The Stamp Lady

Stampin’ Up! is offering a few items on sale.  This Deal is for one week only!

Item #  Page # – Description  Regular Price – Special Price
116214 pg 174 – Princess Party Kit $15.95 – $9.99
116213 pg 175 – Pirate Party Kit $15.95 – $9.99

I am planning to place an order on Thursday, October 29, so please contact me if you would like to add one or more of these fun kits to the order.

OR

You can hop over to my web site, click Shop Now, then click Clearance Rack (left column).  The Clearance Rack includes retired Designer Papers, Rub Ons, Felt Snowflakes (perfect timing for Christmas projects), and more – all at substantial savings!  These items can only be ordered through the online store, but feel free to add the Deal of the Week, goodies from the Mini Catalog, and supplies for Holiday cards and gifts.

The Deal of the Week ends October 31.  The Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last.

I know that I have not been able to share much lately but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great new ideas still available to you!

Check out the Stampin’ Up! videos on YouTube!  Many of the videos are from appearances on one of their local TV crafting shows, which feature Shelly Gardner, founder of Stampin’ Up!, who I have met at Convention.  Some offerings are training videos previously only available to demonstrators.

Get some fresh inspiration, direct from SU!

With the approach of fall, Stampin’ Up! has unveiled their 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog.  It is full of so many wonderful new products it’s hard to feature just a few.

There are new stamps and accessories for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.  If you are looking for great gift ideas, this Mini has a fun calendar for 2010, Sweet Treat Cups that can hold candies or small gifts, and several options for charms that could be changed for seasons or different occasions.

Stampin’ Up! has partnered with Build-a-Bear Workshop and is offering stamps and dies, with coordinating papers, to create fun bears for all kinds holidays and events.

Speaking of dies, there are several new ones in this Mini.  The Table Setting die will make quick and elegant place cards, napkin rings, and more, to help you complete a lovely setting for any gathering.  The O Christmas Tree Pop-Up die makes a 3D tree that can also be hidden inside a card for a fun surprise upon opening.

Very exciting news!  Beginning October 1, you can order the new My Digital Studio. This is software for creating cards, scrapbooks, calendars, and other projects, incorporating your own photos and clip art with all of Stampin’ Up! great artwork!  That’s right, most of the Stampin’ Up! images, designer paper designs, and more will be included in the My Digital Studio software.  Plus, you will be able to download new images as they become available (more details on this option coming soon).  Once designed, you can print your creations on your own printer or, use the processing service to have the finished project shipped right to your home.  My Digital Studio will be a great way to combine your digital photos with Stampin’ Up! artwork, using your own computer.

There is a link to download a copy of the Holiday Mini on the Catalogs Page.  However, this is a large file and will take a few minutes to download, even with a high-speed connection.  You can also view all the new products in the Holiday Mini at the Online Ordering Site.  You can access this through my web site. Click on Shop Now, then select Holiday Mini from the left-hand column.

Contact me to place your order, or simply complete an order at the Online Ordering Site.  Get started on your projects soon!

I finally carved out some time and got the Catalog page and Specials page at The Stamp Lady blog updated.

For those who miss the recipes in the main catalog, there are links for the Stampin’ Supplies.  The one with pictures is 29 pages, the text-only version is just 15 pages.

Remember that you can contact me anytime with questions or to place orders.  You are also welcome to Order Online through my web site – Open 24/7!

I have updated the Specials page and the Catalogs page at the blog to include all the current products and sales.  Rather than go into all the details, it would be easiest for you to simply click on the page links and check it all out.  Here are just some highlights . . .

We are approaching a big catalog transition.  The 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog is ending on June 30, along with the current selection of In Colors.  On July 1 the 2009-10 Idea Book and Catalog will debut.  Stampin’ Up! is returning to a single large catalog for a year, with 3 Mini Catalog offering throughout the year.

The Occasion Mini Catalog also ends June 30.  You don’t want to miss out on any of these great stamps and accessories.

A new Decor Elements Brochure will begin on July 1.  Several of the current designs and/or color options will retire and they are now 25% off until June 30.

