Grab your Greetings!

 

Hot DOG!! Not only has the new catalog just been launched, but we're also starting things off with a
25% off sale on 3 terrific (greetings) stamp sets until 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

Start saving now in my online store!

Sassy salutations is one of my favorite sentiment stamp sets.  I love the font - it's fun and different.  Here she is in a featured card that we'll be making at the June Punch Art Class on 6/20.
Click here for additional details about Punch Art at Technique Thursday!

June Events at a Glance!

ONLINE BOGO EVENT - Going on Now!

click here for the BOGO list

WHOOO-HOOO --
It's a Party Weekend at The Stamp Shoppe!

Fri. June 7th: 5:30-9:30pm and Sat. June 8th: 9am to Noon

Brand new designs with BRAND NEW PRODUCTS from the 2013-2014 Catalog.

Receive your New Annual catalog to bring home along with a FREE In Color Book mark!

2013-2014 In Color Kit Introductions

Special Raffle Basket loaded with new fabulous product!! ** Bring CASH for your raffle tickets!**

Make 6 Cards at Stamp Shoppe for $15 or for FREE with a $20 order at Shoppe!

and/or

Make (3) 12x12 Scrapbook Pages for $20 or FREE with a $20 order at Shoppe!

Enjoy Punch Art or Techniques Class on Technique Thurs!

Thurs. June 20th from 6:30-9:30pm

1000 Winton Road North

Choose one or both classes and you'll make 3 terrific cards using lots of brand new products!

3 cards and 3 'How To' Reference Pages for $15 or Free with a $20 order at class 

Questions?  Email me today at dotdesigns@hotmail.com

See what's new in my Online Stampin' Up! Store

Retiring List Announced

Today is a HUGE day for Stampin' Up! customers, who will get their first chance to see the Retiring Product and Accessories Lists. In addition, Stampin' Up! Demonstrators will have a chance to pre-order new products from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog. My pre-order is in and I can't wait to share sneak peek projects first at the Card Cafe this weekend and then on my blog and Facebook Page with you!

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING PRODUCTS LISTS

Retiring Stamps will be available through June 3.  Stampin' Up! will continue to produce the stamps to meet the demand through that time.  Click to View Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps.

Retiring Accessories are ONLY available while supplies last.  SAVE UP TO 60% on select items!  Be sure to order your favorites ASAP!  Click to View Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories.

Click here to start ordering TODAY - remember, things will sell out quickly - act fact!

Card Cafe Countdown!

The Card Café is coming this Saturday and I can't wait to see you! 
Saturday, April 27th at Carriage Glenn Club House 100 Bridgetown Rd in Greece.

Schedule for the Day:

• 9am: New Stamper Class: Stampin' Basics - Free!    
• 10am-1pm : Come and go for card making, mingling & sheer enjoyment!
• 1pm: Bingo - Let the games begin with $200+ in prizes! Pre-made Cards, Creative supplies (ink, stamps, paper), Storage items & more!
• 2pm-5pm: More stampin' fun -- Enjoy an afternoon of card making!

Details about the Card Cafe Designs:

There will be 12 or more card designs to choose from: Birthday, Thinking of you, Congrats, Sympathy & All Occasion.  Make 1 of this, 2 of that -- the choice is YOURS!

Additional Cards are available to be made for $2 ea. 

Additional Bingo Boards are available for $1 ea.

Here are a few additional Card Café Design choices:

Design Notes (Left: Glitter the blossoms! Middle: Stamp on vellum! Right: Bling on the butterfly!)

Additional Cards are available to be made for $2 ea. 

Additional Bingo Boards are available for $1 ea.

And a fun bonus... Scratch & Win Tickets!!

 

The Carriage Glen Clubhouse offers lots of windows for right light.  The room is comfortable and perfect for creating or catching up with friends in between!

 

RSVP by April 25th to dotdesigns@hotmail.com

DotDesigns heads over Rochester Brainery!

CHECK THIS OUT!!!  So cool for Rochester and so cool for those with a zest for learning!

 

 

 I was elated for our community when I read about a new initiative coming to Rochester several months ago.  I feel now over the moon blessed with being able to contribute to their line-up of classes by teaching folks how cool (and easy) it is to make pretty paper pieces of artwork for others.  

 

Join me for...

