966: Pop-Up Look Here Bigz XL Die - 40% OFF, NOW $34.77
PG 209, #116760: Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL Die - 40% OFF, NOW $32.37
PG 209, #116822: O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL Die - 40% OFF, NOW $34.77

PG 210, #114530: Flower Blossom Sizzlits Die - $6.95
PG 210, #115973: Joyful Sizzlits Die - 40% OFF, NOW $4.50
PG 210, #115974: Curves Ahead Sizzlits Die - 25% OFF, NOW $5.62
PG 210, #116823: Merry Details Sizzlits Die - 25% OFF, NOW $5.62
PG 210, #118140: Tree Decorations Sizzlits Die - 40% OFF, NOW $4.50

PG 211, #113448: Hearts Set Sizzlits Die Pack - $26.95
PG 211, #113485: Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Die Pack - 40% OFF, NOW $17.97
PG 211, #114509: Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits Die Pack - $29.95

PG 212, #113450: Go Go Boots Alphabet Medium Sizzlits Dies - 25% OFF, NOW $70.46
PG 212, #113452: Join in the Cheer Sizzlits Decor. Strip Die - 40% OFF, NOW $17.97
PG 212, #113456: Swirly Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die -$26.95

PG 213, #115955: Hearts & Brackets Originals Die - $23.95

PG 215, #114514: Simple Flower Embosslits Die - 40% OFF, NOW $9.57
PG 215, #114516: Cherry Blossom Embosslits Die - 40% OFF, NOW $9.57
PG 215, #114531: Texturz Plates Kit #4 Texturz Plates - $13.25
PG 215, #115952: Hi Embosslits Die - 40% OFF, NOW $9.57
PG 215, #115957: Thanks Embosslits Die - 40% OFF, NOW $9.57
PG 215, #116820: Merry Embosslits Die - 25% OFF, NOW $11.96

PG 217, #117327: Beary Hoppy Sizzlits Die - 25% OFF, NOW $5.96
PG 217, #117979: Kooky Spooky Originals Die - 25% OFF, NOW $19.46
PG 217, #117980: Beary Merry Orginals Die - $25.95
PG 217, #117981: Beary Boy Sizzlits Die - $7.95
PG 217, #117982: Beary Girl Sizzlits Die - 25% OFF, NOW $5.96
PG 217, #117983: Pawsitively Embosslits Die - $15.95
PG 217, #117984: Li'l Paws Embosslits Die - $15.95
PG 217, #117987: Beary Lovely Sizzlits Die - 25% OFF, NOW $5.96

This list is current as of Saturday June 11 @ 10 pm. Visit my online store to confirm availability of your retiring accessories at the time of your order. If you prefer to place an order with me via phone or email, please list your second and third choices for each retiring die.

cheers

 

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

ANNOUNCING A NEW REWARD PROGRAM!

 

I love my regular customers – you deserve a reward program, so starting May 15^th, 2011 here's how it's going to work:

• For every $30 you order through me online or in person, you'll receive one point.

• When you have accumulated ten points, I'll give you a free stamp set of YOUR choice!

• There's no time limit … you can accumulate points from one catalogue year to the next … or if you place a $200 + order all at once, you'll also get free Hostess benefits!

• The $30 is calculated BEFORE shipping and taxes are added in.

• Orders cannot be combined to reach the $30 mark (for example if you order $73 you earn two points and the extra amount ($13 in the example) is forfeited and does NOT carry over to your next purchase.

• NOTE: Stamp Club minimum orders, tape dispensers & 2 sided tape orders, Hostess credits, and any specials I may offer through the year do not earn points. Everything else you order (including purchases of Stampin' Up! promotions) will get you one point for every $30 you spend!

• It's up to you to keep track of your purchases and points  - just click on the link below to print off your personal tracking form. When you have reached TEN POINTS, just fill in your information, send me this sheet and I'll order your free stamp set!

Download 2011 REWARD PROGRAM - PERSONAL TRACKING FORM

This offer is solely through Donna Henley, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Questions and completed forms should be directed to [email protected]

 

A CHEERFUL TREAT

I just made this tri-fold card using MY DIGITAL STUDIO software from Stampin' Up! and the Level One Hostess reward, the CHEERFUL TREAT Digital CD ... and the most recent pictures of my grandbaby ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to try out MY DIGITAL STUDIO for yourself? Let's book an hour or so and I'll show you just how easy it is to design your own card, page, framed art, tag, newsletter, or book!

