Stampin' with Carol tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-634918 2009-07-06T14:20:13-05:00 TypePad Stampin' Up! Deal of the week!! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345268c769e2011570d70b55970c 2009-07-06T14:20:13-05:00 2009-07-06T14:20:13-05:00 -Carol Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570d70b30970c-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="318" alt="image" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570d70b46970c-pi" width="531" border="0"></a> </p> <p>-Carol</p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/07/stampin-up-deal-of-the-week.html New Catalog Open House - RSVP today! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345268c769e2011571c1dc52970b 2009-07-05T09:14:17-05:00 2009-07-05T09:14:17-05:00 Saturday, July 11th, 10am-3pm Join me for my New Catalog Open House! We're making a birdhouse and 2 cards. Receive one of our new gusseted envelopes and an In Color sampler including cardstock and ribbon. Door prizes. Snacks. Specials. It's... Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Saturday, July 11th, 10am-3pm</p> <p>Join me for my New Catalog Open House! We're making a birdhouse and 2 cards. Receive one of our new gusseted envelopes and an In Color sampler including cardstock and ribbon. Door prizes. Snacks.&nbsp; Specials.&nbsp;&nbsp; It's also your chance to pick up retiring stamp sets and designer series papers I will have for sale. And don't forget to grab your new catalog!&nbsp; Plan to spend about an hour. <p>RSVP required. Contact me today! <p>-Carol</p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/07/new-catalog-open-house---rsvp-today.html It's July and Stampin' Up! has released the new catalog!! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345268c769e2011570a49932970c 2009-07-01T11:50:07-05:00 2009-07-01T11:50:07-05:00 Today is the first day to order from the new catalog! Woo Hoo! I am waiting as patiently as I can for online ordering to open up. I have my first order ready to go... (second order, too, but don't... Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Today is the first day to order from the new catalog!&nbsp; Woo Hoo!&nbsp; I am waiting as patiently as I can for online ordering to open up.&nbsp; I have my first order ready to go... (second order, too, but don't tell anyone).&nbsp; <p>I have the new catalog in stock if you are interested in getting your very own copy.&nbsp; Cost is $5.00 (which is my cost).&nbsp; You can also view the catalog online on my website at <a href="http://www.carolgottardo.stampinup.net">www.carolgottardo.stampinup.net</a>. <p>************************************************************************ <p><strong>Now check this out!</strong> <p><strong></strong> <p>Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.&nbsp; How cool is that? <p><b>Customer Weekly Deal Announcements</b>: <ul> <li>Deal #1: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; noon (MT)* <li>Deal #2: Monday, July 6, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT) <li>Deal #3: Monday, July 13, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT) <li>Deal #4: Monday, July 20, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT) <li>Deal #5: Monday, July 27, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)</li></ul> <p><strong><u>Ready for Deal #1?&nbsp; Here it is....</u></strong> <p>July 1-5, 2009&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong><u>Scallop Edge Punch</u></strong> - page 187&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Item # 112091&nbsp; Reg. price&nbsp; $15.95 / <strong><u>Sale price $10.99</u></strong> <p>If you don't already own this punch, now is a great time to get it.&nbsp; I use it all the time!!&nbsp; <p>************************************************************************* <p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570a4992c970c-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 100px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="260" alt="image" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157199bf35970b-pi" width="222" border="0"></a> <p>While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet! <p>Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? <strong><u>Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85! </u></strong> <p><strong></strong> <p>The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including <ul> <li>For All You Do stamp set <li>In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6) <li>Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") <li>In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") <li>Business forms and tools</li></ul> <p>Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes <ul> <li>Four stamp sets <li>A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge <li>Stampin' Pastels <li>Card stock <li>Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool <li>Five Classic Stampin' Pads <li>VersaMark Pad <li>Stampin' Scrub and Mist <li>Blender pens <li>Business forms and tools</li></ul> <p>These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast! <p>Go here for details: <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/carolgottardo/starty">http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/carolgottardo/starty</a> <p>********************************************************************* <p>Contact me to request your new catalog, answer questions, help with a project, RSVP for the open house or a class, etc. <p>-Carol </div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/07/its-july-and-stampin-up-has-released-the-new-catalog.html I just love this guy... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68158779 2009-06-16T08:29:04-05:00 2009-06-16T08:29:04-05:00 Maybe because he reminds me of my Grandfather. -Carol Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Maybe because he reminds me of my Grandfather.</p> <p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157119a4b3970b-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="260" alt="IMG_9846" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157024877c970c-pi" width="244" border="0"></a> </p> <p>-Carol</p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/06/i-just-love-this-guy.html RSVP now for Saturday's Stamp-a-Stack tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68003215 2009-06-11T17:07:31-05:00 2009-06-11T17:07:31-05:00 I think I've settled on these cards... -Carol Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>I think I've settled on these cards...</p> <p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157002e4f1970c-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="203" alt="IMG_9843" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570f7bff2970b-pi" width="168" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157002e516970c-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="160" alt="IMG_9844" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570f7c013970b-pi" width="196" border="0"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157002e53b970c-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="156" alt="IMG_9845" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201157002e54e970c-pi" width="185" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570f7c042970b-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="157" alt="IMG_9847" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570f7c051970b-pi" width="194" border="0"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570f7c06d970b-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="152" alt="IMG_9848" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570f7c07b970b-pi" width="186" border="0"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; -Carol</p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/06/rsvp-now-for-saturdays-stamp-a-stack.html Link for the birdhouse template tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67935047 2009-06-10T09:18:14-05:00 2009-06-10T09:18:14-05:00 Here is the link to the birdhouse I posted before. You can find it here: http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/05/introducing-bird-watching-additions.html This was found on Nicohle Heady's blog Capture the Moment (papertrey ink). -Carol Carol Gottardo

Here is the link to the birdhouse I posted before.  You can find it here: 

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/05/introducing-bird-watching-additions.html

This was found on Nicohle Heady's blog Capture the Moment (papertrey ink). 

