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How about a few great, fun ideas for reaching a $50 purchase to take advantage of the S-A-B limited time products?
IDEA #1 Simply Sent Create & Keep
3 packages of the Simply Sent Create & Keep card sets (one to keep and use and two to share)
1 pkg of Sticky Strip (to put the card box together)
Then choose the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad pack to dress up your cards a little more.
This is a super simple project for those of you who'd like to craft but don't want to stamp, to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration. And these card sets would make great gifts for Mother's Day, birthday gifts, and more. I have a KIT TO-GO available for the Simply Sent Create & Keep as well. Check it out here.
IDEA #2 Outlined Occasions
119979 Getting Started Stampin' Spots $21.95
120954 Getting Started Card Stock $6.95
117086 Itty Bitty Bits Stmp Set, Wood $11.95
OR 120060 Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set Clear ($8.95)
118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack $16.95
TOTAL $57.80
Outlined Occasions Stamp Set -FREE-
(126014 - Wood; 126016 - Clear)
IDEA #3 Elementary Elegance
119704 Subtles Card Stock $6.95
119712 Subtles Stampin' Spots $19.95
101650 Very Vanilla Card Stock $8.50
120999 Very Vanilla Seam Binding $6.95
119851 Curly Label Punch $16.95
TOTAL $53.30
Elementary Elegance Stamp Set -FREE-
IDEA KIT #4
117311 Notecards $5.95
100730 Whisper White card stock $8.50
119706 Brights Card stock $6.95
119714 Brights Stampin' Spots $19.95
109027 Black Grosrain Ribbon $4.95
104430 Stampin' Dimenisionals $3.95
TOTAL $50.25
125130-W Sprinkled Expressions Stamp Set -FREE-
125121-C Sprinkled Expressions Stamp Set
There are so many ways you can create a Stampin' Up! order to equal $50. Then choose the FREE Sale-A-Bration item of your choice.
Ask me if you'd like some help customizing your order. blythe@stampinwithblythe.com
And I thought I'd hit 'go' on this post on the 24th. Hmmmm. Not! When I'm away from home my life just doesn't function in the quiet, organized, planned manner that it does normally. In a house with 3 darling grandkids who love to be with their Oma, a thoughtful wonderful daughter and son-in-law, and 2 dogs (one is a puppy) I'm sure you might understand. Every hour for me is totally unpredictable. Throw a birthday in there and life is totally out of control---and that's a great thing.
Yes it's blurry. 7 year old Austin took the early morning photo with my iPhone.
This is what I wanted to share with you on Tuesday:
NOW is a great time for YOU to join the Stampin' Up! family!
And tomorrow, I'll tell you about some personal benefits that come from Stampin' Up! when you attend a Stampin' Up! event.
During S-A-B any new demonstrators who joins Stampin' Up! will get the starter kit for $125 -- that's almost $300 worth of Stampin' Up! product plus business supplies -- at $50 off of the regular price of $175.
You'll also get a free pack of designer paper or a digital download (worth up to $10.95) every month for the rest of the year when placing a monthly Demonstrator order. (No demonstrator order -- no free DSP or digital download for that month -- simple as that.)
Here's a list of what comes in the starter kit:
Any stamp set worth up to $24.95 Any stamp set worth up to $28.95 Any stamp set worth up to $22.95 Any stamp set worth up to $9.95 Any standard wheel $6.50 Clear mount block $6.95 Designer Paper Stack (the big pack) $21.95 A pack of assorted color card stock, 8-1/2" x 11" $6.95 A pack of basic card stock 8-1/2" x 11", Whisper White, $8.50 Any $8.95 ribbon Any 5 ink pads (5 x $5.95. or can include a versamark pad) Any 2 markers (2 x $3.50) Any ink refill $4.25 Snail Adhesive $6.95 Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner $4.50 A $23.95 or less punch A Décor Elements product $9.95 or less Pack of envelopes $6.50 Color Coach $14.95 Wheel Handle $3.95 Uninked Wheel Cartridge $5.25 Blender Pen (single = approx $3.30) Stampin' Scrub $16.95 Pack of Dimensionals $3.95 Business supplies including 8 catalogs and minis, order forms etc
So, a lot more than the $125........and no shipping fee!!!!!
