Wendy Todd - Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Deals of the Week #3

Hi Everyone! It's time for another Deal of the Week! I for one am loving these great savings of some of the nicest products in the catalogue!

There are no limits to the number of Deals of the Week you can purchase and no minimum purchase is required.* Now is your time to stock up on your favourite products!

Be sure to hurry and purchase each week's deals early on so you don't miss out! When the new week's deals start up each Wednesday at midnight, the last week's deals are over . . . forever!

This week's deals:

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price 119750 137 Daffodil Delight 5/8'' (1.6 cm) Satin Ribbon $16.95 $11.87 119963 137 Certainly Celery 3/8'' (1 cm) Taffeta Ribbon $12.95 $9.07 109112 139 Square Fire Rhinestone Brads $19.95 $13.97 109113 139 Square Ice Rhinestone Brads $19.95 $13.97

*There is no limit to the number of Deals of the Week items you may purchase. However, if we run low on product we will return the product to full catalogue price before the end of the week.  If this happens, we will announce it on the Stampin' Up! website homepage.

Deals of the Week!

Just a quick note today -I'm on my way out the door to Stampin' Up! convention in Melbourne! I just wanted to let you know that Deals of the Week are back! Each Wednesday during May, Stampin Up are releasing a new deal of the week with up to 40% off selected products. Click Here to check out this week's deal and contact me on 0402 120 972 or email wendy@stampwithwendy.com.au to place an order. Please note; each deal is only available for one week only! This week's deals must be ordered no later than Tuesday 17th May to receive the special offer price.

Strength and Hope Campaign

One of my favourite stamp sets in Stampin' Up!'s new Autumn/Winter mini catalogue is the beautiful "Strength and Hope" set. This gorgeous set comes with a special extra feature -your purchase of this set will contribute to Breast Cancer Research! 

Click here to read all about this great campaign and find out how you too can get your hands on this beautiful set.

10 Days to Sale-A-Brate - Day 1 Tutorial

Hi Everyone! I'm very excited to share with you today my new tutorial series, "10 days to Sale-A-Brate". That's right, there's just 10 days left of the fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion. And that means only 10 more days to get your hands on gorgeous, free stamp sets!

For the next 10 days, I'll have a new card for you (with a video tutorial) using the beautiful Sale-A-Bration free stamp sets. When you see what I have in store for you with these videos, I'm sure you'll be amazed at the versatility of these stamp sets. I'm sure you'd agree you only have to look at the sets to see that they're beautiful sets, but it wasn't until I started to create these tutorials for you that I truly realised their full potential. I have a HUGE variety of themes lined up in these tutorials -including wedding, sympathy, new baby, thanks and birthdays for all ages and genders! And all from just these four FREE stamp sets.

Also during these 10 days, I'm offering 20% off to the first 10 people to place a Sale-A-Bration order of $100 or more (offer excludes shipping). What an amazing deal! That's 20% off and a free stamp set when you place an order with me to the value of $100 or more. Don't delay, this offer is only available to the first 10 people who order before March 31st. To place your order, phone me on 0402 120 972 or email me at wendy@stampwithwendy.com.au.

So, on to today's card. Today I've created this beautiful thank-you card using  the Sweet Summer SAB stamp set and Greenhouse Gala DSP. Such a quick, simple card to put together, but it looks so great!

This is the perfect design for those occasions when you need a last minute card in a hurry. I hope you enjoy today's tutorial and don't forget to get your order in quick to save 20%!

P.S. Those lovely people who leave comments on my blog throughout these 10 days just might find their names in a draw to win a "Birthday Bakery" stamp set! ;)

Sale-A-Bration is here!

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up!, and friends, fresh ideas, and free product is what it's all about!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come. This year, you can choose from the following exclusive stamp sets:

So Happy for You wood-mount item 123284 clear-mount item 123220

Punch Bunch wood-mount item 123288 clear-mount item 123211

Sweet Summer wood-mount item 123286 clear-mount item 123214

Bliss wood-mount item 123282 clear-mount item 123217

Get FREE stamp sets by doing any of the following:

Spend
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise (net sales before shipping and handling). There's no limit-for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you host a workshop of at least $600 (net sales before shipping and handling)-this is in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set-a value of up to $79.95-from our current Idea Book and Catalogue!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on today and runs through to 31 March 2011, so don't miss your chance to earn free products!Contact Me today to book your workshop or learn more about this fabulous promotion. You can also view the Sale-A-Bration brochure online.

