More Cards...

Hello...


I just completed some cards last night. I actually made 16 each, of two different designs. I usually make multiples so I can use them for various things, such as thank you cards for orders, swaps, etc.


The first card is the one that those who placed orders at Lori's workshop, will be getting as a "thank you" with their orders. I like to give "thank you" cards to everyone who places an order with me.
The Stampin' Up! Ingredients used to make this card are as follows:
STAMPS: Crazy For Cupcakes
CARD STOCK: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER: Sweet Always
CLASSIC INK: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Going Gray
ACCESSORIES: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8" Circle Punch, Aqua Painter, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals
Don't you just love that "Sweet Always" designer paper???!!! I do!!! This is definitely going to be one of my favorites! The catalog doesn't do these new papers justice. Everytime I order one and see them in person they look so much better than they do in the catalog.
This second card is the one I'm going to use as my swap card, for my "Recipe Book" stamp class this weekend. I like to offer optional swaps at my classes. This way the students can make some cards and get some back to help build up their collections. It's always fun to see what everyone comes up with!
The Stampin' Up! Ingredients used to make this card are as follows:
STAMPS: Dreams du Jour
CARD STOCK: Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER: Holiday Treasures
CLASSIC INK: Chocolate Chip
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Strip
Well... Peter's here (child #3), and wants me to help him with his flash cards, so I'd better go for now. I'm going to try to post more regularly. My life is finally beginning to stabilize after the move but I still have so much to catch up on.
Until next time...
Cherise :)

Cards from Lori Alderete's SU! Workshop...

Hello...


I thought I'd share the cards we did this past weekend at Lori Alderete's Stampin' Up! Workshop.


The first card was cased from one of my dear friends, Lori Tecler. You can view the original on her blog . Thanks for the inspiration Lori.



The Stampin' Up! ingredients used to make this card are as follows:
STAMPS: Flight of the Butterfly
CARD STOCK: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER: Bella Rose
CLASSIC INK: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red
ACCESSORIES: 5/8" Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Strip


The second card we did was created by me. I opened up my new package of 'Sweet Always' designer series paper and was instantly inspired to create the following card...



The Stampin' Up! ingredients used to make this card are as follows:
STAMPS: Eastern Blooms, Say it with Scallops (this years Ronald McDonald House Stamp Set)
CARD STOCK: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Whisper White
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER: Sweet Always
CLASSIC INK: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Square Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Circle Fire Brad, 1" Chocolate Chip Double-Stitched Grograin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Strip


The pictures above really don't do the cards justice. They both look much nicer, with richer colors in person. Doesn't the second card remind you of Baskin Robbins??? Mmmm... ice cream!
Until next time...
Cherise :)

'BIG SHOT' Pre-Order Special Offer!!!

There's a new big shot in town--

the Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! has partnered with Sizzix to provide the Big Shot as well as exclusive dies. The Big Shot is a sturdy manual die cutting machine used to die cut materials for use on crafts, home decor projects, and even clothing. The Big Shot works with ALL competitive dies, and the steel rule dies can cut through an impressive list of 50 different materials, including fabric, foil, and chipboard.

WANT THE BIG SHOT???

I'm offering some Pre-Order Specials!!! These offers are ONLY valid in the US. The Big Shot will be shipped directly to your home. All pre-orders must be received by August 31st to qualify for these savings!!! If you wait until the catalog goes live on September 2nd, you will NOT be able to get these deals!!! View the Big Shot catalog by clicking on the link to the right.

BIG SHOT PRE-ORDER OPTION #1:
Order the Special Edition Starter Kit for $195.95 (includes the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, 2 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Bigz Dies-- Scallop Envelope & Top Note, 1 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Sizzlits 4-Pack-- Birds & Blooms, 1 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Decorative Strip-- Join in the Cheer, Decorative Strip Cutting Pads and Extended Spacer Platform) and get a FREE Die valued at $21.95 or less of YOUR CHOICE!!! AND you'll get a FREE Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set AND $20 in FREE merchandise of YOUR CHOICE!!! By Pre-Ordering this Special Edition Starter Kit, you'll get approx. $61.95 in FREE PRODUCTS!!!

