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Sale-A-Bration 2019

Wooo hooo!  Sale-A-Bration 2019 has begun!  There are loads of great products for you to earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration and several different ways you can earn them!

Shop!

Every time you purchase at least $50 worth of merchandise at one time (before adding in tax and shipping), you'll earn a FREE Level 1 item.  Stampin' Up! is continuing to offer the extra reward level this year as well - Level 2.  Level 2 items can be earned for FREE every time you purchase at least $100 worth of merchandise at one time (before adding in tax and shipping).

 

Here's a little chart for you:

• spend $50, get one FREE Level 1 product
• spend $100, get one FREE Level 2 product OR get two FREE Level 1 products
• spend $150, get one FREE Level 1 product and one FREE Level 2 product OR get three FREE Level 1 products
• and so on....

With one exception, Sale-A-Bration items are exclusive to Sale-A-Bration and can not be purchased and will never be offered again!  The exception is the Level 2 item called Tea Time Framelits Dies on page 17 of the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.  These dies will be available for purchase in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog starting in June, but why not earn them now for FREE so you can start using them!

 

Stampin' Up! will introduce another set of exclusive FREE items you can earn during Sale-A-Bration on February 15.

If you are a regular customer of mine, I have already ordered a Sale-A-Bration 2019 Brochure to be mailed to you.  It seems that some have gotten lost in the mail though.  So, if you have NOT received your copy, please let me know and I will ask that it be resent to you.  If you don't have a Demonstrator you regularly work with, I'll be happy to send you a brochure, just contact me to request one.  I can be contacted at michelerey@aol.com.

While waiting for your hard copy of the brochure, you can view it online by clicking on the icon of the brochure near the top of the right column on my blog or click here to download it.  It is large, so it may take a few minutes to open.

You can contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order or go online and start shopping!  When you reach $50 or $100 worth of merchandise, the system will remind you that you've earned a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.  To shop online, just click on the "Shop Now" button in the upper right corner. 

 

Host!

 

Hosts during Sale-A-Bration also earn an EXTRA $25 Stampin' Rewards when their show totals reach at least $250 worth of merchandise (before adding in tax and shipping).  Woo hoo!  That's more FREE stuff you can choose!

 

You can Host a Show in your home or work break room or at my house in my Stampin' Studio.  Just contact me at michelerey@aol.com to work out a date, time, and location for your Show.  I'll send you everything you need to invite friends and family to a fun time of stamping where everyone gets to make 2 projects.  You'll earn FREE merchandise from Stampin' Up! and lots of little goodies from me!

 

If you prefer, you can Host a Catalog Show.  Just contact me at michelerey@aol.com to let me know you want to do a Catalog Show.  I'll send you some catalogs, order forms, and samples for you to show to friends and family to gather orders.  You'll earn FREE merchandise from Stampin' Up! and some goodies from me!

 

Is your wish list from the Occasions Catalog or big catalog really long?  Then you can place a Private Show Order!  As long as your order is at least $150 worth of merchandise (before adding in tax and shipping), you'll earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! plus FREE Sale-A-Bration items.  If your order is at least $250 worth of merchandise (before adding in tax and shipping), you'll earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! plus FREE Sale-A-Bration items and the extra $25 in Stampin' Rewards!

Join!

You can also join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!  There are 2 Starter Kit options available and both of them give you $50 more in product than usual! 

Starter Kit Option 1 costs only $99 and includes FREE shipping and you get to choose up to $175 worth of merchandise to be in your Kit (that is $50 more than normal!). 

Starter Kit Option 2 costs $129 and includes FREE shipping and you get to choose up to $175 worth of merchandise to be in your Kit (that is $50 more than normal!) and you get the EXCLUSIVE Craft & Carry Tote (valued at $50).  The Craft & Carry Tote is ONLY available to new demonstrators who purchase Starter Kit Option 2!  Here are some pictures of the Craft & Carry Tote:

It's really easy and fun to join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator.  You can join for the great deal and never do another thing as Demonstrator if you wish.  Or, join and get a great deal and buy from yourself to save at least 20% on all your future purchases.  Join for the great deal and sell to a few family and friends who share your passion for crafting to help you support your own passion.  Get a great deal by joining and turn it into a business by hosting parties, classes, camps, online ideas, etc.  It is entirely up to you!  Whatever way you choose to be a Demonstrator, you will have access to some wonderful perks and I'll be there to support and help you in any way I can!

If you have questions or concerns about being a Demonstrator, please contact me at michelerey@aol.com and I'll be happy to talk to you about becoming a Demonstrator and why I love doing what I do!

Sale-A-Bration 2019 only lasts until March 31, 2019.  Be sure to place your orders, host your shows, or join as a Demonstrator by then to get all the FREE products you want!

