The month of October is filled with fun reasons to stamp – be sure to check out my monthly listing at the top of my blog.  Today is World Card-Making Day!   Stampin' Up!'s October special is perfect for those looking for quick and easy card-making projects.  Purchase two Simply-Sent card kits to receive the coordinating stamp set for FREE!

Ok, everyone – I really need to clear out some of my garage sale items!!! I have many stamp sets and other items available, and I will be deleting them as they are purchased.  You can see the list HERE.

Condition is as listed – most stamp sets are from my personal collection and are professionally trimmed and sealed and are in near-mint condition. If they are not sealed, the condition is noted.

I have deep discounted some of my older sets. I need to make room for other items!

Prices do not include shipping. I accept money orders and Paypal for online purchases. With purchase of 1 stamp set, shipping is $5.00. If you are purchasing more than 1 set, contact me for a shipping quote. I will do my best to ship as economically as possible.

Contact me with the list of your items, and I will send you a paypal invoice with shipping costs.

Sorry, United States customers only – no international shipping. My local customers can pay with cash or checks.

Wow!  What a great response to my Flag Day Giveaway!  I had over 40 entries!  Here is a picture of all the prize entries:

The winner will win two packs of my Card Sample Protector Packs!  Here is the winning entry:

Martha L – I'll be sending you an email to get your address – and I'll be shipping the packages this week! 

I was so happy to be part of this blog tour – if you are interested in purchasing my card sample protector packs, send me an email.

For my Flag Day Giveaway, I will be giving away a set of TWO Card Sample Protector Packs!!!  If you want to enter my drawing to win these card sample protector packs, please put your name and email in the comment section.   I will pick a random winner from all entries.  Only U.S. residents (or those living on a U.S. military base) are eligible to win this giveaway.

Want some information on these packs?

Sharing card samples with my customers is a great way to increase my business and jumpstart customer and personal creativity. I found this system and knew it was a perfect solution for showcasing and protecting my samples. Besides stamp set-specific packs, I usually have several packs dedicated to techniques (such as embossing or bleaching) or holiday themes. This is the card sampler sleeve pack system I use and sell to my sideline, downline, and customers. I have many happy demos on my customer list! These packs make great downline gifts too!

Even if you are not a demonstrator, these sleeves come in handy to protect your favorite samples!

The roomy and sturdy sleeves hold the most embellished cards and protect card samples from handling. When the new catalog comes out, it is a breeze to switch out cards and reuse the sleeves!  I continue to use packs I've had for over 10 years!

Woo Hoo!  Lovely as a Tree is still with us!  I was getting my black armband ready just in case!

Grand total – I lost 29 stamp sets…but some I have had for many years.  Probably the one I'll miss the most is Autumn Harvest as it could be both beautiful and sweet (when you added the face to the pumpkin).

What hurts – all the gorgeous ribbon, the Sizzix items, and the punches (I'll miss my oval punch and bitty bat punch the most!) that are being retired.  I know we will be seeing lots of new items in the July catalog, but it does make you sad to see them go!

What stamp sets are you sad to see go?

1.  The stamper who guesses the most correct retiring stamp sets
2.  A random winner from all entries

1. All entries must be received by email prior to Tuesday, May 31st at 6:00 pm.  The ONLY exception is if you are attending my Technique Tuesday class.  You may hand-deliver your list that evening when you arrive.
2. You must preorder an upcoming catalog from me.  I charge $5.00 for the catalog and coupon book – shipping to your home is extra.
3. No hostess sets, mini-catalog sets, or SAB sets can be on the list.
4. No duplication is allowed (you cannot enter "Lovely as a Tree" 15 times!)  LOL!
5. Stamp sets only – no wheels, no accessories, no Decor Elements items.
6. If there is a tie, the tie-breaker will be the stamper who submitted their guess first.
7. Only one entry per person.
8. Current Stampin' Up! demonstrators are not eligible to play or win.

I used my Sizzix Big Shot Alphabet (Timeless Type) and Brushed Silver card stock to make the "DAD".  I have to be honest – I never knew about Baker's Twine until I saw the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog!  I love it!  A perfect touch for this project!

I used the smoosh inkpad and Aquapainter watercoloring method on the sailboat image.

Inside the scrapbook covers are Stampin' Up! clear envelopes – it is the quickest way to make a gift scrapbook!  You can just slide in pictures or mini pages in the scrapbook!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, I will be posting a customer special and scrapbook idea every Wednesday this month.  This week's special is:

Purchase any alphabet stamp set valued at $19.95-$47.95  (pages 159-162) or Sizzix alphabet valued up to $47.95(pages 207 and 212) and receive your choice of Basic Rhinestones or Basic Pearls (a $4.95 value).  If you purchase the Sizzix Alphabet Simple Letters,Timeless Type, or Go Go Boots you will receive TWO of your choice.

Purchase the Serif Essentials Alphabet and you can be your own hostess!  I'll include THREE Rhinestones or Pearls or a $14.85 voucher for something of your choosing!  Plus you'll earn exclusive hostess-only stamp sets and $15.00 hostess merchandise.  It's like getting double the hostess merchandise!

Pleasse contact me if you would like to place an order! 

This scrapbook would be great for a special gift – just add photos and you are all set! 

I have had many of my customers ask for a kit and some preferred for me to make it.  So I am happy to offer both options!  

Completed Scrapbook

The completed scrapbook can be personalized.  For instance, if you want a name on the front cover instead of "Love", I'll be happy to include a name with up to 6 letters on the front.  If you want it personalized, please include the name you'd like on the cover with your payment. 

There are 5 inside blank pages included (red and black).  I will include some sparkly hearts in various sizes for accents on your finished pages.

I can ship completed scrapbooks within 3 days of payment.

Scrapbook Kit

The scrapbook kit comes with all the materials you need to create the project. 

All punched items will be punched, but not adhered to anything.

You will receive instructions via email with color pictures after payment has been made and kit has been shipped.

The scrapbook kit can also be personalized; however, the pieces will not be adhered to anything.

There are 5 blank inside pages included (red and black). I will include some sparkly hearts in various sizes for accents on your finished pages.

I can ship the kits out within 2 days of payment.

Scrapbook Tutorial

The scrapbook tutorial will be sent as an attachment via email within 1 day of payment.  The tutorial has full-color pictures, a supply list, and step-by-step instructions.

You may not resell the tutorial to any downline, demo groups, or customers. 

If you are local to West Bend, Wisconsin, you may choose the local pickup option.  The kits can only be shipped to addresses in the United States. 

Scrapbook Kit Options

Love Bug Scrapbook-Finished with Shipping $25.00 Love Bug Scrapbook-Finished/Local Pickup $20.00 Love Bug Scrapbook Kit-Shipped $15.00 Love Bug Scrapbook Kit-Local Pickup $10.00 Love Bug Scrapbook-Tutorial Only $5.00

Here are the prizes for each quarter:

SALE-A-BRATION starts today and ends March 31st.  This year there are even more items to choose from including 4 limited-edition stamp set, 69 stamp sets from the annual catalog, a Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents Pack, a Ribbon and Button Pack, a Digital Content CD, and a Chalkboard Decor Element.

All you need to do is place an order of $50.00 or more to receive one free item – incremental purchases of $50 will earn an additional item!

Hostesses earn an additional item if their workshop merchandise total is more than $300!  Contact me today if you want to schedule an event.

Here is a sample of one of my favorite Sale-A-Bration stamp sets – Punch Bunch:

I used Always Artichoke ink on one of the Texturz plates (Perfect Details).  I added small pearls on the right side.  The coloring of the flowers is done with markers.

Have a great day!