Monday, June 11, 2012

Stampin' Garage Sale

Come to the July Stamp Shoppe for a
Stamping Garage Sale!
Friday, July 13th from 5:15 – 9:30 pm
 -or-
Saturday, July 14th from 8:45am – Noon

1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609


Hundreds of retired Stampin' Up! products will be for sale – including recently retired items as well as "collectors items" from past years!
Everything is marked at least 50% off the original catalog price.

You may also find crafting storage items, totes, bags, and usable "alterables" for 3-D/Decor projects.

All Garage Sale Purchases are CASH ONLY! 


The fine print:
Sorry, NO checks or Credit Cards will be accepted. All payments are due at the time of purchase – items can not be put on hold. All sales are final.

Garage Sale purchases do not count towards your order minimum to attend Shoppe for free.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

NEW 2012-13 In Color Club!


New, Fresh and Affordable - it's like music to my ears!


The In Color Club is a way for you to build up to ALL of the In Color Goodies in a slow, affordable way, so that you receive coordinating colors TOGETHER. Rather than ordering markers one month and paper the next — you'll receive EVERYTHING in a color each month, for 5 consecutive months!


Here's the nitty gritty and how everything will work:


Each month, for 5 months, you'll receive the following products in ONE of the In Colors.
 » NEW! Style Classic Pad
 » Classic Ink Refill
 » 1/2 pack of 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock
 » 2, 12" x 6" sheets from the In Color Designer Paper Pack
 » 4 In Color Dahlias
 » 2 yards of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
 » Stampin' Write Marker

At the end of the 5 months, you will have grown your collection to include everything listed above in all 5 of the In Colors!


So for example, one month you'll receive a Gumball Green Ink Pad, Gumball Green Classic Ink Refill, 1/2 pack of Gumball Green Card Stock, Gumball Green Designer Paper, Gumball Green Dahlias, Gumball Green Ribbon and the Gumball Green Marker. 


Then the next month a different color and so on!


For being a part of In Color Club, you will also receive these special perks:
- The First Month of the Club, you will receive a hand stamped card using the New In Colors.
- The Last Month of the Club you will receive a plastic case to hold all of your Markers in and a plastic case to hold all of your little Dahlia embellishments. 
The cost is $24 per month (plus shipping and handling if not for local pick up)

Please Note:When you join, you'll be set up on a recurring payment cycle and will be charged $24 for 5 consecutive months.   

Email me at dotdesigns@hotmail.com to join the In Color Club! (Orders for the In Color Club may not be used as a minimum purchase for classes or be combined with other discounts/coupons.)

Here's a sample of a card using these delicious colors! Once you receive all of your components from the In Color Club, you'll be able to easily duplicate this card at home :)

Click here to view my online store and the In Color Collection Suite.

Fun & Affordable Product Shares


I love new product shares!  It's a fun and affordable way to get a little bit of everything!
Here's how it works:
  1. All ribbon shares contain 2 yards each of the ribbon in its specific 'category' featured on page 172 and 173 of the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.
  2. have fun picking your favorite shares and...
  3. Please email today and let me know which product shares you would like to purchase.  I will send you a PayPal invoice in that needs to be paid. 
    Stampin' Up! policy doesn't allow me to post product share payment links on my blog, but I'll make it as easy as possible for you!
  4. If you live out of the Rochester area, I'll add nominal shipping charges to your order.  Please know that I can squeeze a lot into those Post Office packages and try to keep shipping charges to a minimum. 
That's it - Let the fun begin!!
Share #1 - NEW!
1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

This sassy new ribbon collection kicks it up a notch from the traditional grosgrain & you'll love the sweet little white stitch down the center!

This share includes a total of 20 yards of ribbon (2 yds of each 10 colors).  To purchase the ribbon separately, you'll pay 58.81 
This ribbon share is only $12!



Share #2 - NEW!
3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Love times 100!  You'll love this pretty new ribbon collection - it's simply delicious!
Featuring the 5 brand new In Colors, each bolt is beautiful and the ribbon ties (or knots) easily/nicely. 

