 | | Stampers 10 | January 10 Time: 10 a.m. Cost: Free to club members
Martie's Stampin' Corner
This is our regular monthly club meeting. Free to club members; $5 for those who wish to try us out or who just want an opportunity to come stamp and make a couple of cards and a project.
Please RSVP so I'll know how many will be joining us and so that I have enough supplies cut.
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| Stampin' from the Heart for the Troops | January 11 Time: 1 p.m. Cost: Free
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Still need to reserve the library space (on my to do list!) but this is the normal date/time for the monthly card making session for our troops. Come out and join us for a couple of hours of service to our country. Bring your own card making supplies and donate or help me make cards to put in the boxes. The troops are asking for cards to SEND TO THEIR CHILDREN.
Yes, please let me know if you can make it.
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Greetings!
Can you believe we're at the beginning of a new year? For me, 2008 was surely an eventful year of both endings and beginnings. We are saying good-bye to dozens of Fall-Winter stamp sets which will retire on January 18th. I've highlighted a few below. Also ending soon is our Sampler Promotion where you can save 20% off selected stamp sets.
Over the past year you've seen the introduction of Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Big Shot die cutting machine/dies and also the Décor Elements product line of self-adhesive vinyl art for walls, mirrors, windows, or other hard, smooth surfaces.
I can't wait to share with you what's coming this year. Our Spring-Summer season begins on January 19th. See my coupon below for preordering the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. Like every new season, it is going to be BIG: new stamps, new designer series paper, new hostess sets, new style watch and new ways to help you enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments.
Mark your calendar now for January 19th. Watch your inbox for more details around that time. In the meantime, I would love to hear from you on how I can support you in 2009. Drop me a line.
And get ready for a very inspirational and beautiful 2009.
Happy Stamping!
Martie Shea
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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| Love You Much Bundle
Bundle Available until Jan 31st
Let someone know how much you love them with the Love You Much bundle! Complete with Love You Much stamp set, Heart to Heart punch, and Candy Lane Designer Series paper, this bundle is full of love!
And from December 29, 2008 through January 31, 2009, it's priced at 20% off the retail value!
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| Retired Stamp Set List
available through January 18th
 Dozens of stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog are retiring. Now's the last chance for you to get them before they are gone on January 18. Accessories list will be announced on January 5th.
Supplies are limited so buy your favorites today before they’re gone!
Download Retired List
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| Project of the Month I Just Can't Thank You Enough card
Each year, Stampin' Up! designs an exclusive stamp set to promote the partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), and donate a portion of the proceeds from the each sale of that set. To date, more than $95,000 has been donated from RMHC stamp set sales. You can help us make a difference. Purchase this year's set, Say it With Scallops, and $2 will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities for each set purchased.
Stamps Paper - Very Vanilla card stock
- Bashful Blue textured card stock
- Chocolate Chip textured card stock
- Riding Hood Red textured card stock
Ink - Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pads
- Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pads
Accessories - On Board Essentials
- Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
- Stampin' Dimensionals
- 1/16" Circle punch
- Scallop Edge punch
- Scallop Square punch
- sanding block
Instructions
1. Punch scallop border along bottom edge of Bashful Blue card; punch small circle in each scallop.
2. Adhere strip of Chocolate Chip card stock behind scallop border.
3. Tie Chocolate Chip ribbon around card front.
4. Stamp dot image in Riding Hood Red ink on Riding Hood Red card stock, cut out, and adhere to card.
5. Stamp "I Just Can't Thank You Enough" image in Chocolate Chip ink on Chocolate Chip card stock, and punch out.
6. Stamp same image on Very Vanilla card stock, cut out boxed greeting, and adhere to Chocolate Chip accent.
7. Adhere Bashful Blue textured card stock to On Board Essentials heart, cut out, and adhere to Chocolate Chip accent. Adhere accent to card.
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| Forget-Me-Not Keeper Organize your cards for easy retrieval
Lose the mess—keep the memories! This versatile, archival Forget-Me-Not Keeper (105525) provides a convenient way to store and organize photos, or to use as a card organizer for remembering the important people in your life. It's so quick and easy to assemble. Twelve dividers are included, allowing you to organize photos by theme, or to sort cards by month or occasion. A must-have for scrapbookers and cardmakers alike!
