BLOG CANDY FOR 1000

I know Im fairly new to this whole Blogging Adventure- but please share my blog with friends and family. I am hoping to get to 1000 visitors by January 1st. If I do and you have emailed me regarding anything on my blog - your name will go in the drawing for some fun Blog Candy. The Blog Candy consists of a $5 Stampin' Up! gift certificate, as well as some of our designer papers, embellishments (including a sampling of our new exclusive Rub-Ons) and incentive stamps.

Sweet Treats for you!

This absolutely adorable card by Erin showcases the Happy Heart set that is included in Stampin' Up!'s Sweet Treat Holiday Bundle for Valentines Day. This bundle is on sale in January only - see sidebar for more details or email me at mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com to preorder your bundle. With your purchase of this bundle you receive some of our fabulous ribbon for FREE! Hurry so you will have time to create fun valentines for friends, co-workers or childrens classmates.

CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

See my side bar and click on the appropriate link to take you to the Christmas Wish List (you may have to copy n paste it into the address bar)
download and print it off - fill it in and give to those special people that shop for you - and email me a copy that includes those shopping for you and their contact info.
I will do the shopping for them (& you) + gifts will arrive to them giftwrapped in Stampin' Up! style.
All orders need to be placed by Dec 15th to be received in time for Christmas.

5 GIFTS FOR UNDER $25

RETIREMENT LIST AVAILABLE AT LINK BELOW

yes it is that time of year - this year Stampin Up will be unveiling a new full size catalog on January 2 - to make way for new stamps many must be retired. Check the list and check it twice to make sure you get all the items you want before they are gone. These items may be ordered thru Dec 30th.
http://stampinup.com/us/documents/US_Retired_List_PGNUM_1207.pdf

A Very Deer Card to Share

created by fellow demo Karen Landry this card is as cute as can be right down to Rudolphs shiny 'real red brad' nose!

WRAPPIN' UP THE HOLIDAYS PROMO & CLASS

I hope that the image below entices you as it did me! Some great products not regularly offered like the cd tins at a terrific price make last minute gift wrapping and giving easy! All done with your holiday shopping? Stock up now and utilize the product in a different way for your next stampin project.
I will collect orders on these products thru Dec 12th Wed. In addition I am hosting a Wrap It Up Holiday Class on that same night- Wed. Dec 12 at 7 pm for approx 1-1.5 hrs. at my place. RSVP is required by Dec 8th. Fee is $7.00 per person - FREE to test panelists. Come have fun and stamp a couple of items that will ensure your holidays are wrapped up as cute as they can be.
Contact me via email to RSVP - mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

Celebrate World Card Making Day with Me

This is a photo showing the Designer Circle Bag & a sample of notecards that you will make at the event- Please note that kits will be made with various color combinations of papers and a variety of stamps - not necessarily as shown in the picture. Each kit will come with all templates, instructions and materials to create a designer cirlce bag and 4 notecards.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 6TH AT LIBERTY COMMUNITY CTR. 1600 WITHERS RD, LIBERTY
PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT IS REQUIRED
EMAIL - mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
FEE: $15
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: THURSDAY OCTOBER 4TH
COUPON: $5.00 off - if you are a current customer of mine or a Liberty city employee
remember to choose your time slot:
9-10 am
10-11 am
11-12 noon
For more information about this event and my stamping business see todays copy of the Liberty Tribune Newspaper.

* a special thank you to M. Miller(fellow demo) whose great project was my inspiration to duplicate.

In Honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy Mateys

Yesterday was International 'Talk Like a Pirate Day'

I was unable to post but just wanted to share this pic from my convention photo

of a Pirate Party in a Bag - if you have any questions on recreating these fun favors just email me at mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

I am happy to do a 1 on 1 consult to plan a Pirate Birthday or Halloween Bash with these Treasures

Happy Treasure Seeking

"Scurv-aceous" Jan Sparrow aka Shan

if you'd like to find your pirate name or as a great party game go to:

http://gangstaname.com/pirate_name.php

Halloween Fright Fest- Thurs Sept 20

So Stampers are you ready to be scared? Well this 3-D diorama card doesnt have to be scary at all. In fact you will be impressed at how easy it comes together. Perfect for that special Ghoul or Guy or use it as a cute centerpiece on your Trick or Treat table. Come learn how to make this 3-D diorama card as well as a Designer Paper Pumpkin & a Bootiful Favor complete with Treats! I am accepting Registrations thru Sunday Sept 16th. Class is Thurs Sept 20 at 7pm at my place. Fee is $15 - pre-payment is required to reserve your space. Plus take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s Fall Frenzy- purchase $30 & choose from 1 to 6 of the specially selected stamp sets to purchase at 30% off. See details here: www.stampinup.com/us/enu/8756.asp

Card Idea

This card was another one of my swaps I did for convention. It uses Cameo Coral as a base- a favorite of mine. The base is lightly stamped with the Lace background stamp in Very Vanilla.
The flowers from Heartfelt thanks are double stamped on Old Olive CS - 1st in white and then back on top and slightly off in coral & olive. Add a bit of gingham ribbon to accent. The thanks is merely stamped in Always Artichoke and then use the slot punch to adhere. The last dotted strip uses the flower center stamp as a polka dot on Naturals Ivory CS alternating the dot in coral, olive and artichoke. Adhere all pieces with 'snail' as shown above. A beautiful card to say Thank You!
Don't forget to begin registering for my Fright Fest in Sept via EMAIL - mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
Mark your calendars now for My WORLD CARD MAKING DAY EVENT - October 6 - 9-12 at the Liberty Community Center- see side bar

