Congratulations to my Team Members – April 2012

A sincere "From the Heart Stampers" congratulations goes out to the top sales people on my team for the month of April – you ladies rock!  And here's the card that I made them using LOTS of new products from the brand new 2012-13 Annual Catalog!

Can you spot all the fresh, new products?  My card begins with a new designer paper called Floral District using Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White.  The ribbon is a brand new 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon that will come in 10 different colors.  While the white doesn't show up very well in the photo, all of the colors have a white stitch down the center.  And this ribbon is so soft and ties beautifully – you'll want to own it in all 10 colors!  The main sentiment comes from a new stamp set called Layered Labels – 4 images that coordinate perfectly with the new Apothecary Accents Framelits that cut around the labels in a snap using the Big Shot.

CONTACT ME to receive your FREE 2012-13 Annual Catalog.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 126919 Floral District Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 126877 Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95 (10 yds.)
Item No. 119275 Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Item No. 127003 Apothecary Accents Framelits $24.95
Item No. 127070 Layered Labels wood $33.95 OR
Item No. 127072 Layered Labels clear $25.95
 

Creative Tuesday and New Catalog Preview Event!

This month's Creative Tuesday classes are simply gorgeous!  And class is less than 2 weeks away – time to register!

As always there are TWO great class options this month.  Make lovely, springy cards you can use for many occasions with our Stamp-A-Stack class.  You'll love having these beauties on hand.  The second class is a class called "Mocha Morning card set.  You'll make 4 elegant cards and a card holder perfect for weddings, birthdays, sympathy, get well and more.

Creative Tuesday is EXTRA SPECIAL this month because it will also be a NEW CATALOG PREVIEW EVENT! All attendees will get the NEW 2012-2013 Annual Catalog EARLY before it goes live on June 1st — even more reason to sign up today!

The Mocha Morning Class Registration Deadline was slated for today but has been extended to Tuesday May 22nd – just 5 days left to register!

The deadline to sign up for the Stamp-A-Stack Class is Thursday, May 24th.

I hope to see you at one or both.  If you can't attend, BOTH classes are available "on the go" this month!

May 29th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours
at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609 

Here's a look at the "Stamp-A-Stack" line up for May – Make 4 of each of the 2 designs for a total of 8 finished cards! 

NOTE: Multiple Sentiment Options will be available

Make 8 cards, 4 of each design, for $20 or FREE with a $25 order placed during Creative Tuesday hours!   

No need to pre-pay, but I do need to know you're coming by May 24th in order to prepare your projects. Simply call or e-mail me to order your card kit.

May 29th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours
PRE-PAY DEADLINE: Monday, May 21st
at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609 

Here's a look at what you'll make at the Mocha Morning Card Set Class -  make all 4 cards and a cardholder.

Class also includes: A FULL pack of Paper Daisies, a FULL pack of Pearl Jewels and 4 envelopes — go home with the leftovers!

NOTE: Multiple sentiment options will be available

You'll make 4 stunning cards (alternative sentiments available) and a coordinating card holder in which to store them. You'll also receive 4 envelopes that will also fit in the holder. Additionally, you'll receive a FULL pack of Paper Daisies and Pearl Jewels – use them to make your projects and go home with what's left over!

To pre-pay your registration fee of $25, click below:

To pre-pay your registration fee of $25 and "on the go" shipping, click below:

Last Chance Favorites: Medallion Background Stamp

I know I've created more cards that this with the Medallion background stamp – I just didn't take the time to take a picture before they flew out the door!  Just a couple of years ago, this stamp was the No. 1 seller in the catalog – get it now before it's gone forever.

Order Item No. 115223 Medallion Background Stamp for $17.95 in wood mount only.  Click HERE to get started with your order.  Remember Kriss's Online Customer Perks! – Earn free stamp sets with every $40 purchase!

Grand Opening of Technique Thursdays – THIS Thursday!

I'm so excited about the Grand Opening of our ALL NEW monthly class offering — Technique Thursdays!  And I know you'll be equally as excited to attend! Technique Thursdays are the home of TWO regular classes — Technique Geeks and Punch Art.  You're welcome to take 1 class or both classes in a session. At each class, you'll create 3 cards and 3 resource pages — this way you're really learning the techniques and/or punch art creations. Not only will you go home with a completed card,  but you'll reinforce what you've learned on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" resource page and receive a clear envelope to place over it for safe keeping. You'll be all set to repeat the technique when you're crafting at home. On your first Technique Thursday Class, you'll receive a complementary binder ring and cover with ribbons to jump start your collection! These classes are ALL available "On the Go!" if you can't attend in person. This way, you never have to miss out on fabulous techniques and punch art creations. For complete details about Technique Thursdays, click HERE.

This Month at the Technique Geeks Class…   May 17th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609     Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order during class.     Here's a look at the "Technique Geeks Class" line up for May!   This Month at the Punch Art Class…   May 17th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN hours at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609        Cost: $15 or FREE with a $20 order during class.     Here's a look at the "Punch Art Class" line up for May!     To RSVP or sign up "On the Go!", click HERE.