And if you like what we create in our time together, you can get it printed through Stampin' Up!'s professional services for 30% off - but only until May 31st, so call or email me soon to get your private MDS session!

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!

 

Spring is Blossoming

Promotion dates: April 1-30, 2011

Promotion details:  Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:

• Spend $25* on Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
• Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE.

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Call or email me now so you can get your hands on these exciting, new products in April--three months before the debut of the new Idea Book & Catalogue!

 

Four Frames Stamp Set
W: item 123440 | $25.95
C: item 123442 | $19.95

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper**
item 122367 | $12.50

**This gorgeous paper contains 12 sheets: two each of six double-sided designs in Bravo Burgundy, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, River Rock, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Early Expresso, and Whisper White.

STAMP & CROP OUT CANCER

SATURDAY MAY 7th ... @ 8 Royal Road in the cafeteria ...10 am to 4 pm

The VIP tickets are all sold, but you can still get in on the fun ... for a $5 donation @ the door you'll get a Make & Take project, plus bidding @ the Silent Auction Table, shopping @ the Clearance Table and all our Sponsors' displays and sales too! Come on out for some pampering and to support a very worthy cause:

All proceeds go to the CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, Ontario Division

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS:

• Stampin' Up! (Donna Henley in Guelph & Samantha Forrest in Carlisle)
• Pampered Chef (DorLisa Loney in Fergus)
• RockPaper Designs (hand-crafted jewelery by Erica Toet in Guelph)
• The Sweet Treat (personalized cupcakes by Dion Pacheco in Cambridge)
• Momma Mar (delicious chocolates, available @ Kokken Village Cafe in St. Jacobs)
• Streak for Cancer - between 12:30 & 1:30 pm

 

THE BIG DAY IS FINALLY HERE!

I've been counting down to March 15th ever since last December on the desk flip calendar that Stampin' Up! sells ... it only has 99 days on it or else I would have started the countdown nine months ago!

And now the BIG DAY is finally here! My baby girl is having a baby!!

Well, we might not see any action for a few more days, but at least her due date has arrived and momma and baby are in good health. Baby probably wants to see some more warm sunny days like we had today in Southern Ontario before he/she agrees to make her/his grand entrance.

So if you think I was suffering with the wait up til now ... you can imagine how tough it's gonna be as we go past the 15th, lol! March Madness, indeed! I need another mad idea to keep me from jumping out of my skin every time the phone rings, so here's what I have in mind for all of you ....

From today (March 15th) until the new little addition arrives, everyone who places an order gets 10% off their total*  - I know, I know ... babies can be up to 2 weeks overdue, but I'm willing to take that chance to let all of you celebrate with me and my family! The question is, are YOU willing to delay putting in your order and risk missing out on the 10% off!! <grin>

Here's one more incentive ... if my daughter gives birth on the same day your order is placed** then I will give you a free card kit of your choice, in ADDITION  to your 10% off!

(Orders can be emailed to me, phoned in or you can shop online through the link to my store at the top of this page. *TOTAL IS before shipping, handling & taxes are added on. **ORDER DATE is the date that I receive payment from you. Payment can be made by credit card, cheque or cash. Just keep in mind that once THE phone call comes, I'll be heading out of town for a few days - so I'll arrange an alternate drop off point if you choose to pay by cheque or cash.)

Let the celebrations begin!!!

 

 

 

MORE MARCH MADNESS

I'm posting late today ... due to a night of insomnia followed by a day of cat-napping between phone calls and emails ... utter madness, I tell ya!

Sooo, here's my next idea to get me through this MAD MONTH OF MARCH: a Mad Hatter's Tea Party!!

Well, it's actually going to be a very kewl "MOM & ME" crafty class during March Break here in southwestern Ontario ... complete with projects, refreshments, and of course everyone is encouraged to bring their favourite hat!

