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Free Download - cute backpack! Plus Sale on Stamp Cases

This is so cute!  A fun backpack you can fill with treats and a gift card for your favorite person.  Perfect for a teacher gift!  Just dowload it to print it out.  Then cut it out to put together this adorable gift.   

134687 Packed for You Digital Designer Template - FREE Digital Download     

Download includes:

• 2-page décor template (8-1/2" x 11")
• 7 punches

Features:

• Digital exclusive
• Fill the backpack with their favorite treats or a gift card
• Coordinates with the You are so Nice Kit

Colors:

• Apricot Appeal, Blushing Bride, Dusty Durango, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder

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Farewell to Placon Storage

We are excited about the recent announcement of our new wood-mount stamp cases and want to give you a chance to get our outgoing placon storage boxes (current wood stamp cases) before they are gone. We have specially packaged the following placon boxes in packs of 10 at a great price.

 

Item	Description	Price
134676	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 3-3/8" x 2"	$2.95
134677	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 4-1/4" x 3"	$3.95
134678	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 5-1/4 x 4-1/4"	$4.95
134679	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 6-1/4" x 4-1/2"	$6.95
134680	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 8" x 5-1/4"	$7.95
134681	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 8" x 5-1/4" with tray	$7.95
134682	Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 10-1/4" x 5"	$8.95

The placon boxes are only available while supplies last, so order yours today and get organized!*

Check out the retiring accessories list here.  Remember these are only available while supplies last.  

Click here to see the retiring stamp sets. 

Sneak Peak - New Colors!

Here's a quick punch art card I made using the gorgeous new In Colors.  They're just luscious! I truly love them all!  Look....

I used quite a few of the new products we could order early. 

1. The new Mosaic punch - I punched three of each color to make this fun medallion.
2. In Color cardstock - Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush.
3. Coastal Cabana ink and card stock as a layer. 
4. Simply Pressed Clay and Molds - I made my own button!  The clay comes in white but we can add drops of ink refills to mix and color the clay to get any color we want.  Too fun!
5. Kind & Cosy stamp set - for the 'Thinking of You' greeting.  I received this one in Fiji!

Hope you enjoyed the Sneak Peak! 

Remember that if you want to get in on early specials like this you can - as a Demonstrator. You can even get Sneak Peak items in your kit right now!  Go here to see them.

New recruits: You'll get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means your new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products they choose for only $99!

Best of 'Brides & Babies' stamps

Every month during 2013, Stampin' Up! is combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set. Best of Brides & Babies is our May offering, but don’t forget to check out the sets from previous months as well, details found here. They’re available all year - shop and see all of the 'Best of 25 years' sets. 

*We just returned from our amazing Stampin' Up! trip to Fiji last night.  It may be awhile before my energy catches up with me!  We had a fantastic time and I'll share some photos soon.

The Retirement List is Out!

 Dates:  until June 3, 2013
Details: If you're familiar with Stampin' Up!, you know it's that time of the year.  But if you're new to Stampin' Up!, you're probably asking yourself..."what's a retired list?"  Good question!
To make room for all the fresh and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they're gone!

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING PRODUCTS LISTS

Retiring Stamps will be available through June 3.  Stampin' Up! will continue to produce the stamps to meet the demand through that time. 

Retiring Accessories are ONLY available while supplies last.  SAVE UP TO 60% on select items!  Be sure to order your favorites promptly. 

• 2012-13 Retiring Stamp Set List . . . Click HERE!
• 2012-13 Retiring Accessories List . . . Click HERE!

Oh boy; tons of great products are on the Retirement List!  Yikes - lots & lots of favorites too.  Make your list for your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!

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Many of these products are discounted up to 40% with Digital items at 60%!!!! 

Remember the accessories are only available while supplies last -

so don't wait; order now! 

If you want to earn free hostess benefits order today, Wednesday the 24th before 9 pm Central time. Click here (or e-mail me with your order) and add items to your cart as usual, including clearance rack items! and when checking out use the hostess code below.  I'll let you know if you're name is drawn for free product. I hope to have lots of winners! 

***Please check your e-mail around 9:15 pm to see if you won and respond back by 9:45.  Or send me your phone number if you'd rather be called then. I need to close the order Wedn night by 10 pm. 

Hostess code - VUYN92KD

I am leaving for the annual incentive trip through Stampin' Up! tomorrow.  We're goin' to Fiji!  So I may not be available via e-mail or phone for awhile.  As a HUGE thank you to so many of my loyal customers I am giving away lots of things while I am gone. 

For everyone who places an order I will send you a Thank You card using brand new 'Sneak Peak' product,  and for the first 9 people who order $50 or more I am giving away a Class to Go cards kit! 
First orders get choice.  Some are the completed kit cards I made but many are the supply kits I send out each month, meaning you will need the stamp sets to finish them like mine.  You'll get the directions sent to you also.  Here are the kits I have ready to go:

1. Stitched Stocking
2. Snow Much Fun
3. Bordering on Romance
4. Oh, Whale
5. Delicate Doilies
6. Up, Up & Away X 2
7. Flower Fest
8. Oh, Hello
9. Secret Garden
   

Extra FREE Product for Hostesses & New Demonstrators!!

