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TONS of New Products and a Sale-A-Bration!

January 5th is the start of something big at Stampin' Up!  We've got several great new product lines available, including:

• Sale-A-Bration (LOTS of Freebies for customers, hostesses, & new demonstrators)
• Occasions Mini Catalog (including new clear-mount stamps & a new punch design)
• New Decor Elements (self-adhesive vinyl wall art)
• Country Living Cards à la Carte (stationary kit)
• Heart Treat Cups (just in time for Valentine's Day)
• Simply Adorned (charms & chains)

I'll try to blog with more details about each of these new product lines in the coming days...but for now please click on the links above for more information. 

Happy Shopping, and Happy Stamping!

2009 Holiday Gift Giving Guide

You'll love the convenience of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Gift-Giving Guide-- With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

Plus, when you spend $50 on products in the guide, you can choose a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!  (November 1, 2009 through January 4, 2010)

Two versions of the Holiday Gift-Giving Guide are available:

• Online Version (for easy ordering)
• Printable Version (for anytime browsing)

Happy Shopping!

Exclusive Growth Chart & Chance For FREE Buttons

Announcing two great promotions from Stampin' Up!

1.  From August 1–September 30 only, get the exclusive Décor Elements™ Growth Chart — plus, receive a free applicator tool!

2.  From August 1-31, spend $35 on stamp sets* from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90), and choose a FREE package of Designer buttons— a $7.95 value!

Re-discover the kid in you!  Use the links above to shop online today.

"Serve the Lord" with Decor Elements

The idea for this 3D art-piece came to me when I was looking for some Easter-themed wall art for my dining room.  As it turns out, it really is more of a universal design that I can use all year, but I find it especially appropriate for the Easter season. 

This was really simple to make.  The shadowbox frame and marble "gems" were purchased on sale at my local craft store.  The backing for the cross is made from craft foam (not visible) and Blush Blossom card stock.  (Email me if you want exact dimensions & cutting instructions.)  And of course the most important part is the quotation, which is our Serve The Lord Small Décor Elements in chocolate brown.  

If you'd like to learn more about using Décor Elements to decorate your own home, I'd love to work with you one-on-one or do a workshop for your friends.  Please email me to set something up.

Isn't This Beautiful?

I was just browsing the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website when I came across this beautiful "Faith" frame designed by Pam Morgan from the Demonstrator Training Department.  Don't you just love how simple & elegant it is?!

Here's the supply list to re-create this fabulous work of art:
Central Park set; Basic Black textured card stock; Urban Oasis Designer Series paper; Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad; Small Inspiration Décor Elements; Sizzix Big Shot; Beautiful Butterflies Bigz™ die; frame

Now consider yourself inspired, and get creating!

Holiday Decorating with Decor Elements

Are you looking for an easy, economical way to decorate your home for the holidays?  Our new line of Decor Elements vinyl self-adhesive wall art may be just what you're looking for!

Available in several styles, colors, & sizes, Decor Elements can be used directly on your walls (removable at the end of the season) or on any non-porous surface such as plates, vases, & frames. 

Visit our Decor Elements section of the Online Ordering system to view the possibilities.  Call or email me if you have questions, or order online right away if you're ready to get started!

Season of Thanks Decorative Shadow Box

Stampin' Up! Demonstrators have long operated using the principle of "CASE", which stands for "Copy And Share Everything."  We love sharing ideas and don't mind if someone else copies us, as long as they give proper credit.  (Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.)

So, in that spirit of sharing, I have CASE'd this lovely Season of Thanks shadow box from none other than Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up! Co-Founder & CEO.  If you've been paying attention, you've already seen a version of this frame on the video I posted back on October 26th.

My version was super easy to make, and it only took me about 20 minutes.  I found the 12x16" shadow box on sale at Michael's, and the leaves were on clearance at Target after Halloween.  The background is just two sheets of our Creamy Caramel card stock, and the wording on the glass is part of our new Decor Elements vinyl artwork collection.  If for some reason you can't find suitable leaves, you could even make your own using our Big Shot, the Leaves #2 die, and your favorite card stock or Designer Series Paper.

If you'd like to create your own home decor like this, I'd be happy to help you get started.  Please feel free to call or email me anytime for design consultation!

Video: Holiday Home Decor (Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas)

Would you believe that I found another great video clip of Shelli Gardner (Stampin' Up! Co-Founder & CEO) demonstrating holiday projects?  This one is from back in September, but the project ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas are very timely now!  Here's the segment for your viewing pleasure (may take a while to load):

The projects that Shelli demonstrated used some of our Decor Elements vinyl self-adhesive artwork.  Here are the links to them in our online catalog:

• Spooky Spider Jar
• Season of Thanks
• Christmas Countdown

Use the links above to order your supplies, then call or email me if you have any questions or need help getting started with these great projects!

New Catalog and Fabulous New Specials!

The NEW 2008 Stampin' Up! Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog makes its debut today, with a whole boatload of new product and fabulous specials!!!  I will be updating my blog site over the next few days to reflect all of our new offerings, but here are a few links to get you started:

• NEW 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog (.pdf version)
• Selected NEW stamp sets at 15% off (.pdf)
• LIMITED TIME ONLY $99 Starter Kit Options (.pdf)
• NEW Decor Elements product line (.pdf)
• NEW Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! (.pdf)
• "Celebrando Creatividad" - NEW stamp sets in Spanish

Please email me if you have any questions or if you're ready to take advantage of any of these great oportunities!

Stampin' Up! Announces New Décor Elements Line

Our new Décor Elements product line is an extension of our Definitely Decorative home décor line.  Décor Elements is vinyl artwork for walls, mirrors, windows, or other hard, smooth surfaces.

Stampin' Up! has long advocated decorating your home using Definitely Decorative stamp sets.  Décor Elements takes that same idea and uses a different medium to accomplish the same mission-making your home a beautiful representation of your style!

Whether you want to spice up the walls of your house or frame a piece for display, Décor Elements is easy to apply, easy to love, and easy to remove. 

This product line will be available to customers on July 1, 2008.