Virtual Workshop Event

Place an order, get free products! With the busy-ness of December upon us, it's not always possible to get to a traditional workshop event, so I'm hosting a virtual workshop and everyone is invited! Here's how it works: To take part in the virtual workshop, you need to place an order over $100 value (before shipping). You can do this by either collecting orders from family and friends, or simply place your own order. Then, email me or phone me with your order no later than December 10th. Payment needs to be made at the time of ordering and can be made by direct deposit to my bank account (details available upon request) or Credit Card (please phone with card details). Shipping is charged at 5% of order value or $5.95, whichever is greater. Everyone receives free products! For every $100 you spend, you'll receive a free gift from me from the list below. There's no limit to the number or gifts you can receive -place a $100 order, receive 1 free gift. Place a $200 order, receive 2 free gifts and so on. Gifts will be chosen at random (from names in a hat) and will include: Current Level 1 Hostess Set of Your Choice Level 1 Hostess Set Best Yet (retired) Level 1 Hostess Clear Mount Set Picture This (retired) Level 1 Hostess Set Live Like You Mean It (retired) Current Level 2 Hostess Set of Your Choice Level 2 Hostess Set Echoes of Kindness (retired) 2010 Sale-A-Bration set Happy Moments 2010 SAB Set Whimsical Words 2010 SAB Set Good Neighbour 2010 SAB Set Vintage Labels $30 in free products of your choice This list of free gifts may increase or decrease, depending on the number of workshop participants.   Every workshop participant will receive a free make and take kit from me of a design exclusive to this workshop event.   Bonus prize! The person with the highest value of collated orders will receive an additional $30 in free products of their choice.   Qualifying orders must be placed no later than 10th December to qualify. Please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 with any questions and/or to place your order. Offer only available from Wendy Todd to Australian residents.   This post will remain at the top of my blog for the duration of the event. Please scroll down for more recent updates.

Welcome to the December Frenzy!

Do you hate the usual December frenzy of planning, decorating, shopping, wrapping..... Great news! You're going to love Stampin' Up!'s version of a December frenzy!

Get great Stampin' Up! products up to 50 percent off during our December Frenzy sale--1-29 December only! Here are the details of all items on special:

Item	Page	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
119181	39	A Little Treat Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$21.95	$10.98
120018	39	A Little Treat Clear-Mount Stamp Set	$15.95	$7.98
119189	40	Tote-Ally Tess Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$37.95	$26.57
111255	43	Daisy Dash Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel	$15.95	$9.57
121482	56	Baby Bundle Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$49.95	$34.97
119161	72	Autumn Days Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$38.95	$19.48
120012	77	Pendant Park Clear-Mount Stamp Set	$27.95	$13.98
113031	88	Tart & Tangy Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$21.95	$15.37
115806	91	Fresh Cuts Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$38.95	$27.27
115946	102	Wonderful Favorites Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$39.95	$23.97
119167	104	Heard from the Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$38.95	$23.37
119185	105	Teeny Tiny Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$62.95	$31.48
105115	118	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
105106	119	Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
100045	119	Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105114	119	So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105111	119	Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105108	119	Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
105109	120	Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
100069	120	Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
100082	121	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45
103104	122	Small Cello Bags	$7.50	$4.50
111325	140	Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware	$57.95	$28.98
112530	140	Circle Scissor Plus	$54.95	$32.97
116681	161	Kind Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set	$11.95	$5.98

Page numbers refer to the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue
Email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 to place your order for these great deals!

Retired Stampin' Up! Stamps for sale

Just a reminder that I have some retired Stampin' Up! stamp sets for sale. You can view the available sets with prices by clicking here and you can purchase any of the sets by emailing me or phoning me on 0402 120 972.

This post will remain at the top of my blog for the duration of the sale. Please scroll down for the most recent updates. Thanks!

Retired Stampin' Up! Stamps Sale

I have the following retired stamp sets available for sale. Some sets have varying degrees of ink staining, but this does not affect the quality of the stamped image in any way. I've provided photos of both sides of the sets in an effort to show the true condition as much as possible, but I did notice whilst taking photos that some sets are more stained than the photos appear. If you're unsure about a set's condition, please contact me. Please click on the images for a larger view.

Prices as marked, postage extra (detailed below). Sets will be sold on a first in, first served basis. Payment can be made by direct deposit to my bank account (details available upon request) or paypal to wendy@stampwithwendy.com.au

I'll update the list as often as possible as sets sell. Any questions, please email me

All Scallops $30

 

Autumn Flair $30 -some ink staining on the mounted stamp
 

Baroque Background $20 -used, in as new condition

 

Best Yet Lvl 1 Hostess Set $20 -new and unmounted

 

Big Bold Birthday $30

 

Big Deal Alphabet $40

 

Cute & Curly $20

 

Echoes of Kindness $40 -new and unmounted

 

Good Friend $30
  

Good Neighbour $20 -new and unmounted
  

Happy Everything $15 -significant ink staining
 

Happy Moments $25 -new and unmounted

 

Lifelong Notes (from the Simply Sent Kit) $20 -mounted but new

 

Live Like You Mean It $20 -new and unmounted

  

Occasionally $45 -ink staining on mounted blocks

 

Organic Grace $20 -new and unmounted SOLD

 

Organic Outlines $25  SOLD

 

Owl Together Now $40

 

Polka Dots & Petals $20

 

Three For You $25 -new and unmounted
 

Together Forever $20
 

Vintage Labels $25 -new and unmounted
 

Wanted $30
 

Whimsical Words $25 -new and unmounted
 

Whimsical Words $17 -mounted and used
 

Wild Rose $30 -ink staining on some blocks
 

Window Dressing $40 -mounted but new
 

Stampin' Pastels $25 -used, one break in one pastel (doesn't affect performance)
 

Postage:
All items will be wrapped in bubble wrap or similar packing and mailed in a standard prepaid satchel. Charges as below:
500gm satchel $6.00, will fit 1-2 stamp sets
3kg satchel $10.30, will fit 4-5 stamp sets

How to get what you REALLY want for Christmas!