Stampin’ Up! will be offering a new set of In Colors in the new catalog (sneak peek coming soon).  Therefore, everything with the current In Colors will retire.  So, Stampin’ Up! has already announced all retiring accessories.  Many are on sale at 25% or 50% off!  These accessories are now only available while supplies last.  Be sure to go to the Online Ordering site through my web site (Shop Now button).  Click on Specials, then the 50% and 25% buttons for pictures of all the sale items.

This is the final call to order any of the retiring stamp sets or accessories from the 2008 Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog.

Only a handfull of items are sold out.  Here is the updated retiring accessories list.

Last chance for the Inventory Blowout Sale and the Fall/Winter Sampler Sale, too.

Contact me by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18 to place your order.

FALL/WINTER FAREWELL & FLEA MARKET

Saturday, January 17
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shannon’s house – 523 Charlotte Avenue, Kalamazoo

The Fall/Winter Farewell Open House is an opportunity to:

• purchase retiring items from the 2008 Fall/Winter Catalog
• order items from the Inventory Blowout Sale
  
• look through card samples and other ideas that I brought back from the last convention
• stock up on Mono Adhesive refills for just $2.50 each
• pick up the new 2009 Spring/Summer Catalog for just $5.00
• get a catalog cover to protect your catalog for just $2.00
  
• sign up for upcoming classes (to be announced soon)
• take advantage of the savings on the Love You Much Bundle
• visit with me, and more!
  

Did you catch the update from above – pick up the new catalog?  That’s right, the new catalogs have arrived and are ready for you to start perusing.  Plus, I have the new Decor Elements Brochures, with twice the offerings.  And you can get ready for Sell-a-bration, which starts February 1, with your own copy of the Sell-a-bration Mini Catalog.

There will also be a flea market for purchasing retired Stampin’ Up! products and other crafting items, at bargain prices!  This is a smaller version of my summer flea market but with many new offerings, and priced to go!

Tons of great deals!  Be sure to stop by!

I have updated the Retiring Accessories list and several other items on the Specials Page.  Be sure to stop by there often over the next two weeks for updates on Retiring Accessories, and soon, a sneak-peek at what’s coming for Sell-a-bration!

As Stampin’ Up! prepares to launch the new 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog, they have announced several items that will retire from the current 2008 Fall/Winter Catalog.

For the list of retiring Stamp Sets – alphabetical or by page number.  These will be available through January 18, 2009.

For a list of retiring Accessories, including wheels – here.  These items are only available while supplies last.  I will update this list every few days.  Out of stock items will be marked off on the list.

INVENTORY BLOWOUT!

We all love sales and Stampin’ Up! has brought us a great one to coincide with the retiring items.

A few of the retiring accessories and some continuing accessories are 20-50% off!  This includes the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit that is now half price!

In addition, several accessories that were retired last August are back, and at a discount!

For the list of Inventory Blowout items – here.

To see pictures of the previously retired items – here.

FALL/WINTER FAREWELL & FLEA MARKET

Saturday, January 17
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shannon’s house – 523 Charlotte Avenue, Kalamazoo

The Fall/Winter Farewell Open House is an opportunity to:

• purchase retiring items from the 2008 Fall/Winter Catalog
• look through card samples and other ideas that I brought back from the last convention
• pre-order the 2009 Spring/Summer Catalog for just $5.00
• stock up on Mono Adhesive refills for just $2.50 each
  
• sign up for upcoming classes (to be announced soon)
• get a sneak-peak of what’s coming in the new catalog, too!
  

There will also be a flea market for purchasing retired Stampin’ Up! products and other crafting items, at bargain prices!  This is a smaller version of my summer flea market but with many new offerings.

RIBBON SETS

With the transition to the next big catalog, it also means the end of the 2008 Holiday Mini Catalog.  Be sure to get your favorite stamp sets and to stock up on the great accessories, since Stampin’ Up! will never again offer most of these items.

One way that I can help is to offer you a ribbon set.  From page 23 in the Holiday Mini:  2 yards each of the Rope Twine, Ribbon Originals (2 ribbons), and Grosgrain Ribbon for $4.25.  I have a limited number of sets available so contact me soon to reserve yours.

The 2008 Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog will only be current for a few more weeks (the 2009 Spring/Summer Catalog debuts on January 19). In preparation for the change to the next catalog, Stampin’ Up! has announced several stamp sets which will retire.

