I am very excited to announce that I am now a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! :banana: I know there are those of you that might be saying, "Stampin' what?!" Stampin' Up! is a company that sells rubber stamps and supplies for stamping and scrapbooking.

The company is a leader in the crafting industry, providing quality rubber stamps and scrapbooking supplies at very reasonable prices. I am having a ball discovering many new creative ways to save money on cards, scrapbook pages, handmade stamped gifts, home decor, gift bags and wrapping paper (and the list goes on) through the art of rubber stamping! I'm just starting out in this business and already I'm just overwhelmed at what you can create! Rubber stamping is an easy, enjoyable and affordable hobby that is growing in popularity around the country.

If you are not familiar with Stampin' Up I have our current Idea Book available and also our Summer Mini Catalog. Stampin' Up has some great stamp sets in the mini cataloge this time, you won't want to miss those!

As of July 19th, our new Idea Book will be available, therefore, we have lots of stamp sets and accessories that will be retiring then! I will also have the new book when it becomes available!



As a special offer to my OUAL friends, I am offering a 10% discount on your first order!
Let me know if there is anything I can help you with!

The new 2004-2005 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog is here and it is
AWESOME!! I am so excited that I don't really know where to begin!

Here are some of the highlights:

*All new exclusive hostess sets!

*New Stampin' Kits! These kits have everything you need--a stamp set,
cardstock, envelopes, and stamp pads! I will have a club for these kits--watch
for details.

*New Scrappin' Kits! They include an alphabet set, cardstock, designer
series paper, craft pads and a Stampin' Write journaler! I will have a club for
these, too!

*The stamp sets are in dark gray instead of black so that the samples really
stand out! Makes it really easy to see all of the great ideas and use it as
an Idea Book over and over again! Of course, the recipes to each sample are
still in the back so you can see exactly what was used on each item!

*Lots and lots of "TRY THIS!" tips are spread out throughout the Idea Book
to give you great ideas on improving your stamped items!

*We no longer have a separate Stampin' Memories idea book so now you get
scrapbooking ideas as well as cards and gift ideas in the Idea Book!

*We have a new Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set. $2 from every one
of these sets sold will go directly to this charity! It is the "Kids Cards"
set on page 116. Watch for our special set benefiting cancer research in
October!

*More personalized "Hand Stamped By" stamps!

*A new "Write Me A Memory" journaling font CD!

*Ink refills can be purchased in a whole color family--buy the whole set and
save $2! Plus, now the ink refills can also be used on the ink cartridges!
You can also continue to purchase them individually.

*Stampin' Write Journalers now come in nine of our colors!

*New vanilla craft pad!

*New Basic Brown Classic Pad that is waterproof--great for creating softer
watercolor images!

*New Designers Series Papers and Vellum!

*New leather post albums in 6x6, 8 1/2 x 11 and 12x12 sizes!

*New linen albums come in both post and ring options! They are both
available in 6x6, 8 1/2 x 11 and 12x12 sizes!

*Our Simply Scrappin' Kits have been redesigned! they are now in 12x12 size
PLUS they are no longer punchouts--they are self-adhesive! There are many
great new ones available as well as returning favorites!

*Our Metal Magic tags now come in Stainless Steel as before, but also in
Brass and Copper!

*We have diecut boxes in pillar shapes as well as mini gable boxes!

*Tons of new punches!! Our circle and square punches now come in two sizes
which makes layering a snap! These are ideal for stamping alphabets on your
scrapbook pages! We also have a Double Circle punch that means you will no
longer have crooked bows! It's ideal for threading ribbon!

*We now have a Color Caddy to store your stamp pads and reinkers!!! It
swivels and even has a handle on top! This is GREAT!!

*We have several new adhesives--Sticky Strips work well with our new beads
or to make boxes stick tightly; the Anywhere Glue Stick comes in a rectangle
shape to allow you to access even the corners of your projects; the Pop-Up
Glue Dots are like our Mini Glue Dots but they are 1/8" thick!

*We have a new paper cutter!! This one is ideal!! The gridlines are very
much improved and so easy to read!

*We have Color Box Petal Point Chalk Pads. These are fast drying and are
great for scrapbooking!

*We have an Aqua Painter that is really incredible. It is like a paintbrush
in a pen!

*Our Pearl Ex powders come in an assortment now and they come in a cute box
to store them in!

