Win/Win/WIn - Join today for ~$120 worth of FREE Designer Series Paper

There's no better time to join my team than the month of October! For a limited time, you can enjoy six months of FREE Designer Series Paper when you sign up to be a demonstrator. You'll receive one FREE package of Designer Series Paper, every month for the next six months.

Details:

• Choose one FREE package of Designer Series Paper, every month for six months, when you sign up as a new recruit during the month of October. 
• You can begin redeeming beginning November 2014 and ending April 2015.
• Free Designer Series Paper must be redeemed on a Demonstrator Order. If other items are not added to this order the order will incur normal shipping costs.
• New Demonstrators must remain active during incentive period to be eligible for free items.
• Paper will be limited to non specialty paper only; Specialty Designer Series Paper and Designer Series Paper Stacks not included.

That's around $120 worth of free paper.  Combined with the already great deals on offer with the fully customisable  Starter Kit ($235 worth for $169!) it's an ideal time to give it a try.  Check out the Become A Demonstrator tab above for more info, or give me a call to chat - 0403 175 790

Fantastic Good Greetings Stamp set - yours free for a very limited time!

There are ELEVEN more days to earn an exclusive new Hostess Set called Good Greetings.  On top of the $50 in hostess benefits you receive with a $300 order, you get this versatile and appealing sentiments set FREE of charge.  It's an ideal time to spoil yourself, or get started on some Christmas shopping from the Annual Catalogue, Holiday Catalogue, Holiday Supplement Catalogue and not forgetting the Clearance Rack and My Digital Studio offerings.
Here are some excuses REASONS to place an order today...
1.  Teacher Gifts - very important - Term 4 will fly by!  I may be biased, but I think a good teacher deserves something with a bit of thought and effort put into it after a year of educating your children.   Rotary Stamps?  Card Kit?  MDS Printables? Something relaxing to make over the break?
2. Christmas Card Supplies - start now and you will have time to make your own cards, with love and care to go along with your end-of-year salutations.  Choose your colours, grab your cardstock and envelopes - maybe with a new stamp set to match?
3. Stocking treats - the Clearance Rack is a great place to start for Christmas sack bits and bobs - there are many versatile ideas hiding there just waiting to be turned into creative genius by kids of all ages - mini albums, customisable Simply Adorned jewellery and more.
4. Halloween - it's coming, and it's getting bigger every year!  Make some cute tags with a punch and a Halloween themed stamp set, attach to a lollipop and you'll score some serious playground Brownie Points.  Thinking of Halloween, the same applies for those end of year classmate treats.  Heaps of ideas await on Pinterest.

So, what are you waiting for?  It's the perfect time!  Click any of the text links, or the photo to Shop by Solution.

Be quick for Sale Prices - Ends October 6th

There are just a couple more days for the Stamp Stock and Save Promotion in celebration of World Cardmaking Day.  Selected stamp sets, card stock packs, envelopes and adhesives are on sale, as well as all the Classic Stampin' Inkpads.  Click the image to go to my Demonstrator Website, or click here to go directly to my online store: ONLINE STORE   While you are there, don't forget to browse the Clearance Rack for the latest bargains, it's a great place to check for a second chance to nab recently retired items.

I hope everyone has been enjoying the lovely weather lately!

Gotta get your BigShot Bundle!

This is the best promo in ages!  With every purchase of a Big Shot in August, you can choose one of five free stamp set/Framelits bundles.  That's up to a $100 AUD value, which means you're getting the machine for less than $50!  The choices include several new sets with matching framelits and even a set from the yet to be released Holiday Catalogue.

This is an ideal opportunity to add a BigShot to your tool collection, or upgrade from another type of diecutting machine.  If you already own one, you can still choose any or all the bundles at 15% off the normal prices.  Contact me to find out more, or shop online here

Clearance Rack Blitz - new and improved with online ordering!

The most nerve-racking and exciting promotion of last year returns, new and improved!  With online ordering, your order can be placed in real time, reducing the chance of missing out on any items you want to grab.  Prices will be reduced by up to 80%, so jump on quick for best choice, just in time for Christmas!  There is no printed list this year, because items can only be ordered online, so I can't give any clues about what might be on sale.  Last year was fantastic, with everything from stamps to tools to DSP and accessories deeply discounted

How to shop online:  Click the "Shop Now" at the top right on the blog, and look at the left sidebar of the Online Store for a Clearance Rack menu, which should go live at midnight tonight, AEDST.  If you stay up (and from last year's experience, plenty will!) and it isn't there, refresh your browser after a few minutes to check in case the computers are running a touch late.
Add your products to your cart, and checkout in a very similar way to other online shopping sites.  You will be given the option to enter a Hostess Code, and this is the current one for this week:
3BKCPX7J
Your order will be shipped directly to you, and the minimum postage is $5.95, or 5% of the order total, whichever is greater.