BIG SHOT PRE-ORDER OPTION #2:
Order the Special Edition Starter Kit with Bag for $259.95 (includes the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, 2 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Bigz Dies-- Scallop Envelope & Top Note, 1 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Sizzlits 4-Pack-- Birds & Blooms, 1 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Decorative Strip-- Join in the Cheer, Decorativce Strip Cutting Pads and Extended Spacer Platform, and the Doctor's Bag) and get a FREE Die valued at $39.95 or less of YOUR CHOICE!!! AND you'll get a FREE Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set AND $25 in FREE merchandise of YOUR CHOICE!!! By Pre-Ordering this Special Edition Starter Kit with bag, you'll get approx. $84.95 in FREE PRODUCTS!!!

BIG SHOT PRE-ORDER OPTION #3:
Order the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine for $99.95 (includes standard cutting pads and mulitpurpose platform) and get a FREE $4.95 Sizzlits Die of YOUR CHOICE!!!

These Pre-Order specials are only available through...

Cherise Schlicher ... Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

http://www.cbyc.stampinup.net/

http://www.cbyc-su.blogspot.com/

cbyc@roadrunner.com

GET 20% OFF STAMPIN' UP! ALL THE TIME!!!

How, you ask? Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!


You don't have to make it a business. There are many different levels of demonstrators.

• DISCOUNT DEMONSTRATOR: Likes the idea of buying stamps for personal use at a discount and may occasionally sell to family and friends, but doesn't hold workshops or classes.
• HOBBY DEMONSTRATOR: Loves doing workshops and earning extra money when it's convenient. Works a lot some months and very little other months. Likes to do workshops that are easy to book. Doesn't like to work too hard to book workshops. Enjoys the discount on stamping supplies.
• BUSINESS DEMONSTRATOR: Views Stampin' Up! demonstratorsip as a viable business with long-term career potential. Pursues management and wants to move up the career ladder. Loves attending Stampin' Up! events and has developed close social relationships with other demonstrators. Works at her business in a consistent and outgoing manner. Still loves the discount! :)

Right now Stampin' Up! is offering a fabulous, discounted Starter Kit Promotion, good until October 11, 2008. Normally, to join the Stampin' Up! family, you need to purchase a $199 Starter Kit (contains $349 worth of products and is a great value). Right now you can purchase one of these three kits for just $99!!!

Kit #1... *STAMP-FOCUSED STARTER KIT:#109515 ... Fun & Fast Notes Stamp Set ... $30.95
#105548 ... Bold Brights Card Stock Assortment (8-1/2" x 11") ... $ 7.95
#101179 ... Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad ... $ 5.25
#104332 ... SNAIL Adhesive ... $ 6.95
#100730 ... Whisper White Card Stock (8-1/2" x 11") ... $ 7.50

Kit #2... *SCRAPBOOK-FOCUSED STARTER KIT:
#111570 ... Contempo Alphabet Stamp Set ... $40.95
#113059 ... Simply Scrappin' Petal Party ... $19.95
#105212 ... Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad ... $ 5.25

Kit #3... *HOME DECOR-FOCUSED STARTER KIT:
#111656 ... Inspired by Nature Stamp Set ... $23.95
#114088 ... Decor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff ... $ 3.95
#114126 ... Decor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes ... $17.95
#114285 ... Decor Elements Applicator ... $ 1.95
#111835 ... Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad ... $ 5.25

*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Decor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Decor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.
The $199 Starter Kit is still available, and is your best value, but now until October 11 you have options. If you choose to become a demonstrator, and decide to purchase the regular $199 Starter Kit, now through October 11th, you will get to choose a FREE Stamp Set of your choice!!! As you can see... right now is really a great time to sign up and join the Stampin' Up! family,


BENEFITS OF BEING A STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR:

• 20% OFF every order you place
• An extra 10% OFF your first order of $150 or more
• Be the first to preview sales, new products and catalogs
• Be the first to get the new catalogs
• Pre-Order items from the new catalogs
• Attend regional seminars
• Attend Stampin' Up!'s annual convention

If you join Stampin' Up!, through me, you many still attend any of my events and participate in my clubs, etc. If you choose to place an order at these events, to help the hostess, I will give you your demo discount of 20% OFF your order (however you cannot take advantage of any of my personal specials).
If you think this may be something you'd like to pursue or get more information on, please contact me. If you already know this is what you'd like to do, just go to my website, http://www.cbyc.stampinup.net/ and click on "Join Stampin' Up!". There is an informative online video you can watch if you'd like. When you're ready to sign up just click on "click here to enroll". You will be asked to enter a password, enter "cherise".