Happy Sale-A-Bration!

Amazing Life Watercolored Happiness

I made these cards using the Amazing Life Set  and a little bit of watercoloring and sent them to my customers who'd made a recent purchase from me along with a small product gift.

Uses Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad, Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Cardstock (base card, so not seen in the picture), Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Heart Epoxy Droplets, Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Velvet Ribbon, Heat Tool (optional), Aqua Painters, Rich Razzleberry Dark Stampin' Blends, Clear Block E, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Trimmer, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Here is a link to the directions for the Amazing Life Watercolored Happiness card.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148750]

$21.00

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

$27.00

Heart Epoxy Droplets

[148583]

$6.50

Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147016]

$8.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Rich Razzleberry Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144583]

$4.50

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Incredible Like You Amazing Flower Rows

I used the Stamparatus and the beautiful Incredible Like You Set in the Occasions Catalog to make this pretty birthday card.  It also uses some of the gorgeous ribbons from the Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2019.

Uses Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack Sale-A-Bration Level 1, Clear Block H, Simply Shammy,  Stampin' Pierce Mat, Small Grid Paper, Stamparatus, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Tailored Tag Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Here is a link to the directions for the Incredible Like You Amazing Flower Rows card.

The gorgeous Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack is one of the products you can choose for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2019 when you place a qualifying order for at least $50 worth of merchandise. You get 5 rolls of this pretty ribbon with one 5-yard roll of each of these colors - Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather, and Lemon Lime Twist.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148708]

$17.00

Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack

[149623]

$0.00

Small Grid Paper

[149621]

$6.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Tailored Tag Punch

[145667]

$18.00

Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[144687]

$8.50

Amazing Life Topsy Turvy Cake

Here's a fun birthday card I created with the fun new Amazing Life Photopolymer Set and the playful How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper in the Occasions Catalog.

Uses Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper, Glitter Enamel Dots, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack Sale-A-Bration Level 1, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Simply Shammy or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Trimmer, 2-1/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Here is a link to the directions for the Amazing Life Topsy Turvy Cake card.

The gorgeous Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack is one of the products you can choose for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2019 when you place a qualifying order for at least $50 worth of merchandise.  You get 5 rolls of this pretty ribbon with one 5-yard roll of each of these colors - Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather, and Lemon Lime Twist.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148750]

$21.00

How Sweet It Is 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148568]

$11.00

Glitter Enamel Dots

[146934]

$7.00

Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack

[149623]

$0.00

Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144586]

$4.50

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

No Walk In Wednesday Class on 1/16

There will NOT be a Walk In Wednesday Class today.  There is still too much snow on the ground for everyone to park safely and be able to get to the Stampin' Studio door without getting cold, wet feet.  Stay warm and dry and stamp something on your own!

Wonderful Romance Vellum Backed Bouquet

One of my customers recently had to have her replacement knee joint fixed.  I made this card using the pretty Wonderful Romance Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her as she recovers from this surgery.  This is a great set for all kinds of pretty cards, not just romantic ones!

Uses Wonderful Romance Cling Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Highland Heather Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Vellum Cardstock, Frosted Flower Embellishments, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack Sale-A-Bration Level 1, Memento Pad, Highland Heather Dark Stampin' Blends, Highland Heather Light Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends, Soft Sea Foam Dark Stampin' Blends, Soft Sea Foam Light Stampin' Blends, Color Lifter Stampin' Blends, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Trimmer, Pretty Label Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Wonderful Floral Framelits, Big Shot Die Brush, Magnetic Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Here is a link to the directions for the Wonderful Romance Vellum Backed Bouquet card.

The gorgeous Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack is one of the products you can choose for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2019 when you place a qualifying order for at least $50 worth of merchandise.  You get 5 rolls of this pretty ribbon with one 5-yard roll of each of these colors - Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather, and Lemon Lime Twist.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Wonderful Romance Cling Bundle

[150592]

$51.25

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

[144177]

$11.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Frosted Flower Embellishments

[148782]

$7.00

Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack

[149623]

$0.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147276]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[148059]

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Pretty Label Punch

[143715]

$18.00

Directions Added for Cards

I have added the directions for the following cards which I posted before leaving for my Christmas vacation:

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Thanks for waiting for the directions and measurements to be posted.  Have fun!

Hello Cupcake Sweet Wishes Banner

I love Sale-A-Bration!  It is so fun to buy products you want from Stampin' Up! and then be able to choose even more product for FREE!  I used the Hello Cupcake Set, one of the products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, to make this easy, fun birthday card.

Uses Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Sale-A-Bration Level 1 Stamp Set plus Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Pink Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Velvet Ribbon, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block G, Simply Shammy or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Banner Triple Punch, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, and Post-It Notes (for masking).