Surfin' Penguin Card

With temperatures rising over 100 here locally, this cute card reflects calm and cooling waves.
The monochromatic card base is made using tempting turqouise, taken with teal and not quite navy cardstock. The teal and nq navy have been torn at an angle to give the resemblance of waves. Before adhering take white ink & using a sponge, dab across the rough edges in a sweeping motion- this will give the white crest effects to your waves. The beautiful cloudy sky has been created by again using the white ink and sponging softly in circular motions - giving some areas more ink application than others. This will result in soft cloud like formations. On white cardstock stamp the penguin from Wild about You in black ink and cut out using paper snips. To create the surfboard merely punch an oval using the small oval punch. You can leave it plan or stamp a cool design with any stamp of your choice. It is nice to have the surfboard be a warm complimentary color to all the cool blues in the card. This bit of color technique helps draw attention to the penguin and makes the card 'POP'. Next adhere the penguin to the surfboard and layer and adhese it under the edge of the front wave. For the final touch stamp your staying in black ink in the 'sky'. Hope this cute card helps cool you off!
Shan

METAL TIN PURSE W/ NOTECARDS - class

This class will be one you won't want to miss- for only $15 you will make a metal tin purse similar to the one I made at convention (shown below) - in addition you will make 3 cards to go inside. Tins come with a set of accent & elements from Stampin' Up!'s new catalog and will be featured on the notecards. In addition you will be able to take home all extra accents from your tin. However time is running out to register for this class- August 15th- WED is the deadline to allow time to order kit materials. Shan- mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com 785-1551

SIZZLEN STAMPFEST HEADED YOUR WAY!

Sizzlen Stampers
My 1st Annual September Sizzlen Stampfest is coming your way!
This 1 hour Stampfest is designed specifically for those hostesses who want to have a party but have very busy schedules. Stampfest is designed so that it can be held at your home, at a park for some after hours fun or even in an employee lounge during a lunch hour. It literally is for 1 hour - I arrive just 10 min prior to the Stampfest beginning and I pack up 10 min prior to it ending. Perfect for guests who are unable to stay for the full time but want to see what stampin' is all about as well as those die-hard stampers.
Stampfest comes complete to you with 1 hour of non-stop stampin' fun! I even have some fun games that will be intertwined featuring speed and a timer. You & your friends will get to have some hands on test time with some of Stampin' Up!'s latest and greatest tools + everyone will make a sensational project to take home while learning some new tricks & best of all - You, the hostess will receive a special Stampfest Gift + all of your free product earned from the party.
Stampfest makes this easy by:
*closing your party that day- no need to wait to find out what your hostess benefits will be.
*no refreshments needed as we will be too busy stamping.
*no cleaning necessary because we will all be too busy having fun to notice dust bunnies!
Hurry and sign up now as Stampfest is only around for September! Dates and various times are available including midweek afternoons as well as evenings and Saturdays.
If you have ever wanted to get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount but didnt think you were up to host a party then Stampfest is for you!
Traditional parties are still available in September- but if you've ever thought - I dont have time to host a party then try Stampfest and make all of your Stampin' Up! dreams come true!
And right now the first 3 people who sign up as hostesses will receive a Complimentary sampler featuring some of Stampin' Up!'s new Designer Series Papers.
Shannon
mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

Questions about the swap card shown above? Email me for details

PUNCH BOX PROMO

Ever noticed that good things happen in three's? Well our Three for You Punch Box Promotion is no exception! You won't be able to resist punching a bunch of beautiful projects when you see what's inside this fun keepsake tin from Stampin' Up!

You'll receive:

our exclusive trio flower punch

a coordinating 9 piece stamp set

3 stampin spots in purely pomegranite, wild wasabi and basic black

But right now there's even more to Love! In August we're throwing in an exclusive package of 30 textured 3x3 love notes (a $12.95 value) FREE- when you purchase the Three for You Punch Box Kit. Creating little notes of love and other on the go projects is such a cinch that you'll want to punch & stamp bunches of them.

+ when you order through me you will be eligible to attend a special

PUNCH YOUR CARDS UP class in Sept for FREE.
All this for ONLY $45.95

COME DREAM BIG SAT AUG 11 RSVP

SIZZLEN STAMPERS

Please RSVP immediately if you are planning or even tenatively planning to attend my STAMPIN PAJAMA-RAMA PARTY ON SAT AUG 11

from 1-3pm at my place we will have all kinds of fun- see my previous post via my calendar section,+ see projects for upcoming classes to sign up for, check out convention swaps, stamp using some new products & more

RSVP BY AUG 5TH IS REQUIRED SO THAT I CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY - now remember even if youre not positive but want to come send in your RSVP and let me know that

THANKS

Shan

ps the sweet pea card was one of the convention swaps i made - it took 2nd place in a shoebox wow swap i participated in- if you would like to recreate this card with ease - contact me for a 1/1 consultation

FREE LOVE NOTES AND CLASS w/ purchase*

*Do you think that stamping is too complicated or that you don't have the time to hand stamp cards, let the Punch a Bunch promotion prove you wrong! This promotion gives new and out-of-time stampers like you, a one-item purchase that (with the free Love Notes) includes all the items you will need to begin creating beautiful projects.
And if an exclusive flower punch, 9 coordinating stamps, and three Stampin' Spots aren't enough, you also receive this beautiful keepsake tin to store your products in style. These products combine together as our exclusive Three For You Punch Box.
Not only are the 30 Love Notes free, but they're in our new textured card stock, and come in colors that are not available outside of this special offer.