It's official. Christmas is only 8 WEEKS away! Are you dreading opening your pressies on Christmas morning to find bath oils, perfume you've already got gallons of or similarly less-than-exciting gifts? Wouldn't you rather open your presents to find that stamp set you've been dying to get for months now? Or those ink pads you've had on your wish list for ages? I have great news for you!

Announcing... Wendy's Christmas Made Easy Wish List Program!

How It Works: Click on the link below to download and print out my wish list document. It's two pages and has space for you to write out your Stampin' Up! wish list and then fill out the contact details of the people who will be buying a present for you this year. Once you've filled this out, send it back to me (either by email or snail mail - contact me for my address) no later than November 8th. I will then forward your wish list to your nominated present-shoppers and liaise with them to ensure you get what you want for Christmas and they get the benefit of hassle-free present purchasing. It's win-win for everyone!

Download the wish list document here ----> Download My Christmas Wish List.doc

If you have any questions about the program, please don't hesitate to email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 or (02) 4304 1294.

FREE Holiday Idea Book Download!

 

Don't you just love a freebie? A few days ago, I received an email offering this free idea book and I just knew I had to share it with my blog readers! I'm not one for Halloween, so I just skipped right past those pages to the beautiful Christmas projects. Click Here or on the image above to download your free copy! There's some lovely ideas in this book -just in time for your Christmas crafting! Enjoy!

We Stamp For Lara

One of the things I love most about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the sense of family and community that we have in our fantastic team. I'm constantly witness to the generosity of fellow demonstrators and the awe-inspiring way they rally together to support a good cause. My announcement today is another great example of this.

Announcing the We Stamp For Lara Fundraiser!

 
Please join us as we create together to raise funds for The Lara May Dunn Equipment Appeal. Beginning November 1st, for the bargain price of just $25, you'll have access to the online community where there'll be new project tutorials every day, prizes galore and every attendee gets a free entry to the draw to win a BIG SHOT MACHINE!!! You can read more about Lara's story here and you can join the event or make a donation to the appeal by via payment to Lara's trust account below:

Heritage Building Society
Mrs M J Dunn T/F Lara May Dunn
BSB 638010
A/C #: 12189650

If joining the program, please email Madonna with details of the payment you've made on madonnna@madonnadunn.com.au

Season of Joy Christmas Card

It's that time of year again -time to get out the Christmas stamps and begin Christmas Card Making! Today I'm sharing a card that I created using one of the free ribbon promotion Christmas Bundles. I've used the Season of Joy and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel bundle with the Riding Hood Red 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, which is one of the ribbon options you can choose for FREE with the purchase of your selected Christmas Bundle during the promotion. Click Here to view the Christmas Bundle and Free Ribbon options available.

If you would like to order any of the products used to create today's card, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972.

 

Stamps: Season of Joy, So Swirly Wheel

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Papers: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Riding Hood Red 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Basic Rhinestones

Dressing Up Christmas with FREE ribbon!

 
Create beautiful packaging to fit any Christmas gift with exclusive products from Stampin' Up! From 16 October-30 November*, there are two ways to get FREE ribbon:

• Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle!
• Get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you host a $550 workshop!

Choose from these bundles:

Description	Wood-Mount Item/Price	Clear-Mount Item/Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124041; $66.90	124042; $56.90
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045; $69.90	124046; $59.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel	124043; $67.90	---
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch	124044; $72.90	---

Choose from the following limited-time ribbons when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle or host a qualifying workshop:

 

Contact me today to place your order or schedule your Christmas workshop!

*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last.

New Catalogue Product Shares

There are so many beautiful new products on offer in our new catalogue. In order to get a taste of some of the new additions, you might like to consider taking part in my product shares. Listed below, you'll find the shares I'm currently offering. You are welcome to take part in as many shares as you like. All shares are split 4 ways, so this will give you a 1/4 pack of embellishments/paper or 1/4 roll of ribbons.

 

All orders and payments for share orders need to be complete by 15th September. I will then place the orders, split the shares and post orders out as soon as possible after that.

Designer Series Papers - 11 new ranges $4.25 per range.

