Wednesday, February 9, 2011

February 2011 Newsletter - Sale-A-Bration is here!

Sale-A-Bration


The biggest event of the year is here! It's time to pull out those wish lists and stock up on everything you've been wanting, but were waiting for a better time to buy. Now is that better time!
During Sale-A-Bration, for every $50 you spend from our catalog, you'll receive a free stamp set or other Sale-A-Bration gift! So the more you buy, the more you get for free. In addition to our 8 limited edition Sale-A-Bration products, there are over 60 stamp sets from our main catalog which you can choose from as your free gift. If you don't already have a Sale-A-Bration catalog, contact me for a catalog and more details.
For even more benefits, host a workshop during Sale-A-Bration! As a hostess you receive all the customer benefits, plus another free gift for every $300 in total workshop sales. Fun with friends + free stuff = a great time!
For the best deal of all, buy the Stampin' Up! starter kit. The kit is 15% off, plus you'll receive a Sale-A-Bration bonus bundle valued up to $50. Enjoy the 20% off demonstrator discount and all the demonstrator benefits, without any commitment. I'd love to give you more details - just ask me!

Cupcake Extravaganza!

Even if you never send Christmas cards or valentines, I'm sure you send Birthday cards. Wouldn't you like a stash of several cards you can take out at the last minute? Or a punch which would allow you to create a birthday card any time you needed one?

Come to my Cupcake Extravaganza Class and I'll show you how to make three fast and easy cards. We'll all make and take home the fancy versions, but I'll also show you how to make versions which require only a few supplies.

The class fee of $20 includes the cupcake punch. Have fun using it on greeting cards, scrapbook pages, bookmarks, gift boxes, and more. Never be caught without a birthday card again!

Calendar

Jan. 25 - Mar. 31 SALE-A-BRATION!!
Feb. 17: Cupcake Extravaganza sign-up
Feb. 17 6:30: Simply Adorned Bracelet Club
Feb. 26: Cupcake Extravaganza Class
Feb. 27 2:00: Freestyle Stamping Club
Mar. 17 Spring Scrapbooking sign-up
Mar. 17 6:30: Simply Adorned Bracelet Club
Mar. 26 2:00: Spring Scrapbooking Class
Mar. 27 2:00: Freestyle Stamping Club
Apr. 14: Easter & Mother's Day class sign-up
Apr. 14 6:30: Simply Adorned Bracelet Club
Apr. 23 2:00: Easter & Mother's Day Class
Apr. 24 2:00: Freestyle Stamping Club

Simply Adorned Bracelet Club
Make a personalized, totally unique charm bracelet for yourself or for a gift. Buy one charm each month, or buy the entire bracelet at once, it's up to you. Order your charms ahead of time, then come to our club meetings to use my supplies and ideas. What is more fun than friends, crafts, and jewelry?

Freestyle Stamping Club
Come to my Freestyle Stamping Club to give yourself a little crafting time and stamp with friends. I will provide ink, some stamp sets, basic tools, and I will have paper packs available for $5.00. Or bring your own materials, any brand. There is no fee, and everyone is invited! Please RSVP.

February - Cupcake Extravaganza
We will be making three cupcake birthday card designs, which can all be easily duplicated so you can make birthday cards for everyone all year. Class fee is $20 and includes the cupcake punch. Please sign up by Feb. 17th so I can order your punch in time for class.

March - Spring Scrapbooking Class
This month come and make two 8-1/2" x 11"scrapbook pages with a Spring theme, suitable for adding to a scrapbook album or for framing. I will also show you some digital scrapbooking ideas, and how to turn your scrapbook design into a greeting card. Class fee will be $10 and will include a paper pack. Please sign up by March 17.

April - Easter and Mother's Day Class
Come make three pretty and elegant cards which can be used for a variety of occasions - including Easter or Mother's Day. Class fee will be $12.00 and will include a Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. Please sign up by April 14th to reserve your spot.



Valentine Ideas

Color Combination: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, and Rich Razzelberry. To make the colors really pop out, place them on a black background.
Technique: Embedded Embossing - punch shapes out of card stock and attach them using SNAIL adhesive. Then run the project through the Big Shot using an embossing folder to make the shapes appear embedded in the background. If you don't own a Big Shot yet, book a workshop with me to try it for yourself!
Project: Bookmarks make great crafts, because everybody wants one! Simply cut a strip of card stock 8-1/2" long by 1-1/2" wide and fold it in half. Decorate the front side any way you like. Attach small sheet magnets on the inside to hold the front and back together, and you'll have a bookmark which will never fall out of your book again!

Host a Workshop for Hands-On Crafting

Would you like to try some of these projects for yourself, but you don't own all the tools or you're not sure about the techniques? Book a workshop and invite all your friends and I'll show you! I'll provide the project, the supplies, and the great time; you provide the food and the great company.

Sale-A-Bration is the best time of the year to host a workshop! With extra hostess benefits for qualifying workshops and free gifts for everyone who buys $50 or more, who can resist? This month you will get to try out the Big Shot, embossing folders, and the Embedded Embossing technique. We can make either bookmarks or greeting cards, your choice. You also get to pick your theme: Valentine's Day, Spring, or another theme of your choice. I know I have some supplies which are calling your name! Let's have some fun.

Simply Adorned Bracelet Club


The Simply Adorned Bracelet Club will start up again, meeting monthly for as long as there is interest. Order just one or two bracelet charms each month, or order the entire bracelet at once. Join us as often as you want to create inserts for your charms. If you purchase a bracelet chain and all four charms, I will throw in a set of key trinkets for free!

This month we will be heat embossing to add a little texture and sparkle. Bring on the Spring with birds, bees, butterflies, and flowers! Please RSVP early to order your charms in time for the class. See the calendar for club dates.