Luau Catalog Launch Party Winners Announced

Want to see more photos from my Luau Catalog Launch Party? Yesterday I shared with you some photos of everyone working on the Make ‘n Takes so today I thought I’d share a couple photos of the food table.

Luau Catalog Launch food

This first one is the whole table – sigh, I thought I was doing so good Sunday but I took this before I heated up the yummy crab dip. Many of you commented on how much you liked the punch. Well the punch I made this year was sooo quick and easy.

Want to know the secret recipe? Well I was feeling rather adventurous earlier this spring and ran across Tampico Punch in a gallon jug at my local Ingles and so I gave the Mango Punch a try.  Added a 2 liter bottle of Ginger ale and voila’ – my Luau punch was discovered! Like I said quick and easy, right?

Here is a close up photo of my cupcakes. I think these little flip flops are just too stinking cute! I found them on Pinterest for my daughter’s graduation party and had so much fun making them I thought the ladies would enjoy them too. Aren’t they cute?

Luau Catalog Launch Flip Flop CupcakesLast but not least here is my display table showing off some of our new products in the 2013-2014 Catalog.

Luau Catalog Launch Display Table

I bet your asking yourself  – What about the door prize? As well as the Retirement List Hostess Code and FREE Shipping Contest winners from April’s contests? right?  Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten… lol.

As promised here are the lucky winners! Drum roll please…….

Luau Catalog Launch 2013 Door Prize

The lucky Luau Catalog Launch Party Grand Prize Winner (valued at over $50) is………….Check out my quick video of the drawing………oh the suspense!

And now for the Retirement List Hostess Code and FREE Shipping Contest winners:

The following two winners will receive an assortment of our Tag a Bag items, one of our NEW Catalog products (each assortment includes some of our Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Tag a Bag Boxes along and an assortment from the Accessory Kit – valued at over $10)

Prize Drawing

Retirement Hostess Code Drawing – Sue

Free Shipping Contest – Shirley

The lucky winners will be sent an email  – So check your inboxes ladies!

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New Catalog Organization

Ok you’ve seen the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog now and you’re wondering how to organize your craft area, right? Well I’ve got some wonderful items to help make this easier for you.

First you may have notice that there is no accessory index in the back again. Since this is a must for me (I’m old school I guess) I created one for you.

Accessories Index PDF

I also have created a quick reference for the Designer Series Paper. I like this chart and keep it handy when I’m looking for the colors in the Designer Series Paper. I know that Stampin’ Up! now lists the colors included on the tag board included in the package but this just works better for me than pulling out the pack when I get ready to create.

2013-2014 Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

Labels – boy these make things so easy. I like to have everything consistent so with the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog including the Color Refresh this year I have created new labels for my hanging file folders, Refill drawers, and my Classic Ink Pads.

I know that the Classic Ink Pads now come with these great labels stuck to the bottom for us to use (which I love),  but I like to also know the Color Collection so I still use them in addition to the ones already included. No OCD here, right? LOL

Labels for Stamp Pads and Refill drawers (Avery Labels 5160)

I punch these out with my Word Window Punch

And for your Card Stock I’ve created these labels. I use them on my hanging file folders in my drawers.

File Drawer Labels (Avery Labels 5167)

Here is a quick video I did today showing you how my craft room is organized

The New 2013-2014 Catalogs are here and ready to ship!

If you are live in the Clarkesville area (or want to take a ride to the mountains) you’re invited to pick up your copy at my

Luau Catalog Launch

Saturday, June 22nd from 1 – 3 p.m.

or

Sunday, June 23rd at 2 – 4 p.m.

Join my Newsletter list and get all the details right to your inbox. I’ll be sending out more information soon!

If your an Online customer and have placed an order with me during the past 12 months, send me an email letting me know you would like a copy and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

If you haven’t placed an order with me in the last 12 months, you can still get a free catalog. Just place an order from my Online Store now. Retired items are still available today.

Just want the catalog? Email me and I’m happy to send you one for just $5.

Want to be my Mystery Hostess?

Place and order with me and use my Hostess Code7DPXDX7R and when you do your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R will be good through Friday, June 7th. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

Online Hostess Code

*Please remember that if you are ordering $150 or more yourself that you will earn your own Hostess Benefits and do not want to use this hostess code.