Specialty Designer Series Papers - 2 new ranges $11.50 (includes both of the new ranges)

Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack -5 new ranges $9.50 per range

In Colour Stitched-Poly Ribbon -5 new colours $21.20 (includes all colours)

1 1/4 inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - 11 new colours $5.00 per colour

1/4 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon -4 new colours $10.95 (includes all new colours)

5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon -9 new colours $3.75 per colour

5/8 Inch Satin Ribbon -13 new colours $4.25 per colour

1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon -13 new colours $3.00 per colour

3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon -10 new colours $3.25 per colour

Designer Buttons -4 new collections $16.95 (includes all new collections)

Coloured Brads -4 new collections $12.95 (includes all new collections)

Antique Brads - $2.80 per share

Flower Brads -4 new collections $16.95 (includes all new collections)

Mini Library Clips - $6.25 per share

 

Colour ranges for both the papers and the ribbons can be viewed in the online catalogue here. If you would like a hard copy of the catalogue, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972.

 

To place your new catalogue shares order, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 by September 15th. 

**Postage and shipping charges apply

 

Extra discounts on some Last Chance items!

Stop Press! Stampin' Up! have announced this morning that until August 31st, they're now offering additional generous discounts on selected last chance list items.

With prices this low, these products are sure to sell out quickly. Email me or phone me on 02 4304 1294 with your order today! 

Item #	Page	Description	Discount	Discounted AUS Price
116342	42	Big Bold Birthday	50%	$ 26.98
116408	100	Seeing Spots	50%	$ 14.98
116344	121	Big Deal Alphabet	50%	$ 38.98
116208	126	In Color card stock (A4)	50%	$     7.25
105538	127	Bold Brights Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105537	127	Soft Subtles Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105540	127	Rich Regals Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105541	127	Many Marvelous Markers	25%	$   175.46
105550	128	Bold Brights Classic Stampin' Spots	25%	$ 31.46
105551	128	Earth Elements Classic Stampin' Spots	25%	$ 31.46
105539	128	Earth Elements Stampin' Write markers	25%	$ 43.46
105552	129	Rich Regals Classic Stampin' Spots	25%	$ 31.46
112042	132	Urban Garden Designer Series paper	50%	$     8.48
112041	134	Bella Rose Designer Series paper	50%	$     8.48
107305	152	Oval Large punch	50%	$ 15.48
113692	152	Eyelet border punch	50%	$ 15.48
109043	152	Scallop Circle punch	50%	$ 15.48
113694	152	Heart to Heart punch	50%	$ 15.48
112082	152	Wide Oval punch	50%	$ 15.48
112091	152	Scallop Edge punch	50%	$ 15.48
113693	152	Full Heart punch	50%	$ 15.48
104310	155	Crafters' Tool Kit	25%	$ 58.46
112004	AW28*	1-3/4" Circle punch	50%	$ 15.48
116629	CO*	Butterfly punch	50%	$ 15.48

Last Chance List is out!

The Last Chance List is out!

With the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue just around the corner, it's time to bid a fond farewell to several of our favourite stamps and accessories in order to make room for exciting new products. Items on the retired list--now called the Last Chance List--are only available while supplies last. Once they're gone, they're gone!

Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don't miss this last chance to get them.

Please note:

• This list of retiring products is as complete as we can make it at the present time, but items may be added to or dropped from this list. Any exchanges of these items must be made within 90 days of the shipping date.
• All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.
• Hostess sets do not have a price because they can only be earned by hosting a qualifying workshop.

Click on the image above to view the list and see which products you can't do without, then contact me today to place your order.

Love What You Do!

One of the VERY best things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the demonstrator training events that they offer. We have Regional Training coming up in Sydney in November and even though it's still a couple months away, I can't wait! I love having the opportunity to get together with my demonstrator friends who live a little too far away for regular get togethers! Not to mention, meeting up with FABULOUS Stampin' Up! staff who travel all the way from the US for our training events! Can you believe that? At regional training, we get a free stamp set & make and take projects, a yummy gourmet lunch, awesome business & project training and the opportunity to swap project ideas with our fellow demonstrators. Stampin' Up! also provide gorgeous display boards of project ideas & inspiration that we're able to photograph throughout the day. Sound fun?

Why not take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s current fantastic discount on the Starter Kit and join me at Regional Training in November? For just $259, you can join Stampin' Up! today and start reaping the benefits of being a part of this fantastic company! Over the coming weeks, there are TONS of fantastic benefits to being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. These include:

• Getting your very own copy of the BRAND NEW 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalogue in your hands NEXT WEEK!!!
• Access to a sneak peak preview of new IB&C products THIS SUNDAY! As demonstrators, we'll be able to order from this sneak preview right through August!
• Enjoy a 30% discount on your new catalogue purchases in September!
• No minimum sales to meet until the end of December!

Stampin' Up! is such a great company to work with. They regularly let us know how much we're appreciated as demonstrators, often in fun and quirky ways. Just look at this fun video the marketing department made for us, released this morning (click on the image to view the video):

If you'd like more information or have any questions about joining Stampin' Up!, don't delay! The special starter kit price is only available for a few more days! Email Me or phone me on 0402 120 972 today!

 

Two Step Stampin' Sale!

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 July, you'll get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!

