Stampin'Up! Color Renovation!

After 2 years of extensive research, Stampin'Up! is introducing a newly revised color pallet. In a nutshell, the details include:

• 5 brand new colors
• 10 returning in-colors, both past and current
• Instead of color families, we will have color collectons (Brights, Regals, Subtles and Neutrals)
• With the new catalog will come 5 new in-colors which will be available for 2 years, then in 2011, another 5 will be introduced for a total of 10 in-colors at a time, each group available for a total of 2 years.
• Some colors will be retiring, but the total permanent pallet will include 40 colors plus 10 in-colors.

Although I will miss a few of the retiring colors, I love the new colors, and I'm thrilled by the In-Colors returning to the Color Collections. Click the links in the margin to view the new color collections and the list of retiring colors. Be sure to stock up on your favorite retiring colors before the new Catalog and Idea Book is unveiled on July 1st!

Enjoy!

Sale-a-Bration ends tomorrow, 3/31!!

Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of all the FREE products and promotions associated with Stampin'Up!'s Sale-A-Bration. For every $50 of product purchased, you may choose an item from the sale-a-bration mini catalog. Link to my Stampin'Up! website and the "shop now" button to order directly from the comfort of your own home.

The products in the Occasions mini catalog will be available through April 30th. Like the stamp set used to make this card, Garden from the Heart, available in wood or clear-mounted. The saying is from the set Whimsical Words, from the sale-a-bration mini. You could get that FREE with a purchase of $50. This card was inspired by a card created by Alison Solven on her blog, stampcrazy.typepad.com.

This next card also uses the Garden from the Heart set as well as Whimsical Words. It was inspired by a beautiful card created by Jan Tink. You can see more of her work on her blog, stampspaperscissors.typepad.com.

The next 2 cards use sets from the sale-a-bration mini. This one is called Happy Moments.

This card uses the Good Neighbors set, and was inspired by a card on a blog by an Australian demonstrator, Andrea Lowcock.

Happy Stamping!

Marge

Last Day to Order from the Holiday Mini!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. We had a great time with family thanks to my wonderful cousin, Edie, who made the long drive to our home on Christmas morning with my parents. Thank you, Edie!

Monday, January 4th, is the last day that you can order from the Holiday mini catalog. You can view the actual mini by clicking on the link in my sidebar or by clicking on the "shop now" button and then choosing Holiday mini.

This is also the last day to order from the Holiday Extravagana (see link in the sidebar) or any of the stamp sets on the dormant list (stamps that were not included in the current Idea Book & Catalog, but still available for purchase). Click on the "shop now" button and type the name of the set you wish to see from the list below in the "search" box.

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

Online Extravaganza Begins Today!

Online Extravaganza

From today until November 30th, click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the sidebar (which should take you to my Stampin'Up! website) to take advantage of savings of up to 50% off select products and product bundles. Don't delay.... these great deals are only available while supplies last!

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Customize your own Holiday Cards Class!

There's still room in my Holiday Cards class 2 for this Tuesday, November 10 (10 a.m. or 7 p.m.). We will be making 5 holiday cards and the fee is $15. If you already attended the first Holiday Cards class, the fee is only $10. Or, customize your class by telling me ahead of time which cards you would like to make, up to a total of 10 for $25.

Card #1 - uses the Branch Out set. A little white gel pen makes the tree look covered in snow!

Card #2 - uses the Serene Snowflakes set. The centers and points of the large snowflake are dotted with Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
Card #3 - uses the Home for Christmas set and a simple spotlighting technique.

Card #4 - uses the More the Merrier hostess set and a simple masking technique to creat the oval frame.

Card #5 - uses the A Flower For All Seasons set. I didn't have a scallop die to surround the image so I used a technique that I learned from Jan Tink's blog as a substitute!

Card #6 - uses the Snow Buddies hostess set from the Holiday Mini caty. Embossing and glitter make the snowflakes sparkle!

Card #7 - uses the Holy Triptych set and white shimmer paint. You may add a greeting in the lower left corner which is missing from this image.

Card #8 - uses the Big on Christmas set and a coordinating jumbo wheel (Christmas Chatter).

Cards #9 and #10 are coming.....

(All of these lovely cards were inspired by other incredible stamp artists and changed a bit--some more than others. Many of them came from splitcoaststampers.com.)

Coordinate your own Holiday Cards class at any of my Holiday Cards and Gifts classes scheduled for November and December. If you can't make a scheduled date, contact me to schedule your own.

Holiday Hugs,
Marge

Class samples

If you have young kids and they have birthdays (we all have them, birthdays, that is), then check out the current Deal of the Week! But it's only available until October 31st!

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
116214	Princess Party Kit	$9.99
116213	Pirate Party Kit	$9.99

Here are the projects from my latest "Tons of Techniques" class.