I would like to thank you all for your custom this year, and wish you all a very happy and relaxing Christmas and holiday.  Please stay safe if you're on the roads, and I look forward to seeing you next year!

Single Stamps, Best of Sets, and Individual Markers for a limited time!

I've fallen a bit behind again with posting updates on all the new things that are happening with Stampin' Up!, so here is a bunch of flyers with all the goss.

You can click on each image to go to my Mediafire PDF library to view or print the complete flyers.

 

 In celebration of 25years of Stampin' Up! a special series of stamps has been created.  One set is to be released each month, between now and April 2014.  The sets are a collection of themed stamps, with favourite images from stamp sets past, along with a never before seen stamp in each set.  The sets are available in red rubber cling mount, and are $25.95 each.  Some stamps may be sized differently to those included in their original sets, giving you more versatility if you already own an image.
The two sets released so far are the June "Best of Flowers" set, and the July "Best of Butterflies" set.  Just call me to order, or have a browse and shop online via the "Shop Now" button.

Following the success of a range of individual cling mount rubber stamps in the US, we now have them here!  Above is the first selection, I found it hard to choose which ones I wanted!  Prices are listed on the flyer sheet, and the stamps are supplied in individual cello bags for compact storage.  Or, collect them in our Clear Mount cases, sold in the catalogue, $9.95 for a pack of 4, item code 119105.

Love markers?  Have them all?  Just need the few new colours to complete your collection?  For a LIMITED time, you have the option of purchasing individual markers.   Click on the flyer above to see the codes.  Don't forget that Soft Sky, a returning In Color was never previously available as a marker.  Don't miss the opportunity to pick and choose, the new colour kit including all 10 colours is available until 31st May 2014, for $49.95

That should keep you busy, give me a yell if you have any questions :-)

Here it is - Sparkly new 2013-14 Annual Catalogue, time to Grab Your Greetings at 25% off and more!

There are lots of fresh, fun products tucked inside, along with your favourite must-have essentials.
Just click on the image above to go direct to my online store, where you can browse, search, sort and shop 24/7.  You can add a hard copy of the catalogue to your order for just $7.  The catalogue is a great new layout style this year, with mini tutorials and project ideas sprinkled throughout to inspire you.

There are also some great offers running at present, such as the "Grab your Greetings" promotion.  Selected greeting sets are 25% off from now until 31st July. 

Dates for your diary

Lots of dates to keep in mind - my calendar is bristling with all sorts!

* My Digital Studio Digital Sale - Selected digital content (mostly kits of papers, stamp brush sets, embellishments and more) is on sale 25% off until June 15th  - this coming Saturday.  No postage required, just buy online and download instantly!
Don't forget to click on the image to see more views of what is included with each pack, and read through the content list - the main thumbnail doesn't do justice to some of the kits available.
My picks:

 Tea for Two Easel Calendar Template - not just for calendars!  Heaps of goodies inside!

Storytime Ensemble - 74 piece stamp brush set is just the beginning!

Stampin' Crop Day - DATE CHANGE! 
I've put this in my recent newsletter, but realised I'd forgotten to alter the blog calendar date.  Due to my Rural Fire Service commitments, I have moved the upcoming crop day from this Saturday 15th June to the following week, Saturday 22nd June.  I know this suited quite a few of my regulars, so if it works out I will move the date permanently(ish) to the fourth Saturday of the month. 

Sent with Love Limited Edition Stamp Set and DSP pack

 

Only available until June 15th, grab the bundle for extra value at 20% off!.

Don't forget the Retirement List  too!  I'm sure there's more, including my upcoming New Catalogue Launch, so I'll be back soon with more entries for your calendar!

Extra goodies for Hostesses, Extra goodies for new demonstrators!

There are 2 more weeks on the great promo running right now, so it's a great time to be a Hostess!  Until 30th May, when party sales reach a very achievable $400 you get an extra $60 to spend on whatever catalogue products you fancy - that's TWICE as much free fun!  Being a Hostess is easy-as - there is even an online system for sending invites and accepting RSVP's  - and all you need is a few friends, a dining table and a cuppa.  I come to you with everything we need to make a hand-stamped card or two.  Take a look at the "Host a party" tab at the top of the blog for lots more info, and call me to book a date!

