Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Family Christmas Card

With the holidays behind us it is time to look forward to a new year and some new products from Stampin' Up! But before I get into what is new, I'd like to share the Christmas card I made for our extended family this year. Since I forgot to snap some pictures of the cards before sending them off to the post office, I am sharing with you a slightly stepped up version which went out to a dear friend of mine in Texas. The bow on this card was too big for standard post so I left it off and stamped Peace on Earth in Real Red in it's place. I also ended up using the Perfect Details embossing plate on the tree instead of the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder used here. The deeper embossing by the folder made the tree a little hard to work with.




Now on to some Great News! In case you haven't heard, Stampin' Up! has been busy making some improvements to some of their products ........

New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps by Stampin' Up!

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers alike for a line of repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option.

Our new clear-mount rubber stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry, while at the same time offering the ease-of-use and storability inherent in repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps.

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features

  • Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
  • Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
  • Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
  • Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
  • Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
  • Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
  • Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.
Another great improvement involves our punches......

New Punch Design

Starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches!

A few features of the new punch style:

  • Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
  • Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
  • Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
  • Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
  • New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
    • Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
  • Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
  • larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
  • Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

Part of Stampin' Up!'s commitment to providing customers with the very best crafting tools includes the belief in what we call continuous improvement. Essentially what this means is that even if something works very well, but we see a chance to improve it, we will work to make it even better. While new punch designs will be in the new body style, existing designs will remain in the existing body style for now.

For those of you on my mailing list, the Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration catalogs should be arriving in your mailboxes soon! Please send me an email if you would like to be added to the mailing list: melissa_canales@yahoo.com.

Upcoming events will be announced soon!



Friday, December 11, 2009

12 Days of Christmas Sale

12 Days of Holiday Sales Begin Today!

December 11, 2009

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

If you'd like to make a purchase, please visit my Website and click on the Shop Now button in the upper right corner. Then to the left of the screen you will see a list of links and the "12 Days of Holiday Sales" is right at the top. Here's what is on sale:


3-D Ball Pop-Up Bigz Xl Die -- by Stampin' Up!
3-D Ball Pop-Up Bigz Xl Die
Price: $29.96
5 Point 3-D Star -- by Stampin' Up!
5 Point 3-D Star
Price: $16.96
Bashful Blue Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Bashful Blue Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Basic Gray Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Basic Gray Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Baskets & Blooms Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Baskets & Blooms Stampin’ Up! Bigz Xl Die
Price: $31.96
Big Bold Cupcakes Stampin' Up! Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies -- by Stampin' Up!
Big Bold Cupcakes Stampin’ Up! Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies
Price: $18.66
Bird W/Leaves & Flowers Bigz Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Bird W/Leaves & Flowers Bigz Die
Price: $16.96
Black Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Black Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Build A Flower Set #2 Sizzlits Die 4-Pack -- by Stampin' Up!
Build A Flower Set #2 Sizzlits Die 4-Pack
Price: $16.96
Certainly Celery Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Certainly Celery Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Chalkboard Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Chalkboard Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $11.21
Cherry Blossom Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Cherry Blossom Stampin’ Up! Embosslits Die
Price: $8.96
Chocolate Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Chocolate Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Circle 3-D Ornament -- by Stampin' Up!
Circle 3-D Ornament
Price: $16.96
Clear Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Clear Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Dark Gray Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Dark Gray Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Decorative Accent Bigz Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Decorative Accent Bigz Die
Price: $15.96
Flower Bigz Clear Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Flower Bigz Clear Die
Price: $15.96
Flower Burst Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Flower Burst Stampin’ Up! Embosslits Die
Price: $8.96
Flower Layers Originals Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Flower Layers Originals Die
Price: $13.56
Flower Layers W/Leaf Bigz Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Flower Layers W/Leaf Bigz Die
Price: $16.96
Fringed Flower Bigz Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Fringed Flower Bigz Die
Price: $15.96
Gable Green Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Gable Green Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Hearts Set Sizzlits Die 4-Pack -- by Stampin' Up!
Hearts Set Sizzlits Die 4-Pack
Price: $16.96
Hi Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Hi Stampin’ Up! Embosslits Die
Price: $8.96
Kraft Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Kraft Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Matchbox Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Matchbox Stampin’ Up! Bigz Xl Die
Price: $36.51
Night Of Navy Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Night Of Navy Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Old Olive Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Old Olive Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Pennant Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Pennant Stampin’ Up! Bigz Xl Die
Price: $29.96
Perfect Setting Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Perfect Setting Stampin’ Up! Bigz Xl Die
Price: $32.21
Pixie Pink Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Pixie Pink Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Pretty In Pink Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Pretty In Pink Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Real Red Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Real Red Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Rose Red Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Rose Red Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Sahara Sand Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Sahara Sand Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
So Saffron Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
So Saffron Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Sweetest Stem Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Sweetest Stem Stampin’ Up! Embosslits Die
Price: $8.96
Taken With Teal Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Taken With Teal Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71
Thanks Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Thanks Stampin’ Up! Embosslits Die
Price: $8.96
Three Tier Cake Pop-Up Bigz Xl -- by Stampin' Up!
Three Tier Cake Pop-Up Bigz Xl
Price: $29.96
Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Stampin’ Up! Sizzlits Die
Price: $59.96
Tulipe Stampin' Up! Bigz Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Tulipe Stampin’ Up! Bigz Die
Price: $16.46
Two Tags Stampin' Up! Bigz Die -- by Stampin' Up!
Two Tags Stampin’ Up! Bigz Die
Price: $18.66
White Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets -- by Stampin' Up!
White Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets
Price: $9.71