Stamp Crazy with Alison!

It's time to Celebrate Sale-a-bration!

Hello Stampers!

It's that special time of year again when Customers, Hostesses and New Demonstrators can earn FREE rewards! Check out the Sale-a-bration catalogue here.

Spend - Customers - purchase $60 in product and pick one FREE reward from the Sale-a-bration catalogue.  Purchase $120 and pick two FREE rewards, $180 pick three and so on!  When you hit $200 you'll also receive a fabulous Tote and $35 in free hostess benefits.

 

 

 

Share - Hostesses

Book a workshop and earn free bundles and hostess benefits with qualifying orders!

 

The shopping tote is really pretty and you'll be happy to carry around your groceries or crafting supplies in it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join - New Demonstrators:

I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I'd love to share it with you by inviting you to join my team of demonstrators!

You can customize the starter kit to your own tastes - it's valued at over $450 and it's on sale during Sale-a-bration for only $150!

Each month after you sign up and continuing until December you will receive your choice of either Desiger Series Paper or a digital download for FREE!  This offer is valued at over $100!

 

 

 

 

Ask me how to join - it's easy using my online signup - email me for more information and help.

Check out my customer special offer on a Big Shot during Sale-a-bration and how you can earn two free Sale-a-bration rewards too!

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Big Shot - Big Deal!! Special and Training!

Hello Stampers,

I just LOVE my Big Shot personal die cut machine and have started to discover all the fabulous things I can do with this awesome machine. The difference between buying products from a Stampin' Up! demonstrator versus a craft store is simple...personal customer service. Once I sell a product to my customers I'm commited to helping them discover ways to use it. Once you leave a retail store you can't go back and ask for a demonstration. So while you may get the product for a little less money you won't get help in using it - at least not in my experience. Imagine buying a crimper at one of the big box stores (start with M) and then trying to go back and get some hands on help and ideas on how to use it.

SPECIAL - Purchase the Big Shot Machine from me from January 24 - March 31 and receive 20% off the price PLUS TWO FREE Sale-a-bration rewards of your choice!

Which leads me to my next Club offering...The Big Shot Club....while I love my machine I have had some online training and help from Stampin' Up! in how to use it and I want to pass that on to my customers. It's a big ticket item and you should feel comfortable about what you can do with and the many products you can use with it!

So...here's the details of my club starting in February and running for 6 months.

Big Shot/Big Deal! Club*

Saturday, February 18th at 10:30 am

We will meet the 3rd Saturday each month ending in July!

Alison Solven – My Studio – New Westminster

(604) 540-5033

alisonsolven@elus.net

*TWO SPOTS LEFT in next club

Why a club? How many times have you purchased a new tool only to have it sit around because you are uncertain about using it. I will train you for 6 months on the uses of your Big Shot if you purchase it from me! At each of the club meetings, we will make 3-4 projects using the Big Shot, so you will get hands on training.

You commit to attending for the 6 months and spending a minimum of $35 each month and you'll be the Hostess in one of the club months earning $35 in FREE merchandise of your choice.

I hope you'll join me at club!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Still Time to Save!

Hello Stampers,

We've just been told that the Stocking Builder Punch in the current Holiday Mini Catalogue will not be available after January 3rd in any future catalogues. 

 

 

 

 

So if you love this punch (it's matches the Stitched Stocking Stamp Set) you should order it before it's sold out, as quantities may be limited.  When they are sold out they will no longer be available for purchase, regardless of whether the Mini promotional period is over or not.

 

 

 

 

If you are thinking that this punch and stamp set is just for Christmas you are mistaken.  The argyle sock design is perfect for Father's Day or a masculine themed card and the punch can be turned into ballet slippers, baby booties, ice skates, hobby horses, reindeers and more!

Check out some samples from this post.

Why not have a look through the Clearance Rack items again - there are lots of fabulous items for ridiculously low prices on the list. 

All current merchandise and Clearance Rack items are subject to my 20% off sale, now until January 3rd!

Email me to place your order or place the order online through my website.

