Slap On The Wrist!!

Well, it's official!  I'm a HORRIBLE blogger!  My last post was October 4th and I've barely had a moment to sit at the computer ever since.  I'm sure you don't need me to bore you with a bunch of excuses...let's just say, I've been a busy beaver!!  So, now that I'm back I'll use this post as a "round up" for the month to get anyone out there who might have been paying attention before I fell off the face of the planet caught up on all of the exciting things going on in the paper crafting world at Stampin' Up!!

Okay, we'll start with the most amazing starter kit promotion!  If you want to save 20% on your Stampin' Up! supplies (or more!) and you love free stuff...this is for you!

Next, there's a great promotion that's perfect for anyone who doesn't think they're creative or the Simply Sent kits make GREAT gift items.  Check it out!

Last (but not least!) there's a NEW kind of stamp in town! Silicone cookie stamps!  Have you ever seen anything so cute?

Now I wouldn't be the MDS Enthusiast that I claim to be if I didn't bring you up to date on all of the WICKED new digital downloads!  I'll post the .pdf files for each week's releases (summarizing September) and the 3 weeks so far this month in October.  I dare you to check it out without ordering!

September 2011 Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads

October 4th, 2011 Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads

October 11th, 2011 Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads

October 18th, 2011 Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads

Whew!  That was a long one!  Well, if you're still with me by the end of this post...pat yourself on the back for your perseverance.  Well done.  This brings us up to date for the moment and in the next few days I'll have some posts showcasing the cards I've been making recently.  

Take care & happy MDS'ing!!

Lori

Huge Savings in July! Read to the Bottom for Several EXCITING Insider Tips!

$119 Starter Kit + Free Project Kit!

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $119! This limited time Starter Kit—valued at $205—comes with the following high-quality products:

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*

Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*

Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*

Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*

Note Cards (20)

Clear-Mount Block C

Blender Pen (1)

SNAIL Adhesive

Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue!

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit—a $50 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful—isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit—all for just $119! Contact me to get started today.

***You made it past the main part of the post...now read on for the really juicy details!***

It's easy to look through the gorgeous NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue and instantly create a long wish list. You might like the selections that Stampin' Up! has pictured above in the starter kit but you can choose other stamp sets, paper, ink pads, ribbon, etc to customize your starter kit to best meet your wishes! You get to choose 2 stamp sets (1-$30.95 or less & 1-26.95 or less), 4 ink pads, 1 pkg of DSP, 1 pkg of assorted cardstock, 1 roll of ribbon ($10.50 or less) and the adhesive of your choice!

Apprehensive? I was, too when I first considered a starter kit...until I found out the following: Stampin' Up! would love you to sell their product but they know that many crafters aren't interested in a business they just love to craft! Purchasing a starter kit technically makes you a demonstrator but you can use that 20% discount just to feed your own crafting habit. You never have to sell anything to anyone...it's called being a hobby demonstrator. You get a GREAT discount and all of the same access to insider information that other demonstrators get but you never have to sell a thing!

Lastly...$205+ dollars worth of goodies (with no shipping costs on starter kits) for only $119 is awesome enough but if you won't be needing your case of catalogues or business forms, I'll buy those from you for $35 (bringing your starter kit price down to just $84+tax.) Also, if you've been itching to try My Digital Studio, you can also add it to your starter kit for just $60 (value: $99.95).

As ALWAYS if you have any questions, queries or concerns, please feel welcome to get in touch with me by email, text message or by phone. Click here to pop over to my website.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Lori