Online Extravaganza with Stampin' Up! {12 Weeks of Christmas}

Hooray!  It's here!  Click {HERE} to get the list of specials...  Click {HERE TO SHOP}!  There are two 24-hour Flash Sales (November 23 and November 30). The trick is (and you know how I love this), there is a limited amount of discounted product.  Order early if something's been on your Wish List...  Check back to see if items are no longer available (I assume the red-lined items are out-of-stock).

And now for the apology part of today's post.  I'd intended to post a weekly 12 Weeks of Christmas post (the projects, in large part, are done). The trick is, we had an unexpected illness at our house that meant a hospital stay, etc. The good news is that she's on the mend and I'll work to catch up and post what I can.  The bad news is that it won't be as planned out and regular as I'd hoped.  Our little patient is working hard to recover, but it'll be January before things are somewhat back-to-normal here, so I'll post what and when I can. I'm grateful that my Stampin' Up! business can still work in the background while I am busy with my family.

If you've ordered recently and haven't heard from me, I apologize.  I will be touching base with you soon!

Thanks for your patience and get shopping! There are some great bargains to be had!

Stampin' Up! and SuperCat to the Rescue -- Weekly Deals and a New Photopolymer Set!

Holy Bargain, Batman!  They're here -- a whole bevy of new deals...

Bitty Banners Big Shot Die (129267), originally $14.95, but on sale this week for $11.21!

Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit (133431), originally $9.95, but on sale this week for $7.46!

Celebration Basics Kit (133007), originally $14.95, but on sale this week for $11.21!

Crushed Curry 3/4-inch Chevron Ribbon, (130019), originally $8.95, but on sale this week for $6.71!

Curly Label Punch (119851), originally $16.95, but on sale this week for $12.71!

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, (119275), originally $15.95, but on sale this week for $11.96!

Pumpkin Pie 3/4-inch Chevron Ribbon, (130015), originally $8.95, but on sale this week for $6.71!

Summer Happiness Kit Digital Download MDS, (130076), originally $9.95, but on sale this week for $5.96!

And now for the project...

I love the new Calling All Heroes set (138002).  There are *SO* many possibilities!

I paired it with the darling cat from You Little Furball for a bit of fun...  

• The word bubble was fussy-cut and I used my Circles Collection Framelits.  

• Basic Gray, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise and Real Red make up the color palette.  

• Glimmer paper adds to the Kapow! factor.

New {2014-15 Annual Catalog} Is Here!

Beginning at noon (MDT) today, June 2, we can begin to order from the new Stampin' Up! 2014-15 Annual Catalog.  Hang on to your hats, Ladies and Gentlemen!

If you're a Studio-Sara Select Customer, you should have received your catalog (for FREE) from me.  If yours hasn't come yet, please give me a shout.

I'm off to finalize my Wish List -- hope your week gets off to a good start!

New Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! and a {Sneak Peek}

Happy Tuesday!  That means Stampin' Up! is rolling out a new week's worth of Weekly Deals! With the exception of the Burlap Ribbon, the other items are available as supplies last, as they are on the Retiring Accessories list.

Want an update version of the Retiring Accessories list?  Click {HERE}.  The updated Retiring Stamps list can be seen {HERE}.

Here are the new Weekly Deals:

Burlap Ribbon, 1.25 inches, (132140) -- Originally $7.95, but on sale this week for $5.96!

Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126879) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Blushing Bride Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (131209) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (119959) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

International Bazaar Photobook Digital Download MDS (130875) -- Originally $14.95, but on sale this week for $8.97!

Made from Scratch Recipes Digital Download MDS (129004) -- Originally $17.95, but on sale this week for $10.77!

Pear Pizzazz 3/8-inch Taffeta Ribbon (131208) -- Originally $6.95, but on sale this week for $5.21!

Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126877) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Wild Wasabi Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126873) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

And now for some sneak peeks at what I've been doing lately (aside from attending a bevy of my kids' baseball, softball and tee ball games!):

I'm mailing out the last of my customer's new 2014-14 Annual Catalogs.

On my list?  If you've been a Studio-Sara customer this year, you should be.  Want to check? Just drop me a line!

Becky Higgins and Stampin' Up! Join Forces with {Project Life by Stampin' Up!}

Holy Photo Pocket Pages, Scrappers!  I am so excited to pass along to you the good news that Becky Higgins' innovative and time-saving scrapbooking system, Project Life, will be offered by Stampin' Up! starting in the new Annual Catalog (available on June 2)!

Starting on May 1, we'll get a taste of the fantastic offerings available as part of this offering and when the new catalog comes out on June 2, we will be able to order from the entire line!

Here's what will be available as of May 1 (Want it sooner?  Join me as a demo and we can order as soon as April 21!):

Here's why it's a match made in Scrapbooking Heaven:

• Coordination, coordination, coordination. You know Stampin' Up! does it best, and its Project Life line is no exception. 