 Card Making Made Easy
Monday, May 20th from 7 to 9pm at
274 N. Goodman St. Suite B134.  Rochester, NY 14607

Click here for directions to the class

 

We'll make the sweet ditties featured below in addition to a few other complimentary correspondence pieces -- I simply can't wait!
This class is a little bit different than my others.  You'll need to

Register Here through Rochester Brainery. 

 I'll supply EVERYTHING for you, even adhesives. All you need to bring is YOU and the friend that's going to make the evening so much more fun!

 

Learn more about Rochester Brainery today.

See my complete list of upcoming classes and events here.

Vintage Friday!

 

A beautiful design by Shelli Gardner, founder of Stampin' Up!  So pretty, feminine and easy to duplicate with a wide variety of sentiments, colors and designer papers.

Have a wonderful day, my creative friend!

See what's new - pop over to my web store for the juicy details

Feeling Sentimental Fun!

Although the Feeling Sentimental stamp set offers an old time vintage feel, the vibrant colors and patterns of this card make the presentation POP!

 

There's only one week left to grab a few of these goodies before they are gone for good. 

Feeling Sentimental and Sycamore Street Designer Paper are two of my top Sale-A-Bration picks for sure!

 

Need more info about Sale-A-Bration? Click here

Add any of these items to your 10/100 order and receive lots of great FREEBIES! Learn more

Shop Online in my sassy web store!

Spring Surprise with A Round Array!

 

I had to chuckle this morning when this new Spring Bundle was released as we've got snow and flurries abound in Rochester, NY!

 

This card is an exclusive Stampin' Up design: Read more

 

Here's the scoop... Stampin' Up! is giving us a boost with a new product bundle.  The 'A Round Array' Stamp Set (this will be featured in the new 2013-2014 catalog) and coordinating 7/8" punch are available though May 30, 2013 for 15% off. 

 

 

Spring Surprise Dates: March 15 - May 30, 2013

Price	Description	Item #
$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899
	Spring Surprise Bundle   (Spanish; clear)	133897
	Spring Surprise Bundle   (French; clear)	133898

Already have the punch? Don't fret! Just buy the stamp set for $14.95!

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090
	Variedades Stamp Set          (Spanish; clear)	131682
	Médallions séduction Set     (French; clear)	131616

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Look beyond the bundle!
This is an incredibly easy way to partner the stamp/punch combo to quickly make note cards, gift tags and simple thank you cards when you're in a pinch for time. 

Order the Spring Surprise Bundle and a wide variety of other creatively fab products in my online store today

St. Patrick's Day - Got Green?

How about a fun spin on the traditional St. Paddy's Day Green?  This creative 'Got Green' design offers a bunch of interesting eye catching tid-bits using Summer Starfruit and Olive Green!

 

Here's your supply list:

Paper: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit & Basic Black Card Stock. Polka Dot Parade & Patio Party Designer Paper

Stamp Set: Got Treats & Distressed Dots (Background Stamp)

Ink: Black Stazon & Old Olive Classic Ink

Accessories: Summer Starfruit Satin Ribbon & Whisper White Bakers Twine

Cool Tools: 1 ¾” Circle Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, 1/16” Hole Punch
 

Check out the featured Stamp Sets --
"Got Treats" gives you a nice variety of holiday/occasion sentiments, especially if you like to make treat or candy holders.  Distressed Dots is a super cool background for any kind of card. 

'Got Treats' is available in clear and wood mount stamps

Distressed Dots Background Stamp is available as a Wood Mounted Stamp.

You've got a few more days to join the 10/100 Online Sale-A-Bration Club.  Add today's featured stamps to your order for ongoing project versatility!
Start your online shopping here

 

Year of Occasions Card Class

12 Occasion Cards to make your life easier!

Tuesday, March 26th 6:30-9:30pm

1000 Winton Rd North in Rochester

RSVP by Sunday, 3/24

 

It has been such a pleasure to offer the 'Year of" class series.  I think it's so incredibly cool to be able to take a little bit of time to get yourself set up for success (and reduce the need for running around at the last minute. Which often times seems to be my style!)

Class Fee: $30 for 12 cards or Free with a $35 order

 

There are two terrific ways to enjoy this class: In Person -or- On the Go.

If you are choosing On the Go, feel free to mail me a check email me for my address or pay via credit card with Pay Pal's secure check out.  Note that there is a pick up option and a 'Mail to Me' option in the drop down payment menu. All class participants will receive the PDF instruction sheets!