CHECK THIS OUT........ Your first $150+ order gets 30% off. So, if placed during S-A-B, your order will be approximately $100 (plus shipping and tax). You'll also get THREE FREE SAB products AND a FREE shopping tote........AND, $25 in FREE hostess goodies as well!
It's a GREAT time to join SU!
Tomorrow I'll tell you about the benefits I received at last week's Leadership Training. *I* *was* *stunned* at the generosity of this amazing company called Stampin' Up!
Call me or email me and we can talk about YOU joining ME, and my team of wonderful demonstrators. I've been a Demonstrator since April of 1996 and my enthusiasm for this company (and the fun I have creating and "playing" while doing my job) has never wained. I LOVE IT! Think about joining me!
Let's see if I can count the ways that make this year's event more special than years past:
Simply---it's 2012's Sale-A-Bration Event. As in current, right now! Woohoo!
The awesome hostess opportunities! Like a snazzy FREE Tote Bag with every order over $150. Yes, you can earn more than just one. And if you hostess a $400 workshop you'll also earn a FREE Hostess Bundle which consists of the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, a pack of Everyday Enchantment designer series paper, 2 rolls of 1/8" Organdy Ribbon (Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral -- 10 yards each), and a package of 3/8" Printed Designer Brads (30)
An awesome opportunity to join the Stampin' Up! Family(I'll have more about the SU! Family tomorrow so be sure to check back) as a demonstrator. The Starter Kit, during Sale-A-Bration, is available for only $125 (normally $175--more than a $340 value). In addition to all of the goodies (click here for more information) in the Starter Kit, you'll receive FREE Designer Series Paper or a Digital Downloadeach month for the remainder of 2012. Simply place a demonstrator order each month and you'll be able to choose a qualifying paper or digital download for free! And you can alternate your choices---DSP one month, digital download the next........through December 2012. Click HERE to learn more about this great opportunity.
The great new stamp sets, accessories, fabric, designer series paper plus selected stamps from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.
How do you take advantage of these free products??? Choose one for every $50 you order in Stampin' Up! product. I'll share some bundle ideas later today. Right now I'm taking advantage of some 'quiet time' while my daughter and her children are out. I'm 'camping out' at their home for the rest of the week while we do some work around my stepson's house, take him to doctor's appointments, get my car repaired (ooops that simple hose repair got buried in the rush of other priorities and now the car's in the shop with a blown power steering pump), and celebrate my birthday. Why drive home (125 miles) one day only to return the next? It's so nice to have the option of staying with Andrea and her family during these crazy times!!! Thank you so much. Plus I get to spend more time with 3 of my grandkidlets.
Call or email me if you need help with an S-A-B order or simply place it yourself by clicking here or on that shopping cart in the upper right sidebar. Be sure to round up to the nearest $50 bracket to get as many Sale-A-Bration items as possible. Remember, S-A-B continues through March 31st.
Here is one of my favorite swap cards, received at Leadership last week, highlighting the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and the Twitterpated DSP from the Occasions Mini:
I'm sorry the color is so faded. Brighter cards will be coming forth in the next days.
If you haven't received your Sale-A-Bration brochure, email me immediately (link in the left sidebar) and I'll get one sent right out to you (customers only please, no demonstrators---we all got a free one from Stampin' Up!).
Since Sale-a-Bration is drawing to a close, I decided to feature a different product every day from now through the 31st of March.
Today..........a great and easy (love that word) mini scrapbook!
You will need:
12" x 12" Peach Parfait card stock (119799) and Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper & Quick Accents Pack (122242--SAB)
Peach Parfait:
1 pc. 5" x 12", scored at 2-1/2", 3", 8", and 8-1/2"
Bone Folder (102300). Firmly crease each score line, ensuring that each fold is perpendicular to the card stock edges before creasing with the bone folder.
2 pc. 4-3/4" x 12", scored at 4-3/4" and 9-1/2
Firmly crease each score line as described above, folding the scored lines as show below.
Open up the 5" x 12" piece and lay the two matching pieces in the center as shown below.
You will want the folded edges to be "about" 1/8" from the edge of the sides.
The centers will overlap a bit.
When these pieces are folded into position they should be pretty even on each side.
Be sure to apply a generous amount of Snail Adhesive (104332). If you think your mini album will get a lot of use, use Sticky Tape (104294) instead of Snail.
