It's been over a year since I've posted. Lots of family issues, but I hope to get back into the swing of things soon! I have just moved into a new design studio and will be scheduling classes again soon. Right now, I'm off to make some Christmas Cards. Have a great day!

Hostess Appreciation Dinner

I know I am so very behind, but this event is still on! Check out my calendar for the dates at www.barbdean.stampinup.net. I still hope to send an email out soon, and may make some small changes to accommodate everyone, so don't count me out yet!!!

Catalogs and orders

Just want to tell you that I have several boxes of the new catalog scheduled to arrive tomorrow, June 26th. I plan to include one with the stamp club orders I will be delivering on Friday. If you would like a catalog/idea book, please email me or stop by. Cost to non club members is $5.00.

A personal note:

As some of you already know, I have emergency custody of two nieces and a nephew. Their older sister just arrived at my house Wednesday evening. She will be 18 in a few weeks, so the court did not take custody of her. I am telling you all this so that you might be patient with me while I make the adjustment to becoming a "mom" again. I plan to continue with my Stamp business and have workshops, clubs and classes, but I need to keep my schedule a little more open for a bit. The Annual Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for July 17 & 18, details are on my calendar. Please RSVP as soon as possible. I will try to get an email out to notify all my hostesses of their eligibility for attendance.

The new catalog will be available on July 1st, so if you are interested in receiving one of these awesome idea books let me know. New clubs are forming for July too, so if that is something you are interested in let me know about that too please.

Feel free to email me with any questions...that is the best way to reach me right now.

New Definitely Decorative Brochure

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Decor_Elements_FallWinter09_US.pdf

Card Class

Just a reminder that my Quick Card Class is tomorrow night (Friday June 12th) at 6:00 PM. We will be making six cards with matching envelopes; two each of three designs. Class fee is $15 and you can pay at the door. If you RSVP before 2:00 on Friday I will have your packet ready for you when you arrive. If you attend with out a reservation, you will have to wait for me to cut your card stock after you arrive.

Call or email me today!

Retiring Lists

Quick post this morning. Retiring product.

Accessories:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=310


Stamp sets:
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf

Summer Fun Promo!

Dates: June 1-30, 2009

Promotion Details:

The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:

Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Get your calendars out and lets book! Don't forget about my Hostess Appreciation Dinner! You have until June 30, 2009 to book a workshop and get on that guest list!

You Tube

Stampin' Up! now has it's own You Tube Channel!

Check it out:
www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo

Opportunity Night!

Come on over Tuesday, May 19th to learn more about Stampin' Up! and the opportunity to own your own home-based business! I already have one RSVP, so come join the party! We will begin at 6:00 PM.

Up to three!

Welcome!

I want to welcome Jackie M. to my team of Stampin' Up! demonstrators! Jackie took advantage of the awesome sign up special this month!

I will be holding an opportunity night in a couple of weeks to answer questions about Stampin' Up! for anyone that is interested. Also, I will be holding quarterly downline meetings to help everyone with their new business. We will go over SU specials, incentives, news and new product as well as make samples to show your customers.

Want to join the fun? Click here to sign up!

National Scrapbooking Month!

NOW is the time to join Stampin' Up!

With Stampin' Up!'s own digital scrapbooking software slated to come out in 2009, scrapbookers have a lot to look forward to. Not only that, but this product will generate lots of excitement, and if you become a demonstrator now, you can enjoy it with all of your fellow demonstrators and future customers!

As a demonstrator, scrapbookers have access to an endless supply of ideas. Creativity will flourish with so many additional sources of inspiration, such as Stampin' Success, Stampers' Showcase, Technique Videos, Stampin' Up! events, and more.

When you join Stampin' Up!, you can enjoy the benefit of purchasing all your scrapbooking supplies at a 20 percent discount!

Scrapbooking is so much more fun when you do it with others. As a demonstrator, you will make new friends, develop lifelong friendships, and enjoy the pleasure of sharing the art of stamping with customers and hostesses.

May Specials!

Wow, wow, and double wow!!! To celebrate the National Scrapbooking Month of May, Stampin' Up! has announced three awesome specials! The best, in my opinion, is a sign up special designed especially for scrapbookers...$75!!! You can make that back in one workshop! This is for the month of May only, so don't wait around and miss this awesome deal! The other two specials are: 20% off a sneak peak Alphabet set that will be in the next Idea Book & Catalog, and buy three packages of 12 x 12 designer paper and receive one free!

Visit my web store for more info...details may not be listed until Friday.

Long time...

Wow, it has been a very long time since I posted anything to this blog! April is a tough month for me; most of you know that my only sister passed away last April following a very fast acting cancer. She was only 50. This month I found out that both my mom and dad have cancer, so my mind has been elsewhere.