Or, if you have a hefty wishlist (don't we all!), why not consider joining my StampInkPaper team by becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!   There are extra goodies for you too - pay just $169 for the Starter Kit, and choose $295 worth of catalogue products  - that's an extra $60, so it is great value.  There is no requirement to host workshops or parties unless you want to, although the kit comes with catalogues and other business supplies on top of your $295 in product, so you have a business in a box for just $169  - TOTAL no brainer!  There is lots more detail in the "Become a Demonstrator" tab, or give me a call to chat

Specials Galore!

Have you downloaded your free trial of My Digital Studio yet?  No?  Then click on the link below and give it a go!  If you have, then it might be time to add a few more goodies to your digital library with our 25% off  sale.  Click on the sale banner above to find out more - there are some great kits packed with stamps, papers, embellishments and more.  You can purchase them via my online store, just click the button in the right sidebar.

If you would like some extra help with downloading instructions, stay tuned as I have made a step by step tutorial with screen shots to help you along.   I'll post it next! 

Sale-a-bration is here!

Oh yum!  This is the best selection of free goodness we've had in the 5+ years I have been a demonstrator!  We finally have the same offerings as the US, including a wider range of stamp sets. In last year's brochure, the co-ordinating DSP, stamp set and ribbon + button pack was very popular, so you're going to love this year's suite!  There's paper, ribbon + buttons, a stamp set and an embossing folder!    Additional choices include a Simply Sent kit with very on-trend chevron designs, and a petite curly label punch!

So - how to get your choice of these?  (or indeed all of them if you so desire!)  As usual, each $100 in product ordered from any current catalogue allows you to select your choice.  Don't like any of them?  That's been covered as well, because there are selected items from the main catalogue you can choose instead!  Contact me to be sent a brochure, or click the banner image above to see a link to the PDF, or here to visit promo info on the Stampin' Up! website.  

Clearance Rack Blitz - be fast for this!

Never before have we had a "Clearance Rack Sale" in Australia!
This sale is where products that have been retired are available again at heavily reduced prices, strictly while stocks last.

I will be placing an order today, to maximise the chances of getting the products I want, so have a quick look through and get back to me ASAP with your must-haves!  (Consider it a Christmas present for yourself maybe??!)

Here's the link to the PDF

I'm off to toss a few items into my cart, and to send out a newsletter to my lovely ladies!

Retiring list - selling out as we speak. BE QUICK!

In the interest of speed and efficiency, I'm going to be brief!
Here is a link to the retiring list of stamps -

STAMPS RETIRING LIST

Things to note in particular - some must-have, all time favourites are on the chopping block:
Baroque Motifs
Loads of Love
Short and Sweet
Season of Joy
Medallion background (sniff :`( )
Wonderfully worn background
Dasher (double, two boxes of kleenex sniff)
Something for Christmas  - only been with us one year, made some fantastic easy Christmas cards with this last year.

+ lots, lots more - and selected stamps are on sale as well, in either wood or clear mount or both - you'll be able to see this in the list, with availability as well.

I will be placing orders regularly, but it would be a good idea to give me a back up item or two in case something you want is gone by the time the order is placed.  Some items from the accessories list are gone already, and I suspect some stamps will not be far behind.

Call me, email me, text me - thrust your overflowing wish list into my letterbox or nail it to my door.
Please don't leave it too late (or be at the mercy of eBay scalpers everywhere...)  If you're a bargain hunter, there are some gems to add to your trophy collection too!


Here is the Retiring list for accessories:

RETIRING ACCESSORIES

Of special note - In Color products - some are already gone (Peach Parfait refill, Concord Crush refill, Dotto Refill)
Again, there are some fabulous bargains, including selected fabric packs at a WHOPPING 75% off, just $4.99!  DSPs - all are retiring apart from First Edition Specialty, some are 40% off!  Ribbons - quite a few bargains!

Going for good are:

Circle Scissors
Glass mats for these
Crop-a-dile
Confetti White and Cream cardstock (three boxes of kleenex here, and it's on SALE too!)
Selected punches including doily flower and triple flower

In addition, we are switching to a new type of foam pad in the inkpads - the current felt style is being replaced.  As a result, most (if not all) are being sold off at 25% discount, just $8.96.

SO, check out the list, zoom through, pay attention to the discounted products in case they can tempt you, and get back to me as above with your 'must haves'.

Not long now! Last order going in this Sunday evening

There's only a few days left to order from the Autumn/Winter Mini (official close date is Next Tuesday 31st July).
I'm back at uni on Monday until late, so in case I forget to put the order in, I'm playing it safe and placing my final order on Sunday night.  (Although of course if you ring me with a last minute $650 order to catch the end of the extra benefits promo, I won't be turning you away!)

Some items we are pretty sure will reappear, but others will be gone for good.  I know I need to get more of the luscious pleated satin ribbon, because of the retiring colours we know it won't be back :(

Let me know, and check your stocks of colours about to leave us - reinkers and markers especially
Have a wonderful weekend, I am planning on squeezing in a bit of relaxing before it all begins again for my FINAL semester at uni on Monday!

It's time to PARTY!!

Yep, we've taken the work out of workshops, to reflect more accurately how much FUN you and your guests will have at your very own Stampin' Up! PARTY!  To prove it, between June 1st and July 31st there is a whopping $90 EXTRA in hostess dollars with a workshop that reaches $650 in sales.  That's very achievable with a group of 6+ interested friends, so why not think who might like to join you for an enjoyable night out?

Just so the amazing-ness of this promotion is clear, here is a summary table:

Yes, that's $190 to spend  on whatever you choose, + any item for half price - great deal if your wish list includes the marker box or the BigShot!
Click on the banner image above to visit the flyer for all the details, and contact me to book your date!  I've been working hard all semester at uni, and in June and July it's most definitely the right time to PARTY!  Looking forward to showing you lots of techniques and tips I've learned from Convention, such a blast, photos to come soon!

Gorgeous Stamp Set - Limited edition, and FREE*

A special limited edition set!  Just for the month of June!
You can either buy it - Woodmount #130826  $35.95 or Clearmount #130828 $28.95

or

You can receive it as a free bonus when you spend $125 on other catalogue products!

There's a limit of one free set per person per order, and it's available between June 1st and June 30th only.  Click on the image above to see the whole flyer as a PDF, and call me to arrange your goodies!  Your $125 can come from either the main Idea Book or the Autumn Winter mini, so check out the delicious new products available, or make sure your Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait stocks are topped up before the end of the catalogue year.

Stampin' Crop Day Saturday 28th January

Sorry for taking so long to set a date for this, the holidays have whizzed
by!  At times it seemed like I was never going to squeeze one into January, but I am determined, especially since I start an intensive full time uni subject
crammed into a solid month from 30th Jan!!

So, drumroll please!!!!!!

Saturday 28th January, 2012
Any time from 10am - 5pm
Bring - your basic personal tools and projects you wish to work on, if any.
Some lunch or plate to share - there will be the usual crusty bread and jam,
dips etc, and bottomless tea/coffee
Cost:  $15, includes use of my stamps and tools, refreshments and casual
instruction.

There's also another great reason to come along, as Sale-a-Bration will be
on!  I'll have the catalogues available, and there are 6 choices this year,
including some delicious designer series paper and brads, ribbon to match
one of the 4 stamp set choices.  So, take an inventory of your supplies,
adhesives, cardstock, and check your wish list for punches or stamps you've
been wanting to own.  Each order of $100 will earn you a choice of a
Sale-a-Bration item, free!  For attendees at my Stampin' Crop, I am also
offering FREE postage and handling for Orders placed on the day.

Please let me know by email if you'll be joining us :)

The set of three little cards in the image was one of the projects I whipped up while my kids ran themselves ragged at Lollipops Playland.  They use the latest batch of In Colors, Calypso Coral for the bases, and accents of Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo.  The stamp set is "Fresh Vintage", my absolute favourite from the Sale-a-bration selection this year.  The postage stamp stamp (??) co-ordinates with the new postage punch from the Summer Mini, and this set also co-ordinates with the Designer Series paper and ribbon/brad SAB choices.    Quick, easy, and versatile.  I've seen so many gorgeous ideas with this set alone, why not add it to your collection, FREE!!

Workshop dates for Sale-a-bration are available, I'd love to show you and your friends the great range of beautifully co-ordinated products, and make your crafting time productive and enjoyable.  Lots of bonuses on offer, especially for SAB, so give me a call to book your free workshop soon!

A few days left to save! December Frenzy ends soon...

Hello everybody!  I hope all my readers have enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing Christmas Day, and are enduring the school holidays with ease and grace?  It's been unbelievably busy here, mainly due to me hosting the family Christmas.  I have NO idea how my grandmother managed to make it all look so effortless well into her old age, wish she was still around so I could ask her!! 

