Holiday Open House Dec 9

Stampers
Come join me in my home for a cup of hot chocolate and some Gift Giving Fun!
Tuesday December 9 from 7-9 - Drop by anytime to view holiday ideas
but please a required RSVP(even if tenative) is needed by Dec 6 to assist in my planning
I will have finished gifts available for purchase as well as a few kits.
Bring your shopping list and let me help you make final selections from the catalog or
my gift table for each person on your list.
Receive Customer Appreciation medallions (to collect for free product during the yr)
Send anyone shopping for you with your Santa Wish List
Retired Mdse will also be for sale-many brand new make great gifts
See perfect packaging demonstrations at 7:30 & 8:30pm
When orders are enough to compile to a workshop all attendees who placed an order will
be eligible to win HOSTESS BENEFITS- thats a free stamp set and atleast $15 in free product of your choosing- winner will be drawn at 9:00 pm that night if requirements are met.
Gift Tag Table - come use random supplies to recreate displayed gift tags or make your own- no charge
and a special holiday gift from me to you just for taking the time to drop by
Dont forget this catalog will be retiring the middle of January so use this opportunity for last minute selections for yourself or others
Bonus Customer Medallions can be earned at this event for:
RSVP by Dec 5 (a day earlier than required)
Bringing friend(s) I havent met
Bringing your Stamping/Crafting Wish List
Bringing or sending someone who is shopping for YOU
Arriving by 7:15pm
Scheduling a home party, clas or workshop during Sellabration Season (Feb/Mar)
Sample of one tag offered that you can make below:

Holiday Extravaganza Is Headed Your Way!

Stampin' Up! is hosting a new event called Holiday Extravaganza- I'm excited because for the last 5 years I have hosted this type of event for my customers on my own. This year SU is hosting a campaign designed to help celebrate the upcoming holiday season. This promotion will officially launch on Nov 10th. Until then I will give you a sneak peek focusing on what I am offering during this event. There will be 4 focus areas:
Packaging and Tags- Tag You're It class offered on Dec 11th at the Platte City MCP Library- 7pm- please register at: http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/programs/title.cfm?id=2905
Gift Giving- My annual Holiday Extravaganza event where you register to make gifts that can be given- email me for your full color flyer
rsvp by Nov 10, pymt due by Nov 15- Event will be on Nov 22nd from 9-1
mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
Decorating- Im including some fun decorating ideas at my Holiday Extravaganza so be sure to register at the link above + sign up for one of my speciality classes- see the sidebar for more info.
Card Making- Christmas Card Crazy Class- Friday Nov 14th 7-10pm
please register via email: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com place Christmas Card Crazy Class in the subject line- there is a class kit in the mail option - see side bar for more info

THINK PINK- OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

This beautiful Winter greeting card is just the thing to make you "Think Pink' in October.

I know Stampin' Up! is running many promotions right now but as I had a cousin pass away last month from breast cancer complications I wanted to run a special promotion in honor of her.

Sherry was a diva kind of gal and I selected this card sample created by fellow demo: Jo

to recreate and offer in a kit!

This card features our new Pink Pirouette color, ribbon, glitter and snowflakes- can you say Gorgeous! This card in the mail kit is offered in a complete kit or pieces only.

A portion of these proceeds will be used to help fight Breast Cancer in Sherrys name

+ you save 10 % when you order the complete kit

Pink Winter Card Kit to create 20 cards with envelopes choose Snow Swirled or Winter Post sets

the sample above uses Snow Swirled(but Winter Post from our Holiday Mini is a nice substitute)- kits complete or by piece will come with full color step by step instructions to recreate this card.

complete: $ 55.00 + tax/shipping use Think Pink promo code

by the piece:

Snow Swirled set- $24.95

Winter Post set- $26.95

Pink Pirouette cs(15 sheets)- $3.45

Pink Stripe ribbon(20 ft)- $5.00

Versa Mark ink- $7.50

Encore Silver ink- $8.95

Dazzling Diamonds glitter- $4.50

2-way glue pen- $3.95

20 envelopes- $3.50

add the items you select then add 7.75% tax then add 10% shipping

Dont hesitate - email me your THINK PINK order today!

mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

This kit offer is available to order thru October 31- all kits will ship no later than Nov 10

COUNTRY LIVING WITH STAMPIN' UP!

Announcement
Stampin' Up! has joined forces with County Living Magazine to help design the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit. This kit will be showcased in the December 2008 issue of Country Living. What does this mean to you? It means that you can subscribe to a year of Country Living Magazine for only $12.00. BONUS: You'll get a FREE mini Stampin' Up! kit when you subscribe. This mini kit is exclusive to this offer- you can only get it by subscribing (using the link below).
In the magazine, you'll find craft projects, atricles on collecting, makeover features, recipes and entertaining ideas. CLICK HERE to subscribe to Country Living today.

