A Stamp A Day......

Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary Celebration

2013-01-16T05:03:00-08:00

During 2013, Stampin' Up! will be celebrating an exciting milestone: 25 years of making a difference in the lives of its demonstrators, customers, and countless others through sharing creativity, encouraging and honoring our demonstrators' accomplishments, and our myriad philanthropic endeavors.

You have been an integral part of our success, and so we invite you to join in our year-long celebration! In the coming months, you'll see

Corporate blog posts reminiscing on the last 25 years!
Unique 25th anniversary events at our Stampin' Up! gatherings!
Fun facts about Stampin' Up! on our Facebook page!
Special 25th anniversary promotions!
An exclusive "Best of 25 Years" stamp set offering! (see yesterday's blog post)
And a year filled with service opportunities reflecting Stampin' Up!'s pledge to make a difference!

Stampin' Up! is a company that has been around for 25 years and is not going anywhere! Stampin' Up! not only makes a difference in the lives of others, but it has made a difference in my own life. I have built relationships and made "new friends" because of Stampin' Up! I enjoy creatively teaching others how to create their own special "handmade" cards, hosting workshops and stamp camps. There are many perks that come with being a demonstrator, but the real value is building relationships and making a difference in the lives of others, as our Statement of the Heart reads: "to love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments."

Dude, You're Welcome!

2013-01-15T19:55:27-08:00

You asked, and we listened! We're excited to introduce our new, very manly stamping kit: the Dude, You're Welcome! kit.

Guys don't always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You're Welcome! kit, they'll have

Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
Twelve 4" x 6" postcards in four different (manly) colors
Twelve gray envelopes
A Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

#132807 Dude You're Welcome Kit! $24.95

Best of 25 Years Stamps from Stampin' Up!

2013-01-15T04:47:00-08:00

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Check back here (my blog) every month to download a flyer for a new Best of stamp set. This month "Best of Birthdays," click here to view images.

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. To print your Collector's Card, click here. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Stampin' Up! New Single Stamps

2013-01-15T04:32:00-08:00

Ten Never-Before-Seen Images!

You wanted more? You got more! We've had a great response so far to our experiment with single stamps. So much so that we are making ten more never-before-seen images available as single stamps available through March 31, 2013.

To view these images, click here and here.

Details

You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
Single stamps can be ordered in the online store.
These won't be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyer.
There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
These stamps are only available through March 31, 2013, so get them while you can!

Paper Pumpkin Comes to Your Rescue

2013-01-13T20:13:07-08:00

Paper Pumpkin is here to rescue you from all your worries!

Paper Pumpkin comes to your door each month. It will come in a sweet box and you'll love what you'll find on the inside. All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create projects. Create cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that you can enjoy!

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

Each month Stampin' Up! will send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (They've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
Each kit gives you and a 30-minute creativity escape.
Stampin' Up! will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.
Starting in early March, Stampin' Up! will offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month.

Try It Kit

Welcome Kit

The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic block!

Paper Pumpkin is the perfect introduction to Stampin' Up! They designed it for crafters that want to create a project each month, but aren't quite ready to build a stamp collection (yet).

Your Paper Pumpkin will be automatically shipped to you each month (so fun!). Because Stampin' Up! is auto shipping these, the pricing structure is slightly different from our other Stampin' Up! products.

Some Q&A's:

Q: How much does a Paper Pumpkin membership cost each month?
A: Paper Pumpkin is $19.95 per month. Because your Paper Pumpkin ships automatically to you, Stampin' Up! has already built in the shipping costs of $5.00 to the cost of each kit.

Q: How do I start my Paper Pumpkin membership?
A: It's so easy—starting tomorrow Monday, January 14 you can visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com to sign up.

Q: When does my membership expire?
A: Your membership will last until you cancel it.

Q: When do I need to sign up in order to get my Paper Pumpkin?
A: You need to sign up by the 10th of the month in order to receive your Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you sign up after the 10th―no worries! You will get your first kit the following month. You'll know your Paper Pumpkin is on its way when you receive your shipment confirmation e-mail.

Q: Can I skip a month?
A: You sure can! Simply log on to your account on www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click skip a month before the 10th of the month in order to skip the Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you click skip a month on the 11th of the month, you will receive that month's Paper Pumpkin and not receive the following month's Paper Pumpkin.

