Some more new catalog samples!

Well have you check out the new Catalog yet!!! No, why not???? Reserve your copy to pick up at the New Catalog Event next Friday, take one home with you that night! Or email or call me to book a gettogether with you and your friends and get one from me for FREE!

For those of you who have, what do you think? It is AWESOME! There are so many more awesome things comming too!

I am currently at the rollerskating rink watching the kids skate! My mom kept Shelby for the afternoon so I took the bigger kids to skate and then we are off to get some groceries and supplies for Shelby's Birthday party Saturday! I brought along my laptop so I could post an update and a share! Here are some swap cards my friend Laura recieved at Convention. I just took the some pictures when we got together last week, I did not think to write down the artists name, so if you see one that is yours so I can give you credit!!! Enjoy these and leave a comment and me know what you think about the New Catalog & Idea book or how excited you are to get yours!!!! Looking forward to sharing more with you at the New Catalog Event and Retirement party next Friday!

This is a genious card I think! So cute and creative. I am not sure how this demonstrator did htis card but I see the new scallop edge punch was used! So cute!










This card uses the new Bella Rose double sided designer paper along with a new stamp set Heard from the Heart. This is one that is 15% off right now!













This one uses some more of the Bella Rose double sided designer paper along with some punches to make a cute purse!








More bella rose paper along with a new set Dreams Du Jour! pretty!





















This one was made by a fellow demonstrator sideline, Melissa Roberts at our last demonstrator get together. It uses the new set Inspired by Nature along with new Incolors, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss & Pacific Point!

New Catalog Event and Retirement Sale!

It's finally arrived!!! Click Here to view it online!

Your invited to my Retiring Stamp Sale & New Catalog event! I'm having a very special event you won't want to miss. Mark your calenders for Friday, August 22nd from 7-9pm. Come see the see the Brand New Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog just released today, August 11th, and make some projects using new stamp sets and accessories!!!

Best of all, this event is FREE! I am celebrating my 5th Anniversary with Stampin Up this year and to thank you & show my appreciation for supporting me in my business and letting me share Stampin & Scrapin with you! I have loved the last 5 years and look forward to many more!

Isn't the cover so pretty!!! You will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE even more what is inside the New Idea Book and Catalog ! I am sooo EXCITED about it, it just gets better and better!! So many new ideas, I can't wait to share with you!!! There will be 3 FREE make n' takes too! In addition,I have over 100 + retired stamp sets and accessories dating since I started 5 years ago. New ones since the last event I had in January (I had 35 that just retired this past years catalog & mini catalogs) Some of them are exclusive and never were even in the catalog.
Here is the best part....Whatever you spend in retired sets and accessories, you will earn equal dollars in the new catalog for FREE! So, if you spend 26.95 on a retired stamp set, you get 26.95 to spend on anything in the new Fall/Winter catalog! This is the BEST deal for YOU!! Basically, it's buy one, get one for FREE! The sets you are choosing from will be exclusive, retired sets, most of them will be mounted, and ready for you to use!! I have more than just stamps, I have patterned paper, scrapbooks,ribbon, eyelets, stampin around wheels and more. Take it home with you that day too!!The retired stamps & accessories will be on a first come, first serve basis. Come stock up on this awesome deal or just come stamp and have a girls night out and come stamp and have fun!

When: Friday, August 22nd 7-9pm
Cost: FREE! Includes 3 make n takes using all new stamp sets, colors and accessories!
Where: MY Stampin Studio! Laingsburg, MI 48848
RSVP by Thursday, August 21st to dhelt1@juno.com

ALL INVITED! Bring your friends, you will you will get to choose something from my prize basket just for bringing them! Bring 2 or more and receive a FREE New Incolor Ink Pad!

****Pre-order your New Catalog to pick up at the Open House! I will have it ready for you to pick it up that night or I can mail you one! By pre-ordering it insures that I order enough and you will be able to take one home with you that day!