SU just announced a new promotion for both  Hostesses & New Demonstrators! 

Dates: April 15-May 30, 2013 (yes, it ends the day before the last day of the month)

The Offers:

• New recruits: You'll get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means your new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products they choose for only $99!
• Hostess offer: If they host a $350 party they'll earn an additional $30 in FREE products!

So now you all have something to think about!  Whether it's hosting a party (or even a book party) or signing up to be a Demonstrator!  I will be offering free benefits with product orders while I am away in Fiji in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more info on that next week. 

I'd love to have you on my team!  Go here to read about it and to sign up too.  And if you like to have fun, attend Convention with me this year for Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary on July 18th - 20th.  They're giving away over 25,000 prizes this year!  We always have sooo much fun!  We get to register this week! 

While Supplies Last!

Remember that these colors and all coordinating accessories are only available while supplies last.

Already these ink items are out of stock: 

Ink Refills

• Baja Breeze Ink Refill
• Bashful Blue Ink Refill
• Certainly Celery Ink Refill
• Pretty In Pink Ink Refill
• Regal Rose Ink Refill
• River Rock Ink Refill

8.5 x 11 Paper

• Certainly Celery
• Not Quite Navy
• Regal Rose

12 x 12 Paper

• 12 x 12 Pretty In Pink

Go here to shop!

Bombs Away Birthday Set

Stampin' Up! has just released another clear Photopolymer stamp set!

 

The Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set is $13.95 and you can order it starting today .... by using item #133411.  You'll need Clear Block C & D for these images.

So glad to see these humorous stamps many of you have been wishing for!

Times Running Out!

If you want this month's Paper Pumpkin sign up by Wednesday, April 10th!

I went away with friends to a Stamping retreat last weekend. What a blast we had.  No cooking or cleaning; just stamping, eating and fun!! 

Anyway, I finally made time to play with my Paper Pumpkin kit!  (Really; it only took an hour!) 

My Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly project kit program that anyone can enjoy!
I'm a Paper Pumpkin . . .

•  I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage).
• I'll help you escape your life with some paper fun.
• I come in a sweet box
• All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create the projects.
• You'll make cards, journals, decor, and more!

We're your paper fairy godmother. We're your creativity problem-solvers. We design, color, measure, and cut it all for you.

A FREE GIFT IN YOUR VERY FIRST KIT 
The Welcome Kit (seen above!) is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic "D" block!

This kit makes 4 cards with envelopes.  I made one card like they suggested (center below).  But I like to change things up a bit so I then made 4 others using just a few more pieces of coordinating card stock on two of them.  What do you think?

I will be making a tutorial on how to make these 5 cards using this first Welcome kit.  If you sign up for the Paper Pumpkin through me I will send you this FREE tutorial.  And I'll do this with each kit, each month!  Basically a class to go! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT'S EASY TO GET STARTED
Ready to join?  Sign up for the program by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com

Click "Get It" or "Join Here" 

• Complete the online form
• Select quantity for the monthly program
• Create your ID & password
• Enter your shipping information
• Provide your payment information
• select me as your demonstrator (LeeAnn Greff , zip code 58703)

Thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator! 
Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

Important Things You Want to Know:
• You are NOT billed until your kit ships (on or around 15th)
• Your subscription will auto-renew for your convenience
• You can skip a month (just Update Quantity to 0 by the 10th of that month), or cancel at ANYTIME
• Most kits will contain items exclusive to Paper Pumpkin
• Kits will not be previewed--experience the SURPRISE and DELIGHT each month
• Projects types will vary: stuff like cards, 3D items, mini journals, and more
• Each kit includes everything you need: ink, cut & scored items, stamps, etc.
• Available to United States shipping addresses only 
You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)

NOTE SURE YOU WANT TO COMMIT?  JUST TRY IT!

• Right now Stampin' Up! has a Try-It kit offer if you'd like to try My Paper Pumpkin for one month. See the Try It Kit below.  Learn more.
  

The Try it kit (#132600 for $16.95) can be ordered online, on a customer order or on a workshop order!

QUESTIONS?  Check out these FAQ's or you may contact me.

 Visit: www.mypaperpumpkin.com to sign up today

Don't forget:  If you are my customer, please be sure to choose me,

(LeeAnn Greff - zip code 58703) as your demonstrator during the ordering process

(It's the last step, after entering your payment information).

Free Shipping - just one more day!

Save 10% on everything through Monday! All you pay is tax! 

Head over to my online store and pick up some new things!  You can even shop new offers and the Clearance Rack while you're there.

Remember that the retiring colors and their coordinating products are only available while supplies last!  Check your supply of card stock, ink and ink refills, ribbon and markers before they run out and you regret it. 

