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Today is the first day of Stampin' Up!'s 2012 Sale-A-Bration, a special annual promotion that just gets better every year!
Customers: Spend $50 on Stampin' Up! products and then choose any one product in the new Sale-A-Bration brochure. Choose from stamp sets, accessories, Designer Fabric, My Digital Studio content, and more! Spend $100 and choose two free items....and so on! No limit!
Hostesses: Host a workshop of $150 or more and receive a cute shopping tote bag!
Host a workshop of $400 or more and receive a FREE Hostess bundle!
Join Stampin' Up!: This would be the best thing to do, in my opinion!! After having just been at a Stampin' Up! event, I would love for you to experience the fun and joy that comes with being a part of the Stampin' Up! family! It can all sound corny, but I guarantee that it is genuine.
Just purchase a Starter Kit and you can be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in minutes online! During Sale-A-Bration, the Starter Kit is only $125 (regularly $175) AND get a FREE Designer Paper Pack or Digital Download every month for the rest of 2012 starting in the month after you join Stampin' Up! Click HERE for details!
It's a great opportunity to start your own business and in keeping with the theme of Stampin' Up! Leadership, run it "My Way" (which is "your" way!!).
Check it all out and get back to me with any questions!! Just email me at Karen@Karenstamps.com.
I have a few extra Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Mini Catalogs if you do not have a demonstrator and would like a copy to hold in your hands! Just email with your contact information.
Today, January 5th is the last day for the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz. Back in mid-December, over 200 items were added to the Clearance Rack at discounts of up to 80% off, while supplies lasted. Many of these items did sell out, but today is the last day to view the full remaining selection. The Clearance Rack includes old-body style punches. There is no minimum purchase and you can include regular-priced items on your order. The only thing is it must be an online order so that you will know immediately whether an item is still available. Click on that link so you will go directly to my online store.....if you have an order of $150 or more you will receive Hostess Rewards (hostess benefits...free stuff!)
***Following the Clearance Rack Blitz sales period, some blitz items may remain in the clearance rack; others may be removed and reappear at an undesignated time in the future. Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
Go check out the Clearance Rack today!!! When you get to the Clearance Rack page, on the right side click on "Show: ALL" so that you can easily see all the items....or continue to click on the next arrow to move past page 10. Just a tip!
Take a few minutes of your busy weekend to look over the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack because I hear some items are going fast! That's why your order must be an Online Order (rather than through me) so that the computer will know if an item is still available at that moment. But let me know if you have any questions!
I've heard that some items sell out from the time they are put in an order (maybe you start an order but don't finish it) until the order is finalized so I think when you finalize an order you may get a prompt that a certain item has sold out. That's why it is urgent that you choose what you want SOON! Santa wants you to be happy!
Tip: I found it is best when I get to the Clearance Rack to choose "Show: All" over on the right side....that's the easiest way to get to see all the items on sale. I find that when I just use the default number of items it doesn't take me past page 10 and there really are a LOT more things!! Or else you have to keep clicking the arrow even though no extra page numbers are shown. If you do "All" items, then you don't have to keep clicking next to go to the next page.....just keep scrolling.
Click on the image above or the highlighted link to go directly to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack on my website to check out the new additions! Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!
Only online orders qualify for this promotion. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.
The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches.
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards.
Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
Here are some things that jumped out for me.....LOTS of punches (a few new style), Silver Tinsel Trim (use it this Christmas or any time!), beautiful Botanical Gazette Designer Paper, Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons (and others!), and the Design a House!
Go check it out HERE!! Because it is the Clearance Rack, it has to be an online order, but let me know if you have any questions.
Is tomorrow REALLY the last day of November??! Are you kidding me?! Well, I guess it is, so if you want to take advantage of the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza before it ends Wednesday Nov. 30th, be sure to check it out!! Don't delay! You do NOT have to place your own order online, you can call or email me to do it for you....but you do have to do it before the end of the day November 30th!
Note: The price you see at first on a product is not the sale price...click on the product itself and you will then see the sale price in red ink. If you want one of the bundles, you have to put in the bundle item # to get the sale price so double-check that.
Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope you get some good deals!!
Both the Red (#121790) and the Silver Glimmer Paper (#124005) by Stampin' Up! are so beautiful to use! A person might even want to hoard this paper, but really, isn't it better to use and let others enjoy it also??! The glimmer and shimmer of the paper, especially the silver, is so beautiful in person one could just look at the whole sheet all day playing with it in the light!
Here is a very simple, easy, but elegant card using just a little bit of the Glimmer Paper. I love the tone on tone layers, and I used my Simply Scored Tool (#122334) to make the borders on the Whisper White top layer. Love the Mini Jingle Bells (#124116) and the Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine! (#123125). The greeting is from the stamp set Grateful Greetings (#116511).
And today is Cyber Monday, perhaps the busiest online shopping day as people go back to work or shop from home on their computers! Stampin' Up! is already offering their Online Extravaganza (check it out HERE!) through the end of the month! If you haven't checked out the discounts, be sure to do it today because I am offering a free tutorial to make an easy Christmas mini album with a $25 Stampin' Up! order placed through me or my Stampin' Up! website only today, until midnight! Of course you can order anything you want, not just the Online Extravaganza merchandise. You have plenty of time to order your supplies for Christmas cards and projects and still have time to make them!
And don't forget the specialHostess Promotion going on until Dec. 15th! Hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess. Or place your own very large order! You know you want to!!
So lots going on at Stampin' Up! Let me know if you have any questions, want anything, need anything! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.....and now it's on to Christmas!!
Perhaps you would like to avoid the crazy shopping rush called Black Friday this weekend....or maybe AFTER you have done your shopping this weekend you would like to just relax and check out all the wonderful products Stampin' Up! offers! If you look through the catalog as if you were choosing a gift for someone, you might find that there are quite a few suitable items even for the non-stamper....or the crafter!
Stampin' Up! has already started their Online Extravaganza through November 30. But to have a little Black Friday and Cyber Monday fun, I'm offering a special tutorial as a treat for you when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). It's an easy mini album to make, perfect for a few Christmas photos. This offer is good now, Black Friday through Cyber Monday (Nov. 28). When I see you have placed your order, I will email you instructions on how to receive your tutorial. You can order online at my Stampin' Up! Online Storeor contact me to place your order. Just email me at Karen@Karenstamps.com.
Holiday Shopping begins today! TheStampin' Up! Online Extravaganzahas begun! Be sure to check all the discounts available to you! We have Stampin' Up! products 20% - 60% off Nov. 21 - 30 only!
24 Hour Only Sale!!!
For 24 hours only, all day today until 11:59 PM (MT) tonight ONLY!!
These two items discounted 20% TODAY ONLY!!
Click on each image for more information!
Item
Description
Retail Price
24-Hour Sale Price
122334
Simply Scored
$29.95
$23.96
125152
Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps
$16.95
$13.56
Click HERE to see the PDF with ALL the sale products listed! Or click HERE to go directly to my Online Store.
Discounted products are available on all order types. If you prefer to contact me to place your order that is fine! Orders do not have to be Online only (except for digital downloads).
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
Be sure to check out these great deals! Start your holiday shopping....for yourself...and others!!....TODAY!
Be sure to check back on Monday, Nov. 21, to see how Stampin' Up! is kicking off the holiday shopping season a little early! Take advantage of great savings on your stamping supplies PLUS , there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]) - so don't miss the first 24 hours of the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza!
I don't know what the two items are, but I'll find out with you Monday morning! Be sure to check back!
New demonstrators who join the Stampin' Up! family in October will get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products)! Can you believe that??! What an opportunity to start your own business right before the holidays! Join my team and take advantage of the great products in the Holiday Mini Catalog and the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog to start your stamping, scrapbooking and papercrafting business! And to have a FREE Big Shot to do it with is nothing short of spectacular!
Any new recruit who signs up during the promotion period will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs.
New recruits who use the online IDA (Independent Demonstrator Agreement HERE) will be given access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type in OEX (the ordering page for demonstrators) approximately one hour after you complete your online IDA (you will be provided a link to OEX for this redemption via e-mail). In this order type, you will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!
