The Joy of Stamping

Help Wanted - Stampin' Up! style

Interested in making some extra cash?  Interested in making a LOT of cash?  How about a discount on all Stampin' Up! products? Wanna make new friends?  Or, how about all the above?  Then I want you!

I am looking for enthusiastic crafters to join my "Ink Happens" team. Whether you want to join Stampin' Up! for it's business opportunity or simply join to have the "inside scoop" on stamping trends and products, then this is the perfect time to say, "Yes to the Stamps!" (that doesn't flow as nicely as "Yes to the Dress", but you get the idea...). 

Now through the end of March, you can receive the Starter Kit for just $125!  And, through March 31st, get FREE designer series paper or a digital download for the remainder of 2012!  The starter kit is valued at more than $345. With the addition of the free paper and downloads, this kit is now worth more than $400!  What are you waiting for?

Stampin' Up! wants this opportunity to fit your lifestyle.  Business-minded?  Great, we have endless resources for you, including all the help you want from me as your upline.  Just interested in the discounted product?  That's great too - you'll have access to everything the business-minded demonstrator has, but YOU decide if and when you want to access it.  It really is that simple.

Have questions?  I would love to answer them.  Please email me at: maryann@thejoyofstamping.com

Ready to join?  Click HERE to...

 

 

My Digital Studio - FREE trial offer!

If you have been paper crafting for awhile now, you've probably noticed the increasing popularity in digital scrapbooking and card making.  Over the years I have seen beautiful works of art using digital programs.  In fact, there are now entire magazines and websites dedicated to the digital craze.

Stampin' Up! is no stranger to the trend of digital crafts.  Several years ago, Stampin' Up! launched My Digital Studio (TM).  My Digital Studio, also refered to as MDS, uses intuitive software that incorporates exclusive Stampin' Up! images and products.  Creating scrapbooks, cards, calendars and other papercrafts is effortless with the user-friendly software.

New trends have a way of making people nervous.  Some are reluctant to try something new and others just don't want to make the investment until they know for certain it will be something they will enjoy.  Well, here's how Stampin' Up! is going to make it easy.  Stampin' Up! is offering My Digital Studio Express as a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL to anyone who wants to try it.  Yep, you read it right...absolutely FREE!

Here's how it works:

• Go to my online store HERE.  If you are not brought directly to the My Digital Studio Express listing, you can enter item #129600. 
• Add this item to your cart and check out.  
• Download the software. 
• The 30-day trial begins when the program is launched (opened).

With the FREE 30-day trial, you’ll get: * Full access to the software at NO COST for 30 days. * Full design functionality. * Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express—that’s $50 worth of content! * Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between. * Access to our professional print services. For use beyond 30 days, purchase My Digital Studio Express or the My Digital Studio disc version.

Ok, so you're interested but not sure how to use the program.  NO PROBLEM!  Please visit www.mydigitalstudio.net for videos, resources, training, samples and MORE!  Everything you need to know about MDS can be found on this site.

So, what happens at the end of your 30-day trial?  At the end of the 30 days you will be given the opportunity to purchase the downloadable or disc version of MDS.  You will no longer have access to the content of the 30-day trial unless you purchase the full or express version.

What do you have to lose?  NOTHING! Give the latest scrapbooking and cardmaking trend a try.  You just may like it!

Click HERE to get your FREE trial of My Digital Studio.

Happy Crafting!

IT'S TIME TO SALE-A-BRATE!!

Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year!  <insert humming here>  The long anticipated wait for Sale-a-bration is finally over!  This promotion is exciting for demonstrators hostesses and customers alike.  Everyone with Sale-a-bration!

To view the exciting contents of the  Sale-a-bration catalog, CLICK HERE.

I am currently booking for workshops for February and March.  If you are in the Central Florida area and would like to host a Stampin' Up! workshop and earn fabulous, free product, contact me today!  I promise it will be a good time!

Happy Sale-a-brating!

Glitter Valentine

Christmas may be over but it doesn't mean you have to put away your Christmas crafting supplies, just re-purpose them!

