FREE Workshop Tonight + Craft Fair and Clearance Items for Sale

Good morning! Don't forget to join me tonight for my Happy Hostess Workshop. There is no charge to attend and we will be making a Christmas Card. No experience required. Come see how much fun stamping can be and bring a friend!

I will also have items from the craft fair Saturday, as well as clearance items for sale. Come get a jump start on your Christmas shopping. These items would make great gifts!

DATE/TIME: 11/09/2009 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
LOCATION: PGUMC Quilting Room
COST: FREE!

MYSTERY HOSTESS DRAWING: Drawing for a FREE level 1 Hostess Set if the entire group order for the night totals $150.00 or more!! Earn 1 entry for every $25.00 (retail) that you spend!

* 10% of profit from any orders placed goes directly to PGUMC and donations to PGUMC are always welcome.







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

November Events!

See below for a list of scheduled November events. Please check back often as additional dates may be added.

27th Annual Pleasant Grove Quilters Bazaar and Craft Fair

Date/Time: 11/07/2009 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: PGUMC

Join me for the 27th Annual Pleasant Grove Quilters Bazaar. (Click HERE to see my blog post from last year’s event).

I will have a booth again! I will be selling handmade items, hand stamped cards, and will also have a CLEARANCE SECTION where I will have retired stamps and assorted other crafting/stamping/scrapbooking supplies marked to sell! If you haven't been to any of my clearance sales in the past, you don't know what you are missing!!

The sanctuary will be draped in handmade quilts, the parking lot will be covered in booths selling crafts and handmade items, and they will have BBQ and brunswick stew, to-die-for pound cakes, and other baked goods will be for sale. The quilters will also be giving away a handmade quilt with donation tickets selling for only $1.00 each. It just doesn’t get any better than that! Mark your calendar now for a day of fun at PGUMC.

Happy Hostess Workshop

Date/Time: 11/09/2009 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
Location: PGUMC Quilting Room

FREE workshop! Beginners always welcome! Please bring a friend! You will go home with a smile on your face and a stamped project in your hands!

This is an informal workshop, so please drop in as convenient!

WHERE: PGUMC Quilting Room

COST: FREE!

MYSTERY HOSTESS DRAWING: Drawing for a FREE level 1 Hostess Set if the entire group order for the night totals $150.00 or more!! Earn 1 entry for every $25.00 (retail) that you spend!

* 10% of profit from any orders placed goes directly to PGUMC and donations to PGUMC are always welcome.

November 2009 PMS Night (crop)

Date/Time: 11/14/2009 from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: PGUMC Fellowship Hall

COST: $10.00 per person OR $5 each when you bring a (new to my events) friend.

DETAILS:

• Popcorn, Music, and "Scramping!"
• Enjoy getting away from it all and work on your scrapbooking/stamping ("scramping") projects.
• Ample table space to spread out and get creative.
• Make and Take project.
• My tools and professional assistance will be available.
• Mystery Hostess Drawing if the group's order reaches $150.00 that night. Earn 1 entry for every $25.00 you spend (retail).

"KELSIE'S KORNER"

• Fee: $3 fee per child for the 8-12 year olds.
• Make and Take project, refreshments, cropping space at "Kelsie's Korner" (table set up for younger folks).
• Attendees 13+ (or who sit at regular tables and/or do adult make and takes) considered adults.
• Important Information: Requirements are that children be 8+, able to sit at the table for an extended period of time without being disruptive, and they must respect the products they are invited to use, as well as the adults that are trying to work quietly along with them. I will remind the children of the rules at beginning of evening. Please bring enough for your child to work for entire night (“scramping” projects, coloring books, quiet games, small craft projects to share, whatever they can work on independently and quietly), as they will not be allowed on the playground or at the foosball table.
• Feel free to bring items to add to a “community craft bucket” if you wish.

$5.00 Class Series - Christmas Cards
(4 cards for $5.00, 2 each of 2 different designs)!!

