Grace's Stamp Club Swap

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Happy St. Patric's Day Everyone

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Well, I must confess that we have absolutely no Irish blood in our family, but we believe in embracing the celebrations of the country we live in and since they even change the color of the river in Chicago to green in the USA, we figure it must be a pretty big deal.


The children went to school with green lunches and since apples take too long to eat for snack time, we stamped on their bananas, not their faces and their hands this year.

My children often tell me that they love that I'm a Stampin' Up! demonstrator because whenever they need to do a school project, we have what they need thanks to Stampin' Up! Now that's what I call a "feel good moment".

• Just in case you are wondering where the little green stamp came from, it was from the stamp set "Holiday Blitz" - I can't tell you how many times that set has come to my rescue in a pinch for a special celebration - AWESOME!

Have a wonderful day!

Have You Ever Thought Of Having A Hobby That Can Pay For Itself?

Start Your Own Business - Click HERE

Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Offer Ends March 31! Stampin' Up! Starter Kits aren't just for career demonstrators. Stampin’ With Elizabeth welcomes both hobby demonstrators and career demonstrators.

I like the idea of the discount, but I don’t need another job. How can I be a Hobby Demonstrator just for the discount?

• Receive 20%+ off Stampin' Up! products every day.
  Save 15% on the Starter Kit and choose a Bonus Stamp Set because it’s Sale-A-Bration (Up to $47.95* value). This promotion ends March 31.
  Chose from Two Kits: A) Standard Starter Kit (now $169) or B) Digital + Starter Kit (now $157).
• Customize your kit with any choice of stamp sets, ink colors and more (must be of equal or lesser value).
• Sign Up On-line. Get immediate benefits. Send me an email for the password

reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com.

Make your Wish List a reality! Receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more plus qualify for hostess benefits. During Sale-A-Bration you'll also earn 3 free Sale-A-Bration choices with your $150 order (one for every $50 in merchandise).

You’ll have the added bonus of being able to view and order a selection new items one month in advance of our new catalog releases! All Demonstrators already have their complimentary copy of the summer mini Summer Mini!

There's no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop. You keep everything in your starter kit and I won’t mind a bit.

To remain active, $300 in total retail sales ($240 when you take into consideration your 20% discount) is required per quarter. This includes your own purchases and customer sales (based on retail prices).

If you choose to join now, the end of the first full quarter isn't until June 30. You will be guaranteed discounts and benefits of being a demonstrator until then.

If your total sales/purchases reach $300 ($240 when you take into consideration your 20% discount) by June 30, you will remain active through September 30 (third quarter). Your discounts and benefits will continue through the release of the 2010-2011 catalog (July 1), new In Colors and Holiday Mini (starts Sept. 1). That’s amazing!

Soooo, signing up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator really is just like doing a big shop at an even bigger discount – It can be your Hobby with a discount and if your friends order enough merchandise through you, it can be your Hobby that pays for itself!

Rebecca's Stamp Club Swap

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Shirley's Stamp Club Swap

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It's my Big Sister's Birthday today - Happy Birthday!

Grrrrrr....... There just aren't enough days in a week....

I boy, I can't believe that it's stamp club again in a few weeks and I haven't featured any of our swaps for ages. OK, I promise I'll feature some just as soon as I can. I just love showing you the fabulous creations of my ladies.

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Have a fabulous weekend!

Featured Stamp Set Best Wishes And More - $26.95 - 111602

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Best Wishes And More
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Click HERE to see the fabulous coordinating simply scrappin' class - it's not just for scrapbooking

Featured Stamp Set Best Wishes And More - $26.95 - 111602

Did you know that there's a fabulous Simply Scrappin' Kit that coordinates perfectly with this versatile stamp set?

You can see details here

Petal Party (Simply Scrappin' Kit)

Page 166 - 113059 - $19.95

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Best Wishes And More Stamp Set
Page 64 $26.95 - 111602

Featured Stamp Set Best Wishes And More - Page 64 $26.95 - 111602

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Best Wishes And More

Page 64 $26.95 - 111602

Featured Stamp Set Best Wishes And More - Page 64 $26.95 - 111602

I love this stamp set, there isn't an occasion that I haven't been able to make it work for and so I'm choosing it to me my featured stamp set this week - enjoy.....