Organization ideas: - Add a birthday calendar to each of the 12 dividers. Easily keep track of birthdays and have the cards handy.
- Add a monthly calendar to each of the 12 dividers to keep track of bills. Keep all the receipts and invoices handy.
- This Forget-Me-Not Keeper is an excellent organization tool for expecting mother. She can put all her keepsakes, cards, notes in each pocket by month including pictures.
- Fill with your favorite ribbon assortment
- Separate the sections by family members
- Organize photos by themes, date, friend or family member or subject. Your photos will be safe and ready to use for scrapbooking.
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| | Stamp Binder Create a handy stamp reference binder
 This handy stamp reference binder template is referenced in the Q&A section below. Create your own stamp collection binder and never search for another stamp again.WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. 1-1/2" or 2" three-ring binder with clear overlay to insert cover sheet and spine.
2. Binder Tabs
3. Three-hole punch
4. Paper trimmer
5. Printer
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Q & A Organizing Stamps
Q: I adore and love every one of my stamps that I have. Unfortunately, I forget what I have. Do you have any suggestions for organizing your rubber stamps?
A: Stampin' Up! makes organizing your stamps easy because our stamp sets are sold in sets that come in a clear acrylic box with labels. The strategy I'm highlighting below is similar to a library system. You have a card file or binder of all your stamps with the name of the stamp set collection. You have a specific location to store your stamp sets for easy retrieval. This system works in any craft or storage space and will grow with your collection.
Store your Stamps in Labeled Boxes
Whether you have 5 stamp sets or 500, this strategy is a good place to start. When you purchase from Stampin' Up! you will receive your stamps in a clear acrylic box with labels. Make sure to label the box in the same location every time so you always know where to look for the label. A good spot is on the end near the opening flap as a guideline (see photo above). You will be searching for a stamp by the name of the stamp set so make sure the label is easy for you to read.
With this system you can store your stamp sets out of sight whether it is in a closet, on a shelf in your craft room or in baskets. How you organize your boxes is based on how many you have and where you store them. For instance, you could store the stamp set boxes in alphabetical order if all your sets fit in one spot. However, if you have limited space you could store your stamp set boxes in containers by theme or category. This way you can store your holiday stamp sets in a different area until they are needed.
Create Categories
The categories are used to easily retrieve the stamps you are looking for. These categories can be used as tabs in a binder or storage location. Here are a few examples:
By Theme: Holidays, Greetings, All Natural, Occasions, Elements, Kids
By Use: Cards, Scrapbooks, All Purpose, Weddings, Birthdays
By Name: A-F, G-L, M-Q, R-Z
Location: Red basket, Basement, Single Stamps
Make a Binder
Use the Stamp Collection Template Sheet found in this month's newsletter to create a binder that will organize all the stamp sets you have in one place. The general idea is to create a 3-ring binder that you can easily add or subtract sheets of stamp collections. Stamp a set or grouping of stamps on the printed blank stamp template sheet. Add name of stamp set and category and place the sheet in the binder. Why not create a stamp template sheet just for birthday greetings and list the stamp set name below the images? You could also use the template sheet to include sample projects, coloring samples, stamp usage notes and a way to track if you have lent the stamp set out to someone.
Maintain Order
Maintaining the system is important. Make sure when you purchase a new stamp set you create a new template sheet, categorize the stamp set and then store it in the designated location for easy retrieval. I recommend doing this at the same time you assemble and clean your stamps.
Our wood stamps are a wise investment as they can be used over and over again for years. I hope you will give it a try as I have found being organized will help you save money and time. As your personal creativity coach, I'll be happy to work with you to find a strategy that meets your particular needs.
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| How to Order
Place an order:
You can place an order with me by e-mail or phone. There is no minimum/maximum amount and orders will be shipped directly to you within 10 business days. Email orders to me at mpshea@mchsi.com. I will email you a copy of your invoice and totals, and notify you of any freebies you may qualify for. For personalized service, phone orders may be placed by calling me at (573) 690-3929. Orders of $150 and over qualify for FREE stamps and merchandise!
Shipping options:
Orders are delivered to you unless otherwise specified. Minimum shipping charge is $6.95; for orders over $69.50, shipping charge is 10% of merchandise amount.
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