Dont miss out - add this to your August list of must have's for this one time purchasing opportunity and as a BONUS - when you order through me you will be eligible to attend a special PUNCH YOUR CARDS UP class in Sept for FREE.

All this for ONLY $45.95

MISSOURI NO TAX - AUG 3 - 5

Good news! Several states' legislatures have passed a special sales tax holiday during specific dates in August. During this period, sales tax does not apply to school supplies. The participating states typically define school supplies as any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.Missouri: August 3-5 By placing your orders during these dates, you can take advantage of this tax holiday and make purchases without sales tax. What a wonderful opportunity to save some money on stamping and paper crafting supplies!Based on state statutes, we've identified the items that will be exempt from sales tax in these states during the period. Stampin' Up! will not charge sales tax for these items ordered during this sales tax holiday.Adhesives
2-Way Glue Pen
Liquid Glue
SNAIL Adhesive
SNAIL Refill
Dotto
Dotto refill
Anywhere Glue Stick
Sticky Strip
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Pop-Up Glue Dots
Greeting Glue
Scissors
Paper Snips
Craft & Rubber Scissors
Craft & Paper Scissors
Brushes
Stipple Brushes
Flat brush
Medium brush
Small brush
Pens and Pencils
Metallic Art pencils
Pure color pencils
Watercolor pencils
Pencil sharpener
Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen
ZIG PaintyBlender pen
Water Color Wonder Crayons
Bold Brights
Earth Elements
Rich Regals
Soft Subtles
Neutrals
Markers and Jorunalers
Stampin' Kids markers
Stampin' Write markers - You can purchase these individually, but not as the set.
Basic Black Stampin' Write journaler
Basic Brown Stampin' Write journaler

YOU'RE NEAT

Because you my customers/friends & family are so neat- I thought I would share this cute card designed by a fellow demonstrator: Sarah Huizenga.
What I love about it is it's simplicity and eyecatching colors - it just says FUN
Her trick for lining up her ribbons and making it tye easily is to use the 1/8 in - 2 hole punch.
Measure or eye it- make the punches and simply knot a small 'scrap' of ribbon in place.
To repeat the blue of the card base she chalked the edges of the white in the same color.
I hope you enjoy this too cute card. Once I return from convention I will have tons of samples to share as well as new techniques and ideas. Please revisit my site often- I promise to try to have something posted 1 more time before I head to convention on Wed. Right now though - it is back to SWAPS!!Ü

STAMPIN/PAJAMA-RAMA PARTY!

STAMPERS - I thought I would share this swap I made for Convention in Denver (just days away) it is a 4x4 cardfront - complete directions are below - but please take note of the CUTE LADYBRADÜ- I mean LADYBUG- I carefully drew ladybug features directly on the SU brad using a fine point Sharpie marker- they are actually very quick n easy and just so darn cute!

Before I list the directions I wanted to remind you to

MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO DREAM BIG

on SAT AUGUST 11th from 1-3 pm because you won't want to miss my

STAMPIN/PAJAMA-RAMA PARTY!

I will have just returned from Convention and will have lots of stuff to show n share.

Plus this is probably my single biggest GIVE AWAY EVENT that I host yearly.

TASTY GIFT JUST FOR ATTENDING -receive this gift just for showing up
WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS- receive a fabulously cute gift
BRING YOUR FRIENDS- + if I have never met them receive a $5 Gift Certificate for each new friend you bring based on my new REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
BRING YOUR CAMERA- I will have tons of swap samples to share with you and you may choose to take photos of them for your personal stampin' library
PARTICIPATE IN MY FIRST EVER PUNCH BOWL- my punches along with tons of scraps will be available for you to use to fill up a baggie with punches- in addition:
BRING A PUNCH THAT I DONT OWN to be used - and receive a gift
BRING YOUR CATALOG for a fun game of TAG- prizes to be won
and of course be surprised with my annual STAMPIN' UP! GAME- usually a spin off of a fun gameshow but we will see what this year brings
COME PREPARED TO RELAX as I will also have some SPA TREATMENTS available & of course we will STAMP something fun & new using my FREE stamp sets from convention
LOTS OF OTHER BONUSES- when you book a party, consultation, themed camp or pick up a packet of information on the Stampin' Up! business opportunity.
BRING YOUR POCKETBOOK (or your MC, VISA or DISCOVER)- after this event I guarantee you that there will be products that you just HAVE to have!
RSVP GIFT - when you RSVP by AUGUST 4TH - you will receive a gift from the new catalog!

HAPPY LADYBUG CARD directions
* cut cardstock (cs) to 4x8 inches- I used Taken with Teal cs
* score and fold in half
* cut a piece of Designer Series Paper - I used Petals and Paisleys- in a curved shape - see photo
if requested I will be happy to provide you with the template
* adhere the DS paper slightly down from the top
* stamp a flower - I used Bodacious Bouquet- in Tempting Turqouise- on So Saffron cs
* cut out closely using SU Paper Snips
* stamp the 3 circle buds - again from Bodacious Bouquet- in Taken with Teal ink randomnly in the lower 1/3 of the card
* stamp the word happy - from Petals & Paisleys - in Very Vanilla ink
* on a rose red brad draw ladybug features using a fine point sharpie marker- see sample
* using piercing tool pierce a small hole in flower
* insert brad
* attach flower along curve DS paper edge with a Stampin Dimensional so it pops off the card
QUICK, EASY N CUTE!