This share includes a total of 10 yards of ribbon (2 yds of each 5 colors). To purchase the ribbon separately, you'll pay 53.16 
This ribbon share is only $13.50!


Share #3 -
3/8" Ruffle Ribbon

We're in the second and final year of the 2011-2012 In Colors.  You won't want to be without the pretty ruffles which tie so nicely. This ribbon is a great weight (not to heavy or thick and makes a wonderful impact on your designs. 

This share includes a total of 10 yards of ribbon (2 yds of each 5 colors). To purchase the ribbon separately, you'll pay 59.11 
This ribbon share is only $12.25!


Share #4 -
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

She's petite and oh so pretty and an enormous value!  The 1/8" taffeta is a lovely ribbon to have on hand. Perfect for adding a little extra touch to your cards & scrapbook pages, but also delightful when attaching a small note card to a gift bag.  Love! 

This share includes a total of 20 yards of ribbon (2 yds of each 10 colors). To purchase the ribbon separately, you'll pay 70.67
This ribbon share is only $6.50! 


Share #5 -
3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

This ribbon is one of my favorites - she's pretty and functional.  Whether you're wrapping her around a card, using her as a complementary feature on your scrapbook page or using her to finish off a project, she ties easily and beautifully.  You'll love the color palette - this is a must have!

This share includes a total of 14 yards of ribbon (2 yds of each 7 colors). To purchase the ribbon separately, you'll pay 57.80
This ribbon share is only $12!



Now... we're really gonna get wild! 
Check out the Designer Series Paper Share!!!


It's like a little slice of paper heaven!! This spectacular paper share gives you every NEW paper print in the Annual Catalog featured on pages 162-165 (*** First Edition and Twitterpatted Collections which are Carry-Over designs from last year are not included.)

There are TWO different shares that you can purchase this year!

The "Standard Share" includes a 6"x6" square of each print for only $24!!
The "Double Share" includes a 12"x6" piece of each print for only $47!! This option is ideal for a scrapbooker; offering the option of having the full 12" length to go across your page!

That's a total of 82 sheets of paper!ere to order each Designer Series Paper Collection, you'd spend $184.56.  This is an incredible savings for you!

Contact me today to place your Product Share order and I'll promptly send you back a Paypal invoice. 
Have fun!!

Stamps In The Mail!


Want something other than bills sent to your house automatically every month? Now you can receive STAMPS and CARDS in the mail - You'll automatically have...
Creativity delivered to your door!

And there's no better time to start than now, with the NEW CATALOG and NEW STAMP SETS on the horizon!

With "Stamps in the Mail" you'll receive a brand new stamp set plus 2 COMPLETED full card samples — mailed right to your door! You don't have to leave home, make special time to attend another class and you can count on something exciting coming to your door!


I will pre-select a stamp set each month, hand stamp you 2 cards using the same stamp set and then mail the bundle via USPS to your home.
 

Your credit card will be charged automatically every month and you can cancel your Stamps in the Mail subscription at any time. However, there is a special perk for sticking with it! After 10 consecutive months, you will receive a FREE HOSTESS EXCLUSIVE STAMP SET OF YOUR CHOICE as a special 'thank you' gift from me!
Take a peek at pgs. 201-205 of the Annual Catalog to see some of your choices. 

If you want to change the Stamp Set of the Month, you may certainly do so - just let me know by the 1st of the month.  Please note that your card samples will still be stamped with the pre-selected Stamp Set of the Month.

That's it! Super simple. No fuss — just fun & STAMPS!
 The cost per month is:
 » $29 for Clear Mount
 » $39 for Wood Mount

The price is the same every month and includes a different stamp set, the 2 samples, shipping and tax.
Stamps in the Mail will be mailed out at the end of the month, every month!

 Here's a look at upcoming stamp sets (remember, if you want to substitute any just let me know by the 1st of the month):
 » JuneSummer Silhouettes – pg. 82 
 » JulyBlooming with Kindness – pg. 87
 » AugustLacy & Lovely – pg. 99

To start receiving your Stamps in the Mail, use the drop down menu below! 

Stamps in the Mail

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Amy's BOGO Sale is now 'On the Go'!


