Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit

You won't want to miss out on this awesome promotion we are running in conjunction with Country Living Magazine.

Here is what you get with your kit:
The Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit includes the following products:

Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
Pretties Kit brads (20)
Stampin' Dimensionals
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
Uninked Stampin' Spot
Whisper White Craft Ink refill

The kit is $49.95. You can call, e-mail me or go to my website and order this awesome kit www.melissaroberts.stampinup.net. Just go into "Order Now".

Gifts for Giving

Here are some photos of my "Gifts for Giving" class coming up on November 10th. This is the Christmas scrapbook. We are using the "I Wish" simply scrappin' kit and a red linen 6 x 6 ring scrapbook. I have several other projects for that night that I will post soon. Here are the details:

Gifts for Giving
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Nov 10 Eastern

Christmas Scrapbook – Make a 20 page Christmas scrapbook using the awesome new “I Wish” simply scrappin’ kit. The class includes a half package of the kit and a 6 x 6 red scrapbook. Cost $35.

Purse w/cards – We will be using the “Sweet Always” designer paper to make 8 all occasion cards and an adorable purse to put them in. This makes a perfect gift for a teacher, hairdresser, etc. The class includes a package of the Sweet Always paper, eight cards w/ envelopes and the purse. Cost $20.

Season of Thanks Tile – We will be making a beautiful home decoration out of one of our new décor elements. Please see my website for a picture. Cost: $23.

Hand Stamped Candle – This hand stamped candle would make a wonderful gift for anyone. Cost: $5 per candle.

RSVP by November 1st. Please bring scissors and adhesive.

My House

What Happened Here?

Wow!! This is my basement after the Halloween class/card class/scrapbook class last night. It was a lot of fun....and very busy. I was pretty exhausted afterward and didn't clean up. So here is my mess, and for those of you who know me, this is pretty typical.

These are the cards we made in the "man-pack" card class. My favorite is the owls. The "celebrate You" card was designed by Maralee Babcock. My version is a little more manly than hers was.

I will post more later about the new Big Shot club!!

Big Shot Sample

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. Just the same as everyone else, I have been very busy. Someday I will find a good balance in my life where I can get everything done....this is not the day.

This sample is using our new Sizzix Big Shot. I love this machine. It die cuts not only paper, but many other materials. You can use any die on this machine no matter what system it uses.

The card uses Ruby Red and Naturals Ivory Cardstock. The stamp set is Season of Friendship from our new Holiday Mini catalog. I used chocolate chip, ruby red, and pumpkin pie ink. I also used pumpkin pie ribbon. The last thing....a horizontal slot punch. Of course I had to use a punch.

Have a great day!

New Christmas Paper

Here are some projects that I made for my designer series paper class at the upcoming Getaway Weekend. The projects are using the Holiday Treasures paper out of the new catalog. The first project is a gift card holder. It also uses the baja breeze striped grosgrain. The second project is a cd holder. This makes an awesome little gift. I usually make a cool Christmas cd and give it to friends as a small gift. This project also uses the baja breeze ribbon and the "Deer Friends" stamp set. I stamped in baja breeze and punched the image with a 1 3/8 circle punch, then punched out a scallop circle in old olive. I punched a small hole at the top of the scallop with a 1/16th hole punch and then thread a piece of hemp twine through.

The last project is a card using the "Big on Christmas" stamp set. I think this is still my favorite Christmas set. First I stamped the image using black staz on ink. I used the real red marker, old olive marker, pumpkin pie marker, and a blender pen with baja breeze to color in the image. The card base is using the baja breeze card stock.

Enjoy!

Party Hearty Stamp Camp

Party Hearty!!

Party Hearty is an awesome birthday stamp set in our new catalog. This set is very versatile and would make great cards for anyone. I will be doing a stamp camp using this set. At the stamp camp you will not only receive the stamp set, but you will also make 5 different cards using the set. This way you won’t have to come up with any ideas on your own, it’s done for you.

When: Tuesday, September 30th
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Grand Blanc United Methodist Church
Cost: $35
RSVP by September 21st

Please bring your own scissors and adhesive. There will be some available for purchase that evening.

