ANNOUNCING CLEARANCE SALE!!!

It is time for me to purge so I am having a clearance sale!!

In addition to the 20% off I will be offering on all current catalog(s) merchandise at my Birthday Blowout Sale and PMS Night this Saturday, 04/25/2009, I will have a table set up with clearance items for you to purchase! I am in the process of pulling everything out, but (unless I find some hidden "jewel") all items should be $5 or less.

Please note:

• All clearance items must be paid via cash or check - no credit/debit cards are accepted on these items.
• Your current catalog(s) merchandise CAN be charged to a credit/debit card.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Katie Burke, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
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04/17/2009: Friday Wrap-Up

Hi! Here is your weekly recap of all of my recent Stampin' Up! news!

Birthday Blowout Sale (20% off EVERYTHING) and April PMS Night: Click HERE for all of the details! This is next Saturday! I hope you can make it. If you can't, you are still eligible for the 20% off, just get me your order prior to 10:00 p.m. on 04/25/2009. Thanks for all you have done to help me build a successful business!

New Mini Catalog Now Available: Click HERE to see information on the new Occasions Mini Catalog. Lots of FUN stuff! Order $40 worth from this catalog and choose a $10 or less set for free from the regular catalog. See below for information on the "Get Connected Campaign."

More FREEBIES??? Click HERE to find out all about the new "Get Connected Campaign."

Announcing "Happy Hostess Workshops": I am very excited about offering a fun and FREE way to involve more people in my love of "scramping" while allowing 2 people per month to earn hostess benefits without the hassle of having to host in their own home! Dates are still being established and will be announced when available, but here are the basics:

• Happy Hostess Workshops would be just like an in-home workshop, but the hostess won't have to make snacks OR clean the house!
• Happy Hostess Workshops would be FREE OF CHARGE and held 1 weeknight per month at Pleasant Grove UMC from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• There will be 2 hostess slots available to sign up for each month. Each of the 2 hostesses would be responsible for bringing at least 5 people (maximum 10). Any walk-ins would be welcomed last minute (PRIOR to the start of the workshop) and would be assigned to the already established hostess groups.
• Both hostesses would meet at the same time (hostess group A and a hostess group B). Everyone would take home a scrapbooking make and take, a card make and take, and a Big Shot project of some sort.
• Light refreshments will be available.
• Each hostess would earn all of the hostess benefits from any orders received from the guests in her own hostess group (A or B respectively) and 10% of my profit will go to Pleasant Grove UMC.

"Kelsie's Korner" and PMS Night Fees: Starting in May 2009, Kelsie will officially begin teaching the make and takes during PMS Night for the 8-12 year old crowd! Here are the details:

• I will be instituting a $3 fee per child for the 8-12 year olds. This fee will cover the cost of make and takes, their refreshments, cropping space at "Kelsie's Korner" (the table set up for the younger folks), and a small "salary" for Kelsie.
• Attendees 13 and up (or those who choose to sit at the regular tables and/or do the adult make and takes) will be considered adults. The adult fees will continue to be $10 per person or $5 each if you bring a (new to my events) friend.
• I absolutely LOVE that the kids are enjoying being involved with this craft! My only requirements are that children be 8 and up, able to sit for an extended period of time without being disruptive, and that they respect the products they are invited to use, as I want this to be a comfortable and enjoyable experience for the adults as well.

Ever thought about joining Stampin' Up!? Click HERE for information on the 3 Easy Payments Option! Paperwork MUST be RECEIVED by Stampin' Up! no later than 04/30/2009.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click links for details:

• 04/25/2009: April 2009 PMS Night and Birthday Blowout Sale! (get 20% off of EVERYTHING you order!)
• 05/16/2009: May 2009 PMS Night (National Scrapbooking Month Make and Take)
• 06/26/2009 and 06/27/2009: June 2009 PMS Night and June 2009 Super Saturday (last group order for current catalog)
• 07/10/2009 and 07/11/2009: July 2009 PMS Night and July Super Saturday (first group order for NEW catalog!)
• Happy Hostess Workshops: Dates TBA!

Hostesses Wanted! I am available for personal workshops. I can bring the workshop to your home or office. Just gather some friends/co-workers/family, I will demonstrate some fun projects, everyone gets to do a make and take (cards or scrapbooking, your choice!), and the hostess benefits from the order placed are ALL YOURS! Please let me know if you are interested and we can mark the calendar!