Addt'l items added on 6/10/12! Most current update on 6/27/2012.

We're gonna try something new this year!  Although I don't have a huge selection of retired products left after my BOGO Sale, there are still a number of terrific stamp sets that you may like (they're just too pretty not to give someone the chance to enjoy them!) 
Just like the BOGO Sale at my home, all of my retired merchandise will sell at full price, but whatever you spend on retired merchandise you'll also get for FREE from the ALL NEW Catalog. This way, you'll get DOUBLE the product for your money – AND, you won't have to choose between the old and new… you'll get BOTH! 

Click here to view the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog
HOW IT ALL WORKS:
All items are ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and First Come, First Served – so you'll want to act FAST. If you are the 2nd person to request an item, I'll put you on a waiting list in case payment from the 1st person falls through.






If you live local (or near me), we can arrange for a pick up to save on shipping the product to you.  If you don't live locally and you need them shipped to you, then you'll pay USPS shipping based on the weight of your items – there won't be tax or Stampin' Up! shipping since that has already been paid.
How Do I Order?
E-mail me (dotdesigns@hotmail.com) what you want to purchase from my retired loot, then I'll get back to you with what's available and give you a total for what you have to spend in FREE Shopping Dollars from the BRAND NEW CATALOG.
You can view the Catalog online in PDF Form or in my Online Store while you're waiting of your hard copy to arrive (I will include a complementary hard copy with your order upon request!) If you live local, you are welcome to come pick your catalog up from me sooner.

Here's the current list of retired Stamp Sets to choose from:

Stamp Set s and retired items are listed at full price and what you spend you will get in FREE product from the NEW catalog!

W designates Wood Mount
C designates Clear Mount

Just Retired Stamp Sets (2011-2012 Catalog)
Ribbon of Hope - pg. 20 - $7.95 W
Elizabeth - pg. 20 - $9.95 W
Tiny Tea Cup - pg. 20 $5.95 W
Studio Sketches - pg. 28 - $13.95 C
Winter Post - pg. 31 - $26.95 W
Sweet Snowglobe - pg. 61 - $8.95 W
Party this Way - pg. 67 - $11.95 C
Party this Way - pg. 67 - $11.95 C
Party this Way - pg. 67 - $15.95 W
D is for Dog - pg. 72 - $15.95 W
Always Elegant - pg. 80 - $11.95 C
Funky Four - pg. 88 - $14.95 W
Ornate Blossom - pg. 107 - $9.95 W
Fifth Avenue Floral - pg. 110 - $24.95 W
Notably Ornate - pg. 128 - $17.95 C
Have a Seat - pg. 135 - $11.95 C
Charming - pg. 136 - $19.95 W
Fine Flourish - pg. 152 - $9.95 W
Sweetly Said - pg. 158 - $12.95 C
Sincere Salutations - pg. 160 - $23.95 C
Jayne's Type Alphabet - pg. 170 - $43.95 


Retired from 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog
Hand Penned Holidays - page 15 - $16.95 C
Always Thankful - page 19 - $19.95 C
Pines & Poinsettias - page 21 - $19.95 W
From Santa - page 43 - $8.95 W
Leaves of a Tree - page 43 - $9.95 W
*Unopened Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon 10 yds - $7.95
*Unopened Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon 10 yds - $7.95


Retired from 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog
Take It To the Heart - page 14 - $23.95 C
Rue des Fleurs - page 22 - $23.95 C
You're My Type - page 27 - $13.95 C
You're My Type - page 27 - $13.95 C
Sweet Cake - page 33 - $14.95 C
Packed for Baby - page 39 - $9.95 W
Packed for Birthday - page 39 - $9.95 W
Packed for Dad - page 39 - $9.95 W

Packed for Mom - page 39 - $9.95 W
Gnome Sweet Gnome - page 41 - $21.95 C

Retired from 2012 Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog
Sprinkled Expressions -pg. 8  $11.95 C
Sprinkled Expressions -pg. 8  $11.95 C
Fresh Vintage - $11.95 C
Fresh Vintage - $11.95 C
Elementary Elegance - $11.95 C
Elementary Elegance -$11.95 C
Outlined Occasions - $11.95 C
*Unopened Everyday Enchantment Calypso Coral Organdy Ribbon 10 yds. pg. 7 - $4.95
*Unopened Everyday Enchantment Lucky Limeade Organdy Ribbon 10 yds. pg. 7 - $4.95
Party this Way - pg. 9 - $11.95 C
Party this Way - pg. 9 - $15.95 W
From Your Teacher - p. 16 $13.95 W
Home Sweet Home Decor Elements - White - p.18 - $5.