Choose from any of the stamp sets listed below:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
116386	39	Loads of Love	$39.95	$31.96
116342	42	Big Bold Birthday**	$53.95	$43.16
115860	78	A Rose Is a Rose**	$66.95	$53.56
116332	86	Playful Petals**	$52.95	$42.36
115770	98	Cheep Talk	$47.95	$38.36
115946	115	Wonderful Favourites	$39.95	$31.96
119187	14*	Tiny Tags (wood-mount)	$38.95	$31.16
118592	14*	Tiny Tags (clear-mount)	$28.95	$23.16
119163	31*	Cottage Garden (wood-mount	$32.95	$26.36
120003	31*	Cottage Garden (clear-mount)	$24.95	$19.96

*From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue

**Retiring stamp sets!

Contact me today to start two-stepping into fabulous!

June Deals of the Week #4

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! has been offering a new deal every week. With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue! This week's deal is the last Deal of the Week for June and it doesn't disappoint! This week, you can save 40-45% off the following great accessories:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
109113	149	Square Ice Rhinestone brads	$19.95	$11.97
109111	149	Circle Ice Rhinestone brads	$19.95	$11.97
109112	149	Square Fire Rhinestone brads	$19.95	$11.97
111848	150	Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$19.95	$10.97
109050	151	Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon	$14.95	$8.97

To place an order, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. You must get your order to me no later than Wednesday 30th June in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

June Deals of the Week #3

Throughout the month of June, Stampin Up! are offering a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue! This week's deal is so exciting -up to 50% off the following stamp sets:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
114263	34	A Happy Heart stamp set	$41.95	$20.98
115792	57	Greetings Eight stamp set	$49.95	$24.98
116330	78	Bella's Bloom stamp set	$24.95	$14.97
113009	97	Enjoy Every Moment stamp set	$53.95	$26.98
114283	105	All Scallops stamp set	$55.95	$27.98

I confess, some of these gorgeous stamp sets are personal favourites of mine! Here is a card that I made last year using the adorable Bella's Bloom stamp set (design CASEd from SCS):

I just love that adorable flower image! So sweet and feminine and elegant! And at under $15 for the complete set, who can resist? It's a great gift idea, too, for those special papercrafting friends and family! 

Be sure to check either my blog or my demonstrator website each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order. You must get your order to me no later than the Tuesday following the deal's release in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

Sketchy Saturday!

It has been SO long since I've done a Sketchy Saturday, I can't even remember when it was myself! I'm wondering just exactly where the first half of 2010 has disappeared to! Anyway, so I'm declaring today a Sketchy Saturday! I've decided to use this great sketch by Carol Dunstan for our team blog, Elite Challenges. Such a great sketch! All you need to do to play along is create a card following Carol's sketch, then upload it to your blog or favourite online gallery. Grab the link to your card and post it in a comment on this post here on my blog. Easy! Do all this before midnight on Monday, 14th June (thank goodness for the long weekend -an extra day to create!) and then on Tuesday I'll randomly select a winner to receive a prize from me. I can't wait to see all of your creations!

For my card, I decided to break out my gorgeous Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper -one of the packs that is on special this week. At first glance, this paper pack is a little glare-y (is that a word?), but when you start creating with it, wow, it's just stunning!  

If you would like to order any of the supplies used to create this card, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. And don't forget, to receive the special price for the Pink Flamingo paper, you'll need to get your order to me by Tuesday 15th June! 

June Deals of the Week #2

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! are offering a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue! This week's amazing deal is up to 40% off a selection of gorgeous Designer Series Papers! 

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
112470	132	Haiku Designer Series paper	$16.95	$10.17
113976	132	Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper	$16.95	$11.02
113992	133	Tea Party Designer Series paper	$16.95	$10.17
113975	133	Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper	$16.95	$11.02
114037	133	Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper	$22.95	$14.92

Be sure to check either my blog or my demonstrator website each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order. You must get your order to me no later than the Tuesday following the deal's release in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

Join Stampin' Up! and SAVE!

One of the most exciting announcements made at our recent Stampin' Up! convention was the current discount on the fabulous Starter Kit. The Starter Kit is fantastic value anyway, but until July 31st, Stampin' Up! are offering the Starter Kit for just $259! That's over 20% off! Packed with gorgeous stamp sets, ink pads and more (most of which can be substituted with stamp sets and colours of your choice), this is one sale you don't want to miss! But, these fabulous savings on awesome products is just the beginning. When you buy the Starter Kit and become part of my time, that's when the real fun begins!

Picture this...

• Being paid to have friends over to stamp together!
• Introducing new stampers to the fun and excitement of making their own handmade cards and scrapbook pages, seeing the joy on their faces when they realise they can create beautiful things too!
• Meeting new friends who share your passion for stamping and papercrafting!
• Saving up to 32% on all of your purchases!
• Contributing to the family income by doing something you love!
• Having access to quality training events like Regional Training and our annual Convention
• Earning FREE stamp sets and holidays to exotic locations -like FIJI!!!

Just imagine the fun you'll have as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Joining this fantastic company is one of the best decisions I've ever made -I love my job! Join my team today and experience the excitement of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! For more information or to join, email me or phone me on (02) 4304 1294.