Spider Kits in the Mail

Scroll down my pg a couple of entries and you will find the Spider Suckers
I am offering those in kit form as well- Please note the legs will be a bit different
because i dont have the photo corner punch - yet!
The Spider Sucker Kits will be $10 and will provide you with pre-punched/cut materials to replicate 20 of the suckers - this kit will include the candy as well
You will need to provide adhesive and that is all- you may choose to add a 2-way glue pen to your order for $5.
Orders will be taken thru OCt 10th and all orders will be mailed by Oct 17th the same time frame as the Owl Kits
Enjoy!
Shan

OWL KITS IN MAIL

Perfect to give anytime this FALL!
Barb created this cute owl and has finished offering it in kits in the mail - but I loved it and thought I would be happy to offer it as well- You will receive all the items precut/punched to make 15 of these cute fall toppers- Includes circle punches, top note dies, stars, all circles & cello bags- you will need to provide adhesive, scissors, candy& white gel pen (optional).
The # of kits I am offering is limited and I will quit taking orders on Oct 10th- orders will be mailed no later than Oct 17- so place your order today via my email: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
15 owl treat toppers = $15.00 (includes tax & shipping)
add tombow glue for $5.00
add white gel pen for $5.00
have a happy OWLOWEEN!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAMPIN UP!

Birthday Special spend 20$ on any mdse and get 20% off these select Birthday & Cupcake sets
for more info go to: www.shannonssizzlenstampers.stampinup.net

Halloween Spooky Spider

Stampers- well Im still without a decent digital camera to post my own photos but I am sharing this way cute favor idea by fellow demo Sharon Rogers- it is a sucker cover made from the many terrific SU punches- Scallop, photo corner, 1 inch and 1/4 inch standard
If you have something cute you have created that spotlights Stampin' Up!'s punches email me a pic & I will post it here- + SAVE 10% ON ALL PUNCHES TODAY thru SAT OCT 4 offer is good only thru me and you will have to email me and mail pymt (vs online) to receive the savings- however if you prefer to order online you may do so by Oct 4 and I will email you a coupon for your next purchase or class that reflects a 10% savings

In Honor of Pirates Day

This fun card was designed by fellow demo: Dianne Shiozaki

and since I dont own anything that I could relate to Pirates I just had to share it with you

Enjoy it Matey!

Shan

The "D" Word

The "D" Word

Does the D word scare you? I’m talking about the word Demonstrator as in Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator. There’s no need to fear the D word. I think sometimes people equate being an Independent Demonstrator means A LOT of work. But I’d like to prove otherwise to you… and show you that being a Demonstrator is actually A LOT of fun. Best of all being a Demonstrator means saving money on something you love to do... STAMP, SCRAPBOOK, AND DECORATE! Right now is THE BEST time to join Stampin’ Up!. See this page for more details and read up on all the benefits of joining. Through October 11, you can start and choose from 1 of 3 Starter Kits – for only $99.00!

You can join very easily by going to my demo website at

http://www.shannonssizzlenstampers.stampinup.net/

and clicking on the 'join' button upper right hand corner

my code to join my team is SIZZLENSTAMPERS

Don't put off joining- Earn $ for Christmas, Get a discount on materials to make holiday gifts, Support your hobby for less- Whatever your reason Stampin' Up! makes it easy & totally enjoyable for you to be part of our family.

Shannon

mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

Frightfully Fun Halloween Season with Shannon & Stampin' Up!

Sundays Starting Sept 21st- Oct 26th

This year, get into the spirit of the season with some of my best tricks and treats by joining my online cyberspace Halloween Seasonal Workshop

This email series is something new Im trying as a fun way to ensure that you along with myself get some stamping scheduled into our busy lives. Hopefully it will also provide you with some boo-tiful ideas to use in your Halloween preparations.

Each week beginning Sept 21st you will receive in your email In box a fun stampin or scrappin tutorial or idea to use that is suited to the season. Feel free to comment or post your items to my blog as well. Some things that you might find are:

Cute favors for school parties
Eerie templates to use at a pumpkin carving party
Tempting treats for all of your trick-or-treaters incl stamped containers etc
Easy decorating projects

Simple seasonal giftables for teachers, co-workers, friends and more
Latest tips and trends in the paper crafting field from me- your stampin' friend
My Halloween Seasonal Workshop is only available thru me and it's about to start- so be sure to sign up by sending me an email - subject line: Halloween Workshop to mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

Shannon

PS I am preparing a similar Winter Wonderland Workshop - which will feature beautiful snow scenes, ornaments, Christmas Cards etc- please note these ideas will all be adaptable even if you dont celebrate a particular season - I'm sure you will find useable ideas along with tutorials and templates for techniques & patterns- Sundays Nov 2- Feb 8th