DATE: WED  MARCH 16TH

TIME: 1 - 4 PM

WHO: CRAFTY KIDS BETWEEN 4-12 (ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

COST: $10 PER CHILD (ADULT IS FREE)

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Please pre-register you and your child or children by March 13th at the latest.
• Please provide names and ages of your kids, plus any food allergies I should know about.
• Register by phone or email: [email protected]
• If my grandbaby arrives on time & I have to cancel - the make-up class will tenatively be on Sun March 27th.

I'm tied up the next few days with preparations for this Saturday's Techniques Stamp Camp in Carlisle, but tune in early next week for more installments of my MARCH MADNESS plans!

PS: Stampin' Up! announced two great new promotions for April ... as soon as my pre-order arrives and I get a minute to play with those goodies, I'll be sharing some sneak peek projects here with you too!!

cheers,

SALE-A-BRATE WHILE YOU STILL CAN

FREE CHALKBOARD

I just installed Stampin' Up!'s newest Chalkboard Decor Elements piece in my office ... take a look! It's made of chalkboard-treated vinyl and it's 16" tall by 8' wide; plenty of room for writing down my to-do list.

I got this for free through Stampin' Up!'s SALE-A-BRATION promotion - just by ordering $60 worth of products, I got to choose one of eight new products in the SAB brochure (or I could have chosen one of 69 different stamp sets from the current 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue - all 69 are listed in the back of the SAB brochure.)

I love me some FREE stuff - don't you? now's the time to stock up on the craft supplies you need, so you can get your freebies too ... SALE-A-BRATION ends March 31st, so call or email me or shop through my online store SOON!

 

cheers

Register now for our last Technique Stamp Camp until Fall:

WATERLOO: SAT. APR 2; 10:30 - 1:30; $35 ... WATERLOO DETAILS ARE HERE (includes mid-morning snack, prizes, 8 cards & envelopes, technique book)

Registration closes Wednesday March 23rd, so don't delay!

MORE New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Our latest digital downloads are here - and MORE are on the way for the month of February! If you would like to view stampin' Up's complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings, just click here to go to my Online Store -  Digital Crafting department and browse to your heart's content!

And don't forget, these downloads are fully compatable with Photo Shop and other digi design software, as well as our own MY DIGITAL STUDIO  software!

Item	Description	Image	Price	Content
124038	Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper
124036	Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper
124039	Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper
124040	Perfect Plum Patterns Designer Series Paper		$2.50	Four Perfect Plum Patterns Designer Series Paper
124010	Notes and Details Stamp Brush Set		$4.95	Eight-piece stamp brush set. Download includes a one-page 11" x 8-1/2" designer template.
124011	Thoughtful Overlays Stamp Brush Set		$4.95	Thirty-four-piece stamp brush set. Download includes a one-page 11" x 8-1/2" designer template. Artwork is exclusive to My Digital Studio!
124023	Sweet Stitches Fabric Brads		$2.50	Six digital designer fabric brads. Coordinates with the Oh Sew Suite line.
124021	Pompom Trim		$1.25	Download includes three pompom trims in Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, and Tangerine Tango. Coordinates with the Oh Sew Suite product line.
124487	Chocolate Bunny Stamp Brush		$2.50	One oversized chocolate bunny image.
124489	Island Oasis II Designer Series Paper		$6.50	Twelve Designer Series Paper patterns. Coordinating colors are Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight. This download is a recolour of our popular Island Oasis Designer Series Paper.
124494	Tropical Party Stamp Brush Set		$4.95	Five-piece stamp brush set. Coordinates with Island Oasis II Designer Series Paper.
124493	Sweet Scoops Stamp Brush Set		$4.95	Eight-piece stamp brush set.
124540	Chat Room Birthday Stamp Brush Set		$7.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set. Uses a section of sentiments from the retired Chat Room Rub-Ons.
124495	Watercolor Trio Stamp Brush Set		$4.95	Seven-piece stamp brush set. Includes imagery from the now-retired Watercolor Trio Stamp Set that was featured in the 2010 Summer Mini Catalog.
125160	Chat Room Thoughts of You Stamp Brush Set		$7.95	Ten-piece stamp brush set. Uses a section of sentiments from the retired Chat Room Rub-Ons.