**fine print orders placed during the Mystery Hostess Drawing using this code do not qualify for my 50/50 Board.

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Luau Graduation Bucket of Goodies

Yippie, got my camera back last night from my hubbie so now I can share with you this cute little project I made for my daughter’s friends using the Floral Frames Framelits! I had so much fun coming up with the poem for this little Luau Graduation Bucket of Goodies. Here is my group shot of the buckets.

Luau Graduation Bucket

Originally I saw this idea on Pinterest using a 2 liter soda bottle. So when I found these little buckets at my local store I figured maybe they might be able to do something with them afterwards. And even better my daughter wouldn’t float away after having to drink all that soda, (since I needed about 8 bottles and that meant a lot of soda!)

Luau Graduation Bucket Tag and Poem

I originally made this card as one of my Luau graduation party invitation samples. It was cute and Kaitlin really liked it, but she loved the Luau Punch Art card even more. So I thought this would be a great way to attach the poem and keep in the luau theme of the party.

I used the Floral and Ovals Collection Framelits to create the flowers. For the center of the flowers I used the Creped Filter Paper (item 129393) from the Spring Catalog. First I punched the Creped Filter Paper using the 7/8” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches (item 129404/127811) then I spritzed them with Pool Party and my Stampin’ Sprizer and attached the layered flower with a brad. For the guys I just used brads for the center.

Here is what the poem on inside of the card said. I typed it up in My Digital Studio, printed it out, and used one of the smaller Oval Collection Framelits to cut it.

Way to Go, You ROCK,

After completing MOUNDS of homework, being a band NERD,

and PIECEing together all of your knowledge.

You’re RED HOT and have finally hit PAYDAY: graduation!

As you STRIDE off to college and into your future,

Remember you’re no DUMDUM, so don’t listen to any SNICKERS,

because you’re one HOT TAMALE and on your way to making a 100 GRAND.

Hope your summer is CRAZY fun and doesn’t go too FAST.

Congratulations on your graduation SMARTIE!

Your future will SPARKLE

HUGS and KISSES!

Isn’t that cute? It was a hit with the guys and gals after all what kid doesn’t like candy, right? I did add some gum and small fireworks along with the candy (Stride, Crazy,  and Sparkle.)

Supplies:

Paper: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Whisper White

Accessories: Floral Frames Collection (item 127012) and Ovals Collection Framelits (item 129381), Creped Filter Paper (item 129393), and 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed Brads (item 122940), 7/8” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches (item 129404/127811)

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2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog Goes Live Today!

2013-2014 Catalog Cover

Now that I’ve shared my project with you I wanted to make sure I told you about some basic business information that I know you’ll want to be aware of – After all there is a lot going on today. Make sure you read all the way to the end so you don’t miss any of the exciting details.

Let’s start with the

2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog

Today the catalog goes live at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (My Online Store will be down from Midnight until 2 p.m. today.)

And for the first time ever

You can order from both the 2012-2013 Catalog at the same time you can order from the 2013-2014 Catalog!

  • The 2013-2014 Catalog goes live at noon (MT) on May 31st                              (that’s 2 p.m. Eastern Time)
  • The 2012-2013 Catalog ends at Midnight (MT) on Monday, June 3rd
  • The 2013 Spring Catalog ends on Friday, May 31st at midnight (MT).

Don’t have your copy yet? That’s ok you can see the 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog online.

2013-2014 Catalog (flash)

2013-2014 Catalog (PDF- big file)

Just a couple of Updates from Stampin’ Up!

  • The Bracket Stamp personalized name stamp with 5 lines (item 131138) will not be available in time for the May 31 catalog launch, but it will be available soon. However, the other versions of Bracket Stamp, with 1-4 lines, will be available to order.
  • Carryover Holiday Stamp Sets (These sets are not in the catalog but still available to purchase)
    • Evergreen Stamp Set (item 127970/127973)
    • Greetings of the Season Stamp Set (item 128030/128033)
    • Jewish Celebrations Stamp Set (item 128042/128045)
    • More Merry Messages Stamp Set (126400/126402)
    • Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (item 128048/128051)
    • Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set (127922/127925)
  • Retired Lists
  • Accessories List PDF (available while supplies last)
  • Stamps List PDF

Grab Your Greetings Promotion

grab your greetings imageSale 25% Off select greeting stamp sets – Yippie!