Scrumptious Stampin Up Ribbon

Patty had the best picture showcasing some of our new ribbon so I thought I would share it with you. I also wanted to let you in on my Sizzlen Ribbon Share.
To participate you will sign up by Aug 30 and submit payment of $35
Upon receiving the ribbon order I will split it out- each group will consist of 4 people.
You will each get a quarter of the yardage on each of the following ribbons:
Each of the 4 new 1" double stitchd grograin in rose red, baja breeze, bashful blue & chocolate chip. Each of the 5/8" striped grograin ribbon in the 6 new in colors, the new 1-1/4" pink pirouette wide grograin ribbon, the 7/8" so saffron poly twill ribbon, the double sided satin twist ribbon in kiwi/vanilla, riding hood red taffeta + a sneak peek qty share of some of our holiday mini ribbons*- candy cane, rope twine, alpine felt and alpine stripe- that is over 18 different ribbons you would receive - perfect timing for any occasion as we have a ribbon to suit all.
Contact me asap - mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com Shan

Wild Clubs Forming NOW

Thought I would share this cute Wild Card - we went to the Zoo on Monday and had a great time so since I love this set I just had to share- + Ive been in such a Wild n Crazy Mood that I redesigned my club offerings for this catalog season
Please sign up to join one Today & get in on all the Fringe Benefits!

The first is called Tote-ally Techniques
It will run Sept - Feb
There will be only 6 spaces available
Each participant commits to purchase a minimum of $25 net each month
You will be able to attend the class or receive it as a "class in the mail"
Each month you will learn 2-3 new techniques. At our first club you will create a
"tote" in which you will be able to file a sample card with instructions for replicating each technique
You will also create a full card/item that you can feel good about giving away because you will still
have 1 sample for you
You will then be challenged to create atleast 1card/item showcasing one of the new technique for the
challenge of the month contest- where you can win product prizes! You are not required to participate in
the challenge contests - they are optional!

The next new group is
Big Shot Layaway
It will run Oct- Dec
This is a great option to "layaway" your Sizzix Big Shot & exclusive dies
There must be atleast 3 participants for each group
Each participant commits to pay $50 each month
Each month you will receive exclusive die(s) and papers
Each month you will also be able to use the dies and my Big Shot until you get your own while creating a unique & cool project
The last month everyone will receive the Big Shot machine
Remember you must think of this as layaway with pickup just in time for Christmas for yourself
I have set this club up this way to ensure that no one drops mid stream because of the larger $ requirements

The next group is
Big Shot Scrapbookin'
It will run Sept - Dec
Requires a ONE TIME crop fee PYMT of $40 (equates to be $10 a mo)
You will be able to attend a special Scrapbookin class designed to suit the desires of current members that features SU stamps in conjunction with
the fabulous new Big Shot Dies as well as open crop time to work on whatever you choose
You will have unlimited access to my Big Shot and available dies on that class day
You will be able to schedule 2 private Big Shot (30 min ) sessions during the 4 months where you can
use the Big Shot and Dies for yourself and your own needs
You will need to provide your own SU papers or order ahead for delivery on that day to use with the Big Shot - class materials for featured products will be
included

The last group is one that I have several faithful and loyal followers of- my
Test Panel group
This group will run Sept - June
Each participant commits to purchase a min. of $15 net monthly in SU product for the 10 months
Each month 1 participant will receive hostess benefits- months will be selected by participants - first come first serve - so dont put of joining and get your top pick of month to receive hostess benefits in
This is a terrific way to budget your stampin purchases, learn new ideas/trends, create fun seasonal projects & cards
In addition Test Panelists are invited to attend 1 designated class per month for FREE

NEW CATALOG PREMIERE- DONT MISS OUT

DONT WORRY ABOUT STANDING IN LINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE HOTTEST PREMIERE IN THE PAPER CRAFTING INDUSTRY- MERELY EMAIL ME TO HOLD YOUR SEAT AT NO COST FOR MY : STAMPIN' UP! NEW CATALOG PREMIERE
SAT AUGUST 9TH FROM 2- 4
CATCH A GLIMPSE OF SOME OF THE NEW STAMPIN' & SCRAPPIN' PRODUCT STARS
SO BRING YOUR CAMERA OR SKETCH BOOK
GET IN ON THE ACTION WITH 1 OR 2 MOVIE QUALITY "TAKES"
(THATS MAKE N TAKES) FEATURNG NEW 'STARS'
RECEIVE YOUR EXCLUSIVE COPY OF THE NEW CATALOG - so pre-order prior to the 25th
HAVE A CHANCE TO BE NOMINATED AND RECEIVE A STAMPIN' 'OSCAR' aka PRIZES
POSSIBLY HAVE A CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR NAME ON A STAMPIN' WALK OF FAME BY EARNING and/or WINNING part or all of REGISTRATION EXPENSES TO THE STAMPIN' UP REGIONAL 'CASTING CALL' IN KC - sept 26 / 27th
SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE EMAIL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT - NO FEES
mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

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SHANNON - mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

Convention Attendee

Im back from Convention and cant wait to share all the fun ideas, product catalogs and more with all of my friends, family, downline & loyal stampin' customers!

One of my favorite parts of convention is viewing the new 'commericals' that SU makes in house to promote new products, events, trips and more. This year my favorite was

the Convention Attendee Barbie- wouldnt it be great if there really was a Barbie of this sort?

