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