*We have an awesome Crafters' Tool Kit! You will love this!! It has 3/16"
and 1/8" anywhere punches, universal eyelet setter, small and large eye
needles, paper-piercing tool, bottle-nosed pliers with wire cutter, cross-lock
tweezers and hammer. It also includes a paper piercing pad, paper piercing
template and setting mat in 4x4 size. It includes instructions on how to use
these items. All of these items are packaged in a durable, nylon zip case
with outside pocket.

*Our mini deco fasteners are now called brads and they are packaged with 200
in a container instead of 100 and now they come in a great plastic
container--much improved packaging!

*We have beads and buttons to make incredible embellishments on your items!

*We have linen thread and Magic Mesh in lots of different colors!

*Copper is the word of the day--we have now added copper to our cording,
Encore pads, Metal Magic tags, and specialty card stock!

Can you tell I'm excited about the new Idea Book & Catalog?! They are just
$9.95! Let me know if you want one!

Time to Sell-A-Brate:clap:
January marks the start of Stampin’ Up!’s biggest promotion of the
year—Sell-A-Bration! And this year, you have even more Sell-A-Bration
sets to choose from. From January 1–February 28, you have three ways to
earn free stamp sets:
• Customers receive a free Sell-A-Bration set for every $50 US
(excluding shipping and tax) purchase. There is no limit—for every $50
US you spend, you can select a free Sell-A-Bration set.
• Hostesses receive a free Sell-A-Bration set with a $300 US or
more workshop, in addition to any normal hostess benefits and Hostess
Appreciation Special that they may qualify for. Receive a second
Sell-A-Bration set by hosting a $600 US workshop and a third set for
a workshop of $900 US or more.
• New recruits may choose any retail stamp set from the current Idea
Book & Catalog, plus get a new set from next year's 2005-2006 Idea Book
& Catalog!

There’s no better time to place an order, host a workshop, or join
Stampin’ Up!

Contact me today to get a Sell-A-Bration brochure—it’s
time to Sell-A-Brate!

PM me here, or email me at mikenchristi1@yahoo.com.

Your favorite Stampin’ Up! stamp set may be gone forever after June 30. On July 1, 2005, Stampin’ Up! will unveil its new 2005-2006 Idea Book & Catalog, which features dozens of new, exclusive stamp sets and accessories. To make room for these new sets, we have to bid farewell to others. Check out the list below of retiring stamp sets and see if any of your wish-list sets are scheduled for retirement, then let me know if you would like to place an order today. Remember, after June 30, these sets will never be available again, so don’t wait!

