A Passion for Stamps

Two more months to Sale-A-Brate with FREE Stampin' Up! products!

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What is SALE-A-BRATION?

Here in the Northeast, this is a dreary, cold time of year which lends itself VERY well to the timing of Sale-A-Bration! Everyone loves this promotion because it's the best promotion of the year! It's a time to see and try new products, and get some for FREE! It's also a great way to start the New Year as a Stampin' Up! business owner! Sale-A-Bration takes place from January thru March1st!

Here are 3 ways to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration and save:

For every $50 you spend with me at a workshop, a class or in my online Stampin' Up! store, you can select one FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog! Stampin' Up! is offering some adorable stamp sets, paper packages, and even the Scallop Trim Border punch-one of our newly designed punches! Many of the new border punches also have a matching corner punch (available in the Occasions Mini Catalog). Buy this one and get the punch in the Sale-A-Bration brochure absolutely free (with a $50 order!).
Host a workshop and earn even more! When your guests orders total $300, YOU earn another SAB product! If you haven't hosted a Stampin' Up! party within the past six months, (maybe you think your friends have "seen it all"?) you will be amazed at how much has changed! So much is new! I'll be happy to enlighten you-it's not just about "stamping" anymore! You owe it to yourself and your friends to "Host a Party" during Sale-A-Bration-for a WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE in entertaining! Do you know Stampin' Up! has partnered with Build-A-Bear and we have a line of stamps, and die cuts kids just love? Our Big Shot line has expanded and now offers many BigZ dies, embossing folders, Texturez Plates, etc! We also expanded the Decor Elements Definitely Decorative line-there are countless ways to decorate your home, and any hard surface you can imagine! And we've even added our newest Simply Adored Jewelry line that provides a way to insert custom artwork or photos-- and much more! So what are you waiting for? If time or space in your home is an issue, collect orders and host a catalog party-or book a private class for your friends with me at my Stamp Studio! I'll help you and your friends receive products for free!!
Here's another great benefit only offered during Sale-A-Bration..we can all use a few extra $$ in our pockets for bills, college tuitions, vacations or whatever! Why not look into becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and own your own home business? During Sale-A-Bration, you can receive a 15% discount (regular Starter Kit is $169 instead of $199), AND add any stamp set from the current catalogs up to a $47.95 value for FREE! It doesn't get better than that-you can do something you enjoy while adding to your income too....you choose how you want to run this business-part time, or even as a career!

Passion for Stamps Business Opportunity Meeting

I LOVE my job, because it always changes-it is never dull and boring! There is always something fresh, new and exciting coming out and going on! Stampin' Up! is a solid company that has been around since 1988, and it's getting stronger each year! In February, I will be celebrating my 14th year as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! If you or someone you know could benefit from receiving an additional income doing this part time or or even as a full time job, I am hosting a short Passion for Stamps Business Opportunity Meeting at my Home Stamp Studio in Hardyston, NJ on February 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. where I'll provide the details about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and starting your own business. There will be light refreshments and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. It's free, so please join me! But hurry...LAST DAY TO RSVP is February 1st!

If you are interested in pursuing any of the above Sale-A-Bration opportunities, please Email Me!

Stampin' Up! Stamp and Scrapbook Enthusiasts-sign up for informative Monthly Newsletter!

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Do you have a passion for rubber stamping or scrapbooking? Papercrafts? Home decor? Well, you came to the right place! My name is Debbie Van Gieson; I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for almost 14 years (my anniversary is in February!). I have a 'Passion for stamps' too--which started 20 years ago!

Did you happen upon my blog by accident? or via a search engine? maybe a tip from a friend? From Facebook? or Twitter?

If you like what you see here, you may be interested in signing up for my monthly CUSTOMER NEWSLETTER!

Each month I send out a newsletter packed with great information. You'll receive receive these features in every issue:

    * a great card project
    * a lovely non-paper/Gift project
    * a snazzy scrapbook page
    * an eye-opening Tool/Tip project
    * a terrific Technique
    * a Product of the Month article & class discount offer!
    * a "Customers Want to Know" Q&A section!
    * side-bar links to all current Stampin' Up! catalogs and promotions
    * informative Classes & Events Schedule with sign-up & payment links-to save you time!

These features will provide a wealth of information about products in our Stampin' Up! catalogs and will also spark your creativity with inspiration!

My February newsletter will be going out some time this week, so make sure you go to the upper left side bar and sign up to be on my customer mailing list, so you don't miss out on some great stuff!!

You can also check the right sidebar of this PASSION FOR STAMPS blog or my Events Calendar on my Stampin' Up! website for updated information about classes & upcoming events. I'd love to hear from you so when you sign up, feel free to shoot me an email so I can welcome you!