Spooky Spider

The awesome spider on this jar is part of Phase 2 of our Decor Elements. I will definitely be doing a class in October with this jar. I love it!!

Phase 2 is really cool and I cannot wait until the brochure comes out. I will be posting more soon as soon as I get something good done to show everyone.

Let's Get Punchy

Here are a few samples from my upcoming punch class. Here are the rest of the details:
Let's Get Punchy!
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Aug 21 Eastern
If you would like to make some ADORABLE cards....that will amaze you and whoever you send them to..this is the place to be. You'll make: lady bugs, suns, bumble bees, birthday candles, cupcakes, sheep, pigs, and MORE! Come make 6 ADORABLE cards featuring Stampin’ Up!’s awesome punches! You’ll be amazed at what can be made out of different shapes from these punches! Cost: 40.00 Includes THREE punches of your choice! 1 @ 15.95 1 @ 10.95 1 @ 5.95 or 2 @ 15.95 (or if you have all the punches, you can pick out 32.00 worth or product of your choice) You can pay in advance by August 12th and have your punches there waiting for you, or you can RSVP up until August 20th.

my house

Please contact me at 810-694-5409 for more information.

Garage Sale Stamps

I still have some stamps sets left from my garage sale. If you are interested in any of these sets please let me know. Whatever you spend on retired stamps you get free out of the new catalog. For example, if you purchase a set for $25.95 you will get a $25.95 credit in the new catalog.

Here they are:
The Snowflake Spot 20.95
Be Happy 20.95
Perennial Favorites 12.95
Year After Year 30.95
Unfrogettable (my personal favorite) 25.95
Sweet Thing 15.95
Polka Dots & Paisleys 18.95
It's Your Birthday 30.95
Fun Filled 16.95
Birthday Whimsy (sale-a-bration) 15.95
Merci (sale-a-bration) 15.95
Monogram F 17.95
Expressive Flexible Phrases 39.95
Double-Line Doodles 31.95
Basics Outline Wheel 8.50
Birthday Wheel 8.50
Petals Wheel 8.50

I can also take a picture of the set if you would like to see a particular set. Contact me with any questions: stampinsupplies@yahoo.com

Never Before Seen Promotion

From August 11 through September 30, Stampin’ Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog–no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed in the table below:

Item Code Pg.# Description Regular Price 15% off Price

111690 32 Snow Swirled $24.95 $21.21

111586 55 It’s a Stretch $23.95 $20.36

111544 81 Putt Putt $24.95 $21.21

111626 91 Eastern Blooms $21.95 $18.66

111672 98 Pocket Silhouettes $18.95 $16.11

111710 101 Upsy Daisy $18.95 $16.11

111556 109 Under the Stars $29.95 $25.46

111644 145 Heard from the Heart $22.95 $19.51

111570 57 Contempo Alphabet $40.95 $34.81

109381 23 Felicidades Siempre* $17.95 $15.26

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

Dates: August 11-October 11, 2008

Promotion details:

From August 11-October 11, you will have the option of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits* priced at $99.

Stamp-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
109515 Fun & Fast Notes stamp set $30.95
105548 Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11") $7.95
101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.50


Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
111570 Contempo Alphabet stamp set $40.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
105212 Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25


Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
111656 Inspired by Nature stamp set $23.95
114088 Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff $3.95
114126 Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes $17.95
114285 Décor Elements Applicator $1.95
111835 Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25


*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

When you purchase our $199 starter kit you get an extra stamp set out of the catalog (up to a $47.95 value).

Contact me soon for more details.

A Little Monkey for You

Who doesn't love a cute little sock monkey? This little guy is one of the many new sets in the catalog. I stamped him in Black Staz On ink on a piece of vellum cardstock. When the image was dry I colored him in on the reverse side with my close to cocoa, creamy caramel, pretty in pink and barely banana markers. I backed the vellum piece with white card stock and then close to cocoa. Finally, my card base is pink pirouette card stock. This is one of our new In Colors and I absolutely love it! It's such a soft, feminine color. I painted my daughter's room in this color a few weeks ago. It's easy to pick out colors when I can just take a scrap of card stock in to color match. Yes.....I am obsessed.