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Centerpiece for Christmas

Hello Stampers,

Each month, every demonstrator receives a copy of our magazine Stampin' Success. It's another benefit of being a demonstrator and it's full of awesome ideas.

In the December issue, my friend Liane Binder saw the Art Project for the month and just knew she had to make it herself. She got me all excited about making it too so we set to it over the past few weeks. Liane made most of the flowers this time (we had a similar flower making bonanza in the summer) and she did an amazing job. Yesterday we got together to put the final touches on the project and we actually squealed when it was finished. My husband even said "now that's a WOW!"

 

 

 

I have to say that the picture does not do this project justice.  We sprayed the flowers with Shimmer Paint mixed with Rubbing Alcohol so they sparkle - it's really gorgeous!

The flowers are made using two of the big shot dies - Island Floral and Flower, Daisies #2 - it's amazing how real the flowers look and they are just made out of paper!

I will organize a class for making the flowers in the new year so if you want to create a masterpiece like this for next Christmas, a wedding, baby shower or any special occasion you'll be able to do so by changing up the colours.  Sign up for my newsletter to hear about this class and other events planned for 2012!

Happy Stamping! Alison

Clearance Rack Blitz!

Hello Stampers,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting today and running through to January 5th (but ONLY while supplies last) is a HUGE sale on the Clearance Rack.

Some items are 80% off their original catalogue price.  My favourites are the punches which are the old style that many of you love.  They include the Curly Label, Circles, Squares and more and are less than $14 each.  There's also buttons, ribbons, rubons and more!

The best buy?  The Baja Breeze Chunky Glitter is only $1.99!

So run over to my website to place your order online - this is the best way to make sure the item(s) you want aren't sold out and to have them delivered directly to your door. 

If you prefer to place the order though me you can send me an email and I'll add your items to my order today.  You will have to pick them up at my house when the order arrives.

Happy Shopping!

Alison

Addicted to My Digital Studio

Hello Stampers,

I'm officially addicted to My Digital Studio.  I'm having my first MDS Club tonight and was playing around to find a simple project for our first timers.  I decided on this tag which features the Old St. Nick Stamp Brush Set (included in your MDS software) and the adorable little reindeer image called Dasher.  This is our first class so I've kept it simple but it covers the basics - how to add stamps, paper, change colours, alter images sizes and more!

Dasher is a digital download available for purchase and he'll be my gift to my club members tonight.

This is the front of the tag and the following picture is the back.  I printed it off on my home printer (a very basic colour printer) without any problems.  I just punched a hole and threaded a ribbon through and now I have a tag for a gift.  This could be personalized with the recipients's name too!

 

The club runs for 7 months and each member of the club commits to purchasing $30 from the catalogue each month.  Once in the club cycle they are the hostess and they'll earn a minimum of $35 in free merchandise!

If you'd like to join a My Digital Club (awesome for scrapbookers and card makers alike!) please email me to be added to the waitlist for the next club.  You do need to purchase the My Digital Studio software and have it installed on your laptop which you'll bring to class.  Each month we will focus on specific projects that you'll create on your own computer.  If you don't have a laptop and would like to join the club you can - it will just require you to bring a flash drive to class so you can take the project we've created home with you to copy to your home computer.  You'll be able to follow along and the instructions for "recreating" the project will be easy to follow.

This a fun way to make multiple cards, gifts and scrapbook pages and albums quickly and easily.  And you don't make a mess of your craft room!

I hope you'll join us and learn how to use the program to it's full potential!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

My Christmas Gift to You!

Hello Stampers!

Thank you so much for all your loyal business during 2011.  Please accept this gift as a token of my appreciation.

Orders must be placed by email or phone (604) 540-5033 - discount can't be applied to Online shopping orders.  Discount applied AFTER shipping/taxes are added.

For Canadian shoppers only - UPS will deliver your order to your doorstep anywhere in Canada!

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Stitched Stockings...or horses or ice skates or...

Hello Stampers,

At my last downline meeting for our team, Canada Inks Up!, one of my super talented downline, Judy Marshall, shared her brilliant idea of turning the Stocking Builder Punch into ice skates!  Her card was fabulous and you can see it on her blog here.  Judy is so creative and she's always bringing something amazing to our meetings to inspire us!

