Stamp with Elissa

Join the "Stamp With Elissa" Loyalty Club

What’s it all about?   Here's a great way to build up your collection of Stampin’ Up! products a little each month and earn free Hostess Benefits without having to host an in-home workshop.  It's a budget plan designed to reward my most loyal customers by saving you money!

How does it work?  By joining my Loyalty Club you agree to purchase a minimum of $30 in Stampin' Up!^® merchandise (plus shipping & sales tax) each month for a five month period.  You'll be placed in a group with four other customers, who will take turns receiving the monthly Hostess Benefits.  You'll receive a free Idea Book & Catalog, your choice of a free Level 1 Hostess Reward, and at least $15 in free products!  Plus, my Loyalty Club members receive a $5 discount on the Class Fee for my card-making & scrapbooking classes.

When will I be the hostess?  I accept new members on a rolling, space-available basis.  You will generally receive your hostess benefits during the fifth month of your Loyalty Club membership, although you may occasionally receive them sooner depending on availability.

Who can join?  Currently, my Loyalty Club is set up for those who live locally to me (within 30 minutes of Noblesville, Indiana).  If you live farther away, I am happy to work with you to start a group in your area.

How do I sign up?  Send me an email, and I'll send you the Loyalty Club Contract as a .pdf file.  I'll also let you know which month(s) are available as Hostess Months.  You choose your Hostess Month, sign the contract, and mail it back to me--It's that easy!  Email me now to get started.

Haitian Disaster Relief

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. From now until February 28th, Stampin' Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

I {Heart} Hearts  • 117010 $26.95 wood mount • 118571 $18.95 clear mount (block D recommended)

This is a cause that is close to my heart, so I will personally match Stampin' Up!'s $2 donation for every set that is purchased through me.  Use this link to order online now.

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!

Last-Minute Gift Certificates

Do you have a friend who loves to stamp & scrapbook, but you forgot to get her that "something special"?  Don't forget that "Stamp With Elissa" gift certificates make great last-minute gifts!

Local customers can pay with check or cash, and then pick up their gift certificate in person from my home in Noblesville.  Non-local customers can pay with PayPal (with a small processing fee) and then I will email the gift certificate to you or to the gift recipient.  I will also include a copy of the current catalog with any gift certificate over $25 (free for local customers or $5 to cover shipping to non-local customers).

My gift certificates can be used to register for any of my stamping & scrapbooking classes or to order Stampin' Up! merchandise from me by email or phone (not yet available for online ordering).  

To purchase your last-minute gift certificates, call or email me now!

Holiday Shipping

Stampin' Up!s recommends that you place your holiday orders by Tuesday, December 15th to receive your orders before Christmas.  Delivery times will vary depending on where you live; if your personal experience indicates that it takes longer for packages to reach you, you will want to allow a little extra time for shipping during the holidays.

All orders we receive by December 15 will be processed and delivered to our courier in plenty of time to arrive by December 24th. But as you know, we cannot control delivery times; holiday mail volumes are high, and our delivery services encourage customers to ship as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

To place your order now, please visit my Online Ordering Page.

Holiday Extravaganza Sale begins today!

 
Stampin' Up! is offering great, limited-time deals during Thanksgiving week (November 23rd-30th).  Select products & bundles are 30-50% off the normal retail price.  Visit my Online Ordering Page November 23rd-30th to place your order!

Have you made or bought your Christmas cards yet?

Big thanks to Jamie, MariAnn, Cheryl, Becky, & Henriette for bring lots of enthusiasm & fun to my "Twelve Days of Christmas" class yesterday!  We each made twelve beautiful, unique cards similar to the one shown above. 

If you haven't made or purchased your Christmas cards yet, now is the time to get started.  Here are some great options:

• Purchase the "Twelve Days of Christmas" kit to re-create the cards from yesterday's class.  Just $25 for local pick-up or $30 if you need it mailed.  You'll need to provide your own Christmas greeting stamps or rub-ons for the inside, but I'll discount the kit $5 if you purchase an appropriate greeting set from me at the same time.  Must be ordered from me by phone or email no later than 8pm Eastern time on Monday Nov 16th.
• Try our Holiday Photo Card Kit to create your own hand-crafted photo cards, or create your own design with one of our many holiday-themed stamp sets.  Order online anytime, or local customers can add their order to my current workshop order (call or email me by 8pm tomorrow).
• If you just CAN'T find the time to make your own cards this year, you can still send that hand-crafted look by purchasing finished cards from me.  I do not accept online or phone orders, but I will have a large selection of cards & gift packaging available at the Holiday Bazaar on December 5th. 

Regardless of the option you choose, I hope you have a GREAT time with your holiday cards this year--   Call, email, or shop online now to get started!

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!

Sweet Centers Halloween Play-Doh Treat Box

This is my first project with the new "Sweet Centers" stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I wanted to do Halloween favors for my daughter's daycare classmates, but I didn't necessarily want to give out candy to a bunch of two-year-olds!  So after playing around for a while, I noticed that the center hole is the perfect size for those little 1 oz. Play-Doh containers.  I played around a little more until I had the dimensions I needed for the box, and what you see here is the final result.

This side view shows how the Play-Doh fits into the box.  I even used the punched-out center circle to make a little "foot" on the back so that the box stands up on its own.  This is the most complicated 3-D project I've designed in a very long time, so woo-hoo for me!  :-)

Since it took me a while to figure out the dimensions for this box, I figured I could save you all the trouble by supplying you with a template and instructions.  If you want it, simply visit my Online Ordering Page and purchase the Sweet Centers stamp set along with the coordinating 1-3/4" circle punch.  When I receive your order, I'll send you an email with the free template.  It's that easy  :-)

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.