However, I had some good friends nudge me into having a card class...just what I need to get me going again. ;) Thanks Sue & Melissa! So, if you are available Friday evening May 1st around six, or Saturday afternoon around one, stop by and make some quick cards. There will be no pre-registration, you can come whenever...just not after nine Friday night. Class fee will be $15, pay at the door. We will make six cards and envelopes...two each of three designs. You can choose your own greeting, so if you need birthday cards you can stock up this weekend. :) Need more than six cards? Double the fee, come both times, whatever works for you.

I will have iced tea available, but if you would like to bring a snack to share that would be awesome. Some of the designs will be repeats of favorite cards from the past, and I may even use a retired stamp set or two. It's hard to leave some of those favorite stamp sets on the shelf! :)

Also, my friend Sue is sponsoring a "Gift a Day in May" to raise money for the Holzer Clinic Relay for Life Team. If you would like to participate in that event let me know and I will forward the gift chart to you.

Hello Spring!

Spring has sprung here in Oak Hill! I am so happy for the new beginnings that each and every spring brings...I love seeing all the flowers blooming and hearing the spring peepers at night...

If you can, stop by the Tea Caddy of Jackson Saturday April 4th sometime between 11 AM & 4 PM to see what is new with Stampin' Up! and to make a couple of cute make-n-takes! There is a lot coming your way soon, so don't miss out!

See you soon!

PS. Need to earn some extra cash in this down economy? Now is the time to start a new business that can put money in your pocket for just a few hours a month! And, Stampin' Up! is offering a three month payment plan on the starter kit!!! Ask me for more details! I have been a demonstrator for over 5 years and have just had a blast and I'm making money to boot!!!

Cost Saving Ribbon Share!

New things from Main Street Design!

Cost saving ribbon share!!!

Call me if you are interested in this ribbon share...I just receive the remainder of ribbon spools that I didn't have...they are gorgeous!!!

Solid Grosgrain Ribbon

3 yds of each ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon – 19 colors
3 yds of each 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon – 8 colors
2 yds of 1-1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon – 1 color
Cost to purchase all the full spools would be $194.91(quantities listed in catalog)
Cost saving ribbon share price is $40 (quantities listed above)

Stitched and Striped Ribbon

2 yds each double stitched ribbon – 4 colors
2 yds each ½” striped Grosgrain ribbon – 6 colors
3 yds each 5/8” striped Grosgrain ribbon – 6 colors
Cost to purchase the full spools of each would be $168.55
Cost saving ribbon share price is $35

Taffeta, Satin, Gingham, Poly Twill, and Organza Ribbon

2 yds each Taffeta ribbon – 9 colors
2 yds Satin ribbon – 1 color
3 yds Gingham ribbon – 2 colors
2 yds 7/8” Poly Twill ribbon – 1 color
3 yds 5/8” Organza ribbon – 1 color
Cost to purchase the full spools of each would be $118.17
Cost saving ribbon share price is $25

This price is based on 5 participants. As soon as I receive payment for all five participants, the order will be placed. I will cut and divide ribbon equally.

Please note: All stated lengths are approximate. Sometimes spool length from Stampin’ Up! Is a few inches longer or shorter, this is how they keep the price so low for such quality ribbon. Also, there may be a splice in the ribbon directly from the manufacture, this is not a defect. This ribbon is intended for craft purposes only.

Contact me today to get your name on the list!

Exciting News from Stampin' Up!

Beginning July 1, 2009 Stampin' Up! will be returning one Idea Book & Catalog per year!

Mini catalogs will be released three times a year and sales periods will be a full four months long! Also, a small selection of hostess benefits will be made available in each mini catalog! Yeah!!!

Decor Elements catalogs will remain a separate issue and will be released twice a year!

More details about this as July gets closer.

2 Days Left

If you haven't yet registered for the Tea Party I am having at the Tea Caddy this Saturday at 10 AM, you have until Wednesday to do so. I have three delightful projects planned and Lori has some wonderful goodies for you to enjoy! This will be a fantastic time that you won't want to miss! Registration fee of $30 covers both projects and refreshments. Go ahead and treat yourself to something special, you deserve it!

Sale-A-Bration

Sale-A-Bration
Promotion Dates: February 1- March 31, 2009

Promotion Details: Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase.

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $300 or more workshop, in addition to the normal hostess benefits.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (a value up to $47.95) from the current catalog when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15% off the regular $199 price of the Starter Kit--that's $335 worth of products for only $169!

Valentine Treat Box

Here is a cute idea for a quick treat for those you love! This project was featured at my "Love You Much" class.

Cut a piece of Close to Cocoa card stock 4" x 7-1/2"

Score it at one half and one inch intervals along each edge,

fold sides in to create the box. Trim off excess card stock in corners but leave one small tab to tuck under the fold at the adjacent corner.

Cut a 3-1/2" x 7" piece of a transparency and score each edge one half inch in to create lid.