Sale-A-Bration is Here!

Exciting times for Stampin' Up! customers, hostesses and recruits - Sale-a-bration is here! That means FREE stamps and accessories for everyone!


What does Sale-a-Bration offer?

*Customers get a FREE product (stamp set or accessory) out of the Sale-a-Bration brochure with every $60* in purchases - there NO LIMIT to how many FREE products you can get! Be sure to attend my Open House on February 21st to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration!

*Hostesses get a FREE product out of the Sale-a-Bration brochure for every $350* in workshop orders - in addition to regular hostess benefits! Contact me today at 613-836-8844 to book your workshop!

*New Demonstrators get 15% off the Starter Kit AND can choose any stamp set out of the Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog for FREE!

There are so many fabulous products you can get for only $60* which will earn you a FREE stamp set! Shop 24/7 in my Online Stampin' Up! Store! For the new stamper you can start stamping for just over $60:

-Animal Crackers Stamp Set, 113395, $23.95 (Not your style? I'd gladly help you choose one that better suits your needs!)
-3 Classic Ink Pads, $6.95x3 = $20.85
-In Color 8.5x11 Assorted Cardstock,111347, $9.50
-Whisper White 8.5x11 Cardstock, 100730, $8.95

Interested in the Big Shot? How's this for a deal? Purchase the Big Shot Starter Kit for $232.95 and get over $100 in additional FREE PRODUCTS:

-$20 in Hostess Benefits
-1 FREE Level I Hostess Stamp Set
-3 FREE Sale-a-Bration products (add on $7.05 in additional purchase to quality for an additional FREE Sale-a-Bration product!)

Contact me today for more information or to confirm your spot at my open house!

So let's all enjoy Sale-a-Bration and keep letting stamps bring out your creativity!

*Before shipping and taxes

Finally... Posting again!

Well, it's been a while. A new catalog has come out and Sale-a-Bration is starting in a few days, on February 1st. This is the biggest promotion Stampin' Up! has. For every $60 in merchandise you purchase between February 1st and March 31st, you get 1 FREE Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set or Accessory. You can see the stamp sets and accessories available HERE. There is no limit to how many free products you can get and you can earn even more free products by hosting a workshop. I still have a few dates available for February and March - contact me today for dates available. Remember, workshop hostesses (except Stamper's Groups) get a FREE $20 merchandise credit from me, in addition to your regular hostess benefits (for workshops over $200 before taxes and shipping).

I'd also like to remind you about my Spring Summer 2009 Catalog Open House on Saturday February 21st from 7-10 PM. Come see some new accessories, Designer Series Papers, make a card with a brand new stamp sets and enjoy some special savings only available through me! Stay tuned for more information.

Finally, I've been having tonnes of fun with my Big Shot Personal Die Cutting System. Stampin' Up! has introduced some new dies and Embosslits as well as Texture Plates, all of which you will be able to see at my Open House. I also used it to make the mini envelope in my daughter's 3rd birthday invitation:


For these invitations, I used Baha Breeze and Bashful Blue Cardstock, as well as Green Tea DSP (now retired). I also used buttons from the Button Bouquet and the cute felt flowers from Flower Fusion. I love SU! DSP because it's double-sided, unlike many designer papers, so my little envelope in the card has pretty paper on the outside AND on the inside :)

I hope you've all been well and I look forward to seeing you/hearing from you soon! Keep letting stamps bring out your creativity!

Birthday Invitations for a 1 year old girl :)

Recently I received a request through Belly Laughs to make birthday invitations for a little girl's first birthday. Her mom wanted a 'girly' invitation with pink, purples and butterflies. Her birthday isn't until January, and I was planning on ordering "Flight of the Butterfly" so I waited until I got it to complete it. Here's what I came up with - I'm very happy with it and certainly hope that the little girl's mom is too! A quick laundry list of supplies used:

Stamp Sets - Fight of the Butterfly, Family Phrases, Grand Soiree
Cardstock - So Saffron, Perfect Plum
Ink - Perfect Plum, Pretty in Pink, VersaMark
Accessories - Stamp-a-ma-jig (necessary for 2-step stampin' with this set), Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch

The Sizzix Big Shot is Coming!