New Recruits should ensure that your free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
Those who mail in their IDAs can simply list the items they want for free on their accompanying order form.
New recruits will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem their product bonus.
What this means is....you can sign up online to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator HERE and become a demonstrator in minutes by purchasing either the Standard Starter Kit or the Digital+ Starter Kit. Both kits are customizable. Then after approximately one hour you will be able to log in to the Demonstrator side of the Stampin' Up! website and find a special link with which to order your Big Shot or $100 in stamping products. Shipping is FREE! (Or you can wait until November....but who could wait that long for FREE stuff!)
The standard Starter Kit includes
Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
Assortment of Designer Series Paper and card stock
White envelopes (40)
Four Classic Stampin' Pads
Two Stampin' Write markers
VersaMark Pad
Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator
Adhesives
Blender pen
Color Coach
Cupcake Punch
Stamping sponge
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
Business forms and tools
The Digital+ Starter Kit includes
My Digital Studio digital designing software
His & Hers Digital Content Collection DVD
One clear-mount stamp set (including a clear-mount block)
Assortment of card stock
Note cards and envelopes (20)
Four Classic Stampin' Pads
Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Brights Designer Buttons
Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator
Adhesives
Blender Pen
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
Business forms and tools
Choose the Starter Kit that best matches your stamping and paper-crafting interests, and get over $340 of Stampin' Up!'s high-quality products for just $175.
Read all about joining Stampin' Up! HERE. Read about the Big Shot offer HERE.
Contact me with your questions at Karen@Karenstamps.com.
There was some period of time when Stampin' Up! had some kind of promotion with calendars. I don't remember what it was or when it started....probably with a certain amount of purchase you got a free calendar. While cleaning out kitchen cabinets this weekend I came across mine.....no, I didn't throw them out when the year was up....well, of course I wouldn't since they were Stampin' Up!....but also I've found it helpful to have a calendar to look back at if you need to doublecheck dates or something. So yes, I have a stack of old calendars....only back to 2000.
So I thought as long as I had them out (and should find another place to keep them) I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the past years of Stampin' Up! style.
2005
A 2005 calendar page....I remember this stamp set so well!
2004
A 2004 calendar page....oh, how I loved this stamp set!
2003
A 2003 calendar page...you can see the old style stamp pads!
2002
A 2002 calendar page.....I loved that stamp set with the little Santa!
Okay, enough of the nostalgia! Look through your new Holiday Mini Catalog...all the trendiest, newest, up-to-the-minute gorgeous stamp sets and accessories and order what you need for the holidays...and beyond. It only takes a few minutes! Then years from now you'll be able to look back at that catalog with nostalgia, remembering your favorite products and projects you made! Click HERE now to go Shop Online and place your order.
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, 2011, so now is the perfect time to take a look at the Hispanic product line that Stampin' Up! has developed. Celebrando Creatividadis the supplemental Stampin' Up! catalog with Spanish language stamp sets, hostess sets and accessories.
Click HERE to look at this beautiful stamp set you could use for a Quinceañera!
There are so many occasions to have fun making your own cards, invitations, decoration or gift items. If you would like to learn about rubber stamping and would like to purchase Spanish language stamp sets, please email me at Karen@KarenStamps.com. I can answer any questions you have.
Check back tomorrow when I tell you how you can find out about a business opportunity with Stampin' Up!.
Just click on the photo above to view the Celebrando Creatividad catalog!
It's Back to School time and the state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $100.00 per item from August 19-21. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the list of items below will be state tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday and may not apply to additional city, jurisdiction, or county taxes.
The following items are tax-exempt during the Texas sales tax holiday:
I always kept a stash of extra school supplies in my closet when my kids were in school because we all know you don't always hear about the notebook or folder your child needs until 10 pm the night before.....so purchase some of these quality school supplies for your kids and have them on hand. When those school projects and science fairs start rolling around you'll be prepared! And what they don't use, you can use!!
Save a little money on taxes now so you'll have a little extra for your own stamping supplies!
Click HEREto shop for your Back to School Supplies during the Texas Tax-Free Holiday!