Can't wait to see you! Have a Blessed Day!

New: Card Kits of the Month!

Card Kit of the Month – August 2008 – “Simply Said” and “Flower Fusion Accents & Elements”

Do you love having cardstock pre-cut for you? Then this is for you!

It’s time for a NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog, and something new! I will be offering Card Kits of the month!! I am very excited to offer these new projects you can do in the confort of your own home or get some friends together for a card makin night!! This month’s card kit items are listed below, and the price of the Card Kit is $15. This kit includes all of the consumable supplies you will need to create 12 cards. Shown above is just 1 example of a card you can make with your kit. Purchase the kit, and receive 3 additional full color samples for “alternative” cards you can make with the contents of your kit! In addition, you’ll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 card designs.

Already have the inkpads and stamp set needed to make the cards in this kit? Just buy the Card Kit! Don’t have some (or any) of these items? See the “Add-on Products” list to pick out and order what you need to complete the cards. Just want the Card Kit to make your own designs with the stamps you have? Go for it!

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by August 19^th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Special Offer for August! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the Coordinating Set, “Simply Said” and the Coordinating Accessory, “Flower Fusion Accents & Elements” at 20% off!

The Card Kit ($15) Includes:

• 12 Pieces of 6” x 6” Rose Red Cardstock

• 12 Pieces of 3” x 2 ¼” Old Olive Cardstock

• 12 Pieces of 3” x 2 ¼” Chocolate Chip Cardstock

• 12 Pieces of 2 ¾” x 2” Whisper White Cardstock

• 12 – 9” Pieces of Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon

• 84 – Silver Brads

• 12 – Whisper White Envelopes

• Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:

• Chocolate Chip Classic Inkpad ($5.25)

• Old Olive Classic Inkpad ($5.25)

• Rose Red Classic Inkpad ($5.25)

• Rose Red Stampin’ Write Marker ($3.25)

• Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker ($3.25)

• Simply Said Stamp Set ($25.95) $20.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit

• Flower Fusion Accents & Elements ($14.95) $11.96 with the purchase of the Card Kit

Other Optional Purchases:

• 1/16” Hole Punch ($8.95)

• Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

Contact me today to order your Card Kit and see how quick and easy card making can be right in the comforts of your home!

Darcie Helt ~ 517-256-7248 ~ dhelt1@juno.com
www.scrapstamp.blogspot.com

What a FUN day & more swaps!

****This says I posted this on Friday, 8/8 but I posted this REALLY late Thursday!

Well today was a fun day! It went by so fast! We started our day at Vacation Bible School. I dropped the 2 older kids off at church and then Shelby & I went over to my friend Susans's for an hour or so til it was time to pick them up! Then we raced off to meet my friend and fellow demonstrator, Laura at McDonalds playland so our kids could play and I could see all her goodies from Convention. Laura went to SU national convention last week and she was nice enough to bring her swap cards and all her goodies for me to see (and take pics of!) We had a great time cataching up! What a great friend she is! If not for SU Laura & I would have never ment! SU is GOOD in so many more ways than just paper and ink!

Also, I got my very own copy of the NEW CATALOG & IDEA BOOK! WHOO HOOO!! Mine still did not come but luckily my friend Melissa rec hers so I raced over there tonight to get one from her (Thanks Melissa!) I am going to post a few pics on here and go bury my head in that beautiful NEW Catalog & Idea Book. I will be sure to grab a towel to wipe the drool! LOL Just kidding but the bit I did see yesterday my wish list is going to be huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited to share it with all of you at upcoming parties and classes!!! What do you say? You have not scheduled get together with friends to see the new Catalog and try out the new products??? Contact me asap to be the first to see the new catalog and all the awesome new Stamp sets and accessories! I am so excited about this new catalog and all the great things to come!