IN WITH THE NEW!!!

The 2007-2008 Stampin’ Up!® catalog continued the trend in PROVING that we are the Leader in this industry!!

Our AWARD WINNING, exclusive, original and versatile designs are breathtaking and delightful!!!

Our new In Colors are Trendy and Unique!!!

Blue Bayou…Soft Sky…Wild Wasabi…River Rock…Groovy Guava…Purely Pomegranate

Our Coordinating Accessories (color and style) make creating masterpieces, effortless!

Cardstock…Inks…Markers…Buttons…Brads…Eyelets…Ribbons…Chalks…Pencils…Crayons!!

Main Stamp Sets…Accessory Sets…Punches…Accents…Designer Papers!!!!

The layout of the catalog inspires, excites and supplies the creative confidence to Get Stampin’ & Scrappin’!!

Featuring 3 Hot Design Trends…& Larger samples for ease in copying As well as…coordinating accessories along bottom of pages!


How can you get your hands on one?!?!

· Book a New Catalog Workshop:

Receive a Catalog, a Fantastic Booking Gift, 1 or MORE Exclusive Hostess Sets, a Shopping Spree…a Fun Evening and a FREE project for all your guests…I will even mail all your invites for you;-)!

I will be doing home workshops on Tues & Thurs this this year. Some Fri evenings and Sats may be an option on occasion.

My August dates that are left right now: Aug 2nd, 7th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, & 28th.

· Join a Club!

Card Clubs…Technique Clubs…Marker Clubs…Stamps in the Mail Clubs…

All club details will be posted shortly -

- Become a Test Panelist- commit to purchase a minimum of only $15 net per month (Aug - May) and one month receive hostess benefits, attend monthly test panel stamping events, receive ALL catalogs for Free & more.

· Purchase the Fall/Winter Collection/Idea Catalog for $10.00

***Catalogs may be picked up at an event, my home, or mailed. A mailing fee will be added for that option. For those of you who pre-ordered or have already become a test panelist - your catalog is ready to be picked up!Ü

NEW CATALOG UNVEILING PARTY

SAT JULY 14TH
1-3 PM AT MY PLACE
IF YOU DIDNT PREORDER A CATALOG
OR SIGN UP TO BE A TEST PANELIST**
(OR EVEN IF YOU DID)
MAKE SURE TO STOP BY TO PICK UP
YOUR COPY OF:
THE LATEST SU CATALOG - OUR
FALL/WINTER COLLECTION CATALOG

THERE WILL BE A CHINESE AUCTION
(What is a Chinese Auction? Oh this is SO fun...I will have several items up for auction, such as retiring stamp sets, packs of cards made with retired sets, admittance to a variety of classes, Gift Certificates, and more. In front of each item will be a bag. You can purchase raffle tickets for $0.50 each, then put them in the bag(s) of the item(s) you'd like. At 2:45pm, we will stop the auction, shake up each bag, pull out a ticket and that person will win the item! MUST be present to win.)

THERE WILL BE FREE MAKE N TAKES USING
SOME OF OUR NEW PRODUCTS
(i cant begin to share my enthusiam for all the cool,
trendy 'stuff' we have in the new catalog- so you won't want to miss this treat of making a
couple of fun items with new materials!)

THERE WILL BE AN OPTIONAL SURVEY
(this survey is forwarded to SU and gives you a forum to share your thoughts + and - : would there be any negatives?Ü as well as your suggestions for this years class curriculum that you
would like to see taught by me etc.)

THIS PARTY IS OPEN HOUSE STYLE MEANING YOU CAN COME AND GO AT YOUR CONVENIENCE & NO ATTENDANCE FEES - HOWEVER I AM REQUESTING RSVP'S TO HELP ME PLAN SO I HAVE ENOUGH MAKE N TAKE MATERIALS PREPARED -
(also if you plan to participate in the make n takes you will likely want to allow yourself
the full 2 hours )

IN THE MEANTIME IF YOU DID PREORDER A CATALOG/ BUNDLE OR SIGN
UP AS A TEST PANELIST - THE CATALOGS HAVE ARRIVED - HOWEVER SINCE I WILL BE LEAVING FOR ST LOUIS SHORTLY THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON SAT
PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR PICK UP/DELIVERY OPTIONS

Stampin'ly Yours,
Shan
**PS: there is still 1 possibly 2 test panelist spots open - so please let me know asap if you
are interested and i will email you all of the details - or you can review them in an earlier blog
posting

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ORDER RETIRING PRODUCT

Everyone Gets A Gift!
Place any order of $35 or more during my Retirement Party sale (June 22-26) and receive a large set of Inspiration Sheets chock-full of ideas, color combos & instructions. (Inspiration Sheets are also retiring.)

