Wow! October has some FUN promotions!

What a busy month!  Along with the release of the Holiday Mini Catalogue and the second phase of the Decor Elements, there are some terrific promotions this month!  Here they all are...

Birthday Promotion (October only)
Stampin' Up! is celebrating its 20th birthday, and they want everyone to share in their birthday excitement. Spend $20 on regular catalogue product, and you will qualify to purchase any preselected birthday stamp sets (see below) at 20 percent off.

Item # Page # 

Description 

Retail Price     20% Off Price   109439  62

Big Bold Birthday 

 $32.95 $26.36 111532 63

Party Hearty* 

 $31.95 $25.56 110994 64

Bitty Birthday 

 $15.50 $12.40 111618 64

Crazy for Cupcakes* 

 $28.95 $23.16 111702 65

Time to Party* 

 $19.95 $15.96 111546 65

Simple Birthday Thanks* 

 $20.95 $16.76 108559 68

Crab & Company 

  $32.95  $26.36*Stamp sets are die cut.

Hostess Promotion (until November 30)

Host a workshop with sales of $460 or more, and choose any stamp set from the Fall & Winter Catalogue Sampler free in addition to regular hostess benefits!

World Card Making Day (October 4-11)

In honour of World Card Making Day on October 4th, Stampin' Up! is offering 20 percent off Simply Sent Card Kits and Simply Sent Card Elements - but only until October 11th.

Aqua Painter Offer (while supplies last!)

Purchase the large-tip Aqua Painter for $8.50 - no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number that you can purchase.  While supplies last!  This is a great tool for watercolouring, and the price is outstanding as our regular price for a pair of Aqua Painters (1 large & 1 medium) is $19.95.

Starter Kit Promotions (until October 11th)

Join now as a demonstrator with the standard $249 Starter Kit and choose one stamp set out of the Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalogue for Free OR become a demonstrator for only $119 by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits priced at $119.

Give me a call to sign up under one of these awesome promotions.  Or, go to my Stampin' Up! site, and click on "Join Stampin' Up!".  The password to join my team is "wendyfee".  

As always, you can call or e-mail me directly to place an order.  Or, you can can go to my website and click on the Shop Now in the upper right hand corner to shop at your convenience, and have your order shipped to your front door!

Whew!  What a lot of fun information!

Come and see what's new!

The Holiday Mini Catalogue was released on Wednesday, and there are some wonderful new things to play with!  This morning I spent a bit of time with the Star Bright Designer Series Paper Ornaments, and the Season of Cheer Rub-Ons.  Here's what I came up with on the fly...

All of the pieces in this kit are die cut, and just need to be separated from the larger piece of paper.  The stars and circles are also scored, so there's no need to sit there with a ruler and a stylus, scoring your paper.  Stampin' Up! also includes 12 silver brads (for the round ornaments above), and 10 yards of silver elastic cord for hangers.  

I wanted to create a few small embellishments for these ornaments without going overboard because I'm heading out to a workshop this evening, and don't want to scare everyone away with crazy ornaments!  The easiest way to create cute little tags is to use rub-ons and some scrap paper in Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, and Old Olive.  

I attached the green star to the red star using a dot of Tombow Multi-purpose adhesive.  Great adhesion, and the green star still "pops" off the red star.  The kit contains 54 stars, which is enough to decorate your house, or oodles of Christmas gifts.  

Now... this last guy certainly doesn't scream Christmas!  While I had my paper cutter out, I decided to make a quick pumpkin using some of the Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper.  I think he's kinda cute!

For those of you on my mailing list, I will be sending out the October newsletter this weekend.  If you are not on my mailing list but would like to be added, please drop me a quick e-mail at littleinklings@rogers.com and I'll make sure you receive the latest issue.  

Enjoy!

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $119!

Ask yourself these five simple questions to find out if Stampin' Up! is right for you:

• Do I love to stamp, and love stamping with others?
  
• Do I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends?
  
• Do I regularly buy stamps and accessories and would enjoy a minimum 20% demonstrator discount?
  
• Would I like the chance to contribute to your family's income while working from home?
  
• Would I like to get in on all of the FUN that demonstrators have?
  

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you'd LOVE being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and this is the perfect time to join!

From August 11-October 11, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three mini Starter kits at a special price of $119.  For those of you that already have a lot of the SU! tools, this is a great way to start at a lower price.  You can choose one of three kits with a focus on either stamping, scrapbooking or home decor.  

For those of you that need more of the basic tools, you can select our standard $249 starter kit, and choose an additional stamp set of your choice from the catalogue for free!!

By joining, you will become part of my team and I'll provide you with the help and support that you need - regardless of whether you are just trying to support your stamping habit, or whether you are trying to build a business.    