However most of the die hard stampers I was with would probably prefer the 'special edition UPS Ken doll' instead. After we watched the commercial Shelli (COO) mentioned that perhaps we hadnt payed close enough attention so we re-watched it and then a doorbell rang-

and who arrived on stage? A UPS guy!! He said he was confused because he had a package to deliver and it wasnt clear who it was to- Shelli offered to help and he said it read-Everyone here! Woo Hoo

the crowd went wild- a UPS truck covered with flames came driving thru the side stage area and UPS colored confetti was shooting everywhere!! The best part was that UPS brought each Convention Attendee " Barbie" the new RMCH stamp set. Shelli told us that we may or may not know that SU is a large UPS Client and as a way for UPS to say Thank You to SU -UPS purchased the stamp sets to be given to us. The added bonus to that is that there were approx 6000 demos at convention which means that the RMCH will also earn about $12,000 in those few minutes courtesy of UPS and Stampin' Up! Way to Go!!

Summer Weddings to Celebrate

This card is one I did awhile back when I was in need of a wedding card - we also made it at one of my classes where I taught the dazzling diamond dust technique
In case you missed it - basically cut your paper to size that you want to 'sparkle'- if it is plain- go ahead & do any stamping you want- here I used the ds (designer series) paper from Stampin' Up!'s Cutie Pie collection - the florals at base of card- next step cover the entire paper in versamark ink- last step- pour dazzling diamond dust glitter over the entire paper and then shake off excess into powder pal and funnel back into jar- voila! Now I recently came across an additional step that definitely makes the glitter stay on even better and that is to add SU's heat n stick powder- after the versamark step you would pour heat n stick powder on the surface then heat it then add the glitter. This adds one more step & one more product you would need but I guarantee you that the glitter stays on so much nicer!
For the rest of this card it is made from a 4" x 12" piece of cardstock and the curved edge is just a hand drawn template I created to use. I watercolored the couple using the aquapainter and ink pads. The piercing tool has been used in each of the 'petals' of the scallop behind the happy couple as well as following the curved edge of the card. The last touch was a bit of tuille that was cut and tucked via 1/8 punch into the brides veil area - so that this becomes 3-dimensional. If you have any other questions regarding the card please email me.

NEW STAMPS FOR SALE

NEW STAMPS FOR SALE PICK UP YOUR NEW CATALOG AND JOIN IN THE FUN AT MY NEW CATALOG PARTY ON SAT AUGUST 9TH FROM 2-4 - YOU WILL WANT TO BE ON TIME AS THIS WILL RUN LIKE A MINI CLASS - RSVP IF YOU LIKE - NO FEES - COME SEE MY CONVENTION SWAPS/PHOTOS, STAMP A PROJECT USING NEW PRODUCTS, AND PLAY THE LATEST STAMPIN' UP GAME SHOW TO WIN GREAT SU PRIZES

Gone to Convention SLC 2008

I am off to convention in Salt Lake to Celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Anniversary and MY 10th Anniversary with SU! In honor of this I will be giving 10% off of all purchases that are placed while I am gone - that basically ='s FREE SHIPPING! To place your order simply email me at mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com . I will place the final orders for anything from the retiring catalog once I return home on August 5th.

FREE SAMPLE OF NEW STAMPIN UP PRODUCT - PREMIERING SAT AUG 9TH

DONT WORRY ABOUT STANDING IN LINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE HOTTEST PREMIERE IN THE PAPER CRAFTING INDUSTRY- MERELY EMAIL ME TO HOLD YOUR SEAT AT NO COST FOR MY : STAMPIN' UP! NEW CATALOG PREMIERE

SAT AUGUST 9TH FROM 2- 4

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF SOME OF THE NEW STAMPIN' & SCRAPPIN' PRODUCT STARS

SO BRING YOUR CAMERA OR SKETCH BOOK

GET IN ON THE ACTION WITH 1 OR 2 MOVIE QUALITY "TAKES"

(THATS MAKE N TAKES) FEATURNG NEW 'STARS'

RECEIVE YOUR EXCLUSIVE COPY OF THE NEW CATALOG - so pre-order prior to the 25th

HAVE A CHANCE TO BE NOMINATED AND RECEIVE A STAMPIN' 'OSCAR' aka PRIZES

POSSIBLY HAVE A CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR NAME ON A STAMPIN' WALK OF FAME BY EARNING and/or WINNING part or all of REGISTRATION EXPENSES TO THE STAMPIN' UP REGIONAL 'CASTING CALL' IN KC - sept 26 / 27th

SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE EMAIL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT - NO FEES

mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

RETIRING ACCESSORIES SOME AT 25% OFF

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_discount_accessoires.pdf

the full list of accessories that are retiring is below- please note only the accessories in the above link are 25% off