Introducing Deals of the Week!

I have some exciting news for you today!

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! are offering a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week's deals:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
112081	152	Scallop Square punch	$30.95	$20.12
109183	153	Trio Flower punch	$30.95	$20.12
110711	153	Boho Blossoms punch	$30.95	$20.12
114889	n/a*	Scallop Oval punch	$30.95	$20.12

*From Carryover flyer

Be sure to check either my blog or my demonstrator website each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order. You must get your order to me no later than the Tuesday following the deal's release in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

Autumn/Winter Mini is LIVE!

Today is the day! The Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue is live and you can order from it now! Click Here to view the catalogue online. If you'd like to place an order or ask a question, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972.

Happy Shopping! 

Haitian Relief Update

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators are working hard to make a difference in the lives of those who continue to be affected by the 12 January earthquake in Haiti. In just fifteen days, demonstrators around the world have already sold 7524 of the stamp sets. From each of these sets, Stampin′ Up! will donate $2 to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

This offer lasts until 28 February, 2010, so you still have time to lend a helping hand to those who are so much in need.

I {heart} Hearts Mini Accordian Album

I am really loving the I {heart} Hearts stamp set. I'm finding it to be a very inspirational set, which makes it really easy to create with! When I bought the set back in early January, the first project that I began planning was a mini accordian album for my husband for Valentine's Day. I plan to put some family photos in my album and I chose an accordian style because I wanted my husband to be able to stand it up on display, either on his desk at work or on our TV cabinet at home. I was so excited with the finished album that I decided to offer it as a class. The class sold out so quickly that I didn't even get to advertise it online!

The class was held at my place last Thursday night and we all had a great time. Everyone's albums turned out a little differently with each person's personal touch. This is one of the things I love most about teaching papercrafts -the way we can all create something different with the exact same supplies and tools. It's so inspirational!

Don't forget... Until February 28th, the Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every i {heart} Hearts stamp set to the American Red Cross Haitian Disaster Relief fund. PLUS, during this fundraising promotion, I will personally discount the stamp set from the full retail price of $42.95 to just $35.14 (plus shipping). Don't delay! Contact me today to place your order and help the people of Haiti to begin rebuilding their lives.

Good Neighbours and Sale-A-Bration

I am so enjoying Sale-A-Bration! This year's Free stamp sets are just gorgeous and SO much fun to create with! I've used one of this year's free stamp sets to create today's card, which I CASEd from SCS. It's called "Good Neighbours" and I am loving it! The set comes with 3 house "bodies" and 3 house roofs that are all interchangable. It also comes with a leaf stamp and 2 tree stamps AND a cloud stamp! It's just adorable and so versatile.

To create the background effect on the vanilla cardstock, I just used my bone scorer along the groove of my paper cutter. I love how it turned out!

During Sale-A-Bration (on now until March 31st), when you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward! Contact me today to place your qualifying order and get your hands on some gorgeous FREE stamps! 

Haitian Disaster Relief

I am proud to announce that Stampin' Up! are joining the relief effort to bring aid and support to the people of Haiti. From now until 28 February, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (pictured left) to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well established in Haiti and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
 
In order to sell as many of these sets as possible (in the hope of raising lots of money!), I will be removing my demonstrator discount. This brings the cost of the stamp set down to just $35.14 (plus applicable shipping of $5.95 or 5% of order value, whichever is greater).
 
Don't forget, Sale-A-Bration is now on and the purchase of this set will count towards your $100 order!

I just love this stamp set, so I'm really excited that Stampin' Up! chose this set to fundraise with. I sat down yesterday and created this cute milk carton gift box, using the I {heart} hearts set and Candy Lane DSP. This is such a cute gift box and will make a perfect valentine treat for my hubby.
 
Contact me today to place your order for this gorgeous stamp set and help the people of Haiti to begin rebuilding their lives.

STOP PRESS! Two punch choices with Christmas Promotion!

Remember this post from the other day? Well, the news just got better. Stampin' Up! have announced that when doing your Christmas shopping with us between 1st November and 14th December, not only will you receive a punch FREE with every $85 you spend in our gift giving guide, but you'll now have a choice between two punches! You can now to choose to receive either the scallop square punch OR boho blossoms punch when you spend $85 or more on products in our gift giving guide. But wait, there's more! There's no limit to the number of punches you can receive for free! So, spend $170 on products in the Gift giving guide and you can receive one of each! How awesome is that?! Click Here to download a copy of the gift giving guide. Then, to place an order, email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 and I'll arrange to have your order sent to your home or postal address. Happy Shopping!

Echoes of Kindness GIVEAWAY!

Echoes of Kindness is definitely one of my favourite Stampin' Up! sets. It's so pretty and elegant, but surprisingly versatile, too. The long blossom can be used to create gorgeous backgrounds and borders which I just love. This stamp set is an exclusive Level 2 Hostess Set (only available to workshop hostesses who have sales of $600 or more) BUT...

