I Heart My Hostesses!

I do, I really, really do!  My hostesses are the backbone of my business and I love em, I just love em!  Love em so much, I hold a hostess appreciation night twice a year....just for them.  It's a FREE night of stamping....and there's not much for free anymore.

It was held last week and I had some special ladies stop in to make 3 projects. 
Here is what we made:

This card uses Baja Breeze and Old Olive cardstock and some of the FREEBIES from Sale a Bration, which is going on NOW!  This is the Bloomin' Marvelous set and the Vine Street embossing folder.  Also, our striped organdy ribbon in Old Olive from the Spring Mini.  LOVE this color combo!!!

This awesome card came from my Leadership Swap in Orlando.  I loved the use of Sahara Sand, Island Indigo and Calypso Coral together.....again....with FREEBIES from Sale a Bration.  The Pretty Petites stamp set and coordinating punch....both FREE!!!!   Pair that with the Sycamore Street designer paper (another freebie) and our new butterfly punch in the Spring Mini and well.....cute overload!

What can I say....I capital L love this card!  I wanted to offer a little wow for my girlies.   This card uses the Honeycomb embossing folder from the Spring Mini (love that folder....but, where o where is our hexagon punch to go with it???)  Stampin' Up!  are you listening????  It also uses Needlepoint Border folder and the Tea for Two designer paper.  The stamp set is called Oh Hello and is also in the mini.  The gorgeous Island Indigo satin ribbon is a FREEBIE from Sale a Bration.  It comes with 3 rolls of Pool Party, Indigo and Calypso Coral....and matching buttons!  SOOOOO awesome to work with.    You can't see from this picture but the Espresso piece is embossed with the Just Thinking stamp and embossed with Espresso powder.   It was a bit of work, but worth it!


So, how on earth do you get all these FREEBIES I have listed above?  Simple....It's Sale a Bration...until March 22nd.  So, host a workshop, place an order is sign up as a demonstrator and I can make sure you're able to earn some of these items for FREE!!! 

WOW Wednesday is back

Join me at 6pm on Wednesday, January 30th in my stamp room for some wow projects!  Cost is $10.00 for 3 projects....RSVP if you plan on attending!

Hope to see you then!

SALE A BRATION STARTS TODAY!!!

I love Sale a Bration....lots of free stuff for EVERYONE!!!!  And it starts today!  If you have never heard of this amazing sale....well, let me tell you about it!

January 22nd-March 22nd, when you purchase $50.00 in products, you get to pick a FREE item from our Sale a Bration mini catalog!!!!  For EVERY $50.00....so you can get lots of free goodies..and there are over 19 products to pick from, something for everyone!!! 

When you host a workshop....not only do your customers get free items, but so do you, as a hostess!  When your party reaches $150.00, you'll earn a FREE pack of silver glimmer paper (to celebrate our "silver" anniversary this year) and $25.00 in free products!

When your party reaches $400, well...even better!  You'll receive the glimmer paper and the hostess bundle (madison avenue stamp set, sycamore street designer paper and sycamore street buttons/ribbon) and trust me...this suite of items is AWESOME!!!!  Plus, you'll receive the "usual" hostess benefits:  1 item at 1/2 price and $65.00 of free products!!!

When you sign up during Sale a Bration, you'll get 25% more in your starter kit (to celebrate our 25th anniversary)!  The kit is $99.00 and fully customizable to pick what YOU want in your kit.....but be sure that you choose $156.00 worth of goodies....not $99!)

As you can see, Sale a Bration is da bomb!  A great time to buy, host or sign up!!!  As the first demonstrator to sign up with me before the end of February, Stampin' Up! is going to let you come to our 25th Anniversary Convention for FREE!!!!  That's a $250.00 value!!!

Happy Sale a Brating, Everyone!!!

Oh....forgot to mention.....it pays to play and Jacki Hord knows that!  She read my blog, commented and won the last blog candy!  Thanks Jacki!!!!

Sale a Bration 2013

WOW....it's coming soon!  You should have received your Sale a Bration flyer in the mail around Christmas.  I will be honest and say....it's a little confusing!

But, have no fear....the items we are offering for FREE are not confusing at all....they are gorgeous!  You'll love the designer series paper...and the ribbon....and the buttons and the adorable punch and the stamps.....

To make it a little easier to pick those freebies....here is a pdf....just for you!

Saleabration 2013 Flyer

More Single Stamps!

Ten Never-Before-Seen Images!
You wanted more? You got more! We've had a great response so far to our experiment with single stamps. So much so that we are making ten more never-before-seen images available as single stamps available through March 31, 2013.
Details

• These stamps are available on any order type-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online.
• You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
• Single stamps can be ordered in the online store.
• These won't be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyer.
• There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
• These stamps are only available through March 31, 2013, so get them while you can!

To see these adorable new stamps:  click below

Single Stamps: Assortment 3

Single Stamps: Assortment 4

 

25 years is a LONG time!!!!

I can't believe we are celebrating 25 years!  And I can't believe I have been around for over 10!!!! 

We are gonna celebrate like a rock star this year and to start it off.....Welcome to our Best of 25 years Stamp Set Collection! 

We are bringing back some of our favorite images from over the last quarter century and combining them in to 12 sets!  We'll release one each month during 2013.  Even better, along with some classic images, each "Best Of" set will include  never before seen image!