This offer good August 19-21 only!!
For more information on the Sales Tax Holiday for Texas, click HERE.
During the month of August, purchase three packages of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and GET ONE FREE! What a way to stock up with Stampin' Up!'s new papers! For more details, click HERE.
Stampin' Up! has a new Hostess Benefits program that will give hostesses more flexibility in their choices of rewards! In the past, hostesses would choose a hostess level stamp set according to their workshop sales and get hostess dollars to spend on merchandise. NOW hostesses will get more hostess dollars with the opportunity (but not requirement) to choose exclusive hostess stamp sets with their dollars and/or select other merchandise from the catalog.
In addition, with a $400 workshop, hostesses may choose to purchase any item out of the catalog for 50% off! (This will not count toward workshop sales and hostess dollars may not be applied. The discount will be taken off the full catalog price.)
Because of this new program starting July 1st, the Hostess stamp sets in the Summer Mini Catalog have been modified to reflect this value.
There were three items inadvertently left off the Last Chance lists; item numbers and prices are listed below. We apologize for the oversight.
Item
Page
Description
Price
111546
142
Simple Birthday Thanks Background Stamp
$17.95
113216
Online
For the Bride Set
$19.95
114028
22*
Para la novia Set
$19.95
*From Celebrando Creatividad
In addition, the Days to Remember 6" x 6" Calendar (item 104144, p. 170) is no longer available for purchase and will not be part of the 2011-2012 product offering.
To see all the Last Chance Lists and decide what retiring stamps, accessories and Decor Elements you want, please click HERE.
To see the Last Chance products in my Online Store (images), please click HERE.
Stampin' Up! has released the lists of retiring stamps, accessories and Definitely Decorative items! These are items that are being discontinued after June 30, 2011 to make room for new products. Stamp sets will be available all month because Stampin' Up! manufactures their own stamp sets. However, accessories are available only while supplies last.....and sometimes they don't last very long! Either submit your order to me soon (you can email me at Karen@Karenstamps.com) or preferably place your order at my Online Store so you will know right away if the accessories you want are available.
(All hostess sets will be retiring so they cannot be on your list, and Mini Catalog stamp sets don't count either!).
The person who guesses the most retiring stamp sets correctly will win a $10 gift certificate to use on their JUNE 2011 Stampin' Up! order!
Guess 10 out of 10 correctly and win a $20 gift certificate to use on your June 2011 order!
In case of a tie, the earliest entry will win. One entry per person. Demonstrators are not eligible. USA only.
This is a quick contest! Entries must be submitted by 11:00 pm Central Time Saturday, May 28, 2011. If the list gets released early, the deadline will be moved back to a time before it was made public. So be sure to get your list in early!!
Remember, your list should contain only stamp sets you think will retire/be discontinued after June 30th.
The winner will be determined and notified after I see the Last Chance List on Wednesday, June 1st!
Open your catalog! Ready! Set! GO!!!!!!
Good Luck!
PS: If you're not already on my mailing list, be sure to sign up in the box in the upper left corner of my blog! Find out in my newsletter on June 1st what Stampin' Up! products will be leaving us forever!
Wow! The Grab Bags are going fast! Here is an update from Stampin' Up!:
As announced on April 1, for a limited time we are offering $5, $10, and $15 grab bags on Demonstrator and Online orders. So far, many people have taken advantage of this offer--so many in fact that the $15 grab bags are already sold out. In order to keep a $15 option available, we’re now kitting together a $10 and a $5 grab bag to fulfill $15 grab bag orders. The value of the products you will receive is unchanged.
Whether you are interested in a Grab Bag or not, you should definitely check the Clearance Rack for some great deals!
No April Fools joke here! Stampin' Up! is offering a sneak peek from the Stampin' Up 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog for demonstrators and customers! Click on the picture below to go to the Promotions page!
Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!
*Net sales before tax and shipping
Four Frames Stamp Set W: item 123440 | $20.95 C: item 123442 | $15.95
Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper item 122367 | $9.95
Online orders are not eligible for the Hostess option.
Please contact me for more information or if you have any questions.
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