Past Demonstrators Can Rejoin for $35 - Limited Time Offer

This is a fabulous offer for individuals that had been Stampin' Up! demonstrators in the past and would like to rejoin. This promotion is only valid during this month. Here are the details for the US:

During the month of July, any former Stampin' Up! demonstrator* can rejoin Stampin' Up! for only $35. Come and rejoin the excitement! Great things are happening at Stampin' Up! and we want you to be a part of them once more.

This offer is open to any former demonstrator; you only need to purchase the Rejoin Starter Kit for $35. The Rejoin Starter Kit does not include any Stampin' Up! products.

The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

• 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• 2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• Guest invitation postcards (100)
• Customer order forms (50)
• 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
• Celebrando Creatividad (1) (US only)
• Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

As a new recruit (once again!) you'll be eligible for all new demonstrator incentives, including 30 percent off your first qualifying order, and the opportunity to earn free stamps with the Stampin' Start program. You'll also enjoy our new demonstrator-only community--Stampin' Connection--where you'll have access to thousands of project ideas, learn tried-and-true business tips, and network with fellow demonstrators. You'll also have the opportunity to earn a trip for two to Disney World as part of our 2012 Incentive Trip!

Being a demonstrator has never been easier! With new products like the Big Shot, Décor Elements, My Digital Studio, and a choice between wood and clear-mount stamps, your business has access to more customers than ever before. If you are interested and currently are not working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact me today to learn more or to order your Rejoin Starter Kit.

*Only demonstrators who resigned on or before March 31, 2010, are eligible for this offer.

IMPORTANT: You have to go thru a current demonstrator to sign up for this promotion. All forms (application and Independent Demonstrator Agreement) have to be mailed in and received by Stampin' Up! no later than July 31st, 2010.

Contact me and become part of my team. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

New In Colors for Stampin' Up!

Early yesterday morning I worked on some cards. I thought it would be interesting how different the same card would look by using different colors and sentiments. I'm very pleased with the results.

I decided to use the 5 new In Colors that were introduced on July 1st. In Colors stay in our color collections for 2 years then will retire. Next year we will have an additional 5 In Colors and they will be around for 2 years also.

The 5 new In Colors are: (on pg 165 of the new catalog)
Peach Parfait
Poppy Parade
Pear Pizzazz
Concord Crush
Blushing Bride
I used both card stock and classic ink in each color.

I used Whisper White Card stock for the card bases.

For the accent strip on each card, I used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border paper punch. It is item #119275

Stamp Sets used:
Curly Cute, item #120510, clear mount (for the sentiments)
Printed Petals, item #120444, clear mount (for the large flower)

Each flower was hand cut out using paper snips (scissors).

Concord Crush

Blushing Bride

Peach Parfait

Pear Pizzazz

Poppy Parade

Wouldn't these make a great gift if they were put in a box. Easy to make, and perfect for any occasion. There is a tutorial on my blog too for a card box that would be perfect for this set of cards. CLICK HERE to see the box tutorial.

These cards were quick, easy, and look great. Stampin' Up! products may be ordered 24/7 by CLICKING HERE.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Flamingo Made Using Two Step Bird Punch - Mini Tutorial

First, I would like to thank Ellen Kemper for her wonderfully creative idea of making a flamingo using the Two-Step Bird Punch. After seeing her photo, I had to make one myself. How could I not, I have a friend in New York (Lin) who is in desperate need of Flamingoes. Beside I wanted to know myself how this was done.

The photo above is the flamingo I made this afternoon using Concord Crush Card Stock as the background and Blushing Bride Card Stock for the Flamingo. I used the Stampin' Write Markers in Basic Black and Blushing Bride to accents the pieces and to add the eye of the flamingo in.

Mini Tutorial:

Punch out 3 sets of birds using the Two-Step Bird Punch.

Trim the outer sides leaves off the branches. 2 will become the legs, 1 will be the neck.

Trim off the beak using Paper Snips (Scissors). This will be the body of the Flamingo. The other two bodies are not used.

Using the Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker, accent one of the wings.
Using the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, fill in one of the wings to transform it as the beak.

Using two-way glue (it has a fine tip which really helps when working with the narrow pieces) adhere the legs to the card base.
Then adhere the neck, don't leave too much space as the body will go over this.

Using two-way glue, adhere the body then the accented wing piece.
Next glue on the head, then the beak.

Put in the flamingo's eye using the Stampin' Write Marker in Basic Black.

You can leave the card plain or add in a sentiment. Easy to do, and so cute!!!

Supply list:
Tow-Step Bird Extra-Large paper punch, item #117191
Paper Snips, item #103579 --- these are the BEST scissors ever
2-Way Glue Pen, item #100425
Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black, item #100082
Stampin' Write Marker, Blushing Bride, sold in a set of all In-Colors, item #119801
Concord Crush 8 1/2 x 11 card stock, item #119792
Blushing Bride 8 1/2 x 11 card stock, item #119796

Hope you enjoyed the mini tutorial today and that you will try making a flamingo too.