We are saying goodbye to Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and River Rock.  So many favorites of mine!! 

And we're welcoming these colors with the new catalog in June - Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry and Island Indigo. 

You may remember these colors as In Colors from past years.  I hope you held on to them after they retired.  If not, (like me!) we can replenish our supply after the new catalog comes out in June.

NEWS! Free Shipping and Color Refresh!!!!!

Wow - what news to wake up to! 

Announcing Stampin' Up!'s upcoming Color Refresh!

We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities! 

The colors that are being discontinued will be available while supplies last, so, if one of these is a favorite of yours, you'll want to order soon.

HERE ARE THE COLORS that will RETIRE so you can make a note of them and prepare accordingly-   with these retiring colors are the ink pads, their refills, markers, ribbons and cardstock!

Updated to add:  Any of the new colors and their coordinating products will not be available to order until the new catalog goes live on June 1st.

Retiring colors:

• Regal Rose
• Pretty in Pink
• Bashful Blue
• Certainly Celery
• Baja Breeze
• Riding Hood Red
• Bravo Burgundy
• Not Quite Navy
• More Mustard
• River Rock
• Lucky Limeade

What's Replacing Those Colors:

• Bermuda Bay
• Calypso Coral
• Wisteria Wonder
• Pear Pizzazz
• Soft Sky
• Pool Party
• Blushing Bride
• Crushed Curry
• Island Indigo
• Smoky Slate - a brand new rich gray!!

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Guess what else!?

Along with this, Stampin' Up! is offering  

free shipping on all product April 6 - 8, 2013.

So start your wish list and be sure to order it in time to receive this benefit.

This makes it even easier to stock up on your favorite color products.  Stampin' Up! is so awesome aren't they?

 

It's back! Petite Curly Punch!

Stampin' Up! just announced...

The Petite Curly Label Punch that you saw in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is now available for purchase! You can buy it through May 31, and it will also be available in the new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More News!  Watercolor Pencils and Crayons are Discontinued!

Due to unforeseen problems with our supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, we have decided to discontinue these two products.

Watercolor Pencils (item 101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (item 119804), which have been on the Backorder Report for about a week, will no longer be available, effective immediately.

Now for the good news! We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order. The Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get 'em before they're gone!  Go here to order them now or call me to place the order for you. 

~~~~~~~Coming soon!  The Retired List!~~~~~~~

Stampin' Up says the retired list will be out on April 24th this year!  I'll post it on my blog here so you can see what is going away this year.  I am assuming this list will include stamp sets and accessories.  Although in past years' they posted these on separate dates.  Watch for it in just a few weeks! 

Best of.... Butterflies!

It's a new month so the 'Best of' stamp set for April is out - Butterflies! 

Every month during 2013, Stampin' Up! is combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set.  Check out the sets from previous months as well, details found here. They’re available all year long!

Item # 133345 for $14.95 (Clear mount only)

I am so excited about this one - butterflies are one of my favorite elements to add to a project.  I love the brand new butterfly on the top right.  It coordinates with our Butterfly Punch! 

 

Get $57 in FREE Stampin' Up! Product!

BREAKING NEWS:  If you like a good deal check this out!

You can join the Stampin' Up! Family for just $99 and get an extra 25% FREE in your starter kit through March 31!! 

That's $156 in YOUR CHOICE of merchandise for $99!

Stampin' Up! has set a global goal of 7000 new recruits and they're almost there!  So they've extended the Sale a Bration offer for a few more days.   

So if you've been thinking about it now is the time.  You have just three more days!

Go here to read about it and sign up.

And if you join now you'll get your new catalog one month before everyone else!  We demo's get fabulous perks! 

Fabric Frenzy!

Seamstress or not–you’ll love using our high quality Designer Fabric–especially at 50 percent off!

Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin’ Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18″ x 26″). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!
The sale starts Monday, so get ready to jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy!

• Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013
• No minimum purchase required to receive the discount
• All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached

Here’s a quick summary for you:

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	$29.95	$14.98
171	126893	Floral District Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	126894	Comfort Café Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125412	Twitterpated Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122336	Beau Chateau Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	124066	Spice Cake Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122335	Flirtatious Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
6*	129308	Tea for Two Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
13*	129307	More Amore Designer Fabric

Bloomin' Marvelous!

I've seen quite a few cards made with this pretty stamp set and this sketch.

It's always fun to stamp a background on a card and this 2-toned method is one of my favorites.  Each time you stamp your image stamp twice in two separate places to get 2 hues of color.  I used Tangerine Tango with Old Olive. The extra color here is Pool Party.  

See the beautiful satin ribbon?  That's another free choice - 3 spools of satin ribbon and lots of buttons too! 

So now you have a card idea you can use if you own this Bloomin' Marvelous stamp set already.  And if you don't there's just a few days left of Sale a Bration to get it!  Each $50 order earns you one free choice.

Check them all out here.