Year of Occasions Class: On the Go

Occasions: Pick Up $30.00 USD Occasions: Mail $35.95 USD

  

SALE-A-BRATION NOTE for the Occasions Class

Here's the deal... This class is being offered AFTER Sale-A-Bration ends.  I've decided to bend my own rules a bit when it comes to ordering.  If you'd like to place an order of $50 or more and choose a Free Sale-A-Bration Gift(s), email me your order by 3/21 -or- order online by 3/21 using the hostess code: KNUCKSFF

 

 

 Occasions Class Stampin' Trick!

I have the pleasure of offering this class with several of my ladies on my Heartfelt Stampers Team.   My Upline, Aly Schilling put together this fun video with a glimpse of the cards and a stampin' trick! Take a watch and please let me know if you have any questions. 

March Stamp Shoppe!

 The Stamp Shoppe is open this weekend 

Friday, March 8th -or- Saturday, March 9th

I've got 3 ways that you can enjoy making 6 different yet fabulous cards.  I hope you'll join me in some capacity as the designs are just too terrific to miss!

 

#1. 

Enjoy the Stamp Shoppe in Person

Friday Night from 5:30-9:30pm -or- Saturday Morning from 9am - Noon

1000 Winton Road North in Rochester

Enjoy a leisurely stamping experience - go at your own pace and enjoy some YOU time! 

RSVP by Thurs. 3/7

#2. 

Stamp & Run!

Friday Night from 5:30-9:30pm -or- Saturday Morning from 9am - Noon

1000 Winton Road North in Rochester

Stop in and pick up your card kit.  Stop at each table to stamp, punch or die cut your card parts.  I'll send you the PDF instruction sheet for easy assembly at home when you have the time to relax!

RSVP by Thurs. 3/7  

#3.  

 Card Shoppe: A PDF instruction file will be e-mailed to you so that you can complete your kit. You will receive your project kit in the mail between the 15th and 20th of the month. Your kit will include all of the cut cardstock pieces and consumables (ribbon, accessories, etc.) to complete the 6 featured Card Shoppe Cards. All of the punching and die cutting will be done for you — all you have to do at home is stamp and assemble! Cost: $15 or FREE (just pay shipping) with an order of $20 or more.

NEW!!!!
You may also enjoy getting your cards for FREE just like when you're in person at The Stamp Shoppe.   Here's how:

1. Start shopping in my online store. Click here to pop over!
2. Fill your cart with all of the goodies that you need for upcoming projects or just because!
   ** Remember... you'll need Snail Adhesive Dimensionals and Mini Glue dots to complete your cards at home.
3. Upon checking out, you'll see a spot to add a hostess code.  This is important!  To receive your March Stamp Shoppe cards for free, enter the hostess code YWZGKC9S. Your order will be shipped directly to your home! Jack pot!!!
4. Your March 'On the Go' Stamp Shoppe order must be received by Friday,  3/8 without exception please. 
5. Your March Stamp Shoppe Cards will be mailed to you for a nominal charge or we can arrange for a pick up if you are local. 

Gentle Reminder: This is the LAST Stamp shoppe during Sale-A-Bration.  You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration gift of your choice with every $50 you spend AND you'll receive your March cards for free along with a 20 page PDF file of card ideas.  Click here to see your Sale-A-Bration choices

A 'Feeling Sentimental' Hello

 I've got a sweet sneek peak for you!  The March Stamp Shoppe is coming up this weekend.  The card designs offer a nice variety of colors, sentiments and fun things to play with.  I'm really excited to show you the following card and for a few reasons.

1. Simple is beautiful!  This particular card design has interest, character and a little 'bling' but it's rather simple and a snap to make.  
2. The new Designer Builder Brads are featured in such a fun way.  The catalog and online photo just don't capture how pretty these are in person. The cool thing about these brads?  You can add any color stamp, paper or 'whatever' in the center by punching the circle out using the Itty Bitty Punch Pack Circle - it's an exact fit. 
3. I'm loving the simplistic use of the Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder Set.  It's a gentle touch that brings the card to the next level of interest in the most subtle of ways.  The Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder set comes with two different designs for only $7.95.  That's an incredible value for folders that you can have forever and a day!
4. We're featuring the Feeling Sentimental Sale-A-Bration (SAB) Stamp Set. This 'vintage' style stamp set is so cool and a wonderful throwback to days gone past.  Click here to see what Sale-A-Bration has to offer. Pick a free SAB gift with every $50 you spend through March 22nd.

Learn more about the March Stamp Shoppe along with Stamp & Run and On the Go options!