Call or e-mail if you'd like additional information.  If you think you're ready to take the plunge, write down this password: wendyfee.  You'll need it!  Then, click here to sign-up to become a demonstrator (click on the Join Now at the top of the screen).  You'll need to read, print, and agree to the Independent Demonstrator Agreement, provide your information, and purchase your Starter Kit.  After that, you will be sent a password so you can begin logging onto the Demonstrator website, where you can start managing your business.  

This is such an amazing opportunity, I'll be asking a whole bunch of you if you are interested, as I know that you'd all be great demos! 

Never-before-seen Stamp Promotion

For the first time ever, Stampin' Up! is offering a discount on brand-new stamp sets!

From August 11th through September 30th, enjoy a 15% discount on select brand new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue - no additional purchase is necessary!

Item #	Page #	Description	Reular Price	Promotional Price
111690	32	Snow Swirled	$29.95	$25.46
111734	32	Folies de flocons (French Snow Swirled)	$29.95	$25.46
111586	55	It's a Stretch	$28.95	$24.61
111544	81	Putt Putt (available August 18)	$29.95	$25.46
111626	91	Eastern Blooms	$25.95	$22.06
111672	98	Pocket Silhouettes	$22.95	$19.51
111726	98	Silhouettes florales (French Pocket Silhouettes)	$22.95	$19.51
111710	101	Upsy Daisy	$22.95	$19.51
111746	101	Pensées en fleurs (French Upsy Daisy)	$22.95	$19.51
111556	109	Under the Stars	$35.95	$30.56
111644	145	Heard from the Heart	$26.95	$22.91
112875	145	Tout droit du coeur (French Heard from the Heart)	$26.95	$22.91
111570	157	Contempo Alphabet	$48.95	$22.91

If you are interested in purchasing any of these at the discount prices listed, please give me a call or send me an e-mail!  A couple of these have caught my eye and I just may have to take the plunge...

Happy stamping!

W

The new catalogue (aka catty) and some corrections

Today's been a busy day!  I was off delivering catties this morning, my doorbell and phone rang pretty consistently throughout the day, and I had the usual "kid summer vacation" things going on as well.  For those of you that have seen it, do you like the new catty?  I have only truly gone through it twice, and will take some serious time this evening to decide what I'm going to order.  

For those of you that haven't seen it,  you can download it in PDF form from the Stampin' Up! website.  Be prepared to wait though...  it's a pretty big document, and our website has been pretty busy over the past 24 hours.  The online catalogue that you're all familiar with has temporarily been replaced while SU works through the process of introducing Online Ordering.  That's right, you'll now be able to place orders online!  Details will follow as soon as they have been released.

A few corrections for the new catalogue have been posted:

Page	Item #	Description	Correction
56	113620	Always	The price is listed as $35.95. This is incorrect. The correct price is $33.95. Additionally, this set is now die-cut, and the symbol for this was inadvertently left off.
58	113622	Enjoy Every Moment	The price is listed as $40.95. This is incorrect. The correct price is $37.95. Additionally, this set is now die-cut, and the symbol for this was inadvertently left off.
90	113618	A Beautiful Thing	The price is listed as $25.95. This is incorrect. The correct price is $24.95. Additionally, this set is now die-cut, and the symbol for this was inadvertently left off.
116	113624	One of a Kind	The price is listed as $25.95.This is incorrect. The correct price is $23.95. Additionally, this set is now die-cut, and the symbol for this was inadvertently left off.
124		Sample A	This sample uses the Lots of Dots jumbo Stampin' Around wheel, which was an Occasions Mini Catalog product, and as such, is no longer available. To re-create this sample, customers can use Itty Bitty Backgrounds (item 101893) or Polka Dot background stamp (item 109276).
133	111616	Classifieds background stamp	The artwork for this stamp set was changed slightly after the catalog was printed. The change to the artwork corrected a misspelling and updated the phone numbers and web address listed so they would not look like real numbers. While we were unable to correct the printed artwork, the rubber your customers will receive is correct, and varies only slightly from that shown.
139		Sample A	This sample uses the Forever in My Heart stamp set, which was on the Fall-Winter Retired List. To re-create this sample, customers can use Something New to Love (item 111692) or Simply Said (item 106598).
142		Sample C	This sample uses the Artfully Asian stamp set, which was on the Fall-Winter Retired List. To re-create this sample, customers can use Eastern Blooms (item 111626), Embrace Life (item 111011), or Eastern Influences (item 111628).
144	113626	Sweet Serendipity	The price is listed as $25.95. This is incorrect. The correct price is $24.95. Additionally, this set is now die-cut, and the symbol for this was inadvertently left off.
150	111500	Full of Life stamp set	This stamp set is die cut. The icon indicating this was inadvertently left off.
167	111337	Gift Notes II	The description for this item states that it includes 30 Confetti White envelopes. This is incorrect. It includes 30 Whisper White envelopes.
167	112139	Carousel Notes	The description for this item indicates that it includes 30 cards; 10 of each color listed. This is incorrect. The packet includes 12 cards; 4 of each color, and 12 Chocolate Chip envelopes.

