I have changed the URL address for my Stampin' Up! business website! If you have it bookmarked in your browser, be sure to change the address to
http://melissa_downey.stampinup.net
Let me know if you have any problems! I have changed the links on the left of my blog, so they should all work properly and should take you to the places listed!
Thanks!
I apologize about the online catalogue. I am not quite sure why it is promtping you to download the PDF file, as the old catalogue did not work that way. I ended up having to download the file twice before I was able to get it to open. It was soooo worth it though! I have yet to make my official wish list, but I will soon! Here is a longer version of the wishlist if you would like to print one off! I know I will be doing just that!
In light of the problems with the new online catalogue, I am extending the special offer until next Wednesday (August 20th) at 9:00 a.m. Those who submit their order by that time will be entered into a draw to win a special prize pack valued at over $50! If that isn’t enough incentive, there’s more! Orders of $50 or more will receive one of the new In-Colour Ink Pads as a thank you from me! Be sure to let me know which ink pad you would like when you order! You can add it on the order form found here - just put $0.00 as the item price!
Don’t forget - my new e-mail address is melissa_downey@rocketmail.com! Be sure to add it to your address book so that you will receive my e-mails! My Yahoo account will no longer be used!
Hello everyone! I hope that you are still there! I know that it has been quite a while since I last posted, but it has been an exciting few months!
First things first, Craig and I were married on July 26th! I am now Melissa Downey! It was a beautiful day, a lot of rain in the morning and crazy weather all around us, but the sun was shining by the time the ceremony began and it stayed for the rest of the day! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and magical day. It was unbelievable! I can't tell you how much fun we had and how much we enjoyed spending the day with family and friends. I will 
have to post more pictures for you later, as there was a lot of stamping that happened before the big day - Save-the-Date cards, invitations, favour boxes, programs, wine bottle labels, reserved signs, placecards, gift cards, gift tins, thank you cards, wish notes, a picture display - I even had the cake decorator add the stamped image to our wedding cake! Stay tuned for more pictures! Thanks to my very talented sister, Jen, for these pictures!
Craig and I spent our honeymoon in Europe. We landed in Amsterdam (Holland) and spent time with my Uncle Kevin. From there we took a train to Brussels and Bruge (Belgium), Paris (France), Cologne (Germany) and then back to Amsterdam for the remainder of our trip. We had an amazing time! There were so many beautiful things to see and delicious food to be eaten! It went by far too quickly, as did the wedding, but it is so nice to look back through the pictures and reminisce! I took over 900 pictures in Europe, so there is lots to scrapbook! I will show those to you as I go along, but here's one of my favourites - the Eiffel Tower at night. We climbed up to the second level earlier in the day (half way up - 150m) and then returned in the evening to see it lit up. It was breathtaking!
We are settling into our new condo (or I should say that I am, as Craig has already been here for a couple of months). There is still so much to be moved, including my stamping stuff, but I hope to have some creating time in the next little while. I spent so much time stamping things for the wedding that it will be nice to use some of the new toys that I ordered from the Catalogue Sampler (read more below!). So much to do, but I've got a bit of time to get it done, so I can't complain.
In stamping news, I have so much to tell you - please hang in until the end - there's a special offer! :) Here we go:
Catalogue Samplers
Stampin' Up! has started a new publication that replaces the Catalogue Sneak Peek - it's the Catalogue Sampler! It's a great way to take a peek at some of the beautiful new products that will be available in the new Idea Book & Catalogue being released today at noon! It will also be a great way to introduce your family and friends to stamping, scrapbooking and papercrafting, as the big catalogue can be a little overwhelming at first! I have mailed Catalogue Samplers to my customers, but if you can't wait that long for it to arrive, send me an e-mail at melissa_downey@rocketmail.com and I will send you the PDF file so that you can take a peek!
Big Shot
Unbelievable news! There's a new big shot in town--the Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! The Big Shot is a sturdy manual die cutting machine used to die cut materials for use on crafts, home décor projects, and even clothing--it's a big deal! You'll love what the Big Shot machine, a 6-time winner of Creating Keepsakes Reader's Choice Award for best die cutting equipment and dies, can do for you.