In addition, the four (4) highest orders will receive their choice of one of 4 wonderful Stampin' Up items. Items are shown below. All sets are new (either new and uncut, or mounted and unused.) List your top 3 choices on your order (see below for how to order).
Descriptions: Send A Celebration
Stamp a Ma Jig
Holiday Blocks
Happy Harmony

How to Get Your Retirement Gift:
1 Place an order of $35 or more between June 22-26 by midnight, at the very latest. List your items in an email as usual with item number and description to mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
You may also call in your order to me at 816-785-1551

2 List your top 3 gift choices on your order. The highest order gets first choice, etc.

3 Customers with the 4 highest order totals will be notified and asked to confirm their prize choice!

4. Orders of $35 + can be from used stamp sale bids, product from the retiring catalog including stamps and accessories or any combination.

5. Contact me for a complete list of used stamp sets that I have and put your bid in now!

6. Choose to place an IN COLOR COMBO ORDER - this order includes 1 reinker of each of the 6 in colors + 1 pkg of 8.5 x 11 cs of each in color for $48.00 (free shipping) or for an additional $30.00 you can receive each classic in color ink pad as well= $78.00 (which is over 15% savings) These hot trendy colors will NEVER be available again - so don't miss out. And if you already have the ink pads I highly advise you to purchase the refills - this will extend the life of your ink pads for many years to come.

7. Remember RETIRING ACCESSORIES may sell out early - so contact me today for the widest selection!

Retiring Accessories can be found at this link:
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=afxijbcab.0.ht7vkbcab.4aualzn6.364&ts=S0256&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stampinup.com%2Fus%2Fdocuments%2FUS_CA_retiredaccessories.pdf


Retiring Stamp Sets can be found at this link:
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=afxijbcab.0.mbbgqacab.4aualzn6.364&ts=S0256&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stampinup.com%2Fus%2Fenu%2F8071.asp


Retiring Spring Mini Catalog items can be found at this link:
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=afxijbcab.0.uqpym9bab.4aualzn6.364&ts=S0256&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalogs.shoplocal.com%2Fstampinup%2Findex.aspx%3Fpagename%3Dstorefinder%26storeid%3D1038724

The Retiring 2006-07 Catalog/Idea Book can be found at this link:
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=afxijbcab.0.uqpym9bab.4aualzn6.364&ts=S0256&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalogs.shoplocal.com%2Fstampinup%2Findex.aspx%3Fpagename%3Dstorefinder%26storeid%3D1038724

ANNUAL CATALOG PREORDER & RETIRING STAMP SALE

SIZZLEN STAMPERS

It is time for my Annual Catalog Pre-Order (and dont forget-my RETIRING/USED STAMP SALE JUNE 9 SAT 10 AM my place)
Want to get your New Stampin' Up! Catalog the minute it hits my doorstep (ok maybe not the minute but you know...)
This year because Stampin' Up! will be having 2 catalogs a year + Mini's I have had to revamp the way I am offering them to you.
Actually YOU Benefit even more!
The catalog is over 200 pages and normally sells for $9.95

However I am offering Early Bird Spots in my Test Panel group this year - in exchange for joining- you will receive the following:
BOTH MAIN CATALOGS JULY/JAN ($19.90 VALUE)
THE 4 MINI CATALOGS ($12.00 VALUE)
ATTEND A MONTHLY (on average) TEST PANELIST CLASS FOR FREE ($100.00 VALUE)
DISCOUNTS ON OTHER EVENTS/CLASSES throughout the year
HOSTESS BENEFITS 1 TIME DURING CLUB (a min of $15.00 IN PRODUCT + HOSTESS SET(s) MIN VALUE OF $15.00 = $30.00 IN FREE PRODUCT)
YOU HELP DECIDE TEST PANEL MATERIAL ON YOUR HOSTESS MONTH- (INVALUABLE- PICK WHAT YOU NEED/WANT TO LEARN)
ACCESS TO NEW PRODUCTS BEFORE THEY ARE AVAILABLE- (INVALUABLE)
RECRUIT NEW TEST PANELISTS AND RECEIVE GIFT CERTIFICATES **($10.00 FOR EACH PANELIST)
EARLY BIRD PURCHASING DISCOUNTS ON OCCASION (INVALUABLE)
PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO ME AND TO STAMPIN' UP! ABOUT PRODUCTS ETC (INVALUABLE)

THAT'S OVER $160.00+ IN FREE PRODUCT/SERVICES (that's more FREE than your 10 month min. expenditure would be)

What is the Test Panel- How does it work?
You agree to sign a Committment Agreement that you will
Purchase $15 net, of product per months of the agreement
This year the Test Panel will run August - May
Each month one of the members is assigned to be the Hostess of the Panel
You may request certain product, technique, ideas &/or projects to be used/taught.
You may opt to hold an in Home workshop in addition and increase your hostess benefits
You will have all orders to me within 3 days of the Test Panel Class date each month - I am going to be more strict
with this- this year. As this past year , as never before, I ran into some issues. If you are unable to place an order 1month
you will need to discuss this with me and we can work something out as long as it doesnt become a regular thing.
Remember this is a Commitment! When 1 player doesnt follow thru or isnt on time with their orders - it severely affects all the other players -
(Loss of Hostess Benefits, Late Orders etc.)
**In addition for every new Test Panelist you recruit between now and June 25th you will receive a Gift Certificate for $10 to be used in your Hostess Month
New panelists would be someone who has never been in a test panel with me before and can be a totally new SU customerÜ


Now I know some of you are asking is that the ONLY way to get the NEW CATALOG? No but it is the BEST BUY FOR YOUR MONEY!
Most of my customers on average easily end up spending the test panel agreement amount over the course of the year whether they intend to or not
Because there is ALWAYS something Hot, Cute, Trend setting etc that we just MUST have! Even for my customers who (heaven forbid) claim they
have all the stamps they would ever need - and then some, generally purchase papers, inks, reinkers, new embellishments etc. Let's face it - it all adds up
Even if you ran to Michaels or your local scrapbooking store you would easily spend $15 in a trip. Why not sign up for the test panel, shop from home/work, and get all the Bonus FREE Perks and Benefits!?
Ok so i still havent swayed you?