If you have any questions, need additional information or need assistance please contact me and I'll be happy to assist you.


Until next time...
Cherise :)

The NEW Fall/Winter Catalog has Now BEGUN!!!

Today is the first day of the Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog! Have you seen it yet? Do you have your own copy? To view it online, click here. If you'd like your own copy contact me today to get one for $5 (or $7.50 with shipping).








With the New Catalog Stampin' Up! has given us 15% OFF the following Brand-New Stamp Sets with no minimum purchase required:

• pg 32 ... "Snow Swirled" ... #111690 ... sale price $21.21
• pg 55 ... "It's a Stretch" ... #111586 ... sale price $20.36
• pg 81 ... "Putt Putt" ... #111544 ... sale price $21.21
• pg 91 ... "Eastern Blooms" ... #111626 ... sale price $18.66
• pg 98 ... "Pocket Silhouettes" ... #111672 ... sale price $16.11
• pg 101 ... "Upsy Daisy" ... #111710 ... sale price $16.11
• pg 109 ... "Under the Stars" ... #111556 ... sale price $25.46
• pg 145 ... "Heard From the Heart" ... #111644 ... sale price $19.51
• pg 157 ... "Contempo Alphabet" ... #111570 ... sale price $34.81

Enjoy the new catalog and all the new goodies inside. :)

LAST CHANCE!!!

Don't forget that the current Stampin' Up! 2008 Spring-Summer Collection Catalog expires Sunday, August 10th. Remember that the items on the retiring stamp set list will no longer be available for purchase after August 10th. Please review the retiring stamp set list by clicking on one of these links...


RETIRING STAMP SETS (ALPHABETICAL) http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_A.pdf


RETIRING STAMP SETS (NUMERICAL)
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_N.pdf




Also...
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES:


The following accessories are also retiring and will no longer be available after August 10th:

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

If you would like to place an order for some of the retiring stamps or accessories please email me asap. I will need to receive your order and payment before Sunday night, August 10th at 9pm. If you have any questions please let me know.
Have a Great Weekend!!! :)

THEY'RE HERE!!!!!

My cases of Stampin' Up!'s New 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog are here! I have the ones that need to be mailed all packaged up and ready for the post office. Those of you out-of-towners who pre-ordered one will be receiving it in your mailbox very soon. Those of you locals who pre-ordered one can pick it up from me at your convenience.

I do have a few extras. If you would like to get one for a friend or didn't pre-order one for yourself they are still only $5 through August 11th. Please add $2.50 if the catalog needs to be mailed. You can order and pay for the catalog through paypal, using my email address cbyc@roadrunner.com .

I hope all of you enjoy the catalog as much as I have. There are lots of great things inside.

Welcome!

I finally did it! I'm been thinking about getting a blog for a while now and I figured what better time, as we begin a new catalog release with Stampin' Up! I hope you will find my blog informative and enjoyable. If you ever have any questions or comments please let me know. I'm looking forward to using this new outlet as another way to connect with you, my family, friends, customers and acquaintances. Thank you for visiting!

Until next time...
Cherise :)

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's time to "Celebrate"!!!


I just got back from the Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. It's was an absolutely wonderful experience! One I will never forget! There was lots of fun to be had, lots of new friends that were made, and sleep... well let's just say I need to catch up on that. I wanted to share as much of my convention news and experience with you as I can. I hope you enjoy it.


I met my friend Cathy and our upline Stella, both from Sacramento, upon arriving in Salt Lake City and shared a room with them at convention. They were great roomies!





These are my new friends... Christine from Connecticut, Tami from Virginia and Lori from Washington DC. They made my first convention experience a really wonderful one. We met on the first day and were together from then on. I will miss them terribly and am hoping to see them again next year.





Some of you know that my upline, Stella Mackay and myself thought that I may be receiving an award from Stampin' Up! this year. Guess What???!!! I DID!!!! I am a RISING STAR! What does that mean? I am one of the top 15 new demonstrators who have completed a whole year with Stampin' Up! I never dreamed I would be in this position (well okay so I did dream about it, but I didn't think it would happen). I want to thank all of you who have been with me through this wonderful experience I have had sharing my love of Stampin' Up! and their products with you. I wouldn't be here without you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!





