Sunday, 1 February 2009

Shadow Technique



Learn to add quick dimension to your projects as Jaron Winder demonstrates the Shadow Technique.


Big Shot - Raw Vinyl




Décor Elements and the Big Shot—both are great additions to the Stampin’ Up! line up. But what happens when you combine the two? Watch as Linda Hansen shows you how to do just that!





Saturday, 31 January 2009

NEW Ribbon share

Such cute new ribbon in the 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog! To share costs, I am proposing a new ribbon share - and I need 8 peopleor at least 8 shares (you can buy more than one share) before it happens. The savings are amazing! By participating in this share, you will receive 12 yards (see below) of assorted NEW ribbon for only $18.98! If you were to purchase each full pack of product seseparately, you would spend over $91.75 + tax + shipping & handling.

Your ribbon share will include the following:

  • Dress Up Ribbon Originals - 1 yard each (So Saffron, Whisper White, and Riding Hood Red)
  • Pig Tails Ribbon Originals - 1 yard each (Kiwi Kiss double sided polka dot and Pumpkin Pie rick rack)
  • Valet Ribbon Originals - 1 yard each (Baja Breeze,Chocolate Chip polka dot, Basic Black)
  • 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon - 1 yard each (Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and So Saffron)
  • 1 yard of Organza white ribbon
Contact me now to get in on this deal, and remember- this can go towards the $60 required to get a free stamp set for the SAB promotion. If you need your share shipped there will be a small additional cost (I will price for you) to cover. Local customers may pick up their shares. Check out the embellishments here... pg 178-179

NEW Embellishment Share

With all the cute new stuff in the 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog, don't you wish you could order one of everything? Well I have an idea to share costs, so I am proposing a new embellishment share - and I need 8 peopleor at least 8 shares (you can buy more than one share) before it happens. The savings are amazing! By participating in this share, you will receive 44 pieces (see below) of assorted buttons, brads and clips for only $20.21! If you were to purchase each full pack of product seseparately, you would spend over $135 + tax + shipping & handling.

Your embellishment share will include these 44 pieces:

  • 4 Jumbo 5/16" Brads (Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Silver)
  • 4 Jumbo 5/8" Brads (Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Silver)
  • 1 Clear Rhinestone Brad
  • 4 Flower Assortment brads (Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip)
  • 3 each of Corduroy Buttons (Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, and Summer Sun)
  • 3 Library Clips 1/2" (Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White)
  • 10 Latte Buttons (one of each style)
Although cute, I did not include the new Designer Hardware as it does not divide up so was not beneficial in this promotion. Contact me now to get in on this deal, and remember- this can go towards the $60 required to get a free stamp set for the SAB promotion. If you need your share shipped there will be a small additional cost (I will price for you) to cover. Local customers may pick up their shares. Check out the embellishments here... pg 174-176

Designer Paper Share

With all the cute new stuff in the 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog, don't you wish you could order one of everything? Well I do, so I am proposing a paper share - and I need 8 peopleor at least 8 shares (you can buy more than one share) it before it happens. The savings are amazing! By participating in this Designer Paper Share, you will receive 120 - 6 x 6 sheets of double-sided Designer Series paper AND 5 - 6 x 6 sheets of Taste of Textiles paper for only $37.63!! If you were to purchase each full pack of designer paper separately, you would spend over $246 + tax + shipping & handling.

Contact me now to get in on this deal, and remember- this can go towards the $60 required to get a free stamp set for the SAB promotion. If you need your share shipped there will be a small additional cost of $5.00 to cover shipping to you. Local customers may pick up their shares. Check out the paper here... pg 158-161

SAB starts tomorrow!!

Remember - this is a great time of year to have a party or make a purchase over $60 as you receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $60 purchase!! Contact me now to place your order or to arrange a hostess gathering!

Creating Keepsakes Customer Product Picks

Pg 74-76 of the Feb 2009 issue recognizes customer picks for favourite products. They listed more categories online... here

Stampin'Up! was listed as favourites for:
  • Albums, Mini
  • Albums, Post
  • Albums, Ring
  • Albums (Linen)
  • Best New Pruduct ( Scallop Circle Punch)
  • Cutting Tools (Tabletop Cutter)
  • Die-Cut, Laser-Cut & Chipboard Shapes
  • Embossing Stencils
  • Idea Books
  • Innovative Products (In Color)
  • Internet Sites
  • Notions (Flower Fusion)
  • Organizational Tools (Stack and Store)
  • Page Enhancements (Winter Bright Simply Scrappin’)
  • Page Protectors
  • Paper, Specialty (Textured Cardstock)
  • Paper, Themed (Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper)
  • Patterned Paper Bright & Whimsical (Cutie Pie Designer Series Paper)
  • Patterned Paper Distressed & Urban (Outlaw Designer Series Paper)
  • Patterned Paper Elegant & Classic (Brocade Background Designer Series Paper)
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Punches
  • Ribbon
  • Rub-Ons
  • Scissors
  • Scrapbook Kits (Simply Scrappin’)
  • Stamping Ink (classic and craft)
  • Stamps
  • Stickers
  • Templates
Products caried by Stampin'Up! that won:
  • Adhesives (glue dots)
  • Adhesives (Mono by Tombow)
  • Adhesives SNAIL
  • Die-cut Equipment (Big Kick)
  • Die-cut Shapes (Sissix)
  • Embossing Stencils (Sissix)
This is what they had to say "2008 READERS’ CHOICE Winner In the February 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine, we shared the winners and top two finalists in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards contest. ... Stampin'Up! swept the Stamps and Stamping Ink categories with its gorgeous offerings. It also placed first in the Idea Books category..."

There are a lot of beautiful products out there but I remain proud of the quality Stampin'Up! carries. I would like to add a note of my favourite - I think SU! produces the best card stock too!!!