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch (119275)
Daffodil Delight cardstock, 5" x 1-1/2" (scrap): punch out a strip with the punch and attach it to the inside of the top flap of the mini scrapbook with Snail Adhesive.
The DSP layer on the bottom half is 4-3/4" x 3-1/4". I used a piece from the In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117158).
Belly Band: 1" x 12", Daffodil Delight. Rather than prescore the belly band, gently fold it around the mini album and fold it at score lines. Secure with Snail over the top flap. This will be covered with the embellishment.
Using the Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) and the Large Scalloped Square Bigz Die (115950) cut out a piece of Daffodil Delight card stock.
Using Snail adhesive, attach it to the center/inside of the mini album.
Decorate the scalloped square piece using theSweet Summer (123214) SAB stamp set.
Add a greeting or message as desired.
Use the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch (118074) to punch out a piece of Old Olive card stock. Attach pieces from the Quick Accents Packas desired. I attached many of them with Dimensionals. Tie a knotted piece (or a bow) using the Ice Cream Parlor ribbon from the Ribbon & Button Pack (123529). Attach with a Glue Dot (103683).
Sadly, I don't have any printed and appropriate spring photos to attach to the inside of the album. I think you can do that on your own. Add journaling or embellishments as desired.
IF you needed all of the supplies used for this mini album, you would be able to earn one of the Sale-a-Bration sets used.
12" x 12" In Color card stock, 20 sheets, 2 of each color, $10.95
TOTAL with Snail refill only rather than new full package: $71.15
While all of these items are 'consumable', many of them will last you a long, long time and will be vital ingredients for many projects. If you need to order anything be sure to send me an email or go directly to my stampin' store but clicking on my signature below.
I'll see you again tomorrow, sharing a totally different look. See you then.
My sister and Stampin' Up! downline, Janet, made this bright and cheery birthday card using the Happy Moments Sale-a-Bration stamp set, as well as Well Scripted stamp set from the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog. She also used the Corner Punch and the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (also from the 2010 Occasions Mini).
Cardstock used is Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay In-Colors as well as Whisper White. The ribbon is Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain. And finally, a ribbon slide from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (p. 178, IB&C)
(Remember---there are less than 2 weeks of Sale-a-Bration left. Don't miss out!)
If you don't know about Sale-A-Bration then let me tell you about it right now! It's the best time of the Stampin' Up! year because you can easily 'earn' some FREE STAMP SETS (or ribbon or DSP) during this promotion. What's not to love about FREE (most of the time) anything?
For every $50 order you place you will earn one FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration mini-catalog. You can also earn free Sale-a-Bration product/s by hosting a workshop or becoming a demonstrator. Sale-a-Bration runs from February 1-March 31, 2009 so there's still plenty of time to take advantage of this opportunity.
How about some samples? My stampin' friend, Kimberley Morris, came up with this cute Valentine Treat Holder using the Yummy stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration mini catalog. (And how can YOU get one????)
Then I changed it up for a "Meet & Greet" shower favor that we're going to have for Zion and his mommy and daddy next weekend (which was his 'due' date but he decided to arrived early and wipe out the originally planned shower!) The only M&Ms I have in the house right now are pink Valentine ones and I just didn't have the heart to put them in this little bag. I'll be getting some before the shower though.
I almost forgot to tell you what the ingredients are for this bag! You really need your Big Shot for this one! I used the new Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plates (114512, p. 203), the Bigz Stampin' Up! Top Notedie (113463, p. 196) and the new Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label Bigz XL die (114506, p. 195). Of course, I used the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439, p. 193).
Additionally:
Stamp Set: Yummy (S-A-B)
Cardstock: Kraft, Baja Breeze
Ink: Baja Breeze
Other Accessories: Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Crop-a-dile, medium cello bags (when I add the M&Ms I'll be using that cello bag!), SNAIL adhesive
I'll prepare a tutorial to walk you through the steps for this project because it's not quite as it appears. Look for it tomorrow or the next day.
Do you remember the card I showed in mid-January using the same colors? I just love the Manchester Designer Seriers Paper.
You can order online at anytime via my Stampin' Up! demonstrator website or by contacting me directly via email. Take advantage of Sale-a-Bration!
I'll be back tomorrow with a step-by-step tutorial on making these great treat bags.
