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Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration 2012 Begins!!

Today is the first day of Stampin' Up!'s 2012 Sale-A-Bration, a special annual promotion that just gets better every year!

Sale-A-Bration with Stampin' Up!

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.  


Last Day for Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Blitz…with your Online Order!

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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!


Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Blitz

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.

Good luck and have fun shopping!!

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Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Blitz Starts Today!

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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.

Remember, it's only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!


Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza Coming to an End Wed. Nov. 30th!

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!!

Glimmer Holiday Stocking Christmas Card + Cyber Monday!!

Glimmer Paper Holiday Stocking Christmas Card

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!

Check out my Free Tutorial offer in my post here.

And don't forget the special Hostess 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!!

Black Friday – Cyber Monday Bonus Treat

Sneak Peek of Mini Album

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 Store or contact me to place your order.  Just email me at Karen@Karenstamps.com.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Shopping Begins with the Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza!

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Holiday Shopping begins today!  The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza has 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!

 Simply Scored - by Stampin' Up!

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!

ORDER HERE NOW!

 

Kick Off the Holiday Shopping Season on Monday! Online Extravaganza!

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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!

Be a Big Shot with Stampin’ Up!…and Get a Free Big Shot, Too!

 

BIG SHOT RECRUITING PROMOTION!!!

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!)

Starter Kits

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.

You'll be so glad you decided on Stampin' Up!

 


Blast from the Past: Old Stampin’ Up! Calendars!

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 Stampin' Up! Calendar

2005

Calendar Page 2005

A 2005 calendar page….I remember this stamp set so well!

2004 Stampin' Up! Calendar
2004

Calendar Page 2004

A 2004 calendar page….oh, how I loved this stamp set!

 2003 Stampin' Up! Calendar

2003

Calendar Page 2003

A 2003 calendar page…you can see the old style stamp pads!

2002 Stampin' Up! Calendar

2002

Calendar Page 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 Begins! Take a Look at Celebrando Creatividad!

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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 Creatividad is 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!




Back to School Texas State Tax Holiday: Use Stamping Supplies for School Supplies

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:

Item Number

Description

 Price

100425

2-Way Glue Pen

 $    3.50

100902

Dotto Refill

 $    6.50

101879

Watercolor Pencils (24)

 $   19.95

102845

Blender Pens (3)

 $    9.95

103179

Craft & Rubber Scissors

 $   19.95

103305

Dotto

 $   12.95

103579

Paper Snips

 $    9.95

103683

Mini Glue Dots

 $    4.95

104045

Anywhere Glue Sticks (2)

 $    3.95

104294

Sticky Strip

 $    6.95

104331

SNAIL Refill

 $    4.50

104332

SNAIL Adhesive

 $    6.95

104430

Stampin' Dimensionals

 $    3.95

105021

Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen

 $    3.95

105394

Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler

 $    3.50

108360

Craft Scissors

 $   29.95

110755

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 $    3.95

Varies

Stampin' Write Marker

 $    3.50

119700

Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)

 $   28.95

119701

Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)

 $   28.95

119702

Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)

 $   28.95

119703

Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (8)

 $   22.95

119801

2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)

 $   14.95

119802

Subtles Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

119803

Regals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

119804

Brights Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

119805

Neutrals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

120962

Stampin' Pastels

 $   24.95

123002

2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)

 $   14.95

 

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 HERE to 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.

New Stampin’ Up! Hostess Benefits: Summer Mini Hostess Sets

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.

Summer Mini Hostess Benefits Revised