Calendar an In Home Workshop for July or August and get your catalog FREE- yes i do offer the catalog FREE to hostess' all the time but this year
trust me you will want that catalog early! Here guests can shop, learn about Stampin' Up! and go home with 1 project they have made.

Not sure about an In Home Party? Try an In Home Class - for $10 per guest you and your friends can be dazzled by Stampin' Up!'s new products in a make n take class
at your place or mine! The fee is waived for the hostess + you will get the NEW CATALOG and of course hostess benefits from orders placed at your class.
Class projects are not repeats of my other classes. It's like Archivers just came to your home - ONLY BETTER-
Because it is STAMPIN' UP! and me! In June and July I am attending several fun and cutting edge industry events including of course Stampin' Up!'s convention. So classes and techniques will be Hot, New & Now! At these classes you and your guests will make and take home 3 projects + get to shop from the New Catalog!

Last Chance Option to get that New Catalog that you so desperately want is to of course Buy it. But why buy something so valuable when you can get it
for FREE simply by participating in one of the above options. It is only to your benefit.
Catalogs will be $10 or get the bundle pack for $18- which is a $10 savings
Bundle Pack includes: Both Main Catalogs - July and January, as well as all 4 mini's

EMAIL ME TODAY: THE EARLY BIRD CATALOG OPTIONS LISTED HERE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY - JUNE 25TH

stampingly,
shannon

PREVIEW AND SCHEDULE

stampers
below please find a card that is beautiful and whimsical too
it is made using the baroque motiffs stamp set - featured in the new
Fall/Winter Preview brochure
please put the following dates on your calendar
JUNE 9th 10 AM at my home - ANNUAL RETIRING STAMP SALE
drop by for fabulous deals on those stamps that are retiring from my collection
JUNE 20 the list of retiring accessories will be posted
JUNE 28 LAST ORDER PLACED FOR RETIRING MDSE
and dont forget there are still a few items left that you can pre-purchase from the Preview Brochure- havent seen 1? then email me
Happy Stamping
Shan

CLASS REMINDER FOR SAT

LADIES WE MADE THIS SIMPLY CUTE CARD AT LAST MONTHS TEST PANEL CLASS
AS A REMINDER THIS MONTHS TEST PANEL CLASS IS THIS SATURDAY
FROM 1-3 PM - AT MY HOME
SUMMERTIME SNEAK PEEK - this class will feature some trendy new ideas for the summertime and we will get a sneak peek of some of the new products that will be appearing in the new catalog debuting July 1, 07. fee is $7 and is FREE to TEST PANEL PARTICIPANTS-
PLEASE RSVP IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY - I HAVE A COUPLE OF OPEN SPACES- also i have just learned today that the sneak peek has been rescheduled and i will probably not be able to access it til may 17th. Dont worry there is still fun stuff planned as well as i will post the sneak peek info to my blog as soon as it becomes available
HOPE TO SEE YOU SAT
SHAN

STAMPS THAT ARE GOING OUT IN STYLE

Today Stampin' Up! announced the list of stamp sets that will be retired with the end of this catalog in June. And it's a HUGE one! You will not believe some of the sets that are on this list. Be sure to check it & make sure that you get the sets that you want before June 30th, because after that they will not be available.Click here to see the Retirement List.

The winner from the retirement contest is:

Lori Dexter - her list is below if you want a sneak peek- she got 17 out of 20 right - Way to Go!

Feel free to forward this blog to your friends & family - I will add them to my list if they email me at: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

Lori's picks for Retiring Stamps:
Always On My Mind 105487 - R
Gifts of Joy 105987 - R
O'Tannenbaum 106751 - R
Cruisin Christmas 104603 -R
Hip Hip Horray 107183 -R
Baby Talk 105065 -R
Olive You 106281 - R
Best of Cluck 105254 -R
A Happy Hi 106314 - R
And Everything Nice 105345 - R
Tu Tu Terrific 107163 - R
You're Neat 107169 - staying
Friends Are Like Flowers 105178 - R
Still LIfe Stems 107393 - R
Window of the World 103941 -R
Sew Seasonal 107194 - R
In the Wild 100321 - R
Perennial Favories 107135 - staying
Because of You 107181 -R
Stinkin' Cute 107341- staying

Templates to Try

shown directly below is a terrific card made by Suzette Lee that uses the Template shared further down in this post- try this template with your cards if you are having a hard time creating a card that is visually exciting by keeping your eye moving - Suzette's card below adds a triangle layering effect - anytime you layer your items to form a visual triangle you will keep the eye moving which in turns adds excitement to the art - in addition the two other card samples were created by: Megan Olsen and Liane Bloomquist

Stamps- Which ones do you think SU will RETIRE?

Stampers

Each year Stampin' Up! goes through the catalog retiring stamp sets to make room for Hot, New & Trendy stamps for the next catalog. As a preface to this retirement period I thought I would involve you - my Stampin' Friends to take a shot at picking your top 20 stamp sets that you think WILL BE RETIRED.

