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Helping Out Haiti

Stampin' Up! is again raising money to help people in need!!  From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (pictured below), will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund.  This set comes in either clear mount or wood mount.

The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Click HERE to see what else Stampin' Up! is doing to help out the relief effort in Haiti.

"I HEART U" Memory Album Class

Nothing says "I Love You" more than a beautiful handmade memory album.  This beautiful and timely memory album holds 21 photos.  This is huge for this type of handmade album.  This album is made with our georgeous "Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin' Kit".  We are offering this class just in time for the Valentine's holiday, however, it is also appropriate as a bridal shower gift, a special Mother's Day gift, an anniversary gift and so on.  I am also offering a design change -- you can use hearts on the front in place of the owl. 

This next picture shows one sample inside page with the pull up shown.  By adding this pull up to the project we were able to increase the number of photos it would display. Clever!!! 

There are five pull ups which equal 10 photos (front and back).  Once you attend this class you will be able to make many versions of this album for birthdays, weddings, etc.  We have several Simply Scrappin' Kits that make this beautiful album fun and easy to make.  Just think about the accolades you will receive from your family and friends when they see what you have made.  JOIN THE FUN AND REGISTER EARLY!

CLASS DATE: Friday, February 12 at 6pm  (Note: One date only.) 

CLASS FEE:  $35.00  - OR - Register no later than Friday, January 29 (with payment) to receive the Early Bird Price = $30.00.  Absolute deadline to register is Friday, February 5.  This class is limited to six participants - as of this post there are only 3 spots available. 

WHAT A FUN DAY!

Every day is fun when you run a craft business like I do,  but today was way at the top of the scale of fun days.  First, we taught our first class at the Southeast Library and met a lot of wonderful new friends.  A huge thank you to my friends Carol and Ann for helping at the class.  When we done at the library we went to the CHA craft show at the Anaheim Convention Center.  WOW!  All three of us were on a high today.  A big thanks to Teresa and the rest of the Library staff for their part in today's class.   I had intended to take a picture but was so busy it did not get done.  Do you want to have fun too?  Contact me! 

Cards a la Carte

Stampin' Up is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Cards à la Carte stationery kit.  Put a little style on the menu with Country Living's Cards a la Carte by Stampin' Up!  Complete with stamps, ink and Desginer Series paper.  With this kit you'll create handcrafted cards, notes, invitations and more in just minutes. 

Country Living Cards a la Carte is only available from January 5th through April 30th, 2010 - or while supplies last - so order yours today!

This exclusive kit (item 119113) includes the following products:

• Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3)
• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot
• Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4

Love Bots Valentines

Have you received your Occasions Mini Catalog?  Have you seen the adorable Tiny Bots Valentines Kit?  Now, it can be so easy to prepare your Valentines!  So easy, the kids can make their own.

Girl and Boy Love Bots each include 30 total die-cut valentine boxes, 10 ea. of 3 designs; 30 clear round closure stickers. (Folded box approx. dimensions: 3" x 3" x 5/8"). Girl Love Bots greetings include: Totally thinking of you, friend; Hello, human; and I lug you. Boy Love Bots greetings include: Best friends; Hello, human, and You’re out of this world! Love Bots available only while supplies last.

You can even take it up a notch.  How would you like to personalize these great Valentines as well?  We also have a new "Love Bots Personalized Name Stamp".  What a perfect way to finish your Valentines!   

These new products (found in the Occasions Mini Catalog) are available for purchase in my Online Store.  If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact me.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

Don't you love Valentine's Day?  All the cute candy and projects.  They are so fun to give to family and friends and so appreciated.  To help you with your sharing of love we have created a class with four projects that are sure to be a hit.  Take a look at the projects and register early.  
 

 

As you can see, there are three cards that range from cute to very pretty and a beautiful gift box which is large enough to hold lots of different types of gifts -- candy, small T-Shirts, crayons and small coloring books, jewelery, etc..  We use the Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (it is full of glitter!), the Large Heart Punch, the Heart to Heart punch, and the new Pinking Hearts Border; just to name a few.

Class Dates:  Friday, February 5 at 6pm, or Sunday, February 7 at 1:00pm

Class Fee:  $25.00 (or $20 if you register no later than Saturday, January 23  with payment.  Get a group of friends together and have some fun.  This would also be a fun Mother/Daughter/Son Class.  To share the love, I am offering a group of six for the price of five -- $100.00, which is a tad over $16.00 each. 