Do you want your own copy of the Catalog & Idea book? That is a silly question, of COURSE you do!!! Book a get together with you and some friends and you get a Catalog for FREE from me! Or you can pre-order one by contacting me and pick it up at my new Catalog Open House and Retired Rubbah Sale on Friday, Aug 22nd!


I pre-orderd some of the NEW sets and accessories already! They are so fun & awesome. We used some at the card class last Thursday. This weekend I will play some more with them(inbetween a baby shower, family reunion and Taylor's parade!!!


But don't forget, This Sunday is the LAST Day to order from the current Catalog & Idea Book. Get the awesome sets and accessories before they are GONE!! Don't forget about my special too! You can read about it HERE

Here are some samples using the set Unfrogettable that is retiring (Last day to order 8/10)! This is one of my favorite sets! It is so versatile! The 12x12 page is one that my scrapbook club made this month. The 2 smaller 6x6 pages are pages the daughters of my club members made. Then there is the matching card that was from my card class last Thursday. Don't you love how they all match! I got the idea for the 12x12 page from another demonstrator and just changed the colors and added some accessories like the felt flowers (flower fussion) and the colored brads as well as the crystal effects on their eyes. I had a great time making these projects, those frogs make me happy and will be missed! Maybe cuz they are not real, because real ones I am NOT fond of, only from a distance.......


Sorry for the quaitly on this picture, it is a bit blurry but I was tired when I took it and now am WAY too tired to retake it!

No New catalog yet!

Well at this point in my day I planned on drooling over my new Fall/Winter Catalog & Idea book but my cases I ordered did not come! I checked my front porch when I got home and no ups box..... Went to my Stampin Up Demonstrator monthly get together and came home and looked again, NO BOX! It had better come tomorrow, can't wait to look at it. I did get a peak of it tonight when we got together! So I will share some pics I took of some swaps my upline rec'd at convention! What is a swap you ask? Well there are many types of card swaps some are organized some are a swapping frenzy! Basically you make multiples of at least one design, and you meet up with other demonstrators and trade or swap them with the ones they made! So when your done you come home with a ton of different ideas! Oh, did I mention how fun it is? It is a blast swapping and seeing different idea and meeting new people and seeing old friends! You didn't really think I come up with this all on my own do you? I am really not the creative. My only creativity is in coping and tweaking other peoples ideas! Occasionally I may have an original and I will be sure to let you know, it doesn't happen often! LOL Just another perk of being a demo or owning the starter kit! So here are of her swap cards featuring some new and retiring stamp sets/accessories! Enjoy! (if you see one of these that is your swap PLEASE let me know so I can give you credit!) Sorry for the poor quality on these photos, the lighting was not good!

This card features some of the new in colors for the 2008-2009 catalogs! This card also uses a stamp set, Bugs & Kisses!

For all you monkey fans, a new set on its way that we, as demonstators, were able to pre-order. Sock Monkey!
Swapping does not stop at cards! Look at this beautiful Journal!

This last one I love how the stamper showcased both sides of the beautiful designer paper! they also used one of my favorite sets that will be retiring: Year after Year! You still have til this Sunday to order it!

I'm so EXCITED!!!

There are so many cool things coming, I haven't gotten my new catalog yet but and I couldn't wait to tell you about 2 great things coming soon!

One is a Die-Cut Machine..... with exclusive SU! dies! This thing is totally awesome! Many of you have asked for it, and yes, it will be here September 1st! And, you can get it for 30% off!!!!! Yes, that's right! Here is a picture of it, with projects made with our EXCLUSVIE dies! Oh my, they are definitely to DIE for! You can CLICK HERE to download info on this AWESOME new product line!

And 2.... Stampin' Up! is offering a STARTER KIT BLOWOUT SPECIAL beginning August 11..... Join SU! for only $99 AND choose a mini starter kit of your choice!!! Click HERE to view this flyer!

You can choose one of 3 mini starter kits.... and just like our standard starter kit, you can customize your mini kit too! Choose from a Card Focused, Scrapbook Focused or Home Decor Focused Starter Kit!