NOTE To Stampin' Up! Demonstrators: This is a benefit I offer my current or prospective Stampin' Up! customers as a way to build my business. if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator please respect this, and do not sign up for my customer mailing list-thank you! However I have a great offer just for demonstrators and other Stamping Business owners! I invite you to join the Business Stampers Coaching Group! It's an awesome group to belong to and right now you can sign up for a FREE TRIAL FOR A WEEK so check it out! ! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, so give it a try! You may just find it is a resource that is invaluable to you as a Stampin' Up demonstrator or a Stamping Business owner with another company! For more information, look for the BIG ad in the upper right side bar!

Last Day to Sign Up for January Jubilee Classes!

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***NEW Mini Milk Carton Bigz Die for the Big Shot! This project also uses new set: Vintage Vogue from the Occasions Mini Catalog! Come to Jubilee and make one!

At January Jubilee, we'll be making 5 projects using products from the latest Occasion Mini catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Brochure! Pictured above is one of the projects we're making using the Big Shot and our new Mini Milk Carton die! (Candy is included!). This is such a sweet treat box and would make a wonderful favor for showers, weddings, or many other uses! It's fun to decorate, and so easy to put together, too! Fill it with your favorite treat for Valentine's Day as a "sweet" treat from you for your friends...

During Sale-A-Bration, for every $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! purchases right now through March 31, you will also be able to select a FREE stamp set or product from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!New this year, are accessories, as well as a list of stamp sets from Stampin' Up!'s main Idea Book & Catalog to choose from-WOW!

TODAY is the LAST day to sign up for JANUARY JUBILEE, offered on Friday or Saturday. For all the details, and to register and prepay (required) via PayPal online, click on the Calendar on the right sidebar of this blog under My Upcoming Events or click here. For other payment arrangements contact me.

Stampin' Up! to the Rescue-Haitian Disaster Relief!

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CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE TO VIEW THE FLYER

Hi Stampin' Up! Enthusiasts,

As you know, on January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti,

leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.
In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin Up! demonstrators have stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different.

To help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer in the wake of this devastating earthquake, Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sales of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is 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.

Stampin' Up! demonstrators are helping by purchasing this stamp set-You can help make a difference too, by ordering this stamp set today! Click on the photo of the stamp set above to view the flyer (set is from the newly released Occasion Mini (page 14).

I {Heart} Hearts (Clear Mount) 118571 $18.95

I {Heart} Hearts (Wood Mount) 117010 $26.95

Please note: If you purchase the Clear-mount set, you will also need Acrylic Block D.

To order online, click HERE then click on Shop Now in the upper right corner. You can also contact me if you would like me to order it for you, and I will have it shipped directly to you (Shipping, Tax & Handling will be added). If you are local (Northwest New Jersey area) I'll add it to an order and you can either pick it up at a class or we can make arrangements for a date convenient to us both.

Thanks so much for your support in this international effort! God bless you and have a great day!

To love what we do, and share what we love as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments-in this we make a difference!
-Stampin' Up!'s Statement of the Heart

Stampingly yours,

Calendar of Events

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All classes/camps are limited to 12 participants unless otherwise noted. Contact me for alternate dates if you cannot attend classes/camps on dates they are offered, for consideration of another date if demonstrator's schedule allows. I can bring any camp/class I currently offer, to you or hold a private class/camp at the Stamp Studio (prepayment by a minimum of at least 6 participants is required and an additional $2 per person over the class/camp fee will be charged) if a date can be agreed upon. (Dates will be rescheduled according to Demonstrator's availability)

Friday, January 29, 2010 7-9 PM

January Jamboree Camp! $25

At this camp we will make an assortment of at least four cards & projects using cool products from our latest SAB & Occasion Mini catalogs! 1/29 7-9 pm & 1/30 10-12 am. Prepayment and registration required by 1/26. To register use button below:

Saturday, January 30, 2010 10-12 AM

January Jamboree Camp! $25

OPPORTUNITY NIGHT!

Have you ever wondered if becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is something that you would enjoy? Would you like to find out if it's a right fit for you? There are many reasons to join and I'll be sharing

C-H-O-C-O-L-A-T-E with you!

Join me at

A Passion For Stamps Business Opportunity Meeting

I will give a brief presentation of the benefits and other details to help you determine if joining us is what you want to do. There are special incentives to join right now during our Sale-A-Bration event!

Wednesday, February 3 7-8:30 p.m.

RSVP is required to attend. This is a free event. Please contact me by January 31 if you would like to attend

Saturday February 13 (Two Sessions)

WINTER INTERLUDE WORKSHOP!

10-12.00 p.m. and 2-4:00 p.m.

This is a free Open House event to showcase products from the Sale-A-Bration and Occasion Mini Catalogs! It's free, but RSVP is required to attend (so I can prepare supplies for two projects you will make).

There will be samples on display, tickets for prizes, incentives, a Stampin' Tricky Tray, refreshments and more!

Click HERE for detailed information!