Anyone can play customer, non stamping friend, fellow demonstrator etc. Email me your picks by April 30th. The winner will be the person who has the most correct sets listed- in the event of a tie I will randomly choose a winner. The winner will receive a cute bundle of hand stamped cards. Stampin' Up! will post the retiring list to demos generally the first week of May.

electronic catalogs can be viewed at:

http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=storefinder&storeid=1038724

AND DONT FORGET TO SCHEDULE A HOME STAMPIN' EVENT AND HAVE YOUR NAME PLACED IN THE DRAWING FOR A $20 SHOPPING SPREE. April 21st is the deadline to sign up your event.

To help give you some ideas - I am offering the following events that you can choose from:

SPRING FEVER: are you ready to get outdoors- create a watering can card, stamp a terracotta pot & create a get well card

HONORING OUR PARENTS: create a mothers day card, a fathers day card & a scrapbook page celebrating your family history

MAY DAY: create a cute May Day style basket as well as 2 floral greeting cards

CUSTOM EVENT: you and I will discuss a plan that suits you and your guests

MY PLACE OR YOURS- I AM HAPPY TO HAVE YOU INVITE THE GUESTS AND HOST THE EVENT IN MY HOME IF THAT WORKS BETTER- JUST ASK!

* the card shown above is from the StampMasters group Im in & uses the Doodle This set from the Spring Mini

AND THE WINNER IS......

THE WINNER OF THE $10 SCAVENGER HUNT GIFT CERTIFICATE IS SARAH VAN DUSER- CONGRATULATIONS! DON'T FORGET ANYONE WHO CONTACTS ME BY APRIL 21ST SAT TO SET UP A HOME STAMPIN' PARTY EVENT OF ANY KIND IS ELIGIBLE TO HAVE THEIR NAME DRAWN TO WIN A $20 SHOPPING SPREE!
ALSO AS THE EARLY BIRD WINNER ANN WILL BE RECEIVING HER GIFT WITH HER ORDER THIS MONTH -
THANK YOU STAMPERS

CLASS REMINDER & SHOPPING SPREE DRAWING

Sizzlen Stampers- just a reminder that the Springtime Originals class will be held at my home tomorrow from 10-12. I had 2 people that had to cancel out so I have 2 extra kits. If you would like to attend but had not previously RSVP'd then email me today so I can get you on the list. This class is only $7- FREE to Test Panelists. PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS/CUTTERS & ADHESIVES/GLUES.

Also I have a SHOPPING SPREE for $20 to be drawn for among any stampers who sign up to host a HOME STAMPIN' EVENT- it can be a class, a crop, a time for anyone to just come and create cards, giftables etc - whatever you would like it to be. I will come to your home & provide some supplies*- you provide guests and snacks- it's that easy. For those who email or call me by April 21st to host anytime in April or May- you will be eligible to have your name drawn for the $20 Shopping Spree. If your event has orders then you will receive Hostess Benefits in addition to the $20 Shopping Spree. The Shopping Spree will be gifted at your Event.
Do you want to make several cards or scrapbook several pages. Sign up and gather your friends to do the same and it counts as an event.
* supplies provided will depend on the type of event being held

REGISTRATION & PREPAYMENT FOR APRIL 27TH CLASS IS DUE SAT APRIL 14TH

APRIL 27 7-9PM IS THAT 'FAUX' REAL?- join me for this special class where you will learn a variety of 'faux' techniques- from creating faux eyelets, sequins & other 'hardware' pieces as well as learning some 'faux' techniques incl. faux shaving cream (same look no mess)faux linen, faux filmstrips, faux embossing & more - please note this is a technique class so you will leave with knowledge but not necessarily a completed project for each technique - this class is $10 per person - Registration and Prepayment required by April 14th

EARLY BIRD WINNER

ANN DONAHUE IS THE EARLY BIRD WINNER WITH HER SCAVENGER HUNT ARRVING TO ME ON APRIL 6TH AT 9:09 PM
BUT DON'T DESPAIR
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN THE OTHER LADIES & TURN YOUR HUNT IN TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAWING
YOU HAVE THROUGH THURSDAY TO GET THEM TURNED IN TO ME
I WILL THEN REVIEW THE HUNTS FOR CORRECT ANSWERS AND
DRAW THE WINNER ON APRIL 16TH NEXT MONDAY!

creator of this 'early bird' card is fellow demo Rhonda Morgan

SPRING CONTEST

Sizzlen Stampers

I am having a SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST

to celebrate the Season and to celebrate my New Blog Site

Here are the details:

Instead of hunting easter eggs you will be hunting for answers about various Stampin' Up! products

I will collect scavenger hunts via email from today thru Thurs April 12th - then all participants who answered correctly will be put in a drawing to WIN a Stampin Up! Gift basket including a $10 Gift Certificate + the Early Bird (1st entry received) will also receive a Gift!

Winners will be notified by Monday April 16th via email

resources hints: use your 2006-07 SU Catalog/Idea Book and Spring Mini

or go online to electronically view the catalog and mini at:

http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=storefinder&storeid=1038724

Email me your answers to the following SCAVENGER HUNT questions:

1) On what page of the SU Catalog - would I find the Perfect Stamp set to use to celebrate my neice's H.S. Graduation?

2) View pg 93 - what set would make a great greeting to share with a friend who loves to cook?

3) In the 'Vintage' section of the catalog what stamp set would make great accents to celebrate your spring break or summer excursions?