How's this for a sparkly Valentine?  This was inspired by a card I received from a fellow demonstrator, Delores B.  Using the tree from the Holiday Happiness stamp set (#120792) and some of that gorgeous red and silver glitter paper, we now have a new use for what was typically a Christmas set.  I love when I can get more mileage from my stamps!

Here's the other good news.  Stampin' Up! has released a carry over list from the Holiday Mini Catalog and the glitter paper is still available! Click here to see the complete listing of carry over items.  I see glitter paper in my future!

The sentiment is from a new set in the Occasions Mini Catalog called P.S. I love you (#125462C/ 125460W).  This is a huge 11 piece set with multiple images and lots of sentiments, many which can be used throughout the year.

Just a reminder, the Occasions Mini Catalog is now live and available for customer orders!

 Occasions Mini Catalog 
  Stampin' Supplies 
  Occasions Mini Spanish sets
  Product Guide

To shop the Occasions Mini Catalog, click here.  Don't forget to browse the Clearance Rack section while you're at it.  Today is the last day of the Clearance Rack Blitz.  Take advantage of deeply discounted product up to 80% off!

The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog is now LIVE!

It's been a long wait, or so it seems, but the wait is now over! The Occasions Mini Catalog is now available. Take a peek for yourself:

 Occasions Mini Catalog 
  Stampin' Supplies 
  Occasions Mini Spanish sets
  Product Guide

Go ahead!  Take a look!  You'll love what you see, especially if you like cool tools.  Cool tools?  Yep, we've got 'em and you're going to love 'em.  Framelits, Edgelits and textured embossing folders - products that will bring your project to the next level.  You'll see a lot of samples with them in the coming weeks and months, but let's start with one today.

This card uses a sampling of all the new tools mentioned above.  The image was cut out using the Labels Framelit (#125598), the bottom edge was created using the Edgelits Die (#125595) and the matching embossed edge was created by the Adorning Accents embossing folder (#125601).  These new dies make it so easy to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind projects.

What are you waiting for?  Shop now to make these a part of your crafting arsenal today!

 

 

 

Holiday Mini Catalog ends TODAY!

Tick, tick, tick. 

Do you hear it? 

The clock is ticking and that means time is running out to purchase from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  If you put off buying that holiday stamp set or those fantastic mini jingle bells, get them today before they are no longer available.  The catalog expires at 11:50 pm (MT).

And...

The CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ is set to expire on January 5th.  Shop now to save up to 80% off on discontinued and retired items.  There are some fantastic items here!

Now stop reading and GO SHOP!

Everyday Enchantment

Yesterday I wrote about the New Year and fresh starts.  Today I am showcasing another type of "new".  New products and a new catalog.

The month of January is a very exciting time for Stampin' Up! and it's customers alike. Not only will Stampin' Up! will be releasing the Occasions Mini Catalog January 4th, but Sale-a-bration* begins on January 24th (more on Sale-a-bration in a moment). The 43 page Occasions mini catalog is chocked full of fresh ideas and new products that any level of papercrafter can enjoy. 

My project today showcases two new products: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper and Adorning Accents Embossing Folders.  Since the  mini catalog has not officially been released yet and Sale-a-bration is still a few weeks away, I can't show you the actual products/catalogs, but I can show the end result. 

Look at the beautiful colors in the designer paper!  Fresh! Spring! Flowers!  I know Winter is just beginning but to see these beautiful colors and flower images, Spring is just around the corner in my mind.  Take a closer look...see the embossed hearts at the bottom?  How's that for something unexpected?  The perfect amount of texture for a simple and elegant card.

*So, not familiar with Sale-a-bration?  It's simply the best time of year to be a Stampin' Up! customer!  From January 24th  through March 31st, for every $50 you spend, you are entitled to select free products from our Sale-a-bration brochure.  And, that's in addition to any Hostess Benefits you may be entitled to!  You'll read more about Sale-a-bration in the upcoming weeks, but you don't want to miss this promotion!

Need an Occasions Mini Catalog? 