Happy Friday!

New Catalogs are Here!!!!

The UPS man has been to my house today!! He brought me four lovely boxes of fresh new Stampin' Up catalogs. This makes me so happy. I love looking through the catalog for the first time....the second time.....the third time....well, you get the picture. If any of you feel that way too and would like to get your hands on a catalog, here are a few different ways:

Hostess Appreciation Night - If you were a hostess of mine for a party or in a club then you are invited to my home on Monday, August 11th. You will receive a free catalog that night as a "Thank You".

Catalog Release Party and Garage Sale - This event is on Tuesday, August 12th from 12 pm - 2 pm and from 6 pm - 8 pm. You will receive a catalog as part of your $10 fee for the event. You will also get 3 make-n-takes, a ticket for the raffle, and the opportunity to buy my old stamps and get some new ones for FREE. You must RSVP and prepay by Saturday, August 9th.

Catalog in the Mail - I would be happy to send you a catalog in the mail. The cost is $9.80 ($5 for the catalog and $4.80 for shipping in the US).

Decor Elements

Introducing our new Decor Elements. These are beautiful Stampin' Up images that are made into vinyl wall adhesives. You can put these on your wall and then simply remove them when you want to change your decor. No new paint required!! We have currently have a limited selection, however Stampin' Up has much more to offer beginning in the Fall. This is the link for the brochure http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/decorelements_web.pdf. I think they are so awesome and cannot wait to get my hands on some of the new ones!!

Catalog Release Party & Garage Sale

Catalog Release Party and Garage Sale
Tuesday, August 12th

The NEW Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog is always a much anticipated publication. And to unveil it, I am holding a Catalog Release Party and YOU'RE invited!

The Cost of the Event is $10 and includes:
- Your personal copy of the new catalog that you can take home (a $9.95 value!)
- Supplies for three Rubber Stamping Make and Take Projects
- An entry into Door Prize Drawings
- The chance to buy my retired sets (at face value) and get one out of the new catalog for FREE!! This means if you purchase one of my retired sets for 12.95 you will get a $12.95 stamp set for FREE out of the new catalog!!
- Snacks and drinks

RSVP and $10 Event Fee MUST be received by Saturday August 9th. And be sure to pass the information on to a friend!

This event is going to be held in Open House Style, meaning that you are free to come and go at any point from 12pm – 2 pm or 5 pm – 8 pm. To ensure that you have time to complete the projects that will be taught, we would recommend arriving by 6:00pm. I will also have a silent auction for some stamp sets and completed projects, such as scrapbooks. The bidding for these items will end at 7 pm.

Another Sneak Peek!

Okay, I can't help myself. I LOVE the new products. The designer series paper is so beautiful and SOOOOOO girly. It has inspired me to paint my daughter's room.....again. I guess twice in one year isn't that bad :)

Stamp set: Heard from the Heart
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White and Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, White Taffeta ribbon, crimper, silver brads

Fill the Keeper/Scrapbook Class on Tuesday, July 22nd

Here are some of the cards from my Fill the Keeper Class and the scrapbook pages for Tuesday. Sadly, all of these stamp sets are retiring. I have made all of these cards before, and couldn't resist just using some of my favorite cards for the class.

Discountinued Accessories List

The discontinued accessory list is here...these items tend to go fast and once they are gone, they are gone! The list will be updated every day, but order NOW if there is something you'd like. And the best part, is FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME the items with a * are 25% off!!! Please contact me today to order!!