Date/Time: 11/16/2009 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: PGUMC Quilting Room

Come make 4 fabulous Christmas Cards for only $5.00! You will complete 2 each of 2 different designs - all for $5.00!!!

Please bring your own adhesive (SNAIL preferred). Small amount of adhesive will be available for purchase night of class.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR CLASS PARTICIPANTS: Additional kits will be available for purchase at $5.00 per kit the night of class.

No prior crafting/stamping experience necessary! Be sure to tell your friends!







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

November Stampin' Up!® Promotions!

Holiday Extravaganza

Make Stampin' Up!® your one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs. With our Gift-Giving Guide you can quickly and easily find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, and more! Plus, get a FREE Décor Elements (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in the guide.

Visit my Online Store today to place your order!

Download the Gift-Giving Guide (PDF)




Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion

Through 11/30/2009, get 50 % off My Digital Studio™ when you host a $400 workshop! Plus, get any one item from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10 when you host a $250 workshop.

Contact me today to schedule your workshop!



Digital+ Starter Kit

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up!® is now offering an all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $185, the Digital+ Starter Kit contains:

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads®
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write® markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals®
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive®
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin' Up!® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact me today to get started!

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Deal of The Week #4 - Pirate and Princess Party Kits!!!

This deal of the week is good through 10/31/2009, so don't delay!! The Pirate and Princess Party Kits are an easy way to host a themed party for your little Pirate or Princess. You will get enough product for 8 invites, lots of decorations, and treat boxes or food toppers. This is a great deal at only $9.99... that comes to only $1.25 per child! Item Page Description Regular Price Special Price 116214 174 Princess Party Kit $15.95 $9.99 116213 175 Pirate Party Kit $15.95 $9.99 Princess Party Kit: Princess Party Kit Contents: Pirate Party Kit: Pirate Party Kit Contents: You can order 24/7 from my WEBSITE, but be sure you have ordered this Deal of the Week before the end of 10/31/2009! It is an awesome deal! Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

TONIGHT!! $5.00 Class Series - Hanging Heart Box

WHEN:
TONIGHT!!! 10/26/2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Pleasant Grove UMC Quilting Room.

WHAT:
Come make this fabulous hanging heart box filled with note cards! This makes a fantastic gift!

COST: $5.00* class that includes 1 hanging heart box kit.

* Please bring your own adhesive (SNAIL preferred). If you do not have your own adhesive, I will have a limited amount available for purchase that night.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR CLASS PARTICIPANTS:
Any additional kits (after the initial $5.00 paid for the class) may be purchased night of class for HALF PRICE!!!

Come take care of your Christmas shopping creatively, inexpensively, avoid the mall, AND have FUN!!! Remember that NOTHING compares to a handmade gift!

No prior crafting/stamping experience necessary!

Be sure to tell your friends!







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Don't Miss FREE Workshop Tonight!!!

I will be hosting a FREE workshop TONIGHT, 10/19/2009, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in the quilting room.

Here are the details:

WHAT:
Stampin’ Up! Happy Hostess Workshop. Beginners always welcome! Please bring a friend! You will go home with a smile on your face and a stamped project in your hands!

WHEN:
10/19/2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (informal workshop, so please drop in as convenient)

WHERE:
PGUMC Quilting Room

COST:
FREE!
* 10% of profit from any orders placed goes directly to PGUMC!
* Donations to PGUMC are always welcome.

MYSTERY HOSTESS DRAWING: If you decide to order tonight, I will be conducting a drawing for a FREE level 1 Hostess Set from either the Holiday Mini or the regular catalog if the entire group order for the night totals $150.00 or more!! Earn 1 entry for every $25.00 (retail) that you spend!

I hope to see you for a fun night!







Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.