-Carol

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http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/06/link-for-the-birdhouse-template.html Doggy looking for a new home... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67848119 2009-06-08T12:33:35-05:00 2009-06-08T12:33:35-05:00 Please excuse our regularly scheduled stamping talk to help my friend find her dog a new home. If you are local to the Chicagoland area, please read on. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please email... Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Please excuse our regularly scheduled stamping talk to help my friend find her dog a new home.&nbsp; If you are local to the Chicagoland area, please read on.&nbsp; If you are interested or know someone who might be, please email me at <a href="mailto:stampinwithcarol@aol.com">stampinwithcarol@aol.com</a> and I will forward your information.</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Carol</p> <p>*************************************************************************</p> <p>Name:&nbsp; Phoebe <p>Breed:&nbsp; Black Lab/Border Collie Mix <p>Age:&nbsp; 7 years, 8 months <p>Sex:&nbsp; Female <p>Size:&nbsp; Medium to Large <p>Color:&nbsp; Black (some white, snout/neck/chest) <p>Spayed:&nbsp; Yes <p>Housetrained:&nbsp; Yes <p>Ideal Home:&nbsp; Quiet – perhaps a retired or single person.&nbsp; Although Phoebe is good with children, a home without children would be ideal.&nbsp; Phoebe needs exercise (the attached picture is dated….Phoebe is older and chubbier now) so a home with another dog would be ideal.&nbsp; Phoebe is very affectionate and looking for a loving and patient forever home. <p><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="205" alt="image" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570da4265970b-pi" width="260" border="0"></p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/06/doggy-looking-for-a-new-home.html Here are the retiring accessories... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67522453 2009-06-01T16:55:53-05:00 2009-06-01T16:55:53-05:00 http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=413 (50% off) http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=320 (25% off) http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=322 (all products) This list will change daily as accessories sell out. So, if you want something, order ASAP. You can order quickest through my website at www.carolgottardo.stampinup.net. Or you can email me and... Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a title="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=413" href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=413">http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=413</a> (50% off)</p> <p><a title="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=320" href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=320">http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=320</a> (25% off)</p> <p><a title="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=322" href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=322">http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=322</a> (all products)</p> <p>This list will change daily as accessories sell out.&nbsp; So, if you want something, order ASAP.&nbsp; You can order quickest through my website at <a href="http://www.carolgottardo.stampinup.net">www.carolgottardo.stampinup.net</a>.&nbsp; Or you can email me and I will place the orders as soon as I can.&nbsp; </p> <p>-Carol</p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/06/here-are-the-retiring-accessories.html Last chance to get your retiring stamp sets!! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67508427 2009-06-01T10:44:06-05:00 2009-06-01T10:44:06-05:00 Dates: June 1-30, 2009 Details Dozens of products from the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog are retiring. Now's the last chance for to get them--these items are only available through June 30, 2009. http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf (alphabetical) http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf (by page number)... Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><strong>Dates: </strong>June 1-30, 2009 <p><strong>Details</strong><br>Dozens of products from the <em>Spring-Summer</em> <em>2009</em><em> Idea Book &amp; Catalog</em> are retiring. Now's the last chance for to get them--these items are only available through June 30, 2009.&nbsp; <p><a title="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf" href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf">http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf</a> (alphabetical)</p> <p><a title="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf" href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf">http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf</a> (by page number)</p> <p><a title="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Decor_elements_Retired_List_0609_US.pdf" href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Decor_elements_Retired_List_0609_US.pdf">http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Decor_elements_Retired_List_0609_US.pdf</a> (Decor Elements)</p> <p>I will post the retiring accessory list later today.&nbsp; The accessories are only available while supplies last and the list will change daily.&nbsp; If you are interested in receiving a daily update of the list, please email me and let me know.</p> <p>*************************************************************************</p> <p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201156fc0a6ff970c-pi"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="77" alt="image" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e2011570b5d73a970b-pi" width="244" border="0"></a> </p> <p>The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion: <ul> <li>Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars. <li>Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.</li></ul> <p>*************************************************************************</p> <p>Stampin' with Carol's Classes <p><strong><em>Stamp-a-Stack</em></strong> - Saturday, June 13th, 10am-1pm, $15.00 <p><strong><em>New Catalog Open House</em></strong> - Saturday, July 13th - details coming soon! <p>-Carol </div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/06/last-chance-to-get-your-retiring-stamp-sets.html How cute is this? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67467675 2009-05-30T23:59:31-05:00 2009-05-30T23:59:31-05:00 I got the pattern from www.papertreyink.com. It is the cutest treat holder and wasn't too hard to make. -Carol Carol Gottardo <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201156fbdb4d9970c-pi"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="240" alt="IMG_4454" src="http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/.a/6a00d8345268c769e201156fbdb4df970c-pi" width="260" border="0"></a> </p> <p>I got the pattern from <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com">www.papertreyink.com</a>.&nbsp; It is the cutest treat holder and wasn't too hard to make.&nbsp; </p> <p>-Carol</p></div> http://www.stampinwithcarol.com/blog/2009/05/how-cute-is-this.html