This deal is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!

Now, if you want the Standard Starter Kit, packed with tons of stamps and accessories, then you can purchase it for only $199 AND when you do, you get any additional stamp set from the new catalog for FREE!

Oh, you want to know how to get the NEW Die-Cut Machine at 30% off, don't you! Well, when you join SU! your first order receives a 30% discount!!!! So you can order it from yourself, and get 30% off AND all of your orders earn you rewards (let me share them with you!)

I have a special gift for the FIRST 3 PEOPLE that join with me! Don't miss out!!! Contact me today! Man, I am just so exicted about this! This is awesome!!!!

Sharing Shelby.....

Pictures of her that is! Here are some shots of Shelby I took last week.... I know you were all intrigued to see what the heck I was talking about with the tutu's and hair bows! I had fun making this tulle dress for her and the hair bows are addicting. I also made her a fun fluffy pink ballerina tutu I am going to have her Bday pics taken in! I took these pictures out back in our field with my parents barn as a back drop and then the neighbors have a couple cool old wagon wheels I put her in front of. I am sure the neighbors who drove by while I was tromping around with Shelby in tow in her fufu dress wondered if I lost it! LOL I was just wandering looking for some good backgrounds! What fun it was though! I can't wait to get these printed and scrapbooked and a couple on the wall too!

Yes I am still alive!!!!

Long time no post............ I am really sorry to leave you hanging! July consumed me, but just because I was not posting doesn't mean I wasn't stampin and scrapin! I have all kinds of things to share with you including SNEAK Peaks to the new catalog and what is to come!! So what have I been up to you ask???? We I have been (in no particular order) making presents for baby showers, scrappin with my Scrapbooking Club, Stampin with the ladies who attended my Card and Scrapbooking Class(if your on my email list you should have heard about this), keeping up to date with the Stampin Up Convention, preparing for Shelby's 1st Birthday(yes my baby is turning one!), making Shelby Fun new hair bows and tutus for her 1st Bday pics and just to wear and be pretty :), visiting the local fair, chasing Shelby (yes she is walking, sometimes running!), taking the kids swimming at my sisters, Celebrating our 10th wedding Anniversary!, taking my oldest Taylor to all the parades she has been in with her princess court duties (looking pretty waving from the back of a convertible!),working my day job, loosing weight(whoo hoo, 5.8 lbs so far, 20 more to go :( , journaling in my WW food log(wow that takes up alot of time, who knew I ate so much though LOL), talking my husband out of buying a motorcycle (didn't work)and so much more! Shew I am pooped just typing it all!

So on to some news: Stampin Up just rapped up it's National Convention where 6000 crazy stampers came together for new ideas, training, the new catalog and to kick off Stampin Up!'s 20th Aniversery year! Wahooooooo!! I was unable to go this year but thanks to some demonstrator friends I was kept up to date and can't wait to share with you want is coming our way!!! Watch for that news in the coming days!!!!

Don't forget to check the retiring Accessories and Stamp list before they are gone forever! Last day to order is Aug 10th!

Below is something I made for a patient at work who just had a baby. She is a sweet first time mom to a beautiful little boy! I made this little accordion envelope album with the boy Simply scrappin kit. It went together sooo easy and was fun to do! There was really no thinking involved, the scrappin kits are great, everything matches! All supplies can be found in the kit except the ribbon. I packaged it in a stampin up gift bag, attaching the card to the front with a clear envelope from Stampin Up! I also included a SU Glue Stick because I was not sure if she would have adhesive and I included the best pacifiers in the world! Shelby loves them and they smell like Vanilla and will be included in all baby gifts I give in the future(they are the Gum Drop Pacifiers if your wondering, you can only order them online)!The card is made with an adorable all occasion set that will be retiring called Year after Year. I stamped the elephant on some of the designer paper in the kit and cut it out, that is how I got the pattern on the little guy! Enjoy these samples, there will be more to come to make up for my absence!! I may even have to post a give away to make you totally forgive me! :) Til next time!