Here is a link to the directions for the Hello Cupcake Sweet Wishes Banner card.

The Hello Cupcake Set is one of the products you can choose for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2019 when you place a qualifying order for at least $50 worth of merchandise.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149714]

$0.00

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

$27.00

Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147016]

$8.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Butterfly Gala Gingham Butterfly Trio

Here's a fun, simple, pretty card I created using the new products in the Gingham Gala Suite in the Occasions Catalog.  I love all the possibilities of the Butterfly Gala Set and Butterfly Duet Punch.  You can't tell in the scan because it gets flattened, but the large butterfly in the center is 3D because I layered a punched out butterfly on top of the one stamped on the rectangle so the wings pop up.

Uses Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad, Gingham Gala 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Pearl Basic Jewels, Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block G, Simply Shammy or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Trimmer, Butterfly Duet Punch, Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and SNAIL Adhesive.

Here is a link to the directions for the Butterfly Gala Gingham Butterfly Trio card.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle

[150599]

$35.00

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

$11.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[148561]

$7.50

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Walk In Wednesday - Needle & Thread and So Hoppy Together

Walk In Wednesday Class is back! 

This is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects. Retired merchandise is also out for sale at 50% off, including recently retired items.

You can stop by today anytime between 3 p.m and 6 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

Cost is $1 per project made.

You may make one of each of these projects if you'd like:

Uses Needle & Thread Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon, Old Olive Linen Thread, Sponge Daubers (optional), Blender Pens, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Simply Shammy or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Pretty Label Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Here is a link to the directions for the Needle & Thread Scattered Flowers card.

Uses So Hoppy Together Cling Sale-A-Bration Level 1 Stamp Set plus Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Gingham Gala 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Blender Pens, Clear Block A, Clear Block I, Grid Paper, Stampin' Trimmer, Bitty Blooms Punch Pack, Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and SNAIL Adhesive.

Here is a link to the directions for the So Hoppy Together Juggling Gingham Frog card.

The So Hoppy Together Set is one of the products you can choose for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2019 when you place a qualifying order for at least $50 worth of merchandise.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Needle & Thread Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148724]

$21.00

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon

[148764]

$7.00

Old Olive Linen Thread

[148811]

$5.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$12.00

Pretty Label Punch

[143715]

$18.00

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set

[149725]

$0.00

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

$11.00

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack

[148532]

$23.00

Holiday Catalog Carry Over Products

Several amazing products from the Holiday Catalog are still available for purchase even though they may not be pictured in any catalog.  These products are:

Product List

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147702]

$27.00

Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies

[147912]

$28.00

Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[147923]

$7.50

Christmas Bulb Builder Punch

[148013]

$18.00

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148046]

$21.00

Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies

[147915]

$34.00

Dashing Deer Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147731]

$30.00

Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147728]

$22.00

Gold Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes

[147901]

$9.50

Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes

[147900]

$9.50

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148026]

$10.00

Real Red Dark Stampin' Blends

[147934]

$4.50

Real Red Light Stampin' Blends

[147933]

$4.50

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147935]

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin' Blends

[147937]

$4.50

Shaded Spruce Light Stampin' Blends

[147936]

$4.50

Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147938]

$9.00

Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon

[147813]

$7.50

In The Woods Framelits Dies

[147919]

$33.00

Winter Woods Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147658]

$31.00

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147661]

$23.00

Sprig Punch

[148012]

$18.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Take Your Pick Putty Refill

[150006]

$3.50

Wishing You Well Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147867]

$27.00

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147864]

$19.00

First Frost Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[148417]

$30.00

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[148420]

$22.00

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets

[147801]

$9.00

Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies

[147895]

$33.00

Buffalo Check Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147797]

$20.00

Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147794]

$15.00

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

[147044]

$8.00

Frost White Shimmer Paint

[147046]

$8.00

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147678]

$21.00

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

$7.00

Blackberry Bliss Dark Stampin' Blends

[147910]

$4.50

Blackberry Bliss Light Stampin' Blends

[147909]

$4.50

Blackberry Bliss Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147932]

$9.00

Cajun Craze Dark Stampin' Blends

[147908]

$4.50

Cajun Craze Light Stampin' Blends

[147907]

$4.50

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

$9.00

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[147906]

$10.00

Black Foil Sheets

[147898]

$4.00

Basic Black Dark Stampin' Blends

[147941]

$4.50

Basic Black Light Stampin' Blends

[147940]

$4.50

Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147942]

$9.00

Mango Melody Dark Stampin' Blends

[147944]

$4.50

Mango Melody Light Stampin' Blends

[147943]

$4.50

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Baker's Boxes

[147899]

$7.00

You can place an online order for these products by simply clicking on the image of them above. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

These products will be available through June 3, 2019.  After that, they may be retired or they may be available to order through the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.