109200177Accents & Elements Build A Flower
110718177Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719177Accents & Elements Messenger
103158184Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638163 Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644 163Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
108694 163Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312 167Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 167Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 167Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 167Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 167Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729 167Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 167Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018 163Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019 163Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 163Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109015 163Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109013 163Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 163Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011163Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 163Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 163Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 163Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751 171Designer Series Paper Azure*
110696 169Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze
110749 169Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 169Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699 168Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109160 170Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109159 169Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 169Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 168Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151170Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 170Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750 171Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153 170Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
109175 171Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177 171Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
109173 171Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174 171Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 171Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 171Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168 171Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171 171Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 171Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176 171Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164 171Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 171Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 171Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 171Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163 171Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise
110698 168Designer Series Paper Spring Break
110273 169Designer Series Paper Spring Fling*
110271 170Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes
110272 170Designer Series Paper Western Sky
107299 167Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320 189Eyelets Basic
100375 189Eyelets Bold Brights
100381 189Eyelets Earth Elements
107233 189Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 189Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 189Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 189 Eyelets Soft Subtles
105532 188Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
101120 183Metallic Art Pencils
107307 179On Board Accents
109181 178On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 178On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306 179On Board Simon Lower
109227 181Punch Box Three For You
102686180Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271 183Pure Color Pencils
109062 191Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 191Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058 191Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
109189 190Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 190Ribbon Originals District*
109188 190Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 190Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 190Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 190 Ribbon Originals Theater
110716 191Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281 182Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284 182Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 182Rub-Ons Urban West*
174Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 174Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572 172Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567 173Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597 175Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562 174Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648 173Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
110587 175Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 175Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184 15Simply Sent Friendly Notes
106662197Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561197Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681197Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678197Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482197Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680197Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677197Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe
106610196Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467196Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571196Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570196Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569196Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
107468196Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554 193 Stampin' Color Index Labels
106694 194 Stampin' Kids Markers
101399 185 Stipple Brushes
102673 183 Zig Painty
*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.
the following accessories have been retired but are no longer available-
brushed copper cs
classic ink- river rock, wild wasabi
hodgepodge hardware pewter, antique brass
white mulberry paper
double stitch ribbon - blue bayou, groovy guava, purely pomegranate
simply scrappin'special delivery-girl
simply sent kits-simple delights, three thoughts
jumbo wheel- leaves ala carte

Scuba - Just for Fun

I know I dont often post personal stuff but this picture I thought was too cute
It is my oldest daughter and her friend scuba diving earlier in June- Brittany
is the one in the blue framed scuba mask- and watch later this summer(althought it may have to be after the kids go back to school) I hope to reference this
picture again as I ran across a template for a scuba mask and hope to create a
great scrapbook to accent this fabulous photo of the girls!

Ants on Picnic

This is a total Case from a swap I received last year at convention- the apple cores are created from the round tab punch on white or vanilla cs then punch again from your choice of green an red cardstocks tearing out the center then paper piece together as shown in the picture
create the "bite" on the lower corner of the card by using the 1/8 punch repeatedly - do this to each cardstock layer before gluing them together- any small teardrop, leaf or half of a heart stamp can be used to create that little darker center on the apple cores, simply create seeds using our black marker bold tip- first create a circle applying the tip straight down then without picking the pen up 'drag' a line out from the dot this will give you a nice teardrop seed - yoiu can do 2 together to create 'toile paint' hearts as well- finish off by stamping a randomn row of ants, staple on ribbon add layered verse, add stems and leaves with scrap to the apple cores and you have yourself a cute little card - for my scrappers out there this would make the cutest border for apple picking pages, apple pie pages, anything summery, picnic, outdoorsey & more
If you are interested in learning other fun - non traditional uses for your punches contact me at
mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com to schedule a "so punch fun" party in your home

CATALOGS FOR FREE- WHAT????

YES IT IS TRUE STAMPERS - SO START CELEBRATING STAMPIN' UP!'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ME!

THIS YEAR IM OFFERING MY CATALOGS FOR FREE - A $10 VALUE
THATS RIGHT NO COST TO YOU

ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU EMAIL ME TO RESERVE YOUR COPY BY JULY 15TH

SO I KNOW HOW MANY TO INITIALLY ORDER

CATALOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AUGUST 9TH AND YOU CAN PICK IT UP FROM 2-5 THAT DAY AT MY NEW CATALOG PARTY or ARRANGE FOR OTHER DELIVERY

SO GET SET NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR NEW CATALOG - I CANT WAIT TO CALL YOU AND GET YOUR FEEDBACK ON IT!

SHAN

HUGE SALE -STAMPS ON PERMANENT VACATION

The following promotion will be going on from July 10- July 28 to honor those stamps and accessories that Stampin' Up! is retiring-
All Customers placing any order during this time will have their name put in to win a special Sneak Peek Stamp Set**
All Orders over $50net receive a complimentary 2008-09 In Color Classic Ink Pad*
All Orders over $100net will also receive a $10 Gift Card for the new catalog

In Color items = 10% off
groovy guava, purely pomegranite, wild wasabi, soft sky, bayou blue & river rock

Hodgepodge Hardware Kits = 25% off (hurry supplies are limited)
antique brass, aged copper & pewter

Retiring Stamp Sets =10% off - see the list below
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_N.pdf

New Home Decor Elements Line= purchase a new item & receive the mounting tool FREE
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/decorelements_web.pdf

In order to qualify for the sale - all orders and payment MUST be received by July 28th (after that Im headed to SLC for Convention)
* please note ink pads may not be available til after Aug 11th - based on limited qtys.
** sneak peek set will be awarded upon my return from SLC

NEW CATALOG PRE-ORDER +Sneak Peek

STAMPERS
its that time again - when you want to pre-reserve your copy of the Stampin' Up! Catalog & Idea Book for the next season.
So reserve your catalog between now - July 15th- mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com and put new catty in the subject

This year the catalogs are:
$0- FREE

Catalogs are slotted to arrive between Aug 5-11th with 1st day to order as the 11th
I should have catalogs for pickup/delivery at my new catalog party on Aug 9th.