Dates: May 31st – thru June 30th

Sale Price Retail Price Description Item
$17.96 $23.95 Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set 132070
$13.46 $17.95 Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set 126707
$14.96 $19.95 Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set 132085
$11.21 $14.95 Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set 126457
$21.71 $28.95 Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set 128706
$15.71 $20.95 Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set 122497

Mystery Hostess Code

When you place your order with me using my Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R will be good through Friday, June 7th. The number of hostesses will depend on the total sales since I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

OL Hostess Code screen image

If you don’t want to worry about all the details you’re welcome to call me or email me your order and I’ll be happy to place it for you as soon as the system comes up.

It’s up to you, and of course I’m always happy to answer any questions you may have anytime, just call or email me.

*Please remember that if you are ordering $150 or more yourself that you will earn your own Hostess Benefits and do not want to use this hostess code.

**fine print orders placed during the Mystery Hostess Drawing using this code do not qualify for my 50/50 Board.

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Embark Graduate Announcements

Friday I promised you I would share a recent project that I made with you using My Digital Studio. As I’ve mentioned before my youngest is graduating from high school this spring. It has really snuck up on me, her senior year has just flown by so quickly. So when the Embark Graduate Ensemble was released earlier I knew this was the way to go! (You can click HERE to see that post).

My sister took these great pictures when we visited her last summer of Kaitlin and they really turned out great. Sooo all I had to do was drop and drag. Easy peezy! Here is the template like it comes when you open it.

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And the back of the post card. I  did tweak this area and personalized the text to include a few things that I wanted – but the basic layout is stock.

graduation announcement-008

Well – I couldn’t leave it this way, right so I played around to incorporate school colors with Kaitlin.

I love the way the new upgrades to My Digital Studio allow you to change colors for the different elements! You can customize almost anything now! Whoohoo, right?

graduation announcement-001

We had a blast changing and trying the different layouts and here is what Kaitlin finally liked. Notice the Tangerine Tango Glimmer Paper? It originally came with Champagne Glimmer Paper in the template. We tried Going Gray, Night of Navy and Pumpkin Pie and finally went with the Tangerine Tango option. (Our school colors are orange, blue, silver, and white so there were plenty to choose from.)

graduation announcement-002

Kaitlin was excited about these. Which says a lot about My Digital Studio because she isn’t really my “stamper”, but loves to work with My Digital Studio, it’s defiantly more her style. She loves her tech gear and is always trying to get me up to speed.

We ended up designing three different versions of the graduation announcement. Uploaded them and quickly got them back, without ever leaving the house – the printing looks great and of course with Stampin’ Up! you know it will be great quality.

This was also a great budget option since I didn’t have to buy the graduation announcements and the photos! Which means more left over for the party and I’m using the Embark Graduate Ensemble to create party items too! Love the coordination – makes me smile to see everything match. And with the 25% off on My Digital Studio right now I’m lovin’ it. How about you? You can click HERE to see more about My Digital Studio and the latest downloads too.

Better go, because right now I’m working on those party invites and want to share them with you later in the week. We realized we needed an additional 27 for her friends last night after we stuffed all the family envelopes I’d done already – so I’m busy working to meet tomorrow’s deadline.

NEW 2013-2014 Catalog coming soon!

Are you excited about the  NEW 2013-2014 Catalog coming soon. Do you want to make sure that you are one of the first to get the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog there are several ways to earn one for FREE!

#1 Reserve a Catalog – Preorder your own catalog today for $4.50 with me and as soon as my catalogs arrive, I’ll mail one to you in the order in which they are reserved.

#2 Book a Workshop – Call me to set your date for a private party with me. It’s a fun time for you and your friends AND you’ll get your catalog for FREE

#3 Place a $50 Order in starting now through May 18th– This can be done Online or through me. This must be a single $50 order (before shipping and tax). (Don’t forget you’ll also get a spot on my 50/50 Board with a chance to win $50 in FREE Product. Click HERE for more details about my 50/50 Board) Use Hostess Code 69D43KUE and get a FREE Class Tutorial from me.

#4 Join a Club – Sign up for one of my Clubs (Stamp, Scrap, Big Shot, or even my Virtual Club) Clubs will start in August when clubs are filled.