PG NAME ITEM # PRICE

50 A Beautiful Season 100158 $28.95

62 A Year in the Country 104109 $17.95

197 Alphabet Fun Lower 104444 $26.95

197 Alphabet Fun Numbers 104445 $16.95

197 Alphabet Fun Upper 104443 $26.95

44 Angelic 100261 $28.95

94 Announcements 103188 $26.95

181 Antique (background) 100257 $16.95

165 Art of the Orient 100339 $11.95

139 Autumn 102674 $21.95

158 Beautiful Batik 102628 $24.95

89 Birthday Bunnies 103835 $16.95

189 Birthday Greetings 102486 $27.95

69 Bitty Bolds 104464 $16.95

34 Bitty Boos 104461 $16.95

188 Bold & Basic Greetings 102375 $19.95

72 Bold Basics 103178 $24.95

154 Born to Ride 100096 $21.95

137 Botanicals 101642 $28.95

149 Bug Builders 102739 $24.95

142 Bunch o’ Bugs 101969 $16.95

164 Calming Garden 103881 $22.95

153 Canine Capers 100345 $19.85

60 Changing Seasons 100120 $26.95

46 Christmas Foliage 100122 $28.95

48 Christmas Gift Tags 101920 $26.95

155 Classic Convertibles 100022 $17.95

155 Coast to Coast 103175 $27.95

144 Cold-Weather Friends 100124 $18.95

197 Contemporary Alphabet 104239 $26.95

197 Contemporary Numbers 104237 $16.95

66 Country Comfort 104022 $14.95

160 Country Fresh 100331 $14.95

196 Crayon Fun

Alphabet Lower 104441 $26.95

196 Crayon Fun

Alphabet Numbers 104442 $16.95

196 Crayon Fun

Alphabet Upper 104440 $26.95

110 Crayon Fun (DD) 100289 $19.95

100 Cute Critters 101117 $11.95

122 Dance Sketches 100333 $17.95

97 Definitely Diner 103879 $24.95

112 Dino-Mite 100020 $19.95

179 Dots & Checks 103955 $16.95

132 Early Spring 100384 $22.95

130 Elegant Rose 100255 $12.95

160 Etruscan 100943 $28.95

PG NAME ITEM # PRICE

129 Exotic Blooms 103911 $17.95

59 Fall Fun 100675 $14.95

58 Fancy Foliage (DD) 100297 $24.95

161 Farm Fresh 103196 $19.95

36 Festive Hanukkah 100347 $16.95

180 Filigree 102784 $16.95

88 Flower of the Month 101084 $29.95

161 Friendship’s Journey 100018 $16.95

185 Fun Phrases 100134 $19.95

180 Groovy Lines 100112 $16.95

33 Halloween Smiles 100136 $18.95

181 Hand-Stitched 100138 $16.95

106 Hang In There 103052 $24.95

88 Happy Birthday Frame 100632 $11.95

57 Happy Fall, Y’all 100961 $19.95

30 Have a Heart 101999 $19.95

101 Heads Up 103899 $26.95

31 Hearts & Clovers 100382 $14.95

131 Heaven Scent 104219 $19.95

80 Hedgehog Happiness 101253 $19.95

42 Ho-Ho-Holidays 100142 $17.95

46 Holiday Basics 100110 $17.95

41 Holiday Sampler 104463 $29.95

157 In the Sky 102344 $11.95

75 Just My Type 100301 $19.95

116 Kid Cards 103943 $14.95

116 Kids at Play 101043 $24.95

49 Lace Snowflakes 101487 $14.95

172 Letter Perfect Backgrounds 104241 $11.95

108 Little Engine 104095 $17.95

104 Little Inspirations 101595 $19.95

114 Little Trucks 102936 $19.95

59 Lovely Leaves 100263 $28.95

47 Magic & Wonder 103816 $17.95

82 Many Moos 100154 $24.95

36 Mazel Tov 100329 $19.95

163 Nostalgia 104091 $17.95

54 On the Beach 101417 $26.95

150 On the Farm 102203 $19.95

74 On the Line 100008 $19.95

120 Out of This World 103833 $19.95

179 Paisley Print 104030 $16.95

162 Parisian Plaza 100098 $21.95

86 Polka Dot Party 103616 $24.95

151 Puppy Love 103841 $17.95

153 Purrfect 100170 $16.95

198 Quirky Alphabet Lower 104459 $26.95

198 Quirky Alphabet Numbers 104460 $16.95

PG NAME ITEM # PRICE

198 Quirky Alphabet Upper 104458 $26.95

32 Renewed Faith 100317 $17.95

159 Rhyme Time 104124 $27.95

113 Road Trip (DD) 104211 $21.95

141 Roughing It 101395 $29.95

189 Saludos 102617 $19.95

40 Season’s Sketches 100674 $28.95

129 Seeds of Kindness 100295 $19.95

172 Shining Star 103629 $28.95

184 Simple Sayings 102886 $19.95

66 Simple Seasons 103641 $14.95

52 Simply Spring 103298 $21.95

84 Sketch a Party 101651 $24.95

45 Sleigh Ride 100176 $21.95

49 Snowy Play 100341 $18.95

95 Somebunny New 103873 $16.95

152 Something Marvelous 103737 $17.95

181 Sparkle 103780 $16.95

32 Spring Gifts 102507 $19.95

52 Spring Party 102601 $21.95

124 Springtime Fun (DD) 101488 $34.95

43 Star of Wonder 100253 $17.95

96 Steppin’ Style 101435 $22.95

181 Stipple Plaid 101446 $16.95

147 Stipple Shells 101580 $14.95

138 Sun-Ripened II 100887 $17.95

35 Sweeter Treaters 103530 $21.95

169 Swirl Frame Fun 101792 $28.95

179 Swirls & Blossoms 100182 $16.95

156 Take Me Out to the

Ball Game 100114 $22.95

118 Tea Time (DD) 100279 $28.95

111 Teacher Time 102088 $16.95

89 Tickled Pink 103205 $22.95

120 To the Finish 100184 $22.95

162 Travels Abroad 100186 $21.95

28 True Love 100188 $16.95

56 Vegetable Garden (DD) 100291 $32.95

74 Vertical Greetings 101806 $19.95

58 Vine & Berry (DD) 100192 $16.96

126 Watercolor Garden II 102724 $28.95

92 Wedding Elegance 100287 $19.95

138 Wonderful Wings 100571 $29.95

171 Woodland Frame 104161 $28.95

98 Words by Wanda 100987 $19.95

102 You Warm My Heart 100196 $19.95

144 Yukon 103001 $21.95