Color Renovation

There’s BIG NEWS over at Stampin’Up! and I’m so excited about it.    After 2 years of research, Stampin’Up! has announced a significant Color Renovation of all of the color families.  Now, I admit that I was a bit shocked at the changes when I first saw them, but once I slowed down and looked at what was being retired, I realized that I was only loosing a couple of my ‘go-to’ colors. The new collections will be available in the 2010 – 2011 Idea Book and Catalogue.  There will be 5 new core colors, and, better yet, some of my favorite In Colors from previous years will be making a return appearance.  To see this hip, new line-up, click here and to see which colors colors we’ll be saying good bye to click here.

You may want to start stocking up on some of your favorite colors so that you have a good supply for your future stamping needs. 

Happy stamping!

Upcoming Stamping Classes

As promised, heres some sample pictures along with my upcoming class schedule: 

Eggcellent Spring

              

 
Sunday March 28 1:30 PM  Please pre-register by Wednesday March 17th

Wednesday March 31 7:15 PM  Please pre-register by Wednesday March 17th

In this class you'll make 3 very quick and cute cards and a cute little bird house all using the items in the Eggcellent Eggs kit.  (projects may not be exactly as shown) The Birdhouse is perfect for ‘storing’ Easter treats, and can be used as table favors for your brunch or dinner.  The class includes the kit, and you'll have tons of goodies left over to create several more spring cards and projects at home.  Your kids will love this kit as well.  Gee, you could even decorate Easter eggs, what a concept!  Because the class includes the kit, you'll need to pre-register and pay in advance so that I can order the kits for use in the class.  (Sorry, you can’t redeem this event as your free class on your frequent stampers card).    Please pre-register by March 17th

Class Fee:  $20

Celebrate Sale-a-bration Mystery Hostess

      

Friday March 19  7:15 PM    RSVP by Wed March 17

Tuesday March 23 7:15 PM    RSVP by Sunday March 20

There's so many wonderful choices this year with this promotion, and you'll get the opportunity try some of the Sale-a-bration sets (in both clear mount and wood mount), and of course the gorgeous new Scallop Trim Border punch.  We'll pair them with some fabulous new embellishments from the Occasions mini - epoxy brads and Sweet Pea Felt embellishments.  All class attendees (from any of the 3 classes offered) who make a minimum purchase of $65 (thus qualifying for a free Sale-a-bration item) will be entered in a draw for the Hostess benefits.  If your purchase of items totals $130, your name will be entered twice.

Class Fee : $20

Birthday Blitz

Thursday April 1 7:15 PM  RSVP by Tues Mar 30

Saturday April 3 9:30 AM  RSVP by Thurs April 1

Wednesday April 7   7:15 PM    RSVP by Sunday April 4

In this fast-paced class, you'll stock up on Birthday cards for all occasions.  You'll make 2 each of 5 designs - 10 cards in total.  Lots of fresh new products will be featured. 

Class Fee : $30

All classes are in my home.  As always, I'm offering $5 off the class fee with the purchase of $50 in merchandise. All of these classes qualify for my Frequent Stampers card – attend 5 classes, you’ll get your 6^th class free!   Please remember that if the timing of these classes don't work for you, please let me know with a suggestion of an alternate time. 

Cheers, Sandi

(604) 596-3209

Items Carried Forward From The Holiday Mini

You’re right Susan, it has been too long.  For those of you who don’t know Susan, she’s my computer guru.  She helped me set up this blog, and while she’s not a stamper, does check up on me occasionally.  Yesterday, she casually asked how my blog was doing.  I knew she noticed a lack of posts.  Aside from our impetuous trip to Mexico earlier this month, I haven’t had a lot of stamping opportunities.  I will try to get better on regular posts.

Enough of excuses, on to stamping news.  The best recent news to me is the continued availability of some of my favourite items from the Holiday mini.  Here’s a list of the items:

Mini Products Still Available for Purchase Item # Description Price 116794 Ornament punch $22.95 116806 Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint $8.95 116854 Frost White Shimmer Paint $8.95 116807 Platinum Shimmer Paint $8.95 116829 Décor Elements Blocks $13.95 116824 Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty $10.95 116821 Stampin' Up! Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers $39.95 116819 Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die $57.95 116820 Stampin' Up! Embosslits Merry die $15.95 116823 Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Merry Details die $7.50 116822 Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL die $57.95 118140 Stampin' Up! Tree Decorations Sizzlits die $7.50 118108 My Digital Studio $106.95 116519 Charming stamp set $26.95

My particular favourites are the Ornament punch, Textured Impressions Folder Petals a Plenty and Shimmer paint.  You can expect to see these favourites used in some of my future classes.

In the next couple of days, you’ll see some new cards!

Happy Stamping!

Happy Moments

I’ve had some wonderfully happy moments stamping with my new Sale-a-bration stamp set called Happy Moments.  It’s a really versatile set of 4 images – 3 of them perfect for coloring, and 3 greetings: happy birthday, for you and thank you.  I chose this free set in the new clear mount version so I could see for myself  what the buzz was about.  I may just be the next convert, despite my love for the traditional wood mount stamps that Stampin’Up! has always sold.  The stamps are still made from the high quality and crisp stamping rubber that SU! is noted for.  The great part about the clear mount is that the stamp clings to the acrylic block, so you have much better control over placement.  As you all know, I’m a bit anal about ensuring my sentiments are straight, and always have my stamp-a-ma-jig at my side.  But with this system, that’s virtually eliminated, unless the greeting is very linear.  Combine that with the same easy clean up and great storage case (all one size and with a picture of the images on both the front and side spine for ease of storage) and it’s a winner.

Here’s some of my creations:

              

 

                  

Now, don’t you just have to have this set?  Purchase $65 of Stampin’Up! product form now until March 31st, and it’s yours.