Stampin' Up! New Catalog Open House - Aug 7, 2011

I changed the date! I'm holding the Post-Convention open house on Sunday, August 7, 2 to 4:30 pm so you can see some of what I saw at this year's Stampin' Up! Convention. But dont' miss the $99 Sign up Special (http://www.stampedsophisticates.com/2011/07/one-of-greatest-joys-i-have-is-being.html) that ends on SUNDAY, July 31. You'll want time to complete your "Wish List" so check out the More --> Files link on the Meetup site (https://www.meetup.com/NW-Houston-F-M-1960-Spring-CardMakers/) to download your copy now! Also check out the photos link for the Convention 2011 album (https://www.meetup.com/NW-Houston-F-M-1960-Spring-CardMakers/) of photos I've started to upload from the Stampin ' Up! Convention display boards

Meet up with friends you haven't seen in a while over coffee and snacks, or make new friends; check out card samples, swaps, and projects I brought back from this year's Stampin' Up! Convention, and try new catalog items during the FREE make-and-takes.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/1/3/5/event_42788501.jpeg

Prize drawings for stamp sets every 30 minutes, earn raffle tickets to enter drawings for additional prizes, plus browse new items you've been thinking about purchasing, but wanted to see before you purchased. I'm sure you'll find it to be an enjoyable and worthwhile afternoon.

This is also a great opportunity to purchase some of your favorite stamps that recently retired at significant savings. I'm continuing to cleaning out my stamp room to make space for the this year's new Stampin’ Up! goodies and I’m offering deals on:

over 150 retired stamp sets -- up to 40% or more off the original catalog price over 60 packs of retired 8-1/2 X 11 card stock - at up to 40% off over 40 packs of retired 12 X 12 designer series paper and 12 X 12 cardstock - at up to 40% off plus, lots of miscellaneous, extras like unopened Simply Sent, Quick Accents, Simply Scrappin' Kits, retired ink pads and more! [/list]

Plan New Projects..Register for Fall Classes

With Back-To-School and Fall holidays just around the corner, this is a perfect time to check out new projects and register for workshops now so you'll be organized and relaxed when the holidays arrive. Come and bring a friend or two, and enjoy an afternoon of snacking, stamping, shopping and demos. Demonstrators, former demonstrators, and downline welcome! You’re sure to have a GREAT time!

FREE afternoon of Fun! Here's what to expect!!

Free make-and-take projects A look at the make and takes and swaps I collected a convention. Bring you camera and take photos to use as idea starters on your projects Check out new projects for upcoming classes Try the new punches, Big Shot dies, new colors and more from the new catalog released July 1! First 5 orders over $50 will earn the a new carry tote. See it in the Convention Photos album Receive a FREE spiral - bound catalog with a $50 order placed from the new Stampin’ Up catalog during the Open House. Raffle Tickets for free prizes, gift certificates and stamps Earn raffle tickets for prizes during the Open House.

You will get 2 raffle tickets for each of the following:

RSVP on the NW Houston F.M 1960/Spring Meetup site (https://www.meetup.com/NW-Houston-F-M-1960-Spring-CardMakers/) by Saturday, July 30, 2011; 12:00 Noon CST. Register on the F.M. 1960/Spring MeetUp site as a member, OR Update your Meetup profile; update interests in joining this group, add your birthdate or add a photo of YOU (Help keep our Meetups secure) Leave a comment about my classes or one of my cards, For being on time – sorry, no early entry for purchasing something from my retired stamp and accessories sale (First person to purchase $75+ from retired items earn a free carry bag that matches our designer series papers ) for each 30 minutes you drive to get here for signing up for an upcoming class in August before or during the open house. New classes will be listed shortly Bonus Tickets

Receive an additional 5 tickets for bringing a friend that isn’t already on my mailing list and your friend also gets 5 extra tickets Receive an additional 5 tickets for bringing a snack for others to enjoy Receive an additional 5 tickets for having your order completed and turned in by 3:30 pm at the Sunday Open House. Receive 10 bonus tickets for spending $100 (not including tax and shipping) or 15 bonus tickets for spending $150 (not including tax and shipping) Receive 20 bonus tickets for booking a workshop in my craft loft or a catalog party for you and your friends in August, September or October with a firm date. First one to book will receive an extra 5 tickets. Finally if you sign up to be a demonstrator before or the afternoon of the open house you will get a Whopping 25 tickets!! Kits can be customized with the colors and stamps YOU pick. Woo Hoo!!!

Raffle ticket prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes throughout the Open House. You must be present to win.

Want a preview?

Take a look at some of the fun ideas I'll be sharing with you over the next several months from the recent Stampin' Up! Convention. More ideas in the Photos link on the meetup site (https://www.meetup.com/NW-Houston-F-M-1960-Spring-CardMakers/) and more on my blog (http://www.stampedsophisticates.com/2011/07/stampin-up-convention-news-day-3.html)!.

Be sure to drop on by: Date: Sunday, July 31, 2010 Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm RSVP on the F.M. 1960 / Spring

Meet up Site map available on the Meet up Site when you RSVP For great values, view current Stampin’ Up! Promotions (http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/promotions)

Donna Ross

P.S. If your wish list is long, start saving on all your new catalog purchases by signing up as a hobby demonstrator before placing your first order from the new catalog. You'll earn a 30% discount on your entire first order and 20% on all your orders!!

Or start your own business as a demonstrator and earn extra cash before the holidays doing what you love! Just visit my web site (http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/), and click the "Start Your Own Business tab in the upper right hand corner. Contact me and we'll talk about your which plan makes the most sense for you and we can place your Starter Kit order together