July brought a lot of changes for Simplistic Stamping! A major change was with the personal promotions I offer customers. I needed to find another way to show my appreciation for all my stampers for their awesome loyalty. One of the most exciting promotions is the new punch card I offer. This is a great way to earn a free stamp set...even if you don't have luck with the 50-50-50 drawings! The PDF can be downloaded here: Punch Card

For every $25 dollars spent on an order, you get a punch. After 20 punches, you get to pick a free stamp set from any current catalog!! Can't beat that, can you?! Customers are responsible for keeping track of their own punches.

All other promotions can be found by going here! Take a look and take advantage of everything :)

Sunday's open house for the new Idea Book & Catalog was a success! Thanks to everyone that could make it out :) Here are a few pictures from the day if you missed out. I'm planning another one for September to get ready for the holidays and the new mini catalog that goes along with it! Be looking for dates soon!

 This was the make and take that uses Delicate Doilies stamp set and the new In Colors (Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Pool Party). I really love this set and everything that coordinates with it....fabric, Designer Series Paper, etc.!

This was the RSVP gift - some ribbon, a cute little stamp, and of course chocolate!

And it's not an open house or stamping event without FOOD!

July's Free Card

Here is the card you can get for free this month with just a $30 SU product purchase! I must say, I really like this one. I didn't even copy it from anyone this time :) a Simplistic Stamping first..just joking! Hope you enjoy and it will be easy to earn this month with the new catalog out - I'm already struggling with self control on ordering from it. Happy 4th everyone!

Stamp Sets: Four Frames, You're a Gem
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla
Ink: So Saffron, Regal Rose
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Pearls

Starting out the new year right!

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

 

What a great offer! Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator today.  This kit includes...Easy Events and Pennant Parade stamp sets (new to the catalog), along with Just Add Cake designer series paper, scallop dots ribbon, four ink pads, Brights Assorted Card Stock, Note Cards, Block C, Blender Pen, Snail Adhesive, and a complete collection of Business Supplies! This kit can be customized to suit your specific needs regarding stamp sets, ribbon, paper and ink.

 

Plus you will get a Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit with your first demonstrator order in August. It's $40 of supplies and instructions to put this box together. Join my team today by emailing me!

 

Click HERE to see the promotional flier.

Upcoming Classes and Open Houses

Monthly Class

For June's monthly class we will make 4 cards for a variety of occassions using different tools such as the spritzer tool and aqua painter. The fee is $10. If you place an order for $25 or more at the class, the fee will be waived.
One of the cards will be very similar to this card. Notice the speckled background...spritzer tool :)

**Classes will be BYOA (bring your own adhesive...SNAIL or another kind you prefer) but any speciality adhesives needed to complete the project will be supplied. I will have some new SNAIL available at the class to be purchased if you run out, forget, etc.

Open House

July 10th from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm, I will be having my first annual new Idea Book & Catalog open house!

There will be lots of projects to look at and purchase and of course the opportunity to place any products orders from the new catalog. There will also be a chance for everyone to make a project to take home using the new products.

Everyone that RSVPs by July 4th will get a special prize as well!

Snacks and drinks will be available while you browse and create :)

June's Free Card with Purchase

I can't believe it's already a week in to June! I'm a little late but here is this month's card that you can get for FREE if you make a purchase of $30 or more of product! Definitely summer inspired after this super nice week :)

Last Chance Items Are Now Listed!

It's already June 1st and the list of items that are going to be retired from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog are available now. Stamps will be available through June 30th but accessories will ONLY be available while supplies last. So buy up!! You won't want to be thinking about the items you didn't get your hands on once they are discontinued forever! Online orders are the best to insure getting the items you wish. You can order through me at HERE and clicking on Products then Shop Now!
Here are the lists of last chance items:
Stamp sets
Accessories
Definitely Decorative

8x8 DSP Bag

I made this bag from a video I cased. To watch the video, click HERE. I case so many awesome projects from Chic 'n Scratch...I owe her.  This is my Mother's Day gift for my mom - well at least part of it. I'm hoping to get it filled with some cards before Sunday. That will be the surprise since she thought she wasn't going to get to know what it was until then.

I used Sunny Garden DSP (#119831) instead. This bag really allows you to mix things up with the embellishment if you are feeling creative.