Q: What if I want to cancel my membership?
A: All you need to do is log on to your Paper Pumpkin account on www.mypaperpumpkin.com and choose cancel before the 10th of the month and you will not receive any more Paper Pumpkin kits (how sad). If you cancel on the 11th of the month, you'll receive that month's Paper Pumpkin and will not receive any more Paper Pumpkin kits.

Q: How do I see the upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits?
A: One of the best parts of your Paper Pumpkin membership is that you never know what is going to be in that beautiful red box. It’s like opening a present every month—we don’t want to ruin the surprise for you!

Q: What is the return policy?
A: If you are not thrilled with your Paper Pumpkin, please call us at 1-800-STAMP UP, we'll chat and make make everything hunky dory.

Please remember to select me (Charlene Monroe, Fredericksburg, VA) as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator when you join My Paper Pumpkin. At this time I do not get a notice when you subscribe, so when you do, please send me an email saying you subscribed. Thanks!

Hope you enjoy your Paper Pumpkin monthly kits, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks so much!

Stampin; Up! Ornamental Elegance Kit

2012-12-04T19:25:21-08:00

Get the Ornamental Elegance Kit--While Supplies Last!

The ornament on the cover of the holiday catalog is such a hit that Stampin' Up! is making it available to you, just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you've made yourself! They have simplified this fun project so you can quickly and easily achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination. Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023)!

Create 10 heirloom ornaments--or stunning tags to attach to a special neighbor gift.

The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes:

Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
Natural Linen Thread
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
Large Pearl Basic Jewels

Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting--or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.

Last Day for the Online Extravaganza

2012-11-27T23:19:00-08:00

Today is the last day to order any of our Online Extravaganza promotion products. This is our biggest online sale of the year! You can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!

Today you can get these three doorbuster products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on this last day of our Online Extravaganza! Woot!

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Click here to see other products that are on sale today! Don't forget to order MDS2+ for half-price, it's the last day to take advantage of this special!

Don't miss out on this sale. Click here to place your order or click on the upper right icon on the sidebar. Thanks for dropping by.

Stampin' Up! Paper Trimmer Available

2012-11-25T06:00:00-08:00

The Stampin' Up! Paper Trimmer is NOW AVAILABLE!!

Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
- The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements.
- The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
- The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts.
- When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
- The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch.
- All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
- The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
A full 12" cutting and scoring track
- The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them.
- The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles.
- The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport.
- The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
- The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
- Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring.
- The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
- The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
Storage compartment under base
- The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards.
- Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
Product details: item 126889; $29.95

Click here to view video on our new trimmer. Click here to purchase your's today!

Single Stampin' Up! Stamps

2012-11-24T00:11:00-08:00

Single Stamps Available for a limited time (until January 2, 2013) These single stamps are only available as clear mount stamps.

Click here to view Word Play

Click here to view Perfectly Penned

Click here to view Seasonal Sayings

Click here to view Assortment #1

Click here to view Assortment #2

Check out these super deals on single stamps. You may need to reduce the size of the pdf to view the whole page of images. Visit my online store at www.stampwithcharlene.stampinup.net to place your order or click on the upper right icon on my sidebar.

Thanks for coming my way today, hope you come back soon!

MDS2 Free Trial

2012-11-23T06:00:00-08:00

MDS 2 discs will be available beginning November 29.

If don't have MDS 2, go grab the MDS 2 Trial for FREE and give it a shot! Or better yet, download the full MDS 2 software today to get in on the digital craze!

If you already have the original version of My Digital Studio and want to give the MDS 2 Trial a shot, there are some tricks to installing it depending on your situation. In a nutshell, it makes things easiest to make sure to buy the software before the 30-day trial period is over. No matter how you download the trial, if you are going to buy the MDS 2 software, we strongly recommend purchasing it before your trial period has expired.

if you installed the MDS 2 Trial over your original My Digital Studio software and you wait until after the 30 days are over, you will have to re-download and install all your purchased digital content in order to use it in your original My Digital Studio software. Any downloads purchased during the trial period will also have to be re-downloaded. Also, since you replaced your original software, if you decide not to purchase MDS 2, you will have to reinstall the software too.

If you installed the MDS 2 Trial in a different place on your computer and you wait until after the 30 days are over, any downloads purchased and installed during the trial period will have to be reinstalled. Your original My Digital Studio software will remain exactly the same, and you won’t have to reinstall it.

Best news is downloadable version is available at half-price until November 28th, 2012. Go download it now at this GREAT price.