An offer to Die for!

Through the month of October, Stampin' Up! is offering an incredible deal!!

With the purchase of a Regular or Digital Starter Kit, only $175 for over $340 in products and free shipping you'll receive your choice of a FREE Big Shot or $100 in free products of your choice!

I'm absolutely delighted to share this exceptional financial value with you. Yet in truth, it's the relationships and friends that I've made through Stampin' Up! that is the real value I comtinually benefit from. 

Remember, the starter kit is absolutely customizable for you.  You can change stamp sets, ink, markers, paper, etc. Here's what's in the kit...



STANDARD STARTER KITHere's what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Standard Kit and the value of each item...   

Any $24.95 or lower Stamp Set
 Any $28.95 or lower Stamp Set
 Any $22.95 or lower Stamp Set
 Any $9.95 or lower Stamp Set
 Any $6.50 standard wheel of your choice
 $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price)
$19.95 Brights Patterns Designer Series paper stack (OR DSP Patterns stack of your choice)
 $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice)
$8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice)
$8.95 Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price)
$7.50 VersaMark pad (OR ink pad at the same or lower price)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$3.50 Stampin' Write marker (color of your choice)
$3.50 Stampin' Write marker (color of your choice)
$2.95 Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (OR color of your choice)
$6.95 SNAIL Adhesive (OR adhesive at the same or lower price)
$4.50 Stampin' Mist (OR StazOn Cleaner)
Cupcake Punch (OR any $23.95 or lower punch of your choice)
$9.95 Always Bird Décor Elements (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price)
$7.50 Medium White envelopes (OR any envelopes at the same or lower price)
$14.95 Color coach (OR Multi language Color coach)
$5.95 Stampin' Around Self Inking Handle (standard)
$5.25 Uninked Cartridge (standard)
$3.32 Blender pen (single)
$16.95 Stampin' Scrub®
$3.95 Stampin' Dimensionals
$1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool
Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start!
*** But this month you get the Big Shot OR an additional $100 in product on top of that!!

DIGITAL + STARTER KITHere's what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Digital Kit and the value of each...   

$79.95 My Digital Studio™ software (click here to learn more about MDS)
$32.95 His & Hers Collection of downloads DVD (or any $32.95 or lower Collection DVD)
Any $24.95 or lower Stamp Set
$6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price)
$6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice)
$7.50 Medium White envelopes (OR any envelopes at the same or lower price)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$5.95 Classic Stampin' Pad (color of your choice)
$8.95 Brights Designer buttons (or color of your choice)
$4.95 Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (OR color of your choice)
$4.95 Glue Dots (OR adhesive at the same or lower price)
$4.50 Stampin' Mist (OR StazOn Cleaner)
$9.95 Always Bird Décor Elements (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price)
$16.95 Stampin' Scrub
$1.95 Decor Elements Applicator Tool
$3.95 Stampin' Dimensionals
Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start!

***But this month you get the Big Shot OR an additional $100 in product on top of that!!

I am happy to answer any questions that you may have, please just let me know.  You can also sign up online through this link.  It's super easy!  Thanks for reading  :)





Christmas Lodge - Stamp Set of the Month!

I'm delighted to share the October Stamp Set of the Month — Christmas Lodge!
When you purchase the Christmas Lodge Stamp Set paired with a pack of Jingle Bells during October — you'll get a FREE kit containing everything you need to create SIX of the cards shown below!

Get a head start on your Christmas Cards this year! If you need more than the 6 FREE cards, you can purchase additional card kits in increments of 6 for $6.

Additionally, when you purchase the Stamp set of the Month Bundle, along with your free kit to complete 6 cards you'll also get a PDF Project File with step by step instructions for the featured design. 

As an additional bonus, the PDF  file contains 3 ADDITIONAL designs using the Christmas Lodge set to further your creativity!

Learn more about the October Stamp Set of the Month: Click here. 
Have questions?  Please email me today!

BOO! Halloween Decor of the spooky variety!

