2015-16 Stampin' Up! Catalog Goes Live!

Yes, it's live!!!    Start shopping today!   There are just too many goodies to choose from.   However, if you place an order using this hostess code ... X9Q4EK3F ... before June 15th and your name is drawn, you could be the lucky winner of $25 in free product.   So click here ... and start shopping.

If you have just too many items on your list and want an even greater deal, click above and then click on the "join now" button.   You can sign up to experience the fun of being associated with Stampin' Up! for as short or as long as you wish.   There are absolutely no more purchases necessary ... and if you sign up before June 30th, you will not only get $125 of product for only $99, but you will also get two free stamp sets of your choice.   Try it ... and go for those expensive stamp sets ... it doesn't matter ... That's a value of up to $205 for only $99.

Happy Stamping ... and Shopping!!!

Any questions ... call me at 717-443-4224 or email me at bzstampin@live.com.

FREE SHIPPING APRIL 6-10, 2015

Yes, that's right.   Now's the time to sharpen your pencil and get all those Stampin' Up! goodies sent directly to your home with no shipping fees ... no matter what the size of the order!!!   And, they have just restocked their clearance rack.   While you're at the site, check out the weekly deals, too.   Remember, the current catalogs are only good through June 2, 2015. And the current 2013-2015 in-colors retire June 2nd too.   If you need more card stock or ink refills, now's the time to get them before they're gone.   When they publish the retired list (coming out soon), these items will only be available until supplies run out.   Retiring In-Color products usually run out quickly.  

AND ... if you use this hostess code ... NSQP4J2A ... you may be the lucky winner of  $25 in free product from me!   So click here and start shopping.   When you "check your cart" there will be a place to insert this code (you may want to copy it right now so you can paste it later). 

Happy Shopping ... and ...  HAPPY EASTER!!!!!

Blendabilities News & New Classes Announced

It was announced last week that Stampin' Up!'s Blendabilities will be on hold for now and cannot be sold.   Not sure exactly why, something to do with production issues.  This includes both the new color sets in the Occasions Catalog, Sets for sale in the current large catalog, and the free sets in the Sale a Bration catalog.    I will post when they are available again. 

New Diva Session Starting in April.   If you are local and would like more information on our Diva group, please contact me at 717-443-4224 or bzstampin@live.com.   We will be meeting for the months of April, May and June.   Every month we make at least 4 cards or items, but usually cards.   There is a $25 monthly minimum product order.  As a Diva, one of the months you will receive $15 in free product.   If you sign up prior to March 15th, I will pay your taxes for all three months.   AND, as an added bonus, you will receive the new catalog which will come out the first of June.   This means that April and May you can order out of the current catalog and I will give you the retired list so that you can be sure to get anything that will longer be available.   Then, you can order the new goodies at the June diva session.   It's a win/win situation.   Contact me ASAP!

I leave for retreat Tuesday morning.   Our next retreat is September 29 - October 4.   Again, contact me for more information and a registration form.  I hope to post a few photos of some of the many items that will be made during this fun, fun week.

Upcoming Class:   March 30 and 31, 2015.   Come learn to make this fun basket with three strawberries.  This makes a great party favor.   Strawberries can be filled with a treat, too.   

 

Also, make this notecard holder with four notecards and envelopes.   Makes a great gift!

 

 

I've timed this class the last two days of Sale A Bration so that you could place an order and receive Sale a Bration items!    Call or email me to sign up!   Cost of class is $15 or FREE with a $50 product order.   And, to sweeten the pot, you will also receive 18 sheets of 12" x 12" DSP from the Brights collection.   Class times are Monday, 3/30 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, 3/31 @ 1 p.m. (almost full) or 6 p.m.  Call soon before they are all filled up!

 

Happy Stamping!!!

Great New Photopolymer Set Released!

I love the new photopolymer stamps.  They really cling to the clear blocks and aligning could not be easier!   Yesterday Stampin' Up! released a really cute set.  Lovely Amazing You ... #140594 ... $14.95.   Order it here.   Use this hostess code ... FD6J32EV .. and be in this month's drawing for $25 in free product ... And, remember for every $50 you spend in product from now until March 31st, you get a free Sale A Bration item.   It's all good!!!

 

HAPPY, HAPPY STAMPING!

Best Time of the Year!

I just love Sale A Bration time.   For every $50 in product that you purchase, you get a free item.   Here's samples from just three of the items.  And there are more items to choose from.   Just click on the Sale A Bration photo on the right side of this blog.  To place an order, simply click here.   If you enter this hostess code before February 23rd, I will choose one person to win $25 in free product from the online orders.

HOSTESS CODE:  FD6J32EV     (You may want to cut and paste this)

 

Best Day Ever Stamp Set (Item 139091 [w])/Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (Item 138633)

The Best Day Ever Stamp Set can be used to build your own unique patterns and backgrounds. Combine it with chalk ink, Blendabilities, or watercolors  to create a truly one-of-a-kind design that reflects your creative sensibilities. When paired with the deliciously trendy patterns in our Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper, you're sure to make your Best. Card. Ever.

 

Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper #138635

This paper is so much more than meets the eye! The glossy designs look great alone or they will "resist" ink, making them really fun for techniques. Try it with spritzers, brayers, sponges and more. You'll find that this paper can be used with any style, from bold and bright to elegant and subtle. Try a technique class with your friends where everyone can play with this paper and fall in love with it like we have! With unlimited crafty possibilities, this paper is simply a must-have for everyone's paper stash.