Christmas Extravaganza Recap - Part FIVE plus SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

What a fantastic experience Christmas Extravaganza was! I look back at it with very fond memories in a time when I needed to find some happiness since the devastating loss of both my Dad and my Grandmother in September. I can't tell you what a blessing this group of demonstrators have been to me. I was very fortunate to work with them on this event, as well as the ladies who assisted with the Christmas Crop area.

Phyllis Shepherd, my upline and Stampin' Up! mentor, was our fearless leader throughout the planning and execution of this event. Could not have done it without her!! I also was "wowed" by the hard work of my downline, Daphne Wright (who could not attend as a demonstrator, but did a TON of prep work with us) and Patricia Crawford, as well as my 2nd-level downline, Tammy Baldwin. These ladies were phenomenal and are always a joy to work with. I also had the pleasure of meeting my "sideline/Stampin' Sister," Tracy Skinner, who was not only a talent, but a barrell of laughs.

Kathleen Guion and Katie Mattox were a great support system, helping us to register attendees and filling in wherever they were needed at a moment's notice.

I am looking forward to doing another Extravaganza in Spring 2010 and hope that all of these wonderful and talented ladies will join me again at that time!

Now for some photos and the SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT......


Completed set of 4 stamped tiles (4 blank tiles and unstamped ribbon included in kit).


Sample 1.


Sample 2.


Sample 3.


Sample 4. Use your own stamps and inks to create any coasters your heart desires!!


Completed ornaments (1 ornament, 1 bag of "stuffing", and ribbon included in kit)


Christmas tree card (pre-cut paper to complete 2 cards of this design included with the kit).


Joy Card (pre-cut paper to complete 2 cards of this design included with the kit).


Christmas Tree Apparel Pin (paper and notions to complete 1 pin included in kit).


Big Shot Boxes (pre-cut paper to complete 3 boxes included with the kit).

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ANNOUNCEMENT #1:
We have additional kits from Extravaganza that are available for purchase!! Here is the information:

COST: $20.00 per kit. (Shipping not included. Local pick-up from me or from your own Extravaganza demonstrator.)

CONTENTS: Each kit includes:

• 4 blank tiles with unstamped ribbon.


• 1 glass ornament with 1 bag of "stuffing" and ribbon to complete the project.


• 4 card kits - to complete 2 each of 2 different designs.


• 1 apparel pin kit.


• 3 Big Shot Boxes - kit includes pre-cut papers.

NOTE: Inks, adhesives, and stamp set NOT included in these kits.

This is a GREAT DEAL!!! All kits will be sold on a first-come, first-emailed basis. Please EMAIL ME asap and let me know how many kits you would like. These kits will make a multitude of inexpensive gifts!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT #2:
I will be hosting a FREE workshop this coming Monday, 10/19/2009, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in the quilting room. Here are the details:

WHAT:
Stampin’ Up! Happy Hostess Workshop. Beginners always welcome! Please bring a friend! You will go home with a smile on your face and a stamped project in your hands!

WHEN:
10/19/2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (informal workshop, so please drop in as convenient)

WHERE:
PGUMC Quilting Room

COST:
FREE!
* 10% of profit from any orders placed goes directly to PGUMC!
* Donations to PGUMC are always welcome.

ANNOUNCEMENT #3:
Hanging Heart Boxes $5.00 Class!

I will be hosting a $5.00 class on Monday, 10/26/2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in the quilting room. Come make this fabulous hanging heart box filled with note cards!

This would make a fantastic gift. Additional kits are also $5.00 each. Just LMK how many you would like! Come take care of your Christmas shopping inexpensively, avoid the mall, AND have FUN!!! No prior crafting/stamping experience necessary!

Please RSVP ASAP (if possible) so that I may plan to have the appropriate number of kits available. Be sure to tell your friends!

I hope you are as excited about these special announcements as I am! I plan on adding additional $5.00 Monday Night events, so be sure to check back often for additional information!

Thank you for following along on this week-long journey with me and for allowing us:

"To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . . in this we make a difference."

-Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart

Have a blessed day!

Katie Burke
Inspire. Create. Share.