November workshop preview

My November e-newsletter has been prepared and sent out. If you have not received my newsletter and would like to, please click here to contact me through my official Stampin' Up website and store.

Here is a preview of one of the make-and-take cards I'll be demonstrating in any workshop parties hosted in November:

From 2009-10 IBC Cards

Don't forget about the specials mentioned in the November 1st posting...November is a GREAT month to host a workshop party!

Holiday Extravaganza and other promotions

Holiday Extravaganza:

Use the Stampin' Up! Holiday Extravaganza Gift Giving Guide to find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, cards makers, scrapbookers, and more--or to find the supplies you need to create special handcrafted gifts.

Plus, from November 1 to January 4, receive a free Decor Elements piece (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in the guide! For every additional $50 you spend on these products, you will get an additional Decor Elements piece.

Download a PDF of the Holiday Gift Giving Guide by clicking here.

If you have any questions about products in this guide or would like to put an order in now, contact me via my official Stampin' Up! website and store.

Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion:

Earn even more free products with this Stampin' Up! limited-time hostess offer!

Through November 30, get My Digital Studio, the new digital scrapbooking and card-designing software, at 50% off--a savings of nearly $40--when you host a $400 workshop!

Or choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10 when you host a $250 workshop.

Make plans today to host your own Stampin' Up! workshop and enjoy this sweet reward. Visit my official Stampin' Up! website and store to contact me today so we can schedule your workshop!
*Offer does not include My Digital Studio or hostess sets

New Business Opportunity:

Do you enjoy digital photography? Are you an avid blogger or Facebooker? Do you love computers and technology? Do you enjoy crafting using different mediums? Are you interested in earning extra money doing something you love?

Then Stampin' Up! has the perfect opportunity for you!

Make some extra income, plus get a discount on digital and traditional Stampin' Up! products by becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

With Stampin' Up!, starting your own business is easy! For just $185, you'll have everything you need to get started. Here's what you'll get in the Digital+ Starter Kit:

Digital+ Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)



Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

• My Digital Studio software suite
• Two stamp sets (Party Hearty, Petal Pizzazz)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Four Classic Stampin' Pads (Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise)
• Four Stampin' Write markers (Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red)
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD and other supplies)

Contact me through my official Stampin' Up! website and store to get started.

The Final Deals of the Week!

The final October Deals of the Week has been announced. They are these adorable Pirate and Princess party kits shown above and below! (They are pictured larger on pages 74-75 and 174-175 of the 2009/10 Idea Book and Catalog) Until October 31 you can get these kits—no limits—for just $9.99 instead of the catalog price of $15.95 each. These are a wonderful option to throw together a great party.

Each kit includes a craft, party favors, cupcake toppers, banners, invitations and envelopes for eight. The only thing you need is adhesive—everything else, including ribbon for the banners, elastic cord for the eye patches in the pirate kit, even toothpicks, comes included in the kit!

Since you're saving so much money on the party kit you might want to add another craft for your party...There's a wonderful matching stamp set for each of these kits.

Plus, there are personalized name stamps available if you order directly through me to use when making out these adorable invitations. (Sorry, personalized stamps are not available in the online store.)

Imagine a fabulous party with no hassle—just pure enjoyment. Visit my Online Store to contact me or just use the online store to order a couple of kits today.

I’m getting the pirate kit for my son's December birthday!

Dates	Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
October 26, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 31, 11:50 PM (MT)	116214	174	Princess Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99
	116213	175	Pirate Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99

Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers! My contact information is available there.
Suggested additions to these nifty party kits:

Pirate Time, $16.95/set

Princess Time, $16.95/set

Deals of the Week

Stampin' Up! is offering specials on new products every week in October. The current Deals of the Week are available for order at these great prices from October 19, 10 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT).

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$6.95	$4.49
109857	179	Mini Library clips	$12.95	$8.99
112571	179	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$3.99
112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$6.95	$3.99

For more details these items, please visit my Stampin' Up! website and click on the red box that says "Deals of the Week". My contact information is available on that site, and I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

Preview of World Card Making Day Open House Samples

The countdown has been ticking and I'm trying my best to prepare as many samples as I can...despite my whole family having been sick this week and more. Okay, so I feel rather behind on things, but I can at least offer enough samples to make it worth your while to come visit me anyway. (And don't worry, we're all getting better thanks to antibiotics, so you won't catch anything!) Here's a preview of some more items you'll see Saturday or Tuesday:

This first card was made using the Patterned Pines stamp set...which you can only get if you host a workshop...and the message came from A Cardinal Christmas. I used Real Red and Kraft colored papers, and Real Red ink. The snowflake background was done with the second stamped image so it would look softer. To add a little interest, I punched out the message using the Scalloped Oval Punch and used the Wide Oval Punch for the background. This is a very fast, easy project!

This card has a Kraft card base and Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry layers. It was stamped using the For All You Do stamp set on a Naturals White paper. I used the "kissing" technique to get polka-dots on the butterfly and the "rock and roll" technique to get Crushed Curry edges on the flowers. Again, I punched out the message using the Scalloped Oval Punch and used the Wide Oval Punch for the background. The ribbon is Dusty Durango.

Made using the For All You Do stamp set and Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, and Crushed Curry solid colored papers. The patterned paper is from the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper set. I rounded the corners with a Corner Rounder Punch.

This is a gift "box" for giving a set of 3x3 note cards in. It's made using Dusty Durango, Basic Black and Whisper White papers. The image comes from the For All You Do stamp set. The ribbon handles are Black Gingham. This gift box and a set of cards will be one of the door prizes offered at the Open House.

The final card for tonight's post is made using the Rich Razzleberry and Naturals White papers along with a small strip of patterned paper from the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper pack. The stamp set used is Flight of the Butterfly, and the ribbon is Twill Tape stamped with a small flower from the same stamp set. Ink colors used are Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo.

World Card Making Day Open House

Come visit me on World Card Making Day for a chance to learn about how Stampin' Up! products can be used in making your cards (and many other projects). This will be my first ever event! Many products and completed projects will be on display for you to experience the high quality and versatility of Stampin' Up! merchandise. While visiting, you will be able to do a small project, look through the beautiful catalogs, learn about the current specials being offered, book workshops in your home, and put in orders for supplies to make your own holiday cards, etc. Special gifts and incentives will be offered to those who book a workshop in their home during this event.

Additional details TBA.

Visit my Stampin' Up! site/store at http://givvmistamps.stampinup.net to contact me, for more information on this and other events, or to shop my store online.

Happy B-day Simply Scrappin' Kit

Below you will find several projects I made using only a Stampin' Up! Happy B-day Simply Scrappin' kit (some cards use additional cardstock in Whisper White). By the way, this Scrappin' kit only costs $19.95, and there is a LOT of paper still left over from my pack!

The first four projects below are called "Side-Step Cards" and were inspired by Julie Davison's blog: http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/

Below is a 6"x6"2-Page Spread: