Occasions Mini starts today!

Well, well, well...

It appears as though it is April 1! So, we can officially order from the Occasions Mini Catalogue! You can download the catalogue HERE, or check my sidebar for it as well.

Also, from April 1 - 30, when you spend $50 in the Occasions Mini catty, or host a workshop with sales of at least $200, you can choose an item from the "Under $12" page in the main catalogue for free! (I think it's page 208).

May I recommend a purchase of the new All Ovals set with the Scallop Oval Punch! This will definitely be on my first order!

Thanks for stopping by!

My first order:

OK, so in case there are those of you wondering what my first order contained, I will list the items below (don't laugh!). Believe it or not, I actually held back on this one, and I still have SEVERAL items that I plan to get (when the funds come in...). You'll probably see a pattern...I am really into all the new silhouette stamps. So many ideas! Sucks to be a shopper driven by impulses!

Ordered today:

Stamps
- Season of Joy (glad this one came back, because I missed out when it was in the Holiday Mini)
- Holiday Lineup (cutest Christmas set I have ever seen)
- Wheel, Jolly

- Pocket Silhouettes (promotional discount for August + September)
- Inspired By Nature (my favourite set out of this catty!)
- Upsy Daisy (promotional discount for August + September)

- Grand Soiree (something about that chandelier that I LOVE)

Accessories
- Urban Garden DSP (Designer Series Paper)
- Holiday Treasures DSP
- Ghostly Greetings DSP (cutest Hallowe'en paper so far)

- Hidden Garden Rub-Ons

- Flower Fusion Too Accents & Elements
- Filigree Designer Brads
- Designer Buttons

- Kiwi Satin Ribbon
- Natural Hemp Twine
- Baja Breeze Stitched Wide Grosgrain Ribbon
- Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Tangerine Tango
- Ridinghood Red Tafeta Ribbon

- Scallop Square Punch (MUST have)

And I earned the Level 1 Hostess set Punches Three (coordinates with the Square Scallop Punch).

Whoo! *out of breath*

I will be keeping my eye on these items:

- All the other DSPs and ribbons and Designer Brads, and Rub-Ons
- Curly Label Punch Bundle (love this shape)
- Pina Colada Simply Scrappin Kit
- New colours of Carousel Notes
- Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
- Background stamps: Bella Toile (SOO PRETTY), Classic Stripes (I see potential here for masculine cards), and Paisley (I still don't have this one)
- Wonderful Favorites Stamp Set
- Organic Outlines Stamp Set
- Cheers to You Stamp Set
- Pretty Peony Stamp Set


Of course there is so much more, but what is a girl to do? My stamping room is running out of space, and I've been selling my retired stamps to boot!

If you've placed an order, leave a comment and let me know what you got! I'd love to hear.

New Catty Celebration

WOW, I am SOOOOO excited! Today is the day everyone.


August 11, 2008 = Start of a new Stampin' Up! Fall/Winter 2008 Catalogue. Along with the new catalogue, there a several promotions going on to celebrate the occasion!


1. Starter Kit Promotion
Now it's easier and CHEAPER to get a starter kit or become a demonstrator!

From August 11 through October 11, 2008, you can choose from 3 different Starter Kits with 3 different focuses, depending on your interests. Each kit is only $119! These are smaller than the regular starter kit, and at a fraction of the cost!



Click HERE to view the 3 options!


OR, if you would like to purchase the full Starter Kit at $249, you can choose any extra stamp set for free (up to $49.95 value)!



2. Hostess Promotion


Host a workshop between October 1 - November 30, 2008 with sales of $460 (before tax/shipping), and choose a free stamp set out of the Fall/Winter Sampler (in addition to regular hostess benefits)! Once you have spent the $20, there is no limit to your discounted items!



3. Product Promotion

December 1 - January 18, spend $20, and receive 20% off of any stamp set from the Fall/Winter Sampler!