As always, know that I appreciate you all. Please invite your friends and family to join us! I look forward to seeing you soon! Have a safe and blessed week! :o)

Katie Burke
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04/10/2009: Friday Wrap-Up

Hi! Here is your weekly recap of all of my recent Stampin' Up! news!

Blog Updates: I have recently had some changes made to my blog. Leave a comment and let me know what you think! Thanks to Heather at www.blogsbyheather.com for all of her hard work!

"Kelsie's Korner" and PMS Night Fees: Starting in May 2009, Kelsie will officially begin teaching the make and takes during PMS Night for the 8-12 year old crowd! Here are the details:

• I will be instituting a $3 fee per child for the 8-12 year olds. This fee will cover the cost of make and takes, their refreshments, cropping space at "Kelsie's Korner" (the table set up for the younger folks), and a small "salary" for Kelsie.
• Attendees 13 and up (or those who choose to sit at the regular tables and/or do the adult make and takes) will be considered adults. The adult fees will continue to be $10 per person or $5 each if you bring a (new to my events) friend.
• I absolutely LOVE that the kids are enjoying being involved with this craft! My only requirements are that children be 8 and up, able to sit for an extended period of time without being disruptive, and that they respect the products they are invited to use, as I want this to be a comfortable and enjoyable experience for the adults as well.

Birthday Blowout Sale (20% off EVERYTHING) and April PMS Night: Click HERE for all of the details! I hope you can make it. If you can't, you are still eligible for the 20% off, just get me your order prior to 10:00 p.m. on 04/25/2009! Thanks for all you have done to help me build a successful business!

New Mini Catalog Now Available: Click HERE to see information on the new Occasions Mini Catalog. Lots of FUN stuff! Order $40 worth from this catalog and choose a $10 or less set for free from the regular catalog. See below for information on the "Get Connected Campaign."

More FREEBIES??? Click HERE to find out all about the new "Get Connected Campaign."

Ever thought about joining Stampin' Up!? Click HERE for information on the 3 Easy Payments Option! Time is running out!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click links for details:

• 04/25/2009: April 2009 PMS Night and Birthday Blowout Sale! (get 20% off of EVERYTHING you order!)
• 05/16/2009: May 2009 PMS Night (National Scrapbooking Month Make and Take)
• 06/26/2009 and 06/27/2009: June 2009 PMS Night and June 2009 Super Saturday (last group order for current catalog)
• 07/10/2009 and 07/11/2009: July 2009 PMS Night and July Super Saturday (first group order for NEW catalog!)

Hostesses Wanted! I am available for personal workshops. I can bring the workshop to your home or office. Just gather some friends/co-workers/family, I will demonstrate some fun projects, everyone gets to do a make and take (cards or scrapbooking, your choice!), and the hostess benefits from the order placed are ALL YOURS! Please let me know if you are interested and we can mark the calendar!

As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you and/or if I can answer any questions. I am excited about all of the upcoming events. I really enjoy all of your company! I look forward to seeing you soon!

Have a safe and Happy Easter Weekend!

Katie Burke
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04/03/2009: Friday Wrapup!

Here is a recap of all the recent news, including some just released today!

• Birthday Blowout Sale (20% off EVERYTHING) and April PMS Night: Click HERE for all of the details! I hope you can make it. If you can't, you are still eligible for the 20% off, just get me your order prior to 10:00 p.m. on 04/25/2009! Thanks for all you have done to help me build a successful business!
• New Mini Catalog Now Available: Click HERE to see information on the new Occasions Mini Catalog. Lots of FUN stuff! Order $40 worth from this catalog and choose a $10 or less set for free from the regular catalog. See below for information on the "Get Connected Campaign."
• More FREEBIES??? Click HERE to find out all about the new "Get Connected Campaign."
• Ever thought about joining Stampin' Up!? Click HERE for information on the 3 Easy Payments Option! Time is running out!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click links for details:

• 04/25/2009: April 2009 PMS Night and Birthday Blowout Sale! (get 20% off of EVERYTHING you order!)
• 05/16/2009: May 2009 PMS Night (National Scrapbooking Month Make and Take)
• 06/26/2009 and 06/27/2009: June 2009 PMS Night and June 2009 Super Saturday (last group order for current catalog)
• 07/10/2009 and 07/11/2009: July 2009 PMS Night and July Super Saturday (first group order for NEW catalog!)

