Sale till 9/30

The following is what I sent out to my customers. I had cut and paste samples but it's not showing up on this post. I guess you'll have to use the links to view them. Shucks...oh well. If you want to see them in the original email (8/19/08), email me to forward it to you.

This is REALLY, REALLY bad!!!! I thought I’d cut and paste some samples of the sets on sale so I could show you what people have done with them. Now, I want them all! Not good, not good for me!!!!

Never Before Seen Promotion
From August 11 through September 30, Stampin' Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed in the table below:
Item Code
Pg. #
Description
Regular Price
15% off Price
111690
32
Snow Swirled
$24.95
$21.21
111586
55
It's a Stretch
$23.95
$20.36
111544
81
Putt Putt (Not available until August 18)
$24.95
$21.21
111626
91
Eastern Blooms
$21.95
$18.66
111672
98
Pocket Silhouettes
$18.95
$16.11
111710
101
Upsy Daisy
$18.95
$16.11
111556
109
Under the Stars
$29.95
$25.46
111644
145
Heard from the Heart
$22.95
$19.51
111570
157
Contempo Alphabet
$40.95
$34.81
Heard from the Heart $19.51

Under the stars $25.46
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=14671

Upsy Daisy $16.11
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1022417?cat=14638

Pocket Silhouettes $18.95
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1021539?cat=14665

Snow Swirled $24.95
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1020327?cat=14655

Eastern Blooms $21.95
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1021365?cat=14531
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1014167?cat=14531

No samples at this time
Contempo Alphabet $34.81
It’s a stretch $20.36

Tutorials!

I just LOVE tutorials!!!!

Check these blogs for really great, in-depth, detailed directions:

http://dianagibbs.typepad.com/stampin_with_di/tutorials/
She makes a cute little bow using a FORK! A cute box purse, cute 3-D stuff (favors ideas abound) and many more!

http://rebelinker.blogspot.com/2008/07/five-petal-punch-chrysanthemum.html
She is the stamper that had directions in how to make the 5 petal punch flower I did for my 8/08 class.

http://www.barbstamps.com/
If you are one proud owner of the Sizzix Big Shot, check this blog out for great ideas on how to make the most of your newest toy!

No list could ever be complete without making mention one of my most favorite bloggers...
Patty Bennett
http://pattystamps.typepad.com/pattys_stamping_spot/
She truly inspires me to more. What an awesome stamper and sister in Christ she is!

Open House

Hi everyone!

I think I’m ready to announce my Open House! I just found out my SU catalogs had been delivered (8/7!!!) but to who, I don’t know! They’ve re-shipped them and I should be getting them in a few days. SO…I will be all set to host you BY {drumrolll} Sunday, September 14 at 2 PM. PLEASE be sure to email me your rsvp BY 9/1! If you do, you’ll get something special made just for you! You are welcome to bring your friends (just let me know so I can prepare my supplies) and you’ll get another special something as well as the friends you bring. If Saturday works better for you and there is enough interest, I will be adding another Open House the day before at 10 AM.

I’ll have some really cool projects for you to do! Looking forward to hearing from you! I can’t tell you how EXCITED I am about this new catalog and all the new things Stampin’ Up is doing for all of us!!!!!

Psst...if you come to this event, you will be guaranteed a catalog, as long as supplies last!

Class 8/08-Project #2

This card was inspired by different things. I came across a blog that used the 5-petal punch to create the flower. The card itself was inspired by a wonderful card made by a wonderful stamper in my sideline, Jill. I will post more info as I find them.

This card uses Barely Banana, Kiwi Kiss and Pretty in Pink.

Class 8/08-Project #3

The last card, inspired by what we did at Convention, using the set "Inspired by Nature" in Kiwi Kiss and White Craft Ink. Such a simple but beautiful card, wouldn't you agree? Love it, it only took 3 minutes to complete this card!

Class 8/08-Project #1

This is such a nice and sweet card. I need to be better at keeping record of where my inspiration comes from. I sent an email with all the stamp sets that are on sale till 9/30 and the inspiration of this card is in that email. Now, to go look for it so I can give proper credit! Anyways, I'm using the current In-Colors...aren't they bootiful?!!!! I love the blue (baja breeze...SU comes up with such CUTE names!), the green (new In-Color: Kiwi Kiss and ever popular: Certainly Celery) using one of those sets ON SALE: Eastern Blooms! AND the new scallop punch that saves us mega time in making those wonderful edgings!

Here's the link to the original card on Splitcoasters:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1021365?cat=14531

Class 7/08-Project #3

My last card for that evening. Love the layout, inspired by my upline, Lisa Curcio. Love the river rock and groovy guava together. Awhh...I will miss all the retired colors!

Class 7/08-Project #2

Oh my, I didn't realize I never did take photos of the insides of my projects. I will need to post that!

This project was inspired by Patty Bennett's husband. He created swaps for their last cruise. It's a simple, very cool fold card.

I used retired (they ALL got retired!!!) dsp, retired pomegranate c/s and retired doodle this stamp set.

Class 7/08-Project #1

Using Blue Bayou, River Rock and Cool Carribbean, I created this card. Another retired accessory...the rough wheel (I miss them all!) created a cool background. Love wheels!

Class 5/08-Project #2

This was inspired by cd holder project. I ended up creating pockets you could use as holders for a photo or scrapbook journal square, a gift card or whatever you like.

Class 5/08-Project #1

This was one of the projects we did for our May class...double pocket card. Love the use of DSP and retired In-colors. (sniff) I sure do miss those In-colors!

I'm back

Hi everyone!
I am SO bad...I haven't posted for a LONG time! Well, I'm back. Hope I can share some inspiration here! So much to go around, especially if you check all the blogs out there. Some are so wonderful to share their tips and step by step instructions. I'll probably share my projects but direct you to the blogs that have all that info. No use re-invent the wheel, huh?!!!

Thanks for checking back with me. I AM alive and well!