Help us celebrate our first set:  Best of Birthdays!  Each set will be $14.95 and should be available the beginning of each month.  As soon as I can get my link to work, I'll post it!

Ahhh.....here we go:

Now, even better, each set comes with a 25 year sticker....DO NOT LOOSE YOUR STICKER!!!!  Hang onto the sticker and place it on your collectors card (which ships with the February set).  For ever six sets that you purchase over the year, you can send in your collector's card for a FREE set of your choice valued at $14.95!!!  How cool is that? 

You have until April 30, 2014 to redeem your free set.  So, be on the lookout each month and start collecting these awesome sets!!!

Paper Pumpkin.....your carriage awaits.....

Welcome to our newest addition.....Paper Pumpkin!  It's our new, monthly subscription kit designed specifically for those of you who enjoy crafting....but just don't have the time....or supplies!  And, let's face it, those of you who do have all the supplies....are gonna love it too!

So, how does this work?  It's super easy starting today, you may log on to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click GET IT!  Every month, a new surprise will show up at your door.....this surprise kit will contain a project just for you!  It may be a card, journal, home decor....you'll just have to wait and find out!  The great part is that, no matter what the project, it'll be measured, cut, color coordinated and  will contain step by step instructions! 

Each kit will contain stamps, ink, paper and accessories....whatever you need, it'll be in there!  And, when you sign up for our first WELCOME kit, you'll even get a free gift....a clear, acrylic block!  (I guess not everything is included....you'll need adhesive and maybe scissors)

Here's the nitty gritty:

• sign up at www.mypaperpumpkin.com before the 10th of the month!  Kits will ship around the 15th each month.  If you sign up on the 11th or later, you'll receive the next month's kit.  This program does not start until March!
• Cost is $19.95 each month and that includes shipping!!!!
• There is no commitment!  Just cancel at any time.  You can also skip a month or two if you want. 
• We will be offering a Try It kit in March....just to see what you think.
• Your first kit would be the Welcome kit and that includes the free block and will activate your monthly subscription! 
• Some months....you may receive exclusive products that you can ONLY get through Paper Pumpkin!!!! 

You ready to sign up?  I thought so.....I'm even going to sign up (but I'll wait a bit, because they gave me the first 2 for free!!!) 

How do you sign up?  Well, that's easy!  Go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click GET IT!  Make sure you designate me as your Demonstrator....that's Jody Brechbill, if you're new here! 

If you aren't 100% sure you are ready to sign up.....we are offering the TRY IT kit (item 132599) in March.  You can order it online at my website www.jodybrechbill.stampinup.net or through me and TRY IT for one month to see what you think.   Then, if you love it, which...why wouldn't you?  Sign up online and get the Welcome kit as your first kit! 

I haven't opened my kit yet.....it's still in my luggage, but I can't wait to check it out and see what fun awaits!

I know you're gonna love it too.....sign up today! 

whew....you made it through all that!  So....time for some blog candy!  You can win this:

all you have to do tell me what you think about Paper Pumpkin?  Do you love it?  Are you signing up?  Do you know someone who would love it?

 Leave a comment here (don't forget to say who you are) or on facebook!  Drawing will be done on Friday morning.  Good luck!

Dude, You're Welcome!

   

  You asked, and we listened! We're excited to introduce our new, very manly stamping kit: the Dude, You're Welcome! kit.Guys don't always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You're Welcome! kit, they'll have

• Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
• Twelve 4" x 6" postcards in four different (manly) colors
• Twelve gray envelopes
• A Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
• An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

Item	Description	Price
132807	Dude, You're Welcome! Kit	$24.95

The answer to "I forgot my wife's birthday" dilemma is here!

Next Holiday......February 14th

Now that we've made it through the last 3 major holidays, it's time to star thinking about the next one coming upon us quickly!

Valentine's Day!  And we have some super cute valentine specials, just in time to start creating cards, favors, special treats for kids, teachers, co workers, family and friends!

Our first special is:

Valentine Treat Bundle and it's 20% off!  Purchase this bundle for only $5.95 (retail $7.95).  It includes our exclusive Happy Heart Single Stamp and 1 x 8 cellophane treat bags (perfect to hold those valentine m/m's!)  This sale begins today and will end on January 21st!  So act now.



Our second special is:

Sealed with Love Simple Sent Kit:  we are offering a brand new stamp set called My Little Valentine and when you purchase this set, you will receive our Sealed with Love simply sent kit for FREE!  This kit was available in our Holiday Mini and it has everything pre cut and ready to go, all you need to do is stamp, sign and send!  This set is only $9.95 and is available today through January 21st!


I know these are pretty small, so to see a larger version of the special, just CLICK HERE and you will see how cute these stamps are!

I will be placing an order when I return from Leadership Convention, so if you are interested, just email me.  Items will arrive the last week of January.  Or, as always, just order on my website and have it shipped right to your door!

Now, if you're read this far......time for a little sumthin' sumthin' for you!  Leave me a comment here, reply to this post via email or leave me a comment on facebook and tell me.....what do you do for valentine's day?  do you make treats for the kiddies classrooms, do you send cards to your loved ones, do you make your hubby some knock ya naked brownies?  How do you celebrate? 

Leave me a comment and you may win your very own Valentine Treat Bundle mentioned above!  Drawing will be held on Saturday morning....so hurry up!