April's Contest Winner

The winner of the big bag of paper scraps is Candy Koepke! I hope you enjoy and create some great things with the scraps. I'll get the bag to you as soon as possible!

There is still the drawing going for the first 30 people to follow the blog (gift card set and rhinestone package prize!!). So get some others to sign up so I can see you in the 'Followers' section on the right side of the blog. If you are having troubles doing that and it isn't working, send me an email or leave me a comment and I will add your name to the drawing.

May's Monthly Free Card

This month's free card for placing an order over $30 or more in product uses the stamp set 'Bliss' from the year's sale-a-bration catalog. I hope be making lots of these for customers! :)

*Monthly Free Cards are only earned for the first $30 of product purchased and are not earned incrementally.

May Promotions

Exciting News!! Stampin' Up! announced this morning that April and May promotions will overlap by two days as May Specials go live today!! There are 2 different parts of May's promotions, catalog products and recruiting.

Catalog Product PromotionsYou can check out the deals by clicking HERE. Up to 30% off select products!

Recruiting Promotion
Stampin' Up! is running a recruiting promotion that begins today . . . you can get the Digital Starter Kit to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $122.50! That is such an amazing deal!! Here is the information that demonstrators were given:

Promotion Details:

During National Scrapbooking Month, new recruits will get 30 percent off the Digital+ Starter Kit. In addition, new recruits can purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for 30 percent off, as well!

Digital+ Starter Kit* (valued at more than $320!)
Includes My Digital Studio, three stamp sets, a clear block, assorted card stock, 4 Stampin' Pads, 2 Stampin' Write Markers, Ribbons, Buttons, Adhesive, Business Supplies and more!
Regular Price: $175
Sale Price: $122.50

Stampin' Memories Add-On (valued at more than $75!)
Includes one stamp set, a package of card stock, a Designer Series Paper Pack, Quick Accents and one 12x12 album!
Regular Price: $$50
Sale Price: $35


Things to Remember:

•The discount only applies to the Digital+ Starter Kit and the Stampin' Memories Add-on. The standard Starter Kit or other add-ons are not eligible.
•New demonstrators may purchase the standard Starter Kit at regular price and the Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price or purchase both the Digital+ Starter Kit and Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price.
•The Independent Demonstrator Application (IDA) must be received in the office or online by Tuesday, May 31, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT).

May's Monthly Stamp Class

May 28th, 2011 1:00 pm at Karen Lockner's house!

For this month's class we will make 4 cards for a variety of occassions using products from the new summer mini catalog. The fee is $10. If you place an order for $25 or more at the class, the fee will be waived.
One of the cards will be close to this card that I cased (I can't remember from who though..sorry!)

Let me know if you plan on attending by May 21st by sending me an email. Stamping would be a great way to spend a day during Memorial Day weekend :)

Out West

I recently played around with the stamp set Out West (#120543) for a workshop. It was so easy to create several different looking cards without using any fancy techniques. Here are just some of the cards I turned out with...

Simplistic's April Promotions

I know we are all bummed Sale-a-bration is over. So I've decided to easy the pain with a few other contests and give aways!

Contest:

It's simple - whoever spends the most on SU products in the month of April gets a BIG bag full of paper scraps of all different kinds. It's a crafter's dream!

Give-away:

If you know you are out of the running for the scrap contest, don't worry! For spending just $30 on SU products, receive this super simple Easter card for free!

These, combined with other promotions from SU, will not leave you disappointed this April :)

Spring is Blossoming Promotion

Promotion dates: April 1-30, 2011
Promotion details:  Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:

• Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
• Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

Customer order option

• Orders may be placed online, in person or at a workshop.
• Customers must spend $20 to be eligible to purchase the Four Frames stamp set and/or Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.
• Both items can be purchased once the $20 minimum is met; there is a limit of five per product once the $20 minimum is met. Ordering another $20 of Stampin' Up! products resets the limit and allows the customer to purchase another five Designer Series Papers and/or stamp sets.

