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What do you call it when you get over $375 in Stampin' Up! crafting & business supplies for only $107.50? You call it Simply Amazing! From November 15-30, you can purchase ... either the Standard or Digital + Starter Kit at 50% off the regular price... plus free shipping! PLUS - enjoy there great benefits as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator: •Earn additional income while sharing creativity •Make new and lasting friendships •Enjoy access to unlimited creative ideas •Receive a free subscription to an exclusive monthly magazine •Receive two free months subscription to your own business website •Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips! __________________________________________________________________________________ Val's, Did you know... ...that now, is a great time to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, as you'll be able to reap the benefits of the upcoming holiday season sales. Plus, you'll have your business up and running for Sale-a-Bration...Stam...

Now through December 16, purchase select products–perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts–at a 20 percent discount! Click here for the bundle information flyer. Click here to purchase your favorite Stampin’ Up products or call me to place your order. Happy Stamping! Val

New Catalogs are so Exciting! I am having fun going through it over and over again. Today's feature is the fabulous new Designer Papers and don't we want them ALL? There are 5 packs of the Patterns DSP this year and they are packaged a new way! Stampin’ Up is offering paper stacks of our 5 colour groups, so you get more colours in one pack!The IN COLOR pack has 40 sheets, 4 each of 5 colours. The Brights , Subtles , Regals and Neutrals all have 40 sheets, 10 colors in each pack, 2 each; each pack has 2 sheets with double-sided designs. These new paper ‘stacks’ have a glue padding (like a notepad) on one end. (some of you may remember the 6x6 pads that were offered occassionally in the past) Now, No excuses not to have a co-ordinated project using our Top quality cardstocks and designer series papers. All are also acid free for your scrapbooking convenience. Please let me know if you would like a new catalog. Call me 250-545-1072 or email me Happy Stamping! Val

Do you have lots of Stampin' Up! colors and want to update your Stampin' Write markers, Watercolor Crayons, Stampin' Pastels, Ink Pads and Cardstock without having to buy a complete new set? Here is your opportunity! Stampin' Up! is offering Color Renovation Color Kits. You can update your colors without having to purchase a whole new set of markers, crayons, pastels, etc. Check out the flyer below and contact me if I can answer any questions for you. You can see the full version of this flyer by clicking HERE.

Today is the first day of a fabulous new promotion called Online Holiday Extravaganza! You need to visit my online store ASAP to see the wonderful product being offered for up to 50% off! Hurry, this sale ends next Monday, November 30th!!! Some of these items may sell out quickly so please make sure tht you order them through my website or directly through me. To place an order through my website, you can go directly to my website and click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right hand corner. If you haven't already, you will need to create a secure Profile so you can pay for your purchases. Your order will come directly to your door, anywhere in Canada. Have a Stamp Happy Day!!! Val

Serene Snowflake Class (holiday mini stamp set) Looking for a way to create lots of cards with just a few supplies? Love the look of Designer Paper but don’t have enough Designer Paper? No Problem. This class will solve that for you. These six cards are all created using a One Sheet Wonder technique. Stamp these beautiful snowflake images as your Designer Paper, add the co-ordinating matchbook and you have an amazing gift set! You'll also learn a wondeful new technique using the fabulous Shimmer Paints! In Studio class Date: Thursday, November 12th Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $30 (six cards and box) or include the stamp set Serene Snowflake for $60! Please pre-register for this class by calling 250-545-1072 or by email . NOTE: if you would like the Stamp set included, last date for registration is October 31. See you soon!

The deal of the week for October 19 - 26 is all about embellishments! You can dress up the simpliest card with one of these beauties! This is the perfect opportunity to try a new embellishment, especially if you have never used them before. 114348 Basic Jumbo grommets Reg $9.50 NOW $6.49 109857 Mini Library clips Reg $18.95 NOW $12.99 112571 Circle Designer brads Reg $8.50 NOW $5.49 112581 1/2" Library clips Reg $9.75 NOW $5.49 Hurry! This offer is only good til Oct 24th, 11 pm! Visit my Online Store or call/email me today to take advantage of these great offers! Happy Savings! Val

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week —with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week which are truly "to die for!" October 12, 8:00 AM through October 19, 7:50AM #115961 page 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die reg $57.95 Now $34.99 #114515 page 195 Flower Burst Embosslits reg $15.95 Now $7.49 #116760 page 201 Bigz XL Cake 3 Tier Die reg $53.95 Now $34.99 Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers! Or email me your order and pick up when it arrives....or email me to have it shipped directly to your door anywhere in Canada! These are awesome specials for your Big Shot! Plan to order before Sunday, October 18th! Happy Stamping! Val

Oh so exciting! The much-awaited release of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Ups! state-of-the-art Digital Crafting Software, Now Available! You don't want to wait to purchase this fabulous new software. All of the exclusive Stampin' Up! Colors are included, including In Colors from the past two years; Dozens of the most popular stamp sets along with Simply Scrappin' Kits, ribbons, brads, hardware, punches, embellishments and more! If you were to purchase all the stamp sets separately that are included in this software package, you would spend more than $1000, and that's just for the stamped images. What can you do with My Digital Software? Obviously, it makes scrapbooking so simple and quick. Whether you want to use the pages as you design them on the screen or print them out and add your own embellishments and layers (Hybrid projects), this software will have you plowing through your back-logged photographs and turning them into works-of-art in no time. You can also de...

