Stamp Journey

Online Extravaganza: Shop Today and Save Big!

Have we got deals for you in the Online Extravaganza! Starting today, shop online for crazy prices on some of Stampin' Up!'s most popular tools and digital downloads.

The Online Extravaganza kicks off with a 20% off, one-day sale today only on:

Simply Scored (#122334)

- Easily create 3-D projects and special fold cards with the best scoring tool in the market.
- Score tracks every 1/8 inch
- Two easy-to-read rulers
- Includes stylus and three markers

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (#125152)

- Create fun stamped cookies for any occasion
- Food-safe, easy-to-clean and dishwasher safe
- Includes 3 silicone stamps, handle, cookie recipes

 

These two items will be back to regular price at midnight TONIGHT so grab 'em while you can.

Then...
for the next ten days (through November 30) there are more hot deals to be had!

The Online Extravaganza includes:

• Digital Downloads for 25-40% off
• Exclusive Bundles at great savings
• A variety of holiday fabric, stamps and ink for 30-60% off

Click here to shop now, or call me at 678-467-1330 or email maccreative@me.com

Let the Online Extravaganza help you breeze through holiday preparations with ease AND terrific savings!

Cheers,
Kathleen

Kathleen Innes, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
678-467-1330 / maccreative@me.com
www.stampjourney.com

American Red Cross: Send a Card to a Hero

For a fifth year, American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are partnering to ensure all Americans have an opportunity to send a touch of home this holiday season to members of our U.S. military, veterans and their families, many of whom will be far away from home this holiday season.

Throughout the holiday season, the Red Cross is working with Pitney Bowes, a mail stream technology company, to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world.

The process is very simple and takes no time at all - All you need is a pen and piece of paper to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the U.S. Armed Forces make to protect our freedoms The Holiday Mail for Heroes mail box is open and ready to receive for your cards. Please send all mail to:

Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Sending a “touch of home” to American men and women who serve our country is the perfect way to express your appreciation and support during the holiday season.

Card Guidelines:
Every card received will be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country.
Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process:

• All cards being sent in for 2011 Holiday Mail For Heroes program should be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9, 2011.
• Ensure that all cards are signed.
• Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
• Only cards are being accepted. Do not send letters.
• Do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
• Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
• If you are mailing a large quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes or use a flat rate box from the post office. Each card does not need its own envelope, as cards will be removed from all envelopes before distribution.
• Please refrain from sending holiday cards with glitter. Many of these cards will be delivered to military and veterans medical facilities and the glitter could interfere with a patient's recovery

So there you have it...a wonderful reason to make some cards. Get your neighbors together, create with your kids, have a girls' night out. Make a hero smile.

My Digital Studio: New downloads this week

Having access to fresh My Digital Studio designs is one of the time-saving strategies I use frequently in the run-up to the holiday season.

Stampin' Up! makes it so easy to download just the pieces I need! Every Tuesday, new digital designs are released...here's this week's offerings.

128875
FROSTY DAY II KIT
25-piece stamp brush set, 12 DSP patterns, and a My Digital Studio designer template -- a 10 x 5" calendar.

 

128882
SNOWFLAKE TRIMMINGS PUNCH
Includes a 5" x 7" designer greeting card

128881
SNOW STAMP BRUSH

128892
DESIGNER GIFT CARDS
10-piece stamp brush set, gift card template (three-page 11" x 8-1/2" template)

128895
GIFT LABELS STAMP BRUSH SET
7-piece

Way too much fun to play with! Prices range from $1.95 to $9.95 and here's the best part...they're available to you instantly when you order at my website. Simply order, download immediately and install. In moments, you're up and running -- it hits my "instant gratification" button big-time.

Like all My Digital Studio elements, you can digitally size the piece to just what you need, customize with your own photos and export in a variety of formats. Tomorrow we'll talk about printing options.

Okay, I'm off to download some holiday treats for My Digital Studio -- how about you?

Cheers,
Kathleen
678-467-1330
maccreative@me.com

Thankful on Thanksgiving

Make that thankful every day of the year -- as this card suggests.

Stamps
Day of Gratitude stamp set (#120835 Wood mount; #121148 Clear mount)

Paper
Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper (#120808)
Cajun Craze card stock
Naturals Ivory card stock
Old Olive card stock

Ink
More Mustard Classic pad
Markers in Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive

Accessories
Color Spritzer tool
Distressing Essentials
Linen Thread
Mat Pack
Paper-Piercing tool
Stampin' Dimensionals

This card uses the Day of Gratitude stamp set that I received FREE when I attended a Stampin' Up! Regional Training earlier this fall. That's just one of the perks of being a demonstrator...I'd love to tell you about all the perks AND the wonderful opportunity to earn income for your household. Call or email me to learn more about the fabulous HALF-PRICE sale on the starter kit. I'd love to have you join our team!

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!