Retired from 2011 Occasions & Summer Mini Catalog
Touch of Kindness - $16.95 C

Just Retired Big Shot Accessories (2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog)
Finial Press Embossing Folder - pg. 219 - $7.95
Matchbox Die - pg. 221 - $42.95
Island Floral - pg. 222 - $21.95
Pillow Box - pg. 223 - $19.95

Just Retired Punches (2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog)
Snowflake - pg. 210 - $16.95
5-Petal Flower pg. 210 $16.95
Doily Triple Layer Punch - pg. 211- $23.95
Lace Ribbon Border - pg. 211 - 19.95

Just Retired Stamp Pads (All are 'old style' not the new firm foam pads)
Peach Parfait Classic Ink - pg. 176 - $5.95
Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker - pg. 176 - $3.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink - pg. 177 - $5.95
Old Olive Classic Ink - Pg. 177 - $5.95
Baja Breeze Classic Ink - pg. 178 - $5.95
Perfect Plum Craft Ink - pg. 178 - $5.95
Rose Red Classic Ink - pg. 178 - $5.95
So Saffron Classic Ink - pf. 178 - $5.95
Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink - pg. 179 - $5.95
Basic Black Classic Ink - pg. 180 - $5.95
Crumb Cake Classic Ink - pg. 180 - $5.95
Early Espresso Classic Ink - pg. 180 - $5.95
Early Espresso Classic Ink - pg. 180 - $5.95
Soft Suede Classic Ink - pg. 180 - $5.95
Soft Suede Classic Ink - pg. 180 - $5.95

Just Retired Accessories (2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog)
*Unopened 12 x 12 Cheerful Treat Hostess Benefit Designer Paper -p.11 - $8
*Unopened 8.5 x 11 Peach Parfait Card Stock - pg. 176 - $6.95
Birthday Calendar - pg. 181 - $7.95
Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper (8 Full Sheets +scraps) pg 183 - $9
*Unopened Domestic Goddess Designer Paper - pg 184 - $10.95
*Unopened Under the Big Top Designer Paper - pg. 186 - $10.95
On Board 5"x5' Journal - pg 191 - $6.95
Gold Lame Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink - pg. 203 - $4.95
Stampin' Around Wheel Guide - pg. 204 - $9.95
Stampin' Scrub (just opened, used twice!) pg. 207 - $16.95

Again, please email me at dotdesigns@hotmail.com with your order.
Have fun & happy shopping!
Amy

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Getting to Know the NEW Stampin' Up! Firm Foam Ink Pads


WOW! I'm so pleased to report that I loved using the new Stampin' Up! Firm Foam Ink pads!  It took me only a few moments to take note of the difference between how I used to stamp and how I will stamp from now on.  A little bit of a lighter touch with the new foam pads is just the ticket!

You'll be delighted with the fantastic coverage of the new pads in your stamps, especially larger images (no more missing ink on the center of your image no matter how hard you tried to ink that baby up!)

Take a few minutes to see some of the benefits of the new pads in the video below:


I have discovered... That the new ink does take a moment or two to dry as opposed to the instant drying of before.  Once I got the hang of the 'timing' I was good to go and more than pleased with the results of the new pads.  The coverage is so much better and the images are much crisper.

Keep your old re-inkers and use them on your new firm foam ink pads. Except...

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are
  • Basic Black
  • Basic Gray
  • Marina Mist
  • Perfect Plum
  • Tempting Turquoise
All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula for these five colors in the new firm foam pads.

To order the New Firm Foam Ink Pads, visit my online store today!