Happy catty snooping!

W

Retired Accessories List

Good Morning!  The retired accessories list has been released, and this year there's an extra special bonus!

Select retiring accessories are 25% off!  Up until this point we knew that the retiring Hodgepodge Hardware kits were selling at 25% off, but now we find that some of our Designer Series Paper, Rub-Ons, and Ribbon is also 25% off.  Woo!  To see which retiring accessories are on sale, click here.

In past years we've had a nice, easy Word list that we could send out to everyone outlining the items that are retiring, along with their availability.  Unfortunately we don't have one this time.  Sooooo...  I'm going to put it in my blog!  Everything you see here today is available today.  But, that might not be true tomorrow, so get it today!

Note:  everything listed in red has been sold out!

• Accents & Elements:  Build A Flower; Lucky Star & Messenger
  
• Acrylic Graph & Grid
  
• Cardstock:   12 x 12 In Colour - regular and textured; 8-1/2 x 11 In Colour cardstock - single colours and multi;  Brushed Copper
• Note:  Wild Wasabi & Purely Pomegranate are sold out
• Cards & Envelopes: Gift Whisper White; Greeting Whisper White 
  
• Notes & Envelopes: Long Notes; Love Notes; Pocket Notes; Scallop Notes; Gift Notes
  
• Classic Stampin' Pads & Ink Refills:  All In Colour pads & refills
  
• Note:  Blue Bayou, Purely Pomegranate, River Rock & Wild Wasabi ink refills are sold out
• Designer Series Paper:  Azure; Berry Bliss; Cutie Pie; East Coast Prep; Fall Flowers; Flowers for You; Ginger Blossom; Jersey Shore; Le Jardin; Notebook; Olive Press; Porcelain Prints; Bali Breeze; Spring Break; Spring Fling; Spring Silhouettes; Western Sky
  
• Designer Series Prints Paper: Almost Amethyst; Always Artichoke; Blue Bayou; Brilliant Blue; Certainly Celery; Close to Cocoa; Groovy Guava; Lovely Lilac; More Mustard; Old Olive; Pumpkin Pie; River Rock; Rose Red; So Saffron; Soft Sky; Tempting Turquoise
  
• Envelopes:  Confetti Cream Medium
  
• Eyelets: Basic; Bold Brights; Earth Elements; Fresh Favourites I; Fresh Favourites II; Rich Regals; Soft Subtles 
  
• Hodgepodge Hardware:  Pewter; Antique Brass; Aged Copper
  
• Metallic Art Pencils
  
• On Board:  Accents; Blossoms & Basic; Ginormous Pieces; Simon Lower
  
• Paper:  Mulberry White
  
• Punch Box:  Three For You 
  
• Punch:  Handheld Rectangle
  
• Pure Colour Pencils 
  
• Ribbon - double stitched:  Groovy Guava; River Rock; Soft Sky; Wild Wasabi
  
• Ribbon - Originals:  Beachfront; District; Fairy Tale; Jersey; Sherbert; Theatre
  
• Ribbon - striped grosgrain:  Wild Wasabi
  
• Rub-Ons:  Cherished Memories; Eastern Elegance; Urban West
  
• Simply Scrappin':  Boho Blend; Confetti; Crew Kids Boy; Crew Kids Girl; Home Again; Rose Cottage; Special Delivery Boy; Special Delivery Girl; Summer Days; Tie the Knot
  
• Simply Sent:  Friendly Notes; Simple Delights; Three Thoughts
  
• Stampin' Around Wheels (regular & jumbo):  Daisy Field; Garden Annuals; Good Dog; Kisses; Lily Pad; Meow; Mistletoe; Basics Outline; Birthday; Dilly Dally Baby; Dilly Dally Friends; Dilly Dally Party; Leaves A La Carte; Nature Hike; Petals; Rough Texture; Spunky Spots
  
• Stampin' Colour Index Labels - english & french
  
• Stampin' Kids Markers
  
• Stipple Brushes
  
• Zig Painty
  

Wow!  That's quite a list!  Remember... if you would like something, please let me know by 10pm this evening.

Happy stamping!

June Promos & an Announcement?!?

There are two interesting promotions for June.  

The Fresh Cut Sneak Peek has 2 items that will be new to the Fall/Winter catalogue, but you can get them now!  The Fresh Cuts stamp set has been released, along with some gorgeous new note cards that have been die cut!!!  Click here to see the stamps and the cards.