Drop me an email at maryann@thejoyofstamping.comand I will get one in the mail to you.  (If you are already working with a demonstrator, please see him/her for your copy of the catalog). Otherwise, I will post a link to the online version on January 4th.

Thanks for dropping by! C'mon back tomorrow to see what other new products I've been playing with lately!

 

Save up to 60% off with the Online Shopping Extravaganza NOW!

The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza has begun!  Save 20-60% off select items in my online store.  Please click here to go to my store now. This sale only lasts until Nov 30th!

For a complete listing of all items on sale, click here.

A few things to remember:

• The sale runs from Nov 21st through Nov 30th
• Item discounts range from 20-60%
• If you are purchasing a bundle, you must use the bundle order number.  The discount will not be applied if you use individual item numbers.
• Additional catalog items may be added to your order of sale items.
• No minimum purchase is required.

For the next 24 hour only, two of Stampin' Up!'s hottest items are 20% off!

Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
122334	Simply Scored	$29.95	$23.96
125152	Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps	$16.95	$13.56

Hurry! These two items are only on sale until midnight tonight! This sale will end at midnight (MST).

Go Shop!  Enjoy these specials while you can - they won't last long!

Peek-a-boo frames card

I love getting snail mail.  Email is great, but to receive a special card from someone means SO much more than words typed on a screen.  It's even better when that special card is handmade.

I got one of those cards last week.

Take a look:

This is from my friend and upline, Pennie McCallum.  Pennie always sends such sweet cards and wonderful words of encouragement too.

My favorite element of this card is the Peek-a-boo frames die cut.  I love the idea of a secret message or an unexpected surprise.  This frames provide endless opportunities for creatives uses on a card or scrapbook page.  This die cut is currently available in the Holiday Mini Catalog (#124587).  It has 5 different window die frames in a variety of sizes. 

Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die #124587
Preferred Price: $32.95
This variety of five little window die frames lets you create your own personalized advent calendar in a cinch! Or use for a window or frame on your next card. Designed to coordinate with the 25 and Counting Set and the 1" Square Punch. Includes five window frames—largest measures 2-7/8" x 2-5/8". Use with Standard Cutting Pads. Die measures 6" x 8-3/4".

Do you like this die cut?  Then don't miss out on the opportunity to own it!  The Holiday Mini Catalog is only available through January 3rd!

Click here to SHOP NOW for the Peek-a-boo Frames die.

Make sure you come back tomorrow for the special ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA! 

Stampin' Up! will be announcing two special deals tomorrow for 24 hours only!!

See you tomorrow!

Halloween paper medallion and a FANTASTIC OFFER!

I'm finishing up some Halloween projects this weekend and getting ready for my Fall stamp camp on Tuesday.  With paper medallions being so incredibly popular now, all of my "stamp campers" will learn how to make the medallion on this Halloween card:

 
There are a few products on this card that are retired, but one item that I thought was no longer IS still available.  See that bat on the card?  Well, the bat punch actually retired when the new catalog came out in July, but guess what?  New items are in the Clearance section and the bat punch is there!!  And, oh my, is it every priced right.  Can you guess??  It's only $6.99!!   Click here  to go check out all the fantastic items that have been recently added.  Lots of great product to use for the upcoming holidays too!

I am finishing up the tutorial for the candy holder in my last blog post.  I have just a few edits to make before I get it posted.  I'll have it up by the end of the weekend in addition to an adorable "boo banner" made by a dear friend of mine.  Halloween is always so much fun.

Ok, so you thought the new items in the Clearance was exciting, wait til you see this...

If you have ever considered joining my team and the Stampin' Up! family, THIS MONTH is the time to do it.  Take a look at this:

Free Big Shot Offer

An offer to DIE for!

If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20 discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time! During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.*

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies**  to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business.

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
• Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!

Seriously, this is one fantastic offer.  Besides all the great product in the starter kit, to get the Big Shot too?  WOW!

If you have questions or just want to talk a few things over, contact me!  Joining Stampin' Up! will be a rewarding experience you won't regret...and I'll be with you every step of the way.  Call me or email today!

Now GO shop the Clearance Rack!