HOSTESSES WANTED! I am excited to be able to offer some personal workshops! I can bring the workshop to your home or office. You simply gather some friends/co-workers/family, I demonstrate some fun projects, everyone would do a make and take (cards or scrapbooking, your choice!), and the hostess benefits from the order placed are ALL YOURS! Please let me know if you are interested and we can mark the calendar!

Well, that's a wrap! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you and/or if I can answer any questions. I am excited about all of the upcoming events! I look forward to seeing you soon!

Have a great (and safe) weekend!

Katie Burke
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3 Easy Payments Option Continues Through 04/30/2009!

It's not over! Potential recruits can still take advantage of the 3 Easy Payments Option for the regular Starter Kit price of $199 through 04/30/2009.

If you have ever thought about joining Stampin' Up! now is a FABULOUS time! The starter kit is only $199 (that's $335 worth of products for only $199) and with the option of the 3 Easy Payments plan, WHY are you waiting??? Take a look at the New Recruit Incentives available:

STAMPIN' START:

• First 3 months
  Goal: $1800 in personal net sales = 2 free stamp sets
• Second 3 months
  Goal: $3000 in personal net sales = 4 free sets
• Anytime during first 6 months
  Goal: 1st recruit = 1 free stamp set
• Anytime during first 6 months
  Goal: 2nd recruit = 1 free stamp set
• Anytime during first 6 months
  Goal: 3rd recruit = 1 free stamp set

Earn a total of 9 FREE STAMP SETS from Stampin' Up!

EXTRA 10% INSTANT INCOME OFFER:

Stampin’ Up! offers a 30% instant income on your first workshop, customer, or demonstrator order, placed within 45 days of the day your starter kit order was recorded at Stampin' Up! That's an additional savings of 10%! To qualify for this offer, your order must be $150 or more.

BUSINESS BOOSTER KIT:

Once your business takes off, you're sure to need more catalogs, invitations, and order forms. For only $28.00 you can purchase the special Business Booster Kit to supplement your supplies. Order this kit on a supply order within one year of joining Stampin' Up! Limit one kit per demonstrator (item #104525). With this kit, you'll receive:

Catalogs (8)
Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
Customer Order Forms (50)

CONSISTENCY COUNTS PROMOTION:

04/01/2009 through 06/30, 2009: Associates and senior associates who submit $300 in commissionable sales each month during April, May, and June will receive a free stamp set of their choice of any value. This promotion is only open to associates and senior associates. In order to qualify for the free set, you must submit $300 in commissionable sales every month during April, May, and June.

KATIE’S GREAT START INCENTIVE *

• Hold Open House in first 45 days (invite everyone you know!)... Receive FREE 2 classic Stampin' pads (or 1 punch $10.95 or less)
• Sell $300 in first 30 days...Receive FREE 2 classic Stampin' pads (or 1 punch $15.95 or less)
• Promote to Sr. Associate ($1000 in sales) or higher…Receive $20 in Stampin' Bucks from me to be spent as you wish

* These incentives are in addition to the Stampin’ Start incentives, the Consistency Counts Campaign, and the extra 10% off of your first order of $150 or more, so you can really benefit tremendously by taking advantage of all of these offers combined!

BELLA B STAMPERS: Are you ready to join my team of demonstrators? My downline receive:

• Ongoing support and training.
• Regularly-scheduled team meetings to learn and share projects and techniques, as well as learn and brainstorm on ways to make your business more successful.
• Access to my exclusive Bella B Stampers Yahoo Group.
• Make great friends with "sister" demos!

PLEASE NOTE:

The 3-easy-payments plan is not available for online signup. This option is only available to new recruits when the Starter Kit form and other paperwork is mailed to Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Support. If you are interested, please email me and I will send you the the necessary forms and all of my information to complete the process! I would love to have you join my team!

REMEMBER:

In order to qualify for this limited time offer, Starter Kit paperwork must be received by Stampin' Up (not postmarked) by the end of the business day on Thursday, 04/30/2009.

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

Katie Burke
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Get Connected Promotion - More FREEBIES!

Dates: April 1-30, 2009

Campaign Overview

April's Get Connected Campaign gives you a great way to share Stampin' Up! with your friends and family. "Get Connected" is a timely message that encourages people to stay in touch with those that matter most. In these current economic times, consumers are spending less, staying closer to home more often, and they are looking for ways they can still connect with those they love without spending a lot of money. What better way than through creating a handmade creation?!