The price for the stamp set is $25.95 (5 stamps).  The price on the note cards is $10.75 (15 4"x4" cards).  Each can be purchased separately, but if you purchase the stamps and the cards, the price for the cards drops to $5.95.   

In addition, all hostesses that hold a workshop with minimum sales of $525 will receive both for free!!!  I still have some space on my calendar, so let me know if you would like to book a workshop and try to earn these awesome products for free!!

The second promotion is for eScape.  What on earth is eScape?  Stampin' Up! is urging everyone to walk away from their computers, cell phones on June 25th, and reconnect with friends and family using traditional cards and notes.  They have put together a cute little bundle of products that will help you do just that.  For $36.05 (+tax & shipping of course) you will receive an assortment of Love Notes, a Circle of Friendship stamp set, a Rose Red classic ink pad, and a roll of 5/8" Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon.   It's a great set of products, and the bundle is 25% less than if you purchased all items separately.  But... only until the end of June.  Click here for additional promo information.

Last, but certainly not least...  watch here for information on a New Stampin' Up! product line!  When?  June 17th...

May Promotions!

Yes, I know.  May started 3 days ago, and I haven't sent my monthly newsletter, or published any of the monthly promos.  It's been a busy weekend.  I should have done both on Friday night, but decided to scrap instead.  The letter "F" this time!  Sorry... no pictures yet.  It's not done.  I'll work on the pages after I finish this, provided I haven't gone to sleep.  We went to Canada's Wonderland today, to process our Season's Passes, and have some fun.  The place was a zoo!!!  We did have a great deal of fun though.  I'll post pics later - after I actually take them off of my camera!

Anyhow, on to the promos.

On Board with Chipboard

For the month of May, when you spend $40 on any Stampin' Up! products, you'll get 25% off all On Board chipboard products from pages 178-179 of the current catalogue.  

Expand Your Toolbox Recruiting Promotion

For the entire month of May, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get 20% off the Starter Kit, PLUS a free tin of qualifying Hodgepodge Hardware from the Spring-Summer Collection 2008.  The value of the Hardware is $35.95, and the discount on the kit is $52.00!  You can choose either the Aged Copper, the Antique Brass, or the Pewter.  The Styled Silver from the Occasions Mini is not part of this promotion.

*  One interesting note... the bottom of the official SU! flyer for this promotion, in very small and faint print, states the following:  "Hodgepodge Hardware in Aged Copper, Antique Brass, and Pewter finishes will retire with the Spring-Summer Collection 2008.  Hmmm... a sneak peek into the retired list!

If you have thought about becoming a demonstrator, and having the wonderful opportunity to teach the art of cardmaking or scrapbooking to others, this is a great time to do so!  If you need more information please call or e-mail me, or click here to go to my Stampin' Up! site where you can sign up on the spot to become a demonstrator!  Make sure you have my password "mingostamp" to access the site.

Cutting Combo Pack Special Offer

During the month of May, buy a Cutting Mat and get a Hobby Blade for FREE!!

As always, let me know if you need additional information on these awesome promotions, or would like to place an order.  

One of these days I'll figure out how to add PDFs to this blog o' mine.  For those of you that already know, I'll bother you first!

Happy stamping!

Loonies for Littles - I've got pics!

I spent this afternoon playing with my Loonies for Littles Stampin' Kit.  What a lot of fun!  The instructions that come with the kit show you the layout for the cover, as well as one scrapbook page inside.  I now have the covers finished, as well as 12 of the 20 inside pages.  Although Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive are not my favourite colours to work with, this book is pretty cute.  It would make a great Mother's Day gift for someone!  As soon as I've finished this post I'm heading back into my dining room to try and finish it off.

Here are some pictures for you...

The top photo is the front cover of the album, and the other two are select pages from the inside.  The only things that I've added to the creation of this album are the use of Soft Sky classic ink, and the Priceless stamp set.  Many of the images on the stickers and paper are from this set, so I'm using it!  I haven't embellished the living daylights out of it - yet.  Stay tuned on that one...

Enjoy!

Wow!

I'm officially off to the races - the blog races that is.  I love stamping blogs, so I decided to start my own.  Hopefully someone, besides me that is, reads it!

Now that I've officially started my blog, what on earth am I going to put in it?  Well, I'll post photos of my projects, tidbits about classes I'm having, the odd note about my ever-growing scrapbook, as well as the odd photo of my loony family!   

My husband  wants to know if he can use my blog to write about sports.  I told him 'no'.  He then asked if he can spout off about politics.  Once again, 'no'.  That's when I told him to get his own blog.  If he does, I'll let you all know because that man can write!  Seriously!  His football pool e-mails are legendary.  If we won the lottery, he'd quit his job and write books.  

Anyhow, enjoy and I hope to see you.  Repeatedly that is.