4) Find the stamp set that contains 56 single words?

5) List the 6 'In Colors' (ps: these will be retired at the end of June)?

6) What is your favortite set in the Spring Mini Catalog?

7) Have you ordered it yet?

8) What is the new punch in the Spring Mini that costs only $9.95 and makes the perfect accent for greeting cards as well as scrapbook pages?

9) Do you own all of our wonderful dual tipped markers?

10) What is your favorite package of Designer Paper that we are currently carrying?

Email all Hunt answers to me at: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

and place the phrase ' SCAVENGER HUNT' in the subject line

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HUNTING

Shan

SPRING DELIVERY- ORDERS ARE IN

if you are receiving this particular BLOG it is because your recent order has arrived
and is ready for pick up
Bags will be on my back deck labeled - for pick up
If you need me to deliver it please email me at
mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
to make arrangements
my schedule is a little crazy this week as we are on Spring Break
so we are doing some Spring Cleaning, Bedroom remodeling and Day Trips
Enjoy!
shan

WILD ABOUT YOU

These too/two cute cards were stamped by fellow demos: Rhonda Beadell & Cherina Cohen
They show some great layering techniques and card layouts that you can 'copy' for any card that you make. For more details as well as a supply list for each card email me at: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
Both cards are very simple to recreate and could even be adapted into scrapbook pg elements
Enjoy!

JOIN MY STAMPIN' TEAM FOR FREE STAMPS/SAVINGS

Stampers - Have you been contemplating owning your own business? Or would you just like to get a discount and have your stampin' & scrappin' products arrive right to your front door? If so meet me at The Dish Pizza in Liberty on Saturday April 28th at 1:00 - I will answer your questions + have a cute gift for you & when you join my team that day (by April 28th) you will receive a coupon from me for $50 off of the Starter Kit price (approx a 25% savings) and as an added bonus, Stampin' Up! will send you 2 of the hostess sets that will be premiering in the New July 2007 Catalog!

The sample above uses one of the sets; to view the free sets click on the links below- Remember you may email me anytime at mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com with questions or to receive a copy of the paperwork in advance.

View the In The Spotlight Set

View the All About Occasions Bundle.

APRIL PROMOTION

Word Sets on Sale!During the month of April Stampin' Up! is offering select word stamps sets at 20% off. The great thing about this sale is there is no minimum purchase or limit to the number of sets you can order. Click on the name of the set below so that you can see the set in our on-line catalog.

Page 190 Tiny Talk* Sale price $13.56

Page 177 Warm Words Sale price $15.96

Page 183 In My Thoughts Sale Price $23.16

Page 178 All Year Cheer II* Sale Price $23.96

Page 194 Short Order Alphabet Sale Price $31.16

Page 191 Everyday Flexible Phrases Sale Price $31.96

Sets with asterisk will be retired after June 30, 2007

SPRING STAMPIN' CLASS SCHEDULE

APRIL 14 10-12 SPRINGTIME ORIGINALS- come create 3 terrific spring projects - see a fun idea on using our ribbon - its more than just for tying bows, a spring bonnet surprise & another fab pearl ex project this time using luminere and a fun technique that will add just the right sparkle to your spring greetings
fee is $7 and is FREE to TEST PANEL PARTICIPANTS- PREREGISTRATION (RSVP) IS DUE BY APRIL 7TH

APRIL 27 7-9PM IS THAT 'FAUX' REAL?- join me for this special class where you will learn a variety of 'faux' techniques- from creating faux eyelets, sequins & other 'hardware' pieces as well as learning some 'faux' techniques incl. faux shaving cream (same look no mess)faux linen, faux filmstrips, faux embossing & more - please note this is a technique class so you will leave with knowledge but not necessarily a completed project for each technique
this class is $10 per person - Registration and Prepayment required by April 14th

MAY 12 1-3 PM SUMMERTIME SNEAK PEEK - this class will feature some trendy new ideas for the summertime and we will get a sneak peek of some of the new products that will be appearing in the new catalog debuting July 1, 07.
fee is $7 and is FREE to TEST PANEL PARTICIPANTS- PREREGISTRATION (RSVP) IS DUE BY MAY 5TH

TENATIVE SUMMER DATES AND EVENTS:
JUNE 9 SHANNONS ANNUAL USED STAMP SALE
JULY 14 NEW CATALOG UNVEILING PARTY
AUGUST 11 SUMMER STAMPIN' HEATS UP

1st try at uploading photos

Shannon's Start-Up Post

Welcome Stampers & Scrappers
This is my new version of a 'website' - a 'Blog' -
apparantly these are among the newest and hippest
ways to share ideas and whatever with anyone and everyone!
So I'm up for trying technology - we will see how it goes!
I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and have been for 9 years
I absolutely LOVE it! Here you will find posts from me that share:
Stampin' and Scrapbookin' ideas, techniques, samples & more
Recipes and other fun non-stampin' items
Contests for blogs, stampin', and other creations!
My Stamp Class Schedule
and who knows what other fun things might pop up?
I'm so excited as I have been trying to get this up and running for
a few months. For those of you who are in my downline team as SU
demonstrators - please note I will shortly be putting together a blog just for
you - where I will include various biz & teaching ideas and tips & more - hopefully
these things will help you in your business and be fun!
Well that is all for now - I hope you will give my Blog a chance to develop into something wonderful - which of course will take a bit of time