Pop Up Posies Designer Kit goes Rogue!

 

There is a sassy Stampin' Up! Kit called Pop Up Posies that comes with oodles of fun parts and pieces to play with.  I decided to use 'some of this and a little of that' to make the fun Pool Party card featured above. 

 

The Pop Up Posies Kit is only $12.95 and includes all kinds of cheery embellishments:

* 9 embossed paper tags (ea. 2-3/4" x 3-1/2").
* 9 fabric covered brads: (6) Very Vanilla & (3) Summer Starfruit
* Precut paper flower pieces layer into 9 flowers: (6) layers of one 
   style in 2 colors  & (3) layers of one style in 1 color
* 9 pieces of thick(8") Vanilla Baker's Twine
* Just for You wood-mount stamp: only
   available in this kit.
* The kit is available only through May 31, 2013

To see the Pop Up Posies Designer Kit and more, visit my online store today.

 

Remember... It's Sale-A-Bration Time!  Receive a free gift with every $50 you spend through 3/22.

See your free choices here!

Friends Forever... Cross My heart!

Show a little love for your BFF with the Cross My Heart Stamp Set! I'm diggin' the clean lines of the sentiments and how the words can easily be used for a masculine card (finding non frilly words for the fellas can oftentimes be tricky!)


Supply List:

• Stamp Sets: Cross My Heart (shown right),
  Hearts a Flutter, French Foliage
• Ink: Primrose Petals
• Paper: Primrose Petals Card Stock, Pool Party Core'dinations card Stock,
  More Amore Designer Paper
• Cool Tools: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack*, Paper Piercing Mat & Piercing Tool, Paper Snips

* The Essentials Paper Piercing Pack (#132204) is a Free Sale-A-Bration gift when you spend $50 or more! Learn more about SAB here

Shop 24/7 in my online store for the items listed above and more!

Make Cards in February at The Stamp Shoppe

A new month means a new opportunity to make 6 terrific new card designs at The Stamp Shoppe!  The location is central for most in the Rochester area, but On the Go kits are also available for creative friends at a distance (Scroll to the bottom for kit options, please)!

The Stamp Shoppe

Friday, Feb. 8th from 5:30-9:30pm 

or

Saturday, Feb 9th from 9am-Noon

 The Stamp Shoppe is located at 1000 Winton Road N. in Rochester.

Make 6 different cards for $15 or FREE with a $20+ order at Shoppe

and... You can also enjoy scrapbooking!

Make (3) 12x12 Scrapbook Pages for $20 or FREE with a $25+ order at Shoppe

Take a peek at 2 of the 3 pages you can make!

 

  RSVP by Thurs. 2/7 at Noon. 

  Please bring your own SNAIL Adhesive & Dimensionals - I'll provide everything else for you.

If you need adhesive, I can help.  Just let me know with your RSVP*

*Please note that your adhesive does not count towards your $20 order towards your free cards. 

Remember... It's Sale-A-Bration time! For every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping), you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift! AND... I'll send you a special Sale-A-Bration PDF file w/ 20 card ideas! Whoot whoot!!

Need to have your kit on the go? No problem!
Choose the payment option that works for you - please note the drop down menu :)

Feb. Shoppe Kits

Feb Cards On the Go Pick Up $15.00 USD Feb Cards On the Go Mailed $18.95 USD Feb Scrapbook OTG Pick Up $20.00 USD Feb Scrapbook OTG Mailed $25.95 USD

If you'd prefer another form of payment, please email me: dotdesigns@hotmail.com

Sent with Love features Travel Inspired Craftiness!

Clean, crisp color to create with - I love it!  Take a peek at these new stamps and paper designs.
** Click here for a quick detour and explore the bright hues that you can work with.  Don't just stop with the initial image of the Designer Papers... Click through the 'More Images' link under the picture so you can see the full show! You're gonna love those polka dots!!


Sent with Love Dates: February 1 - April 30, 2013
The Nitty Gritty Details:
During this limited-time offer, you can purchase the exclusive and oh so sun Sent with Love Stamp Set or Sent with Love Designer Series Paper.  Better yet, bundle those babies together & save 20% off both!


Here's a snapshot at these sweet new products:

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only)	$17.95
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper	$10.95
132851	Pretty Bundle   Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series   Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine	$25.50    20% off retail value!

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit (item 132914; $9.95). Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.

