There was some period of time when Stampin' Up! had some kind of promotion with calendars. I don't remember what it was or when it started….probably with a certain amount of purchase you got a free calendar. While cleaning out kitchen cabinets this weekend I came across mine…..no, I didn't throw them out when the year was up….well, of course I wouldn't since they were Stampin' Up!….but also I've found it helpful to have a calendar to look back at if you need to doublecheck dates or something.  So yes, I have a stack of old calendars….only back to 2000.

So I thought as long as I had them out (and should find another place to keep them) I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the past years of Stampin' Up! style.

2005

A 2005 calendar page….I remember this stamp set so well!

2004

A 2004 calendar page….oh, how I loved this stamp set!

2003

A 2003 calendar page…you can see the old style stamp pads!

2002

 
A 2002 calendar page…..I loved that stamp set with the little Santa!

Okay, enough of the nostalgia!  Look through your new Holiday Mini Catalog…all the trendiest, newest, up-to-the-minute gorgeous stamp sets and accessories and order what you need for the holidays…and beyond. It only takes a few minutes!  Then years from now you'll be able to look back at that catalog with nostalgia, remembering your favorite products and projects you made!  Click HERE now to go Shop Online and place your order.

It's Back to School time and the state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $100.00 per item from August 19-21. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the list of items below will be state tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday and may not apply to additional city, jurisdiction, or county taxes.

The following items are tax-exempt during the Texas sales tax holiday:

I always kept a stash of extra school supplies in my closet when my kids were in school because we all know you don't always hear about the notebook or folder your child needs until 10 pm the night before…..so purchase some of these quality school supplies for your kids and have them on hand.   When those school projects and science fairs start rolling around you'll be prepared!  And what they don't use, you can use!!

Save a little money on taxes now so you'll have a little extra for your own stamping supplies!

Click HERE to shop for your Back to School Supplies during the Texas Tax-Free Holiday!

This offer good August 19-21 only!!

For more information on the Sales Tax Holiday for Texas, click HERE.

Stampin' Up! has a new Hostess Benefits program that will give hostesses more flexibility in their choices of rewards!  In the past, hostesses would choose a hostess level stamp set according to their workshop sales and get hostess dollars to spend on merchandise.  NOW hostesses will get more hostess dollars with the opportunity (but not requirement) to choose exclusive hostess stamp sets with their dollars and/or select other merchandise from the catalog.

In addition, with a $400 workshop, hostesses may choose to purchase any item out of the catalog for 50% off! (This will not count toward workshop sales and hostess dollars may not be applied.  The discount will be taken off the full catalog price.)

Because of this new program starting July 1st, the Hostess stamp sets in the Summer Mini Catalog have been modified to reflect this value.

Here is a current update from Stampin' Up!:

There were three items inadvertently left off the Last Chance lists; item numbers and prices are listed below. We apologize for the oversight.

*From Celebrando Creatividad

In addition, the Days to Remember 6" x 6" Calendar (item 104144, p. 170) is no longer available for purchase and will not be part of the 2011-2012 product offering.

To see all the Last Chance Lists and decide what retiring stamps, accessories and Decor Elements you want, please click HERE.

To see the Last Chance products in my Online Store (images), please click HERE.

Image copyright Stampin' Up! 2011

Stampin' Up! has released the lists of retiring stamps, accessories and Definitely Decorative items!  These are items that are being discontinued after June 30, 2011 to make room for new products.  Stamp sets will be available all month because Stampin' Up! manufactures their own stamp sets.  However, accessories are available only while supplies last…..and sometimes they don't last very long!  Either submit your order to me soon (you can email me at Karen@Karenstamps.com)  or preferably place your order at my Online Store so you will know right away if the accessories you want are available.

Start checking and start shopping!!

Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps:  Click HERE.

Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories:  Click HERE.

Stampin' Up! Retiring Definitely Decorative:  Click HERE.

To see separate lists:  Click HERE.

Be sure to notice some products are discounted!!

Wow!  The Grab Bags are going fast!  Here is an update from Stampin' Up!:

As announced on April 1, for a limited time we are offering $5, $10, and $15 grab bags on Demonstrator and Online orders. So far, many people have taken advantage of this offer–so many in fact that the $15 grab bags are already sold out. In order to keep a $15 option available, we’re now kitting together a $10 and a $5 grab bag to fulfill $15 grab bag orders. The value of the products you will receive is unchanged. 

Whether you are interested in a Grab Bag or not, you should definitely check the Clearance Rack for some great deals!

Let me know if you have any questions!

No April Fools joke here!  Stampin' Up! is offering a sneak peek from the Stampin' Up 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog for demonstrators and customers!  Click on the picture below to go to the Promotions page!

• Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
• Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Four Frames Stamp Set
W: item 123440 | $20.95
C: item 123442 | $15.95

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
item 122367 | $9.95

Online orders are not eligible for the Hostess option.

Please contact me for more information or if you have any questions.

Oh…..have you checked out the new feature for Gmail??  Get your exercise while you check your email!  http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html

Have a fun April Fools Day!  :)

Stampin' Up! reports the first day of Sale-A-Bration was a record-breaker! They are working hard to get those orders out, and indeed shipped many of them out the first day as well as today!  They actually shattered their record at the Distribution Center on the pick line, where they pull products off the shelves and place into the boxes to be shipped! They said they were ready the night before and indeed they were!!

By the way, Stampin' Up! says the most popular Sale-A-Bration stamp set has been "Punch Bunch" on page 5 of the SAB brochure.  No wonder, as the images are so cute and versatile and fit the punches perfectly!  If you like punching, you'll want this set!

If you want to check out all the Sale-A-Bration products, just click HERE to download the brochure.  If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a copy to hold in your hands, please email me.

And if you're ready to shop and get your free product with a $50 purchase, just click HERE to start!

Today begins the biggest sales event of the year for Stampin' Up!….and YOU!  Stampin' Up! even tweeted last night that their Distribution Center was READY for Sale-a-Bration!

What is Sale-A-Bration?  Just spend $50 (before shipping and tax) and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration product of your choice!

You can choose from stamp sets, designer paper, ribbon, buttons, a Decor Element, and even a CD filled with digital images of those products in the Sale-A-Bration brochure to use with My Digital Studio or another digital software program.  Read all about Sale-A-Bration HERE.

Host a Sale-A-Bration Workshop! Earn one free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales in addition to the usual Hostess Benefits!  Contact me soon to schedule your fun workshop with your friends!  Everybody gets something free with a $50 purchase during SAB!

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!!

Now here is something you really want to think about!  Get 15% off your Starter Kit AND get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in FREE products!  Start your own stamping and scrapbooking business in just minutes by going to my website HERE and clicking the "Join Now" button on the left.  Do it right away and you'll be able to book workshops during Sale-A-Bration and show your friends the wonderful Stampin' Up! products we have to offer and get your business off to a flying start! There is no better time!  There is plenty of training available on the Stampin' Up! website as well as from me!  You can do it!

Go HERE to SHOP NOW and be one of the first to get your new Sale-A-Bration products!

Shelli Gardner has been invited to appear again for the second year in a row on the Today Show on Dec. 13th!  Stampin' Up! has participated in the TODAY Show Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive for several years, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of products.  If you saw Shelli on Today last year you will remember she was on with two other company reps in a very hurried segment and barely got a moment to mention Stampin' Up!  We hope she will get a little more time THIS year!! As you might imagine, Shelli isn't just going on the show, she's busy making gifts to take to the Today Show people!  So mark your calendar for Dec. 13th and we'll hope that Shelli gets a little more air time this year!