Hostess option

• Orders must be placed on a workshop, customer, or demonstrator order to qualify. Online orders are not eligible for this part of the promotion. But ...you are welcome to contact me and I'll place the order for you.
• Customers will receive the Four Frames and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper FREE if they host a $350 workshop (net sales before tax and shipping).
• You must use the special bundle item numbers above when ordering the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper as a reward for hosting a qualifying workshop.
• There is a limit of one Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper per workshop.
• Workshop must meet $350 minimum to be eligible for sneak peek products. Reward is for reaching the $350 level and is not incremental.
• Hostess may choose either the wood-mount or clear-mount set.  Clear blocks are not included in the clear mount set.

And the winner is...

Candy Koepke! Congratulations on winning Simplistic Stamping's very first 50-50-50 drawing! The second drawing is filling up fast...so get another order in if you didn't win this round. I get through these drawings fairly quick!

If you haven't heard of the 50-50-50 drawing, here is how it works:
     -For every $50 increment spent on products, I put your name in the drawing.
     -When I have 50 names in the drawing, I draw for a $50 SU gift card!
     *Only increments of $50 count towards drawings, any amount over $50 is not carried forward to your
       next purchase.
How easy is that?!

Petal Cone Die Ideas

I'll be honest...when I first saw the petal cone die in the Occassions Mini, it didn't really catch my eye. But I've seen lots of ideas online and now I love it! Here are just a few different ways of using it.

 It makes a great treat holder and is super fast to make if you need a lot of them from friends, coworkers, etc. Crimping some scraps of old olive card stock is a quick way of making 'grass'.

 Another variation is to trim the pointed ends off of the petal cone and can fold it in to a super cute box! It's a great way to get another use out of a die. You can fool everyone into thinking you spent so much time and money on different projects when really all you need is one die for your Big Shot :)

Supplies:

Easter Carrot

Petal Cone Die (#121810)

Big Shot (#113439)

Pumpkin Pie 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock (#119863)

Old Olive 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock (#100702)

Pumpkin Pie stamp pad (#105216)

Old Olive stamp pad (#102277)

Easter Blossoms stamp set (#122057)

St. Patty's Day Cones

Petal Cone Die (#121810)

Big Shot (#113439)

Garden Green 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock (#102584)

Pear Pizzazz 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock (#119795)

Garden Green stamp pad (#102272)

Afterthoughts Hostess stamp set (#120121)

Sweet Pea Box

Petal Cone Die (#121810)

Big Shot (#113439)

Early Espresso stamp pad (#119670)

So Cute stamp set (#120612)

Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch (#119856)

1-3/4 x 7/8" Oval Large Punch (#119855)

Various Cardstock Colors

Various Ribbon

Starting a New Stamp Class!

Since I signed up to be a demonstrator, my goal was to get a class going. I'm happy to announce that April 16th will be the first stamp class! We will make 4 birthday cards for a fee of $10. If you place an order for $25 or more at the class, the fee will be waived.  This class will be held at Karen Lockner's house in Watertown starting at 1:00 pm (I can give you directions if you don't know where that is). Please RSVP by April 1st by sending me an email at simplisticstamping@gmail.com. If less than 5 people plan on attending, the class will be cancelled.

**Classes will be BYOA (bring your own adhesive...SNAIL or another kind you prefer) but any speciality adhesives needed to complete the project will be supplied. I will have some new SNAIL available at the class to be purchased if you run out, forget, etc.

I hope this turns out to be a success! If all goes well, I'd like to add different clubs and classes that focus on other projects than cards in the future. The plan is to have this class monthly.

Drum Roll Please.....

I'm trying to get as many people to follow the blog as I can so why not make it a contest?! The first 25 followers will be entered in to a drawing for a free package of Basic Rhinestone Jewels (#119246) and a set of 4 gift cards in a cute holder!!
So invite everyone you know and tell them to click 'follow' along the very top and then 'follow publicly' so I can put everyone's name in the drawing. I can't wait to get there!!

Blogging...This is new!!!

Wow - here I go again trying something new to show the great projects and ideas that can be done with Stampin' Up! My hope for starting this blog will be to display and explain more techniques and steps in completing projects to inspire people to keep on stampin'! Looking at other demonstrators blogs, I know I have a lot of work to do to make this as great as theirs'....I am envious!
So please bear with me as I try to grow another medium that is new to me :) And please please please invite others to follow the blog.....I will be announcing a GIVE AWAY contest SoOoOoOoN!!!!