If you need any Stampin' Up! products, please let me know (e-mail link is above) OR you can order on-line 24/7 thru my Stampin' Up! website by clicking here then click on Shop Now.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Melon Mambo and Flamingos

I have a good friend, Lin, who it turns out really likes Flamingos. In our last catalog we had DSP that had flamingos on it, but none this time. So I set out on a quest to find which of our card stock would be a great match if she had a flamingo in a photo etc.

I happened to be in the dollar store and found this darling set of window clings with flamingos on it. Thought it was so cute that I had to buy it right then and there. Then when I got home I took out my Stampin' Up! card stock to start comparing colors.


This is Melon Mambo which I think is an absolute perfect match, don't you!!!!
8 1/2 x 11' card stock, item #115320 (24 smooth sheets)
12 x 12" card stock, item #119930 (6 sheets smooth, 6 sheets textured)


Then I tried Regal Rose and really liked it as an accent or blending color with the flamingo.
8 1/2 x 11" card stock, item #105130, 24 sheets smooth
12 x 12" card stock, item #11941, 6 sheets smooth & 6 sheets textured.

Here are both colors together up against the window clings.

Melon Mambo and Regal Rose come in a wide assortment of products such as card stock, Classic Stamp Pads, Stampin' Write Markers. Then lots of brads and ribbons in complimentary colors to accent the Melon Mambo and Regal Rose.

Shhhh, don't tell Lin, but I am mailing her the window cling sheet and a sheet of each color shown above. I just knew she would want the flamingos, so they couldn't stay here. They will be on their way to New York later this week.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Product Reviews: Clear Block Storage Caddy AND Big Shot Storage Box

I can always count on Stampin' Up! to listen to what we need and want as a customer and as a demonstrator. With the following two products, they heard us loud and clear AND come thru with flying colors. These products are WINNERS in my book.

I was so excited to have UPS delivered a big box of Stampin' Up! goodies to my door today. I wanted to share two of these items with you along with photos to give you more details about them. For some reason, the colors are a bit off today in my photos.

First: Clear Block Storage Caddy
Item # 120279
Pg 192 of the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog

The caddy (item #120279) will hold every single block in the Block Bundle 9 blocks in total (item #118491). Each clear block is surrounded by molded foam to keep in securely in place. Caddy clamps shut with a thin protective sheet in between the blocks. It is easy to carry too because of its handle.

Caddy right after I took it out of the wrapper. It's more of a gray color than the beige that is showing. Again, my camera photo colors are off tonight.


Each space has a foam block in it that is removable. So if you don't have that block size now, leave the foam in place.


Foam blocks removed in the photo above. For now I am going to keep the foam blocks.


Here's a photo with the clear mount blocks in the caddy. Each one has a finger hole to help remove them when you are ready to use them. NOTE: They are in very tightly. A couple took a bit more effort, but I truly feel that with repeated use that the foam will loosen up a bit. The thin piece of foam in the top middle of this photo is what I used in between the two sides before I closed the caddy up. That way the blocks will not rub against each other.

The Caddy easily closes and clamps shut beneath the handle. LOVE IT.

NEXT: Big Shot Die Storage: Large Die Box
Item #122221
Pg 204 of new catalog
Comes with 2 plastic inserts for storage of 10 BigZ XL dies or 20 BigZ dies.
(when you open the inserts, don't throw away the double sided tape --- you need it to adhere the inserts to the bottom of the box).

Boxes come in 3 sizes Small, Medium and Large. I only ordered the Large size box as I desperately needed storage for my BigZ XL dies. The rest I had in storage boxes that the manufacturer sold. The Stampin' Up! boxes are FAR SUPERIOR. The lid of the Stampin' Up! Box sits flush with the sides and is a perfect fit with the dies inside. I have NEVER been able to find a box for the BigZ XL dies, so am thrilled that I now can get them thru Stampin' Up!.

The Stampin' Up! storage boxes have a printed lining. To me, the lining looks like a soft green but the photos are showing it more beige. Either way, I like the feel and the look of the interior of the boxes.


Large Die Box closed with lid on.


Photo of the lining in the lid. Same lining in the box itself. Color is off in my photo ... lining is a soft green not beige as shown here.


Isn't this wonderful!!! My dies line up and are supported in this box so nicely. It will hold 10 BigZ XL or 20 BigZ dies. I put the inserts towards the middle because I was using them for the XL dies. IF I was going to use them for the BigZ dies, I think that I would space the inserts further apart.

More information about the storage boxes:

Small Die Box, item #122219, includes 1 insert, stores 57 total Sizzlits, Clearlits, or Embosslits Dies.

Medium Die Box, item #122220, includes 1 insert, stores 10 total BigZ or Originals Dies.

Large Die Box, item #122221, includes 2 medium inserts, stores 10 BigZ XL or 20 BigZ or Originals Dies.

If you would rather store the dies in a drawer or other type of box, you can also buy the inserts alone: (photos on Pg 204 of the catalog)

Small Insert, item #120802
Large Insert, item #120801

These boxes and inserts are GREAT. Now with them and my Clear Block Storage Caddy I will be even more organized.

If you would like to order any Stampin' Up! products, you may contact me directly OR order on-line 24/7 on my website by CLICKING HERE then click on Shop Now.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)