Stampin' Up Autumn Traditions Thanksgiving Layout

Hi Everyone! As we approach Thanksgiving, I designed this scrapbook layout to capture a special time with my family. The Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper highlight beautiful Fall Colors and the Big Shot was used to add the details. Enjoy!

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Very Vanilla Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Library Clip, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Leaf Punch, Branch Punch, Swirls and Scribbles Sizzlit Die, Big Shot

Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza Starts Today!

Hi Everyone! For one week only, you can get amazing discounts--up to 50 percent off--on over 40 products and product bundles from Stampin' Up! You can click on each promotion in my left sidebar. To start shopping from this promotion in my online store, click here.

Things to Remember:

• Orders may be placed as customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online orders.


• The sale begins Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Monday November 30, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).


• Discounts range between 30 percent and 50 percent.


• For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.


• The Distribution Center will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2009, for the US Thanksgiving holiday. No orders will ship on those days.


• Order deadlines:
  Phone: Monday, November 30, 2009; 6:50 PM (MT)
  OEX and Online: Monday, November 30, 2009; 11:50 PM (MT)

FAQs

Q: Do customers have to place their orders online to get the special discounts?

A: No. Demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online orders all qualify for this promotion.

Q: Are sale items only while supplies last?

A: With the exception of the Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle, all sale prices will be honored through the sales period, even if items go on backorder. Please note: The Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle is only available in a limited quantity; if we run out of any of the products included in this bundle, the bundle will no longer be available and the sale price will no longer be honored.

Q: Do you anticipate running out of any of the sale items?

A: While we try to accurately predict what will happen during a promotion, sometimes there are unanticipated outcomes. We have run forecasts and built supplies to prepare for this promotion, but just as is the case with any product, sometimes the forecasts don't predict actual behavior and items do go on backorder. With the exception of the Ultimate Stamper's Starter Kit, all sale prices will be honored through the sales period even if items go on backorder.

Stampin' Up Holiday Stamp A Stack

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share a few pictures from my Holiday Stamp A Stack held last weekend. We had a lot of fun and everyone left with all of their cards and envelopes ready to be mailed. Enjoy!

Stampin' Up Big Shot Gift Pack

Hi Everyone! Have you been wanting to purchase a Big Shot? Do you love the Top Note and other Stampin' Up Exclusive Big Shot Dies? Then the Stampin' Up Big Shot Gift Pack is for you. During the Holiday Extravaganza, you can purchase this die cutting machine along with some fabulous accessories for $274.55. But Wait! As an extra gift, you can also pick 5 Decor Elements $16.95 or less from the Definitely Decorative Catalog for FREE!

Here is what's include:

• Sizzix Big Shot



• Flower Burst Embosslits Die



• Billboard Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die



• Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die



• Fancy Favor Bigz Die



• Extended Cutting Pads



• Extended Premium Crease Pad



• Decorative Strip Cutting Pads



• Decorative Strip Spacer Platform

If you would like to purchase the Big Shot Gift Pack, click here. Enjoy!

Christmas Card Tips - Christmas Card Timeline

Hi Everyone! Every Tuesday this past month I've been giving you tips on how to complete your Holiday Cards. If you are subscribed to my monthly newsletter, you also received a card planner to help you design not only your Holiday Cards but any other cards as well. My tip for today is a Card Making Timeline that will give you a general guide for completing and mailing all of your cards. Remember this is a "guideline", so don't freak out if you have not started. Enjoy!

6 - 8 Weeks Prior to the Card Event:

1. Make a card list of who you want to send the cards to. Some crafters often send cards only to family and close friends.


2. Decide on a basic design including the size, color, and sentiment.


3. Compare your supplies on hand to your supplies needed to complete the cards. Make a list of supplies you need to purchase and also contact your friendly Stampin' Up Demonstrator.

4 - 5 Weeks Prior to the Card Event:

1. Purchase the supplies including envelopes, address labels, and stamps.


2. Arrange the supplies in one area or container so everything can be accessed quickly and easily as time permits.


3. Start creating your cards, working assembly line style.


4. Address and stamp envelopes. (You can save time by using the computer.)

2 - 3 Weeks Prior to the Card Event:

1. Finish creating all of your cards. If time permits, you can add additional embellishments.


2. Double check your cards against your original card list as you place them in envelopes.


3. MAIL YOUR CARDS AND RELAX!

Stampin' Up Dasher Christmas Card

Hi Everyone! Here is another card I made during a recent Stampin' Up Workshop. The Dasher Stamp is embossed and paired with Stampin' Up Whisper White Organza Ribbon. Enjoy!

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Brushed Silver, Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark Ink Pad

Stamp: Dasher, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Die, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Silver Stampin' Embossing Powder

Featured Artist of the Month!

Hi Everyone! Each month I showcase one of my customer's Stampin' Up Creations. My Features Artist of the Month is Sharon B. She made the most beautiful Christmas Card using the Seasons of Simple Grace Stamp Set. Please leave a comment to congratulate her on a job well done! Enjoy!

Here is Sharon's recipe for her card:

Paper: Whisper White White Vellum

Stamp: Season of Simple Grace Stamp Set

Markers: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue, Eggplant Envy, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Basic Black, Real Red, and Garden Green

Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive

Accessories: Versa Mark, Stampin Up Embossing powder: gold, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Stampin Scrub Stampin Mist, Stamp Cleaner, Snail Adhesive, Stampin Dimensionals, Metallic Eyelets

Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza!

Hi Everyone! Don't forget to mark your calendars as Stampin' Up will have an Online Extravangza starting Monday, November 23, 2009. You will be able to to take advantage of amazing discounts while you enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Think of it as a week of Black Friday Sales! You can click here to view sale prices and place your orders that week. Enjoy!

Christmas Card Tips - Making Your Cards in Bulk

Hi Everyone! Last week I posted card and envelope sizes to help you create your Christmas Cards. Today I am sharing with you tips to help you mass produce them without you getting stressed out. Enjoy!

1. Keep your cards very simple. The more cards you make the easier they should be. Adding one extra step when you're making 5 cards is no big deal. However, if you are making 50 cards, this will add hours to the process. Make each card in 7 or less steps.
2. Don't worry about your cards being simple. Complete your basic design and if you have time left over, you can add an extra embellishment.
3. Work assembly line style. Do all the cutting, all the punching, all the coloring, all the gluing, ect. By doing each step in manageable chunks, this will speed up the process.
4. Don't wait for a specific time to start working on your cards as it may never come. Instead, as you complete other tasks like watching t.v. or talking on the phone, you can work on a portion of your cards. Little by little you will get them done.
5. Finally, remember each card does not have to be identical. As your family and friends are unique, so is each card. A card is a unique reflection of your heartfelt feelings for them.

Stampin' Up Ornament Punch Christmas Card

Hi Everyone! Here is a Christmas Card I made during a recent Stampin' Up Workshop. This card shows how versatile the Stampin' Up Ornament Punch can be. Enjoy!

Paper: Real Red, Close To Cocoa, Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper

Ink: Real Red

Stamp: Sincere Salutations (Inside of the Card)

Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Ornament Punch