4. Never Before Seen Promotion

From August 11 - September 30, Stampin’ Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue--no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed below:



- Snow Swirled: Regular $29.95, Discount Price: $25.46; Item #111690, Page 32 (French version also applies, item #111734)

- It's a Stretch: Regular $28.95, Discount Price: $24.61; Item #111586, Page 55


- Putt Putt (Not available until Aug. 18): Regular $29.95, Discount Price: $25.46; Item #: 111544, Page 81


- Eastern Blooms: Regular $25.95, Discount Price: $22.06; Item #111626, Page 91


- Pocket Silhouettes: Regular $22.95, Discount Price: $19.51; Item #111672, Page 98 (French version also applies, item #111726)


- Upsy Daisy: Regular $22.95, Discount Price: $19.51; Item #111710, Page 101 (French version also applies, item #111746


- Under the Stars: Regular $35.95, DiscountPrice: $30.56; Item #111556, Page 109


- Heard From the Heart: Regular $26.95, Discount Price: $22.91; Item #111644, Page 145 (French version also applies, item #112875)


- Contempo Alphabet: Regular $48.95, Discount Price: $41.61; Item #111570, Page 157

5. World Cardmaking Day

October 4 - 11, 2008, receive 20% off Simply Sent Card Kits & Simply Sent Card Elements!

Have a ton of fun! Start making your wish lists!

WARNING: New Catalogue Spoilers!

So, my fellow stampers have attended this year's Convention, and they have received their copies of the new catalogue! *so jealous* I have been searching the internet for any hints as to what will be in the new catty.

The following are stamp sets that were in Mini catalogues this year. I have noted whether they SUPPOSEDLY made it or did not make it into the new catty. So, pull out you Holiday mini and your Occasions mini to compare!

From the Holiday Mini 2007
Season of Joy Yes
Naughty or Nice No
Love and Joy No
Supersize Snowflake No
Snow Wheel Yes
Tags on Board No
Star-Studded Season No
Holy Triptych Yes
Tags for All No
Gift Labels No
Merry and Bright Yes
Snow Burst Yes
Stem Silhouettes No
Autumn Harvest Yes
Autumn Apparitions No
Autumn Leaves wheel No

From the Occasions Mini 2008
Bloomin' Beautiful Yes
By Ones and Twos No
Duckies Wheel No
In the Stars No
Live Your Dreams No
Friendly Flowers No
Lots of Dots Jumbo Wheel No
Phrases for a Friend No
Big on Spring No
Time for You No
Tart and Tangy Yes
One Smart Cookie Yes
Summer Picnic DSP Yes
Just Celebrate No
Essence of Love No
She's All That No
Sassy Susie No
For Father No
Full of Life Yes

So, of course this list is not confirmed, but I think it will end up being fairly accurate.

YAY!

New Catalogue Swaps

So, I was entered into swaps with a couple of groups of demonstrators. Here are the 2 cards that I made. The criteria were: you cannot use anything retiring. That means no retiring stamp sets, and no retiring colours (In Color '07). I will be posting all the cards I have received from other demonstrators as well. Wait til you see 'em!

Recipe:

Stamp Sets (SS) - Vases in Vogue, Floral Background

Card Stock (CS) - Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava, Whisper White

Ink - Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava, Purely Pomegranate

Other - Brads Bold Brights, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, White Gel Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Technique: Faux Stitching (no, I did not sew the card).

Recipe:

SS - Garden Silhouettes

CS - Almost Amethyst, Blue Bayou, Confetti White, Basic Black

Ink - Basic Black, Almost Amethyst, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky

Other - Ticket Corner Punch, Sponges, Silver Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch (for brads), Stampin' Dimensionals

Technique: Rock N' Roll (to get the flower to be Soft Sky in the middle, and Blue Bayou around the edges). See the link below for directions on this technique on Stampin' Up!'s website.

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/enc/4290.asp