In addition if you would like to join one of my 2008-09 groups please feel free to sign up as soon as possible

* Test Panel- get together 1 x month to try new soon to be released/newly released product- purchases a min. of $15 net for 10 months Sept-June & rec. hostess benefits 1 x during yr

*Scrappin' Olympic Style - get together 1x bi-monthly for marathon scrapbooking events
events are $25 each Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar, May- pre-pay at only $100 for all 5 crops- tenative events incl 12x12 in 4 hrs, mini albums, 12 reasons, holidays, etc, Define your Life album or whatever members would like to work on

*Technique Junkies- get together 1 x bi-monthly to learn new and innovative techniques to take your cards and scrapbks to the next level- incl. special email challenges/news monthly $15 per month Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, June - prepay for the period at a discounted cost of $5

*Your Home Party- become a Stampin' Up! Hostess and invite friends & family to your home while I do the entertaining (we will of course all stamp)- minimal cost to you + you receive all hostess benefits as well as having had a night of fun!
If you are unable to attend a prepaid event - all kit materials will be mailed to you

SNEAK PEEK STAMPIN' UP!'S NEW IN COLORS FOR 2008-2009 CATALOG YR-

pink pirouette,riding hood red, tangerine tango, kiwi kiss, baja breeze, pacific point

2007-08 IN COLORS RETIRING -STOCK UP NOW

Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive 2007-2008 In Colors come in card stock, inks, ink refills, and ribbons. But after August 10, they’re gone! Place an order today so you can continue using these beautiful colors for months or years to come. + when you order thru me any combination of 6 in color items or more you will receive FREE SHIPPING on orders placed by July 9th!

Happy Birthday America

I dont have this set but I thought fellow demo Connie B. did a great job using it along with the Snow Blossom punch to create firecrackers from birthday candles so I wanted to share it with you! Feel free to email me with questions and meanwhile have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Shan

HODGEPODGE HARDWARE ON SALE

Copper, brass, and pewter Hodgepodge Hardware is retiring! Stock up now while Stampin’ Up! is offering 25% off (no limit!). But don’t wait too long—this offer is only good while supplies last!

Instant Business Opportunities

This week is a great time to join my team and the Stampin' Up! family. Sneak Peek time is nearly here and a new catalog release within about a month. Get in now and save on all your wishs from the new catalog. Here are just a few of the perks you get:
1. YOU GET - Over $400 in stamps, inks, cardstock, business supplies for $199
2. YOU GET - An additional FREE stamp set (ANY Amount) easily a $50+ value
3. YOU GET - To enjoy a personal minimum 20% discount on purchases (could be higher based on monthly sales)
4. YOU GET - The opportunity to earn up to 9 FREE stamp sets your first 6 months
5. YOU GET - A onetime 30% instant income on your first Hostess Order (With the New Catalog coming out you can have a HUGE open house, pay off the kit, earn free sets and have money left over for more on your wish list)
6. YOU GET - To now not only be a hostess but earn demonstrator commissions on hostess orders you might place for yourself
7. YOU GET - Sales credits towards any SU incentives, monthly minimums and overrides on personal orders -YOUR ORDERS COUNT
8. YOU GET - To have access to www.stampinup.com - online ordering, great tips, techniques, samples and more.
9. YOU GET - To receive our full color monthly idea & training publications
10. YOU GET - A special SIGN ON GIFT FROM ME
11. YOU GET to join my team the Sizzlen Stampers!
12. YOU GET to join right online - It's instant & easy go to www.shannonssizzlenstampers.stampinup.net
13. YOU GET to enjoy flexibility with our low quarterly minimums
14. YOU GET to earn an income if you choose doing something FUN
15. YOU GET to claim all your stamping, crafting and scrapbooking as TAX WRITE OFFS!!!
16. YOU GET - wow!! Yes there is more.. Contact me if you need a few more reasons to join my team today... CONTACT ME TODAY to be on your way to enjoying all these benefits and more.
Shannon - mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

RECIPE KIT CLASS

Wed July 9th from 7-8:30 pm - Pre-registration with payment is required by July 5th

This class is one I case'd from fellow demo Chris Kolly- the main difference will be in the lg font used for 'recipes' - otherwise this cute projct incorporates all the great summer fun and colors from the mini catalog set tart n tangy. These make the perfect thank you gift to present to hostesses of your summer picnics and get togethers. Dont forget to use this class as an opportunity to get your Christmas gift giving done early. A perfect gift for anyone on your list!