The first project, "Home for Christmas" card, uses the Sepia technique, inspired by Diana Gibbs on her blogg (I included this card in my last post).

The second project was inspired by a card we made at our INKredibles' Fall Fest, created and demonstrated by Michelle Zindorf. I'm calling it a "Spongescape" since the entire scene is made by masking off sections and sponging and stamping.

The third project is a votive candle cover inspired by Jan Tink. Of course, I didn't have the Sissiz die that she used, so I had to change the project a tad. I stamped this using Stampin'Up!'s new shimmer paints and the snowflake set from the Holiday Mini!

This is my daughter's kitty, Flea. He wanted to show you one of the cards that we'll be making in the "Holiday Cards" class next Tuesday, November 3rd, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Let me know asap if you'd like to attend since space is limited. Let's get a closer look at that card. It was inspired by my good friend Jackie Matyasovski. I love adding snow with the white gel pen, and the "Petals-a-Plenty" embossing folder from the Holiday Mini Catalog adds some interesting texture to the card.

If you see a class you'd like to take, but the date and time doesn't work for you, please feel free to contact me to arrange another meeting time.

Don't forget to check out the Stampin'Up! catalogs and specials by clicking on the links in the sidebar. And remember, you can shop online anytime, even in your jammies!

Happy Stamping,
Marge

My Digital Studio and Other Current Specials and Classes

Wow, I can't believe it's mid-October, and we've already had our first snowfall here in NJ! My daughter commented how pretty the snow looked with the colorful leaves although not many of our trees have changed yet. Time sure flies by!

Stampin'Up! has unveiled a beautiful new Idea Book and Catalog as well as a new Holdiday Mini Catalog which you can view by clicking on the links in the sidebar. Both contain great new stamp sets, accessories and products.

My favorite product in the holiday mini is "My Digital Studio (MDS)," the new paper crafting program which will enable users to create photo albums, calendars, greeting cards and even multi-media projects right on your home computer. You can use the option to send your project off to our high-quality print facility, or print directly on your home printer.

The program uses the same exclusive Stampin'Up! colors, stamp images, embellishments, and background papers you've come to love, so you can even create hybrid projects by printing out your project and adding embellishments to it....or use your computer generated piece as a focal point for your hand-made card. You can create digital photo albums and download them to a disc to give to other family members and friends as Christmas presents. There are soooo many possibilities. I can't wait to explore them all.

"MDS" is available now in the Holiday Mini Catalog, and if you visit the "Shop Now" section of my website, you'll notice that there are additional image downloads available for it already.

Click this link in my sidebar to view an overview video.



SWEET REWARDS HOSTESS PROMOTION!

From now until November 30, host a $250 Stampin'Up! workshop and choose any one item from the Holiday Mini Catalog for just $10! To make the deal even sweeter, host a $400 workshop and get MDS for 50% off the retail price in addition to the $10 Holiday Mini item. Please note that this promotion is not available for online orders, so contact me soon to schedule your workshop or place your order!

NEW DIGITAL+ STARTER KIT

From now through March 31, 2010, you can become a Stampin'Up! demonstrator with an all new customizable starter kit that includes "My Digital Studio," as well as stamp sets and traditional crafting accessories. Cost of the starter kit is only $185 (retail value over $295). Contact me today to find out how you can begin making little extra money with Stampin'Up! while having fun, or simply enjoy getting great products at a discount!

DEAL OF THE WEEK!

Click on the link in the sidebar to see the Stampin'Up! Deal of the Week--great savings on fun products!

MY EVENTS

Check out my full Calendar of Events and Classes by clicking on the link under Stamping Links in the sidebar.

Coming up on Tuesday, October 27th, at 10 am or 7 pm, is a Tons of Techniques class. We usually make 3 projects that incorporate a number of fun techniques. Class fee: $15

This card uses a technique, which we will learn at the 10/27 class, that makes the image look like a sepia photo. It was inspired by cards made by Diana Gibbs and Jan Tink. If you wish to attend this class, please let me know asap. My e-mail address is stampinwithmarge@hotmail.com.










This card uses the set called "Serene Snowflakes from the Holiday Mini Catalog. I totally cased (copy and steal everything) this card from Connie Babbert's blog. It's such a great simple card. It may be hard to see, but there is a dot of Crystal Effects sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds glitter in the centers of each snowflake and the tips of the largest snowflake. The circles were sponged from stencils made with our circle punches after the snowflakes were stamped, making it easier to place a circle directly in the center of the largest snowflake. This is one of the cards we'll make in the Holiday Cards class.

Check back for more hand-stamped samples and information about my Holiday Cards and Gifts classes scheduled for November and December.