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Fire in Australia and Stampin' Up!s Love

I love working for a company that cares for it's people and for the world in general.  Here's how this great company responded to the tragedy in Australia.  

STAMPIN' UP!'S SUPPORT FOR THE FIRES IN AUSTRALIA 
February 20, 2009

With the fires that have recently ravaged southern Australia, this nation has suffered its largest natural disaster in history. Reports from our Australian office have joyfully confirmed that all our demonstrators are safe and accounted for. However, as the tragedy unfolded, we at the corporate office in the US--along with the offices in Australia and New Zealand--felt a compelling need to help and offer support to the survivors.
  
To respond to this tragedy, we quickly organized a relief effort in Australia and New Zealand designed to donate 50 percent of the sales of a select group of stamps to the Australian Red Cross. This donation will continue throughout the entire month of March.

Demonstrators in Australia and New Zealand have responded with gratitude and a spirit of service. They are actively encouraging their customers to support the relief by purchasing stamp sets. Many demonstrators are also contributing by happily offering a part or all of the commissions they earn from the sales of these sets.

Although the official Stampin' Up! relief effort is available only to those living in Australia and New Zealand, you are free to contribute to the Australian Red Cross if you would like to.

I think it's important to have a heart even in the workplace.  Stampin' Up! certainly has heart and loves to share.  I love being able to have someone tell me that she really needed a night out when she comes to a workshop.  This hobby is not just about sitting somewhere and doing it on your own.  This is definitely a community craft bringing people together through connections and through creativity.  Want to join this great company?  Sure you do!  Email me and I'll give you my password for my Stampin' Up! website.  

The kit is 15% off AND you get an extra FREE stamp set of your choice.  The kit is SO worth it.  I know.

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Yummy Yummy to my Tummy

Do you remember saying that as a kid?  I'm going to have to start writing people's name on the back of the card so I can give credit.  This also comes from my upline's swap.  I really like how striking the Bashful Blue, Basic Black and Whisper White look together. I also liked that she threaded it through punched holes.  Cute.

She used the ever popular and exclusive Big Shot Top Note Die and the Flowers Sizzlet. I've got to use that more often.  I'm afraid it's sitting neglected in my stash.

Big Shot Clubs are forming and if you join now, you can get 2 Sale-a-bration sets in addition to all that's in the kit. 

BIG SHOT CLUB: $60 per month (for four months)
Special Edition Starter kit including:
- Big Shot
- Multipurpose Platform & Cutting pads
- 2 SU! exclusive Bigz Dies: Scalloped Envelope & Top Note
- 1 SU! exclusive Sizzlet - 4 pack: Birds and Blooms
- 1 SU! exclusive decorative strip: Billboard Alphabet
- Decorative strip cutting pads & extended spacer platform (necessary to cut long thin dies such as Billboard Alphabet).
-Your choice of Sizzlet Die (4.95 value) 

AND

-complete training on using this great machine (which is VERY easy to use)

-$20 in free merchandise to spend in the new catalog or on another Big Shot die!

-The Spring-Summer Idea Book and Catalog

-a Level 1 hostess Stamp set 

-FREE newsletter containing a variety of projects using the Big Shot (a $25 value!)

Note:  I will give a free class on how to use the Big Shot, but the club does not meet.  I will send you a FREE newsletter worth $25 where you will see step-by-step instructions to use your wonderful kit.

Email me today to join today.

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Embosslits

You might need to click on the picture to see it better, but here is an example of one of Stampin' Up!s exclusive embosslits.  They emboss and cut at the same time making great images for all your paper crafting needs.  The card also uses the Delicate Dots Designer Paper and the Sale-a-bration set Yummy.  It also uses the very fun new punch that Stampin' Up! offers.  I'll have to get that sometime soon.

I know there are lots of things you could be doing with your time and I truly appreciate you taking the time to come to visit me here.  If you would like to make this card at your next workshop, be sure to email me today for available dates and times.

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Polka Dot Punching

The next couple of posts will show some other swaps so you can get some inspiration going.  Jen showed us an easy card that could easily be modified for a card that is a step up.  Here, she used punches and a die for layering.  Using the same layout and color combo she could add more pizzaz by making the smallest layer with a Build-a-brad.  It's cute both ways, but one is a step up.  She used the Sale-a-bration set, Polka Dot Punches which coordinates with the Scallop Circle, Heart, and 5 Petal Punches.  

Her color combo is Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White, such a Jen combination.  

Sale-a-bration is for EVERYONE!  It's for customers, for hostesses and new recruits.  Click here to see the brochure and take advantage of all the great specials for every level.

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Fun Note Pad

Hello! I took a picture of this at my upline's meeting as well.  My friend, Jill, made it and it was so cute I had to share it with you.  It's easy enough to change to match with a season or occasion.

You know, when you join Stampin' Up!, at least under me, you will join a group of women (so far!) that enjoy sharing with each other, support each other, and encourage one another.  You don't have to have this business all by yourself.  Yes, we are in competition with one another, but that doesn't get in the way of helping each other.  You will not sign up only to be let go to be on your own.  You will find training, both in the business aspect and in rubber stamping.  You will find help in finding your creative juices.  This is a great business and I'd love for you to join me.  Ready to join?  Click here and click Join Now.  

Can't wait to have you on my team!

Linda:)

Sale-a-bration Set!

Isn't this a cute card?  We made this at my upline's house using Botanical Blooms.  What a sweet Two-Step Stampin' set.

We also used the Movers and Shapers Bigz XL Die to make the card.  It's a neat, movable die that coordinates with our Curly Label punch.  I'm sure other movable dies will be coming our way.  You can see some nice paper piercing around the cutout.  We also used the So Saffron ribbon and the Delicate Dots Designer Paper from the Sale-a-bration brochure.  Such a nice, springy color combination.

Hope you enjoyed!  If you buy this die and some card stock, you can get Botanical Blooms for free!  You can go to my website and purchase them or any other items you need now.

Happy Stampin'!

Linda;)

Big Shot Video on my Website!

Big Shot Die Project

Hi!  It's been a long while since I have posted.  I am so sorry for that!  There's a cool video on my website that I know you'll want to check out.  Click here so you can see itl

I will be posting more in the next couple of days.  Sale-a-bration is in full swing.  This is the best time to take advantage of the great selection of products that Stampin' Up! has for all types of paper crafters.  If you place on order online with me, you'll get the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog for free.  If you place a $50 order from now until March 30th, you'll get to earn FREE products.  If you decide to join my team, you will get a FREE stamp set of your choice in addition to ALL the wonderful perks and products with the Starter Kit. There's LOTS of free stuff as you can see.

Hope you enjoy the video.  I love how Stampin' Up! really wants to help you in your creative journey!  Let me know if I can help you in any way!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)