 

Here's my take on Judy's idea for the ice skates.

I used the Big Shot Northern Frost Sizzlit die for the  snow flakes and the new Snow Burst Embossing Folder as my background.  Otherwise I just CASED Judy's card.

Colours - Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake

 

 

 

 

Next I CASED the idea of turning the stockings into a Hobby Horse.  This brilliant idea was from Jackie Topa who never ceases to amaze us all with her creative talent.  This time I stamped one of the stocking images from the Stitched Stocking stamp set onto Whisper White cardstock and punched it out with the matching Stocking Builder Punch.

Colours - Marina Mist, So Saffron, Whisper White

Big Shot - Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Stamps - Stitched Stockings, Tiny Tags

Other - Jewelery Tag Punch, Trinkets, Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are even more possibilities with this stamp and punch combination like ballet slippers, baby botties, reindeers and more!

If you'd like to make these two cards along with two others using the Stitched Stocking Stamp Set and the matching Stocking Builder Punch please join me at my upcoming class.

Sunday, December 11th - 1:00 pm - $25 for four cards including envelopes  If you purchase $50 at the class your fee is reduced to $15!

Click here to register (or email me)- payment by cash or cheque at the door.  Class held in my New Westminster studio.

Happy Stamping!

Alison

It's a Wrap! Class

Hello Stampers,

Do you have the perfect gift card all picked out for someone but want a unique way to "wrap" it up?  Or how about  a small gift that needs a WOW presentation?

I'll come to the rescue for both of these gifts with my It's a Wrap class.  We will make SIX amazing projects perfect for wrapping those hard to disguise gifts.  Take a break for a few hours from the hustle and bustle of the season to relax and create.

We'll be using lots of Big Shot Dies including the Stocking Die, Accents Die, #2 Box,Milk Carton and more - this is the perfect time to learn how to use some of those products in a "different" way!

Saturday, December 10th - 10:30 am* - $30 for SIX projects!  If you purchase $50 or more at class you pay only $15 for the class!

*if the date/time doesn't work let me know - I'll offer alternative time (weekday in the evening)  if there is enough interest.

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Online Extravaganza ENDS Today!

Hello Stampers!

Complete listing of all sale items in pdf format - click here!

They say "All Good Things Must Come to an End" at some point and today is the last day for the Online Extravaganza!

Did you miss out on the 24 hour specials offered on November 21st?  For today only I'm bringing them back!  But just through me so you must email me your order by 8 pm (PST) tonight! 

Simply Scored - on sale for 20% off regular price - $31.16 - Item #122334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookie Press - on sale for 20% off regular price - $16.75 - Item #125152 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a full listing of sale items please visit my website - there are items for 20% - 60% off their regular prices.

My Digital Express Software - $49.95 includes software and downloads to get you started with Digital Projects!  During the Extravaganza you'll receive $40 in FREE downloads (your choice from 3 offerings).  You need to purchase this through my online store so you can access the free downloads on your computer after purchase.  Email me for assistance if needed. 

My Special - FREE class with purchase of My Digital Studio

 

 

 

 

My favourites are: (click on the name to be taken to my online store) but there are lots of fabulous deals offered! Available until November 30th!

 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon Bundle  offered at 40% off!  You receive a spool of Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive Ribbon for $30.66! Item #129035

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glimmer Brad Bundle offered at 30% off! You receive the Basics Collection, Brights Collection and Subtles Collection of Glimmer Brads for $13.65!  Item #129034

 

 

 

 

 

On Your Birthday Stamp Set offered at 50% off - available in wood only.  $20.98 Item #111664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many Merry Messages Stamp Set offered at 50% off - available in wood only. $21.48  Item #116586

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Post Stamp Set offered at 50% off! - one of my all-time favourite stamp sets - available in wood only at 50% off for $16.50! Item #111780

Send me your orders via email OR go on to my store and place your own online order through my shopping cart! If you only have a few items (less than $100) and live locally send me your order and your'll save on shipping costs!

Great savings that won't last long!

Happy Stamping,

Alison