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Best Wishes And More
Page 64 $26.95 - 111602

Clear-Mount Stamps - Video

Stampin' Up! now offers repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps--in addition to our award-winning wood-mount rubber stamps. In this video, Bonnie Thurber talks about Stampin' Up!'s clear-mount stamps and why you'll absolutely love them!

Fabric Big Shot Crafts

I hope you've enjoyed this week's journey with the Big Shot and fabric.

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Bag w/Scallops - Page 201 - $34.95 - 114519

Have a fabulous weekend!

“Petal Party” SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ KIT

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I Promised You A Project With The "Petal Party" Simply Scrappin' Kit!!

Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit 113059
Page 166 2009 - 2010 Idea Book & Catalog

You can create all this and so much more from one kit
(15 cards and 3 different 12x12 Scrapbook Pages, a Basket, Card Tote)
and 8 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock, Adhesives and a Paper Trimmer with scoring blade

For a long time now I’ve wanted to showcase the fabulous new Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kits from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. My challenge last year was that many of my customers are primarily card makers and probably wouldn’t take a second look at a “scrappin’ kit”. I also have a number of customers who are scrapbookers and don’t make cards and then there is the group who do both and so l created several fun classes – using rub ons and our now retired Simply Scrappin’ Kits – The response to my classes was beyond anything I ever expected or hoped for – Coast to Coast and around the globe – I was stunned!

The thing that struck me most as I was creating these projects was that they made me smile, they are soooo bright and cheerful - I can’t decide if it was the fun, yet flexible images or the fabulous color combinations.


• For my “card makers” – I made 15 bright, super simple and fun cards from half, yes, half the kit plus eight sheets of 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock and as well as still having half the kit still unused, there were still pieces left over to make a few extra projects and so I’ve stepped it up a bit this time and included a basket and card tote project, all from half the Simply Scrappin’ kit.
• For my “scrapbookers” – I made 3 different but coordinating 12x12 scrapbook pages from half, yes, half the kit and of course with the other half of the kit you could easily create coordinating facing pages for a double spread and there were plenty of images left over for extra embellishment or making additional projects later. Again I’ve stepped it up a bit this time and given you some bonus ideas to create two of the pages in two slightly different ways.
• For my “card makers/scrapbookers” – I made three different but coordinating 12x12 scrapbook pages and 15 cards, along with a card tote and basket, by using the entire kit plus eight sheets of extra 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock and there were still plenty of pieces left over for extra embellishment or additional projects.

As always I chose to use the minimum tools and embellishments to keep the projects simple and inexpensive – perfect for beginners and bliss for long time crafters and the perfect project to take to a crop without having to take along “everything & the kitchen sink”:

Tools:
• Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit
• Paper trimmer – with scoring and cutting blades
• Adhesives – I used my favorite – removable Dotto® and Sticky Strip for the 3d projects
• Dimensionals (totally optional)
• Whisper White Card Stock
(cards only – 8+ sheets depending on number of cards you make)
• Bone Folder (cards only)
• Stapler or 1/16” Hand Held Punch and two brads
• Ruler, not necessary, but useful
• Pencil
• Corner Rounder (totally optional)
• Envelopes if you are making cards and photographs if you are making scrapbook pages
• Time (not as much as you would think)
• Imagination and Creativity (totally optional)
• Friends/Family to share your fabulous creations with

Petal Party Options:

Flex Option: (Great for my fellow demonstrators) – If you already own the Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit or if you are a demonstrator, you are welcome to purchase my pdf. Document containing all the images, directions and dimensions – You can order this pdf. By emailing me reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com and once your payment of $7.53 U.S.D. has cleared, I will email you the pdf. Pay cash, check or PayPal (email me for details).

Attend a gathering to use the live Sunny Day samples – there are two options – or order this class by mail:

Option A:
• Make 15 cards using half your Sunny Day Simply Scrappin’ Kit and the other half of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit is yours to take home and be creative with. If you don’t finish all your projects at the event, I’ll email you images of the cards and as a bonus for attending you’ll get the scrapbook images too.
- Cost: $35.00 includes kit, 8 sheets whisper white card and use of adhesives plus equipment at event + email images sent to your address. (includes tax and shipping and handling)
- Additional items we will be using and you may need at home to complete any unfinished projects at home:
- Your favorite adhisive – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95* and Sticky Strip for 3d projects 104294 $6.96*
- Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95* and scoring blade 104154 $5.95*
- Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50 – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option A includes 8 sheets Whisper White card bases to use at the event.
- Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
- Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost of the event, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
- When: Spring 2010 –
Space is limited – your non refundable payment by check or cash secures your place on a first come/order first serve basis.
- Where: Please Contact Me For Address and class availability.