Promotion Details

• Customers: Spend $40 on Occasions Mini Catalog products and choose any 1 item from the "Under $10" page. Eligible "Under $10" items are featured on page 208 of the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog.
  
• Hostesses: Hold a workshop of $150 or more and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free. For every $150 spent at the workshop, the hostess will receive another "Under $10" item.

Things to Remember

• If you order online, you must enter the qualifying amount of Occasions Mini product BEFORE entering your free item.
  
• You may choose a free "Under $10" item for every $40 you spend on products in the Occasions Mini (i.e. if you order $80 in Occasions Mini products, you qualify to choose 2 "Under $10" items for free).

"Under $10" items include the following:

116209: Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit
116210: Birthdays Count Mini Note Kit
114494: Forever single stamp
114492: Beautiful Baby single stamp
114486: Birthday Wish single stamp
114490: Glad Friends single stamp
114498: Flowers in Silhouette single stamp
114496: Celebrations single stamp
114484: Elegant Thank You single stamp
114552: Gracias single stamp*
114488: Fun Flowers single stamp

FAQs
Q: Is there a limit to the number of free "Under $10" products a customer can earn?
A: No! Customers may choose 1 "Under $10" item for every $40 spent on Occasions Mini products.

Q: Does the $40 requirement include accessories?
A: Yes. Customers may purchase stamps and/or accessories to reach the $40 minimum.

Q: Can customers order additional products on their order besides items from the Occasions Mini?
A: Yes. Other items may be purchased, but only Occasions Mini products will count toward the $40 minimum.

Q: How and where do customers enter the "Under $10" item so they get it for free?
A: Upon entering at least $40 in merchandise from the Occasions Mini, you may enter the "Under $10" item of your choice. The item will come up at $0. Please note: The free item must be ordered AFTER the $40 minimum has been reached; otherwise, the item will appear at retail price.

Q: If a hostess has a $300 workshop, does she get to choose 2 "Under $10" items?
A: Yes! For every $150 spent at your workshop, you will get to choose 1 free "Under $10" item.

Click HERE to view flyer.

Thanks for stopping by... and have a happy day!
Katie Burke
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Occasions Mini Catalog NOW AVAILABLE!

The Occasions Mini Catalog is now available! Twice a year, Stampin' Up! unveils all-new stamp sets and accessories in 24-page, full-color, mini-catalogs. The stamps in each mini-catalog are available only for a limited time, so be sure to order all of your goodies now! Click on the catalog cover above to see what is available!

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

Katie Burke
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!! BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT SALE !!

April is my birthday month, but this year the surprise is for YOU!

On 04/25/2009, I will be placing a group order.
I am offering ANYONE who wishes to place an order …

!! 20% OFF EVERYTHING !!

That’s right!! You get MY COST on anything and everything you want to order!! Sale includes ANY of the current Stampin’ Up! catalogs/mini-catalogs!

SALE DETAILS:

• This is a 1-day only special.
• You DO NOT need to be present at PMS Night to take advantage of sale!! Simply have your order AND payment to me NO LATER THAN 10:00 p.m. on 04/25/2009.
• The Birthday Blowout Sale is open to anyone, so PLEASE tell your friends!
• This offer is NOT available via online ordering. You MUST place your order through me, as it is offered exclusively by me.
• Birthday Blowout Sale may be combined with any specials offered by Stampin’ Up!
• Entire Stampin’ Up! product line can be viewed at my website.

PMS NIGHT DETAILS:
PMS Night (Popcorn, Music, and “Scramping”).

• Date/Time: 04/25/2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Location: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
• Cost: $10 per person or $5 each if you bring a (new to my events) friend.
• Bring your own “scramping” projects to work on as usual for my regular PMS Nights – or just come see what everybody else is working on! Newbies and seasoned “scrampers” are welcome!
• Special mini-class from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Complete a birthday-themed 12x12 progressive scrapbook page - ready for your photos. Please don’t be late!
• RSVP for this event is appreciated, but certainly not required.
• Light refreshments will be provided.
• No Mystery Hostess Drawing due to the Birthday Blowout Sale; however, a drawing for a doorprize will be held!

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

Katie Burke
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