Holiday Extravaganza Sale - ORDER NOW - Quantities Limited!

1. Click above to see the Holiday Extravaganza Sales Flyer where you will find bundles of Stampin' Up! products priced at up to 50% OFF!!
   
2. Go to my website and place your online order by clicking on "shop now."
   
3. Earn Stampin' Rewards (i.e. hostess merchandise/free product) with orders totaling $150.00+, so be sure to check out the Gift-Giving Guide for 1-stop shopping starting at under $10!
   
4. Don't forget the 20% off Rub-Ons Special good through 11/30/2008!
   
5. TIP: If you do not use the site for 20 minutes your items in the shopping bag will be lost.
   
6. TIP: If you wish to add items quickly to your shopping bag, enter the item number(s) into the search box, click on the item's image, and click on the 'add to bag' button.

The Stampin' Up! Holiday Extravaganza Sale is good only while quantities last 11/26/2008 to 12/01/2008.

* Promotional bundle quantities at promotional prices are limited. Products can only be purchased at promotional prices in Holiday Extravaganza bundles. Products purchased separately are regularly priced.

FAQs

Q: Is there a minimum purchase requirement before customers can participate?

A: No.

Q: Are there any limits to how many discounted Holiday Extravaganza bundles can be purchased?

A: No. A customer can purchase as many discounted bundles as they would like.

Q: How will the customer know if there are no more of a particular item?

A: The item won't be available to add to the shopping bag.

I hope you enjoy this promotion. There are some great bundles available! Let me know if I can assist you!

Thanks for stopping by.... and have a happy day!

Katie Burke

Get a Jump Start on the Stampin' Up! Holiday Extravaganza Sale!

The Holiday Extravaganza Sale starts tomorrow! Since there are limited quantities of the bundles available, you can save yourself precious time ordering by registering now so that you already have an account established before you place your order. Registration is simple:

• Go to my website.


• Click on the "Shop Now" button at the top right.


• A pop-up window will appear with the shopping portion of my website.


• Click on "Customer Login."


• Click on "Create an Account" and follow the steps outlined.

IMPORTANT:

• If you do not use the site for 20 minutes your items in the shopping bag will be lost.
  
• If you wish to add items quickly to your shopping bag, enter the item number(s) into the search box, click on the item's image, and click on the 'add to bag' button.
  
• Don't forget that you can earn Stampin' Rewards (i.e. hostess merchandise/free product) with orders totaling $150.00+.
  
• Remember the Gift-Giving Guide for 1-stop shopping!

Once this is complete, all you have to do is sign in tomorrow before you place your order and you are all set to take part in the festivities! I will update you as soon as more information is released with the particulars on the sale. In the meantime...

Thanks for stopping by.... and have a happy day!!

Katie Burke

Late November/Early December Updates - Lots of Info!

So.............. I tried to send out an email to my mailing list with the cutest little snowmen on it. Unfortunately, while it looked fantastically creative on my end, it did not translate well in cyberspace for some reason??? Even after removing the snowmen and re-sending, I am still hearing that there are some of you who cannot view the email. Instead of bombarding you with "can you see me now" emails until the problem is fixed and further humiliating myself, I will just post the information here for your viewing pleasure. So very sorry for the problem!!! See below.....

EVENT CANCELLATION - 11/29/2008: Due to lack of participation, I have cancelled the event scheduled for 11/29/2008. It is just not a good weekend for most folks, being the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I will plan accordingly next year and try to do a Christmas in October event instead!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE:


As I mentioned in this post, Stampin' Up! is having a Holiday Extravaganza Sale. From 11/26/2008 to 12/01/2008, you can get bundled Stampin' Up! products at a fraction of the retail price.

Be sure to visit my online store on 11/26/2008 to take advantage of these major savings - quantities are limited! This sale was designed specifically to appeal to online shoppers who are looking for a great deal before Christmas!

NOVEMBER PROMOTIONS - TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Hostess Incentive: October 1-November 30, 2008


Host a $350 workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free.

Rub-Ons Promotion: November 10-30, 2008


Promotion Details: Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20% off.

GREAT GIFT IDEA - COUNTRY LIVING HOLIDAY COLLECTION STAMPIN' KIT


Looking for a gift that will keep on giving? The Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit is a great value at $49.95. The kit comes with a TON of product including:

• Holiday Collection stamp set (6 stamps!!!)
• Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
• Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
• Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
• Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
• 25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
• 10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
• Pretties Kit brads (20 - "rhinestone" brads - pretty!)
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
• Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
• Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
• Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
• Uninked Stampin' Spot (for loading with white craft ink listed below)
• Whisper White Craft Ink refill

This would be a great family activity and/or gift that would make ornaments to be hung year after year after year.

ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION: I have had some people ask me about ordering outside of my scheduled events and/or workshops. I wanted to let you know that online ordering is available 24/7 at my website by clicking on the "shop now" button. The beauty of online ordering is that, of course, you can shop in your fuzzy slippers, but you also earn hostess benefits just like you were hosting an in-home workshop - and the product ships right to your doorstep. How wonderful to know that you can do some Christmas shopping and get free product to keep for yourself! Check out this gift-giving guide for gift ideas starting at less than $10.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - UPCOMING EVENTS

• 12/13/2008: December PMS Night: Join me for a night of Popcorn, Music, and "Scramping!" Enjoy getting away from it all while working on your scrapbooking and stamping ("scramping") projects. Ample table space to spread out and get creative. Make and Take project guaranteed for all pre-paid participants. My tools and professional assistance will be available, as well as Christmas music and hot cocoa will be provided! Cost: $10.00 per person. Location: Pleasant Grove UMC Fellowship Hall. Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• 12/20/2008: Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: I will be posting a collection of last minute Christmas Gifts to my blog soon. The event will be “buffet” style, where you select which projects you want to work on. Christmas music and hot cocoa will be provided! Bring your own sack lunch if you would like. Cost: Varies based on projects selected by participant. Location: Pleasant Grove UMC Fellowship Hall. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  