One of the reason's that I really dig my Stampin' Up! business is because I can find everything I need in one place.  Stamps, Ink, Vinyl Art that can be used on a variety of mediums, ribbon, paper and the list goes on...

This spooky pic shows how easy it is to use things you have around the house and re-purpose then for great home decor and decorations.  Take the frame and glass jars for example.  Adding some Stampin' Up! ribbon and the Pick your Poison Quick Accents (124263) which includes quick, creepy self-adhesive accents for any project.  2 sheets: 1 each of 2 designs. 12" x 12".

Order online through my webstore 24/7 by clicking right here!

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

 Fun, New and Available from October 1, 2011 - January 3, 2012!

YUMMY!  Stampin' Up! Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters alike.  I can also vouch for the fact that kids love them too as my Anna has been baking up a storm using the new cookie stamps!

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.

Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly. No ink required!


HERE'S THE COOKIE STAMP PRODUCT INFORMATION:  Pop on over to my promotions page to order online today!

Item	Description	Price
125152	Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes and helpful tips	$16.95

Consider these coordinating Stampin' Up! products:

 

Page	Description	Price
19	Simple Snowflake Single Stamp	$8.95
20	Homemade Single Stamp	$9.95
162	Creatively Yours Set	$18.95
194	Baker's Twine	$2.95
224	Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set	$21.95
15*	(4) Kraft Gift Boxes (found in Holiday Mini Catalog)	$2.95

First Edition Designer Paper Meets Halloween!

LAYERING is hot, hot, hot in the paper crafting corner of the world.  I'd like to feature two Halloween cards.  Both are Stampin' Up! exclusive designs and share two common denominators... A Halloween theme and First Edition Designer Series Paper.  Check it out!

Card #1 on the left features the Bingo Card and Spooky Bingo Bits Stamp Sets.  The sweet little bingo bit images can easily be cut out using Stampin' Up!'s paper snips.  Notice the small visual break in the card -or- the First Edition Designer Series Paper.  Fun!
Card #2 on the right offers a festive color combo showing off some serious eye candy!!  The paper yoyo in the center can be easily made using the new Stampin' Up! Simply Scored.  The First Edition Designer Paper is a suble background that can be used in a variety of ways... I think that the little 'ole paper yoyo pops so much because the First Edition DSP does its job & gently fades to the back giving props to the main feature!

Now let me tell you a bit more about the First Edition Print Paper.  Wowza - what a value!  24 sheets per pack (double what's usually in our Designer Paper packs) makes this one heck of a great investment. Here's a glimpse at the patterns of the paper....

To order any of the products featured in this post, visit my online webstore today! Remember, orders over $150 means that you'll receive atleast $25 in hostess dollars to be spent on anything that you wany - anything!

Spice Cake Color Suite!

My sweet family will be gathering at our house for Thanksgiving this year.  My hubby and Mama make the menu come to life while I enjoy focusing on making the house festive.  My creative wheels are turning with ideas for sassing up our quaint digs. 

The one thing that I do know to date is that I'm crazy for the Spice Cake Color Suite!  The Pool Party brings a refleshingly blue hue to the traditional fall colors shown in the fabric and Designer Paper. 

Here's a glimpse at the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper Patterns... LOVE IT!!

The coordinating Spice Cake Fabric coordinates beautifully with the paper and ink hues...

If you'd like to place an order for any of the beautiful fall Spice Cake Collection pieces, visit my online web store today! 

Button Buddies!

Tuesday, October 25th

Pre-Pay Registration Deadline: October 15th

Open Hours from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609

This is a grouping of cards that you'll just HAVE to add to your stash! They're completely darling! In this class, you'll make 8 cards featuring each of the images from the Button Buddies Stamp Set. Here's a look at what you'll make:

Make the cards for yourself, or make it as a gift set for a friend of family member!
The cost of this class is just $25 and includes all of the supplies to make the 8 cards, 8 Open End Envelopes, 1/2 pack of Brights Buttons, 1/2 pack of Subtles Buttons and 1 pack of Mini Glue Dots. If you place an order of $25 or more while you're at the class, you'll get $5 BACK from your Registration Fee.
You'll need to bring your own Stampin' Up! Brand SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals. If you don't have any, you can order it when you register. If you forget to bring it the night of the class, some will be available for purchase.