And the best part . . . these stamps are on sale!

For a limited time – now through December 23, all stamp sets on the retiring list are 10% off!

You can download the complete listing of retiring stamp sets by page number or an alphabetical list.

These stamps will continue to be available through January 18 but the sale price only lasts until December 23.

Treat yourself or have a special someone contact me with your wish list.  Orders placed by December 15 will arrive before Christmas.

But wait, there’s more!

FREE SHIPPING

Now through December 23, all orders of $70 or more will qualify for Free Shipping!  Since I usually combine orders, everyone can take advantage of this savings!

SAMPLER SALE

A reminder that all of the stamp sets featured in the Sampler Brochure, are 20% now through January 18.

COUNTRY LIVING HOLIDAY COLLECTION KIT

The County Living Kit is packed with supplies for making ornaments, gift tags, and holiday decor.  The kit is available through the end of December, or while supplies last.

You can check out more information on the above specials at my web site.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Another gift option for the crafter is a gift certificate directly from me!  Gift Certificates can be purchase in any amount and, when redeemed, work just like cash.  Let your friends and family know that you want to pick out new goodies from the next catalog and would love to have $$ to spend on the exciting new products.

I can be contacted anytime for gift certificates or orders.  Call 345-5739 or email at: merfner@yahoo.com

Rub Ons are on sale!

Now through November 30, Stampin’ Up! is offering a sale on all packages of the Rub Ons.  Each package contains a Rub On tool (popsicle stick) to make these fun designs easy to apply to any craft project – cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags, glass jars, candles, trays, wooden boxes, and much, much more!

The details: Spend $20 on any catalog products and qualify to purchase unlimited Rub-Ons assortments at 20 percent off ($8.76 per package; regularly $10.95).

*From 2008 Holiday Mini Catalog
**From Celebrando Creatividad

Stock up for the coming year! Contact me by Saturday, November 29 to place your order.

Have plans yet for Saturday?  You could be a part of

World Card Making Day!

Saturday, October 4 is World Card Making Day (really, there’s a holiday for everything).  World Card Making Day is a holiday especially for card makers around the world to:
* Celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family
* Kick off (and get a head start on) the holiday card-making season

At the World Card Making Day site there are many cards samples under Create and under Share.

Card Kit Sale

To help you participate in the celebration, Stampin’ Up! is offering a short-term sale on the Simply Sent Card Kits.  For one week only, October 4 through October 11, the five card kits, shown on pages 176 & 177 on the 2008 Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog, are 20% off!

There are three Simply Sent Card Elements kits which include card stocks, designer papers and self-adhesive die cuts.  Two of the kits also include ribbons and buttons.

112021 Rock Star Card Elements – sale $12.76
Kit creates 9 cards (3 ea in 3 styles, 2 shown). Card size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
This kit coordinates with the stamp set, Starring You (111696 – $13.95) on page 138.

112028 Flower Power Card Elements – sale $12.76
Kit creates 9 cards (3 ea in 3 styles, 2 shown). Card size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
This kit coordinates with the stamp set, Wow Flowers (111714 – $12.95) on page 138.

112016 Handmade Holiday Card Elements – sale $14.36
Kit creates 18 cards (6 ea in 3 styles, 2 shown). Card size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
This kit coordinates with the stamp set, To You & Yours (111706 – $18.95) on page 45.

There are two Simply Sent Card Kits available.  These full kits include stamp sets, inks, envelopes, glue dots, as well as the card stock and accessories to make the cards.  These kits are perfect for new stampers.

109868 Lifelong Notes – sale $34.36
Kit creates 10 cards (5 ea in 2 styles). Card size 6 5/8″ x 3 1/4″

109231 Sending Happy Thoughts – sale $43.96
Kit creates 10 cards (5 ea in 2 styles). Card size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

All the kits are great for a crafter’s birthday or holiday present.  You can also have the fun of making up the cards then give them as a gifts to everyone on your list.  Of course, it’s always good to have some quick fun cards on hand for last minute needs.

Remember this sale ends October 11.  Contact me today to place your order.

Upcoming Events

This Saturday didn’t work out for me to offer a World Card Making event so, I am planning one for later this month.  Details coming soon.