It is an unbelievable tool for your stamping, papercrafting and scrapbooking, but there's also more - Design your own custom pillow appliqués using the Tulipe Bigz die or make custom fabric flowers to embellish a quilt. From sewing to quilting to home décor, the Big Shot is the perfect tool for many types of crafting. Use our Stampin' Up! exclusive dies to create die cuts and stencils with our artwork and designs for all your craft needs. You'll be able to cut and score 3-D items in seconds, or create embellishments for cards, scrapbook pages, or any other type of project by cutting multiple images at once.
The Big Shot works with ALL competitive dies, and the steel rule dies can cut through an impressive list of 50 different materials, including fabric, foil, and chipboard! A rule of thumb - if you can cut it with your Craft & Rubber Scissors from Stampin' Up!, you can cut use your steel rule die to cut it!
It's important to note that there are different types of dies.
- Originals, Bigz, and Bigz XL dies. These steel ruled dies cut through virtually any material and multiple sheets of card stock and Designer Series paper.
- Sizzlets dies (or chemically etched dies). These dies are small and detailed, often creating scored or perforated details. These dies cut through thin materials, and multiple sheets are not recommended.
Stampin' Up!'s Big Shot Machine and Dies will be available to customers beginning September 2nd! If you would like to see the brochure for more information or to check out the line of products that will be available, please send me an e-mail at melissa_downey@rocketmail.com and I will send you the brochure!
$119 Starter Kit Promotion
From August 11-October 11, potential recruits will have the option of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits* priced at $119.
Stamp-Focused Starter Kit*:
109515 Fun & Fast Notes stamp set $36.95
100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $8.95
105548 Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11") $9.50
101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad $6.25
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $8.75
Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit*:
111570 Contempo Alphabet stamp set $48.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $23.95
105212 Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad $6.25
Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit*:
111656 Inspired by Nature stamp set $28.95
114088 Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff $4.75
114126 Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes $20.95
114285 Décor Elements Applicator $2.25
111835 Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad $6.25
*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.
Contact me today to find out more or to sign up - the possibilities are endless and these fantastic kits allow you to tailor your business to your own crafting preferences!
Fall-Winter Catalogue Sampler Promotion
New Recruit Incentive: From August 11-October 11, 2008 when you join as a demonstrator with the standard $249 Starter Kit you can choose one stamp set out of the Fall-Winter Sampler or Idea Book & Catalogue for free. Contact me for more information!
Never Before Seen Promotion
From August 11-September 30, Stampin’ Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue--no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed below:
111690 Snow Swirled - NOW $25.46
111734 Folies de flocons (French Snow Swirled) - NOW $25.46
111586 It's a Stretch - NOW $24.61
111544 Putt Putt (Not available until August 18) - NOW $25.46
111626 Eastern Blooms - NOW $22.06
111672 Pocket Silhouettes - NOW $19.51
111726 Silhouettes florales (French Pocket Silhouettes) - NOW $19.51
111710 Upsy Daisy - NOW $19.51
111746 Pensées en fleurs (French Upsy Daisy) - NOW $19.51
111556 Under the Stars - NOW $30.56
111644 Heard from the Heart - NOW $22.91
112875 Tout droit du coeur (French Heard from the Heart) - NOW $22.91
111570 Contempo Alphabet - NOW $41.61
THE NEW IBC!
The electronic copy of the catalogue will be available through my demonstrator website as of 12:00 p.m. MT! Be sure to check it out as soon as it launches! If you are like me and you are waiting for the paper copy, you won’t have to wait too much longer. The cases of new Idea Book and Catalogues that I ordered are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday! Those of you who pre-ordered your catalogues will receive an e-mail once they arrive! As always, catalogues are $10 each. All of the catalogues that I have pre-ordered are spoken for, but I will be ordering another case shortly. If you would like to purchase a copy, please let me know and I will put your name down for the next shipment!
Last, But Certainly Not Least - The Special Offer!
I am anxious to place my first order of goodies from the new catalogue and plan to place it on Wednesday morning! I know that no one will have a chance to look at their paper copy by this time, but remember - the online catalogue will be available HERE later on today! If you place an order with me by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, you will be entered into a draw to win a special prize pack valued at over $50! If that isn’t enough incentive, there’s more! Orders of $50 or more will receive one of the new In-Colour Ink Pads as a thank you from me! Be sure to let me know which ink pad you would like when you order! You can add it on the order form found here - just put $0.00 as the item price!
Don’t forget - my new e-mail address is melissa_downey@rocketmail.com! Be sure to add it to your address book so that you will receive my e-mails! My Yahoo account will no longer be used!