- Items listed in red are no longer available

109200 Accents & Elements Build A Flower
110718 Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719 Accents & Elements Messenger
103158 Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638 Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
103975 Card Stock Brushed Copper
108694 Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312 Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729 Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018 Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019 Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016 Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015 Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020 Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
109013 Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011 Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751 Designer Series Paper Azure*
110749 Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699 Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109160 Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109159 Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151 Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750 Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153 Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
109175 Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177 Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
110696 Designer Series Paper Prints Bali Breeze
109173 Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174 Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168 Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171 Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176 Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164 Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163 Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise
110698 Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break
110273 Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*
110271 Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes
110272 Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky
107299 Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320 Eyelets Basic
100375 Eyelets Bold Brights
100381 Eyelets Earth Elements
107233 Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 Eyelets Soft Subtles
105515 Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
105531 Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532 Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
101120 Metallic Art Pencils
107307 On Board Accents
109181 On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306 On Board Simon Lower
102678 Paper Mulberry White
109227 Punch Box Three For You
102686 Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271 Pure Color Pencils
109060 Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
109063 Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061 Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
109062 Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058 Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
109189 Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 Ribbon Originals District*
109188 Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 Ribbon Originals Theater
110716 Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281 Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284 Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557 Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597 Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562 Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl
110587 Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184 Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228 Simply Sent Simple Delights
109229 Simply Sent Three Thoughts
106662 Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561 Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681 Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678 Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482 Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680 Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677 Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe
106610 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
107468 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554 Stampin' Color Index Labels
109553 Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)
106694 Stampin' Kids Markers
101399 Stipple Brushes
102673 Zig Painty

Discounted Retiring Accessories Promotion

Discounted Retiring Accessories Promotion
Dates: July 21-August 10 (or while supplies last)
Promotion Details:
Save 25% off the following retiring accessories:

Item # Pg. # Description Regular Price 25% Off Price
109117 167 Pocket Notes assortment $9.95 $7.46
110479 168 Jersey Shore Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
110699 168 East Coast Prep Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
109159 169 Flowers For You Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
110273 169 Spring Fling Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
110748 170 Notebook Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
109153 170 Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
110751 171 Azure Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
109164 171 River Rock Prints Designer Series paper $9.95 $7.46
109175 171 Almost Amethyst Prints Designer paper $9.95 $7.46
109168 171 Groovy Guava Prints Designer paper $9.95 $7.46
109169 171 Close to Cocoa Prints Designer paper $9.95 $7.46
110284 182 Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons $10.95 $8.21
110285 182 Urban West Rub-Ons $10.95 $8.21
110281 182 Cherished Memories Rub-Ons $10.95 $8.21
109185 190 Jersey Ribbon Originals $12.95 $9.71
109187 190 District Ribbon Originals $12.95 $9.71
109189 190 Beachfront Ribbon Originals $12.95 $9.71
110716 191 Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon. $7.95 $5.96
109062 191 River Rock double-stitched grosgrain $8.95 $6.71

They are also offering an empty punch box for $3.95. These boxes are great. I am buying several to keep cards in and for storage.

Sneak Peek!!

Sneak Peek!! This is a new stamp set coming out in the Fall/Winter catalog. The new catalog will be available on August 11th. Make sure to mark your calendar for my catalog release party on August 12th. Everyone that went on the Stampin' Up cruise this year got this stamp set as a gift. We got gifts on our pillows every night, but this was definitely my favorite! This is going to be one of my swap cards for convention.

Stamp set: Owl Together, Polka Dot background stamp
Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron
Ink: Black Staz on
Accessories: Wide chocolate grosgrain, old olive marker, creamy caramel marker, close to cocoa marker, chocolate chip marker, pumpkin pie marker and 1 3/8th circle punch.

Retiring Stamps List

Sadly, several of our stamp sets will be retiring again this year. Here is a link for the retiring stamps list: http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_N.pdf

Hodgepodge Hardware Special

Hodgepodge Hardware Discount
Dates: July 1-August 10 (or while supplies last)
Keep in mind that all of these finishes will be retiring. They latest they will be available is August 10th.
The following Hodgepodge Hardware finishes are being offered at a special 25 percent discount:

Aged Copper Hardware
Item # 105532
Page #188
Regular Price $ 27.95
Limited Time 25% off Discount $20.96

Antique Brass Hardware
Item # 105531
Page #188
Regular Price $ 27.95
Limited Time 25% off Discount $20.96

Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware
Item # 105515
Page #188
Regular Price $ 27.95
Limited Time 25% off Discount $20.96

My Very First Post!!

This is my very first post to my new blog. I'm pretty excited!! My name is Melissa Roberts and I have been a Stampin' Up demonstrator for just over 2 years. I really wanted to start a blog so that I could share Stampin' Up news, my creations, class information and "how-to's" for all of my customers, friends and demonstrators.

Thanks for looking, I will post more soon.