In the class you will cover the metal tin, create cards & folders as well as create the clip recipe 'holder'.

Order 3 or more kits and receive a discount. Email me today- mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

STAMPS GOING ON A PERMANENT VACATION

Stampin' Up!® has announced the stamp sets that will be retiring to make room for the new catalog in August. After years of dedicated service, these stamp sets listed will be saying good-bye and heading to warmer climates. The accessories that will be retiring will be announced on July 21. If some of these stamp sets are on your wish list, now is your last chance to get them before they're gone. We will also be saying goodbye to the 2007-08 In Colors(TM) family: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Groovy Guava and Purely Pomegranate. Be sure to stock up on card stock, double-stitched grosgrain ribbon and re-inkers for your ink pads. New In ColorsTM will be introduced in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog debuting August 11th.Just a reminder the Occasions Mini Collection 2008 will only be available until June 30, 2008! Go online to http://www.stampinup.com/ and select the Occasions mini for on last look- then email your order to me quick- mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

NEW HOME DECOR LINE

Stampin' Up! has introduced a new line of vinyl wall art. Click on the link below to see a sneak peek of the new brochure. This new product will be available July 1st.See the Decor Elements Brochure

June's Sneak Peek

While the release of the new catalog is still a couple of months away, Stampin' Up! is offering us a sneak peek of two great products to come. The Fresh Cut stamp set is a design that is versatile and stylish. All the stamps are die cut! This feature helps save you time and gets you stamping perfectly every time. In addition, the Fresh-Cut Notes are like no other precut cards we've ever offered. The notes package includes 15-4" x 4" laser-cut note cards with envelopes. The pair complements each other perfectly for a one-of-a-kind gift card or an exceptional hand-delivered thank-you card.For a limited time when you purchase the brand new, die-cut Fresh Cuts stamp set, add on the coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes for only $5!
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GET ON BOARD WITH CHIPBOARD

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2008
Promotion Details:
Spend $35 on Stampin' Up! products and get 25 percent off any On Board items from the Spring-Summer Collection.
All On Board products (pages 178-179) qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to the number of discounted chipboard products a customer may purchase once the qualifying order of $35 has been reached.
This offer is being made in conjunction with a Cutting Mat/Hobby Blade combo pack special offer; click here for more details.
Order your Cutting Mat ($15.95) and Get a Hobby Blade Free + order only an additional $19.05
of Merchandise and qualify to order any and all additional Chipboard for 25% off!

This super easy STAR Card is terrific for all of the Stars in your life- from Grads to Dads it is sure to please- easily change ink and paper to suit school colors, add a mascot cut from a school newspaper etc to the center of the star to personalize it to a T-
for Dad add his monogram/initial in the center of the star to make it all about him

EASTERN ECLECTIC STYLE WATCH CLASS

this is just one of the items we will be making at my Eastern Eclectic Class on April 25th - (thanks Pam M for the pic and idea) see more details in my class details to the right of my layout

DOES CREATIVITY RUB OFF?

Take advantage of receiving FREE Rub-Ons during Sale-A-Bration! When you purchase $50 net mdse you can choose the Friendship Rub-Ons for FREE a $21.90 value. Sale-A-Bration ends on March 17th so be sure to place your order before then.

ALWAYS - Stampin' Up!

This is I think my favorite set (atleast for now) from the New SU Catalog. Entitled Always it has a traditional almost victorian feel but with a modern edge and trendsetting flair - Plan now to attend my March Test Panel class as we will be creating a card that spotlights the funky bird from this set. Anyway this 3x3 notecard was one of the favorites at todays Test Panel class - so I thought I would share it with you.
Supplies:
3.5x3.5 real red textured cs base
3.25 x 3.25 whisper white cs base
3x 6 score at 3" to create 3x3 notecard
12" red stripe grosgrain ribbon
real red classic ink
basic brown ink
scrap whisper white to stamp heart and saying on
scrap real red to layer heart on
scrap chocolate chip to layer saying on
snail (or adhesive of choice)
piercing tool and foam mat
Directions:
stamp branch in basic brown randomnly on front of choc chip notecard
attach choc notecard to white cs base
attach ribbon to back of white cs base making sure to leave one side quite abit longer than the other so the knot can be to the one side not centered
attach white cs base (w/ribbon) to red cs base
now tie the ribbon in a knot so it layers over the choc notecard
stamp heart in red ink on white cs
using the piercing tool quickly pierce every dot or every other dot around the heart
trim out heart and layer on to red cs and cut out heart again
stamp saying in red ink on white cs and cut out
layer saying on choc chip cs and cut out
layer heart on choc notecard at a bit of an angle
layer saying to where edge of choc saying lines up with edge of choc notecard
voila - a beautiful little valentine - perfect to tuck in someones lunch, briefcase or lay on their pillow with a bit of candy
comment here and let me know how you liked this card, if you tried it and how it worked out for you or what alterations you made etc-

What Glue Do You Use?