BLOG INFORMATION: Some of you have already signed up to receive automatic updates when I post to my blog through FeedBlitz, but I wanted to remind those of you who have not about this easy way to stay inspired. All you have to do is look at the right sidebar of my blog. There is a space directly under my "About Me" section where you can enter your email address. By signing up, you will receive 1 email a day (even if I post 10 times in a day) to let you know that my blog has been updated. You will only receive an email on days that I have updated. I use this service for several other people's blogs and I love it!

CATALOG PARTIES: Want to receive all the benefits of an in-home workshop without having to clean house? I will provide you with the necessary items to share Stampin' Up! with your friends and family. You take orders from them and you earn hostess benefits based on the chart found here. If you are interested in hosting a "catalog party," please let me know.

Thanks for sticking with me through all of this information! I am happy to help you with any questions, etc., so contact me if you need me. Also, please feel free to share this information with your friends and family!

Thanks for stopping by.... and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Katie Burke

STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Discounted Tins!

Silver Skinny Tin

ITEM NUMBER: 108333
Regular Price: $2.17
Discount Price: $1.95

Cover and embellish this tin for adorable gift packaging. Create a set of cards that fit inside, then give it as a gift. There are hundreds of uses for this simple tin. What will you use it for?

Dimensions: 5" x 5.62" x .95"

Empty Turquoise Tin

ITEM NUMBER: 114673
Regular Price: $4.39
Discount Price: $3.95

Get a keepsake tin that's perfect for storing stamping products or for giving gifts in! Store ribbon scraps, loose markers and pens, or your embossing supplies to get more organized. Or fill the tin with homemade cookies and create a cute tag for neighbor gifts this holiday season. No matter how you use this darling tin, it's sure to get you noticed.

Dimensions: 10.5" x 6.5" x 3"

I have ordered some of the Skinny Silver Tins and can't wait to play! In the meantime, Fran Sabad, a fellow Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator, posted some GREAT examples of what can be done with the Skinny Silver Tins on her blog. Those entries can be found HERE, HERE, AND HERE.

Order online 24/7 at my WEBSITE by clicking on "shop now."

Thanks for stopping by... and have a happy day!!
Katie Burke

Holiday Extravaganza Sale - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE DETAILS

• What is on sale? The sale is a limited-time, 20% to 50% discount on select product bundles.
• When? November 26, 2008 through December 1, 2008.
• More details? Details on discounted product bundles will be announced by Stampin' Up! when the sale begins November 26.
• Quantities? Quantities of discounted bundles are limited, so place your orders online early!!
• Hostess Benefits? Online orders are eligible for hostess benefits just like in-home workshops! You can earn free hostess sets AND free product based on your order total! Do your Christmas shopping AND get something free for yourself! See links to gift-giving guides below for suggestions!

More information will be posted here when it is announced. I wanted to let you know to be looking forward to this special event. Stampin' Up! has not even let the Demos know what will be on sale, so this will be fun for all of us!

Orders must be placed online within the sales period, which means you can shop from anywhere... anytime - even when you are out of town!! The link to my website is listed below:

www.katieburke.stampinup.net

Click on the link above and then choose "shop now" on my website to place your order 24/7!

Looking for gift buying ideas on a budget? Try these links:

• Gift-giving guide
• Guide to items starting at less than $10
  
  Thanks for stopping by.... and have a happy day!
  Katie Burke

PMS Night, Quilters Bazaar, and November Promos from Stampin' Up!

Saturday, 11/01/2008, was the 27th annual Pleasant Grove UMC Quilters Bazaar and Quilt Show. This was my first experience with the event and I must say that it was amazing.

On an "undecorated" day, the church sanctuary is stunning in its own right, but Saturday it was truly breath-taking. The talented quilting ladies display their creations by draping them over every pew in the sanctuary, as well as any other available space, and it is truly beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice, nor do they allow you to see the craftmanship. True works of art....

I was a vendor and had a booth set up in the church parking lot. I met lots of wonderful people, both people visiting the bazaar and the other vendors. This was my very first craft fair and I must say that I enjoyed it! Here are some photos of my booth and items I had for sale:

My setup

York Peppermint Scallops

Embellished Jar Candles

Designer Series Paper Pens

Mugs with Cocoa and Candy Canes

Peppermint Whisks

And lastly.... What a way to end a lovely day.... my November PMS Night!



Great friends, lots of laughter, not to mention the "bedazzling" of those in attendance (love ya girls!). We made the sparkling ornaments above for our make and take this month using the new Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit (Item #114447, $49.95), which includes the following products:

• Holiday Collection stamp set
  (6 stamps!!!)
• Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
• Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper
  (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
• Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper
  (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
• Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
• 25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
• 10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
• Pretties Kit brads (20)
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
• Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
• Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
• Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
• Uninked Stampin' Spot (for white craft ink which is included)
• Whisper White Craft Ink refill

Order your Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit now by clicking above for more information! These are so much fun and would be a neat thing to have to work with over the Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family while the men-folk are watching football!

Thanks to all of you who stopped by my booth, bought donation tickets for the quilt raffle, and came to my PMS Night. I will definitely be doing it again in 2009, so if you missed it this time please be sure to try to come next year.

Thanks for stopping by... and have a happy day!

Katie