Update on the Retiring Accessories!

Not much time left to stock up on your favorites before they are gone forever!! If you purchased any of the incolor in pads be sure to get the matching ink refill and paper! Also, don't forget about the great Simply Scrappin Kits that are on here! They are beautiful and great to get a lot of pages done fast or even they can be used to make a ton of beautiful cards fast! These accessories are while supplies last and the ones with a * are 25% off. See the link on the side of my blog for more information. The retiring accessories and stamp sets are only available to order through Aug 10th, then they are gone forever! Some of them are all ready sold out!

Contact me with your order of $50 or more now through Aug 10th and you can choose a current hostess set from my collection for FREE! Order $75 or more and pay no tax or shipping on your order!!!!! Don't have a current catalog? I will throw one in for free with your order! You can view it on-line as well! click HERE to view the catalog on-line!


Here is the current Accessory list and the product availability....

Item Number Page # Product Description Availability
109200 177 Accents & Elements Build A Flower Not Available
110718 177 Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719 177 Accents & Elements Messenger
103158 184 Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638 163 Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi Not Available
108644 163 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate Not Available
103975 166 Card Stock Brushed Copper Not Available
108694 163 Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312 167 Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 167 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 167 Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 167 Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 167 Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes* Not Available
110729 167 Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 167 Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou Not Available
109019 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate Not Available
109016 163 Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock Not Available
109015 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020 163 Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi Not Available
109013 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 163 Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 163 Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751 171 Designer Series Paper Azure*
110696 169 Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze
110749 169 Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 169 Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699 168 Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep* Not Available
109160 170 Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers Not Available
109159 169 Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 169 Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 168 Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151 170 Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 170 Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750 171 Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153 170 Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints* Not Available
109175 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst* Not Available
109177 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
109173 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou Not Available
109174 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa* Not Available
109168 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava* Not Available
109171 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 171 Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard Not Available
109176 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie Not Available
109164 171 Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 171 Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky Not Available
109163 171 Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise Not Available
110698 168 Designer Series Paper Spring Break
110273 169 Designer Series Paper Spring Fling* Not Available
110271 170 Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes
110272 170 Designer Series Paper Western Sky
107299 167 Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320 189 Eyelets Basic Not Available
100375 189 Eyelets Bold Brights Not Available
100381 189 Eyelets Earth Elements Not Available
107233 189 Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 189 Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 189 Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 189 Eyelets Soft Subtles Not Available
105515 188 Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter Not Available
105531 188 Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass Not Available
105532 188 Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper Not Available
101120 183 Metallic Art Pencils
107307 179 On Board Accents
109181 178 On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 178 On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306 179 On Board Simon Lower
102678 166 Mulberry Paper White Not Available
109227 181 Punch Box Three For You Not Available
102686 180 Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271 183 Pure Color Pencils
109060 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou Not Available
109063 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava Not Available
109061 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate Not Available
109062 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky Not Available
109058 191 Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi Not Available
109189 190 Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 190 Ribbon Originals District*
109188 190 Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 190 Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 190 Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 190 Ribbon Originals Theater
110716 191 Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281 182 Rub-Ons Cherished Memories* Not Available
110284 182 Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 182 Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557 174 Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 174 Simply Scrappin' Confetti Not Available
110572 172 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567 173 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597 175 Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562 174 Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648 173 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627 173 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl Not Available
110587 175 Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 175 Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184 15 Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228 16 Simply Sent Simple Delights Not Available
109229 16 Simply Sent Three Thoughts Not Available
106662 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad Not Available
109680 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677 197 Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe Not Available
106610 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte Not Available
107468 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture Not Available
111261 196 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554 193 Stampin' Color Index Labels Not Available
106694 194 Stampin' Kids Markers
102673
183 Zig Painty
*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.