 

Lotus Blossom Stamp Set #139143

This gorgeous stamp set makes anyone feel like an artist in three quick steps. It creates a beautiful flower that looks painted, but it is amazingly easy. The individual stamps have a tab at the top to help you align them, and the tabs are numbered so you will know which part of the flower to stamp first, second, and third. Try playing around using one ink pad with the stamping off technique, or multiple different ink pads to create many different looks.

REMEMBER ... Each of these items are FREE with every $50 you spend in product from now until March 31, 2015.   Order Now!   and ... Happy Stamping!

  

Leadership Was Awesome!

Wow! That's all I can say! Leadership was awesome. Stampin Up announce the lot of changes and at it first it was a little overwhelming. But as the three day event progressed a lot of it made sense.  While I don't like change, I am starting to be optimistic about all the changes. It was a bittersweet time in that this was the last Leadership Conference as we know them.  The good news is, Stampin Up continues to be strong and an energetic company with whom I am proud to be associated. There's never been a greater time to join Stampin Up as the demonstrator! Call or email me if you would like more information at BZstampin@ live.com or 717-443-4224 or click here and join now!  Remember you can stop at any time.  Now during sale a bration, you not only get $125 worth of products for $99 and free shipping, but you also get to pick one free project from the occasions Mini Catalog or 2 free sale a bration items.

I'm busy getting unpacked and putting all of my 200+ swaps away and to good use. A lot of them I will be using for ideas for my upcoming classes while many of them will be donated to our troops.  I just love to swap and get the many, many ideas.

Here are a few photos for you. The last is everything we received at the Leadership Conference. It was overwhelming! The other photos are some cards that I received while swapping.  I just grabbed a few off the top of the pile to share with you. Over the next few days I will try to share more.

Happy stamping.

Spring Retreat Classes

Okay, if you're signed up for our Spring Stampin' Retreat in Asheville, NC March 10-15, 2015, then it's time to choose your classes.  With the spring retreat coming so close behind the fall retreat, time is limited.   The teachers have worked hard to create their classes and make their samples.   Now it's your time to QUICKLY choose your classes so the instructors can order their products and start prepping their classes.    So, please, email me today with your choices (bzstampin@live.com)  Deadline to order classes is Friday, February 6th.

Oh, you haven't signed up for Spring Retreat ... then you need to call me today ... 717-443-4224 ... or email me at bzstampin@live.com for all the information.   But, you must hurry!  The same deadline above applies for sign up for retreat, too.  


Here are your class offerings.   Just indicate to me in an email which class numbers you would like.   You will pay for the classes at retreat.   No payment is required now.  Thanks!

Class #1 -- In”crease” Your Fun  -- Alvie Dielman -- Cost $10

In this class we’ll be making four items using different creasing a/k/a folding styles/designs – some with a little extra folding fun!  And…….you know how we all have that hoard (oops I mean stash – LOL) of DSP that we’re not sure what to do with it, well, we’ll be using DSP for all four projects.  Most project pieces will be pre-cut and scored.  You will receive written instructions for each item.

 
We’ll be using the following new items, in addition to a number of items in the Annual Catalog:  2015 Occasions Catalog:  Crazy About You and Guy Greetings stamp sets, Bow Builder Punch, Flower Medallion Punch.   2015 Sale-a-Bration Catalog:  Big Day and You Brighten My Day stamp sets, Best Year Ever DSP. 

 Items you need to bring to class:  Scissors, Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and your choice of double sided tape/snail/etc.

Class #2 -- Gelli Roll Fun!  -- Neily Trump -- Cost $15 

 

What's all the buzz about mono-printing? Gelli plates?   Come find out. And dress for a mess!   We'll make several prints; then use one or more to decorate the cover of a mini Art Journal or Diary. 

Materials supplied: a Gelli plate, acrylic paint, ink, mini journal/diary.   Participants should bring (if possible): a brayer, a heat tool, a kraft mat.

 

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 13 MAXIMUM!









Class #3 -- Spring Flowers -- Bonnie Henderson -- Cost $10  

Did you see the cover of the new Occasions Catalog?   Are you ready for some spring flowers?   If so, you won't want to miss this class.   You will make one of each of the five flowers shown on the cover.   In addition, you will learn various ways to make flowers without having to purchase the kit using the Bouquet Bigz L Die (pg 30) -- which will be at retreat.  They're addictive to make ... and fun. I've worked through the bugs and will share all the tricks with you along with a few other ideas, too!

Materials needed:  Glue gun, glue sticks and Bone folder.  (If you sign up for the class, please bring your glue gun with you to retreat.   Otherwise, there will be a lot of waiting to use my one gun.  Thanks)

 

 

 

 

Class #4 --  Cards for All Reasons!  --  PJ Cards - The Tennessee Connection!  -- $12

In this class you’ll make 6 cards (plus a card holder) to fit
 any occasion featuring Sheltering
Tree (a favorite new stamp set in the current Occasions Catalog) and the Four You Stamp Set.

Birthday Wishes
Thinking of You
Hello
Happy Anniversary
Thank you! Sympathy

These clean and simple cards will fit your card-giving needs as you share them with the special people in your life.

(Sorry the photo is sideways.   I could not figure out how to turn it in this program ... but you get the idea ... Bonnie)