Stampin’ Up! $99 Starter Kit, Just For You!

Beginning May 1st, Stampin' Up! will be offering a new, customizable Starter Kit at a lower price of just $99! 

MORE CHOICES:  When you purchase the kit, you can choose up to $125 of ANY current Stampin' Up!  products.  You'll also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190 that still ships FREE!

ORDER FROM THE 2012-13 ANNUAL CATALOG!  That's right – be the first to pre-order products from the new annual catalog.  New demonstrators can choose from the new catalog sneak peek products as they customize their own Starter Kit. That's right! YOU pick $125 worth of products – including the new catalog sneak peeks and new 2012-13 In Color products!  When you are selecting products for your Starter Kit, search for these new catalog sneak peek products:

• Betsy's Blossoms
• Chock-Full of Cheer
• Forever With You
• Papaya Collage
• Memorable Moments
• Layered Labels
• Comfort Cafe
• Floral District
• Be of Good Cheer
• Stitched Ribbon
• Apothecary Accents Framelits
• Bitty Banners Framelits
• Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die
• 2014 In Colors
• Primose Petals
• Raspberry Ripple
• Midnight Muse
• Gumball Green
• Summer Starfruit

SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR KIT:  Looking for some ideas as to where to begin with filling your Starter Kit?  Here's a list of suggestions – click HERE to read. 

JOIN NOW!  Are you ready to join – simply go to my Stampin' Up! website at www.stampwithkriss.stampinup.net, click on "Join Now" at the bottom right corner, and complete the information.  It's that simple! 

Last Chance Favorites: Curvy Verses

Curvy Verses is one of my "go to" sentiment stamp sets – don't know what I'm going to do without it!  Get yours while you still can; it retires May 31st, and after that, it's gone forever!

Order Item No. 114948  Curvy Verses $23.95 – click HERE to get started with your order.

Stamp Shoppe open this weekend

Just a reminder that the May Stamp Shoppe is open THIS weekend, May 11th and 12th! Don't forget to RSVP if you would like to join us!

For more information about May's Card Shoppe, click HERE.

For more information about May's Scrapbook Shoppe, click HERE.

Last Chance Favorites: Upsy Daisy

Upsy Daisy's been one of my favorite stamp sets – and it's soon to retire.  Here are some cards from past posts using this gorgeous set.  Be sure to order it before May 31st; after that, it'll be gone forever!

Order Item No. 111710 Upsy Daisy $18.95 – click HERE to get started with your order.
 

Occasions Mini Stamp Sets Still Available

If you loved the sets in the Occasions Mini Catalog, you are in luck! Because of the short time period between the end of the Occasions Mini Catalog and the launch of the 2012-2013 annual catalog, Stampin' Up! has made the carryover stamp sets available early!

The following stamp sets are available for purchase now. I hope you will enjoy this extra little sneak peak to the annual catalog.

REMINDER:  Remember to order your favorite retiring stamp sets and accessories.  Many accessories are selling out each day.  Click to view STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST which is automatically updated each day.  Click HERE to view the STAMPIN'  UP! RETIRING STAMP SETS LIST.  Order in my online store 24/7 HERE and earn Kriss's Online Customer Perks!

Doing Disney with Stampin’ Up!

A huge thank you to all of my fantastic customers and team members for helping to send my husband and me on Stampin' Up!'s Annual Incentive Trip to Disney! We just got back last night and had a WONDERFUL time! I thought I would share some highlights with you.

Thanks to having my husband with me, I have some great pictures of our trip!  I've vow to create a My Digital Studio scrapbook with them all and hope to share some of the pages in the not too distant future.  For now, here are a couple of Disney shots:

One of the best things about earning the Disney trip was being able to go with my daughter, son-in-law and grandson.  Seeing Disney through the eyes of a three year old was wonderful!

Here we are waiting for our Safari Expedition at the Animal Kingdom.  From left to right, my husband Glenn, me with grandson Landon, my son-in law Brad and team members Jen Rios-Raner and Cat Powers.

Here are the girls getting ready to eat dinner in Mexico!

Disney at night is spectacular!

The room at the Boardwalk Resort was really nice!

Glenn and I had lunch – just the two of us – at Epcot in Japan.  The gardens were incredible . . . and so was the sushi!

Here's the gorgeous sweatshirt we were able to purchase – notice the Stampin' Up! logo on the sleeve, and the "enchantment" theme on the pocket.

No Stampin' Up! incentive trip is complete without pillow gifts – they spoil us like crazy!  Here's the first pillow gift we received – a journal created with My Digital Studio!

We also got lots of goodies from the NEW Catalog, but we're not allowed to post those until June 1st — you're gonna love them! I am able to share a picture from a display board that was made using some of the new product, though! Look closely and you'll see the "new"….

I've already earned the Fiji Incentive Trip for next year and am excitedly anticipating being spoiled again!  Oh, do I have to wait a whole year!