Stellar Stamps

Sharing Halloween cards & a Christmas card I received

Three downline and two customers (one is a former downline) sent me hand-made Halloween cards. Wanted to share. Aren't they all darling???? There's nothing like receiving a hand-made card in the mail!

Also, I'm in a particular demonstrator's 5th level and when I achieve being in her top-30 in a given month (out of over 5,000 from what I understand) I get a card from her. This one was really unique in that it was made out of folded Designer Series Paper.

Happy Halloween from the MacKay's!

Carved our pumpkins last night. Kendall's friend, Tori, carved her first pumpkin at our house! Tori's in on the left in the photo of the trio, Kendall's is on the right. Guess who is the smart aleck that made the "Candy" with the arrow pumpkin? Me, of course! Michael's is the little one in the photo by itself. Michael (10) is an Indian and Kendall (13 - my sweet Catholic school 8th grader) is "emo". It's funny because she is not smiling to stay in character and I never see her without a smile. It looks strange to see her face so dour but the costume looks cool on her.

Happy Halloween! Doug will be home handing out candy while I take Michael and his best buddy, Connor, around our new neighborhood. Kendall and her friends are going to Tori's house.

Stampin' Up! Promotions at a Glance

Birthday Promotion Customer Order Dates: October 1-31, 2008 Spend $20 on regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20% off.

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit Customer Order Dates: November 1 - December 31, 2008 (or while supplies last) Country Living and Stampin' Up! have partnered to create the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit that will be featured in Country Living's December issue; use this opportunity to find new customers and hold holiday events.

Fall-Winter Sampler Promotions: Hostess Incentive Customer Order Dates: October 1 - November 30, 2008 Host a $350 workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free.

Rub-Ons Promotion Customer Order Dates: November 10 - November 30, 2008 Spend $20 on regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons at 20% off.

Fall-Winter Sampler Promotions: Product Offer Customer Order Dates: December 1, 2008 - January18, 2009 Spend $20 and get 20% off any stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler.

Holiday Extravaganza Customer Order Dates: November 26-December 1, 2008 *Submit your event to be posted on the Customer Web Site by November 1, 2008

 

My very first "Class by Mail Kit" - take a peek!

On November 15 and December 6, I am partnering with former downline, Abi, to hold a card-making class in my new home. Abi is using the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit to design 10 cards that we'll make 2 each of for a total of 20 cards out of the kit. Abi had a great idea and suggested I offer the kit to my out of town customers who cannot attend but might want to make some holiday cards (for holiday greetings, for your children's teachers, your hairdresser, your personal masseuse, your chauffeur, to mail to a soldier abroad or as a thank you note!). Smart thinking Abi!

The Class by Mail Kit includes:

• One "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit (see photo of kit below or see it on page 174 of the current SU catalog) that will be precut for all the cards and whatever is not used, will be included in your package. You get 100% of this Simply Scrappin' Kit contents whether the cards use it or not.
• All the embellishments used on the card precut for you.
• There will be no stamping. If you want to add stamped images, you may add from your own stamp inventory at home.
• Photos of the 10 cards (that you'll make 2 each of & there are two teasers shown below) will be included in the kit.
• Step-by-Step Instructions for each of the 10 card designs.
• The class fee is $30 and that includes the $20 Simply Scrappin' Kit and embellishments. We think that's a steal!
• Shipping = $4.80 as we can fit it all into a Flat Rate envelope. I can only ship within the USA.
• Final cost by mail is $35 for 20 cards from this Class by Mail Kit.
• Deadline to order is November 6. My goal is to order the appropriate # of kits, prepare it for you then ship to you no later than November 15 which is the day of the actual class.
• I am sharing two cards to give you an idea. If we showed all the cards, there'd be no point in selling the kit, LOL!

To order, please follow these simple instructions:

• Email $35 via Pay Pal to StellarStamps@comcast.net.
• Put in the subject line "I Wish Class by Mail Kit".
• Again, deadline is November 6.

Cookie Stamping

COOKIE STAMPING

Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies (like Pillsbury) * Cookie Sheet * Cake Decorator’s Coloring for Icing OR Stampin’ Ink Refills * Bold Stamp Images

 

Directions:

1. Slice the cookies as directed on the cookie package.

2. Place them on a cookie sheet & put into the freezer.  (This prevents the stamp from sinking into soft dough & getting dough stuck into the rubber stamp.)
3. Place coloring onto a plate & create a ink pad by using a coffee filter. 
4. Lightly tap the stamp onto the coffee filter until the color starts to come through.  “Ink up” your stamp with this coloring & begin stamping on your cookies.  
5. If the stamp starts to stick….put it in the freezer again.   They will soften as they thaw.
6. Bake the cookies as directed on the cookie package.  

