Looking forward to a new & exciting year!

Put your seatbelts on and let's get ready for a lot of fun! The Sale-a-Bration and Occasions Mini catalogs begin on January 5, 2010, along with some new Definately Decorative products. If you have never been around for the annual Sale-a-Bration event, you will want to read all about it. Contact me for a SAB brouchure!

In the new year, Stampin' Up! is introducing new CLEAR-MOUNT RUBBER stamps! These are clear blocks that you "cling" foam-mounted rubber to and still get the same clean, crisp image that you love from a rubber stamp! I think those of you who are acrylic fans, just might want to try these out. There are nine (9) different size blocks to choose from or get the whole bundle (over 10% savings). All "new" stamp sets will be offered in both clear mount and wood mount, to please every one.

The mini catalog also introduces a new style punch, with corner & border punches that match. Also, new satin ribbon, designer series paper, on-board (chipboard) books and more.

Spreading JOY...one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Due to the popularity of Stampin' Up!s shimmer paint (from the Holiday Mini Catalog), it will continue to be offered as a catalog write-in when the Holiday Mini sales period ends.

Starting January 5, 2010, you can order these products as catalog write-ins:
116806 - Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint - $5.95
116854 - Frost White Shimmer Paint - $5.95
116807 - Platinum Shimmer Paint - $5.95

With this great news, I'll have to come up with a Techinuqe & Tool Tuesday class to show you different ways to use this product!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

It's Here...the 12 days of Holiday Sales!

The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December yet! Stampin’ Up has select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies.

Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets are sure to take your creativity to a new level!

You can find these items at my Online Store…(then click "shop now" in the upper right-hand corner). The sale prices are 15-25% off the catalog price!

And if you have any questions, please send me an e-mail, leave a comment or give me a call. I’ll be glad to help in anyway possible!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Christmas RAK...

This card was received in the mail this week from a very special friend and customer! She credits me with teaching her, but she teaches me too! I love the way she used the scalloped oval, not set traditionally, but at an angle.

Looks great...Thanks Mary!!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Last Minute Gift Ideas...

There are only 17 days left until Christmas! Do you still have loved ones to buy gifts for? I know I do!

Here are a few suggestions for some last minute gift ideas:

> My Digital Studio is a great gift for teens or anyone for that matter! They'll love making scrapbook pages, cards and calendars for friends using the simple software. Plus when you order this exciting software suite, you'll receive a free Décor Elements piece valued up to $16.95!

> Simply Sent card kits are a great ready-to-wrap gift and have everything needed to complete 10 cards. This is the perfect last-minute gift for card makers or people you think may like making cards (even if they think they are not creative)!

> Anyone who has a Big Shot will want the Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz die. It can cut through a variety of materials including vinyl, chipboard and felt. This makes a great gift for a seamstress who would like to sew custom appliquéd pieces on her projects, someone who wants to create their own vinyl phrases to personalize home décor, or any paper crafter who uses letters. And when you purchase this item, you qualify for a free Décor Elements piece valued up to $16.95!

> Add the final touch to your gift that says "I was thinking of you when I bought this gift" by personalizing it with Décor Elements. Add an Upsy Daisy Décor Elements to a laptop or cut it apart and apply it to a cell phone. Put all of the toys from Santa together in one container and add the So Many Toys Décor Elements to it, or use individual letters to add monograms and names to your gifts. These extra special touches won't go unnoticed.

Call or e-mail me to place your order or go to my Demonstrator Business Web Site and click on "SHOP NOW" at the top, right of the page. Within a few minutes you can have your shopping done and delivered by Christmas (be sure to order by December 15)!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Occassions Mini Preview....

This is a card sample made with one of the new sets from the Occassions Mini Catalog which will begin on January 5. The stamp set is one of our NEW CLEAR-MOUNT stamp sets, VINTAGE VOUGE and the green paper in the background is from the new DSP, Shades of Spring.

And...with that in mind, don't forget the Holiday Mini ends on January 4. Most of the items in the mini catalogs will not carry over into the new Idea Book & Catalog in July, so be sure to get those must haves before January4!

Be sure to subscribe to my blog, in the column on the right, so you don't miss any of the new and exciting happenings with Stampin' Up! and me!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Exciting News!

EXCITING NEWS!! Stampin’ Up was on the Today Show, Friday, Dec 4!! Shelli Gardner (CEO & Co-Founder of Stampin’ Up!) appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show! Click here to view.

One more reason why I love being a part of the Stampin’ Up! family. Here’s why Shelli was on the TODAY Show:

"At Stampin’ Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others–whether they’re our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.
Since 2005, Stampin’ Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show’s Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. This year, Stampin’ Up! will be donating over $150,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

Child S.H.A.R.E.
A Place Called Home
Alliance for Children’s Rights
Children’s Hospital
El Concilio Del Condado de Ventura
St. Joseph Center
Yolo Wayfarer Center Christian Mission
Metro Atlanta Task Force on the Homeless
ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties
Women in Need
ARMS
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
Housing Works
All Children’s House Family Center
Cathedral Community Cares
Catholic Big Brothers and Sisters
Dominican Women’s Development Center
Girls’ Vacation Fund (Girls’ Quest)
Partnership with Children
Project Sunshine
Little Flower Children’s Services of New York
Domestic Violence Intervention Services
Texas Head Start Association
First Place School
Friendship Project

It's wonderful to see what this company does to give back to the community and in helping us all to SHARE what we love!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Simply Adorned products

Stampin' Up! is pleased to announce the availability dates of the following Simply Adorned products:

Item Description Date Available
116798 - Simply Adorned Charm 1" x 1-1/4" - January 5
116797 - Simply Adorned Charm 1" x 1" - January 5
116800 - Simply Adorned Chain 24" - January 5
116853 - Simply Adorned Chain 34" - January 5
116799 - Simply Adorned Charm 1-1/2" x 2" - TBD

These products were first introduced in the Holiday Mini, and will be available in perfect time for Sale-a-Bration which begins on January 5! Also, the Charming stamp set featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog (item 116519; p. 32) will to be available for order through the duration of the Occasions 2010 Mini Catalog (April 30, 2010).

We thank you for your continued patience as we work out the issues with these products, and we look forward to enjoying the additional creativity you will discover with the Simply Adorned product line!

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie

Dorment Stamp Sets Schedule for Retirement

Well, the sad news is here. The following stamp sets on the dorment list will be retired on January 4, 2010. Be sure to order these stamps before they become history!

Item Number Stamp Set
113407 Back Woods
114492 Beautiful Baby
114486 Birthday Wish
113200 Branch Out
114496 Celebrations
113732 Central Park
113206 Classic Sketches
113226 Classy & Fabulous
114498 Flowers in Silhouette
113405 Font of You
113216 For the Bride
114494 Forever
109425 Friend by Definition
114488 Fun Flowers
113716 Garden Greetings
114490 Glad Friends
111580 Grand Soiree
113242 Hit the Road
113710 Lexicon of Leaves
113236 Man's Best Friend
114423 Ocean Commotion
113728 Playful Petals
109276 Polka Dot
111544 Putt Putt
113240 Quilt Quips
113754 Really Retro
113403 Sip by Sip
113726 Sweet Stems
113250 That's Funny
113688 Wonderful Watercolors
114028 Para la novia
114032 Acuarelas Maravillosas

Order for these stamps sets may be placed through me, as a group order or online at my Demonstrator Business Web Site of www.debrareeder.stampinup.net.

Sharing JOY one stamp at a time!
Debbie