Do you see the picture of me above? It was taken at convention at the awards booth right after I was handed an awesome gift. What is it? Well it's an absolutely wonderful, beautiful Stampin' Up! purse, complete with designer lining. I received it for being one of the rising stars. It's so awesome. Not only did I get the purse, but I also received a $500 cash award, a pin and a place on Stampin' Up!'s 2008 Founders Circle (OMG)!!! What an honor! I get to spend four days with approx. 140 other Stampin' Up! top demonstrators AND CEO & Co-Founder Shelli Gardner, in St. George Utah, this September... all expenses paid!!! I'm still in shock. Thank you for sharing in my exciting news.


Oh... I almost forgot... when I went up on stage and hugged Shelli, she told me that she was born in Lancaster, California. A fact that most people don't know. I felt very honored that she shared that information with me. It makes me feel a connection with her. I believe that she tries to do that with everyone. I can't wait to get to know her better in September.


Now on to some more of the exciting news from the convention...

• NEW CATALOG INFO... The new Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog should be arriving any time now. I got my new copy at convention and it's awesome. It starts out with a scallop edge cut cover, so cute! It contains lots of stamps from the previous two mini catalogs, as well as lots of other new awesome stamp sets, designer papers, accessories, etc. I'll let you know when yours come in. If you haven't pre-ordered yours yet contact me asap to do so. (p.s. I'm extending my $5 catalog pre-order until August 10th so none of you miss out).




• CHECK IT OUT... SU is partnering with Sizzix and releasing our own 'Big Shot' die cutting machine and exclusive Stampin' Up! dies. This 'Big Shot' is a "sturdy manual die cutting machine used to die cut materials for use on crafts, home decor projects, and even clothing". "The Big Shot works with ALL competitive dies, and the steel rule dies can cut through an impressive list of 50 different materials, including fabric, foil, and chipboard."




• NEW CATALOG PROMOTION... From August 11 to September 30, Stampin' Up! is offering a 15% discount on 10 select new stamp sets, from the new Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog. They have never done this before. Maybe it's a way to celebrate SU's 20th Anniversary year.
  
  
  


• SU! & COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE JOIN TOGETHER AGAIN... In the December 2008 issue of Country Living Magazine, Stampin' Up! will be featured in a 21-page spread. Included will be an exclusive new "Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit".


• DECOR ELEMENTS... Phase 2 of SU!'s new Decor Elements product line will be released in the Holiday Mini Catalog coming October 1st.








• EXCITING NEWS... Shelli Gardner, SU CEO and Co-Founder announced her new "Shelli's Signature Collection" which include products that reflect her personal style. They'll be identified in future publications with a heart symbol. Keep your eyes open for more details.


• A NEW BLOG... Shelli also announced that on Monday, August 4th she will begin blogging. She will be sharing personal tidbits about her life, project and gift ideas. Check it out on 8/4/08 at http://www.soshelli.com/ .


• BE A DEMO PROMO... From August 11 to October 11, sign up to be a SU! demonstrator, by purchasing a Starter Kit, and receive any stamp set from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog FREE.


• MORE REWARDS PROMO... From October 1 through November 30, with a $350 workshop or order, choose any stamp set from the Catalog Sampler FREE, in addition to your regular hostess benefits.


• WORLD CARD MAKING DAY (OCTOBER 4) PROMO... From October 4 through 11, there will be 20% off a selection of Simply Sent Card Elements and Simply Sent Card Kits.


• 20% OFF PROMO... From December 1 through January 18, when you spend $20 you will receive 20% OFF any one stamp set in the Catalog Sampler.


• MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM... SU! is giving $2 per set for the new Ronald McDonald charity stamp set, "Say it With Scallops". The set is adorable and goes with our new scallop square punch. SU! donates $100,000 annually to this charity and has donated a total of $700,000 to date!


• Beginning with the 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog, ALL stamps sets will be die-cut!

That's a lot of info, isn't it?! This 20th Anniversary year is sure to be a great one with Stampin' Up! I'm looking forward to it. I hope you are too!


Until next time...


Cherise :)