Stampin' Up offers quite a few choices when it comes to adhesives. Here's how to decide which one to grab:

Snail Adhesive --- Very strong and great for general layering of cardstock. Absolutely no glue on your hands, so great for the neat freak! (Tip: use several 1/2" strips instead of long ones across the cardstock. It holds that well, and it will last much longer!)
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive (new!)--- Temporary if allowed to dry first; permanent if stuck when wet. Just may give Snail some competition as the glue of choice. It's very strong, won't buckle the cardstock and has 2 tips, thin and wide, for spreading. Not for use on ribbon as it can soak through. This glue reminds me a bit of Elmers only much better hold.
Sticky Strip --- For anything 3-dimensional, like a box, you NEED to use this. (Unless you want your project to fall apart.) Stock up so late at night when you need to create a cute gift box for tomorrows birthday party etc you wont be crying for Stciky Strip.
Anywhere Glue Stick ---This will do great on Designer Series Paper, which is lighter than cardstock. Adheres DSP to chipboard perfectly. Not for layering cardstock, in my opinion it just doesnt have the holding capability.
Dotto --- When you want it repositionable and removable. Perfect for scrapbooking.
2-Way Glue Pen --- Temporary if allowed to dry first; permanent if stuck when wet. Also works for chipboard but I prefer the Glue Stick. Perfect for glitter, especially if you want to outline something with glitter or our new duo beads.
Glue Dots & Mini Glue Dots --- Have a bow, button, rhinestone or anything else you want to attach? Use the item to pick up a Mini Dot, stick it on your project and you're done. Never struggle with attaching a bow again! Start with the minis and add the larger ones if you have larger items to adhere.

SALE-A-BRATE WITH SHANNON IN FEBRUARY

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TODAY! DONT MISS OUT ON MY 2 FBRUARY EVENTS IN HONOR OF YOUR TIME TO EARN* LIMITED EDITION STAMP SETS & RUB-ONS FOR FREE!

Tiny Test Panel - Sat Feb 9th - RSVP by Tues Feb 5th At this class we will be making some tiny items to fit in the cutest metal mailbox for valentines day or just to say hi- i was thinking of you - this class features new stamp sets, and a chance to test preview things like the rub-ons, felt flowers, speciality brads & more - see sidebar for more details

Sale-A-Bration Rubber Stamp Festival- Sat Feb 23rd

PRE-REGISTRATION with Pymt by Tues Feb 5th- this full blown event will feature many things for your $32 including a brand new stamp set to use- you will need to select one of the following stamp sets (required) when you pre-register:

Simply Said- 106598 pg 49

Always- 111141 pg 57

A Little Birdie Told Me-110992 pg 65

Priceless-109260 pg 108

Sweet Shapes - 106001 pg 117

In addition to making some cool new items, there will be retired 'rubber' for sale, a punch bowl (punches and scraps available to use), service project cards for the KC Ronald McDonald House, door prizes & more fun than you can stamp! All participants will receive an attendance gift as well

*choose 1 item from the SAB mini for free with every $50 net purchased

TIME WELL SPENT IN THE NEW YEAR CLASS

ABOVE IS A SAMPLE OF A CARD WE WILL BE MAKING SAT JAN 19TH

with a couple of changes in color and embellishments. It features the New Hostess Stamp Set:

Time Well Spent- your time will be well spent when you join us to create some fun new items on Jan 19th at 6pm But remember you MUST RSVP by: Jan 12 (ok im nice and gave a couple of extra days to register)

BLOG CANDY WINNER IS: (drum roll please)

JULIE@______ so watch for a verification email from me so you can claim your Blog Candy.
I had several NEW visitors to my blog so thanks to everyone for sharing my blog with your friends. Twila's birdie card below is singingly sweet and easy to recreate. Using our new eastern influenced designer series papers, A Little Birdie Told Me stamp set and some fabulous accessories you can stamp this card up in a snap!

New Demo Website/Blog Candy Update

With Stampin' Up! updating and adding some great new features I couldn't resist re-applying for my demo website so here it is:

http://www.shannonssizzlenstampers.stampinup.net/

this is my new demo website thru Stampin Up so please update your bookmarks and favorites accordingly - you will still find fun new stuff on my Blog as well so keep both current

I have exceeded the 1000 visitors so I will be using a random drawing co to select a winner
Look for this posting on Thursday and check to see if you are my BLOG CANDY WINNER

NEW CATALOG FOR A NEW YEAR

Stampin' Up! has released it's New Spring/Summer Collection Catalog
you can view it at: http://www.stampinup.com/
Email me ( mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com ) to order your own personal copy and to place orders of new mdse.
Great new embellishments include: New Rub-Ons of exclusive SU designs, Felt Flowers, and Fabulous New Bead Duos + more
New Stamp Set Designs feature Trendy Typography, Crew Classics & Eastern Eclectic styles.
Sign up now for your space at my New Catalog for a New Year Class on Jan 19th to create fun items using many of our new products -
and don't forget to email me or leave a blog comment - I'm getting close to awarding BLOG CANDY for getting to that 1000 mark!Ü