 

*Note:  As the cookie bakes the image will change & spread.  Do a test cookie or two to see the results before continuing to make a whole batch.  Some people use ink refills (they’re non-toxic) & some people use professional cake decorators coloring.  The difference is that the professional coloring is thicker than regular food coloring or ink refills.

Holiday Place Setting ideas via our CEO

Stampin' Up!s CEO, Shelli Gardner (and my host when I went to Utah for Founder's Circle in September) was on a Utah TV show last Tuesday showing how to make holiday place settings with our Designer Series Paper, the Big Shot and our dies. Take a peek... it's only about 6 minutes long:

http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=61&sid=4573672

The steps to sign up with me as a demonstrator - easy - peasy!

I'm sharing this with customers to give you all an easy place to find this information. If you want to sign up as a demonstrator, follow these steps:

1. Go to my website at www.StellarStamps.StampinUp.net, then
2. You might want to watch some of our CEO's videos on the topic, then
3. Go to "Join Stampin' Up!" and go to "Click here to enroll"
4. My password to gain access is simply "stellarstamps" (one word -no quotation marks).
5. Take it slowly as you may swap out sets if the kit has something you already have at home.
6. If you have any roadblocks, the info you enter cannot be saved. Ask me any and all questions!

That's it!

#1 question I get asked = "how much do I need to sell to stay active?" Answer = $300 per quarter BUT the clock starts ticking in the first full quarter. That means that if you sign up during this promotion (between today and October 11), you have until March 30, 2009 (6 months!) to sell $300. That is SO do-able! Really.

Deadline for the $99 kit = October 11.

Current Stampin' Up! Promotions at a Glance

Birthday Promotion
Customer Order Dates: October 1-31, 2008
Spend $20 on regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20% off. Click here for Flyer Download 20thBirthday_US_1008.pdf

Fall-Winter Sampler Promotions: Hostess Incentive
Customer Order Dates: October 1 - November 30, 2008
Host a $350 workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free. Click here for Brochure Download Sampler_US.pdf

Fall-Winter Sampler Promotions: New Recruit Incentive
Customer Order Dates: August 11 - October 11, 2008
Join as a demonstrator with the standard $199 Starter Kit and choose one stamp set out of the Fall-Winter Sampler or Idea Book & Catalog for free. Click here for Brochure Download Sampler_US.pdf

$99 Starter Kit Promotion
Customer Order Dates: August 11 - October 11, 2008
Potential recruits have the option of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits priced at just $99. Click here for Flyer Download US_startkit_Final_0708.pdf

Spooky Spider Promotion

Customer Order Dates: September 19 – October 31, 2008

This fun image comes in three sizes and two colors and is designed to coordinate with our Ghostly Greetings Designer Series paper and our Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog. Click here for brochure Download Spooky_Spider_0908.pdf

 World Card Making Day
Customer Order Dates: October 4-11, 2008
During this week, we are offering 20 percent off Simply Sent card kits and Simply Sent Card Elements. Click here for Flyer Download WCMD_US.pdf

This is not a promotion per se but the Holiday Mini Catalog begins today!

Place a $350 order Oct or Nov and choose one stamp set FREE

Hostess Incentive: October 1-November 30, 2008
Host a $350 workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free. (This promotion does not apply to online ordering per Stampin' Up! so email me today with your order).

 

Item #	Description	Retail Value
111564	Flight of the Butterfly	$31.95
112911	Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly)	$31.95
111676	Puns from the Past	$27.95
111660	Just Jawing	$25.95
111624	Dreams du Jour	$18.95
111700	Thank You Kindly	$13.95
111714	Wow Flowers	$12.95
112955	Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers)	$12.95
111600	Bella's Bloom	$12.95

Happy 20th Birthday Stampin' Up! - but WE get the gift!!!

BIRTHDAY PROMOTION

See flyer here Download 20thBirthday_US_1008.pdf             

Dates: October 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:

Spend $20 in regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20 percent off.

AQUA PAINTER PROMOTION

               

Dates: October 1-31, 2008, or while supplies last

Special Product Offer Details:
Purchase the large-tip Aqua Painter (item 114617) for $7.25. No minimum purchase, no limits, while supplies last.

 

Item #	Page #	Description	Retail Price	20% Off Price
109439	62	Big Bold Birthday	$27.95	$22.36
112895	62	Cumpleaños genial y divertido (Spanish Big Bold Birthday)*	$27.95	$22.36
111532	63	Party Hearty*	$26.95	$21.56
110994	64	Bitty Birthday	$12.95	$10.36
111618	64	Crazy for Cupcakes*	$23.95	$19.16
111546	65	Simple Birthday Thanks*	$17.95	$14.36
111702	65	Time to Party*	$16.95	$13.56
108559	68	Crab & Company	$27.95	$22.36