The kids are leaping on any chance to go for a swim, and it's lucky we've had a few days of warmer, less wet weather.  Or, perhaps I should make that ONE child is keen to don cossies, the other one was home from the last day of school for about 10 minutes before he broke his little finger!  It's all strapped up and splinted, but he's still managed to get it wet a few times, so I've had plenty of practice re-bandaging.  It's put a dent in his holiday style though!  Lucky he's pretty tough, and it should heal fine as long as he doesn't do more damage before it heals.  He's off to the doc again in a day or two for a repeat xray to see how it's healing, and a swimmable fibreglass cast if I get my way!

Onto more crafty matters:
The December Frenzy sale runs until 31st December,  and there are still plenty of bargains to be had.  Only the Every Moment set and the Ornate Blossom set have returned to normal catalogue price, as of today, but I'd still recommend not leaving it too late in case other items are also low in stock.

The pic above just shows the Christmas treats we made for the kid's classmates - Hershey's Nuggets, Red and Green M&Ms, and Maltesers, with Santa Owl toppers, apparently they went down well, making 60+ did take a wee while though!!

And, congratulations to Joan from Ulladulla NSW for being the winner of my pre-Christmas prize draw, I hope you enjoy your stamp set and goodies.

Happy relaxing everyone!

December Frenzy - Gift Vouchers - Wish List Service

My bad, my bad bad BAD!!
I was supposed to put this up days ago, but I'm afraid it has been overlooked in the pre-xmas chaos.  Which is a shame, really, as there are some fabbo treats on this flyer at great prices, and I really wouldn't like any of my readers to miss out!  I'm going to grab a couple for myself, there are some sets there I've been lusting after for a while!

There's still time to have delivery before Christmas, but orders should be in by December 15th at the latest, earlier if you are on the West Coast in Wait-Awhile land.  Time is limited for the specials on the flyer, and once stocks are depleted, they will be removed from the promotion, so please don't wait if something catches your eye.

Suggested items -  (just a couple, click through to the flyer via the banner image above to see the full list)
Welcome Christmas, from $19.98 (clear) - an excellent Christmas set, 50% off!
Awash with Flowers - gorgeous abstract 2-step stampin set with stylised blooms, just $43.17 - 50% off!
Friends Never Fade and co-ordinating Ornate Blossoms single stamp - from $11.97
and lots more, ribbon, scissors, distressing ink kit, brads, wheels etc.

Christmas Wish List Service and Gift Vouchers available - 

Depending on the level of organisation of your significant others, there are a few options to arrive at gifts you really want for Christmas!
Want a surprise?  Simply pass on my contact details to your gifter, and I will order, gift wrap and present your gift with a hand-made card (for people able to collect from Cherrybrook)  or have it delivered with a handmade card sent by separate mail if you're further away.  Here's a link you'll be able to forward to your friends and family -  Michelle Dyson Stampin' Up! Website -   there's links to catalogues and a contact point, easy peasy

Not keen on leaving the selection up to chance??

Click HERE for a printable wishlist page you can fill in and hand over -  the link is direct to the PDF document hosted on "mediafire"

Left it waaaaayyyy too late?

I can send a gift voucher to the amount of the gifter's choice, by either email or by snail mail with a handmade card, and you can choose for yourself!



I look forward to helping hapless hubbies with their gift-giving dilemmas!

Free stamps and punch! Book your Christmas Prep workshop NOW!

What a great promotion, and what great timing!
Everyone wins with the latest treats from Stampin' Up!
Firstly, you can purchase the Stitched Stockings stamp set and the co-ordinating Stockin Tag punch, which will be appearing in the upcoming Summer Mini catalogue, EARLY!  Just in time for getting those Christmas cards made!  The Summer Mini doesn't start until December 1st, so don't miss the opportunity!  You can click on the image above to see the PDF of the offer, with prices and codes.  I've already seen quite a few other ideas for this punch, from sock puppets to Hobby Horses and reindeer, and it also makes the quickest and easiest Christmas Gift tags you can imagine!

Or - get the festive season off to a great start with you and your friends at your very own Get Ready for Christmas workshop - and earn the stamp set AND the punch, for FREE!  with workshop sales of just $450.  That's up to $92.30 worth of products, free, in addition to your usual Hostess Benefits of $60 to spend in the catalogue, in the Hostess Gallery or anywhere else you like.

When:  This promo runs from 1st October to 31st October
How:

• Call me to place your order for the punch, stamp set or both     OR

• Place a $450 oder to receive them free!
• Book your workshop to get yourself and your friends all sorted for Christmas
• Host a Catalogue Party by collecting orders from friends to the value of $450

I have selected dates and times available for special "Get Ready for Christmas" themed workshops, please give me a call to book,