Dates: August 1-31, 2009 Details: Spend $45 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $10.95 value! Eligible buttons are listed below. Item # Page Description Retail Value 116313 181 Playground Designer buttons $10.95 116312 181 Sherbet Designer buttons $10.95 114333 181 Button Latte Designer buttons $10.95 Rediscover the kid in you! Email me today to place your order or visit my online store - just click Shop Now in the top right hand corner. Happy Stamping, Val

Time to Celebrate with 20% off Birthday Sets!!!! Birthday cards are one of the most popular reasons for sending a card; everyone needs a birthday set (or two!) to be ready for the occasion. I find that my birthday stamps are some of my most regularly used sets. Even if you already own a birthday set or two, we've got a number of brand new birthday sets that you're just going to fall in love with! Check out our full colour Flyer Here Don't forget the other specials that are on for this month as well, aquapainter while supplies last, Simply Sent Card making set (pages 176-177) You can order at any time day or night from my website . Click on the "shop now" button on the top Right side of the page near my name and phone number. You can also email me with your order or call me at 250-545-1072. Enjoy the specials this month, I know I am!

Single Aqua Painter 114617 Regular Price: $9.44 Discount Price: $8.50 This wonderful tool is versatile and easy to use, and works great with Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Classic Stampin' Pads, and other mediums to pull and blend colors. ■ 15 mm brush size ■ Portable and easy to use ■ Reservoir holds 8 cc of liquid Be sure to call and place your order as this offer is "While Supplies Last"!

Although October 4th has come and gone, you can still take part in World Card Making Day and open up a world of possibilities! Celebrate the creativity of handcrafted cards and the personal connection that they forge between friends and family. Participate with Stampin' Up! in making and keeping personal connections by Enjoying 20% off a wide variety of fun and colourful Simply Sent Card Elements and easy-to-use Simply Sent card kits.* Join the world in making a card, and celebrate your unique creativity! See pgs. 176-177 of the Fall-Winter catalogue; discount valid October 4-11

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Cost: There are Three options for you to choose from! Option A: $25 includes all the consumables to complete this class Option B: $50 Includes the Upsy Daisy Stamp set, all the consumables for the class and 6 Half Sheets of Urban Garden Designer Papers to complete even more at home! Option C: $25 Can't make it that evening, live out of town? This is your Class to go option - $25 plus postage (if applicable-no charge with pickup at my studio) What you will get is a pre-cut package with FULL, extensive, detailed instructions & all embellishments. What this package does NOT include the stampset inks adhesives etc But if you require them...contact me when you order your class to go and I will give you a total cost or feel free to order what you need via my website located here Please NOTE Canadian customers only. Location: 4311 Mutrie Rd RSVP: ASAP for ordering purposes. The stamp set is currently on back order Please email me to sign up for this c...

My clubs will be once again starting shortly. Sign up soon to reserve your spot. The catalogues are in so if you come by, sign up then you can HAVE the new catalogue in your hot little hands immediately. I will not have time in the next few weeks for a catalog reveal, so please email me to sign up. Here are some questions I've had about clubs over the years I've been offering them. What is a Club? Each month the same club members get together in my studio to learn new techniques, make projects and have fun. The club runs for seven consecutive months and each member commits to spending a minimum of $30 per month (before shipping/taxes) from choices in the catalogue(s). You make the projects for FREE each month. What are the benefits? You get a turn at being the hostess once in the seven month cycle and earn free hostess only benefits and stamp sets! What if I can't make it to club? No problem - Your project will be completed for you if you are unable to come - you just send...

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the 'e'! Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. I invite you to eScape with me throughout the month of June! Purchase eScape Bundle Take advantage of the 25 percent discount by purchasing the eScape bundle and have convenient home delivery. (click on products to view in our online catalogue) Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 143$22.95 Love Notes assortment p. 167 $11.50 Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad p. 165 $6.75 Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon p. 191 $10.50 Total (non-bundled) $51.70 eBundle Price..... $36.00 Reconnect with your "wireless network" by attending an eScape event or hosting one of your own with your friends. Download the brochure here!

It was high time I got these done for my Daughter-in-Law (boy it feels strange to say that instead of son's Girlfriend, but really really cool ) She was able to hand them all out and cross one more thing off her list. I stamped these using bashful blue cardstock ballet blue cardstock bashful blue classic ink bashful blue stampin' write marker Year after Year Stamp set accessories: brads, punches, hemp and gingham ribbon As you can see, the dark faux buttons were created using first the1/16"punch and cutting 2 holes, and then the 1/2" circle punch around them. This created a "button" look to accent the cards. Give it a try, maybe even emboss them first...

Hello everyone, I am finally back after the wedding festivities and preparations. I have been stamping off and on... Last month, this stamp set "Wonderful You" was on special. I wasn't going to indulge in anymore stamp sets until I have sold off some of my "retired" sets first. Well, one of my great clients was more than gracious and allowed me to use her set when it first arrived. I needed a card for my daughter's birthday so this is what I came up with. After that (and a few more card trial and errors) I knew I had to have this set... Enjoy! Oh yes, I also used my cuttlebug on the base of the card.

Today is our Japanese student's birthday. We had a great celebration with her and a guest, including some major "baby" time where everyone got to hold Addison. She loved her gifts and was especially thankful for a home-made card. I can't say this is my own design as I copied it from a sample received in a swap when this set was in the mini catalog. But I have added a few of my own touches. Enjoy!

The last class I did, we used the Big On Christmas Stamp set. Here are a couple of the samples that the class made. Everyone enjoyed the class and I think that these are the favourites. Hopefully they will also inspire you. Thank you to my Downline Lori for help with the designs for the class. It is great to get together and share ideas. Be watching for our upcoming swap using the new stamp sets and paper that will be featured in the new catalog. You can view the preview Here.