I have one brand new Echoes Of Kindness Stamp Set to GIVE AWAY! That's right, one lucky winner is going to win themselves this gorgeous stamp set for FREE!

So, I know you're just dying to know how YOU can win, right? It's easy. To be in the running to win this set, you just have to be a fan of my Facebook page. Yep, nothing more to it than that. Already a fan? No worries, you're already in the draw and you don't need to do a thing. Not a fan, yet? Simple, just click here to go to my Facebook Page and click on the "become a fan" button at the top of the page.  Do that and you're in the draw, too!

Entries are open until 9am, November 4th. All fans of my Facebook Page at that time will be entered into a random draw and the winner will be announced both here on the blog and over at the FB Page shortly thereafter. Prize includes free postage. Sorry, SU demo's not eligible to win.

I'll be posting a new card creation made using this set over on the Facebook Page later today, so be sure to check that out. Good luck!

*** This post will remain at the top of the blog for the duration of the promotion. Please scroll down for the latest updates***

New Mini Catalogue ONLINE Launch!

Join me ONLINE! at my Spring Mini '09 Catalogue Launch

It's going to be lots of fun!
 
When: Saturday, 8th August, 2pm start
Where: Online!
Cost: FREE! Make & Take kit, friendly conversation and project inspiration supplied!
 
I've set up a special online party location -you'll receive the link to this exclusive club upon registering to take part in the online mini launch. We're going to have a fun afternoon of creating, challenges, conversation and PRIZES! The party location has a chat room where we call all congregate and enjoy each other's company, a blog where I'll post challenges and a video tutorial to show you how to do the make and take, along with lots of new mini catalogue project ideas. Prizes will be randomly given out throughout the afternoon.

To register for the festivities, simply email me or call me on 0402 120 972 and I'll give you all the details you'll need to take part. I'll also ask you for your postal address so that I can send you your copy of the mini catalogue and your free make and take kit!
 
 Free Make & Take project
 Mini Catalogue
 Watch out for the Prize Patrol! Lots of giveaways
 Awesome freebies for ALL orders over $100

In celebration of the arrival of the new mini catalogue, I'll be running a special catalogue workshop event -place an order of $100 or more and receive one of the following FREE gifts from me:

• SAB 2009 Set "Polka Dot Punches"
• 08/09 Level 1 Hostess Set "Party Punches"
• 09/10 Level 1 Hostess Set "Punches Three"
• 09/10 Level 1 Hostess Set "Live Like You Mean It"
• 09/10 Level 2 Hostess Set "Rustic Rooster"
• 09/10 Level 1 Hostess Set of your choice
• $30 Gift Voucher

There's no limit on the number of gifts you can receive -spend $200, receive two gifts and so on. Gifts will be chosen at random by drawing the gift name from a hat. Payment for your order can be made by credit card (visa or mastercard), direct deposit or paypal and must be received within 7 days of the launch party in order to receive your gift with your order. Your order can be for any current product -from both the new mini and the main Idea Book & Catalogue.

Call me on 0402 120 972 or email me to RSVP and reserve your place ASAP -you'll want to make sure your project kit arrives on time, so book your place TODAY!

*Please note, you must register by August 6th in order to receive a Make & Take kit. Sorry, not available to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.

Please note: This is a sticky post and remain at the top of my blog until Saturday 8th August. Please scroll down to view recent blog updates

Get the gift you want for Mother's Day!

There's little more than two weeks until Mother's Day, so I figure it's time to start letting our other halves know what it is we REALLY want for our special day this year! Wouldn't you LOVE to receive this with your breakfast-in-bed this year?....

Guilt-free dollars to spend on all of your favourite Stampin' Up! products! Every gift certificate purchased through me will come beautifully packaged inside a lovely card, handmade by me. Hubby will love it because all the work is done for him and you will love it because you're finally getting what you really want, instead of that dreaded new toaster or soap on a rope!!!

Here's how it works: Download my specially created flyer below, detailing this special offer and print off several copies to leave strategically around the house and in hubby's lunch box, so that by the time he has seen it four or five times he might actually get the message! Hubby will then contact me to order a gift certificate for you and I will post it to him in time for him and the kids to give it to you on Mother's Day. Then you can contact me anytime to place your order. How easy is that? And, of course, now is the perfect time for a fabulous gift like this -what better way to get lots of lovely new goodies from our gorgeous new Stampin' Up! catalogue?

Gift Certificates are available from me in ALL denominations and hubby can even request your favourite colours be used to make your gift card.

So, without further ado... here is the flyer to download for the required oh-so-subtle hint dropping: Mother's Day Gift Certificate Flyer

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call me on 0402 120 972. Happy Mother's Day!  

Stampin' Up! Joins the Bushfire Appeal Effort

To help those victims of the bushfires that have ravaged Victoria, join with us in supporting the Bushfire Appeal.

Here are the details:

From 12 February through 31 March 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the retail value of all sales from a select group of 10 stamp sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal. 