Option B:
• Make 3 different Scrapbook pages using half your Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit and the other half of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit is yours to take home and create facing pages or make cards with, there will probably be time at the event to make a start, if not finish these. I’ll email you images of the cards and as a bonus for attending you’ll get the card images too – facing page designs will be your own.
- Cost: $31.50 includes kit, and use of adhesive plus equipment at event + email images sent to your email address. (includes tax and shipping and handling)
- Additional items we will be using and you may need at home to complete any unfinished projects at home:
- Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95*
- Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
- Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option A includes 8 sheets Whisper White card bases to use at the event.
- Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
- Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost of the event, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
- When: Spring 2010 –
Space is limited – your non refundable payment by check or cash secures your place on a first come/order first serve basis.
- Where: Please Contact Me For Address and class availability.

Option C:
• By Mail Shop at my online store www.elizabethreeve.stampinup.net – When you order the Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit through my demonstrator web site, I will email you the Petal Party pdf. FREE. Purchase the Petal Party kit as a gift for someone and send them the pdf. As a bonus!

- Additional items you will need to have on hand or order:
- Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95* and Sticky Strip for 3d projects 104294 $6.96*
- Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95* and scoring blade 104154 $5.95*
- Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to cut 80 standard size card bases. Option C does not include extra card stock for bases to keep cost down if you already own it, but please order as an optional extra to make cards.
- Bone Folder
- Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
- When: Whenever you like once your items arrive.
- Where: Wherever you like – I made one kit at the Ice Arena while my children were skating.

Note to downline and other demonstrators – this is great because it appeals to everyone and you can make it fit anyone’s budget and who wouldn’t want to make all these cards/projects with just a few simple tools?

There are pictures with the by mail class for each card, as well as the 3d projects, and each scrapbook page, along with very simple directions – the pictures speak for themselves, so I didn’t see the need for step by step directions, but I did include dimensions, tips and directions where needed, right under each picture.

At the end of the project I still had lots of los of card and paper etc. left, so I’ll be creating more.

Would you like to take part in a creative gathering to make these fabulous projects? Send me an email reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com.

Would you like to make these fabulous projects but you just don’t have time or maybe you live too far away to attend a gathering? Send me an email to find out how to receive the entire project by mail and email including images of each project. Step by step instructions are not necessary, but there will be a simple guide by email.

Now that you’ve seen the flexibility of our Simply Scrappin’ Kits, I hope you’ll take a closer look at the many fabulous designs in our current Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and stay tuned because I’ll be using them again in the future.

Note: Don’t forget to check out the Best Wishes & More stamp set on page 64 of our idea book and catalog (#111602 $26.95*) It coordinates perfectly with Petal Party

*Net Price: Before Shipping & Handling & Tax subject to change without notice.

*Dates may change due to availability of supplies, venue or weather.

Continuing To Think Outside The Box With The Big Shot

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Petal Party Simply Scrappin' PDF Now Available

Sorry it's been a while since I created one of these classes for you. The last few have been so popular across the globe that I just couldn't resist creating a new one for you and it's just perfect for Spring, Summer and all those Easter gifts - WOW!!!!!

Yes it's absolutely possible to create all this.........


....... Using half the Stampin' Up! Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit #113059 $19.95 and eight sheets of Whisper White card stock I created 15 cards, a tote for the cards and a cute basket.

Using the other half of the kit I created three 12 x 12 Scrapbook pages.

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In addition to this, I've created a PDF. to show you exactly how to do it too. Photographs, instructions, dimensions and ingredients are all included.

If you already own the kit and just want the PDF to show you how to do this, you can purchase it by sending $7.53 to me via (reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com) PayPal, check or cash.

If you order the Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit through me, I'll send you this amazing document FREE.

I will also be offering the classes later this year once I get done with the various surgeries I have coming up.

Remember when you order your Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit online - ALWAYS go in through my web page http://www.elizabethreeve.stampinup.net/ to receive preferred pricing on merchandise and shipping.

I can't wait to share these amazing projects with you!