I can't wait to see YOU at the Button Buddies Card Set Class!

To register, you can send a check or money order made payable to Amy Rist to 38 Cliffordale Park, Rochester NY 14609 or you can pay online using the link below. Payments are due by October 15th!

Beau Chateau makes it easy and elegant!

It has been forever and a day since I've offered some fresh 'eye candy' for you!  Yesterday was a beautifully crisp fall day.  There was a nice breeze and the sun was shining.  Took lots of photos of cards that have been piling up for me to share with you. 

This pretty card has very little stamping with a old style vintage flair to it... 

 

There were a few easy things that I did to give the 'vintagy' feel. These techniques can be used on any card or project that you're working on. 

1. I tore the edges of the blue designer paper giving a gently jagged appearance.

2. You'll notice a lot of sponging in Early Espresso Classic ink along the edges of the various pieces of paper, making them look a bit aged.

3. The top corner of the Designer Paper has also been curled a tad to make the card look like it's been around the block!

The star of this show however is the Beau Chateau Side Notes.  These die cut pieces (shown on the right) are so stinkin' cool!

Here's Stampin' Up!'s description of the Side Notes... "Uniquely shaped die-cut tags and accents offer a quick way to add dimension, texture, and journaling to any project. Heavyweight felt-weave paper. 24 total notes. Packaged loosely—ready to adhere with any of our adhesives. Coordinates with Beau Château suite."
These pretty die cuts make me want to decoupage, collage and just make all kinds of 'out of the box' creations.  Stay tuned for more!


Supply List for this card:

• Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla (for the tiny tag!)
• Designer Paper: Pocket Full of Posies
• Stamp Set: Tiny Tags (for the little 'love' sentiment)
• Ink: Early Espresso Classic Ink
• Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Beau Chateau Side Notes, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Snail Adhesive & Stampin Dimensionals

To order any of the items to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Up web store today!

August Stamp Shoppe Preview: Scrapbooking

The August Scrapbooking pages feature new designs, punches and Designer Series Paper!  I love it all :)  Reserve your scrapbooking spot today (or by Wed. August 10th at the latest) and I'll get everything ready for you to kick back and create!

Make (3) 12'x12' Scrapbook pages for $20 or FREE with a $25 purchase at Shoppe!

NEW LOCATION:

Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

1000 Winton Road North.  Rochester, NY 14609

Click here to see pics of the August Cards

Pretty Paper Promotion!

 

I'm a paper lover... There it is.  I've said it!  I have loved paper for as long as I can remember. 

Oohhh the rush I would get from back to school shopping when I had every excuse to stock up on crisp fresh paper.  Then I evolved to making my own version of designer paper by cutting out pictures of magazines and collaging them on my textbooks as book covers.  I went through a wall paper phase (thank God, I'm over that!) Now I have found my new love, Stampin' Up!s Designer Series Paper or DSP.  Delicious Colors, Incredible Patterns and Just Plain FUN!

During August, purchase 3 Designer Series Paper packs and Receive a 4th for FREE! 

YAHOO!!!

Click here for additional promotional info & pricing.

Here's a little feast for the eyes...  No stamping to be found, just Pocket Full of Posies DSP, a flower punch and some linen thread!   

Technique Tip:  To add some texture and interest, I roughed up the edges of the Softy Suede card stock with my fingernail (or you can use a SU! sanding block).

Supply List:

Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz & Soft Suede

DSP: Pocket Full of Posies (click to see different views of the paper)

Extras: SNAIL Adhesive, Linen Thread, Fancy Flower Punch, 1" Circle Punch.

Pocket Full of Posies Designer Series Paper