The Fine Print:

• You can place order these products through my web store or with me in person at one of my classes. 
• The Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine are all available to be purchased separately. But when bundled together you'll save 20%!
• The Sent with Love Digital Kit is definitely available but not part of the bundle. 
• The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are exclusive to this special offer-you won't be able to get them after April 30! 

Click here to shop in my online store and grab these limited time treats!

Gotta love an easy Newspaper Print Banner!

I LOVE this sweet little banner!  Imagine the possibilities... You could easily duplicate this sassy little number for birthdays, an anniversary, holidays or just because you want to!

There are countless variations that you could use to duplicate your own version of this banner, but I'd like to show you the exact partys and pieces that were used to make the one shown above.  

 

The cuteness begins with the 'banner' framelit from the Hearts a Flutter Framelit Dies.The simple design then uses the two different size hearts from the same set. 

See the pretty little faceted buttons above?  I know... you've kinda gotta squint!! You can pick those as your FREE Sale-A-Bration gift if you want! Learn More

 

Here's a snapshot of the More Amore Designer Paper

The circular pieces shown above are the small middle pieces between the laser  cut hearts shown in the bottom right example. 

 

As an extra bonus, here's a pretty color combo that you can use to design your own projects or cards!

Shop in my online store today for any of the above items 

NEW! Start earning DotDesigns Online Rewards today

Don't miss out on lots on additional FREEBIES & Perks with ...

A Year of Class Series with a Special 50% off Bonus!

We're getting closer to the 'Year of...' Class Series that I've been telling you about and I'm so stinkin' excited! 

This series has been designed to help you jump start 2013 by getting a stock pile of the cards that you need most, done and ready to send for the year. Each session will walk you through completing 12 cards. Participate in all 3 and you'll have a total of 36 cards ready to go!

Each session has a theme - here's a summary of themes for each month:

• January - "A Year of Holidays" - 12 cards, 1 for each month of the year giving you a card for every holiday celebration and season!
• February - "A Year of Birthdays" - 12 cards, 1 for everyone on your list! Make a wide assortment of birthday cards for all genders and ages.
• March - "A Year of Occasions" - 12 cards, 1 for every occasion that may arise! Thank You, Get Well, Sympathy and Congratulations just to name a few!

"A Year of..." Series Options:

• Live close by? CLICK HERE to be re-directed to the class page with details on attending these sessions in person. The 1st session is Tuesday January 29th!
  
• Want an "On the Go!" Kit? You've got it! Pay $30 or place a $35 order per session, plus shipping, and you will receive a FREE PDF File e-mailed to you with all of the step by step instructions, photos and supply lists in addition to all of the pre-cut consumable kit pieces. The card kits will be punched and die cut for you - all you have to do at home is stamp and assemble! On the Go kits ship out at the end of the month for the month they are featured in but the FREE PDF files will be e-mailed to you upon payment - you don't need to wait for the kits to come in the mail for the files! CLICK HERE to order your on the Go Kit!
  
• Want the PDF Files Only? Sure thing! You can pay $12 per file or $35 for all 3 files - they will be e-mailed to you upon payment being received, not monthly.
  
  
  
  

  A Year of Class Series PDF Files

  Jan PDF: Holidays $12.00 USD Feb PDF: Birthdays $12.00 USD March PDF: Occasions $12.00 USD All 3 Classes PDF $35.00 USD

  
  
  
  While you can pick and choose which sessions you attend, buy the kits for or purchase the files to, I'm sure you're going to want to participate in all 3 via one of the many available options so that you can have the FULL line up! And it just so happens that I have an extra little bonus for those of you who go this route... Here's where things are getting even 'juicier!'  
  

  

  
  You're going to love these cards - and you're going to love storing them in this durable, beautiful box even more! File your cards away neatly (there's more than enough room to store envelopes too) and then when you need to send a card someone's way all you have to do is pull out your box and use what you have on hand and ready to go! To receive this box at 50% off, you just need to attend all 3 classes, purchase all 3 kits or the PDF File 3-Pack. Or any combination of the 3! You can order your box at any time during the 3 months this series is being held - whenever it's most convenient for you!
  
  
  

  RSVP for your January Class or Kit by Monday, 1/28 at the VERY latest!

  
  **** Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before to any one of the classes (when you attend in person) and receive 12 envelopes to coordinate with your cards!! ****
  
  

  

  Going on through Sat. 1/26, Amy's Online Sale-A-Bration Party complete with lots of fabulous Freebies!

  Learn more