SU Mini Start Kit ONLY $99 - COMING JUNE 1

Are you interested in a job where you love what you do and get to share it with others?  Have you been thinking about joining me in this fun-filled business adventure? What if you could get some of SU's new products in June and be prepared to hit the ground running in July?  Then NOW IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY!

From June 1-30, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for just $99 when you purchase a special Mini Starter Kit. This limited-time kit contains over $180 of Stampin' Up! products and business supplies (to be announced in detail on June 1). NONE of the products in the Mini Starter Kit are retiring in the new catalog year; plus, you will receive a box of 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogs in July!

Contact me today to start making plans to become a Demonstrator!  I'll be happy to walk you though the online enrollment process beginning on June 1 (at your home or mine) to get you started!

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

Technique - Window Sheets - Part 2

As I mentioned in my last post, we also made a card using the Window Sheets as the card base. I saw this idea on another demonstrators web site, Phyllis Johnson.  I changed the color, because I just love Bermuda Bay and this is one of the current in-colors that I am really going to miss.

The clear card base is the Medium Window Sheets, which is just about the same thickness as a piece of card stock.  The card size is 4" x 4", which allows you to get four (4) cards out of one 12"x12" window sheet.  (They come 2 in a package).  You will need to use a permanent ink to stamp on the window sheet.  I chose White StazOn.  When you stamp the image you need to be careful not to smear it and they do tend to slide.  So be sure to stamp straight down, do not rock the stamp and lift the stamp straight up after stamping.  It will take a few minutes to dry completely on this type of surface.  The nice thing about using StazOn ink is that if you do make a mistake, just use some StazOn Cleaner to remove the ink, then stamp again!

Remember when creating a clear card, whatever you put on the inside is visible through the front.  So be sure to put the same size card stock (or a bit small) on the inside of the card.  Ribbon works well around the front to hide any adhesive on the reverse side.  But, if you are using the Snail adhesive, it has a subtle look, so it's not as bad.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE IDEAS USING WINDOW SHEETS TO COME SOON!

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

Technique & Tool Class

As many of you know, I hold my Technique and Tool Tuesday classes on the third Tuesday of every month, with a Rewind Wednesday class the next evening (to allow room for all who want to attend). Last week, May's classes were held and I had 9 participants between the 2 evenings. We all had a lot of fun learning ways to use Stampin' Up!'s window sheets!

This is one of the projects that we completed. It's called the Acetate and Tissue technique. Of course, we used SU's window sheets for our acetate and added a little glitter for a "sparkling" effect that you can not see in the picture. In addition to the card, the participants made an extra "window" piece to go with their technique card. I provide a technique card to each person who attends class, so they have the instructions to duplicate the technique at home.  It's a 6x6 card that can be put into one of SU's awesome linen albums, so all your reference cards are in one place.

Watch for my next post, where I'll show you a card we made using the Window Sheet as our base.  It's really a neat idea!

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

Color Renovation Challenges...

I’m sorry for the delay in posting, but it’s been a busy week since I returned from vacation.  I wanted to share some information received from Stampin’ Up! regarding the upcoming Color Renovation announcement.

Since the announcement, Stampin’ Up! has experienced a spike--much greater than anticipated--in demand for some of our retiring colors, causing a significant number of backorders in both card stock & re-inkers.

SU tried to anticipate the demand for retiring colors, based on forecasts and historical sales information for previous color transitions, as well as current buying behaviors. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone.

For re-inkers in retiring colors, as we run out, they will be placed on backorder status and those orders will be filled as quickly as we can receive the product. SU will continue to do this to the best of their ability through May, and then in June, the re-inkers will only be available while supplies last, as with any retiring product.

Card stock presents a bit larger problem, as the process of ordering and producing new paper from the paper mills is very involved, and SU can't order significant quantities at this point in time without putting the production of the new colors in jeopardy (and we know you want those!). To help provide you with the card stock in the retiring colors for as long as possible, SU will be substituting textured paper for some of the smooth colors--including card stock in 8-1/2" x 11" as well as 12" x 12"--where the smooth is no longer available.  SU will be filling as many of those orders as possible with textured card stock. Because the demand for each color varies, we are unable to provide a list of what colors of card stock will be substituted with textured, or at what point that will happen. However, if you receive a package of card stock that is textured instead of smooth, there will be a sticker on the package indicating that change. There will be no change in item code or price for these substitutions. 

We realize that this is an extraordinary situation, and that this solution may not be ideal for everyone. However, we hope this will help you get the retiring colors you want for as long as possible.  Please keep in mind that an instance may arise where we are unable to fill orders on a specific product, and it may become unavailable before the end of May, but those cases should be minimal, and we will communicate those situations as they arise.   The main goal is to serve you the best that we can, and we appreciate your patience as we work through this situation.

Of course, if you have specific questions, please contact me and I will do my best to assist you.

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