Exciting news everyone! Stampin' Up! has partnered with Sizzix and will be selling the Sizzix Big Shot Manual Die Cutting Machine starting on September 2! Cut through several layers of cardstock, thin fabric, felt, leather and even thin craft metal sheets! This is a non-electric machine so it's super portable, not electrical outlets needed!


Although I really wanted it, my business couldn't really afford it... Until DH told me he'd get it for me as an early 30th Birthday gift (my Birthday is in November). Did I tell you how wonderful my husband is? Well, at this moment, lol! So, my wonderful UPS guy will be bringing me my Big Shot THIS Thursday!!! Stampin' Up! has some exclusive dies for the Big Shot, as well as existing Sizzix dies. We currently have a great Starter Package that comes with EVERYTHING you need to get started, including dies and various cutting mats! See more info in the Stampin' Up! Big Shot Brochure.

Want to try the Big Shot out? Join me on World Cardmaking Day, October 4th, from 3-5 PM to make a card using the Big Shot Die Cutting System. This is a free event and more details will come!

This week I also received all my goodies that I ordered from the new catalogue! New ribbon, new stamp sets, new Designer Series Paper! Love it ALL! I'm posting a few pics of cards I've made with the new sets and the Parisian Summer DP. I wish I had time to make more... all in time I suppose :) Here are some pics, for the two Christmas cards I did two similar cards but with different techniques :)

'Flight of the Butterfly' and 'Heard from the Heart' Stamp sets, So Saffron Cardstock with Parisian Summer DP. This is a 2-step stampin' set and Stamp-a-ma-jig is VERY recommended to get a good result - you can see how similar in size the two butterfly stamps are and how important good alignment is. Of course there's some silver embossing too ;)


'Heritage Holiday' Stamp Set (2nd card also uses 'Many Merry Messages' set), Real Red Cardstock, DP from Level III Hostess Bundle (includes 4 stamps, DP and Rub-ons), Silver and Clear Rhinestone Brads, Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon on 1st card and Chocolate Chip Taffeta on 2nd card, Silver Embossing


Finally, the 'Snow Swirled' Stamp Set (by far my favorite), Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss/Ridinghood Red cardstock, Rhinestone Brads, Chunky Essentials Glitter, Versamark, Silver Embossing


That's it for today - keep letting stamps bring out your creativity!

Christmas 2008 Stamp-a-Stacks!

Hi everyone... I know it's only August but we've got to start thinking about Christmas!

Have you always wanted to make your own Christmas cards but have no idea where to start? Come to one of my Christmas 2008 Stamp-a-Stacks and make 12 or 20 beautiful cards using 4 different stamp sets – without having to buy 4 stamp sets! Everything is ready for you and all you have to do is have fun! How does it work?

1 – Pick a Stamp-a-Stack date below and register. Space is limited so register early! You will make and take 12 or 20 cards with envelopes. Cost of 12 card workshop is $18, cost of 20 card workshop is $25.

*September 28, 9 AM -12 PM, 20 card workshop
*October 10, 7-9 PM, 12 card workshop
*November 8, 2-5 PM, 20 card workshop
*November 8, 7-9 PM, 12 card workshop

*Please note: All workshops are prepaid. You must book two weeks in advance to ensure supplies are delivered in time for the workshop. All supplies will be available during the workshop. The cards pictured are samples of the type of cards we may make – these may not be the exact cards made at the Stamp-a-Stack.

2 – Come to my house on the chosen date with your favorite adhesive and scissors and make your cards.

*All cards are pre-cut and include ribbon, embellishments and use of ink pads, allowing you to make and take. To make additional cards you will be able to purchase supplies during the workshop. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

3 – Relax, enjoy yourself and when you’re done, you’ll have 12 or 20 handmade Christmas cards! It doesn’t get much better than that!

Do you have a few friends with whom you’d like to do a Christmas Stamp-a-Stack? Contact me at monkeypapercrafts@gmail.com about a private workshop for you and your friends! This would also make a great Mother-Daughter workshop or workshop for your kids 8 and older! As a Stamp-a-Stack workshop hostess, receive a FREE gift from me, in addition to the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Hostess Benefits.