• Our products center on things that matter most-weddings, babies, kids, and the everyday moments of getting together with your favorite people-all things that need to be remembered.

• Our card collections come without rounded corners so you can decide if you want to keep them that way (and match the corners of your photos as they come) or use our Project Life Corner Punch to round them out. 

• Our card collections come packaged in an exclusive storage system that holds all your Project Life supplies on your desk: cards, journaling pens, photos, accessory packs, stamp sets, and more. Woo hoo!  You know how I {LOVE} organization!

The simplicity and accessibility of this system is just what this scrapper needs.  I can't wait to order my own goodies and get down to business!

In other news, the Retiring Stamps and Accessories Lists come out on April 21.  This year (for the first time), the stamp sets will only be available as supplies last.  In the past, only the accessories were available in limited quantities.  

If You've Been Tossing around the Idea...

Have you ever considered joining in the fun and creativity as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  

I started as a new mom, home with my sweet baby, missing my fifth graders and wanting a little creative time for myself. Thirteen (!) years later, I have

• had two more children (one by birth and another by adoption), 

• moved to a new city, 

• helped my husband start his own business and 

• returned to the elementary classroom part time. 

And I still stamp. Happily. 

In that time, I've 

• had countless encounters with generous and like-minded creatives, 

• made some of the best friends I'll ever know, 

• traveled to regional and national conferences that informed and *inspired* me, 

• had some lovely "Me" time both as a crafter holed up in my Studio and as a "teacher" among other grown-ups, 

• added to an embarrassingly vast array of supplies 

• and actually made a little $$ along the way!

I bring this up today only because we recelntly found out that tomorrow is the registration date for a Seattle event (in a movie theatre!) in celebration of our new 2014-15 Annual Catalog's upcoming release. The only way to attend is to be a demonstrator.  

If you've been giving this idea some thought, I thought I'd mention the catalog reveal so that you'd be further informed (you know how I *despise* pressure).  It is also a good time to consider this, as Sale-A-Bration gives you an additional $25 in merchandise for your Starter Kit (SAB ends March 31).  Finally, if you become a demonstrator now, Stampin' Up! will pay the nearly $300 registration fee for Convention. You just cover your own hotel, meals and travel. 

Some people become demonstrators simply to purchase the Starter Kit and its discounted merchandise for a great deal ($99!). Others join to add to their hobby supplies. Still others become demonstrators with the plan to build a long-term business. There's a place for everyone in Stampin' Up!

Please feel free to contact me through email if you have questions. If I don't know an answer, I'll call our kind, lovely and informative Demonstrator Support and get back to you (I've asked some doozies of them, I'm sure).  We are well-supported with all kinds of creative inspiration as well as basic business nuts and bolts. 

Thanks for reading and I hope your Sunday is as lovely and sunny as the one we're having today!  Hooray for Spring!

Weekly Deals! and a {Studio Update}

Hello, Studio Visitors!  Please pardon the dust and the piles everywhere, I've been busy reorganizing the Studio and I'm in the purge stage (Blog Candy, anyone?).  I've got a few projects from last week to share still and a couple that I snuck in this past weekend.  I'm the Queen of Avoidance Behavior.  Truly...

Here are your Weekly Deals!  Available {HERE} through Monday!

Adorning Accents TIEF (#125601), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

Betsy's Blooms Standard Stampin' Around Wheel (#126943), Originally $6.50, on sale for $4.88!

 

Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130024), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

Everything Easter Digital Download MDS (#129363), Originally $14.95, on sale for $8.97!

Strawberry Slush Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130023), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

2012-14 In Color DSP Stack (#130137), Originally $21.95, on sale for $16.46!

Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels,  (#129324), Originally $4.95, on sale for $3.71!

Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126847), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

My January Paper Pumpkin from Stampin' Up! and a Video Tutorial

My January installment of my Paper Pumpkin subscription from Stampin' Up! arrived and I had fun creating my own set of note cards.  The kit is called "Love Notes," and the stamps and embellishments certainly lend themselves to being love notes, but with a change-up of the stamps used, one could make cards for any occasion!  Here's what I came up with:

Here is my newest video, giving tips and hacks for your own Paper Pumpkin subscription.

Want to join the fun?  Click {HERE} and choose "Sara Smeby" as your demonstrator.

Stampin' Up! is offering a free set of 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (valued at $14.95) for new Paper Pumpkin subscribers (offer is good through February 10).  What a great time to take advantage of a subscription program that is getting better each month with kits of progressively better creativity and value!  I hear great things are on their way to us and I can't wait to see what Stampin' Up! is going to send.

Got Sale-a-Bration?  Click the Sale-a-Bration catalog on the right to see what the freebies are this year for each $50 merchandise purchase...  Click {HERE} to read my earlier post about Sale-a-Bration.