#5 Local Customers – Those of you who live locally will have the opportunity to attend my Luau Catalog Launch Party. Dates will be announced soon.

#6 Join My Team – You’ll be the FIRST to see all the NEW and exciting products in the 2013-2014 Catalog! Demonstrators always get a 30 day jump start on Catalogs and products. You can click HERE to see more information about joining my TEAM. Please contact me for all the exciting details regarding the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog and joining.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact.

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Coming Soon – NEW Wood Mount Cases

Stampin’ Up! just announced that they will be packaging their wood-mount stamp sets in NEW Wood Mount Cases! Yippee!! I was so excited about this news because these NEW Wood Mount Cases are similar to our clear mount cases so they will fit perfectly together on your shelf. Needless to say this makes the organizer in me squeal with delight – uniform and “modular” in design.  They will also have the images and stamp set names on the spine to make searching for the set you want even easier.

I know you’re asking when these will be available-  Well the NEW Wood Mount Cases will become available as of May 31st when the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog goes live. AND extra Wood Mount Cases will also be available just like our Clear Mount Cases currently available now!

Wait it gets even sweeter – because there will be a template for you to create your own labels if you want to transfer your older sets into this sleek new organization system of cases.

Check out this quick video showing you the NEW Wood Mount Cases

Sooo Get Ready for all the exciting NEW products coming in the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog soon. And if you want to make sure that you are one of the first to get the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog there are several ways to earn one for FREE! 

#1 Reserve a Catalog – Preorder your own catalog on or before May 6th for $4.50 and as soon as my catalogs arrive, I’ll mail one to you in the order in which they are reserved.

#2 Book a Workshop – Call me to set your date for a private party with me. It’s a fun time for you and your friends AND you’ll get your catalog for FREE

#3 Place a $50 Order – starting now through May 18th– This can be done Online or through me. This must be a single $50 order (before shipping and tax).

#4 Join a Club – Sign up for one of my Clubs (Stamp, Scrap, Big Shot, or even my Virtual Club) Clubs will start in August when clubs are filled.

#5 Local Customers – Those of you who live locally will have the opportunity to attend my Luau Catalog Launch Party. Dates will be announced soon.

#6 Join My Team – You’ll be the FIRST to see all the NEW and exciting products in the 2013-2014 Catalog! Demonstrators always get a 30 day jump start on Catalogs and products. You can click HERE to see more information about joining my TEAM. Please contact me for all the exciting details regarding the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog and joining.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact.

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Spring into the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog with a Color Make Over

Color Refresh Image

Stampin’ Up! just announced a refreshing color change to our core colors – and I think you’re going to love the fresh new look coming up in the 2013-2014 Catalog!

Beginning today, all retiring/discontinued color products (ie, ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.

Demo_Current-Update_Color-Refresh_NA

What does this mean to you? This means that some products may not be available through the retired list period. So you’ll want to make sure you order your items now.

update 4/8 the following individual reinkers are already gone Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and River Rock

Great news! FREE SHIPPING on everything for three days! OMG, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on your order Saturday, April 6th through Monday, April 8th! So it’s a great time to get all those retiring colors you want along with anything else that has been on your wish list too!

And to make it even better when you use Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ to place your order online with me (during the FREE Shipping Promotion) your name will be entered into a drawing for an exciting NEW product from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog too! So what are you waiting for!

Have any questions let me know.

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Spring is in the Air…

spring surprise image

Spring is in the air… and Stampin’ Up! has got a spring time surprise for you. A yet to be released stamp set from the 2013-2014 Catalog! As of March 15th you are now able to purchase the A Round Array Stamp Set. This set coordinates with the cute little 7/8″ Scallop Circle punch!

a round array

And you can get your own A Round Array Stamp Set (item 129090) today for just $14.95.

Can it get any better you ask? Well yes it can since you can get both the A Round Array Stamp set and 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch in a special Spring Surprise Bundle  (item 133899) for 15% off!

Click HERE to see a printable flyer with all the information

Currently this set is only available in clear-mount but the wood mount option will be availalbe in the 2013-2014 Catalog when it is released on June 1st.

So why not get yours today while you can still earn exclusive Sale-a-bration items for FREE! Sale-a-bration ends on Friday, March 22nd.

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