Big Shot - Think Outside The Box.....

The Big Shot has soooo many uses beyond paper crafting:

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Big Shot Materials List for Bigz and Originals Dies.

The following materials work well when creating die cuts with the Big Shot machine and Bigz and Originals dies.

Please note the maximum thickness of several materials. As a rule of thumb, you can cut a material with your Big Shot machine and Bigz or Originals dies if you can cut it using your Craft & Paper Scissors:

Thick corkboardThick chipboard (59 mil)
Colored magnetRuffle board
Paper wood
Balsa wood (3/32")Bass wood (1/16")
Metal meshAluminum (.016)Tin (.008)
Adhesive and non-adhesive mat board
Drawer linerShelf linerVinylStatic cling vinyl
Shrink filmFine sandpaper
Clear acetate (20 mil)
VellumCard stock
Patterned paper
Flocked paperContact paper
Textured paper
Metallic paper
Linen paper
Suede paper
Embossed metallic paper
Basketball embossed paper
Faux alligator textured paper
Self-adhesive glitter paper
FabricCanvas
Iron-on fabric
Soft plush fabric
Burlap
Velvet
Corduroy
Lace
Heavyweight denim
Terry cloth
Funky fur
Thin leather
Quilt batting
Warm & natural batting
Fusible fleece
Self-adhesive craft metal
Self-adhesive cork
Self-adhesive foam
Self-adhesive magnet
Self-adhesive felt
Adhesive and non-adhesive rubber
Pop up sponge
Poly foam
100% pure beeswax (cut with parchment paper on top & bottom of beeswax.)

Pop Up Ball Die For Stampin' Up! 2

On August 24th 2009 I posted a video here on how to use the Big Shot's Pop-Up 3d Die.

Here's an idea to inspire you now.......

I just love it when my children give fun cards to their friends!

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Pop-Up 3D Ball

$39.95 - 116759

New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Item Number Name Price
121063 Satin Ribbon - Digital Download $3.95

120171 Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download $1.95

120172 Springs Shades Designer Series paper -

Digital Download $4.95

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Featured Stamp Set On A Pedastal

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On A Pedestal

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Featured Stamp Set On A Pedastal

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On A PedestalPage 71

$19.95 - 113814

Featured Stamp Set On A Pedastal

I have a lot of samples to show you and so for the next few posts I'm going to feature

On A Pedastal Page 71 $19.95 - 113814

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On A Pedestal
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Corner Punch

Did you notice that there's a corner punch in the occasions mini that coordinates beautifully with the Scallop Trim Boarder Punch you can earn FREE with Sale-A-Bration this year?

Occasions Mini Page 11

118870 - Scallop Trim Corner $9.95

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Mini Products Still Available for Purchase

You may or may not have noticed that we've chosen to carryover several products from the Holiday Mini Catalog. They are described as "Catalog Write-In Products" until they actually appear in a current publication.

This list of products (shown below) is available for purchase through me with and Online Ordering www.elizabethreeve.stampinup.net. SHOP NOW

In addition, these products will be available in the next Idea Book & Catalog.

As usual, there may be additional products from the Holiday Mini Catalog (not currently listed as write-in products) that also may appear in your next Idea Book & Catalog.

Item # Description Price
116794 Ornament punch $15.95
116806 Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint $5.95
116854 Frost White Shimmer Paint $5.95
116807 Platinum Shimmer Paint $5.95
116829 Décor Elements Blocks $9.95
116824 Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty $7.95
116821 Stampin' Up! Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers $29.95
116819 Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die $42.95
116820 Stampin' Up! Embosslits Merry die $11.95
116823 Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Merry Details die $5.50
116822 Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL die $42.95
118140 Stampin' Up! Tree Decorations Sizzlits die $5.50
118108 My Digital Studio $79.95
116519 Charming stamp set $19.95

Happy Snow Day

Just a quick note to wish you a happy snow day if you are in one of the many states that is facing the latest round of snow.

Stay warm and safe!

Monday's Featured Product Line

Creativity goes digital with My Digital Studio!

Use the same great artwork, colors, and accessory images found in our current product lines to create personalized cards, photo albums, scrapbooks, and other projects. Once you've created your personalized gift or heirloom, have it printed in our high-quality print facility and delivered to your door; or you can print your creation at home.

Imagine the possibilities!