REGISTER SOON AND BE SURE TO CALL WITH QUESTIONS.

 

TUTORIAL TUESDAY - TWO STEP PUNCH TUTORIAL

Hi Fellow Crafters!  I finally finished learning how to use the fabulous new punches.  These punches are so beautiful. We can all punch a straight edge or a corner edge, but I wanted to learn the two step process of using both punches to make full use of them as they were designed -- It took a couple quiet afternoons before I mastered this technique.  Pictured below are the pieces I punched. 

As you can see, I used the new Scallop Trim Corner Punch and the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  You will find the corner punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog -- the border punch is FREE in the Sale-A-Bration catalog!  All you need to do to earn the punch (and/or five other items) free is to place a $50 order (product amount - does not include tax and shipping).    Okay, enough of that, let's get back to learning how to use the punches. 

Starting with a 1 15/16" square, you use only the Scallop Trim Corner Punch.  This was one of the easiest for me to do. 

2 3/8" makes a square with 5 scallops on each side.

2 7/8" makes a square with 6 scallops on each side.

3 1/4" makes a  square with 7 scallops on each side.

3 13/16" (just a hair bigger than 3 3/4") makes a square that has 8 scallops on each side.  This is the size that fits perfectly into the guide that is printed on the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  This was the easiest one for me to figure out, and I suggest that you practice with this size.  Once you have mastered this one you can move on to the other sizes. 

4 1/4" makes a square that has 9 scallops on each side.

4 3/4" makes a square that has 10 scallops on each side.

I used a lot of scraps trying to master this.  I strongly recommend that is what you do also.  And, you are going to want to print this post to save the sizes.  The basic rule is to punch the corner first, holding your punch upside down so that you can see what you are doing.  Make sure you stop your cardstock right at the edge of the cutting blade.  This will ensure that your card stock will end up square and not lopsided.  You will also get a better result when you hold the border punch upside down.  Okay, now that we have this down pat I will begin figuring out the sizes for rectangles.  Once again, it takes a little practice, but it will be worth it as you create beautiful projects.  Don't you feel these new punches are exciting!  I know you are going to want to add these to your collection.  Contact me for information on how to acquire them. 

HAPPY PUNCHING!!! 

OUT WITH OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW!

Well, maybe not quite!  Are you curious about what the new Clear Mount stamps sets look like?  I suspected you were, so here is a quick look at the way they are packaged.  They are in plastic containers that are 7 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" wide x 5/8".  Included is a picture of the stamps, both in the spine as well as inside the cover.  That means you always have a reminder of what the set includes in case you separate stamps from their container and mix them up when working on a project.  For me personally, this is such a help.  The last year and a half I have made a copy of the set before assembling them so that I had that record.  Now, I do not have to do that!  Yippee!.  It also means you can store them flat or standing on a shelf and you can see the image.  I can't thank Stampin'Up! enough for thinking this through so well.  And here is a quick tip, you can mix and match several stamp sets on a clear mount block to create custom images.  This is simply so exciting I can't stand it!

 

Just think -- I now have room for more stamp sets!!!  I know, that is sick.  But I do love them.  To help you convert your existing stamp sets you will find the plastic containers in the Occasions MIni Catalog on Page 7, (119105) 4 for $4.95.  There are so many fabulous new products in this mini, it is hard to decide which is my favorite.  If you have any questions about this item or any others, do not hesitate to call.  Enjoy!

 

Simply Adorned

The time has come and I am very happy to share our Simply Adorned line with you.  These are just adorable and have been long anticipated. 

 

Simply Adorned Chains

Add your personal touch to our bracelet and chains.  Our 8" stainless-steel bracelet and 24" and 34" chains have a toggle clasp and Stampin' Up! charm identifier.  Both packaged in a gift box.  Finish coordinates with our Simply Adorned Charms.

Simply Adorned Charms

Grace these nickel-plated charms with your imagination.  Tempered glass on front and back and a lobster clasp.  Locket-style charm with hinge lets you insert custom artwork or photos.  Packaged in a gift box (you can view more charms in my Online Store).

If you have any questions about this product line or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I would be happy to introduce you to this wonderful new product line.