Here is a list of the Bushfire Appeal sets:

Stamp Set	Item Number	Page Number in Catalogue	Retail Price
Priceless	112312	105	$48.95
Seeing Spots	108909	89	$29.95
Baroque Motifs	112380	98	$39.95
Live Your Dream	114261	3 (Summer Mini Catalogue)	$55.95
Looks Like Spring*	108864	76	$58.95
The Snowflake Spot*	108934	27	$39.95
Bodacious Boquet*	108756	80	$58.95
Polka Dots & Paisley*	110247	46	$35.95
G'day Mate*	111973	115	$35.95
Be Happy*	108744	51	$39.95

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal -while supplies last.

During the donation period, I will periodically update my blog with the amount of money we are collecting from the sales of these sets. Check back here frequently for the most up-to-date information.

If you would like to order any of these products to help the Bushfire Relief Effort, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. 

Reintroducing the Birthday Club

Earlier in the year, I announced the introduction of my new Birthday Club. Unfortunately, with my pregnancy and returning to full time work, this didn't get off the ground. So, I'm happy to re-announce it and this time, we'll make it happen!

 

As a valued birthday club member, you will receive a handmade birthday card from me and a 10% discount on all purchases made during the month of your birthday. Also, each month I will run a draw for a $10 gift voucher (valid only through me). All members with a birthday during that month will go into the draw.

 

Membership is free and open to all Australian Residents (non-SU! demos only). To join the Birthday Club, simply email me with your full name, address and date of birth (year of birth optional). We'll kick it off from today, so if you have a November birthday, you'd better email me very soon!

Stampin' Up! turns 20!

It's Stampin' Up!'s birthday and they've decided to celebrate by giving us the presents! This month, spend $20 on regular catalogue merchandise and get 20% off these select birthday stamp sets:

Item	Page #	Description	Retail Price	20% Off Price
112594	37	Big Bold Birthday	$53.95	$43.16
108894	38	Pretty Princess	$45.95	$36.76
108753	51	Birthday Best	$25.95	$20.76
110246	55	Crab & Company	$52.95	$42.36
112318	118	Short & Sweet	$29.95	$23.96

This offer is only available until the end of the month, so contact me today to celebrate with Stampin' Up! and get 20% off select stamp sets!

Sale-A-Bration is coming!

Sale-A-Bration gives everyone a reason to celebrate. This is the most amazing time of year, I love it! Christmas is over and Stampin’Up!^® is still giving away fabulous stamp sets!

Sale-A-Bration is a fabulous promotion, running from 1 January - 29 February, 2008. For every $100 you spend, you will receive a free promotional stamp set of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration range. There is no limit to the number of sets you can earn. You could earn them all!

Having a workshop during this promotion has extra benefits too! In addition to our regular hostess benefits, hostesses will receive a free promotional stamp set for workshops that reach $600 or more.

The Sale-A-Bration Catalogue is full of great new stamp sets and even more ideas. These fantastic Sale-A-Bration stamp sets are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again.

Email me to request your copy of the catalogue, or to book your own workshop to make the most of this fabulous promotion.

Have you thought of becoming a Stampin’Up demonstrator? Because during Sale-A-Bration there is something special in it for you too, New recruits who join as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration can choose any stamp set, with a value of up to $79.95, from the current catalogue. What a bonus!

And the Sizzix goes to...

ROBYN!

Thanks everyone for your comments and taking the time to visit my new blog. I hope you like what you found here and continue to visit. I promise good things to come!

Here is the post Robyn left;

"Robyn said...
Wow great giveway - I have of course signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for the chance.

September 4, 2007 7:44 PM"

Thanks for your comment Robyn, please email me at stampin_wendy@yahoo.com.au with your postal address and I'll have that Sizzix out to you quicksmart!

Super Special Catalogue Workshop Event

How it works: 10 individuals are required to participate in the Catalogue Workshop Event, gather orders of $100 and benefit in the Hostess Gifts. Simply show your friends, family and coworkers the 2007/08 Idea Book & Catalogue and new Spring Mini Catalogue and collect $100 (prior to shipping) or more in orders before September 12th 2007. And yes -you can order it all yourself if you wish.

Email or phone me with your orders and payment no later than September 12th. Yes, I do accept credit card (visa or mastercard only). PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CREDIT CARD DETAILS. If you wish to pay by credit card, please phone me on 0402 120 972. Shipping is the usual 5% rate that Stampin' Up applies to all orders. I will cover the cost of getting the product from my house to yours.

Everyone will be a Winner. Prizes are based on 10 Individual $100 orders. Prizes may increase or decrease, depending on how many are participating. I will place all names of the particiapnts in a hat and pick your prize. Prizes will be: - Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set - Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set - Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set - Level 2 Hostess Stame Set - August Promotion Stamp Set - All About U - August Promotion Stamp Set - Nice & Easy Notes - 4 Winners - $30 in Free Product of your choice PLUS - The Individual with most in orders over $100 will receive $25 in FREE Product of your choice. Catalogues can be found online here. Open to Australian Residents Only.